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friendship group for young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome is
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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.momsclubofdouglasville.org.
12/1: 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 770-89-690 or
Vickie Pruitt at 770-99-2659 (email vpruic@peoplepc.com).
12/1: Golden Senior Social Club for seniors meets at Jessie
Davis Memorial Park on the first Tuesday of each month from
6:30-8:30pm. Call 770-920-3009 for information.
12/1: The Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery will host
receptions the first Tuesday of each month from :30-6:00pm.
The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. The exhibits
are also available for viewing each day during regular court-
house 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 Court-
house, 3rd Floor 8700 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA 3013
Attn.: Wes Tallon. We hope that this new venue will encourage
residents with creative talent to come forward and express them-
selves and represent their community.
12/1: The Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their
Christmas Party/Meeting on the 1st of December at Logan’s
Expires 12/31/09 on Chapel Hill Road. The dinner and meeting will begin at
7:00pm. All members need to contact Leonard Draper and
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advise how many will be attending. The regular January meet-
ing will be January , 2010 at Douglasville Baptist Temple on
Simon Road. Any one interested in attending and researching
their family members who may have served in the Civil War
please call 770-949-3014 for directions.
12/1: WADCS Christmas Concert. See details on page 81.
12/1: The Christian Community Orchestra Christmas
Concert. See article on page 82.
12/2: 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. Meetings
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
12/3: Avolon Accounting & Business Services offers Free
Year End Tax Planning Workshop from 6 pm to 9 pm. Will
provide individuals and businesses strategy planning to help re-
duce or eliminate 2009 tax due or maximize refunds. Refresh-
ment provided. Please join us at Sutton Hall @ 971 Sutton Dr,
Douglasville, GA. RSVP Sara/Candy at 678-391-866 /678-
462-1197 or email info@avolonabs.com. Seats are limited,
hurry!
12/3: The Douglas County Master Gardeners meet the first
Thursday of each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church, 400
Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville, at 6:30pm. They have speakers
or new topics monthly and welcome everyone. For information,
contact Pat Flickinger at 770-920-0988.
12/3: The Country Pride Line Dance And Social Club meets
the first Thursday of every month. They are always looking for
new members. Contact Diane Quinn (President) at 770-317-
8021 or Debbie Rider (Vice President) at 770-274-9839 for
more information.
12/4-6: The Dance Academy West Dazzlers will be hosting
a weekend long consignment sale December 4th, th and
6th at the dance studio located on Bright Star Road about one
mile north of I-20. Please visit their website danceacademywest.
com or call the studio at 770-489-880 for more information.
12/4: “WE” Women Entrepreneurs of Douglas County /
Douglasville, will sponsor a Benefit Dinner for a local charity,
“A Gift of Love” on December 4, 2009 from 7:00-10:00pm.
The tickets are $2 per individual and $40 for couples.The din-
ner will be semi formal with a very interactive program including
a visit from Santa and ending with Christmas Caroling! The goal
is to raise $000 for this charity who so desperately needs it to
replenish the food and clothing that were provided our citzens
during our recent flood. To purchase tickets call Trudy Holdman
678-949-844 or Juanita Clay 770-947-8200. Help us give
“A Gift of Love”.
12/4: La Leche League Of Douglasville, which serves Car-
roll 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 770-920-628 for direc-
tions or more info.
12/4: Brain Injury and Brain Illness Support Group Meets
the first and third Friday of the month at the First United Method-
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ist Church 17 Presley Mill Road. Meeting time is :30pm. The
focus of the group is on Successful living with a brain condition.
Care Givers are encouraged to attend. Information, resources
and support will be available. Contact Rocky Rothrock at 770-
355-135 for more information.
12/5: Douglasville First United Methodist Church to Host
Breakfast With Santa And Silent Auction Benefit. See article
on page 93.
12/5: Going on a job interview? Giving a business presenta-
tion? Need a leadership boost? The Toastmasters of West Geor-
gia are here to help. A new group has formed and would like to
see you at the the following meetings: 12/5 and 12/19. Each
meeting begins at 10AM at the Capitol Executive Suites, located
at 3400 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville (corner of Chapel Hill
Road and Brookmont). We promise that it will be a positive ex-
perience and you’ll take away renewed confidence with every
meeting. Need more info or have questions? Contact Gina
Marable at ginamarable@gmail.com or Lee Brogden Culber-
son at Lee@ProfessionalMojo.com. You can also get valuable
speaking and leadership tips by following us on Twitter: @West-
GASpeaks or Twitter.com/WestGASpeaks
12/5: The Woodie Fite Senior Center 2009 Variety Dance
hosts a variety dance for senior citizens on the 1st, 2nd, and
3rd Saturday of each month. Doors open at promptly 5:30pm,
with free dance lessons from :00-7:00pm, dancing from 7:00-
10:00pm. A donation of $4, per person, will be accepted at
the door. Bring a finger food snack to share and join us at the
Woodie Fite Senior Center located at 8750 Dorris Road, Doug-
lasville (across from the courthouse). We will be dancing to the
music of our favorite DJ. Join us for a variety of dance music,
including Country & Western, Ballroom, Rhythm & Blues, Rock,
Latino, and Big Band. Please call 78-2-530 for additional
information.
12/5: 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, 770-942-481.
12/5-6: Downtown Douglasville’s ‘Old Fashioned Holi-
days’. See article on page 82.
12/5-7: Ephesus Baptist Church presents their annual
Christmas program. See article on page 82.
12/6-10: How Far to Bethlehem? The Annual Free Drive-
thru Christmas Pageant. See article on page 82.
12/6: Christmas Candlelight Concert at First Presbyterian
Church. See article on page 91.
12/7: West Georgia Transplant Support Group meets on
the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Wellstar
Douglas Medical Center Community Building. The meeting is
open to transplant recipients, candidates and their families. The
group fills a tremendous need for those who are waiting for a
transplant, and have no one to talk to. For info call Donna at
78-941-3503 or 770-505-3503.
12/7: Needle Nerds. The Needle Nerds meet on the first
Monday of each month at 7:00pm. They are a group of knitters,
crotchetier, tatters and needlers in Douglas County. Bring your
latest project and join them. Contact Julie at 78-428-52
or visit their website, www.mindspring.com/~needle.nerds, for
more information.
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12/8: 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, children’s activities, couples outings, fam-
ily 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 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of the month at Douglasville First United Meth-
odist Church on the corner 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
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Marie Alford at 770-45-5944 or Judy Crawford at 770-949-
9953 for information.
12/8: 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 meeting.
Please call 770-947-0509 for current book selection and meet-
ing location.
12/8: 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.
12/8: Cat Ministry. Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at 10:00am as we create stuffed cats to give to the hospitals,
police and fire departments for newborns and children in crisis.
Dorsett Shoals Baptist Church, 770-949-734 or www.Hop-
eForDouglas.org
12/8: Seeds of Faith Preschool Christmas Performance.
See article on page 90.
12/10: 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 sec-
ond Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the
meeting 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 404-210-595.
12/10: The Pilot Club of Sweetwater meets the 2nd Thurs-
day of each month at 6:30pm in the Douglasville United Way
office (6279 Fairburn Rd.). Park in the back and use the back
door. The Pilot Club meets to focus on brain related disorders.
For more information contact Gail Smith at 770-942-0.
12/10: 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 informa-
tion.
12/12: The Douglas County Disabilities Coalition (DCDC)
sponsors the “Angel’s of the World” Festival. This is the 14th
year of the “Angel’s of the World” Festival to be held at Douglas
County High School. The festival is Dec.12th from 10am-4pm.
Various chorus groups from Douglas County schools will per-
form throughout the day in the auditorium of the high school.
Chorus groups include Fairplay Middle School, Chestnut Log
Middle School, Mason Creek Elementary, Factory Shoals Mid-
dle, Montessori School of Douglas County, Chapel Hill Elemen-
tary, Turner Middle School, New Manchester Elementary, Bright
Star Elementary, and Beulah Elementary. Arts and crafts vendors
setup in the atrium of the high school to sell wonderful items
great for Christmas presents for family, friends, and teachers.
along with DCDC selling refreshments (hotdogs, cotton candy,
popcorn, chips and dip, drinks, caramel apples, and baked
goods, etc). There is no cost for people to attend. Homemade
gingerbread cookies are available for children to decorate along
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with ornaments. This is the only fund-raiser for DCDC and the
funds go towards helping individuals with disabilities. DCDC is
a non-profit 501c3 organization founded by family members,
friends, and professionals. What a way to get into the Christmas
spirit by coming to hear children sing and perform!
12/12: Adopting Dinz Golf Challenge. A benefit golf chal-
lenge to raise awareness for orphans everywhere and to bring
hope and support to Chad and Laurie Clinger, who live in Car-
rollton. Will be held at Mirror Lake Golf Course. Shotgun start at
12noon on Saturday, December 12. For more information call:
Matt Clinger at 601-46-1586.
12/12: The Woodie Fite Senior Center 2009 Variety
Dance. See listing on 12/5.
12/12: 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
information, please call 404-276-2121.
12/12: 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.toastmas-
ters.org or contact us at whit3@bellsouth.net
12/12: Breakfast with Santa at Midway United Methodist
Church. See article on page 88.
12/12-13: Skylights - A Music & Creative Arts Presenta-
tion at Church at Chapel Hill. See ad on page 8.
12/12: A Christmas Celebration at Douglasville First Unit-
ed Methodist at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. See ad on page
2.
12/13: Ladies of Douglas County Book Club monthly meet-
ing. 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 678-22-624, or email ldcbookclub@yahoo.com.
12/13: Every Woman, Inc. meets every 2nd Sunday at the

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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 678-481-0588 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.
12/13: Sunset Hills Baptist Church concerts. See article on
page 84.
12/13: The Christmas Offering at Heritage Baptist. See
article on page 84.
12/13: Celebration Choir Christmas Music at First Baptist
Church Lithia Springs. See ad on page 89.
12/13: Sunset Hills Baptist Church Student Christmas pre-
sentation. See article on page 91.
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12/13: Christmas at Cental. See article on page 93.
12/14: 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.
12/14: The Douglas County Connection meets the second
Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Cultural Arts Cen-
ter. For more information contact Alison Williams, President, at
770-947-7870 or by e-mail at mcbr1997@netscape.net.
12/14: 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 survi-
vors. Anyone who has had or now has breast cancer is encour-
aged to join. For more information, call Donna at 770-942-
8466 or 770-489-9813.
12/15: Children’s Christmas Program at Shepherd of the
Hills United Methodist Church. See ad on page 89.
12/15: Douglas County Ministers Meeting. See article on
page 90.
12/16: 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. Meetings
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
12/16: Social Security Administration is in Douglas 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, Appli-
cations for replacement medicare cards, and assistance with or
explanations of notices or benefits statements. You may also call
1-800-772-1213, or go to their website: www.ssa.gov
12/16: Children’s Christmas Musical at First Presbyterian
Church. See article on page 88.
12/16: Johnny’s Pizza in Douglasville will hold a Slice Eat-
ing Contest on December 16th at 7:00pm. The cost is $10 to
enter and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. John-
ny’s is located 2911 Chapel Hill Road. Call 678-214-8486 for
more information.
12/17: The Optimist Club of Douglas County, one of this
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community’s bedrock service organizations, is sponsoring our
12th annual ‘Kid’s Blue Light Special’. This Christmas holidays
project enables local NEEDY children the opportunity to go on
a ‘shopping spree’, accompanied by an officer from the Doug-
lasville Police Department. Last year’s project was a tremendous
success thanks to the generous response we received from the
community. Eighty-three (83) needy children were selected for
last year’s project. Since this project began in 1998, almost
800 needy children have been served. This year’s goal is to
provide Christmas for at least 90 children. The faculty from local
elementary schools will select the children participating in this
project. On December 17, each child will be afforded $100
to spend at the Big K-Mart on Highway 5 in Douglasville. A
Douglasville Police Officer, who will use guidance provided by
the child’s family in helping the child select his/her presents, will
assist the child in the shopping spree. The public is encouraged
to help by sponsoring one or more children, and thus empower-
ing us to serve as many under-privileged youth as possible. The
cost for a sponsorship is only $100 per child. We hope that the
public will once again pour out its generosity by financially sup-
porting this worthwhile project. Not only will it bring joy to needy
children in our community, but probably more importantly, it will
also go a long way toward building a solid foundation for the
future of police-community relations. Anyone interested in spon-
soring a child should contact Project Chairman Rickey Roland
at (770) 942-8466. 100% of every contribution is used for this
project. The Optimist Club provides all administrative costs.
12/17: Meet and learn from photographers, videog-
raphers and digital artists at the Digital Image Group
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monthly meeting. You will watch presentations and participate
in discussions. DIG is an informal Show-and-Tell visual arts edu-
cation and presentation group comprised of people interested
in image-making using digital still photography, multimedia,
videography and computer graphics. The meeting takes place
the third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at St. Julians Epis-
copal Church, 5400 Stewarts Mill Road, Douglasville. For more
information, visit www.digitalimagegroup.org or call Richard
Nichols at 404-210-5985.
12/17: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees
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 employees are
invited to attend. Linda Johnson, 770-942-0816.
12/17: 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.
12/17: 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 is-
sues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda is invited
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.
12/18: 80’s Adult Dance Party at Shepherd of the Hills
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UMC. For ticket info contact Kim fundora at 770-255-8878.
12/18: Brain Injury and Brain Illness Support Group Meets
the first and third Friday of the month at the First United Method-
ist 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. Information, resources
and support will be available. Contact Rocky Rothrock at 770-
355-6135 for more information.
12/18: Blind And Low Vision Services meets the third Friday
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.
12/19: Going on a job interview? Giving a business pre-
sentation? Need a leadership boost? The Toastmasters of West
Georgia are here to help. A new group has formed and would
like to see you at the the following meetings: 12/19. Each meet-
ing begins at 10AM at the Capitol Executive Suites, located at
3400 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville (corner of Chapel Hill Road
and Brookmont). 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 Gina Marable at
ginamarable@gmail.com or Lee Brogden Culberson at Lee@
ProfessionalMojo.com. You can also get valuable speaking and
leadership tips by following us on Twitter: @WestGASpeaks or
Twitter.com/WestGASpeaks
12/19: The Woodie Fite Senior Center 2009 Variety
Dance. See listing on 12/5.
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to grow in their faith, as husbands and fathers and men of God. tionally. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please
Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 8:00am. Coffee call Marcita Scharnhorst at 770-370-2290 for more informa-
and Pastries. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3988 Highway tion.
5, Douglasville, 770-942-4681. 12/24: Christmas Eve!
12/19: Children’s Christmas Craft Drop-In Party. See ar- 12/24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First Baptist
ticle on page 84. Church Lithia Springs. See ad on page 89.
12/20: Sunset Hills Baptist Church concerts. See article on 12/24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at Shepherd of
page 84. the Hills United Methodist Church. See ad on page 89.
12/20: Sunset Hills Baptist Church Adult presentation. See 12/24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at Church at
article on page 91. Chapel Hill. See ad on page 89.
12/21: Longest Night... A Service of Remebrance at Shep- 12/24: Sunset Hills Baptist Church Christmas Eve Candle-
herd of the Hills United Methodist Church. See ad on page light Service. See article on page 91.
89. 12/24: Christmas Eve Services at Douglasville First United
12/22: The Town & Country Garden Club meets the fourth Methodist at 5:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:00pm. See ad on
Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at members’ homes. All meet- page 92.
ings include a covered dish dinner, fellowship and an infor-
mative program on gardening and related subjects. Everyone 12/25: Christmas Day! Happy
welcome. For more information contact Michele Kirk 770-942-
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for more information. Everyone welcome. Susan Davis, 770- public speaking organization that teaches leadership and com-
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Have a weekly event? Let us know, e-mail events@chapehillnews.net.
SUNDAY tExaS HOLD ‘Em - Irish bred Pub & Restaurant (2nd floor) - from 7:30pm. Downtown
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 at 8:00am at Capitol Execu-
tive Suites, 3400 Chapel Hill Rd, Ste 300. Local businesses are invited to attend. Patty
- 404-234-7421 or vonda - 404-731-7545.
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
16 l Chapel Hill News & Views  EVENTS
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
DOUGLaS COUNtY ROGUE RUNNERS - group run; 6:45pm, check website for location,
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
Ad rates start at $39 per month – 38,000 copies distributed
 WEEKLY EvEnts CtD.
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
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
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.
18 l Chapel Hill News & Views  EVENTS
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
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
college footBall - irish Bred Pub & restaurant. Downtown by the fountain 678-324-
1649
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-
tionz@gmail.com
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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Diner Dash (PS3) (WII) (X360)
Music Wars 2010 (PC)
My Hero: Firefighter (DS)
Mytheon (PC)
Natural Selection 2 (PC)
review
By Chadd Franklin
VIDEO GAMES

Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes (DS)
Playmobil: Circus (WII)
Playmobil: Pirates (DS)
Puzzler World (DS)
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS)
The Saboteur (PC) (PS3) (X360)
Windchaser (PC)
WEEK OF DECEMBER 13
Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne
(PC)
EverQuest Underfoot (PC)
Hall of Fame (WII)
Learn Chess (DS)
SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny (PC)
Team Elimination Games (WII)
TMNT: Arcade Attack (DS)
World Shift (PC)
WEEK OF DECEMBER 19
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crys-
tal Bearers (WII)
Guitar Hero: Van Halen (WII) (PS2) (PS3)
(X360)
WEEK OF DECEMBER 26
15 Days (PC)
Alliance of Valiant Arms (PC)
Allo (DS) Online (PC)
And Yet It Moves (WII)
Ape Escape Academy 2 (PSP)
Armada 2526 (PC)
Arsenal of Democracy (PC)
Battle of Atlantis (PC) (X360)
Beach Fun Summer Challenge (WII)
Biker Mice from Mars (PC)
Bomb Squad: NY (PC)
Brave: Shaman’s Challenge (DS)
Build-a-Bear Workshop: Friendship Valley
(WII)
Cave Story (WII)
Craft of Gods (PC)
Cry On (X360)
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mer-
maids (WII)
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2 (PC)
Dungeon Raiders (DS)
E.T.: Return to the Green Planet (PS2)
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout (PC)
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
(WII)
Free Realms (PS3)
Frogger Helmet Chaos (PS2)
FX Racing (PC) (PS2)
Gary Grigsby’s War in the East (PC)
Ghouls ‘N Ghosts Online (PS2)
Gladiator A.D. (WII)
Grand Slam Tennis (PS3) (X360)
Guitar Hero 4 (DS)
Harvest Moon: My Little Shop (WII)
Harvest Moon: Sugartown (PSP)
Hidden Dawn (PC)
Hotel Holiday (PC)
Hustle Kings (PS3)
Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon (PS2)
Indianapolis 500 Evolution (X360)
Jakers! Let’s Explore (PC) (WII)
Joy Ride (X360)
Karma: Operation Barbarossa (PC)
Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2 (WII)
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 3 (PS3)
(X360)
Last Rebellion (PS3)
Luc Bernard’s Eternity’s Child (DS)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PSP)
Madden NFL Arcade (PS3) (X360)
Mahjong: Journey Quest for Tikal (DS)
Marvel Universe Online (PC) (X360)
Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper (PC)
Metalocalypse: Dethgame (PS3) (X360)
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (WII)
Metroid Prime (WII)
Monster Hunter 2 (PS2)
Montessori Music (DS)
Mortal Online (PC)
Mount & Blade: Warband (PC)
Murder, She Wrote (PC)
Neverending Islands (PC) This month I will be reviewing Brutal
Night Game (WII)
Pearl Harbor Trilogy (WII) Legend and Halo 3 ODST.
Peggle Nights (X360)
Perfect Dark (X360) Brutal Legend is a game starring Jack
Picross 3D (DS) Black. In the game Jack plays a roadie for
Pirate Mayhem (X360)
PixelJunk Shooter (PS3) a heavy metal band that stinks. During a concert, Jack
Pizza Deliciozo (PC) is injured and is transported to a alternate dimension
Planet 51 Online (PC)
that has him using his guitar as a weapon. This game
Pop Island (DS)
Postal III (X360) truly does Rock and Roll. The controls are easy to learn
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PC)
Project S (PC) and the world is intense and breathtaking. Jack Black
Rage of the Gladiator (WII)
Ragnarok Online DS (DS)
is without a doubt the best person for this game. Heavy
Raskulls (X360) metal legends Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford are in-
Reflection (DS)
Rubik’s Puzzle Galaxy: RUSH (WII) cluded in the game as well as great actors like Tim
Runic Quest (X360) Curry who has two roles in the game. With a star stud-
Sadness (WII)
ded cast, great controls, a storyline that is too awe-
Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD
(X360) some to describe, and a huge world you navigate in, I
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (DS)
SingStar 2009 (Stand Alone) (PS2) give this game a 5 out of 5.
Sky Pirates of Neo Terra (DS)
Sled Shred (WII)
Halo 3 ODST is a good game, but you don’t play
Snoopy Flying Ace (X360) as Master Chief, you play as an Orbital Drop Shock
Stop Stress: A Day of Fury (WII)
SuperCar Challenge (PS3) Trooper and the events in the game are ones you see
Sushi Go Round (DS) in Halo 2 but experienced through the eyes of the
Tenchu: Time of the Assassins (PSP)
The Circle: Martial Arts Fighter (WII) ODST’S. That said is this a bad game? NO! This game
The Hunt (PS3) (WII) (X360) is awesome! If you buy the game you will get all of the
The Strike (PC) (PS3) (WII) (X360)
The Tale of Despereaux (X360) Halo 3 maps and as well an another mode, Firefight.
The World of Cars Online (PC) This mode has you facing wave after wave of covenant
Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins (PC)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced troops. However I should point out that a ODST does
Warfighter 2 (WII)
Toon Army XBOX
not have recharging shields like Master Chief does, so
Toy Raid (DS) be careful. ODST is a good game but it is short so you
Uno (DS) (WII)
Wizardology (DS) (PC) (WII) may want to rent it first and then purchase it. I give it
a 5 out of 5.

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D
New Competition Team at Dance Academy West
After taking a year off from attending competitions, Dance
Academy West once again has an exciting performing/
competition team. Over the past summer, 22 talented, hard-
working students were chosen to represent Dance Academy
West at performances and competitions throughout the dance
season.
The new team, otherwise known as the Dazzlers, recently
competed in Douglasville’s first annual So You Think You Can
Dance competition held in downtown Douglasville on October
24th. Dance Academy West was the only dance studio from
Douglas County represented at this local competition, so the
Dazzlers were up against studios from surrounding counties.
“With a young company, such as ours, it is scary sometimes
attending dance competitions because we are up against
much more seasoned dancers. We were thrilled when our
dancers placed,” stated LaTonya Wyke, one of the directors of
the Dazzlers. The team received second place for their large
group dance ‘My Strongest Suit’, and third place for their
small group dance ‘Beautiful Dolls’. “We are looking forward
to a great season…we have two more performances and four
more competitions to attend. We are so excited to see how
dedicated and hard working these students are, “ said Sherry
Proctor, the co-director of the company. The Dazzlers train five
to 12 hours per week and rehearse every Saturday as well.
Dance Academy West opened in 2001 and is owned by
K.C. Emberson and Kelly Gammill. It is located on Bright Star
Road about one mile north of I-20. The Dazzlers will be hosting
a weekend long consignment sale December 4th, 5th and 6th
at the dance studio. If you would like more information about
Dance Academy West, the DAW Dazzlers or the consignment
sale, please visit their website, danceacademywest.com or call
the studio at 770-489-8580.

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.

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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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Winter Ballets
By Perry James. She is trained in RAD® and ISTD® and is an
ABT® Certified Teacher of the National Dance Training Curriculum.
She is the owner of the Georgia School of Performing Arts. 678-571-
5483, www.georgiaschoolofperformingarts.com
The most famous, and the ballet most often staged during the
Winter is Pepita’s The Nutcracker. It was first presented at the Mary-
insky Theatre in St.Petersburg, Russia, on December 17, 1892.
Tchaikovsky had been commissioned by Marius Pepita to compose a
ballet score for his adaptation of the Hoffman tale ‘The Nutcracker
and the Mouse King’, and when Pepita fell ill his assistant Lev Ivo-
nov completed the choreography on his behalf. However, it was not
well received at this first showing and was in danger of falling into
obscurity. After some revisions it was staged again and gained a
much better reception. Nutcracker was first performed in the United
States in 1944 by the San Francisco Ballet Company. It was, how-
ever, George Balanchine who led the way to the ballet becoming the
holiday tradition that it is today, with his staging of the Nutcracker
for the New York City Ballet in 1954. He had danced in the ballet
as a child in Russia and he used those memories to create his own
version of the Nutcracker on which so many productions of the ballet
are based today.
The Nutcracker is not the only Winter Ballet though. Les Pati-
neurs or The Skaters is a short ballet by Sir Frederick Ashton, choreo-
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graphed for the Royal Ballet in 1937. Set on a small skating pond on
a winter’s night, with paper lanterns lighting the scene, the dancers
use the technique of classical ballet to mimic ice-skating. The joyful
holiday music, composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer captures the light-
heartedness of the scene and the fun of the season, as the boys show
off their skills and the girls dance together.
The Snow Queen however, is a much darker tale. Based upon
the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, it focuses on the
struggle between good and evil for a boy and girl, Kay and Gerda.
The story is a much read, and familiar tale for young readers, but was
adapted into a ballet by Erin Holt of the, then California Theatrical
Youth Ballet (now the California Contemporary Ballet) in 1998, with
original music composed by Randall Michael Tobin. On October
11th 2007 the English National Ballet premiered a three-act version
of The Snow Queen choreographed by Michael Corder to a score
drawn from the music of Sergei Prokofiev.
Any one of these ballets will help you to set the mood for your
Winter season, and will become a must for any young balletomane
learning the magic of dance and theatre.
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A satellite arts organization of the
Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County
Next Month’s Photo Challenge: “Open Category”
“Street Shots” and Vietnam Memorial Wall Field Trip
Contests October 2009

