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November 2013

Volume 1, Issue 9

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15 15 A Narrow Escape

In Every Issue

Veteran recounts close call in the air.

Around Sixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

18 Helping Hands

Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Nonprofits list needs for the holidays.

Celebrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Everyday Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

22 Hope for the Jobless

34 & 35 On the Cover WellStar Dr. Harold McLendon (left) and Dr. James Sutherland WellStar Medical Group, Kennestone OB/GYN. Photo by Tom Mileshko of Tom

Mileshko Photography

A digital version of the magazine - along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise - is available at www.sixeslivingmagazine.com.

Holidays have advantages for unemployed.

24 Holiday Highlights

Shopping, parades, Santa visits.

25 A Twist on Tradition

New tastes for Thanksgiving dinner.

Community Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . 21 Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 School News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Faith News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Downtown Canton. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Home Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

44 Football Pictorials

Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Cherokee and Sequoyah high schools.

48 Art Ramble

Local artists participate in North Georgia tour.

Community Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 59 Elected Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Advertisers Directory . . . . . . . . . . 64

Contributing Writers Don Akridge .............................................16

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Dr. Dawn Mason ..................................... 36

Jenna Clover.............................................52

Debbie McAdory ......................................15

Dale Coker .............................................. 31

Rev. Joe McKechnie................................. 46

Cindy Crews..............................................41

Laura Mikszan...........................................37

Tammy Dorsten........................................38

Beth Ray...................................................22

Micky Eubanks ........................................ 22

Lisa Randall ..............................................26

Meghan Griffin.........................................47

Julian Reid................................................28

G Lora Grooms .........................................53

Kevin Roulhac...........................................30

Dr. Scott Harden ...................................... 32

Susan Schulz.............................................24

Kurt Johnson ............................................23

Jodi Tiberio ..............................................50

Dr. Travis Jones.........................................37

Scot Turner ..............................................14

Mark Kissel ............................................. 40

Stacy Ward...............................................37

Dr. Mike Litrel ..........................................29

Lynne Watts .............................................27

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AROUND SIXES

BY CANDI HANNIGAN

Candi Hannigan is the editor of Sixes Living. She has lived in Cherokee County for 25 years. Send your comments or questions to candi@ aroundaboutlocalmedia.com.

People Places and Pleasures that make Sixes/Holly Springs

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It’s fitting that Veterans Day falls in the same month as Thanksgiving, and to show thanks to our local veterans, observances are planned in Canton and Woodstock. On Nov. 9, a flag retirement service begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Justice Center in downtown Canton, followed by a program at noon in Cannon Park and a parade around the downtown loop. The Veterans Day ceremony in Woodstock begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Park at City Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd. A flag retirement ceremony also will be held at the Woodstock event.

What’s New

What’s Moved Jill’s Cakes & Bakes has moved to 135 Reinhardt College Pkwy., next to Moe’s off Riverstone Boulevard. The new location offers better access for customers than the former location at 1558 Marietta Hwy. www.jillscakesnbakes.com.

What’s Happening The Junior Service League of Woodstock’s annual Holiday Tour of Homes is Nov. 9-10. The Canton and Woodstock homes, professionally decorated for the holidays, will be open 10 a.m.5 p.m. Nov. 9, with a candlelight tour scheduled for 6-8 p.m.

Nov. 9, and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 10. For ticket info, visit www.jslwoodstock.org.

Congratulations!

Cherokee Zombie Fest 2013, a fundraiser hosted by Cherokee FOCUS, filled the streets of downtown Canton with about 3,000 people on Oct. 26. “It was fantastic,” said Sonia Carruthers, director of Cherokee FOCUS. For more photos go to CherokeeZombieFest.com

AroundAbout Local Media is launching the company’s third magazine, Around Woodstock, this month. Residents in the 30188 ZIP code, including downtown Woodstock, Bradshaw Farms, the Woodlands and the Hwy. 92 corridor, will enjoy the same type of relevant and timely information available to the readers of Sixes Living and the TowneLaker.

Would you like your child to receive a personalized letter from Santa at the North Pole? If so, have your child write a letter to Santa and drop it in the mailboxes open Nov. 18Dec. 6 at the front desk of the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Annex, 7545 Main St., Woodstock (leave $2 per letter), and Dec. 7-16 in the gazebo at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock.

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Judge David Cannon (left) and Chandler Riggs, who plays Carl on AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” judged the costume contest.

ZeroedN Photography, Monica Helsby, www.ZeroedN.com

The Gifted Stork is a personalized stork and baby sign company. Each sign is gifted to the parents and/or grandparents as a keepsake. For more information, visit www.thegiftedstork. com.

Inalfa Roof Systems and the Cherokee Office of Economic Development were presented with the 2013 Deal of the Year award by the Georgia Economic Developers Association in the Large Community category. Inalfa supplies sunroofs and open roofing systems to automotive manufacturers. The award is given annually in various categories to celebrate collaboration and job-generating accomplishments.

Woodstock’s Parks and Recreation Department has earned national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and is the seventh accredited agency in Georgia, and only one of 119 agencies in the country to earn national accreditation.

Shannon Wallace, district attorney for the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit which includes Cherokee County, has been named to Georgia Trend’s 2013 Forty Under Forty list. The 36-year-old was elected district attorney in 2012. Wallace started the county’s first drug accountability court, a program for medium to high-risk offenders.

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Community Board The Sixes Living Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways: as contributors to the magazine, judges for the annual Trailblazer award, and advisors who offer valuable feedback.

Pat Gold moved to Canton 33 years ago when she and her husband, Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold married. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 as a part-time employee of the Cherokee County School District, Pat turned her attention to volunteerism. She presently serves on the boards of the Cherokee County Arts Center, the Canton Main Street Program, Canton Tourism, Inc, and is chairperson of the Canton Planning Commission. Pat and her husband are the proud parents of four grown children and grandparents to four.

Dale Coker is a pharmacist who owns Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs and lives in Woodstock with wife Susan. The University of Georgia graduate is vice president of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. His community involvement has included Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity, youth league coaching and serving as a lay leader in his church. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented Topi-CLICK, a topical metered dosing device that has been featured by Oprah, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Oz, and The Doctors Show. Contact Dale at dmcoker@bellsouth.net.

Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as the assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011. Cindy and her husband, Andy, have lived in Woodstock for 20 years, and they have two beautiful “young adult” daughters. Her motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach them well.

Dr. Joe McKechnie is the senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church. Joe grew up in Cobb County, where he graduated from McEachern High School. After earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Georgia, Joe spent six years as a television sportscaster. He has a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry from Southern Methodist University (SMU). Joe is married to Catherine, and they have two children, David, 5, and Grace Ann, 2.

Sonia Carruthers is the executive director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, based in Holly Springs. A native of Cherokee County, she grew up in Canton and for the past 17 years has lived with her son and daughter in Woodstock. She is very active in the community and currently serves on both local and regional boards and committees that focus on strengthening families and children.

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Sixes Living Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Market Director Patty Ponder aroundaboutpatty@gmail.com (770) 615-3322 Title Editor Candi Hannigan candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com (770) 615-3318 Art Director Michelle McCulloch aroundaboutadvertising@gmail.com (770) 615-3307 Sixes Living, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Cherokee Arts Center: “Night Under the Lights” Arts patrons attending the recent Harvesting the Arts Ball spent the evening dining, dancing and bidding on silent auction items – and raised enough money to purchase new lights for the art gallery at the Cherokee Arts Center. Dyanna Fincher Diggs, chair of the event, said between 80 and 100 people attended the ball, which raised about $6,000 for the gallery improvements. The event was held at the arts center in downtown Canton. www.cherokeearts.org.

Adult Co-ed Volleyball League An adult indoor coed volleyball league is beginning at Hopewell Baptist Church, with the season running Jan. 10-March 7. Each team plays four games a week, scheduled 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The cost for each six-member team is $350, and teams that sign up before Nov. 15 get a $25 discount. Individual players can sign up on the league’s free-agent list.

Email stasevichadam@ gmail.com to register teams, or contact Adam at (678) 327-8360 for further information. Space is limited.

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Photos by Gary Mullet

Above: Dyanna Fincher Diggs, chairperson for the Night Under the Lights ball.

Above right: Canton Main Street Program Chairman Bill Grant, and Judy Bishop, Main Street board member.

Right: Laura and Fred Ellis, arts council members and local artists. Far right: Sandy McGrew, president of the Cherokee Arts Council with Jennifer Dunn, Council member and social media consultant.

Tasters’ Choices in Canton Participants of the 13th annual Taste of Canton voted Scott Boys BBQ as the Best Barbecue and Downtown Kitchen with Best Taste. The event was sponsored by Canton Tourism and the Canton Main Street Program. For information about other events in downtown Canton, visit www.canton-georgia.com

Hardin Pavilion Dedication The pavilion behind the historic train depot in Holly Springs has been dedicated to the memory of James T. Hardin Sr., who passed away in 1969. The pavilion is located across the street from the house where Hardin lived for more than 50 years and operated a blacksmith and corn mill business. Hardin helped charter the city in 1906 and later became Hardin’s family members gathered for the dedication. Surrounding Espey mayor. For more information Smith, who is seated, are (from left) Frances Hardin, Michelle Howell, about Holly Springs, call (770) Renie Welborn, Betty Hardin Hames, John Welborn, Holly Springs Mayor 345-5536 or email jstandley@ Timothy Downing, Meredith Hardin, Charles Hardin, John Hardin, Steve hollyspringsga.us.

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MUST to Pilot a Thrift Store MUST Ministries will open a thrift store in Marietta to help offset rising costs of programming. MUST Marketplace will become a self-sustaining funding option for the nonprofit organization, which serves 34,000 persons through locations in eight metro Atlanta counties, including Cherokee. MUST assists individuals and families in need with basic necessities and special programs.

MUST has existed for 42 years with support from individuals, churches, businesses, organizations and grants. It has become more difficult to raise funds needed to sustain the current $5 million annual budget. The excess donations will be offered for sale through the thrift store, which should open this winter.

“This concept is very exciting on many levels,” said Dr. Ike Reighard, president and CEO of MUST Ministries. “We give clients the dignity of shopping in a nice store, we give donors an opportunity to make a difference by what they give to the store, we invite the public in to shop and see the great work we’re doing here and we help sustain our programs with the proceeds.”

The store will be located at the Marietta program services location at 1407 Cobb Pkwy. N. For the latest information, keep checking www.mustministries.org.

Jamie Pritchett (left) of North Georgia CPA receives a certificate from the VAC’s Nathan Brandon (left), director of senior Benny Carter for her donation. services, with Waleska Mayor Doris Jones She collected $1,536.08 and 21 and Benny Carter, chairman of the VAC. fans for seniors in need.

Donations Help Volunteer Aging Council This year’s annual gala for Cherokee County’s Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) raised a net profit of approximately $11,000, providing funds to offer meals and services to more senior citizens. The VAC was founded in 2000 as a support for Cherokee County Senior Services. The main program supported by the council is Meals on Wheels, providing nutritional supplement drinks. Other efforts have helped seniors meet emergency utility and medical prescription obligations as well as safety features like ramps and grab bars. For more information about the council, visit www.vac-cherokeega.org.

Cherokee bureau members Teresa Cagle (left), Jeannie Ross and Molly Childs.

Farm Bureau Committees Honored The Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) has been recognized during the Georgia Farm Bureau’s district meeting for its outstanding member programs. The CCFB Young Farmer Committee received the 2013 GFB 1st District Outstanding Young Farmer Committee Award. The committee was instrumental in planning and raising funds for construction of a greenhouse at Free Home Elementary School.

The Women’s Leadership Committee, chaired by Jeannie Ross, received the 1st District Outstanding Women’s Leadership Award. The committee organized an Ag Expo, attended by 175 people including county officials, to demonstrate the extent of agriculture in the county. The CCFB Legislative and Policy Development committees received the 1st District Outstanding Legislative and Policy Development Program Award. The committees partnered with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and Cagle’s Family Farm to organize a political forum and meet and greet event to allow Farm Bureau members and the general public an opportunity to interact with elected officials and candidates for office.

Farmers Market Season Extended The River Church Farmers Market season has been extended through Nov. 26, with new hours – 1-6 p.m. New vendors include: Tangled Webb Farms, with pasture-raised chicken; Peach State Orchids; Ancient Awakenings, with Kefir products sold by the Becker Brothers’ Real Bread Co.; southern Field’s Farm, with chemical-free cleaning products; The Macaroon Company with dairy, soy and gluten-free products, and Snap Franks, offering Coney-style hot dogs and sausages.

Vendors continue to provide fall produce that includes a variety of greens, radishes, daikons, squash and more, as well fresh farm-raised eggs, homemade breads, pastries, desserts, BBQ, tamales, empanadas, chili and soups. The market is at 2335 Sixes Rd. For more information, check the market’s Facebook page.

HOPE Center Needs Volunteers The HOPE Center, a pregnancy diagnosis and support center in Woodstock, needs volunteers to serve as front desk greeters, client advocates, and data entry helpers.

Hours are flexible. Saturday receptionists working 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. also are needed.

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The Baby & More Thrift Store, a ministry supporting The HOPE Center, needs volunteers to sort, clean, hang and tag donations and keep the store clean and organized. Volunteers also are needed to work in the store and be trained on the

register. The store is open 10 a.m.5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer, call Deborah Rey at (770) 924-0864. www.supporthopecenter.com

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-CHEROKEE IS WORKING TO KEEP CHEROKEE GREAT. BECAUSE, IT’S OUR HOME,TOO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has served the residents of this county for many years. And our commitment to bring you the very best possible care goes well beyond our walls.

BEING NEIGHBORS Most of the people who work at Northside Hospital-Cherokee live in Cherokee. They’re not just your doctors or nurses, they’re your neighbors.

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We’ve invested more than $100 million to bring the best the medical world has to offer right here to Cherokee.

Our employees and physicians have volunteered more than 10,000 hours to Cherokee County schools and organizations.

CONTRIBUTING We contribute to Cherokee County schools and support local venues and community activity centers.

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Birthdays

Kate Rowell Age 8 on Nov. 12 Happy birthday to our angel! Love, Mama, Daddy and Ryan

Aliya Moran Age 8 on Nov. 12 Happy birthday to our angel! Love, Mama, Daddy and Ryan

Noah and Wyatt Pless Age 7 on Oct. 16 Happy birthday, Noah and Wyatt! We love you so much!! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Hudson and Phoenix

Hudson Pless Age 1 on Nov. 16 Happy first birthday to our sweet baby! We love you so much! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Noah and Wyatt

Celebrating November birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill

Leia Lankford Age 7 on Oct. 25 Happy birthday to our princess!

We love you so very much!

Grandma, Daddy, Mommy, Six Toes and DJ

are, front row from left: Grace Harper, Dorsey Castillo, Lorraine Moreland and Jean Walker. Back row from left: Christine Sebring, Boyd Walker and Shirley Deering. Not pictured are Flora Ella McIntire, Bob Womack, Marion Morgan, Bob Estapa, Mary Tuten and Jerry Sheffer.

