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Fall Festivals: Treats & Fun for the Family!
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42 Taste of Life
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“Growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again.” — Peter Sellers as Chauncey Gardiner in his last film, “Being There”
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e are reminded that triumph and success are often the result of determination and diligence from our repetitive rise from failed attempts or “lessons” that we teach ourselves. The fact is that, eventually, cool-headed, simple solutions are most likely what is needed to solve the difficult or challenging problems we face daily. My grandfather had a joke he would tell about two guys trying to get a mule in the barn, but its ears were too long. A young boy passing by looked up and suggested they dig a ditch and walk the mule in. The men laughed as the kid walked away; there was no problem with the mule’s feet! When we find ourselves struggling, remember there may be solutions in the wisdom of a child. That may get us into
trouble from time to time, but leave us the gift of a lesson well learned. Of course, some lessons are best learned from the mistakes of others, but failure only defeats us when we stop trying to succeed. The curiosity and honesty when children ask why or seek to discover something on their own have brought each of us a bit more “education” in our older, “wiser” days. I’ll openly admit that often I will try to take myself back in time into the mind of the wide-eyed, toe-headed little boy of my youth and simply ask, “Why?” Then, I’ll smile a boyish grin, say a little prayer, and make my choice. Really kid, it’ll be okay…just jump already!
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Polly Balint, Dr. Lynn D. Baxter, State Senator Brandon Beach, Amanda Beckmann, Gemma Beylouny, Chris Bryant, J. Daran Burns, Jenna Clover, Jyl Craven, Shannon Dobson, Dr. Kyle Edwards, Louise Estabrook, Kim Fowler, Catherine Groves, Fred Hawkins, Heike Hellmann-Brown, Dr. Jeff Kincaid, Michelle Knapp, Scott Lavelle, Dr. James E. Leake, Dr. E. Anthony Musarra, Dr. Vishant Nath, Tonya Ray Parker, Dr. Michael Petrosky, Janet Read, Suzanne Taylor, WellStar Health Systems Woodstock Family Life magazine is your monthly community magazine and a publication of Family Life Publications. The magazine’s mission is to bring relevant, positive stories and timely information to its readers and to provide local businesses with a premium outlet for communitybased advertising. Each month, copies are distributed free by mail and through local businesses in the Woodstock area. Please contact us or visit our website for a current list of locations where copies of the magazine can be found and other information. Woodstock Family Life welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year. Please contact us for payment options. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Woodstock Family Life magazine is not responsible for errors and omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission from the Publisher. © 2013 All rights reserved.
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Calendar of
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CHEROKEE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS’ SEMINARS “Hypertufa: Fun with Concrete” on October 5 will give attendees the opportunity to make a planter or stepping stone for their gardens. Limited to 16 participants (supply fee applies). “The Enjoyment of Wildlife in Your Yard & Garden” on October 19 will teach participants how to make their yard more wildlife-friendly. Register by calling the Cherokee County Extension Office. 10 a.m., Cherokee County Senior Services Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-479-0418.
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HARVEST FEST Trinity Presbyterian Church’s Harvest Fest will feature barbecue and hamburger plates with slaw, baked beans, dessert and drink; live music; face painting; horse rides; Bocci, horse shoes and other games; artisan vendors; and a book sale. Representatives from the Service Dogs Assistance program, along with firemen, policemen and Boy Scouts in uniform will give demonstrations. All proceeds and donations will go toward local church mission programs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1126 Trinity Church Rd., Canton. Trinity-Presbyterian-Church.org
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CAGLE MILL COUNTRY FAIR Come out to the farm for a country fair, including a baby back rib lunch plate with all the fixins’; square dancing; cash bingo; animal demonstrations and a petting area; old-fashioned games for the kids; cow patty bingo; cake walks; food vendors; tractor rides; and much more. All proceeds from the event will benefit ACES, a new temporary shelter offering a safe haven for traumatized children in Pickens County. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the meadow on Lower Dowda Mill and Cagle Mill roads, Canton. 404-791-1078
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Library Events Hickory Flat 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565
Rose Creek 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, 770-591-1491
Woodstock 7735 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-5859
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LOVELOUD 5K GLOW FUN RUN/WALK First Baptist Church of Woodstock’s annual LoveLoud ministry will host the inaugural 5K Glow Fun Run/Walk on its campus. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best “glow” clothes and accessories for the “Best Glow Contest” cash prize. The event also will include food vendors, music and a raffle. All net proceeds will benefit Wellspring Living, an organization that ministers to victims of human and sex trafficking in Georgia. Register online at Active.com (keyword: LOVELOUD). 6 p.m. check-in and pre-race activities, 7 p.m. race start. First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Hwy. 92. 678-493-7491
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CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Hosted by CASA for Children, the charitable golf tournament will include practice at the driving range; lunch by Zaxby’s; and an awards banquet featuring Angelfire BBQ. 11 a.m. check-in/lunch, 12 p.m. shotgun start, Woodmont Golf and Country Club, 3105 Gaddis Road, Canton. 770-345-3274, CASACherokee.org/events
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EVENING WINE TASTING SOCIAL Empowered Women Through Synergy will host a free networking event to encourage female friendships. The event will include food, wine and raffle prizes. RSVP requested. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Ann Litrel Art Studio, 8594 Main St., Woodstock. EmpoweredThroughSynergy@gmail.com
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GREENPRINTS ALLIANCE COMMUNITY MEETING Greenprints Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy organization for the 60-plus miles of multiuse trails planned in Woodstock, invites
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Family Story Time October 1, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 a.m., Rose Creek October 3, 17, 24 & 31, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m., Hickory Flat & Woodstock Lapsit Story Time October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., Woodstock All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. Lapsit story time is limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive; doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Family story time is designed for families with children of all ages, accompanied by a participating adult. The program often features stories, music, rhymes, and a free craft activity.
Special Programs Woodstock LEGO Club October 20, 3 p.m., Woodstock Work alone or in teams to construct a special creation matching the current month’s theme, which will be displayed until the next month’s meeting! All ages are invited; 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Reading Dogs October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Hickory Flat October 2, 9, 16, 23 7 30, Rose Creek October 2, 16 & 23, Woodstock Kids and dogs go together like books and reading. Letting a child read to a dog builds confidence by providing a friendly, furry, and non-judgmental listener. Sessions of 10-15 minutes are available, but space is limited. Register by calling the appropriate branch up to two weeks before the scheduled event. Ages 6 and up. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Woodstock residents to learn about the organization’s mission, vision and master plan of trails. Members of the board of directors will be present to answer questions and facilitate roundtable discussions. 7 p.m., The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. GreenprintsAllicance.org
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TASTE OF CANTON Now in its 13th year, Taste of Canton brings together a variety of foods from local restaurants and area merchants. Tickets will be sold in full and half-taste for guests of all ages. The event is presented by the Canton Main Street Program and Canton Tourism. 5-8 p.m., Cannon Park, Downtown Canton.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Cherokee County Board of Commissions have proclaimed October 26 “Make a Difference Day in Cherokee County.” Woodstock High School senior Lindsay Rhino has organized a flash mob dance at Envision Health Studio (search YouTube for her dance instructions). For-profit businesses are invited to host a table at the event for a fee, which will be donated to the charity of their choice. “Make a Difference Day” will conclude with the Twilight Run at Hobgood Park. Send your “Make a Difference Day” events to Laura Mikszan. Envision Health Studio, 101 Victoria North Court, Woodstock. 770-926-4180, Laura@EnvisionHealthStudio.com
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FALL FESTIVAL Enjoy games, bouncy houses, candy prizes, tests of skill, a dunk tank,
and other fun at Hopewell Baptist Church’s fall festival! Admission is a canned good, which will go to support the Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes. Specific items that GBCH needs are canned northern beans, diced potatoes, ravioli, mixed vegetables, cream soups, and plastic Saran Wrap. In addition, proceeds from the concession stand will benefit the church’s upcoming mission trip to India. 4-7 p.m., Hopewell Baptist Church, 78 Ridge Road, Canton. 770-345-5723, HopewellBaptist.com
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Enjoy special offers and activities from Downtown Woodstock merchants as they stay open late to participate in Main Street Woodstock’s themed downtown festival, held the first Friday of every month. November’s “Woodstock Art & Wine Festival” theme will help promote the actual event taking place November 9-10 at City Park.
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NORTH GEORGIA MUSIC SHOWCASE The North Georgia Film and Music Professionals will host its inaugural music showcase featuring top-notch singer/songwriters, soloists, and/or instrumentalists from the area. Selected musicians will have the opportunity to perform for music industry professionals from metro Atlanta, including talent buyers, performing rights organizations, press, etc. 8-10 p.m., Copper Coin Coffee, 400 Chambers St., Woodstock. Facebook.com/ SergeEntertainmentGroup.com
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CHEROKEE’S GOT TALENT The Cherokee Association of Realtors will present Cherokee County’s top singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians, magicians, and other family-friendly talents in “Cherokee’s Got Talent.” Grand prize is $500, with proceeds benefitting Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, Cherokee Association of Realtors, and Habitat for Humanity. The event also will include refreshments and a silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. Applications are due October 18. 6 p.m., Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 770-591-0004, CherokeesGotTalent.com
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HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES The Junior Service League of Woodstock will host its 17th annual Holiday Tour of Homes, a self-guided tour of featured homes in Woodstock and Canton. Each home will be professionally decorated for the holiday season by local designers. All proceeds and sponsorship donations of the tour will benefit the lives of needy residents in Cherokee County. JSLWoodstock.org
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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Join the City of Woodstock in honoring America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve, and sacrifice for the common good. Special guests of the candlelight ceremony will include Major Gen. Warren R. Johnson, Marine Corps League Detachment #1311 in Woodstock, and the American Legion Post 316. 7 p.m., The Park at City Center, Woodstock.
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Moss
Management By Louise Estabrook Mosses are small plants that produce a mass of fine stems that can survive under very shady conditions. Moss will take over and grow where the shade is so dense during the summer that not enough light is present to support growth of a healthy lawn. Moss thrives during periods of high humidity and in water-logged soils like we had earlier this year due to heavy spring and summer rainfalls. One factor that is always associated with moss growth is that the growing condition for grass is poor. Moss is an opportunistic plant; if the lawn doesn’t thrive, moss will gladly take advantage of the situation. The problem is usually
hard, compacted soils that restrict root development. Soils with high clay content, like the soils we have here in Cherokee County, are easily compacted. Moss can become very thick under shaded conditions. Thinning trees or pruning limbs to improve light conditions and increase air circulation is often helpful. If grass won’t grow in these areas, it may be necessary to utilize a shade-tolerant ground cover, or simply cover the area in mulch. Moss also likes areas where the pH is very acidic. The solution to raising the soil pH is the addition of lime. Take a soil test first: Go down in about 20 spots in your yard and pull a small quantity of soil from each hole at a 4-inch depth. Mix all of these samples together and bring them into the Cherokee County Cooperative Extension office to be tested. Many people ask if there are chemicals available to eliminate moss. Although
Photo courtest of Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
some chemicals are effective, they are only temporary and the problem will return in time. The chemicals will kill the moss, and then you will need to rake it out by hand. If you don’t buy the chemical and don’t kill the moss, you can still hand rake it out just as easily; so why go through the trouble of trying to kill it first? Of course, either way, if you don’t change the environment the moss is growing in, it will reappear.
