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Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial organization. Its main purpose is helping plan for financial security through insurances, investments and retirement products. The organization is open for business in West Canton. Learn more about planning for your financial security, contact, Doc Satcher, (770) 634-1427, David.Satcher@mwarep.org, or visit the website at www.modern-woodmen.org. The Fork and Tavern recently opened in historic downtown Canton. With daily specials and activities such as Wine Down Wednesdays, team trivia on Thursdays and Prime Rib dinners on Saturdays, stop in for lunch or dinner and see what all of the excitement is about. The Fork and Tavern is located at 190 East Main St., Canton. Call or visit their website for more information. (678) 880-1714, www.forkandtavern.com Chattahoochee Technical College recently announced that its Canton Campus will be the home to its newest program of study, Clinical Laboratory Technology. The associate degree program will host its first class of students in the fall of 2012. Graduation from this program allows students to take a national certification examination which is necessary for clinical employment. The program is designed to prepare students to work in hospitals, blood banks, physician offices, research centers and other laboratory settings. A maximum of 12 students will be selected for the program through a competitive admissions process. Information sessions will be held this spring for those interested in the program. The deadline for applications is in May 2012. For more information on this and other programs at Chattahoochee Technical College, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu or call (770) 528-4545. Studio 101 will host an Open House on Wednesday, December 7 from 4 — 8 p.m. Their new space is located at 101 Emma Lane at the corner of Highway 92 in Woodstock. They offer studios for rent; open studio space; workshop, classroom, and gallery spaces co-op shop. Take advantage of its pre-construction prices! For more information, please email reginahines@windstream.net. Keep an eye out for Eye On U Bands, developed by two Woodstock moms, Abby Port and Renee McDonald. Within five months they took an idea, sparked by one of their children, and had Eye On U Bands in 15 states! These moms created a new type of friendship band that encourages positive social interaction, while looking cool at the same time. Eye On U Bands can be purchased at many local retailers. For a complete list, and more information about Eye On U Bands, please go to www. eyeonubands.com. Share an Eye On U Band with a friend and tell them, I’ve got my eye on U! Old Hickory House recently opened in Canton. Located at 135 Reinhardt College Parkway, the restaurant is open for breakfast, 4
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lunch and dinner serving Southern favorites and BBQ. Please call (770) 704-0074. Georgia Farm Bureau to Award Agriculture Scholarships Georgia Farm Bureau will award a total of $14,250 in scholarships to ten high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a related field, William Grizzle, Cherokee County Farm Bureau president, recently announced. The top three students will each receive a scholarship of $3,000 divided between their first two years of college. The remaining seven students will each receive a one-time $750 scholarship. Applicants must plan to enter a unit of the University System of Georgia or Berry College during the 2012-2013 academic year to pursue an undergraduate degree in agricultural and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences or a related agricultural field. All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 24, 2012. Please contact the Cherokee County Farm Bureau office at (770) 479-1481 ext. 0 for more information about the scholarship program or to obtain an application. You may also download a copy of the application by visiting http:// www.gfb.org and selecting GFB Programs and then selecting Ag in the Classroom. The scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2012. The scholarships will be distributed in the summer of 2012 after the recipients provide confirmation of their enrollment in a college/university and their major area of study.
Photo of the Month Jonathan Freeze gives his grandfather, Arnold Edge, a big appreciation hug at the Veterans Day event held at Macedonia Elementary School.
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Local Author Back in the Area For Book Signings
Margie K. Carroll (pictured), local author and photographer, will hold many local book signings during the upcoming holiday season. Carroll was born in Texas, raised in Georgia and New Mexico and has resided in north Georgia for the past 35 years. For 31 years she worked for the Cherokee County School District as a teacher, Media Specialist and Technology specialist. She was always the one at family gatherings with a camera, was fascinated with black and white classical photography and desired to express her love of nature through photographs. Margie’s photography has been featured in Multitudes Gallery in Blue Ridge, High Country Framing in Blue Ridge, the Laurel Seth Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, the Cobblestone Shoppe in Rome, GA and the Tellico River Gallery in Tellico Plains, TN. Join her at one of her upcoming events: December 2 & 3, Chamberhouse Gifts and December 10 from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. at Santa’s Shoppe on Sixes, Sixes Presbyterian.
Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Meeting
Cherokee County Farm Bureau Members recently enjoyed dinner at the Annual Meeting held at Cherokee High School Cafeteria. Over 150 people attended. Cherokee High School FFA and Etowah High School FFA served dinner. Lindsey Cline 4-H student led the pledge. Cherokee High School Choral Group performed two songs for the group. All the children that won contests during the past year were recognized.
2011 Rivers Alive Little River Clean-Up
Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority, City of Woodstock, City of Holly Springs and the Upper Etowah River Alliance sponsored the 2011 Rivers Alive Little River Cleanup in October. The river clean-up was a great success with 74 volunteers cleaning up four miles in and around Little River. The volunteers filled 48 trash bags with food 6
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wrappers, fishing line, and other miscellaneous items. Over 1,000 beverage containers were picked up! Volunteers also collected larger items such as furniture, building materials, car parts, and 19 tires. Pictured from left: Josiah, Tishri and Ezekiel Dobson of Woodstock next to Little River at Olde Rope Mill Park.
Adult Music Appreciation Group Celebrates Oktoberfest
To celebrate the birthday of their German native member Gabrielle Miller and Oktoberfest, the Adult Music Appreciation group had a lecture on Richard Wagner with a special presentation of the 1982 Richard Wagner movie of the life of this interesting composer. Their annual Christmas cookie exchange will be held on Friday, December 9 with special Christmas music and performers. For more information, please contact Ann Earley at (770) 401-7355.
Ann Earley with Bocce, the standard poodle.
Northside Hospital Joins GYN Cancer Research Group
Through an affiliation with the Georgia Center for Oncology Research & Education (Georgia CORE), Northside Hospital has joined the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded cooperative cancer research group, dedicated to offering research for women with gynecologic (GYN) cancer. The move helps reinforce Northside’s position as the Georgia leader in the diagnosis and treatment of women’s cancers. According to NCI, more than 2,000 cases of GYN (cervical, ovarian and uterine) cancer are diagnosed in Georgia each year. More of those cases are treated at Northside Hospital than at any other community hospital in Georgia. Clinical research helps to expand the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these types of cancer. Northside more on remains dedicated to offering a patient-centered page 8 experience by accommodating the needs of women.
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For more information about gynecologic oncology services and clinical trials available at Northside Hospital, visit http://www.northside.com. For more information about GOG, visit http://www.gog.org.
SHS Marching Band Gives Superior Performance
The Sequoyah High School Marching Band earned straight Superior ratings in all categories and was awarded first place in Class AAAA at the Hart County Band Competition held recently. The band then competed at the Heart of Georgia Competition in Warner Robins and performed locally at Creekview High School.
Sequoyah HS 2011 — 12 Marching Band
Local Business Launches First Invention Just in Time for the Holidays
Jennifer and Bob Perrotta, Roswell residents, created Clever Dynamics, LLC to invent, patent, manufacture and sell unique home products that make like easier. The Big Gulp EZ funnel is the best wide mouth funnel and saves food, time and money. Made in the U.S.A., the Big Gulp EZ Funnel is BPA free, with no harmful chemicals to leach into your food. It comes in a 3-piece set that solves many common problems. The 2-inch long neck makes it easy to fill food storage bags. The largest available 7-inch wide mouth prevents spills. The 2-inch wide neck opening allows solid, thick, and chunky items to flow through without backup or overflow. Fill bags, jars, containers, or a thermos, quick, neat and easy. The strainer has a long stem for easy handling, and transforms the funnel into a 8
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small colander to strain, drain, or rinse anything. The Bridge holds the funnel one-half inch below the rim of jars and containers, hands free, so you can fill them to the very top without the funnel getting in the way. It’s tough, durable, and dishwasher safe. With a low profile design that fits in kitchen drawers, this funnel thought of everything. The 3-piece set comes in white, black, or red and makes a unique and useful gift that everyone will appreciate. See a video of more uses, and get yours today at WideMouthFunnel.com
Canton Optimists Induct New Officers
Recently, the Canton Optimist Club held its 2011-2012 Officer Induction Ceremony. Congratulations to the new President, Paul Ghanouni. Canton Optimist Club is a local organization which supports the children 2011 — 2012 Canton Optimist Officers: and youth of Cherokee (from left) Jay Hembree, Vice President; County. All prospective Paul Ghanouni, President; Tom Brumbloe, Member; Butch Lawson, Past members are invited President; Jeff Rusbridge, Member. to Friday mornings at the Canton Marketplace IHOP at 7:30 a.m. for a complimentary breakfast.
Officers of the Year Awarded at Public Safety Dinner
The Canton Moose Lodge held its annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner recently in Canton. Awards for “Officer of the Year” were given to employees from all public safety agencies in the county. Cherokee Sheriff’s Office employees receiving awards were: Sgt. Marianne Kelly (pictured) – Criminal Investigations (Crimes Against Children); Detective William Ballard – Criminal Investigation (Property Crimes); Lt. June Blackwell – Headquarters Operations; Cpl. Ryan Brooks – Adult Detention Center; Deputy William Vanschuyver – Court Services Division; Denise Mirabella – Warrant and Civil Unit; Deputy Garry Smith – Uniform Patrol Operations (Division 1); Deputy Matthew Verber – Uniform Patrol Operations (Division 2); Deputy Casey Steele – Uniform Patrol Operations (Division 3); Deputy Noah Rich – Uniform Patrol Operations (Division 4); Cpl. Mark Kapanowski – Special Operations.
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A Night in Bethlehem — Come experience what Bethlehem was all about…
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6 — 8 p.m. Liberty Hill Church, 141 Railroad Street, Canton Information: Free, indoor community event for the whole family! Live Nativity, refreshments, hands-on crafts & activities, free family photo and more!
December 2, 3 & 4 Academy of Dance Arts presents its 6th Annual Nutcracker Times:
December 2, 7 p.m.; December 3, 7 p.m.; December 4, 2 p.m. Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton Cost: $14 for child/student/seniors $18 for adults Information: Purchase tickets at the Academy of Dance Arts office, 290 East Main Street, Canton (770) 479-4615.
December 9 & 10 The 4th Annual Performance of “The Star” Time: Location:
7 p.m. The Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton Information: An Evening of Music, Dance and Theatre Celebrating “The Child Who Is The Light.” Featuring local musicians, dancers and performers, representing over 15 area churches. For more information and tickets, please go to www.follow-the-star.com.