Celebrations

Anniversary

Birth Michael and Stephanie Kenady celebrated 11 years on Nov. 2

William John Kerry Born at 2:05 a.m. Sept. 29 to John and Roxanne Kerry 8 lbs., 6 oz., 20.5 inches long

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Top Five Things about Cherokee County

BY SCOT TURNER

We live in a unique and wonderful community. As we head into what is one of my personal favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to examine all of the ways I am thankful for living in Cherokee County. Without further ado, the top five reasons I am thankful for living in Cherokee County are: 5. The food. Seriously, we have some outstanding locally owned restaurants here, some of which Scot Turner, an IT are practically legendary. If you professional, lives in the Sixes community have not had the filet at Century with his wife and two House, stop reading and go there children and is the State now. Maybe the Depot Peach & House Representative for BBQ Bourbon Ribs at Freight Kitchen District 21. You can reach & Tap would better suit your mood. him on his cell phone If an Italian flare is what you seek, at (678) 576-2644 or follow him on Facebook then perhaps the Frutti Di Mare at at www.facebook.com/ Vingenzo’s Pasta & Pizzeria would turnerforhouse. add an interesting seafood twist to your search for sustenance. You will not find better fish and chips than at Sixes Tavern. But the ultimate food experience that you just are not going to replicate anywhere else can be found at the R&M Sandwich Shoppe, which is the home of the Donna Special. Never had a Donna Special? Go get one. You will thank me later.

4. Location, location, location. It doesn’t matter if you prefer city life or a stroll through the mountains, we are equally situated to be in either with a short drive. We can go to virtually any type of major league sporting event (sorry, Thrasher fans), catch a Broadway-quality show or see a Van Gogh at the High Museum of Art and still be home in time to get up for work the next day. Head north, and within the same amount of time you can find yourself on a hayride at an apple festival or on a pumpkin farm.

3. Nature. We have a growing network of hiking trails for those who enjoy a stroll through the woods. Perhaps mountain biking is your thing, and you tackle Blankets Creek Trail on a regular

basis. Maybe Lake Allatoona calls your name on a hot summer day and you enjoy a swim at Sweetwater. Or maybe you have a secret fishing hole that only you know about, where you seem to land a great catch every time you go. Cherokee County offers many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

2. Our traditions. Every year our family makes it a habit to visit Cagle’s Corn Maize. When Christmas approaches, we always visit Santa Claus at his house, which is located in Hickory Flat, of course.

Fourth of July parades in Woodstock and Canton are a major draw and an opportunity to show our patriotic spirit. In Canton on the Fourth of July, the Declaration of Independence is read at the Cannon Park gazebo. First Friday and Woodstock Live provide nice evenings to stroll and people watch. Add free concerts throughout the summer and we are quite the happening place.

1. Our people. Our community cares for one another in a way that I am afraid is growing increasingly rare in our nation. I know I can count on my neighbors when I am in a pinch, and they know they can count on me. We are passionate and will stand up for what we believe in. We are courteous and polite. We rally around each other in times of need and recognize the humanity in each of us. The ultimate secret of why Cherokee County is such a great place to live and raise a family can be found in its people.

We are truly blessed to call each other neighbor in this wonderful place. What are your reasons for being thankful heading into this holiday season?

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Veteran Recalls Close Call in the Air

BY DEBBIE McADORY

William and Audrey White are both veterans of World War II and residents at The Lodge at BridgeMill. Like many others, William Preston White Jr. has served the United States of America, fighting for freedom across the globe in foreign lands.

And he has quite a story to tell.

William joined the Navy just days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He had Debbie McAdory is the been a student at the University marketing outreach of Minnesota, where he studied coordinator for The Lodge aeronautical engineering. He at BridgeMill, a residence for seniors, and a volunteer met the Naval Cadet program’s with Triad S.A.L.T. Contact requirement of having two years of her at debbie.mcadory@ college to qualify. ugoc.com.

After receiving his orders in July 1941, William went to pre-flight school in Iowa City, with primary flight training in Wold-Chamberlain Field. The flight training class received 10 more months of advanced training in Corpus Christi, TX. William eventually left the Navy for the Marines, and in 1943 was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. “The Marines were so gung-ho and were getting most of the action,” he said. “Only 10 percent of our Naval cadet class was accepted into the Marines. There were approximately 40 pilots in our squadron – VMF 217.” White said he was ready to make a difference.

One battle that William won’t soon forget took place on Feb. 9, 1944. He downed three Japanese plans over Rabaul, New Britain. A yellowed newspaper clipping, taped in a well-worn scrapbook, has this description of how he narrowly escaped death: “He exploded the first Zero [Japenese fighter plane] after following it down 12,000 feet in a series of spirals and slow rolls.

Minutes later, rocketing less than 100 feet over the air field, White triggered one short burst of fire into the second Zero. It crashed in flames.

“Moments after the second plane crashed, White was attacked by eight Zeros, overhead and diving toward him.

He pushed the nose of his Corsair over and out-dived them, although they got in a dozen accurate bursts of fire on the way down. When he was safely home, ground crew members pointed out two ragged holes in the fuselage of White’s plane and more than a dozen heavy-calibre machine-gun bullet holes.”

The shooting of the third enemy aircraft was acknowledged in a later report. White’s modest comment, reported in the same newspaper article: “It was nothing special, just something we were sent out here to do.” Lt. White was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross for this battle.

I asked William how the U.S. made an impact in the air

William White, with wife Audrey, is a decorated pilot.

against the enemy. He said, “Even though there were 75 to 100 Japanese Zeros [fighter planes] waiting on us, we were better trained, given the 10 months and three months training on Corsair [a fighter aircraft] before going overseas.”

Life is much quieter for William and Audrey these days.

He met his sweetheart in 1944 when he came back to El Toro Marine Corp Air Base in California. Audrey had just joined the Marines, completed boot camp and was stationed there. She served for six months before the war ended. She was secretary to the Commanding Officer.

I asked Audrey what she thought of William when they met. continued on page 60

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Women Should Take Charge of Their Money Why do so many of us delegate financial responsibilities to others?

BY DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Many women are in charge of their financial lives and proudly so. Some have become their own financial captains as a result of life events; others have always steered their own ships. Even so, there are too many women who are left out of financial decision making – some by their own choice.

That may be a mistake. Allowing a spouse or partner to handle financial affairs may predispose a woman to a lack of money knowledge – an Don Akridge is President education deficit that may allow a of Citadel CPA, Financial couple to slip toward indebtedness Planning & Investment one day, or prove economically Services founded in 1994 and conveniently crippling in the event of a divorce or located off Chastain death.

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If so, why do you think you find Phone 770-952-6707. yourself among them?

Inherited perceptions about wealth can shape your outlook. If your parents saw wealth in terms of material items linked to prestige and present-day satisfaction, this could influence your definition of wealth. Seeing wealth in terms of creature comforts invariably associates wealth with spending, and spending can promote debt.

If your parents were lifelong savers who had a habit of living within their means, your attitude toward money may be wholly different. Their thrift may have resulted in them getting rich slowly – a good and realistic model for growing wealthy. They may not have had the biggest house or the hottest coupe in the driveway,

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but they may have lived well.

Many of us grow up with little understanding of the way investment markets or retirement plans work. Yet the more financial literacy we possess, the more confidence we have about making financial moves, and the more confident and assertive we can become about money decisions.

If you aren’t in charge of your financial life, chances are you will be at some point. The National Center for Women and Retirement Research (NCWRR) at Long Island University estimates that 90 perecent of women will eventually be solely responsible for their finances. A recent study from Financial Finesse (a provider of financial education to corporate and municipal employees across America) notes that while women participate in workplace retirement plans to a greater degree than men, just 43 percent of women had an emergency fund and only about a quarter bothered to rebalance their investment portfolios with time.

The more knowledge you have, the more confident you can become. When you acquire more financial knowledge, you can shatter money myths that may have crept into your life and replace them with truths. You can see your financial behavior in a new light and adjust that behavior to give yourself a better chance at amassing significant retirement savings and lifetime wealth.

What is a good first step? Talk with a financial professional who recognizes some of the common money myths out there, and who can counter them with realistic approaches to saving and building wealth for retirement. Don’t be afraid to “pay yourself first” and embrace some risk in investing – over time, the rewards may far exceed the degree of risk you take.

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EVERYDAY “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” -Mother Teresa One of the great things about Thanksgiving is how it inspires us to reflect on gratitude, family, and the holiday’s true meaning. Thanksgiving is more than a parade, a gridiron battle or pumpkin pie. It is meant to be a time for intentional gratitude for our daily blessings.

While the attitude of thanksgiving is typically heightened this one month, let’s make it our intention to always be thankful, humble, and grateful for life’s many blessings while deliberately sharing our blessings with others.

Everyday Angels would like to share a few notes of Thanksgiving recently received.

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If you would like to make a donation, please visit www.townelaker.com/ everydayangels to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail. com for consideration and qualification.

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November is the beginning of a very busy season for Everyday Angels, as well as other nonprofit organizations. We will be busy assisting local qualified families with food and utility expenses. We encourage you to reach out and share your blessings with others.

By doing so, you can enhance your holiday experience while helping to strengthen and enrich our community.

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HELPING HANDS While many of our friends and neighbors struggle financially every day, there are quite a few charities that work hard to help those in need. Here’s a list of local non profits that have additional needs for the holidays. If you want your organization to be included in the December issue, email your information to candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com by Nov. 10.

Never Alone - www.neveralone.org The nonprofit is planning to provide 100 families in need with a turkey and food box, and will collect donations of frozen turkeys through Nov. 15, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 291 Rope Mill Rd. in Woodstock.

Never Alone helps families in need by providing food, milk, personal hygiene care products and clothing. “We are dedicated to positively impacting individual, family and community physical and emotional needs,” said founder Lamar Green.

Secret Santa - www.cherokeesanta.com The Secret Santa Program at Cherokee County Department of Family & Children’s Services needs gift sponsors for more than 200 children in foster care. Cash donations also are appreciated.

To help with the program, call (678) 427-9393.

Toys for Tots - www.toysfortots.org Cherokee County’s resident Santa, Tim Cavender, has organized a March of the Toys Parade for Toys for Tots, set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Ball Ground. Parade-goers are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys that will be given to Toys for Tots. Toy donations also can be brought to any Cherokee County fire station. “I want to be sure that every child has a toy for Christmas,” said Cavender, who is celebrating his 40th year of portraying Santa in Cherokee County.

Toys for Tots was founded in 1947 and is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.

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Feed My Lambs - www.feedmylambs.net The nonprofit, which operates a free Christian preschool in Canton, Cobb and Fulton counties, will hold a Happy Birthday Jesus party for Cherokee students 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA. Organizers need volunteers to help with the party, and toy donations (stuffed bears, balls and books, especially for ages 9-12. To organize a toy delivery or sign up, call (770) 795-9349 and ask for Casey. The Feed My Lambs mission is to partner with local businesses, communities and area churches to open Christian schools in economically impoverished areas to empower at-risk children spiritually, academically, physically and socially, and to improve families and communities. Happy Birthday Jesus parties have served more than 100,000 children and family members.

MUST Ministries - www.mustministries.org MUST officials are collecting food to fill Thanksgiving baskets for 1,000 families.

Items needed include cans of corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes, boxes of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese cornbread mix, and stuffing, and jars of gravy or packages of gravy mix. Frozen pies and turkeys also are needed.

Non-perishables can be dropped off 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11-15 at New Life Church, 154 Lakeside Dr. in Canton. Frozen turkeys and pies can be dropped off 8-9 a.m. Nov. 25-27 at MUST’s Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. Extra volunteers will be needed for the holiday. To serve, contact Jarrod Cochran at (770) 721-2927 or jcochran@mustministries.org.

Feature Forever Fed - www.foreverfed.org The mobile feeding ministry is collecting gently used clean coats, children’s winter clothing and new socks. Also sought are non-perishable foods for Forever Fed’s backpack grocery program and other events.

For drop-off locations, email info@foreverfed.org or call (678) 883-3314. Forever Fed brings meals to families who need extra help with food and groceries. Most days of the month are filled with regular deliveries, including the second Saturday at Scott Mill Chapel in Canton and the third Saturday at Canton’s St. Paul AME, where volunteers host a block parties.

Papa’s Pantry - www.papaspantry.org The food ministry needs funds to purchase meat, milk and produce for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Turkeys, hams and produce donations also are accepted. A holiday food giveaway for families in need is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec 19-20. Giftgiving opportunities also are available through the Papa Noel program. Papa’s Pantry works with families in need to help them gain, or regain, financial stability. To schedule a tour, volunteer, or donate, visit the website, or call (770) 591-4730. Donations can be mailed to Papa’s Pantry, 6551 Commerce Parkway, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA 30189.

Kids Bible Clubs - http://kidsbibleclubs.org The weekly

ministry to children needs toy donations for the 14th annual Happy Birthday Jesus Party, set for 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock. More than 500 at-risk children and their families from Cherokee, Bartow and Cobb counties are invited. Each child will get a Christmas gift and a piece of birthday cake. To help with the party or donate toys, email kidsbibleclubs@ bellsouth.net or call (678) 571-8409.

HOPE Center - www.hopectr.com The pregnancy diagnosis and support center is asking for donations of new toys for the Christmas toy closet. Bring donations, accepted through Dec. 15, to The Baby & More Thrift Store, 295 Molly Ln. in Woodstock.

(770) 517-4450. www.babyandmorethriftstore.com.

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch - www.goshenvalley.org The Waleska boys ranch, which serves about 34 young men in the state foster system, needs gift cards for last-minute gifts and donations of non-perishable food items and paper products.

Also sought are wrapping paper, tape, scissors and gift tags.

Goshen is holding an open house 3-5 p.m. Dec. 7 for community members to tour the 300-acre cattle ranch that features six residences. For details, call (770) 796-4618 or email info@goshenvalley.org.

For more requests and volunteer opportunities, visit www.volunteercherokee.org

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Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Bambu Salon & Spa 150 Prominence Point Pkwy., Ste. 700 (just off exit 14 on I-575) Canton, GA 30114

(770) 345-0027

www.bambusalonaveda.com

Bambu Salon & Spa Offers Luxury at Affordable Prices

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solution for people sensitive to chemicals and dyes. It’s the most damage-free color line that’s on the market.”

The luxury experience begins when guests are treated to refreshments and a scalp massage with every hair service. A complimentary hand massage and makeup touch-up are offered with chemical services.

In addition to a full range of haircut, coloring and chemical choices, Bambu Salon also offers facial waxing and nail services.

Many guests receiving chemical services opt to get a manicure or pedicure while waiting for their color to process.

Another popular feature is a rewards program that gives $40 in referral rewards ($20 for the client and $20 for the new guest) and a $20 birthday gift. Pure Privilege points can be earned by purchasing the Aveda products, and the points can be redeemed for gifts that include candles, aromatherapy and jewelry or dollars to use toward salon services.

Chung enjoys pampering her guests and, in some cases, watching them grow up. One client, whose hair she cut as a toddler, just enrolled in college. The bottom line for this salon owner is offering a luxurious experience that’s easy to afford, for both long-time and brand-new clients.

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Bambu Salon & Spa in Canton, which opened in 2011, makes an extra effort to make the clientele feel relaxed and pampered.

And owner Christine Chung wants her customers to be comfortable and relaxed about her salon’s prices as well. Chung believes that a luxurious salon experience should not have to come with luxury prices.

“I opened Bambu Salon because I saw a void for a really good salon that offers service at an affordable price,” said Chung.

“It’s set up so people can come in, put up their feet, drink Aveda tea and not be stressed out at the counter when they pay for our services.”

Everything about the salon was created to put guests at ease, from the comfortable décor to the check-out experience.

Custom-made walnut-stained shelves in the entrance display a range of Aveda products that include hair, skin and body care (including a men’s line), organic teas and scented candles.

Chung continued the natural wood tones and soft hues through the rest of the salon to establish a cozy “respite for men and women to escape from their busy lives.”

The relaxed feel offers a comfort level that also appeals to men. “There’s nothing intimidating here. I want every person to be comfortable at Bambu Salon.”

