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October 2015

VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 3

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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Sports Medicine

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Leaf Gazing Locales Fall Color Guide

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.......................... Perspective

............................. Calendar

....................... Business Life

..................... Canton Minute

....................... Capitol Ideas

....................... Scoop of Life

........................ Book Review

............. Community Partners

......................... Taste of Life

......................... Artist Profile

.............. Main Street Canton

............................. Chamber

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Changes in our lives build our character. All of the reactions we have, along with the emotions those changes evoke, build upon our soul. Trials and tribulations may seem difficult sometimes, and we may often feel overwhelmed. But remember, warriors find strength in their tears. The truth is that those difficult times are forging us like the refiner’s fire, and we often become stronger as they pass. Hold fast; embrace the knowledge that when brighter days arrive, you will be better equipped to handle whatever befalls you. Each and every day brings us closer to becoming the person we’re intended to be in our lives. Whatever season you find yourself in, the season is yours. Change is in the air. Embrace it, your true colors are about to glow.

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I’ve often reflected on the annual cycle of the trees and the many metaphors that may relate to the natural rhythms in our lives, how their branches, once lush with emerald leaves, will soon turn to hues of amber, red and gold, then shed their bounty onto the forest floor below, where they return to the soil. Like the roots of the tree, is our character not also insulated and fed by the stripping down of some seasons?

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risp fall mornings have made their way back into our lives, and the time has come for us to settle like the tree sap, and slow down a little. The forests will soon be covered in the magnificent hues of our southern autumn, and the time to frolic in the leaves and enjoy fall festivals has arrived. To me, fall is a time to relax and recover from the busier days of spring and summer. It is a time for a sort of inner renewal, not like the aesthetic, external rebirth of spring, but more of an internal reflection or evaluation of who we are at our root level.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS George Anderson, Jose Baez, Jennifer Beil, Kathleen Boehmig, Michael Buckner, Mary Kay Buquoi, Lynnda Campbell, Anjum Cheema, Charles Cooley, Jyl Craven, Natalie Del Valle, Anthea Drew Mazawwi, Kristi Estes, Micah Fowler, Joshua Fuder, Georgia Farm Bureau, Catherine Groves, Corey Harkins, Lisa-Marie Haygood, Kimberly King-Spohn, Michelle Knapp, James E. Leake, Robbie Matiak, Scott Merritt, Tim Morris, E. Anthony Musarra, Michael Petrosky, Juan Reyes, Nick Roper, Suzanne Taylor, Matthew Thomas

Calendar OCTOBER

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children’s price if you come dressed up! 9:00-11:00 am, His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. SerenadeHeights.org

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Clay Council Ceramic Show — Ceramic works of art will be on display daily, throughout the month of October, beginning on October 2. 12:00 pm, Cherokee Arts Center. CherokeeArts.org

Reinhardt University’s Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser Come enjoy a three-course meal and an exciting murder mystery production, put on by Reinhardt’s finest students! This year’s theme is a tropical vacation, and we invite our guests to dress the part of a tacky tourist — Hawaiian shirts, straw hats, fanny packs and socks with sandals. Between each course, the plot will unfold, and guests must pay close attention to the characters, and guess which character is the murderer. 7:00 pm, Falany Performing Arts Center. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt.edu

First Friday — Downtown block party! Great food, good times, and live music, featuring Black Wolf Moon. 6:00-9:00 pm, Historic Downtown Canton. Canton-Georgia.com

Canton Farmers Market — You can find locally grown produce, baked goods, food specialty items, fresh flowers and bedding plants, along with handmade crafts. Through October, Saturdays, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Cannon Park, 130 East Main Street, Historic Downtown Canton. CantonGAFarmersMarket@yahoo.com

3rd Annual River Church Pork & Torque BBQ, Car Show & Festival Fundraiser — Approximately 100 cars, trucks, bikes and other cool rides will be on display. Trophies awarded for competition, raffles, kids play area, vendors of all kinds, BBQ, treats and fun, nostalgic music. Come relax and enjoy the day outside. We look forward to seeing you there! Rain date of October 10th. 9:00 am4:00 pm, River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. For more information, call Zach 770-265-6601 or Walt 770-380-2121. For vendor space, contact Rita 678-602-1532. RiverAtlanta.org

Childhood Dreams Breakfast Fundraiser — Event ticket Includes IHOP pancakes, Sing-a-long entertainment, jugglers, crafts, balloon artist, prizes, raffles, pictures with princesses and heroes! Batman, Belle, and several more have already RSPVed! $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 years old. Adults pay

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Main Street Inferno Chili CookOff — Hosted by the Canton Main Street Program, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Cannon Park, Downtown Canton. CantonGeorgia.com The Broadway Boys — Imagine a show with unparalleled vocals, explosive energy, classic songs being completely reinvented and an evening full of show tunes presented with a contemporary flare. You’ve just envisioned the Broadway Boys. The Broadway Boys is a collection of the hottest male voices currently working on the New York stage. 7:30-9:30 pm, Falany Performing Arts Center. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt.edu

mischievous comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, throws unrequited lovers, warring fairies and amateur thespians into a mysterious forest and sets a trickster Puck loose on them all. When a love potion gone wrong starts to confuse everyone, who will wind up chasing whom? 7:30-9:30 pm, Falany Performing Arts Center. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt.edu

The Cherokee Zombie Fest and Food Truck Fair — Back for its 3rd year, with a 5K Run, motorcycle ride and Zombie Response Unit vehicle show, ghost tour, zombie movies, costume contest, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, face painting, brain eating contest and video game contest. $5 dontation at the gate, all proceeds benefit Cherokee FOCUS and Cherokee Youth Works. Historic Downtown Canton. CherokeeZombieFest.com

Herbs: What Do I Do With Them? Learn how to harvest and use herbs. Pre‐register by October 14. 10:00 am, Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Hickory Flat. 770-7217803. Email UGE1057@UGA.edu

Little River Clean-Up — Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided, please bring your own water bottle. There will be a limited supply of River’s Alive T-shirts available. Participate in Georgia Adopt-A-Stream and World Water Monitoring Challenge monitoring. 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Old Rope Mill Park. 770-479-1813 ext. 246.

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The Last Friends of Cherokee County Public Libraries Book Sale for 2015 All proceeds from the book sales go to children’s materials and all audio materials. Rose Creek Public Library, 4476 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock. 770-591-1491.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by The National Players — Shakespeare’s most

Rockin’ the River — Featuring Thomas Fountain, FREE concert in the park. Thomas has received the 2014 Georgia Country Male Artist of the Year and Overall Artist of the Year Awards. There will also be food trucks onsite. 6:00 pm, Etowah River Park, Canton. CantonGeorgia.com Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival — Come celebrate Octoberfest, dress up for

Community Feature Cherokee County’s 2015-16 Teachers of the Year The Cherokee County School District announces the school-level winners of its Teacher of the Year program that recognizes its most outstanding teachers. The county winner is entered as the School District’s nominee for Georgia Teacher of the Year award, which is announced in the spring.

our costume party and see Atlanta’s only hot air balloon festival! Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, under 3 yrs old is free. Friday 6:00-11:00 pm, Saturday 4:00-11:00 pm, KSU Sports and Entertainment Park. 470-578-4849. Owl-O-Ween.com

Creekview Classic — Over 20 marching bands to compete this year, hosted by the Creekview High School Marching Band. This is an all-day event, with tickets priced at just $10 per person. Creekview High School, 1550 Ovens Store Road, Canton. CreekviewBand.net

The CCSD and school-level winners are honored at the annual CCSD Teacher of the Year Banquet in December, which is sponsored by Northside HospitalCherokee and Credit Union of Georgia. Congratulations to the 2015-16 Teachers of the Year! ACE Academy: Mark Corson Avery ES: Trayce Williams Ball Ground ES STEM Academy: Cortnie Freeman CCSD Preschool Centers: Lori Rich Canton ES STEM Academy: Pam Davis Cherokee HS: Robin Roper Clayton ES: Sandy McPherson Creekland MS: Denise Shaw Creekview HS: Stephanie Norris Dean Rusk MS: Stacy W. Kennedy Free Home ES: Cindy Satterfield Freedom MS: Rollins Caglioni

Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy: Sarah Weiss Hickory Flat ES: Amanda Collins Holly Springs ES STEM Academy: Kimberly Forrester Indian Knoll ES: Mollie Guy Knox ES: Sandra Moore Liberty ES: Brandy Thierry Macedonia ES: Laura Lathem R.M. Moore ES: Allison Evans Sequoyah HS: Christy Flynn Sixes ES: Tracy Cavallaro Teasley MS: Jeremy Law

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LIBRARY EVENTS SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org BALL GROUND 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground, 770-735-2025 HICKORY FLAT 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565 R.T. JONES 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy., Canton, 770-479-3090

BEGINNING COMPUTER BASICS 101 — FACEBOOK October 1, 3:00 pm, R.T. Jones October 15, 11:00 am, R.T. Jones Join our staff to learn how to start your account on Facebook. Our goals are to help you start a Facebook account and give you a few tips on how to use it. You MUST already have an email account. Please call 770-479-3090, Ext. 228 to register for this class. Spaces are limited.

MOBILE CAREER LAB October 14, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, R.T. Jones October 28, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, R.T. Jones The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board’s Mobile Career Lab is coming to your library. Get free assistance with your job search, information about training opportunities and access to computer workstations. Services are available for age 16 years and older.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PRESENTATION October 5, 6:30 pm, R.T. Jones Learn about this service organization and the many contributions it makes to your community. Loriann White, Hightower Trail Chapter, NSDAR, will present an introduction to the DAR past and present.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS TO THE RESCUE! October 14, 4:00 pm, Ball Ground Calling all Captain Underpants fans, ages 7-10! Put on your capes as we zoom through some fast-paced fun! We will test your Captain Underpants trivia, play games and even learn what silly names Professor Poopypants thinks we should have! Space is limited; registration is required. Registration began September 30. Call 770-735-2025 to sign up.

REFERENCEUSA LUNCH & LEARN October 6, 11:00 am, R.T. Jones Our presenter, Bill Carlson, will demonstrate how ReferenceUSA can help your small business. ReferenceUSA helps users create marketing plans and conduct competitive analysis using business and consumer research. Lunch is provided. Please call the Adult Services Desk at 770-4793090, Ext. 228 to reserve your space.

CHESS & CHAT October 17, 1:00-3:00 pm, R.T. Jones Chess & Chat is our informal chess group that meets once a month at R.T. Jones Library to play. While our Adult Services Desk always has chess sets available to use, we have a nice group of opponents on these special Saturdays. No need to register, just drop by and see who is interested in playing a game.

