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Dr. Kellie Baxter, Michael Buckner, Jyl Craven, Dr. Kyle Edwards, Louise Estabrook, Dr. Thaddeus Fabian, Dr. Keith Hanna, Rep. Calvin Hill, Dr. Travis Jones, Dr. James Kilgore, Dr. William Klausmeyer, Dr. Michael McNeel, Jamey Prickett, Janet Read, Chip Rogers, Dr. Jamie Rollins, Dr. John Symbas, Dr. Keith West, Dr. Brian White
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New On You Boutique has recently opened at 590 E. Main Street, Canton. Offering apparel, gifts, home accessories and more, they can be reached at (678) 880-3478. Scoop OTP, an Insider’s Guide to Living Outside the Perimeter, is a new, online resource for people living in the suburbs of Atlanta (OTP). Co-Creators Michelle Knapp and Suzanne Taylor provide people living OTP with recommendations and reviews of restaurants, shopping, family outings and OTP products, just to name a few. Please visit their website at www.scoopotp.com, like them on Facebook, and subscribe to their newsletter for the latest scoop! Technical Resource Solutions, LLC has moved to 185 West Main Street, Suite A, in Historic Downtown Canton. They are a locally owned and operated IT services provider dedicated to providing reliable technical support to businesses in the areas of PC and Network Services, IT Consulting, Website Development and Computer Training. Visit the website at www.technicalrs.com for more details. Please contact them by phone at (678) 928-9491 or email at info@technicalrs.com. Smallcakes Cupcakery Woodstock (2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 110, Woodstock) is scheduled to open this month in the Towne Lake Promenade shopping center in Woodstock. Owned by Brad and Melissa Dean, Smallcakes will offer 15 different flavors of freshly baked cupcakes every day, along with brownies, whoopie pies and milkshakes. Daily specials and promotions will be offered on Smallcakes’ Facebook page, including free cupcakes for a year to two lucky winners who “like” Smallcakes on Facebook. In addition to the new Woodstock location, Smallcakes has 15 other locations nationwide. Smallcakes Cupcakery has been featured on The Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and ABC’s “The View.” (404) 925-2282, www.facebook. com/smallcakescupcakerywoodstock.com Fix A Phone (9725 Main Street, Woodstock) repairs all smart phones, tablets and other devices within hours at the guaranteed lowest prices. Walk-ins are welcome and their operating hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Fix A Phone offers mail-in repair from anywhere in the country and mobile repair in limited service areas. All repairs are done within 24 hours or less, unless a part is not in stock. Fix A Phone also offers do-it-yourself repair kits with complete instructions, game console repair, Mac book repair and phone covers. Contact Fix A Phone at (888) 550-7942 or sales@injuredphone.com. Visit the website www.fix-a-phone-us. com for more information.
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Latini’s Italian Market & Deli (402 Argonne Terrace, Suite 200, Holly Springs) opened earlier this month off Highway 140 in Holly Springs. Latini’s offers a “taste of Italy,” with traditional Italian favorites that include homemade pasta, sauces and salads; Italian soups; pizzas; fresh bread; aged cheeses; imported oils and vinegars; and more. Owned by Steve Latini, the restaurant/ market also offers more than 40 types of sandwiches and daily dinner specials. Customers can dine-in or hand-pick items from the market for take-out. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. (770) 345-0552
A new special events facility, Venue 92, is coming to 12015 Highway 92, Woodstock. The brand-new space will boast 9,600 square feet on two floors. Venue 92 will have a beautiful outdoor ceremony space and will be able to accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated reception. Clients can host wedding ceremonies, receptions, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, graduations, anniversaries and any type of special celebration. Venue 92 will offer upscale elegance outside the perimeter of Atlanta. For more information, please email sales@venue92.com, call (770) 330-2672 or visit www.venue92.com.
Calling all sportscar drivers! Join the North Georgia Driving Club for driving, rallys, photos, eating, new friends and much more! The club is for driving enjoyment only, not racing. Trips and events vary in length from a few hours to full day. All are welcome! Please contact Bill Tracy at billtracy4@comcast.net for more information. National Pancake Day will be held on February 5. IHOP® is once again inviting guests to enjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day. This event will also celebrate Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary. On this day, the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 million as the first national fundraising campaign to kick off the 2013 fundraising year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For more information on National Pancake Day or to learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and make an online donation, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
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Happy New Year, and from the heart for years past... Michelle and I have lived in southeast Cherokee County for almost 19 years. With the exception of a brief couple of years about midway when we moved back to Florida, the Woodstock and Canton areas have been our home. While I spent much of this time at either a Lexus store in Roswell or a Mercedes store in Sandy Springs, for the last more than six years, Michelle and I have owned Footprints Publishing, publishers of your local community magazine.
Co-owners Michelle and Brian Meek
We love what we do and we love the relationships and connections we have made through this wonderful community resource. What we love about the magazine is the positive content and the ability it provides for us to help others by sponsoring and promoting local events and charities; it enables us to support our local small businesses by providing a directmailed, engaging magazine to showcase their products and services; and it allows us to provide good and useful information to our readers that builds our community.
Michelle and I are not the kind of people who desire to be in the spotlight. We don’t publish these magazines as a vehicle to self-promote or to elevate our status. On the contrary, we wish to remain anonymous in much of what we do because the content is about you and tells your stories. We want to help you build your business. We want to give you a place for your family birthday pictures. We love providing space for our schools to brag over students’ accomplishments and for the members of our community to inform and educate. This has nothing to do with us. The way we feel about our magazines and our community has not changed and is unwavering. You are probably wondering where I am going with this and to answer your question, my motive is to confirm with you that while others have come and gone, we remain. Sure, we endured change — what started out as one name soon changed and then changed again — what was once a noble mission for some has changed. I will not go into details, but Michelle and I and our staff remain deeply rooted in our community and will remain on the high road. Our mission and our passion to provide positive, uplifting, hyper-focused local information to our community and to strengthen our community remain our utmost priority. We could not be more encouraged by the outpouring of support from both our readers and friends, but in particular from our advertisers and community leaders. Thank you. We remain committed to the high road and the spirit of encouragement. We remain passionate about our community and are resolved to helping it grow. We remain a stalwart ally of what’s good and positive in our targeted areas and will remain your community magazine. But we couldn’t do it without you. I am looking forward to 2013 and, while I have never put much stock in the whole resolution thing, I am resolved to moving forward with renewed spirit and conviction; to do whatever we can to help grow our local economy and provide a continued, reliable resource for our community based on positive stories and timely information. Michelle and I love working with you and we hope that it shows through the magazines. If you have any comments or concerns, please feel free to call us or any one of our staff. We enjoy hearing from you and hope you remain as committed as we are to the betterment of our community. Happy New Year! Brian Meek, Publisher (770) 720-7497, bmeek@footprintspublishing.com
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COMMUNITY CFVC Needs Volunteers
Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC) offers emergency shelter, support groups and life skills classes for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. They are in need of volunteers to operate their 24-hour hotline, sort donations, assist with children’s activities, serve as a receptionist and provide transportation for women. Training classes are offered for the volunteers. For more information, please call (770) 479-4641 or email Maggie@CFVC.org.
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as well as meet new and interesting people in the community. Recently, the group learned about the “Goat Rodeo Sessions.” The ladies watched a DVD featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile and discussed their instruments and the production of the “Goat Rodeo Sessions.” The group will meet again January 4. For more information, please email go4baroque@mindspring.com.
Cherokee Farm Bureau Wins McKemie Award
Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) received the Georgia Farm Bureau McKemie Award in the organization’s 2,336-member plus category during the 2012 Annual GFB Convention held recently in Jekyll Island. Cherokee County beat nine other counties to win the award in its division. The McKemie Award is the highest honor awarded to a county Farm Bureau in recognition of its efforts to promote agriculture in its local community and is a memorial to one of the organization’s former presidents, W.J. McKemie. CCFB received the choice of a $750 cash prize or an expense-paid trip to the 2013 American Farm Bureau Convention in Nashville, Tenn. for winning the award.
The Service League of Cherokee County raised more than $53,500 for local children in need this year through its signature fundraiser, the Riverfest arts and crafts festival, which is conducted every year during the last weekend of September at Boling Park in Canton. All proceeds are given by the League to assist needy children in Cherokee County. Riverfest Chairwoman Melissa Whatley, left, presented the check to Service League of Cherokee County President Sherry Wallace.
Music Appreciation Group Meets in Macedonia Several times a month in the Macedonia community, an Adult Music Appreciation group meets to hear, learn and discuss different types and periods of music,
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Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, right, congratulates Cherokee County Farm Bureau President William Grizzle on winning the GFB McKemie Award for the organization’s 2,336-member plus category. Grizzle accepted the award during the organization’s annual convention in Jekyll Island.
Faulkner Promoted to Sergeant
A Cherokee County firefighter was promoted during ceremonies held recently at station 8, located in Holly Springs. Paul Faulkner was promoted to the rank
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of Sergeant. Faulkner has worked with Cherokee County Fire since December 2005. He was also a member of the Cherokee County Fire Explorers Post #469 in 2002. The promotion warrant was presented to the firefighter by Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather. Numerous firefighters, chiefs and family members attended the event. A lunch was held afterward in honor of the promotion. Faulkner works at Station 24 and resides in Canton with his wife, Ashley.