Chung’s sense of design may be rooted in her fashion background. She earned a fashion merchandising degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York but left the fashion industry when she joined Aveda 21 years ago. Aveda manufactures skin care, cosmetics, perfumes and hair care products, and trains students in cosmetology. She eventually became an Aveda certified color educator.

Bambu is an Aveda concept salon, which means that Chung and her five employees use and sell Aveda products. Chung points out that one of the most innovative Aveda products available at the salon is the Invati line, the first natural system created to remedy hair loss for men and women.

“We do everything the Aveda way,” Chung said. “Our color is up to 99 percent naturally derived, which makes it a great

EVENT CALENDAR Nov. 8

Senior Sense Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton 30114 Info: Seminars on education, nutrition, safety and expanding opportunities for seniors with guest speakers, demonstrations and vendors.

Seniors, their families and friends can learn about products, services and activities. www.cherokeega.com.

Nov. 9

Free Cardiovascular Screening Time: 9 a.m.-noon Location: NorthsideCherokee Towne Lake Medical Campus, 900 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock Info: Screening includes a risk assessment, blood pressure reading, total cholesterol (HDL, ratio of TC/HDL) and glucose testing, body mass index (BMI) analysis, and a one-on-one consultation with a healthcare professional. A limited number of advanced services - EKG, leg vein and peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening, carotid and heart ultrasound – also will be available. Registration required. To make an appointment, call (404) 845-5555 and press 0.

Nov. 12

Better Birth Open Forum Time: 7:30 p.m.

Info: Women will share positive experiences with natural birth, VBAC, water birth, homebirth, hiring a doula and more. A better birth looks different for every woman. The goal is to inform, educate and support women in making the best decision. For details, call Bonnie at (404) 610-9490.

Nov. 14

Live Art Auction Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 895 Cobb Place Blvd., Kennesaw Tickets: $25 per person, $45 per couple.

Info: A fundraiser for Papa’s Pantry. Preview of the art begins at 6:30 p.m., auction at 7:30.

Also features silent auction. (770) 591-4730. www.papaspantry.org.

Nov. 16

Luncheon, Fashion Show Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Dr., Roswell Tickets: $50, or table of 10 for $450.

Info: Funds raised benefit the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. Purchase tickets at www.goshenvalley.org.

Nov. 16

Cherokee Music Teachers Association Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Cherokee Arts Center,

94 North St., Canton Info: Association members include public, private and college music teachers. Anyone interested in more information is invited to attend. Email linda@lokey.net or call (770) 720-1701.

Nov. 18

CASA/DFCS Information Session Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), 105 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton.

Info: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children and DFCS will host an informational session for anyone interested in helping foster children. Attendees will learn about the need for foster parents and volunteer advocates and their roles in the foster care system. For more details, call Amy Blanton at (770) 345-3274.

Nov. 20

Great American Smoke Out Location: 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Ste. 125, Woodstock 30189 Info: The Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates is hosting a presentation, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society’s smoke-out event.

For a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society, cigarette smokers can learn how hypnosis stops cravings, irritability and weight gain. Pre-register by calling (678) 928-7274.

Nov. 28

MUST Ministries Gobble Jog Time: Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.

Location: Marietta Square Fee: Varies, depending on race.

Info: The event, which includes a 10K, 5K, 1K and Tot Trot, is part of a series of races being monitored by the Guinness Book of World Records that will determine the largest number of participants in a multi-venue event.

More than 11,000 runners and walkers are expected to raise more than $425,000 to benefit MUST Ministries.

To register, visit www.gobblejog.org.

Dec. 9-12

Silver Roamers Trip to Nashville Info: Sponsored by the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency, this overnight trip includes three nights in downtown Nashville, visits to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Hermitage, Parthenon, a backstage tour of the Ryman Auditorium, and Christmas light show “Shadrack Christmas Wonderland,” as well as several restaurants.

For details on pricing, contact Frankie

Sanders at (404) 445-6934 or fsanders@ cherokeega.com.

Feb. 15

Guns & Hoses 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Time: 7:30 a.m. fun run, 8 a.m. 5K Location: Hobgood Park, 6688 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock Fees: $25 for 5K pre-registration, $30 after Jan. 31 to race day. $10 for Fun Run preregistration, $15 after Jan. 31 to race day.

Info: Registration is open for the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency’s 8th annual event to raise money for charities. The charity selected by the Cherokee County Fire Department is the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch.

The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office chose the Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation. At registration, participants can pick the team they want to represent and a portion of the fee will go to the charity. To register, visit http:// gunshoses5kandfunrun.blogspot.com.

For more details, contact Kate Borden at (404) 445-6931 or kborden@cherokeega.com.

Ongoing

Nov. 30, Dec. 28 Dive-In Movies Time: 6 p.m.

Location: The indoor pool at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Pkwy., Holly Springs.

Info: Bring your own noodle or clear inner tube or use one provided by the aquatic center. www.crpa.net.

Nov. 9, 16, 23 and Dec. 7, 14, 21 Aquatic Center Discount Days Location: Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Pkwy., Holly Springs.

Info: In November and December, guests get $1 off admission with a can or box food donation. In December, an additional discount of $2 will be given guests who donate a toy.

Tuesdays Cherokee Squares Square Dance Club Classes Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

Location: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road Info: (770) 704-0875 or (770) 926-1749.

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Take Advantage of November to Plant, Clean Up the Yard

BY MICKY EUBANKS

So you have mowed your lawn for the last time for 2013 and you’re thinking that you have no more landscaping chores for the year. That could be the case, but let me urge you to take full advantage of one of the best months for landscaping.

November is a great month to prepare for Spring 2014.

Hopefully, by now you have put down pre-emergent herbicides on your Bermuda grass turf. Don’t worry if you haven’t, but make Micky Eubanks, a sixyear veteran of the US plans to address this as soon as Navy, is chief operating possible. Continue to fertilize officer of Lawnsmith, and water your new fescue seed Inc. He’s a graduate to help establish a healthy root of Abraham Baldwin system, necessary preparation for Agricultural College with a major in golf next summer. This also is a great turf management and time of year to have your soil has been landscaping tested and to add lime if needed. in metro Atlanta for 15 November is, hands down, years. (678) 445-4283. the best month to plant. Cooler www.lawnsmithinc.net. weather helps slow down the plant’s growth, making the water requirement much lower than during the hot summer months.

If you miss a day of watering, it will not be as detrimental to the plant as it would be during summer. Be sure you consider the full-grown size of the tree you select when picking a location to plant.

“November is also a There’s nothing worse than seeing a beautiful great time to clean tree that has been up daylilies and cut placed in the wrong spot, or too close to back perennials.” an immovable object like your house. It’s unfortunate when a tree has to be severely cut back because it has outgrown its space. I’m a big fan of cherry, Japanese maples or October Glory red maples, all of which are relatively fast growers.

November is also a great time to clean up daylilies and cut back perennials. For the daylilies, use a push mover with a bagger, set it to a higher setting and mow away. The same procedure applies for liriope. With the wet summer we had, I’m sure many plants have gotten out of control. Now is a good time to perform corrective pruning on those plants, along with raising the canopy on trees.

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Ways to Beat Holiday Anxiety for the Unemployed

BY BETH RAY

The holiday season can cause isolation, anxiety and depression for the unemployed. According to the International Journal of Epidemiology, unemployment is a major risk factor for depression, even in people without previous vulnerability. Yet it is possible for someone unemployed to embrace the holidays.

Use your time constructively.

Update your resume: if it still lists Objectives at the top, or references available upon request, Beth Ray serves as Program Director for Employment consider using a newer template.

Services at Must Ministries.

Employment Services at MUST She holds a BS in Marketing Ministries teaches the Showcase from Mercer University and resume template, which can be an MBA from Kennesaw found by searching Showcase State University.

Resume Template online or by contacting MUST, Goodwill or the Department of Labor. What about reviewing career options? Is your search too broad or too narrow?

Are you taking care of yourself? Exercise can reduce stress and work off a few holiday pounds.

Take advantage of social activities. While you may feel like hibernating, this is a great time to make new contacts. You have less competition because many job seekers slow or cease their search this time of year. People also are more generous during the holidays. Business travel slows between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, meaning people who might typically be out of their office are now accessible. They might even answer their own phone if support staff is out.

Volunteering is a great way to feel connected and keep up your self-esteem. If you can’t give financially, give your time, which is a valuable resource to non-profits and others providing holidays services. You never know who you might meet and network with, and you’ll feel good about helping others.

Budget your resources. The more control you have over your financial situation, the less likely you are to become depressed.

Most family and friends know what it’s like to be unemployed and don’t expect gifts, so don’t pile on the pressure by running up credit card bills. If you need help meeting basic needs, look for food pantries that offer holiday meals. If you have children, seek agencies that assist with toys. You can always call 211 for a referral from United Way. Above all, remember there is hope. Even though you might feel overwhelmed, remember that miracles happen, doors open, and this may just be your time.

The Cost of Home Ownership is on the Rise

BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON

The cost of home ownership fluctuates mainly because of home prices and interest rates.

While still considered low by historic comparison, interest rates have risen 31 percent in the last five months, and Cherokee County home prices are up 19 percent over last year.

This equates to a $469/month increase in the principal and interest portion of the payment on a $300,000 home bought Kurt and Sheila Johnson in 2012 versus 2013. It’s not are Licensed Realtors with too late to take advantage of Keller Williams Realty the 2008 - 2011 housing crash.

Partners and have served Existing home prices are still Cherokee County for over 10 years. Visit them online below their historic highs and at www.KurtandSheila.com remain competitive with the or call (404) 954-2486. costs of building a new home.

Interest rates are currently being held artificially low by the Federal Reserve’s $45 billion per month purchases of mortgage-backed securities. This is not sustainable and is expected to rise as the labor market improves.

Homeowners looking to purchase now are probably curious about down payment requirements and closing costs. Most homes for sale in Cherokee County under $300,000 qualify for down payment assistance. A buyer with a household income of less than $60,000 can still buy a home, with no down payment money of their own, using the available $5,000 down payment assistance from the Department of Community Affairs.

Additionally, in rural parts of Cherokee and elsewhere, the United States Department of Agriculture is making 100 percent loans on properties. For homebuyers with money to put down, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will insure loans of up to $346,250 that require only a 3.5 percent down payment.

An FHA loan works on almost any home that will pass an FHA inspection. When using an FHA loan to buy a HUD home (a home that had a foreclosed FHA loan), the down payment is only $100. The buyer’s agent can likely negotiate that the seller pays the closing costs on behalf of the buyer.

Seminars for first-time home buyers are offered by HUD and local real estate brokers. There is no time like the present to learn more about the home buying process and get started.

If you are considering selling, don’t delay. We have been in an intense seller’s market for almost two years. This is very good for sellers, but it can’t last in the face of rising interest rates. Call your realtor today for a comparative market analysis of your home’s value.

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A Peaceful Resting Place Befitting Our Heroes

BY SUSAN SCHULZ

Susan Browning Schulz is a wife, mom, author, and speaker with works published in Guideposts, Light from the Word devotionals, and other publications. Visit her blog at www.thelisteningheart. blogspot.com.

Nov. 15

A friend, who has a brother buried at the Georgia National Cemetery said, “I love coming to this place and knowing that Joe’s resting place is God’s country. He would love knowing that he is surrounded by nature and beauty away from the distractions, confusion and heartaches of life.”

Last month I visited this aweinspiring cemetery nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and found Joe’s gravesite, along with a few others. I read many inspiring epitaphs. One Vietnam veteran used lyrics from an old Bob Seger song: “Here I Am on the Road Again. There I Go Turn the Page.”

A brisk wind carried the smell of the fresh cut grass of meticulously manicured grounds.

Located off Highway 20 in

Holiday Calendar

Jingle Bell Shop Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton.

Info: No charge to attend the one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza featuring vendors with gift and craft items on display. (770) 345-0400. www.cherokeechamber.com/jingleBellShop.htm

Nov. 23

Santa’s Shoppe On Sixes Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: River Church, 2335 Sixes Rd. Info: Free admission, and free raffle entry with a canned food donation for MUST Ministries.

Homemade baked goods, more than 50 vendors with gifts, crafts and home décor items. Free children’s craft corner. Photos with Santa noon-4 p.m. www.facebook.com/SantaOnSixes

Dec. 6

March of the Toys Parade for Toys for Tots Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Parade starts at Ball Ground Public Library, 435 Old Canton Rd., winds through downtown Ball Ground and ends at Civic Drive.

Info: Parade attendees are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. The parade will feature special guests, including Officer Don, host of a children’s program on WSB-TV in the 1950s and 60s, who will be grand marshal. Replicas of the 1966 Batmobile and Andy Griffith’s patrol car will be featured, along with Atlanta Falcons

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Canton on 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road, the Georgia National Cemetery is the second one in Georgia and the 123rd in the national system. Currently, about 9,000 are buried there, and officials expect the cemetery to reach capacity in 50 years.

A generous World War II veteran, land developer and philanthropist, Scott Hudgens, donated the property on which the cemetery rests. Close to the Etowah River and with views of Lake Allatoona, the 775 acres of prime real estate emanates beauty and peaceful rest for the men and women of valor who served in the armed forces.

The Georgia National Cemetery opened for burials in 2006 and was formally dedicated in June of that year. The cemetery has many open, grassy areas waiting to receive our country’s veterans, as well as an entrance area, information center, administration and maintenance building, flag plaza and shelters for committal services.

Seeing the resting place of our most giving citizens under hundreds of headstones laid out with perfect precision, changed me and reminded me that freedom is not free. Our freedom has been bought and paid for with the blood, sweat and tears of many a soldier. The cemetery is at 1080 Veterans Cemetery Rd. in Canton and is open for visitors daily, from sunrise to sunset.

Source: http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/georgia.asp

cheerleaders, the 501st legion replicating “Star War”s costumes, and other dance troupes, floats, tractors and antique cars. A U.S. Marine Corps color guard will lead the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos in the downtown Ball Ground gazebo after the parade.

Dec. 6-27

Cherokee Arts Center Holiday Gallery Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Dec. 25.

Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton.

Info: Holiday shopping from 2D and 3D artwork for sale. www.cherokeearts.org,

Dec. 7

Canes & Cocoa Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Valley Playground in J.J. Biello Park, 155 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock Cost: $5 Info: Children receive a holiday bag and are sent to hunt for candy canes on the field and playgrounds.

After the hunt, families can enjoy hot cocoa, snacks and “sleigh” rides on a tractor. Must pre-register

by Dec. 2. Sponsored by Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. For details, email Frankie Sanders at fsanders@cherokeega.com.

Dec. 7

Reindeer Run 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K Time: Registration begins at 7 a.m. Fun Run

begins at 8 a.m., 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Races begin and end at Cannon Park gazebo, downtown Canton.

Cost: Varies according to race. Non-runners can sign up as Santa’s Helpers for $15 and get a T-shirt.

Info: Santa will lead the runners in this 11th annual event, sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County, and he’ll hang around afterward for photos. Proceeds will benefit Cherokee County children in need. A $1,000 cash prize will be given to the school with the most race participants. www.serviceleague.net. www.active.com, keyword Reindeer Run.

Dec. 7

Canton Optimist Christmas Parade Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Downtown Canton Info: In its 26th year, the parade is open to groups who want to participate with bands, floats, marching units, beauty queens, public officials, antique cars and more. To be involved, email rrogers@aglresources.com.

Dec. 7

Holly Springs Christmas Parade Time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Train Depot Community Center, 164 Hickory Rd. Info: Parade route goes through downtown on Holly Springs Parkway, ending at the Train Depot where families can visit with Santa and get a complimentary photo, and enjoy entertainment, hot cocoa and treats.

