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and banjos were the instruments of choice. Since the average person in these
remote areas was vocally untrained, singing was for the most part rare and
unpolished at best. This form of music was referred to as “old time” or “country”.
From the hills of North Georgia and Tennessee to the Ozark Mountains, these
country folks played tunes they had learned from their ancestors who were from
Scotland, Ireland, England, and other such lands where bagpipes and violins
entertained the locals. This music was primarily played for dancing. Similarly,
when these tunes made their way into the American landscape, they could be
heard in one small town after another at barn dances and town squares. Gradually,
words were added to these old melodies that were lacking in lyrics, while the
ones that already had words were sometimes passed down as incomplete or
inaccurate versions.
Musically inclined individuals, who were able to play their instruments with
sufficient skill, became popular and some were talented enough to attract attention
from “big city folks” who owned the first broadcasting stations and recording
equipment. One might recall the “recording engineer” in the movie “Oh Brother,
Where Art Thou?” who was eager to pay anyone with singing ability ten dollars to
“sing in the can”. The earliest live radio performances and recording sessions in
the field of “Country” or “Hillbilly” music took place in Atlanta, Georgia in 1922
and 1923 respectively. The performers included “Fiddlin’ John Carson” and singer-
guitarist Riley Puckett. Riley was the first guitar-playing, country-music singing
individual ever to sing live on radio and make records. His voice and unique
guitar style has been admired and imitated for the past eighty-five years. The
radio station that featured these performers was Atlanta’s WSB, channel 750
AM.
ATLANTA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
One evening, while performing at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta, Paul Puckett
was approached by one Johnny Carson, the grandson of “Fiddlin’ John”. Johnny
By Leroy Hightower
asked Paul if he would consider joining him and a few other descendents of the
Approximately one hundred years ago, music in rural America began to gain
early country entertainers in establishing TheAtlanta Country Music Hall Of Fame.
wide popularity. For the most part, this music was strictly instrumental. Fiddles
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NEW CHINA BUFFET
The Chen family have owned and operated China City Restaurant on Martha
Berry Highway for thirty years.
Mere staying power does not, of course,
guarantee that one will be impressed by the food, service, or anything else.
However, China City has pleased patrons over the years with good food, friendly
service, and reasonable prices. Eight years ago, family members Wendy and
her husband John opened New China Buffet in the Gala Shopping Center on
Shorter Avenue.
Wendy, manager, and John, head chef, are carrying on the “family tradition” by
offering some of the freshest food items and the largest selection of oriental and
seafood dishes in town. The entire array is presented on multiple elegant buffets
in order that you may make your choices with comfort and convenience. You
may always be confident in the quality and freshness, including the items on the
Sushi bar. Wendy makes sure all dishes are monitored and maintained with
those criteria in mind.
New China prides itself in not only providing traditional oriental dishes, but also
variety. The difference is obvious and pre-battered frozen shrimp will never be
some custom prepared favorites such as Rose Chicken (crisp white meat chicken
the same again. The Sushi bar offers a wide selection of fresh delicious seafood
prepared in an unusual sweet “rose” sauce), and the Fried Triple Delight, which
presented in the traditional style. One of my favorites is the Texas Rolls, made
is a combination of beef, chicken, and pork accompanied by vegetables. This
with salmon, cucumber, and avocado, accompanied by a secret spice that you
tasty mixture is then folded into thin Chinese noodles and deep fried. You will
will find mildly hot but habit forming. The other is a deep fried Sushi roll made
go back for more of this every time. The Rose Chicken is probably the best
with avocado.and eel.
oriental chicken dish I have ever tasted. The tender white meat chicken is hand
Wendy and John have just finished remodeling their restaurant and they look
battered and fried to a crispy brown and covered in a delicate pink sauce that is
forward to serving you and your family soon. They are also happy to
sweet, but not too sweet, which produces a mellow flavor that is indescribable
accommodate you and your special party, banquet, reunion, or corporate
and irresistible.
meeting. You will find the prices at New China , outlined in their ad elsewhere in
An additional feature that may interest you is the fact that the Fried Shrimp are
the Reader , are very reasonable. Hours of operation are also listed in that ad.
fresh shrimp that have been hand battered in the kitchen…not the typical frozen
Tell Wendy you read about them in the Easy Reader .
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HALL OF FAME
It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can
Of course, Paul agreed to participate in the initial ceremony which was held at
finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on
the Atlanta Historical Society. The year was 1982. Several hundred people were
the doorsteps of our hearts.
present and Paul presented Blanche Bailey, Riley’s widow with his charter
-K.T. Jong
membership into the Hall of Fame. Paul also performed a couple of Riley’s old
***
songs. Unfortunately, Paul retired from the music profession in 1983 and Johnny
and Paul lost track of each other. A chance meeting at the Armuchee Bluegrass
Festival brought the two together again on Labor Day weekend of this year.
