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Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m. Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt University Tickets: $10 Adults/$5 Students The 70-voice Chorale, conducted by Wes Stoner, will present songs that have won or were nominated for Academy Awards for Best Song. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are available from any Chorale member or at the Arts Council and Chamberhouse in Canton, Three Sisters Gifts in Hickory Flat, Jasper Drug in Jasper, and FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock. For information, please call (678) 439-8625. www.cherokeechorale.org

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Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — East Canton magazine. Brian spent the last 15 years in sales and also owns a junior golf business. Michelle has been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years and was a counselor at KSU prior to having their two girls, Ansley and Addison. They have lived in the Canton community for more than nine years.

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Volume 8 | Issue 3 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204 Canton, GA 30115 tel. 770-720-7497 fax. 770-720-1329 editor@aroundabouteastcanton.com admanager@aroundabouteastcanton.com www.aroundabouteastcanton.com AroundAbout — East Canton magazine, is your monthly community magazine and a publication of Footprints Publishing, LLC. The magazine is a franchisee of AroundAbout Community Magazines, Inc. The magazine’s mission is to build a sense of community and pride in the Canton area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. More than 15,000 copies are distributed free by mail to Canton area residents and distributed at local businesses in the Canton area. AroundAbout — East Canton magazine welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 12th of the preceding month. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/ Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. AroundAbout — East Canton magazine is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher.

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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make East Canton. by Michelle Meek, editor@aroundabouteastcanton.com

What’s New? Footprints Publishing, home of AroundAbout community magazines serving East Canton, West Canton, Woodstock, Alpharetta and Roswell communities, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event (pictured below) was held as a re-grand opening celebrating their move to their new office space. After combining offices, AroundAbout moved from their location in downtown Canton to 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204, Canton, 30115 to accommodate the growing business and staff. To get in touch with them or for more information, please call (770) 720-7497 or visit www.footprintspublishing.com.

Studio 121 artist gallery located at 121 Brown Street in Canton has expanded its offerings. An exquisite new room is now available for meetings. “The room is great for book clubs, small parties, and groups up to 12 people,” explained Patricia Reeves, studio owner (pictured). For more information about Studio 121’s Meeting Room, contact (770) 479-1790.

LaVida Massage is scheduled to open its second Atlanta location at 6175 Hickory Flat Hwy., Suite 180, Canton in early May. Its spacious 2,800 square feet will feature nine massage rooms and one facial room, offering services for both men and women. Open seven days a week, please visit www.lavidamassage.com for more information. Cherokee Animal Hospital is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new clinic. Located at 2424 Marietta Highway in Canton, please stop by or call them for more information. (770) 479-6505 FINE HAIR — Affordable Hair Services has opened at 900 Old Philadelphia Rd., Jasper, behind the new Walmart and are open seven days a week. The salon offers upscale services at a fraction of the cost and no appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are always welcome. For more information, please visit www.finehairsalons.com Big Woods Goods Hunting and Shooting Store has relocated to 350 Ronnell Rd. in the Canton/Holly Springs area. After much anticipation the state of the art indoor firearms range has finally opened. Please check their website for available classes and range specials. They have expanded the hunting and firearms showroom to include a full archery area with a 3D archery range. On site gunsmithing is also available. For more information, please call (678) 880-0493 or visit www.bigwoodsgoods.com Josie’s Jewels, LLC proudly announces its grand opening. Workat-home mom, Jenny Williams, launched her new online business after her daughter, Josie, inspired her passion for creating boutique hair accessories. Josie’s Jewels offers boutique bow and flower headbands, headband holders/displays, feathers, beanies, clips, bobby pins and more. For more information, visit Josie’s Jewels online at www.josiesjewels.com. 4

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Community Involvement The Cherokee High School graduating class of 1966 is planning their 45th reunion. It will be held on September 10, 2011 at the Sunnyside Church of God, 2510 East Cherokee Drive in Canton. For more information and updates, please visit www.chs1966.endbyte. com. If you know the email addresses of any classmates not listed on the website, please share this information. To share photos for the slideshow, please send to Dwight Dover at 520 Waleska Road, Canton, GA 30114. For more information, please contact Mary Jo Hogan at 1287 Old Magnolia Way, Canton, GA 30115 or Ann Bates Price at 320 Old Lathemtown Road, Canton, GA 30115. Dean Rusk Middle School is celebrating their 25th Anniversary on May 4 from 4:30 — 7 p.m. with commencing remarks at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to share memories and experiences about Dean Rusk or Dean Rusk Middle School, please contact DeanRusk.middle@gmail.com or facebook at “DRMS” or by phone at (770) 345-2832. Great volunteer opportunity! Give a Kid a Chance needs help sorting clothes for the July 16 back-to-school event. The sorting will take place May 14 from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. at 207 Windfield Drive in Woodstock. The ministry directors can sign off on volunteer service hours for students. For directions or more information, call (770) 926-4758 or (678) 372-9362, www.giveakidachance.org

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COMMUNITY The Drake Walk and Festival The festival will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. and is free to the community. There is a stroller family friendly 1 mile walk down Canton Street in Historic Roswell and an easy 5K or 10K for longer walks through Historic Roswell. All walks take place on the sidewalks and are considered gentle with some rolling terrain. Proceeds benefit the The Drake House in Roswell who provides short-term crisis housing, assessment, support and empowerment programs (job readiness, health and wellness, parenting skills and personal finances) to over 177 homeless mothers and their 321 children since 2006 in the North Fulton area. Walker registration is $15 for individuals and $30 for a family. To register go to http://www. active.com/walking/roswell-ga/the-drake-walk-2011 or at the event.

Cherokee Fire and Emergency Presents Check to Hope and Light Foundation Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services presented a check recently to the Hope and Light Foundation in the amount of $1,025. The fire department donated their winnings from the recent Guns and Hoses 5K Run to the Hope and Light Foundation which assists children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This was the 5th annual Guns and Hoses Run that was presented by the Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Agency.

Humane Society is Given New Van Recently, the Cherokee County Humane Society’s (CCHS) van was stolen. After hearing this news, Padgett Group and Moore’s Automotive Care Center collaborated on a van donation effort. Ottis From left — Bob Pratt, Padgett Group, Moore, General Manager of the CCHS, was humbled Ottis Moore, (CCHS) and Kevin Moore, Moore’s Automotive Care Center. and grateful when he received the phone call that someone wanted to donate a van to replace the one that was 6

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News stolen. Padgett Group donated the 2004 Ford Van and paid for $500 worth of parts to get it in good running condition. Moore’s Automotive Care Centers donated the labor.