Family Recipes

Thanksgiving with a Twist

Michael Lafferty’s family gathered for a creative Thanksgiving meal. From left are Michael, his brother Jason, sister-in-laws Lindsey and Ginny, niece Mackinsey, Susan Lively, mother Vicki, father Bob, nephew Graham, and brother Clay.

Each month in Sixes Living, you’ll find a page of recipes with a different theme to fit the season. If you have ideas or recipes to contribute, email candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com.

Slow Roasted BBQ Ham 1 15-pound buffet ham BBQ rub: 12 tbsp. chili powder 8 tbsp. paprika 4 tbsp. garlic powder 24 tbsp. turbinado sugar 8 tbsp. onion powder 4 tbsp. cumin 4 tbsp. cayenne pepper 8 tbsp. salt kosher Mix dry spice ingredients and set aside. Coat ham lightly with blended oil, and rub with spice mixture. Cook six hours at 225 degrees.

Remove and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

The outside of the ham should be dark brown and crusty from the dry spice. Slice and serve. Serves 10.

Corn Souffle This is a twist on normal cornbread dressing that we did for holiday parties. It can be served as a side dish.

2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix 6 cups sour cream 8 eggs 1 8 oz.-can cream of corn

As a Southerner, growing up Memphis, Tennessee, I like to put a twist on traditional Thanksgiving dishes. It could mean adding non-traditional ingredients to encompass a new style to a dish that makes it more appealing, or completely changing the dynamics of traditional cooking methodology to make a dish more enjoyable. Throughout my childhood, my mother always did traditional Thanksgiving, and there was a time when all 30 of us would get together as a family and enjoy the feast of Thanksgiving. We would have traditional turkey and dressing, green bean casserole and, of course, sweet potatoes. As I got older and we kept having the same food year after year, I noticed that my mother was getting tired of doing Thanksgiving for so many people. It dawned on me that I had a family full of chefs — my older brother, my sister in law and myself all were graduates of Johnson and Wales with various degrees in culinary arts. It just made sense for us to do Thanksgiving and teach our mother how to enhance food with simple tweaks to traditional recipes. When we announced our intentions that first year, it was not welcomed by all. They had grown accustomed to my mother’s cooking. But we gave it a shot and everyone loved what we came up with. Here are a few of the dishes that we created.

Michael Lafferty, executive chef at Featherstone’s Grill at the BridgeMill Athletic Club

1 8oz.-can of kernel corn 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded 2 jalapenos 4 tbsp. salt 4 tbsp. white pepper 1 cup granulated sugar 1 quart heavy cream In a large bowl, add cornbread mix and heavy cream, mixing until well incorporated. Add eggs, corn, and sour cream; mix until smooth.

Add diced jalapenos with seeds and ribs removed. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a 6 x 6 baking dish, top with cheese, and cover. Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

Remove lid and continue to bake till golden brown. Serves 15.

Roasted Parsnip and Mashed Potatoes For years, I have done traditional mashed potatoes. Because I love the taste of parsnips, I decided to mix the two.

12 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and sliced 12 small parsnips, peeled and cut 1 quart of heavy cream 1 pound of butter 8 tbsp. salt 8 tbsp. white pepper 12 tbsp. garlic, chopped 8 tbsp. olive oil

Boil potatoes until done and remove from water. Peel and slice parsnips. Add oil to the parsnips and roast for 20 minutes until tender.

In a sauce pot, heat garlic, oil and cream and set aside after bringing to a slow boil for 10 minutes. Put potatoes and parsnips in a mixing bowl, and, on low speed, slowly add the garlic butter cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 12.

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Candied Oranges 8 lbs. brussels sprouts 4 oranges 10 oz. red wine 8 cups sugar 2 cups red wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1 large onion 2 oz. olive oil Blanch brussels sprouts in hot water for 15 minutes, remove and place in a bowl of ice water. In a large pot, add oil and onion and heat on high. Add blanched brussels sprouts.

When they turn golden brown, add the wine and vinegar. Slowly add sugar to avoid crystallization. Add orange zest and segments. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for one hour. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 10.

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Races, Games at Blankets Creek

BY LISA RANDALL

SORBA Woodstock recently hosted a fall festival and Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails. Morning activities began with a variety of group rides for kids of all ages, and included a time trial for adults on the Van Michael trail. SORBA Woodstock provided lunch for all festival-goers and then followed up with an afternoon full of bike-themed games. Kids could participate in the slow race, where the objective was to see who could ride the slowest but still stay upright on the bike. The bike limbo and bunny hop contests were crowd-pleasers, as kids wowed the adults with their jumping skills. The final event was a race on the Mosquito Flats trail, where riders age 11 and younger completed a half-mile lap as fast as their little legs could take them.

Representatives from OutSpokin’ Bicycles and Free-Flite Bicycles attended the event to show their support, as did Classic Subaru of Atlanta and several other SORBA supporters.

In addition to all the activities, SORBA Woodstock raffled off three mountain bikes to encourage more kids to ride the trails.

Left, Jeffrey Murchison shows off his bike limbo skills. Above, nine-year-old Chika Ito was all smiles after finishing her first race and winning a new bike in the raffle.

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Above, kids line up to begin the Mosquito Flats trail group ride. Left, Jayden Randall navigates Mosquito Flats.

Below, riders give a thumbsup to start the slow race.

Destinations: Giving Thanks and Giving Back

BY LYNNE WATTS

November is food, football and family but, most of all, November is Thanksgiving. It is a time to reflect on our many blessings. It’s also a time to help those for whom the holiday is a reminder of things lacking rather than things that are abundant. There are many opportunities to help throughout the Atlanta area.

The Atlanta Track Club hosts a canned food drive at the Atlanta Half-Marathon Health and Fitness Lynne Watts is an author, Expo on Nov. 20-21 at the Marriott speaker, coach, mom and Marquis in downtown Atlanta. counselor for Cherokee County schools. Follow her All food collected benefits The at http://acalledwoman.

Salvation Army. On Nov. 28, the com/, http://lynnewatts.

Thanksgiving Day 5K, Mashed com and http:// Potato Mile and Gravy Gallop give wyatthewonderdog.com. runners, walkers and even kids a chance to participate in a race, as well as an opportunity to cheer on the Atlanta half-marathon participants. http://www.atlantahalfmarathon.org/ Want to work off Thanksgiving calories while benefitting a

good cause? Sign up for the 10th annual Gobble Jog, held every Thanksgiving Day in Marietta. The event benefits MUST Ministries and features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, a 1K run/walk and a tot trot for kids 5 and younger. www.gobblejog.org/race-info/ Closer to home, the Service League of Cherokee County hosts the 11th annual Run for the Children on Dec. 7 in downtown Canton.

Race proceeds are used to provide for local children in need while also supporting camps, scholarships and much more. www. serviceleague.net.

Races always need volunteers, so if you aren’t a runner, you can assist any of these worthy causes by offering to register participants or hand out water.

November heralds the beginning of the Christmas season with the annual Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.

Skate outdoors to holiday music at the park’s ice rink while enjoying the bedazzled winter wonderland on display. The light display, which is different each year, is turned on Nov. 23 and continues through the first week of January. www.centennialpark.com.

Of course, no Thanksgiving is complete without the Macy’s Tree Lighting at Lenox Square. This tradition, which began in 1947, will inspire you with music from the Macy’s All-Star Holiday Choir.

Whether you spend the day feasting with family, volunteering for a worthy cause or enjoying the spectacle of the tree lighting, I hope you have a day filled with many blessings.

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What if ... Myths Keep You From Career Success?

BY JULIAN REID

Our current economy has created a business environment in which job satisfaction and job security are oxymorons. Many Americans are now taking control of their own careers, while others are falling victim to myths. Their thinking is based on FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real.

Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but some who would be wildly successful aren’t even taking a look. Here are a couple Julian Reid has a chemical of myths that drive FEAR of engineering degree from Georgia Tech, a U.S. business ownership.

Chamber certification in Myth 1: “I have to be an Organization Management expert in order to open and and several professional run a business.”

Nope. In his coaching and sales modern classic business book certifications. Contact him at (770) 521-0698 or jreid@ “The E-Myth Revisited,” Michael esourcecoach.com.

Gerber reminds us that new small businesses often suffer because the owner is 70 percent technician, 20 percent manager and 10 percent entrepreneur.

The fact is that a new small business needs an owner who is 33 percent technician, 33 percent manager and 33 percent entrepreneur. Franchise businesses open every day with new owners who are migrating from extraordinarily diverse careers.

Lack of expertise in the new industry does not matter. What matters are transferable skills. Just think: Warren Buffett owns many successful businesses. Do you really think he is an expert in all of them?

You do not have to be an expert to start and run your own business. To be a successful business owner, you need to work more ON your business, not IN it.

Myth 2: “I must convert a deep passion into a business in order to be successful.” This is more a cliché than a principle.

There’s nothing wrong with loving your business - it just isn’t a requirement. I know a successful restaurant owner who doesn’t eat there because he doesn’t like the loud music. I also know an owner of a porta potty company. Do you think he’s passionate about porta potties? No. His passions are time with family, volunteer work and playing golf. His business serves a marketplace need. He runs it well, and he makes a lot of money. In other words, he sees his business for what it is: A vehicle to help him achieve his lifestyle and financial goals.

These are just two myths that keep people from pursuing business ownership. What if you address the FEARS that prevent you from pursuing your desired lifestyle and financial goals?

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The Two Marital Arguments

BY MIKE LITREL, MD

I was shocked the other day when my patient’s husband proudly confided that he and his wife had gotten into only two arguments in their 38 years of marriage. Although I consider Ann and myself to be happily married, it seems like we argue a few times a week.

I asked the husband his secret.

“Well, our first argument lasted about 20 years,” he said with a grin. “And the second one isn’t over yet.”

Dr. Mike Litrel has authored hundreds of articles and I laughed. But his comment got two books on the faithme thinking. health connection. He is Upon reflection, I realized that a board certified OB/GYN after 25 years of marriage, Ann and specialist in pelvic and I have finished up our first reconstructive surgery argument. at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists in Roswell And the second one is just and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel warming up. can be reached at www.

As an obstetrician, I know the cherokeewomenshealth.com. first argument had something to do with motherhood. And as a husband, I can admit Ann had it harder than I did. She experienced morning sickness - not me.

She lost blood when the babies were born - not me. She yelped with discomfort when she started breast feeding - not me. And she worried every day about our boys as they were growing up not me. As a witness to the miracle of creation and the labors of motherhood, I have been grateful to God for the opportunity to serve both my wife and my patients.

I am also grateful God didn’t make me a woman.

As a gynecologist, I’ve learned the second argument has something to do with menopause. As a husband, I’ve observed over the past few years if I happen to wake at four in the morning, Ann may not always be sleeping next to me. Hot flashes and insomnia and headaches have been the explanation. Ann is not a complainer, but I suspect there is something else, too.

Menopause is the biological conclusion to childbearing, when the physiological, hormonal orchestra that allowed for the creation of life comes to its finale. It’s a time when many a woman suddenly understands just how much she has sacrificed for her family in comparison to her husband.

And this really ticks her off.

I’ve been caring for women with menopausal changes for 20 years, and I am able to guide them to choices that help them feel better. But caring for women with menopausal symptoms is not the same as living with one.

Sometimes I feel I am growing as a physician but losing ground as a husband.

All my patients want my medical opinion. My practice philosophy is to treat my patients the way I would want another physician to treat my wife. So I listen carefully to my patient’s communications - both verbal and non-verbal – to help direct my recommendations. As a husband, I do the same thing.

And Ann’s communications clearly told me to keep my medical opinions to myself.

But the other morning, after a night of sleepless misery, Ann finally asked for my medical advice. Gratified, I offered her a natural hormone supplement I have been recommending for decades.

Ann is not a big fan of medication. She also knows I am not a big pill pusher. So when she questioned if the hormone was safe, I didn’t know what to say. Somehow, what I always tell my patients didn’t seem appropriate “If you were my wife, this is the first thing I would have you try.”

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What’s Right about Arthritis?

BY KEVIN ROULHAC

I often joke with my clients and tell them that someone should change the name of arthritis to “arthwrongis” because there is absolutely nothing right about it.

Most times I get at least chuckle and sometimes I get the don’tquit-your-day-job look. I think adding a little humor to serious issues can calm people’s nerves before getting to the serious business of relieving pain and figuring out how to function Kevin Roulhac is an around this debilitating disease. occupational and certified There are several types of hand therapist. He has arthritis. The two most wellsuccessfully rehabilitated known are osteoarthritis and people with upper extremity injuries for 15 years. He is the rheumatoid arthritis. At our co-founder of nmotion Hand clinics, a large percentage of our and Physical Therapy, located days are spent treating people in Woodstock and Alpharetta. with osteoarthritis or those who have had joints replaced or removed because of osteoarthritis. Here are answers to the most common questions about osteoarthritis.

What is osteoarthritis? It’s a disease caused by the wearing-

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away over time of cartilage and bone. Pain from osteoarthritis stems from bone rubbing on bone, and from inflamed tissue surrounding the affected joint. This process can be accelerated by injury and high impact sports. I think that having some osteoarthritis is unavoidable if you’re an active person.

Can osteoarthritis be cured? As much as I and my right elbow would like to say yes, the answer is no. While osteoarthritis can’t be cured, the progression can be slowed if discovered early enough.

Can I continue to live an active lifestyle now that I’ve been diagnosed with this disease? I find this question to be very situational. It completely depends on what an individual considers to be an active lifestyle. However, in most cases the answer is yes.

Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis isn’t a sentence to a sedentary lifestyle. It does mean that you are now faced with the challenge of finding ways to do the things that are important to you without causing yourself too much pain or accelerating the arthritis process. There are many ways to manage your symptoms and avoid accelerating the process; in fact, there are far too many to mention in this article. The first step is to visit your doctor when you first experience the signs and symptoms of arthritis. Then you must locate an occupational or physical therapist to help you maintain or return to the lifestyle you desire.

What’s in a Name? More Than You Think

BY DALE COKER

Sometimes I encounter basic misunderstandings of the term “generic” as it relates to drugs.

First, it should be noted that all drugs have generic names, including manufacturer’s trademarked brand names. When a drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it actually has several names. Let’s take the cholesterol lowering drug Lipitor as an example.

Pharmacist Dale Coker Lipitor is the trademarked name is the owner of Cherokee given to the drug by the drug Custom Script, an manufacturer, Pfizer. Before independent pharmacy Pfizer came up with the name specializing in compounding.

He also is a member of the Lipitor, the drug had a generic Sixes Living community name, Atorvastatin. This drug board. Email him at belongs to a class of drugs called dmcoker@bellsouth.net. statins, and all of the generic names end with –statin.

Before Lipitor had a brand name and before it had a generic name, it had a chemical name. This is the actual chemical structure of the drug which

was prepared in a manufacturer’s lab. The chemical name of a drug can cover half a page; for instance, the chemical name of Lipitor (Atorvasatin) is (3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)-5-propan-2-ylpyrrol-1-yl]-3,5dihydroxyheptanoic acid. Memorize this and you will really impress your pharmacist - but good luck with the pronunciation.

As an interesting side note, this chemical structure is similar to a substance found in red yeast rice.

When manufacturers receive patents on drugs, they have patent protection for 17 years from the time a new drug application (NDA) is filed with the FDA. If it takes a manufacturer 10 years to get a drug approved by the FDA, then only seven years remain on the patent. Once the patent expires, other drug companies can now manufacture the same drug, that is, the same chemical structure, and it is now called a generic drug.