Louise Estabrook is the Agricultural and Natural Resources agent for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. 770-721-7803, CAES.UGA.edu/Extension/Cherokee
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Business What's New J. Thompson Ross Investments has relocated its main office from Downtown Canton to Woodstock. Brokerage owner and senior financial advisor Judy Ross and her team manage more than $150 million in assets, with a 98 percent client retention rate. The independent investment firm customizes individual plans to individual clients based on their unique needs. Ross considers every client relationship a partnership, encouraging clients to keep the firm updated on changes in their life, family and financial circumstances that could affect their investment goals and strategy. J. Thompson Ross Investments was featured in the August 2013 issue of Forbes magazine; in addition, Judy Ross was named one of Registered Rep magazine’s Top 50 Independent Women Advisors for 2011. 131 Village Centre West, Suite 120, Woodstock. 770-345-8008. JTRInvestments.com
Northside Hospital-Cherokee celebrated the opening of its new Northside-Cherokee Towne Lake Medical Office Building (MOB) with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 10. The 100,797-squarefoot, state-of-the-art facility, developed in partnership with the Indianapolisbased Duke Realty, houses a variety of physician practices and outpatient healthcare services, including a full-service imaging center; laboratory services; and an urgent care center. In addition to the MOB’s 159 surface parking spaces, Duke Realty also developed a three-story, 350-space parking garage. Construction began in October 2012 by Bradfield & Gorrie, with Lyman Davidson Dooley Inc. as architects. The building is owned by Duke Realty Towne Lake Development LLC, a wholly owned entity of Duke Realty Limited Partnership, and is leased solely by Northside Hospital. The Towne Lake MOB is located 11 miles south of the Northside-Cherokee replacement hospital campus scheduled to open in 2015. 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. Northside.com
Community Involvement The Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) held its 13th annual golf tournament benefitting the TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund on September 11 at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. Each year, TLBA awards two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, one each at Etowah and Woodstock High schools. The scholarship winners from this year’s tournament will be announced at the end of the 201314 school year. More than $3,200 was raised from the golf tournament, which featured 22 hole sponsors and 27 players. The tournament also awarded prizes to the top three teams; closest to the pin; and raffle prizes that included a 32-inch flat-screen TV and Blu-Ray DVD player, gift certificates to area restaurants, wine, golf lessons, and more. TLBA.org
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By Amanda Beckmann
Domestic violence is a growing health concern in America and all over the world. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in this country and the No.1 cause of death in pregnant women. Georgia is currently ranked 6th in the nation for domestic violence-related deaths. In Cherokee County, there were 3,635 domestic violence-related calls to law enforcement in 2012. To put some perspective on how widespread the problem is, only 25 percent of incidences are reported — meaning the actual number of domestic violence incidences last year was greater than 12,000. One in four women are victims of domestic violence, and more than
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130 women were killed by their spouse in Georgia last year alone. The facts speak for themselves. Awareness is the key to lowering the incidences of domestic violence, and it is our job as a community to bring this epidemic out of the shadows. Domestic violence in the United States costs an estimated $5.8 billion annually, yet few doctors’ screen for family violence. The PEACH Project (Providers Educating and Advocating for Change and Healing) was inspired by a survivor. The mission of the project is to place an awareness poster and/or safety cards into patient restrooms of every
doctor’s office in Cherokee County. The resources for helping victims are abundant; however, getting the resources into the hands of victims is not an easy task. We believe that educating medical professionals on domestic violence screenings and offering them the resources to provide for their patients will ultimately decrease the total number of cases in our county. For information about The PEACH Project and volunteer opportunities, email AmandaBeckmann, PEACHProject@gmail.com. If you are being abused, call the Cherokee County hotline at 770-479-1703. Amanda Beckmann is a survivor of domestic violence and an advocate for awareness programs, including The PEACH Project.
Georgia Can Lead Nation with New Medical Liability Model By State Senator Brandon Beach
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he general consensus is that if healthcare coverage were regarded as a patient, the prognosis would be bleak. The Affordable Care Act is forcing companies, including UPS, to eliminate coverage for spouses, while Delta Airlines estimates it will cost the company $100 million. With so much red ink on the horizon, there is actually a cost-savings idea out there for taxpayers, providers, and consumers when it comes to healthcare. The Georgia Senate is now considering Senate Bill 141, a proposal of mine that could provide groundbreaking healthcare reform in Georgia and eliminate one of the greatest drivers of healthcare costs: the practice of defensive medicine. The current medical model forces physicians to order more tests than are
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medically necessary in order to protect themselves from potential lawsuits. The blame-free, administrative malpractice proposal would replace the current dysfunctional system and create a Patient Compensation System (PCS). If Senate Bill 141 becomes law, Georgia would be the first state in which no doctor or hospital would ever be sued again. The Gallup organization says one in four healthcare dollars can be attributed to unnecessary tests and procedures that physicians order to keep from being sued. Georgia taxpayers spend an estimated $710 million annually on defensive medicine for Medicaid patients alone, according to a 2012 report by BioScience Valuation.
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Under the proposed PCS, a patient who experienced a bad outcome as a result of substandard medical treatment could file a case for review by a panel of healthcare experts. If the panel found “avoidable harm” had occurred, they would forward the case to a compensation board for review. Because the board determines the award, lengthy court battles would be avoided. The benefits are enormous to doctors, hospitals, and patients. Doctors could order tests more judiciously, costs would be lowered,
and patients still would receive top-notch care. The PCS would accommodate patients more quickly and address the needs of those with “lower-value” injuries. Georgia has the opportunity to set an example for the rest of the nation. The Affordable Care Act neglected to bring down healthcare costs. But if our state adopts a Patient Compensation System, we may lead the country with true healthcare reform that reduces healthcare costs, increases patient safety, and brings access to justice for more patients.
Brandon Beach is a Republican State Senator who represents District 21, which includes parts of Cherokee and North Fulton counties. He is also the president/CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 404-463-1378, brandon@beachforgeorgia.com
Let’s Get
Flossing! By Vishant Nath, D.M.D.
In terms of maintaining great oral health and hygiene habits, brushing is not enough. Dental floss is an important tool in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. This applies to your child’s teeth as well. Flossing should begin in children as soon as they have two teeth touching each other. The sooner you get children used to flossing, the more likely it is that it will become a habit for them. Flossing can feel “funny” at first for kids, but if you do it every day, they will become more comfortable with it. If your child is older but has not yet developed a flossing habit, it isn’t too late to start. Flossing offers several important benefits. First, flossing removes food particles that get stuck between teeth. Second, flossing improves gum health by removing potentially harmful bacteria that can cause gum disease. To be most beneficial, flossing should be performed at least once a day and on a regular basis. Some flossing products are designed specifically for children. For a recommendation on which type is best for your child, ask your pediatric dentist. We are probably all familiar with basic dental floss: Hold the floss between your thumb and forefingers, and gently slide it up and down between your teeth. Dental floss is also sold in the form of floss picks, which are small plastic tools that come with the floss stretched out on one end and a toothpick on the opposite end. Floss picks can sometimes be easier for kids to use to independently floss their teeth. However, it is best to supervise young children in flossing. If you can find a way to make the activity of flossing fun, there is a greater chance your children will cooperate with flossing on a daily basis. Let your children choose their flossing tools; there are a variety of flavors of dental floss as well. Finally, teach your children the importance of flossing by being a good role model. They are more likely to take you seriously if you practice what you preach. Flossing is great for everyone, so floss away!
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Canton/Milton/Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. 678-352-1090, KidsHappyTeeth.com
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Do you have a really great vacation photo that makes everyone who sees it smile? We want to enjoy it too! Submit your photo to be eligible to win prizes donated from businesses in your community. All entry fees go directly to our featured charity, Cherokee FOCUS, which operates the Cherokee Youth Works Program to serve at-risk youth providing education, workforce training and life skills. Name: Address: Phone: Email: Please include your favorite image on a minimum size of 4x6 on glossy photo paper along with this form and check for $10.00 payable to Cherokee FOCUS. Images will be judged on “fun factor,” content and technical quality. Prints become property of Family Life Publications and will not be returned. Finalists will be contacted for additional information about their winning photos. Winners will be announced in our November issue and will receive gift certificates as follows: First place — $100 family portrait session with PhotoJack.net; Second place — $50 spa package at Revive Day Spa; Third place — $20 gift certificate to J. Miller’s Smokehouse.
Be the first to find the photo where these pieces belong! Please email art@familylifepublications.com to submit your answer. Be sure to include the magazine title, your name and contact information. Only emailed answers with full information will be accepted. Individuals can win only once per calendar year. Happy Hunting!
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October is
Breast Cancer Awareness Month By WellStar Health System
Photo courtesy of Tracy Lewis
The chance of a woman developing breast cancer at some point in her life is one in eight. Each year, more than 230,000 women will learn they have the disease — making breast cancer the second most common cancer in women. The chance of getting breast cancer increases as you get older. Most women are over 60 years old when they are diagnosed. The WellStar Breast Program offers diagnostic treatment options and exceptional service throughout our network of a five-hospital System. WellStar Kennestone Hospital was the first breast center in Georgia to receive accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), granted only to those centers that undergo a rigorous evaluation, review of performance, and compliance with NAPBC standards. WellStar has 16 outpatient imaging centers located throughout our five-county service area. All the imaging centers are accredited by the American College of Radiology and meet all guidelines approved by the FDA. All radiologists are board certified and the breast surgeons are fellowshiptrained. Additionally, WellStar is an American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program and is one of the largest Commission on Cancer Accredited Networks in the country.
WellStar’s comprehensive breast care includes: • •
Board-Certified Radiologist SubSpecializing in Breast Health Digital Mammography
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Ultrasound Ultrasound Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy Stereotactic biopsy (MRI) Breast MRI Breast MRI Biopsy Breast Surgeons Radiation Oncology Medical Oncology Genetic Risk Assessment Nurse Navigator Community Screening, Education & Prevention Survivorship Bra & Prosthesis Services
Mammography Recommendations Breast cancer is most successfully treated when detected early. By following a breast health program of monthly breast self-examinations, clinical breast examinations by your doctor and annual mammograms, you can help detect changes in breast tissue that could be cancerous. Currently, the best method to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages is a mammogram. A mammogram is a safe, low-dose X-ray of the breast.
WellStar Kennestone Women’s Imaging Center The WellStar Kennestone Women’s Imaging Center, accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, performs more than 35,000 digital mammograms annually. One of the largest women’s imaging centers in the nation, the 18,000-squarefoot facility was designed with comfort in mind.
“The Women’s Imaging Center on the Kennestone campus offers walk-in mammography services,” said Kristen Trice, executive director, Medical Imaging, WellStar Kennestone Hospital. “Thus, changing a patient’s opportunity for service while on campus, walk-in mammograms are available at WellStar Kennestone location from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. From the plush robes to the spa-like décor, the center aims to ensure patient convenience, comfort and coordinated care. The center has three separate subwaiting rooms for screening, diagnostic mammography and interventional procedures — each featuring refreshment areas. The all-digital facility offers digital mammography; ultrasound; bone density; stereotactic, ultrasound-guided and breast MRI biopsies; and the nation’s first commercial installation of the Philips Ingenia 3.0T Breast MRI. The unit’s crystal-clear, high-resolution images allow radiologists to see irregularities more clearly; it’s an outstanding tool for women at high risk for breast cancer, those who have just received a diagnosis, or for follow-up after treatment.