Representative Calvin Hill Mentors County Student Beatrice De Leon Torralba, a senior at Creekview High School, paged for State Representative Calvin Hill in the House on March 10, 2011. Besides doing regular page duties, she was gathering information for her Senior Project for which Representative Hill serves as her Project Facilitator. Beatrice Torralba with After session ended, he was Representative Calvin Hill and able to introduce her to other Speaker of the House, David Legislators and Committee Ralston. Chairs so she could obtain a more rounded view of what is involved in taking an idea and turn it into a bill. Miss Torralba is the daughter of Ron and Assumpta Torralba of Canton.

Local Boy Scouts Help with VAC Program Members of Boy Scout Troop 639 in Woodstock, with the help of their coordinator Justin Hedrick, installed new handrails on the home of a senior in need last month. Fifteen boys, ages 11-17, came out in the rain to learn new skills and quickly apply them to benefit a local senior. This was part of the special programs sponsored by the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC). VAC is a 501c non profit organization committed to raising funds to benefit Cherokee County Senior Services programs, and to assist our frail and homebound elderly residents. For more information on the VAC or to find out how you can help, please contact Patricia Bowen at (770) 315-6246 or visit www.VAC-CherokeeGA.org.

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chorus, and honors or all-state try-outs by attending this clinic! The event will be held at Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton and is for young women grades 6 – 12. The guest clinician will be Jennifer Rawson, director of the Georgia Regional Girls Choir and guest conductor of the Cherokee Chorale. The clinic will be held July 26 – July 28 from 9 a.m. — noon with a short concert on July 28 at noon. Details and registration are online at www.sixesumc.org or call the church office at (770) 345-7644. There is no charge for this activity. From left — Erica Meerbach, Jenny Rawson (seated at piano), Megan Chester, Kelsi Jamieson, Lauren Wallon and Mary Allison Hamby from Georgia Regional Girls Choir.

Vaccine Clinic a Huge Success The Vaccine Clinic hosted recently by Riverstone Animal Hospital and Canton Paw Park vaccinated 107 dogs and 27 cats, more than doubling their numbers from last year’s event. This year, the Riverstone Animal Hospital veterinarians, Dr. Simone Nutt and Dr. Greg Nutt, as well as the Riverstone Animal hospital team, donated their time. All supplies and vaccines were donated by the manufacturers, and Canton Paw Park volunteers donated their time as well. All of this lead to a great outcome, as Riverstone Animal Hospital has donated $5000 to the Canton Paw Park! Funds will be used for benches, waste cans and ground care materials. Thank you to all of the pet owners who attended the vaccine clinic to benefit the Canton Paw Park. Thank you to all volunteers who graciously donated their time and effort. Left to right: Riverstone Animal Hospital Team: Jami Sullivan, Hannah Kerlin, Jo Baucom, Mariel Meier, Anjanette Quirion, Cassandra Thornton, Dr. Greg Nutt, Dr. Simone Nutt, Alesa Sisson with Canton Paw Park, front row: Molly Comiskey holding Riley the hospital’s cat.

Resurgens Orthopaedics Physician Presented with the Garrett Award Resurgens Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Dr. John D. Knox, Jr. was recently presented the annual John C. Garrett Award. The Garrett Award is given to recognize physicians within the Resurgens practice who exemplify the model Dr. Garrett provided, which includes great patient outcomes, wonderful relationships within the community and outstanding leadership. Dr. Knox, who specializes in general orthopaedics, practices at the Towne Lake (2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Building 300, Suite 100, Woodstock) and Marietta (61 Whitcher Street, Suite 1100) Resurgens offices. “I was surprised and thrilled to receive this award,” said Dr. Knox. After attending medical school at Wake Forest University, Dr. Knox completed his residency here in Atlanta at Emory University’s School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Marietta Rotary Club. He also serves as the Cobb County Community Service Representative to Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority, and is the Team Physician for Marietta High School.

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Dr. Knox, fifth from right, and Dr. Garrett, fourth from right, pose with family members after the award presentation.

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Celebrate! Margaret Burgess & Allen Dreschel

Married on December 31, 2010 in Atlanta. Margaret is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Burgess of Marietta. Allen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich Dreschel of Canton.

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Lauren Elyse Mancuso & Matthew Neil Heldreth Lauren is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mancuso of Hickory Flat. Matthew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Heldreth of Sandersville, GA. An October 1, 2011 wedding is planned at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Roswell with a Reception immediately following the Ceremony at The Historic Roswell Mill Club.

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May specialEvents Throughout May, starting May 2 Spring Art Classes Woodstock City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Information: Drawing and Watercolor for Still Life, Drawing — 4-week adult program, Create with Art for kids, Drawing and Painting on Windows and Appalachian Egg Basket in Kudzu. Sponsored by the Arts of Alliance of Georgia and the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. For specific classes, times, dates and to register, please email Linda Boyer at plantmaster_888@ yahoo.com.

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with competition dance-offs for money and prizes, Host Drum: Thunderbear (Cherokee, NC), Warriors on horseback, Thunder the American bison, Native American cuisine: buffalo, roasted corn, Pima wraps, Indian fry-bread, Native arts and crafts and more! Everyone is welcome!

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May 6 Book Signing with Ginny McCormack, “Sunday in the South” Time: Location:

1 — 3 p.m. House and Garden Boutique, 103 Bowles Dr., Woodstock Information: Brimming with more than 350 stunning, full color photographs, this unique cookbook is a feast for your eyes as well as your palette. Ms. McCormack is a cooking instructor, speaker, food columnist, author, host of GinnyMcCormackCooks.com and the editor of the online food magazine, Food Lover. (678) 494-5800, email info@houseandgardenboutique. com, www.houseandgardenboutique.com

May 7 & 8 22nd Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Pow Wow Times:

Saturday, 11 a.m. — 8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Location: Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Highway, Canton Cost: Adults $10, Kids $5, Children 5 & younger FREE Information: To share Cherokee County’s rich history through entertainment, education and cultural fellowship while stimulating reverence and respect for the diversity of our great country. Native American dance exhibitions

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May 14 4th Annual Next Step Ministries Garage Sale/Fundraiser Time: Location:

9 a.m. — 3 p.m. 3353 Trickum Road, Suite 100, Woodstock Information: Next Step Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit serving special needs kids, teens and young adults. Donations are accepted at the Next Step Ministries facility from May 9 — 13, 8:30 a.m. —5 p.m. Please visit www. nextstepministries.net or contact Lori Baker at (770) 592-1227.

May 14 Grand Opening Day — The Downtown Canton Farmers Market Time: Location:

8 a.m. — noon Cannon Park in downtown Canton, by the gazebo Information: Promotes local farmers and local artisans. All produce is Georgia grown and most is organic. All items are hand-made. Every Saturday through October, rain or shine. The Grand Opening Day will feature live music to kick off the event, along with cooking demonstrations and kid’s activities. www.cantonhdl.com or (770) 704-1548.

