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What’s New? Courtney White Photography has recently opened serving the Cherokee County area and beyond. Specializing in wedding, family, maternity, newborn, children, engagement and senior portraits, please visit www.courtneywhitephotography.net to view her work. Or call (404) 939-7386 for further information. Canton Paw Park will be holding their official grand opening on April 16. The park is located on the corner of Birch Street and Juniper Street — 135 Juniper Street, Canton. The only off-leash dog park in the City of Canton, all dogs and their families are invited to celebrate this great day! You will also find some great pet companies that will be sharing the latest and the greatest for your four legged family member! For more information, please visit www.cantonpawpark.com. The long-awaited Spring Art Classes are scheduled for the month of May! Sponsored by the Arts Alliance of Georgia and the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, classes will be conducted at the Woodstock City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. These classes will start May 2. Please visit artsalliancega.org for complete details or email plantmaster_888@yahoo.com.
Who’s Moved? Holly Springs Jewelers recently moved to their new location. Situated in downtown Woodstock, their new address is 510 Chambers Street. Same great jewelry, same great service. Please call (770) 928-3280 for more information. Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth dance studio has moved! Their new location is 149 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 11, Canton. For more information, please visit www.crsdance.com or call (678) 918-2314.
Community Involvement Teen Volunteers needed for Safety Town – Week of June 6, 13, and 20 – 9 a.m. to noon daily. Earn community service hours while helping kindergarten age children learn important safety messages. Volunteers must be entering 7th grade or higher in the fall of 2011. Sign up forms and more information at www. cherokeecountysafetytown.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch fundraiser — Enjoy a hamburger at “Cheeseburger Bobbies” on Wednesday, April 20 and Wednesday, May 25 and 10% of your purchase goes to benefit Healing Hands Youth Ranch (HHYR). HHYR is a non-profit organization which provides a safe and peaceful environment where disadvantaged and at-risk children, paired with abused, rescued and acquired
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horses can find hope and healing. Please visit www.hhyr.org for more information. Don’t forget to mention the ranch when you make your purchase! Registration for the 2011-12 school year, Kindergarten and First Grade students entering school for the first time, will be held at all Cherokee County School District elementary schools on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, April 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The only exception is for those students who will be attending the new Indian Knoll Elementary School. Indian Knoll ES Kindergarten and First Grade students who are entering school for the first time will register at Dean Rusk Middle School on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, April 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Those students who are attending school this year at Holly Springs ES or Hickory Flat ES and will be transferring to Indian Knoll ES as part of the school redistricting plan will NOT need to register. Please visit www.cherokee.k12. ga.us for more information.
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Local Boy Honored for Saving Friend Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Ralph Hudgens, Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, recognized Brandon Biro for saving his friend’s life after a trench collapsed. Recently, Brandon and his friend, Jordan Marankie, were digging a trench when it collapsed. Marankie was buried underneath the dirt and the only thing Brandon could see were the tips of his friend’s fingers. Before contacting 911, Brandon dug through the dirt until Marankie’s face was exposed so he could breath. He then contacted 911 and firefighters arrived on the scene approximately two minutes later and removed Marankie from the trench. Cherokee County Fire Chief, Raymond Gunnin, presented Brandon with a certificate recognizing him for his quick thinking and heroic efforts. Hudgens also made Brandon an Honorary Fire Marshal. Cherokee County firefighters, Cody Collett and Chris Martin, who responded to the accident scene, were also in attendance. Collett express his gratitude to Brandon for his actions in saving his friend’s life. The award was presented at Dean Rusk Middle School and members of the student body, teachers and members of the media attended the event honoring Brandon.
Cobb EMC Sponsors Cherokee County Science Fair
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Cobb EMC recently awarded 23 gift cards to winning students at the Cherokee County Science Fair. The event, which was held at Cherokee High School, featured 80 projects from 99 middle school and high school students across Cherokee County. This is Cobb EMC’s eleventh year sponsoring the fair, which is designed to generate interest in science among young people. Mark Justice, manager of education and community relations at Cobb EMC, handed out awards to
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every student who participated, including ribbons and customized silly bands with a science theme. Winning students also received $25 gift cards, and one lucky door prize winner received an iPod Touch. Madison Evans, a seventh grader from Dean Rusk Middle School, took home the top prize of the evening for her project “Does Brighter Mean Brighter?” Josceline Berkson, who attends seventh grade at Teasley Middle School, won second place with her project “How Does Acid Affect Bone Density?”
Local Woman Awarded Check at Sun Trust Ribbon Cutting Recently, Cindy Stephens of Holly Springs was recognized as the sweepstakes winner at the Sun Trust in Hickory Flat. Ms. Stephens was the lucky winner and was presented with a $1000 check from the bank located at Highway 140 and East Cherokee Drive. Congratulations! From left: Cindy Stephens and daughter, Holly Stephens.
Local Residents and Business Owners Cut a Rug for Charity The Service League of Cherokee County will present its first “Dancing for the Children” Ball at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. New this year is the addition of a dance competition featuring the talents of local celebrities. Dancers and their partners who have signed on for the competition include: Linda Hasty, former League president, and Joe LoCurto of LoCurto’s Ballroom at Academy Ballroom; Billy Hayes, CEO Northside Hospital-Cherokee, and Laura Mikszan of World of Gymnastics and Cheer; Patty Baker, Cherokee County Clerk of Courts, and Gregory West of Gregory West Dance Studios; Kevin Williams, owner of Chick-fil-A’s of Canton, and Toni McGroggan of Trufitness; Lisa Corkill, vice president and commercial lender with Renasant Bank, and Wayne Zwick of Dance for Two; and Colin Rafferty, president of At Your Service, and Stephanie Maxim and Heather Bleakman of Fusion Dance and Fitness Studio. Winners will receive the coveted title and award naming them the 2011 “Dancing for the Children” champions. In addition there will be great food and dancing following the competition. Tickets and VIP reserved seating on sale now, for more information, contact Lisa Woodruff at (404) 583-5220 or lisawoodruff@wheeinc.com. Individual tickets are $50 or co-host, VIP table for $800. Seating is limited. All proceeds will go to benefit the needy children of Cherokee County. continued on page 8
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Rotary Club Receives State Recognition Georgia Governor Nathan Deal proclaimed February 23 as Rotary Day in Georgia. State Representative Calvin Hill presented a resolution honoring the various works of the Rotary organization on Tuesday, February 22 to the Canton Rotary Club of which he is a long-standing member. He also briefed the group on current legislative news from the Capitol. Rotary International is the world’s first non-profit service organization. Their motto “Service Above Self” inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in the world. Rotary, to date, has contributed nearly $850 million to protect children and to fund international scholarships and exchange programs. “I am proud to be a part of such a fine organization,” stated Representative Hill.
Representative Calvin Hill receiving a resolution honoring Rotary International from Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.
Polar Plunge 2011 for Special Olympics On a chilly day in February, many local business owners, community service personnel and community members took a dip in Lake Lanier to raise money for Special Olympics. Nathan and Waylon Smith of Remco raised $1,702 for the Polar Plunge and Nathan was officially the first Plunger of 2011. Nathan Smith
Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services to Create Citizen Fire Corps Cherokee County Fire – Emergency Services is seeking individuals to join its Citizen Fire Corps. As a component of the Department of Homeland Security’s Citizen Corps Program, Fire Corps was launched in 2004. Fire Corps creates opportunities for citizens to give back to their community by providing nonemergency assistance to fire departments. Citizen volunteers can help the department in many ways. The plan is to utilize Fire Corps members to help with education, event assistance and administrative just to name a few. A meeting about Cherokee County Fire – Emergency Services Citizen Fire Corps is scheduled for April 7 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the Cherokee County Administrative Offices located at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. This meeting will be held to provide additional information on the Citizen Fire Corps and to recruit members for the group. If you would like to attend the meeting or for more information about Fire Corps, please contact Sgt. Babette Davis at (770) 721-7809 or email her at Bdavis@cherokeega.com. You can also contact Captain Bill Hamby at (678) 493-6291 or email him at WHamby@ cherokeega.com.
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Cherokee County Fire Chief, Raymond Gunnin (left) discusses the new Citizen Fire Corps program with Captain Bill Hamby (center) and Sgt. Babette Davis (right), who are the coordinators of the program.
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Britany Watkins & Blake McFarland We proudly announce the engagement of T. Blake McFarland, son of Tim & Cheryl McFarland of Jasper to Britany M. Watkins, daughter of Darian and Linda Watkins of Canton. Blake is a School Resource officer in Pickens County and a graduate of North Georgia State and University. Britany is attending Kennesaw State University and works at Key’s Jewelry.
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by Dr. James E. Kilgore When I was a teenager, my family moved to Sylvan Drive in East Point, Georgia. Then it was a through street, but today it is a key artery on the way to the Atlanta Airport. Two doors up the street lived the Cathy family. I got to know my neighbor, Truett, who owned a little restaurant in Hapeville called the Dwarf Grill. When I was 15 he gave me the first of two summer jobs working there.
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.
If you haven’t guessed so far, Truett Cathy is the founder of a fast food chain now called Chick-fil-A, whose “cows” are seen regularly on television urging us to eat more “chikin.” Well, cows aren’t known for their spelling skills. Truett, among other men who influenced me as a youngster, has touched the lives of many more young people who have worked at the home of “my pleasure” service. Here in Canton we are blessed with one of his excellent representatives, Kevin Williams, who serves us from Canton Marketplace and Riverpoint Center (near Walmart). In appreciation for what Truett did for me I am, through the International Family Foundation, Inc., bringing the 2011 Chick-fil-A Leadercast to Canton. We’ll assemble at the Northside Cherokee Hospital Conference Center on Friday, May 6, 2011 for a day long simulcast featuring ten internationally known speakers like Muhtar Kent (CEO of the Coca-Cola Company), Robin Roberts (Co-host of the Emmy Award winning “Good Morning America” television show), Mack Brown (head football coach of the University of Texas), Dave Ramsey (radio and television financial teacher), John Maxwell (noted lecturer on leadership), Sir Ken Robinson (author of the “Element” and recognized lecturer in the development of human potential), Erin Gruwell (founder of Freedom Writers Foundation), Suzy Welch (author and noted business journalist), Seth Godin (author of 12 books and marketing expert) and Dan Cathy (President and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.). You can drive to Atlanta and pay a LOT MORE, but right here in Cherokee County you can hear these speakers and join some two hundred other leaders from our community. Our goal is to help create and inspire “voices of change continued on page 62 12 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
by Judy T. Ross The rise and fall of interest rates is one of the biggest factors influencing the economy, financial markets and our daily lives. It is important to have a basic understanding of how interest rate changes could affect not only your wallet but also your investment portfolio.
This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Judy T. Ross, Senior Financial Advisor, in Canton at (770) 345-8008.
