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The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock is scheduled to open in August 2013. With many local community members and dignitaries in attendance, the ground breaking ceremony was held recently to get construction underway. Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, White House/Black Market, Under Armour and Talbots are just a few of the shops planned for this center by Horizon Group Properties and CBL & Associates Properties. Brainfreeze Frozen Yogurt recently opened in the Canton Marketplace. With 45 rotating yogurt flavors, all are gluten free and most are fat free. They also offer a daily sugar free and dairy free flavor and have the largest selection of toppings in all of Georgia! The Canton store is located at 1810 Cumming Highway #1335, (404) 747-9363. The Soul Food Market and Yawn’s Books & More are pleased to announce that due to growth, The Soul Food Market is expanding and moving two doors down the street to 192 East Main Street (formerly Red Rose Café). Like them on Facebook. Zumba is now being offered at Liberty Hill Church on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. The church is located in Canton at 141 Railroad Street. For more information, please email Phyllis. merricks@yahoo.com or call (678) 493-8920. Internal Medicine Associates is now Prestige Primary Care. The recent name change better reflects their practice, offering both Family Practice and Internal Medicine providers. For more information, please call (678) 494-9669 or visit PrestigePrimaryCare.com. Cherokee Imaging Center, 2000 Village Professional Drive, Suite 100, Canton is now open. The facility provides state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, X-RAY and Ultrasound. (678) 324-1306, www.cherokeeimagingcenter.com
The Primary Election takes place on July 31st — School Board, County Commissioner, Sheriff, State Senate and State House In past primary elections the voter turnout has been about 10 percent. That means that 10 percent of the registered voters are choosing the representatives to serve our county. Don’t miss your chance to vote! The Primary election will be held on July 31, 4
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with all county precincts open or please see below for alternative voting opportunities: Early Voting: Early voting takes place July 9 — 20, M — F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Location: Cherokee County Elections Office, 400 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114 Advance Voting: Advance voting will be conducted on Saturday, July 21 and M — F, July 23 — 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance voting locations: Cherokee County Elections Office, 400 East Main Street, Canton Rose Creek Library – 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Woodstock Library – 7735 Main Street, Woodstock Hickory Flat Library – 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock Ball Ground Library – 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground Absentee Vote: http://voter.cherokeega.com/Election%202012/ NEWJuly%2031%20General%20Primary%20Application_a.pdf The HOPE Center’s Baby & More Thrift Store in Woodstock is looking for enthusiastic summer volunteers. Contact Deborah, Volunteer Coordinator at The HOPE Center, (770) 924-0864, to sign up. Find out more, and download a volunteer packet at www.supporthopecenter.com.
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Local Non-profit Surpasses Fundraising Goal
The HOPE Center in Woodstock is celebrating the success of its 2012 Walk for Life. The third-annual event was held on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Woodstock High School Stadium. Organizers greeted nearly 150 sponsored walkers who collectively raised over $50,000 for the non-profit pregnancy resource center and its thrift store. “The Walk for Life was a wonderful success. It was a fun way for the entire community to come out and show its support for The HOPE Center,” said Cindy O’Leary, HOPE Center Executive Director. “It has proven to be one of our best fundraisers of the year, allowing us to continue to serve the needs of those seeking pregnancy and relationship support.”
Harmony on the Lakes Rides for the Cure
The Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of LIVESTRONG™ is the 24 Hours of Booty. The event brings together cyclists of all abilities and unites people who are passionate about fighting cancer. The events raise vital funds for local and national cancer charities. Since its inception in 2002, more than $7 million has been raised. Local residents decided to do the 24 Hours of Booty in honor of all those fighting, surviving and are remembered every day. Harmony on the Lakes kids participated in their own version of 24 Hours of Booty — 24 minutes of booty. They rode for the cure. They learned the rules of the road and impacted everyone who participated in a positive, memorable way. One of the sweetest connections at the event was the card table. Children and adults had the opportunity to make an encouraging card for a little local girl battling cancer.
Local Group Performs at Disney Theme Park
Students from Dancentre South in Woodstock recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program. Recently, the group traveled from Woodstock to Epcot and Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts. Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests.
Guns and Hoses Run Raises Funds For a Good Cause
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office presented a check for $3,300 to Stephanie Miller of the Hope and Light Foundation. The fire department and sheriff’s office combined their efforts during this year’s Guns and Hoses Run and donated their winnings to the Hope and Light Foundation, which assists children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This year’s run was done in memory of Aleena Miller who passed away last year and was a victim of SMA. Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetically inherited neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office solicited registrations from runners to raise money for the Hope and Light Foundation. Thanks to everyone who participated in the run to help children with SMA.
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More inpatient surgeries than anyone else. Even major surgery doesn’t seem so major – not when you have world-class surgeons and the most advanced technology available. Not only do WellStar surgeons perform more than 40,000 procedures every year – more than any other health system in metro Atlanta – but they also train other doctors. They’ve shared their expertise on minimally invasive procedures with leading U.S. medical centers and on spinal surgery with doctors from around the world. Put the most advanced medical technology in their hands – including the da Vinci robotic surgical system – and you have world-class surgical care. Why would you have surgery anywhere else?
We believe in life well-lived.
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The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare. Our not-for-profit health system includes WellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Paulding Hospital, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital and WellStar Medical Group.
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The Blue Ridge Bar Association partnered with the Rotary Club of Canton to host the annual Law Day celebration. Speaker of the House, Representative David Ralston of Blue Ridge, was the guest speaker at Representative Calvin Hill and Judge Frank the annual Law Mills congratulate John Hicks for receiving the Day lunch provided Liberty Bell Award at the Canton Rotary Club’s by the Canton Law Day meeting. Rotary Club. John Hicks, Director of the Cecil Pruett YMCA in Canton and a member of the Rotary Club of Canton, was awarded the Liberty Bell Award. This award was created in honor of the late Col. Robert Stubbs by the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit of the American Bar Association and is the most prestigious award given by the lawyers to a non-lawyer. The Liberty Bell Award recognizes proven community service strengthening the American system of freedom under law.
read for fun and continue reading in their free time simply for the enjoyment of it. The more they read, the better they will become at reading — and the more they’ll actually choose to read.” The Reading Adventure program runs throughout the summer. At the end of the summer, the Woodstock Huntington Learning Center will host a party to celebrate each student’s reading achievements and award each participant a trophy. To learn more about Huntington’s Reading Adventure program, contact Reid Trego at (678) 445-4746 or reidtrego@bellsouth.net.
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists March for Babies
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists raised over $500 as part the March of Dimes “March for Babies” in Canton’s Heritage Park. Staff walked the loop with their “poster child,” Samantha, in a stroller. Samantha survived a premature birth and complications to emerge a healthy one year old. “March of Dimes works to accomplish the same thing we do as an obstetrics practice – to see a healthy baby born,” comments Clinical Manager Angel Bobo. “We really enjoy this event – this year we had a Facebook contest, an office raffle, and we printed matching t-shirts for our whole team. It’s great to see the community pull together!”
Woodstock Huntington Learning Center’s 2012 Summer Reading Adventure Program Kicks Off
Huntington Learning Center in Woodstock is gearing up to launch its annual summer reading program, Reading Adventure. Participating students choose books from Huntington’s carefully selected book lists, which offer a variety of high-interest choices by grade level and reading ability. Students receive a reading “passport” in which they record each book they read and write a journal entry about it.”Summer reading is so important, not only because it helps prevent regression that is common during summer vacation, but because it’s a great opportunity to get children excited about reading,” says Reid Trego of the Woodstock Huntington Learning Center. “The goal is to encourage students to
From left: Ann Litrel, Gail Jenkins, Jenny DeLoach, Angela Jordan, Erica Deese, Myra Tant, Danielle Murphy, Michele Frye, Angel Bobo with Samantha, Whitney Jarrett, Kimberly Terrell.
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Things to do in East Canton
Every Thursday Zumba Exercise Class Time: Location:
7 p.m. Liberty Hill Church, 141 Railroad St., Canton Information: phyllis.merricks@yahoo.com or (678) 493-8920
First Friday of Every Month, Year Round First Friday
June 7, 8 & 9
Time: 6 — 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Canton Information: Block party, street dance, car show, live music, street vendors and downtown merchants offering extended hours — Sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program and the Cherokee Arts Center. www.cantonhdl.com
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten — Based on the book by Robert Fulghum Time: Location:
7:30 p.m. Sequoyah High School Theatre, 4485 Hickory Rd., Canton Cost: $8. at the door Information: Celebrating 20 Wonderful Years of Theatre! Thank you CCSD! http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/departments/ curriculum/astg/default.aspx
June 13 Cherokee County Farm Bureau Safety Day Camp Time: Location:
9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Lazy D Farm — Gerald & Cathy Dobson, 848 Bishop Rd., Ball Ground Ages: 8 — 12 years Cost: Free Information: ATV safety, animal safety, tractor safety, bike safety, gun safety and more! Camp includes lunch, t-shirt & goody bag. (770) 4791481, Ext. 0 or (770) 479-0418
June 14 & 21 Discover The Secret to Using The Power of Your Mind for Health and Happiness Time: Location:
7 — 9:30 p.m. Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125, Woodstock Cost: $125/person, or $99 each for 2 Information: Learn self-hypnosis, a powerful
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tool for easily improving your health and self-confidence, and reducing stress in this two session class conducted by Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC. Register by email georgiahypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. www.GAhypnotherapy.com
June 22 Evening of Elegance, Black & White Ball — Ryan Lee Holland Cancer Foundation, Inc. Gala Time: Location:
7:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkward, Alpharetta Cost: $60 Information: The mission of this organization is to assist cancer patients with their co-pays and other medical related expenses. Purchase tickets at: www.ryanleehollandfoundation.com or email info@ryanleehollandfoundation.com. Sponsored by The Metropolitan Club
June 23 4th Annual Choosing Green Festival hosted by Cherokee Transitions Green Time:
8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Information: Held in conjunction with the Canton Farmer’s Market. Any business or organizations that is involved with sustainability, conservation of resources, clean energy, green jobs or promotes the local economy through local production is invited to exhibit and participate. Email info@choosinggreen.com or call (770) 720-1048.
June 28 Yawn’s Book Club — “Dollar Daze” by Karin Gillespie Time: Location:
6 p.m. Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. 210 East Main St., Canton Information: www.yawnsbooks.com
June 29 PHOTOGRAPHER AND ARTIST, RENE GALLET — “Garden Visions” Time: Location:
3 — 8 p.m. Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Information: The public is welcome and the event is free. For further information, contact Linda Boyer at (678) 778-5517.