Johnny Carson and Phyllis Cole, the co-founders of the ACMHOF, encouraged
Paul to provide them with a bio, photos, and magazine and newspaper articles to
be used in considering his membership in the Hall of Fame. As a result of that
chance meeting, and after a lapse of over twenty-five years, Paul’s name was
finally added to the roster of inductees. The presentation of this award was the
pinnacle moment representing a twenty-year career that included many
performances with top Nashville stars and even and appearance on the Ed
Sullivan Show.
The 26 th annual awards ceremony was held on the evening of November 24 th at
the Hilton Northeast in Atlanta. Several ballrooms were filled with Country,
Bluegrass, Gospel, and Cowboy Music. The event was dedicated to the “American
Cowboy”. The other Hall of Fame recipients were the The Klaudt Indian Family,
Monty Powell, The Marksmen, and gospel singer-songwriter, Dottie Rambo.
***
Solitude shows us what should be; society shows us what we are.
-Robert Cecil
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Faith is to believe in something not yet proved and to underwrite it
with our lives: it is the only way we can leave the future open.
-Lillian Smith
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Live and Receive the Gift of Health
By Jason Kise
So you want to improve your health but you’re not sure where to start. Two
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important ways to promote health are (1) remove toxins from your environment
and get tips on the little things you can do to make a difference for the environ-
and (2) give your body the necessary nutrients to function at its optimal level.
ment such as using ‘all’ small & mighty 3x concentrated laundry detergent. The
We live in a toxic world where we breathe toxic air, drink toxic water, eat toxic
mini bottle uses 50 percent less plastic than their regular 100-ounce bottle, which
food, and take toxic medications. It is all too common in conversations to learn
means less fuel to transport.
that someone we know suffers from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis,
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allergies, asthma, eczema, chronic fatigue, infertility, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s,
More than 85 percent of all potted plants sold annually are poinsettias. The plants
Alzheimer’s, ADHD, autism, or stroke, and the list goes on. Most of these
thrive on bright, sunny natural daylight. Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at
health problems were non-existent just a few generations ago. So what has
least six hours per day. Also, keep the temperature between 68 and 70 degrees.
changed? What is different in today’s world that is causing these debilitating
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and degenerative illnesses? Two main reasons are an increase in toxic
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chemicals in our environment, and a decline in the Standard American Diet
To commemorate Jamestown’s 400th anniversary, the U.S. Mint is honoring this
(SAD). Since 1950, more than 70,000 new chemical compounds have been
special occasion with a $5 gold piece and silver dollar. The coins may be or-
invented and dispersed into our environment (Herbert L. Needleman, M.D.,
dered online through December 31, 2007 at http://catalog.usmint.gov or by call-
Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., Raising Children Toxic Free ). Also, “For the past
ing (800) USA-MINT.
several decades, there has been a rapidly increasing growth in the incidence of
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more complex and chronic diseases that is directly due to environmental and
An alternative to hip replacement surgery-known as hip resurfacing-is attracting
dietary factors”, Gary R. Oberg, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.A.E.M. [T.G. Randolph.
a lot of attention. Pioneered by Corin, it is being distributed in the U.S. by the
Human Ecology and Susceptibility to the Chemical Environment (Springfield,
Stryker Corporation. For hip resurfacing indications, contraindications and risk
IL: C.C. Thomas, 1981)]. Because of this, there is a great need to eliminate
information, visit www.aboutstryker.com or call (888) STRYKER.
harmful toxins from our homes and environments, and to compliment our diets
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with whole food nutritional supplementation. A USDA study showed that only
“You can make a basic outfit unique and sexy by starting with a simple dress
4% of Americans are obtaining the minimum RDA of all their essential vitamins.
(perhaps one you already own) and adding elements to create fresh new looks
Because of mass commercial farming, our food doesn’t have the nutritional
that take you to any event in style,” says Marshalls’ style expert Amy Cafazzo.
value it did in the recent past. For example, you’d have to eat 60 servings of
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spinach to get the same amount of iron you would get from just one serving in
Between November 1 and November 30, 2007, MasterCard Worldwide will match
1948. Since very few people receive even the minimum amounts of nutrients
donations made with a MasterCard(r) card online at www.marchofdimes.com
from food it is necessary to use nutritional supplements. The Journal of the
and off-line at March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction(r) charitable events for
American Medical Association recommends every adult to supplement their
a total MasterCard donation to March of Dimes of up to US $225,000.
diet with a multivitamin to help maintain good health. And it is important to
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remember that the RDA is a minimum recommendation in order to just prevent
Here’s a tip to avoid stomach distress before big meals: Pace yourself during the
deficiencies.
meal. Don’t eat too quickly. Your brain usually takes about 20 minutes to register
So where do you go from here? Start using the highest quality non-toxic
that your stomach is full. Prepare your digestive system ahead by taking a daily
household cleaners and nutritional supplements available. The Shaklee
probiotic supplement such as Natrol(r) BioBeads(r).