Simply put, interest rates help control the flow of money in the economy. Typically the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates to jump-start the economy. Lower interest rates mean consumers may be willing to spend more money as the cost to finance a purchase is relatively inexpensive. This stimulates the economy in a variety of ways, including increased revenues from products sold to the consumers and taxes generated from those sales. Investors, on the other hand, have a different perspective. Bond Investors: As interest rates fall, the prices of previously issued bonds tend to rise. The new issues are offered at lower, less appealing rates. That makes bonds with higher interest rates much more desirable and that much more in demand. On the other hand, those who plan to hold their bonds to maturity aren’t really affected by falling rates, with the exception of reinvestment risk. One way issuers may take advantage of falling rates is by calling their outstanding bonds and issuing new bonds at lower rates. Once the higher interest paying bonds are called, investors looking for a fixed rate of return are faced with lower yielding fixed income alternatives. To offset this risk, it’s important to have a diverse portfolio of fixed income investments with a variety of maturities and call features to withstand fluctuations in rates. Stock Investors: Falling interest rates tend to have a positive impact on the stock market, especially stocks of growth companies. Companies that tend to borrow money to finance expansions tend to benefit from declining rates. Paying lower rates of interest decreases the cost of the debt, which may positively affect a company’s bottom line. The stock prices of those companies may rise as a result, driving the market in such a way that prices of other stocks may follow suit. When the Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates, its continued on page 62
When Maintaining lawns,
Timing is Everything
by Paul Pugliese Every year, local county extension offices receive hundreds of phone calls from homeowners with questions about when to do this or that to their lawns. When do I fertilize? When do I plant grass seed? When do I core aerate? When do I apply pre-emergent herbicides? These are just a few examples of the many questions that we get, and more often than not, one good question leads to another. To assist homeowners and landscape professionals, the University of Georgia turf team has created a one-stop website with current, research based information on lawn care in Georgia at www.georgiaturf.org. One of the most important tools that consumers can use in lawn maintenance is a lawn calendar. This website has a lawn calendar for each turf grass species that can be grown in Georgia: Bermuda grass, Centipede grass, Tall Fescue, Zoysia grass and St. Augustine grass. Every homeowner should get a copy of the lawn calendar for their lawn type and post it on a wall inside their garden shed, garage or workbench. If you don’t have access to the Internet, stop by your local county extension office and get a free lawn calendar or call 1-800-ASK-UGA1. Many lawn problems begin with the fact that the average homeowner doesn’t even know what type of grass they have. As an example, there are many herbicides that are only labeled for certain lawn types. If you spray an herbicide that doesn’t have your lawn grass listed on the label, then there is a good chance that you will kill your lawn. Never assume that just because it is labeled for one lawn grass that it can be used on all lawns. If your lawn isn’t on the label, then don’t use it! The extension’s lawn calendars are specific to growing lawns in Georgia. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusing information on the Internet and on various lawn products about when is the best time to do anything to your lawn. Often, the confusion begins when you realize that how and when to fertilize your lawn or when to apply herbicides varies depending on where you live. When to do these tasks in Ohio is not going to work in Georgia and vice-versa because lawns grow on a completely different schedule depending on temperature, climate zones and rainfall patterns.
fertilized after spring green-up and throughout the summer. Bermuda grass should never be fertilized in the winter since the fertilizer will not be taken up by the roots while dormant, and to make things worse, you basically end up feeding your winter weeds! The lawn calendar answers all the common questions about when, how much, and how often to fertilize, water, aerate, seed, mow, and treat weeds for your particular lawn type.
Paul Pugliese is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent for Cherokee County Cooperative Extension, a partnership of The University of Georgia, The U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Cherokee County. (770) 479-0418. For more information and free publications, visit our local website at www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.
Most insects, diseases, and weeds that affect lawns can be minimized or avoided just by simply providing the proper maintenance at the right time. A thick, healthy turf grass can out-compete most weed problems and can better tolerate insects, diseases, and drought stress. An added benefit to managing your grass properly is that you won’t need to use as many pesticides as a result of having fewer pest issues through proper maintenance. Managing your grass properly begins with sticking to a lawn calendar made for Georgia and not watching what your neighbors are doing. More than likely, your neighbors are transplants from another state and are doing a lot of things wrong anyway. If you really want to help the environment, be a good neighbor and print off a lawn calendar for your friends and neighbors so they can keep a copy in their garden sheds too.
It becomes even more confusing when you consider that every lawn type has a unique maintenance schedule. For example, cool-season grasses such as Fescue should only be fertilized in the spring and fall. On the other hand, warm-season grasses that go dormant, such as Bermuda grass, should only be
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by Mike Litrel, M.D.
Early in my medical practice, I stumbled upon a unique malady that hadn’t been described in my training. A young woman was sent to me from the emergency room. Only thirty years old, she had undergone multiple operations over the preceding three years to have diseased organs extracted from her body. Every few months she arrived at the E.R. in debilitating pain. Sometimes the surgeon on call would dutifully remove a suspect organ or cyst. Yet still, she suffered. Her complaints of pain were so insistent it seemed possible the underlying problem hadn’t been diagnosed. I settled on exploratory laparoscopy as the next logical step: extensive and painful scar tissue could be removed to give her relief. Yet once the camera was inside, it revealed only pristine internal anatomy. Troubled, I sent her home from the procedure with a mild pain medication that afternoon. A couple of weeks later she reappeared in my office. She needed more pain relief. Her body was writhing. “Look,” I stopped her, “you’re perfectly healthy inside.” I pulled out the surgical photos so she could see. She insisted the pictures were wrong. Her face was contracted in agony. I am not a good poker player but I knew by now she was bluffing. The knee-jerk answer was a drug addiction. But something about her didn’t fit the pattern. It was as though something else was going on. I stated the obvious, kindly but firmly: “I know you’re lying. If you want help, you need to tell me the truth.” Complete silence descended on the exam room. Conflicting emotions flitted across her face — she was struggling, holding something off in some inner battle. The minutes passed. Finally she began to speak. And when she did, it was like a dam breaking. “My boyfriend makes me go to the emergency room and pretend I’m in pain so I can get the pain medication he likes,” she blurted out. She covered her face with her hands and sobbed uncontrollably. Her breath came in gasps as she tried to suppress her crying and tell the rest of her story. There had been a divorce five years before when she discovered her husband’s infidelity. She met the boyfriend later, and it was nice to have someone pay attention to her again. He moved in three years ago and soon began coercing her to feign medical problems. After each of the dozens of emergency room visits and five surgeries, he had taken all of her pain medication – even when she was 14 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
recovering from surgical incisions. A terribly diseased organ indeed was affecting her life, and radical surgery was required immediately. Medically speaking, it was time for a “boyfriendectomy”— slice this loser from her life.
Dr. Mike Litrel practices with his fellow OB/GYN’s at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists in Canton and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www. cherokeewomenshealth.com.
The best strategy of course is to avoid this type of guy in the first place. The problem is that kind and vulnerable women often make such lousy choices. Witness the estrogen laden frenzy over Edward the Vampire in the “Twilight” series. Yes, he is very good looking. Yes, he is deeply in love. And yes, he’s a good vampire because he struggles with his natural proclivity to suck human blood, taking it out on animals instead. But newsflash here, ladies — he’s still a vampire! The usual physical stuff isn’t enough for this guy — he wants to suck your blood too? Vampires exist in real life, both men and women. But when it comes to vampire victims, I think women are especially vulnerable, because they are biologically engineered to sacrifice themselves: in marriage, in pregnancy, in motherhood. If these tasks fell on the average man — myself included — the human species would long since have gone extinct. A man’s biology encourages him to take more than he gives, and it’s only his maturity and love that enables him to overcome the natural male tendencies to selfishness. And this is why I caution my young patients against early sexual activity. There is an easy way to tell if a suitor loves a woman for herself, or if he’s just a vampire looking for a warm body to satisfy his physical needs… Say no, and if he proposes, he loves you. If he leaves, it was just your body. Perhaps you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your true prince. The wise woman keeps it to just kissing.
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The bad rep of Root Canals When you hear the term “Root Canal,” nearly everyone still shudders in their boots. There is that sudden look of panic in their eyes, especially if they are a patient standing in the dental office. Why does this term conger up such a negative connotation? The real answer is due to the history of root canals. Years ago, root canal procedures were quite awful because they hurt a high percentage of the time. The pain was often so intense that people would definitely share their bad root canal experience with everyone they knew, and so the word spread rapidly. This has now become dental folklore and remains ingrained in everyone’s memory despite the fact root canal procedures are now quite amazing and painless. People born up to the 1970s can remember the torment of those more primitive root canal episodes and continue to pass this notion onto their children, and so the legend lives on. Dentists historically would perform root canal procedures as soon as the patient came into the office. The infection located around the root tip of the tooth inside the bone would obstruct the ability of dental anesthesia. The outcome was a “hot tooth” (meaning difficult to numb) and patients were simply expected to grin and bear it because that was the accepted expectation by dentists at that time. Sounds pretty crazy, but it was a carryover of dental philosophy from prior decades. The use of antibiotics several days prior to root canal procedures became more commonplace when an obvious infection or “hot tooth” was involved. The antibiotic breaks up the infection on the root tip area of the tooth, allowing the dental anesthesia to work as it normally should, to numb the tooth completely. This was a major change in the protocol of root canal treatment. The understanding that the root canal procedure was not the culprit in causing the pain, but was the lack of profound anesthesia due to infection is fundamental to a comfortable root canal treatment and positive experience. The term “root canal” is inappropriately used as a verb in our everyday language and has the connotation of being the dental treatment on the tooth. In fact, the term “root canal” is a noun and is the nerve system inside a tooth that God puts inside our teeth. “Root Canal Therapy” or RCT as it is referred to by dentists, is the treatment performed by the dentist. What is “Root Canal Therapy?” Root Canal Therapy is the process of systematically removing an infected nerve (also called “pulp”) from inside the tooth and filling the space which is created with a rubber material called “gutta percha.” My favored explanation of a RCT is that it is the placement of a filling inside the root of the tooth. How does the dentist perform Root Canal Therapy? The first step is to remove all the decay from the top of the tooth. This decay will have spread down into the top of the nerve, 16 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
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so this too must be removed. The bacteria then spreads throughout the nerve system and go down further inside the roots, into the region appropriately called the “root canal” area. Special instruments are used to Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at clean out the infected nerve Fountain View Family Dentistry and and further shape the root has served the Towne Lake area for canals so they look like a over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental funnel that is wider at the research companies. top and narrower at the root Office: (770) 926-0000. tip. The canal is irrigated Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. with a medication to kill bad bacteria still lingering inside the roots. A “sealer” material is then inserted into the root canals to help provide microscopic sealing of the canals once the rubber “gutta percha” is placed. The tedious goal of getting the gutta percha to accurately fill the root canal exactly down to the root tip is very difficult and requires advanced skills by the dentist. The filling inside the roots seals off the canal system and prevents bacteria from re-entering. The top of the tooth must also be sealed so both ends of the tooth are impervious to bacteria. The use of medicaments inside the root was another big procedural change that helped advance root canal therapy and resolve the painful procedures associated with root canal therapy. Other great advancements involved equipment that is used to clean out the root canals and subsequently fill the root canals. The use of files that slowly spiral provides a gentle system for shaping the canals as opposed to up and down motion performed years ago that made the tooth very sore. Diagnostic tools now inform us exactly how long a root is, using ultrasonic technology, so we can be much more accurate and reduce discomfort. The filling material has also advanced and today is actually a warmed material permitting it to flow into the roots gently as opposed to years ago when a packing-type pressure on the rubber was needed and made the tooth sore. Do Root Canals hurt or not? In a word — NO! People will still develop toothaches and they will still need root canal therapy. Thankfully, dental root canal therapy will not hurt and helps the patient get out of pain and return to a normal life. Rest easy that root canals are much better. When calling on patients following root canal procedures, the common patient response today is “everything feels much better and I had no pain.” If you ever face the need for a root canal, you can worry about something else if you must, but root canals do not need to be one of them.