STAR WARS ADVENTURES! October 7, 4:00 pm, R.T. Jones In celebration of Star Wars Reads Day, Jedi, Wookiees and Rebel spies ages 9-12 are invited to a Star Wars program full of fun and the Force! We will practice our Jedi skills with fun games, test our knowledge with trivia from the Jedi Archives and make our own origami Yoda! Space is limited; registration is required. Registration began September 23. Call 770-479-3090 ext. 233 to sign up.

TEEN READ WEEK GET AWAY! October 19, 6:00 pm, R.T. Jones Teens in 6th grade and up are invited to “Get Away” from the stresses of school and life by joining us at the library. We will have book trivia, snacks and we’ll learn how to make a notebook. Don’t forget to bring a book to swap, too! For more info, please contact Ms. Lindsay at 770-479-3090, Ext. 233.

GEORGIA ROOM OPEN HOUSE October 12, 6:00-7:30 pm, R.T. Jones In celebration of Georgia Archives Month, we invite you to visit the R. T. Jones Memorial Library Georgia room. We will be highlighting some of the gems of our collection, and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.

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PARANORMAL 101 October 20, 7:00 pm, Hickory Flat Everything you wanted to know about investigating the paranormal, but were too afraid to ask! We’ll tell you all about the equipment we use, how we use it, and why we do what we do when we investigate purportedly haunted locations. We’ll finish up by showing you some of our best evidence of the paranormal and answering any questions you may have. Come join us! This is an after-hours event. The library will close

at 6:00 pm and reopen at 7:00 pm for this presentation. No admittance after 7:15 pm. THRU — AN APPALACHIAN TRAIL LOVE STORY October 24, 2:00 pm, R.T. Jones Please join us for a presentation by Richard “Peregrine” Judy about Thru: An Appalachian Trail Love Story. Judy’s novel tells about a diverse group of northbound “thru-hikers” who meet on Springer Mtn., the southern terminus of the fabled Appalachian Trail. The hikers develop a bond that will unite them as they embark on a 2,184-mile odyssey toward Maine’s venerable Mt. Katahdin. HALLOW-TEEN PARTY! October 26, 6:00 pm, R.T. Jones Teens in 6th grade and up are invited to the library for some Halloween fun! We will have ghoulish games, spooky snacks and a costume contest. For more information, please contact Ms. Lindsay at 770-479-3090 Ext. 233. HALLOWEEN ADULT STORY TIME October 27, 12:00 pm, R.T. Jones It’s time for our 3rd annual Halloween Adult Story Time at R.T. Jones Library! No power point presentations, no soundtracks, no bells and whistles — just the spoken word as our staff member reads aloud scary short stories in honor of Halloween. Stories are read by local actress, Teresa Harris. Doors open at 11:45 am, and the stories start at noon. Lunches and knitting are welcome! READING DOGS Children 6 years of age and older can read to a nonjudgmental, furry listener who won’t laugh if mistakes are made, or the reader stumbles. Parents can register their child for a 10-15 minute program, two weeks ahead for one session by calling their library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call a participating library to reserve your spot for one of the Reading Dog programs.

Beware of the

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Favorite Treats! By Anthea Drew Mazzawi, D.M.D.

• After a night of Halloween candy collecting, kids love to dive into their stash and begin eating! Before they get started, remember that not all sweet treats impact teeth in the same way. •

Candy to avoid includes gummies, caramels and sour candies. The chewy, sticky candies get stuck in the grooves and crevices of the teeth, making it hard for saliva to wash them away, which leads to

tooth decay. Sour candies have a high acidic content, which breaks down tooth enamel, making teeth susceptible to cavities. Better choices include milk chocolate and snack-size packets of pretzels or crackers. However, it’s important to limit overall snacking because a child’s dental health depends less on what they eat and more on how often they eat it. Best options for sweet treats include sugar-free gum and dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that can battle tooth decay. Sugar-free gum made with xylitol promotes the growth of tooth-protective, non-acidic bacteria, which can make it difficult for bacteria and plaque to form.

If kids are indulging in any kind of candy, ensure they drink plenty of water after eating the treat. Encourage them to swish the water around in the mouth to help dislodge particles that can get stuck.

Halloween is an exciting time for your family! Just be sure your young ones don’t go to bed without brushing and flossing. There will be enough ghosts and goblins out there, so we don’t need any mouth monsters hiding out in their teeth!

Dr. Anthea Drew Mazzawi is a pediatric dentist with Cherokee Children’s Dentistry in Canton. 770-479-1717, CherokeeChildrensDentistry.com

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Business Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayor’s Recycling Challenge Canton Automotive Manufacturer Expands Canton automotive manufacturer, Piolax USA, has announced an expansion of their facility located in the Canton-Cherokee Business & Industrial Park. The company, specializing in plastic and metal automotive parts, has been a part of the community for nearly 30 years. The expansion will add 30 jobs to their already substantial workforce of 255 employees. “Piolax has made a significant impact on the Cherokee workforce, attracting skilled labor since first arriving in 1988,” said Steve L. Holcomb, Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) Vice Chairman. “We are extremely proud to have this well-established company in our county.” The new automotive warehouse facility is anticipated to open in 2016. Canton Mayor, Gene Hobgood, was excited to hear of the plans to expand saying, “Piolax USA has been a good corporate partner to our city. We are pleased that they continue to grow.”

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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee has concluded their 4th Mayor’s Recycling Challenge event, which challenged cities in Cherokee County to encourage their residents to recycle during the City of Woodstock Mayor, Donnie months of Henriques (center), accepts the June and Mayor’s Challenge award from July. The Chamber Chairman, Jeff Rusbridge, winning city Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C. (l) and Going for total Green Chairman, Vic Knight, Waste Management. pounds

recycled, winning city for most pounds collected per capita and the winning city for highest percentage increase over last year were announced during the Chamber’s September Good Morning Cherokee breakfast meeting. North Metro Waste and Waste Management partnered with the Chamber on this event.

City of Waleska Clerk, Aimee Abernathy (center), accepts the award for the most recycling collected - per capita from Chamber Chairman, Jeff Rusbridge, Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C. (l) and Going Green Chairman, Vic Knight, Waste Management.

The City of Woodstock collected the most recycling, which totaled 460,146 pounds, followed by City of Canton — 260,584 pounds, Ball Ground — 85,260 pounds, Waleska — 77,860 pounds and Holly Springs — 46,780 pounds. The combined total collected by all the cities was 930,630 pounds, which is a fifteen percent increase over last year. The City of Waleska, for the fourth consecutive year, collected the most recycling per capita with 111.39 pounds per resident, as determined based on 2013 U.S. Census population estimates. Additional per capita totals included City of Ball Ground — 57.53 pounds/resident, City of Woodstock — 17.11 pounds/resident, City of Canton — 10.78 pounds/resident and City of Holly Springs — 4.78 pounds/resident. The City of Canton was recognized for having the highest percentage increase of collected recyclables over the previous year. This year, the city collected 260,584 pounds, which is a 64% increase over last year. This is the first year this award was presented. City of Canton Council Member, Farris Yawn (center), accepts the award for the highest percentage increase from Chamber Chairman, Jeff Rusbridge, Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C. (l) and Going Green Chairman, Vic Knight, Waste Management.

The mission of the Chamber’s Going Green initiative is to encourage the community to implement green practices that conserve community resources, while helping businesses thrive. To learn more about the Chamber’s Going Green efforts, or to participate in upcoming events, visit the Chamber at CherokeeChamber.com, or contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400.

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Home Heating: You Have Options!

While the majority of homes in North America rely upon gas furnaces for their heating needs, there are other alternatives, such as conventional heat pumps and dual-fuel systems that pair a heat pump with a furnace.

By Robbie Matiak

Conventional heat pumps operate by constantly moving warm air from one place to another, to where it’s needed or not needed, depending on the season. Heat energy is present even in air that seems too cold. During the colder months, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it inside. When it’s hot outside, the heat pump reverses its operation and removes heat from your home. Heat pumps, such as the Trane TruComfort System, move heat instead of generating it, thus giving you more energy efficiency. For those areas that experience abovefreezing winter temperatures but occasionally drop below freezing, a dualfuel system is an economical alternative. While temperatures remain above freezing, the system operates as a conventional heat pump, which extracts heat from the outside air and deposits it in your home. Once the outside temperatures drop below freezing, the conventional heat pump becomes less efficient and relies upon auxiliary electric heat strips to supplement the air temperature being deposited in your home. A dual-fuel system, such as the Trane XR17, paired with a Trane XV80 or XV95 furnace, will automatically bring the gas or propane-fueled furnace online when the temperature drops below freezing, to provide heat more economically. The dual-fuel system offers the best of both the heat pump and gas furnace for meeting your home’s heating needs. Variable-speed heat pumps and furnaces are able to operate in increments of their full capacity. According to 12

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the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), homes on average, see the need for 100% heating or cooling capacity less than 5% of the year, and see the need for part-load capacity (approximately 75% capacity) for 60 to 80% of the year. This reduced need for capacity for the majority of the year is where a variable speed unit earns its keep. The unit can determine what capacity the home needs, and adjust to provide incremental operation. The variable-speed systems run at lower speeds, consuming less power while doing so, resulting in a savings on monthly power bills. Pairing your new, High-Efficiency Trane system with Honeywell’s RedLINK™ Wireless Technology — and the full-suite

of wireless-enabled comfort systems — provides even greater efficiency by putting control of the temperature in your home in the palm of your hand, even when you are away, via the web portal or the mobile app. You will be able to remain connected to your home whether you’re at a neighbor’s house or half-way around the world. As your system operates, every RedLINK™ enabled component is communicating, which allows your system to learn as it operates, optimizing itself for comfort and efficiency based on your family’s needs.

Robbie Matiak is a project coordinator at R & D Mechanical Services, Inc. 770-917-1795, RandDMechanical.net

Senior Centers in Cherokee County By Tim Morris

LIFESTYLE Cherokee County Senior Services operates four senior centers in the county. The Canton Center is a five-day-a-week center that offers activities, trips, health related programs and lunch each day. We are currently taking new members and would like to fill our afternoons up with groups who would like to play cards and billiards. We would like to start an exercise group in the afternoons, as well. We would like to make our center, your center, where you can socialize with others and enjoy yourself. We currently have satellite centers in Waleska, Ball Ground and Bells Ferry that meet one day a week at each site. The Waleska group meets on Tuesdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, at 9801 Fincher Road. Ball Ground seniors meet on Wednesdays, 10:00

am-2:00 pm, at the Ball Ground Methodist Church on Hwy 5. Bells Ferry seniors meet on Thursdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5323 Bells Ferry Road. I know these centers would love to invite new members to come out, and help their groups grow. I have been the Director for Cherokee Senior Services for two months, and I’ve met all the groups in the various centers. They are each a truly wonderful group and have made me feel at home. I take a personal interest in helping each site to attract new members, so we can help our program grow. I would like to say a special “thank you” to Ball Ground United Methodist Church, Heritage Presbyterian Church and the Waleska Fire Department for housing our groups. Without you, we would not

have a place for our groups to attend. Our programs are run by Cherokee County and monitored by the Atlanta Regional Commission. Each person must be 60 or older to join, and a brief intake will be done at no cost to the participant. We provide a social and recreational atmosphere for the seniors in Cherokee County. If you are at home and want something to do, come join us. The main office is located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton, or call us at 770-345-2675. L Tim Morris is the Director of Cherokee County Senior Services. 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-479-7438, CherokeeGa.com/Senior-Services

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Canton Minute

Things to Do! By Matthew A. Thomas

What is there to do in Canton?