July 4 CITY OF CANTON 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Time:
4 p.m., parade begins at 6 p.m., Fireworks at Riverstone at dusk Location: Cannon Park, Downtown Canton Information: Patriotism and fireworks at its finest! Doggie Parade at 4 pm. Doggie costume contest, bounce house, games and kids activities. (770) 704-1500, www.CantonHDL. com
June 11 — 14
ARBOR HILL BAPTIST CHURCH Time: 6:30 — 9 p.m. Location: 696 Arbor Hill Rd., Canton Ages: 3 — 16 years Infomation: Register Online at http://www.vacationbibleschool.com/ arborhillbaptistga or contact Natalie Hufstetler at (678) 977-7183.
June 10 — 14
July 4 Freedom Fest Time:
7:30 a.m. Annual Woodstock Freedom Run; 10 a.m. Parade, events until 3 p.m.; Fireworks at dusk behind Target shopping center Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Food, Adam the Juggler, Tim the Magician, musical entertainment, children’s games, cake walk, arts and crafts, and vendors of all types. www.woodstockga.gov/
Local Farmers Markets Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day Cherokee Fresh Market Time: Location:
Vacation Bible Schools/Summer Camps
8:30 a.m. — noon Cagle Family Farm, 362 Stringer Road, Canton
Every Saturday through September, Rain or shine Canton Farmers Market Time: 8 a.m. — noon Location: Cannon Park on Main Street Information: www.cantonhdl.com
CITY ON A HILL Time: 6 — 8 p.m. Location: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Ages: “potty trained” 3 year olds — rising 3rd graders Cost: Free Information: www.coahumc.org or (678) 445-3480
June 11 — 15 Timothy Lutheran Church Time: 9 a.m. — noon Location: 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Ages: 3 years (toilet trained) – completing 5th graders Cost: $10 Information: www.tlcwoodstock.org or (770) 928-2812
July 9 — 13, July 16 — 20 & July 23 — 27 Camp Shine Time: 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: Timothy Lutheran Preschool, 556 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Ages: 3 (toilet trained) — 10 years old Cost: $75, 10 % discount when attending all three sessions Information: Different theme each week, activities are theme-related and include story time, circle time, table activities, arts/crafts, Jesus time, free play and more! Contact Barbara Bowler at (770) 924-7995 or email Barbara.bowler@comcast.net for information.
June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 11 ART’S UP ART CAMP AND WEE CREATE presented by the Arts Alliance of GA Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Ages: 4 — 12 years Information: Experiences will include drawing, painting, clay, fiber arts, the integration of art, music, literature and movement depending on age group. www.artsalliancega.org and to register, art@artsalliancega.org.
Every Saturday through October 27 Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Time: Location:
8:30 — 11:30 a.m. Downtown Woodstock — public parking lot on Towne Lake Pkwy., at the corner of Towne Lake Pkwy. & Main St. Information: Email kbennett@woodstockga.gov or call (770) 924-0406.
July 16 — 20 & July 23 — 27 S.M. art Club Summer Camp Time: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. (before & aftercare available) Location: S.M. Art Club Studio, 1200 Tom Hulsey Dr., Canton Ages: Pre-K — 6th grade Cost: $198 (discounts for siblings and multiple sessions) Information: Painting, drawing, pastels, writing, illustrating, playground and more! www.sm-art-club.com, (404) 313-2999, s.m.artclub@me.com
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Outstanding Local Citizens The worst season of all is upon us – the political season. The coming weeks will find mailboxes full of oversized postcards often describing the awfulness of candidate “A” or “B.” Sadly the process is designed for the specific purpose to tear people down. With this nastiness in mind, I would like to point out some of the really good people in our community. Obviously this 600 word column cannot do justice to a true listing of wonderful Cherokee citizens, but I trust it will bring a smile to many. He’s not going to like me pointing this out, but Steve Sandridge, the “Pied Piper” has a heart of gold inside his brutally honest, and gruff, exterior. While my family and I worship with Dr. Johnny Hunt, many other local religious leaders do incredible work. My friend, Pastor Larry Baker at Praise and Prayer is one of the best people you will ever meet, while Pastor Jeremy Isaacs is doing amazing things at the new Mount Paran Church at Sequoyah High. As a father, especially one that is a sports fanatic, it can be difficult to have your son be coached by someone else. With this in mind, Coach Pat Nevitt with the South Cherokee Redskins cares so much about his boys that he actually comes to watch them play other sports just to see how they are doing. It is an honor to have my son learn from him. Elected officials can get a bad rap, sometimes deserved; sometimes not. One of the public servants who merit our enduring recognition is Bill Long. He served Woodstock for 40 years. We will soon be dedicating the new interchange in his honor. Bill’s health has become an issue in recent days and his wife passed away not long ago. Keep him in your prayers. Dr. Mike Litrel is a local doctor, who along with his wife Ann, make our community a much better place to live. While on the subject of medical professionals, dentist Scott Harden and 14 My East Canton | june 2012
orthodontist Mike Williams always, always, always have a smile on their faces. These guys are great. Julie Brennan is one of the funniest people around. There was a time when I think she volunteered for every local fundraising effort in our county and participated in a dozen local civic clubs. Wherever Julie is, people seem to be happy. We are blessed with an amazing number of local educators who make a real difference in students’ lives. I love going to the classroom of Debbie Pinion at Woodstock Elementary. It is quite clear from the moment you enter her room, the students love her. I miss Ron Dunnavant at Etowah High School, what a great guy. Jeff Bennett at River Ridge is also a great positive influence. I must give a heartfelt “thanks” to Mrs. Martha Kirby who instilled a love of reading for two of my children while they were in kindergarten. It is a gift that will last them a lifetime. As businesses and jobs begin to grow again in Cherokee County we should thank Chamber President Pam Carnes and Development Authority Director Misti Martin. These ladies show that business dynamite can come in small packages. Any article on outstanding local citizens in Cherokee County must include Don Conkey. He embodies the spirit of our Founding Fathers. Every community in America needs a Don Conkey. Finally, one of our dearest friends is Christine Minter. All the thousands of students through the years that have ridden her school bus know she will keep you in line, but love you just like one of her own. We live in a special place with a lot of special people – for me; I wouldn’t trade it for anywhere else.
Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
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Summer Reading Club 2012 Dream big — READ in 2012! Sequoyah Regional Libraries have kicked off their annual Summer Reading Club, and this year is bigger and better than ever. With fun reading incentives, great programs, exciting materials and interesting events, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Stop by your local library for a brochure of events to find out how you can get involved in the summer reading fun!
Week of June 11: “Pajama Time” Week of June 18: “Creatures of the Night”
R. T. Jones Memorial Library Every Thursday in June & July, 10:30 a.m. — Teacher Story Hour June 8, Noon — Advanced Word Processing
Week of June 25: “The Final Frontier” special
June 8, 1 p.m. — Facebook for Business
Summer Story Times
Ball Ground Public Library Family Story Time — Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
June 9, 3 p.m. — Star Wars 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist June 13, 10:30 a.m. — Whooo Goes There?
Week of June 04: “The Wish I Wish Tonight”
Hickory Flat Public Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
June 18, Noon — Basic Internet Search & Library Catalog Class June 18, 1 p.m. — Email — Learn to use Gmail
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
June 18, 3 p.m. — Creative Kudzu Art
Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
June 22, Noon — Basic Word Processing Using Microsoft Word
Sequoyah Regional Library System
June 22, 1 p.m. — Open Computer Lab
Ball Ground Public Library
Ball Ground Public Library
435 Old Canton Road — (770) 735-2025
June 5, 6:30 p.m. — Ghost Hunters & the Paranormal
M,W,Th & F: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues: 12 – 8 p.m. Sat: CLOSED Sun: 2 – 6 p.m.
Hickory Flat Public Library
June 6, 10:30 a.m. — Dream Big with Gymboree
2740 E. Cherokee Drive — (770) 345-7565
Hickory Flat Public Library June 13, 6:30 p.m. — Cupcake, Cake & Cookie Decoration presented by Publix
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
June 20, 3 p.m. — Zombie Game Time
116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090
June 27, 3 p.m. — Dream Big with Gymboree For more information on these events, please visit www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.
Contest Corner
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Amy Smedley was our winner for May’s contest corner. Amy has won a gift card to Bruster’s. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@myeastcantonmonthly.com Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year.
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News from Avery Elementary Five Avery Elementary School students recently represented their school in the Cherokee County School District’s Elementary Honor Chorus at Reinhardt University.
From left to right, front row: Teagan Smith, Emily Dodge and Lily Grant; and back row: Beth Newberry, Avery ES Music Teacher David Boggs and Riley Ortega. Avery Elementary School recently held its Second Annual “Fun For A Cure” event to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser. Students and staff participated in a walk and played games at school in honor and/or memory of family and friends who have battled cancer. Students and staff raised more than $10,000 through the event. Students, from left to right, Justin Davidson, Tori Bloom, Amber Davidson, Paige Nash and Wesley Nash created matching “Stop The Cancer” shirts, which they wore in honor of the Davidsons’ mom, who is a cancer survivor.
News from Indian Knoll Elementary
Indian Knoll Elementary School fifth-grader, Thomas Brumbeloe, was recognized recently by the Sons of the American Revolution as the first-place Cherokee County winner and the third-place State winner in the organization’s
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annual poster contest. Thomas received a $50 check from both the local chapter and the State organization. His teacher, Mollie Guy, also was recognized at the ceremony and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. Indian Knoll Elementary School was presented with a $1,000 check by 11Alive as part of the NBC News Education Nation initiative. Five metro Atlanta schools won $1,000 donations through the contest, which honored the schools that received the most votes on Facebook; three of the winning schools are part of the Cherokee County School District: Indian Knoll ES, Little River ES and Freedom MS. More than 200 students, parents and faculty members came to Indian Knoll ES to be a part of the live 11Alive broadcast.
Local Resident Honored with Reinhardt University Bridge Award
Valarie Jordan (pictured), housekeeping supervisor, who has served Reinhardt for more than thirteen years, recently received the University’s 2012 Bridge Award at a Faculty Senate meeting. The award is given on a yearly basis by the faculty to a staff member in recognition and appreciation of outstanding service and commitment to the faculty and students of the University. Jordan is recognized by the faculty as a “bridge builder” because she is a hands-on manager who puts in time in evenings and on weekends to see that special events are always properly set up. Her team is vital to maintaining a sense of environmental cleanliness and well-being, which requires a steady and energetic effort. Jordan and her husband, Jerry, reside in Canton.
SPORTS Creekland Wrestler Wins Georgia Kids State Championship
Bryce Davis, a seventh grade student at Creekland Middle School, recently won the Georgia Kids Wrestling State Championship in the 14U age group. He is pictured with his coaches from the Grizzly Wrestling Club, Seth Deering and TJ McNellie. The state championships were held in March at Parkview High School. Bryce drew the #3 seed in the tournament and beat both the #1 and #2 seeded wrestlers to win the championship. Congratulations!
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Creekview Junior Grizzlies Win the Grizzly Roundup
The 11U Creekview Junior Grizzlies beat the W.P.B Chargers 6-4 recently to win the Grizzly Roundup Tournament at Dwight Terry Park in Ball Ground. Way to go, Grizzlies!