December 10 Book Signing by Author Sandra Hordos Time: Location:
11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Yawn’s Bookstore, 210 East Main Street, Canton Information: Author Sandra Hordos will be signing her first release, “Marissa Plans a Princess Tea Party.” Feel free to have your children dress up in their princess dress and join Sandra for tea while she reads the book.
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Please RSVP for tea at (404) 374-1315 or just stop by to see Sandra.
December 10 & 11 Christmas Concert presented by The Cherokee Chorale Times:
December 10, 5 p.m.; December 11, 3 p.m. Location: Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students; available at the door Information: The feature work for this concert, conducted by Jenny Rawson, is “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten with some traditional carols and lighter pieces. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Chorale member, the Arts Center and Chamberhouse in Canton, Three Sisters Gifts in Hickory Flat, Jasper Drug in Jasper, and FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock. (678) 439-8625, www.cherokeechorale.org
December 11 “CHRISTMAS GIFT” MAKE & TAKE Time: Location:
1 p.m. Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping, 100 Pea Ridge Road, Canton Information: A revolving workshop where you create several unique gifts to take home and share. RSVP — Space is limited. (770) 345-5252, www.autumnhillnursery.com
December 15 Parent’s Night Out for Christmas Shopping Time: Location: Cost:
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5 — 9 p.m. Magnolia Hall, Woodstock $5 per child or $7.50 for two children Information: Let us entertain your kids while you enjoy a little peaceful shopping this holiday season. We will have movies, fun, games, and food for kids ages 5 — 12! Reservations are required. Please call (770) 517-6788 to register. Registration runs from December 1 — 9. Held by the City of Woodstock.
December 26 — 30 Winter Break Art Camp Times & ages: Location:
9 a.m. — noon, 5 — 12 year olds; 1 — 4 p.m., teens Studio121, “An Army of Artist that Unite, Equip and Reveal God’s Glory” 121 Brown Street, Canton Cost: $135. ($50 deposit to reserve your space) Information: Patricia Reeves (770) 479-6961, www.PatriciaReeves.com
Cherokee County Bring One for the Chipper December 26 — January 14 Christmas Tree Chip & Dip Time: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Location: Olde Rope Mill Park Information: Throw away your Christmas tree the environmental way! Bring your Christmas trees and it will be fed into the chipper. Then the following week, bring a shovel to Rope Mill Park any time during park hours from 8 a.m. to dusk and “dip” into the free mulch! Pick up free tree seedlings at the park on January 8 during the Bring One for the Chipper event sponsored by the Keep Georgia Beautiful campaign.
December 26 — early to mid-January (varies by location) Bring One for the Chipper Locations:
The Home Depot, Woodstock & Canton; Hobgood Park, Woodstock; Sequoyah Park, Woodstock; Boling Park, Canton; Ball Ground Community Center, Ball Ground; Holly Springs City Hall, Holly Springs. Information: Come out and recycle your Christmas trees. Some locations offer free mulch. Please visit individual locations for full details or for local information, please contact Marjorie Hicks at (678) 493-6060 or mhicks@cherokeega.com.
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Teach for America Ralph Waldo Emerson once famously stated, “America is another word for opportunity.” Throughout our nation’s history this sentiment has held. The world has come knocking on our door for over 200 years seeking the chance to live in the place where it didn’t matter where you start because everyone has the chance to make it. But is this still true? Undoubtedly the world has become a smaller place. The global marketplace of today offers economic prospects far beyond the borders of the United States. A child living today in Beijing, Prague, Berlin, Vancouver, or Rio de Janeiro has opportunities to financially succeed in manners never dreamed by his or her parents. In many ways these children will be directly competing with American children for the first time. And make no mistake about it; the competition will be won by the educated. Three years ago I committed myself to placing education as the single most important long-term issue to which I would dedicate the focus of my legislative work. It was at this point I began to read and research everything I could, to find what works and what doesn’t. I am not certain if there is an end to this journey, but I am convinced on a few major items. First, giving students more choice is always preferable to less choice. Second, making learning an individualized process where delivery meets the needs and interest of the individual student is critical. Third, technology is essential to the rapid advancement of learning necessary to compete globally. Finally, teacher quality is directly related to student achievement. It is on this last point where we have some good news. Let me begin by stating that teachers who inspire educational achievement are not being properly compensated. Beyond the slogans of “we need to pay our teachers more” there is truly a solid economic case that a high-achieving teacher should earn more than $100,000 per year. Conversely there are also a few not suited for the teaching profession. This is customary 14 My East Canton | december 2011
Now, the good news. The “Teach for America” (TFA) program, which introduces new teachers that are highly trained, highly motivated, and extremely well-educated college graduates into poverty stricken education settings, is having amazing results. Recent studies in North Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee prove that TFA teachers are producing superior educational results. However, it was my visit to the New Schools at Carver in southeast Atlanta that convinced me this program is actually changing lives. The TFA teachers I met could have probably earned double their salary in private sector jobs, based upon their college degrees. These are mostly Ivy League graduates who have committed to working at inner-city Atlanta schools. And unless they had me fooled, they love it. One might think that finding such highly motivated and educated graduates who want to forego the big paycheck and comfy working conditions is difficult. You’d be wrong. The TFA program has become such a success that this year more than 50,000 applicants competed for just 5,000 jobs nationwide. The “average” graduate had a 3.6 GPA coming out of college and went into college with a 1344 SAT. Once the TFA teachers hit the classroom, following a rigorous training institute, their performance is impressive. Again, working in almost exclusively inner-city economically disadvantaged settings, the TFA teachers are outperforming the incremental standards by more than 300 percent according to the Urban Institute. Consider what this could mean for Atlanta, for Georgia, and for the United States. If we can raise the educational achievement of American students by just 10 percent we will again be in the top 10 internationally. If we can reduce the high school dropout rate by just 10 percent, the corresponding reduction in crime, incarceration costs, and government dependency will save billions of taxpayer dollars in Georgia alone. Finally, if we can inspire a new generation of students to embrace Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) we will hand to the next generation of Americans a nation that is freer and more prosperous than ever before. Benjamin Franklin once stated, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” We should never forget to properly thank those teachers who “involve” students and the organizations like Teach for America that help make it happen. Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
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decemberEvents December 5, 11 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library December 6, 11 a.m. Ball Ground Public Library December 6, 4:30 p.m. Hickory Flat Public Library Puppet Show: Reindeer Fiasco
Can it be true? The holidays are going to be a disaster if Santa can’t figure out how to deliver the toys without his reindeer. All ages are invited to see if there is a solution to this dilemma.
December 10, 1:30 p.m. Hickory Flat Public Library A Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Children of all ages are invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for a great afternoon of fun. Seasonal activities include refreshments and music by hammer dulcimer player, Judy Griffin. Children will have the opportunity to make a special Christmas craft to take home for the holidays. Bring your camera for great Santa photos.
December 14, 4:30 p.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library Polar Express Pajama Rama
“All aboard the Polar Express!” Enjoy a ride on the Polar Express where we will do our best to bring the magic of the book to life. Dress up in your best pajamas and get your ticket at the door from the conductor for a seat on this exciting adventure. Our annual reading of this enchanting holiday classic story written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg will include a craft, music and refreshments. This program is for all ages. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call (770) 479-3090, ext. 233 to reserve a seat.
There are no scheduled story times in December.
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 Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Super Saturday Family Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Sequoyah Regional Library System Ball Ground Public Library 435 Old Canton Road — (770) 735-2025 M — F: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 2 — 6 p.m.
Hickory Flat Public Library 2740 E. Cherokee Drive — (770) 345-7565 M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED
Library Closings
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
December 16: Closing at noon
116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090
December 23 — 26, January 1 & 2: Closed
M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED
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Donna Stiles was our winner for November’s contest corner. Donna will receive a gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@myeastcantonmonthly.com Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar.
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Cherokee Christian Students Support Haiti Orphanage
Mrs. Kirby’s kindergarten class at Cherokee Christian Schools collected school supplies, toys and other items for the Reformation Hope Orphanage in La Plaine, Haiti. This is the third year that the class has sponsored the orphanage. Pastor Jean Paul, Director of Reformation Hope, is pictured with the class. Left to right, front row: Ryan Nguyen, Mary Gilbert, Emily Smith, Ben Crain, Makhenna Knight, KatieLee Smith, Nicholas Cannata.Left to right, back row: Eli Jerguson, Caden Coffin, Director Jean Paul, Britt Becker, Julianna Ogden, Sarah Rogers, Avery Peacock, Madison Klehm.
Sequoyah HS Students Selected for Georgia All-State Chorus
All of the Sequoyah High School students who auditioned for the Georgia All-State Chorus recently were selected to participate. The rigorous auditions include a prepared classical solo, scales, sight reading and a music theory test. The students will travel to Savannah in February to rehearse with fellow Georgia All-State Chorus members and nationally renowned conductors, culminating in a performance at the Savannah Civic Center. Sequoyah High School’s 2012 Georgia All-State Chorus members are front row from left to right: Natalie Beaty, Lexie Stinson, Taylor Burkhart, Ryan Croom and Choral Director Josh Markham; and back row from left to right: Devon Lynne Higgins, John Austin Emerson, Matthew Haugen, Travis Gore and Emilee Harden. Not pictured: Ben Fierke.
Creekland Student Council Offers Hope To Hope Quest
The Creekland Middle School Student Council chose to support an agency called Hope Quest (formally known as TREK) during Red Ribbon Week. Hope Quest provides support and assistance to 20 My East Canton | december 2011
people who are recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. The students at CMS wanted to support them by providing food during Red Ribbon Week. The students collected: Monday, 768 cans of soup; Tuesday, 190 boxes of cereal; Wednesday, 115 cans of fruit; Thursday, 984 cans of vegetables; Friday, 232 cleaning supplies items. There also were 98 miscellaneous items brought in during the week such as cans of tuna and packages of pasta. One homeroom from each grade level won a breakfast from Waffle House for donating the most items. The winners are: sixth grade, Sharon Aiken’s homeroom (315 items); seventh grade, Melissa Venezia’s homeroom (356 items); and eighth grade, Alissa McDonough’s homeroom (125 items).
Alissa McDonough’s homeroom class includes: Annie Conrad, Sabrina Wheeler, Brian Barrett, Natalie Ashworth, Ian Brunette, Elizabeth Bryant, Katy Rogers, Maddie Hill, Kathleen Winslette, Jamie Hale, Caroline Zarzycki, Zion Lewis, Griffin Bryant, John Touchstone, Maddie Dionne, Peyton Heath, Bridget Grant, Megan Mason and Emily D’Agostino.
Macedonia Students and Faculty Dress the Part
Macedonia Elementary School students and faculty recently dressed as their favorite book characters as a culminating activity for a lunchroom participation contest encouraging students to purchase healthy lunch choices from the cafeteria.