Places to Go!

I get asked this question numerous times in a day’s work. It’s a valid question. What are the options for recreation after work, in the evening, on weekends or in general down time? Are there places to take the family for a night out or celebrate a special occasion? My answer is, “Yes! There are places to celebrate, socialize, and wind down in Canton. There are many options to suit your preference, mood and budget.” Let’s start with Canton Marketplace. Consisting of around 800,000 square feet, it features anchor establishments, such as Best Buy, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Olive Garden, Bed Bath & Beyond, Books-a-Million, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kirkland’s, Lowe’s, Target, Off Broadway Shoes and Chipotle. Riverstone Parkway, on the northern end of town, also offers choice dining and retail, in addition to a movie theater and a grocer. Belk, Ross, Payless Shoes, Provino’s, Outback Steakhouse, Zaxby’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, O’Charleys, Applebee’s, Publix and Carmike Cinemas are only some of the choices available.

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Historic Downtown Canton is a lively environment, with a mix of businesses that you will not find anywhere else. For dining and tasting, Goin’ Coastal, Downtown Kitchen, R&M Hoagie Shop, The Snug Gastropub, Cup Up and Stout’s Growlers are great options. For shopping, Chamberhouse, B. Loved, Rosie Posie, Junk Drunk Jones, Noni’s Attic, Southern Charm, Indigo & Oak and Key’s Jewelry offer unique items. For recreation, we have parks and outdoor amenities all around the city. In fact, one exciting addition to our local parks system is the brand new Etowah River Park. Spanning a total of 81 acres, the new park includes three, full-size athletic fields, a walking trail, an amphitheater, a canoe launch and a foot bridge over the Etowah River. Heritage Park, Boling Park, Brown Park and Cannon Park are good for jogging, walking, events and a host of other activities. The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir offers recreational fishing and provides excellent scenery of Canton’s natural beauty. We have arts and entertainment venues, too. The Canton Theatre is our local performing arts theater and provider of live entertainment for over 90 years. Be sure to check out its website for upcoming shows and dates at CantonTheatre.com. The Cherokee Arts Center hosts year-round activities for makers, buyers and admirers of art, in addition to also offering live performances. You can find out more about them at CherokeeArts.com. The Cherokee County History Museum features a vast collection of fascinating information about Cherokee County’s past and the people and events that shaped our community. You can also visit their website at RockBarn.org/museum/ I cannot forget our local YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and the Georgia National Cemetery, which are also in town or nearby. These are only some of the highlights of the venues and activities available here in Canton. There are more. However, the best way to discover what’s here is to venture out and explore for yourself. You are sure to find something, just for you.

Matthew A. Thomas is Economic Development Manager for the City of Canton. 770-704-1516, Matthew.Thomas@ Canton-Georgia.com

Canton Native Selected to Conduct Cherokee Chorale The Cherokee Chorale is starting rehearsals soon for their annual Christmas concert. The music selected by guest conductor, Wes Stoner, promises to be eclectic but also familiar. A native of Canton, Georgia, Stoner is the Choral Director at Hillgrove High School in Cobb County. This is the fourth time Stoner has directed the Cherokee Chorale. “I love to conduct them because of the incredible energy in the room every time we get together,” he said. “I’ve known several of the singers my entire life, some of them for 20 years, and some for just a short time. It’s very special to be truly connected to these wonderful people and have the opportunity to share what I love with mentors and friends from my hometown.” The Cherokee Chorale, established in 1987, is a long-standing member of the community. It consists of more than 85 men and women, who must audition to become part of the group. They are accompanied by very talented musicians, some being members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. “The Chorale is a group of superb singers with a very professional approach to the music we perform, no matter if it is Classic or a Broadway tune.” This year’s Christmas concert, called Where Peace, and Love, and Hope Abide, is Dec. 12-13 at the Canton First United Methodist Church. For more information, visit CherokeeChorale.org

Community Feature Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Promotes Croft to Sergeant A Cherokee County firefighter was recently promoted during ceremonies at the Cherokee County Fire Nathan Croft’s wife, Jackie, pins the new sergeant Training insignia on her husband’s collar. Center, located just south of Holly Springs. Nathan Croft was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Croft came to work for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services in September of 2008. He currently works at Fire Station #23 in Hickory Flat. He lives in Woodstock with his wife, Jackie. Numerous firefighters, chiefs and friends attended the event. Congratulations to Croft for being promoted!

Congratulations to our September “7 Differences” winner, Tammi Smith!

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Community Feature Reinhardt University Associate Professor of Biology Researches Elusive Pine Snake Tommy McFarland has come to think of the northern pine snake as an emblem of rural north Georgia; a species associated with dirt roads, working forests, and small farms. They are a “Good Old Days” kind of animal, along with other species, such as bobwhite quail and fox squirrels. Are pine snakes part of a vanishing community of days gone past, or can we preserve this important species? How common is the species in our region? What kinds of habitats do they use? As part of his research at Reinhardt University, McFarland is looking for answers to these questions, and he is seeking the community’s help. You can help him by sharing what you know about pine, or bull snakes. Have you ever seen one? If you have old photos he’d love to see them. If you see a pine snake, even one run over by a car, please take a picture of it and share it with him. These pictures are valuable because they serve as a permanent record of the snake’s presence at a time and place.

Cherokee Rose Society Donates to the Fort Hawkins Museum Members from the Cherokee Rose Society, Children of the American Revolution donated a beautifully framed replica of Rembrandt Peale’s Porthole portrait of George Washington to the Fort Benjamin Hawkins Commission to be displayed at the Fort Hawkins Museum, located in Macon, Georgia. Ancestors of C.A.R. members served at Fort Hawkins. Among those attending were (left to right) Judy Smith, Vice-Chairman, Fort Benjamin Hawkins Commission; Anderson Wheatley, Society President, Cherokee Rose Society, C.A.R.

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Making Parent-Teacher Conferences Work parent-teacher conferences. Use the following guidelines to get the most from the conferences and build a connection with the teachers.

so your child has a consistent set of expectations at home and at school.

Prepare for the meeting. Write down your questions before the meeting to ensure you cover the most important information.

and what is coming up in the next few months. Find out how you can participate. Ask the teacher about activities you can do at home to nurture and encourage learning. Share information about activities you do with your child at home.

Share information with the teacher.

By Mary Kay Buquoi, Ed.S. The home-to-school connection is crucial for a successful educational and developmental experience. “When parents and schools trust and collaborate with each other, children do better academically, behaviorally and socially,” says Kyle Pruett, M.D., child psychiatrist and advisor to The Goddard School. That connection includes ongoing communication with your child’s teachers and regularly scheduled

You know your child and family better than anyone else. Be willing to share what is happening at home, what your child’s interests are and what observations you have made. Focus on your child. Stay focused on

what your child is learning and on developmental growth. Don’t discuss other children, unless you want to mention that your child plays with another child outside of school. Keep an open mind about any behavioral issues. Work out solutions together,

Ask about the program and what to expect. Learn about the curriculum

Seek out opportunities to stay involved. Before you

leave the conference, ask the teacher how you can work together and what kind of opportunities the school has for parent involvement. Thank the teacher for his/her time.

Mary Kay Buquoi is owner of The Goddard School, 140 Foster Road, Woodstock. 770-720-1311, GoddardSchools.com

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Community Feature CCSD Ranks in Top 5 Districts in GA for SAT Scores The Cherokee County School District continues to rank in the top 5 school districts in Georgia for average SAT scores, and earned the highest county average in metro Atlanta! The School District’s Class of 2015 earned an average total score of 1560, which is the fifth-highest score out of 180 school systems in the State of Georgia, according to data released by the College Board. The School District’s Class of 2015 graduates topped the National average by 70 points and the State average by 110 points on the curriculum-based, college entrance and placement exam, which is the most commonly recognized measure of achievement for high school students.

Outstanding CCSD Athletes Recognized

24 Cherokee County Schools Selected for SHAPE Honor Roll Platinum winners: Avery ES, Boston ES, Clark Creek ES STEM Academy, Holly Springs ES STEM Academy, Indian Knoll ES, Knox ES, Sixes ES Gold winners: Johnston ES, Creekland MS, E.T. Booth MS, Freedom MS, Mill Creek MS, Woodstock MS

From left to right, female student athletes: Caitlyn Farrell, Cherokee HS; Camille Fahrnbauer, Creekview HS; Leena Morris, Etowah HS; Avery Blackmon, River Ridge HS; Kyli Schmitt, Sequoyah HS; Alexandra Melehan, Woodstock HS; and male student athletes: Andrew Harris, Cherokee HS; Brennan Garriques, Creekview HS; Brad Morgan, Etowah HS; Scott Morgan, Etowah HS; Tanner Hicks, River Ridge HS; Jake Jensen, Sequoyah HS; Zach Shareef, Woodstock HS.

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Bronze winner: River Ridge HS

The State named 186 schools statewide to the Honor Roll. CCSD claimed 13% of the total!

From left to right: Jacqui Delgado, Madison Downey, Lexi Swann, Molly Lowery, Paige Johnson, Mary Tercero and Edith Loarca.

The Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame recently recognized outstanding Cherokee County School District senior student athletes.

Silver winners: Ball Ground ES STEM Academy, Bascomb ES, Canton ES STEM Academy, Clayton ES, Free Home ES, Macedonia ES, Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy, Dean Rusk MS, Cherokee HS, Etowah HS

Twenty-four Cherokee County School District schools have been named to the Governor’s SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll in recognition of their commitment to the health and well-being of Georgia’s students through fitness and nutrition.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee Donates Neonatal Incubator to Cherokee HS Cherokee High School healthcare science students are benefitting from a new donation from Northside Hospital-Cherokee. The hospital, a CCSD Partner, has made numerous donations to the school’s Career Pathways Healthcare Science program, through which students can earn Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licenses. The latest donation is a neonatal incubator, which program instructor, Dianne Argonis-Basto, said will be very beneficial in teaching the students, many of whom aspire to pursue additional certification and degrees to become nurses and doctors. “We are so fortunate to have a great partner with Northside Hospital-Cherokee,” Ms. Argonis-Basto said.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome By Jose Baez, M.D.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The ulnar nerve passes under a bump of bone on the inner portion of the elbow (medial epicondyle or “funny bone”). At this site, the ulnar nerve lies directly next to the bone and is susceptible to pressure. When the pressure on the nerve becomes great enough to affect the way it works, then numbness, tingling, and pain may be felt in the elbow, forearm, hand and/ or fingers. If this pressure is long-lasting, then permanent damage to the nerve can occur.