From Left, Front Row: Grant Potts, Preston Vaughn, Ryan Dodds, Noah Bully, Griffin Potts, and Conner Rice; Back Row players: Grayson Baker, Carter Rice, Cameron Hay, and Andy Davis; Coaches: Kevin Potts, Doug Dodds, and Chip Rice.
Cherokee County Athletes Participate in Special Olympics More than 1,000 students competed in the Cherokee County Special Olympics held recently at Sequoyah HS. In addition to the athletes, there were hundreds of student and adult volunteers on hand to coordinate events and assist athletes. Many Cherokee County schools have “Friends” or “Peer Helper” clubs where regular education program students assist students with disabilities. The event began with an Opening Ceremony that included a Torch Run and the reading of the Special Olympics motto: “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Sequoyah High School Peer Helper Katie Loud pins a first place ribbon on Sequoyah HS athlete Tyler Stoddart following the long jump event.
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Alex Goetomo Nominated by Giani Goetomo
My dad has a hard life. Because he does not get to spend time with us often, he works 6 days a week and 13 hours each day, he works through the holidays except for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and he is only off work on Sunday unless he is sick. He is a chef at Okinawa up in Cartersville, Georgia. We live in Canton, Georgia with my mom, me, dad, my brother Nathaniel, and Valentino Goetomo. What is the best thing about your dad? On his day off he spends time with us and takes us somewhere. He does not have time for himself. What do you like to do together? I like to swim at Y.M.C.A with my dad and go fishing What is the most important lesson that your dad has taught you? The important lesson my dad has taught me is to be responsible and to be a man. Best regards to my dad — I think he is the best dad ever in this world.
Mark Carroll
Nominated by Nate Carroll, Age 2 My Dad is the greatest because he loves me so much and we have a lot of fun together. I love when he reads to me, tickles me, plays with me and acts silly. I am proud that my Dad is a hard worker and a great hockey player! My Dad shows me everyday how important I am and how I am loved unconditionally. Happy Father’s Day! Love, Nate
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Shrimp:
1 ½ lbs. 16-20 size American shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Crab Stuffing:
1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat 1 Tbs. mayonnaise 1 Tbs. whole grain mustard ½ cup panko bread crumbs ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ jalapeno pepper, diced (with seeds for hot, discard seeds for less heat) ½ red onion, diced ½ cup Goin’ Coastal Seafood Seasoning
Warm Bacon Brown Sugar Vinaigrette: ½ cup rendered bacon fat ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice ¼ cup brown sugar
PREPARATION Crab Stuffing:
SautĂŠ diced peppers & onion in 1 Tbs. olive oil until soft then remove from heat and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. After peppers and onions cool, mix with all other ingredients for crab stuffing in stainless steel bowl and set aside for next step.
Shrimp:
Peel and de-vein, butterfly shrimp with sharp knife being careful not to cut all the way through the tail (see top right picture). Spoon approximately 2 oz. crab mixture and stuff each shrimp, then roll tail up and over to hold in place.
Vinaigrette:
Place all ingredients in small pot and mix together on low heat.
cooking directions Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Place shrimp on greased sheet tray and cook for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow shrimp to cool for two minutes. Place shrimp on plate and drizzle with warm bacon vinaigrette. Enjoy this light dish with your favorite chilled Chardonnay!
Corey Shupert, Co-Owner of Downtown Kitchen Downtown Kitchen is located at 140 E. Marietta Street, in historic downtown Canton. His goal is to consistently deliver the perfect dining experience for guests. For more information, please visit www.thedowntownkitchen.com or call (770) 479-1616.
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DO I NEED A Will? by Michael A. Burns, Jr.
For obvious reasons, no one Michael A. Burns, Jr. is an associate wants to think about when at Burns & Speights, P.C., Attorneys our time may be up. It’s the at Law, 150 North Street, Canton, GA main reason many of us put off 30114. 770-956-1400 writing a will. Unfortunately, without trying to sound too morbid, the reality is we just don’t know when we are going to die. Hopefully everyone reading this will live a long and prosperous life, but as the saying goes “it is inevitable.” Once that day does come our families will be left with a lot of decisions to make. How tough will those decisions be? Not tough at all if you plan ahead.
You may also think drafting a will is too difficult and complicated. You may have even tried to complete one using an online program, got stuck and gave up. The reality is that a will can be as simple or as complex a document as you need it to be and the “one-size-fits-all” approach that those programs take can make things very confusing. An experienced attorney can help you draft a will that meets your needs without wasting your time. There are certain types of people who should strongly consider drafting a will as soon as possible, and it’s not just people
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with money. Parents of young children should seriously consider drafting a will. Obviously if one parent dies the surviving parent will take custody of the children. But what if both parents die at the same time, or the other parent died previously? Georgia law gives parents broad discretion to choose the guardian of their minor children. The court will have the ultimate decision, but what you put in your will is the only way for the judge to know your wishes. If you’re a step-parent you should also have a will because Georgia law only recognizes blood relatives when determining inheritance for those who die without a will. Additionally if you have a significant amount of assets you should have a will in place. You may think your entire extended family gets along great, but family relationships can sometimes be shoved aside when people have dollar signs in their eyes. But what’s significant? You may think you don’t own enough property or have enough money to bother with a will, but keep this in mind: no matter if the amount is large or small Georgia law will determine who gets your property if you die without a will. Shouldn’t those be decisions you make yourself? If you already have a will, has your life changed since you signed it? Do you have a new child or grandchild that needs to be added? If so you don’t need to start over from scratch. continued on page 54
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Cherokee County’s Senator
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enate Majority Leader, Chip Rogers, has become one of Georgia’s most effective conservative leaders. He proudly calls Cherokee County – home! Named one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” Chip Rogers is delivering on his promise to make Georgia the most “Pro-Growth” state in the nation by cutting taxes, reforming the property tax system, transforming education, and stopping the growth of government.
Government Spending Under Senator Rogers’ leadership, Georgia has become America’s most Fiscally Conservative State! • One of 7states with AAA Bond Rating • Balanced Budget EVERY Year • Lowest Per-Capita State Spending in the Nation • Ban on all “Pork Barrel” spending • 18% CUT in per-capita State Spending (inflation adjusted) since 2008
Pro Jobs & Growth Senator Rogers helped lead the way in creating two “Opportunity Zones” in Cherokee County with an expected 1000 or more new jobs. • 100% Rating Georgia Chamber of Commerce • Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year
Georgia’s Majority Leader
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• National Federation of Independent Business Defender of Small Business Award • Americans for Prosperity – Legislator of the Year
Education Reform Leader Senator Rogers has committed to making available a worldclass education for every Georgia student. • 3-Time “Golden Peach” Award winner for supporting Digital Public Education • “Friend of Public Education” award winner from the Cobb Association of Educators • Previously Endorsed by the Georgia Association of Educators • Endorsed by Georgia School Superintendent Dr. John Barge
What Others Say About Chip Rogers “I’ve worked with Senator Rogers for over a decade. While some people claim to be conservative, he’s the walking, talking, living, breathing real thing. Plus, he’s a committed problem solver who is unbelievably adept at developing workable solutions that get the job done without chewing up taxpayer dollars in the process.” — Rusty Paul, former Georgia GOP State Chairman “Thanks to the committed leadership of Senator Chip Rogers and support of Governor Deal and House and Senate members, more students in the Peach state have the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential.” — Governor Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida and Chairman of the Foundation for Excellence in Education “No one under the Gold Dome has been as successful and as vigilant, at getting the changes needed for the property tax appeal process.” — Barbara Payne, Executive Director Fulton County Taxpayers Foundation “If there is one local elected leader that personifies the commitment to liberty and the belief in America like President Reagan, it is Senator Chip Rogers. Cherokee County can be proud to have a leader who stands firm for freedom and our Constitution.” — Pete Castello, former Cherokee County GOP Chairman
Rogers is known as “Georgia’s Conservative Workhorse” having held almost 160 “Town Hall” meetings during the last 10 years, believed to be the most by any elected official in Georgia. Senator Rogers sets the standard for communicating directly with citizens. With a real commitment to our community, Rogers is a Public Address announcer for the South Cherokee Redskins, a coach for local youth basketball, and an active member of First Baptist Woodstock. He teaches more than 20 Boy Scout events a year, and teaches “How a Bill Becomes a Law” at local schools throughout the district. Rogers is an avid supporter of the Woodstock HOPE Center, has served on the board of the Anna Crawford Children’s Center and the Healing Hands Youth Ranch in Waleska. Senator Rogers’ colleagues in the Georgia Senate and around the nation have placed their trust in him. He has twice unanimously been elected Senate Majority Leader. And earlier this year Rogers was elected the first national Chairman of the Majority Leaders Conference, a bi-partisan organization which includes all 99 legislative Majority Leaders from across the country.
Cherokee County’s Own
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This summer, step out of the searing Georgia sunshine and into the inviting world of Jyl Craven Hair Design. When entering this hip, upscale salon, you will truly feel like you are visiting a luxury resort where your every whim will be satisfied. And instead of returning home with a sunburn… you’ll step back out looking fabulous! A First Class Experience At first glance, you’ll notice the salon’s redesigned fresh, stylish exterior. If those walls could talk, they would tell you that the inside of the salon showcases Jyl Craven Hair Design’s commitment to shopping within the local community. The interior was designed by Canton-based Grant Design, an eye-catching mural was installed by Benson Media and custom cabinet work was built by local carpenter, R. J. Pannell & Company. A Jyl Craven staff member will greet you in the salon’s comfortable waiting area, and from there you’ll be escorted to a changing room or directly to your stylist. You’ll sip on a complimentary beverage while you and your stylist chat about your hair, your lifestyle and the look you desire before you’re whisked off for your shampoo and complimentary scalp massage. Jyl Craven is a proud L’Oreal salon. Of course, L’Oreal is a time-tested brand synonymous with luxury, Parisian style and sophistication, and during your treatment your stylist will use only the finest hair products on the market today. With four levels of stylists, there’s a hairstyle to fit every budget and every desire. Women’s cuts begin at $40 and men’s and children’s cuts begin at $25. Color services start at just $55. A complete list of prices and an extensive menu of services can be found at JylCraven.com.
Top Flight Credentials Jyl Craven Hair Design has proven itself a best-in-class salon time and time again, and a spate of new awards and credentials offer further testimony to this local gem’s worldwide appeal. Jyl Craven Hair Design is one of only 200 salons nationwide to showcase the revolutionary INOA hair color, and owner Jyl Craven recently successfully competed against entrants from around the country, including celebrity stylists and fashion magazine staples, to win L’Oreal Professionel’s INOA Photo Contest. Jyl won a trip to Paris for the 2012 L’Oréal Professionnel World Tour where she will enjoy hands-on training from worldrenowned names in hairdressing. Further, Jyl Craven Hair Design was officially accepted for membership by Intercoiffure America/Canada, the most powerful and influential organization in the hair dressing industry. Membership is strictly limited to the best salons in the United States and Canada and Jyl Craven Hair Design submitted to a rigorous process to win this honor. Members of Intercoiffure are known throughout the world as the most technically gifted salon owners who also operate under the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Jyl Craven Hair Design’s induction will occur later in 2012. Rounding out a trifecta of honors, Jyl Craven recently became one of only twenty finalists in Salon Today’s “Salon of the Year” contest. Pick up an edition of Salon Today to see your local salon showcased as a finalist in this national contest! If you are looking for a transformative salon experience, Jyl Craven is just the hair destination for you!