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updates and results. The in-person enrollment process takes approximately one hour to complete. Periodic follow-up surveys of various lengths are expected to be sent every few years to individuals enrolled in the study. Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from a series of American Cancer Society studies. The Hammond-Horn Study and previous Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS-I, and CPS-II) have played a major role in understanding cancer prevention and risk, and have contributed significantly to the scientific basis and development of public health guidelines and recommendations. For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3 in Atlanta, visit www. cps3atlanta.com or call toll-free (888) 604-5888.
Rotary Club of Canton’s First Pancakes with Santa Fundraiser a Success
Faulkner’s wife Ashley pins the sergeant insignia onto her husband’s collar.
Metro Atlanta Residents Called on to Participate in Historic Cancer Prevention Study-3
Residents of metro Atlanta have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in an historic study in March 2013 that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are urged to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). In Atlanta, the American Cancer Society is partnering with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta on the CPS-3 enrollment campaign to provide enrollment sites throughout the area to make it convenient for local residents to participate in the study. There will be 20 YMCA sites across the region for CPS-3 enrollment, in addition to four additional sites. CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. To enroll in the study, individuals will be asked to read and sign an informed consent form; complete a comprehensive survey packet that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral and other factors related to your health; have your waist circumference measured; and give a small blood sample. Upon completion of this process, the Society will send periodic follow-up surveys to update your information and annual newsletters with study 8
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The Rotary Club of Canton recently presented the proceeds from its first-ever Pancakes with Santa breakfast, which raised $1,244 for local food pantries. The inaugural event was held at the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services’ BridgeMill Fire Station. The crowd enjoyed pancakes and bacon cooked up by Rotarians and visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus, thanks to Cherokee Fire’s own Tim Cavender and his wife, Pam, who generously donated their time. The proceeds were split between MUST Ministries in Canton and Papa’s Pantry in Woodstock, which each were given a check for $622 by the Rotary Club. President Jeff Mitchell said he greatly appreciated everyone who made the event a success, adding he hopes it becomes an annual community service project for the club. For more information about the Club, please see its website at www.clunrunner.ca/ canton or find the Club on Facebook.
Rotary Club of Canton’s Jeff Mitchell presents the proceeds from the club’s first-ever Pancakes with Santa breakfast to fellow Rotarian Kim Loesing of MUST Ministries, left, and Sandi Harding of Papa’s Pantry. The $1,244 raised by the event was split evenly between the two food pantries.
Business Spotlight
K.E. Greene Mechanical/ Hydronics is a local family-owned company which serves a diverse client portfolio, from residential to commercial. We tailor our service to meet each of our client’s specific needs. Whether you are looking for a company that can handle your home’s indoor comfort including heating and cooling, hot water, air quality, plumbing, natural gas and propane fireplaces and outdoor grills or if you need to equip your commercial property with the most efficient systems available, K.E. Greene is the company that can satisfy those needs.
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Routine Vaccinations Sick Visits • Ultrasound In-house Bloodwork Digital X-ray • Dental Care Soft Tissue Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Boarding • Grooming Hospitalization • & More!
K.E. Greene Mechanical/Hydronics is not your typical Heating and Cooling Contractor. Although we can handle all your heating and cooling, hot water and indoor air quality needs, we also design and install the newest environmentallyfriendly technologies including Radiant Heat, Solar Power, and Geothermal Heat Pumps.
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Jyl Craven Hair Design provides a luxury salon experience offering only the best hair care products in the industry for hair color, daily cleansing, treatments and styling. Jyl’s recommendations: “For optimal benefit, I recommend clients get on a cleanse, treat and protect hair care regimen. While Kerastase’s Age Premium hair care line emphasizes mature hair, it’s important to remember that mature hair can also be for that 20- to 30- year-old female. If a woman is outdoors a lot, exercises often, or is coloring her hair every six to eight weeks, then this product line is likely for you.” Cleanse — Bain Substantif: A rejuvenating shampoo that rebalances that scalp; Treat — Masque Substantif: Rejuvenating masque for hair and scalp; Protect — Mousse Substantive: A plumping mousse that adds long-lasting volume to fine hair. 7970 Knox Bridge Hwy., Canton, (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com
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Bailey’s Bowtique is a cute, little resale shop and boutique located at 3502 Sixes Road in Canton, next to Little Caesars. Along with resale clothing and shoes for boys and girls, they also offer new boutique clothing and a large assortment of gift items, jewelry and accessories from infant to adult. This is the perfect place to grab a baby gift, a birthday present, a teacher or friend gift or even something for yourself. Stop by today to see what’s new. (770) 720-3343, www.BaileysCanton.com
Residents in the Hickory Flat and surrounding areas shopping for specialty gifts, home décor and accessories can find a wide variety of items at Winey Blonde Boutique that can be personalized with names, initials, team logos and more using embroidery, heat pressing, decals or rhinestone accents. The store specializes in unique wine accessories and original works by local artists, and includes a space for private events. 9327 Hickory Flat Hwy., Woodstock; (770) 754-0086, www.wineyblondeboutique.com
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Things to do in East Canton
January 17 & 22
“READY TO LOSE WEIGHT?” Time: Location:
7-8 p.m. Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125, Woodstock Information: learn how you can really succeed and keep the weight off this time with the Virtual Gastric Band program. The presentation is free but requires advance registration due to limited seating. Register by emailing date and number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@ live.com or by calling (678) 938-7274. For more information, please visit www. VirtualGastricBandGeorgia.com.
January 19 RETREAT FROM ANXIETY — WOMEN’S RETREAT Time: Location:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Cost: $20 Information: Mt. Zion’s Women’s Ministry invites you to watch this powerful video message by Passion City Church (Atlanta) Pastor Louie Giglio. Come to be encouraged and inspired as you hear his life-changing testimony of battles with anxiety and spiritual warfare. Sign up online: www.mtzionwomen.com. Registration includes lunch. (770) 479-3324
January 19
895 Knox Bridge Hwy., White, Ga. Information: Please contact the church office at (770) 479-0101 or sutalleebaptist1@comcast. net. www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
Cherokee Arts Center
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village
94 North Street, Canton (770) 704-6244 mary@cherokeearts.org www.cherokeearts.org
City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org
January 3, 10, 17 & 24
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KIM BATES “BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY”
BIG BAND SWING WITH JOE GRANSDEN
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $90 for 4 weeks
January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11 JOHN HORNE “LIFE DRAWING” Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $120, plus model fee
January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9 & 16 TISHA GOTTE’S SATURDAY DRAMA CLASS Ages & Times:
FREE DOCUMENT SHRED DAY Time: Location:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Summit Financial Solutions, 1816 Eagle Drive, Ste. 100-A, Woodstock Information: Free and open to the public. A professional shredding company will be on site to shred personal and confidential documents. There is no need to remove staples, paper clips, folders or notebooks. All documents are shredded on site and the process may be watched on a video display monitor to ensure security.
Group rate (10+ seats), $10 Information: By Beth Henley, a Mississippi tragic comedy — performed by the Cherokee Theatre Company
Cost:
Please visit website for complete calendar listings.
Time: Cost:
2:30 p.m. $12 in advance online or $15 at the door Information: Renowned trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden and his 17-piece orchestra featuring vocalist Taryn Chidebelu-Eze will perform all your favorite standards from Jazz to Blues to Swing! General admission and seating. Doors open at 2 p.m
January 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Time:
Middle school, 11 a.m.-noon; Grades K-5, noon- 1p.m. Ages 18 & up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $80 per 6 weeks; fee includes materials, costumes and a DVD of the final performance
Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: All seats $10 in advance online or $12 at the door Information: Four children discover a hidden world in the back of a wardrobe leading them to a variety of adventures as they learn the value of honor, love and courage — A faithful adaptation of the book by C. S. Lewis.
The Canton Theatre 171 East Main Street, Canton (downtown Canton) www.cantontheatre.com
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January 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 January 27 — 29
CRIMES OF THE HEART
REVIVAL WITH EVANGELIST GERALD CRABB
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Time: Location:
10:45 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. each evening Sutallee Baptist Church
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Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. General admission, $15 Senior/Student, $12
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Canine Assistants® is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1991, which trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. Most Canine Assistants service dogs are born, raised and trained at the Milton, Ga., facility, while some are occasionally adopted from local organizations or breeders. The majority of the service dogs are retrievers, including both Golden Retrievers and Labradors. Recently, one of Canine Assistants service dogs made local and national headlines, being featured on 11Alive and the “Today” show. Pirelli is now being trained as the Canine Assistants “spokesdog,” spreading the message of acceptance. Like all of the puppies born at Canine Assistants in Milton, Ga., Pirelli was born with a very special job to do and big shoes to fill. But, Pirelli was born missing a paw and wears a boot-style prosthetic to help him walk. He is desperately trying to help others, but needs assistance himself. Since he’s just a pup, as Pirelli continues to grow he will outgrow his current prosthesis and will need new ones as he reaches adulthood. As the official “spokesdog” for Canine Assistants, Pirelli will be visiting schools in the Atlanta area to teach children about disabilities. Please visit www.canineassistants.org to learn how you can help Pirelli and others through Canine Assistants.
To see Pirelli on the “Today” show, please visit http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/50157848#50157848 In addition to physically assisting those with disabilities, Canine Assistants service dogs are instrumental in removing many of the barriers faced by the disabled in today’s society.
Service Dogs: Canine Assistants service dogs assist children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs in a variety of ways. Some of the tasks the dogs perform include turning lights on and off, opening and closing doors, pulling wheelchairs, retrieving dropped objects, summoning help and providing secure companionship. While all of these functions are vitally important in helping a person obtain greater freedom, perhaps the most impressive gift the dogs provide is social, rather than physical, in nature. The dogs eliminate feelings of fear, isolation and loneliness felt by their companions. One Canine Assistants recipient made the value of this gift quite clear when asked by a reporter what she liked most about her service dog. Immediately she responded, “My dog makes my wheelchair disappear.”