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kind word. Even if they aren’t allowed to wish you a “Merry Christmas” that
doesn’t keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday.
If the store didn’t make so much money on that day they’d close and let their
employees spend the day at home with their families.
8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary—especially
one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My
name.
9. Here’s a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town
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who not only will have no “Christmas” tree, but neither will they have any
presents to give or receive. If you don’t know them, buy some food and a few
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in Me and they will make the delivery for you.
10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to
Dear Children,
Me, then behave like a Christian. Don’t do things in secret that you wouldn’t
do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine.
I t has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking
My name out of the season. Maybe you’ve forgotten that I wasn’t actually
Don’t forget; I am God and can take care of Myself.
born during
Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I’ll take care of all the rest.
this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided
Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I’ll help you, but the
to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival.Although
ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those
I
whom you love and remember : I LOVE YOU, JESUS!
do appreciate being remembered anytime. How I personally feel about this
celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who
have been blessed with children of your own. I don’t care what you call the
day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE
ANOTHER.
Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you
live doesn’t allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of
Stanley’s on North Broad
Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front
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lawn. If all My followers did that there couldn’t be any need for such a scene
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Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me anytime
you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that
one in a
teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks
were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8. If you want to give
Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose
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1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being
celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers way from home. They
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2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don’t have to know them personally.
They just need to know that someone cares about them.
3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his
staff sent out this year, why don’t you write and tell him that you’ll be praying
for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It will be nice hearing from
you again.
4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can’t afford and they don’t
need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came
to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I
love them.
5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.
6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life
this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don’t know
who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make
the difference.
7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday,
be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a
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By Samantha Mazzotta
by Wilson Casey
Prepping Your Home’s Heating System
1. Is the book of Ephesians in the Old
Q: Last year, you published a list of steps to ready a home heating system for the
or New Testament or neither?
winter. Can you print that list again? — Norma S., Birmingham, Ala.
2. From Hebrews 5:6, what Old Testa-
ment
priest
was
Jesus
like?
A: Sure. A little maintenance of your home heating system goes a long way in
Melchisedec, Eli, Josiah, Abihu
terms of efficiency and the lifespan of the unit, so taking these few steps at the
3. Which biblical name means “son of
beginning of the heating season will save you money in the long run.
consolation”? Aaron, Barnabas, Gideon, Matthew
Forced-air systems generally run on oil or natural gas, though some are all-
4. What was the nationality of Goliath? Perizzite, Egyptian, Philistine, Cushite
electric. They work by heating air in a furnace chamber and then distributing it
5. At the end of Acts, where in Rome is Paul? Dungeon, King’s palace, Temple,
throughout the house via a blower or fan and an air-duct system. Maintaining
Rented house
this kind of system is as simple as keeping certain parts dust and debris-free. At
6. Which book mentions the constellation Orion? Genesis, Exodus, Job, Jonah
the start of the season, do the following:
ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Melchisedec; 3) Barnabas; 4) Philistine; 5) Rented house;
partment (through an access door, or by removing the nearest furnace panel)
6) Job
and cleaning the fan blades with a bottle brush. Vacuum the compartment if
possible.
Wilson Casey’s “2008 Bible Trivia Calendar” (SourceBooks, $11.99) makes a
great Christmas gift.
belt. If the belt gives more than 1/3 inch when pressed, tighten or loosen the bolt
to increase tension.
(c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
ing motors have oil ports at one or both ends; squirt four to six drops of SAE
10W30 oil into the ports.
tions. Patch or replace damaged sections.
household dust.
Staying
the season to minimize dust and allergens entering your home’s living spaces.
In addition to this seasonal maintenance, a system check by a professional ser-
vice should be done about every two years, or annually if you cannot access the
Well At
blower compartment.
Work
HOME TIP: Insulate exposed ductwork, such as that in crawlspaces, to improve
heating efficiency and save money.
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Send questions or home-repair tips to homeguru2000@hotmail.com, or write
sitting at a desk all day, it’s
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important to work at protect-
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ing your body against strain
and discomfort.
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“Often, sitting at a desk isn’t
viewed as anything that
could be harmful,” says Dr.
Gerard W. Clum, president
of Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, California, and spokesperson for
the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. “But sitting still for long periods and
performing repetitive tasks can result in injuries.”