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Marietta Plastic Surgery Northside Cherokee Cardiology Peachtree Neurosurgery Plastic Surgery Center of the South Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic www.footprintspublishing.com 31
Marietta Plastic Surgery
Enhancing Your Natural Beauty Marietta Plastic Surgery is a full service cosmetic and reconstructive surgical practice, performing all types of breast, facial and body procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. With locations in both Marietta and Woodstock, the practice is considered one of Atlanta’s premier plastic surgery centers for its team of highly skilled surgeons — Drs. Keith West, Michael McNeel, Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna and John Symbas — and excellent support staff. The doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery offer over 60 years of combined experience and were trained at top plastic surgery programs such as Emory, Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt. Compassionate and individualized patient care is of utmost importance. Standing on their high level of experience and training, the surgeons at MPS take a more conservative approach, always tailoring recommendations to what is best for each patient. Natural-looking results realized through following high safety standards, treating each patient with a caring nature and discretion is what you will find from your visit to MPS. The surgeons work as a team, sharing information, enhancing skills and supporting one another to improve and advance patient care. At Marietta Plastic Surgery, the team puts a high level of importance on staying 32 My East Canton | june 2012
current with all of the latest advancements in the field. CoolSculpting® and Fraxel™ Laser are two of the newest non-surgical additions to the menu of services at MPS. Coolsculpting® is a non-invasive body contouring procedure that targets stubborn fat areas on the tummy, waist and back. This FDA-cleared, patented procedure uses a targeted cooling process that kills the fat cells underneath the skin, literally freezing them to the point of elimination. Because CoolSculpting procedures require no pain medication or anesthesia, patients often choose to read a book or watch a movie during treatments. The procedure takes about 1-3 hours, and noticeable results are seen within a few weeks, with significant results appearing after a few months. The Fraxel™ Laser is a breakthrough skin rejuvenation procedure that provides superior results with minimal downtime, as compared to other more traditional aesthetic treatments. The technology softens fine wrinkles, improves skin texture and tone, with little to no discomfort. A new surgical procedure that is available is the Drainless Tummy Tuck. Marietta Plastic Surgery is one in a select group of plastic surgeons in the nation now offering drainless abdominoplasty procedures, or “tummy tucks,” designed to reduce patients’ recovery time, discomfort and inconvenience. Typical tummy tucks involve one to three “drains” that can be a source of irritation and possible infection, if not treated properly. Without drains, this procedure is much more convenient and comfortable for patients. Patient care and a positive experience is vital to the doctors at MPS and offering new, more advanced procedures in their field is paramount in realizing that outcome. Having received advanced training in a wide spectrum of plastic surgery techniques, a wide range of procedures is available to their patients. The surgeons perform all types of breast enhancements and reconstructions and have performed the most breast reconstructions in Cobb and Cherokee counties. Many patients come to the practice for procedures such as face and eye lifts. Body contouring
—liposuction, abdominoplasties is also available. In addition to surgical procedures, injectables like Botox and Juvederm, are also available providing vibrant results. CareCredit, North America’s leading patient payment program, allows patients to begin treatments immediately. Let the doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery enhance your natural beauty.
www.MariettaPlasticSurgery.com Dr. Keith West, MD, FACS*†, Dr. Michael McNeel, MD, FACS*†, Dr. Thaddeus Fabian, MD, FACS*†, Dr. Keith Hanna, MD FACS*†, Dr. John Symbas, MD *Member of American Board of Plastic Surgery †Members of American Society of Plastic Surgeons Two accredited surgical centers Privacy entrances
Woodstock Location 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 104 (678) 494-2380 Marietta Location (AAAASF-accredited surgical center) 823 Campbell Hill St. (770) 425-0118
Procedures Offered: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Facelift Eyelid Surgery Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Breast Augmentation / Lift Drainless Tummy Tuck Liposuction CoolSculpting® Body Contouring BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections Dermal Fillers such as Restylane, Juvéderm, Radiesse, and Sculptra Fraxel® Laser Laser Skin Resurfacing Aesthetic Treatments (Skin Peels, Facials, Microdermabrasion
Northside Cherokee Cardiology Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, affecting people of all ages. However, it can be prevented with proper preventive, diagnostic and management care, says Dr. Sanjay Lall, a cardiologist at Northside Cherokee Cardiology. As board-certified cardiologists, Dr. Lall and Dr. Gregory Petro bring more than 20 years of experience to Northside Cherokee Cardiology. They are specially trained in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pains or dizzy spells may prompt a general physician to recommend patients to see a cardiologist for special evaluation for heart disease. While some problems can be diagnosed by evaluating symptoms, sometimes additional tests and expertise may be necessary. Northside Cherokee Cardiology offers comprehensive tests and services including cardiovascular screening, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear cardiology, radial artery heart catheterization, and pacemaker evaluation. In addition, patients can get calcium scoring, a special X-ray to check the buildup of plaque on the heart’s walls. Dr. Lall and Dr. Petro have specialized training in helping patients with heart disease return to a healthy life; counseling patients about risk factors and prevention; and overseeing the treatment of heart attacks, heart failure and heart rhythm disturbances. Dr. Lall received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University; internal medicine residency from University Hospitals of Cleveland; and fellowship training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Petro received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College; medical residency from University of Pittsburgh;
and fellowship from the University of Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Institute. Staying heart healthy is important to longevity and wellness, says Lall. A healthy heart is integral to overall health and is one reason Lall specialized in cardiology. “Good cardiovascular health is key for fitting the pieces together for overall health,” says Lall. He recommends regular exercise, stress management, healthy eating and not smoking. Patients seeking cardiovascular expertise will receive personal attention and individualized care at Northside Cherokee Cardiology. Appointments can generally be made within 48 hours, and whenever possible, Dr. Lall or Dr. Petro can see patients the same day. In addition, Northside Cherokee Cardiology strives to see patients within 15 minutes of arrival.
100 Stone Forest Drive Suite 130 Woodstock, GA
Dr. Sanjay Lall, MD, FACC
Dr. Gregory Petro, MD, FACC
Heart Healthy Tips from Northside Cherokee Cardiology • Quit smoking. A smokers’ risk of developing heart disease is 2-4 times that of nonsmokers. Exposure to second-hand smoke also increases risk. • Lower your blood cholesterol. As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of heart disease. When other factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, the risk is even higher. • Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder than normal and makes both the heart and arteries more prone to injury. • Get active. Regular, moderateto-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. • Lose excess weight. Excess weight increases the heart’s workload. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke. • Manage your diabetes. Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control. • Reduce stress. Too much stress over time, and unhealthy responses to it, may create health problems in some people. • Limit alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol raises blood pressure, can cause heart failure and lead to stroke.
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Peachtree Neurosurgery
At Peachtree Neurosurgery, P.C. our neurosurgeons have specialized training in the treatment of complex spine and brain disorders. The group was established in 1979 to meet the needs of the growing Atlanta community and has flourished in North Atlanta ever since. We are excited to have recently expanded our practice to serve the Canton/ Cherokee communities, as well as the Atlanta and Cumming/Forsyth County area. We are here to provide you information about disorders and injuries of the spine and brain, the surgical options for patients, and detailed information about our neurosurgery practice and surgeons. Neurosurgery is much more than just brain and spine surgery. Neurosurgery includes the oversight of treatment both surgically and non-surgically, for pain, lack of mobility, and life-threatening disorders caused by herniated discs, spine instability, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine disease, brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal cord tumors, and trigeminal neuralgia. Our neurosurgeons use the highest level of technology in the operating room and are trained and experienced in the latest 34 My East Canton | june 2012
minimally invasive surgical techniques. They continue to expand their expertise and clinical outcomes through research by receiving the latest medical education for performing procedures, and by conducting clinical trials. Perhaps most importantly, we want to make certain that surgery is, indeed, the best option for the symptoms the patient is experiencing. We pride ourselves on the individualized care we provide our patients, as well as our exceptionally high levels of compassion and clinical expertise. Call today, (404) 256-2633, to set up an appointment and learn more about how we can help.
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Northside Forsyth
Physicians: Max Steuer, M.D. Chris Tomaras, M.D. Tom Morrison, M.D. David Gower, M.D. Ray Walkup, M.D.
Locations: 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Ste 990, Atlanta, GA 30342 1938 Peachtree Road Ste 408 Atlanta, GA 30309 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive Ste 345, Cumming, GA 30041 684 Sixes Road Ste 110 Holly Springs, GA 30115
Plastic Surgery Center of the South
E. Anthony Musarra II, M.D. • James E. Leake, M.D. • Michael Petrosky, M.D.
Formed in 1997 in Marietta, Plastic Surgery Center of the South is the place to go in Cobb County and the surrounding area for outstanding cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. With excellent training and extensive experience in a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, our doctors pride themselves in offering personalized solutions to fit each patient’s needs. We value every patient as an individual and believe they are our most important responsibility. As a result, we always seek to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of our patients and their families. We deliver quality care and customer-focused, cost-efficient services with warmth and compassion. Our three surgeons have a reputation for going the extra mile for their patients. Each doctor at Plastic Surgery Center of the South is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties that certifies doctors in head-to-toe plastic surgery. In addition, Dr. Musarra, Dr. Leake and Dr. Petrosky continue to advance their education and give back to the community through charitable work and participation in a number of medical societies. Our surgeons are especially known for their expertise in breast procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction and breast reconstruction as well as facial sculpting and body contouring. Our office includes a comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical facility featuring
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South is different from other plastic surgery practices. We are led by a team of three highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeons who are dedicated to providing the highest standard of excellence for their patients. At our practice, personal service goes hand in hand with the latest state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
all the latest technology in two statecertified operating suites. Our goal is to offer you a convenient, private and comfortable setting for the procedures you need. In addition, all of our doctors have staff privileges at nearby WellStar Kennestone Hospital and Marietta Surgical Center for more extensive cosmetic or reconstructive surgeries. Our onsite surgical staff has worked together as a team for many years. Patient safety and privacy is of the upmost importance to us, and we are committed to providing the best possible surgical care and delivering the highest level of patient satisfaction. Plastic Surgery Center of the South also offers a full range of non-surgical procedures for patients who want to look their best but are not yet ready for surgery. We have extensive experience with all of the popular facial aging injectables, including BOTOX® Cosmetic and a variety of dermal fillers to rejuvenate the face. We also feature several types of laser treatment for facial wrinkles and lines, as well as permanent hair removal. For easy, non-invasive fat reduction, we often recommend CoolSculpting®. At Plastic Surgery Center of the South, we recognize that a patient’s decision to undergo surgery is not something to be taken lightly. The consultation process is just as important as the surgery itself. We appreciate how important it is to take the time to understand the needs and desires of our patients and to have our patients gain confidence in us.