Don’t Run This One An Outing Together Enjoy It While It Lasts

by Nicolette by Susan Morris by Stella Spyrou
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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 monthly lectures & contests. They plan many field trips and exhibits
be Thursday, December 10, 2009. Doors open at 6:30pm at St. during the year. Visit www.sweetwatercc.org or call SCC President
Julian’s Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart’s Mill Road, Douglasville. Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome!
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We will place them in for free!
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p h o t o g r a p h y. t i p s
When You Can Avoid Using Flash
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
While many people might automatically say “use the flash”, this
isn’t a very good idea. In fact there are some locations and events
that expressly forbid the use of flash photography. This includes mu-
seums and theaters as well as special or religious events. During all
such moments, the flash will over illuminate the scene, eliminating the
background entirely and brightly lighting a portion of the subject.
This is a perfect occasion for red eye and poor results. It can also
cause the flash to be recorded in the glass of windows as well as eye-
glasses, which completely ruins even the nicest image.
How does a photographer capture images in such low light? With
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a digital camera, a photographer can access a wide range of tech-
niques that can allow for successful photography in such a challeng-
ing environment.
The first place to begin is with the camera’s ISO setting. In film
photography the ISO is determined by the physical film placed inside
of the camera, which directs the kind of images the photographer
can capture. For example, the “standard” film speed for most pur-
poses is a 400 ISO, while the higher film speeds such as 800 and
1200 ISO are intended for action photography.
People who frequently attend sporting events, or who photograph
wildlife such as hummingbirds or insects rely on the higher speeds.
Today those same numbers apply to the ISO settings on a digital
camera. The old concept of “film sensitivity” now applies to the light
sensitivity of the digital camera’s sensor, which records the images
captured by the photographer.
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localperspectives
Cockleburs, Cow’s Tail, & a Cold Morning
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.
A wet cow’s tail, laden with cockleburs, is a lethal
weapon on a freezing morning. I bear in my wounded
memory as sad a tale as has ever been told about such a guided
missile.
Xanthium spinosum L. of the family Asteraceae is the scientific
name for the noxious weed that produces the spiny cockleburs. It
spreads its seeds by attaching the burrs to anything that moves. They
were designed by the devil to torment innocent victims.
One wet winter day in 1953, Gurney, our milk cow, escaped from
the pasture and got in the corn field. I got her out of the corn field but
I didn’t get the corn field out of her. The end of her tail had attracted
a handful of cockleburs.
The next morning was arctic cold. Gurney’s warm teats felt good
on my cold hands; I don’t think she had the same appreciation for
my frosty fingers.
Once you get the hang of milking a cow you don’t have to think
about it; you just do it. So I had ample time for day dreaming.
I was on an outer space mission with Buck Rogers and was war-
ring with a three headed, green, alien monster with arms like octopus
tentacles. I was waging a valiant battle and winning handily, when a
sneaky arm, I didn’t know he had, snaked around, and hit me upside
the head with a heavy, slimy, prickly weapon, damaging my space
helmet and knocking me senseless.
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I revived on planet earth, hunkered on a
three legged stool with my cap soaking in the
milk bucket. Gurney had flailed me with her
burr bulging tail - her vengeance for the cold
hands.
I slapped my soggy cap on my head and began
to blaspheme that cow. She was the green monster; and this was war.
I called into question her ancestry; I threatened to beat her horns
off with the milking stool; I hurled innovative, state of the art, eight
cylinder, double jointed, newly minted swear words at her. In my rage
I stepped on Tom, our cat, and he tore loose with a torrent of cat
profanity. Gurney continued munching her sweet feed, as if this was
our normal routine.
Buck Rogers would have to fight the galactic wars alone now. I
was busy manning the three legged earth station, and dodging the
sidewinder rockets that whipped past my head.
I repented for the swearing. But anyone who says he’s been
whopped upside the head with a frozen cocklebur cow’s tail and
didn’t cuss – will lie about other things too.
Sons of Confederate Veterans meets
The Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their Christmas Party/
Meeting on the 1st of December at Logan’s on Chapel Hill Road. The
dinner and meeting will begin at 7:00pm. All members need to contact
Leonard Draper and advise how many will be attending. The regular
January meeting will be January 5, 2010 at Douglasville Baptist Temple
on Simon Road. Any one interested in attending and researching their
family members who may have served in the Civil War please call 770-
949-3014 for directions.
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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.girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org, call 770-
899-6920 or email jreed@girlscoutsofgreat-
eratlanta.org
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
New charitable organization started in memory of Stacy Lanier Dan-
ley Sr.
A new charitable organization has been started in Douglas County
in honor of the memory of Stacy Lanier Danley Sr. Danley died last
year of a cancerous brain tumor. His family unveiled “The Lanier
Legacy Foundation” this past September.
The Lanier Legacy Foundation, or Lanier’s Legacy, is the brainchild
of Danley’s widow, Betty, and their four children - Tracy Williams, Kim
Asberry, Stacy II and Jocelyn Danley.
The foundation is based on Danley’s response when asked why
he freely helped anyone in need. He would simply ask, “If I don’t,
who will?”
Now the family has taken up the mantle to ask, “If we don’t, who
will?”
The foundation addresses seven principles in which Danley be-
lieved: everyone should have a true relationship with God and family;
everyone has a right to be fed and should never go hungry (spiritually
or physically); everyone who can work should have gainful employ-
ment; everyone should have adequate housing; everyone deserves
reliable transportation; everyone has a right to present themselves
in a dignified manner; and everyone possesses the ultimate desire
to do good and produce “good fruit” if equipped with the proper
necessities.
The family announced plans to establish a community outreach
center in Winston that will assist those who need it with employment
counseling and job placement, educational services and help groups,
meals for the hungry, clothing assistance, educational scholarships,
activities for children and teens and grants to needy families.
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According to his family and friends, Danley gave his time, intellect
and resources, and he didn’t have to know the beneficiary.” Even
when he was struggling in his own life, he’d go out of his way to help
people,” said Stacy II, speaking of his dad’s dedication and generos-
ity. My father was an encourager, a giver, and he knew how to make
everyone feel good about themselves”, Danley said.
As their first major fundraiser, the foundation plans to sponsor a
presentation of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” on January
23rd and 24th. Anyone who would like to make a donation or re-
ceive more information may call 770-947-1154, or e-mail laniersle-
gacy@comcast.net.
New Lions Club formed in Douglas County
A new Lions Club has formed in Douglas County. Lions Club Inter-
national is the world’s largest service club organization. Lions Clubs
are best known for fighting blindness but they also volunteer for many
different kinds of community projects - including caring for the en-
vironment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.
Their motto is “We Serve” and they are here to do whatever is neces-
sary to help in the local community.
The Douglas County Lions Club will be conducting periodic vision
screenings and collecting used and unwanted eye glasses through
out the community. If you would like to donate or become a part
of this hands-on service organization, please call Cindy Jamison at
404-273-0102.
Douglas County Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of
each month from noon to 1:00pm at the Irish Bred Pub in downtown
Douglasville. If you or someone you know in the community has a
need please call 404-273-0102.
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Pending Legislation Complicates Year-End Tax Planning
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.
As 2009 comes to a close, it’s a good time to review
your year-end tax planning strategies. Many traditional strategies
are still effective for this year but you need to keep in mind the
impact of pending federal legislation.
Health care reform
Law-makers are searching for ways to fund health care reform.
The House Ways and Means Committee proposed a surtax on
higher-income taxpayers. The Senate Finance Committee would
impose a tax on high-dollar health insurance plans. Both propos-
als are controversial and it is unclear at this time if either or none
will be part of a final bill.
More definite are new restrictions on health flexible spending ar-
rangements (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs). Lawmak-
ers are expected to cap annual maximum contributions to health
FSAs at $2,500 (there is no limit under current law, although an
employer is free to impose a limit). Moreover, you would no longer
be able to purchase over-the-counter medications with health FSA
dollars; only medicines with prescriptions would qualify. Congress
may also double the additional tax for HSA withdrawals before
age 65 that are not used for qualified medical expenses.
Second stimulus
Congress is expected to approve an extension of federal un-
employment benefits before year-end and may also extend the
$2,400 exclusion of those benefits from tax. That’s good news for
individuals without employment.
Extenders
Taxpayers are often surprised to learn that many popular tax
breaks, such as the state and local sales tax deduction, are only
temporary. Congress made them temporary so they would not
permanently add to the federal budget deficit.
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Holiday Fun Can Be Affordable
Submitted by Patti H. Puckett, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise
Financial, 8687 Hospital Drive, 678-391-0324
Traditionally, the holiday season is a time of indul-
gences. Any combination of gifts, travel and entertain-
ing can result in big end-of-year expenditures. But this
year—in light of declining investment portfolios, sinking house
values and a shaky job market—many American consumers will
be looking for ways to toast the season without breaking the bank.
If you, too, want to avoid over-spending, here are some tips to
celebrate more frugally:
Set proper expectations
It helps to make sure everybody in your family is onboard with
the cost-conscious approach. If you are married, have a frank
discussion with your spouse about spending limits. If you have
children, make sure they understand that your plans for the holi-
days will focus on fun that can be had without spending a lot of
money. If your children are old enough, you may even use this
as an opportunity to explain the fundamentals of household eco-
nomics and involve them in setting holiday spending priorities for
the family.
Plan ahead
Take time to write down a list of possible gifts you hope to
purchase for family and friends. Knowing what you want ahead
of time may help you avoid making poor decisions and impulse
purchases once you hit the stores.
Invest time to save money
The best deals can be found by shopping around. Check out
stores in your area and investigate what’s available online. The
emergence of online shopping has made it much easier to do
your homework before you buy. Web retailers will help you deter-
mine best prices for the products you are looking to purchase.
Track your spending
One of the best ways to keep spending under control is to set a
limit. Within your family, this can be on a per-person basis, or you
can set a budget that dictates your maximum holiday spending.
Once this number is chosen, see if you can come in under budget.
Track all of your purchases and be certain to hold onto receipts.
You might also request gift receipts where available and tuck them
inside cards or gift boxes.
Be smart about gift cards
Gift cards have become increasingly popular and more widely
available. Make sure you understand the terms of a gift card (such
as expiration dates) before making a purchase.
Get a jump on the season
Given the forecast for below-average consumer spending,
many retailers are cautious to avoid stockpiling large inventories
this holiday season. If you shop early, you will be more likely to
find what you’re looking for at a reasonable price. Conversely, last
minute shopping could result in spending more than you planned,
particularly if you are determined to buy specific items.
And finally…
These tips are about gift buying. But rather than making gifts
and packages the center of your holiday celebration, try putting
more emphasis on spending quality time with family and friends.
Encourage games and conversation; you may be surprised to find
how little you miss the excesses of years past.
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Time to Make Post-recession Investment Moves? Are You Taking Advantage Of A Roth Ira?
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5890 489-1400, Member NASD. Email: janice.thompson.cexv@
Like a tiresome dinner guest, the recession has long statefarm.com
outstayed its welcome. But there are some clear signs that Simply put...contributing to a Roth Individual Retire-
the economy has begun to turn around. If that is indeed the case, ment Account (IRA) may be a smart money move. The question then
how should you, as an individual investor, respond? is...are you taking full advantage?
Before we get to that question, let’s quickly review some of the The benefit of contributing to the Roth IRA is the money you put
key factors that suggest the recession may be ending. First, we’ve into one of these accounts grows tax free and distributions may be
made tax free.
seen four straight months of gains by the Conference Board’s Index
If you haven’t opened a Roth IRA, do it now. You have until your
of Leading Economic Indicators. Also, the job market is improving
tax deadline (typically April 15) to set up an account and make con-
somewhat and bank lending is increasing. The Federal Reserve’s ef-
tributions for the previous year. Annual contributions are limited; cur-
forts to stabilize the financial system have improved conditions in the rently the maximum amount is $5,000.2 That means you can invest
corporate credit markets, as indicated by a dramatic increase in the $5,000 for 2009, giving you a solid start to your savings.
amount of new bonds issued by companies thus far in 2009. We’ve If you’re just starting to invest, the Roth IRA should be one of your
also seen improvements in the housing market and in industrial pro- first options – even before you open a regular, taxable account or
duction. contribute to a workplace retirement savings plan. The only excep-
Even if all this evidence indicates the recession is ending, does that tion is if your employer offers a match on your 401(k) contributions.
necessarily mean that boom times for investors will follow? A look That’s free money you don’t want to pass up. You can invest in both
back in time shows reasons for optimism. In 10 recessions, extend- a Roth IRA and a workplace retirement plan.
ing from 1949 through 2001, the S & P 500 rose, on average, 9.5 Not sure where to find money to fund your account? Consider
percent six months following the recession’s end date, and 15.5 per- investing your tax refund. About 70% of Americans will get a refund
cent after 12 months, according to Ned Davis Research. Of course, this year, and last year the average refund check totaled more than
as you have no doubt heard, past performance is no guarantee of $2,000. That amount would be a great start to a new Roth IRA.
future results, but in years gone by, staying in the market rewarded There are specific income restrictions for contributing to a Roth
long-term investors —those who could look beyond the recession at IRA. Contributions are limited and based on the taxpayer’s filing sta-
tus and Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). When the taxpay-
hand.
er’s income exceeds the eligibility limits for contributing to a Roth IRA,
In any case, if the recession is ending, let’s return to our origi-
an eligibility phase out period begins.
nal question: What investment moves should you make? As we’ve
For 2009, the MAGI phase out range for contributing to a Roth
already seen, the most important step you can take is to remain in- IRA is:
vested — and if you’re out of the market, consider getting back in. * More than $166,000 but less than $176,000 for a married
As exhibited by the strong market rally this summer, large gains can couple filing a joint return or a qualified widow(er), or
come quickly, but they only come to those who aren’t on the invest- * More than $105,000 but less than $120,000 for a single indi-
ment sidelines. vidual or head of household, or
In addition to staying invested, consider these other post-recession * Less than $10,000 for a married individual filing a separate
moves — which are actually pretty good moves before and during a return.
recession, as well:
• Look for quality. In any economic environment, you’ll be mak-
ing a smart move by focusing on quality investments that fit your
unique situation. You may look for the stocks of those companies with
strong management teams and competitive products. And stick with
investment-grade bonds, if fixed income is appropriate.
• Diversify. Build a portfolio containing a variety of investments,
including stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of
deposit. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or
protect against a loss, it can help you reduce the long-term effects of
volatility on your holdings.
• Keep a long-term perspective. It’s not easy to overlook market
fluctuations, especially severe ones, but if you can keep your eyes on
what you hope to achieve in the future, you might be less likely to
over-react to short-term events. While you may need to periodically
adjust your investment mix in response to changes in the economy
and in your own life, you’ll be better off, in the long run, by establish-
ing a strategy that’s appropriate for your individual risk tolerance and
goals — and sticking to it.
As individuals, we’re all subject to the ebbs and flows of the econ-
omy. But by focusing on those things you can control — such as
buying quality investments, diversifying and thinking long-term — you
can become an investor for all seasons.

