LIFE Section
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The psychology of architecture You might be surprised to know how powerfully our environment can affect us. For instance, Joan Meyers-Levy, a professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota, found that the height of a room’s ceiling affects how people process information. Lower ceilings are good for focusing on specific details. Higher ceilings are associated with more creative and abstract thinking. So you would want your surgeon operating in a low ceiling room, but artists ... |
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The link between PTSD The link between PTSD Posttraumatic stress disorder and substance abuse are closely connected. Although the link frequently goes unrecognized, PTSD is one of the most common dual diagnoses for those with substance abuse problems. Research confirms that among women in treatment for substance abuse, 30 to 59 percent have co-occurring PTSD; among men in treatment for substance abuse, 11 to 38 percent have current PTSD. Women with PTSD and substance abuse typically experienced childhood physical and/or ... |
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100th Birthday - Edna F. Johnson Mrs. Edna F. Johnson, a life-long resident of Covington and Newton County, celebrated her 100th birthday with a party attended by family and friends at the Macedonia Baptist Church on May 23. Family from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Mississippi and Ohio were on hand for the occasion. Mrs. Johnson was born in Newton County in 1909 to Mr. Johnny "Pa" Gaither and Odessa Gaither. An array of children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were in ... 
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First Birthday - Ella Claire Holman Ella Claire Holman, daughter of Ray and Carrol Holman of Oxford, celebrated her first birthday July 1. She is the sister of Lauren and Grant Holman and granddaughter of Raymond and Betty Holman of Oxford.
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Presley Neely Jennifer and Clint Neely of Covington announce the birth of their daughter Presley Raegan Neely May 30 at Newton Medical Center. She weighed 3 pounds and 10 ounces and was 16.5 inches long.
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Tucker Hutcheson Crystal and Travis Hutcheson of Covington announce the birth of their son Tucker Lewis Hutcheson at Newton Medical Center on May 20. He weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 21 inches long.
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Griffin - Briggs Barbara Ann Griffin and Pastor Jeffery Eugene Briggs will be married at 5 p.m. June 27 at Gateway Community Church, Brown Bridge Road. A reception will follow in the dining hall.
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Meadows - Webb Mrs. Betty Robbins announces the engagement of her daughter Debbie Meadows of Covington to Robbie Webb, son of Kathryn and James White and Billy and Ann Webb, all of Covington.
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Smith - Salmon Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Elizabeth of Covington to Chandler Salmon, son of Mrs. Robin Salmon and the late Jeff Salmon of Covington
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Wendy L. Owen Sheerie Lynn Owen and Kurt Joseph Owen of Social Circle announce the birth of their daughter Wendy Lynn Owen April 28 at Rockdale Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds and .09 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.
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Malone Twins Laura Drake Malone and Alexander Burk Malone of Moultrie announce the birth of twin girls Avis Mae Malone and Naomi Elizabeth Malone Nov. 11 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Avis weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Naomi weighed 5 pounds and 2 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.
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First Birthday - Hadley Elizabeth Dyer Hadley Elizabeth Dyer, daughter of Brian and Kim (Hibbard) Dyer of Gray celebrated her first birthday June 29.
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Walden - Bowles Jessica Lynn Walden of Covington and Christopher Parker Bowles of Covington were married April 25 at Calvary Community Church, Conyers, with the Rev. Tim Walden, father of the bride, officiating.
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A wish come true Jennifer Menzies of Newton County is a typical 16-year-old who loves Hannah Montana, Chinese food, and hip-hop and rap music. Unfortunately, Jennifer suffers from Sickle-Cell Disease, a painful blood disorder in which the red blood cells are shaped like crescent moons instead of full moons and do not transport oxygen properly. In May of 2009, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Jewelers for Children granted Jennifer's wish go on an all-day shopping spree. A limo picked up ...
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Ashlee Lynn Lundy Ashlee Lynn Lundy, daughter of Lee and Kellie Lundy, celebrates her first birthday today, June 14. Her grandmother is Mary Ann Arrington and brothers are Tyler and Zack.
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Joseph G. Jones Krissy and Jason Jones of Oxford announce the birth of their son Joseph Gray Jones at DeKalb Medical Center on May 6. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Sandra Schell of Covington. Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Mary Jones of Monroe and Ginny and Jim Atkins of Macon. Sibling to the newborn is Hewett Jones.