We invite you to join us for a free consultation and discover for yourself exactly what sets us apart from all the rest.
Plastic Surgery Center of the South 120 Vann Street, Suite 150 Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
Our Surgical Team Dr. E. Anthony Mussara II “The best advice I ever received was, ‘Work hard and treat people with great respect.’”
Dr. James E. Leake “My greatest passion is the volunteer surgery I perform to aid children with birth defects.”
Dr. Michael Petrosky “The most gratifying thing about my work is helping people feel better about themselves.”
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Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic
“It is particularly rewarding to be able to see my patients directly benefit from our treatment recommendations,” notes allergy specialist Erinn Gardner, M.D. at the Canton office of the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. “Educating patients is a big part of my role,” says Gardner. She enjoys helping her patients learn what triggers their allergies or asthma attacks so they can manage their symptoms and have a better quality of life. “When you know you are allergic to something, we are able to prepare a treatment strategy. There are options besides just using medication. The nice thing about allergy treatment is that the patients can do things themselves to help get better,” she says. “The most important part of any allergy treatment plan is proper testing and diagnosis. Once we determine what your triggers are, we can develop an individualized treatment plan.” While it’s important to get allergy testing any time of year, she says summer is a good time to see an allergy specialist, either for initial testing or for follow-up visits. During the summer, some seasonal allergy symptoms will diminish, but for people with an insect venom allergy, it can be an especially dangerous time. If you suspect you have had a reaction to an insect bite, it is essential that you see an allergy specialist. Allergy immunotherapy is over 90 percent effective in reducing 36 My East Canton | june 2012
your risk of having a severe reaction in the future. Of course, for those with year-round allergy triggers, like dust mites or animal dander, there are treatments that are highly effective and can improve school and work attendance, decrease doctor visits and allows for patients to participate in the activities they enjoy. Summer is also a good time to get ready for the next school year and develop an allergy action plan for students with allergies. If your child has food allergies, make sure your epinephrine auto-injector has not expired and have one for school as well as home. Recent deaths in the Atlanta area have emphasized just how serious food allergies are and the importance of management by a specialist. Dr. Gardner’s office is conveniently located at 100 Old Ballground Highway, Suite B, in Canton. “Thanks to Atlanta Asthma & Allergy Clinic’s suburban offices, you don’t have to drive into the city and deal with heavy traffic and parking problems to see an allergy specialist,” Dr. Gardner says. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Gardner came to Atlanta to attend Spelman College. During college she discovered a love for biology and physiology, and how much she liked working with people. “I felt medicine was a good balance between working in the sciences and working with people,” she says. While at Spelman, she also met her husband who was a student at Morehouse. After graduation, the couple headed to Chicago, where he attended law school and she studied at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Northwestern
University and her fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Northwestern University Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gardner and her husband have two children, ages six and two. “Being a parent helps me relate to my patients,” she says. Since allergies tend to run in families, “I may see a child, and then mom or dad may start talking about their symptoms, so they’ll see me too. Treating the whole family, and working with both children and adults is a part of my practice that I really enjoy,” Dr. Gardner says. Dr. Gardner is specially trained to treat children and adults who suffer from nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies, immune deficiencies, sinus conditions and eczema. She is board certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Gardner is also a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society of Georgia. Her special interests include the management of chronic cough, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. For more information on allergic conditions such as allergies and asthma, visit www.atlantaallergy.com
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Audio/Video Issues don’t get Ticked by Michael Buckner
On a daily basis, I find that my clients are upset and frustrated that they cannot fix the problems that arise from their TV and sound system. They almost without fail remind me of the days where all you had to do was plug in an antenna and press power. While I completely understand this comment, it is actually much deeper than the surface statement.
Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Intersection located at 631 E. Main Street, Canton. For more information on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, call (770) 479-1000.
For starters, the days of plugging in an antenna are not gone. You are still at total liberty to get a set of rabbit ears from Radio Shack and bring in quite a few channels like 2, 5, 11, 17, 36, 46, etc. But come on, you know you want more than the local broadcast. Having music throughout the house, for me, is life changing. If I didn’t have my music in the bathroom and bedroom while getting ready for the day, or at night while cooking and settling down for the evening, I would not be the same person. Likewise, my wife loves having her DVR to record shows that she would not normally be able to see because of her busy work schedule. Having said all of this, it is true that the more stuff you own, the more that stuff owns you. With all of these great features in the home come the headaches associated with it occasionally not working. That’s where we come in. In my home I equate this to HVAC. I do not technically have to have air conditioning, but once you have it, you can’t do without it, and if it breaks, I’m stressed about it. I have to remind myself, however, that I just need to call a pro to come and fix it. And this leads me to my final point, and that is to RELAX when you have A/V issues. Everyone’s TV breaks every now and then. Everyone experiences the issues with a remote control not working properly. This is normal, and is the reason that my company exists. While on the one hand, I say call us and we’ll get there as quick as possible, on the other hand, think of this as a temporary opportunity to experience what life was like before all this privilege. I know that it’s stressful if you’re anxious to see the final game of a sports series, or the season finale of House, but there is nothing better than a break from the norm to show you how great we have it. Just like my AC dying in the summertime, I am reminded of how great American inventions over the past 100 years have made my life today. 38 My East Canton | june 2012
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M.
Thanks to Jack Frost’s disappearing act this past winter, Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 graduate of Auburn University College summer is going to be loaded of Veterinary Medicine and practices with bugs and parasites. Get out at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. your Off spray, treat the yard, (770) 479-2200 build yourself a mosquito net because sitting outside will be at its all time worst. With this being said, our little furry friends will suffer too! Clients are already reporting mounds of tick sightings on themselves and animals. These pesky little armored tanks are not only gross, but carry a variety of diseases that are harmful to pets and people. Ticks carry a host of diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Unseasonably warm temperatures this winter have caused these ticks to migrate outside their normal region. They are riding on wildlife to relocate. Over 15 pathogens have been discovered to be transmitted to our dog from a single tick bite. It was once thought a tick needs to be attached for over a day to transmit disease. Transmission of disease is now known to occur within the first several hours. Preventatives are the best to ensure that your pet will not develop a nasty tick-borne infection. Topical products and collars dispensed by your veterinarian are the most effective against parasites. Discuss with your veterinarian which one might be the best choice for your pet. Topical preventatives are usually water tolerant and effective for up to a month. If your pet requires frequent bathing throughout the month, remember to use a soap-free shampoo. Other shampoos will strip the hair coat and remove the topical product right off the skin. Frequently examine your pet for ticks after prolonged exposure to the outside. If you find a tick, place open tweezers to the surface of the skin and gently pull in a twisting motion. This helps to remove the tick’s mouthparts. A large bump or reactive site may occur after the tick is removed for several days to weeks. Veterinarians caution owners against ticks and fleas encouraging use of topical products. It is our job to make you aware of the harm they may cause your animal and ultimately a family member. Often, owners don’t start preventatives until it’s too late. They need to see a tick or flea to be reminded to use the products. In the south, flea and tick preventatives should be used year-round. It only takes one tick to transmit disease. It only takes one mosquito to spread heartworm infection and it only takes one pregnant flea to infest the entire house and cause intestinal tapeworms among other blood-borne diseases. So why wait? These diseases carry a larger price tag than the cost of monthly preventatives. The largest price being life!
To Tank or Not to Tank by Dan Jape
In the past few years, tankless water heaters have drawn a lot of attention from consumers looking for a better way to heat water in their home. The tankless offers many attractive features that make them a great, energy efficient source of almost limitless hot water Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him without paying to keep 40 at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online or 50 gallons of water hot all at www.reliableair.com. day when you are away from home. The way a tankless works is by reducing the amount of water flowing through the heater so it stays in the heater long enough to be heated to the correct temperature. One of the problems with conventional tankless water heaters is when numerous people are using water, the flow can be very low and they can struggle to keep up with demand. In many homes a circulator is required to give instant hot water in all fixtures so you don’t have to waste water waiting for adequate hot water to bath or wash. A circulator can’t be used on a regular tankless water heater, so there is sometimes a waiting period
for hot water. A traditional tank water heater does not reduce flow, but when hot water runs out, you have to wait for the water to be heated until you can use it again. There is now a water heater available that combines the best of both worlds and gives you unlimited hot water without any of the pitfalls of both the tank type and conventional tankless types. It is the Eternal Hybrid water heater and it is simply one of the most efficient and comfortable heaters on the market. The Hybrid combines both a small reservoir tank of hot, ready to use water in a stainless steel heat exchanger and an instant tankless water heater that can produce up to 19.5 gallons per minute of hot water. This is 8 — 10 gallons more per minute than most tankless and the Hybrid will never reduce pressure or volume. It also will eliminate the “cold water sandwich” that comes from hot water being followed by cold water followed by hot water when a conventional tankless shuts off and on due to usage. The Eternal Hybrid uses water from its small reservoir to stop this inconvenience and when coupled with a circulator pump, can provide instant hot water to any fixture in the home. The Eternal heater is much more efficient than most water heaters, providing 98 percent thermal efficiency, which means 98 cents of every dollar spent on gas actually goes into heating continued on page 54
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Making Cents Berkeley Heartlab Of Back Pain
Testing
by Dr. Kellie Baxter
by Dr. Nasir Asghar
In January 2012, The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health Plan, a health management organization, adopted groundbreaking guidelines for treating back pain. The new guidelines state that candidates for spinal Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes surgery must receive “prior in chiropractic, sports injuries and authorization to determine nutrition. For more information, please medical necessity.” This call the office at (770) 345-1111 or includes verification that the visit www.BaxterChiro.com. patient has tried and failed a three month course of conservative management of chiropractic spinal manipulation and therapy, physical therapy, and medication. Surgery candidates must also be graduates of the plan’s low back pain coaching system which educates the patient on the pros and cons of surgery and high tech radiology. UPMC health plan will not reimburse the patient, specialist or hospital for spinal surgery without the patient first completing this three month program.
Congratulations! You have made it through the first half of 2012. Besides a healthy mental outlook on life, we need to examine three major preventive medical aspects in our lives to ensure a long healthy quality of life. First, we need preventive Dr. Nasir Asghar is a Prestige Primary medicine for internal Care physician with special focus is monitoring of our health and in Heart Disease, Diabetes and putting out fires before they do Medical Weight Loss and can be contacted at (678) 494-9669. damage. Secondly, managing Website: PrestigePrimaryCare.com (or getting to) optimal weight that is achieved by harmonious integration of eating properly, correct excursive and active lifestyle. And third is smoking cessation. Medical programs now have over 65 percent successful quit rates.