To schedule a mammogram, call 678-581-5900. For a physician referral, call 770-956-STAR (7827). For more information about WellStar Health System and a complete listing of the 16 outpatient imaging centers, please visit WellStar.org. WWW. FAMILYLIFE PUBLICATIONS.COM
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Doug Stone Concert Break out your cowboy boots and enjoy the songs of country music star Doug Stone, performing at 8 p.m., October 18, at the historic Canton Theatre. Stone, originally from Marietta, will perform hits from his “Reliving the ‘90s” Tour. For tickets and more information, visit CantonTheatre.com.
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‘Night Under the Lights’
Cherokee Arts Center’s annual Harvesting the Arts Ball, “Night Under the Lights,” 7 p.m., October 19, will offer a magical night of dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Cherokee Arts Center. 95 North St., Canton
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Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars is one of Downtown Woodstock’s newest businesses. Stop by their beautiful kitchen-style store and try as many oils and vinegars as you want, sample recipes, and even watch a cooking demonstration by Chef Mary. Follow the store on Facebook for updates; your taste buds will thank you. 105 E. Main St., Suite 126, Woodstock
Twilight Run
Tie those laces tight and get ready for the Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee 5K and Fun Run, scheduled for 7 p.m., October 26, at Hobgood Park. The night race will benefit the Cherokee Friends of Recovery Foundation, which helps keep Cherokee County highways safe from impaired drivers. Awards will be given in different categories. Register online at Active.com or at 6 p.m. on race day. 6688 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock
Warranties When you make an electrical service purchase for your home or business, the contractor and manufacturer make an important promise to stand behind the products installed. Warranty coverage can vary with regard to parts, time, and labor from company to company. Here are some questions you may want to ask your electrical contractor: How long does the warranty last; who do you contact at the company for a warranty call; what parts are covered under the warranty; and are there any conditions or limits on the warranty? Always get in writing the warranty that the salesperson explains to you. A spoken warranty is only as good as the person speaking, and a warranty only works if the company you use stands behind it.
By Fred Hawkins
Do not always use the cheapest company. Good companies may need to charge a little more up-front to be able to stand behind a two-year warranty. Always ask how and why the work was performed, and verify that the work was done to all state and local code specifications. Also, have them explain the warranty to you in detail, with a written list of all items, labor, and products covered under the warranty. Ask if the company offers an extended warranty on their purchase items. An example would be a new panel and service charge. Good service companies typically offer a two-year warranty on most items installed and a 100 percent money-back guarantee on all work performed. Most service companies offer a home protection plan, which is a contract that
offers service at a discounted rate. The homeowner would get priority service over other customers and would be charged the standard rate without additional fees for emergency calls. The homeowner would also get a 10-15 percent discount on any future work done at the home after they become a member. The home protection plan generally costs approximately $10 a month. Lastly, save all paperwork on the service completed. Perform routine maintenance and inspections on all products installed. You should never abuse or misuse electrical items, but a warranty will offer peace of mind.
Fred Hawkins is owner of H&H Electric and Security LLC. 770-735-1136, MyAtlantaElectrician.net
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Community Ricky Skaggs Visits FoxTale Books Country music legend Ricky Skaggs visited FoxTale Books in Woodstock recently as part of his “Kentucky Traveler” book tour. The book is a memoir of Skaggs’ 40 years in country music and includes the “Ten Commandments of Bluegrass,” handed down by his mentor, Bill Monroe; a compilation of Skaggs’ favorite country and gospel songs; and personal snapshots of his musical heroes. During his visit, Skaggs autographed copies of his book and treated patrons, who purchased tickets to the exclusive event, to a special live performance of select songs.
Ricky Skaggs gave a special performance during his visit recently to FoxTale Books.
Construction Begins on Habitat Home for Woodstock Family Melanie Palffy and her two children, Heaven, 10, and Holden, 5, soon will have a home of their own, thanks to their partnership with Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia and the Cherokee Association of Realtors, which is helping to raise funds and volunteering for the project. Construction on the three-bedroom/two-bath home, located on Lyndee Lane in Downtown Woodstock, began September 7. Approximately half of the $80,000 goal has been raised already. Palffy and her two children live currently in a two-bedroom apartment. She said she looks forward to her new Habitat for Humanity home because it will provide “a stable home where my children will never have to switch schools or lose friends again — a safe, stable home that is all ours. Thank you to everyone who has heard a fraction of my life and has made a dream that I felt was completely out of reach come true.” As with all Habitat for Humanity homes, Palffy’s home is being sold at no profit and financed with affordable loans. Palffy and her children are contributing their own labor to the construction of their new home as well. They were among the volunteers and Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia workers, including CEO Russ Hayes, who started construction on September 8.
Local Poet Awarded U.S. Congressional Commendation Jill Jennings, a poet and Woodstock resident, was awarded a Congressional Commendation from U.S. Rep. Phil Gingery in recognition of her International Merit Award in poetry from The Atlanta Review. Jennings launched a career in poetry with her 2008 debut book, “The Poetry Alarm Clock,” followed by “Dead Man’s Flower” in 2012. She has completed two more books of poetry, “Pineapple Wine,” and “Mercy Heart,” which are scheduled to be published. Her writings have been featured in numerous publications and poetry journals. Jill Jennings
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Melanie Palffy and her children, along with Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia CEO Russ Hayes, Rep. Michael Caldwell (second from left), and other volunteers, begin construction on the Palffys’ new home in Downtown Woodstock.
Modifications After Divorce By J. Daran Burns Modification actions can be used to change any part of a divorce agreement, but most often arise when one party needs to change the amount of child support paid or received each month. The recession has hit many local families hard, and many individuals have lost their job and no longer can afford to pay what was agreed upon. There are also instances when the parent without primary custody has obtained a new, higher-paying job and the custodial parent feels the amount of child support should be similarly increased. The law allows five different grounds that individuals may utilize to seek an increase or decrease in the amount of support, but the most common are: a substantial change in either parent’s income or financial status; and a
substantial change in the needs of the children. Modification is the exclusive remedy under Georgia law for people seeking to change the amount of child support ordered by the court. The amount of child support ordered by the court in your divorce case was based upon your income at that time. If you lose your job, then you’ve certainly undergone the substantial change in income mentioned in the law. If this happens to you, it is important to be proactive and seek a modification from the court rather than failing to pay the amount due. Falling behind in child support can lead to the suspension of your driver’s license, garnishment of your paycheck, and, ultimately, incarceration.
Alternately, a medical, educational or some other type of expense that was not expected at the time of the divorce could arise, which makes the amount of child support being received by the custodial parent no longer sufficient. Perhaps your child has been diagnosed with an illness and you’re facing hundreds of dollars in monthly prescriptions that you can’t afford, or you have determined your child requires tutoring outside the classroom. In scenarios such as these, you can’t let your child suffer or fall behind; you must move quickly to initiate your modification action. Situations change; fortunately, Georgia law may allow a divorce settlement to change, too.
J. Daran Burns is a partner at Burns & Speights, P.C., Attorneys at Law, in Canton. 770-956-1400, BASLG.com
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“Healing Hands Youth Ranch has been a blessing for my two girls, who come from a violent past and a single-parent home. Suffering from depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, they appreciate that the ranch offers them something to be proud of and work toward; they look forward to the next week before we are even off the property! HHYR is helping my daughters learn patience, compassion, dedication and the importance of trust — life lessons that will help them grow into strong, independent women.” — Amanda, parent
“My daughter suffered from depression and anxiety. When we first went to HHYR, I had no expectations of how it would help her. Jennifer (Simonis, founder and director) and the volunteers gave my daughter hope, wisdom, encouragement, compassion and, most importantly, love. HHYR provided a safe place for her to heal, grow, and learn to experience life again. I watched my withdrawn teenager blossom into a strong and confident young lady. Now a senior in high school and a straight-A student, she talks about friends, SAT scores, and the different colleges she plans to apply to for admission. I will forever be grateful for HHYR’s dedication and commitment to helping the children in our community. We are so fortunate to have people who care so deeply for our future generation.” — Amy, parent “Getting involved at HHYR has been a life-changing experience. When I started volunteering in 2011, I knew nothing about horses. What I did know was that this was a place I wanted to be. HHYR is where children who are hurting can find comfort, peace and understanding; that is what I found on the first day, working with the horses and learning from Jennifer. Now, as a board member, it’s an honor to be involved in organizing the program and raising funds to ensure the future of HHYR.” — Kim, HHYR board member 22
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ealing Hands Youth Ranch was formed in 2008 on 145 acres in Waleska, Ga. The purpose of the ranch is to help young people make better choices in their lives. By building a relationship with a horse and a volunteer mentor, young people gain inner strength and learn valuable life lessons of trust and faith. The staff and volunteers at the ranch believe that horses and children are special gifts that should be cherished. It is an honor to witness the amazing ways that horses can teach us better communication skills, build confidence, and help us overcome our fears. Interested in learning more? Healing Hands Youth Ranch will host an Open House, 1-5 p.m., October 12. The ranch will offer pony rides for the kids, concessions, and more. The Milton County Fire Dept.’s Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Team will conduct rescue drills as well. Come enjoy the ranch’s peaceful scenery and learn more about the program and how you can be a part of it. Healing Hands Youth Ranch services are provided free with the support of volunteers and donations.
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Academic Holly Springs Elementary STEM Hosts Volunteer Training Breakfast Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy hosted a Volunteer Breakfast recently for more than 100 of its volunteers. Assistant Principal Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Lisa Turner Academy volunteers include (left to right) Jean Allison, Wendy Kimberly, Kim Belanger, conducted a volunteer training Elizabeth Grant, Sue Whitfield, Shirl session, which Hutchinson, and Tracy Brinkman. included a review of expectations and requirements for working with the school. All volunteers also received a “We Give Back to Our Community” T-shirt at the event. Principal Dianne Steinbeck said the school’s volunteers are “enthusiastic to be a part of our STEM Academy. We are excited to have a great group of volunteers for our school.”
Johnston Elementary Expresses Appreciation for Firefighters Third-grade students at Johnston Elementary School observed the recent Firefighter Appreciation Week by writing thank-you notes that will be sent to local firefighters in appreciation for their service.
Pictured (left to right) in front of the thankyou notes display are Johnston Elementary School students Chris Pham and Laura Hernandez from Gayle Selak’s class and Dagan Weathers and Tyler Herndon from Marsha Allen’s class.
Johnston Elementary School also has been recognized as a PASS (Parental Awareness of Safe Schools) School Community due to its high level of parent participation in the program. The Cherokee County School District Police Dept. program educates parents and other school community members on critical issues related to safety and security at school, home and in the community.
Woodstock Elementary Celebrates Family-Friendly Partnership Award Woodstock Elementary School was invited to send a team to a professional program at the Ritz-Carlton in Buckhead in recognition of the school having won the Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School Award. The team attended two sessions, “Mastering the Basics of Service Excellence” and “Succeed through Service,” at the event, where they were joined by State Superintendent of Schools John Barge. In addition, Barge presented the Georgia Department of Education’s 2013 FamilyFriendly Partnership School Award to Principal Kim Montalbano during a ceremony held recently at the school. Pictured (left to right): school Academic Coach Only four schools statewide were selected for the award, which Bonny Keheley, Principal Kim Montalbano, State recognizes Title I schools — the schools with the highest levels of lowSuperintendent of Schools John Barge, school Parent income students — that maintain the best customer service statewide. Involvement Facilitator Jessica Ruiz, and Secretary Winning schools were selected based on factors that included student Summer Fleming. and parent engagement; staff friendliness; community partnerships; easy-to-use websites; clear signage; and comfortable waiting areas. As part of the selection process, Georgia Dept. of Education staff visited finalist schools and conducted interviews with students, parents, staff and community members: GaDOE staff also went “undercover” to act as “parents” and anonymously gauge customer service.