May 14 “Pray For Tay” Leukemia Poker Run for Taylor Flanagan Time: Location:

Registration starts at 11 a.m. Bodock’s,150 Riverstone Pkwy., Canton. Information: Last Bike/Car out at 12:30 p.m. First 50 to register will receive a free shirt. Registration fee: $25 per bike, $5 for additional rider and $25 per car. For route, times and all other details, please visit www.prayfortay. blogspot.com or contact Jeff Flanagan at (770) 362-5583.

May 14 & 15 2011 Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival Time:

Festivities begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday Location: Downtown Ball Ground Information: Arts and crafts, multiple food vendors, kids’ activities and entertainment. The Second Annual Business Expo will also be held during the Heritage Festival on Saturday. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy a Dance in the Park featuring the band, Blind Five0. The festival continues on Sunday, 11 a.m. in the downtown park with the gospel group, Glory Bound. For more information, please visit www.ballgroundheritagedays.com.

May 14 & 15 Waleska UMC Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Location:

Waleska UMC, 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska Information: Waleska UMC Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is sponsoring a photographer for “Antiquities” style children’s portraits. A small $10 fee covers the sitting fee for multiple shots and includes one 10 x 13 black and white photo with a splash of color. http://www.antiquities-studios.com/gallery.htm. For information or an appointment, please call (404) 723-7844 or email waleskaumcmops@ yahoo.com by May 8.

May 15 Foster Families and Friends Picnic Time: Location:

1 — 4 p.m. Goshen Valley Ranch, 387 Goshen Church Way, Waleska Information: To help raise awareness of foster care and show appreciation to the families who are fostering in our community. All are invited to attend the picnic sponsored by His Heart Adoption and Orphan Care Ministry of Liberty Hill UMC, Goshen Valley Ranch, Chick-fil-A and Bounce House. Come out and enjoy free food, hay rides, pony rides, inflatables and face painting. For more information, please contact Karla at hisheartadoption@yahoo.com or visit www.goshenvalley.org. Rain date: May 22

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by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers

A move from taxing income to taxing consumption, it’s at the heart of the “Fair Tax” idea and it’s the driving force for tax reform in Georgia.

the most controversial measure suggested a restoration of the state portion of the tax on groceries, which still exists at the local level.

Currently the state of Georgia has a progressive income tax that ranges from 1% to 5% up to $7,000 and 6% for everything over $7,000. This 6% rate is one of the highest state income tax rates in the nation. By comparison, our neighboring states of Florida and Tennessee have no income tax and Alabama is 5%.

The legislative committee tasked with accepting and introducing the council recommendations has done so and a revised plan has emerged.

The recent groundbreaking work by economist Dr. Art Laffer confirms what is a commonly accepted truth, states with low, or no, income tax do significantly better creating jobs and increasing personal income when compared to states with high income tax rates. This is particularly important for Georgia. Our current state unemployment rate is higher than the national average and even more disturbing, over the last 20 years Georgia individual income growth is ranked 49th. The legislature has long recognized the need for a true overhaul of Georgia’s tax system. As a state we are heavily dependent on the income tax and have created a sales tax system that has more exemptions that actual taxation. Consequently the demand for tax reform is supported by those on the left and right of the political spectrum. Last legislative session a law passed creating a special Tax Reform Council to study our current tax scheme and recommend changes that would make Georgia a better place for creating jobs and growing wealth. The council was made up of the state’s top economists along with small business owners and members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The research by the council took them all across Georgia studying most of our major industries. The number of volunteer hours numbered in the thousands. In January they released recommendations which called for a major shift away from the income tax and towards a consumption tax. Perhaps 14 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

A new Georgia Flat Tax would be created at a rate of 4.5%. This would be an estimated 25% income tax rate reduction for almost all Georgians. Additionally the state sales tax on energy used in agriculture and manufacturing would be eliminated to help create jobs in those important industries. The suggestion of reinstating the state sales tax on groceries was rejected by legislators and not part of the final legislation. On the consumption side of the ledger, a sales tax would be added to automotive repairs. Currently parts are taxed but not labor. Additionally, Georgia would join 47 other states and collect a sales tax on casual sales of automobiles. Finally, the current hodgepodge of communications taxes on phone, cable, and satellite would be wiped away and replaced with one simple sales tax applied equally to all communication services. The net result of this tax reform is expected to be a $130 million tax cut in 2012 followed by an annual cut of $200 million each year thereafter. If enacted, Georgia would be the only state in the nation to pass a tax cut of this size this year. The tax reform proposal marks the first step in what is expected to be an eventual elimination of the Georgia income tax and a reliance on a more transparent and easy to understand consumption tax. Such change is never easy, but a more efficient tax system that rewards production/income should serve Georgia well.

Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at 404-463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.

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Story Times

Ongoing

Adult Summer Reading Club opens this month, as well as sign-ups for the Children’s Summer Reading Club. Visit your local branch for more information. Fun and prizes are coming your way!

May 21, 10 a.m. Hickory Flat Public Library

Master Gardeners: How to Garden Frugally

For those who don’t want to spend a lot of money, but don’t mind getting their hands dirty. Free of charge, limited seating, registration is encouraged. To register, please call the Extension office at (770) 479-0418, email uge1057@ uga.edu, visit www.ugaextension.com/cherokee

May 31, 10:30 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library May 31, 3 p.m. Hickory Flat Public Library June 2, 10:30 a.m. Ball Ground Public Library

Summer Reading Program Kickoff — Travelin’ Tales

A tantalizing trio of timeless tales from India, China and American Indian cultures are given new life through the magic of Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy. This program is sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board of Cherokee County and the Friends of Gilmer County Library.

There are no story times in May. Ball Ground Public Library Family Story Time — Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Hickory Flat Public Library Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit — 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

All Libraries will be closed Monday, May 30

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

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May’s Trivia Question: What president made Mother’s Day an official holiday? 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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Sponsored by Southeast Restoration Group Thursday, May 5, 7 a.m.

Location: The Chamber Terrace Level 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 There is no charge to attend. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on May 6.

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Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Cost is $15. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on May 3.

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specialEvents May 19 Job Fair Time: Location:

1 — 5 p.m. The Village Shoppes at East Cherokee, 6232 Old Highway 5, Holly Springs Information: Come & meet with Cherokee County’s top companies. Admission and parking for the event is FREE. For more information, please contact Jennifer Stanley at (770) 345-5536 or jstanley@hollyspringsga.us.