Back surgeries range from $18,000 for a lumbar laminectomy to $44,000 for an anterior cervical fusion. These costs are just for the surgery and do not include hospitalization, drugs or medications, imaging studies or anesthesia. Combined, total cost can escalate to $100,000-$150,000. In 2008 Forbes.com found that back pain was the ninth most expensive condition treated in hospitals, making $9.5 billion for emergency rooms per year. Surgeons and hospitals are making huge profits on these surgeries and until now patients have not been educated that there are cheaper, non-invasive ways to ease their pain.
The advancement in medical science is providing us with powerful tools to forecast and prevent major events. The Berkeley HeartLab testing is a new and innovative way to check cholesterol, genetics and overall risk for heart and vascular disease. Genetic testing is the newest arsenal in our tools to fight heart disease. We can now test whether you have an early heart attack gene; if a Statin (cholesterol lowering drug) is right for you; if certain drugs such as Plavix (anti-platelet drug given to patients with stents) will work on your body; if alcohol will increase or decrease your good cholesterol; and even if aspirin is effective on your body to prevent heart disease.
Workers compensation in Ohio followed 1,450 low back pain patients. Half (725) had surgical fusion to ease their pain. Two years later only 26 percent of those who had surgery had returned to work. Thirty-six percent had surgical complications. Twenty-seven percent had to have another surgery. Eleven percent were rated permanently disabled. Forty-one percent increased their use of painkillers post surgery. And of those that had surgery 76 percent had to continue to use opiates to control their pain.
The Berkeley HeartLab also gives you an in-depth cholesterol panel that is very different from the standard lipid panel. The basic cholesterol panel testing that you have done during your annual physical checks your total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), and LDL (bad cholesterol). The Berkeley test goes much further and breaks down the LDL and HDL into further bad and good categories. For example LDL, the bad cholesterol, can actually be broken up into four different particles: 1 being labeled as “ good,” and 2 being labeled as “bad,” and one particle called IVb being very dangerous. There are also multiple marker of inflammation that the Berkeley lab test does such as Fibrinogen, CRP and homocysteine levels, these markers tell us what kind of disease process is happening in your vessels.
Conversely, 67 percent of the 750 patients who did NOT have surgery returned to work. Only 2 percent of the 750 who did not have surgery were rated permanently disabled.
Berkeley HeartLab testing gives us better knowledge which translates to significantly improved care for each individual. The Berkeley HeartLab test is covered by most insurance and
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by Charles R. Cooley, M.D.
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ummertime brings about longer days, fun in the sun and more and more outdoor activities. As a result, it’s commonplace to find ticks and experience the potential harmful effects of tick bites. Ticks are a leading carrier of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide. They prefer to live in low brush, tall grass, woods and weeds. They climb onto vegetation and attach to suitable hosts that pass by, including pets and people. Ticks are seldom a problem in well-maintained lawns although edges of property supporting tall weeds and brush can be a source of infestation. There are some things that we can all do to avoid ticks. • Avoid walking through uncut fields, brush and other areas likely to harbor ticks. • Wear light colored clothing so you can spot ticks easily and brush them off. • Tuck your pants into your boots or socks. • Apply insect-repellent that has DEET, specifically the brands designed to repel ticks. • Inspect family and pets promptly after being in tickinfested areas, and promptly remove any ticks that are found. To remove a tick, grasp it crosswise with narrow tweezers (do not rupture the tick) as close to the point of attachment as possible and pull s-l-o-w-l-y and gently, and the mouthparts will release. Some back-and-forth wiggling may be necessary but do not twist or rotate the tick. You should see a small crater in the skin. Disinfect the bite site.
Don’t use any of the folklore remedies (matches, cigarettes, pins, gasoline) that will irritate the tick. They increase the likelihood that the tick will ‘spit up’ in you, which increases the risk of disease. Oil is not effective because the breathing requirements of the tick are so small it could last hours. The mouthpiece is barbed rather than spiraled, so trying to rotate the tick out doesn’t help. To dispose of a tick, drop it into alcohol to kill it and then dispose of it. Flushing a tick down the toilet will not kill them. Squishing them with a thumbnail is not recommended. If you have been bitten, save the tick in a jar of alcohol for identification, to help decide whether possible infection has occurred. Tick bites are generally painless. The actual bite may cause symptoms only after the tick drops off. You may notice local redness, itching, and burning – and rarely, localized intense pain. You may also experience flu-like symptoms, fever, numbness, confusion or a rash that looks like a bull’s eye. If you experience any of these symptoms due to a tick bite, you should see a doctor immediately. Information obtained from www.emedicinehealth.com, www.uky.edu, and www.fitfrog.com. This information provided by Charles R. Cooley of M. D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex next to Cracker Barrel. For more information about SAD, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton.
If you see what looks like black lines, you’ve left the head of the tick in. At this point, you should visit a doctor as the head parts may lead to an infection. Ticks carry diseases, including Lyme’s disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, so you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap after handling a tick.
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FOOD Fights
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD
During our first month of marriage, my wife Ann uncovered a stash of chocolate chip cookies in my dresser drawer. Innocent confusion on her face, she asked why we had cookies in the bedroom rather than the pantry.
“But,” he said, stressing the positive, “please notice both candy eyeballs are still in place.”Mom was infuriated. She leaped up to wag her finger in front of Chris’s face. Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
A dozen memories flashed before my eyes. In college, my roommates Stephen and Jason, my great buddies, were not overly troubled with issues of ownership. A jar of peanut butter, stowed in the pantry instead of under my bed, would show finger impressions where someone had scooped a handful. Once I inadvertently left a box of Captain Crunch on the kitchen counter instead of in the back of my closet. Two hours later I came upon the box in the garbage can, crushed and empty.
But even before my college roommates, there was my twin brother Chris. The Easter we were ten years old, we each received a chocolate bunny. I thought I had never seen anything as marvelous as my chocolate Easter bunny. With yellow and pink eyes made of candy, little whiskers carved in his chocolate face, and green cotton candy at his feet, my bunny looked alive, sitting up in the spun sugar grass. He even had a marshmallow bunny tail. He was much too nice to eat right away. I thought I might prop him up on my bedroom bookshelf to enjoy for a little while. Chris took one look at his, ripped off the box top, and chomped off the ears. For the remainder of the week I enjoyed looking at my bunny in his nest of edible grass. Finally I decided it was time. Slowly, ceremoniously, I opened the box. I peered inside, and with a growing sense of horror saw that much of my bunny had disappeared! His back and the solid milk chocolate base had been excavated in crescent shaped, bite sized pieces. And there was no marshmallow tail. I had been robbed!! In rage and despair, I screamed for my mom. Tearfully I showed her the bunny’s tattered remains. Mom’s brows came together in a familiar expression of anger, and she yelled for Chris. Of course! He came running into the room. A look of confused shock instantly came over his face. He vehemently denied any wrong doing, and even offered up a few alternative theories: A manufacturing glitch at the chocolate factory? An ant problem? A hungry neighbor broke into Michael’s bedroom? 42 My East Canton | june 2012
Chris held up a few minutes under Mom’s furious crossexamination, but was finally sufficiently frightened into a confession. Yes, he had been biting off pieces of my bunny. Yes, he had left the face of the bunny intact so I wouldn’t notice. Yes, he had taped the chocolate ears to the top of the box so my bunny wouldn’t fall over once the base was gone. And yes, he had even eaten the marshmallow tail.
How dare you take something that is not yours! Stealing is wrong! Gluttony is disgusting! No punishment is enough for you! Chris stared at his feet. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to fight back the tears. His shoulders heaved as he sobbed silently to himself. “Do you understand what you did wrong, Chris?” Mom asked, her voice softening a bit. Chris nodded, head down, unable to speak. Tears streamed down his cheeks. Mom suggested he might want to apologize to me. Chris couldn’t even get the words out. Chris shuffled to his bedroom and collapsed on the bed. Even from the hallway I could hear him crying to himself. He was so obviously upset. Mom didn’t spank or ground him. I think she was satisfied she had fulfilled her parental duties. I had been looking forward to eating my Easter bunny, but I was stunned how ashamed Chris had become. I found I didn’t even care about the taste of chocolate anymore. A brother’s suffering was even sweeter. After Mom went downstairs, I felt quite chipper. I peeked into Chris’s room, perhaps to savor his official apology, or maybe just to revel in his misery. He was still sobbing into his pillow, but sensing my presence he looked up. Seeing me alone, he rubbed his eyes, sat up and walked over. “About your bunny, Michael. . .” Chris’s voice cracked. “I just have to say. . .” A smug smile crept over his face. “It tasted SOOOOO GOOD!” He pantomimed chomping a bunny and, rubbing his stomach began to laugh, just as he pushed me out of the room and locked the door. Don’t get me wrong. I got my brother Chris back many times in many other ways. But it has taken me twenty years with my disciplined and gentle wife to recover from the experience of living with housemates of the less considerate gender. Then my sons became teenagers — And the food fights began all over again.
