Welcome November!
Julie Barnett
Leigh Barnett
REALTOR®
REALTOR®
Cell 404-697-3860 Cell 404-931-3636
141 S. Main St. Clayton, GA
706-212-0228
www.lakeburtonhome.com for VIRTUAL TOURS FEATURED HOMES
The Meeting House on Lake Burton $6,995,000
Rainbow's End on Lake Burton $5,900,000
Coastal Reflections on Lake Burton 2,995,000
Swept Away on Lake Burton $2,895,000
Ultimate Comfort on Lake Chatuge $2,300,000
Lake Burton Bliss $1,895,000
Commanding Views of Lake Burton $1,795,000
Serendipity on Lake Burton $1,750,000
Charming Cabin on Lake Burton $1,695,000
Private 1.13 Ac. Lake Burton Lot $1,690,000
The Boathouse on Lake Burton $2,795,000
53 +/- Acre Soquedale Farm $1,500,000
Relaxed Fit on Lake Burton $1,600,000
Bromstone Estate on 10+ Ac. $1,450,000
Fly-In to Heaven's Landing $1,495,000
Calm Comfort on Lake Burton $1,495,000
1+ Ac. Fee Simple Lot on Lake Burton $1,200,000
Cute as a Button on Lake Burton $1,275,000
Fishing Cabin on 2.51 Ac. Lake Burton Lot $1,295,000
Winsome Lake Burton $1,650,000
Golfer's Sanctuary at Kingwood $795,000
Waterfall CC Luxury Getaway $985,000
Forever Young on Lake Burton $1,195,000
Hiawassee Heart of the Mountains $369,000
4BR / 3.5b Lake Burton Access $599,000
Still Water Chalet on Lake Burton $750,000
Call Julie 404-697-3860 or Call Leigh 404-931-3636
www.lakeburtonhome.com
for a complete listing of properties and VIRTUAL TOURS
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Mountain Laurel Makings Gems & Jewels
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Mountain Happenings - November & December 2013 November 8th - 10th Northeast Georgia 2013 Arts Tour Holdiay Road Open House Weekend Throughout Towns, Rabun, Habersham & White Counties Info: 706.896.4966
at the Grant Music Room Clarkesville Info: 706.754.3541
December 7th - 8th Holiday Wine Weekend Info: 706.878.9463
November 16th Saint Francis & Special Guests Project ESP
STEPHENS COUNTY
November 27th Matt Pruitt with Bently Sumner Harris
November 2nd - 3rd Harvest Fest & Currahee Artists Guild Fall Arts Festival Downtown Toccoa Info: 706.282.3309 December 6th Christmasfest & Lighting of the Tree Downtown Toccoa Info: 706.282.3309 December 7th Christmas Parade Downtown Toccoa Info: 706.716.0490 December 8th Toccoa Symphony Orchestra Georgia Baptist Conference Center Toccoa Info: 706.886.8614 December 18th Doris Stevenson Concert Schafer Center Toccoa Info: 706.282.9799, www.tscct.org
HABERSHAM COUNTY November 9th Habersham Rotary 50th Anniversary Gala Event Glen Ella Springs Clarkesville Info: 706.778.4654 December 6th - 8th, 12th - 15th “A Christmas Carol” Historic Habersham Theater Clarkesville Info: 706.839.1315 www.habershamtheater.org
November 9th Chattahoochee Chain Gang / Blue Haired Ladies
December 14th Bluebilly Grit December 28th Shane Pruitt Band
December 14th Nacoochee Village Christmas Habersham Winery, Helen Info: 706.878.9463
November 2nd & each Saturday Night in November Bluegrass on the Square Main Street, Tallulah Falls Info: 706.754.6040
at the Helen Theatre, Helen Info: 706.969.5671 www.helentheatre.com
November 2nd - 3rd, 9th - 10th November 16th - 17th Whitewater Releases Tallulah Falls Info: 706.754.7970, 706.754.4318
November 1st Travis Tritt Tribute Band / Country Legends November 2nd White Winged Dove Fleetwood Mac Tribute
December 31st John King Band
at the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Sautee Info: 706.878.3300
WHITE COUNTY
November 23rd, December 28th Contra Dance
November 2nd Unicoi Wine Festival Hardman Farm, Helen Info: 706.865.5356
December 6th - 8th Sautee Stars Youth Theater Production
November 9th - 10th Civil War Expo Helen Riverside Park, Helen Info: email aplatt0021@aol.com November 10th, December 8th Painting & Tasting Party Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room, Sautee Info: 678.928.1100 November 29th Annual Lighting of the Village Downtown Helen at the Bandshell Info: 706.878.2181
December 13th - 15th Community Chorale Holiday Concert at Smithgall Woods Helen Info: 706.878.3087 November 2nd, 23rd Make your own basket November 9th, 16th Land Navigation