Front row: Hampton Barrineau; back row from left: Gabriella Etienne, Avery Lovato, Faith Brown and Audrey Holbrook.
From left: Media Specialist Jennifer Rice, Teacher of the Gifted Rhonda Emmett and Principal Tammy Castleberry.
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Charter & Private Schools Antioch Christian Preschool
Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
(770) 475-8553
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(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
Brenwood Academy
Legacy Home School Academy
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
(678) 493-8584, www.legacyhsa.com
Cherokee Charter Academy
Messiah Christian Academy
(770) 276--3031, www.cherokeecharter.org
(770) 479-5280 www.messiahchristianacademy.org
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School
Woodstock International School
(678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org
(678) 977-6501 www.woodstockinternationalschool.org
Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat (770) 345-2929, www.cahf314.com
Mission Point Christian Academy
Community Christian School
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool
(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
(770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
(770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
Dogwood Hills Academy
Union Hill UMC Preschool
(770) 345-3220, www.dogwoodhillsacademy.com
(678) 297-0550, www.unionhillumc.org
Public Schools
Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Avery Elementary School
Crossroads Middle/High School
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: Ms. Letitia Cline
3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt
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
4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason
2755 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-6841 Principal: Dr. Keith Ingram
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance December 19 — 30
School Holiday
January 2 January 16
Staff Development & Work Day
February 20 — 24
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: Mr. Val Bahun
1550 Owens Store Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 720-7600 Principal: Dr. Bob Eddy
School Holiday
School Holiday
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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
(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu
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Avery Students Run for a Cause
Avery Elementary School students recently participated in the school’s third annual Boosterthon Fun Run, which was sponsored by the Avery PTA. Students were encouraged to get pledge sponsors for each lap they ran in the Boosterthon as a fundraiser for the school. Proceeds from the Boosterthon Fun Run will be used to purchase instructional materials including instruments for the music department, physical education equipment and media center materials.
Pictured with Principal Letitia Cline are second-graders, from left to right, Sarah Mejia, Hannah Martin and Maggie Phillips.
Lauren Steves is Named 2011 YMCA Volunteer of Year
The G. Cecil Pruett Community Center/ Cherokee Outdoor YMCAs are recognizing Lauren Steves (pictured) as their 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Steves was honored at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta annual volunteer recognition dinner held recently at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Steves has been volunteering at the Y since 2007 and first got involved through the Teen Leaders Club. She volunteers at the front desk as much as possible; participated in Mission: Atlanta, a servant leadership program for the past two years; participated in teen international mission trips; and volunteered for service projects in her local community. “The reason I make volunteering with the YMCA a priority is because of the fact that I always feel comfortable there,” says Steves. “It’s important for teenagers to get involved in their communities, because we’re trying to break stereotypes.” Steves is a senior at Cherokee High School, and lives in Canton with her parents, Andrea and Victor Steves. She is a member of the National Honor Society and also volunteers her time at the animal shelter and after-school tutoring. 24 My East Canton | december 2011
North Georgia Pickleball Club Holds Halloween Tournament
The North Georgia Pickleball Club recently hosted its annual Halloween tournament. Many players looked as though they were auditioning for “Thriller” dance roles, but a good time was had by all. On Monday, October 24, after regular Pickleball play, all players were invited to stay to Marilyn Stapleton and Pat Dunn replace the tape on the courts in preparation for the tournament. The Halloween tournament took place at 8 a.m. with the opening ceremony and warm-up for players. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cherokee County Humane Society. Lunch was served to all participants. For more information about the North Georgia Pickleball Club, please contact Tom and Ann Earley at (770) 401-7355.
Friends Reconnect as Reinhardt Football Gets Underway
Reinhardt University Assistant Football Coach Will Heath (from left) and Head Football Coach Dr. Danny Cronic connect with Sheriff Roger Garrison ’98 at the recent Athletics Golf Tournament, hosted by Reinhardt at Callahan’s Golf Links. Heath and Cronic coached “The Sheriff” back in the 70s at Cherokee High School. The three enjoyed reminiscing about football and the days when everyone had a “full head of hair.” Garrison joined all in attendance at the tournament to welcome Heath and Cronic back to the area as football coaches for the future Reinhardt University football team, which is slated to begin play in fall 2013. For more information about Reinhardt’s football program, visit www.reinhardteagles.com.
From left: Assistant Football Coach Will Heath, Head Football Coach Dr. Danny Cronic and Sheriff Roger Garrison.
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A VIEW from the Hill
It was the Best of Times — It was the Worst of Times And according to many it is still both!
Please let me know your thoughts at calvin.hill@house.ga.gov or (404) 656-0129. Thank you again for the honor of serving you in the Georgia General Assembly.
December brings us the excitement of the religious holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas along with the ending of the calendar year. For most it is filled with extra activities, parties and family gatherings. It is indeed a wonderful time of the year!
For those of us in the Legislature, it also is the month that we finalize our plans for the upcoming session, which starts January 9. We are busy preparing what legislation we will be filing, supporting or even trying to defeat once the opening gavel has fallen. With the economy our number one priority, we are working tirelessly to continue to balance the state budget and ensure that every one of your hard earned tax dollars is spent as wisely as possible. Even though Georgia spends – and wastes – less
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money per resident than any other state in the nation, there are still improvements to be made and waste to be found. Government – be it State or Federal – cannot create jobs, only the private sector can do that. It is our job to get out of the way of private companies and do all we can to encourage new job and company creation here at home. We also need to be aggressive in our attempts to attract companies from throughout the country and from all over the world! Georgia is one of the few states that maintains a AAA BOND RATING due to the fiscally conservative nature of the Governor and Legislature working together to maintain a balanced budget. With all departments starting a gradual phase in of Zero Based Budgeting, all expenses will soon have to be justified to continue their existence. It is up to us to make this the best of times for those who work hard, pay their taxes and support their families. We want to make it the best of times for companies who want to create new jobs and employ more and more Georgians. It is also up to us to make it the worst of times for individuals and companies who would attempt to take advantage of our citizens through any deceptive, unscrupulous or illegal practices. continued on page 55
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My East Canton Monthly has contacted several organizations within our community that are in need of assistance to make sure that families can celebrate the holidays just as you will be doing. Listed are several organizations to which you could volunteer time, effort or funds to assist in making the season a little brighter for all; some are new and some are updated from the list in the November magazine. We hope this list is helpful as you consider your participation in offering hope this holiday season.
Adopt a Local Family or Child for the Holidays
Many local Cherokee children and families are in need this holiday season. Reach out to your local community by adopting a child or family and assisting them this holiday. Clothing and shoe sizes are available as well as individual and family needs. To help out a neighbor in need, please contact Whitney Minton or Matt Singletary, Professional School Counselors, Canton Elementary School at (770) 720-6100, ext. 245.
Cherokee Sheriff’s Reserve Unit
Each year the Cherokee Sheriff’s Reserve Unit’s Christmas Joy Program helps families, children, and the elderly receive food, toys and basic necessities. These items are gathered and distributed by the Reserve Unit through donation of money and food from individuals, companies, service organizations and schools. In 2010, the Unit served over 100 families, 223 children and 111 elderly. If you need assistance and your children are in the Cherokee County School System contact their school counselors. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Reserve Unit and mail to Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, c/o Reserve Unit, 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Sgt. John Forkin at (678) 333-6345.
MUST Ministries
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MUST Ministries Marietta will be collecting toys for ages birth through 18 years for its Christmas Toy Shop. Toys can be dropped off at the Marietta location, 1407 Cobb Parkway, December 3 — 22 from 9:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. and 5 — 8 p.m. New, unwrapped toys for children and new gifts for teens and for parents are needed; the largest need exists for older children. MUST Ministries is also in need of new winter hats, mittens, scarves, underwear and socks, large trash bags, and Christmas gift wrap. Volunteers are needed to sort toys, set up and staff the Toy Shop, and to replenish supplies and take down the shop. For more information, or to donate, please call (770) 427-9862.
Cherokee County DFCS Secret Santa Program
Cherokee County Department of Family and Children Services needs your help in making a difference — a special difference — to a Foster Child in Cherokee County at Christmas and throughout the entire year. Due to decreases in state and county funding, Cherokee County DFCS is in need of cash donations to the Year-Round Secret Santa Fund. Our Secret Santa Year-Round Fund helps sponsor the extra needs of Foster Children at Christmas but most importantly throughout the year. 28 My East Canton | december 2011
If you would like to make a cash donation, please make your check out to Cherokee County DFCS and write Secret Santa in the FOR line. Mail your check to Cherokee County Dept. of Family and Children Services, P. O. Box 826, Canton, GA 30169. For more information about the Secret Santa program for foster children, call (678) 427-9393 or visit www.cherokeesanta.org.
Cherokee County DFCS Secret Santa Program
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Cherokee County Department of Family and Children Services Secret Santa Program needs sponsors to provide Christmas for approximately 200 foster children this year. If you can sponsor a child for Christmas, or would like to make a donation, please contact Ann Feczko, Secret Santa Volunteer, at (678) 427-9393, or email Ann at feczkoj@bellsouth.net. A Secret Santa information packet will be mailed to you. You can also get more information at www.cherokeesanta.org. The website contains a downloadable sponsor form for your convenience. Thank You!
NEWAdopt A Project for Seniors
Cherokee County Senior Services currently has several community service projects available to any business, church, individual, or community service group that may be looking for an opportunity to help a senior this holiday season. They have a list of projects ranging from wheel chair ramps and home repairs to yard work and cleaning. If you would like to find out what projects are currently available, please contact Stacy Jones at (770) 345-5312 or Laura Alvizo at (770) 345-3297.
Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc.
Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc. (FCSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting thousands of Georgia’s foster and displaced children by providing free clothes, toys and infant-care equipment. During the holiday season and all year round, Foster Care Support Foundation is in need of new, like new, and gently worn clothing for preemie sizes to size 24; underwear, socks, and shoes which are new unless they are infant sizes; toys in great repair; and boys pants and sneakers. FCSF also accepts gifts such as CDs for teens and hand-held games. Monetary donations and sponsorships for its operation and support are crucial, as well as its All Kids Count benefit, to be held March 10, 2012, in helping FCSF continue the programs that provide this essential resource for at-risk children. Volunteers are also needed. Items not needed or used for children that are in excellent condition such as furniture, household
décor, and quality adult clothing is placed in the Fostering Hope Bargain Resale shop, 1425 Market Blvd., Suite 340, Roswell. For more information, contact (770) 641-9591, help@fostercares.org or www.fostercares.org.