Competition in the marketplace helps to keep the price of generics in check. However, there can be astronomical price increases when a manufacturer acquires exclusive rights to market and sell a generic drug. There also can be huge price differences from one pharmacy to another. When one pays cash for a generic drug, it is advisable to call around to check prices.

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Amazing Breakthroughs in Dental Diagnosis and Treatment

BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Many people still worry about going to the dentist. They ignore toothaches and avoid making appointments. They suffer from anxiety that causes them to lose sleep the night before an appointment, as they contemplate pain from shots and drilling. Unfortunately, these are very real concerns associated with dentistry.

To quantitatively measure the success rate of painless dental Dr. Scott Harden is a care in my office, we conducted a dentist at Fountain poll of our patients that received View Family Dentistry and has served the injections and treatment, Woodstock area for including large fillings, crowns, more than 21 years. extractions and root canals. Of He is a dental advisor the 47 patients we questioned, for two national 95 percent said they felt no dental research companies. You can pain, three percent said they reach Dr. Harden at experienced slight discomfort, (770) 926-0000 or visit and two percent experienced FountainViewSmiles.com. slight but tolerable pain ranging from 3 to 5 on a scale of 1-10.

These patients also said that, based on their current experience, they wouldn’t be concerned about future treatments.

Given those positive results, why would people still worry about a visit to the dentist? Unfortunately, many still embrace old stereotypes and haven’t been introduced to modern procedures and materials that have revolutionized dentistry.

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dentistry 25 years ago, I realize the differences are astounding.

Patients were given metal fillings and crowns with unattractive metal margins near the gum level. Dentists did not wear gloves and patients sat up during a procedure to spit into a spittoon.

Computers were being introduced for basic front office accounting procedures, and not used at all for direct patient care. It’s important for potential patients to move past the old stereotypes and realize advancements have been made to make the dental experience more pleasant and dental work more appealing. Viewing dentistry today with antiquated methods is as inappropriate as viewing today’s automobiles with no air conditioning, no power steering and no power brakes.

The current experience is esthetic, artistic, painless and personalized. Technology has improved hygiene, diagnosis and treatment. Technology has also greatly enhanced communication, allowing the patient to better understand and appreciate their dental care.

Some of the advances in hygiene include electric brushes, improved manual brushes, flossing handles, water-irrigation devices, and medicated toothpastes and rinses for gum disease.

Diagnosis is simpler with intra-oral cameras that close-up take photos of teeth to demonstrate to patients existence of decay and other dental-related problems. This allows the patient to be involved in the actual diagnostic process. The DIAGNOdent laser introduces digital technology in diagnosing decay and provides very accurate measurement as never seen before in dentistry. Digital x-rays have reduced radiation significantly and allow better quality with instant verification of the image needed. Microscopes have now been incorporated into the field of dentistry, which allow the dentist to assess decay further with extreme detail.

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Feature

Comprehensive Care That’s Close to Home WellStar has Cherokee Covered — New Sixes Road Facility to be First of its Kind in Area In just a few years, the 60-acre tract in Holly Springs purchased by WellStar will be bustling with area residents visiting the 150,000-square-foot WellStar Cherokee Health Park. The venture, located on Sixes Road near I-575, is the first of its kind in Cherokee County because, in addition to multiple services, it will include an on-site pharmacy, a café, community education classrooms, and pre-admission testing Rendering of Sixes Road facility

that saves patients a trip to the hospital.

The master plan for the health park is currently under development and will likely include a wide array of comprehensive medical diagnostic testing services such as medical imaging, urgent care, lab and pre-admission testing, cardiac and sleep diagnostics, physical therapy and sports medicine, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, pharmacy and community education, health screening and wellness services.

These services will be integrated with a multi-specialty mix of physicians likely to include primary care (family physicians internal medicine, pediatricians and OB/GYN) and specialists including cardiologists, pulmonologists, ENT physicians, gastroenterologists, surgeons, allergy/asthma specialists, endocrinologists, physical therapy and others based on community needs. The health park’s services will be linked together with all other WellStar facilities via an electronic medical record, improving convenience and allowing for better coordination of patient care.

Currently, WellStar physician practices in Cherokee provide urgent care, imaging, cardiology, ENT, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics and OB/GYN services. Locations in Woodstock and Canton are convenient for all Cherokee residents.

WellStar Medical Group, Urgent Care in Towne Lake

Weekend and after-hours office visits are available for folks who can’t wait until Monday to be seen by a physician for a minor injury or illness.

Urgent care provides treatment for routine conditions such as sore throat, stomach pains and more. We also care for minor injuries and illnesses, stitches for minor lacerations, lab and x-rays, specialty care referral, occupational health and worker’s compensation services, school and sports physicals, flu shots and free blood pressure checks.

Urgent Care in Towne Lake, located at 120 Stonebridge Parkway, Suite 310, in Woodstock, is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 678-494-2500.

Imaging Services

Two convenient Cherokee Imaging locations mean you won’t have to travel far for mammography, MRI, CT, ultrasound and DEXA bone density services, among other services. WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center at Towne Lake is located at 120 Stone Bridge Parkway, Suite 300 (South Cherokee Medical Center) in Woodstock.

WellStar Canton Imaging Center is located at 720 Transit Avenue, Suite 201. For information or to schedule at either location, please call 678-581-5900.

Heart Screenings for $99

WellStar Kennestone OB/GYN Ultrasound technologist, Carolyn Giantsos.

Heart screenings are a good idea for men and women 40 years of age or older who have at least one of the following risk factors: history of smoking or tobacco use, family history of heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and/ or obesity. Those not eligible for heart screenings are people with coronary stents in place, those who have previously had a heart attack or cardiac bypass surgery and women who are pregnant. WellStar’s Heart Screenings cost $99 per individual and $149 per couple (self-pay price) and are available at both Canton and Towne Lake locations. To schedule a heart screening, call 770-956-STAR (7827).

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WellStar Locations in Cherokee County: Cardiovascular Medicine

WellStar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine 720 Transit Avenue, Building 100, Suite 102 Canton, GA 30114 770-704-1955 120 Stonebridge Parkway, Suite 110 Woodstock, GA 30189 678-324-4400

Ear, Nose and Throat

WellStar Medical Group, ENT 120 Stonebridge Parkway, Suite 230 Woodstock, GA 30189 678-324-4398

Family & Internal Medicine

WellStar Medical Group, Family Medicine at BridgeMill 3755 Sixes Road, Suite 202, Canton, GA 30114 770-720-1880

Dr. James Sutherland confers with a patient at the WellStar Medical Group, Kennestone OB/GYN Woodstock office.

WellStar Medical Group, Towne Lake Medical Center 145 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 770-592-3000

Imaging Lung Cancer Screenings for $199

Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in America, and 18 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Lung cancer screenings are available on a self-referral basis for anyone 50 years of age or older with a history of smoking or exposure to occupational or environmental cancer-causing substances.

A board-certified radiologist specially trained to read these screenings analyzes each scan. The screenings cost $199 per individual and $299 per couple (self-pay price) and are available at both Canton and Towne Lake locations. To learn more about the screening criteria, or to schedule a lung cancer screening, call 770-956-STAR (7827).

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, anchored

by WellStar Kennestone Hospital and located in Marietta, is known for its “state-of-the-heart” cardiac program, collaborative vascular program, multidisciplinary STAT Cancer Clinic and renowned Women’s Center complete with a Level III Neonatal ICU. Our ER – one of the busiest in the state – includes an accredited chest pain center and is a designated Level II Trauma Center, the only one in the area. It’s no wonder WellStar Kennestone is known as an established healthcare provider for Metro Atlanta and its surrounding communities, including Cherokee!

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A Purrrifically Safe Holiday for Our Beloved Pets

BY DR. DAWN MASON

As we prepare for the holidays, it’s a good time to share a few pointers about pet safety. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center, holidays can be dangerous to our pets. The threats range from mom’s turkey dinner to glistening tinsel on the tree.

Dinner is a popular time for pets to circle the table, hoping for a morsel to fall. Although a crumb may not be harmful, certain quantities of Dr. Dawn Mason, an food can be, so it is important not to associate at BridgeMill share your food with dogs or cats.

Animal Hospital since 2006, has a special interest in Fatty foods can cause illness in some small animal medicine, breeds, and even small amounts may surgery and pocket put them in danger. Keep food away pets. She earned her from the counter’s edge, and keep undergraduate degree in trash properly secured. biology at the University of My family learned the hard way.

Louisville, and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1999 Several years ago on Christmas Eve, from Auburn University. my mother was cooling her beautiful rib roast on the table. We gathered in the next room to say a prayer before eating. As we filed into

the dining room, we discovered the ever-so-perfect rib roast had been destroyed. Under the table was the culprit, our 10-year-old schnauzer Tasha, with a rib bone between her paws. She had jumped on the chair and on to the table, and had a feast of her own. Luckily, Tasha had only minor digestive upset, but we were left scrambling for a main course for Christmas Eve dinner. We have learned to hide our main dish until right before time to eat.

Besides food and drink, plants such as lilies, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly are toxic to our pets. Most cause mild digestive upset, but poinsettia leaves can cause mouth ulcers and certain types of lilies may induce kidney failure in cats. Be careful where you display these beautiful plants.

Water can be harmful if it’s drunk from the Christmas tree stand. It can contain fertilizers or bacteria that will affect your pet’s digestive tract, so keep your tree stand covered. And of course electrical cords may cause electrocution or disease of the airways, and tinsel and ornaments can lacerate or block the GI tract. It sounds silly, but we quickly forget how mischievous our little loved ones are.

If your pet has contact with these items, don’t hesitate to call your veterinarian first. Your veterinarian may instruct you on what actions to take. Also, the Georgia Poison Center (800-222-1222) may be able to help. Another option is calling the ASPCA directly at (888) 426-4435, which offers veterinarian consultation for a fee.

The website is www.apcc.aspca.org.

Always Tired? You’re Not Alone

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Recovery and Prevention Tips for Foot and Ankle Sprains

BY TRAVIS JONES, D.P.M., NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

Your feet and ankles are made up of several bones and ligaments.

Ligaments are strong, flexible tissues that connect the bones to one another, providing stability to many joints. A sprain occurs when the foot lands awkwardly, causing some ligaments to pull, stretch and tear. When the injury occurs to the middle part of the foot, it is called a foot sprain. Ankle and foot sprains are among the most common Dr. Travis Jones is a types of injuries, especially among podiatrist at Northside athletes. Still, simply tripping or Cherokee Orthopedics stumbling on uneven ground is and Sports Medicine. enough for anyone, athlete or not, He specializes in the to endure a sprain. foot and ankle. Call (770) 517-6636 or go to Pain, swelling, bruising and northsidecherokeeortho. difficulty walking on the affected com for more information. foot or ankle are some of the most common symptoms of a sprained or fractured foot or ankle.

If you suspect you have sprained your foot or ankle, remember the RICE method:

Rest. Stay off the injured foot or ankle.

Ice. Apply ice around to the affected area as soon as possible and reapply it for 15–20 minutes every three or four hours for the first 48 hours after injury.

Compression. Snuggly wrap an elastic bandage (such as an Ace® wrap) around the affected foot or ankle.

Elevation. Keep your foot or ankle elevated as much as possible to reduce swelling.

Oral medications, such as ibuprofen, may also be used to help reduce inflammation. Temporary bracing may be important to help reduce inflammation and help hold ligaments in place to heal properly. A brief course of physical therapy has also been shown to help in recovery.

More serious injuries such as fractures of the foot and ankle can often be mistaken as a common sprain. If your condition does not improve or if you begin to experience increased pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking, it’s important to seek out care with a physician.

In order to help prevent injuries, it’s important to warm up properly before physical activity and undergo a proper stretching routine. Wear shoes that fit well and are activity-specific.

Exercises focusing on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance are also important components to preventing common injuries of the foot and ankle.

Take Steps Now to Overcome Holiday Overeating

BY STACY WARD AND LAURA MIKSZAN

Visits with family and friends this season are often centered around meals. If you’d like to resist the urge to overeat, it may help to look at some reasons why we don’t set limits.

People tend to eat out of habit rather than need. The plate is cleaned because that’s what we were taught; we automatically eat Stacy Ward (left), author, what is served without checking certified PT and fitness instructor, and Laura Mikszan, if we feel full. People also forget journalist, entrepreneur to pay attention when they eat. and certified group fitness Additional calories are consumed instructor, are co-owners of by mindlessly munching while Envision Health Studio. watching a movie, snacking while Contact them at (770) 926-4180. www. driving, or picking at food while envisionhealthstudio.com cooking. Often food is used for recreation or mood altering, lending a temporary sense of comfort or pleasure.

Now let’s reveal three steps to help you overcome the urge to overeat.

Pay Attention. If you notice what and how much you eat, you will cut back on unnecessary calories. Don’t eat while

distracted by another activity: turn off the television, don’t take food in the car, avoid grazing while cooking. Only eat when you are hungry.

Practice Balance. Make sure each meal is balanced with proper amounts of lean protein, whole grains, lots of veggies, a few daily servings of fruit and limited fat and sweets. Your body will be satisfied and you’ll lose the urge to overeat. Make a mental checklist of the food groups that you’ve eaten each day.

This will save from making mistakes you will regret later.

Tune In. Your body will tell you when your hunger is satisfied. You’ve gotten so good at ignoring the signs that you barrel through meals, only to feel like you’ve been hit by a ton of bricks once all that food hits your stomach. It’s time to take a deep breath and listen to your body. An important part of being tuned in is to eat slowly. Once you start to pay attention, you’ll notice a point when each bite becomes less satisfying.

That is your body letting you know that you’ve had enough and that each continued bite is simply overkill (yes, even if you’re only halfway through that plate of pasta).

By learning how to control your eating habits, you’ll find weight loss will come simply and naturally. You won’t have to worry about the post-holiday pounds when leaving grandmother’s house this year.

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Why ‘Good’ is a Four-Letter Word

BY TAMMY DORSTEN

Tammy Dorsten owns Holdheide Education and Holdheide Prep in Woodstock. She can be reached at (770) 516-2292 or info@ HoldheideEducation.com.

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I often hear parents drop their children off at school and tell them to “be good.” Likewise, when they pick their children up, this is usually one of the first questions that the child hears: “Were you good today?”

According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, children do not enter the stage of abstract thinking or formal operational stage until the age of 12. This stage allows individuals to grasp the abstract concepts and apply them to everyday situations. To a child younger than 12, the idea of “being good” can have many different meanings, such as: I wasn’t in timeout today, I didn’t have an accident, or I didn’t fight over a toy.

Kids sometimes have trouble understanding our expectations of

them, and recently this hit home when I heard a child cry, “But Mommy keeps changing her mind of what ‘good’ means!” The first step in helping our children is to set clear expectations: “Make sure that you are following the teacher’s directions!” or “I can’t wait to hear that you have shared your toys with your friends today!” or “Let’s work on using our words instead of crying.” These are all concrete examples that the child can understand. These are actions that can be visualized and have clear steps that they can follow.

Fantastic ideas can be found in literature as well. Dr. Seuss’ book “The Lorax” can help make conservation a concrete idea. Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” illustrates unselfish behavior.

Another great idea is using non-concrete props for play time – boxes, scarves, and PVC pipe are going to allow kids to think outside the box of traditional ideas. Dramatic play is always a great idea, and so is reading a book to your child while asking questions such as “What if the character had done _________ instead?”

All in all, the more concrete and descriptive that you can be with your child, the more prepared and likely they will be to do what you’ve asked them to do.

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Statistics Show Need to Review Rules of Passing Buses

BY MARK KISSEL

Each day, nearly a half million school buses travel roadways across the United States. A survey released in August 2013 by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services found that last year there were more than 15 million bus stop-arm violations by private motorists. Considering a 180day school year, a staggering 85,279 violations occur in a single day.