3160 Francis Road Milton, Georgia 30004 (770) 664-7178 www.canineassistants.org
Companion Dogs: Like service dogs, companion dogs also serve to assist children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. Companion dogs work primarily in a recipient’s home, assisting with tasks around the house and, more importantly, contributing to the emotional well-being of the person.
Seizure Response Dogs: In addition to service dogs and companion dogs, Canine Assistants also trains and provides seizure response dogs for certain recipients. As with some of the service dogs, these dogs are adopted from various organizations and selectively screened for personality, temperament and general health. Following general training, seizure response dogs are trained to perform one of the following behaviors, depending on the recipient’s need: remain next to the person during the course of a seizure, summon help in a controlled environment or retrieve a phone prior to the seizure when indicated by the recipient. Certain dogs may even develop the ability to predict and react in advance to an oncoming seizure once they are placed with their recipient.
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Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Zoë Norred
Age 11 on January 8 Happy Birthday, sweetie! We love you very much! Mommy & Daddy
Ashley Pacilio
Age 18 on December 26 Happy 18th Birthday Sweetheart! We are very proud you! Love, Dad, Mom & Kristen
DevonLynne Higgins
Tyler King
Age 17 on January 19 Happy Birthday, Den Den! Love, Mom
Age 2 on January 21 Happy Birthday Ty! Love, Aunt K.
Lydia Barr
Claire Evangeline Hypes
Age 10 on January 31 Happy Birthday to our V.I.P.! XOXO, Mom & Rafiq
Sophia Rose Parker
Born on October 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. 7 lbs., 4 oz., 19 inches long Daughter of Lindsay & Matthew Parker Sister of Brookelyn & Lucas
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Jaycel Alexa Gomez
Age 11 on January 2 Son of Jennifer & Michael Happy Birthday! We love you so much! Mom & Dad
Lily Mesa
Faith Chambless
Age 2 on January 17 Happy Birthday!
Riley Ann Ligon
Grayson Turner
Age 5 on January 18 Daughter of Filo & Alex Gomez Happy Birthday from your Mommy, Daddy & big brother David!
Born on September 6, 2012 at 1:15 p.m. 6 lbs., 5 oz., 20.5 inches long Daughter of Diane & Jon Ligon Little sister of Ryan & Catherine
Age 7 on January 30 Happy Birthday! We love you! Shawn, Holly & Patrick
Age 1 on January 18 Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl! Daughter of Susan & Chris Sister of Briana & Matthew
Hudson Ryder Pless
Born on November 16, 2012 7 lbs., 7 oz., 20.5 inches long We welcome our bundle of joy! Much love, Dana, Jason, Noah & Wyatt
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januaryEvents Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library “Super Saturday”
*Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs often feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. *Toddler lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only, with participating adults. These programs often feature books, songs and activities that encourage early literacy. *“Super Saturday” story times are family story times designed with the working parent and/or school-aged child in mind and are offered at R.T. Jones Library in Canton and once a month at the Gilmer County Library. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs are a repeat performance of that week’s story times but may not include a craft activity.
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8: “Freezin’ Season” 15: “Classic Tales” 22: “Books that Count” 29: “Oh, Brother! Oh, Sister!”
Ball Ground Public Library Family Story Time — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Hickory Flat Public Library Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
These 10-15 minute programs encourage children to read by providing a nonjudgmental furry listener who won’t laugh if they make a mistake or stumble over a Sequoyah Regional Library System word. Children begin to associate reading with the dog and start to view the activity Ball Ground Public Library in a positive light. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by 435 Old Canton Road — (770) 735-2025 calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material M,W,Th & F: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues: 12 – 8 p.m. Sat: CLOSED Sun: 2 – 6 p.m. before their scheduled time. For more information, please call (770) 479-3090, extension 235.
Ball Ground Public Library
January 4 & 18, 4:30 p.m. Hickory Flat Public Library
January 9, 16 23 & 30, 4:30 p.m. R. T. Jones Memorial Library
January 7, 4:30 p.m.
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2740 E. Cherokee Drive — (770) 345-7565 M,T & Th: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed: 12 – 8 p.m. Fri: 1 – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: CLOSED
R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 Mon: 12 – 8 p.m. T,W & Th: 10 – 6 p.m. Fri: 1 – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: CLOSED
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What’s Cookin’ What’s Cookin’ in the Community is a new feature for 2013. Each month, a new theme will be cookin’. For January, the My Community Monthly team shared their favorite recipes to feast on during the bowl games. Make a couple of these recipes to share at your Super Bowl party!
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
(or cocktail sausages) Contributed by Janet Ponichtera
16 oz. finely shredded cheese 1 ½ cup mayonnaise 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup sliced honey almonds 3 oz. cream cheese
1 12 oz. jar of chili sauce 1 32 oz. jar of grape jelly
Bacon bits 1 jar of hot mango chutney
80 frozen meatballs or cocktail sausages
a ball (1 big or 2 Combine first five ingredients. Make into kle bacon bits and small). Refrigerate. Before serving, sprin ball. Serve with your jar of hot mango chutney over cheese favorite crackers.
Combine jelly and chili sauce in a croc k pot and stir until smooth. Heat the mixture if needed to combine. Add meatballs or cocktail sausages and set temperature to low. Cook for 2-5 hours on low. Serve with toothpicks.
Santa Fe Soup Contributed by Tiffany Atwood 2 lbs. extra lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 can 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes 1 can Rotel (mild or spicy to taste) 2 cans white shoepeg corn, drained 1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained 1 can black beans, drained 2 cups water 2 packages dry taco seasoning 2 packages dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
Brown ground beef and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Let simmer for 2 hours. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips or Fritos.
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School Board News
by Janet Read
I have recently had the opportunity to attend two great training events. The first was the Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC). This event showcases the best of the best in education technology Janet Read is the Countywide and offers renowned keynote Chairman for the Cherokee County speakers, talented workshop School Board. Janet may be reached presenters and multiple by e-mail at janet.read@cherokee.k12. opportunities to network with ga.us. other teachers, technology folks and school board members. I have attended this conference on other occasions, but this year was by far the best. I attended workshops on “flipped” classrooms, virtual schools, making technology relevant, and Twitter for educators, just to name a few. I was impressed to discover that our district has already implemented many of the ideas/initiatives that were being introduced by other districts. Many Georgia school districts are piloting the “Bring Your Own Device” initiative, yet we are much further along in actual implementation. Although
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this conference did not offer a “silver bullet” to improve technology funding, it did remind me that we are focused on the right things in our district. We are offering a 21st Century education to every student in our district, and we are giving them the technology they need to become global citizens. The second training opportunity was at the semi-annual Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) conference. Our newest board members, Patsy Jordan and Kelly Marlow, attended the new board member training, while I attended the School Law workshop. This workshop was led by various attorneys throughout the state of Georgia. Once again I was impressed with how successful we, in Cherokee County, are in multiple areas. Those include annual board training for all school board members, compliance with Sunshine Laws and Open Meeting Acts, proper posting of meetings and corresponding agendas, and proper procedures for called School Board meetings. One topic that was discussed at length was the accreditation process. Several examples of the various steps of losing or maintaining accreditation were mentioned. Although no school district names were used, I was somewhat embarrassed when the CCSD was referenced from incidents dating back to 1998. continued on page 58
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Marching Grizzlies March to a Championship
The Creekview High School Marching Grizzlies marching band recently was named the Grand Champion Band at the Sound of Silver Marching Invitational competition, which is the first marching championship in the band’s history. The Marching Grizzlies earned the highest score of the competition (95.9) out of all 25 competing bands. Stephen McCarthy, director of bands for Creekview HS, credits this win to the “tremendous work ethic and spirit” among the students, staff and parent volunteers. “This is a huge honor for a band program, but is particularly special for Creekview, as it marks the first marching championship in the band’s history,” Principal Dr. Adrian Thomason said. McCarthy and student leaders from the band were recognized by the Cherokee County School Board at a recent meeting.
have been bullied or know someone who has is, it’s always unacceptable,” Ms. West said. Lt. Jamie Gianfala presented the program, which students responded well to, according to Ms. West. Gianfala said the Sheriff’s Office is committed to making sure children are safe from bullying not only at their schools but also at home. Gianfala added that resources are available to help parents and guardians address bullying with their children, and anyone who wants more information can contact him at jsgianfala@cherokeega.com.
Lt. Jamie Gianfala of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office speaks to Creekland Middle School students about cyber bullying and its consequences during a recent awareness program at the school.
Indian Knoll Students Recognized for Writing Skills Creekview HS Marching Grizzlies student leaders include, from left to right, front row: Maddie Kaufman, Manoucheca Desruisseaux. Second row: Rachel McCardel and Tyler Sexton. Back row: Joey Fedak, Ben Fisher, Jessica Poulsen, Kristen Nunez, Evan Barrett, Jimmy Allen, Brad Griner, Tessa Trumbauer, Jacob Morgan, Sydney Solano, Andy Eddington, Erin Waver, Sadie Lockhart and Hannah Davis.