November 15th - 18th December 15th - 16th Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hikes Tallulah Gorge State Park Tallulah Falls Info: 706.754.7981 November 28th Clayton Cluckers Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run Fromage, Clayton Info: 706.982.1284 November 30th Santa on Saturday Rock House Park, Clayton Info: 706.782.1529 December 7th Downtown Clayton Christmas Parade Main Street, Clayton Info: 706.782.4812 North Georgia Community Players NGCP Theatre, Dillard City Hall Dillard Info: www.ngcommunityplayers.com
at Unicoi State Park Helen Info: 800.573.9659
November 16th - 17th, 22nd - 24th “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” 11th Annual All-Children’s Show
November 29th - December 1st December 7th, 8th 6th Annual Christkindlmarkt Downtown Helen Info: 706.878.1908
November 27th - December 14th Festival of Trees
December 8th “Mountain Christmas”
December 7th Deck the Halls
TOWNS COUNTY
December 7th Annual Christmas Parade Downtown Helen Info: 706.878.2181
at the North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm Cleveland Info: 706.348.7279
December 7th Children’s Lantern Parade Downtown Helen Info: 706.878.1908
December 7th Habersham County Christmas Parade Baldwin Info: 706.778.4654
December 7th, 14th, 21st Kinderfest Downtown Helen Info: 706.878.1908
December 14th A Downtown Clarkesville Christmas & Tree Lighting On the Square, Clarkesville Info: 706.754.2220
December 7th Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival and lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Cleveland Info: 706.865.5356
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November 2nd - 3rd, 9th - 10th Pumpkin Smashin Fun November 12th Mommy & Me at the Zoo November 29th - December 1st Holiday Celebration & Live Nativity RABUN COUNTY November 2nd & each Saturday in November Simply Homegrown Farmers’ Market Clayton Municipal Complex Clayton Info: 706.782.2420
November 8th Writers’ Night Out Brothers at Willow Ranch Hiawassee Info: 706.379.1277 November 18th and the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month Enchanted Valley Squares Towns County Senior Center Hiawassee Info: 706.379.2191 November 29th - December 1st Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Holiday Show Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Young Harris Info: 706.379.4606
- Affairs to Remember November 30th Empty Stocking Christmas Parade Hiawassee Info: 706.896.4444 December 7th Christmas Tour of Homes Homes in Towns County Info: 706.896.4966 UNION COUNTY November 7th and each Thursday Trivia Union County Community Center Blairsville Info: 706.439.6092 November 4th (1st Monday of each month except holidays, then 2nd Monday) Alzheimer’s Support Group Cadence Bank, Blairsville Info: 770.789.2044 November 6th & each Wednesday Castoff Pet Rescue, Inc. BINGO Blairsville Civic Center, Blairsville Info: 706.300.5722
December 3rd Christmas Concert Historical Courthouse, Blairsville Info: 706.745.5493
at the Peacock Playhouse 301 Church Street, Hayesville Info: 828.389.2787
December 4th Breakfast with Santa United Community Bank Blairsville Info: 877.745.5789
November 23rd Peter Karp & Sue Foley
December 7th Christmas on the Square Downtown Blairsville Info: 706.745.5493 December 14th 10th Annual Tree Lighting Vogel State Park, Blairsville Info: 706.745.2628 at The Copperhead Lodge Blairsville Info: www.copperheadlodge.com November 1st High Noon Band & Halloween Party December 13th Jack Willhite Comedy Dinner
November 9th Scrabble Challenge “Words for Friends” Branan Lodge, Blairsville Info: 706.835.1303
at the Life Wellness Center Blairsville Info: 706.745.0200
November 14th MNRG Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Union County Community Center Blairsville Info: 706.897.9419
December 12th Boosting your Immune Function