Christmas Angel Ministry
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Hillside United Methodist Church congregation seeks to extend Christ’s love by providing toys, clothing and food to children in Cherokee County through the Christmas Angels program. This year they expect to serve 800 children that come from DFACs, Housing Authority, Murphy Harpst, Goshen Valley Boys Home and the schools our children attend. The goal is to be able to provide a full Christmas, school supplies, and food to each and every one of these children. For Murphy Harpst, they will provide financial donations for therapy for the children and for Goshen Valley they will be providing financial donations for the boys’ summer programs which have been cut from their budget. Donations may be sent to Hillside United Methodist Church, Christmas Angels, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 or online at http://www.hillsideumc.org/giving.html, make sure you designate Christmas Angels. For questions, you can contact Sherri Walker on (404) 281-7686.
Papa’s Pantry
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Papa’s Pantry, main office: 6551 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA 30189, has several opportunities to help during the holidays. Papa’s Pantry will provide Christmas meal items to families in the community who are in need. Special holiday items are requested: stuffing, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, apples, cream of mushroom soup, jarred or canned gravy, chicken stock, fried onion crispies, cooking oil, coffee, beverages, and tin foil. Items need to be delivered to the main office by Saturday, December 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Financial contributions are also needed (and can be made online) to help purchase perishables, such as turkeys, milk, eggs, butter, frozen pies, spices and various fresh veggies. For Christmas giving, you may adopt a family. Families will be matched through mid-December. Gifts, Christmas trees, lights and ornaments are some of the holiday needs. Throughout the winter months, Papa’s Pantry also accepts new electric space heaters for its clients in need. Overall, food drives throughout the season are needed to feed families through both of its Papa’s Cherokee locations: canned meat, cereal, cereal bars, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned pasta, boxed and packaged side items. For more information, call Papa’s Pantry, at (770) 591-4730 or visit www.papaspantry.org.
Soldiers’ Angels
Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led non-profit with more than 30 different teams and projects supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Soldiers’ Angels sends letters, care packages, and comfort items to the deployed and supports the families here at home. It also provides assistance to the wounded, continuing support for veterans; remembrances and comfort for families of the fallen; and immediate response to unique difficulties. Through special projects and dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops, Soldiers’ Angels makes a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families. To get involved visit www.soldiersangels.org.
Toys for Tots
Alessandro’s Italian Café & Pizzeria is an official Toys for Tots drop off location. Please bring any donations of new, unwrapped toys to
the restaurant located at 10511 Bells Ferry Road, Canton. Toys will be collected through December 19.
NEW Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council
The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) is an organization dedicated to supporting programs that benefit all of Cherokee County Senior Services’ programs such as Meals-on Wheels, the Last Stop Fund for utility bills, meds and other emergency needs, the Fan Drive, Building/ Restoration Project, the Food Closet and more. The VAC also provides nearly $1000 each month to purchase nutritional supplements for those who cannot eat regular meals due to medical conditions. The VAC relies on donations as they are vital to the continued success of the many programs it supports. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be designated specifically towards one of their programs, listed in more detail on their website, or you can allow them to apply those funds to the area of greatest current need. All funds stay in Cherokee County and are used for the most frail and needy members of our community. Please consider including the VAC in your 2011 holiday giving and as you draw up your 2012 charitable budget. Donations can be made online at their website at www.VACCherokeeGA.org, or you can send your check payable to the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council to P.O. Box 291, Lebanon, GA, 30146.
NEW Holiday Toy Drive
Bank of North Georgia is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive from through December 16 at all 41 branches in metro Atlanta. Last year, the bank collected a total of 2,787 toys for children. Each branch selected a local charity to support. Customers and local residents can participate in the Holiday Toy Drive by bringing new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls to the following Bank of North Georgia branches: Canton – Salvation Army of Cherokee County. The Salvation Army Cherokee County Service Center provides emergency food, clothing, lodging, transportation, supplies for infants, prescription vouchers, rent and utility assistance, counseling, and referrals to other more comprehensive Salvation Army crisis centers to individuals and families facing a financial crisis. http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org. Woodstock – Cherokee County Division of Family & Children’s Services (DFCS). The Division of Family and Children Services investigates child abuse; finds foster homes for abused and neglected children; helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help troubled families. http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov.
NEW Cherokee Gift Connection
The Cherokee Gift Connection is an online means of donating to a Cherokee County boy or girl between the ages of 16 and 21. Gift options include: GED testing fees, SAT and ACT testing fees, college application fees, transportation and emergency housing. You can also make donations for: gas cards, job interview clothing, work uniform cost, and child care cost. You can also give the gift of your talents. Go to the Gift Connection and volunteer your services with: car repair, tutoring, haircuts and styling, music lessons, art classes, cooking classes, or job shadowing opportunities. The donations are tax deductible and you will be issued a receipt. All gifts and donations will be matched with one of the youth in the Cherokee Youth Works program. These teenagers have already undergone an interview and qualify as low-income or at-risk. Money is given directly to school, store or organization that is provides a service. www.cherokeefocus.org www.footprintspublishing.com 29
• Christmas Day Service on December 25 with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. • New Year’s Day Service on January 1 with Holy Communion at 1 a.m.
Woodstock UMC
Where: 109 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: (770) 516-0371 Website: www.gbgm-umcorg/ woodstockumc.ga
Allen Temple, AME Church
Where: 232 Arnold Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-6348 Website: www.allentempleame.org
• Christmas Program “Love at Christmas” on December 18 at 5 p.m. • Christmas Day Worship on December 25 at 11 a.m. • Watch Night on December 31 from 9:30 – midnight
Chabad Jewish Center – West Cobb
Where: 4255 Wade Green Road, NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw Contact: (678) 460-7702 Website: www.JewishWoodstock.com
• 4th Annual public Menorah Lighting in Cherokee County in downtown Woodstock City Park on Tuesday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Free festivities include family fun, Dreidels and Latkes, entertainment and more. • Chanukah Gift Boutique through December 20 at the Chabad Jewish Center. Call for times. • Pre-Chanukah Children’s Program at Chabad Hebrew School on Sunday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Join the Dreidel Tournament, make Chanukah crafts, and enjoy refreshments and more.
Cherokee Baptist Church
Where: 7770 Hickory Flat Hwy Contact: (770) 720-3399 Website: www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
• Children’s Program on December 11 at 6 p.m. • Christmas Eve Service on December 24 at 5 p.m.
City On A Hill A New United Methodist Church Where: 7745 Main Street Contact: (678) 445-3480 Website: www.coahumc.org
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship on Saturday, December 24 at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. • Christmas Day Communion Worship Service on Sunday, December 25 at 5 p.m.
First Baptist Church Woodstock Where: 11905 Hwy 92
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Contact: (770) 926-4428 Website: www.fbcw.org
• Christmas Program “Come See the Lamb” on Friday, December 9 and Saturday December 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 at 6 p.m. • Christmas Eve Service on December 24 at 5 p.m. • Christmas Day Service at 10:30 a.m.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Where: 4096 E. Cherokee Drive Contact: (770) 479-3324 Website: www.mtzb.org
• Youth Christmas Musical on Sunday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. • Adult Christmas Musical on Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. • Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. • Christmas Eve Communion Service on Saturday, December 24 at 10 p.m. • Christmas Day Worship Service on Sunday, December 25 at 8:30 a.m.
Resurrection Anglican Church
Where: 231 Arnold Mill Road Website: www.resurrectionwoodstock.org • Saturday, December 24 at 6 p.m. A traditional Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and reading of the Christmas Story to the children. • Sunday, December 25 at 10 a.m. Christmas Worship Service
St. Michael the Archangel
Where: 490 Arnold Mill Road Contact: (770) 516-0006
• Fr. Cassian Folson, O.S.B. will present a reflection on the Spiritual meaning of Advent on Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m. • Christmas Eve Mass: 4, 6, and 8 p.m.; Choir begins at 11 p.m.; Midnight Mass at midnight • Christmas Day Mass: 9 a.m. and Spanish at 11 a.m.
Timothy Lutheran Church, LC-MS Where: 556 Arnold Mill Road Contact: (770) 928-2812
• Advent Worship Services on Wednesdays, December 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. • Christmas Eve Service on December 24: Family worship at 5:30 p.m.; Candlelight with Communion at 7:30 and 10 p.m.
• Christmas Family Dinner on December 19, cost is $8 per person, call church to RSVP by December 11 • Christmas Eve Worship on December 24 at 3 p.m. • Christmas Day Worship in Latin and Traditional Christmas music on December 25 at 11 a.m.
Hillside United Methodist Church
Where: 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Contact: (770) 924-4777 Website: www.hillsideumc.org
• Family Christmas Eve Services: 3 & 5 p.m. in the Celebration Hall • Traditional Christmas Eve Services: 3, 5, 7 & 10:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary • Contemporary Christmas Eve Service: 7 p.m. in the Celebration Hall
Hickory Flat Church
Where: 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Contact: (770) 345-5969
• Choir Christmas Concert with Kingdom Kids, instrumental ensemble, and handbells – December 3 at 7 p.m. & December 4 at 3 p.m. • Christmas Eve Worship, 5 p.m. – Contemporary with Children’s Moment, Holy Communion and candle light; 7 p.m. – Contemporary with Holy Communion and candle light; 9 p.m. – Traditional with Holy Communion and candle light • Christmas Day Worship, 9:20 & 11 a.m.
Canton First United Methodist Church Where: 930 Lower Scott Mill Road Contact: (770) 479-2502 Website: www.cantonfirstumc.org
• Family Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m.; Christmas Eve Service, 8 & 11 p.m.; Christmas Day Traditional Worship, 11 a.m.
Christmas Eve Experience in the Woodstock City Park, sponsored by Momentum Church Time: 5 p.m. Website: www.ChristmasinWoodstock.com
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? This is a free event complete with music, cocoa, an appearance by Santa on a Woodstock Fire engine, and also enough snow to play in! The snow area will be open to play in from 4:30 – 6:15 p.m.
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amazing to thin k that the holid ays are just around the corner! Shopping, compa ny parties, spec ial dinners, family gatherin gs…the coming m onths are full of festivities and busyness. Le t our community busin esses simplify so me of the holiday hust le and bustle — st ay local! Whether it’s that perfect gift for that special someone, an up dated style to lo ok your best, preparing your home for holiday guests or holiday help in the kitchen, My East Canton Monthly’s 2011 Holiday Guide has just what you need to take care of your holiday to-do list and check it twice! Let the Holiday Guide take you from “naughty” to “nice!”