Creekland Middle Students Tackle Cyber Bullying
Creekland Middle School recently hosted a Cherokee Sheriff’s Office program for its students on cyber bullying and its consequences. Principal Dr. Deborah Wiseman and the school’s media specialist, Anne West, who teaches information literacy skills to the students, said they recognized the need for the program when the results of a student technology survey were compiled. The majority of Creekland MS students said they didn’t know anyone who had been bullied through the use of technology nor had they been bullied, according to the survey results. “No matter how small the percentage of students that state they 20 My East Canton | january 2013
Indian Knoll Elementary School recently recognized exemplary writers for the first quarter of the school year. To celebrate, the students were treated to a smoothie from Smoothie King of Hickory Flat. Pictured from left to right, front row: Anastasia Palmer, Olivia Vande Kerkhoff, Jack Van Treuren, Luke Barber, Parker Gordon. Back row: Camden Major, Brae Davies, John Izo and Ashlyn Markham.
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Private Schools Antioch Christian Preschool
HIckory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
(770) 475-8553
(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
Avery Montessori Academy (770) 854-9800, www.averymontessori.com
Legacy Home School Academy (678) 493-8584, www.legacyhsa.com
Brenwood Academy (770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
Messiah Christian Academy
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School
(770) 479-5280 www.messiahchristianacademy.org
(678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org
Mission Point Christian Academy
Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat
(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
(770) 345-2929, www.cahf314.com
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool
Community Christian School
(770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
(770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
The Goddard School
Compass Prep Academy
(770) 720-3003, www.goddardschool.com
(404) 643-9424, www.compassprep.org
Dogwood Hills Academy
Union Hill UMC Preschool
(770) 345-3220, www.dogwoodhillsacademy.com
(678) 297-0550, www.unionhillumc.org
Public Schools Cherokee Charter Academy: www.cherokeecharter.org (678) 385-7322 Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Avery Elementary School
ACE Academy
Holly Springs Elementary School
Ball Ground Elementary School
Dean Rusk Middle School
Indian Knoll Elementary School
Creekland Middle School
Free Home Elementary School
Creekview High School
Hickory Flat Elementary School
6391 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-6200 Principal: Dr. Pam Spencer
480 Old Canton Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 735-3366 Principal: Mr. Doug Knott
1555 Owens Store Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-3200 Principal: Dr. Deborah Wiseman
1550 Owens Store Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 720-7600 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason
3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt
4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Ms. Cindy Cooper
3635 Univeter Road Canton, GA 30115 Principal: Ms. Ann Gazell
Macedonia Elementary School 10370 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-3429 Principal: Ms. Tammy Castleberry
12525 Cumming Highway Canton, GA 30115 (770) 887-5738 Principal: Ms. Karen Carl
2755 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-6841 Principal: Dr. Keith Ingram
2012 — 2013 Calendar at a Glance January 21
School Holiday
February 18-22
School Holiday
March 29
Furlough Day
April 8-12
School Holiday
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us
1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck
Sequoyah High School 4485 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu
Reinhardt University
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SPORTS SHS Football Players Give Back
The day after celebrating their sub-region victory, members of the Sequoyah High School football team spent their Saturday morning serving the community by working with special needs students served by Next Step Ministries. The Woodstock-based nonprofit offers a Saturday Respite program every weekend to provide parents and Adam Patterson and Peter Rohan carry a new friend. guardians of special needs’ students the opportunity for some time to themselves. The football players were paired with a special needs’ student to serve as his or her caregiver throughout the day. The day’s program was designed as a mini-fall festival with a craft room, playroom, movie room, sports event, puppet show, ice cream party and story time. “It was amazing to see how gentle and caring these otherwise tough football players were in this unique setting. The football players, wearing their jerseys throughout the day, seemed as if they were giants to the participants of the program. Seeing the football players give of themselves in order to interact with others was something inspirational and selfless,” Principal Elliott Berman said. “It is evident that the parents of the SHS football and the administration of SHS have done a fabulous job instilling the virtues of selflessness and serving in our athletes.”
Canton Tire & Wheel and Michelin Roll Out Soccer Balls
The Michelin Soccer Program and Canton Tire & Wheel donated more than $350 in both funds and equipment to Cherokee Soccer Association. These funds go a long way in helping to provide scholarships, uniforms and other soccer essentials for the participating leagues. Giving back to the community is a top priority for Michelin. The Michelin Soccer Program partners tire dealers with local youth soccer organizations, providing the dealers the opportunity to reach out to the community. The leagues in turn receive funds and equipment. Steve Garrison of Canton Tire 22 My East Canton | january 2013
& Wheel in Canton is an avid supporter of the program. “The Michelin Soccer Program is an incredible way to connect with families and young players,” he said. “The look on the child’s face as you hand them their soccer ball is priceless. I encourage all the Michelin dealers to find a local soccer league and support them through this program.” To learn more about the Michelin Soccer Program, visit www.michelinsoccer.com/?league_overview. To find out more about Canton Tire & Wheel, contact Steve Garrison, (770) 479-6556, at 115 Ridgewood Rd. in Canton.
Cherokee Black Football Has Record Season
“Hustle & Heart Set Us Apart” was the theme for CYFA’s 6/7- year-old Cherokee Black football team. They went 8-0 for the regular season. This was a first for any CYFA team! Cherokee Black was full of boys who had more heart and more dedication than most teams. They continued to hustle and show their hearts at their End of Season celebration by collecting food, clothing and financial donations for the local charity, NEVER ALONE. They also could not have done it without their wonderful cheerleaders cheering them on! Cherokee Black football players and the cheerleaders did an awesome job. It was an amazing year! The Cherokee Black team members: Josh Brown, Stephen Cheek, Eli Croni, Pharell Dutally, Chase Montgomery, Joe Nevle, Camden Underwood, Lincoln Broadnax, Peyton Butler, Christian Cagle, Morgan Cox, Brady Gilliam, Cayden Hilliard, Will King, Alex Lobel, Cameron Pope, Ryker Shaw, Brock Toney and Daniel Young. Amber Broadnax was the team mom and the coaches were Ahmad Broadnax, Clint Shaw, Matt Hilliard, Mark Nevle, Juan Butler and Steve Lobel.
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Under the
DOME by Chip Rogers
A Sincere ‘Thank You’ Ten years ago, I penned my first column for our local community magazines. Now, 120 columns later, I write my last. Thank you to the ownership and management of this magazine. Never once have I been censored on what I could write. Despite an occasional complaint, they have always stood by me. That means a lot. It has been an honor to be part of this publication. In today’s world, where journalism is a dead art and sensationalism laced with negativity has become the accepted form of “so-called” news reporting, it is nice to be associated with a magazine that focuses on positive stories with the purpose of being both informational and uplifting. Thank you to the thousands of people who came to my “Town Hall” meetings; 147 “Town Hall” meetings to be exact. Yes, I counted all my “Town Hall” meetings over the last 10 years and it came to 147. That’s a lot of talking. Thank you to the hundreds of friends I have made over the last decade. Serving in public office was not always easy, especially when I was particularly vocal of my opinion on controversial issues. However, all the criticism was well worth it for the friends I have made. I think of great people like Pete & Cindy Castello, Christine & Randy Minter, Conrad Q., Linda Parker, Steve Sandridge, Julie Brennan, Bill Long, Dick Hall, Jeff Duncan, Rob Usher, Liz Baxter, Bill Dewrell, Phil McCall, Donnie & Jan Henriques, Patty Baker, Mike Byrd, Kelly Marlow, Danny Dukes, Cheryl Hill, and Don & Vickie Holyfield. The list could go on and on. Thank you to the outstanding public servants with whom I had the pleasure of serving: Calvin Hill, Charlice Byrd, Sean Jerguson, Chuck Scheid, Barry Loudermilk, Judson Hill, and, one of my closest friends, the late Bobby Franklin. They are really good people who truly care about our community. East Canton | january 2013 26 My
Thank you to the finest constituents a public servant could ever represent. I have had the opportunity to travel the world, and while fine people can be found in just about any culture on earth, I am thankful to the Lord that he placed so many of the finest near me. When I started in public office I promised myself that I would never shy away from a controversial issue if it meant I could help change Georgia for the better. Regardless of what some may think about my service, none could accuse me of failing to take a stand. My personal faith, which recognizes nothing I have is mine and nothing is permanent, certainly allowed me to be bold in my service. But knowing my constituents would support me if I remained true to my values also provided great political strength. As I leave public office for a new chapter in life, I do so with no real political regret. Surely, I didn’t achieve every policy goal, but no elected official ever does. My only regret is the total dedication I gave to public service came at a great cost to my family. And it is to them I offer my final “Thank You.” Thank you to the loves of my life — my wife, Amy, and our children, Emma, Quinn, Reagan and Sarah. They walked hundreds of miles to thousands of doors over six political campaigns, all to support me. They ate dinner without Dad more times than should occur in a lifetime, as I attended yet another function. They had basketball games, football games, dance recitals, gymnastics, guitar recitals, swim meets and lacrosse games without Dad watching in the stands. They had many a night going to sleep without a “goodnight” kiss. These times, events and moments are things I will never get back. I have a lot of making up to do. Thankfully, I can start now.
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It is not unusual for one spouse to be in charge of a family’s finances. Such arrangements make it easier for the spouse controlling the money to take advantage of the other spouse if the marriage ends in divorce, leading to an unfair property Parri Abbott is a partner at Burns, division. However, if a spouse hides assets during divorce and Abbott & Speights, P.C. Attorneys at Law. She can be reached at (770) is later discovered, it can lead to 956-1400. serious consequences. People should be aware of the signs that their spouse is hiding assets, where assets are typically hidden, and the penalties for hiding assets during divorce.