The Foundation offers these tips for avoiding neck, shoulder, arm and back
pain:
If you frequently talk on the phone, use a headset that allows your
neck to remain in a neutral position.
Be sure your computer monitor isn’t much more than an arm’s length
away, and sit up straight when you type.
Take a three-minute walk once an hour.
Place the mouse pad close to, and at the same level as, the key-
board.
For more information, visit www.f4cp.com.
Sitting up straight at work could protect you from injury.
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Qigong: the Power of Breath
By JoAnn Derson
By Dekie Hicks
Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise system combining breathing techniques,
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Qigong can be practiced by anyone, no matter what fitness level, and can be
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done standing, sitting, or even lying down. It is an effective therapy that eases
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for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It improves circulation and is
excellent help for controlling cold hands and feet. Qigong is a wonderful
complementary treatment that can go hand-in-hand with Western medicine.
night guests for the holidays, I get a lot of compliments on the small touches I make for
them, such as a mini coffeemaker in the room, and a guest basket with toiletries and such.
But the one thing that every single person raves about is the white-noise machine by the
The focus on continual, uniform, slow, and soft breathing, combined with gentle
bed. It’s essential for me, and my guests just love it!” — Happy Hanukkah from Florida
movements, teaches students of qigong how to quiet their minds, lower the heart
rate, relax and energize at the same time. Qigong is an excellent alternative to
seated meditation. It improves posture, balance, strength, stamina and flexibility.
glue the flat (not the domed) side to the back of your frame at the bottom. Use one on
either corner for stubborn frames. Then re-hang. The erasers keep the frame from slip-
ping to either side. It works great.” — R.I. in California
on the inside of the front door. It’s basically a large monthly calendar, but it helps the whole
family stay on the same page about our schedule, and having it right at the door forces us
all to look at it many times a day.” — B.T. in Oregon
you are in luck. Take one wine cork, cut it in small slices and glue the slices to the uneven
leg until the table no longer wobbles. Easy!
Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,
Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.
The phrase “down in the dumps” is thought to derive from the Dutch word domp
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which means haze or dullness.
Rome/Floyd County Parks and Rec.
announces Challenger Basketball
Registration
Challenger Basketball will kick off in January. Open to all special needs and
developmentally disabled people ages 6 and up. Registrations will be taken January 2
Great News!
through 13, with games beginning on Saturday, January 27 th . There is a $35 dollar
Thanks to you, our valued customers;
“Anthony’s Bargains” has outgrown our old location! We have
registration fee. Volunteers are needed as well!
been blessed with a bigger and better store that also includes our
Call Tammy Bryant at 706.234.0383 for more information and to register.
new and used furniture section and an indoor flea market with
spaces available to rent. We promise to continue to have quality
merchandise at great prices.
Thank you for your continued support.
Anthony & Rita
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Holiday Events
Etowah Park Senior Center
Sunday, December 9
by Matilda Charles
Senior Sing-a-Long with Randy Quick and James Hancock
File of Life Can Save Lives
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. Call to register.
Have you heard of the File of Life? I hadn’t, until a reader pointed it out to me.
The File of Life can literally be a lifesaver in a medical emergency.
Monday, December 17
A File of Life is a card that contains your medical and contact information in case
Gospel Singing Christmas party
of an emergency where you can’t speak for yourself. The card comes with a red
plastic pocket that attaches by magnet to the refrigerator door and lists your
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
name, emergency contact information, any allergies, current medications and
Refreshments will be served.
dosages, any general health problems and your insurance information.
For information, or to register, call 706.234.0383.
If something happens and emergency help is required, valuable time can be lost
while your hospital records are located or your contact person is found. Worse,
you could inadvertently be given the wrong treatment — for example, a drug that
Note: the Etowah Park Senior Center will be closed
you’re allergic to or an overdose of something you’re already taking — by those
December 21 st through January 2, 2008.
who are trying to save your life.
All across the country, towns and counties are handing out File of Life informa-
tion and instructing emergency medical responders to look for it at your refrig-
***
erator door before they begin treating you. Some areas also use a front-door
sticker to alert emergency personnel that you have a File of Life card.
Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only
Does your community use the File of Life? Check its Web site (www.folife.org)
in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.
for more information. Besides the refrigerator file, there’s a miniature one for
-Hans Margolius
your wallet. Ask about the File of Life at the local senior center, or even call the
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Fire Department non-emergency number to ask.
If they’re not aware of this valuable source for emergency information, give them
the phone number for File of Life: 1-800-814-1788. Many communities buy them
and give the cards to seniors free of charge.