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ecember: the month children have been dreaming of for the past eleven months. The next twenty five days will be filled with dreams of presents, good food, no school, Christmas morning and, most important, Santa Claus. Children will line up in parks and malls simply to tell a jolly man in a red suit what he or she wants for Christmas. Santa has become a symbol for the season and brings a feeling of magic and wonder to young kids. “Santa” Tim and Pam Cavender have been bringing this seasonal aura to Georgia every year for nearly four decades and have spun a certain magic themselves. Tim Cavender was born and raised in Ball Ground and works as the Director of Public Affairs for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. He first played Santa in a high school play and then played Santa in downtown Ball Ground for Keenum’s Pharmacy and Toyland. He’s currently in his 37th year of playing Santa. Throughout the course of his career, he has been featured on CNN, helped with the tree lighting at the Governor’s Mansion twice (and will be returning this year), helped meteorologist Chris Holcomb on 11Alive predict a white Christmas on TV last year, and he travels around the South every year to listen to the requests of young children. This creates a very hectic schedule for Tim Cavender and his wife, who plays Mrs. Claus. The preparation Mr. Cavender goes through to become Santa is a rigorous process. He’s what is considered a ‘traditional’ Santa, meaning his mustache and beard are fake. He says his reasoning behind this is so he can walk into a crowd and have no one know he is Santa. He also says it takes the better part of 40 minutes to put his entire ensemble on. His first suit was ordered from JCPenney, and his current Santa suit is custom made with a real leather belt. The result is one of the most impressive I’ve seen in my seventeen years of Santa encounters. He looks like he just walked off a Christmas Coca-Cola ad.
I met with Mr. Cavender and he was happy to give me a tour of his basement, or “Santa’s workshop.” It’s filled with memorabilia and autographs from the casts of The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind amongst many others, a refurbished soda fountain, an entire room filled with trains and toys from the 1960s, and a Christmas room. The Christmas room is just as it sounds: a room filled with everything to do with the joyous season. There’s a wall covered in autographs from famous Santa Claus actors (Tim Allen, Ed Asner, etc.), magazine covers featuring Mr. Cavender, and Christmas decorations from the 60s. There are two Christmas trees: one a regular artificial tree, the other a miniature silver tree with a color changing light below it. It’s a magical feeling to be in the room. The Cavenders work a magic that I haven’t felt in at least six years. Just being around Mr. Cavender, to feel his enthusiasm and his love for what he does, makes you want to be a child again — staring up at Santa Claus in wonder for the first time, wondering just how it is that he can fit down your chimney with all of your toys. He’s strived to become something more than a Mall Santa. For young children, he has made Santa something tangible, someone who makes wishes come true.
Megan McGinnis (pictured left with Mr. Cavender) is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is currently writing articles for VisionQUEST, the senior project at her school. She hopes to attend Armstrong Atlantic State University in pursuit of a degree in English and Communications.
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Holiday Parades & Santa Sightings Santa Letters
Now — December 16 Would you like for your child to receive a special letter from Santa? If so, drop your child’s letter to Santa off at the Recreation Center located in Woodstock at Main Street along with $2 each. Letters will be accepted at the Recreation Center until December 16. Once received, Santa will personally reply to each letter and mail it back to your child from the North Pole! Don’t forget the return address! www.crpa.net
Ball Ground Hometown Christmas Magic December 2
The city of Ball Ground will hold its annual parade starting at 6:30 p.m. Fire trucks, elves, the Grinch and Mary Lou Whovier, floats, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available at the gazebo in downtown Ball Ground, plus hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting. (770) 735-2123
24th Annual Canton Optimist Club Christmas Parade December 3, 5:30 p.m.
Historic downtown Canton The city of Canton will hold its annual Christmas parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. Visit with Santa on his sleigh at the gazebo in Cannon Park from noon — 4 p.m.
Holly Springs Christmas Parade December 3, 3:30 p.m.
The city of Holly Springs will hold its annual Christmas parade beginning at 3 p.m. The parade will be on Holly Springs Parkway beginning at Hiram Way to Hickory Road. (770) 345-5536
Woodstock Annual Parade of Lights
The Park at City Center! Enjoy free marshmallow roast in the park and help the Woodstock Jaycees Christmas Toy Drive for Cherokee County’s less fortunate children. Monetary donations will be accepted or you can bring any new, unwrapped toy! Have the kids drop off their letters to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox in the gazebo before December 19, and they will receive a letter back from Santa!
Holiday Activities for the Family The Annual Holiday Clay Market
December 1 — 11; Thurs., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. — 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 — 4 p.m. 120 S. Main St., Jasper Presented by The Georgia Clay Council in conjunction with Artsmith Pottery and Regina Hines Studios. Shop local and enjoy the art and artistry of 30 local clay artists. Handmade gifts are the signature of a gift given after careful consideration and selection...share the romance of handmade work. Visit the clay artists online and view some of the possibilities, www.gaclay.com. Georgia Clay Council can also be found on Facebook.
Nutcracker Tea December 3; 4:15 p.m.
Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main Street, Woodstock (770) 516-2609
2011 Christmas Tour of Homes December 3 & 4, 1 — 6 p.m.
Hosted by the Bradshaw Farm Women’s Club, the cost for the event is $15 per person, open to ages 12 and older. Five homes in the Bradshaw Farm community will be featured. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the community clubhouse or email bradshawfarmchristmastour@comcast.net for other ticket locations.
8th Annual Back to Bethlehem
December 3, 5:30 p.m.
December 3 — 11; 7 — 9 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with Woodstock’s traditional Christmas Jubilee Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m. starting at the old Wal-Mart/Furniture for Less Store on Hwy 92, going north on Main Street to Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Road. Bring your children after the parade to The Park at City Center (formerly Downtown City Park) to visit Santa with their wish lists. Mayor Henriques will announce the winners of the Best Holiday Float and Most Original Float. Preservation Woodstock honors its Citizen of the Year with an award, and the evening ends with the lighting of The Park and Christmas Tree! Musical entertainment at 6:45 p.m. right after the parade in
Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, Canton (770) 345-5723 www.backtobethlehem.com Be transported back 2,000 years to the ancient city of Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. Join Hopewell Baptist Church for an interactive, outdoor event as you stroll through the city, mingle with the townspeople and street vendors, sample baked goods, pet the live animals and register for the census. Arrive at the inn. . . discover the miracle of Christ’s birth in the stable. . . Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wisemen. . . move on to experience the crucifixion and risen Christ. Free to the public.
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Drive through Live Nativity December 9 —11; 6 — 8 p.m.
Big Springs United Methodist Church 2066 Sugar Pike Road, Woodstock See the Christmas story come alive with real actors and live animals. Bring the little ones in their PJ’s as you can see it all from the car. Cookies and hot apple cider being served. For more information, please call Pastor Stephen Horne (678) 918-0992.
Santa’s Shoppe on Sixes
Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Take some time out during the holiday rush to spend time with family, friends, and nature! Chattahoochee Nature Center, has an entire day planned for you to relax and enjoy the season. •
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Sixes Presbyterian Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton www.sixeschurch.org Activities include vendors, crafts, food, free gift wrap, kid’s cookie and craft decorating, and pictures with Santa.
Canes & Cocoa
December 10, 10 a.m.
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Live Reindeer: 1 — 4 p.m. Meet live reindeer during a special holiday appearance at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Don’t forget your camera! Oh Deer: 3 p.m. While visiting the reindeer, stop in for a story-time reading of “Stranger in the Woods.” Kids will love hearing the story of a deer meeting a new friend and getting a favorite treat. Magic Reindeer “Food”: noon — 4 p.m. Will the reindeer visit your house this winter? Make some magic reindeer “food” in the Nature Exchange to attract some magic reindeer. Nature Crafts: 1 — 3 p.m. Make some gifts for nature while you are at CNC!
Holiday Performances
The Valley Playground at J.J. Biello Park, Woodstock Bundle up the family and come out for a fun event at the largest playground! Children receive a special holiday bag and are sent to hunt for candy canes on both the small and large playground. Following the hunt, families can enjoy hot cocoa and holiday snacks in the pavilion and “sleigh” rides on a tractor. You never know what special guests may appear! Maybe the Grinch? Santa’s helpers? Cindy Lou Who? Don’t miss out on this fun event! Please pre-register by December 8th. All ages, $5 per child www.crpa.net
The Little Drummer Boy
An Old Fashioned Christmas at the Farm
Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 11 at 2:30 p.m.
December 11; 11:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. (rain date December 18)
1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming (770) 886-5419, www.savethehorses.org It’s a holiday fun day for the whole family at the farm with proceeds benefitting Save the Horses Rescue, Relief, and Retirement Fund. Sleigh rides, pony rides, petting zoo, plate lunches, face painting and crafts, games for all ages, photos with “Santa” horse, homemade baked goods, bonfire and marshmallows, a special angel tree and a visit from the big ‘ole jolly man himself.
Main Street Sessions Christmas Celebration December 17; 1 p.m.
Performed by Elm Street Cultural Arts City Center — 8534 Main Street, Woodstock
December 3, 4, 11 & 18 at 2 p.m. December 21 at 10 a.m. www.elmstreetarts.org
Nutcracker Performed by Dancenter South Joe Mack Wilson Theater Southern Poly Tech University, Marietta
(770) 516-7229 www.dancentersouth.com
A Christmas Carol Perfomed by Elm Street Cultural Arts City Center — 8534 Main Street, Woodstock
December 9 at 7:30 p.m. December 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. December 22 at 7:30 p.m. December 24 at 2 p.m. www.elmstreetarts.org
4th Annual Star Performance Cherokee County Arts Center, Canton
December 9-10 at 7 p.m.
Woodstock Visitors Center, Dean’s Store The Christmas tradition continues as Santa visits. A guest reader will entertain as well and read some classic Christmas stories. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures of their kids with Santa.
(404) 277-1736 www.follow-the-star.com
CNC Gifts for Nature
December 15 — 17 & 23 at 7:30 p.m.
December 18; 1-4 p.m., all ages
It’s a Wonderful Life Performed by Elm Street Cultural Arts City Center — 8534 Main Street, Woodstock www.elmstreetarts.org www.footprintspublishing.com 37
THE GREAT Pretender With this country still recovering from the aftermath of the recession, I have seen the medical consequences of this financial disaster. Individuals of most ages are highly stressed. They can’t eat what they may prefer and might not be able to keep their membership at the gym. People are consumed with work and worry. For the past couple years I have made it a point to pry because one particular condition may masquerade around as other things in hopes of not being caught… Depression. Everybody is aware of the obvious signs of this condition: A depressed mood, thoughts of worthlessness and death, and irregular sleep and eating habits. But there are also subtle, more covert symptoms that are only found if asked about in depth. These include low energy, poor concentration, psychomotor retardation or agitation, and a gradual loss of interest in activities — especially those that would bring pleasure to the person. There is also a genetic predisposition — the problem is that mood disorder was taboo, so treatment was rarely sought. Instead, those affected would hurt themselves by abusing alcohol and drugs or hurt others
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by Dr. Monika Yadav
with their edgy behavior. I hope as time goes on these misconceptions fade. We now have a better understanding of what causes depression. Neurohormones, such as dopamine, serotonin Dr. Monika Yadav is an Internist with and norepinephrine that Internal Medicine Associates who play a role in making us practices in Holly Spring and Jasper. feel happy are broken down faster in those suffering from depression. Medicines prohibit this from occurring. People have no qualms in telling their friends about taking a pill for blood pressure or diabetes, yet when it comes to a pill for depression… Living with untreated depression is like living with a handicap. And the sooner we realize this fact, the faster the quality of millions of lives will be improved.