What are the signs that a spouse is hiding assets? One of the most common indications that a spouse is attempting to hide assets during divorce is an unwillingness to use attorneys to handle the divorce. Many people understand that when professionals get involved there is a greater likelihood of getting caught hiding assets. Those who hide assets are relying on their spouses’ lack of information for their subterfuge, but experienced attorneys know where to look for assets. Spouses trying to hide assets often get defensive when questioned about financial matters. Spouses may have bank statements and other important financial documents delivered to a different address, such as a post office box. Those who own their own businesses often have an easier time hiding assets from their spouses. Business owners may try to hide personal spending in other business expenses or make business decisions that reduce the value of the business on paper so that it appears the business is not worth as much when dividing property. Where do spouses typically hide assets? Some of the more common ways spouses attempt to hide assets include: telling a spouse that he or she received a pay cut and hiding a portion of paychecks; opening bank accounts in children’s names; hiding money in safe deposit boxes; underreporting income on income tax returns; deferring bonuses until after a divorce is final; and creating fictional debt with family members or friends, arranging to have the money repaid after the divorce. What are the consequences of hiding assets? People filing for divorce in Georgia are required to make full financial disclosures on financial affidavit forms. Lying on an affidavit or continued on page 49 28 My East Canton | january 2013
Hide the Women and Children — The Legislature Please let me know your thoughts at calvin.hill@house.ga.gov or is back in town! And (404) 656-0129. Thank you for Cherokee County has a whole the honor of serving as your new delegation of House Representative to the 22nd Legislative District. members and Senators to represent them. In fact, I am the “last man standing” in the Cherokee delegation that has changed so much, even over the last year. There are those who believe that we might need some sort of “term limits” to get new blood and ideas into the legislature, but we already have a constitutional term of two years. If we do not do the job that our constituents want us to do, then we will not be elected to a new term. This works so well that we average a turnover of more than 20 percent in each election cycle. That naturally ensures the constant flow of new — and increasingly more diverse — legislators into the mix.
Just look at the General Assembly members who have represented all or parts of Cherokee County over the last 10 years or so. In no particular order we have been represented in the State Senate by Bill Stevens, Tom Price, Phil Gingrey, Chip Rogers and Jack Murphy. Now all have moved on to new jobs or different districts. In the House, the list is much more expansive. Many of you will remember Melanie Whitt, Chuck Scheid, Garland Pinholster, Steve Stancil, Diane Grasse, Mark Hamilton and Charlice Byrd. Additionally, Chip Rogers and Jack Murphy had been State Representatives prior to running for the Senate. At the time of this writing, Representative Sean Jerguson has resigned his position to run for the Senate seat just vacated by Chip Rogers. This leaves a vacant House seat and several folks are running to fill it. We will not know the outcome of either of these races until January 8 — at the earliest. It is quite possible that there could be a runoff in the House election, which would delay the outcome for several more weeks. That would mean the newly elected Representative could miss the first few weeks of the new Legislative session. In addition to those two unknown new members, your new Cherokee delegation will consist of Senator Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville; Senator John Albers, R-Roswell; Representative John Carson, R-Marietta; Representative Mandi Ballinger (Secretary), R-Canton; Representative Michael Caldwell (Vice-Chairman), R-Woodstock and me, Representative Calvin Hill (Chairman), R-Hickory Flat. While your delegation has not had the opportunity to adopt a final agenda, its primary concerns are centered around continued on page 58
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PROTECT YOUR FAMILY From The Flu This Season
by Dr. Jamie Rollins, Northside Cherokee Pediatrics Winter means cold and flu season, and every mom worries about the flu invading her home. There are several things that we can do to protect our families from the dreaded illness. Vaccinate The flu vaccine is recommended and safe for everyone ages 6 months and older. There is even a shot-free (nasal) vaccine for children over 2 years old who meet the criteria (ask your doctor for details). Children under 8 years old may need two doses of the flu vaccine the first year they are vaccinated to achieve the best coverage. These vaccines are a safe and effective way to help prevent the spread of the flu. Wash Your Hands Frequent hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs that cause illness. Hand sanitizer is just as good as, if not better than, washing with soap and water, according to some reports. Teach your children to always wash their hands before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and especially after having contact with anyone who is sick. Clean and Disinfect Surfaces and Toys Another way to decrease the germs in your home is to clean surfaces and toys with a disinfectant. Use a disinfectant cloth daily to wipe frequently touched fixtures like doorknobs, light switches, tables, sinks and toys to decrease germs that cause illness. Keep Sick Kids at Home Always keep your child at home if they are sick to prevent
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the spread of germs at school and daycare. Most schools and daycares ask that a child not return until they have been feverfree for 24 hours or have been cleared by their doctor. Replace/Sterilize Toothbrushes If anyone in your home has been ill with the flu, upper respiratory or throat infection, you should replace or sterilize their toothbrush (and any stored with it) every three days until they are well. You should replace or sterilize again at the end of a course of antibiotics as well. You may sterilize in boiling water or in a sterilization bag in the microwave. Eat Healthy and Exercise A balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables will boost your children’s immune systems. If you are concerned your children are not getting adequate nutrition, ask your doctor about age-appropriate nutritional supplements and vitamins. Exercise is also important in keeping our children healthy. When it is too cold to play outside, encourage your kids to exercise indoors. Children can do jumping jacks or run in place during the commercials of their favorite shows. Every little bit counts! If we commit to these steps, we can keep our kids healthy and decrease our chances of getting the flu this winter. Dr. Rollins of Northside Cherokee Pediatrics is a boardcertified pediatrician who provides compassionate, comprehensive care for patients from birth to 18 years of age.
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What Are Flat Feet?
by Travis Jones, DPM
Adult acquired flat foot deformity, or “flat feet,” is a common problem that can lead to a potentially debilitating condition that can cause significant discomfort and limit a person’s regular activities.
Why is My Arch Collapsing? Dr. Travis Jones is podiatric physician Adult onset flat foot deformity and surgeon with Village Podiatry Centers in Canton. His office is located is usually related to a tendon at 132 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 101. dysfunction on the inside of To schedule an appointment, call (770) the ankle. The posterior tibial 771-6991 or visit www.vpcenters.com. tendon is a large tendon that courses around the ankle, actively providing support to the arch of the foot. This tendon plays an important role in providing a stable foot when walking. As this tendon begins to weaken and elongate, it loses its ability to support the foot, thus slowly allowing the foot to collapse with normal weight. What Causes Flat Feet? While there are several different causes of a flat foot deformity,
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a large percentage of adult deformities are due to a progressive dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon. This dysfunction is often a result of a natural weak spot within the tendon. Also, there generally is a strong family history of flat feet involved. Most commonly, individuals with the condition begin to notice a gradual flattening of the arch along with their foot starting to “turn out.” They also often experience pain with increased activities, prolonged periods on their feet, and especially with stairs and uneven surfaces. Other less common reasons for adult flat feet can include trauma, inflammatory arthritis (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis) and longterm complications from diabetes. Can Further Progression be Prevented? Most conservative measures involve some combination of rest, ice, anti-inflammatories and bracing. There are several ways to brace the foot including orthotics that can fit into shoes, as well as braces which extend up over the ankle. Different braces are used at different stages of the deformity. With early detection and no deformity, the goal is to prevent further collapse and deformity. At later stages of the deformity, different types of ankle braces are used to help control motion in the foot and ankle due to the fact that the tendon is not functioning properly. continued on page 58
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as your doctor recommended that you have a colonoscopy? What is a colonoscopy and when should you have one? Colonoscopy is essential in diagnosing a variety of conditions but is most commonly used in the prevention and detection of colon caner. It is the 3rd most common cancer in the USA. Who should have a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is recommended by the American Cancer Society as a screening tool for colon cancer in men and women at the age of 50 or older. If you have a family history of colon cancer, it is recommended at the age of 45. Your doctor also commonly orders colonoscopy if you have had blood in your stool, rectal bleeding or an unexplainable change in your bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea. Colonoscopy can also be used to confirm a diagnosis such as Charon’s disease or Ulcerative colitis. During a colonoscopy, your doctor looks at the inner lining of your large intestine. During the test, abnormal polyps/growths can be removed that may save your life.
two days, depending on your health history and the doctor’s preference. By and large, the prep for colonoscopy is more challenging than the actual test. Plan to stay at home during your prep time since you will need to use the bathroom often. The prep causes multiple loose stools and diarrhea, which allows for your colon to be empty for the test. In addition, you may feel hungry on the clear liquid diet. Tell the doctor performing your colonoscopy if you have Diabetes, Kidney disease, if you take medications to thin your blood or if you are currently taking other medications, both prescription and non-prescription. That will help ensure you are given professional advice on how to maintain wellness around the time of your colonoscopy. Information obtained from www.webmd.com
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The colonoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a small video camera attached so that your doctor can take pictures during the entire examination of the large intestine. Before the day of this test you will need to clean out your colon using one of several available preparation methods prescribed by your doctor. Colon prep usually takes one or
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New Treatment Options by Dr. Kellie Baxter You have undoubtedly, at some point, heard the term “alternative medicine.” I don’t particularly care for this term because it implies that you have to make a choice between traditional medicine and something, well, alternative. Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes You don’t. While trying in chiropractic, sports injuries and something new can be a little nutrition. For more information, please scary, you should know that call the office at (770) 345-1111 or while you have grown up with visit www.BaxterChiro.com. modern westernized medicine it is actually the new kid on the block. What we call alternative has actually been around for centuries. Manipulative medicine, which includes modern-day chiropractic and massage, has been around since Hippocrates. Traditional Chinese medicine has been around even longer. I prefer to use the term CAM provider, CAM meaning: Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Or the newest term, “integrative medicine.” These imply that chiropractic, acupuncture and massage are to be used as a compliment to traditional western medicine. So, how can a CAM provider and integrative medicine help you? More than 30 million Americans utilize chiropractic care to ease what ails them. For more than 80 percent of you it will be back pain. Many use chiropractic for extremity pains too. Chiropractic care can help the young and old alike. Many athletes (and weekend warriors) also utilize chiropractic care for wellness and preventative care to keep them functioning at optimum levels. Even the U.S. military provides chiropractic care for its service men and women. According to the Mayo clinic, since 2007, more than 18 million people have received massages and 3.1 million Americans have tried traditional Chinese medicine. While I have never told a patient to dump their primary care physician for me, I have had the opposite happen. It is unfortunate, but there are good and bad providers in all professions. Seek out good providers who are open to getting you better fast — and if that means working with a CAM provider they should want that for you. It also means that if you are working with a CAM provider, they too should continued on page 58 East Canton | january 2013 38 My
by Dr. William Klausmeyer It’s that time of year again. Approximately 47 percent of the U.S. population goes through the process of making a resolution, and less than half of those make it six months. On a positive note, 75 percent make it one month!