Almost 98 percent of the vehicles passed buses on the left side and Chief of Police Mark just more than 2 percent passed on Kissel has served the Cherokee County School the right side. Those who choose District since 1999 and to pass a stopped school bus are has more than 35 years gambling with our children’s lives. of law enforcement Nationwide this year, 45 percent of experience. the violations were observed in the morning, 50 percent were reported in the afternoon, and mid-day violations accounted for 5 percent of the violations.

Georgia law requires the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus that is stopped with visual signals activated shall stop, and the driver shall not proceed until the bus has resumed motion or the visual signals are off. In some jurisdictions, the term “visual signals” has been interpreted by the courts to include the flashing amber (warning) lights. I am aware that citations have been issued in these jurisdictions if the amber lights were flashing and the bus was stopped and the driver preparing to activate the stop-arm.

All vehicles on a two-lane road must stop for a school bus. All vehicles on a multi-lane roadway not divided by a median or other barrier (e.g. Highway 5 in front of Cherokee High School) must stop for a school bus. Vehicles on a multi-lane highway divided by a median or other barrier that creates separate roadways (e.g. Sixes Road) must stop only if the school bus is on the same roadway.

School bus drivers are authorized and directed to record the vehicle description, license plate number and the time and place of a vehicle that passes a school bus. This information is sent to the school district police department and a letter is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. While there is no immediate penalty, we request the owner take whatever steps may be necessary to bring the occurrence to the attention of the person who was driving the vehicle. The owner is also placed on notice that subsequent violations may result in a citation, fines and/or a six-point penalty against the person’s driver’s license.

There is no single solution to this problem. I hope this information will serve as a wake-up call for anyone driving a motor vehicle during the hours when our school buses are transporting our children.

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Volunteers: The Heart of the School Community

BY CINDY CREWS

I often marvel at how communities work. I live in a community that is a bubble of fondness, friendship and familiarity. I pop into the grocery store and it quickly becomes a reunion among friends. On Halloween, I open my door to find precious children, many former students, in delightful costumes holding bags to be filled with candy. I sit on my back deck and listen to a football announcer, cheering fans and a lively band playing Cindy Crews joined the a high school fight song. It occurs to Sixes Elementary staff as me that the schools are the heart of assistant principal in 2011 what unites my community. Before and has been an educator in Cherokee County for 20 I became an administrator, I was a years. She recently earned teacher in my community’s school. her Education Specialist It is where my children grew up, it is Degree in Educational where a village of volunteers assisted Leadership at Kennesaw me in educating hundreds of students, State University, where she is pursuing her doctorate. and it’s a place that worked alongside Cindy.crews@cherokee. me to instill a moral compass that k12.ga.us. guides many children, including my own, even today. Strong schools help create strong communities and strong communities build strong families.

Several years ago, I was introduced to the Sixes community through an appointment by Dr. Frank Petruzielo to become the new assistant principal at Sixes Elementary School. I knew right away there was something special about Sixes, and I quickly learned about the heart of my new community. The heart of Sixes cannot be contained in the size of its campus; it cannot be summed up in a sentence or two here on this page. The real heart of Sixes resides within the teachers, staff, students and families who embrace Sixes as the center of the community. Sixes School has been an integral part of this community for more than 100 years, and the time commitment of the parents has become the pulse of our school. Volunteers stream through our doors to do any job from selling ice cream to shelving books, from running the lunch walk program to running copies for teachers, from assisting struggling readers to implementing a Fall Festival to rival no other! Indeed, volunteers make a difference at my school!

I encourage readers to get involved in the schools that make up our community. Children need to see you there, their teachers need you there, but mostly we need you to assist in building a strong community, which eventually builds strong families.

Whether it’s Homework Help at Oak Grove, Walk to School Day at Woodstock, the Rocket Pantry at Free Home, the School Store at Freedom or the Holiday Shop at Holly Springs, there is a place for you in our county’s schools. As we move into the season of giving, I challenge you to give some time to your local schools. I can promise you, you will be blessed!

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Students, from left, Zachary Bergman, Bradley Stogner, Hayden Ford and Griffin Ford.

Pink Power at Cherokee Charter Academy Cherokee Charter Academy students who donated to the school’s Relay for Life team were able to leave their uniforms at home and wear pink clothing during designated days in October, which was breast cancer awareness month. Olivia Garcia, a fourth-grade member of the student government association, came up with the idea. Fighting cancer is a personal crusade for Olivia because she lost her grandmother to the disease. According to Principal Scott O’Prey, “This year our Relay for Life team has decided to have a yearlong effort to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.”

Front row, from left: Eve D’Agostino, Sean Gagne, Colton Christian, Natalie Gibson, Michael Ollman and Josie Fournier. Back row: Tristan Detwiler, Jacob Weikle, Luke Roberson, Donovan Giardina, Seth Gagne, Emily Smith, Ashley Bates, Melanie Reece and Mar Magana.

Superior Ratings for Sequoyah The Sequoyah High School Marching Band of Chiefs earned superior ratings in the 2013 Super Bowl of Sound competition recently held at Central Carroll High School, in Carrollton, Ga. Under the direction of Casey Eubanks and Drum Major Colton Christian, the band also was awarded first place in class AAA band for drum major, percussion and band. The color guard received second place in class. “With 42 marching band rookies, this placement is very impressive,” said Principal Elliott Berman.

Getting in the Spirit Knox Elementary School students who recently dressed in Cherokee High spirit wear were given a chance to win free tickets to the high school’s football game. Among the participants were (front row, from left) Remy Charleston, Faith Hunter, Hunter Gould, Reid Worley, Hailey Emery, Alex Perales, Anna Kurto, Ryleigh Smith, Logan Williams and Clara Brown.

Students Earn Industry Certification Patriotism at Knox Elementary Students in Jeannie Haas’ first-grade class at Knox Elementary School tied red, white and blue ribbons on trees in front of the school in observation of Patriot Day. Students are (from left) Gavin McDonald, Levi Smith, Keoni Stoneback and Landon Angel.

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A group of Woodstock High School students is the first at the school to successfully complete the ServSafe Program in the Career Pathways: Nutrition and Wellness Pathway. The students all passed the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe test to earn certification. The students are: Savanna Adams, Kinsey Brook, Lamar Curry, Madison Dalton, Guadalupe Diaz, Tristin Dogotch, Cassandra Dombrowski, Hannah Downey, Blake Hunt, Gerardo Jaime, Tiffany Johnson, Rachael Klocek, Stephen Knight, Marcela Lopez, Maxine Metcalf, Megan Moore, Jacalynne Puder, Lissette Rueda, Brittany Shank, James Smith, Sarah Spegal, Ashton Sutton, Brennan Sutton, Chandler Sutton and Destiney Windley.

Allatoona Gold Panners Club President Rob Kelly with Brice Willis, Caleb Louzader, Tannys Galloway and Hanna Ball.

Enjoying a Golden Opportunity

Holly Springs Classrooms Have iPads

Thanks to the Allatoona Gold Panners Club, sixth-graders at Cherokee Charter Academy learned about the Georgia Gold Rush of the 19th century and how panning for gold is still done today in Cherokee County, including in the Sixes/Blanket Creek area where their school is located. Club volunteers also taught students goldpanning techniques.

Principal Dianne Steinbeck has purchased an iPad for each classroom at Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy.

Teachers use them for independent learning and small group learning interventions. Above, kindergarten students in Karina Bailey’s class see their iPad for the first time. Students are Makenna Bailey, Maddox Boyd, Kimber Buchanan, Ella Byrd, Daniela Chavez, Connor Cole, Behr Cooper, Brianna Dixon, Casey Gavin, Antonia Gordon, Brayden Hamby, Amelia Heard, McKenzie Ho, Adam Jones, Jiselle Kenol, Jude McRae, Kayla Murphy, Kyle Pelawi, Ryan Phillips, Esmeralda Ray, Emma Smith, Emma Stoddard and Hunter Unterreiner.

Kindness is Rewarded Donna Lowry of 11 Alive News recently recognized Woodstock High students for random acts of kindness: making gift bags for local firefighters and police officers. Lowry poses with students (from left) Kayla Brader, Patricia Womack, Marie Lamont-Smith and Lydia Ellington.

Brandon Best

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Michael Ajose

Briana A. Francoise

Students Make Semi-Final Round Four high school seniors are semifinalists in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship Program conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corp. The students are Brandon Best of Cherokee, Omari Reeves-Miller of River Ridge, Michael Ajose of Sequoyah and Briana A. Francois of Woodstock. The designation, based on outstanding performance on the 2012 PSAT, qualifies the students to compete for 800 achievement scholarships worth more than $2.5 million. About 80 percent of semi-finalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and more than half of the finalists will receive an achievement scholarship award.

Grandparents Honored at Breakfast Johnston Elementary School recently honored grandparents at a special breakfast with the students.

Elise McIntosh enjoys the meal with her grandmother, Barbara McIntosh.

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Sequoyah Chiefs Football

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Gary Dubiel #20, Garrett Smith #66

Penny Hrouda

Coach Josh Shaw celebrates the win over Etowah.

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Alexis Boyette (from left), Michaela Palcer, Erin Reece, and Sarah Ackerman.

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Homecoming King Michael Ackerman with Queen Hailey Dent.

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Faith

You Can Escape What Entraps You

BY DR. JOE MCKECHNIE

Ryan Blair is a 37-year-old New Zealand resident who spent more than two weeks trapped on a remote island off the coast of Australia. It started when Blair and his kayak were dropped off to explore Governor’s Island. When his food and water supply started running low, he began paddling the three miles back to the mainland. That’s when he caught the eye of a 20-foot saltwater Dr. Joe McKechnie is the crocodile. He made it back to the senior pastor of Sixes United island and tried several times to Methodist Church, and a member of the Sixes Living leave, but each time the crocodile community board. Email would chase him. He lit a fire him at jmckechnie1@gmail. in an effort to attract boats and com. aircraft, but no one came to his rescue. No one, that is, until Don MacLeod, who lives on the mainland, noticed the small flicker and followed the flames to the

disheveled Blair.

During his two weeks of entrapment, Ryan Blair felt helpless and hopeless, with nowhere to go. Each time he tried to kayak to safety, this enormous crocodile would pursue him. I have never been chased by a crocodile, but I have been hounded by fear. I have been haunted by self-doubt. I have been crippled by anxiety.

I have been held hostage by anger. What things hold you captive?

They may not seem life-threatening, but they could be essencethreatening, robbing us of the joy that God wants us to live out.

In the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verse 10, Jesus declared that, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” In my own life, I have felt dragged down by many things. But through Christ, we have newfound freedom and hope. We are no longer held in the bondage of sin or the captivity of death. This is why this is called the “Good News!”

If you are not involved in a local church, I would encourage (and challenge) you to find a local congregation that can surround you with the love, peace, and hope that can only come from God. I pray for you the freedom from those threats that seem to lurk all around us.

IN THE COMMUNITY

On a Mission in Kentucky

A 13-member mission team from Hickory Flat United Methodist Church recently served in southeastern Kentucky. This trip was a follow-up visit to two homes where a youth team had served during the summer. Work projects included laying carpet, repairing damaged flooring and support beams, installing a radiant heater and running new wiring, and repairing plumbing. “It was a blessing to be able to continue the relationships with these families and to share the love of Christ with one another,” said Brenda Sherer, the church’s director of outreach and missions. www.hickoryflat.org.

Mission team members are, from left: Cory McArthur, Mike Becotte, Craig Sherer, Lissa DeFrank, Sarah Commins, Ms. Rita, Trent Ferrell, Brittany DePuy, Gary Jackson, Zack Robinson, Warren Stiegman and Haden Keen. Team members not in the picture are Mike McArthur and Brenda Sherer.

Nov. 9

Bascomb UMC Craft Fair Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock Info: Featuring more than 45 vendors and two floors of a wide variety of arts and crafts. Applications from vendors are being accepted for the seventh annual event, which includes a light breakfast, lunch and bake sale.

Contact Diane Williams at (770) 917-0119 or email williams466581@bellsouth.net. www. bascombchurch.org.

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Location: Canton First UMC, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd. Info: The Cherokee Chorale will present “Christmas Treasures,” an evening of traditional Christmas carols and songs. Charles Claiborne will conduct. The chorale is an auditioned 80-voice mixed choral group. www.cherokeechorale.org.

Dec. 15

“Treasures of the Heart” Time: 9, 11 a.m.

Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Rd. Info: The original drama was written and will be directed by Carmel Hearn. www.sixesumc.org.

Ongoing

First, Third Mondays Christian Authors Guild Time: 7-9:15 p.m.

Location: Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock Info: Open to Cherokee County residents who have a desire to write and want to be encouraged, educated and promoted as a Christian author. The first Mondays are business meetings and the second Mondays feature guest speakers. Conferences are held each year in March and August. www.christianauthorsguild.org.

Send your faith news to candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com

Canton

A Chance to Turn Ideas into Realities

BY MEGHAN GRIFFIN

Meghan Griffin is Canton’s Main Street Director. She was raised in a military family and grew up all over the United States, mostly in Kodiak, Alaska. She has happily called Canton home for the last 10 years.

As the new Main Street director, I’ve spent the past two months learning about Canton and city hall. I thought of myself as pretty well informed about the city’s history, having worked for the Cherokee County Historical Society for many years. I can name the mayors who’ve been in office over the past hundred years or so, businesses and their locations, postal routes, and I can decipher handwriting so faded and illegible it more closely resembles hieroglyphics. Delving into the past has always been a passion for me, and it serves me well in my new position as I learn all the names and faces.

While I did know the city’s past, I didn’t know so much

about the present. City hall employees and the volunteers for all of the committees work tirelessly to better our town and to promote what makes Canton unique and worthwhile.

They do so often without much recognition or thanks, so I want to say thank you for welcoming me and making the past two months a great transition.

What I have found especially enjoyable about this job so far is that if I have an idea, or if someone brings me an idea, I can try to make it happen. The range of possibilities for what we can do for our downtown is almost endless, and that is so exciting. However, in order to make a big idea become a big reality, we need volunteers and support from our community’s residents. If you are interested in volunteering or if you have a great idea for a program or an event, call me at (770) 704-1548 or email me at meghan.griffin@cantongeorgia.com.

Currently, volunteer opportunities include our First Friday celebrations, all special events— including Taste of Canton— and all holiday events. We are looking at expanding our programming next year with the Cherokee Arts Center and other groups, and would love to have you volunteer with us for those programs as well.

Looking forward to talking with you soon!

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Canton Dec. 6

First Friday Time: 6-9:30 p.m.

Info: Featuring live music, a classic car show, vendors, food and beverages. To participate with your classic car or as a vendor, call Main Street Director Meghan Griffin at 770-7041500.

Dec. 6-7

DOWNTOWN

CANTON Calendar of Events Nov. 8-10, 15-17

“The Lion in Winter” Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 seniors/ students Location: Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. Info: Directed by Ed Palombo. www. cantontheatre.com

Nov. 9, 16, 23

Super Saturday Story Time Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy.

Info: Family story time on Saturday for working parents and school-aged children, and weekdays for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. www. sequoyahregionallibrary.org

Nov. 15-17

Studio 121 Open House Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: 121 Brown St. Info: Studio 121 is an art gallery and workshop in downtown Canton. Open house guests will get a free gift and mini art lesson.

Call Patricia Reeves at (770) 479-6961 with questions. www.thestudio121.com.

Nov. 22-23

“Cards on the Table” Time: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $10 Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Info: Based on the Agatha Christie mystery, the play is presented by King’s Academy. www.cherokeearts.org.