May 20 & 21 Relay for Life Time:

Starts 6 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday Location: Creekview High School, 1550 Owens Store Road, Canton Information: To join Relay For Life or for more information, please call (770)429-0089 or visit www.cherokeerelay.org.

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Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students Information: For information, please call (678) 439-8625 or visit www.cherokeechorale.org.

May 21 & 22 Canton Festival of the Arts Time: Location:

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Brown Park, historic downtown Canton Information: The Trayletaah Garden Club of Cherokee County will hold its annual plant sale during the festival. This plant sale is a favorite for garden club members who share plants from their traditional gardens, some going back 60 years! Guests will also enjoy the Artist Market, Serenity Gardens, Literary Celebration, Children’s Experience, food and drinks and much more! www.cherokeearts.org

May 27 & 28 Kung Fu Panda Weekend Time: Location:

Noon — 7 p.m. Carmike Riverstone 15, 5 Reinhardt College Pkwy., Canton Information: Have your picture taken with Kung Fu Panda! For more information, please call Jonathan Cruzado at (770) 345-8045 or email cantonckd@aol.com. www.cantonckd.com

May 28 5K & Fun Run Sponsored by the Holly

Cir., behind Fire Station # 8)

Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Time: 9 a.m. Information: Everyone is invited to join in this litter clean-up and help make the City of Holly Springs a more beautiful and safer place to live, work and play. For more information, www.hollyspringsga.us or contact Karen Norred at (770) 721-7502.

Time: 8 a.m. Location: Starts at Holly Springs Elementary and finishes at Barrett Memorial Park, the Fun Run will take place in Barrett Memorial Park after the 5K Run. The Fun Run route is two laps around the Barrett Memorial Park track. After the races, t-shirts and awards will be given out. For more information, www.hollyspringsga.us or contact Karen Norred at (770) 721-7502.

May 21 & 22 “As Time Goes By: Songs from the Silver Screen” — Pops Concert presented by The Cherokee Chorale

June 8, 9, 10 & 11 “The Secret Garden” performed by the

Time:

Academy Street Theatre Group

Location:

May 21, 7:30 p.m. May 22, 3 p.m. Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska

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Time: Location: Cost:

7:30 p.m. Sequoyah High School Theatre, 4485 Hickory Road, Canton $8 at the door

Information: The Academy Street Theatre Group (ASTG) is an Arts Education Program of the Cherokee County School District offering students in grades 2 through 12 on-stage and off-stage opportunities in theatre arts. For more information, please email Janice.lewis@ cherokee.k12.ga.us.

VBS&SummerCamps The Bounce House www.thebouncehouseac.com 765 Ash Street, Canton, (770) 345-5867 thebouncehouse@windstream.net 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)

“Art’s Up” Art Camp Sponsored By The Arts Alliance Of Georgia Woodstock City Center/Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock Dates: June 6 — 10, June 13 — 17, July 11 — 15 & July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Information: Clay, painting and drawing, weaving, printmaking and papermaking are just some of the fun activities that are planned. For further information, please call Madeline Hall at (404) 509-8792.

June 13 — 17 Cherokee Presbyterian Church VBS (770) 704-9594, www.cherokee-pca.org 1498 Johnson Brady Rd, Canton Time: 1 — 4 p.m. Ages: 3 years — 6th grade

June 20 — 24 Liberty Hill Church VBS (678) 493-8920, www.libertyhillumc.org 141 Railroad St., Canton Time: 6 — 8 p.m. Ages: Nursery (6 weeks) — Adult

Phone: 770.479.2200 Fax: 770.479.2210 www.bridgemillvet.com 9560 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, GA. 30114

Dr. Christopher Alvey & Dr. Dawn Mason

We offer: Routine Vaccinations Sick Visits In-house Bloodwork X-ray Ultrasound Soft Tissue Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Dental Care Hospitalization Boarding Grooming

Features include theme decorated suites, television and webcams for 24/7 monitoring.

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Andy Dameron Nominated by Brinn Dameron, 8 years old

My mom is the best because she loves me. Second she makes me dinner. Third she taught me how to roller skate. Next my mom taught me my most important lesson, to be responsible. She taught me to be responsible by helping with my brother, also taking care of my pets. My mom is the specialest because she has a loving family who cares! We love you mommy!

An excellent mom No other person’s as loving and hard working as her Dinner’s Delicious You rock mom!

Tina Boosel Nominated by Evan Boosel, 8 years old

My mom makes me feel special because she loves me very much. She does many things for me and my dad. She buys groceries, cooks, packs my lunch, does laundry, helps me with homework, cleans, takes me to doctors, gives me medicine, plays with me, takes me to church, and does lots of other things. My mom is special because she always loves me. She buys me things I like. The most important thing she has taught me is to be nice and use good manners.

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Memories of Life My face may have wrinkles, My hair may be gray, My skin may be sagging, Can’t hear what you say, But inside this body still lies a young girl, On long legs a’runnin across this world, Memories of giggles and tears of joy, Of being a teen and dating young boys, A pretty young bride on daddy’s arm, A handsome young husband just off the farm, A move to a city to parts unknown Wherever he was, then that would be home, Of beaches and sand and many vacations, Fun with the children in all situations, Of watching them grow and being so proud, At school and games and yelling so loud, Grandchildren came and oh what joy, Sweet little girls and fun little boys, Love so profound and deep with care, Just about more than the heart can bear, I wasn’t born old, I have had a life, An infant, a child, a teen and a wife, I once was quite pretty with long shiny hair, My skin was firm and I dressed with flair, So please when you see me, don’t just see old, Don’t act like I’m nothing and treat me so cold, I don’t want to be here, I want to be home, To be independent and not break my bones, But that’s not the way that life is to be, We live here on earth ‘til God calls you and me, So think about this because one day you’ll see, If you live long enough you will become me. Kathy Dunn, 2010 In honor of my mother, Bobbie Lanham and my mother-in-law, Mary (Wilton) Dunn

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The Denim Dollar Days Celebration in August of 1960. The celebration was created by the Canton Cotton Mills, as part of a larger national movement, in order to promote denim to the public and to increase sales. As part of the celebration, they also had a pageant called the Denim Dolls.

The little girls are pageant participants in the front row (left to right): Unknown, Emily Smith, Rhonda Morris, Phyllis Smith, Jean Bishop, Anne Cash, Brenda Edmondson, Unknown, Debra Cornelison, Nancy Pague, Bonnie Woodall, Martha Ray, Martha Richards, Jenny Holbrook, Fran Rolan and Jean Ray. The little girls (left to right): Jenny Holbrook, Bonnie Woodall and Jean Ray.

American Girl Tea Party

Raffles, Games, Prizes! Presented by the Cherokee County Historical Society

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at the Rock Barn 658 Marietta Highway, Canton Tickets are $20 Visit www.rockbarn.org or call (770) 345-3288 to order your tickets!