It Sure Was Fun!
by Bill Hill
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions,
but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care
The year was 1935, the depression was winding down, FDR was proving he
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There still was no phone service in some areas, and there is nothing known to
mankind any worse than waking up in the middle of then night, knowing you
Trouble could be right
can’t hold “it” ‘till morning, realizing nobody had emptied the slop jar and knowing
around the corner if you’re
not prepared for winter driv-
you’d have to run through the chicken yard, past the ever-vigilant Rhode Island
ing. Bring your vehicle to us
Red rooster who tried to sport everybody who passed by, to get to the outhouse,
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getting there only to find that, in the dark, too late to matter, someone had used
and maintenance services,
the last page of the Sears and “Rareback” catalog. Of course, this meant taking
and travel through winter
with peace of mind.
the death-defying trip back to the house for the slop jar, the run back to the
chicken house to empty the slop jar, remembering while in the house you had
gotten no paper goods and there were no corncobs left, and so on and so on to
infinity. We were luckier than most, for my Daddy was a rural mail carrier, made
’Tis the season to be prepared!
a good income, bought a new car every other year (had to, because the 55 mile
per day run on his route turned into 55 miles of good old North Carolina mud
WINTER CAR CHECK
every time it rained, and we never had a drought I can remember. Of course,
we were lucky we also had a farm, raised hogs had a milk-cow which always
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waited ‘til the milk-pail was almost full before she kicked it over, and you had to
start over again , had a lot of wild game, plenty of fish, wild berries, etc. Of
course, we also had a dog, a mixture of pit-bull and some wandering stranger.
It made for a strange combination, as she only bit the ones she loved. All new
people were greeted with a wagging tail and some slobber on their clothes.
Every one else, if she was not on her chain, she tried to bite until Daddy would
scare the beejesus out of her by hollering, “Annie, get me my shotgun.” Never
failed to get her to run to her chain, tail wagging and wait to have the chain
hooked to her collar, which was one of Daddys’ old and no longer possible to
buckle belts. “Cause, after all a new one cost five cents at Uncle Zacks general
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Exercise for Health
By Sandra Stewart
Beginner Level
We all know that we need to exercise for health and good looks, but it is hard to
stay on a boring exercise routine. I would like to inform readers about dancing
opportunities in this area that result in pleasurable exercise without boredom.
Ballroom style dancing called “round dancing” is available at clubs in Rome,
Round Dance Classes
Cartersville, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. There is a “round dance” club called
Rome-A-Rounds located in West Rome. Round dancing consists of ballroom
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steps done in a sequential pattern – everybody doing the same steps at the
same time. These steps are previously choreographed so that they fit the
particular piece of music well. The present custom is to have a “cuer” who cues
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the dancers ahead of time which steps to do, making it easy to do many different
dances.
Often men are hesitant to try, feeling intimidated by the word, “dance.” But we
Rome, Georgia
have found that when a woman drags her husband or friend to a few lessons,
then it is the man who is eager to go. Many men find round dancing easier than
Beginning Monday, February 4, 2008
their experience with other dancing, because they are saved from the
awkwardness of “What do I do now?”, since the cuer is telling them what to do.
We dance to all kinds of music: pop, rock, Latin, big band, golden oldies, country,
6:30 p.m.
swing. We dance fox trot, waltz, two step, cha cha, rumba, tango, jitterbug (which
we call jive), mumbo, polka.
$4.50 per person
The Rome-A-Rounds is sponsoring a series of beginner’s lessons, to start
Monday, February 4, at the Western Promenaders building at 327 Woods Road
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you can’t attend this first session, the class will
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also be open on February 11 and February 18. The class demands no long-
term commitment. Cost is $4.50 per person per night.
For more information call:
The instructor and cuer for the class is Rita Mason, an outstanding and patient
teacher, who will show a figure as many times as needed to master it. She is
assisted by Jim Harris, who is also patient and knowledgeable of the dance
steps.
In this class, you don’t just learn steps and then say, “Now what do I do with
them?” First, you can use the skills to dance at your daughter’s wedding, or
when you go on that cruise. Second, and more frequent, you can dance at
special round dances. In addition to the Rome club, clubs in the Chattanooga
area and theAtlanta area offer special, festive, dress-up occasions several times
a year. Third, and also frequent, you can do round dancing at area square
dances. Square dances (another story) almost always include an equal time of
round dancing. Fourth, the lessons themselves include a lot of just dancing.
There are no alcoholic beverages served at round dancing. It is wholesome,
inexpensive recreation. It is exercise without even realizing you’re exercising.
For more information you may call 706-234-0722 or 706-233-4125.
If your home has a fuse box…
By: D. TERRY SIMMONS
State Farm® agent
Chances are, either your home or the home of someone you know, has a fuse box. Fuses
function the same way breakers do—to cut off power if an electrical circuit is overloaded. Both
fuses and breakers can be very effective in protecting your home against an electrical fire.