What causes it? Causes of cubital tunnel syndrome can include frequently leaning your arm against a table on the inner part of your elbow, having the ulnar nerve at the elbow click back and forth over the bony bump, leading to significant irritation, holding the elbow in a bent position for a long time and stretching the nerve across the medial epicondyle, (this often occurs during sleep), gradual thickening of the connective tissue over the nerve, or there may be variations of the muscle structure over the nerve at the elbow, which causes pressure on the nerve.

What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually include pain, numbness and/or tingling in the ring and little fingers. It’s more noticeable during activities that put pressure on the nerve, such as sitting with your elbow on an arm rest or with repetitive elbow bending or straightening. You may also notice symptoms more when you’ve held your elbow in a bent position for extended periods, such as when holding the phone or while sleeping. If this has been present for a long time, then you may notice

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weakness while pinching, occasional clumsiness and/or the tendency to drop things. In severe cases, you may lose complete sensation, and the muscles in the hand may lose bulk and strength.

How is it diagnosed? Cubital tunnel syndrome is first assessed by physical examination. The pattern and distribution of your symptoms, as well as muscle weakness, irritability of the nerve when tapping and/or bending the elbow and changes in sensation help with the diagnosis. Other conditions, such as thyroid disease or diabetes must also be considered. An electromyography (EMG) and/or a nerve conduction study (NCS) may be conducted to confirm diagnosis, and stage its severity.

How is it treated? Sometimes symptoms can be relieved without surgery, particularly if the EMG/ NCS testing shows that the pressure on the nerve is minimal. Treatment options include: • Changing the patterns of elbow use • Avoiding putting your elbow on hard surfaces • Wearing an elbow pad over the ulnar nerve and “funny bone” • Keeping the elbow straight at night with a splint • Occupational hand therapy If symptoms are severe or do not improve, you may need surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerve. Surgical options include: • Traditional open cubital tunnel release (bigger incision) • Minimally invasive endoscopic cubital tunnel release (smaller incision)

The minimally invasive surgery achieves the same goal as the traditional open technique, but with a much smaller incision. This is because the surgery is aided by an endoscopic camera and endoscopic instruments. Studies have shown that this technique, with leaving the nerve in the native position, is equally effective in treating cubital tunnel syndrome as the open technique. Not all physicians have the experience to perform this technique, as specialized training is required. However, there are situations when it’s not possible to perform the minimally invasive technique because of the nerve clicking back and forth over the medial epicondyle, and in those cases, the traditional open procedure would be the treatment of choice.

Dr. Jose Baez is a physician with Atlanta Hand Specialist, located in Canton, Marietta, Smyrna, and Douglasville. 770-333-7888, AtlantaHandSpecialist.com

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Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.” John Lennon If a man harbors any sort of fear, it makes him landlord to a ghost.” Lloyd Douglas

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It’s in literature that true life can be found. It’s under the mask of fiction that you can tell the truth.” Gao Xingjian

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A tangerine and russet cascade of kaleidoscopic leaves, creates a tapestry of autumn magic upon the emerald carpet of fading summer.” Judith A. Lindberg

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Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker.” Charlie Brown, It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

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The worst thing about Halloween is, of course, There is a part of me that will forever want to be candy corn. It’s unbelievable to me. Candy corn is walking under autumn leaves, carrying a briefcase the only candy in the history of America that’s containing the works of Shakespeare and Yeats and a never been advertised. And there’s a portable chess set. I will pass an old tree under reason. All of the candy corn that which once on a summer night I lay on the grass was ever made was made with a fragrant young woman and we quoted in 1911. And so, since nobody “What if E.E. Cummings back and forth.” eats that stuff, every year trees refused to let Roger Ebert there’s a ton of it left over.”

You,” he said, “are a terribly real thing in a terribly false world, and that, I believe, is why you are in so much pain.” Emilie Autumn

go of their dying leaves? Letting go lets us grow.” Laurie Wallin

Never let your kids buy an off-the-shelf Halloween costume. Forbid it, no matter how close you may be to the witching hour. Instead, help them make their own. Encourage them to use their imaginations and their ingenuity. Show them that what can be created is often better than what can be bought.” Joe Kita, “What I Know,” Wisdom of Our Fathers

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Stuff your eyes with wonder. Live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

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Well, I knew that this day would come. For years, Google and Apple have been promising to get into the home automation market. Many of you may know that last year, Google bought Nest, a smart thermostat and smoke detector company, as well as Dropcam, a camera manufacturer. Apple unveiled their HomeKit. Not much has happened since then, until now. This week, they unveiled a new, $200 wireless router. This router is said to have the wifi password illuminate when you tap it; it is equipped with 13 antennas for maximum range, and it is better capable of adapting to interference issues when installed in an apartment, townhome, etc. This new gadget is not only a fantastic wifi device, but it is also capable of controlling smart devices in the home. Slowly, it would appear that Google is making very methodical steps into home electronics integration, and I am all for it. My official job title is Audio/Video

Google and

HOME AUTOMATION By Michael Buckner

Integrator. That is another way of saying that I make devices in the home talk to each other. An example of this is that I make dimmers talk to the stereo, so that when you walk into the kitchen and hit the light switch, Pandora starts playing from speakers in the ceiling. For years, this has been a relatively expensive upgrade in the home. It has certainly gotten cheaper recently, but it is my hope that Google makes this space even more affordable. In addition to making home automation more affordable, I suspect that Google’s entry into this space is going to raise awareness to the average family about how awesome it is to have a “goodnight” button that kills all the lights, turns down

the thermostat, turns off all TV’s and locks all the doors. Another benefit is that Apple now has more pressure to hurry up with its HomeKit. I would not be surprised if an announcement is made there by the time you are reading this article. Either way, expect home automation to continue exploding with all kinds of new smart toys for the home.

Michael Buckner is owner of Audio Intersection, a provider of audio and video in Georgia. 770-479-1000, AudioIntersection.com

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Scoopof BY MICHELLE KNAPP & SUZANNE TAYLOR

This year, Canton will be home to Paranoia, located at 2075 Marietta Highway. Previously, Paranoia had been located in Roswell. They are opened on select dates in October and November and claim to be one of the largest haunted houses around town. The second Friday in October is National Haunted House Day, which might be a good time to visit Paranoia, if you dare! ParanoiaHaunt.com Family-friendly corn mazes are ready for good times at Big Springs Farms, located at 2100 Sugar Pike Road in Woodstock and Cagle’s Dairy Corn Maize, located at 362 Stringer Road in Canton. Both farms feature hayrides, seasonal fare and great fun for the entire family. BigSpringsFarms.com, CaglesFamilyFarm.com

The Jaycees run Woodstock’s Trail of Terror at 216 Rope Mill Road. This year’s theme is Freak Show! It’s good to know if you are getting scared out of your wits, that the ticket money is helping those in need through the Jaycee’s community programs. WoodstockJaycees.com/ haunted-house-2015/

Georgia’s longest-running haunted house is House on Horror Hill in Alpharetta. For their 34th year, they promise screams like no other. Located at 1650 Alpharetta Street, they will be open Thursday-Saturday in October. House on Horror Hill is run by volunteers. They promise a thrilling and passionate show. They don’t use animatronics, just good ole’ fashioned horror! GaHouseOnHorrorHill.com We love supporting local haunted houses, but there are a few other notable ones that are also OTP and around Atlanta. You can get a thrill by visiting Netherworld (FearWorld.com) in Norcross, Gates of Misery (GatesOfMisery.com) in Rome and 13 Stories (13StoriesHauntedHouse.com) in Newnan.

We wish you a safe and scary Halloween! Please check each haunted house’s website for ticket prices and other details. Scoop of Life is compiled by Scoop OTP owners Suzanne Taylor and Michelle Knapp. For more Outside The Perimeter “Scoop,” visit ScoopOTP.com.

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Believe it or not, there are actually people who LOVE haunted houses! They enjoy the anticipation of the unknown around each corner and the thrill of being scared. Even if you’re not interested in haunted houses, you may have teenage children or others in your home who would love to check out some of these top OTP haunted attractions, so we compiled some information for you!

Breast Cancer

Screening By Jennifer Beil, M.D.

Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer related death in women, second only to lung cancer. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists recommends screening, including breast self-awareness, clinical breast exams by health care professionals and mammograms. In women who have a family history of breast cancer, genetic testing for heritable breast cancer genes and breast MRI may be indicated. Breast self-awareness emphasizes that women should note what‘s normal in their own breasts. It’s important for women to discuss any lumps, breast pain or changes

in the skin with their doctor. Women are encouraged to be their own advocates. Clinical breast exams are usually done annually at your wellness exam by your medical professional. They’re important because they can help confirm any findings that you may have noticed on your regular, self-breast exams. Your health care provider may help to alleviate concerns over common and normal findings, as well as identify areas of concern that need additional evaluation. After the age of 20, women are encouraged to have a clinical breast exam approximately every 2-3 years. Mammography is a special X-Ray that’s performed, generally beginning at age 40. There’s very little radiation exposure during a mammogram, and there’s no increased risk of cancer from yearly mammograms. If abnormalities are encountered on your screening, additional images are sometimes necessary, as well as breast ultrasound or breast MRI. This is common and may not mean you have cancer, but

it’s important that the additional images are done. Breast ultrasounds show if it’s a solid tissue mass or a fluid-filled cyst and can help your provider decide if a breast biopsy or other surgical procedure is indicated. If there is a family history of cancer, mammograms may begin earlier. Patients are encouraged to discuss the best time to begin screening with their primary care provider. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989. This has been attributed to better screening and awareness among women, as well as better treatments for those who are diagnosed. Women are encouraged to have an open and honest discussion Jennifer Beil, M.D. is an OB/GYN with Falany & with their health care Hulse Women’s Center, provider about the located in Woodstock. best screening plan 770-926-9229, FalanyAndHulse.com for them.