“I am amazed at what you have done and what you are doing,” Barge told school leaders during his visit, which included the presentation of a giant red welcome mat and a plaque; a tour of the school; and a roundtable discussion with administrators, teachers, parents and volunteers. The award ceremony featured a student performance of the school song, “Woodstock of My Heart,” and remarks from its writer, City of Woodstock Historian Juanita Hughes. “It does take a village to raise a child, and we have many partners who work together to make a difference,” said Principal Montalbano. 24
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Causes of Crooked Teeth (and How to Fix Them) By Jeff Kincaid, D.M.D., M.S. It’s frustrating to take great care of your teeth and still not get the smile you want because of crooked teeth. Genetics is the most common cause of crooked teeth. If your parents’ teeth are not straight, you probably inherited this trait from them. If your jaw was too small to allow room for your teeth to grow in straight, they may have rotated out of alignment or overlapped to make room. If you lost a baby tooth too early, this might have led to spacing problems as your adult teeth grew in. Some orthodontists place much of the blame for crooked teeth on soft tissue problems. Pressure from the lips, cheeks and tongue can slowly move teeth out of place over time. This most likely happens during childhood due to prolonged bottle
feeding, pacifier use, thumb sucking, or tongue thrusting. A child who has difficulty breathing through his/her nose may develop the habit of mouth breathing, which causes the jaw to hang open most of the time and may impact how the jaw grows as well. As an adult, you might develop crooked teeth after an injury that impacts your jaw or the loss of a tooth that allows surrounding teeth to shift out of place.
“Genetics is the most common cause of crooked teeth.” The most common issue seen with crooked teeth is difficulty cleaning. Those nooks and crannies invite bacteria to hide out where they can infect your gums and rot your teeth. You may also find it difficult to enunciate when you speak. Finally, crooked teeth can make you feel
insecure about your appearance, leading you to smile reluctantly or be less sociable than you would otherwise. Braces are a long-term solution for crooked teeth. They can correct the appearance of teeth, restore function, and correct bite misalignment. An orthodontist may provide many different braces options, including metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual (behind the teeth) braces, and alignment trays (like Invisalign). If you wear your retainer faithfully as recommended by your orthodontist, your crooked teeth probably won’t return and you can enjoy a straight, even smile for life! Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in orthodontics and owner of Kincaid Orthodontics in Woodstock and Roswell. KincaidSmiles.com
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COVER STORY Cherokee County dog owners are raving about Bark Station, located in Historic Downtown Woodstock. With more than 10,000 square feet, Bark Station is one of northwest Georgia’s largest doggy resorts. Since opening almost four years ago, the family-owned and operated business offers many dog services under one roof — including overnight boarding, daycare, professional grooming, a self-serve dog wash, a natural pet food store, and training! Bark Station also has live webcams so customers can view their dogs’ playtime and is open seven days a week, including holidays. It’s no wonder Bark Station was voted Cherokee County’s go-to doggy resort three years in a row! What is unique about this amazing facility is that its owners — Lorre LaMarca, Wes Mudd, and Lucy LaMarca, Lorre’s mother — are on site every day, working alongside their dog-loving team. As Wes says, “We are all a bunch of dog dorks!” The three owners are passionate about their jobs and can’t wait to start each and every day. “Bark Station was built from the heart and from the ground up,” Lorre says. “We put special attention into every detail of our resort to make sure it caters to dogs’ active lifestyles and has all the comforts of home!” She adds that Bark Station’s cute firehouse theme came from her father’s background as a fireman and military veteran.
Doggy Daycare Unleashed Play Doggy Daycare is one of Bark Station’s most popular services. Many Cherokee County residents work long hours and depend on Bark Station to care for their dogs during the day and pick them up after work. Bark Station’s all-day play philosophy keeps dogs coming back for more! Bark Station also features “addicting” live webcams, so owners can watch their dogs enjoying the playtime experience and rest assured their dogs are receiving quality care. Bark Station offers three large individual indoor/outdoor climate-controlled private playrooms, with dogs separated by size. Playrooms are always supervised by Bark Station’s “Pack Leaders.” Playrooms feature artificial canine grass in the outdoor areas, along with puppy playground equipment. Bark Station’s doggy daycare 28
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accepts dogs as early as 3 months old. Dogs must pass a full-day trial evaluation; be current on required vaccinations; and be spayed or neutered by 7 months of age. Dog owners also have the option of purchasing Bark Station’s 10-day doggy daycare package, which allows them to use the daycare for 10 full days whenever they want — with each full day of doggy daycare averaging only $18.50!
Overnight Accommodations Bark Station offers two choices for overnight stays: Playgroup or Traditional Boarding. Playgroup Boarding is where active/friendly dogs can play all day in doggy daycare, and then retreat to their own personal overnight bunkhouse at the end of the day. Under certain criteria, customers may choose Traditional Boarding where their dogs are not exposed to other dogs. For overnight, Bark Station offers 16- to 32-square-foot bunkhouses; these huge bunkhouses have enough space for same-family households with multiple dogs to share; mounted water/food bowls; comfy raised red cots; bedding; and other personal items, including their favorite teddy bear or daddy’s T-shirt! Bunkhouses are private, so dogs can’t see or touch the dog in the bunk next to them. A special “bunk buddy” discount is offered for same-household family dogs who share a bunk as well.
Professional Grooming “Stress-free grooming” has helped Bark Station earn the “favorites” award for three years in a row from Cherokee County dog owners! At Bark Station, all grooming appointments are “express,” meaning clients drop off their dogs at their appointment time and pick them up at a designated time. Bark Station does it all — from full haircuts to basic bath services (all dogs are hand-dried for a fabulous finish). Clients also love the convenience of doggy daycare and a spa day all in one! New customers can take advantage of Bark Station’s special 10 percent discount for new grooming clients (visit Bark-Station.com/washme for details).
Natural Pet Food Store Lorre and Wes own two 18-year-old beagles among their five rescue dogs! They attribute much of their dogs’ longevity to picking the right foods. Thorough research is behind every bag of dog food and treats offered at Bark Station to make sure it is of the highest quality in the dog food industry.
Dog Training “Bark Station has become the place to help raise your puppy, and our ‘Puppygarten’ is perfect for those busy families trying to get through puppy stages without coming home to chewed furniture and potty accidents,” Lorre says. Bark Station’s “Puppygarten” program is the facility’s most popular — and it’s just like school. Drop them off early before work for a full day of daycare puppy play, plus puppy training while they’re there! Customers don’t have to bring their dogs every day; they can pick the schedule that works best for them. For October, Bark Station is offering free doggy daycare for puppies up to 12 months old that enroll in Puppygarten Stay-Play-Train basics! Visit Bark-Station.com/training for details.
Second-Chance Foster Home Lorre LaMarca is an adoption counselor for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue. She shares significant space for foster dogs to live temporarily at Bark Station year-round. Bark Station offers open house tours daily for dog owners to tour the facility. Please visit Bark-Station.com for touring hours/Q&A so you can see for yourself why Bark Station is called the “Vacation at the Station!”
Self-Serve Dog Wash Locker Room Bark Station offers large step-up dog tubs and a walk-in doggy shower where clients can bathe their dogs. One tub also includes a large fenced area for bathing multiple dogs at once. Bark Station provides all shampoos, scrubbers, hair dryers, towels, aprons, etc. Check out Bark Station’s Weekday Wash special: Self-serve tubs are only $10 Monday-Friday!
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3D Mammography:
A Major Advancement in the Fight Against Breast Cancer By Lynn D. Baxter, M.D., director of Breast Imaging, Northside Radiology Associates, Northside Hospital Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women, aside from some non-aggressive forms of skin cancer. One in eight American women will develop the disease at some point in her lifetime. Early detection is the key to improved survival and less-invasive treatments. Mammography is the only test of any kind scientifically proven to decrease the death rate from breast cancer. In fact, the death rate from breast cancer has decreased by 30 percent since mammography screening programs were introduced. Because of this, the American Cancer Society and many other organizations recommend annual mammograms for almost all women beginning at age 40. Some high-risk women should begin screening even earlier. Mammograms have also consistently been shown to reduce the death rate from breast cancer in many studies in many other countries, even through using film/screen technology from the 1970s. However, standard 2D mammography has some limitations. Because this technology creates a 2D image of a 3D part of the body, tissues from one part of the breast can overlap with tissues from another part — creating a false impression of a mass on the image, or allowing normal tissues to mask a cancer. Breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography, is a new advancement in breast imaging technology that goes a long way toward overcoming these limitations. In 3D mammography, images are obtained from multiple angles around
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the breast and synthesized by a computer into a series of images 1 mm thick. The radiologist can view them together like a “movie,” where they view the inner structures of the breast, moving from one side to the other. This helps to eliminate the problem of overlapping tissues. Studies have shown a 27-30 percent increase in cancer detection with 3D mammography and a 30-40 percent decrease in the rate of recalls for additional imaging. Benefits have been proven for women with all breast densities. Still, 3D mammography is not perfect, and it cannot find all cancers or prevent all recalls. Currently, it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only for use as a combination exam with standard 2D mammography. As a result, the radiation dose from the combination
exam is higher than that of a 2D mammogram alone (but still within FDA limits, and actually lower than some old film mammograms). All that being said, 3D technology shows tremendous promise toward overcoming some of the most common limitations of mammogram screening, and will continually improve breast cancer screening and diagnostic capabilities.
Northside Hospital Breast Cancer Center Northside Hospital is one of the leading providers of breast cancer services in the nation, diagnosing and treating more cases of breast cancer than any other facility in the Southeast. Northside Hospital was the first facility to make 3D mammography clinically available in Atlanta, and has continued to expand its availability — now providing 3D services at the hospital’s Forsyth, Alpharetta and Atlanta locations. For more information about Northside Hospital’s premier breast cancer screening technology, visit Northside.com/CancerInstitute, or call 404-851-6577 to schedule an exam.
Password Protection: A Necessary Evil By Scott Lavelle Everyone uses passwords to access all sorts of information on their computer, online, at the bank machine, and many other places. One of the most common complaints we hear is that people have to remember too many passwords and, as a result, tend to use the same one for everything. To make things worse, that password is often not a very strong one — leaving them vulnerable to loss of data, identity theft, and hacked online accounts. Based on the hacked accounts in 2013, a few of the most commonly used (and easily guessable and easily hacked) passwords were: 123456, password, iloveyou, abc123, monkey, and jesus. There are a number of things you can do to strengthen your passwords and make them easier to remember as well. • Always use a “strong password,” with eight or more characters and at least three of the four character types: uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special (like @ or %). • Never share your password with others. In business, this means that each person who is going to access a resource should have their own ID and password. This way, if there is ever a separation, the ID can be disabled. • Be creative. Using numbers or special characters in place of letters that look similar is a common method; for example, replace the letter S with a $, or substitute the letter O with a zero, or use 3 for the letter E. • Test your password with a strength checker. You have to be careful where you do this, as some sites may be set up simply to gather passwords. Microsoft’s website is a good choice: Microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pcsecurity/password-checker.aspx • Use a password manager application. This will not only help you keep up with your passwords by storing them in a “vault” (or on a portable USB key) but also can fill online forms automatically for you. Lastpass.com is one of the currently popular options. Like most things in life, there are no guarantees that these things will completely protect you, but they can offer one more level of security.