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April specialEvents April 7 & 28, May 12 & June 9 A Foundation in Watercolor — Spring class series Time: 1 — 5 p.m. Cost: $200 for the series of 4 classes Information: Taught by Elly Hobgood, a Signature Member of the Georgia Watercolor Society. This series is designed for the adult beginner who wants to learn the absolute basics in a comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere. Class size is limited. For more information or to register: ellyhob1591@aol. com or (678) 880-2903. www.ellyhobgood.com
April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 3rd Annual Indoor Yard Sale to Benefit the Animals Times:
Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. Location: Climatized Self Storage, Trickum Rd., Woodstock Information: Mostly Mutts is heading up the sale with gently used and new items being sold by about eight area animal rescue organizations. One hundred percent of the sale proceeds will benefit the animal rescues.
April 9 Third Annual Rose Pedal Bike Ride for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Time: Location:
8 a.m. Ride begins and ends at Creekview High School Information: Please visit the website at rosepedal.org for more details and information. Riders can register on-line and choose between our 27, 45, 65 or 100 mile routes.
April 9 Cherokee County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale A portion of the proceeds go to the Cherokee Extension Office
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Things to do in East Canton
Time: Location:
10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
April 14
Choosing plants and shrubs for food and shelter. Free, with limited seating. Registration is encouraged. (770) 479-0418 or uge1057@ uga.edu or www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.
MOMS Club of Canton — West Open House
April 30
Time: Location:
Time: 7 p.m. Location: Terrace at BridgeMill Information: Door prizes and silent auction items. Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds benefit local charities. For more information, please visit www.bssl.org.
10 a.m. JJ Biello Park, Brooke Boulevard (just off Hwy. 5), Woodstock Information: The MOMS Club of Canton — West welcomes all stay-at-home moms who live in West or East Canton (including Sixes area, Waleska, Ball Ground, and Holly Springs). http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com/ or to cantonmomsclubwest@yahoo.com.
April 20 Community Blood Drives Hosted by Northside Hospital Time: Location:
2 — 7 p.m. Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Education Building, 201 Hospital Road, Canton Information: For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Tracy Posey at (770) 720-5117 or tracy.posey@northside.com.
April 29 8th Johnny Leathers, Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament Time: 9 a.m. LOCATION: Woodmont Golf & Country Club Information: Benefitting The Johnny Foundation, in an effort to raise awareness of depression and prevent suicides. This year’s proceeds will go to continue funding the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Interactive Screening Projects. Tax deductable donations are also accepted. Lisa Leathers at (678) 493-4986 or www.thejohnnyfoundation.org
April 23 Let’s Hear It for the Birds Location:
Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Time: 10 a.m. Information: Landscape your yard for birds.
BSSL 10th Annual Wine Tasting
May 7 Derby Dash 5K —
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Canton Main Street Program and the Cherokee County Historical Society
Registration: 8 – 8:45 a.m., Race: 9 – 10 a.m., Fun Run: 10 a.m. Location: Canton Historic downtown Loop Information: Entry Fee: $25, $20 before 4-23. Online registration and information www.derbydash5k.org.
Mother’s Day Chocolate Walk and More — Sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program)
Time: Location:
1:00 pm Historic Downtown Canton Main Street Information: Come sample a variety of handmade, gourmet chocolates at participating downtown merchants. Live music. Advance ticket sales only. Ticket sales cutoff on May 4 at 5 p.m. Please contact Ginger at (770) 704-1548, www.cantonhdl.com
2011 Kentucky Derby Day at the Rock Barn — sponsored by Cherokee County Historical Society
Time: 3:30pm Location: The Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Highway, Canton Cost: $50 Information: For more information, please call (770) 345-3288 or www.rockbarn.com or www. derbydash5k.com.
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the fertile soil of Youth
Who’s calling the Shots?
by Dr. Michael Anderson Springtime. We are already seeing beautiful growth burst from God’s creation. Our garden is begging for some special attention to be fertilized and seeded for botanical beauty. Just like in the garden, in your Doc Anderson, MD, FAAP writes for home you need to PLANT N. GA Kids, and is a pediatrician in Canton and a medical director and AND CULTIVATE THE Asst Prof of Pediatrics at Children’s SEEDS of patience, kindness Pediatrics Ctr. (770) 720-6963, and thoughtfulness in your www.happyhealthy®.com child’s heart this spring. After all, their little hearts are FERTILE soil that is primed and ready for tilling. All you’ve got to do is plant and water the RIGHT seeds. If weeds of selfishness, unkindness and anger are growing, the best way to pull those weeds is to plant the opposite kind of seeds. For impatient, demanding and selfishness weeds, plant patience, giving and thoughtfulness seeds — by using a positive spin on your verbal teaching. For example, instead of saying “don’t spill the milk,” consider saying, “look how careful you are being with your milk.” Instead of “don’t hit your sister,” say, “let me see you express kindness to your sister.” Many parents focus on telling their children what not to do, but instruction and teaching about what it is they should be doing will have a far greater impact. For every weed, plant the opposite seed! Happy. Healthy. Allergy Season — When all those beautiful seeds are blooming this month (both in your child’s heart and in your yard) unfortunately so are those seasonal allergies. With the increased pollen and outdoor allergens, it’s crucial to make sure that the air inside your home is as clean as possible. The following is a checklist to ensure that you are doing all you can to make your home worthy for springtime combat: • Dust on top of ceiling fan blades, door frames, bookshelves and refrigerators, as well as air vents. • Wash your child’s bedding once a week in hot water to help kill dust mites. Protect your child from the mites with an allergy-proof mattress pad and pillow cover. • Vacuum your home at least once a week with a vacuum bag that traps the little rascals (the mites, not your kids!). Don’t allow your son/daughter with allergies to reenter room for 20 minutes after vacuuming, as dust mites may continued on page 62 20 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M. Annual vaccinations are recommended by veterinarians. However, have you stopped and wondered, “What are the diseases that pets are getting vaccinated against?” “Why at such a young age are they having repeat visits and getting the same shot?” Let’s try to answer these questions over the next couple of articles and be educated on the canine and feline vaccinations.
Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and practices at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. (770) 479-2200
Puppies and kittens receive a series of vaccinations usually starting around six weeks of age and finishing at 16 weeks. These vaccinations are administered on average every three weeks. When a puppy or kitten is born, the mother gives something called maternal antibodies to their offspring in her milk. This allows her young to be protected by viruses early in life. As the offspring ages, this antibody protection starts to decline over several weeks to months. The young is now vulnerable to developing disease. Studies show that maternal antibodies start declining around six weeks old in some pets. If the young still has maternal antibodies in its system then the vaccine doesn’t stimulate a response. Repeat vaccinations are given to evoke a response when the maternal antibodies are at low levels. It varies from pet to pet. Therefore, early vaccinations are recommended for all animals. What’s in a Vaccine? • Rabies is a highly feared disease given after 12 weeks of age to ensure a proper immune response. It is a highly fatal neurologic disease contracted by mammals through a bite. Skunks, raccoons and foxes are likely hosts. Rabies is the only vaccination required by law. It is consider zoonotic or transmittable to humans. The vaccine is yearly but can be given every three years. Distemper is a fatal airborne disease affecting multiple organ systems including the respiratory tract, central nervous system and gastrointestinal. Multiple vaccines are required at a young age followed by an annual vaccination. • Adenovirus is an infectious hepatitis and respiratory infection that can cause liver disease and death. Parvovirus is a highly fatal gastrointestinal disease. Unvaccinated continued on page 63
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RESTAURANTS All Around Restaurant Sidelines Grille
Seafood Restaurant
Goin’ Coastal Sports Bar Sidelines Grille
Bakery
SERVICES
Jill’s Cakes & Bakes
Barbecue Place
Auto Repair
Breakfast Place
Car Wash
Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q
IHOP Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks — Sixes
BridgeMill Auto Care Center, Inc.
Mr. Clean Car Wash
Chiropractor
Baxter Chiropractic
Dessert Place
Day Spa
Fast Food Restaurant
Dentist
Fine Dining Restaurant
Eye Doctor
Frosty Frog Creamery & Café
Chick-fil-A Hwy 20
Downtown Kitchen
Revive Day Spa
Hickory Flat Dental Marietta Eye Clinic — Cherokee
Italian Restaurant Provino’s Italian Restaurant
Financial Institution/Bank
Chick-fil-A Hwy 20
C J’s Style Shop
Cherokee Bank
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Hair Salon
Lunch Place
Home Improvement/Repair Service
R & M Sandwich Shop
Mexican Restaurant
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant Pizzeria Johnny’s Pizza — Hickory Flat 22 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
Home Depot Sixes Road #6943
Insurance Agent
Jey Willis — State Farm
Medical Practice
Northcrest Family Medicine
Nail Salon
Trilogy Salon & Spa
Home Improvement Store
Orthodontist
Dr. Chris O. Jernigan
Home Depot Sixes Road #6943 Jeweler Key’s Jewelry
Pediatrician
Liquor/Spirits Store
DV Pediatrics
Pet Care/boarding
Riverstone Animal Hospital
Pet Groomer
Amy’s Grooming Salon
Photographer Photo Jack
Print Shop/Copy Center Doss Printing Service
Veterinarian
Riverstone Animal Hospital
RETAILERS Convenience/Gas Station Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.
Drug Store/Pharmacy Walgreens
Electronic/Appliance Store Best Buy #1186
Florist
Sims Florist
Furniture Store
Garrison’s Furniture and Appliance
Garden Center
Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping
Gift/Home Décor Store
Uncle Jack’s Spirits
Music Store
Donley’s Music
Pet Supply Store PetSmart
Specialty Foods
Kroger — Hickory Flat
Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Tire Shop
Cherokee Tire Service
RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
Dance Studio
Academy of Dance Arts
Fitness/Health Club CrossFit Canton
Golf Course
Woodmont Golf Club
Movie Theater
Carmike Cinemas Riverstone 15
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Subdivision Woodmont
Three Sisters Gifts & Home Accents
Grocery Store
Kroger — Hickory Flat
Hardware Store
Ace Hardware — Cumming Hwy
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She is much more
Than Gold
by Lowell Lawson On April 1, 2011 we celebrated our fiftieth wedding anniversary. As many before, you ask why we chose such a date for our wedding. Credit my wife, Ann. We had planned an August wedding. Along about early January she posed a simple question to me in the midst of a conversation. “What are you doing on Easter weekend?” she sweetly asked. “Nothing in particular,” I innocently replied. “Why don’t we get married?” was her not so innocent response. Easter in 1961 was on Sunday, April 2nd. Thus we pledged our troths on that most sentimental of all days, April Fools’ Day. It did not take me long to realize that we would never find ourselves failing to have multiple backup systems in place to cover any emergency. There were five ministers in our wedding. “You can never have enough preachers,” my brideto-be noted as she reviewed our wedding check list. Today we have a 30 day emergency food supply in case a midsummer snow hits. We have a box of 500 candles should the
lights go out. Even in July we sleep with four neatly folded blankets at the foot of the bed. “I remember one year when I was a little girl and I got real cold one time,” my bride reminisces. “I never want that to happen again.” Lowell Lawson is a faithful contributor
to AroundAbout —East Canton. Lowell You can put me at the top of can be contacted at LowellLawson@ the list of guys who have far windstream.net. more than they deserve. I am convinced that God is so committed to equality that He creates every couple as equals. The only way that can happen, since no two people are alike, is to ensure that one person’s strengths compensate for the other’s limitations. In our case, Ann did most of the giving. I am impatient, quick to speak and impulsive. Ann is the epitome of patience, thoughtful in decision making, and has never spoken too soon. Early in our marriage I wanted to be more like her. I am still trying.