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Book Review BY CATHERINE GROVES

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE: Historical Fiction with Memorable Characters Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author, Anthony Doerr, introduces two of his most memorable characters to date, Marie-Laurie and Werner, in All the Light We Cannot See. Marie-Laurie and Werner are living their lives, completely unaware that one day their paths will collide, changing their destiny for all time. Innocent, young lives are caught up in a war of good versus evil. Both are drawn to light of goodness, but circumstances dictate each path. Marie-Laurie and her father live in Paris. Her father is the master of the thousands of locks at Paris’s Museum of Natural History. Marie-Laurie has been blind since she was 6, and her father builds her a tiny replica of the village so that she may memorize each street, giving her much needed peace of mind. At the age of 12, she and her father flee the city after being invaded by the Nazis. Life in Saint-Malo with her somewhat eccentric uncle becomes their haven by the sea, but the dangerous, authentic jewel they brought with them from the museum is the most sought after jewel of all time. Werner, an orphan in Germany, is destined to work in the mines at the age of 16.When his mastery in repairing transistor radios is discovered, he’s drawn into Hitler’s academy for the youth, much to the dismay of his sister. Doer intricately intertwines the lives of young Marie-Laurie and Werner during a time of brutal, evil warfare. With delicate prose and historical facts, the author reveals the power of choosing the light in the darkest of times. All the Light We Cannot See can be purchased at most major bookstores and is available on Kindle and Nook.

Catherine Groves is an avid reader and book collector (owning more than 5,000 books). She also is publisher of two neighborhood magazines and is writing her first novel.

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Exploring Satisfaction Rates

for Facial Procedures:

By Drs. Petrosky, Musarra, Harkins & Leake Patient satisfaction rates for facial plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic procedures seem to be up in recent years, likely due to the rising number of options that produce results that look very natural. Whether someone undergoes a full facelift or simply Botox®, our goal is to have patients look like a younger, more vibrant version of themselves. There have been a lot of advances in our industry in recent years, involving minimally invasive techniques and products that produce very natural looking

results, and patients seem to love it. A recent study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed facelift patients stating they were “extremely satisfied with their decision to undergo face lifting and the outcomes and quality of life following the procedure.” It went on further to say that, despite the increasing popularity of injectables and non-invasive procedures, facelifts performed by experienced and skilled plastic surgeons remain unmatched when it comes to results. Results for both surgical and nonsurgical treatments are better than ever. This rise in non-surgical products and procedures has opened up cosmetic enhancement to a whole new demographic of people who might otherwise have done nothing, because they weren’t interested in surgery. Now, people at all levels of need can get results.

Finding a qualified, experienced surgeon who takes a subtle, “natural” approach to facial plastic surgery is one of the key factors in being satisfied with the results. Also, patients need to trust in their surgeon’s expertise and have realistic expectations. Patients who expect to look decades younger may be disappointed, but those who expect to look refreshed and great for their age can be very impressed by today’s techniques. Surgeons do a good job managing those expectations these days, and that is why satisfaction rates are so high. As with any procedure you are considering, make sure your consultation is with a specialty trained professional. Drs. Petrosky, Musarra and Leake are board-certified plastic surgeons at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. 770-421-1242, PlasticSurgery CenterOf TheSouth.net

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COVER STORY

By Kathleen Boehmig

hildren’s Healthcare

is a familiar and respected name in Pediatric Medicine. For years, metro Atlanta has benefitted from their more than twenty-five locations, including thirteen Sports Medicine facilities, all nationally recognized.

Now, the fourteenth, metro Atlanta Sports Medicine location will open in October in Cherokee County, as a service of Children’s at Scottish Rite hospital, bringing the same high level of excellence in pediatrics, to young sports participants in the area. Children’s is known for its dedication to the care of each patient. To that end, Children’s has the best orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and certified athletic trainers, all knowledgeable about specialized care for young, growing athletes. Dr. David Marshall, Medical Director of Children’s Sports Medicine Program since 2001, explains how his program exemplifies the primary vision of Children’s — “to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.”

“We understand the needs and wants of kids and their parents,” Dr. Marshall says. “We do what we can to get them active again. Instead of just treating a young athlete’s pain, Matt Owens we fix the problem. Many of those problems are unique to children, adolescents and teens, and require specialized treatments. Nowadays, we see fewer traumatic injuries, like fractures, and many more cases of injury due to overuse of a specific set of muscles and/or tendons. We

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try to bring them back at a level which is less likely to cause injury.” Dr. Marshall says the reason for so many overuse injuries is the trend over the last twenty years for youngsters to specialize in one particular sport. “When I was a kid, most everyone played different sports seasonally. Depending on what time of year it was, we’d play baseball, football or basketball. These days, many kids are excited about concentrating on one sport and playing on elite teams, achieving a high level of expertise, which can lead to scholarships or possibly even to pro contracts. But it can also lead to injuries, if they’re not really careful. They’re practicing or playing most of the year, and they never get a chance to rest.” Matt Owens, lead physical therapist and site supervisor for the new Cherokee facility, agrees. “We see, for instance, a lot of ‘Little League’ elbows and shoulders. Chronic, repetitive patterns of use in particular body parts can be responsible for inflammation and muscle issues, and can take from one to several months to heal.” Of course, some fractures or traumatic injuries requiring surgery can have long recuperation periods. Fortunately, those instances are less common. Whatever the issue, Children’s is committed to keeping patients safe, providing the same standard of care in each facility and ensuring there is effective communication among patients, parents and caregivers. Children’s Sports Medicine Program offers the finest and most advanced treatment

options available, including ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation, ImPACTTM concussion baseline testing and post-concussion medical management, isokinetic testing, a running program, dance medicine, motion analysis, sports nutrition and wrestling weight management. “We are excited to offer Dartfish software, which we use as an analytical tool by capturing videos of individual athletes’ performances,” Owens continues. “Physicians and therapists who specialize in the individual’s sport can conduct a deeply nuanced level of investigation into the injury, detecting mechanical inefficiencies in sports motions, and make recommendations to the athletes and their parents and coaches. Everyone is involved and informed, which betters the patient’s chances of healing fast, improving speed, agility and accuracy, as well as preventing recurrence of the injury.” Owens adds, “Our facility consists of 2,800 square feet, with 1,600 square feet of gym space. We are fortunate to have our own throwing lane and gymnastics equipment, as well as a parquet dance floor and portable ballet barres for artistic athletes. We provide evaluation and motion analysis for all kinds of sports, from running, tumbling, dance and gymnastics to golf, swimming, football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse…pretty much any sport around. We also have private office space where our certified athletic trainers can conduct ImPACTTM testing.” Bob Breingan, a physical therapist and Children’s Director of Outpatient Therapy, reiterates Children’s emphasis on and investiture in their patients. “It’s about education and partnership,” he says. “On average, we have 41,000 visits per year, including 8,000 new patients. Each patient averages five visits per injury. We’re looking to lower those numbers by making sure each patient gets not only the most effective treatment, but as much accurate information as possible to equip them and help prevent further injury.” To that end, Children’s has certified athletic trainers in place in 38 metro high schools, including all six high schools in Cherokee County. “They are the gatekeepers,” Breingan says with a smile. “They work with the athletes, the coaches and parents on site.” Breingan is enthusiastic about the new Cherokee location, “It’s difficult for many families to get to downtown Atlanta,” he says. “This way, Children’s is bringing the same, high level of expertise to Cherokee County. You don’t have to come to us! We are coming to you.” Dr. Marshall, Breingan, Owens and their staff exemplify the Children’s commitment to each young patient. Not many communities in the nation are fortunate, as is metro Atlanta, to have such a high level of pediatric care. Now, Children’s is bringing their tradition of excellence in Pediatric Sports Medicine to Cherokee County.

Children’s at Cherokee A service of Children’s at Scottish Rite hospital

1554 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 160 Canton, Georgia 30114

404-785-4268 CHOA.org/SportsMed ChildrensHealthcareOfAtlanta

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Keys to Successful Tree Planting:

Autumn

TREE PLANTING By Joshua Fuder The transition of leaf color is full of symbolism and marks an end of the growing season. While we may associate this time of year with death and an end to the growing season, it is actually the best time of year to start trees in our landscape. When correctly sited and planted, a fall planted tree will perform better than a spring planted tree, because it will establish roots before the warm summer temperatures draw moisture from and stress the tree.

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• Plant and Site Selection: Select trees that are well-adapted to the individual planting site. Soil drainage is critical, as most trees don’t like “wet feet.” If you are unsure whether you have proper soil drainage, you can dig a test hole, and fill it with water. If the hole drains at a rate of less than one inch per hour, you may need to choose a different species, or raise the planting site. • Site Preparation: Dig your planting hole at least two times as wide as the root ball. Do not dig holes deeper than root balls or put loose soil beneath the roots, because the soil will compact over time, and the tree will be planted too deep. In our heavy clay soils, it is recommended to score the edges of the hole, so roots can penetrate out of the planting hole. Backfill the holes with native soil, as too much organic matter can cause differences

in pore size and create water/ drainage issues. Fertilization at planting time is not recommended; a slow release fertilizer can be added if needed the following spring. • Tree Preparation: Remove all wrapping, and closely inspect the root ball for girdling roots. If roots are circling around the root ball exterior, cut through the roots in a few places. Remove all tags and labels to prevent girdling of branches. • Water and Mulch: Thoroughly water the tree after planting, and water when needed during the winter. Mulch should be put down in an area at least equivalent to the dripline of the tree. Two to three inches of mulch is best, and mulch should be kept from touching the trunk. Joshua Fuder is the Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent of Cherokee County. UGA Cooperative Extension Office: 770-721-7830, CARS.UGA.Edu/ extension/cherokee

Backpack Safety By Kristi Estes

Now that kids are back in school, they are likely lugging their backpacks around, filled with books, folders, snacks, lunch boxes, extra clothes and whatever else a child finds necessary to transport. It’s also the time of year when kids start complaining about their backs and legs hurting, and parents don’t always know why. Most doctors and physical therapists recommend that kids carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight in their packs. Many kids’ backpacks are much heavier than this, which can cause them to develop lower and upper back pain and strain their shoulders and neck. When a child has extra weight on their back and shoulders, this can cause them to lean forward to balance the extra weight, making the spine compress unnaturally. With the straps of a backpack made to sit on the top of the shoulders, increased weight in the backpack may be pressing down, which can cause children to experience tingling, numbness and weakness in their hands and arms. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents look for the following when choosing the right backpack: • •

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Lightweight pack that doesn’t add a lot of extra weight to your child’s back. Two wide, padded shoulder straps. Straps that are too narrow can dig into shoulders. Always use both shoulder straps. Wearing the backpack over one shoulder can put a child’s body in misalignment and cause more problems. Straps should be tight to keep the pack close to your child’s body, and secure the backpack 2” above the waist. A padded back not only provides increased comfort, but also protects kids from being poked by sharp edges from objects (pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc.) inside the pack. A waist belt helps to distribute the weight more evenly across the body. Multiple compartments can help distribute the weight more evenly. Heavier items should be packed closest to the center of the back. Pick up the backpack, bending with both knees. Avoid bending over at the waist when wearing or lifting a backpack.

It’s important to be backpack smart for a safe, healthy school year!