November 15th Nuisance Wildlife Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center, Blairsville Info: 706.745.2655 November 21st & the 3rd Thursday of each month Shape Note Singing Union County Courthouse, Blairsville Info: 706.745.5493 November 23rd - 24th Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom Arts & Craft Show North Georgia Technical College Blairsville Info: 706.896.0932 November 26th - 27th, 29th - 30th December 26th - 31st Holiday Farm / Studio Open House Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm Blairsville Info: 706.835.1837 November 28th - 30th December 1st, 5th - 8th, 12th - 15th “A Christmas Story” Blue Ridge Community Theater Blue Ridge Info: 706.632.9223
November 14th Blood Sugar Balance
at the Ellen Gerber Art Studio Blairsville Info: 706.897.1773 November 5th & each Tues. & Thurs. during November Kids’ Art Classes
November 9th Mike Wiley - “A Game Apart”
December 14th Christmas Show December 22nd It’s a Wonderful Life at the John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown Info: 828.837.2775; 800.FOLKSCH November 2nd Annual Blacksmith & Fine Arts Auction
November 9th Contra Dance November 10th Anon Ensemble November 22nd Blue Eyed Girl / Contra Dance December 8th Fireside Sale December 9th David Brose Family Holiday Concert December 11th A Christmas Carol 2013 / Holiday Dance Performance by Morris, Garland & Rapper Sword Dancers December 13th Brasstown Ringers December 14th Holday Kids’ Party 2013 Holiday Contra & Square Dance 2013 MACON COUNTY, NC
CLAY COUNTY, NC
November 2nd HomeTown Day Pine Street Park, Highlands Info: 828.526.2118
December 7th Christmas Parade Hayesville Info: 877.389.3704 Licklog Players Community Theatre 34 Creek Side Circle, Hayesville Info: 828.389.8632 November 1st - 3rd “Murder at the Howard Johnson” December 13th - 15th “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
November 8th Trimont Christian Academy Fall Festival Womach St., Franklin Info: 828.369.6756 November 9th Gun Show Macon County Community Building Franklin Info: 828.524.2064 November 11 Veteran’s Parade Downtown Franklin Info: 828.524.2516
November 29th - 30th Santa’s Giftshop Craft Show Macon County Community Building Franklin Info: 828.497.9423 November 29th - 30th David Holt The Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands Info: 828.526.9047 November 29th - 30th Hard Candy Christmas Art & Craft Show WCU Ramsey Center Info: www.mountainArtisans.net November 30th Cookies with Santa Town Hall, Downtown Franklin Info: 828.524.2516
November 8th Butternut Creek
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Wednesday Drawing Class
November 2nd - 3rd Quilt and Textile Show Old Rock Gym, Hayesville Info: 877.389.3704
November 29th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Service Downtown Franklin Info: 828.524.2516
November 30th Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Highlands Info: 828.526.2112 December 1st Annual Christmas Parade Downtown Franklin Info: 828.524.2516 December 6th, 13th Winter Wonderland Downtown Franklin Info: 828.524.2516 December 7th Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade Downtown Highlands Info: 828.526.2112 December 8th “Toys for Tots Dance” with High Mountain Squares Macon County Community Building Franklin Info: 828.332.0001 at the Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin, NC Info: 866.273.4615; 828.524.1598 www.GreatMountainMusic.com November 2nd - Ronnie Milsap November 8th Zumz Zuma Performance November 16th - Rhonda Vincent December 6th Mark O’Connor & Friends presents an Appalachian Christmas December 14th Robert Ray’s “Home for the Holidays” Decemer 20th - 21st The Nutcracker Ballet
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A D.A.D. for Jadeybug
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rittany Potts is on a mission for a miracle. She will do whatever it takes to get a Diabetic Alert Dog, D.A.D., for her 3-year-old daughter Jade, affectionately known as Jadeybug. Jadeybug has TD1 juvenile diabetes and no longer senses when her blood sugar is plummeting. That is not just a bad thing. That is a deadly thing. But if Brittany can acquire a Diabetic Alert Dog, the dog will intervene and literally save Jade’s life. D.A.D.s can anticipate a sugar level drop 20 minutes before a mechanical monitor. With a dog, Jade’s chances of living a full life in spite of her disease skyrocket.