We were married in a little delta town, Darling, Mississippi. Growing up as a preacher’s kid, Ann was pretty certain she would be a rural Mississippi preacher’s wife. Looking back, she smiles and admits, “I missed that goal by a thousand miles!” I remind her that when we promised to love, honor and obey that we were not limited to the Mississippi Delta. Much has changed in fifty years. One thing has never changed. I’m still falling in love with those beautiful brown eyes.
The most beautiful girl In the world Is in my life. She is my wife.
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Happy 50th Anniversary
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weight loss
Science by Nasir Asghar M.D.
Over the years, multiple studies have been done on weight loss; multiple products have been created; multiple programs have been implemented. The real question is, what do we know for sure and what is proven in terms of weight loss and more importantly, in terms of sustainable management of the desired weight?
Value
Resorts by Lisa Griswold
Disney offers four levels of resort accommodations: Value Resorts, Moderate Resorts, Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villa Resorts. Let’s take a look at the first level: Value Resorts. Please send your questions about
Dr. Nasir Asghar is an Internal Medicine physician with special focus in Heart Disease, Diabetes & Medical Weight Loss. Internal Medicine Associates can be reached at (678) 494-9669 or visit www.advancedmedcenter.com.
The first step in weight management is to rule out any organic reason (hormonal imbalance, vitamin deficiency). This is done by simple blood work. The main culprits are thyroid disease, diabetes and insulin resistant syndrome. Other complicating reasons include vitamin B12 and D deficiency, sleep apnea and clinical depression. When these medical conditions are combined with hormonal imbalance, weight gain can become a significant problem that requires diligent medical treatment. Medications that regulate thyroid hormones and insulin levels, along with vitamin replacement and treatment of all other medical issues, create a favorable environment for proper weight management. Once organic reasons have been ruled out and/or managed properly, the most important factor in weight loss is proper diet. Hundreds of studies have proven that decreased caloric intake is the most important factor in weight loss and maintenance. Simple math will tell us that what goes in must be less than what goes out. In fact, seventy percent of weight loss is from decreased caloric intake, but it must be done at the proper time. Small, frequent meals throughout the day will result in much better yields than eating all your calories at the end of the day. Front-loading your calories into the earlier part of the day, especially breakfast, is the most important step one can take to starting a new diet program. A physician or nutritionist can assist you with the proper diet based on your medical conditions. Once you combine the management of organic disease and low calorie intake with exercise you have a scientific method for weight management that can be sustained throughout your lifetime.
Why stay at a Value Resort? the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney The first reason is budget. Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, or any of the international The rooms at a Value Resort Disney parks to Lisa@PixieVacations. (Disney’s Pop Century com or call (678) 815-1584. Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music or Movies or Sports Resort) cost less per night than any other Disney resort. The resorts are all priced the same. You will pay between $82 — $164 per night. Eighty-two dollars is typical for off-season times like most of January; it’s $164 if you stay over Christmas or Easter. Stays during the summer are $124 per night, and August — October can be $92 per night. You will pay more for Friday and Saturday nights. Value Resorts all have larger-than-life theming, but they are themed differently. At Pop Century, you have icons celebrating the 50s through the 90s, like a giant yo-yo or a huge eight-track tape. At Movies, you may find Buzz Lightyear or a Dalmatian towering over the resort. Music has maracas and a four-story juke box. Have you ever seen a four-story football? You can at Sports! The rooms have two double beds which can accommodate up to four guests, plus an infant. They also offer some king rooms. Each resort has two swimming pools (three at Pop!) and a children’s pool. There is a food court, merchandise store and arcade in the main building of each resort. You can get poolside snacks, and pizza delivered to your room. There is a playground and self laundry facilities. A preferred room (about $15 more per night) will get you closer to the main building and its amenities, not to mention closer to the bus stop. Music offers a Family Suite, holding up to six people (plus an infant). It has two bathrooms and a mini-kitchen. Prices start at $194. Staying in this category, you will find some things missing. You won’t have a refrigerator in the room or double sink. You won’t have a water slide, full service restaurant, spa, fitness center, valet parking, business center, or convention space. You will have a resort that will emerge you in Disney fun everywhere you look!
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iPHONES and TV
Fender
by Michael Buckner If you’re like me, you may be wondering why we have all this technology in our hands, but still can’t watch live TV on our iPhones. Well all that has changed…introducing Dish Sling. I had to see it with my own eyes to believe Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio it, so I went out and spent Intersection. For questions or to set $99 on the new Sling adaptor up an appointment, please call that Dish Network is now (770) 479-1000. selling, and wow, even I can be blown away by electronics from time to time. The most amazing part was how truly easy the entire process was. Let me illustrate the steps involved and the features that I now get on my iPhone. So, the first step is to call either Dish Network or Audio Intersection (of course, you know my recommendation here) and purchase a Sling adaptor; then plug it into the USB Port on the back of your Dish Network receiver. Step 2 is to verify that your Dish Network box is plugged into an active Internet connection. The best thing to do is run a wire to it (or have us do it). If you can’t get a wire there, you can purchase a wireless adaptor for your box ($25). The point is that your box has to have an Internet connection. Next step is to go to www.DishNetwork.com and create an online account. From here, you should be able to click on “TV Anywhere” and watch TV from your PC. To get things going from your iPhone, go to the App Store and download the Dish Network app. Input all of your account info into the app and BAM, HDTV on your iPhone! You can change channels, cruise your DVR recordings, everything! The way that this works is it sends you the information from Tuner 2, meaning that whoever is at home will not be affected on the main TV. It will affect the secondary TV, and if you have Dish Network then you know what I’m talking about. If you do not want to kick the person off the second tuner, you can just watch your recordings from the DVR. Most amazing about this app is that there is $0 in monthly fees, and you do not have to be connected to wifi. You do have to at least have a 3G connection for it to work, but at least this way you can watch TV as a passenger in a car, or while in waiting rooms, airports, etc. If you don’t have Dish Network, you can still do all of this, it’s just more expensive. Instead of spending $99 on the Sling adaptor, you have to spend $299 for the Slingbox Pro to get the same experience with DirecTV or Comcast. As always, please give me a call if you are interested in this feature or need help figuring it out. 28 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
Bender? by Dr. Kellie Baxter
Did you know that more than 1,700 Georgia drivers are involved in car accidents everyday. This shouldn’t be a surprise if you have ever driven down I-75. The Georgia Department of Transportation crash statistics say on average that every Georgia resident will be involved in a car crash every ten years. Wow!
Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes in chiropractic, sports injuries and nutrition. For more information, please call the office at (770) 345-1111 or visit www.BaxterChiro.com.
Whiplash is a common side effect of all this crashing. So common that I see it every day in my office and it can be quite disabling. Whiplash is a word that has come to describe an acceleration/deceleration injury to the neck or cervical spine resulting in a sprain/strain. It happens as the neck is suddenly whipped in one direction and then another, hence the term whiplash. Whiplash injuries can also result from falls or sportrelated accidents. Muscle spasms work to immobilize the injured areas. If function is not restored within 4-8 weeks, scar tissue forms at the injury site causing a loss of full function. This eventually leads to joint degeneration. Neck pain, headaches, weakness and stiffness usually result with whiplash. Some may also experience dizziness, nausea, jaw pain, difficulty swallowing, vertigo, ringing in their ears, blurred vision, irritability and fatigue. While most symptoms go away quickly, some can persist for weeks, months or years.
Symptoms typically develop 2-48 hours post injury. This delayed muscle soreness is fairly common. In fact, in some cases, symptoms can show up almost two weeks post-accident. Chiropractic manipulation, ice and moist heat are extremely effective at controlling pain and reducing the muscle spasm associated with whiplash. The “British Journal of Orthopedic Medicine” reported, “chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases of whiplash injury.” The authors went on to say that “conventional treatment of patients with whiplash is disappointing.” Chiropractic adjustments/manipulations work great because they return the joints to their proper position and motion allowing the body to regain its lost function. This relieves pain, reduces inflammation and alleviates strain on tight spasming muscles. Chiropractic adjustments are also effective in reducing pressure on “pinched” nerves easing symptoms. continued on page 62
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SCHOOL
News
Hickory Flat Students Create Human Wax Museum Recently, Ms. Tina Plousis and Ms. Jennifer Lewis, teachers of second grade classes at Hickory Flat Elementary School, had their students participate in a “Human Wax Museum.” The students did research on well-known Americans, dressed in costume and gave a speech. Triston Oswald (pictured) from Ms. Plousis class was Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
Creekview DECA Student Receives State Award Leading to International Creekview High School DECA member, Samantha Gaito (pictured), recently won the right to compete at the international level in the organization’s competitive events program by placing 3rd in Food Marketing. DECA’s industry validated competitive events are aligned with National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism. Competition begins at the local level and advances to regional, state and international level events. Students have the opportunity to compete in several types of competitions including written events, interviews, role-plays, case studies, as well as individual and team presentations.
make reading a fun and rewarding activity. The local Huntington Learning Center celebrated Read Across America Day by sending their Center Director, Diane Alred, dressed as The Cat In The Hat, to several local schools to read to the students. Ms. Alred visited Woodstock Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Little River Elementary, Primrose at Towne Lake, Johnston Elementary and Sixes Elementary. For more information about Huntington Learning Center or more tips on encouraging your children to read, families can visit www.huntingtonlearning.com.
SHS Coach Participates in Read Across America Sequoyah High School’s Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Jeremy Adams recently read to the students of Ms. Hayes’ kindergarten class at Hickory Flat Elementary School for Dr. Seuss’ “Read Across America Day.” Coach Adams replaced his grandfather, Ty Adams, Sr., who plays Santa Claus and grandmother Betty Adams who plays Mrs. Claus, who usually reads to the students but were unable to do so this year.
Huntington Celebrates Read Across America
Holly Springs Students Compete at Science and Engineering Fair
Read Across America is the National Education Association’s (NEA) annual program to promote reading motivation and awareness in our nation’s children. Since 1998, the NEA has celebrated Read Across America Day on or about March 2nd to honor the birthday of the beloved children’s book author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as “Dr. Seuss.” Each March, Huntington Learning Center helps to support this awareness effort by emphasizing the importance of reading as a lifelong learning tool for people of all ages. Through special programs, the supplemental education providers also offers tips to children and their parents on how to
Two Holly Springs Elementary sixth graders recently competed and placed second in the Northwest Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Featured left to right: Megan Evans and Kayla Foley. Congratulations!