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health&beauty
Personal Trainers Corner
Healthier Holiday Cookies
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
The Holiday Cookie: a family tradition, a holiday party staple and
sometimes so small that eating a dozen at one time happens so fast
you don’t even realize it! Baking (and eating) cookies during the
holidays is an enduring tradition for many families, but do you have
to say good-bye to holiday cookies forever? Of course not! Use these
simple tips to reduce the fat and sugar intake of your favorite treats.
Or take another approach, and add healthy ingredients such as fruit
or oatmeal to your cookies to increase their nutritional power. I still
wouldn’t recommend eating a dozen at one sitting, but one or two
delicious cookies with a cup of steaming hot chocolate will put you in
the holiday mood!
But remember the rule: you have to get rid of those extra calories
that you consume…so exercise during the holidays is keep to weight
management and it can also help with stress management as well!
To reduce the calories:
• Replace butter with reduced-fat stick margarine. Avoid tub or
whipped margarine; it contains too much water, which will result in
dry, crumbly cookies.
• Use unsweetened applesauce to replace half of the fat. You’ll get
better results if you drain the applesauce first for 5 to 10 minutes in a
colander lined with paper towels. You may also be able to reduce the
sugar content, since the applesauce provides some additional sweet-
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ness.
• Bake meringue cookies. Based on egg whites, they’re lower in
calories and fat than many other types of cookies.
• Try whipped prunes, available either as baby-food strained prunes
or in the baking section of the grocery store. Replace one cup of oil
or fat with a half cup of prunes. This technique works best in brown-
ies or cake-like cookies. The combination of prunes and chocolate is
heavenly!
• Try Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking or Equal Sugar Lite in place of
regular sugar. Both combine their sugar substitute with equal amounts
of real sugar, cutting the calories from sugar in your recipes by half.
To add healthy ingredients:
• Replace half the flour with whole wheat pastry flour. Whole wheat
pastry flour results in light, airy cookies with the health benefits of 100
percent whole wheat.
• Replace 1/4 cup of the flour in a recipe with plain rolled oats.
You’ll add more fiber, which can help reduce heart disease.
• Substitute dried fruit or chopped nuts for part of the chocolate
chips.
Nail Care Pointers
‘Rings of Fire’
By Jeanne Grace Curtis, CMT, State Licensed Nail
Tech & Onyxologist, owner of Nails Your Way, Private
Nail & Skin Care Salon. 5900 Orchard Road Doug-
lasville (By Appointment Only) 770-949-3113 Website:
www.NailsYourWay.com
‘Rings of fire’ refers to the most common type of nail plate dam-
age caused by the improper use of the electric drill file. A client
that experiences pain during the application of artificial acrylic or
gel nails will have rings of fire (red ridges) on their nail plates. If the
damage is severe it can cause permanent damage to the nail matrix
growth center. If the nail matrix growth center has been damaged
then as the nails begin to grow out they will be rough and ridged
permanently. This type of friction burn caused by the electric drill file
can also lead to oncholysis, the separation of the nail plate from the
nail bed. Rings of fire nail plate damage usually causes the nails to
become very sensitive or painful – similar to a mild toothache with
nerve pain.
Overly aggressive or careless filing with the electric drill during
artificial acrylic or gel nail application, especially during fill-ins is re-
sponsible for causing this type of nail plate damage. Doug Schoon,
president of science for Creative Nail Design, is an electric file edu-
cator. He says that only 5 percent of nail techs even know how to
use electric files correctly or safely. The abrasive surface of the file
should be kept as flat as possible to prevent the edge from filing into
the client’s nail plate. In order to avoid severe friction burns such as
rings of fire on the nail plates, the drill bit should be kept moving at
all times and not be allowed to rest in one place.
If you have experienced rings of fire nail plate drill file damage
then it is recommended that you see a licensed manicurist and on-
yxologist (nail care specialist) to get nail damage recovery in order
to heal your natural nails. Recovery includes soaking (not prying) off
the acrylic product, frequent professional manicures, nail damage
recovery products, and a fluoride nail hardener treatment. This kind
of recovery treatment will help overcome the pain and sensitivity as-
sociated with rings of fire electric drill file nail plate damage.

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What Soft Drinks Are Doing to Your Body
By Samantha Hostettler, owner of Champion Karate
and Fitness. 2145 W. County Line Road, 770-947-5212,
www.ChampionKarateandFitness.com
Soda, pop, cola, soft drink, whatever you call it, it is
one of the worst beverages that you could be drinking. As the debate
for whether to put a tax on the sale of soft drinks continues, you should
know how they affect your body so that you can make an informed
choice on your own.
Soft drinks are hard on your health
Soft drinks contain little to no vitamins or other essential nutrients.
However, it is what they do contain that is the problem: caffeine, car-
bonation, simple sugars - or worse, sugar substitutes - and often food
additives such as artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives.
A lot of research has found that consumption of soft drinks in high
quantity, especially by children, is responsible for many health prob-
lems that include tooth decay, nutritional depletion, obesity, type-2
diabetes, and heart disease.
Why the sugar in soft drinks isn’t so sweet
Most soft drinks contain a high amount of simple sugars. The USDA
recommendation of sugar consumption for a 2,000-calorie diet is a
daily allotment of 10 teaspoons of added sugars. Many soft drinks
contain more than this amount!
Just why is too much sugar so unhealthy? Well, to start, let’s talk
about what happens to you as sugar enters your body. When you
drink sodas that are packed with simple sugars, the pancreas is called
upon to produce and release insulin, a hormone that empties the
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sugar in your blood stream into all the tissues and cells for usage. The
result of overindulging in simple sugar is raised insulin levels. Raised
blood insulin levels beyond the norm can lead to depression of the
immune system, which in turn weakens your ability to fight disease.
Something else to consider is that most of the excess sugar ends
up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain and
elevates risk for heart disease and cancer. One study found that when
subjects were given refined sugar, their white blood cell count de-
creased significantly for several hours afterwards. Another study dis-
covered that rats fed a high-sugar diet had a substantially elevated
rate of breast cancer when compared to rats on a regular diet.
The health effects of diet soda
You may come to the conclusion that diet or sugar-free soda is a
better choice. However, one study discovered that drinking one or
more soft drinks a day, and it didn’t matter whether it was diet or regu-
lar, led to a 30% greater chance of weight gain around the belly.
Carbonation depletes calcium
Beverages with bubbles contain phosphoric acid, which can se-
verely deplete the blood calcium levels; calcium is a key component
of the bone matrix. With less concentration of calcium over a long
time, it can lower deposition rates so that bone mass and density suf-
fer. This means that drinking sodas and carbonated water increases
your risk of osteoporosis.
Skip the soda and go for:
• Fresh water - Water is a vital beverage for good health.
• Fruit Juice - If you are a juice drinker, try watering down your juice
to cut back on the sugar content.
• Tea - Tea gently lifts your energy and has numerous health ben-
efits.
I hope you find the ways and means to avoid soft drinks.
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Svetlana Allena Fuller

Born: November 22, 2008
Weight: 7lbs, 5oz
Length: 20.75 inches
Parents: Allen & Natalia Fuller
Grandparents: Ralph & Joan
Fuller; Alexandra Volkova

Charles Lincoln Burnley

Born: June 29, 2009
Weight: 9lbs, 1.3oz
Length: 20.5 inches
Parents: Crystal & Chris Burnley
Grandparents: Steve & Robin Mul-
linax; Diane Pless

Maci Mattie-Lynn
Harris
Weight: 7lbs, .7oz
Length: 19 inches
Parents: Roger & Marjorie Harris

Adrianna Mercelete &

Elizabeth Desiree Wright
Born: September 20, 2009
Weight: 5lbs, 1oz; 5lbs, 1oz
Length: 16 inches; 16.75 inches
Parents: Freddie & LaTonja Wright
Grandparents: Freddie Wright;
Geraldine Curry; Paul & Clara Barial

Lillyanna Ily Billingsley

Born: July 21, 2009
Weight: 8lbs, 4oz
Length: 21 inches
Parents: James Billingsley & Shan-
non Jordan

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To Grandmother’s House We Go
We pulled into the drive of my grandparents’ quaint little house and I
was filled with anticipation. The excitement of seeing relatives that I hadn’t
seen since last Christmas was too much to bear. I got out of the car and the
chill in the icy air made my bones shake inside me. While walking to the
door, I could hear the snow crunching in agony beneath my feet. Through
the large front window I saw the fuzzy glow of the lights on the Christmas
tree. When my grandmother opened the door to welcome us, I felt the
warmth from inside the house rush out and embrace my shivering body.
Quickly, I stepped inside to greet my family. I began by hugging my de-
lightful grandmother. As I stood there embracing her, I could feel the soft,
fuzzy cotton of her favorite Christmas shirt. It was a sweat shirt that had a
picture of all her grandchildren in
the shape of ornaments on it. The pictures were all faded now and some
of the gold paint was missing around a few of the pictures.
While making my way around to my other relatives, I snuck a peek under
the Christmas tree. There were so many beautiful packages. Shiny silver
and gold paper lined mysterious boxes. Red bags with green metallic paper
decorated the bottom of the tree magnificently. I began to admire the orna-
ments that had been carefully placed around the tree. I saw old art projects
from school, teddy bears and shiny glass balls lining the stiff branches of
the tree. The scent of freshly cut pine was very pungent standing this close
to the tree. It was so beautiful the way the colorful little lights twinkled on
and off giving just enough glimmer to the garland and tinsel to cause it to
shine in glorious colors.
I walked closer to the kitchen and the overwhelming essence of a sweet
brown sugar glazed ham caused my mouth to water with desire. The thick
aroma of freshly baked bread was too much to miss. The spicy perfume
of cinnamon and the sweet smell of apples told me we were having apple
pies for dessert.
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I searched the food for my favorite treat of all, Grandmother’s home-
made divinity. A tiny ball of fluffy white perfection, no bigger than the pit of
a peach, this dessert was something that I longed for every year. I found it
nestled between some hot buttered rolls and chocolate chip cookies.
I closed in around the plate of divinity and gazed around the room. My
parents were in one corner talking to my grandfather. I heard laughter
and saw my aunts cooing over the newest baby in the family. No one was
watching me. I quickly grabbed a piece of the candy. Freshly prepared, it
was still warm and sticky to the touch. I opened my mouth to sample the
treat. The smooth vanilla taste was so delicious. Oh how I love coming to
Grandmother’s house!
Immediate Tax Relief May be Available to Doug-
las County Flood Victims
Submitted by Debra W. Johnson, CPA PC
“While FEMA and the SBA have done a great job helping area residents
obtain financial help as a result of the losses from the 500-year flood expe-
rienced in September, many residents may not know that they are allowed to
amend their 2008 tax return in order to get additional cash to help with their
losses,” said Debra W. Johnson, President, of Debra W. Johnson, CPA, PC.
“Because Douglas County was one of the counties designated a federal
disaster area, this declaration provides some special provisions for tax filing
for those who suffered a casualty loss as defined by the Internal Revenue
Code,” said Johnson.
“A casualty loss is generally defined by the IRS as damage, destruction
or loss of property resulting from an identifiable event that is sudden, unex-
pected or unusual. I believe this once ‘in a 500 year flood’ would certainly
meet this definition. While the definition isn’t complex, the computation of a
casualty loss certainly can be.”
‘”Taxpayers affected by a federally declared disaster are eligible for spe-
cial tax relief provisions, one of which is the ability to claim the casualty loss
in the year BEFORE the year of the disaster. Taxpayers must weigh their
need to get cash before year-end against the benefit of waiting to prepare
their 2009 tax return in 2010. This strategy allows the taxpayer to see which
year would produce the most benefit. If need for cash is an overriding con-
cern, one needs a copy of his or her 2008 tax return and an itemization of
the losses realized (and the amount of any insurance proceeds) in order to
amend the 2008 tax return.” Each individuals’ tax situation is unique, so it
is not wise to make generalizations about whether or not it is best to amend
the 2008 tax return.
The loss really had to be significant, otherwise you got NO benefit.”
Taxpayers who suffered a casualty loss can obtain help by calling the IRS
at 1-800-829-1040. Local CPA firms stand by ready to help. “Our office
has provided a special ‘Tax Deduction Finder’ for area residents who are
trying to calculate the amount of their casualty loss for both personal and
real property”.
Autosports Unlimited to help local needy
Abate of Georgia, Inc., District 3 Chapter 3 and Autosports Unlimited,
one of Douglasville’s Automotive & Motorcycle repair shops, will be part-
nering this holiday season to assist the local homeless and flood victims of
Douglas County. Autosports Unlimited is accepting warm outerwear and
other clothing items as well as canned goods and toys for the children at
their location at 8810 Bright Star Road (behind Turner Feedstore) through
December 19th. Motorcycle enthusiasts are also encouraged to participate
in a motorcycle dice run for the flood victims to be held on December 12th.
Participants will need to sign up and before noon at Quaker Steak & Lube lo-
cated in Arbor Place Mall. Please help us help others in our community!! For
more information contact J.R. Allen of ABATE of Georgia, Inc. at 678-633-
8643 or sgt.arms@abatega.org or Donna Frazier of Autosports Unlimited at
770-942-2727.
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engagement ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jason Laughlin & Beth Wilson
Jason Lance Laughlin and Eliza-
beth Anne Wilson are happy to for-
mally announce their engagement.
They were engaged on July 25,
2009 and are planning a June 5,
2010 wedding at Prays Mill Baptist
church in Douglasville, Georgia.
Anson Patten & Penny Bright
Penny Bright and Anson Patten
are happy to announce their en-
gagement. Penny is the daughter
of Verlin and Mary Bright of Doug-
lasville. Anson is the son of Berk
Patten and Diane Ochoa of Doug-
lasville. The wedding will be held
April 20, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV.
Sean Fleming & Jenna Hutcheson
Tim and Lorie Hutcheson of
Douglasville announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Jenna Marie
to Sean Thomas Fleming, son of
Gary Fleming and Helen Fleming
both of Cartersville.
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Brian Carter & Jessica Goodwin
Brian Carter and Jessica Good-
win are happy to announce their en-
gagement. Jessica is the daughter of
Ken and Sharon Goodwin of Doug-
lasville and Brian is the son of Roger
and Georgia Carter, of Kennesaw.
They will be married in a private cer-
emony on December 19, 2009.
wedding ANNOUNCEMENT
Clint Reeves & Krista Carr
Krista Carr and Clint Reeves were
married on October 3rd, 2009 at
the Downtown Douglasville Confer-
ence Center after a year long en-
gagement. For their honeymoon,
they enjoyed a five night Western
Caribbean cruise to Mexico. Krista
is the daughter of Alan and Valerie Carr, and Clint is the son of Ste-
ven and Beth Reeves.
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wedding ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ben McMahan & Brandi Mayfield
Jeffrey Taylor & Ashley Thompson
Brandi Mayfield and Ben McMahan Jr.
were married on August 22, 2009 at Creek- Ashley Marie Thompson and Jef-
side Golf and Country Club in Hiram. frey Robert Taylor are pleased to
Brandi is the daughter of Roger and Denise announce their marriage on Friday,
Mayfield of Powder Springs. She is the grand- October 9, 2009 at Excellence Pla-
daughter of Betty Mayfield of Villa Rica and ya Mujeres Resort and Spa in Playa
Doyle and Elizabeth Fincher of Douglasville. Mujeres, Mexico.
Ben is the son of Ben and Helen McMahan of
Hiram and the grandson of Ray and Frances
McMahan of Dallas, Georgia. In-Law Challenges
By Jessica Hocutt, MAMFT, LAPC. Connection Family Counseling,
3138 Golf Ridge Blvd., Ste. 101, Douglasville, GA 30135, 770-364-
6561
If you are lucky, you have great in-laws that you get along with and
love, and they love you as well. While you may have your occasional
differences, you are able to blend in nicely with your spouse’s family.
For many others, however; the in-laws are a challenge. As the holidays
approach and family gatherings are plentiful, tempers and tensions may
flare. In-law disputes are a common source of marital conflict and of-
ten lead to spouses taking sides, which produces feelings of resentment
among all involved.
So, how do you handle these conflicts appropriately? If it is your
spouse’s family, first, understand your husband or wife’s perspective on
the issue. You are talking about his or her family, which is a highly emo-
tional subject. Then, approach your spouse and ask for help in creating
ways to better handle the situation. Be respectful of your spouse’s feel-
ings towards his/her family, even if you disagree. You are not trying to
get your spouse to take your side, you are trying to find ways to resolve
or manage the conflict.
Create a game-plan with your spouse for family gatherings. For
example, if a husband’s mother often makes negative remarks about
the way the couple raises their children, the couple can devise a secret
signal that lets the husband know to either change the subject or give
the wife an excuse to leave the room. This helps the couple avoid an
unnecessary confrontation with the mother-in-law. Also, remember to
avoid getting into arguments or making negative remarks yourself to-
wards your in-laws. This only serves to further distance you from your
spouse and their family. Learn when to hold your tongue; ignore at-
tempts by your in-laws to draw you into conflict and let your spouse
handle them. If your spouse is not protecting you from attacks from
your in-laws, address this at home or with a marriage counselor, not in
front of the family.
Once married, both husband and wife must learn to put their spouse
first and separate from their family of origin in many ways. If your
spouse is the one involved in conflict with your family, as difficult as it
may be, your role is to take up for your husband or wife, not your family.
It is your responsibility, not your husband or wife’s, to address conflicts
with your family, although this can best be handled together as a couple,
with you taking leadership. Be your spouse’s defender and set healthy
boundaries with your family of origin to protect your spouse and your
new family. If your spouse is being disrespectful and causing the con-
flict, however; this needs to be handled within the couple relationship,
away from your family of origin. Sometimes though, no matter what
you do as a couple, your family may be disrespectful to your spouse. In
that case, you may have to overcome these issues by making your own
family traditions and limiting the amount of contact with your extended
family.
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family connection Mothers & More meets
Mothers and More is a support group for mothers and expectant
A Guilt-Free Christmas mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children.
By Kerry Patuka. She is a degreed and certified educa- Examples include playgroups, mom’s night out, holiday parties, chil-
tor, licensed minister and founder of Drive 5 Ministries, dren’s activities, couples outings, family events and community service
a consulting, speaking and training ministry for churches projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as
and children’s ministry. Contact her at kerrydrive5@ya- you choose. If you are a working mom or a stay at home mom this
hoo.com group may be the right group for you. Visitors are welcome and may
With the down-turn in the economy, people are cutting more cou-
attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet
pons, eating in more often and looking for other ways to save money, so the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Douglasville First
this is the perfect year to start simplifying Christmas. Stop wasting money, United Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hos-
time and energy on trying to give your kids the biggest and best gifts or pital Drive. Visit their website at http://mothersandmore.org/chap-
on trying to create the perfect Christmas for your family. ters/Douglasville/ or call Ann Marie Alford at 770-485-5944 or Judy
There are way too may parents who spend money they don’t have on Crawford at 770-949-9953 for information.
Christmas gifts because they are either trying to give their kids everything
they asked for, trying to keep up with other families and friends or trying
to meet some expectation that they have set in their own mind. Many
times the big or expensive gifts make a big splash on Christmas morning,
but they are often the first gifts to either break or be ignored. I think these
gifts often are more important to the parents than to the kids. Instead
focus on giving gifts to your children that are meaningful, within your
budget and will make it through the next year.
Parents often spend too much time and energy preparing for the per-
fect Christmas…which usually results in an abundance of stress and not
much perfection. Everything does not have to be like a movie or a sto-
rybook. We may all love those images, but in reality, they are difficult to
replicate. Focus instead on things that matter. Meaningful time together
and doing things for others make some of the best memories.
You can have a guilt-free Christmas by keeping your focus, and your
family’s focus, on the real meaning of Christmas. We give gifts for sev-
eral reasons. At Christmas, we give gifts to remember the gifts the Wise
Men gave to Jesus. In Matthew 2, we read: “After Jesus was born in
Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east
came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born
king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship
him.’ On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary,
and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their trea-
sures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.”
In our home, we want to keep Jesus the center of our celebration, so our
son receives three gifts from us for exactly this reason.
We also give gifts to celebrate the gift God gave us – the greatest gift
of all - Jesus. John 3:16 tells us “For God so loved the world that he
gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish
but have eternal life.” If we are excited and grateful for what God has
done for us, we want to share that joy with others and one way to do that
is to give to others. This is why our son also receives a special Christmas
gift just from his dad and a special gift just from me. When buying or
making gifts for family and friends, we do our best to make these gifts
meaningful and personal.
Finally, we also give gifts because of the tradition started by Saint
Nicholas, a bishop who lived during the third century, who was known for
generously giving to those in need. His real life story eventually turned
into the legend of Santa Claus. So, our family also focuses on giving to
others through Toys for Tots, Angel Tree and Operation Christmas Child.
Throughout the year, teach your kids how to give and receive gifts
well. At Christmastime: keep it simple, stay within your budget, spend
time together making memories, celebrate the wonderful gifts God has
given us, remember that Christmas is all about Jesus, make gifts mean-
ingful and give to those in need. Don’t let the world’s pressure for ex-
pensive gifts or a perfect holiday, guilt you into doing things you do not
have the time, money or energy for this year and give yourself the gift of
a guilt-free Christmas.
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sports&fitness
SPORTS SCHEDULES
ATLANTA FALCONS
12/06 - VS Philadelphia 1:00pm
12/13 - VS New Orleans 1:00pm
12/20 - @ New York 1:00pm
ATLANTA HAWKS
12/02 - VS Toronto 7:00pm
12/04 - VS New York 7:30pm
12/05 - @ Dallas 9:00pm
12/09 - VS Chicago 7:00pm
12/11 - @ Toronto 7:00pm
12/13 - VS New Jersey 5:00pm
12/16 - VS Memphis 7:00pm
12/18 - VS Utah 7:30pm
12/19 - @ Chicago 8:00pm
12/22 - @ Minnesota 8:00pm
college basketball
12/27 - VS Buffalo 1:00pm
01/03 - @ Tampa Bay 1:00pm
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
02/06 - @ Wahington 7:00pm
02/09 - @ Memphis 8:00pm
2/10 - VS Miami 7:00pm
2/17 - @ Los Angeles 101:30pm
GEORGIA BULLDOGS
12/02 - VS St Louis TBA
12/06 - @ Virginia Tech TBA
12/09 - @ St John’s 7:00pm
12/19 - VS Illinois 7:00pm
12/23 - VS Florida Atlantic TBA
12/30 - @ Pepperdine TBA
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
12/02 - VS Siena 7:00pm
12/05 - VS USC 6:00pm
12/14 - @ Chattanooga 7:00pm
12/16 - VS Arkansas 8:30pm
12/20 - VS Florida State 5:30pm
12/22 - VS Kennesaw State 2:00pm
01/02 - @ Missouri 3:00pm
01/05 - VS Georgia Tech 7:00pm
01/09 - @ Kentucky 4:00pm
01/13 - VS Ole Miss 8:00pm
01/16 - @ Mississippi State 3:00pm
01/23 - VS Tennessee 5:00pm
12/29 - VS Winston-Salem 1:00pm
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