Diabetes is a sinister ailment. It destabilizes the immune system, destroying the pancreas’s ability to regulate sugar. So why did Jade get it? Jade’s family has no history of juvenile diabetes. Since birth she and her two sisters have eaten a regular, well-balanced diet. There is no obesity in the family. It’s a mystery. Like so many other children with this malady, it boils down to rotten luck. Everyone knows that dogs herd animals, rescue disasthat their noses are so powerful they can detect scents a few parts per trillion? Not million or even billion, but trillion. Jadeybug has already been matched up with a black Labrador named Marley from Heartland Diabetic Alert Dogs in Oklahoma. When her sugar levels spike or plummet, Jade chews a cotton ball, which is then placed in a Mason jar. Those cotton balls are over-nighted to Joy, Marley’s trainer. Marley sniffs them to become conditioned to the warning scent so she can announce the need for a blood sugar check. Marley will be programmed with Jade’s scent levels before she even meets her. Needless to say, all this training, travel and long-term maintenance are incredibly expensive. Brittany needs to raise $28,000 to initiate the process. As a full-time stay at home mom, even with support from Jade’s dad, she simply does not have the means to make it happen. So she is soliciting her caring community and area businesses to help her raise the funds. Family and friends have started her out with the deposit for the dog, but there is at least $26,000 more to go. Brittany is hoping that any money left over can be donated to a deposit to help another family get a D.A.D. or to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda-
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is one of our own. Brittany is praying the community will adopt this pet project and make the miracle happen. Visit Brittany’s and Jade’s Facebook page facebook.com/ aD.A.D4Jadeybug to keep abreast of progress. The You Caring webpage is youcaring.com/petexpenses/a-d-a-d-for-jadeybug/77363. Jadeybug is quite the heroine. Even at three, she keeps a stiff upper lip and takes the pain like a real trooper…most of the time. But who wants their tiny little arm to be stuck several times a day with a needle? When she is just being a kid, Jadeybug, who was born on Easter Day, colors, dances and plays with her sisters. She loves purple. In fact she wants Marley to wear a purple working dog vest, accessorized by purple collar and leash. Sparkle purple polished toenails couldn’t hurt. Help make Jade’s miracle happen. Your generous donation and that of a thousand more donors like you might literally save her life. And Brittany, who needs all to rest. How to donate? Go to the Facebook page. There it lists all of the paypal and address info. Paypal: D.A.D4Jadeybug@outlook.com. Or send checks, payable to Brittany Potts to: P.O. Box 1708, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741. What can be more soul-satisfying than giving a child a chance for a full life? Help make that happen for Jade and her new BFF, Marley. Jade Fielding is among the Laurel family. She is the granddaughter of Laurel’s founders, Janet Cummings and Marjorie Fielding. www.gmlaurel.com - November 2013 - 59
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Live Healthy and Be Well!
“Arthritis – OA versus RA – what’s the difference?” Dr. Stephen Jarrard
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he suggestion for this month’s column is from one of our good patients Ms. Jesse Shirley from Tiger. She knows someone who has been recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and asked if we could provide some more information about this condition and how it is different from “regular” arthritis. So, this month we will discuss RA, its causes, how to diagnose and of course, treatment and management options if you have this disease or know and help someone who does. I appreciate the suggestion for this article, because we always want to write about topics of interest that are helpful to our readers! And, thanks to many of you for kind comments about the articles – we will keep them coming with your help. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is different from the normal “arthritis” that we often speak of getting as we grow older.
Aging arthritis is also known as Osteoarthritis (OA) and is an stiffness of the joints caused by overuse and “wear and tear” of life. OA may affect single joints or more than one and usually waxes and changes in weather conditions. In OA, often the natural cushioning material of the joint starts to wear and in more severe cases, joint replacement, such as a hip or knee, may provide the best solution. Most people manage OA with heat, topical tory Drugs). As with any pain condition, we always caution against using narcotic pain medications unless they are absolutely necessary, as there can be problems with dependency developing on the drug itself. Talk to your provider about the best way to treat pain, stiffness and soreness associated with OA – “regular arthritis.” RA is a systemic disease of the immune system that has a predilection for bony joints. You can think of it as a problem where your immune system is defective, confused and in overdrive, and is “attacking” the joints of crippling condition if not treated and managed properly. It can lead to loss of function and mobility. The process