Kristi Estes, Occupational Therapist. Kristi and Jennifer Puckett are co-owners of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy. 770-345-2804, InHarmonyPediatricTherapy.com

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770-633-4451 HHYR .org

Community Partners

s Winston Churchill said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” These words have been proven to be true at Healing Hands Youth Ranch. Healing Hands Youth Ranch (HHYR) provides a positive, safe and structured equestrian environment for middle school and high school aged youth, who are experiencing turbulence, considered at risk or troubled. HHYR’s unique program is where horses and volunteer mentors help youth learn to develop relationships, leadership and communication skills. Through the program at HHYR, youth build selfconfidence, learn effective problem solving and conflict resolution techniques and gain social skills. The ultimate goal is to empower the young person to make the positive changes in his/her life needed to develop into healthy and productive adults.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful , committed citizens can change the world; indeed , it ’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

The volunteer mentors invest hours of time into training with the horses. Volunteers also commit to weekly, 90-minute sessions with one student and one horse. If you have a desire to help youth, and an interest in horses, check out HHYR.org to find out how to become a volunteer mentor. Volunteers are also needed to serve on fundraising committees, provide administrative support, help maintain the grounds and care for horses. Spread across 145 acres, the beautiful facilities have been built by volunteers and local businesses that have provided labor, materials, goods and services. This season, HHYR is looking for community partners to assist with expanding existing facilities. The most urgent need is to build three hay shelters for the horses. This will enable HHYR to extend the horse food budget by keeping the hay dry and allowing less waste. This shelter will also provide protection for the horses from the rain while they are eating. In addition, HHYR would like to expand the program’s ability to serve kids by completing the outdoor arena. This includes proper grading and footing, addressing drainage issues and adding

lights and fencing. This will enable the program capacity to expand into evening sessions. Plans are underway to build a covered arena that would enable HHYR to offer sessions no matter the weather. Currently, sessions are limited to daylight hours on sunny days. We invite you to visit HHYR.org to discover ways you and your organization can support Healing Hands Youth Ranch. The Annual Golf Tournament is our primary fundraising event. Net proceeds fund the program, provide for the health and care of the horses and provide training to the volunteer mentors. Do you or someone you know enjoy golf? Are you looking for an opportunity to host business associates with a lovely day on the golf course? Searching for unique ways to advertise your business? The 2nd Annual HHYR Golf Tournament meets all of those needs!

HHYR 2nd Annual Golf Tournament In memory of Justin David Allen

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

The Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead (486 Arrowridge, Waleska, GA 30183) Register online at HHYR.org or call 770-633-4451 9:30-11:15 am: Registration; 11:30 am: Shot Gun Start Following play, join us for the awards ceremony & buffet dinner.

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Taste of

INGREDIENTS

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• package soft dinner rolls,

• 1 cup chopped Georgia apples

12 roll equivalent*

with peels on

• 4 ounces softened cream cheese

• ¼ pound sliced deli ham

PREPARATION

Wrap with aluminum foil, and bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes until warm. Cut rolls to desired size, and serve warm. You can cut rolls by their original size or smaller to make appetizers.

Split roll in half lengthwise, spread cream cheese on both sides. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Evenly arrange apples on bottom half of rolls and top with ham. Place top half of bread on apple, ham mixture.

*We used King’s Hawaiian mini sub rolls

Recipes are brought to you by Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) and were developed through a partnership between GFB and the Georgia Department of Agriculture for a segment called “Meals from the Field,” on GFB’s Georgia Farm Monitor TV show. Visit GFB.org/Recipes to view the latest monthly video. GFB is a membership-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as the voice of Georgia farmers and rural Georgia. For more information about GFB membership or to join, visit GFB.org.

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sy of GFB &

GDA

Is It Going to Get to You? By Charles Cooley, M.D. Every year in the United States, the flu causes 36,000 deaths, 200,000 hospitalizations and an astronomical amount of sick days. The symptoms of influenza begin much like those of the common cold: headache, fatigue, runny nose and body aches. In many cases, a fever develops associated with uncontrollable chills. Most flu sufferers have a dry throat and cough. Nausea and vomiting may occur, as well. Often, a person with the flu is so weak and uncomfortable that he or she may not feel like eating or doing anything else. There are things that you can do to

prevent the flu. The best source of protection is a flu shot. It’s important to get your flu shot before you experience flu-like symptoms. Once vaccinated, it takes your body about two weeks to produce the protective antibodies needed to safeguard against the flu. That’s why it’s better to get vaccinated early.

your immune system. Here are a few suggestions: • Eliminate as much stress from your life as possible. • Drink plenty of water, and eat a healthy diet. • Avoid sugar, caffeine and alcohol. • Wash your hands often.

Influenza viruses change from year to year. So, it’s important to get the flu vaccine every year to help protect against new strains.

The flu is a contagious virus that is spread from one person to another through tiny droplets that are released into the air when a person infected with the flu coughs or sneezes. Therefore, be sure to take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Flu season is coming. Don’t let it catch you unprotected.

Those that are considered “high risk” for the flu include: • People age 65 or older • Those who live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities • People 6 months and older with chronic illness • All children 6-23 months • Anyone with heart or respiratory illnesses Another way to protect yourself against the flu and stay healthy is to build

Information obtained from FamilyDoctor.org and CDC.gov. Charles Cooley is a physician with M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine in Canton. 770-720-7000, MD0911.com

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By Julie Senger

utumn is that time of year when most Georgians welcome the reprieve from the summer heat and humidity with enthusiastic, open arms. Many of us look forward to the cooler temperatures, which seem to usher in excitement about football season and tailgate parties, all things “pumpkin spiced,” and cozy nights by a fire, as we dine on a hearty bowl of chili, soup, or stew. However, nothing defines the season more than nature’s breathtaking, colorful display of fall foliage. Georgians are very fortunate to have many options from which to choose when they want to gather friends and loved ones, and head out for a day to appreciate the crisp bursts of color. Here are some favorites:

DAWSONVILLE Amicalola Falls is the Southeast’s tallest, cascading waterfall. There are wooded trails leading to the top of the falls, or you can opt for the more challenging hike, which is up the steep stairways; your reward being that you walk alongside the water the entire way up to the platform that overlooks the falls. If you want to see the breathtaking view without the hike, you can also drive to the top platform. Due to its close proximity to pumpkin farms and apple orchards, Amicalola Falls becomes very popular during this glorious time of year.

LAKE LANIER This park is fairly new, having just opened in 2013. It boasts a protected hardwood forest, which surrounds the lake. If you have a boat, it’s a dazzling perspective to be able to see the trees from the water, as they provide a mirrored reflection off of its surface on cool, sunny days. For land lovers, a 1.5 mile paved trail is open to bikers and walkers, and another 2 mile trail is exclusively for hikers.

CHATSWORTH This park is best known for its curious rock wall along the top of the mountain. There are also a variety of trails, with varying levels of difficulty. For example, there is the mostly flat, 1.2 mile, picturesque walk around an emerald green lake, or for the more serious hiker, there is the 8-mile Gahuti Trail, and mountain bikers are welcome to make tire tracks on more than 14 miles worth of trails.

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SUMMERVILLE Attention families with small children! This is a great park for you! Walk around a fishing lake, and spend time on the boardwalk, from which little ones love to feed the fish. There is also the Marble Mine Trail, which leads to a lovely, small waterfall.

KENNESAW History buffs get a twofer at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which is a 2,965 acre, preserved Civil War battleground. There are 18 miles of trails for hiking, or on weekdays, you can take a drive to the top of the mountain. On weekends, a shuttle bus is available to the mountain top. Bring your binoculars for birdwatching or a closer look at the Atlanta skyline.

LITHIA SPRINGS One of the closer parks for those living ITP (Inside the Perimeter), you’ll find 9 miles of hiking trails, a delightful creek and a small lake. The popular, 1-mile Red Trail follows the creek to the ruins of an old mill. If you continue past the mill to the Blue Trail, you’ll find steep bluffs to scale for splendid creek views.

BLAIRSVILLE The 4-mile Bear Hair Gap Trail offers magnificent mountain color and a superb view of the park’s lake. If you opt for the less challenging Lake Loop, you will happen upon a cute little waterfall. The bewitching, winding roads around the park, particularly Wolf Pen Gap Road, reveal some of north Georgia’s most graceful fall sights, as wind blows through the trees causing swirls of crimson red, vivid orange and golden yellow to float down around you.

CARTERSVILLE There’s an East Loop and a West Loop that connect Pine Mountain. Both loops provide a rugged challenge that’ll surely get your heart pumping, as it quickly starts to incline, reaching 1,562 feet above sea level at its summit. Once you reach the top, you’ll be at the highest point in the City of Cartersville, overlooking stunning views of the surrounding area. The trail is open daily for hiking. Mountain biking is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday, only on the East Loop.

WINNERS

WINE/GROWLER SHOP Stout’s Growlers

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LAKE ALLATOONA Just north of Atlanta, this park has a variety of trails with lots of different types of trees, providing a glorious array of fall hues. The flat, Iron Hill Loop welcomes hikers and bikers. Iron Hill is surrounded by Lake Allatoona for most of its 4 miles and has a few charming little bridges along the way. Another great trail with lake views is the 5.5 mile Homestead Trail, though it’s hillier.

HELEN Hike a 3-mile trail, which leads from the park into the quaint, German-themed town of Helen. There, you can dine and window shop before hiking back to the trailhead. There’s a challenging, 7.5 mile loop, where mountain bikers can make a blur of the autumn leaves as they race along the trail. There’s also the steep, 4.8mile Smith Creek hike up to Anna Ruby Falls.

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PUMPKIN PATCH

Cagle’s Family Farm

770-345-5591, CaglesFamilyFarm.com

HALLOWEEN EVENT/HOUSE Paranoia Haunted House 678-793-1544, ParanoiaHaunt.com

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Small Businesses

BIG Risks BIG Gains By Nick Roper

Many entrepreneurs have a grand vision of being their own boss, while sipping a cold drink on a sandy beach, answering to no one except a waiter, who is asking if they can be of any assistance. There are success stories of companies started by individuals, which grow from nothing into very successful businesses. However, the number of people who achieve this success is far outnumbered by those who work extremely hard just to get by, as well as those who fail all together. Quite often, small business owners have to risk all of their savings in order to launch their dream. Success of these risky business ventures is often accredited to catching a lucky break, but I feel like it is much more than luck. Success has far more to do

with the intellect of the business owner’s knowledge of when to present their unique product to the correct market, rather than hoping for luck to help. As stated by the great U.S. Army General, George S. Patton Jr., “If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.” This translates directly from the battlefields of World War II to small business owners in the 21st century, because if you’re offering the same product, at the same price, with the same marketing strategy as your competitor, then you’re going to have to rely on luck rather than skill to propel you to the level that you wish to reach. Small businesses must discover what they can offer that makes them superior to their competitors, whether it’s better customer service, lower prices through superior vendor pricing agreements or offering a variation to an existing product, previously unrealized by similar businesses, along with many other options. It’s going to be difficult for small business owners to do something that hasn’t already been

done by someone in their market. My challenge to you is to consider spending the 4th quarter of 2015 thinking outside of the box to come up with a strategy for your business that you can utilize in 2016, which will set you apart from your competitors.