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“A teacher affects eternity; he (she) can never tell where his (her) influence stops.” — Henry Brooks Adams, American historian, journalist and novelist. The teaching profession is one that should be held in highest regard. Our teachers are touching the lives of our future. In the East Canton community, we are fortunate to have so many wonderful educators. Each year in April, AroundAbout — East Canton honors our teachers. This year, we have decided to recognize each teacher that has been honored at their individual school as Teacher of the Year. Each one of them deserve to be congratulated for the fabulous and meaningful work that they do each and every day with our young people. We have also given them an opportunity to share their favorite teaching moment or favorite thing about teaching. Thank you to all of our teachers — you ARE making a difference!
Dolleen Wiltgen — Avery Elementary School, Fourth Grade Math, Four Years Teaching “As a math teacher, my instruction is guided by the mistakes I see my students making in their work. I emphasize the value of mistakes in the learning process and I have a banner in my room that reads, ‘Mistakes are opportunities to learn!’ A parent wrote me and explained that their child had gotten into some trouble. When his father sat him down, the child said, “Dad, Mrs. Wiltgen says that mistakes are opportunities to learn. Instead of punishment, I think it would be more valuable if we talked about what we can learn from what I did wrong.”
Beth Smith — Ball Ground Elementary School, First Grade, Twenty-Two Years Teaching “It is difficult to put into words my favorite thing about teaching. It is almost impossible to define it in a moment. I love what I do. I spend my days helping children discover the world. I teach them to read, write, and solve problems. What can be more amazing and rewarding than that?”
Liesl New — Creekland Middle School, Eighth Grade Reading, Seven Years Teaching “Teaching 8th graders can be both challenging and rewarding. My favorite thing about working with these students daily is hearing their fresh perspectives, witnessing their creativity and engagement in class projects, and working with them to learn through the use of the innovative technologies available in today’s world.”
Julie Coker — Creekview High School, Ninth Grade Accelerated Math 1 & Math Support, Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Money Management, Math Department Chair, Thirteen Years Teaching “My personal challenge is to make math uncomplicated and for my students to have a positive math experience. I work hard for my students to feel comfortable and to know that I genuinely care about their success. I believe that if I can change my students’ attitude toward math, then my students will strive to become more mathematically educated. My greatest rewards in teaching are the ones that take place in my mathematics classroom. The little successes are the ones that have such a great emotional impact.”
Art Vaulk — CrossRoads High School/Middle School, Sixth — Twelfth Grade Health and Physical Education, Sixteen Years Teaching “The thing I appreciate most about teaching is when the light ‘turns on.’ When a student is struggling to grasp an idea and then they finally understand that concept, you can see the look in their eyes. That look is priceless and so rewarding.” 32 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
Jennifer Campbell —
Dean Rusk Middle School, Seventh Grade Math, Fifteen Years Teaching
“I like the relationships that I get to develop with my students every year. Math is a tough subject to teach because students tend to come in with a predetermined attitude. I enjoy gaining their trust and respect; both of those allow me to explore the field of mathematics with my students.”
Angie Gilleland — Free Home Elementary School, Third Grade, Fourteen Years Teaching “I love teaching so it’s hard to pick a favorite thing. One of my favorite things is knowing that each day is something new. The kids help create a dynamic classroom.”
Heather Amos — Hickory Flat Elementary School, First Grade, Six Years Teaching “My favorite thing about teaching first grade is teaching children to read. It is a great feeling to have a child read his/ her first book and look up at me with a smile and say ‘I did it!’ Those are the moments that I can truly say…I love my job!”
Dorrie Lopez — Holly Springs Elementary School, Fourth Grade Reading and Social Studies, Twenty-Seven Years Teaching
“There have been many great moments in my teaching career. However, I would have to say that my favorite moment is still seeing a child’s eyes light up when they know they have succeeded and they look and feel like they can conquer the world.”
Jessica Obermeier — Macedonia Elementary School, First Grade, Eight Years Teaching “My favorite part of teaching is the ‘ah ha’ moment. It is just priceless to see a child’s face when they truly ‘get it.’ I once had a student who was struggling to read. We worked and worked on reading skills. Finally, her grades went from failing to excelling. I told her how proud I was of her recent success. She said, without skipping a beat, ‘Ms. Obermeier, it is because I can read now.’”
Beth Carey — Sequoyah High School, Ninth — Twelfth Grade Marketing Education & Entrepreneurship, Twenty-Seven Years Teaching “My favorite thing about teaching is that I teach a subject that everyone can use and apply in life — marketing. I teach for the impact made on lives and for when the ‘light bulb’ goes off in a student’s head and they truly understand a new concept.”
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The Civil War changed Georgia’s landscape, people and future. Between 1861 and 1865, Georgia sent approximately 120,000 soldiers to fight and over 1,800 men from Cherokee County joined the Confederate Army. Disunion was not unanimous, and some Cherokee County citizens fought for or openly supported the Union. When war was declared, among the first companies to respond was the Cherokee Brown Riflemen, a group of about 100 men. A total of about 23 companies from Cherokee County served, including the Cherokee Georgia Mountaineers, Salacoa Silver Grays and Cherokee Revengers. Soldiers fought no major battles in Cherokee County, but they frequently foraged in the area for supplies, and there were many skirmishes between the armies. During the Atlanta campaign in 1864, Federal scouts left their camp at Bascomb Church and encountered Confederate soldiers at McConnell’s Mill. The soldiers exchanged gunfire that killed one Confederate soldier. The order to burn Canton was issued in October 1864 and allowed citizens to remove their belongings. At least half of the town was burned, including the courthouse and the bridge over the Etowah River. The order may have been issued because Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown had lived in Canton or in retaliation for the work of Benjamin McCollum and his men, who committed violence against Union sympathizers.
Above: John Keller Moore and Frances Independence Garrison Moore holding sons David and Arobias. Mr. Moore enlisted with the “Cherokee Rangers” in 1863 at the age of 48. He died in 1886. The Keith family, circa 1890-1900. The grandmother, Aggie (far left), was a slave on the Keith farm. Three of her four children were born in slavery. Son Amos (standing next to her) was born in 1866.
Derby Dash 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Kentucky Derby Day at the Rock Barn
Come get a workout in at the 3rd Annual Derby Dash before gorging on delicious food and beverages at our Kentucky Derby party! The race will begin at Brown Park (East Marietta Street) in downtown Canton and end at the Historic Courthouse and Cannon Park (North Street). Registration for the 5k is only $20 until April 23 and it includes a race shirt. Visit www.rockbarn.org or call (770) 345-3288 for more information.
The 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Day at the Rock Barn is right around the corner! Come to the best party in Cherokee County and bet on the ponies, watch the race on huge TVs, and eat, drink and be merry! Also be sure to check out the fabulous hats and place a bid at the silent auction. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.rockbarn.org or by calling (770) 345-3288.
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One of the best ways to gain information about a business is to ask their customers about their experiences. Every once in a while, you find a business whose customers just can’t say enough good things about them. Far more rarely do the customers like their experiences so much that they just have to go to work for that business! Such is the case at Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. All the members of the staff at Autumn Hill were once customers. What an unbelievable testimony to the products, the service and the owners. If you’re not familiar with Autumn Hill, stop in and see why so many in our area have come to know and trust the expertise at their two locations, Hickory Flat on Earney Road, or Canton at the corner of Reinhardt College Parkway and Pea Ridge Road.
Autumn Hill is a full service garden center and landscape company that caters specifically to homeowners and is one of the few full service garden centers in Cherokee County. While a treasure for our county residents, the secret is out about Autumn Hill as people drive from neighboring states for their great selection of plants, trees, flowers, fruits and especially their roses. The owners of Autumn Hill are wife and husband team, Kari and Eric Hill while Eric’s brother, Stephen Hill, runs the landscape crew. All three have been a part of the growth and inspiration of the business since its inception back in 1992. “One of the things that sets us apart from others is our roses,” shared Eric. “We grow our own roses each year usually carrying about 150 varieties.” Roses may be what set them apart, but the friendly and experienced service is what you will immediately notice. Since the people who work there were once customers, they have a great perspective on how to best help homeowners and understand what the customers’ needs truly are. As homeowners themselves, they can share their own experiences, what’s worked for them, make suggestions based on cultural conditions and help with design and maintenance ideas. Treating people better than they expect is what elevates Autumn Hill’s staff to the top in service. Many customers come to Autumn Hill for inspiration. Everything is beautifully displayed in a garden setting to help with visualization. Having popular items conveniently located makes selection quick and easy. Some people like to come by for the therapeutic value, take in the smells as well as the calming atmosphere that brings peace to your mind and soul. “From the products we carry, to displays, our plant signage, to walking the yard with them, everything we do is geared toward homeowners and
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gardeners needs,” said Kari. “We take the time to teach and take an interest in the homeowner’s success,” added Eric. Besides testimonies, one of the other ways to measure a business’ ability to service its clients is by the awards it’s received. Autumn Hill won the Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers award. This National award isn’t geared around sales volume or retail space but on leadership and innovation in the industry. This leadership in great service, product selection, creative design and installation hinged around their customers is what makes the experience at Autumn Hill the best of the best. For nearly two decades, Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping has helped Cherokee County homeowners, schools, churches, scouts and subdivisions create unique and more enjoyable environments. Eric and Kari are excited to be a part of the Canton area and look forward to another 20 years bringing the Autumn Hill experience to their community.
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and Events CITY ON A HILL U.M.C.
New Location!!! - 7745 Main St., Woodstock (formerly the Woodstock Library) www.coahumc.org April 23 (Easter Eve) — 6:30 p.m. April 24 Easter Services — 8:10 a.m., 9:35 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
32nd Easter Sunrise Worship Service
Cherokee Memorial Park in Canton April 24 — 6:45 a.m. (In the event of rain, the service will be held in the Mausoleum) Sponsored by Pastor Charles Davis, Canton Community Church
Canton Community Church
152 Rolling Hills Ave., Canton, (770) 479-3792 www.cantoncommunityministries.org April 24 — 10:45 a.m.
Liberty Hill Church
141 Railroad Street, Canton, (678) 493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.com April 24 Easter Services, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
11904 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 026-4428 www.easteratwoodstock.com Easter Services April 23, 6 p.m. April 24, 9 & 11 a.m.
Big Springs United Methodist Church 2066 Sugar Pike Rd., Canton, (770) 475-1796 April 24 Easter Services, 9:45 & 11 a.m.
25th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Hosted by Northside Hospital — Cherokee Date: Saturday, April 16 Time: 1 — 3 p.m., 1:30 p.m. — Ages 0 to 3, 1:45 p.m. — Ages 4 to 6, 2 p.m. — Ages 7 to 9, 2:15 p.m. — 10 and Up Cost: Free, Easter Bunny pictures and t-shirts $5 each, donations of diapers and/or wipes are being collected for MUST Ministries, Cherokee Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee grounds, 201 Hospital Road, Canton Information: A Cherokee County tradition, the day will include many exciting activities and fun for all ages such as a petting zoo, moon walks, carnival games, face painters, arts and crafts, food, music and much more. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket! In case of rain, the event will move to the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA, 151 Waleska Street, Canton. For more information, please call (770) 720-5474.
Easter Egg Hunt and Festival
Sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program Date: April 23 Time: 1 — 4 p.m. Location: Cannon Park on Main Street, Canton Information: Over 4000 eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Corvette Cruise-In, Easter bonnet contest, live music, kids’ activities such as inflatables, lawn games, scavenger hunt and more! For more information, please contact Ginger at (770) 704-1548. www.cantonhdl.com
A BONEfide EGGStravaganza
Hosted by The Senior Center, The Animal Shelter & The Boys and Girls Club Date: April 8 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Kenny Askew Park, 1082 Univeter Road, Canton Information: Boys, girls, seniors and even the animals will hunt for eggs and have fun! Prizes and food too!
Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by City On A Hill Date: April 23 Times: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Location: South Cherokee Government Center, Woodstock
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SPORTS
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Local Creekland Student Kicks It in Georgia Competition Anthony Thomas, eighth grade student at Creekland Middle School in Canton, competed in the 27th UTA GA Martial Arts Festival. Anthony is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a student at Yong In Martial Arts in Canton under the direction of Master Jeong. Anthony won Pictured with Anthony Thomas is Grand Champion in Master Sang from Young In University Forms, Champion in High Jump, 1st place holding the board. in Board Breaking and 3rd place in Sparring. Each year since its inception, the championship has grown steadily and is considered to be among the most prestigious tournaments in the state of Georgia. It is an arena where martial artists can compete in a friendly environment and showcase their strong and graceful martial arts skills. To win an event at this level is an honor. Congratulations Anthony!
EAGLES SOCCER ACADEMY SPRING BREAK CAMP Date: Time: Location:
April 4 — 8 9 a.m. — noon Camp is held on the beautiful campus of Reinhardt University. Two full-size fields and multiple goals (large and small) are utilized throughout the week. Cost: $90 Information: Camp is for players of all levels between the ages of 5 — 18. Players will be divided by age and ability to provide a fun and challenging experience. Emphasis is on player development through technical work, small sided games and scrimmaging. Eagles Soccer Academy Director, Dan Farnham, is the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Reinhardt University. Current and former Reinhardt players will be assisting with the camp. Please contact Coach Dan with questions at drfarnham@aol.com or (404) 909-1981. www.eaglessocceracademy.com 40 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
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LIBRARY
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aprilEvents
April 5, 11 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library April 5, 3:30 p.m. Ball Ground Public Library April 6, 3:30 p.m. Hickory Flat Public Library
Puppet Show: The Three Easter Bunnies Gruff The Easter Bunnies need to deliver Easter candy to the other meadow across the bridge but there is a mean, ugly candy troll living under the bridge. Oh, no! What are they going to do?
April 9, 10 a.m. Hickory Flat Public Library
Master Gardeners: Gardening for all Seasons — Spring Whether a seasoned or novice gardener, learn tips and ideas on planning, planting and maintaining your turf. Free, but limited seating. Registration encouraged. (770) 479-0418, www.ugaextension.com/cherokee
April 23, 10 a.m. Hickory Flat Public Library
Master Gardeners: Let’s Hear it for the Birds
Landscape your yard for birds, choosing plants and shrubs for food and shelter. Free, but limited seating. Registration encouraged. (770) 479-0418, www.ugaextension.com/cherokee
Every Saturday R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Super Saturday
“Super Saturday” story times are family story times designed with the working parent and/or school-aged child in mind. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs may be a repeat performance of that week’s story times but do not include a craft activity.
April 16, 10:30 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Scrap Gold Sale
Come in for a wonderful way to turn your old scrap gold into cash. You will be paid full market value for you scrap gold; the library benefits too! Stop by your local branch for more information.
April 16, 10:30 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library Spanish Family Story Time
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Story Times Week of April 4:
No Story Times
Week of April 11: “Attractive Opposites” Week of April 18:
“In the Garden”
Week of April 25:
“Our Favorites”
Ball Ground Public Library Family Story Time — Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Hickory Flat 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 — Wednesdays, 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
R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org All libraries will be closed April 22 and April 24.
April’s Trivia Question: The Easter Bunny had its origin in what country? If you know the answer or find the picture, be the first to call (770) 720-7497 or email to editor@aroundabouteastcanton.com. Please notify us that your answer is for “East Canton.”
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Most administrators like to plan for the future. They study the culture, the trends and their own strengths and weaknesses to determine the right course of action. However, sometimes things just sneak up on you and surprise you with a direction that you are almost forced to take. Such was the case recently at Cherokee Christian High School (CCHS). While reviewing the majors that CCHS students were choosing in college, it seemed to the leadership team that an unusually high percentage of them had chosen majors in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Checking the national statistics, it was found that 32% of the CCHS graduates were in STEM majors compared with the national average of 17%! This was not a planned emphasis for the leadership at CCHS, but one that was most welcome (see Proverbs 16:9). You see, during the next decade, U.S. demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase at four times the rate for all other occupations. Why was CCHS having this great success? One would not have to search long or far to get the answer. The quality of teachers (see box), the high standards, the excellent teaching environment, and the involved parents were the factors that resulted in producing highly qualified graduates.
“Cherokee Christian has become a leader in educational excellence. The creation of the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is another example of leadership where we need it most. I fully support this effort and will do all I can to help make it a success.” Chip Rogers, Majority Leader — Georgia Senate
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The Core Team Mark Myers Mark has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Furman University and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University. Prior to coming to Cherokee Christian seven years ago, Mark held a variety of engineering, operations, business and research positions at Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KCC) over a period of 20 years. He held the position of engineering manager for a manufacturing site with over $100 million in assets.
David Jennings With all of those factors falling into place and with a demand for preparing students for the future of jobs in America, the school decided to launch a new school called the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at Cherokee Christian High School. CCHS will continue its highly successful college prep track, but with the new STEM track, students will receive an intense preparation for the college of their choice and a major which will prepare them for a future of success. Under the existing college prep track, students graduate with 24 credits. Under the new STEM track, students will earn 29 credits by taking additional classes such as 3D Modeling and Design, Honors Principles of Engineering, Digital Design, and AP classes in math and science such as Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, MatLab, and various programming classes. Equally important, the students’ exposure to various STEM studies will give them a greater chance of discovering what area of future study they enjoy. This will enable them to choose a college major and not change their mind later. Furthermore, colleges will be highly impressed with the academic rigor of the STEM program and students can anticipate being highly recruited. For CCHS, the new STEM program is a defining moment. It is likely that the demand for such an education will be high in the community. What a joy it is to prepare students for a great future and have an impact on the world around us.
The Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at Cherokee Christian High School
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David’s undergraduate background is in Engineering. He earned a double major from the Vanderbilt School of Engineering with majors in Computer Science and Math. While at Vanderbilt, his focus of study was logical systems design. Later, David received his MBA in Marketing with a secondary concentration in Decision Sciences from Indiana University—Bloomington. His experience includes database design and systems support for custom-built modeling packages, systems design, developing forecasting methods for communication services, and integration of data from demographic databases, market research projects, and network planning strategies. Before coming to Cherokee Christian nine years ago, he spent time with Honeywell, Bellsouth and United Parcel Services.
Hal Scripka Hal earned his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University and his Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He also has a Master Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) from Liberty University. Hal has been involved in education for nearly 30 years. Prior to coming to Cherokee Christian ten years ago, Hal served as a military instructor pilot, an instructional system developer, an Assistant Professor of Aeronautics (Air Force Academy), and a training system project manager (Lockheed Martin). www.aroundabouteastcanton.com 45
Stressful life experiences are unavoidable. You experience good stress and bad stress on a daily basis. Good stress is best described as the adrenaline rush you feel when you rise to challenges. Bad stress feeds on worry, fear and anxiety, and creates a vicious cycle of harmful stress that can lead to health problems. Bad stress can also get embedded into your life when it’s consistent, like the stress that comes from on-going work-related issues, family struggles or relentless financial problems. It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level. The bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all your errands, and your career or family responsibilities will always be demanding. But you have a lot more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of stress management. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life with time for work, relationships, relaxation and fun — plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. Stress is a constant, an ever-present thing. The major issue about stress is how you deal with it. Stress relief techniques can help you focus on a few stress triggers that you can control. Try a few of these tips when you feel overwhelmed: • Eat right and exercise • Set realistic goals • Handle important tasks first and eliminate unessential tasks • Take a break and stop your mind from racing • Be flexible 46 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
• Push away negativity of any kind • Be cheerful; it deflates others stress and anxiety • Laugh and smile more often — it’s contagious • Remember that you can only change yourself Learn to avoid unnecessary stress. Learn how to say “no” when possible. Avoid people that stress you out and take control of your environment. You can also avoid “hot-button” topics that cause you stress. Analyze your schedule and pare down your todo list by prioritizing. It’s also important to alter your situation where possible, adapt to the stressor if you can’t change it, and accept the things you can’t change. Fight against stress just like you fight against anything else that has a negative impact on you, like a cold or a headache. Your quality of life, health and happiness depend heavily on how you manage your stress. Don’t allow stress to build. Don’t allow stress to steal your joy. When you feel stress coming on, push it away. Resist it. Fight back. Your life depends on it. Information obtained from www.helpguide.org, www.tranquilityisyours.com, and www.webmd.com. This information is provided by Charles Cooley, MD of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. They are open every day from 9:00am - 9:00pm. For more information, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel. No appointment is necessary.
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With summer quickly approaching, parents are already concerned with their children’s activities for the upcoming summer months. The 2010-2011 school year ends May 27 but knowledgeable parents know that they can’t wait until May to make a decision on where and what their children will be doing each day during their vacation. AroundAbout East Canton’s 2011 Summer Guide will help you with this important decision. There are several day camps in our community that will offer your children hours of fun in the sun, opportunities to camp overnight, and learn new swimming techniques. Also available are camps for specific activities including acting, sports broadcasting, manners, and more. Your children look forward to summer — take time to give them some great memories at summer camp.
Passport Around the World
Summer Musical Theatre Camps
World of Kids
G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA
Goddard School 310 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton, (770) 720-3003 140 Foster Road, Canton, (770) 720-1311 www.goddardschool.com Dates: Weekly May 31 — August 1 Ages: 6 weeks — 12 years
104 Victoria North Court www.world-of-kids.com Contact: (770) 516-6898
Hide and Seek Day Camp
A Christian, outdoor adventure camp 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton www.HideAndSeekDayCamp.net (770) 720-0005, info@HideAndSeekDayCamp.net Dates: May 31 — July 22 Times: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. (pre/post camp available beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.) Ages: 5 — 11 years old
Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.crpa.net Contact: Kate Borden (770) 924-7768
Sportykes Camp Dates: August 1 — 4, 8 — 11 Ages: 3—4 Adventures Express Summer Day Camp Dates: May 31 — July 29 Ages: 6 — 12 Teen Adventure Camp Dates: June 20 — 24 Ages: 13 — 15 Waterlogged Camp Dates: June 6 — 10; July 18 — 22 Ages: 8 — 12
Cherokee YMCA Summer Camp 201 East Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock www.cherokeeymcaregistration.com Contact: (770) 345-9622 Dates: May — August
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Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (formerly known as Towne Lake Arts Center) www.tlaclive.org (678) 494-4251 Dates: Weekly June 13 — July 29 Ages: 5 — 14
151 Waleska Street, Canton www.cherokeeymcaregistration.com Contact: (770) 345-9622 Dates: May — August
Kennesaw State University
College of Continuing and Professional Education 1000 Chastain Road, #3301, Kennesaw Contact: (770) 42306765 ccpe.kennesaw.edu/summeru Dates: June 6 — July 22 Ages: 1st grade — 12th grade
Next Step Ministries Day Camp
3353 Trickum Road, Suite 100, Woodstock www.nextstepministries.net Contact: Lori Baker, (770) 592-1227 Dates: May 31 — July 29 Time: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. (additional care time between 8 — 9 a.m. & 3 — 5 p.m.) Ages: Middle school, high school, and recently transitioned with special needs
Camp Imagine
Cherokee Arts Center 94 North Street, Canton www.cherokeearts.org (770) 704-6244 Dates: Weekly June 6 — July 29 Time: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. (before and after camp care available) Ages: 4 — 11
Sports Broadcasting Camp
Play by Play Sports Emory University Contact: (800) 319-0884, www.playbyplaycamps.com
Dates: Ages:
July 18 — 22 Boys and girls 10 — 18
Chattahoochee Nature Center Camp Kingfisher 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Contact: (770) 992-2055, x222 Dates: May 31 — August 12 Ages: Kindergarten — 9th grade
Camp Primrose 2011
Sixes Road, (770) 479-9500 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-5683 Harmony on the Lakes, (770) 704-0721 www.primroseschools.com Dates: Weekly, May 31 — August 1
The Bounce House
765 Ash Street, Canton www.thebouncehouseac.com thebouncehouse@windstream.net (770) 345-5847 Dates: Weekly June 6 — July 29. Times: Half-day camps 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. & full-day camps 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. (before and after care provided for an additional $5 per hour per child)
Rock Camp
Ponier Music Woodstock & Virtuo Sound Studios 5101 Old Highway 5, Suite 2, Canton (770) 928-8807 Dates: June 13 — 17 & July 11 — 15 Time: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Ages: 8 — 17 years old This camp is designed for students with at least one year playing/studying experience. Beginning to advanced students can come individually or as a band and will be grouped by playing ability.