tissue in and around the joint – often making it large and misshapen. As the disease progresses, it often leads to the destruction of the cartilage (which normally allows smooth motion of the joint) and eventually total fusion of the lungs, the membrane around the heart (pericardium), the membranes of the lung (pleura) and white of the eye (sclera). It may also lead to the formation of nodular lesions or “hard knots,” most common in the subcutaneous tissue (under the skin). Ultimately, RA is a clinical diagnosis made on the basis of symptoms, physical exam, all help in making an accurate diagnosis. The disease usually affects people of middle age, and women are two or three times more likely than men. It is believed that over half the risk of getting RA is genetic in origin. So, having a strong family history (as with many that physical or emotional stress triggers the disease, but 60 - November 2013 - www.gmlaurel.com
rather that other factors are involved or possibly random chance plays a role and pulls the trigger if you are predisposed to having the disease. Of the non-genetic risk almost three times more common in smokers than nonsmokers. There are both drug and non-drug treatments available. Non-drug treatments include physical therapy, orthotics, occupational therapy and nutritional therapy but these don’t stop the progression of the disease or the destruction of the joints. Analgesia (painkillers) and ancases, may suppress the symptoms, but don’t stop the progression of joint destruction either. There are strong medicines called Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), an example of which is Methotrexate which actually do slow or halt the progress of the disease. The evidence for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments, or homeopathic therapies, for RA related pain is weak. There is a lack of high quality evidence which leads us to the conclusions that their use is currently not supported by the evidence. CAM therapies may not help RA, but they can have effects with and on other medicines you take, so please inform your health care providers of any CAM treatments you may be on and continue taking traditional treatments your providers recommend and prescribe. One thing that has been found to help with disease management, regardless of the stage of the disease, is regular exercise overall health. There is not much current evidence that anced diet will never hurt anything. As with almost any disease process, the best hope of treatment and maintaining maximum health and wellness lies with early detection and proper management. If you have a strong family history of RA (parents or siblings, especially), make sure your provider knows this as part of the family history portion of your records. Then, if you notice any unusual joint pains, swelling or issues as described above – make sure to tell them right away so that some testing may begin early. While there is no cure for RA, this early detection and treatment will preserve your function and mobility much longer than if it is allowed to progress before proper diagnosis. Lastly, the month of November is Diabetes Awareness Month. If you have diabetes, either type I or II, please strive to keep your sugar under good control with the advice and direction of your providers – this will maximize your chances of good health and minimize effects of the disease. We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions, concerns, or ideas for future columns and/or health and wellness related issues for the Georgia Mountain Laurel. Please send an email to rabundoctor@gmail.com, or call Jamie at 706.782.0480, and we will be sure to consider your input. If you use Twitter, then follow us @rabundoctor. Live healthy and be well! www.gmlaurel.com - November 2013 - 61
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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates Opens
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tlanta Gastroenterology Associates (AGA) has
Main Street in downtown Clayton. “We are very pleased with our new space,” said Dr. David Quinn, one and inviting and I believe our patients will feel the difference as soon as they walk in the door.” side of the building and has a covered entrance with ample parking. “In addition to the quality of this new space,” makes it more convenient to those living outside of Clayton, too.” Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates has a long history of caring for patients in the Clayton and North Georgia area and has been committed to providing quality and cost-effective healthcare. That mission has not changed. To http://www.facebook.com/atlantagastro. Our Physicians in Clayton R. Carter Davis, M.D. C. Gregory Nesmith, Jr. M.D. David N. Quinn, M.D. Christopher T. Shaw, M.D.
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For Appointments: 790 North Main Street Suite 302 Clayton, GA 30525 Phone: 706.782.7028 Outside Clayton (Toll-free): 1.855.841.1339
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Log Homes
An Authentic Look from Concrete by David Miller
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ust look around our area of the country and you’ll see homes that come in every style imaginable. But one style that is admired by many is the log cabin. Log cabins are literally the heritage of life in Appalachia and since logs were the material of choice because of their abundance, log cabins in the past were the norm for shelter. In the early times, log cabins were frequently a one room structure that an entire family lived in. Today however, log cabins come in all sizes and designs. As a matter of fact, and are often a monument to the versatility of design possibilities. For the most part, log cabins are not pervasive in modern neighborhoods and one reason is the maintenance issue that’s inherent in a log home. Through time, logs will breakdown and can become a headache of maintenance. Logs are especially vulnerable to attacks by wood boring insects.