Scott Lavelle is the co-owner/technical director of Technical Resource Solutions. 678-928-9491, TechnicalRS.com
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Halloween means different things to different people. Most people enjoy getting caught up in the “spooky” fun that Halloween offers, so long as it isn’t harmful to anyone. As a kid, I didn’t care much for the “pop-up” haunted houses that ran only during the month of October or for the “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Friday the 13th” movies because they didn’t seem realistic. It’s hard to get scared when the whole premise of the show, be it a haunted house or movie, is utterly implausible. A good ghost story, however, could send a chill down my back and leave me looking over my shoulder until daylight! The difference in those “pop-up” haunted houses, scary movies, and ghost stories is in the details. A good ghost story will include just enough facts — such as historical events, landmarks, and actual people who lived — to leave you guessing. After all, isn’t the point of a “good scare” that it could have happened? You may be surprised to learn that the Cherokee County area has a rich haunted history. Ghostly figures, creepy sounds, and other unexplained phenomena, as some tales account, are haunting local landmarks even outside of the Halloween season. Many stories are featured in organized ghost tours that combine fact and fiction, or history and entertainment, for an enlightening — perhaps frightening — adventure!
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Canton Ghost Tour Friday-Saturday nights and private tours, by reservation
CantonGhostTour.com The Canton Ghost Tour developed from the personal experiences of Leisa Wilkie, owner and tour guide. “I grew up in a haunted house, with doors opening by themselves and other strange happenings,” she says, “so I’ve always been interested in ghost stories.” She often heard tales about different spots around town — including the “bleeding tree” at Hell’s Church — and researched on her own about their history. “When I went back to some of the places I had long heard about, I found kids there with video cameras and equipment, conducting their own paranormal investigations. I knew it was time to put everything together for a tour!” Popular sites on Canton Ghost Tour include Brown Park, Riverview Cemetery, Canton Fire Dept., and the site of the old Jones Mortuary. In addition, Wilkie’s book, “The Haunting History of Canton,” will be released on October 31.
Ghost Tales & Trails October 24-26, 6-10 p.m.
ElmStreetArts.org In years past, “Ghost Tales & Trails,” produced by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, would draw upon legendary ghost stories about Woodstock, such as sounds of footsteps in the Old Dean House and sightings downtown of an Indian girl ghost. This year, Gay Grooms and the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village performers will present a “ghost tale” interactive mystery that takes guests around the four acres as they help the sheriff solve the mystery of the “shadow” that has been stealing from people in town. “We’ve done our tour different ways over the years, depending on the sites and events downtown,” Grooms says. “While this year’s tour isn’t specific to Woodstock’s haunted history, it still will tell a fun, adventurous story of mystery and surprises.” Tours will depart every 30 minutes beginning at 6:45 p.m., with additional free activities on the event green.
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Cleaning Cabinets By Gemma Beylouny It’s fall season already. Pretty soon we will be getting ready for the holidays: family get-togethers with a lot of cooking and celebrating! Let’s see if we can get at least one of our major chores done before the busy holiday season arrives. I’m talking about kitchen cabinets. Some cabinets like plastic laminate, vinyl cabinets, and painted wood can be cleaned using water, dishwashing soap and a soft cleaning cloth. This cleaning solution is simple but effective in removing smudges, grease buildup and dust. It also is safe and inexpensive. Whenever I clean, I always use a small bucket. It is handy and can be moved
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around easily as I clean — saving time and trips back and forth to the sink. For dish soap, I prefer Dawn dishwashing detergent because it works really well on grease. It removes grease quite nicely and makes my task a little easier. I use a cleaning cloth instead of a sponge because it’s more flexible in tight corners and crevices.
water, making sure to wring it good to remove excess water. Using the cleaning cloth, wash clean the interior of the cabinets. After washing each section, wipe it dry with a new cleaning cloth. Do the same process on the cabinet doors — cleaning from top to bottom, inside and out. Leave the cabinet doors open after washing to allow it to air-dry.
My mantra is “always clean from top to bottom.” Having said that, remove everything inside the cabinets, starting at the top. Use a hand vacuum (or attachment) to remove any crumbs, dust and grease residue inside cabinets. If your cabinets have removable shelf lining, it will be easier to clean the shelves if you remove the lining first. Remember to place old towels inside cabinets to contain any water drippings.
In the meantime, check the contents of the cabinets for kitchen and cooking gadgets that aren’t used regularly. If you haven’t used them in years, now is the time to discard them or replace them with newer versions. Cleaning cabinets is a great excuse to shop for new kitchen gadgets!
Fill the bucket with warm water and squeeze in a couple of drops of dish soap. Dip the cleaning cloth in the
Gemma Beylouny is the owner of Rejoice Maids Service. 678-905-3476, Gemma@RejoiceMaids.com, RejoiceMaids.com
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hat qualities should a business or professional practice consider when choosing a bank? When you initially look at banks, they look remarkably similar. Too often, a business owner may look at banks from a transactional point of view, when they should be looking at their choice of banks from a relationship perspective. That is why this article is titled Selecting the Banker rather than Selecting the Bank. Using technology, small banks and large banks are on a level playing field when it comes to products. The difference in banks is ultimately dependent on the human side of the equation rather than the technological or product side. Therefore, instead of selecting a bank, you should select a banker. What should your criteria
be? First, you want a banker who is knowledgeable. Second, you want a banker who is responsive and reliable. Finally, you want a banker who is empathetic and who will listen. The banker you select will have a relationship to your business like a physician has with his patient. Your banker should be the professional upon whom you rely to diagnose the financial health of your business. While it is understandable that many business owners first think about large banks because of their omni-present branch systems, you may be pleasantly surprised if you evaluate bankers at community banks. Most community bankers concluded that climbing a corporate hierarchy is not the most
important thing in life. Rather, they found that developing long-term professional relationships is more rewarding. The bank they represent may have been organized with a mission to serve small business owners. Remember that you are looking for a professional who is knowledgeable, responsive, reliable, empathetic, and who values your confidentiality. And one who has ears — the bigger, the better! You would not expect less from your attorney, accountant, or doctor; why should you accept less from your banker?
Tonya Ray Parker is vice president of Cherokee Bank, with branches in Canton and Woodstock. 770-345-7500, CherokeeBank.com
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By Heike Hellmann-Brown When thinking about paintings, a lot of different styles and media come to mind; but were you aware that you can also “paint” with glass? A visit to the workshop of Woodstock glass artist Charles Offutt shows that he has mastered his craft to perfection. He creates paintings without brushes — timeless heirlooms that will last for centuries. Offutt grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio, a town that boasted a lot of glass art in its buildings. As a boy Offutt was fascinated by the beauty of those fragile-looking creations. Later, while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Band in San Diego, he had the opportunity to meet one of the greatest glass artists, James T. Hubbell, who mentored and inspired him. In 1982, Offutt moved to Georgia, curious to find out “what Southern glass was all about.” He worked with various studios and finally started his own company with the intent to create pieces of art that would live up to his own high standards. In a lifetime of artistry and craftsmanship, this “Artisan in Glass” has designed, built and installed more than 1,500 custom stained-glass creations in a wide variety of styles. Offutt is passionate about every piece he creates — be it doors, entryways, three-dimensional panels, windows, room dividers, lighting fixtures, or free-hanging pieces. Stained glass is not only aesthetically pleasing but also can be more practical and durable; for instance, in bathroom windows. Aside from architects and interior designers, most of Offutt’s customers remain residential homeowners. “My glass creations have actually sold houses,” Offutt notes. “I’ve heard buyers say, ‘Take out the pool, but leave the glasswork!’” Offutt’s unique pieces can also be found at Greenwood’s Restaurant in Roswell, the Chapel at Lake Arrowhead, and restored glassworks at Arbor Hill Baptist Church. With customers as far west as Denver, he has taught his trade at Ohio University and conducted workshops at his Woodstock studio. “Sandblasting, etching, carving, kiln-formed glass — Artisan in Glass is one of the few studios that can do it all,” Offutt explains. “My versatility keeps me alive. All bevels are handmade by me and, therefore, are much deeper than foreign, mass-produced, non-prismatic bevels. This on-premise production adds to my freedom of design and enhances the quality of the finished piece, which is bound to be a one-of-a-kind creation for my patrons.” Always up for a new challenge, Offutt is now experimenting with powdered glass and seeking to create more contemporary pieces. “I like to push the limits,” he says. “My dream projects include an entire three-dimensional suit of armor out of beveled glass and a full-scale dragon for my driveway.” His ulterior goal is to exhibit his innovative works at the Corning Museum of Glass in upstate New York. Charles Offutt is currently seeking an apprentice who shares his dedication to craft some of the finest glasswork in the Southeast, true to his motto: “Show some class with some glass!”
ArtisanInGlass.com Heike Hellmann-Brown is a published writer in the United States and Europe. She has translated and edited several New York Times bestsellers and has taught both English and her native German as a foreign language in a career that has spanned more than 20 years.
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Kids Grow Up
Too Fast By Chris Bryant
Radiation Exposure in Children By Shannon Dobson, CPNP
It’s literal with my oldest son (I have three): He stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall — and he is only 12 years old! He started middle school this year, which is in a completely different building from where we took him for kindergarten, which couldn’t have been more than a couple of years ago, right?
Recently, the guidelines regarding the use of CT scans in children changed. Gone are the days of scanning every little bump on the head; now we’re looking at the risk of radiation exposure across the lifetime, especially in our children. Don’t be surprised the next time you take your child in for evaluation after a head injury or possible concussion if a CT scan is not done.
I was taking a walk recently with my wife, Crystal, and asked her why I often feel so anxious about our oldest son. In her wisdom, she quickly and obviously pointed out, “He’s our first. Everything we experience with him is something new.” Yes, that’s true. The sense of constantly breaking new ground, exploring new territory can create those all-too-familiar-butterflies in one’s stomach. Yet, I think there could be something more to it.
Recent studies assessing the effectiveness of the CT in terms of outcomes, diagnostic need, and management evaluated radiation exposure from CT scans throughout patients’ lifetime rather than by individual case, as we now know that the effects of CT scans can be cumulative. As a result, we are scanning children less often. Studies have shown that most head injuries children receive are managed fine with close medical supervision that does not require a CT scan. There is a well-defined protocol in place that is the result of meticulous research studies. If your doctor recommends a CT scan for your child, rest assured that it will be performed.
When our oldest son was first born, we lived in a different part of the state. The person who lived right next door to the church I pastored (and who found it fun to strike up conversations with me, but, except for once, never entertain my invitations to join us for worship) shared with me a bit of advice that has stuck with me ever since. “Hold on to them as long as you can,” he said, “because they don’t stay small for long.” And you know what? They don’t. Sometimes I look at the pictures of my boys when they were “little guys” and remember with great fondness those memories. Other times I feel a sense of loss, of “never again.” Once these moments pass we cannot go back. Thankfully, Christian spirituality leaves me with both a promise and a hope. No matter what the past is — good, bad, full, empty — in Christ, God promises to redeem it for the present (make all things new). Then, for the future, there is hope that God works everything for my good. Both these aspects make living in the present — and embracing it for what it is — the gift that God intended. By the way, the other day my oldest was commenting on my occupation with mostly fondness, when he told me, “But dad, you should’ve been a wizard.” Ah, kids!