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Timothy Hewell Jr. Lynda and Timothy Hewell of McDonough announce the birth of their son Timothy Wayne Hewell Jr. at Henry Medical Center on May 23. He weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
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Baxter-Bennett Steve Baxter of Atlanta and Michael and Kim Newhouse of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Payne Baxter to Charles (B.J.) Buchanan Bennett Jr., son of Maj. Charles (Buck) and Joni Bennett of Brunswick.
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Cali E. Clark Courtney Elizabeth Garner and Landen Clark would like to announce the birth of their daughter Cali Elizabeth Clark Jan.4 at Rockdale Medical Center.
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Autry-Rogers engagement Mr. and Mrs. Chris Autry of Huntsville, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Christen Autry to Benjamin Michael Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rogers of Gadsden Ala.
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Avery L. Lezenby Nathan and Brandy Lazenby of Covington announce the birth of their son Avery Lawson Lazenby Jan. 9 at Rockdale Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds and was 19.5 inches long.
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Hofmann - Hillman Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hofmann of Alexandria, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Elizabeth to James Steven Hillman of Alexandria, son of Dr. and Mrs. Don Hillman of Covington.
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Thompson - Vaeth Stanley and Teresa Thompson of Social Circle announce the engagement of their daughter Holly Lynn Thompson to Mark Vaeth, son of Marie Farmer of Covington and Marty Vaeth of Alabama.
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First Birthday - Amaya McMullen Amaya McMullen, daughter of Nikia Thompson and Lajuane McMullen of Covington, celebrated her first birthday May 3. She is the granddaughter of Tonya Thompson and Hannibal and Gwendolyn McMullen, all of Covington, and the great-granddaughter of Bernice and James Thomas, Hannibal McMullen and Leslie Thompson, all of Covington.
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First Birthday - Aiden Robinson Aiden Thomas Robinson, son of Thomas and Alisa Robinson will celebrate his first birthday May 22. He is the grandson of Kyle and Jalene Allen and Joel and Vivian Robinson and great-grandson of Carolyn R. Joyce P., Larry S. Janet Gay A., and Gerald and Catherine M. His sister is Ava.
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Garrison - Kennon David and Dorothy Garrison of Midlothian, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Joy Garrison to Justin Christopher Kennon of Knoxville, Tenn., son of Teresa Kennon and the late Tommy Kennon of Oxford.
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Perry - Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Perry announce the engagement of their daughter Demetrice Perry of Sparta to Antonio Stokes of Covington, son of Walter Ray and Betty Stokes.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip 1 16oz block of fat free cream cheese, softened ½ cup sour cream 2 cans of chicken, drained 1/3 cup buffalo sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese paprika 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a mixer until smooth. 3. Add chicken and buffalo sauce and mix well. 4. Spread in an 8 x 8 oven-safe dish, and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, adding the cheese after 10 ... |
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Fall Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 bag pre-washed mixed greens 1 med green apple, diced 2 cups glazed pecans (recipe below) Balsamic vinaigrette (recipe below) Add together first 3 ingredients and toss with vinaigrette Glazed Pecans 3 Tbs butter ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp allspice ¼ tsp nutmeg Dash of salt Slight dash of chili powder 2 cups whole pecans Preheat oven to 250. Grease a jelly roll pan or a cookie sheet with sides. ... |
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Pumpkin Cream Puffs Pate a choux pastry 1 cup water 1 stick of unsalted butter ½ tsp of salt 2 tsp sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 5 large eggs Pumpkin Cream 2 cups cold milk 2 3.5oz packages instant vanilla pudding 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed ¾ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves Chocolate Drizzle 6oz chocolate chips 1+ Tbs milk 1. Preheat oven to ... |
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Chunky Beef Chili Equipment Dutch Oven Ingredients 3-4 lb chuck roast, trimmed and cubed, ½ inch cubes 2 6 oz cans tomato paste 1 can beef broth 1 can tomato sauce 1 can diced tomatoes 12 oz dark beer, exp. a stout 1 can chili beans 1 can light red kidney beans, drained 2 tsp canned minced chipotle chili peppers in adobe sauce 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 med onion, diced 3 tsp chili powder, more to ...
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