Nick Roper is manager of business development for H&H Electric and Security LLC. 770-735-1136, MyAtlantaElectrician.net

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ArtistProfile BY NATALIE DEL VALLE

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D avid R anes

“M

usic takes me anywhere I want to go at any time,” says Cherokee County musician, David Ranes. “It’s not a job to me.”

He discovered his love for music when he was just seven years old, and by the time he was fourteen, he taught himself to play guitar. Now, 30 years later, David says he loves the freedom of expression and creativity that comes with writing and performing music. What he enjoys most is playing uplifting, meaningful songs with a story to tell, which led him to create Legacy Love Songs — a business that specializes in writing personalized songs for any occasion, using people’s life stories. Through his music, David has performed at fundraising events to raise money and awareness for area homeless shelters, AIDS and cancer research, and his unique songs have also been part of weddings, anniversaries and other special life events. David keeps busy with Legacy Love Songs and his own music publishing company, Ranes Music Publishing, as well as performing with two current bands, the Jukes and David Ranes Band, which released a CD entitled Fly this past year. David draws on personal experiences, primarily ones others can relate to, in order to write the rock and blues songs on his albums, including “Breathe You In,” a Billboard Award Winner. Over the course of his musical career, he has been a part of eight bands, playing everything from old rock, pop rock and classical. As a member of the Jukes, David and his partner, Jaymi Renae, like to say, “You request it, we play it!” The band includes an acoustic guitar and piano performance, with Jaymi and David singing from a list of 300 songs, from which their audience can make requests. The playlist includes covers from the 60’s to current covers in country, rock and pop, as well as their own, original songs. Selections vary according to the demands of the audience. The ever-evolving playlist can add up to as many as ten new songs a week, and the Jukes retire less popular songs to accommodate demands. “Some of the most requested artists are Taylor Swift, Ray Charles, Maroon 5, Rihanna and Lady Antebellum,” David says; “It just depends on the age of the audience.”

The band plays for clubs, venues, weddings, private parties and corporate events all over the north and east Atlanta area, including Alpharetta, Roswell, Woodstock and Cumming. They also occasionally travel south and west of Atlanta, and sometimes commute out-of-state for a show. But no matter where or for whom they perform, the talented duo’s passion for music is evident in every gig they play. Music is such a special and important aspect of both Jaymi’s and David’s lives, and that is what makes the Jukes so wonderful. You can see and hear their unmistakable enthusiasm in their performances and just by talking to them. Jaymi and David agree: Music is the greatest gift.

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Body BUILDING LIFESTYLE

By Jyl Craven

While hitting the gym, “Sweating

to the Oldies” or hanging around with your friends at the local Crossfit box may make you buff, it will have little effect on building that other body, the body of your hair. Just as some people are more genetically fit than others, so is the natural volume in one’s hair. So here are a few little secrets if YOU are looking for ways to add more volume to your profile.

SECRET #1

Adding body and volume all starts at the root. Start with a quality shampoo that cleanses at the root. If you are currently shampooing every day, you may be stripping away some of the natural oils from your scalp, which may cause your scalp to over-produce oil, thus weighing down your hair. So if this is the case, try cleansing your scalp every other day, and follow up with a conditioner, starting at the middle and proceeding down to the ends of your hair. Also, consider a dry shampoo. Dry shampoos are excellent for absorbing those oils, dirt and odor that may be weighing down your hair.

SECRET #2

The longer your hair, the more strain it puts on your roots, making it harder for your hair to stand up. So if you have long hair, want to keep the length and 44

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add volume, consider adding some concave layers. Adding these layers will help keep the weight towards the length and lightness towards the crown. For short hair, consider adding some graduation to help build up weight and body. While graduated haircuts come in many varieties, they are great for giving the appearance of more volume.

SECRET #3

This little known secret is one the celebrities definitely wouldn’t want you to know. Thanks to the wide variety of options for all hair types, hair extensions are one of the fastest ways to add instant volume and density to almost any hairstyle. Hair extensions are also very versatile, as you can cut, color and style them as you would your normal hair. Also, when done professionally, no one will know this stealthy approach to your style.

SECRET #4

This last tip is one that anyone who’s serious about adding more body to their hair must consider. Before you begin blow drying your finished look, apply a volumizing spray from the roots to ends. Many professional hair care products have long-lasting root support and can deliver a finishing look that has added texture and body. Adding more volume to your hair is only a few steps away. With these tips and many more your hairdresser can offer, you can begin building the hair body of your dreams. L

Jyl Craven is owner of Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. 770-345-9411, JylCraven.com

Is it the Cold or the

By Lynnda Campbell, CRNP

Flu?

It’s that time of year again. With the arrival of the school busses and cooler weather, also comes cold and flu viruses, which love to wreak havoc on the health of both children and adults. While both illnesses are caused by different viruses, it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart, due to shared symptoms. It may also be difficult know when to seek medical attention.

The shared symptoms of colds and flu include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat and cough. What separates them is the severity. Some people refer to the flu as a “cold on steroids.” Colds tend to come on more gradually, and most people can still function with a cold. The flu tends to come on hard and fast. If your child has a high fever (102 and higher), feels achy all

over and doesn’t feel like getting out of bed, he’s most likely infected with the flu. Since both the flu and cold are caused by viruses, treatment with antibiotics, which only treat bacterial infections, will not help. Colds typically last 5-7 days and are best treated symptomatically, with over-the-counter medication that’s ageappropriate. Humidifiers and vaporizers are also often helpful. If your child has symptoms that are more indicative of the flu, it is advisable to visit your doctor to see if an antiviral medication is appropriate. These medications should be started within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms to be effective. The sooner you can go to the doctor the better. While not a “cure,” these medications can reduce the severity and duration of the flu by 1-2 days. These medications are particularly helpful in preventing serious complications, such as pneumonia, in those individuals who are most susceptible. Higher risk individuals include young infants, asthmatics and diabetics.

You should also visit your doctor if your child’s symptoms last longer than 7 days, as that could indicate some secondary infections, such as ear or sinus infection. Please remember, as with most things, the best defense is a good offense. The best offense for the flu is the annual flu vaccine.

Lynnda Campbell is a nurse practitioner with DV Pediatrics. 770-704-0057, DVPediatrics.com

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Autumn r

le By Micah Fow

Hello Cantonites! Are you looking for events and family activities for October? Well, look no further! We love bringing you First Friday; so let’s start with that … October’s First Friday falls on October 2nd this year. Musically, we have tried to touch on many different genres, but it’s time to bring back a local favorite. Black Wolf Moon will be performing classic rock favorites, while you peruse through street vendors selling food, crafts, and other services. The location is Cannon Park, and the fun begins at 6:00 pm. Remember, it’s familyfriendly and always free! Canton Farmers Market continues each Saturday from 8:00 am–12:00 pm, in downtown Canton at Cannon Park! Come out and support our local famer’s by shopping farm-fresh! If you have locally grown produce,

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baked goods, food specialty items, fresh flowers, and/or crafts and would like to be a vendor at the Farmer’s Market, please contact CantonGAFarmersMarket@yahoo.com. On Saturday, October 31st, during the later portion of the Farmer’s Market, bring out your costume-clad kiddos for a parade of costumes, trick-ortreating at participating businesses and a costume contest! More details are coming soon; so keep checking our Facebook page, (Canton, Georgia — Historic Downtown Loop), the HDL website, (CantonHDL.com), or the City of Canton website for updates. Next item… You asked for it! The Chili Cook-Off returns to Cannon Park on October 10th. There is a $10 fee to enter your famous chili in the contest. The judging is “blind,” and in addition

to the traditional 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, there is the renowned “People’s Choice” winner. That’s right! Even if you don’t enter, you can come on out, sample an array of yummy chilies, and submit your vote! Lastly, don’t forget the monthly, Main Street Morning meeting has moved to the second FRIDAY of the month. This month it will be at Audio Intersection, at 8:00 am, October 9th. This networking meeting is free and open to all. Coffee and pastries are provided for free, thanks to Cup Up.

Micah Fowler is the Main Street Director, City of Canton, 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton, GA 30114. 770-704-1548. Micah.Fowler@ Canton-Georgia.com

15 Fun Dental Facts…

Plus Some Halloween Tips By Scott Merritt, DMD As we get ready to celebrate Halloween and everything festive, enjoy some fun dental facts! (Disclaimer: All information is from the internet, meaning we cannot guarantee the accuracy!) 1. Over 50% of people say a smile is the very first thing they notice about another person. 2. Ancient toothpastes consisted of ingredients like soot, crushed egg shells, honey and ground ox hooves. So much for “minty clean.” 3. If you floss every day, you’ll use over 5 miles of floss in your lifetime. (See jail break below!) 4. In medieval Japan, women colored their teeth black, because it was thought to be more attractive. 5. Every set of teeth is unique. 6. Right-handed people tend to chew their food on their right side. Left-handed people are just the opposite. 7. The most popular toothbrush color is blue. 8. Kids laugh around 400 times a day. Adults laugh about 15 times. It’s good to be a kid! 9. February 28th is National Tooth Day in the U.S. 10. 38.5 days = how much time the average American spends brushing their teeth over a lifetime. 11. In 1994, a prison inmate escaped using a rope made out of dental floss. 12. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. 13. An elephant’s molar weighs nearly 9 pounds! 14. The average woman smiles about 62 times daily, while the average man smiles only 8 times. C’mon guys, we can do better! 15. Americans eat nearly 600 million pounds of candy on Halloween. Speaking of Halloween… Please remember that the most problematic treats are typically chewy ones that stay on teeth longer and dissolve slower (e.g. taffy or caramel). Conversely, chocolate tends to dissolve relatively fast. Please encourage your children to drink plenty of water. Water will not only make them feel fuller, but it helps wash away sugar that can be harmful if left on tooth surfaces. Have a Safe and Enjoyable Halloween!