Contact: Tracie Heidt, (770) 241-5852 Dates: May 31 — July 29, morning and afternoon sessions Ages: 6 — 14
Cherokee County Safety Town — pint-sized town where children learn important safety tips. Open to any child in Cherokee County entering kindergarten in the fall of 2011. Bascomb Elementary School, Woodstock www.cherokeecountysafetytown.org Contacts: Debi Radcliff and Meredith Hale, cherokeesafetytown@att.net Dates: Week of June 6, 13, & 20 Time: 9 a.m. — noon Cost: $50 per child Summer Day Camp at Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat 4360 Hickory Road, Canton www.cahf314.com (770) 345-2929 Dates: Weekly, May 31 — July 29 Ages: 5 — 12
Sports Instruction Camp at Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat
www.cahf314.com, (678) 910-4425 Dates: Weekly, June 6, June 20, June 27, July 11 & July 18 Ages: 9 — 12
Woodstock Volleyball Camp for Girls
Woodstock High School, Woodstock Contact: Anita Dodd, Head Volleyball Coach, anita. dodd@cherokee.k12.ga.us Dates: May 31 — June 2 Times & Ages: Rising 3rd — 5th graders, 9 a.m. — noon & Rising 6th — 9th graders, 1 — 4 p.m. Cost: $95.00 -Includes a volleyball and t-shirt
HANG TEN — Surfing the Bible
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool 367 Green Drive, Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-2333 Dates: throughout the summer Ages: 5 — 10 years old Daycare: 6 weeks — 4 years old Times: 6:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Vicarious Voyagers Day Camps
Hosted by Stellaris Christian Study Abroad Camp location — Sixes UMC, 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton http://stellarisstudy.givezooks.com/events/vicariousvoyagers-day-camps
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American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Woodmont Business Club: www.woodmontbusinessclub.com
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Antioch Christian: (770) 475-9628 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 Parents Support Group: (678) 616-6741 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 Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): (770) 924-0864 www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels: Miracle Mothers:
(770) 345-7440
www.miraclemothers.org
MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers:
(770) 479-4140
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries:
(770) 479-5397
The Trail of Tears Association:
United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711:
helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations:
(770) 479-0407
Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com
Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission:
(678) 493-6101
Cherokee County Republican Party: (770) 592-6545, www.cherokeecountygop.com Cherokee County Repulican Women’s Club: (678) 520-2236, www.CCRWCGA.com Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
www.mustministries.org
Narcotics Anonymous:
(770) 704-6338
www.nationaltota.org
Recreation & Hobbies
(770) 720-4032
National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org
Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo):
North Georgia Angel House, Inc.:
Christian Authors Guild:
www.angelhousega.com
(770) 479-8300
(770) 928-6592
Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary:
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society:
(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:
East Canton CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
rtbwriter@bellsouth.net
(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: (770) 479-4114 www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org
(678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316
Cherokee County Master Gardeners:
Volunteer Aging Council:
(770) 345-7515
Young Peoples AA Meeting:
(770) 479-2502
Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282
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
(770) 479-0418
www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Cherokee Fencing Club:
Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750
www.cherokeefencingclub.com
Cherokee Hiking Club:
(770) 235-3655
hiking_fred@hotmail.com
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
The Funk Heritage Center Book Club:
(770) 720-5969
Sons of the American Revolution:
Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild:
Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015
btemple1@bellsouth.net
(678) 493-3976
Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
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East Canton RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Ball Ground First Baptist
Church of God Hickory Flat Church of God
445 Old Canton Road, (770) 735- 3374 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7p.m. www.ballgroundfbc.org
947 Bailey Road, Woodstock, (770) 475-4321 Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.
Calvary Baptist
12487 Fincher Road, (678) 880-1901 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.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 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Dr., (678) 493-0908 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 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
Hillside Community Church of God
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3956 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.
Zion’s Temple Church of God 152 Crystal Springs Lane, (770) 887-9439 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point and Creekview H.S. Sunday Services: 9:05, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org Visit website or call for details for each location
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.
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church
556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 928-2812 Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Methodist Ball Ground United Methodist Church 3045 Ball Ground Highway, (770) 735-6247 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.ballgroundchurch.org
Big Springs United Methodist 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
Birmingham United Methodist Church 15770 Birmingham Rd., (678) 942-1600 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org
Canton First United Methodist Church 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Saturday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.coahumc.org
6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.ctrcec.com
Hickory Flat United Methodist Church
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church
Holly Springs United Methodist 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 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. www.Jewishwestcobb.com
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church
174 Fields Mcghee Drive, (770) 630-7150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Elder Randall Cagle
Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
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Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
4056 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 345-5969 Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflat.org
2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Mission Service at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel
8855 Main St., Woodstock (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Faith Presbyterian Church USA 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Grace Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Sixes Presbyterian Church 2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
Trinity Presbyterian Church USA 1136 Trinity Church Road, (678) 493- 6955 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
Bethel Tabernacle
Jehovah’s Witnesses
13417 Fincher Road (Hwy. 108), (770) 479-4540 Sunday Service: 12 noon
667 Scott Road, (770) 479-7028 Call for local meeting times.
C3 Church
Lake Arrowhead Chapel
94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv
1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive, (770) 479-3886 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.lakearrowheadchapel.org
Canton Community
Life Bible Church
260 Rolling Hills Avenue, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Canton Hispanic SDA
New Covenant Bible
462 Scott Road, (678) 493-2727 Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service: 11:15 a.m. http://cantonhispanic22.adventistchurchconnect.org
The Pointe Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Other Churches
Church of the Messiah
The Quest Church
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Dayspring Church
Resurrection Anglican 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
6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.org
5301 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 704-5050 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Antioch Christian
(a metaphysical Christian Church) 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 521-2875, www.InnerQuestChurch.org
Quaker — Canton Friends Worship Group
3459 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 720-9574 Sunday Services: 1 p.m.
AllPoints Community Church
3595 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-9628 Sunday Services: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.antiochcanton.org
(404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.
360 East Marietta Street, (770) 720-4669 Sunday Service: 2nd & 4th Sunday 10 a.m. wrldpeas@mindspring.com http://cantonfriend.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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
1095 Scott Road, (770) 479-6412 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.newcovenantcanton.org
Inner Quest Unlimited
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 Meets at Liberty Elementary School 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
Word of Life Family 207 Marvin Land Lane, (770) 479-7693 Sunday Service: 9 a.m. www.wolfc.net
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P.O. Box 4998 3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 www.CherokeeChamber.com
770-345-0400
Ribbon Cuttings
Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center 100 North Street Historic Courthouse, Suite 140 Canton (770) 345-3288 Non-Profit Organization
Zaxby’s 107 Claremore Drive Woodstock (770) 592-1979 Restaurant
South Canton Funeral Home 3147 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 479-3377 Funeral Homes
Business After Hours
Hana Steak House 147 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 12 Canton (770) 720-8291 Restaurant
Sponsored by BJ’s Membership Club Tuesday, April 19 4:30 — 6 p.m. Location: 105 Long Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 There is no charge to attend. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on April 15.
Good Morning Cherokee! Sponsored by WellStar Thursday, April 7, 7 a.m. Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Cost is $15. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on April 5.
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12 Months
of Giving
business technology
Pop-Quiz
by Dan Jape For most of us, heating and air conditioning is not a luxury, but a necessity. Anyone who has spent a few days with a broken down a/c during a blazing, humid Georgia summer can attest to that. We are so accustomed to our “creature comforts” that many of us take our indoor comfort for granted.
by John Barker If you can answer the questions below easily (or put your hand on a document within ten minutes), consider yourself in a small percentage of business owners/managers:
Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air, located at 13987 Highway 92 in Woodstock. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096.
Since the economic downturn, we are seeing more and more people that simply cannot afford to repair their broken air conditioning or heating systems, let alone replace them. We talk to people every day who have been without a/c or heat for two or three years because of the cost associated with fixing it. Many of these folks are families with small children who have to make tough budgeting choices every day and elderly men and women on a fixed income. We have often wondered at the fact that during the holidays, everyone seems to be in a giving mood. Toy and food drives abound, and charitable contributions peak during November and December. But are people less cold, hungry or poor the remaining months of the year? It is for these reasons that Reliable Heating & Air and WSB radio have partnered to bring you the “12 Months of Giving” in which one family per month will be given a free replacement heating and cooling system. All you have to do is submit the story of a friend, family member or co-worker in need via email to info@reliableair.com and at the end of each month a winner will be chosen and announced on WSB AM 750 and 95.5FM. Please include your contact information and also the contact information for your nominee. Thank you for your participation!
Happy Easter!