high school basketball

12/23 - @ Denver 9:00pm
12/26 - @ Indiana 7:00pm
12/29 - VS Cleveland 7:00pm
12/30 - @ Cleveland 7:00pm
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
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
3/19 - VS Charlotte 7:30pm
3/21 - VS San Antonio 3:30pm
ALEXANDER
12/01 - @ Northgate 6:00pm
12/04 - VS DCHS 7:00pm
12/11 - @ Fayette County 7:00pm
12/12 - @ Starr’s Mill 4:30pm
12/15 - VS Carrollton 6:00pm
01/02 - @ Central 4:30pm
01/05 - VS Northgate 6:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY
12/01 - @ S. Paulding 6:00pm
12/04 - @ AHS 7:00pm
12/05 - @ CHHS 6:00pm
CHAPEL HILL
12/01 - VS Creekside 6:00pm
12/04 - @ Mundy’s Mill 6:00pm
12/05 - DCHS 6:00pm
12/08 - VS Newnan 6:00pm
12/11 - VS Langston-Hughes 6:00pm
12/14 - VS E. Coweta 6:00pm
12/18 - @ Lovejoy 6:00pm
LITHIA SPRINGS
12/01 - @ Carrollton 6:00pm
12/04 - @ Hillgrove 6:00pm
12/05 - VS Villa Rica 3:00pm

ATLANTA THRASHERS 12/08 - VS Carrollton 6:00pm

12/05 - @ Panthers 7:00pm
12/07 - @ Maple Leafs 7:00pm
12/09 - @ Flames 9:30pm
12/10 - @ Canucks 10:00pm
12/12 - VS Canadiens 7:00pm
12/14 - @ Rangers 7:00pm
12/16 - @ Panthers 7:30pm
12/17 - VS Stars 7:00pm
12/19 - VS Devils 7:00pm
12/21 - VS Canadiens 7:00pm
12/23 - @ Bruins 7:00pm
12/26 - @ Lightning 7:30pm
12/28 - @ Devils 7:00pm
12/30 - @ Bruins 7:00pm
12/11 - VS Banneker 7:00pm
12/08 - VS Lagrange 6:00pm
12/11 - VS Sandy Creek 6:00pm
01/02 - @ Islanders 7:00pm 12/12 - VS LSHS 6:00pm 12/12 - @ DCHS 6:00pm
01/05 - @ Penguins 7:30pm 12/15 - VS S. Paulding 6:00pm 12/15 - VS Hiram 6:00pm
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
Aziz Champion Karate students promote
01/18 - @ Panthers 7:30pm
01/19 - VS Maple Leafs 7:00pm
01/21 - VS Hurricanes 7:00pm
01/23 - @ Lightning 7:30pm
01/26 - VS Ducks 7:00pm
01/28 - @ Flyers 7:00pm
01/30 - @ Predators 8:00pm

Twenty eight students took part in Aziz Champion Karate’s belt test.
“I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of my students. They have
worked so hard to attain their new belts,” said Sensei Aziz Kheder,
former US Karate Team Coach. The dojo is located at 2070 Fair-
burn Road in Douglasville, and can be reached at 678-715-7253.
Yellow belt: Chez Nwosu, Jenna Jones, Tyler Horton, Alanis Santil-
lan, Courtland McClelland, Alex Diaz ,Charles Whatley, Kobe Opare,
Yahil Ganzalez, Yoko Ariza, Aidan Mckoy, Ali Whatley ,Zion Fruster,
Brady Michael Jones; Orange Belt: Justin Hendee, Mira Patel, Jay
Patel; Blue Belt: Djenba Bayiha, Alex Jones, Idriss Bayiha; Green Belt:
Rodney Jefferson, Dylan Smalls; Purple Belt: Luiza Jones, Brenton
Norman, Tarian Tritt; Red Belt: Kailey Wise, Jonathan Villegas; 1st Q
Brown Belt: Karla Vargas
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Golf Tournament to benefit the Clinger family Aziz Champion Karate expands
to be held
A Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 12th at
Mirror Lake Golf Course benefiting the Clinger fam-
ily from Carrollton and raising awareness for or-
phans everywhere.
Chad and Laurie just recently returned from
Latvia and have brought back the newest
member of their family, Nathan Dins James
Clinger. International adoptions can be very
costly and the Clingers still have two addi-
tional trips to finalize Nathan’s adoption and
immigration. All proceeds from this tournament
will go directly to fund Nathan’s adoption and thus se-
cure his place in a forever home. Entry fee is $115
per player, or you can find sponsors to help you Aziz Champion Karate is growing once again. The dojo located
play in the tournament. Getting sponsored is a way at 2070 Fairburn Road in Douglasville, just completed an extensive
to play in the tournament for free, and allows those who expansion of its site. Students now have access to one of the largest
don’t play golf to be included in the event. They are suggesting training facilities in Douglas County. “It is vital for our students to
each person doing the sponsorships get at least 10 people to partner have space to learn and train. We have the ability to give students
with them for $20 each. everything they need to become champions. It has been our goal
The Clingers goal is to raise money for the adoption fees, and to offer students a traditional karate education with modern conve-
to bring more awareness to the 143,000,000 orphans around the niences,” said Sensei Aziz Kheder, a 16 time World Champion. Also
world today. There are also hole sponsorships available for this for new is the expanded observation area that family and friends can
man scramble tournament. view students during class. Aziz Champion Karate offers classes in
For more information, please contact Matt Clinger at 601-946- karate, kickboxing, Jujutsu/Judo and weapons for every member of
1586 or email him at mkclinger@mac.com. Limited space is avail- the family.
able so contact them quickly to ensure your spot. Call 678-715-7253 for more information.

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Pet Set Pet Care Tip stopping and giving a treat.
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Teach Your Puppy To Like Brushing of the brush, then flip it over and do one very light stroke with the
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pup at least once a week. Brushing stimulates her skin,
Work on this for three to five minutes twice a day, and in about
distributes natural oils, and removes loose, dead hair. Puppy hair
a week your pup will tolerate more strokes and will eventually allow
is shorter and easier to brush than an adult coat, so start brush-
you to brush her all over. Continue to keep it a pleasant experience
ing your pup while she’s young. That way she’ll be relaxed about
by surprising her with treats every now and then.
grooming by the time her adult coat grows in.
Many pups don’t enjoy brushing at first: They leap and twist
around and bite the brush and your hands, making it difficult to
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actually groom them. Brushing is an unfamiliar sensation and might Mr. Boston
sometimes be a little uncomfortable, so start with very brief sessions Mr. Boston needs a warm home. He is VERY Loving. He loves
and frequent rewards. to be held and play. He gets
Choose a brush that won’t irritate your pup’s sensitive skin. For along well with other dogs.
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bies. For pups with longer hair, consider a small, human brush with current on his vetting. He is
plastic or metal pins set in a rubber backing. Get the type that has under a year old and is crate
little round rubber tips on each pen, so it won’t scrape and scratch trained. He will need some
tender puppy skin. coaching on house training,
At first, distract your pup with a treat and very lightly stroke her as he has spent most of these past few months in a crate. He
once along her side not her spine, with the back of the brush. Stop does love to be clean. If you know of a warm loving home for this
for a moment, and give her a treat. Do this several times, then handsome, loving boy, please call 770-489-7164.
increase to two strokes, with the back of the brush. As she relaxes, Mr. Cocker
increase the number of strokes. Vary the number of strokes before Mr. Cocker is two years old. He has been tied and living in
the doorway of his basement.
Since these photos, he has
been groomed & neutered.
He Loves to play with his
ball. He is good with other
dogs and children. He will
need coaching with house-
training, as he hasn’t had a lot of inside time.
It’s time for Mr. Cocker to have a loving home. If you know
of a loving home for this beautiful Cocker Spaniel, please call
770-489-7164.
Momma Cat & Baby
“Baby” is approximately six months old, lively and playful.
She is current on all her vet-
ting. She is very healthy and
spayed.
“Momma Cat” is as sweet
as she can be. She would
be okay inside and outdoors.
She is healthy, up to date on
vetting and Spayed.
Please call 770-949-6560 and ask for BJ to adopt Baby or
Momma Cat.