Dr. Merritt has been helping families in and around Canton since opening BridgeMill Dentistry on Sixes Road in 2002. 770-704-1812, BridgeMillDentistry.com

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Convenient and Affordable Genetic Testing

for Early Cancer Detection By Kimberly King-Spohn, M.S., CGC Genetic testing has moved beyond the realm of science fiction. It’s now a reality that can aid patients in our community. Paired with family history and lifestyle, genetic testing helps determine a person’s risk of developing cancer. We often work with patients who have a family history of breast and ovarian cancers. The process is simple and noninvasive, requiring only a blood or saliva sample to look for genes associated with hereditary cancer syndromes, such as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. When functioning properly, BRCA genes help the body to prevent tumors from growing. When these genes are not working properly, tumors grow more frequently and may lead to cancer. By identifying gene mutations, we can proactively plan for our patients’ health. In the past, cost has been a concern. Many patients I meet with are surprised to learn it’s much more affordable now, often covered by insurance plans if deemed medically necessary. Some patients I meet with don’t have cancer, but are concerned they may be at a

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higher risk. This was recently the case with a mother of two. We looked at her family history, going back three generations. It’s a concern when we see breast and ovarian cancer multiple times in one family. The young woman had multiple instances of cancer in her family; she had most recently lost her mother to ovarian cancer. This served as the basis for moving forward with a test to examine her BRCA genes. If a patient knows there is a gene mutation, she can decide on a treatment course, whether it involves proactively minimizing risk of developing ovarian cancer by having her ovaries removed or an added emphasis on screening to catch potential cancer growths. It’s all about arming our patients with information and allowing them to make informed decisions. In the case of the woman who had lost her mother to cancer, the tests came back negative and gave her peace of mind. Other times, patients with a cancer diagnosis find genetic testing useful. Identifying a mutation may affect treatment, such as making a patient eligible for clinical trials or choosing

surgical options to prevent recurrence. For example, a woman with breast cancer and a gene mutation is at a higher risk for breast cancer returning. Therefore, she may consider a bilateral mastectomy to keep breast cancer from recurring. Women with a BRCA gene mutation are also at higher risk for ovarian cancer. If it’s appropriate for her age and life goals, a patient may consider removal of her ovaries, too. No matter the result, as genetic counselors, we help guide what new genetic information could mean for a patient. It’s a very unique process for each individual, and we’re here to help patients understand it, and be as informed as possible. Genetic counseling is offered at three WellStar locations: Kennestone, Cobb and Paulding hospitals. A referral is not required to make an appointment. Contact 770-793-7472 or Genetics@WellStar.org to learn more.

Kimberly King-Spohn is a boardcertified genetic counselor and serves as the manager of the WellStar Genetic Risk Assessment Program.

DIVORCE: I often have friends call me when they are struggling with separation or divorce, and ask me for advice. While this can be a difficult time for parents, it is important to remember that you must try to make this transition as smooth as possible for your children. Here are some things that were helpful for my family when we were going through this time of change: •

After my own divorce, I made a habit of starting each school year with a letter to the girls’ teachers, explaining that though we were divorced, my ex-husband and I were a committed parenting team.We could both be copied on all papers

Suggestions for Making a Smooth Transition By Lisa-Marie Haygood

and information. If one of us got something and could see the other had not, we would forward that info, or make a copy of everything for each other. I would supply both of our numbers and home addresses. • While this may not be possible in every situation, we appeared together for all parent-teacher conferences and meetings.We also both continued to be present to support our girls in all other school functions and extracurricular activities. •

Additionally, I started a shopping bag each Monday, filling it with papers, art work, information and anything that needed to be signed or handled.

We passed the bag back and forth when we dropped off or picked up our children from one another. •

We communicated with their friend’s parents as a united front concerning birthday parties and overnight visits. Everyone knew where both parents lived and how we could be contacted.

So, though we couldn’t make our marriage work, we were committed to not make our issues, our girls’ issues. Because my ex-husband and I worked together to solve challenges in the classroom and in other areas of the girls’ lives, they were allowed to continue to be children, free from worrying about adult problems.

Lisa-Marie Haygood is the President of Georgia PTA. 404-659-0214, lmhaygood@georgiapta.org

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Serves 2 Ingredients:

Béarnaise Sauce Ingredients:

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2-12 oz local ribeyes (from Robin Solomon at Farm Fresh Beef) 4 oz fresh king crab meat 2 tablespoons butter salt and pepper to taste

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Season steaks with salt and pepper and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat large grill pan over medium-high heat (cast iron preferred) Add butter to pan and let melt Add steaks and cook for 3 minutes per side for medium rare, set aside and cover with foil Top with warm picked crab and béarnaise recipe to follow

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1 tablespoon plus 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” cubes 3 tablespoons minced shallots Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and a pinch of salt and pepper; stir to coat. Stir in vinegar, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until vinegar is evaporated, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking shallots, stirring frequently, until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer shallot reduction to a small bowl and let cool completely.

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Fill a blender with hot water to warm it; set aside Melt remaining 1 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is foamy Transfer butter to a measuring cup Drain blender and dry well Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water in warm, dry blender Purée mixture until smooth; remove lid insert With blender running, slowly pour in hot butter in a thin stream of droplets, discarding milk solids at bottom of measuring cup Continue blending until a smooth, creamy sauce forms, 2-3 minutes Pour sauce into a medium bowl Stir in shallot reduction and tarragon, and season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired

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Keep Spreading the Gospel! By George Anderson Jesus commanded His disciples to “Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to the whole creation,” (Mark 16:15). This is unmistakable language. At Pentecost, Peter preached the Gospel, and 3000 were saved. Christianity spread… and then came persecution. The first believers were dispersed among the nations, taking the Gospel with them. They went everywhere, preaching the message of salvation through Jesus. The result was that groups of believers began to spring up all over the place. In Rome, this new religion was viewed as a threat. The Romans were polytheists. To their thinking, only

a kook would believe in only one God and one way to Him. They reacted by killing everyone who claimed to be a Christian. Within a few years, there were so many Christians in the empire that killing them would have decimated the population! Christianity spread so rapidly under persecution that Tertullian wrote, “the blood of the Christians is seed” (Apology, 50). By the year 250, Christianity had spread to the limits of civilization. These early Christians were propelled by six convictions: 1. We live in a fallen world 2. People outside of Christ are lost 3. Those who die lost, go into an eternal hell without hope 4. The Gospel — the good news of what God has done for us through the death, burial and resurrection of His Son, Jesus, is the only message that saves 5. We must get the Gospel to those who need Christ

6. This is the responsibility of the church and the Christian Today, I fear that we are losing these convictions. My proof? Giving to missions is down in every quarter. Southern Baptists are cutting missions personnel by 16%. This is in spite of the fact that the world’s population is growing, and 50% have little or no access to the Gospel. Make no mistake; this is not an economic problem, but a heart problem. In face of such enormous needs, we must not cut back! This is the time we should be giving, praying, sending and going more than ever! This is our time. Will we fall asleep at the switch or awake to our responsibility?

George Anderson is pastor of First Baptist Church Canton. GeorgeAnderson@FBCCanton.org

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Narrow Angle Glaucoma By Anjum Cheema, M.D.

What is the angle, and what is a narrow angle? The eyeball is continually producing and draining fluid, called aqueous humor. This aqueous humor is produced by cells that lie behind the iris, or colored part of the eye. This fluid then circulates through the pupil into the front of the eye and drains out of the eye through a complex, circular drainage structure in the “angle.” That is, the angle formed between the iris and the cornea, the clear front covering of the eye. In some eyes, this angle is more acute than usual and is called a “narrow angle.” Eyes with narrow angles are at risk of developing “angle closure,” in which access to the drain is closed off completely, and fluid that is being produced in the eye is trapped and cannot escape the eye, leading to a sudden, potentially dangerous increase in eye pressure, sometimes leading to permanent vision loss in a short amount of time.

Who is at risk?

blurring of vision for a few hours, redness and sometimes nausea and vomiting.

How is it treated?

There are several options for narrow angles, and your doctor will review which option is the best depending on Typically, narrow angles are asymptomatic, the overall health of the eye. In general, which means they don’t cause any treatment involves either laser surgery or noticeable problem to the patient. On the cataract surgery. Laser surgery typically other hand, angle closure, if it develops, involves making an iridotomy, which is a small hole in the iris that causes the angle to become less NORMAL acute and to open further. If one has narrow angles, as EYE well as a cataract, cataract surgery can sometimes be performed, since it will both improve the vision and usually cure the narrow angle, as well.

What are the symptoms?

When should I seek medical attention?

HYPEROPIC EYE

Most patients who have narrow angles are hyperopic (far-sighted). Typically, these are individuals who have never needed glasses to see clearly, with the exception of reading glasses after the age of 40 or so. Hyperopic eyes tend to be shorter and smaller than the average eye, so everything is condensed in the eye, including the angle. Besides hyperopic

patients, elderly patients who have not had cataract surgery are also at risk because as a cataract develops, it pushes the iris forward, narrowing the angle.

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often leads to dramatic symptoms, such as an unbearable pressure-like headache, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, redness and/ or extreme eye pain. Occasionally, patients with narrow angles suffer from intermittent episodes of angle closure attacks, and these are usually associated with a mild or moderate headache in dark light conditions,

If you are far sighted, you should have an annual eye exam to ensure that you have not developed a narrow angle. If you have any of the other symptoms described earlier — headache worse in dark lighting, episodic blurry vision, eye pain or redness — seek immediate attention.

Dr. Anjum Cheema is a boardcertified ophthalmologist with Milan Eye Center, located in Canton. 678-381-2020, MilanEyeCenter.com

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One of the best ways to increase the curb appeal of your home is to give it a new exterior look. Whether you’re ready to sell or just want to give your home a facelift, a new exterior and updated windows can completely change its outward character.

•Better Insulation When replacing your home’s exterior, it offers the opportunity for the addition of more and better insulation. Also, as siding ages, it can allow water to seep into the underlying timbers of the home, leading to rot and other problems. Giving your home an exterior makeover allows you to find these problems, and give them the attention they need before they become insurmountable.

•Benefits of New Siding Replacing the exterior of your home can have added benefits that may not be as obvious as the improved look of the home’s façade. These include increased energy efficiency and the opportunity to find and repair any damage that has occurred to the structure of the home. Homes that were built during times of cheap, plentiful energy may lack much of the insulation that you might expect to have in your home.

•Fiber Cement Siding The use of fiber cement material is quickly gaining in popularity and has consistently been shown to provide one of the best possible increases in your home’s value for your investment dollar. Giving your home an updated, fresh look is easy when you enlist the help of professionals, and it can mean the difference between a home that feels like home, and a house that makes you cringe every time you pull into your driveway.

By Juan Reyes

•Whole Home Protection Your home is protected with a full net of properly-installed components, such as windows, gutters, and roofing. Each of these components can greatly increase the appeal and value of your home, while offering complete protection for its underlying structure. In the metro Atlanta area, the weather can vary greatly from season to season, and protecting your home is an important aspect of keeping your heating and cooling costs under control. More importantly, performing proper repairs and upgrades to the exterior of your home can help protect the interior of your home, as well as the rest of your belongings.

Juan Reyes is owner of Pro Roofing & Siding. 770-777-1733, MyProRoofing. com

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