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In the Community

SCHOOL

News

Students at Creekview Qualify for World’s Largest Rocket Contest

Holly Springs Students Shine at MathFest

The Aeronautics Team at Creekview High School competed in the National Finals of the world’s largest rocket contest after having two teams qualifying among the top 100 teams in April, beating out the scores of 607 other participating student teams from across the country. The team will travel to compete in the final fly-off of the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) on Saturday, May 14, outside of Washington, DC. The contest challenges middle and high school Team member Blake students across the country to design and build a rocket that will climb to 750 Waller listens to the altimeter that will tell feet and stay aloft for 40-45 seconds him how high the rocket using a 15-inch diameter parachute for flew. a recovery device. Teams must also transport a payload of one egg in their rocket and return it unbroken. The Aeronautics Team program at Creekview began in 2008 under the direction of Tim Smyrl and Todd Sharrock, both science faculty members at the school. This is the second year in a row that the team has made the national finals, this year sending two teams to the finals. This is an exciting accomplishment for such a young team. The Aeronautics Team is comprised of nineteen student members from grades 9-12. For more information about the Team America Rocketry Challenge visit www.rocketcontest.org.

Holly Springs Elementary students participated in MathFest held at the World Congress Center recently. Nine first graders and 10 sixth graders made it to the regional level. The team was coached by teachers Marissa Tasciotti, Linda Postell and Mollie Guy. Congratulations to everyone!

Avery Students Show off their Spring Fashions

Clayton Student Places at State Social Science Fair

On April Fools Day, Avery Elementary School held a Spring Hat Day. Students and staff were asked to wear a hat to school and to make a $1 donation to the Cherokee County YMCA Youth Scholarship Fund. A creative Spring Hat Contest was held with the following winner from each grade level: Left to Right, Kindergartner Mary Forrester, First Grader MacKenzie Sweat, Second Grader Patrick DeMaio, Third Grader Charlie Dwyer, Fourth Grader Autumn Dustin and Fifth Grader Autumn Gruber along with Principal Letitia Cline.

Caleb Spurling recently represented Cherokee County and Clayton Elementary at the State Social Science Fair in Hampton, Georgia. Spurling received two awards for his project “How did the Canton Textile Mills Affect the Growth of Canton?” He was recognized by the Georgia Pictured is Caleb with his award Council of Professional winning project. Archaeologist Society for Georgia Archaeology and by the Friends of Georgia Archives and History. He won a total of $100 in prize money. Caleb is the son of Chandra and Spencer Spurling of Canton.

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Ball Ground Fifth Grader Reflects on Her Story Students from around the State of Georgia gathered at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta recently to celebrate this year’s state level winners for the PTA Reflections competition. This year’s PTA Reflection theme was “Together We Can.” Isabelle Knott (left), a student at Ball Ground Elementary, took second place among fifth graders with her film documenting her life with type 1 diabetes, and how, together, we can find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

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Private Schools

S C H O O L

American Heritage Academy

Legacy Home School Academy

(770) 926-7779, www.ahacademy.com

(678) 493-8584, www.legacyhsa.com

Antioch Christian Preschool

Messiah Christian Academy

(770) 475-8553

(770) 479-5280 www.messiahchristianacademy.org

Cherokee Christian Academy and High School

Woodstock International School (678) 977-6501 www.woodstockinternationalschool.org

(678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org

Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat

Mission Point Christian Academy

(770) 345-2929, www.cahf314.com

(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org

Community Christian School

The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool (770) 720-2333

(770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org

Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten

www.thecarpentershopcanton.com

Union Hill UMC Preschool

(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org

Information

Public Schools

Avery Elementary School

Crossroads Middle/High School

Holly Springs Elementary School

6391 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-6200 Principal: Ms. Letitia Cline

3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt

1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck

Ball Ground Elementary School

Dean Rusk Middle School

Macedonia Elementary School

480 Old Canton Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 735-3366 Principal: Mr. Doug Knott

4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason

10370 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-3429 Principal: Ms. Catherine Elliott

Creekland Middle School

Free Home Elementary School

Sequoyah High School

1555 Owens Store Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-3200 Principal: Dr. Deborah Wiseman

12525 Cumming Highway Canton, GA 30115 (770) 887-5738 Principal: Mr. Jonathan Hall

4485 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman

Creekview High School

Hickory Flat Elementary School

1550 Owens Store Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 720-7600 Principal: Dr. Bob Eddy

2755 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-6841 Principal: Dr. Keith Ingram

(678) 297-0550, www.unionhillumc.org

Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871

2010 — 2011 Calendar at a Glance

Local Colleges & Universities

May 27 Last Day of School

(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu

Kennesaw State University

Chattahoochee Technical College

(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us

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Reinhardt University

(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu

for Open House

Thursday, May 26 8:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10:30 a.m.

American Heritage Academy 2126 Sixes Road Canton, GA 30114

(770) 926-7779

www.ahacademy.com

Join AHA as we move to our new home!

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In the Community

SPORTS Dirty Duathlon held at Blankets Creek Blankets Creek held its Dirty Duathlon recently. The race consisted of a 5 mile trail run and an 11 mile mountain bike course. Pictured is the youngest team to compete in the race. Trevor M. (11) and Tyler S. (10) are in fifth grade.

KSU Names New Athletic Director Kennesaw State University President Dr. Daniel S. Papp recently named University of Connecticut Associate Athletic Director Vaughn Williams as the university’s new athletic director. Williams brings more than 17 years of NCAA Division I senior athletic administrative experience to KSU. “I am extremely pleased that Vaughn Williams is bringing his leadership to the athletic director’s position at KSU, as we set our sights on becoming increasingly competitive in the top-tier of collegiate sports,” Papp stated. “Vaughn is well suited to grow and develop our athletic program, as he brings a wealth of experience in teambuilding, compliance, fiscal responsibility, administrative management, academics, fundraising and marketing. We are looking forward to his arrival.” A former student-athlete himself, Williams played football at the University of Massachusetts and believes strongly in the importance of athletes succeeding in the classroom, as well as on the field. “I am very honored and excited to become part of the Kennesaw State University family,” says Williams. Kennesaw State’s athletics program made the successful transition to NCAA Division I competition in 2009, and now is embarking on a multi-million dollar fundraising initiative that is critical to making football part of the KSU athletic program. As athletic director, Williams will play a key role in this important initiative.

News It was a great success and 98 children came and competed to help raise almost $500 for the American Red Cross. Kendamas are a skill toy and are made in Japan. They have recently become increasingly popular in the US.