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THEImpulse ARTISTIC by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD As an art student at the University of Michigan, my wife (then girlfriend) Ann would sometimes sketch nudes. As a nineteen year old, I thought a roomful of art students staring at a naked person sounded suspect. Whenever male models came up in conversation, jealousy gripped my teenage heart. Ann laughingly maintained she thought most of the male models were gay. I never believed her. All I knew was that my girlfriend was spending hours a day staring at naked men and had the nerve to call the record of her lewd observations “art.” But I never said a disparaging word. Our relationship was in its early stages, and I wanted Ann to think I was an open minded, sophisticated guy who understood the artistic impulse. But other impulses I understood better. Recently, Ann joined a group of artists in a weekly gathering at her studio in downtown Woodstock. The Wednesday night sessions are called “Open Figure Drawing,” but it’s really just three hours of drawing naked people. Ann couldn’t disguise her happiness with the opportunity. I was less enthusiastic. I guess my beloved didn’t get to see enough naked, homosexual men in college to suit her fancy. Pride prevented me from voicing my objections. But the morning after Ann’s first nude “model” session, I went downstairs and with elaborate nonchalance leafed through her sketchbook. I was pleasantly surprised. There were three tasteful pastels depicting a mildly overweight woman resting with her head propped on a pillow. As I joined my family for breakfast I could feel the smile on my face. I was proud of my wife, the wonderful artist. The second month when I scanned Ann’s sketchbook, I found lovely pencil renderings of a middle aged woman sitting on a chair, with an expression of tranquility on her face. I stared at the image for a long moment. This was good art. I guess I was wrong about the whole nude model thing. But another month went by. This time when I perused Ann’s drawings, all my suspicions were confirmed. The images were disgusting. I could no longer keep my mouth shut. “What’s your deal?” I asked Ann, brandishing her sketchbook as she was making breakfast. “You and your friends spend 40 My East Canton | december 2011
the evening staring at some naked guy and have the nerve to call it art?” I glared at her for a long moment. “I am very disappointed in you,” I pronounced, and I walked away. I could hear Ann laughing from the other room. I was smiling too, but I wasn’t completely sure I was kidding.
Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
Fifteen minutes later over breakfast, Ann had a question for me. “As a gynecologist, don’t you see a hundred women every single week?” One thing had nothing to do with the other. This was an obvious attempt to muddy the issue. What nerve, drawing a comparison between the honorable profession of medicine and a questionable evening spent in the name of “Art” staring at some guy’s whatchamacallit. Breakfast that morning was quiet. I read the newspaper, but inside I think I was a little disconcerted. Ann had a smile on her face. I couldn’t help but think she must have really enjoyed her “art session” last night. This little pang of jealousy came as a bit of a surprise to me. Over the years, patients have blessed me generously with their trust, sometimes sharing stories of heartbreak or infidelity. The pains of life can be overwhelming, with the agony of betrayal among the worst. When it comes, it washes over us like a tsunami, revealing a question lodged in the bedrock of our hearts: Am I worthy of Love? In the grand scheme of things, there are higher impulses in life than just sexuality. Health and well-being are not just about the body and its desires; more importantly they are about the soul and what the soul needs. When we are true to ourselves — to our higher purpose — our lives are generally happy. God’s Love, that eternal wellspring, is always available, and unlike human love, never forsakes us. So with that in mind it’s perfectly fine with me if Ann feels compelled to sometimes sketch naked men in her studio. I guess.
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SURVIVING the Season!
by Dr. Kellie Baxter
I can’t believe it is December already. It seems like this year just flew by. I’m always sad that another year has gone by so quickly, but I love the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Today, I’ll give you some tips to survive the season.
Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes
• Drink lots of water. While in chiropractic, sports injuries and it’s common knowledge nutrition. For more information, please call the office at (770) 345-1111 or that we need to stay visit www.BaxterChiro.com. hydrated in the summer, most of us expend more energy in the winter months. Shopping, decorating, standing in long lines, cleaning for company, cooking, and wrapping presents is a lot of work. Plus, a lot of us eat more sugar and partake of holiday cocktails causing our bodies to dehydrate. The cold air dries out our skin, too. Lots of water will keep you moisturized from the inside out. • At parties, try a spoonful of everything then go back and
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have a serving of the foods you actually enjoyed. Just because it’s there doesn’t mean you have to eat it all. Most hostesses make several menu choices so that everyone finds something they can enjoy. Their goal is not to make you feel pressured to eat every dish they lovingly prepared. Portion control is important: One serving of meat is about the size of a deck of cards. Side dishes should be no larger than a standard size 1/2 to 1 full measuring cup unless you are having fruits and veggies which can take up your entire plate. Yum! Two cookies are usually a serving. • Be careful when cleaning and decorating. If you stand on something to elevate your height, make sure it is safe, sturdy and secure. Have a friend spot you while you are up high. Use good form when lifting and wrestling trees and packages. Bend with your knees. Don’t try to lift something big, awkward or heavy by yourself. • Set some goals for the new year. Those who set obtainable goals achieve them. If your goal is to shed holiday pounds then come by the office in December and sign up for our 90 Day Challenge. It starts January 2 and we will help you with your weight loss goals. Plus, you will be registered to win a great prize if you are the 90 Day Challenge Winner. • Last tip — thank people this time of year. You will feel good that you made someone’s day, and they will continued on page 55
FUN ISN’T ALWAYS
For the Summer by Charles R. Cooley, M.D. Around the holidays, people have extended time off work, kids are out of school and for some, winter vacations are scheduled. Winter cold and snow provide a number of opportunities to get outside and participate in activities such as skiing, sledding and snowmobiling. However, without proper protection, cold weather-related injuries can occur. This is especially true if there are high winds or if clothing is wet. In general, it is the temperature and the duration of exposure that play a role in determining the extent and severity of cold-related injuries. Frostbite is one such cold-related injury that can occur in extreme conditions. Frostbite occurs when there is freezing of an affected area, usually affecting the hands, feet, nose or ears. Injury results from decreased blood flow and reduced heat delivery to body tissues. Anyone can develop frostbite but the young and the elderly are especially prone to injury. In the young, the small size of their extremities and their limited mobility makes them more likely to be affected while in the elderly, poor circulation and limited mobility increase their susceptibility. Individuals who work outdoors, the homeless, and those who engage in outdoor activities, even hunting, are also at an increased risk. Alcohol and illicit drug use make it more likely to develop frostbite because these people may not sense that they are in danger. Also, certain medical conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism and circulatory problems can also play a part. The symptoms of frostbite may present as burning, numbness, tingling or itching in the affected areas. Depending on the extent and time of injury, the affected area may appear pale, red, bluish/gray or black with the presence of clear or purplish colored blisters. In deep frostbite, there is an initial decrease in sensation that is eventually completely lost. Everyone should be aware of factors that can contribute to frostbite such as extreme cold, wet clothes, high winds, and poor circulation. There are some common sense things that you can do to help prevent frostbite: • Dress for the weather. Wear wind-proof, water-resistant, many-layered clothing. • Cover your head, face, nose and ears at all times. • If you expect to be exposed to cold weather for a long
period of time, do not drink alcohol or smoke. • If possible, move indoors to a warmer environment. Severe frostbite requires immediate medical attention. However, only a doctor can determine the severity of the injury. If you can’t get to a medical facility promptly, here are some things that you can do: • Move into a warmer environment and remove wet clothing. • Re-warm the affected area. Soak in warm, not hot, water for 20 to 30 minutes. • Apply dry, sterile dressings to the frostbitten areas. Put dressings between frostbitten fingers or toes to keep them separated. • Do not rub or massage the affected area as this will cause further damage. • Never use direct heat such as a heating pad or hair dryer to warm the affected area. • Do not pop blisters that appear. Doing so can cause infection. • Get medical attention as soon as possible. Information obtained from www.MedicineNet.com, www.kidshealth.org, and www. Emedicinehealth.com.
This information provided by Charles R. Cooley, of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. For more information about frostbite, please call 770-720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel. No appointment is necessary. They are open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
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I CAN’T Wait!
by Lowell Lawson It’s my most favorite time of the year. Each Christmas Lowell Lawson is a faithful contributor to My East Canton Monthly. Lowell season my mind wanders can be contacted at LowellLawson@ back across the years. Every windstream.net. Christmas was unique. Singular moments are indelibly etched in my memory. As I sit in front of the fireplace that sends shadows dancing on the wall the quiet sound of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing “Silent Night” frames the scenes of Christmases past. White Christmases were often. When you live in the snowbelt you never wondered if there would be a white Christmas. You just guessed how white it would be. Holding my bride’s hand and walking down the street on Christmas Eve as snowflakes slowly fell on our noses and eyelashes is never to be forgotten. Curtains were drawn back so each living room became a Christmas card to everyone passing by. Even though our Christmas dinner never changed it was far from monotonous fare. We always had chicken and Mom made a pumpkin and a mince meat pie. Daddy said the blessing…not too long and not too short.
When I went to bed the living room corner was barren. Somehow, between the moment I closed my eyes and getting up time a miracle happened. I had no idea how it could have happened but there was a beautiful tree in the corner! My older sisters, Janet and Ruth Mary, told me that the Christmas tree fairy had been there. Our Christmas tree had no electric lights or ornaments. It was completely clothed in aluminum icicles from the tip top to the floor. Every Christmas afternoon all the kids met at the pond behind the school. Sides were chosen, the puck was dropped, and the annual Great Lakes Stanley Cup Championship was underway. The ice was rough but we never could afford a Zamboni. Sometimes we went to the city to see the elves making toys in Santa’s Toy Shop. Mom would take my hand and tell me it was time to go home. I waved at Santa in the window. And I saw him wink at me, wave and say, “Lowell, be a good boy.” “I will Santa!” Mom would say, “Who are you talking to?” December 24, 2011 you will find me in front of the fireplace, remembering those long ago Christmases. I’ll take my brides hand and we will walk down the street. And the few remaining gold and red leaves will fall on our noses and eyelashes. Merry Christmas!
