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Kiwanis learn of Lifewise impact

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Lisa Laukhuf, Tony Gonzales, Jessica Manz, Katrina Groce, Will Manz, and Amanda Andrews (Teachers, LifeWise) as the guest speakers at the August 15, 2024, club meeting. They all came at the invitation of Traci Koenig (Director, LifeWise Wayne Trace, Paulding Exempted and Antwerp). The teachers spoke to the Kiwanians about LifeWise and the impact that they have seen in the students.

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Paulding County Hospital Cardiopulmonary Department upgrades

PAULDING - Recently, Paulding County Hospital upgraded their Cardiopulmonary Department equipment and software. This upgrade was possible due to Paulding County Hospital Foundation, the foundation matched up to $25,000 in donations towards the software. The Paulding Eagles matched 100% of Paulding County Hospital Foundation’s match & donated $25,000. The complete software upgrade came in at $51,125.00.

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BBB warns of scammers masquerading as legitimate charities

“I received 39 calls in 2 days, and I was so mad …” “I WANT TO GIVE A RATING OF ZERO …” “I get 30 to 50 calls a day from the Feed Foundation …” “I get at least 20 calls a day from The Feed Foundation. I have blocked so many numbers at this point it’s not even funny …” These are just a few of the customer reviews and the consumer complaints BBB has received concerning a non-profit organization, The Feed Foundation, Inc., based in New York. www.feedfoundation.org.

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Ann’s Bright Beginnings goes to jail (for a tour)

INFORMATION SUBMITTED Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare recently visited the Paulding County Jail where they received a tour of the facility. These children have traveled all over Paulding this summer to various businesses where they have been welcomed inside and have learned about what our fabulous village holds! Shown here in back are: Adalyn Miller, Jaylani Ward, Jazlynn Ward, Josiah Ward, Balan Miller and Hudson Miller.

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