However, one problem that can arise with fuses occurs when someone inserts a fuse of
higher amperage than the circuit is designed for. If, for example, a homeowner gets tired of
replacing blown fuses and inserts a 30-amp fuse where a 20-amp fuse should go, the 30-amp
fuse allows more current into the circuit than the circuit was designed for. The fuse doesn’t blow
when it should, and the wire can become overheated. A fire can result.
If you have a fuse box, it’s a great idea to have an electrician inspect it for you to be sure a
previous owner didn’t insert the wrong size fuse and to be sure updating isn’t needed. Many
older homes contain aged electrical components, inappropriate modifications, or other potentially
dangerous hazards.
Regardless of whether you have a fuse box or a breaker box, it is a good idea to ask an
electrician to advise you of any needed electrical system modifications. In our parents’ day, 60-
amp or 100-amp service wasn’t uncommon; but most families today have electrical appliances
that demand more service. It’s smart to get an electrician’s opinion on whether an update is
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327 Woods Road
Rome, Ga. 30161
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A Christmas Poem
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
The red, white, and blue... An American flag.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Away from my family, my house and my home.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
I can stand at my post through the rain and the
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
sleet,
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
Who stand at the front against any and all,
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.”
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
”So go back inside,” he said, “harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I’ll be all right.”
The sound wasn’t loud, and it wasn’t too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
“But isn’t there something I can do, at the least,
Perhaps just a cough, I didn’t quite know, Then the
”Give you money,” I asked, “or prepare you a feast?
Sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
It seems all too little for all that you’ve done,
For being away from your wife and your son.”
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
”Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
To fight for our rights back at home while we’re
gone,
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my chi
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
ld.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.”
“What are you doing?” I asked without fear,
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*Twas the month before Christmas*
By Samantha Weaver
*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
what the Japanese people thought was their best inven-
tion of 20th century. With their history of technological in-
*Nor taking a stand.*
novation, you might think they would come up with some-
*The “politically correct police” had taken away,*
thing robotic, or perhaps one of the numerous Japanese cars that now cruise on roads all
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
over the world. But you’d be wrong. The respondents decided that Japan’s best invention
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
of the past 100 years was ramen noodles — and starving college students probably
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
wouldn’t disagree. Runners-up in the survey were karaoke and the Sony Walkman.
*It might hurt people’s feelings, the teachers would say*
*December 25th is just a “Holiday”.*
*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
tice of her craft: “Writers have two main problems. One is writer’s block, when the words
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
won’t come at all, and the other is logorrhea, when the words come so fast that they can
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
hardly get in the wastebasket in time.”
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*
ous previous lives, including at least one as a Native American.
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*
*At Lowe’s the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*
*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny’s and Sears*
the annual Milk Carton Derby. Yep, I said Milk Carton Derby. Every year, participants
*You won’t hear the word Christmas; it won’t touch your ears.*
design and build boats entirely out of milk cartons, then race them on Green Lake, com-
peting for $10,000 in prizes.
*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty*
*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
know the origin of the word. It comes from a Hindi word meaning “waistband.”
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*
***
*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton!*
Thought for the Day: “No matter how rich you become, how famous or powerful, when
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
you die the size of your funeral will still pretty much depend on the weather.” — Michael
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
Pritchard
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*
(c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*
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We live in a very tense society. We are pulled apart... and we all need to learn
*So as you celebrate “Winter Break” under your “Dream Tree”*
how to pull ourselves together....I think that at least part of the answer lies in
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
solitude.
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*
-Helen Hayes
*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS , not Happy Holiday!*
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Be careful of overeating during the holidays-The brain usually takes about 20
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VETERANS POST
by Freddy Groves
Hospitalized Vets Need Holiday Cheer
I can’t think of a sadder place to be during the holidays than a hospital. But the
healthy among us can step up and brighten the day of a hospitalized veteran
with very little effort.
Call your local VA hospital and ask for the nursing-home care unit or Volunteer
Services. Nursing-home patients will often never leave the hospital and move
back home. A holiday visit and a small present can go a long way toward bright-
ening their day and letting them know they’re remembered.
Here are some gift ideas, subject to approval from staff:
at the canteens for small items they want. In many locations these are books of
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N. Wall St.
Floyd County
The Tomato Baby
1881 Old Calhoun
Mart
1410 South Main
Calhoun
Food
and 4327 Highway 27 N.
Antonino’s Italian Rest.
Uncle John
4726 Alabama Road
Road
3040 Maple Road
Electronic Concepts
Tobacco
Jim’s Restaurant
N. Wall St.
Woodcarving
Martha’s Skillet
Twinkle Food Mart
Santos Pizza
1389 S. Main St.
901 North Wall Street
6 Lyerly Hwy.
Flavor Eatery
Martha Berry Hwy.