Chris Bryant is lead pastor at City On A Hill United Methodist Church. 678-445-3480, COAHUMC.org
CT of the head is one of the most common tests that parents like to see performed when their child has taken a hit to the head. According to a recent study, most parents think that the radiation from a CT scan is about the same as from one chest X-ray, when actually it is about the same as 60-80 chest X-rays! As parents, we understandably become anxious when our children suffer a head injury, because we can’t “see” inside the brain to know if there is a real injury or if they are OK. In most cases, children with head and brain injuries will have clear symptoms, such as: excessive sleepiness, confusion, vomiting, an unsteady gait, constant crying or fussiness, and changes in their pupils. If your child sustains a head injury and you have any doubts, please seek emergency care. If your child loses consciousness, do not hesitate to call 911. If your child needs a CT scan of the head, one will be done.
Shannon Dobson is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Woodstock Pediatric Medicine. 770-517-0250, WoodstockPeds.com
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Upcoming Events 8688 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188 | 770-924-0406 | www.mainstreetwoodstock.org
Friday Night Live: “Oktoberfest” October 4, 6-9 p.m. Downtown Woodstock Main Street Morning Buzz October 25, 8 a.m. The Chambers at City Center
Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt
KidsFest October 31, 3-7 p.m. The Park at City Center
Contest lets participants explore local sites and stores By Jenna Clover
Explore Woodstock in a brand new way! Coming soon, locals and tourists alike will have a new and exciting opportunity to experience Woodstock through a scavenger hunt. The Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt will take participants on a weeklong journey through various areas of Woodstock; you will learn new things, explore exciting places, and visit some familiar and new areas. The lucky winner will receive $100 in Downtown Dollars to spend at their favorite place in Downtown Woodstock, along with various other prizes! The Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt is a free activity this fall that is open to all ages. Participants will have one week to complete as many of the 100 challenges included in the hunt as they can. The challenges are scored on a scale depending on their degree of difficulty. Although you probably will not be able to finish all 100, choose wisely so you can get the most points out of each challenge. This is a great way to have fun with friends and family! Participants will take photos with a camera or cell phone to have visual proof of completing the challenges in the scavenger hunt. 38
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Participants can expect a variety of challenges during the scavenger hunt. You will be learning about the history of Woodstock, performing an amusing task, or making a funny face in your pictures — all while having a great time.
“ The Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt will take participants on a weeklong journey through various areas of Woodstock; you will learn new things, explore exciting places, and visit some familiar and new areas.”
Attention, photo bugs and artists: The scavenger hunt is the perfect opportunity to put those creative photography skills to good use! The scavenger hunt will be a great excuse to take the family and friends to restaurants, shopping destinations, parks, and places in the Woodstock area you may have never been. Since this scavenger hunt takes place over an entire week, participants will have time to fully explore the most intimate nooks and crannies of this charming town. You may find a new favorite shopping spot, eatery, or Woodstock recreational facility that you love.
It’s time for an event that gets your creative juices flowing! For more information about the Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt or other events in Woodstock, visit Facebook.com/MainStreetWoodstock or WhatsUpWoodstock.com. The Woodstock Visitors Center in Downtown Woodstock is also open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 770-924-0406.
Jenna Clover is Tourism Information Assistant at the Woodstock Visitors Center. 770-924-0406, WhatsUpWoodstock.com
Injectable Fillers are New ‘Liquid Facelift’ By Drs. Musarra, Leake & Petrosky Have you seen the movie stars with their plump lips and prominent cheek bones and wondered how they look so good? Their secret is injectable fillers. Injectable fillers like Radiesse, Restylane, and Juvederm can be used for patients who want to both lift lines and sculpt the face. They can be used to fill wrinkles, scars, depressions under the eyes, or build up the cheeks or chin. They can help lift your brow, remove the sunken areas from your face, and define and enlarge your lips. With age, our skin becomes more susceptible to wrinkles and aging. Exposure to sun and years of muscle movement (squinting, chewing, smiling) contribute to tissue breakdown of the skin. Facial fillers will volumize creases and folds in the face in areas that have lost
fat and collagen as we age. Hyaluronic acid is the natural filler substance in your body. The face starts to lack volume and appears aged with deeper nasolabial folds (cheeks), unaesthetic marionette lines, a deeper mentalis fold (chin), thinning lips, and turning down the corners of the lips. Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are injected extraorally right underneath these folds to replace the lost volume to create a younger look in the face. Dermal fillers have been called “liquid facelifts” because they offer many of the benefits of a surgical facelift without the downtime. Dermal filler injection requires very minimal downtime, allowing patients to return to work and their normal activities directly following treatment. The average length of time involved with filler
injections is about 20 minutes, depending on the individual and the number of areas being treated. In general, the results from most injectable fillers last from a few months to more than a year. This depends of the type of facial filler and product used. For optimal results, additional treatments are encouraged. Could a “liquid facelift” be right for you? As with any procedure you are considering, make sure your consultation is with a specialty trained board-certified plastic surgeon.
Drs. Musarra, Leake & Petrosky are board-certified surgeons at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. 770-421-1242, PlasticSurgeryCenteroftheSouth.net
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Local events and activities provide fall family fun for all! By Michelle Martin
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Nothing ushers in fall like a fun festival! There’s nothing quite like the sights, sounds and smells of autumn — from trick-or-treating in fun Halloween costumes to jumping in moonwalks; listening to ghost stories to bobbing for apples; and breathing in the appetizing aroma of fresh-baked pumpkin pie, cotton candy, apple cider and other delicious treats. Whatever your family has in mind, you’ll find plenty of local activities to celebrate fall your way!
Cagle’s Corn Maze
Weekends-November 17 Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cagle’s Family Farm, 355 Stringer Road, Canton This year marks 13 years of the cornfield maze at Cagle’s Family Farm! The most direct route through the maze can be walked in about 45 minutes, but most wandering maze-goers will require about an hour to poke along the more than 3 miles of paths. Come for the day and enjoy other activities, including farm tours; a bonfire; the jumpee pillow; and plenty of finger-lickin’ good farm food! 770-345-5591, CaglesFamilyFarm.com
Autumn Fest
October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Barrett Memorial Park 120 Park Lane, Holly Springs This year marks the 10th annual Autumn Fest celebration, featuring children’s games; arts and crafts; a petting zoo; live music; local vendors; and much more! 770-345-5536, HollySpringsGA.us
Fall Harvest Celebration
October 26, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Cannon Park, Downtown Canton Bring the kids to Cannon Park for trick-or-treating with local merchants, along with a petting zoo, games, and a kids’ costume contest and parade. 770-704-1500, Canton-Georgia.com
Zombie Fest
October 26, 5-10 p.m. Downtown Canton Presented by Cherokee FOCUS, Zombie Fest will feature zombie fun for the whole family — including a kids’ bounce house, zombie makeup, live music, and vendors, along with a free showing of “Night of the Living Dead” at Canton Theatre. Chandler Riggs from “The Walking Dead” also will be a part of a special VIP event. 770-345-5483, CherokeeFocus.org
KidsFest
October 31, 3-7 p.m. The Park at City Center 101 Arnold Mill Road, Downtown Woodstock This family-friendly event will feature lots of fun fall activities, including trick-ortreating; Tim the Magician; Adam the Juggler; a DJ; pumpkin bowling games; moonwalks; bobbing for apples; face painting; candy giveaways; and much more! Trophies and prizes will be given for the scariest, funniest and best costumes. 770-517-6788, WhatsUpWoodstock.com
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Taste of Ingredients
¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup sugar
Preparation
Apple Heath Bar Dip By Kim Fowler
Slice the apples and let them soak in the pineapple juice to prevent them from turning brown.
1 tsp vanilla 1 cup Heath Bar
After they have soaked for 20 minutes or so, drain the pineapple juice and place on a serving dish.
8 ounces cream cheese 1 large can of pineapple juice 8 Granny Smith green apples
Mix the other ingredients and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
Recipe is from the “Gatherings & Traditions Cookbook,” produced by the Service League of Cherokee County. The Service League of Cherokee County has been working to meet the needs of the children of Cherokee County since 1935. In addition to the cookbook, the organization’s fundraising efforts include the annual Riverfest arts and crafts festival; “Run for the Children” 5K Walk/1-mile Fun Run; and Annual Ball, featuring the “Dancing for the Children” competition.” ServiceLeague.net
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Partnerships Key to
Student, School Success I have often heard it said that it “takes a village to raise a child.” I think most of us would agree that when parents are involved with their children’s school, their children are more successful. Recently, one of Cherokee County’s schools was recognized for a strong partnership in this area. Woodstock Elementary School (WES) was chosen as one of only four schools in the state to receive the Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School Award.This award was bestowed upon the school in a special ceremony attended by State School Superintendent John Barge. I was honored to be invited to attend this wonderful celebration.The families at WES represent 37 different countries among 1,100 students. Faculty, staff and parents of WES are very visible in
By Janet Read
the community and work alongside parents and other community members to ensure that all parents feel valued and appreciated at their child’s school. One of the unique programs at WES is the “Camp Learnalotta,” a robust tutoring/ mentoring program that has more than 30 regular volunteers who assist students one on one.WES truly exemplifies that a village is working together. Throughout the year, many civic organizations work collaboratively for all residents of this county. The Cherokee County Education Foundation is one such organization. The foundation will host its first golf tournament on October 7.The ongoing goal is to support the students and teachers of our district through
fundraising efforts.The foundation will unveil its Impact Grants in the near future.These grants support innovation and creativity in our classrooms. Another outstanding civic organization is the Cherokee Friends of Recovery (FOR) Foundation, which will host the annual Twilight Run on October 26 at Hobgood Park.The Twilight Run includes a 5K, 1K Fun Run, and a Halloween costume contest for all ages.The goal of the FOR Foundation is “keeping our highways safe, making impaired drivers accountable for their actions, and saving taxpayers money.” I am so proud to represent a “village” like ours that cares about all of its residents — especially its children!
Janet Read is chair of the CCSD board. 770-516-1444, Janet.Read@Cherokee.K12.GA.us
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Wine Women and Shoes Event Supports Cancer Research
Wine Women and Shoes raised more than $44,000 for ovarian and GYN cancer research at Northside Hospital.