Dr. William Klausmeyer is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Class of 1984. He consistently searches for alternatives for the use of “scary stuff” in dentistry. (770) 479-1444, www.CantonHeightsDental.com
These were the 10 most common New Year’s Resolutions in 2012: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Lose weight Get organized Spend less, save more Enjoy life to the fullest Stay fit and healthy Learn something exciting
7. Quit smoking 8. Help others in following their Dreams 9. Fall in love 10. Spend more time with family
Nothing wrong there. So, why is my article entitled “The Art of the New Year’s Resolution?” Well, because over the last almost 20 years or so, I have, somehow, stumbled upon a very simple way to achieve many goals and resolutions. And I have taken it a step further, realizing fully that waiting for New Year’s to make a symbolic gesture is most likely one of the reasons so many fail. I believe it has to do with “intent” and also with “faith.” The first step in creating a resolution or goal list is to be honest with yourself. Do I intend to follow through, or am I just saying words and hoping for magic? If I intend to follow through, do I have a realistic plan? What has made this goal suddenly more important/ have I failed to attain this goal in the past? If so, why? 1. Be realistic and honest with yourself. If your goal or resolution feels negative or draining, it probably won’t last. 2. Be specific (or at least more specific than the examples in the list above. For instance, instead of “get in shape,” use “run/ walk 3 miles five times per week”). 3. Set fewer goals. I say, “Keep it simple.” 4. Any day you fail, make a new beginning. Perhaps the most important of all — we are all human. We are striving to improve. We are going to have days when we simply don’t meet our objective. Expect this. Today is a new day. 5. It’s easier to “add” than subtract. “Every time I feel the urge to smoke, I will walk around the block instead.” Stay positive. 6. Don’t wait until a new year. Go get what you want now! Personally, I chose to start my new year with a good night’s sleep and a run or some exercise on New Year’s Day. Also, I tend to glean my list of goals during early December when reviewing my past year. Best wishes for a healthy, joyful, prosperous new year. www.footprintspublishing.com
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It’s a new year and what better resolution could you make for yourself than leading a healthier lifestyle in 2013? One item on many resolution lists for the new year is heading back to the gym to improve individual fitness or eating healthier for an overall better quality of life. But many people don’t think about their eye health when making their New Year’s resolutions.
Dr. Kyle Edwards is an optometrist at Edwards Eye Care in Woodstock. (770) 479-0222, www.EdwardsEyeCare.com
January has been designated as National Glaucoma Awareness Month by Prevent Blindness America to help promote the importance of regular annual eye exams. Today, nearly 3 million people have glaucoma; it is the leading cause of preventable blindness and the second-leading cause of blindness in the country. Approximately 120,000 Americans are mostly blind because they suffer from glaucoma, accounting for 9-12
percent of all cases of blindness in the United States. The condition is also six to eight times more common in AfricanAmericans than in Caucasians. Many of the 3 million people currently with glaucoma do not even know they have it because it brings no early warning symptoms. Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve (the pathway for vision between the brain and eye) in the back of the eye, most often caused due to elevated eye pressure over an extended period of time. This process can often decrease peripheral vision without symptoms, thus earning it the moniker of “the silent thief of sight.” As such, an annual eye exam is critical to identify early signs or risk factors of glaucoma and to begin proper treatment in an effort to prevent vision loss or other eye diseases. Many patients are familiar with the “air-puff test,” a common method of measuring eye pressure. Other methods, including the Icare Tonometer, measure intraocular pressure without the use of drops or puffs of air, which is a more comfortable measurement test for patients but still an accurate assessment. If glaucoma is detected early enough, there are many steps that can be taken in order to maintain the amount of healthy vision one currently has through topical (eye drops), laser, or even surgical treatments.
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New Year, New You Strategies to Look Your Best
by Drs. Keith West, Michael McNeel, Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna and John Symbas The holidays are over and the New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. Now it’s time to refocus, regenerate and relax. It’s no wonder that, after much holiday indulgence, many resolutions focus on losing weight and getting into better Marietta Plastic Surgery is a full shape. No matter how careful service surgical and aesthetic we are to not overindulge, the center with locations in Marietta and odds are against us all. Studies Woodstock. (770) 425-0118 show we gain on average about www.MariettaPlasticSurgery.com 1-2 pounds — 10 years later, that’s an extra 20 pounds, just from the holidays! So, start the New Year out right by putting together a personal plan that addresses what you’d like to improve upon — both internally and externally. It helps to write it down, by setting just a few simple, attainable goals for the year, and steps on how to get there. Maybe it’s time to take exercising seriously. Even if it entails a brisk walk three times a week, it will help both your mind and body. It’s a great time to think and plan, burning calories along the way. After the holidays, it is definitely the time to begin eating healthy again. Try to skip processed food and buy whole, natural foods. Shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an easy way to avoid packaged foods. You’ll probably begin to feel more energetic and may keep more weight off. During the busy holiday season, we spend time on everyone else — shopping, feeding, entertaining and visiting. It may be time to schedule “you” time, even if it’s to just read a book. Don’t feel guilty about spending time and money on yourself. With the New Year comes a sense of renewal and it’s a good time to set realistic body image goals. List what you’d like to improve upon and a game plan to achieve your goals. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive fat-freezing body contouring procedure that requires no downtime; it’s great for love handles and muffin tops. Liposuction, which is more involved, is highly effective at smoothing out your silhouette, often taking off a dress size continued on page 58
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www.sheissafe.org by Michelle Baruchman Every day, women and young girls are sold into slavery and sex-trafficked around the world. As heartbreaking as that is to hear, there is hope. Thanks to organizations like She Is Safe, founded by Michele Rickett and headquartered in Roswell, Ga., more than 40,000 females have become empowered through education and have started a new life. Sex trafficking is prevalent for two reasons: cultural customs and economic issues. She is Safe infiltrates highrisk countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Mali, Nepal, Sudan, the Middle East and North Africa, where slavery is either legal or not strongly discouraged. In many of those countries, girls are traditionally obliged to give a dowry upon entering into a marriage. This cultural norm creates a financial burden on the daughter’s
family, who has to pay an extravagant sum of money from the already small amount of money in savings. These two factors combined are what drive the sex slavery industry. Girls are also viewed as physically weaker and are thought to therefore contribute less to the family. For these reasons, parents often grieve upon hearing the news that they are having a baby girl. Many females enter into prostitution because it seems the only way to achieve a better life. She Is Safe was created to help girls and their families realize there are other options. By stationing on borders and in red-light districts, workers of the organization have been able to rescue girls from sex trafficking. As a result of the gender discrimination, most of the girls who are involved in sex slavery are uneducated and illiterate. In fact, more than 70 percent of the poor and illiterate, and 80 percent of those trafficked, are females. She is safe helps women discover their potential through education, literacy programs, healthcare training and workshops. The organization tackles the root of one of the causes of the thriving sex industry: economics. With programs such as financing and especially agriculture, females learn that they can generate a source of income for themselves and their families that does not rely on selling their bodies. She Is Safe is a Christian organization, and supports girls in finding comfort in the religion. They are taught that people care for their well-being and the nourishment of their soul. Spiritual counseling is also offered as a source of strength.
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For those of you whose hearts break for these girls, there are ways to help. Becoming a She Is Safe advocate can allow you to spread attention and raise awareness. There are other ways still to get involved. Some activists have created run-a-thons, and others have started jewelry benefits, and you are never too young to get involved. The sponsored reading program, Read to Rescue, was created by a young girl who sympathized with the girls her age on the other side of the world. Michelle Rickett, the founder of the organization, would love to speak with you if you have any further questions. Her books, “Forgotten Girls,” “Daughters of Hope,” and “Ordinary Women,” are available online for purchase.
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1 onion, julienne 1 carrot, shredded 6 green onions, chopped 3 Tablespoons fresh ginger 2 Tablespoons garlic 1 cup sherry 10 cups shrimp stock 2 Tablespoons miso 1 Tablespoon mirin 1 Tablespoon fish sauce 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
SautĂŠ all vegetables with sesame oil until translucent.
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Deglaze with sherry, reduce by half. Add shrimp stock, miso, mirin and fish sauce, simmer for 15 minutes. Strain through fine strainer.