Local Prep 2 Girls Realize Success at State Meet National Gymnastics Center (NGC) sent their first Prep-Optional 2 team to the AAU state meet recently in Roswell. The sevenmember team snagged the Third Place trophy with a score of 110.4, and three of the girls had their Personal Best All-Around scores. NGC, located in Holly Springs, opened in August, 2010, and the girls completed their first competitive season NGC Prep-Op 2 Team — (left to right) Back: for coaches Lisa Coach Lisa Nondorf, Katie Shortell, Taylor Nondorf and Julie Ryals, Catherine Jones and Coach Julie Mannor. In addition Mannor, Front: Emma Ryals, Sam Konop, to the third-place Emme Roberts and Kathryn Jones. team score, several individuals took top honors, bringing home five State Titles on Vault, Beam and All-Around, seven silver medals, two bronze and an additional eight medals in the Top 5.

Local Student Organizes Kendama Fundraiser

Etowah Eagle

Junior Volleyball summer camp

Danny Mason (pictured front center), a junior at Cherokee High School, recently organized a Kendama fundraiser to support the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake relief. Moe’s Kendama Competition 2011 was held at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Canton. 30 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

Set for June 6 — 9, with rising 4th — 7th graders attending 9 a.m. — noon, and rising 8th and 9th graders scheduled 1 — 4 p.m. The camp is run by Etowah coaches and players from the 2010 season, and will be held in the school’s new gym. Cost is $115. To register, go online to http://www.etowaheaglesvolleyball.com or mail a check payable to EVBC to 230 Ascott Lane Woodstock Ga 30189. Open to the public.

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Brandon Roberts

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upcoming sophomore Cherokee High School

Chaz Dunn

upcoming freshman Woodstock High School

AroundAbout East Canton and West Canton magazines and Fountain View Dentistry have partnered with FCA to help make a difference in our community by providing six camp scholarships to deserving, local youth. Join the team and make an impact in the lives of our area youth-now and for eternity!

Morgan Sanford

upcoming sophomore Creekview High School

Zack Waddell upcoming junior Home School

Alex Trammell

upcoming freshman Woodstock High School

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Jill’s Cakes & Bakes

Cherokee Children’s Dentistry

PetSmart

Brian Meek & Jill Brown

Michelle Meek, Anthea Drew Mazawwi, Brian Meek & Miles Mazawwi

Michelle Meek, Kimberli Effner, Jennifer Miller & Brian Meek

Starbucks

Marietta Eye Clinic — Cherokee

Walgreens

Brian Meek & Sean Lamprey

Michelle Meek, Fatema Esmail, Dr. Nhung Bradenburg & Brian Meek

Brian Meek & Leigh Ann Vaughn

Chick-fil-A

Key’s Jewelry

DV Pediatrics

Brian Meek & Kevin Williams

Michelle Meek, Pam Bryant, Judy Key & Brian Meek

Michelle Meek, Vicki Knight-Mathis & Brian Meek

Sidelines Grille

Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping

Jey Willis — State Farm

Brian Meek & Robb Kaye

Elin Hill, Eric Hill & Brian Meek

Jey Willis & Brian Meek

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PhotoJack.net

Frosty Frog Creamery & Café

Ace Hardware

Michelle Meek, Jack Tuszynski & Brian Meek

Frank Cole, Glenda Cole & Sharon Murphy

Brian Meek & Olin Holtzclaw

Amy’s Grooming Salon

Baxter Chiropractic & Revive Day Spa

Garrison’s Furniture & Appliance

Michelle Meek, Amy Butler & Brian Meek

Michelle Meek, Dr. Kellie Baxter & Brian Meek

Brian Meek & Lori Garrison

Riverstone Animal Hospital

CrossFit Canton

Cherokee Tire Service

Michelle Meek, Dr. Greg Nutt, Anjanette Quirion & Brian Meek

Brian Meek, Matt Pierce & Karin Camp

Jarrad & Amanda Johnson

Key’s Jewelry

THANK YOU

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Cherokee Bank

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AroundAbout community magazines would like to recognize and congratulate Cherokee Children’s Dentistry as the winner of the Readers’ Choice Award in the category of Pediatric Dentist. We regret that we failed to include them in the original winner’s listing.

Michelle Meek, Mitzi Saxon & Cindy Poole

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Healthy Living

Heart and Soul

When my son Joseph sat down at the piano after his first lesson, I experienced a moment of sublime joy. My son, the piano player! In my mind’s eye I saw Joseph receiving a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall, his voice cracking with emotion as he pronounced to the sold out audience that he owed all his success to his Dad. As I basked in this fatherly fantasy, my eyes almost welled with tears.

to remain properly complimentary in the face of classic fourteen year old swagger. To me it seemed the kid expected applause every time he didn’t fall off the stool.

Sadly, this reverie didn’t last long. Indeed, it ended quite abruptly – with the sound of Joseph’s fingers, first pressing on the keys.

Then something happened I couldn’t handle: Joseph learned “Heart and Soul.” And just like his musically inept Uncle Chris, it was all he would play. I lasted three days before I lost it.

When Ann and I were newlyweds, I flinched when she mentioned wanting a piano. Certain childhood memories of enforced lessons cast a black cloud over the whole subject for me. But she dragged me to an auction and persuaded me to throw $300 into a used upright, an instrument which sits in our living room to this day. It turns out Ann is an accomplished pianist. In the evenings while the boys and I lounge on the couch, she plays Bach or Beethoven. At Christmas when friends gather round to sing carols, she accompanies for hours. But most of the time when Ann plays, I am in a different room, her songs wafting through our home, lifting me in ways of which I am barely conscious. Now I can regret not putting more effort into my musical skills. But still, I would never force my sons to take piano lessons like my Chinese mother did to me and my twin brother Chris. The only thing I hated more than practicing piano myself was listening to my brother practice. Chris must have learned more than one song in three years of lessons, but to this day the only one that comes to mind is “Heart and Soul,” the melody half of the duet “Chopsticks.” When it was my brother’s turn to practice, no matter what our teacher had assigned, Chris would play this song over and over again. Thus it was during my childhood that I first became aware of the ungodly noises a piano can make. Even so, when Joseph expressed interest in piano lessons, I was enthusiastic. Joseph will be a musician - like his mother, I thought… Joseph is a cocky, self satisfied fellow. After his first lesson he massacred a preschool piano ditty and immediately turned to me with his eyebrows raised smugly, like he had just played Beethoven’s ninth. This is the kind of attitude that makes proper parental encouragement a challenge. “Oh, that was great, Joseph,” I intoned neutrally. Big whoop, I couldn’t help thinking. Thirty bucks for that? Over the next month Joseph practiced each day. And once again, I began to dread the sounds a piano can make. What Joseph lacked in skill he made up in volume. I struggled 34 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

by Mike Litrel, M.D.