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orthside Hospital Cancer Institute, in partnership with Northside Radiology, raised more than $44,000 for ovarian and GYN cancer research at Northside Hospital with the inaugural Wine Women and Shoes charity event. The special fundraiser was held September 8 at the InterContinental Hotel-Buckhead Atlanta. As its name implies, the event featured an afternoon of wine, women and shoes, along with exhibitors showcasing the latest and unique trends in women’s fashion — including clothing, couture, jewelry, handbags, skincare, makeup, accessories, and, of course, shoes! “Shoe guys” carried silver trays displaying many of the different shoes available for purchase as 385 attendees sipped on wine and enjoyed the marketplace prior to the main program. The event also featured a silent auction and raffle drawing for the “Key to the Closet,” featuring items worth more than $6,000. Women were encouraged to wear their sexiest, sassiest stiletto
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By Michelle Martin
Photos courtesy of Pam Lennard, Stillscapes Photography Studio, Johns Creek
heels for the special “Best in Shoe” contest; winners in three categories — Sexy Stiletto, Wild Wedge, and Sassy Sandal — each received a bottle of wine and a fabulous wine caddy in the shape of a shoe. The main program, emceed by former Atlanta radio personality Vicki Locke, featured a live auction and fashion show, along with a special recognition of presenting sponsor Northside Radiology, with Dianne Keen, director of business development, accepting
on its behalf; remarks by Dr. Benedict Benigno, medical director of Gynecology Oncology at Northside Hospital and author of “The Ultimate Guide to Ovarian Cancer”; and the personal story of Shan Pate, a repeat survivor of ovarian cancer. Pate told of how she was first diagnosed nine years ago after feeling fatigued and bloated. “I did a lot of research, and Dr. Benedict, who was right here in my own backyard, always was as the top of the list,” she said. “Now, after three reoccurrences since my first diagnosis, labs, PET scans and chemotherapy have become routine. But, I have resolved not to let cancer run my life. I am going to carry on as best I can because my loved ones deserve my care and attention. By attending Wine Women and Shoes, each of you has begun to make a difference and help carry the difficult load for cancer patients such as myself.”
What is That Floating Spot in My Vision? By Kyle Edwards, O.D.
If you have ever tried reading a book outside on a sunny, clear day, you may have seen a small speck float across your vision. This is commonly referred to as a “floater.� Floaters are small, semi-transparent or cloudy particles that are suspended within the vitreous body of your eye. The vitreous body is the clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the inner portion of the eye. Generally, a few small floaters may be normal and are seen by many individuals at one time or another. These floaters often appear as specks of various shapes
and sizes, or similar to cobwebs in your vision. These floaters are often more apparent in your vision when in natural light and while staring at a constant background, such as when reading a book outside. There are a few different causes for floaters. They may be small flecks of protein trapped during the formation of the eyes before birth that remain suspended in the clear fluid of the vitreous. Deterioration of the vitreous fluid may also cause floaters to develop. This deterioration is a normal part of the aging process; however, this process can be brought on by certain eye diseases or injuries as well.
a sign of a vitreous or retinal detachment. If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, please see your eye doctor for an eye exam. In a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor can examine the vitreous, retina, and the other interior parts of the eye to determine the causes of the flashes and floaters that you see. Your eye doctor may also choose to dilate your eyes or use advanced digital retinal photography to examine and document the health of your eyes in order to rule out any eye disease or deterioration related to floaters.
Dr. Kyle Edwards is an optometrist at Edwards Eye Care in Woodstock. 770-479-0222, EdwardsEyeCare.com
If you are experiencing the appearance of streaks of light in your vision, this may be
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‘Unbroken’ ‘Seabiscuit’ author tells of Louis Zamparini’s will in life By Catherine Groves
Perhaps it is part of the human psyche, or maybe the spiritual side that resides within each of us, that causes us to be drawn to stories of courage. When reading “Unbroken,” by Laura Hillenbrand, I can’t begin to count the number of times I had to put the book down, rub my arms to chase away the goose bumps, dry my tears, and just try to digest the true story I was reading about one man’s journey. This man’s name is Louis Zamperini, and within the pages he is revealed to be many things; number one, “unbroken.” Hillenbrand takes us through Zamperini’s boyhood, in which he was raised by loving parents, loved by siblings who never stopped believing in him, and developed a burning will — something of a defiance — that caused him to want to make things happen. As a teen he was an incorrigible troublemaker, but, with his brother’s guidance, manages to turn that energy into running. This talent takes him to the Berlin Olympics with great hopes of taking the four-minute mile. Instead, Zamperini faces a different battle altogether: World War II. In May 1943, now a bombardier for the Army Air Forces, Zamparini finds himself hopelessly drifting on a life raft in the Pacific Ocean after being shot down by the enemy. He, along with two crew members, is surrounded by nothing but water, sky, and schools of hungry sharks. So begins a test of endurance like none he has ever faced in life: confronted with an evil that will prove far greater to overcome than his unquenchable thirst, the countless days with no food, and any number of swarming sharks. For more than two years, Louis Zamperini’s inexplicable will and courage, which drove him to Olympic status, becomes challenged daily. Survival becomes his only goal, and as despair beckons him, Zamperini’s stubborn refusal to fold is mind boggling and keeps the pages turning rapidly. “Unbroken” takes us from the deepest pain…to the greatest of healing, from the face of pure evil…to a glimpse into the glorious heavens. We witness a man with a steeled mind who never surrenders to darkness, and then a heart that finds peace through surrender. “Unbroken” defies unbelief in the supernatural and shows the miracle of a power greater than ourselves that can forgive the unspeakable.
Catherine Groves has lived in Georgia for 15 years and has lived in the South for considerably longer. An avid book collector (owning more than 5,000 books) and just as avid of a reader, she (as her children have said) “lives and breathes her books.” Catherine studied psychology, is working on an English degree, and is writing her first novel.
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In “Unbroken,” Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same compelling beauty she showed us in “Seabiscuit.” “Unbroken” is one of the greatest (true) stories that displays the endurance of the human mind and spirit. “Unbroken,” published by Random House, can be purchased at every major bookstore and on Kindle and Nook.
Headed in the Right Direction: Tips for Your Basic Hair Care Routine By Jyl Craven
None of us are born knowing the optimal way to care for our hair. Even stylists have to study intensively and constantly update our training in order to call ourselves hair care experts. Luckily, you don’t need any advanced training in order to start a healthy hair routine at home. We’ve put together five basics you need to know about managing your mane: Get regular haircuts. Split ends can strike as little as four weeks after a haircut; left unchecked, they can damage your hair right up to the follicle. One way to detect split ends is when you begin to notice a lot of tangles as you comb through your hair. There are more variations of split ends than many people think. So, be sure to get a haircut at least once every six weeks.
Use the right products for your hair type. Your hair isn’t like your mom’s, best friend’s or Jennifer Aniston’s, and their favorite products may not work for your hair. Dry and curly hair is best served by a whole different set of products than naturally oily and straight hair as well. For example, when choosing a conditioner for limp and fine hair, you should select a volumizing conditioner. If your hair is dry and frizzy, then a moisturizing conditioner is your best choice. Ask your stylist about products that benefit your particular locks. Use an at-home conditioning treatment. Salons love to be your one-stop shop to style, but if your stylist could tell you to do one thing at home, it would be to use a conditioning treatment. This is especially true if your hair feels dry — a common occurrence in the upcoming winter months. Simply towel-dry your hair gently, lather in the conditioner, and wear a shower cap so your hair locks in the moisture while the conditioner does its work. Don’t forget the heat protectant. Towel-dry your hair until the maximum amount of moisture is removed before blow-drying. After blow-drying many women like to tame their locks into a sleek
shape with a flat iron. When using an iron, be sure to use a heat protectant first; otherwise, you could damage your hair. Maintain a balanced diet. Have you ever noticed how unhealthy eating habits can cause acne or other skin woes? A poor diet affects your hair, too — it’s just more difficult to notice the cause-and-effect relationship because your hair grows so slowly. Eat a balanced, varied protein-rich diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and your hair will thank you. Make this a part of a healthy lifestyle in general. When it comes to your hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that counts! Following these five tips will have your hair looking healthy, shiny and vibrant. Before you know it, they’ll be a part of your usual routine!
Jyl Craven is owner of Jyl Craven Hair Design in Canton. 770-345-9411, JylCraven.com
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with SautĂŠed Kale & Lobster Butter
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1 (6-ounce) salmon portion 3 cups raw kale 5 ounces of butter 6 ounces of olive oil 2 button mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp. tarragon fresh
1 tsp. basil fresh 5 smoked bay scallops 2 ounces of lobster meat 1 Tbsp. diced shallots 2 Tbsp. salt and pepper 1 Tbsp. shredded carrot
For kale veg, rough-chop 3 cups of raw kale and place in salted boiling water for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in ice bath. For lobster compound butter, mix butter, tarragon, button mushrooms, basil, shredded carrot, lobster meat, shallots, 1 ounce olive oil, and ½ tsp. salt and pepper. In a sauté pan, heat 4 ounces oil and add shallots, mushrooms and herbs, and cook until tender. Add shredded carrots and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat. Combine sautéed items with butter, lobster, and salt and pepper. Cool in refrigerator. Heat 1 ounce olive oil in a pan and season one portion of salmon with salt and pepper. Pan-sear top of fish until golden brown and place in 400-degree oven for 6 minutes, or desired temperature. While fish is cooking, add 1 ounce olive oil in a pan and add parboiled kale and 5 smoked bay scallops. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and arrange cooked veg as a bed on the plate. Remove fish from the oven and place on top of the kale. Then, place compound butter on top of fish and allow it to slowly melt. For a more dramatic presentation, use a torch to melt the butter faster.