1. What are the various accounts and passwords John Barker is Chief Infrastructure Architect for Delphi Global Technology, needed to manage your 1558 Marietta Highway, Suite 200, environment? These can Canton. For more information, include everything from please visit their website: http:// “How would you log onto www.delphigt.com or call 404-3801726. Be sure to ask about their your own machine as an Maintenance Plan! administrator,” to “How do I access my firewall/router/ wireless device,” or “How do I manage our company’s cloud email accounts?” 2. What kind of email service are you leveraging? Is it local or remote? Do you access it via POP3, IMAP or direct connection? Do all of your devices that check email see the same emails all the time? 3. How do your backups function? Are they to local disk or off-site? If you had to recover a file, do you know the process? Are you sure everything you expect is being backed up? Have you ever tested the backups to verify their integrity? 4. Is your network environment safe and healthy? Is there a regular application of security patches and hot-fixes being deployed? Is everyone running the same antivirus program? Can you monitor all of these services from a single location? 5. Do you have an asset management program in place? Any ideas on how old the oldest computer is or when the last one was purchased? 6. If your location experienced a catastrophe (fire, flood, etc.) and you had to temporarily relocate, could you? Quickly? Do you have any disaster recovery plans defined? It’s good for businesses to give themselves (at least) a yearly checkup on the above. In some cases, knowing the above will go a long way to preventing potential problems; in others, they provide the sanity on how to move forward should something unexpected happen (even a prolonged ice storm!). If you happen to be engaged with the services of a third party continued on page 63
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AroundAbout East Canton Magazine — (770) 720-7497
Cherokee County Government: www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407 Children and Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Department of Family & Children Services Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry
(770) 592-9779 (770) 720-7712 (770) 479-1804 (770) 345-5483 (770) 720-3581 (770) 720-3610 (770) 924-0864 (770) 479-5397 (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
City Hall Fire Department Police Information
Driver’s Licenses
www.dds.ga.gov
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (404) 250-KIDS (770) 428-2666 (770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
Barnett Park (770) 924-7768 Boling Park (770) 720-7578 BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Callahan Golf Links (770) 720-1900 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee County Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA & G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA pcy.ymcaatlanta.org, (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
East Canton COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Emergency — 911
Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
(770) 720-7000 (678) 426-5450 (678) 494-2500
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Under the
Gold DOME
by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Saving HOPE Saving HOPE — it is the top legislative priority for Governor Deal and most legislators. No single state government program is as popular and few have been as successful. The HOPE scholarship has often been called the “3rd Rail” of Georgia politics. In other words, it’s too dangerous to touch. After eight weeks of work, the measure to save HOPE now lays on the Governor’s desk. The bill is not perfect but it does fulfill the absolute necessity of saving the program from bankruptcy. While no longer paying full tuition for all students, Georgia’s HOPE scholarship, HOPE grant, and 4 year-old pre-k remains the most generous in America and the standard for lottery funded education programs. The process for saving these programs meant everyone — students, schools, lottery officials, pre-k, retailers — had to share in the sacrifice. The changes are many, but are balanced: • Maintains the current merit-based HOPE scholarship for students with a GPA of 3.0. • The HOPE scholarship award, the private HOPE award and the HOPE grant will be adjusted annually based on lottery revenue. • Creates the Zell Miller scholarship program for those students who graduate from high school with a GPA of 3.7 and have received a score of at least 1200 on combined Critical Reading Score and Math Score on the SAT or have received a score of at least 26 on the ACT. These students will receive full tuition at Georgia’s public institutions and the full private HOPE award at our private institutions. • Requires recipients of the HOPE grant to earn a 3.0 GPA. • Provides that students who already possess a postsecondary degree are ineligible to receive the HOPE grant. • Maintains pre-kindergarten as a universal program serving four-year olds throughout Georgia. • Maintains pre-k program at a full day 6.5 hours. • Adds 2000 slots to address the pre-k waiting list in the state.
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• Adds $4.2M to increase quality in the Georgia pre-k program. • Adds $4.5M for extended day slots for at-risk children. • No individual employee at the Lottery Corporation may receive a bonus greater than 25 percent of that employee’s base compensation. In total, bonuses shall not exceed one percent of the net increase over the prior year’s deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. • No bonuses may be awarded in years in which there is not a net increase over the prior year’s deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. • Provides that commissions to lottery retailers shall not exceed 6 percent of gross sales. • HOPE Scholarship funds will be paid in full without taking Pell eligibility into account. • Pell-eligible students will then be able to use these federal funds to cover the costs of college-going expenses beyond tuition costs. • $20M will be appropriated to the one percent loan program and Georgia Student Finance Commission will work to raise private matching funds for $10M of this investment. • These student loans can also be forgiven altogether if loan recipients become certified and teach in a public K-12 school in the STEM fìeld. Each year of service in the classroom will forgive one year of the student loan. Georgia’s lottery has been more successful than anyone could have imagined when it was created by the voters in 1992. Now almost two decades later the program is at a cross-roads. With no changes it goes broke, with the passage of Governor Deal’s plan to save HOPE we can look forward to another 20 years of HOPE and pre-k. The choice is simple.
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.
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
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
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
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:
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) (770) 704-4398, x4372 e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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 (770) 704-4398, x4370 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee County School System
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280 (678) 493-6431
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
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 Mayor Gene Hobgood
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6160 (678) 493-6511
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com
1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001
(404) 362-1600
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(770) 345-6256
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
East Canton ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government:
City of Ball Ground
www.cityofballground.com
(770) 704-1500
(770) 735-2123
Mayor A. R. (Rick) Roberts III
City of Holly Springs
www.hollyspringsga.net Mayor Tim Downing
(770) 345-5536
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and influence” here. Light refreshments, lunch and a great takeaway bag will be included in your registration. CEU units will be granted through Chattahoochee Technical College. Among our sponsors will be the AroundAbout magazines, Delphi Global Technology, Express Impressions, Reinhardt University and numerous local companies as well as the four Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cherokee County. If you can attend only one event for continuing education this year, share this day you’ll never forget! Join us for the 2011 Chick-fil-A Leadercast, Northside Cherokee Hospital Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114. For more information, please call (770) 479-3669 or www.internationalfamily.org.
The Fertile Soil of Youth
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still be airborne. • If your child likes to be on the floor, get them a blanket, a rug you can wash or a vinyl beanbag to sit on. • Wash the family pets weekly and keep them out of children’s rooms. • Run an air filter in your child’s room. • Replace your heating and air conditioning filter. • Use dehumidifiers in these warmer months to prevent unseen airborne molds. (Year-round dehumidifiers are an absolute must in any basement with underground walls in the South!) • Switching to hardwood floors, vinyl/leather furniture and removing pets from home are all good ideas for children with severe allergies. I know it seems unjust that with all the beauty and joy of spring, with Easter and all the significance of new life because of Jesus, that we also have to endure the allergies, mosquitoes and yellow dusting of our patio furniture and cars. And yet, while spring’s nuisances serve as a reminder to us that we aren’t yet in our perfect Heavenly home, the colors of spring give us a sneak peek of the beauty that awaits us when we get there!
Value Resorts
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You may come back to your room to find towel animals in the window or even your own stuffed animals! These resorts are the smallest rooms on property (260 sq ft), but they are clean and fun. They are great for the guest who wants to spend maximum time at the parks and really needs just a bed and a shower. 62 AroundAbout East Canton | april 2011
Fender Bender?
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I have had extensive experience treating these types of injuries and have found that therapies like muscle stimulation, cold laser and ultrasound provide great relief. After the initial pain has subsided, an active-care program of exercise and stretching tailored to your particular injuries really helps. As always stay well adjusted.
. . . Affect Your Investments
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goal is usually to slow down an overheating economy. Changes in interest rates tend to affect the economy slowly – it can take as long as 12 to 18 months for the effects of the change to permeate the entire economy. Slowly, as the cost of borrowing increases, banks lend less money and businesses put growth and expansion on hold. Consumers may begin to cut back on spending as the expense of financing a purchase increases. This reverses the effects that lower interest rates had on the economy and, again, investors are affected differently. Bond Investors: In a rising interest rate scenario, the demand for bonds with lower interest rates declines. New bond issues are offered at higher, more appealing rates, driving the price of existing bonds lower. Stock Investors: Rising interest rates can have a positive or negative impact on the stock market. In some cases, rising rates can send jitters through the market, resulting in falling stock prices. In other cases, the stock market may respond favorably. In addition, rising interest rates may affect certain industry groups more than others. For instance, growth companies often find it necessary to borrow money in order to expand. Rising interest rates increase the cost of their debt, which in turn decreases profit. As a result, the prices of their stocks may fall. If you’re interested in learning more about what changing interest rates mean for you, a Financial Advisor can help you better understand the effects interest rates may have on your portfolio. Stocks offer long-term growth potential, but may fluctuate more and provide less current income than other investments. Bonds offer a fixed rate of return and investment principal if held to maturity. In addition to market and interest rate risk, bonds are also subject to default risk, the risk that companies or individuals will be unable to make the required payments on their debt obligations. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered brokerdealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), and Member SIPC. J. ThompsonRoss Investments is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.
. . .Technology Pop-Quiz
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technology provider, they should be able to provide you these answers and, most importantly, they shouldn’t be the only ones who have them. Ask for documentation, whether hard copy or digital. If you haven’t yet begun to gather these answers, Delphi Global Technology is well equipped to get you started. From creating network diagrams, to inventory lists to business continuity, give us a call so we can assist you in getting this very important information at your fingertips!
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• puppies are most at risk with no transmission to humans. Parvovirus persists in the environment for up to six months and is shed in feces of animals. • Parainfluenza is an infectious upper respiratory disease. It can cause canine kennel cough leading to pneumonia. This disease is contagious among canines. • Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria and can be found in contaminated water infected by wildlife. Dogs will drink the water with this bacteria and develop liver and kidney disease leading to possible death. This disease is contagious to humans. There are several forms and vaccination of canines over 12 weeks of age is highly recommended. Bordetella is a bacteria causing respiratory disease. It is the primary cause for canine kennel cough. It leads to respiratory symptoms for several weeks. Vaccines are important in keeping your pet and your family healthy and safe. Guidelines established by your veterinarian should be followed to ensure your pet will not fall to one of these diseases. If your pet is on a limited vaccine schedule remember the importance of a yearly physical exam. Next time, I will discuss the elements involved with feline vaccinations and some guidelines recommended.
Dare
to Dream by Pastor Jamey Prickett
The story of Easter is about living our dreams. The resurrection gives us courage to dream again. We can dare to dream because the one who came to give us God’s dream for the world is alive. Because he is alive we are free to seize Jamey Prickett is the Senior Pastor of the moment and embrace life Liberty Hill Church. To contact Pastor as a gift from the life giver. Jamey, please call (678) 493-8920 or The same God that rolled back email Jamey@libertyhillumc.org. http://servantontheway.blogspot.com/ the stone and pulled Jesus out of the grave is the same God that will do the same for us. Because He is alive He is offering God’s dream to those of us who are willing to experience resurrection. Helen Keller was asked one time what would be worse than being born blind. She quickly replied, “To have sight and no vision.” Our world is full of people who see only the immediate. All they see is the stone has rolled over their dreams. These are people who go for the convenient. They never look beyond themselves. They never imagine what they could be. They never dream. We have them in all walks of life: school teachers, construction workers, business women, truck drivers, salesmen. If you don’t have a dream you’re never going to become what you could become. Robert Kennedy said, “Some people look at things as they are and say, ‘why?’ Some people look at things as they could be and say, ‘why not?’” As Easter people we have looked beyond the stone and are able to say, “Why not?” Light has invaded darkness. Hope has overcome despair. Death has lost its sting. Dare to dream. Dream of a world where cancer, heart disease and AIDS do not exist. Dare to dream. Dream of a world where soup kitchens and homeless shelters do not exist. Dream of a world where rehab centers and divorce courts are all empty. Dare to dream. Dream of a world where we are free from racism, free from loneliness, free from guilt, free from bondage to anything or anybody. Dare to dream today because God has walked into the tomb that has held your dreams and moved the stone.
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Williams Orthodontics Canton Marketplace Dentistry Fountain View Family Dentistry Cherokee Family Dental Dr. Jerry Smith, P.C. James A. Uhlin, DDS Canton Pediatric Dentistry
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Physicians & Medical Services M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine
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