Swordfish Filets
Ingredients
4 – 6 ounce swordfish filets “domestic” 1 head Bock Choy, chopped 6 crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 2 cups leafy spinach 2 Tablespoons butter Sea salt and white pepper to taste
Directions Bring large grill pan up to medium-high heat. Season swordfish with sea salt and white pepper. Place swordfish into oiled grill pan and cook for four minutes per side, remove and set aside. Bring large sauté pan to medium-high heat, add butter and chopped vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes. Add miso broth and cook for 2 minutes longer. Place swordfish over vegetables in large bowl. Pour remainder of miso broth over fish and vegetables.
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Between The Hedges by Louise Estabrook
Pruning and training are important practices for managing fruit trees. The proper time to prune is during late winter and early spring, before new growth occurs. During this time, pruning wounds heal quickly; flower Information about Extension Solutions buds and undesirable branches for Homes and Gardens can be are easily recognized; bark is found on the University of Georgia less likely to tear when cuts Cooperative Extension website, www. caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee. are made; and injury from low winter temperatures is avoided. Or contact the Cherokee County Extension Office, 100 North St., Suite Light summer pruning may G21, Canton, GA, (770) 479-0418. also be used to train young trees to the desired shape, improve sunlight quality, thin fruit loads, or remove water sprouts and other unwanted growth. Apple, Pear, Plum & Apricot These trees are pruned and trained to a central leader. A central leader tree is characterized by one main, upright
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trunk, referred to as the leader. Branching generally begins on the leader 24 to 36 inches above the soil surface to allow movement under the tree. Whether you obtain a small, unbranched whip or a larger, branched tree, it is necessary to prune the tree at planting. Cut the unbranched whip back to 24 to 30 inches from the ground. If branched 1- or 2-year-old trees are planted, select four or five lateral branches with wide-angled crotches and that are spaced equally around the tree and 2 to 5 inches apart vertically. The selected laterals should be no lower than 18 inches above the ground and should be pruned back slightly by cutting off one-fourth of each limb’s length. Blueberries Remove one-third to one-half of the top of young blueberry plants when transplanting them. Remove weak, twiggy growth near the base of the plant. Remove flower buds the first and second year after planting to stimulate vigorous growth. You won’t get any blueberries, but you will get a stronger blueberry plant for the future. If you would like to learn more about proper care of fruit plants, attend the Cherokee County Master Gardeners free seminar on fruit planting: 10 a.m., January 26, at Buckeye Creek Farm in Woodstock. Call the Cherokee County Cooperative Extension Office at (770) 479-0418 to register.
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by Jyl Craven “This year will be different.” That’s what we always say, but if our resolution is to lose that last 20 pounds, save a nest egg, or quit a bad habit, it can be easy to let the enormity of your resolution overwhelm you Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design by the time February 1 rolls of Canton. For information you may around. Experts recommend contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 that instead of making huge, or visit www.jylcraven.com. hard-to-handle New Year’s resolutions, you make small, controllable changes toward your best life. I agree! In that spirit, here are a few simple, hair care-related New Year’s resolutions. We promise these won’t be major life changes, but they will keep you looking and feeling your best through 2013 and beyond! 1. Schedule Regular Hair Cuts — You’re busy. Sometimes the only time you can squeeze into your schedule for a hair cut is when you have a special occasion or you’re ready for a whole new ‘do.’ But your hair — and your entire look — will benefit from regular maintenance. With regular trims you’ll never look disheveled, and your stylist will have an easier time working with your hair when you are ready for a new look or special day. 2. Try a New Style — Whether it’s a temporary updo or a daring new cut, resolve to try something new this year. There’s nothing like a new look to work your way out of a rut — style-wise or life-wise. A stylist can make recommendations for a new look to go with your face shape and lifestyle. 3. Maintain, Maintain, Maintain — Hair treatments are one of those things that is very easy to put off. Keep saying “I’ll do it next week” and suddenly 2014 has rolled around and your hair is limp and lifeless. Regular hair treatments are an important part of hair health. You can do them at home, or schedule them at a salon along with those regular cuts you’ve resolved to get this year! 4. Mind the Seasons — It’s easy to get into a hair care routine — wash hair daily, touch up your color every six weeks — and stick to that routine day in and day out, all year round. But with seasonal changes in weather, our continued on page 58 East Canton | january 2013 48 My
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by Michael Buckner
Do you have a new TV, but you’re completely disappointed with the sound? Well of course! The thinner TVs become, the worse the sound from the speakers becomes as well. The average TV has two speakers that are just barely larger than Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio a quarter. You should not be Intersection, located at 631 E. Main surprised that the sound is Street, Canton. For more information inadequate — there just isn’t on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, enough space to do anything call (770) 479-1000. better. Of course, for those who desire the best in sound, nothing replaces a quality surround sound. But what about those rooms like the master bedroom, a keeping room, and other non-focal TV rooms? In many cases, a sound bar is the perfect answer. A sound bar is an external speaker that can be placed above or below the TV to improve the quality and volume of sound. The only issue here is that there are about 1,000 different options and, unlike with a TV, it’s extremely hard to judge which one is better than another. Well, I’m here to help. My favorite way to present a sound bar to my clients is with a “good, better and best” approach. Because there are so many different options to choose from, I’ve narrowed it down to three — from least expensive to most expensive. The Samsung is what I call the “entry level” version of sound bars. They are very thin and nice looking, but are solely to make the TV louder. Samsung’s sound bar retails for approximately $249, so you shouldn’t expect earth-shattering sound. In other words, if you just want your TV to be louder but aren’t very concerned about quality, then this is the one for you. My favorite bang for the buck is a sound bar made by Energy, a sister company of the highly reputable speaker company Klipsch. The Energy sound bar speaker comes with a very nice subwoofer and delivers very loud, clean, and impressive sound for only $599. The idea here is that it can make music and TV sound full, rich, and, most importantly, warm. Now let’s talk about the most expensive sound bar, the Bose Cinemate. At $1,500, the Bose not only has great sound but also comes with a microphone that we put in the room to continued on page 58 www.footprintspublishing.com
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“You Must Be Rich. Yes, I Am!” by Dr. James E. Kilgore An acquaintance picked up my new book, “Getting More Family Out of Your Dollar,” and asked, “How much money do you make on these things? You must be rich.” Although I thought the comment-question was in bad taste, I said, “In fact, Dr. Kilgore is president of the I am rich!” International Family Foundation, Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA I’m really not rich in financial 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are active community volunteers in the Cherokee areas, but I am rich in attitude Chorale and Canton First United and with the kind of blessings Methodist Church. He continues a that can’t be measured in limited marriage and family counseling practice. For appointments, call money — faith, friends and (770)479-3669 or email family. Money really can’t jekiff@hotmail.com. buy happiness. Some of the wealthiest people I know are the saddest. Paul wrote to Timothy — “Command those who are rich not to be haughty, not to trust in riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” And later, urging people to be “rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.” The key ingredient is to learn that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
I’m really not rich in financial areas, but I am rich in attitude and with the kind of blessings that can’t be measured in money — faith, friends and family. Money really can’t buy happiness. We’ve been through the shopping season, and the credit card bills are rolling in. If all we do is spend, we can miss the joys of sharing and the security of saving. Our natural tendency is to grasp what we have, but the happiness factor is discovered in thankful hearts and open hands to those in need around us. When we do that, we learn that those who give are blessed more than those who receive. I’m grateful to be rich in the things that matter. Those are the lessons I want my children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to learn from me. How rich are you? Do your children know the kind of wealth you have? 50 My East Canton | january 2013
Discern the right time
By Making Time For God by Pastor Jamey Prickett We attribute a lot of life’s failures to bad timing. How do we know when it is the right time? How do we know if this is the year to retire? Is this when we need to relocate? Do I need to quit work and go back to school? Is it time Jamey Prickett is the senior pastor of for me to switch jobs? Being Liberty Hill Church. To contact Pastor worried over not wanting to Jamey, please call (678) 493-8920 or make the right move at the email Jamey@libertyhillumc.org. wrong time has made many of http://wrestledwithangels.wordpress. com/ us hesitant to make decisions. The ability to make the right move at the right time is the art of discernment. Discernment is the ability to be able to see the future consequences of a particular course of action. Nehemiah was a character in scripture who discerned that God was leading him back to rebuild his homeland. He heard that the land was in a horrible condition. Through prayer and fasting, he sought God’s direction and it became clear to him that he was to return to his city to rebuild the walls. The work goes well until he gets some resistance from outside forces. Not everyone was happy that the wall around Jerusalem was being rebuilt. One of the instigators went to Nehemiah and encouraged him to go into hiding. Nehemiah responded, “I perceived and saw that God had not sent him at all,” (Nehemiah 6:12). Nehemiah knew this was a trap and that he was not supposed to stop working on the wall. But how did he know? We know Nehemiah to be a person who listened to the voice of God. Discernment is recognizing the voice of God in the midst of the noise. But in order to discern the voice of God we have to be convinced that God is still speaking. In Jeremiah 33:3, God says, “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” God’s voice is still going forth today. If we are ever going to learn if it is the right time then we are going to have to learn to listen to the voice of God. We listen through prayer. Carve out time in your schedule in this New Year for listening to the voice of God. The right decision in the right time comes by making time for God.