Alabama Road
4392 Old Calhoun
2031 Maple Road
BB’s
Mama’s Home Cooking
Pay and Tote
19 S Public Sq.
N.Ga. Equipment
Citgo Food Mart
Road
Rhonda’s
1450 South Main
100 Peters Street
106 Lyerly Hwy
Blue Sky
4567 Martha Berry
3560 Alabama Road
Village Shop
Old Cedartown Rd
Amoco Food Mart
Kangaroo Express
Dollar General
S. Public Sq.
Hwy.
GMC Food Mart
5250 Old Calhoun
Walker Mountain Store
804 East Avenue
808 South Wall Street
356 Lyerly Hwy
Appalachian Grill
Owens BBQ
Alabama Road
Road
2362 Cedartown Hwy
Verizon
Mapco Express
Kangaroo
14 E. Church St
4534 Martha Berry
Happy Jacks
Shannon Grocery
Thompson Café
1213 Rockmart Hwy
7130 New Calhoun Road 406 Lyerly Hwy.
Room Within
Hwy.
2887 Shorter Avenue
4556 Old Calhoun
2364 Cedartown Hwy
Sweet Tooth
S&B Grocery
Huddle House
18 E. Church St.
Hi Tech Fuel
The Bargain Place
Road
Kangaroo
1213 Rockmart Hwy
3840 Calhoun Hwy
114 Lyerly Hwy
LuLu Boutiques
4428 Martha Berry
2809 Shorter Avenue
North Ridge Grocery
Cedartown Hwy.
Citgo
Mapco Express
Pops Buffet
20 E. Church St.
Hwy
Salter’s Auto
2355 Old Calhoun
Renaissance Marquis
Rockmart Hwy
973 Rome Road
10020 Commerce St.
Epiphany Designs
Butterfly Life
22 Shorter Industrial
Road
3126 Cedartown Hwy.
Cowboy’s (BP)
High Tech Fuel
Brass Lantern
22 E. Church St.
3874 Martha Berry
Mapco Express
Kangaroo
Harbin’s Market
Rockmart Hwy.
295 West Line St.
9974 Commerce St.
Banana Moon
Hwy
Shorter Avenue
5880 New Calhoun
15 Rome Road- Cave
Sidekick’s
Kwik Mart
Kangaroo (BP)
E. Main St.
Tetra Soft Computers
Winslette Pharmacy
Hwy.
Springs
444 Nathan Dean
Highway 41
11134 Highway 27
The Looking Glass
4372 Martha Berry
2459 Shorter Avenue
Mepco Express
Casey’s Grocery
Parkway
Wilco
Chattooga Cty Library
E. Main St.
Hwy
Treasure Trove
1050 Cartersville Hwy.
10 Rome Road
Linda’s Restaurant
2111 Hwy 41
360 Farrar Drive
Sweat Market
Armuchee Pharmacy
Shorter Avenue
Millano’s
Corner on the Square
480 Nathan Dean
Shell
Chattooga Senior Center
5 E. Main St.
4334 Martha Berry
Citgo
863 Cartersville Hwy.
Polk County
Parkway
1444 Hwy 41
184 Sr. Drive
Cartersville Antique
Hwy
Shorter Avenue
Wal-Mart East
Plaza Food Mart
Triangle Foods
Kangaroo
Old Ferg’s
9 E. Main St.
Etowah Restaurant
Waffle House
Cartersville Hwy.
1598 Rome Hwy
800 Nathan Dean
41-225 Intersection
Hwy. 27
Psycho Sisters Boutique
3766 Martha Berry
1601 Shorter Avenue
Huddle House
Wal-Mart
Parkway
Echota Smokehouse
(Trion)