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Autism
by Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis
Autism epidemic or not? Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a graduate April was national autism of the Medical College of Georgia and awareness month. The CDC has practiced in the pediatric field for released new data on 3/29/2012 more than 17 years, with the Canton that estimates that one in every office just celebrating their 10 year anniversary. 2920 Marietta Highway, 88 children in America has Suite 142, Canton (770) 704-0057, an autism-spectrum disorder www.dvpediatrics.com (ASD). To calm our fear about this statistic, let’s look at what is known and unknown about this disorder. What is Autism? The child or adult with an ASD has problems with social and communication skills. Currently the diagnosis includes: Autism, Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger’s Syndrome. Mildly affected children may predominately have problems with developing relationships with others. Severely affected children may not speak or repeat what others have said (echolalia) and have repetitive behaviors like spinning or hand flapping, play with parts of toys (like the wheels on cars, or trains), and seem to be in their own little world. Presently there is no medical test for autism. The diagnosis is made by the parent’s history and
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observation of the child’s communication and social skills. What does not cause Autism? Poor parenting does not cause autism. To date vaccines have not been shown to cause autism. Specifically, thimerasol, a preservative in multiple dose vials of vaccines prior to 2002, does not cause autism. If it did, the number of children with autism would have decreased since removing this preservative from vaccines and the numbers have steadily increased. The UK study suggesting that the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine) may cause autism has been deemed fraud costing the investigating physician his medical license. Turns out the investigator was paid a large sum of money by an attorney that was suing the MMR manufacturer for damages. To access other studies from the CDC not supporting a link between vaccines and autism go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ research.html. What should I look for in my child? Early indicators may include: • • • • • •
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The Family Touch Some Like It Hot Fathers — Like the Third Stanza? by Dr. James E. Kilgore
Ever wondered about the third verse of a hymn? Many times we don’t sing the third verse. My years in the choir taught me that special music meant the whole choir singing the first verse in unison. The ladies would sing the second verse. The men would sing the Dr. Kilgore is President of the International Family Foundation, Inc., third verse, and then the whole Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, choir would sing the last verse GA 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are in harmony. When a verse was Ministers Emeriti of Lake Arrowhead omitted, it was usually the third Chapel and active community volunteers. verse. We miss much theology of hymns when we fail to learn or sing the third verse. Think about it the next time you look at a hymnal. In some ways Father’s Day feels like the third verse of the hymn. We’ve celebrated Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Like the third verse of a hymn, Father’s Day may be easy to overlook. Eric Fromm says a mother’s love is assumed, but a father’s love is earned. All mothers and fathers are not alike, but this principle is seen in many families. A few dads are the buddies to their children, but most wind up being the disciplinarians and the standard setters. That often leads to a kind of conditional love — the “If you do this, I will love you” type. With many mothers what we hear is “I love you, no matter what you do.” Has your experience of your father affected the way you see the heavenly Father? Too many people see God as punitive because they grew up with a father who behaved that way. When Father’s Day comes this year, I suggest a few questions: 1. What do you really know about your Dad? Do you know about his childhood or how his parents treated him? 2. How will you honor your father on this occasion? Research says Mother’s Day is the day of the year when the most telephone calls are made. Too many fathers won’t receive a call. 3. What are the lessons you have learned from your father? As I think about my late father, I focus on several things I learned from him: • I learned the quiet confidence of a man who knew what he wanted. It showed in his sales work. People trusted him and he did not let them down. He modeled for me what it meant to keep promises. I’ll always be grateful for that lesson. continued on page 54 46 My East Canton | june 2012
by Patricia Bowen Cherokee County Master Gardener
Not everyone enjoys spicy food, and not everyone is able to eat it because of delicate palates and delicate tummies. But our family LOVES jalapeno peppers. We plant enough in our vegetable garden to last us all year, and we use them in our favorite dishes. Peppers, including hot types, have been cultivated in the Americas since 7500 BC. Capsicum, also known as chili pepper, is a heat simulating chemical found in most hot peppers. It’s been used to treat upset stomach, blood clotting, high cholesterol, heart disease, relief of toothache, seasickness, alcoholism, malaria and fever. People apply capsicum to the skin for pain caused by shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It’s used to discourage thumbsucking, nail-biting, and inside the nose to treat hay fever, migraine headache, and sinus infections. Capsicum causes intense eye pain and is used in self-defense pepper sprays. Products based on capsicum treat seeds in bird feeders to deter squirrels without deterring birds (as birds do not have sensitivity to capsaicin). Peppers also contain vitamin C, are a good source of B vitamins and are very high in potassium, magnesium and iron. Planting and care of peppers: These are generally carefree and healthy veggies with few diseases and pests. Purchase perky, strong looking plants and plant them 2’ apart in your garden (or put each in their own container) to their potting soil depth. When planting in your garden; either put a vegetable cage around each or insert a prop for tying next to each plant so you don’t damage roots as they begin to grow. Mulch each plant with 2-3” of organic matter so their soil holds needed moisture, but don’t over-water them. Feed your pepper plants with an all purpose fertilizer around six weeks after planting. Harvest as they ripen, and enjoy; the hottest pepper is likely the one with the most wrinkles, indicating that it has been on the bush longer to ripen. Green jalapenos are actually immature (but are what we’re most familiar with), and if left on the plant will gradually turn bright crimson, but who can wait that long! Add your harvested jalapenos to egg and pasta dishes, soups and stews, quiche, meat loaf, poultry stuffing, and lots more. Bon Appétit!
Footprints
Leaving a Legacy
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esha Martin, President of the Spay/Neuter Coalition has always been passionate about animals. Working as the Rescue Coordinator for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter for five years, Lesha recognized a growing problem — animals not being vaccinated and to add to the growing problem, animals not being spayed or neutered. Although Cherokee County spays/neuters 100 percent of their animals before they are adopted out, many counties do not spay or neuter or give shots to animals before adoption. Overpopulation, rabies, disease control and many other issues are a growing concern in many counties in Georgia. Many of the problems stem from lack of education. “Many people don’t realize that there is a problem with overpopulation,” Lesha noted. We need to “tackle (the problem) at the prevention stage.” And that is just what she is doing. Single handedly, Lesha launched the Spay/Neuter Coalition a year and a half ago. For the first six months, she explored the low cost spay/ neuter clinics in Georgia, educating herself on all available resources. There are “many hot spots in Georgia with no low cost resources.” And within the first year, the Spay/Neuter Coalition was able to spay or neuter over 1,000 animals with support from individual donors and volunteers. Lesha’s main focus is prevention. In many low income areas in our state, residents are not educated on the potential problems and hazards that are caused by not taking care of their
animals. As one example, kittens can get pregnant as early as four months old. They can also get pregnant while nursing. According to wiki.answers. com, cats can have three or more litters per year, giving birth to an average of five kittens per litter, depending on the breed! The problem of overpopulation can quickly become an issue if the owners are not spaying or neutering their animals. Lesha shared a story of one family that started out with four cats. Very quickly, that number grew to 60 cats due to the fact that family was uneducated and indecisive, not knowing exactly what to do or where to go for help. With prevention being at the root, Lesha has initiated many outreach projects in low income areas throughout the state of Georgia. Along with volunteers, Lesha sets up clinics in these neighborhoods and educates the residents on spaying and neutering their animals. In partnership with local low cost spay and neuter clinics, Lesha assists people in getting their animals to the clinics and with grant money and donations, she is sometimes able to assist with the costs involved. Local veterinarians will volunteer at these outreach events to offer vaccines for the animals that day. The goal of these outreach events is to educate about the spread of diseases and the problem with overpopulation and to educate about the low cost resources available. At one of the neighborhoods where Lesha has held outreach projects, 97 percent of the animals in that area are now spayed or neutered and vaccinated. “I am 100 percent passionate about this issue. We need to get people to rethink and not contribute to the problem,” Lesha said. Lesha works hand in hand with many established programs such as the Georgia Animal Project in Ball Ground and LifeLine Animal Project
in Fulton County. All of what she does is on a volunteer basis, as well as others that work with her. All that the Spay/Neuter Coalition has been able to accomplish so far has been made possible by their supporters. The 501c3 non-profit organization has a five member Board of Directors, consisting of Lesha, President, a Director of Public Relations, an attorney, a CPA and an advisory veterinarian. The Spay/Neuter Coalition has dreams of inspiring our community by helping. The organization wants to expand their areas of education to also include the schools, teaching responsible pet ownership. Join Lesha and her team and be part of the solution!
Follow us on Facebook! www.spayneutercoalition.org “Lesha is an angel and a God-send to pets in need (and to pet owners in need), in every possible way.” — Celeste Hoff, Director of Public Relations
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Things That Are Certain
by Pastor Jamey Prickett
Some of our high school Jamey Prickett is the Senior Pastor of graduates are gearing up for Liberty Hill Church. To contact Pastor college. Our college graduates Jamey, please call (678) 493-8920 or are leaving for the “real” email Jamey@libertyhillumc.org. world. During most graduation http://wrestledwithangels.wordpress. com/ exercises a speech is given that no one really ever hears. Most graduation addresses are devoted to challenging the new graduates to take the problems of the world and solve them and, for Western Society, make a little money while you are at it! I remember once reading a graduation speech that the speaker titled, “Things I Know For Certain.” First, said the speaker, life is short. Today, in America the average person can expect to live longer than any person in history. But this extended number of years doesn’t take from us the feeling that life is short. During my visits in the home of church parishioners it is not uncommon to hear, “What has happened to the years? Where have all the days gone?” Because our lives seem so limited we make every effort to preserve our youth. Do you remember a few years back when a Swedish chemist came up with a special bracelet designed to make people live longer? The bracelet was a hit until the chemist died at 48 years old. Life is short. It’s short even to those who live the longest. Second, said the speaker, the most important moment in life is now. Jesus said, “I must work while it is yet day. The night comes and no one can work.” That’s but another way of saying that since life is short; if there is something that should be done we need to do it now. When you are young life seems without limits. It doesn’t take long until the days and weeks run together. We have such a short time to get what life has to offer. If we miss a day, it’s gone forever. My grandfather would say, “If you are not happy now, you never will be.” Too many people live their lives in the future tense. We imagine we will be happy when we get our next promotion, when the children are grown, when we retire or when we reach some other goal. But people who are waiting for tomorrow to be happy always discover that tomorrow never comes. We are happy now or we never will be. Finally, said the speaker, we make our own decisions or time will make them for us. The key to living is to make our own choices rather than allow our direction to be decided by chance. It’s a mistake to not make decisions. If a business decision should be made, make it. If there is a personal crisis to confront, face it today. If there are friendships that need to be made, there is no better time for action than now. If you need to tell someone you are sorry, today is the day. Today is the best day we will ever have to do what needs to be done. We need to get on with what should be done, for the “night comes.” 48 My East Canton | june 2012
7th annual
Give a Kid a Chance More than 3,000 lowincome children are expected to show up Saturday, July 21, for the 7th annual Give a Kid a Chance back-to-school blast, which will be held this year at First Baptist Church of Canton and Hillside United Methodist in Woodstock. Organizers are asking for donations of filled backpacks, new packages of socks and underwear, gently used schoolappropriate clothing and financial contributions. Volunteers also are needed during various shifts between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. A school supply list outlining items needed in each backpack is available at www.giveakidachance.org. Registration forms also are available on the website. Each child will receive a filled backpack, new socks and underwear, clothing, a haircut, lunch and vision, dental, hearing and spinal screenings. Hair stylists, dentists or dental hygienists, and optometrists also are needed to help that day. It takes a volunteer staff of more than 400 people to serve the children and their families. “We want to make sure each student has everything he or she needs to have a successful school year,” said Cheryl Ruffer, co-founder of Give a Kid a Chance. “A good education and self-esteem will go a long way to help these kids break the cycle of poverty and build a successful future for themselves and their families.” Registration opened in March, and is required for children to receive backpacks and services at the event. The last hour – 2-3 p.m. – is reserved for students who didn’t pre-register. In addition to school supplies and screenings, families will be served lunch. There is no cost to attend. Give a Kid a Chance was founded in 2006. That year, the one-day event was supported by three churches and served 100 children. Give a Kid a Chance, now a partner in education with the Cherokee County School District, is supported by 30 churches of all denominations, as well as other nonprofits, service and civic groups, and businesses. Soles4Souls has contributed more than 300 pairs of shoes for this year’s event. The Nashville-based nonprofit has given away 14 million pairs of new and gently used shoes since its inception in 2004. First Baptist Church of Canton is at 1 Mission Point, and Hillside United Methodist is in Woodstock at 4474 Towne Lake Parkway.