January marks the season of new beginnings. As we celebrate a new year, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch (GVBR) wants to share one of its many success stories as Greg Harris embarks on his “new beginning.” Greg Harris came to live at GVBR in August 2010. Goshen Valley has been his home for the past 2½ years. For a portion of his academic career, Greg attended ACE Academy in Holly Springs. Recently, Greg celebrated his graduation from Cherokee High School — an incredible accomplishment that Greg and everyone at GVBR is extremely excited about and proud of! Greg will be taking his core classes at Chattahoochee Technical College beginning this January. He plans to transition to a 4-year liberal arts school to pursue a vocation in counseling. Greg shared, “I want to thank my house parents, Steve and Kelly Reaves, as well as the rest of the Goshen staff and volunteers who helped me achieve my diploma.” Congratulations Greg! Goshen Valley is unbelievably grateful for the support from the community, volunteers and the Cherokee County School district. Thank you for being a part of Greg’s success!
Each month we will share needs at the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, including many ways that the community can get involved.
Education/ Academic Needs
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Volunteer tutors School supplies Volunteers for summer academy
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Gas cards for college students Lunch cards for college students
Please contact Rachel Blend at rblend@goshenvalley.org or call (770) 796-4618 for more information.
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One of the most well-known names in the medical community of Cherokee County through several generations is the name Coker. Dr. Newton Jasper Coker, who lived from 1868 to 1939, founded the first modern hospital in Cherokee County in 1923. The first Coker Hospital was located on East Marietta Street in a former home. His son, Dr. Grady Newton Coker, followed his father’s footsteps into medicine and became one of the most well-known and respected doctors in the state, with a medical career that spanned more than 50 years. He helped his father with the establishment of the county’s first hospital, and later in building the new Coker Hospital in 1934 on land east of Canton on the hill overlooking Jeanette and Muriel Streets.
The 1923 Coker’s Hospital
*Information is taken from Cherokee County, Georgia: A History.
(770) 345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Nurses at Coker’s Hospital
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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
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
Habitat for Humanity North Central GA:
The Helen Plane Chapter 711:
(770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org
(800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org
Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies):
(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: Miracle Mothers:
(770) 345-7440 www.miraclemothers.org
(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: Cherokee County Young Republicans:
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
Cherokee County Democratic Party:
(678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com
(770) 479-4140
(770) 479-0407
Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers:
Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations:
MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com
helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations
Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries:
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
Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com
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
(770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
Recreation & Hobbies
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701, 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 Cherokee Tennis Association: www.cherokeetennis.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
P.O. Box 4998 3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
(770) 345-0400 www.CherokeeChamber.com
Ridgewalk Interchange Exit 9 off I-575
Frankfort Doner
J. Miller’s Smokehouse
6845 Highway 92, Suite D Woodstock (678) 401-4991 Restaurants
156 Towne Lake Parkway Woodstock (770) 592-8295 Restaurants
Avery Montessori Academy
Edwards Eye Care
9626 Hickory Flat Highway Woodstock (770) 754-9800 Private Schools, Child Care Centers
7824 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 100 Woodstock (770) 479-0222 Optometrists
Atlanta Forklift Sales & Services, LLC 2563 Airport Industrial Drive Ball Ground (470) 295-8099 Industrial & Manufacturing 54 My East Canton | january 2013
All About You Too 12050 Highway 92, Suite 116 Woodstock (770) 592-1156 Gift Shops
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
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-22) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
State Representative (D-22) — Vacant Special election January 8, 2013
Raymond Gunnin (R), District 2 e-mail: rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R), District 3 e-mail: bpoole@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), District 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Janet Read (R), Countywide Chairman (770) 516-1444 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us Kelly Marlow, Post 1 e-mail: kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us (as of January 18)
State Government
State Senator (D-21) — Vacant Special election January 8, 2013
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com
Harry Johnston (R), District 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Board of Education
Patsy Jordan, Post 2 e-mail: patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us (as of January 18)
(770) 893-2970
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Robert “Rick Steiner” Rechsteiner, Post 4 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 5 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us Robert Wofford, Post 6 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County School System
Courts Superior Court: Chief Judge David Cannon, Jr. Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Michelle H. Homier Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
(770) 928-0341
(770) 345-6256
Other
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government
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
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6511
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
Sonya Little (R) 2780 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
(678) 493-6400
City of Canton
(770) 704-1500
Mayor Gene Hobgood
Board of Commissioners
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 493-6000 www.cherokeega.com fax: (678) 493-6001 Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
www.canton-georgia.com
City of Ball Ground
www.cityofballground.com
(770) 735-2123
Mayor A. R. (Rick) Roberts III
City of Holly Springs
www.hollyspringsga.net Mayor Tim Downing
(770) 345-5536
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Church of God
Lutheran
Ball Ground First Baptist
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 137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.calvarybaptistweb.org
Cherokee Baptist 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.CherokeeBaptistChurch.org
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
Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 710-1068, www.crossroadspbc.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 11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
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
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist 174 Fields Mcghee Drive, (770) 630-7150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
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Hickory Flat Church of God 947 Bailey Road, Woodstock, (770) 475-4321 Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.
Hillside Community Church of God 12487 Fincher Road, (678) 880-1901 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Mt. Paran North Canton Campus 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: 10 & 11:30 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
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Christian Education Hour (children & adults): 9:45 a.m. (770) 928-2812, TLCWoodstock.org
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 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
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 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
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
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
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
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 Church 260 Rolling Hills Heights, (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 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
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)
Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Lighthouse Church 75 Crowe Road, Alpharetta (770) 664-3644 Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.
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: 10 a.m. www.rezwoodstock.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 2335 Sixes Road, Canton (Sixes Presbyterian Gym) Sunday Service: 10:30 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
12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 521-2875, www.InnerQuestChurch.org
390 Crisler Street, (770) 479-9691 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.stpaulame-canton.org
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Watermarke Church
667 Scott Road, (770) 479-7028 Call for local meeting times.
Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Lake Arrowhead Chapel 1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive, (770) 479-3886 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.lakearrowheadchapel.org
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494
Word of Life Family 207 Marvin Land Lane, (770) 479-7693 Sunday Service: 9 a.m. www.wolfc.net
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January: National Glaucoma . . .
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With the passage of SB 84, the roles of Superintendents and Board members and how they should interact with each other have become much clearer. This bill also outlines one measure of success of a local board of education — maintaining accreditation and the opportunities it allows the school system’s students. As the Board Chair for the next four years, I am committed to leading by example and to remaining focused on the guidelines and ethic requirements set forth by the legislation. Our main focus will continue to be to offer a quality education to the 39,000 students that are in our school system. I look forward to working alongside all of our board members to make that a unanimous goal.
Though it may be down your resolution list a bit, making a point to see your eye doctor for regularly scheduled eye exams is a must in order to keep seeing your best in 2013. It does not matter whether you wear corrective lenses or not, or if you think your eyes are in perfect condition. Getting a regular eye exam is a necessary part of your overall healthcare regimen and vital to maintaining healthy vision. Schedule an annual eye exam as part of your healthier lifestyle in 2013 so that you can keep seeing your best all year.
A View from the Hill
or two. The full effects take a few weeks, so plan now for swimsuit season! Facial rejuvenation techniques, like Botox or dermal injections, are great ways to give you a refreshed and renewed appearance, with minimal downtime. Or, if you’re done having children and yearn for your pre-baby shape, look into options. There are wonderful ways to help get your body back, like having a breast lift or augmentation and/or a tummy tuck.
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maximizing resources for education, acting as a watch-dog over the Ball Ground Recycling debacle (even though we have no constitutional authority to oversee it), economic development, and helping to re-write ethics legislation for state, county and local officials. With all of this on our plate, I am sure that the “women and children” are safe from this delegation. Please call upon your new Representative or Senator if you have any concerns regarding state legislative matters. We are there to serve and will do what we can to properly represent you.
What Are Flat Feet?
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be open to working with your healthcare providers. Also avoid deep discounters. There is usually an underlying reason as to why they offer their care for next to nothing. As part of their curriculum, all physicians graduating in the past 30 years are taught about CAM treatment options, their value, and when to incorporate them into a patient’s care. The goal, after all, is to work together to help heal our patients as quickly as possible with the least amount of side effects. I work with other doctors in a wide array of specialties to provide my patients with the best all-around care possible. I like to call that integrative medicine. Hope this article helps and, as always, stay well adjusted! 58 My East Canton | january 2013
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The important thing is that usually when we look great we also feel great. It’s often hard to separate the two. So set your resolutions, but don’t forget to include ones that make you feel and look better this year. Happy 2013!
. . . Resolution For Your Hair
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When is Surgery Needed? There are different procedures that can be performed at all stages of a flat foot deformity. Most individuals with early symptoms often respond well to conservative treatments. When someone continues to have pain and deformity despite bracing and activity modifications, then corrective procedures can be performed in order to help realign the foot.
New Year, New Treatment . . .
New Year, New You . . .
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hair care routines should change, too. Summer might call for frequent washing, while the same routine in winter will likely dry your hair out. Consult with your stylist about how you should care for your locks during the hot and cold months.
What are your beauty-related New Year’s resolutions?
Sound Bars
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calibrate the sound to the room. I’m not usually a big Bose fan. In fact, I am usually of the opinion that you are better off putting more money toward more features of another brand because Bose charges a lot for the name. Having said that, the Bose Cinemate sound bar truly does simulate surround sound, and for the largest of rooms. We recently installed one in a 20-by-20-foot room, and it sounded amazing. Again, if given the choice, I would recommend a real surround sound system with five speakers and a subwoofer as the best choice when adding a sound system to your room. When space won’t allow, however, adding a sound bar can dramatically improve your new TV purchase.
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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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