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animal 911
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M.
Animal emergencies Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 unfortunately are not an graduate of Auburn University College uncommon event — whether of Veterinary Medicine and practices it’s coming in contact with an at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. (770) 479-2200 automobile or fighting with a neighbor’s pet. These events can lead to life-threatening emergencies and require quick attention. The first step to helping an injured pet is to stay calm. Your pet may already be in shock and needs little commotion around it. Shock is a state at which a pet is somewhat incoherent and the body is being starved of oxygen to the organs. If left untreated, these organs may suffer permanent damage and lead to death. The symptoms of shock include fixed eyes or pupils, weakness, pale gums and tongue, a rapid heartbeat and a cold body, especially on the limbs and ears. If the pet appears to have no physical injuries, shock and internal injuries are still a medical emergency. Animals will behave differently when in pain. They may be likely to bite, so approach with caution. A muzzle can be placed on the pet to protect you. If you don’t have a muzzle, wrap a torn cloth around the mouth tightly, always watching the
reaction of the animal. Wrap the cloth twice around the mouth and then behind the ears. As you move the pet, be careful if the legs appear broken or the spine seems injured. A board is a great transporting device for injuries like this. Wrap the pet in a towel to keep its body temperature up. If you don’t have a board, then wrap the animal in a towel. If your animal is bleeding but not in extreme pain, carefully, lift your pet and examine any open wounds. Apply pressure and look for possible severed vessels. A torn cloth can be wrapped above a torn vessel to act like a tourniquet. Make sure you get to the vet quickly because your pet is at risk of bleeding to death. The tourniquet, if left on too long, may cause long term damage too. If the wounds appear minor and your pet is stable, there is time to clean them up and then head to the veterinarian to examine the pet. Keep in mind, animals that have been hit by a car or in an aggressive fight have experienced a very emotional event. Reacting quick and calmly is the key. Make yourself aware of the local animal emergency centers and keep the number close, such as on the refrigerator. Call ahead and make the animal facility aware of your estimated time of arrival with the hurt pet. They can have triage ready to take action once you arrive. Your quick response from the time of the injury to the hospital may help your pet’s recovery.
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THE FAMILY TOUCH My Father’s Chest by Dr. James E. Kilgore Before my Dad died, we recorded a number of memories from his 86 years of living. One involved a small wooden chest I have at home today.
Dr. James Kilgore is President of the International Family Foundation, Inc, Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are active community volunteers.
Dad’s family lived on a farm in Douglasville, Georgia. My childhood memories made it seem a long way from town, but Dad remembered you could get the groceries and supplies with a mule and the wagon and not be gone longer than a day. When the whole family was out working in the fields, my grandmother ran out yelling that their house was on fire. By the time they arrived, it was almost engulfed. Dad ran into the smoking house, retrieving a small wooden chest which contained a shirt, a new pair of bib overalls and three one dollar bills. It was all he had left from his early childhood. That chest has become a treasured possession in the family. After my Dad died, my sister and I agreed that the only possession either of us really wanted was “Grandpa’s chest,” as all the children affectionately called it. So, it spends time with me every year and then I take it to my sister’s home for a while.
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fully know you if you don’t take the time to share with them. Memories are among the few things we can never lose. Some are around physical things. Some are more psychological or spiritual. Some of our memories are traumatic and we need to find ways to divest ourselves of those. But the good memories are worth recalling and sharing with those we love. Now that I’ve reached my 75th year, I have begun to write and save some memories and lessons for my children and grandchildren. It’s an exercise all of us could do. No one has the life experiences you do, and your descendants will not fully know you if you don’t take the time to share with them. Many of our memories revolve around the Christmas season. Some we share through old 8 MM film and others through pictures. These days we can view the digital shots on the television screen or the computer monitor. As the year comes to a close, make some unforgettable memories with your family and record – in writing, on film or video – some of those no one else can save except you. It’s a gift your family will appreciate! Make a Merry and memorable Christmas with your family this year! 46 My East Canton | december 2011
A christmas More Meaningful
by Pastor Jamey Prickett
A friend gave my wife and Jamey Prickett is the Senior Pastor of I some toy catalogs to look Liberty Hill Church. To contact Pastor through because we were Jamey, please call (678) 493-8920 or struggling with what to get our email Jamey@libertyhillumc.org. children for Christmas. So one http://wrestledwithangels.wordpress. com/ evening we sat our children down on the couch and said we were going to look through some toy catalogs. They jumped in between us and for the next hour we combed through a wonderland of consumption. Next we said we were going to read the Christmas story from the Bible and you would have thought that we said we were going to force them to drink soured milk – at least from the look on their faces. To their credit they have changed and have been retelling the Christmas story to us. We made a decision this year that we were not going to let Toys R Us tell us what our children need for Christmas. Imagine yourself a shepherd. You have finished registering with the census. You are back caring for your sheep. Being away from the lights of the city you are able to catch a glimpse of the stars. You sit staring into the heavens with thoughts of family in mind. You imagine that back home your wife is snuggling your children into bed. As she lies down to sleep she whispers a prayer for “peace on earth.” In the stillness of the night you worry about your family. “What kind of world will my children find themselves in?” “What kind of life will they live?” “Who will they grow up to be?” “Have I raised them right?” “Have I taught them the importance of life?” “Have I given them enough?” “Do they trust in God?” “Do they long for Shalom?” At that moment the silence is broken and your heart is beating out of your chest. The voice assures you, “Do not be afraid, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” What do you do with such a message? Do you get up at 4 a.m. to rush to Kohl’s because they are having an after Thanksgiving sale? Do you borrow credit off of your sheep and spend all that on gifts to bring to your children? And spend the rest of the year working overtime to pay off the debt that is owed! Or do you go on a search for the Christmas child. You don’t look in malls or advertisements. You don’t search for the Christ child on the Internet or in magazines. Instead you go to the simplest of places. You find him wrapped in cloth not from Gap or Abercrombie and Fitch but handmade cloth. You find him in a manger and not in a decorated mansion. The beauty of the Christmas story is found in its simplicity. continued on page 55
Sometimes laughter lasts happily ever after. Come to a place whe re e le phants fly, te acups s pin a nd fair ytale s re ally d o come true — Walt Dis ney Wo rld ® R e s or t. H e re , your family will cre ate me morie s that will las t a life time —mag ica l mome nts you’ll hold in your he ar t, happily eve r a ft er. W he the r it’s your firs t Dis ney e xpe rie nce , or yo ur one hund re d and firs t, why wait a mome nt longer t o bring your family? T he re ’s a magical Dis ney moment waiting for you right now!
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Do you have Room to Expand?
The Holidays At Disney
by Dan Jape
A few weeks ago I received a letter from the Cherokee County water department informing me they were installing a back flow preventer on our home and letting us know of a need to have a thermal expansion tank installed Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable in our plumbing system to prevent possible damage to our Heating and Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online home. All cities and counties at www.reliableair.com. have installed or are installing back flow preventers to stop the possible contamination of the water supply in homes. A back flow preventer is a one way valve installed at the connection of your home’s water supply and it makes the home a closed system that has no room for expansion which occurs when water is heated. A thermal expansion tank is required to stop the possibility of an over pressure situation that can damage the water heater and the temperature and pressure relief valve in your home. The letter from the county gave us 30 days to have an expansion tank installed before the backflow valve is installed in our subdivision. Cherokee County is currently putting the backflow valves in all homes and one should check with the water department to see when they are scheduled to do your home. Cobb and Fulton counties have already installed these valves in past years and if you live in these areas, you should already have a thermal expansion tank in your home. If you do not, you should have one installed immediately, as the lack of one can cause damage to the water heater or a collapse of the flue of a water heater, which can be very serious. Until recently, I thought the thermal expansion tank was an item that would last for years with no maintenance required from the homeowner, and once you had one, you were set. But I found out I was wrong. I was called to a home recently to give a customer a price on a new heating system and I was surprised to find the first floor of their home had been severely flooded when their thermal expansion burst and leaked water on their furnace and then filled up their basement while they were away on vacation. They found out the hard way that thermal expansion tanks should be changed every five or six years according to the manufacturer. They are very easy to change once you have one and can be purchased at any home improvement store or hardware store as well as from your plumber. In most homes in Atlanta, a floor drain was not continued on page 55 48 My East Canton | december 2011
by Lisa Griswold There is nothing like visiting Disney during the holidays. They turn Walt Disney World into....well....an ultra magical place. You can see The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lisa@PixieVacations.com or call Lights on the Streets (678) 815-1584. of America at Disney’s Survey: Do you have a tip or trick that Hollywood Studios theme you use when going to Walt Disney World? Send your answer to Survey@ park. This is a display of PixieVacations.com. millions of lights decorating the buildings top to bottom, wreaths, trees, angels and, of course, Santa and his reindeer. Each evening during the display you can even expect snow! There are also 40 hidden Mickeys; try to find them all! If you visit the many countries of the World Showcase in Epcot, you’ll find wonderful holiday decorations. You’ll also find each country has storytellers out to share the traditions of their particular country — you’ll even see that the countries have their own versions of Santa. Also in Epcot, the Candlelight Processional tells the classic tale of Christmas. This story is delivered by celebrity guests like Isabella Rossellini, Neil Patrick Harris, Trace Adkins, and Susan Lucci, to name a few. They are accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and full choir. You’ll have to order tickets in advance, and get there early. Lines form hours ahead of time, and not everyone is guaranteed a seat for the performance. The Magic Kingdom offers a specially ticketed event called Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. It is held on certain nights, after regular park hours. This evening features the special Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (runs twice nightly), a Holiday Wishes Fireworks display, hot cocoa and cookies, carolers, and even snow on Main Street! In the Animal Kingdom, the Jammin’ Jungle Parade gets a holiday make-over. You’ll also find your favorite characters dressed for the holidays. Downtown Disney is all decorated with warm touches of Christmas too. You’ll see holiday carolers and take part in sing-alongs. continued on page 55
(770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries:
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
(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
MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs):
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 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 FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M., (678) 648-9953 Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com
(800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org
Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies):
West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-4140 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries:
(770) 479-5397
www.mustministries.org
Narcotics Anonymous:
(770) 720-4032
National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group:
(404) 394-1229, www.nami.org
North Georgia Angel House, Inc.:
www.angelhousega.com
Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary:
(770) 720-9559 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples:
(678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org
Papa’s Pantry:
(770) 591-4730
www.papaspantry.org
Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Volunteer Aging Council:
(770) 345-7515
Young Peoples AA Meeting:
(770) 479-2502
Civic Organizations
Canton Lions Club:
(678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org
Canton Noon Day Optimists:
(678) 454-2370
Canton Optimist Club:
www.cantonoptimist.com
Canton Rotary Club:
(770) 479-2101
Cherokee County Historical Society:
(770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org
Hickory Flat Optimist Club:
Alan Flint (770) 720-9056
Holly Springs Business & Professional Assoc.: (678) 467-9269
Pilot Club of Cherokee County:
Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766
Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net Sons of the American Revolution:
Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 btemple1@bellsouth.net
The Trail of Tears Association:
(770) 704-6338
www.nationaltota.org
United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711: helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Habitat for Humanity North Central GA:
Business Organizations
Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (678) 493-6101 Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Cherokee County Repulican Women’s Club: (678) 520-2236, www.CCRWCGA.com Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Cherokee County Teen Republicans: (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
Recreation & Hobbies
Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-8300 Christian Authors Guild: www.christianauthorsguild.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 www.cherokee-ares.org Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Fencing Club: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 www.cherokeefencingclub.com Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeephotographyclub.com Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 (770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association: www.cssasoftball.com Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: www.crossfitgarage.com Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: (770) 720-5969 North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 www.northcobbbass.com Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
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by Jyl Craven
The holiday season is here: jingle bells and sleigh rides; presents under the tree; and parties with family and friends. More than hoping for a diamond ring or a kiss from a handsome man under the mistletoe, what do we Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design want more than anything else? of Canton. For information you may We want to look good in the contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 holiday pictures and videos or visit www.jylcraven.com. that last forever. Looking spectacular in all those pictures is essential now that people are sending their photos to Facebook for everyone to see. You never know who may see that picture — or who may wish they looked as good as you. So what’s a great gift to give yourself this holiday season? Give yourself the gift of looking and feeling amazing by taking a trip to the salon. Whether it’s to touch up your roots, to get a new haircut, or to have your hair fixed for a special party, don’t skip out on something that could make or break your holiday season. While you’re out shopping for presents or decorating the house or making Christmas cookies, don’t forget about yourself. You’ll enjoy your holiday season so much more if you feel good about yourself. While you’re in the salon, ask your stylist for advice on the best hair care products. With each minute packed fuller than Santa’s bags, see if your stylist can recommend hair care that will make it quicker and easier to get picture perfect hair during that busy holiday season. And be sure to get something that prevents dry hair during the colder months to ensure your hair stays as shiny as the lights on the Christmas tree.