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One of the well-known culprits of boring is the carpenter bee that’s very common to the region. It is the bane of log cabin owners and requires a lot of work to keep them from making Swiss cheese out of log homes. But that has now changed. If you are looking for a log home that has every characteristic of real logs without the risk of hosting wood-boring varmints, then a newly developed lightweight concrete log system is the answer. That’s right, concrete logs. A company in Kentucky has developed a concrete log that you have to see to believe. Not only do they have an incredible look of real logs, they deliver and give a virtual lifetime of freedom from maintenance. The logs are actually reinforced lightweight concrete made from casts of real logs. From a visual aspect they are the real thing complete with carved initials, nail heads and other details that give
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them a look that’s impossible to discern from actual wood logs. The faux logs are the brainchild of Walter Smith of Old Kentucky Logs in Corbin, Kentucky. Walter saw a market for concrete logs and set about creating a system that builders could use to construct authentic looking log homes without the problems that are encountered with natural wood logs. He took his idea and put it into production and today the lightweight concrete log homes are popping up across the country including in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The authenticity of the logs can’t be understated. The logs are applied to the structure, much like brick siding and once in place they are stained and chinking is apthat is impossible to discern from real wood. We found a great example of a concrete log home that’s owned by Andrew Miller. This example is located in a pastoral setting in Kentucky, but it could easily be a home that can be built right here in the beautiful settings of our northeast region of Georgia and Western Carolina. Take a look at some of the pictures and you’ll see that concrete logs may just be what you’ve been looking for – log cabin looks with long term care-free maintenance. For more information go to www.oldkentuckylogs. com or call 606. 526.0646. Old Kentucky Logs is located at 45 Lynn Camp Church Road, Corbin, Kentucky 40701. www.gmlaurel.com - November 2013 - 65
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SERVICES
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Simple Ways to Increase the
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veryone wants to save money these days, and homeowners are no exception. To reduce the cost of monthly energy bills, many are taking on small, budget friendly, doit-yourself projects that provide big savings down the road. With a few simple tips, you can easily make a home comfortable regardless of the season, while also greatly reducing utility costs. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners can typically save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs, or up to 10 percent of total energy costs, just by properly air sealing their homes and adding insulation. Here are a few tips to get your home properly sealed so you can see the energy savings as soon as possible: 1. Seal your ducts, both supply and return In most homes, about 20 percent of the air moving through the duct system is lost because of poorly connected ducts, holes and leaks. Signs include rooms that are tough to cool or crawl area; or you have high-energy bills. The use of a sealant, such as the DAP 3.0 Window, Door, Trim & Side High Perducts in your home. 2. Inspect your roof Be sure to give your roof a thorough inspection. Check for loose shingles that can lead to water damage and rot. Also, be 3. Foam seal exterior wall penetrations Check to see that all exterior wall penetrations, such as lights, doorbells, hose spigots and dryer vents, are properly sealed to 4. Seal attic penetrations Gaps around house fans, attic access doors, exhaust fans and make sure these areas are properly sealed. 5. Seal rim joists in the basement If you have a basement, using an elastomeric sealant or foam sealant around the rim joist is one of the best ways to weather seal your home. A foam sealant, such as the DAPtex Plus gaps or voids. For more information, visit www.dap.com. 6. Fill gaps between the basement and living spaces This can be checked by going in the basement and looking up bottom of the tub, you're paying good money just to condition the air on the bottom of your bathtub. Seal it up with foamboard and a recommended foamboard sealant.
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Investing a little time and money on properly sealing your home now can mean a big return on your heating and cooling bills down the line. (Family Features)
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Turned Funny Let’s Talk Turkey, Not Eat It By John Shivers
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is the season for turkey, giblet gravy and dressing, cranberry sauce, candied sweet potatoes and a table full of other tasty sides. I’m already hungry and I’ve only written 22 words about food. But it’s time for a wee bit of confession. As appetizing and tempting as all that me an extra helping of the dressing and I’m good to go. Those ugly birds have little to fear from my knife and fork. When I was growing up in the 1950s and ‘60s, there was never a bite of turkey served out of my mother’s kitchen. How out of sync was our family? Fried chicken, that staple of southern cuisine, was only served on an infrequent basis. That menu “request” came from my father who, it seems, had been forcibly overdosed on white meat while in the military during World War II. He had vowed upon discharge, he told us, repeatedly, to never eat another piece of poultry as long as he lived. He came darn close to 100% abstinence and the rest of us were tryptophandeprived. We had to blame our lethargic bodies on other, more guilt-laden alibis, that didn’t leave us nearly as innohe made good on that threat. But that’s another column.) According to Daddy, the U.S. military machine had some kind of a backdoor deal with the turkey growers of America. The GI’s got all the turkey they could eat, at a bargain basement price. Unfortunately, as least as far as the soldiers were concerned, the turkeys must have been grown on the cheap. The meat was tough, dry and over-