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.

“Joseph!!! I can’t take it anymore!” the words erupted. “Are you trying to ruin my life?” I could feel my temple veins throbbing over the din. An unmistakable smirk flitted across Joseph’s face. Without pausing, he simply continued to play, even louder. It suddenly dawned on me he was happy to both practice the piano and annoy his father at the same time. But Ann was appalled. She motioned me to the other room. My job as a father was to provide encouragement, she emphasized with some agitation. How dare I jeopardize his fragile efforts in a new endeavor! Fragile efforts? What about my fragile ear drums? But I took a deep breath and bit my lip to keep more criticism from escaping. God has blessed us with children. Our job as parents is to guide them to become the best they can - hopefully without screwing them up too much. But Joseph had been banging on those keys for over an hour. In my opinion, he needed encouragement a lot less than I needed earplugs. And then a miracle! “Oh my goodness, Joseph what did you just do?!” I said eagerly with astonishment. ”It sounds fantastic!” Joseph grinned and played straight man. “Yeah Dad, I just stopped playing. I’m taking a break.” “Well, whatever it is, it sounds really good,” I smiled proudly. “You definitely need to do more of that!” I glanced over at Ann to see if this would pass as fatherly encouragement. She shook her head ruefully, her face buried in a book, fighting back a smile. Ann would never admit it, but I suspect she too was enjoying the peaceful sound of Joseph’s fingers not pressing down on the piano keys. Joseph was snickering. Carnegie Hall is out – but I console myself that just a few more months of torture, and Joseph can’t help but get better. Despite himself - and his dad.

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COVER

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Cosmetic • Restorative • Family • Implants • Spa

or most of us, finding the right dentist can be a daunting experience that can create some key questions. Does the dentist have the experience and credentials and a well coordinated team who can provide me with a great dental experience every visit? Will the dentist and staff be personable, sincere and friendly and make me feel special? Does the dental office provide great value for my entire family compared with other dental offices? Does the dental office accept most insurance and have affordable options for my dental care? All of your dental care needs are met at Fountain View Family Dentistry. Patients are treated with state of the art equipment and only the most skilled team is assembled to perform all types of dental procedures. The team is led by Dr. Scott R. Harden. Dr. Harden is all you envision in the ideal dentist. His extensive training and more than 20 years experience provides benefits to all members of your family whether pediatric care for your children, cosmetic and restorative care for all ages or what can often be complicated care for the elderly. According to his patients, Dr. Harden’s ability to connect with them is what sets him apart from other dentists. “It is time to stop performing procedures and start delivering care,” stated Dr. Harden.

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Quality Care, Customer Service & Competitive Fees When it comes to quality care, Fountain View Family Dentistry stands alone. The staff is carefully respectful of the patient’s time while making sure every procedure is understood, whether the patient’s visit is for a routine cleaning or a whole mouth restoration. “The care we provide at Fountain View is founded on several principles: open communication, excellent patient care, an educated staff and a tremendous focus on patient comfort,” Dr. Harden stated. “We spend more time with our patients than what you would expect – utilizing state of the art diagnostic technology and camera imaging to accurately communicate the intricacies and unique approach of the required care for each patient,” Dr. Harden added. Their office has consult rooms where patients and their family have one-on-one time with Dr. Harden and members of his staff to discuss their care before, during and after the recommended treatment. Whether the treatment is simple or more complex, Fountain View prides itself on having competitive fees and easy financial arrangements to ensure patients receive tremendous value to go along with an unparalleled experience.

Relaxing Environment & Experienced Staff Walking into Fountain View Family Dentistry you feel like you are walking into a friend’s living room. Relaxing, comfortable furniture including massage chairs for your enjoyment. A fireplace, flat panel televisions and a tucked away arcade game complete the package! No sooner are you in the door and one of the attentive staff is welcoming you…if you are an existing patient, don’t be surprised if they greet you by name. The staff is always professional and smiling – an impressive combination. But there is more…they are also incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. They offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation for patients with anxiety but find open communication helps the most. They make the best use of your time, explain every step efficiently and 36 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

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always ensure your comfort, creating an amazing experience that you will soon come to expect from Fountain View. Fittingly, Dr. Harden created a spa-like atmosphere to help reduce patient anxiety and enhance comfort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have enjoyed years of professional care for me and my entire family that has always exceeded my expectations. Gentleness, comfort and painless dental care are terms that come to mind when thinking about Fountain View Family Dentistry,â&#x20AC;? states Senator Chip Rogers.

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Complimentary amenities to enhance your experience and the value of your dental visit include Tempur-Pedic dental chairs with massage, paraffin wax hand treatments, private monitors for television or DVD movies, music, noise cancelling headphones and more. The most important aspect of Fountain View Family Dentistry is the great care you receive when you visit their office. Who is the best dentist for my family? The answer is found in one who provides quality care and unparalleled customer service, has experienced, professional and knowledgeable staff and a dentist who can perform all your dental care needs with the latest technologies and unmatched innovative skills. All this and affordable rates, what more could you ask from your family dental experience? Call Fountain View Family Dentistry at (770) 926-0000 to make an appointment for you and your family today.

Fountain View Family Dentistry 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg 200-A Woodstock, GA 30189 770.926.0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com

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Healthy Living

Good to Grow:

Parenting Tips for Toddlers, Tykes & Tweens

The Great Pretender by Dr. Monika Yadav

by Dr. Michael Anderson

Toddlers (ages 2 and 3) preventing picky eating. If your toddler’s finicky eating habits are hard to swallow, you might take a look at what you eat. Mothers are a major influence on children’s food choices. If kids see you Doc Anderson, MD, FAAP writes for eating something and liking N. GA Kids, and is a pediatrician in it, chances are they’ll eat it, Canton and a medical director and too. Offering your children a Asst Prof of Pediatrics at Children’s variety of foods is also good for Pediatrics Ctr. (770) 720-6963, www.happyhealthy®.com overall health. If moms don’t do this, their children run the risk of developing vitamin and mineral deficiencies. To encourage better eating habits, start young. Studies show that a high percentage of food preferences are formed as early as ages 2 and 3. Choose wisely. Avoid snacks that only offer empty calories. Kids need to understand that it’s not just about eating what tastes good, but it’s also about eating what’s good for you. Let them have their say. Offer a variety of foods and have your child choose three. The more kids get involved, the more apt they are to eat. Offering adult-size servings makes it hard for children to clean their plate. So let them put the items on their own plate, within reason, of course.