Zach Kell, chef/owner of Goin’ Coastal in Canton. 770-479-3737, GoinCoastalSeafood.com
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Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings
Family Life Publications 150 North St., Suite A, Canton 770-213-7095 Publishing/Community Magazine
American Family Care 6440 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 205-403-8902 Healthcare
Cagle’s Family Farm — The Corn Maze 362 Stringer Road, Canton 770-345-5591 Tourism
Fashion Attitudes Consignments 122 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 678-880-2882 Retail Consignment Shop
Loudermilk for Congress P.O. Box 447, Cassville 770-606-9490 Individuals
Northside Hospital Cherokee — Towne Lake Medical Office Building 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Medical Offices
Omega Learning Woodstock 1025 Rose Creek Drive Suite 300, Woodstock 678-540-6606 Educational Services
Practically Perfect Day Spa & Salon 577 E. Main St., Canton 770-704-5614 Day Spa & Salon
Strategic HRD, LLC 3605 Sandy Plains Road Suite 240-440, Marietta 404-202-6436 Management Consulting Services
Thomas Electrical Solutions 295 Ridge Pine Drive, Canton 404-513-7825 Electrical Contractors
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Worrywart By Polly Balint Let’s talk about being a Worrywart. It’s a perfect name, by the way. It’s yucky. To worry is to fret, to have anxiety and fear. And it takes a lot of energy to be a Worrywart. In fact, it can be exhausting! We want our worries to go away, so we prayerfully give them to God; but then we pick them back up and embrace them as though we believe we’ll somehow be comforted. Worry can become an idol. The truth is, worry cannot help our situation; cannot heal anything; cannot provide for our needs; and, worst of all, worry does not love us back! “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs,” (Jonah 2:8). Yikes! Then, what good is worry? Not too long ago, I got to the point
where I realized being a Worrywart was wearing me out, robbing my joy, and hindering me. I knew there were several powerful scripture passages about worry, anxiety and fretting, such as: “Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life… Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26). One morning as I stepped out our front door for my walk, I turned to God and prayed for relief from worrying. During my prayer walk, I looked over at the rolling green slopes of our neighborhood golf course, when suddenly a verse popped in my head: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:27). Wow! I was familiar with that verse, but I saw it in a brand new way! I realized worrying has been an idol in my life. I had to laugh out loud
at how quickly and succinctly God had answered by prayer. He gently reminded me that worrying is worthless and that I needed to make a decision to stop worrying — and start trusting Him more. Polly Balint is founder of That Girl Marketing LLC; a women’s Bible study leader and encourager; and author/ producer of the “Totally Devoted” women’s devotional series and conferences. ThatGirlMarketing.biz
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Elected & Appointed
Officials
United States Government
Courts
President Barack Obama (D) Superior Court: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone: 202-456-1414 Chief Judge Jackson Harris Fax: 202-456-2461 Phone: 678-493-6260 Website: WhiteHouse.gov Judge Ellen McElyea Phone: 678-493-6240 Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) Senate Russell Courtyard-2, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3521 GA: 770-763-9090 Website: Chambliss.Senate.gov Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 202-224-3643 GA: 770-661-0999 Fax: 770-661-0768 Website: Isakson.senate.gov Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R), District 11 100 North Street, Suite 150 Canton, GA 30114 Phone: 202-225-2931 GA: 770-345-2931 Fax: 770-345-2930 Website: Gingrey.House.gov
State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-656-1776 Fax: 404-657-7332 Website: Gov.GA.gov State Representative Michael Caldwell (D-20) 511 Coverdell Legislative Building, Atlanta, GA 30334 Local: 678-493-7257 Office: 404-656-0129 Fax: 770-345-2394 e-mail: Michael.Caldwell@House.GA.gov State Senator Brandon Beach (R) (D-21) 303-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-463-1378 State Representative Calvin Hill (R) (D-22) 401-B State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 Local: 678-493-7257 Office: 404-656-0129 Fax: 770-345-2394 e-mail: Calvin.Hill@House.GA.gov State Representative Scot Turner (D-21) 611-G Coverdell Legislative Bldg., Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-656-0314 e-mail: Scot.Turner@House.GA.gov
Judge David Cannon, Jr. Phone: 678-493-6270 State Court: Chief Judge W. Alan Jordan Phone: 678-493-6490 Judge A. Dee Morris Phone: 678-493-6480 Judge Michelle H. Homier Phone: 678-493-6483 Juvenile/Family Court: Chief Judge John B. Sumner Phone: 678-493-6250 Judge M. Anthony Baker Phone: 678-493-6280 Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III Phone: 678-493-6431
Janet Read (R), Countywide Chairman Phone: 770-516-1444 e-mail: Janet.Read@Cherokee.K12.GA.us Kelly Marlow, Post 1 e-mail: Kelly.Marlow@Cherokee.K12.GA.us Patsy Jordan, Post 2 Phone: 770-893-2970 e-mail: Patsy.Jordan@Cherokee.K12.GA.us Michael Geist, Post 3 Phone: 404-462-4950 e-mail: Michael.Geist@Cherokee.K12.GA.us Robert “Rick Steiner” Rechsteiner, Post 4 Phone: 770-704-4398, x4370 e-mail: Rick.Steiner@Cherokee.K12.GA.us Rob Usher, Post 5 Phone: 770-928-0341 e-mail: Rob.Usher@Cherokee.K12.GA.us Robert Wofford, Post 6 Phone: 770-345-6256 e-mail: Robert.Wofford@Cherokee.K12.GA.us
Other Cherokee County School System
Judge Keith Wood Phone: 678-493-6160 Clerk of the Court:
Cherokee County Coroner
Probate Court:
Patty Baker Phone: 678-493-6511
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310, Canton, GA 30114 Phone: 404-362-1600
Board of Commissioners
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 Phone: 678-493-6000 Fax: 678-493-6001 Website: CherokeeGA.com Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: LBAhrens@CherokeeGA.com Harry Johnston (R), District 1 e-mail: HJohnston@CherokeeGA.com
Brian Poole (R), District 3 e-mail: BPoole@CherokeeGA.com Jason A. Nelms (R), District 4 e-mail: JNelms@CherokeeGA.com Woodstock Family Life | SEPTEMBER 2013
Website: Cherokee.K12.GA.us
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo P.O. Box 769 110 Academy St., Canton, GA 30114 Phone: 770-479-1871 Fax: 770-479-1236 Website: Cherokee.K12.GA.us
Raymond Gunnin (R), District 2 e-mail: RGunnin@CherokeeGA.com
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Board of Education
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115 Phone: 678-493-4100 Fax: 678-493-4228 Website: CherokeeGA-Sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little (R) 2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 Phone: 678-493-6400 e-mail: SLittle@CherokeeGA.com
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques Phone: 770-592-6000, x1003 email: DHenriques@ProgressiveAudiology.com
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South Cherokee Optimist Club: 678-524-3832
Clubs &
Organizations
Towne Lake Optimist Club: 770-516-7497, TowneLakeOptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees: 770-926-8336 Woodstock Masons Masonic Lodge #246 F. & A. M., Inc.: 770-928-6140 Woodstock Midday Optimist Club: 770-345-6158
Military Organizations
Korean War Veterans Association — Gen. Raymond Davis Chapter (KWVA Chapter 19): 678-402-1251, www.Facebook.com/GeneralRaymondDavisChapter19KWVA Marine Corps League — Major General Warren R. Johnson Detachment 1311, Woodstock: 770-926-4752
Political Organizations
Cherokee County Democratic Party: 770-380-7071, CherokeeDems.com
Business Organizations
American Business Women’s Association: 678-493-3618, ABWA.org Cherokee Area Business Connection: 770-345-8687 Cherokee B2B Network: 770-781-3452, CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Toastmasters: 770-712-4077, CherokeeToastmasters.com
Cherokee County Republican Party: 770-592-6545 Cherokee County Teen Republicans: 678-232-7488, CherokeeCountyTRS.Webs.com Republican Women of Cherokee County: 678-520-2236, RWCCGA.com
Recreation & Hobbies Allatoona Gold Panners: 770-516-7044
The Joy of Connecting ~ Woodstock:
Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc.: 678-754-8482
678-789-6158, TheJoyOfConnecting.com/Events/EDryden
Blue Skies Laughter Club: 404-520-0221, AddLaughter.com
Main Street Woodstock: MainStreetWoodstock.org
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: 770-928-8590, CherokeeHams.com
North Georgia Referral Network: 770-427-2799
Cherokee County Arts Center: 770-704-6244, CherokeeArts.org
Together We Rise: 404-569-5280
Cherokee County Saddle Club: 770-655-0819, CherokeeSaddleClub.com
Women of Woodstock: 770-928-2700
Cherokee Fencing Club: 678-494-9750, CherokeeFencingClub.com
Woodstock Community Business Association: Info@WoodstockCBA.com
Cherokee MOTS (Moms of Tots): 770-272-5388, MeetUp.com/Cherokee-Mots
Charitable & Support Organizations
Cherokee Music Teachers Association: 770-720-1701, CherokeeMTA.org Cherokee Outdoor YMCA: 770-591-5820
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: 770-592-9779, CherokeeChildAdvocates.org
Cherokee Tennis Association: CherokeeTennis.org
Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, 770-926-8055
Dog Hikers of Georgia: 770-992-2362, Home.AOL.com/DrBatch
Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: 770-345-1879
Foothills Running Club: 770-924-9504
Cherokee County Humane Society: 770-928-5115, CCHumaneSociety.org
Les Marmitons: 770-516-5197
Cherokee Co. Senior Services: 770-345-5312
North Atlanta Soccer Association: 770-926-4175, NASA-GA.org
Cherokee Co. Service League: 770-704-5991
North Cobb Bass Club: 770-820-3945, NorthCobbBass.com
Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: 770-517-7101
Wildlife Action, Inc.: 800-753-2264
Cherokee County Family Violence Center: 770-479-1804
Woodstock Youth Track Club: 404-654-0093
Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: 404-441-3508, CherokeeFCA.org
Zack Walk Singles Mixer: 404-452-9980, ZachWalk.com
Companion Animal Connection: 678-493-9847, CACAdopt.Petfinder.com Feed My Lambs, Inc.: 770-795-9349, FeedMyLambs.net Funds 4 Furry Friends: 770-842-8893, Funds4FurryFriends.com
Support Organizations
Adoption/Infertility Support Group: 678-445-3131
Genesis Adoptions: 770-517-0043, Genesis-Adoptions.org
Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: 770-926-0119
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: 404-862-6180, GSGATL.org
American Cancer Society: 800-227-2345
Green Pets America Humane Society: 770-712-4077, GreenPetsAmerica.com
Autism Parent Support Group: 770-345-6551
Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: 770-345-1879, Habitat-NCG.org
Breast Cancer Support Group: 404-843-1880
Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): 770-924-0864, HopeCtr.com
CASA for Children, Inc.: 770-345-3274, CASAForChildren.org
Hospice Advantage: 770-218-1997, HospiceAdvantage.com
Celebrate Recovery: 770-331-6685
ICOR: 404-992-8155, iCOROrphans.com
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock: 770-517-3043
MUST Ministries: 770-479-5397, MustMinistries.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Group: 770-560-7112
Papa’s Pantry: 770-591-4730, PapasPantry.org
Diabetes Support Group: 678-493-1503
Pet Buddies Food Pantry: 678-310-9858, PetBuddiesFoodPantry.org
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International: 770-516-5887
Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: 678-493-4343, CherokeeSafeKids.org
GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren: 678-699-3400
Volunteer Aging Council: 770-345-7515
Hearing Loss Association of America: 770-517-2941
Civic Organizations
Jewish Havurah: 770-345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee: 770-926-2791
AARP Woodstock Chapter: 770-926-1944
Miracle Mothers: 770-516-1078, MiracleMothers.org
American Legion & Auxiliary, Post 316: 678-662-2366, ALPost316.org
MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189, 30188: 404-399-4915
Hickory Flat Optimist Club: 770-720-9056
Mothers & More: 770-720-8834, WoodstockMM.com
Junior Service League of Woodstock: 770-592-3535
Nar-Anon Meeting: 404-218-0246
Kiwanis Club of Woodstock: 678-494-4841, WoodstockKiwanis.org
National Alliance for Mental Illness Support Group: 404-394-1229, NAMI.org
Lions Club of Woodstock: 770-906-2958
National Psoriasis Foundation Support Group: 404-218-6626
Pilot Club of Cherokee County: 770-393-1766
Over-Eaters Anonymous: 770-592-6421
Rotary Club of Woodstock: 404-506-6878
S.N.A.P — Special Needs Awareness Program: 770-720-4068
Sewrifics of Cherokee: 770-591-8335
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group: 770-517-5899
Sons of the American Legion: 678-643-0794
WellStar Kennestone Ostomy Support Group: 770-793-7171
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Camp Bow Wow
5
Canton/Roswell Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
9
CASA for Children
11
Cherokee Bank
35
Cruise Planners
43
Dawn Sams, Realtor
56
Dr. Fixit, Ph.D.
53
Edwards Eye Care
51
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village
15
First Care Pediatric Dentistry
23
Georgia Medical Treatment Center
27
Goin’ Coastal The Great Frame Up
IFC, 48-49 1
H&H Electric & Security LLC
19
J. MIller’s Smokehouse
35
JSL of Woodstock Tour of Homes
13
Jyl Craven Hair Design
7
Kincaid Orthodontics
55
Landscape Matters
11
LaVida Massage
45
Marietta Plastic Surgery
21
Northside Hospital - Cherokee
3
Northside Hospital Sleep Disorder Center
1
Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock LLC
31
The PEACH Project
12
PhotoJack.net 55 Plastic Surgery Center of the South LLC R & D Mechanical Services Inc.
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Rejoice Maids
11
Skin Cancer Specialists, P. C .
25
Summit Financial
39
Technical Resource Solutions LLC
56
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5
The Shriver Law Firm
31
WellStar Health Systems
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Woodstock Family Practice & Urgent Care
IFC
Woodstock Pediatric Medicine
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