whatsoever. About the only meal where turkeys didn’t rear their ugly wattles, was at breakfast. Given the unrecognizable state of several things they served for the morning meal, Daddy said no one could ever be sure they weren’t eating still more poultry. For him to maintain his no-turkey stance, I had to grow up turkey-less, even on Thanksgiving. Especially on vegetables for our Turkey Day feast. We did have dressing, but who eats dressing with roast beef? We did, that’s who! After the fact, when I’d hear other people talking about their own banquets, where a big, browned bird held court in the center of the table, I always felt so inadequate. So deprived. Oh, so angry. Norman Rockwell would have called it a sacrilege. tasteless meat of my father’s military career came in the second grade. The school lunch room served a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and put me in an uncomfortable position. I approached the banned meat with childish trepidation, not even knowing for certain what the suspect meat looked like. What’s more, I wasn’t sure I was allowed to taste turkey. What if I liked it? Was I going to get in trouble at home for eating the “illegal” meat? Talk In the end, I partook and took my chances. It was interesting. It tasted okay. It didn’t seem that dry and it wasn’t tough. In fact, it tasted pretty good, which was almost a let-down. To my seven year-old mind, given the risk I was taking, something so bad should taste so good it plunged you into spasms of ecstasy. My parents never learned of my gastronomic transgressions and for many years, my only exposure to turkey came through school lunches. Once grown, I asserted my mature independence and partook whenever I wished. I’ve even cooked a few turkeys. But it just never has done my outlook, but as far as I’m concerned, the turkeys are safe. The pigs and the cattle had better be on their guard, but the turkeys can breathe easy. Just give me beef roast and a double helping of dressing. I know the turkeys are ever so thankful.
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Lovin’ the Journey There’s a lot packed into this small package by Mark Holloway
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’m really thankful for the people I get to meet. A friend of mine recently used a phrase which caught my attention. She made it sound like a fresh idea. We decided to go for a run and talk. “Not settle” is what she said when we ran to the top of Georgia’s newest and probably highest school. Beth Horn introduced me to some higher education during that workout. I’d asked her if I could interview her about her life while we trained. Beth is a hard core teacher. I’ve met government workers who are C- people. That’s because they get paid either way. Beth isn’t one of them. She is in her 13th year and gets to teach science exclusively. She’s passionate about bringing something new to her students every year. Some teachers can end up settling into complacency. Beth chooses to not settle. She shared something quite sobering when we reached the top and took a hydration break. Researchers have noticed many students lose interest in math and science by time they reach middle school. But Beth is making a difference. She’s working with Georgia Tech professors and the Direct to Discovery concept, to bring the real world into the classroom. She gets to use the latest in technology to allow students to witness amazing events...like professors performing live heart surgery via video feed into her class. She’s gifted in providing destiny-changing moments her students at Rabun County Middle School don’t forget. Beth hunts down the Georgia Tech smart people all on her own and convinces them to partner with her. Beth is one of only a couple dozen in the entire state doing what she does. (Jim Horn gets to be married to her. He teaches history by day, and RCHS varsity soccer by night.)
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Beth coaches soccer at Toccoa Falls College. Since ged Greater Atlanta Women’s Soccer Association. She also referees recreation league soccer here in the mountains. I asked her what it is like to ref at the rec department. “It is very humbling”. Wearing stripes and a whistle keeps nitely irritated. But I’m there to make sure kids have fun. I we bond.” The 33 year old has coached Cross Country seven a row. She either has a clone running around or drives a Delorean time machine to accomplish what she does. Beth is also the current Teacher of the Year at RCMS. Beth told me, “You never know what’s going on inside a kid. So it’s important for me to make a positive impact on my students. I enjoy working with kids and I love seeing the ‘aha’ moments.” This Thanksgiving season, I’m grateful to have some skilled teacher-coaches in my life. I don’t ever want to stop learning. I also don’t want to settle. The best part of running up a mountain is you get to run back down. When we got to our cars and she drove off, I said to myself, “We are blessed to have her here.” I hope you get to meet Beth. Now, could somebody please pass the gravy? Happy Thanksgiving!
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The Clubhouse A Special, Gooey Kind of Thankful By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells
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acky? Racky! Can you hear me?” The little raccoon choked back a sob, as he called into the darkness yet again. “RACKY!” Finally, when he’d almost given up hope of ever getting a response, there it was. Wasn’t it? “Dil? Where are you?” The words were faint and seemed so far away, and for a moment, the boy questioned if it was his imagination and not really his brother. Was it possible to want something so badly, that your mind could play tricks on you? “Dil? Is that you?” No, he wasn’t imagining things. It WAS Rabun Racky’s
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voice. “I’m here, Racky. Over here, my leg’s caught on something and I can’t get loose. Where are you?” “It’s too dark, Dil. I can’t see you. But I don’t think we’re too far apart.” There was quiet, except for the lapping water and then Dil heard, “I’ve hurt my back.” As he listened for his brother’s voice, Dil continued to paddle in the deep water of the lake that had gotten colder, the lower in the sky the sun dropped. Everything had gone so horribly wrong and now he and Racky couldn’t reach each other. They had to keep talking, at least until they were found and rescued. IF they were found and rescued.