Pets submitted by the

Douglas County Humane Society
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Mae West remembered
Mae West passed away on
November 11 after a long battle
with cancer. Mae was the former
President of the Douglas County
Humane Society and former Di-
rector of the Douglas County Ani-
mal Shelter for many years. Photo:
Mae West with Four Paws Pet-Sit-
ting Service owner Debra Milton.
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Pet Safety Tips for the Holidays
By Debra Y. Milton, Four Paws Pet-Sitting Service, www.fourpawspet-
sitting.com, 678-838-7297
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are right around
the corner and families will be celebrating with relatives and
friends…including the family pets. Below are holiday safety tips for
you and your pets.
Christmas Decorations - Don’t leave out presents that have
food items in them. Holiday plants that are poisonous to your pets
include the berries of mistletoe, holly, hibiscus, Christmas rose and
poinsettia. For a list of poisonous plants contact the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center at www.aspca.org. For emergencies, call the
ASPCA poison control number at 888-426-4435. And remember
holiday dangers to your pet exist all around a live Christmas tree.
Pine tree water can be poisonous to pets so use an enclosed tree
stand or be sure to cover open tree stand bases. Secure your tree to
the wall with strong wire or twine to avoid injuries caused by a tree
toppling over on your pet.
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
to your pet if eaten.
Don’t let a preventable accident spoil your holiday by harming
your beloved pet. So, while making plans for Christmas and New
Year’s Eve, don’t forget your pets!
Cats  Dogs
Birds  Exotics
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education
Psychologist Corner
The Importance of Learning to Read
By Rebecca S. Blakeman, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist - Adolescent
Child Specialty Services, 8455 Adair St., Douglasville, GA
30134, 404-310-1161 If there is a topic or specific question
you would like to see discussed in an article, please e-mail
your question/topic to blakers1@aol.com.
To some, the title of this article may seem overly obvi-
ous, as everyone would tend to agree that learning to read is extreme-
ly important. However, there are still young students who face a po-
tential future of not learning to read if they do not get the specialized
instruction they need. While there are individuals who are expected
to only reach a relatively low reading level, this should generally occur
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only when there are significant intellectual impairments (i.e., low IQ).
Children of normal intelligence, even if they have severe dyslexia, can
learn to read, and it is critical that parents and educators not give up
on them.
The consequences of not learning to read can be severe: failing
in school, dropping out of school before graduation, not being able
to get or keep a job, increased risk of living in poverty and not being
able to provide for one’s family, social embarrassment, shame, de-
pression, anxiety, and increased risk of substance abuse secondary to
shame/depression/etc. When children are capable of learning (i.e.,
have normal intelligence and no obvious neurological damage that
would prevent learning), these negative outcomes can be avoided
if the students receive appropriate reading intervention. In previous
generations we did not have the research to know how to teach in-
dividuals with dyslexia to read. However, we now have a substantial
body of research that shows us exactly what type of instruction works.
This should be great news for those with dyslexia, though it can only
be helpful if they are given access to the appropriate instruction.
I hear far too often of students who are in middle school or high
school who have still not learned to read; sadly, many of these stu-
dents no longer receive instruction related to how to read (interest-
ingly, academic strategies often focus on comprehension, despite
the fact that the students cannot read an age appropriate number of
words). Many of these students have dyslexia and continue to struggle
simply because they were not identified as having dyslexia, and have
not received the appropriate reading instruction. It is imperative that
parents and educators understand that it is not too late to teach a
student with dyslexia to read, even if they are in middle school or high
school.
I have worked with teenagers and adults who have excelled ac-
ademically despite having dyslexia and no intervention. However,
these individuals typically spent 4 to 5 hours each night working on
school work that took their classmates less than an hour to complete.
These individuals went to great lengths to compensate for their inabil-
ity to read well, including having family members or friends read book
chapters to them. While it is possible for individuals with dyslexia to
succeed without appropriate intervention, it is not likely, most people
in this situation develop a sense of hopelessness and helplessness,
such that they are unable to persistently devote all of their waking
hours to trying to succeed academically. To expect these students to
put forth near super-human efforts to try to compensate for dyslexia,
rather than giving them the skills to read, is unfair and inexcusable.
CHHS GCSA students take first
Chapel Hill High School Georgia Career Student Association
(GCSA) students traveled with their chapter sponsor, Mrs. Lydia Blakey
to compete in the Annual GCSA overnight Officer Training Confer-
ence and Compe-
tition. GCSA was
formally VOCA
(Vocational Op-
portunities Clubs of
America) which was
formed in 1970.
The Chapel Hill
High GCSA Offi-
cers took first place
and $200.00 for
the Battle of the Chapters Competition for the entire Region IV.
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Clearly Speaking Dr. Randy Pierce, president of GHC, said, “The city and county
officials in Douglas County have welcomed us generously, and could
Letting Your Children Help Plan the Parties not have been more responsive to all our questions. They have ex-
By Tammy L. Velliquette, M.Ed., CCC-SLP/L, owner of
Clearly Speaking, Inc., 404-934-0605. areyouclearly-
tended their help in every way possible. Working together, we know
speaking.com we can positively impact the local economy and quality of life in
We all know that in order to hit a home run, run a Douglas.”
marathon, get a strike, etc., it takes practice. If you or Dr. Thomas J. Hynes, provost and vice president of academic
your child is having difficulty producing a certain sound or pattern of affairs at UWG, said, “The University of West Georgia joins with
sounds it takes practice to change. In order to change, you first need Georgia Highlands College in this collaborative venture, and we are
to learn what you are doing incorrectly. Then you need to learn the delighted to extend to Douglasville and Douglas County these edu-
correct pattern. Then you need to practice, practice, and practice. If cational opportunities. Our community partners clearly believe in the
you say something incorrectly 10 times and correctly 1 time, the incor- view of higher education for its citizens as an investment in the com-
rect pattern is the one your brain is most comfortable with. In order to munity and its citizens. All of us are pleased to participate in ways
replace that incorrect pattern in your brain you must slowly increase that make that view a reality.”
your use of the correct pattern.
As the holiday season approaches we all have more parties, gath-
erings, dinners and other things to attend. If your child is having
difficulty with a certain sound or word make note of it and make the
time to practice.
For children, I suggest that parents keep a little flip notepad in their
purse/pocket and note words that the child has problems with. Prac-
tice the sounds or words on your list, when you have 5-10 minutes in
the car, waiting in a line or doctor’s office practice.
If you are going out to eat have your child practice ordering before
getting to the restaurant so they are ready and more likely to be un-
derstood. If it is too much for your child to order their entire meal just
practice the drink order or some other portion.
Having the kids practice their Christmas list is also a fun thing. It
helps them to build confidence because they are understood. Just
remember that all of us have things we need to improve on and it
takes focus and practice.
Georgia Highlands, West Georgia Team Up
to Offer Degrees
Working with officials from the City of Douglasville and Douglas
County, Georgia Highlands College and the University of West Geor-
gia are finalizing plans to operate a cooperative site in Douglasville.
GHC, a two-year access institution, began offering a variety of core
curriculum courses toward an associate’s degree this fall in modular
housing behind Chapel Hill High School. West Georgia, which is
expected to come on board for spring semester 2010, will provide
junior and senior level courses leading to selected baccalaureate de-
grees as well as graduate degree work offered through the College of
Education and the Richards College of Business.
Regent Kenneth R. Bernard, Jr., who serves on the Board of Regents
for the 13th Congressional District, praised the vision and coopera-
tion of all involved in bringing the project to fruition. He said, “An
extraordinary group of people made this happen. My thanks goes to
Donald Remillard, superintendent of Douglas County Schools, who
initiated the concept of bringing access to higher education to the
city and county. I’d also like to recognize officials from the Douglas
County Board of Commissioners, the City of Douglasville, the City
Council and of course, the presidents of the two institutions, Dr. Randy
Pierce of Georgia Highlands College and Dr. Beheruz Sethna of the
University of West Georgia.”
Negotiations nearly completed for a facility that will accommo-
date up to 1,500 students in the near future, with room to expand
as enrollment grows. Georgia Highlands will be the lead institution
managing the site, which will occupy the old Cub Foods location on
Stewart Parkway.
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education
Help! My Child Needs More Confidence
Submitted by Mark Maske, Chief Instructor Mile High Karate,
8889 Highway 5, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-0227
Does your child possess a healthy sense of confidence? Answer
yes if your child makes friends easily, accepts leadership opportuni-
ties and displays a bright, positive attitude. But if your child is timid,
shy and passive, with few friends and little initiative, your child needs
help now.
The problems start small; a child who can’t interact with his or
her peers or won’t look an adult in the eye. But as a child grows
these problems do, too - and before long this child is the target of
bullies, prone to peer pressure and withdrawn in the classroom.
Kids like this are called “painfully shy” for good reason.
A child with self-confidence problems needs to improve his or
her self-esteem. In this report, we’ll share some ideas on how this
can be done.
Is your child “Timid and shy?”
Children who are quiet and unassertive find it difficult to interact
with both peers and adults. They can find themselves overlooked
in both school and social settings. It is difficult for such children to
“break out of their shell” in order to build friendships and gain lead-
ership skills, both essential qualities for personal development.
Is your child a “Loner, not a leader?”
Shyness and a lack of self-confidence force children onto the
sidelines and away from the action.
Children who fail to participate in activities do not allow their
skills to develop, further lowering their self-esteem and insecurity.
Leadership in particular is a quality that must be learned. Children
who are not encouraged to build this skill lose out on this powerful
opportunity.
Is your child a “Bully magnet?”
As a parent, there is nothing more agonizing than knowing your
child is suffering from the emotional abuse of a bully. If you, too,
were bullied as a child, you know yourself that the scars can take a
lifetime to heal. Sadly, children who are quiet, shy and unassuming
tend to get bullied. For such children, it is essential that they turn
their attitude around and learn the steps they must take to avoid
this problem.
As caring parents, we can insure their success by making a con-
scious effort to encourage our children to interact with others in an
environment filled with appropriate challenges accompanied with
generous encouragement. Organized sports such as martial arts,
gymnastics, or soccer provide excellent venues.
Confidence truly is one of the keys to staying safe and “Stopping
The Bully!” Knowledge truly is power! give your children the power,
knowledge, skills and confidence to stand up for themselves, stop
the bully, resist peer pressure and be safe!
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/

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“If So, Read On…You Might Just Find the Big Breakthrough You’ve Been Seeking for Your Child!”

 Ryan’s mom, Becky, worries because Ryan is so easily wounded. Things said to him by the other kids at school hurt his feelings so easily.
Ryan’s hyper-sensitivity is a constant source of stress for Becky.

 The peace of the household is frequently disturbed. Everything is a battle: getting ready for school; dinnertime; homework; even things
that used to be enjoyable family activities are now potential battles. S creaming matches occur on a regular basis.

 Tyler, age 4, does great when he gets it right the first time when learning something new. When he doesn’t get it on the first try, though,
he becomes totally frustrated and says, “I’ll never be able to do it!”

 Mr. and Mrs. Hall are frustrated at the level of disrespect demonstrated by their children. The kids never used to talk like this before!
The Halls think, “If I had talked like that when I was a kid -- I would have gotten clobbered!”

 S cott used to be a nice, kind child. Lately, though, he has become increasingly aggressive. His parents, Vern and Becky, are concerned…
and they’ve already had two calls from the school about S cott’s bullying of younger children.

 The teachers say that Charlie can’t focus in school, and might need to be medicated. Nicole and Bryan, his parents, hate that idea. They
feel that Charlie just needs to learn listening and focus skills. They are frustrated…how can they build the skills Charlie really needs?

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From the Douglas County Ryan Adams teaches Biology, AP Biology, Human Anatomy and Physi-
ology. Mr. Adams received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from
School System the University of Florida and his Ed. Specialist degree from the Univer-
sity of West Georgia. He also represents the district as the High School
Ryan Adams Named Douglas County Teacher of Teacher of the Year.
the Year Mr. Adams began his teaching career at Alexander in 2004. The
By Karen Stroud, Douglas County School System Community Relations Douglas County Teacher of the Year selection process began with each
Director school selecting a teacher to represent their school in the program. The
Alexander High School science teacher Ryan Adams was recognized selected teachers then completed a detailed application form and sub-
as the 2009-2010 Teacher of mitted it to the Community Relations Office. A committee of eight people
the Year at the annual Teacher spent many hours reading applications. Six teachers were selected from
of the Year Recognition Pro- the group - two for each level. The next step in the selection process was
gram on October 15. He will a 30 minute classroom observation of each semi-finalist teaching in her
represent the county in the classroom.
Georgia Teacher of the Year Honored as Teacher of the Year from their schools were: Alexander
recognition program. High, Ryan Adams; Annette Winn Elementary, Cenci Suber; Arbor Station
During the local celebra-
Elementary, Joyce Fagelman; Beulah Elementary, Tracy Moore; Bill Arp
tion at Douglasville First Bap-
Elementary, Jonathan Casey; Bright Star Elementary, Kelda Brewer; Bur-
tist Church, a teacher from
nett Elementary, Lisa Broadhead; Chapel Hill Elementary, Jennifer Petty;
each of 30 schools in the county was recognized. Additional recognition
Chapel Hill High, Swati Shah; Chapel Hill Middle, Angela Haynes; Chest-
as semi-finalists was given to six of the teachers.
Tracy Moore, an ESOL teacher, was named the county’s Elementary nut Log Middle, Nina Hollis; Dorsett Shoals Elementary, Tabitha Brown;
Teacher of the Year. Angela Haynes, a Special Education teacher at Cha- Douglas County High, Mark Henson; Eastside Elementary, Lauren Cook;
pel Hill Middle School, was named Middle School Teacher of the Year. Factory Shoals Elementary, Karen Daniel; Factory Shoals Middle, Gil-
Teachers named as semi-finalists were: Thomas Bruno of South Douglas lian Phillips; Fairplay Middle, Rhonda Davis; Holly Springs Elementary,
Elementary School, Ashleigh Smith of Yeager Middle School, and Swati Leslie Rutledge; Lithia Springs Elementary, Amos Bishop; Lithia Springs
Shah of Chapel Hill High School. High, Michael “Moe” Bruner; Mirror Lake Elementary, Jennifer Catlin;
“Each of the 30 teachers honored is an exceptionally dedicated, Mt. Carmel Elementary, Kelly Witt; New Manchester Elementary, Darnita
knowledgeable and skilled teacher who inspires students to learn,” said Williams; North Douglas Elementary, Sharon Crenshaw; South Douglas
Superintendent Don Remillard. “They have the respect and admiration Elementary, Thomas Bruno; Stewart Middle, Juanito Redwine; Sweetwa-
of students, parents and colleagues. These teachers play an active and ter Elementary, Dina Doty; Turner Middle, Chris Willis; Winston Elemen-
useful role in the community as well as in our schools.” tary, Alicia Williams; and Yeager Middle, Ashleigh Smith.