American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Woodmont Business Club: www.woodmontbusinessclub.com
Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries:
(770) 924-0864, www.hopectr.com
Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store:
www.babyandmorethriftstore.com
Hospice Advantage:
(770) 218-1997
www.hospiceadvantage.com
iCOR (helping orphans):
(404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com
Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels:
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Antioch Christian: (770) 475-9628 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adopting Families Group: (770) 516-1340 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Celebrate Recovery: (404) 317-0345 www.actionchurch.tv Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org
(800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org
Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies):
Miracle Mothers:
(770) 345-7440 www.miraclemothers.org
MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-4140 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries:
(770) 479-5397
www.mustministries.org
Narcotics Anonymous:
(770) 720-4032
National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group:
(404) 394-1229, www.nami.org
North Georgia Angel House, Inc.:
www.angelhousega.com
Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: (770) 720-9559 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples:
(678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org
Papa’s Pantry:
(770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org
Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316
Volunteer Aging Council:
(770) 345-7515
Young Peoples AA Meeting:
(770) 479-2502
Civic Organizations Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 Cherokee County Historical Society: (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Hickory Flat Optimist Club: Alan Flint (770) 720-9056 Holly Springs Business & Professional Assoc.: (678) 467-9269 Pilot Club of Cherokee County: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net Sons of the American Revolution: Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 btemple1@bellsouth.net The Trail of Tears Association:
(770) 704-6338
www.nationaltota.org
United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711: helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (678) 493-6101 Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Cherokee County Repulican Women’s Club: (678) 520-2236, www.CCRWCGA.com Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Cherokee County Teen Republicans: (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
Recreation & Hobbies
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M., (678) 648-9953 Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com
Business Organizations
Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-8300 Christian Authors Guild: www.christianauthorsguild.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 www.cherokee-ares.org Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Fencing Club: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 www.cherokeefencingclub.com Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 (770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association: www.cssasoftball.com Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: www.crossfitgarage.com Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: (770) 720-5969 North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 www.northcobbbass.com Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
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770-345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
the chamberClassic
Golf Tournament Monday, June 18 Hawks Ridge Golf Club 8:30 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun Start Celebration Banquet
Bojangles 1665 Ball Ground Highway Canton (770) 479-0650 Restaurant, Catering Services
(Held at end of tournament play) Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Tadpole’s Cajun Po’ Boys 248 Gilmer Ferry Road Ball Ground (678) 454-0073 Restaurant
Shefa Wellness Center 2000 Village Professional Drive, Suite 200 Canton (678) 245-6246 Healthcare
good morningCherokee Sponsored by Cobb EMC • Thursday, June 7, 7 a.m. Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Advanced Registration $15, No Reservation $20, Future Members $25 RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on June 5.
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President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909 Website: www.linder.house.gov
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: chill@legis.state.ga.us
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0287
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Board of Education:
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(770) 345-6256
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County School System
Cherokee County Courts:
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
David Fields (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: dfields@cherokeega.com
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com
(770) 704-1500
Mayor Gene Hobgood
City of Ball Ground
www.cityofballground.com
(770) 735-2123
Mayor A. R. (Rick) Roberts III
(678) 493-6511
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government:
City of Holly Springs
www.hollyspringsga.net Mayor Tim Downing
(770) 345-5536
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Church of God
Lutheran
Free Home Community Church
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church
445 Old Canton Road, (770) 735- 3374 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7p.m. www.ballgroundfbc.org
152 Crystal Springs Lane, (770) 479-1537 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
Calvary Baptist
947 Bailey Road, Woodstock, (770) 475-4321 Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.
Ball Ground First Baptist
137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.calvarybaptistweb.org
Hickory Flat Church of God
Hillside Community Church of God
Cherokee Baptist
12487 Fincher Road, (678) 880-1901 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.CherokeeBaptistChurch.org
Mt. Paran North Canton Campus
Community Baptist Church 115 W. Wes Walker Memorial Dr., Ball Ground Currently meeting at Canton Community Church Sunday Service: 1:30 p.m. www.community-baptist-church.com
Crossroads of Life Baptist 2861 Ball Ground Hwy, (770) 479- 7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
First Baptist Canton Mission Point Campus: 1 Mission Point Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Visit the website or call for details: (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
meets at Sequoyah HS, 4485 Hickory Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (678) 285-3288, www.mpncanton.com
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 639-1018 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Toonigh Church of God 4776 Old Highway 5, (770) 926-3096 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 2135 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.ctrcec.com
Heritage Baptist Fellowship
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church
Hickory Road Baptist Church 2146 Hickory Road, (770) 345-2296 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hickoryroad.org
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 East Cherokee Drive (Kid Connection) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (678) 880-0871, www.mv-baptist.com Pastor: Dr. Joe Brothers
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.JewishWoodstock.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
174 Fields Mcghee Drive, (770) 630-7150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Elder Randall Cagle
4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
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556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 928-2812 Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Methodist Ball Ground United Methodist Church 3045 Ball Ground Highway, (770) 735-6247 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.ballgroundchurch.org
Big Springs United Methodist 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
Birmingham United Methodist Church 15770 Birmingham Rd., (678) 942-1600 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org
Canton First United Methodist Church 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church
11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Hickory Flat United Methodist Church 4056 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 345-5969 Sunday School: 9:20 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflat.org
Holly Springs United Methodist Church 2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Faith Presbyterian Church USA 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Grace Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:10 a.m. (770) 926-3558, www.heritagepres.com
Sixes Presbyterian Church 2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
Trinity Presbyterian Church USA 1136 Trinity Church Road, (678) 493- 6955 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock. catholicweb.com
Other Churches Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton Village Shopping Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.actionchurch.tv
AllPoints Community Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.org
Antioch Christian 3595 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-9628 Sunday Services: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.antiochcanton.org
Bethel Tabernacle 13417 Fincher Road (Hwy. 108), (770) 479-4540 Sunday Service: 12 noon
Canton Community 260 Rolling Hills Avenue, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
Canton Hispanic SDA 462 Scott Road, (678) 493-2727 Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service: 11:15 a.m. http://cantonhispanic22.adventistchurchconnect.org
Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3459 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 720-9574 Sunday Services: 1 p.m.
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Emmanuel Community Church 2135 East Cherokee Drive, (404) 668-2653 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ecchurchsite.org
Grace Bible Church Meets at Cherokee Christian School Sunday Service: 11 a.m. (770) 355-8724, www.gracebc.info
Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Hickory Flat Fellowship 5301 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 704-5050 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Inner Quest Unlimited (a metaphysical Christian Church) 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 521-2875, www.InnerQuestChurch.org
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.lakearrowheadchapel.org
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Morning Star Church 1006 Owens Store Road, (678) 794-7486 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com
New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, (770) 479-6412 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.newcovenantcanton.org
Oak Leaf Church Canton 151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
The Pointe 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Pkwy., Suite 112 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.myfriendschurch.com
Quaker — Canton Friends Worship Group 360 East Marietta Street, (770) 720-4669 Sunday Service: 2nd & 4th Sunday 10 a.m. wrldpeas@mindspring.com, http://cantonfriend.org
The Quest Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Revolution Church 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. www.therevolution.tv
The River 3440 Sixes Road, Canton (next to Taco Bell) Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Soul’s Harbor Word of Faith Church 110 Evergreen Road, (770) 345-2715 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.soulsharborchurch.com
St. Paul AME 390 Crisler Street, (770) 479-9691 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.stpaulame-canton.org
Watermarke Church
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
667 Scott Road, (770) 479-7028 Call for local meeting times.
Word of Life Family
Lake Arrowhead Chapel 1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive, (770) 479-3886
207 Marvin Land Lane, (770) 479-7693 Sunday Service: 9 a.m. www.wolfc.net
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The Family Touch
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• I also learned generosity from him. I watched him open his wallet and his heart to those in need. He taught me the joy of giving. • I watched him love my mother. He accepted her as she was and encouraged her to grow. The lesson said, “This is what love looks like.” • Most importantly, he taught me about the heavenly Father. I can pray now because I heard him talk to his Father. 4. What are the things you’d like to discuss with your father? If he’s still living, it’s not too late. Celebrate Father’s Day by having a heart-to-heart talk. Maybe you’ll fill in some of the blanks, like the third verse of a hymn. It could be an enlightening day for you — and your father!
Autism • • • • •
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Loses language or social skills Poor eye contact Doesn’t seem to know how to play with toys May fix and focus on part of toys, lines up toys or things in rows Does not like to be touched or held
Now just because your child has one of these symptoms certainly does not mean your child has autism so don’t panic.
If you are worried, talk it over with your doctor because early treatment improves outcomes. Join us next time for the known science contributing to the rise in autism diagnoses and what is being done about autism.
Do I Need a Will? continued from page 26 An amendment to a will, or codicil, is easy to complete. Was your will drafted in another state? If so you should have it checked to be sure it complies with Georgia law. Dealing with a little discomfort and taking the time to draft a will can save your loved ones a lot of trouble during what will assuredly be a stressful time for them.
Making Cents of Back Pain continued from page 40 Research shows that chiropractic care is the safest, most effective option. Patient satisfaction with chiropractic care consistently ranks at over 90 percent. The truth is starting to emerge for conservative nonsurgical care first. More than 10 years ago, The Annals of Internal Medicine published “spinal manipulation is the treatment of choice.” The Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research made history when they stated that “spinal manipulative therapy is the most effective and cost effective treatment for low back pain.” Dr. Lauermann, Chief of Spine Surgery and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital stated, “I’m an orthopedic surgeon, so I treat all sorts of back problems, and I’m a big believer in chiropractic.” If you or a loved one are experiencing any kind of back or joint pain, chiropractic care should be your first choice not your last. Hope this info helps. As always, stay well adjusted.
Berkeley HeartLab Testing continued from page 40 free for all Medicare patients. Please ask your physician about the Berkeley HeartLab testing if you think you have, may have or have a family history of heart disease.
To Tank or Not to Tank continued from page 39 water with only two cents of waste. There is also a model that does not require a new “oversized” gas line to be installed allowing installation in many more homes than a conventional type. The Eternal can also be mounted interior to a home allowing installs without moving all the piping to the outside wall. In some cases, the Eternal can be 100’ inside a home and all models use regular PVC to vent gas by-products to the outside. All conventional tankless water heaters need cleaning every year to maintain their warranty while the Eternal needs no routine service. This represents a substantial savings over the life of the product. It comes with a 15 year heat exchanger warranty and a five year parts and labor warranty. Check out this water heater at eternalwaterheater.com for more details. 54 My East Canton | june 2012
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Cherokee County Government:
www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
City Hall Fire Department Police Information
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883
www.dds.ga.gov
(404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Driver’s Licenses Georgia State Patrol Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)
222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666
(770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation: Barnett Park (770) 924-7768 Boling Park (770) 720-7578 BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Callahan Golf Links (770) 720-1900 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee County Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com
Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA & G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA pcy.ymcaatlanta.org, (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Emergency — 911
Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
(770) 720-7000 (678) 426-5450 (678) 494-2500
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