“Madeline and the Gypsies” Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Info: Directed by Tisha Gotte & STARS Community Drama Troupe. In this familyfriendly production, what looks to be the worst Christmas ever—when 12 little girls and Miss Clavel get the flu—is saved by Little Madeline.

Dec. 9

Yarn Time at R.T. Jones Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Location: R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy.

Info: Open house event for adult crafters will be held in the children’s activity room. No food or drinks except bottled water. www. sequoyahregionallibrary.org.

Cherokee Theatre Auditions

Jan. 5-6 for “Comedy Tonight,” an original compilation of notably funny or comedy-based songs from the 1950s to 2013. Directed by Ralph Zaffino. Performance dates are March 14-16, 21-23.

March 18-19 for “Dearly Beloved,” the first of three plays about the fictional Futrelle sisters from Fayro, Texas. The two-act play tells the story of all that went wrong on this wedding day, involving the sisters and family members.

Directed by Rich Goodman. Performance dates are May 9-11, 16-18. The theater is at 171 E. Main St. www.cherokeetheatre.org.

Reception Kicks Off North Georgia Art Ramble The second annual North Georgia Art Ramble will open with a reception, set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Cherokee Arts Center. The ramble is a free, self-guided open studio tour of 44 studios and galleries open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 7-8 in seven North Georgia counties (Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, Pickens, Fannin, Gwinnett and Gordon).

The tour features more than 70 artists who will demonstrate techniques and talk about their inspirations. The event began after a January 2012 meeting of the Georgia Clay Council, where Canton potter Fred Ellis expressed his desire to form an open studio tour. The appeal of the open studio tour is the opportunity for gallery visitors to hear the artists talk about their inspirations and techniques.

“Most artists will tell you that the story of the art is what appeals to a buyer. We left the meeting and were determined that there would be an open studio tour in December 2012,” said Robin Miller, public relations coordinator for the ramble. “At that time we had about seven clay artists who were interested. As these seven started talking about the concept to their artist friends, a buzz was created. By December 2012, we had over 40 participating artists at 27 stops in six counties.”

For details on artists and studios on the tour, and to get a map, visit www.ngaartramble.com.

Nativity set by artist Sue Burkhart Chisolm.

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Downtown Woodstock

Julie’s Time

BY JODI TIBERIO

Julie Gable shops in my stores frequently, but she is always shopping for her girls and not Jodi Tiberio owns herself. Like many moms, she Branch Boutique for puts her children first, but that women in Towne Lake does not mean she should put and THREADS boutique herself last. As we were talking, for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. we decided she should be the Contact Jodi at info@ recipient of our next makeover. shopthreads.net.

Julie and her husband own C&T Auto Service in Woodstock. She is the only woman who works at their two locations Julie felt that wearing cargo capris and a T-shirt made her fit in with the mechanics, who wear coveralls. We discussed the possibility of a different approach - dressing to project herself as a successful business owner, wife, mother and role model. To accomplish this, we decided that some really nice new jeans would upgrade her look significantly while maintaining a casual feel. We just got in the new black Miss Me skinny jeans and they looked great on her. The tie-dye top, available in solids and patterns, has a bell sleeve and can be worn off the shoulder for a night out or on the shoulder during the day. This style is flattering on many people because of the shape and the sleeve detail. We added a simple infinity scarf to top off the look.

We have many customers who tell us they have never worn a scarf or do not know how to wear one. Scarves are still popular this year, and they come in many new styles and ways to wear them. If you need help, or aren’t sure how to wear them, ask us or watch a YouTube video.

In addition to her free outfit, Julie purchased several other tops and another pair of jeans which will really refresh her wardrobe and give her a lot of options.

She was now ready to visit with Tim Timmons at Salon Gloss for the second half of her makeover.

During a consultation, we agreed that Julie’s hair took attention away from her other features, and we decided to shorten her hair. Tim and Julie agreed to cut her hair to the base of her neck, adding layers to complement her facial shape.

Julie’s natural hair color is brown, and she was looking for something that did not require as much commitment as her current blonde shade.

Tim chose to color her hair to its natural shade of brown but added warmth to the tone to work in synergy with her skin. The transformation was complete with a makeup consultation aimed at helping Julie with knowing what colors work best for her new hair color and skin tone. She was also shown quick application techniques to duplicate her look at home and enhance her features.

As you can see from the huge smile on her face in the photo, Julie was thrilled with her transformation. I know her husband and kids are going to be proud to show her off!

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Downtown Woodstock

My Main Street Dream

BY JENNA CLOVER

I have always dreamed of buying an old fixer-upper home on Main Street and restoring it to its former glory. It brings me such joy to see someone taking something old and making it new again. It’s special to be able to appreciate the history of a building because it has been renovated with meticulous attention to detail that captures its historical charm. It is so inspiring to me when I see a downtown area filled with hip new stores inside storefronts Jenna Clover is a Tourism that date back to the early 20th Information Assistant at the Woodstock century. I always thought to myself, Visitors Center.

“How could I make a living working to create a vibrant downtown area while still preserving its important history?” I didn’t realize it was a career option until a few years ago.

I have lived in Woodstock all my life until about seven years ago when my family moved to Canton. I spent four years of that time at Georgia Southern University, where I received a bachelor’s degree in recreation with an emphasis in tourism and community leisure services. I learned so much about what it takes to make an

area welcoming to visitors as well as locals, and the importance of keeping the roots of an area strong. While in college, I heard about careers that involved promoting a downtown area. I discovered my dream job, which is preserving the history of a city, and I discovered that working with a main street and downtown development program was right up my alley.

When my job hunt began after graduating from college, I was beyond ready to come home. I had been away for four years and I was homesick. When an opportunity arose to work as the Tourism Information Assistant for the city of Woodstock, I jumped at the chance. After just a few months on the job, I have learned so much. I have always wanted to have an opportunity to grow and develop my career in such a great area. I feel lucky to have met so many helpful people who I consider my mentors.

Downtown Woodstock has grown from a town with vacant storefronts to a fun, hip and thriving area that I am proud to call my hometown. It is a perfect example of what can happen if you have a team of people who want their downtown area to be a desirable place to shop, dine, play and work. The end result is a main street that retains its historical identity but is modern and fun.

I plan on working in Woodstock for years to come, enjoying what it has to offer with my family and helping with its success, continued progress and development. And I still plan on buying that old fixer-upper home on Main Street!

November CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 9

Cherokee’s Got Talent Time: Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 6 p.m.

Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: Tickets $10. Event benefits Elm Street Cultural Village, Cherokee Association of REALTORS® and Habitat for Humanity. www.CherokeesGotTalent.com. (770) 591-0004.

Nov. 9 – 10

House and Garden Boutique Open House Time: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: 103 Bowles Dr. Information: www.houseandgardenboutique.com

Nov. 11

Veteran’s Day Celebration Time: 7 p.m.

Location: The Park at City Center Information: Honoring America’s veterans. Dirty, torn and 52

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retired flags unfit to fly can be dropped off year round for proper disposal. There will be collection boxes for the flags located in the parking lot of the Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd. and next to the memorial in the Park at City Center.

Nov. 15 - 24

“Little Women” Times: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 & 22, 2 p.m. Nov. 16 – 17, 23-24 Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: Tickets $10 if purchased online in advance. $12 at the door. www.elmstreetarts.org. (678) 494-4251.

Nov. 26

Book Signing with Joshilyn Jackson, author of “Someone Else’s Love Story.”

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. Information: www.foxtalebookshoppe.com

Experience Elm Street An Ode to the Joy of Live Music

BY G. LORA GROOMS

We live in a time when a person can carry around in his or her pocket an entire musical selection from a symphony orchestra or a favorite rock band. Everywhere we look, there are headphones in ears listening to all types of recorded music. This is convenient, of course.

But it makes it easy to forget what live music or music that doesn’t have amplification sounds like.

At Elm Street, we’ve been fortunate to have a live pianist G. Lora Grooms is the accompany the singers in our director for the Elm Street musicals. It’s a tough job sitting Cultural Arts Village. behind that piano, keeping everyone She has been teaching, together or making adjustments in writing, directing and tempos to accommodate a soloist. performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can This can be especially hard when a reach her at director@ soloist, who is having a dramatic elmstreetarts.org moment as a performer, does something a bit different than in rehearsal.

During rehearsals, the pianist has to listen while playing, and then stop everything when she hears even one person in the group sing an incorrect note. I don’t know how she hears that while playing the piano, but she does! At her direction, the singers must go over and over difficult phrases until they have them mastered. Even after the show has opened, she will keep listening and correcting, if need be, during cast warm-ups.

Before she gets to the rehearsals, she spends time on her own practicing every song. She plays through the entire show on her own every day there is a performance. That’s dedication to getting it right. That’s a true professional musician at work.

Amy Noel Welch (right) has been the music director for Elm Street since 2007, before we moved to downtown Woodstock in February 2011. She started as an ensemble member on stage in one of our musicals when we were still using recorded tracks. She is a regular substitute music teacher for the Cherokee County schools. Besides playing piano, she is accomplished on the trumpet and can also teach other brass instruments.

Amy creates new songs for our classes and camps, often in just a few hours or overnight, using lyrics written by students continued on page 60

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SIXES LIVING AREA HOMES SOLD IN SEPTEMBER Sixes Living Sales for September 2013 List Price $ 131,000.00 $ 112,500.00 $ 159,900.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 310,000.00 $ 319,980.00 $ 362,400.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 410,000.00 $ 464,999.00 $ 569,900.00 $ 575,000.00 $ 125,000.00 $ 155,000.00 $ 279,999.00 $ 136,000.00 $ 144,500.00 $ 115,000.00 $ 239,900.00 $ 226,900.00 $ 239,900.00 $ 244,900.00 $ 102,000.00 $ 195,900.00 $ 226,500.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 115,000.00 $ 120,000.00 $ 139,900.00 $ 319,900.00 $ 169,900.00 $ 164,900.00 $ 129,900.00 $ 159,900.00 $ 188,900.00 $ 147,900.00 $ 149,900.00 $ 154,000.00 $ 95,000.00 $ 119,900.00 $ 247,723.00 $ 169,900.00 $ 374,900.00 $ 98,000.00

$ 223,837.80

Days on Market 128 Carl Barrett DR Barrett Farms 3 2 2000 4 714 Jay ST Barrett Farms 3 2.5 2001 2 404 Redwood TRL BridgeMill 3 2.5 2002 45 203 Gold Valley XING BridgeMill 4 2.5 2004 22 130 Gold Bridge XING BridgeMill 5 3 2002 62 107 Misty Valley DR BridgeMill 5 3 1999 307 449 Gold XING BridgeMill 5 4.5 2008 57 1349 Bridge Mill AVE BridgeMill 5 4 2001 80 720 Settlers XING BridgeMill 6 5 2000 48 5164 MILLWOOD DR BridgeMill 4 4.5 2005 12 219 Deer Park TRL BridgeMill 5 4.5 2001 175 2014 Gold Leaf PKWY BridgeMill 7 5 2000 143 115 Gold Springs CT BridgeMill 6 5.5 2004 108 186 Ridgemont RD Canton Heights 3 2.5 2007 19 128 Childers RD Childers 4 2 1973 50 706 Creekwood LN Creekwood 4 3.5 2008 54 275 DIAMOND VALLEY PASS Diamond Ridge 3 2.5 2002 7 124 DIAMOND RIDGE AVE Diamond Ridge 3 2.5 2005 44 220 Oconee WAY Enclave at Holly Mill 3 2.5 2005 249 1004 Wooten DR Falcon Pointe 4 2.5 1999 12 314 Harmony Lake DR Harmony On The Lakes 4 3 2006 8 505 Cedarwood DR Harmony On The Lakes 5 3 2005 26 405 Long Branch WAY Harmony On The Lakes 5 3 2005 71 335 HIDDEN CREEK LN Hidden Creek 4 3 2008 10 1093 Blankets Creek DR Highland Point 4 2.5 2013 68 222 Royal Crescent TER Holly Commons 4 2.5 2005 45 116 HOLLY PL Holly Place 4 3.5 1999 31 See all the photos and details of these sold listings at http://SLSept2013.HomeSalesData.info 1453 White Path TRL Indian Brook 3 2 1991 5 440 Holly LN Indian Springs 3 2 1985 267 1425 Indian TRL Indian Springs 3 2 1986 30 1074 Boxwood LN Manor at Bridgemill 5 4.5 2013 157 212 Manous WAY Manous Manor 4 2.5 2013 17 204 Mackenzie CT Morgan Park 4 2.5 2003 135 2610 Mountain Brook RD Mountain Brook 3 2 1987 14 168 Overlook CIR Overlook At Holly Springs 4 2.5 2013 122 518 Waterfall DR Preserve at Holly Springs 4 2.5 2005 22 612 Oleander WAY Prominence Court 3 2.5 2006 25 106 Plumeria ST Prominence Point 4 2.5 2005 3 1201 Red Bud LN Prominence Point 4 3 2005 5 429 Chatooga LN River Park 2 2.5 2006 5 121 Swanee LN Rivers Edge 3 2.5 2003 29 233 Amylou CIR Riverside 4 3.5 2013 84 253 Taylors Farm DR Taylors Farm 4 2.5 2000 8 422 Morgan Falls Chase The Falls of Cherokee 5 4 1998 7 100 ILEX DR Village at Holly Mill 3 2.5 2003 93 Address

AVERAGES IN SEPT 2013

Subdivision

Beds

Baths

Yr Built

Higher interest rates and economic uncertainty are curbing demand slightly. As a result, the market is slowly moving in the direction of a more balanced seller/buyer market. Get your home on the market now while the supply is still low!

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Sales Price

$$/sq ft

$ 127,000.00 $ 120,000.00 $ 155,000.00 $ 267,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 323,900.00 $ 350,000.00 $ 396,000.00 $ 410,000.00 $ 464,000.00 $ 546,000.00 $ 560,000.00 $ 116,000.00 $ 148,000.00 $ 272,000.00 $ 136,000.00 $ 139,500.00 $ 118,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ 226,900.00 $ 232,000.00 $ 229,000.00 $ 120,200.00 $ 231,092.00 $ 222,000.00 $ 200,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

106.00 74.00 104.00 97.00 71.00 99.00 75.00 74.00 87.00 102.00 85.00 86.00 76.00 72.00 101.00 93.00 78.00 92.00 60.00 109.00 110.00 95.00 76.00 51.00 101.00 108.00 86.00

$ 118,000.00 $ 108,000.00 $ 126,800.00 $ 319,900.00 $ 175,320.00 $ 158,500.00 $ 130,000.00 $ 155,000.00 $ 188,000.00 $ 146,000.00 $ 151,050.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 99,750.00 $ 112,000.00 $ 227,400.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 370,000.00 $ 88,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

74.00 No data 74.00 96.00 79.00 99.00 96.00 81.00 82.00 77.00 74.00 74.00 69.00 90.00 76.00 76.00 121.00 69.00

$ 220,073.60

$

85.80

Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheila.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by Sixes Living)

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SIXES AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meets: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Dynastic Buffet, 2800 Canton Rd., Marietta.

Contact: Jackie Van Hook (678) 493-3618 www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at IHOP in Canton Contact: Glenda Hinton (770) 345-1751 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton YMCA. Contact: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 www.toastmasters.org Cherokee Area Business Connection Meets: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 customerservice@aloveoftravel.com Cherokee B2B Network Meets: 8 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays at Best Western, 705 Transit Ave., Canton 30114 Contact: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Toastmasters Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at City On A Hill UMC, 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: Third Thursday at 8.30 a.m. at J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig (678) 445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy Woodstock Business Networking Group Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Atlanta Bread Company, 180 Woodstock Square Ave., Woodstock 30189 Contact: Lee West (770) 591-7101

Charitable Organizations

Contact: Deidre Hollands (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Bethany Place transitional home for single women, unwed mothers.