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$1 SUSHI
Restaurants
Absolute Pizza Bar & Grill
Thursday & Sunday - Dine in Only
8841 Bright Star Road.................678-838-1438

$10 OFF
Applebees - 6915 Douglas Blvd..........770-942-8280
550 Thornton Rd……..................678-398-0888
With the purchase of $35 or more. Dinner only.
Arby’s - Chapel Hill @ I-20.................770-947-6652
Dine in only. Must present coupon. Not valid 3060 Bankhead Hwy LthSpgs.......770-739-0339
with any other offers. Expires 12/31/09. Asia Buffet - 9375 The Landings Dr......678-838-1987
Auntie Ann’s - Arbor Place Mall...........770-949-5550
The Japanese Restaurant
Hibachi & Sushi Bar 15% OFF
Lunch entree. Dine in only. Not valid with any
B&B Fish & Wings
3046 Bankhead Hwy...................770-732-1565
other offers. Must present coupon.
Bagel Meister, The
9436 HIGHWAY 5 Expires 12/31/09. 2750 Chapel Hill Rd.............770-577-2010

770.577.9188
Bamboo Garden Restaurant

Large Party Room

10% OFF
To go order. Not valid with any
3869 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-920-6988
Bankhead Diner - 5848 Bankhead Hwy.770-947-0999
Bar-B-Q House - 541 Thornton Rd......770-941-1155
other offers. Must present coupon. Blimpie - 8493 Hospital Dr..................770-942-4300
Reservations Accepted Expires 12/31/09.
851 Thornton Rd.........................770-948-7693
Blue Brick - 215 S Carroll Rd VR..........678-941-3443
Bonz Sports Grill

Est. 1989 2123 Fairburn Rd........................770-577-6991

SPORTS 7214 Douglas Blvd.

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POOL  VIDEO GAMES  LOTTERY
Daily "Homestyle" Lunch Specials - 11am to 3pm
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Tuesday - 40 Cent Wings - 11am to Midnight  Live Music w/Mike Brookshire - 8pm
Wednesday - 8oz. NY Strip, $4.99  Trivia 8pm
Thursday - (Night) Double Cheeseburger w/Crinkle Fries, $5.99
Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Karaoke
Purchase One Full Price Menu Item and Receive a Second
Menu Item of Equal or Less Value
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With this coupon. Expires 12/31/09.
Dine-in only. (Up to $6.95 Value)
Smoking Permitted
Sports on
40 Satellite TVs
Border’s Café - Arbor Place Mall.........770-577-9787
Bruster’s - 6920 Douglas Blvd.............770-577-0471
Buffalo House J - 639 Thornton Rd......770-941-9410
Buffalo Wild Wings
6970 Douglas Blvd........................678-391-8470
Burger King - 5805 W Stewart Mill Rd.770-949-3112
3261 Hwy 5................................770-949-3112
989 Thornton Rd.........................770-944-0741
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
2700 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-947-0330
Charley’s Steakery - Arbor Place Mall..678-715-9955
Checkers - 6033 Fairburn Rd..............770-947-9646
Chef Ricks - 8113 Dallas Hwy.............678-715-4702
Chick-Fil-A - 3202 Hwy 5...................770-949-3801
5888 Fairburn Rd........................770-942-0820
835 Thornton Rd.........................770-732-8034
Arbor Place Mall..........................678-838-9551
Chilito’s - 639 Thornton Rd.................770-819-0550
China East - 7003 Concourse Pkwy.....770-489-9677
China Garden
4900 Stewart Mill Rd....................770-489-9992
ChinA StAr Buffet
2167 Fairburn Rd.........................770-489-2778
(Please See Our Ad on Page 58)
China Wok
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.................770-459-9585
Chinese Pagoda - 9423 Hwy 5...........770-942-4783
Chuck E Cheese
6890 Douglas Blvd......................770-577-8951
Church’s Chicken
6135 Fairburn Rd........................770-942-6009
Cinnabon - Arbor Place Mall...............770-489-1003
Coffee Break Café
8800 Dorris Rd............................678-914-5098
Coldstone Creamery
2911 Chapel Hill Rd..................678-838-9400
Crab Cake Factory The
3678 Bankhead Hwy...................770-745-7200
Cracker Barrel-7060 Concourse Pkwy.770-489-8588
970 West Pointe Ct LthSps............678-398-8568
Dairy Queen - 6126 Fairburn Rd.........770-942-5858
Arbor Place Mall..........................770-489-8435
daVIDO’S $3.75 Pizza
4095 Bankhead Hwy……........…770-489-5956
Dinner A’Fare, The
2750 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-577-5417
Domino’S PizzA
Kings Hwy @ Hwy 5...................770-949-2277
Fairburn Rd. @ County Line........770-920-9200
639 Thornton Rd..........................678-945-3990
6525 Hiram Douglasville Hwy.....770-489-3990
DQ Grill & Chill - 5815 Stewart Pkwy..770-949-6761
Dunkin’ Donuts - 9476 Hwy 5.............770-949-3499
eDiBle ArrAngementS
6880 Douglas Blvd.....................678-715-0506
El Patron Burrito Express
2818 Fairburn Rd….....................678-213-3489
El Pollo Loco - 885 Thornton Rd..........678-398-1515
el roDeo mexiCAn reStAurAnt
9503 Hwy 5...............................770-949-1792
(Please See Our Ad on Page 59)
El Tacomiendo - 5975 Fairburn Rd......678-715-3330
Eva’s Bakeshop
6880 Douglas Blvd......................770-947-8417
fABiAno’S itAliAn Deli & PizzeriA
6698 Broad St...........................678-715-3344
Felrose Seafood & Tropical Foods
7414B-3 Douglas Blvd.............678-715-3399
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
2987 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-947-2124
Folks - 6912 Douglas Blvd..................770-949-8400
Gipson’s - 6077 Fairburn Rd...............770-942-1764
Godfather’s Pizza - 95 Liberty Rd….....770-459-1518
golDen BuDDhA
7061 Arbor Pkwy........................770-947-2299
Golden Corral - 6975 Douglas Blvd....678-838-4376
Grand Slam Pizza - 5823 Fairburn Rd..770-920-1845
Great American Cookie Company
Arbor Place.................................770-577-2424
Great Wraps - Arbor Place Mall...........770-577-6331
Gumbeaux’s - 6712 E Broad..............770-947-8288
Hardees - 940 Thornton Rd.................770-948-9513
Hog Wild BBQ - 3749 Kings Hwy...........Coming Soon
honeyBAkeD hAm Co
7421 Douglas Blvd.....................770-489-1500
Hooters - 7010 Concourse Pkwy..........770-947-8009
Hudson’s Hickory House
6874 Bankhead Hwy....................770-942-4828
IHOP - 7401 Douglas Blvd.................770-577-8272
970 Thornton Rd..........................770-732-6252
Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant
6682 E Broad St….....................678-324-1649
Iron Horse BBQ
9366 E Highway 78...................770-456-9037
J. Buffalo Wings - 8479 Hospital Dr....678-391-0394
JJ’s Wings For You
3750-3 Bankhead Hwy LthSpgs....770-948-2668
Joe’s Crab Shack
2868 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-947-5990
Johnny Rocket’s - Arbor Place Mall......770-577-2636
Johnny’S ny Style PizzA
2911 Chapel Hill Rd............678-214-8486
(Please See Our Ads on Pages 59 & 85)
Johnny’s NY Style Pizza
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..................678-840-5111
230 Thornton Rd LthSps...............770-745-5555
Journey The Buffet
7090 Concourse Pkwy…..............(Coming Soon)
Kegun Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
6599 E Church St........................770-577-3808
Kenny’s Home Cooking
5700 Fairburn Rd.........................678-213-1181
Kentucky Fried Chicken - 9607 Hwy 5..770-949-1440
5620 Fairburn Rd.........................770-489-0182
664 Thornton Rd..........................770-819-7523
Krystal - 5809 Stewart Pkwy.................770-947-1313
5716 Fairburn Rd.........................770-949-1834
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
9611 Hwy 5................................770-577-8400
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd..................770-456-6161
1102 Thornton Rd.......................770-732-9911
lA SAlSA - 3290 Hwy 5...................678-838-9198
(Please See Our Ad on Page 58)
Lenny’s Sub Shop
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China Garden Restaurant - 4900 Stewart Mill Rd.........770-489-9992
Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q
RESTAURANTS THAT
DELIVER Chinese Pagoda - 9423 Hwy 5...................................770-942-4783
Domino’s Pizza - Kings Hwy. @ Hwy. 5.......................770-949-2277
Domino’s Pizza - Fairburn Rd. @ County Line..............770-920-9200
& Seafood House
Domino’s Pizza - 639 Thornton Rd…….......................678-945-3990
Domino’s Pizza - 6525 Hiram Douglasville Hwy..........770-489-3990 BUY ANY PLATTER $8.49 OR
Grand Slam Pizza - 5823 Fairburn Rd.........................770-920-1845
Johnny’s NY Style Pizza - 2911 Chapel Hill Road....678-214-8486
MORE AND GET A...
Johnny’s NY Style Pizza - 230 Thornton Rd..................770-745-5555
Let’s Party w/Sweet Sensations by Deb
2959 Chapel Hill Road..........................770-947-3518
Papa John’s Pizza - 3387 Hwy. 5................................770-489-4400 Pork, 1/4 Chicken
Papa John’s Pizza - 2725 Lee Road.............................770-947-0011
Pizza Hut - 3697 Hwy. 5............................................770-489-8700 or Riblet Platter FREE
Pizza Hut - 5636 Fairburn Rd.....................................770-920-5050 With coupon. Offer expires 12/31/09. Not valid with any other specials or offers.
Pizza Hut - 664 Thornton Rd......................................770-819-7523
Quiznos Subs - 6842 Douglas Blvd….........................678-715-4540
Sammy’s Pizza & Wings - 3737 Kings Hwy..............678-715-7355
Sammy’s Pizza & Wings - 8391 Hwy 166...............770-577-3355
Wing-It - 2169 Fairburn Rd.....................................770-942-4200
770-949-5058
www.williamsonbros.com
7040 ConCourse Pkwy.
I-20 & Hwy 5. near wal-Mart

Olive Garden - 6710 Douglas Blvd.....770-577-5858

Full Bar  Lunch Specials Everyday! 11am to 3pm
Olive Tree The
849 Thornton Rd...................770-948-1288
150 Stone St - Villa Rica......770-456-6456
Outback Steakhouse
6331 Douglas Blvd......................770-949-7000
Pablo’s Home Taste