“No one knows where we are,” he called across the water. “We’ve got to get out of here.” He shivered and ducked all but his head back under water. “You’ve got to come over here and free my foot.” He jerked on the caught leg, to no avail. “I’ll talk to you; just swim in the direction of my voice.” “No can do, Brother. My back hurts too bad.” “Oh, Racky! How did we get ourselves into this mess?” Racky knew, but he didn’t really want to rehash what had been one of the more stupid things he and his brother had ever done. It all seemed so harmless, at the time, he told himself, before he said to Dil, “Somebody has to realize that we’re in trouble and come looking.” “I’m hungry, too,” Dil complained. “We’re missing all the turkey and stuff, but right now, I’d settle for a peanut butter sandwich.” It was Thanksgiving, and earlier in the day, Mama had asked the two boys to venture into the woods to gather nuts to use in the dressing she was making for the big family dinner that evening. Family members were descending on the Rabun Woods B & B and she wanted everything to be perfect. Thankful for an excuse to escape work, the two boys had donned jackets and caps and struck out. The weather had taken an especially nasty turn the day before and the wind was strong and icy, right off the North Pole. They’d found the nuts Mama needed in short order, but were reluctant to return too soon. Instead, they found an old rowboat with the oars still in it, on the banks of a large lake. The temptation was too great and the boys were soon far from shore. Then the tables turned. Strong winds began to buffet the little boat and the surface of the lake became rough and sinister. The boys soon found their boat taking on water and then they were adrift as the boat sank below the surface. That had been over three hours earlier and now the sun had totally disappeared. The boys were hurting, cold and frightened. They kept talking, but even they could hold on no longer, the sound of many voices reached their ears, followed by the glow of searchlights. “Here we are!” the boys shouted. “Over here.” In short order, their rescuers had pulled them from the waters, wrapped them in blankets and the boys were on their way home. When they arrived, they learned that Thanksgiving Dinner had been ruined, because Mama had been so distraught. Instead of turkey and dressing, the boys had to settle for peanut butter sandwiches. “I never thought I could be so thankful for a peanut butter sandwich,” Dil said.
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FINANCIAL FOCUS Harvest Season Offers Lessons to Investors by Ron Seib
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t’s harvest time again. Of course, harvest season may not mean that much to you if you don’t work in agriculture. Nonetheless, you can learn a lot from those who do — especially in your role as an investor. Here are a few of these lessons to consider: Through the proper combination of fertilizers and irrigation, farmers seek to maximize the growth of their crops. And if you want to give your portfolio the opportunity to grow, you need to “feed” it with the right mix of investments. This generally means you’ll need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based securities. Keep in mind, though, sometimes sharply — and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose some or all of your principal. Crops don’t grow overnight. Farmers know that they will put in countless hours of work before they see the fruits of their labors. And they know that, along the way, they will likely experience setbacks caused by a variety of issues: too much rain, too little rain, insect infestations — the list goes on and on. When you invest, you shouldn’t expect to “get rich quick” — and you can expect to experience obstacles in the form of bear markets, economic downturns, changes in legislation and so forth. Continuing to invest for the long term and focusing more on long-term results than short-term success can help you as you work toward your objectives.
Farmers can’t control the weather, but they can respond to it. So, for example, when it’s been dry for a long time, they can boost their irrigation. As an investor, you can’t control the economic “climate,” but you can make adjustments. To illustrate: If all signs point to rising long-term interest rates, which typically have a negative effect on long-term bond prices, you may need to consider reducing your exposure, at least for a while, to these bonds. Farmers face a variety of risks, including bad some crops that are more drought-resistant than others, so they won’t face complete ruin when the rains don’t fall. As an investor, you should also diversify; if you only own one type sustain large losses. But spreading your dollars among an array of investments — such as stocks, bonds, cash and other vehicles — may help reduce the effects of volatility on your
But by understanding the challenges of those who farm the land, we can learn some techniques that may help us to nurture our investments.
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