17 E Main St.
Hwy
Anthony’s Bargain’s
299 Sunset Drive
Ace Hardware
Shell
1214 North Wall St.
Texaco
Wall to Wall Frames
Happy’s Cafe
Shorter Avenue
Mini Food Mart
1116 North Main
104 GTM Parkway
Little Giant Food
12606 Highway 27
14 E. Main St.
3680 Martha Berry
Image Tint
14 Chateau Drive
Farmers Furniture
Waffle House
1116 North Wall St.
DFM
Adairsville
Hwy
502 Shorter Avenue
Holiday Inn Skytop
1017 North Main
1401 N. Piedmont Av.
Waffle House
13900 Highway 27
Gene’s Market
Canine Design
Club Fitness
20 Highway 411
Holiday Inn Express
Ingles
1420 Red Bud Road
Florist and More
296 Main Street
3678 Martha Berry
192 Shorter Avenue
Cowboys’
100 East John Hand Road 1100 Nathan Dean Hwy
Chick-A-Bo-Tique
14224 Highway 27
Adairsville Sign
Hwy
Shorter BP
1808 Dean Street
Country Hearth
El Nopal
602 Hwy 53 SW
Mi-Mi’s Attic
296 Main Street
Dairy King
12 Shorter Avenue
Kwik Way
925 North Main
142 Chattahoochee Drive Neels Market
14560 Highway 27
S & H supermarket
3672 Martha Berry
Kangaroo
1818 Dean Street
Zorbas
Handy Andy
602 Hwy 53 SW
B.J.’s Food Mart
Main Street
Hwy
6 Shorter Avenue
Roy’s Little Garden
805 North Main
625 North Piedmont
Kroger
5582 Highway 27
Adairsville Welcome
The Flooring Depot
Western Sizzling
1901 Dean Street
Wallace Barbecue
Avenue
Hwy 53
B&B Market
Center
3221 Martha Berry
Martha Berry
Southern Gardens
832 ½ N. Main St.
Pizza Depot
Wal-Mart
11 Ridgway Road
Public Square
Hwy
Boulevard
Rockmart Road
Kroger
406 North Piedmont
Hwy 53
Bartow County
Elite Jewelry & Fashions
Waffle House
Ana’s Deli
Southern Pride
730 N. Main St.
Avenue
J&P’s Chevron
A Bride’s World
120 Public Sq.
Martha Berry Hwy.
223 Martha Berry
3124 Rockmart Road
Burger King
Family Dollar
549 Hwy 53
222 Nelson Street
Gilmore Cafe
Favorite Market
Waffle House
AmeriGas
616 North Main
North Piedmont Avenue
Big John’s Treat Shop
Summit Ridge Graphics
Gilmore St.
1389 Redmond Circle
601 Turner McCall
Rockmart Road
Fred’s
Uptown Eddies
3230 Underwood Rd
280 Nelson Street
Big fisherman bookstore
Dollar General
K-Mart
Lindale
550 North Main
Restaurant
Shell
Great Southern music
112 Public Square
1804 Redmond Circle
Turner McCall Blvd
Wright’s Bookkeeping
Bradford Drugs
116 N. Marble St.
943 Hwy 53
292 Nelson Street
Adairsville supermarket
Stallion
Hush
15 Lake View Drive
500 North Main
Dollar General Store
Beamer BP
Boots and Britches
Hwy 41
Redmond Circle
1900 Turner McCall .
Kwik Way
Casey’s Restaurant
221 South Piedmont
756 Hwy 53
735 J F H Parkway
All American Travel
Jarrard’s Barbecue
West Express
1190 Booze Mountain
324 North Main
Avenue
Kangaroo
Johnny’s Pizza
Center
1808 Redmond Circle
1410 North Broad
Road
Waffle House
Dunn’s Quick Mart
702 Hwy 53
244 North Dixie Drive
Hwy 140
Freds
Troy’s Barbecue
Dragon Fuel
N. Main Street
865 South Piedmont
Huddle House
Jade Chop Sticks
Patty Country cooking
1916 Redmond Ci
4 Calhoun Ave
839 Park Avenue
Ed’s Cleaners
Avenue
566 Hwy 53
254 North Dixie Drive
Hwy 140
BP
Ford’s Furniture
Piggly Wiggly
205 Main Street
Dunn’s
Too Tall Paul’s
Taqueria Rio Verde
Knights Citco
Redmond Circle
1428 N. Broad St.
3142 Maple Road
th Main
(Aragon) 101 Rome Road 119 Kelly Court
128 Market Square
behind MacDonald’s
Biscuit Bucket
North Broad Citgo
Brenda’s Restaurant
Owens BBQ
Pinson’s
Cowboy Country
Liz’s Western wear
BP
Redmond Circle
North Broad St.
Park Avenue
1207 South Main
Rome Road
904 South Wall Street
132 Market Square
Hwy 140
Evan’s Store
Mepco
The Store
Marathon
Triple R
Chattooga County
The Village Porch Cafe
Chevron I were
5680 Alabama
North Broad St.
102 Park Avenue
1327 South Main
Rome Road
(Gore)
N. Wall St
Hwy 140
Highway
Burger’s Market
Marathon
Heavenly Barbecue
Burton’s Kwik Shop
Kangaroo
Ross Diner
Favorite Market
Citgo Truck Stop
1137 Calhoun Avenue
2039 Maple Road
1375 South Main
4584 Rome Road
4326 Highway 27 N.
N. Wall St.
Corner 140 and 41
5646 Alabama Road
Kangaroo
Maple Street Minit
Citgo
Gordon County
Community Store
Canopy Home Decor
Petro
Hwy 140
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