Logan’s Roadhouse
9380 The Landings Dr..................770-942-0181
Long John Silver’s - 9474 Hwy 5.........770-949-5313
Longhorn Steak House
8471 Hospital Dr.........................770-942-7795
Magnolia Cafe - 6615 Church St...770-942-6647
Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
6525 Hiram-Douglasville Hwy......770-947-6688
Mandarin Express - Arbor Place Mall...678-838-1666
Market Deli - Arbor Place Mall............678-715-2808
Martin’s Restaurant - 3440 Hwy 5........770-577-7917
5796 Fairburn Rd........................770-920-1925
McDonald’s - 9502 Hwy 5..................770-942-6664
7001 Concourse Pkwy.................770-577-8189
2726 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-947-5224
6072 Fairburn Rd........................770-942-5953
2815 Lee Rd................................678-838-7013
1100 Thornton Rd.......................770-739-9355
843 Thornton Rd.........................770-739-1121
2480 Mirror Lake Blvd.................770-456-2652
MeLLoW MuShrooM
3171 Hwy 5..........................770-489-1516
Mo Mo Ya JaPaNeSe Steak houSe
7061 Arbor Pkwy........................770-947-2299
Moe’s Southwest Grill
6968 Douglas Blvd.......................770-942-1919
MoNterreY reStauraNte MeXICaNo
5771 Fairburn Rd.......................770-949-0607
(Please See Our Ad on Page 56)
MoNterreY reStauraNte MeXICaNo
9486 Hwy 5...............................770-920-1099
(Please See Our Ad on This Page)
Mr PJ’s Buffalo Wings
4040 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-942-5757
New China - 622 Thornton Rd............770-739-2121
New China Buffet - 3013 Hwy. 5.........770-920-5188
O’Charley’s - 9320 Landings Dr..........770-920-4646
921 South Carroll Rd VR..............770-456-4245
$5 OFF
8285 Courtland St.....................678-715-1024
Panda Express Mariachi Band
2176 Chapel Hill Rd.....................770-852-6920 Tuesdays 6:30pm to 9pm
Papa John’s Pizza - 3387 Hwy 5..........770-489-4400
2725 Lee Road ..........................770-947-0011 Purchase of 2 Lunch
4327 Brownsville Rd....................770-439-3878
Pizza Hut - 3697 Hwy 5......................770-489-8700
Specials & 2 Drinks
5951 Fairburn Rd........................770-920-5050 Dine in only. No carryouts. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with any other discount, on
steaks or fajita meals, or on Fridays. Monterrey’s Highway 5. Expires 12/31/09.
6951 S Sweetwater Rd.................770-732-1000
664 Thornton Rd…..................…770-819-7523
Planet Smoothie Purchase of 2 Combination
639 Thornton Rd..........................770-745-9193 Dinners 1-30 & 2 Drinks
Provino’s Italian Restaurant Dine in only. No carryouts. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with any other discount, on
2911 Chapel Hill Rd....................678-838-0630 steaks or fajita meals, or on Fridays. Monterrey’s Highway 5. Expires 12/31/09.
Quaker Steak & Lube
6700 Douglas Blvd......................770-947-9464
Open Mon. - Thurs. 11am to 10pm
Quiznos Subs - 6842 Douglas Blvd….678-715-4540
Fri. 11am to 10:45pm, Sat. 11am to 10:30pm
& Sun. 11am to 10pm
236 Thornton Rd…......................770-739-1921
New Plasma TVs
Red Lobster - 3100 Hwy 5...................770-949-8996
Ruby Tuesday - 9579 Hwy 5.................770-942-8522 9486 Highway 5
642 Thornton Rd.........................770-948-3707 4924-G South Cobb Dr. 6590 Tara Boulevard 1368 Atlanta Rd. Arbor Square Shopping Center
Sakura Sushi & Grill Smyrna Jonesboro Marietta
4900 Stewart Mill Rd..............678-391-1906
770.432.3801 770.961.5286 770.432.1815 770.920.1099
SaM & roSCo’S
7450 Douglas Blvd....................770-949-1195
(Please See Our Ad on Page 64)
Samarvi’s - 6945 S Sweetwater Rd.......770-745-5902
SaMMY’S PIZZa - 3737 Kings Hwy.678-715-7355
(Please See Our Ad on Page 58)
Sea BreeZe SeafooD reStauraNt
9610 Hwy 5.................................770-577-9400
Seven Sisters House Restaurant
6655 Marsh St............................770-455-6220
Shoney’s - 855 Thornton Rd................770-739-1304
Smoothie King-6968 Douglas Blvd......770-577-4885
SoulFood Haven Cafe & Catering
5778 Fairburn Rd.......................770-949-7410
Southern Traditions Coffee Shoppe
2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy Astl..770-948-5545
Spot Take Out Restaurant and Grill The
4081 Anneewakee Rd................. 770-489-6070
Starbucks Coffee - Arbor Place Mall.....770-942-2472
2736 Chapel Hill Rd....................678-838-7725
3875 Chapel Hill Rd....................770-852-6624
StatIoN 1 hot WING CafÉ
2765 Lee Rd..............................770-577-1700
3869 Chapel Hill Road..............678-715-4940
118 Hwy. 61 Villa Rica...............770-456-6343
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eat fresh.
7 6
SUBS
WITH
3869 Chapel Hill Rd. - at Central Church by Kroger - 770-577-8303
9579 Hwy. 5 - Market Square near Office Depot - 770-949-9787
5823 Fairburn Rd. - Old Wal-Mart Shopping Center - 770-920-2647
2765 Lee Rd. - Publix Shopping Center - 678-838-0980
Any Regular Footlong
$5
Excludes premium sandwiches.
With this coupon. Not valid with
any other offer. Exp. 12/31/09
$1 Off Any Footlong
With this coupon. Not valid with
any other offer. Exp. 12/31/09
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GRAMS OF
FAT OR LESS!
Buy One 6" Sub, Get a Second 6" Sub
of Equal or Less Value for
79¢
With this coupon. Not valid with
any other offer. Exp. 12/31/09
$5 Off Any Party Order of
$25 or More
With this coupon. Not valid with
any other offer. Exp. 12/31/09
STEVI B’S PIZZA BUFFET TAco MAc - 7397 Douglas Blvd......770-942-0499
7003 N Concourse Pkwy............678-229-5400 Taste of Thai - 2911 Chapel Hill Rd.......70-577-4142
(Please See Our Ad on Page 57) Taste The - 6660 Broad St....................678-715-4587
Subway – 95 Liberty Rd………............770-459-1518 TAQUErIA JALISco
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd….............770-459-0036 8485 Hospital Dr.......................770-577-5715
4780 Highway 5.........................770-942-7908 (Please See Our Ad on This Page)
SUBWAY - 9579 Hwy 5....................770-949-9787 TEAch ME To cook 911..............770-375-0518
3869 Chapel Hill Rd..................770-577-8303 (Please See Our Ad on Page 59)
5823 Fairburn Rd.......................770-920-2647 Texas Roadhouse
2765 Lee Rd..............................678-838-0980 2706 Chapel Hill Rd............678-838-7586
(Please See Our Ad on This Page) TonY’S MExIcAn GrILL
Sumo Japanese Steak & Sushi 4040 Chapel Hill Rd..................770-949-2939
2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.................678-840-8581 (Please See Our Ad on This Page)
ToPPS BAr AnD GrILL
THE 7214 Douglas Blvd....................770-489-1927
(Please See Our Ad on Page 56)
Toreros Mexican Restaurant
DESSERT SHOP & CAFE 6920 Douglas Blvd..............770-489-8134
Tropical Paradise Jamaican Restaurant
7475 Douglas 1611 W Bankhead Hwy VlaRca…770-456-9162
Boulevard Tropical Joe’s - 2911 Chapel Hill Rd...678-838-3360
SWEET TErESA DESSErT ShoP (Across from Arbor Place Kia) Waffle House - 2111 Hwy 92.............770-577-0946
7475 Douglas Blvd....................678-838-3415
6133 Fairburn Rd........................770-920-6668
678.838.3415 7100 Concourse Pkwy.................770-949-0585
Call about our 908 Thornton Rd.........................770-944-8292
Christmas Specials!
~ Pies
WASABI JAPAnESE rESTAUrAnT
(Please See Our Ad on Page 64)
~ Centerpiece Cakes 9436 Hwy 5.................................770-577-9188
~ Cookies (Please See Our Ad on Page 56)
~ Custom Orders – WILLIAMSon BroS. BAr-B-Q
Large or Small 9436 Hwy 5...............................770-949-5058
(Please See Our Ad on Page 57)
FOR A COMPLETE MENU VISIT
WInG IT - 2169 Fairburn Rd..............770-942-4200
www.SweeTTeresa.com (Please See Our Ad on Page 60)
Szechuan Village Restaurant Zaxby’s - 7035 Concourse Pkwy..........770-489-0787
9559 Hwy 5................................770-949-6167 2609 Lee Rd................................770-489-3943
Buy one Calzone or
Stromboli at the regular
menu price, get a second
Calzone or Stromboli of
equal or less value for
$3.99
Expires 12/31/09
Restaurants!
Your coupon
$5.00 OFF could be here for
just $75/month!
With Purchase of $15 Or More
Food Only - No Alcohol. Not valid on Friday. One coupon per
table. Not valid with other offers or with
daily special. Exp 12/31/09. call 678-840-8604
or e-mail
sales@chapelhillnews.net
3290 Hwy 5 (Publix Shopping Center)
J. Buffalo Wings opens on hospital Drive
J. Buffalo Wings recently opened at 8479 Hospital Drive. They
offer a large menu including wings, sandwiches, fried rice, lo mein,
shrimp, Philly steak, fish, gyros, chicken tenders and salads. Their side
items include sweet potato fries, fried mushrooms, onion rings, hush
puppies, french fries, and egg rolls. They also offer a large ‘family
specials’ section that take the guesswork out of a planning a family
meal. They are open for dine in or take out Monday through Thursday
from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am
to 10:30pm. They are closed on Sunday. Please call 678-391-0394
for more information.
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Discover a New World at the Taste of Thai Restaurants
By Christopher King, Teach Me to Cook 911, 770-375-0518, www. Interested in advertising?
teachmetocook911.com, teachmetocook911@yahoo.com
Looking from the outside I have to say that there’s not too much to
Call 678-840-8604 or e-mail
behold when visiting the Taste of Thai. You wouldn’t think looking at sales@chapelhillnews.net
this simple shopping center that there was one of Douglasville’s best
keep secrets behind the doors. Upon entering this humbly decorated
restaurant with soft light and delicate Asian motif, I was greeted im-
mediately by Ronnie, my server, and the manager (his sister owns the
restaurant). The menu laid in front of me, and I began the unbeliev-
ably difficult task of selecting something to begin my experience. A
difficult task, as there were over a dozen appetizers and extensive
drink menu which included various wines, beers, and mixed drinks.
The dinner menu was varied, including a wide range selection for
all you noodle lovers, but also many comfortable familiar flavors,
including teriyaki and sweet and sours, and excitedly there are some
choices for the rather adventurous foodies to try.
After choosing my appetizer of sautéed mussels, I began to wait
for my first course to arrive. I was impressed to say that I waited less
than 10 minutes. The mussels were served in a simmering garlic
broth with scallions and a spicy red pepper sauce on the side. I was
overwhelmed with a delicious bombardment of flavor... for all you
seafood lovers out there you will be in heaven. For my main course,
I chose the Extra Crispy Duck. The duck was tender, perfectly cooked
with a slight crisp on the outer edges of the thinly sliced meat, served
with peppers, onions in a sweet demi-glaze with orange toppers, and
a large helping of white rice. It was amazing and the portions were
gigantic. It was by far the best duck I have ever experienced. Now
I know what you are thinking, excellent food and exemplary service
equals one thing, a large price tag. However, I would estimate the
average price of dinner to be around $12-18 per person, and with
most of the entrees being sharable, you will definitely get bang for
your buck. Not wanting to forget one of the most important parts of
the meal was the service a great staple in any amazing dinner, Ronnie
was attentive and friendly, adding to an already near perfect meal.
I recommend taking a night out to the Taste of Thai and discover a
new world right in your own back yard.

your neighborhood pizzeria

MEXICAN RESTAURANT
770-949-1792 Happy Hour
M $1 CHEESE PIZZA SLICES
ALL DAY!
Sunday – Thursday
3:00pm to 6:00pm
House Margaritas & Mixed Drinks
T FREE CHILD’S MEAL
WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT ENTREE

Wednesday Wing Special

$0.35 per wing
with the purchase of 10 or more (dine in only)
W FAMILY NIGHT
1 LARGE 2 REGULAR TOPPING PIZZA, 2 SMALL SALADS,
& CHEESE BREAD STIX FOR $19.95

Friday - DJ/Karaoke Night - 9:00pm

Sunday Buffet
All You Can Eat! $7.00
T TRIVIA THURSDAY 7PM
$5 pitchers all day
Ask About Our Daily Specials
Buy Two Lunch Combinations
Children 10 & Under - $3.50
11:00am to 3:00pm - Sunday only.
F 2 SLICES W/ 1 REGULAR TOPPING EACH
& FOUNTAIN DRINK FOR $5.49

& 2 Drinks and get

$3.00 OFF
20% OFF
purchase of $20 or more
Free Garlic Knots
with purchase of $15 or more
Excludes alcohol. Not valid with any other offers or Excludes alcohol. Not valid with any other offers or Douglasville Location Only. With this coupon. Not valid with any other offers or prior purchases. Dine in only. Exp. 12/31/09. chnv
Sunday Buffet. Not valid on Friday. Expires 12/31/09. Sunday Buffet. Not valid on Friday. Expires 12/31/09

Market Square  9503 Highway 5  Behind McDonald’s 2911 Chapel Hill Rd. | 678.214.8486

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Johnny’s Pizza to hold Slice Eating Contest
Johnny’s Pizza in Doouglasville hold a Pizza Slice Eating contest
December 16th at 7:00pm. The cost is $10 to enter and there will
be prizes for first, second and third. Johnny’s Pizza is located at 2911
Chapel Hill Road. Call 678-214-8486 for more information.
Toreros opens on Douglas Boulevard
By Lindsey Robbins, Chapel Hill News & Views
Toreros Family Mexican Restaurant recently opened on Douglas
Boulevard next to Bruster’s.
Upon arriving the staff at Toreros brought out salsa, bean dip
and the popular mushroom salsa served with tortilla chips. I actually
had heard from several people how great the mushroom salsa was
before even eating at Toreros. I was not disappointed. It was the
perfect mix of fresh and spicy, a great topping for the tortilla chips.
My husband and I were amazed by their extremely large menu
which includes burritos, enchiladas, chicken dishes, seafood, soups
and salad. They also offer hamburgers, grilled ham and cheese and
chicken tenders for those who may not enjoy Mexican food or who
may be with a group but in the mood for something different.
I ordered the deluxe burrito - their most popular burrito. It was
a flour tortilla filled with rice, beans and beef, topped with lettuce,
tomatoes, onions, sour cream and guacamole. It was huge. I end-
ed up taking half of it home and eating it the next day for lunch.
Their other burritos include the macho burrito, shrimp burrito and
vegetarian burrito among many others. Their enchiladas include
Limited Delivery Area. Please mention coupon when ordering.
Limit 1 coupon/order. Not valid on Fri., or Sat. Expires 12/31/09.
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Enchiladas Chipotle, Seafood Enchiladas and Enchiladas Ranch-
eras. They also have a large selection of healthy choices including
the Garden Fresco Burrito, “Sizzling” Vegetarian Fajitas, Mexican
Shrimp Salad and the Spinach And Cheese Quesadilla. Their sal-
ads include the Margarita Chef Salad, Deluxe Taco Salad, and
Charbroiled Chicken Caesar Salad.
They have a large selection of ‘small’ and ‘large combinations’
which all include rice, refried beans and coleslaw and their huevos,
or eggs, offerings are also quite plentiful including Heuvos Ranche-
ros, Huevos Con Jamon, Chilaquiles Con Heuvos and a Spanish
Omelet.
Their lunch menu is equally as large as their regular menu and
includes many of the items from the regular menu as well as salads
and healthier choices.
They offer seven different desserts including the Chimchanga
Manzana, Deep Fried Ice Cream, Tres Marias, Adelita, Sopapillas,
Flan and the Banana Burrito.
The atmosphere at Toreros is bright and definitely Mexican influ-
enced. The chairs are all painted an array of bright colors and there
is a large mix of booths and tables to accommodate almost any size
party. The service at Toreros is spectacular. We were greeted at the
door with a warm smile and were taken care of from the moment
we entered to the moment we left.
Toreros Family Mexican Restaurant is open for dine in or carry-
out. They are located at 6920 Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville.
Please call 770-489-8134 for more information.
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