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Make sure you feel pretty this holiday season by visiting your hair salon. You’ll have one less thing to worry about and one more thing to celebrate — a beautiful and relaxed you! Oh! And on your way out the door, pick up a few of your favorite products for friends so they can look as good as you. Why do one thing when you can get three things done instead? Most of all enjoy the holidays and have a happy new year! 50 My East Canton | december 2011
What You Pay For by Michael Buckner I’ve noticed in every facet of Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio life, there is no getting around Intersection located at 631 E. Main the price tag associated with Street, Canton. For more information quality. Whether you’re on any of his monthly columns, for buying a new kitchen knife or a questions or to set up an appointment, new car, it always winds up that call (770) 479-1000. spending less ends up costing more in the long run. Well I am here to tell you, electronics are no exception. There are some major differences between the “good stuff,” and the stuff you’ll see at a garage sale a year later for 10 percent of its original value. Here are some pointers on what to look for when trying to ensure a good deal is exactly that. When purchasing a TV, 1080p hardly means squat. What you want to look for is a high contrast ratio — 1,000,000 to 1 or higher is acceptable — 3,000,000 to 1 is more like it. You can save a ton of cash by choosing a plasma instead of an LCD. This is one of the only areas where the more expensive LCD’s aren’t necessarily better. If you insist on LED or LCD, make sure it has the 240hz refresh rate. This makes a huge difference in the picture, especially on sports. Everyone thought I was crazy for spending $2900 on a 50” Plasma TV, but six years later it still has an amazing picture and shows no sign of wear at all. FYI, any TV in the Panasonic lineup gets my vote right now as the best stuff out there for the money. For surround sound receivers, my first piece of advice is to ignore power ratings! Ninety percent of the time, this is a dishonest figure. Instead, pick it up. The more they weigh, the better they’re going to sound. Sounds stupid, but I challenge anyone to prove me wrong. Lately, the innovation here has been a network connection. This 2-way communication brings things like Pandora, Rhapsody and 20,000 local radio stations from anywhere in the world. It also allows the volume to be operated from any computer or iPhone in the house. Yamaha gets my current vote as the best sounding and performing receivers of 2011. When it comes to speakers, it can be more difficult to discern the great from the junk. Just like receivers, ignore the power ratings, and pick it up. Chances are, the heavier, the better. Also, look for a polypropylene (plastic) cone and rubber surround. This will ensure that the speaker is durable. If it’s a box speaker, don’t buy it if it doesn’t have a removable front grill. If it’s an in-wall speaker, look for a lifetime warranty. After much research, Klipsch is the brand that I see as the best bang for your buck.
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President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909 Website: www.linder.house.gov
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: chill@legis.state.ga.us
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0287
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Board of Education:
Cherokee County Courts:
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(770) 345-6256
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County School System
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
David Fields (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: dfields@cherokeega.com
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com
(770) 704-1500
Mayor Gene Hobgood
City of Ball Ground
www.cityofballground.com
(770) 735-2123
Mayor A. R. (Rick) Roberts III
(678) 493-6511
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government:
City of Holly Springs
www.hollyspringsga.net Mayor Tim Downing
(770) 345-5536
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Ball Ground First Baptist
Church of God Free Home Community 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.
Calvary Baptist
947 Bailey Road, Woodstock, (770) 475-4321 Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.
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
First Baptist Canton Mission Point Campus: 1 Mission Point Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. East Campus: Creekview H.S. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (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
Hickory Road Baptist Church 2146 Hickory Road, (770) 345-2296 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hickoryroad.org
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 East Cherokee Drive (Kid Connection) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (678) 880-0871, www.mv-baptist.com Pastor: Dr. Joe Brothers
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Hickory Flat Church of God
Hillside Community Church of God
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Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 928-2812 Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Methodist Ball Ground United Methodist Church
12487 Fincher Road, (678) 880-1901 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
3045 Ball Ground Highway, (770) 735-6247 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.ballgroundchurch.org
New Life Church
Big Springs United Methodist
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 Service: 11 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Toonigh Church of God 4776 Old Highway 5, (770) 926-3096 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Saturday Service: 5:30 p.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 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.Jewishwestcobb.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.
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, 9:45, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church 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
Congregation Ner Tamid
Sixes United Methodist Church
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
Union Hill United Methodist Church
4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist 174 Fields Mcghee Drive, (770) 630-7150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Elder Randall Cagle
(770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
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
Bethel Tabernacle 13417 Fincher Road (Hwy. 108), (770) 479-4540 Sunday Service: 12 noon
C3 Church 94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv
Faith Presbyterian Church USA
Canton Community
3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
260 Rolling Hills Avenue, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
Grace Church, PCA
Canton Hispanic SDA
1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church
462 Scott Road, (678) 493-2727 Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service: 11:15 a.m. http://cantonhispanic22.adventistchurchconnect.org
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
Canton Adventist Church
Sixes Presbyterian Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
3459 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 720-9574 Sunday Services: 1 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church USA 1136 Trinity Church Road, (678) 493- 6955 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock. catholicweb.com
Other Churches AllPoints Community Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.org
Antioch Christian 3595 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-9628 Sunday Services: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.antiochcanton.org
411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Emmanuel Community Church 2135 East Cherokee Drive, (404) 668-2653 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ecchurchsite.org
Grace Bible Church Meets at Cherokee Christian School Sunday Service: 11 a.m. (770) 355-8724, www.gracebc.info
Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Hickory Flat Fellowship 5301 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 704-5050 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Inner Quest Unlimited (a metaphysical Christian Church) 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 521-2875, www.InnerQuestChurch.org
Jehovah’s Witnesses 667 Scott Road, (770) 479-7028 Call for local meeting times.
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 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Morning Star Church 1006 Owens Store Road, (678) 794-7486 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com
New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, (770) 479-6412 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.newcovenantcanton.org
Oak Leaf Church Canton 151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
The Pointe (404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.
Quaker — Canton Friends Worship Group 360 East Marietta Street, (770) 720-4669 Sunday Service: 2nd & 4th Sunday 10 a.m. wrldpeas@mindspring.com, http://cantonfriend.org
The Quest Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Revolution 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. www.TheRevolution.tv
The River 3440 Sixes Road, Canton (next to Taco Bell) Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Soul’s Harbor Word of Faith Church 110 Evergreen Road, (770) 345-2715 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.soulsharborchurch.com
St. Paul AME 390 Crisler Street, (770) 479-9691 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.stpaulame-canton.org
Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Word of Life Family 207 Marvin Land Lane, (770) 479-7693 Sunday Service: 9 a.m. www.wolfc.net
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
You Get What You Pay For
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As mentioned earlier, you get what you pay for. If you are the kind of person that appreciates the difference between Toyota and Lexus, chances are you see value in superior quality. If you are this way with cars, trust me, you’ll see and hear the difference in the “Lexus” versions out there in the world of electronics.
Surviving the Season!
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feel appreciated. So I’d like to say thanks to all of my wonderful staff, our clients, supporters, readers, colleagues, neighbors, friends, and family. Have a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. As always, stay well adjusted.
A Christmas More Meaningful
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We are attracted by its simplicity. I believe one of the reasons we come back to it every year is because we long for that type of wonder and beauty. Remember the line from How the Grinch Stole Christmas: “And he puzzled three hours, ‘til his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more!”
A View from the Hill
The Holidays at Disney
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Don’t forget to check out the resorts. You can see a life-size gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian Resort or listen to Christmas carols. At the Beach Club Resort, you can admire the Edible Carousel made of chocolate, gingerbread and candy. You can even take a sleigh ride through the woods at Fort Wilderness. Do some resort hopping to see everything that each resort has to offer. They all have special holiday touches to enjoy.
Do You Have Room to Expand?
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installed in the basement during construction, making a water leak from a water heater or thermal expansion tank a major problem. These two items should be checked on a routine basis for leaks and when over 10 years old, replaced to make sure you do not have a flood you may not detect until major damage is caused. Neither item carries a big ticket price to replace considering the peace of mind it can bring. Check with your water department today to see if you have a backflow preventer already installed and if not, when they will install. If you already have a thermal expansion tank, check the date on it to make sure it is not too old and a potential for harm to your home.
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Yes, there are a lot of challenges lying ahead of us, but we will go into the New Year prepared to do all we can to tackle them. If you have any ideas that might help, please let me know by writing to calvin.hill@house.ga.gov or calling my office at (404) 656-0129. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Representative to the 21st Legislative District.
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