(770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Hope Center offers pregnant teens, single women pregnancy testing and counseling, childbirth and parenting classes, budget counseling, provision of maternity and baby supplies.

Contact: (770) 924-0864 www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Contact: (770) 517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA supports foster parents.

Contact: Marie Blackwell (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens looking for socialization.

Contact: (770) 345-2675 www.cherokeega.com Cherokee County Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. http://www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee County Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services.

Contact: (770) 479-1703 in Spanish (770) 720-7050 www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ.

Contact: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org

Ahimsa House for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety.

Contact: 24-hour line (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org

Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives.

Contact: Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org

American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: (678) 385-2013

Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means.

Contact: (678) 640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com

American Red Cross metro chapter Contact: (770) 428-2695 Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility for girls 12-18 to learn self-sufficiency.

Contact: (770) 479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center a child abuse and prevention program for children and adults.

Contact: (770) 345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org CASA for Children, Inc. needs volunteers to help advocate for children in the court system.

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Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Georgia Animal Project offers high quality, lowcost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia.

Contact: (770) 704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org

Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash where thousands of children in need are given filled backpacks, haircuts, socks, underwear, gently used clothing and health screenings to prepare them to go back to school. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 34 young men ages 8-21 call the ranch their home.

Contact: (770) 796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Habitat for Humanity North Central GA Contact: (770) 345-1879 www.habitat-ncg.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses to find hope and healing.

Contact: Jennifer Simonis (770) 633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness.

Contact: (678) 391-5950, www.hqmg.org international City of Refuge (iCOR) exists to share God’s love, hope and healing with children in need by providing loving homes with emphasis on family unification when approproiate.

Contact: Lily Colgate (404) 992-8155 http://icor-orphans.org Iron Hearts is a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with special needs. Contact: (678) 493-5775 www.ironhearts.org MUST Ministries offers clothes closet, employment services, GED prep classes, food pantry for Cherokee residents.

Contact: Kendall Jones (770) 479-5397 www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone offers food and clothing assistance to residents of Cherokee County.

Apply online or by calling (770) 363.5272. www.neveralone.org.

Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults.

Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who are in need of counseling.

Contact: (706) 253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry partners with individuals facing a critical shortage of food or finances due to an

unexpected crisis or job loss. Offers life skills, job classes, food pantry.

Contact: (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids of Georgia offers free child safety seat inspections.

Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips.

Contact: (770) 516-1108 www.servone.org

Civic Organizations Cherokee County Service League (770) 704-5991 BridgeMill-Sixes Service League Contact: Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941 www.bssl.org Canton Lions Club Contact: (678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org Canton Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP Contact: canton_optimist@hotmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/ home Canton Rotary Club Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs www.cantongarotary.org

Blue Skies Laughter Club Meets: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Northside Cherokee Medical Offices, 100 Stoneforest Dr., first floor conference room, Woodstock 30189 Contact (770) 517-3363 ext. 3 www.addlaughter.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 www.christianauthorsguild.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee Community Chorale, a community of singers from all walks of life including housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office managers and professional musicians who love the art of choral singing.

Contact: (678) 439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners/ Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: (770) 345-3288 www.rockbarn.org

Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org

Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sidelines Grille on Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton Contact: (770) 683-1327 www.cherokeerotary.org

Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org

Political Organizations

The Funk Heritage Center Book Club Meets: 2 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy., Waleska 30183 Contact: (770) 720-5970 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Cherokee County Democrat Party Meets: 7 p.m. 2nd Thursdays at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Rd., Holly Springs.

8:30 a.m. 1st Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Pkwy., Canton 30014 Contact: (770) 345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2/ Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: Second Saturday at 9 a.m. at Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quaqliaroli (770) 592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Contact: (678) 520-2236 www.rwccga.com

Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at Studio 101, 101 Emma Ln., Woodstock 30188 www.artsalliancega.org

Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.cssasoftball.com

Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Chapter Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 www.cherokeechapter.com

Support Organizations AA Meetings Meets 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon Monday-Friday, 7 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Sunday (for women) at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 479-6961 Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114; Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189; Al-Anon at 6 p.m.

Wednesdays at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton

30114. Contact: (770) 516-3502 AARP Woodstock Chapter Meets: 11:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesdays at Featherstones, 1003 Towne Lake Hills E, Woodstock 30189 Contact: Rich Sanford (770) 926-1944.

Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meets: 3rd Thursday at Emeritus Woodstock Estates, 1000 Professional Way, Woodstock 30188 Contact: (770) 926-0119 Breast Cancer Support Group: Cancer Support Community Atlanta Contact: (404) 843-1880 http://cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist.

(770) 345-7644. www.sixesumc.org • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at FaithPointe Church.

(770) 833-7143. www.faithpointe.org.

• 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 764-8660 Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations.

Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Woodstock 30189 www.cherokeeministers.org Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat.

Contact: (727) 251-7690 www.gracevalleyministries.org Lupus Support Group Meets: 2nd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the New Light Church hall on New Light Road.

Contact: Pam Bennett at (404) 975-7580 MOMS Club of Canton, West GA (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs) http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday Respite, camps and special events for people with special needs.

Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples for parents of multiples Meets: 7 p.m. second Mondays at North Metro Church on Barrett Parkway www.NOWAMOM.org Recovery Meetings in downtown Canton 9 a.m. Sunday 11th Step; 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays “Serenity Sisters” 6 p.m. Wednesdays “Wednesday Night Wisdom” at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton 30114 Contact: (770) 479-696 Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589 SIXES LIVING | November 2013

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SIXES AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

Canton Adventist 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 880-0106, www.cantonadventist.org

AME

Allen Temple 232 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-6348, www.allentempleame.org St. Paul AME 390 Crisler St., Canton 30114 (770) 479-9691, www.stpaulame-canton.org

BAPTIST

First Baptist Canton One Mission Point, Canton 30114 (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., Holly Springs 30142 (770) 345-5349, www.fbchollysprings.com First Baptist Woodstock 11905 Ga. 92, Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Pkwy. Canton 30114 (770) 479-9415, www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Hopewell Baptist 78 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-5723, www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion Baptist 4096 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 (770) 479-3324, www.mtzb.org

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-7286, www.gslutheran.org Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw (770) 425-6726 / office@livinghopega.com www.LivingHopeGA.com

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 516-0009, www.saintmichaelcc.org

Bascomb UMC 2299 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-9755, www.bascombumc.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 479-2502, www.cantonfirstumc.org City On A Hill 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 (678) 445-3480, www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-6030, www.fieldschapel.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org

Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 30114 (678) 493-8920, www.libertyhillumc.org

Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Hwy., White 30184 (770) 479-0101, www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com

Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-7644, www.sixesumc.org

Toonigh Baptist 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon 30146 www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com

Woodstock UMC 109 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30188

EPISCOPAL

NAZARENE

(770) 926-6440 , www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga

Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.wcnga.com

ORTHODOX

Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Rd. NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 30144, (678) 460-7702 www.jewishWoodstock.com

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock 30188 (770) 485-0504, www.stelizabethga.org

Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org

Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Dr., Canton, GA 30115 (770)720-2227, www.fivestoneschurch.info

Tikvah l’Chaim 4206 N. Arnold Mill, Woodstock 30188 (678) 936-4125, www.tlchaim.com Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Rd., Roswell 30075 (770) 641-3000, www.bethhallel.org

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Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com

METHODIST

River Church 2335 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS

Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth 30102 (770) 926-3558, www.heritagepres.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Pkwy., Canton 30115 (770) 345-2883, www.hollyspringsumc.com

JEWISH

Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 493-9869, www.gracecanton.org

Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 928-2812 www.TLCWoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net

New Victoria Baptist 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org

Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-6722, www.stclementscanton.org

(770) 833-3797, www.genevaopc.org

PENTECOSTAL

PRESBYTERIAN

Our Lady of LaSalette 2941 Sam Nelson Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-8923, www.lasalettecanton.com

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Emerson U U Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, 30062 (770) 578-1533, www.emersonuu.org

NONDENOMINATIONAL

AllPoints Church 6884 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, GA 30188 www.allpointschurch.org Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock (770) 924-4150, www.awakeningwoodstock.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 924-7532, www.christianpraisecenter.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Dr., Acworth 30102 (770) 516-5733, www.dayspring-online.com FaithPointe 330 Adam Jenkins Mem. Blvd., Canton 30115 (770) 485-0891, www.faithpointechurch.org His Hands 550 Molly Ln., Woodstock 30189 (770) 405-2500, www.hishandschurch.com New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Rd, Canton 30115 (770) 479-6412, www.newcovenantcanton.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 30114 (678) 653-4652, www.oakleafcanton.com Revolution Church 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 30115 (770) 345-2737, www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Community Church Worship at 231 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (770) 769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstocr54k, (770)693-1018, www.sunnysidecog.com

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org

Watermarke Church worship location: 2126 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114, (678) 880-9092, www.watermarkechurch.com

Geneva Orthodox Meets in Kings Academy Church Building, 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock

Woodstock Community 237 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188

(770) 926-8990, www.woodstockcommunitychurch.org

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government Building Permits, Business Licenses Commissioners Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Environmental Health Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.)

Planning & Land Use Senior Services Voter Registration

(770) 345-0400 www.cherokeega.com (770) 721-7810 (678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0444 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-2675 (770) 479-0407

Taxes

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office (678) 493-6400 Woodstock office (770) 924-4099 Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120

Children and Family

Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc.

www.fosteroradopt.org (770) 378-0759 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee FOCUS (770) 345-5483 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)

www.casacherokee.org (770) 345-3274 Division of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Goshen Valley Boys Ranch www.goshenvalley.org (770) 796-4618 Hope Center www.hopectr.com (770) 924-0864 MUST Ministries - Cherokee www.mustministries.org (770) 479-5397 Never Alone www.neveralone.org (770) 363-5272 Next Step Ministries www.nextstepministries.net (770) 592-1227 North Georgia Angel House www.angelhousega.com (770) 479-9555 North Georgia Pregnancy Center www.ngapregnancy.org (706) 253-6303 Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org (770) 591-4730

Hospitals

Kennestone North Fulton Northside Hospital — Cherokee

Hotlines — 24-hour help lines

Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center

Parks and Recreation

(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100

(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (404) 250-KIDS(5437) (770) 427-3390

BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Assoc. www.csaimpact.com

(770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. (770) 924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park) Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com North Atlanta Soccer Association: www.nasa-ga.org (770) 926-4175 SCRA Baseball www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com (770) 924-7464

Pets

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society www.cchumanesociety.org (770) 928-5115 Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds 4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets: www.townelaker.com. (click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet) Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Community Veterinary Care www.communityveterinarycare.com (678) 640-3512

Post Office locations Canton Holly Springs Lebanon Woodstock

(770) 720-8164 (770) 345-6318 (770) 591-9467 (770) 591-0364

Police Departments

Canton Holly Springs Woodstock Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Utilities

Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com Canton Water www.canton-georgia.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com Woodstock Water www.woodstockga.gov Recycling Center

(770) 720-4883 (770) 345-5537 (770) 592-6030 (678) 493-4100

(770) 907-4231 (770) 704-1500 (770) 479-1813 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890 (770) 926-8852 (770) 516-4195

Free, Reduced-Price Health Care

Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth

(678) 880-9654 (770) 345-7371

Urgent Care Facilities

M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, (770) 720-7000 off Riverstone Pkwy, 720 Transit Ave., Suite 101 Canton

Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575 (678) 426-5450 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110 (678) 661-3166 Canton 30114 Wellstar Urgent Care off exit 8, 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock, 30189

(678) 494-2500

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Amazing Breakthroughs

Experience Elm Street

to remove plaque and tartar without scraping the teeth, a more comfortable experience for the patient. Dentists can treat gum disease by placing antibiotics in specific areas. Computer anesthesia delivers pain-free numbing of gums and teeth, easing fear of pain in patients. White fillings now utilize nanotechnology, for the first time ever, with very small particle sizes that make them much more impermeable to bacteria. Crowns no longer have a dark line at the gums, thanks to 3-D color matching and new porcelain technology. Ultrasonic technology along with other state-of-the-art devices are used during root canal procedures to eliminate bacteria, infection and improve the seal required for optimal success. Dentures are now fabricated from materials that are more comfortable to the skin and have teeth that have greatly reduced wear and look very natural. Implants are a fantastic method to replace missing teeth, using a technique that looks and feels as close to natural teeth as possible. Invisalign offers a new way to straighten teeth without metal brackets and metal wires, which is especially desirable for adults.

Dentistry today offers painless dental care, resulting in healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile. Make your next dental appointment with confidence, knowing that new techniques and technology have changed the patient experience.

and class instructors. She teaches private voice and piano in the music studio at Elm Street most every day then stays for auditions and rehearsals.

This fall, she is especially busy with three musicals for November and December: “Little Women,” “A Christmas Carol” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” Juggling those rehearsals and performances will be a challenge, especially when you consider we’ll be having auditions for yet another musical – “Into The Woods” - before the year is out!

So if you happen to be at one of our musicals during the season, be sure to notice Amy, over in the corner at the piano, playing her very own ode to the joy of live music.

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Veteran Recalls Close Call in the Air continued from page 15

Her reply was, “I was trying to latch on in a hurry! He was the best looking officer in the group.”

William and Audrey married in 1947, and will celebrate 66 years together on Nov. 26.

Thank you both for your service to our country.

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government

President Barack Obama (D)

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R)

(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)

(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11 100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov

jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

(202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931

(404) 463-1378 (770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

(678) 576-2644

Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22 calvin.hill@house.ga.gov

(404) 463-7778

mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov

(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240

State Court (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480

(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431

Probate Court

Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

District Attorney Shannon Wallace

(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280 (770) 479-1488

Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

(678) 493-6511

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Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

(770) 735-8055 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

(678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228

498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420

2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County School Board

www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236 (770) 721-6298 x4369

kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Patsy Jordan (R) District 2

(770) 893-2970

patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Michael Geist (R) District 3

(404) 462-4950

michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Janet Read (R) Chair Rick Steiner (R) District 4

(770) 516-1444 (770) 721-4398, x4370

rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R) District 5 (678) 493-6160

Juvenile Court

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jnelms@cherokeega.com

janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Magistrate Court

Judge Keith Wood (R)

bpoole@cherokeega.com

Kelly Marlow (R) District 1

Superior Court

Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds

Brian Poole (R) District 3

221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Courts

Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

Ray Gunnin (R) District 2

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23

Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris

Judge Ellen McElyea

hjohnston@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) District 4

(678) 523-8570

scot@turnerforhouse.com

rgunnin@cherokeega.com

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com

L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman

lbahrens@cherokeega.com

Harry Johnston (R) District 1

Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov

Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27

www.cherokeega.com (678) 493-6001

Commissioners

State Government

Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114

(770) 928-0341

rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 345-6256

City Government City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

www.woodstockga.gov (770) 592-6001

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PETS/ANIMALS BridgeMill Animal Hospital (770) 479-2200, www.bridgemillvet.com 9560 Bells Ferry Road, Canton

HOME & GARDEN

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5 121 E. Main St, Suite 202, Canton, (770) 704-0404 (404) 876-4901, www.dreamkeygroup.com Peggy Davis, (770) 318-4369 Lindsay Tubbs, (678) 525-6455 Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson Back Cover (404) 954-2486, www.kurtandsheila.com

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Sequoyah Chiefs Football

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PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy (770) 704-6161 2260 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 180 www.cherokeecustomrx.com

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