Tykes (ages 6 to 8) kids and bullying. For many parents facing down a bully has traditionally meant fighting back, and therefore we have had to learn to stick up for ourselves. If someone picked on you, you were expected to stand up to him or her. That’s what we were taught, so that’s what we’ve taught our children. Our culture has been one of handling aggressive situations with aggressive responses. We need to understand that refusing to fight back doesn’t equate with being cowardly. Oftentimes bullies may be emulating adult behavior, reacting to violence they’ve seen on TV or attempting to dominate others as a way of appearing to be in control of the situation. Children don’t have the skills to manage the process. Adults have to get involved. Some ways that parents can help: Get the whole story. Acknowledge that the problem exists. Ask your child to explain what is happening before you react. Get involved. Ask your child what they think will help. Get their permission before approaching the bully’s parent in a non-confrontational way, if you both think that will help. If that doesn’t work, continued on page 62 38 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

With this country still recovering from the aftermath of the recession, I have seen the medical consequences of this financial disaster. Individuals of most ages are highly stressed. They can’t eat what they may prefer and Dr. Monika Yadav is an Internist with might not be able to keep Internal Medicine Associates who their membership at the gym. practices in Holly Spring and Jasper. People are consumed with work and worry. For the past couple years I have made it a point to pry because one particular condition may masquerade around as other things in hopes of not being caught… Depression. Everybody is aware of the obvious signs of this With this country condition — still recovering from A depressed mood, the aftermath of the thoughts of worthlessness recession, I have and death, and irregular seen the medical sleep and eating habits. consequences of this But there are also subtle, financial disaster.” more covert symptoms that are only found if asked about in depth. These include low energy, poor concentration, psychomotor retardation or agitation, and a gradual loss of interest in activities — especially those that would bring pleasure to the person. There is also a genetic predisposition. The problem is that mood disorder was taboo, so treatment was rarely sought. Instead, those affected would hurt themselves by abusing alcohol and drugs or hurt others with their edgy behavior. I hope as time goes on these misconceptions fade.

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We now have a better understanding of what causes depression. Neurohormones, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine that play a role in making us feel happy are broken down faster in those suffering from depression. Medicines prohibit this from occurring. People have no qualms in telling their friends about taking a pill for blood pressure or diabetes, yet when it comes to a pill for depression… Living with untreated depression is like living with a handicap. And the sooner we realize this fact, the faster the quality of millions of lives will be improved.

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Navigating Today’s

Economy Part 1

Your Child in 2011

by Judy T. Ross

While changes in the economy occur regularly, what we have experienced recently is anything but a “normal” change. The challenges of the current economy haven’t been seen or experienced in our country in decades. This article was written by Wells Fargo Like most investors, you may Advisors and provided courtesy of Judy wish you could figure out T. Ross, Senior Financial Advisor, in some way to know when Canton, Georgia at (770) 345-8008. economic conditions were about to change, or what adjustments you should make in your portfolio based on current conditions. It’s a tricky topic, and even economists disagree about the nature and causes of economic cycles. But we can at least take a look at some of the issues you need to be aware of, and help familiarize you with how the economy works. Some people tend to refer to changes in overall economic conditions as “economic cycles” or “business cycles.” However, it could be a misnomer to label these changes this way. Because they are not, in fact, predictably cyclical, some economists prefer to call them “economic fluctuations.” Regardless of the terminology you choose to identify them with, changes in economic activity generally follow four phases: Advance or expansion. When times are good and the economy is growing, we typically see indications such as falling unemployment rates and factories taking advantage of excess capacity, to name a couple. While the news during this phase is typically positive, you may soon start to see signs of problems ahead. If inflationary pressures begin to creep in, this is typically when the Fed raises interest rates in an attempt to help keep the economy from overheating. Peak. By the time we get to this point, the economy tends to be operating at full employment, factories have generally used up their excess capacity, and inflationary pressures are usually building. When rising labor and materials costs squeeze companies’ profit margins, the Fed will usually move more aggressively in an attempt to slow growth by raising rates to help ease inflationary pressure. Please refer to the June issue of AroundAbout East Canton for the conclusion of this article. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANKGUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer 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.

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by Dr. Kellie Baxter “Researchers say that for the first time in a century, today’s children can look forward to a shorter life expectancy than their parents.” —Texas Children’s Hospital study If you are a parent, that quote should have you shaking Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes in chiropractic, sports injuries and in your shoes. Every single nutrition. For more information, please health-related seminar, call the office at (770) 345-1111 or continuing education class, visit www.BaxterChiro.com. and nutritional research report that crosses my path consistently echoes that study. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not we are harming our kids with poor food choices — be it fast food, processed or lab created food that masquerades as food. The people who sell and promote these poison foods are not going to provide you with an educational class on why you shouldn’t eat their product. I’m also pretty sure that fast food chains don’t plan on placing a Surgeons General warning on their antibiotic, hormone-filled, corn-fed burgers and chicken anytime soon. The only one who is going to provide your children with healthy food is you. The only way to know if what you feed your child is healthy is to do your research. Your kids are not going to do it. They’re kids! I recently read an article that said 70 percent of kids eight and under think fast food is healthier for them than eating at home. Did you also know that most fast food restaurants are strategically positioned close to schools? In fact, most schools themselves are filled with junk food-filled vending machines and unhealthy choices. Frankenfoods are more dangerous to children because they are developing. If your child is having any type of health issues, I urge you to change their diet immediately. Many health issues in children clear up with good nutritional choices. If you have questions, make an appointment. I’ll guide you in the right direction. In the meantime, try these tips. Feed your children fresh, natural, whole foods, fruits and veggies 85 percent of the time. Limit sweets and processed foods to 15 percent or less. Avoid anything that has additives, antibiotics or hormones. If you can’t pronounce it properly, don’t eat it. If it’s sweeter than fruit, don’t eat it. Bring healthy choices to social functions. Pack a bag with healthy snacks so you don’t continued on page 62

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Healthy Living

allergies . . .

Again?

by Christopher Anderson, M.D. Warm weather may feel good after a long, cold winter, but spring is one season that some people do not look forward to. That’s because hay fever, a seasonal allergy to pollen, kicks in just as the sunnier days arrive and reeks havoc on our sinuses. In fact, nearly 36 million Americans suffer from hay fever every year. Hay fever slams many of us every spring — you can’t breathe; can’t think; can’t even hear very well. Your nose is running constantly, your brain is fuzzy, your eyes are watery and itchy, and your cough and congestion is driving you crazy. What’s worse is that you can’t sleep at night and you’re irritable and extremely tired. Why is this happening? Seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an allergic response to pollen or other microscopic substances that are present only at certain times of the year. In the spring and summer, trees, grasses, weeds and ragweed release their pollen. If you’re sensitive, your immune system views the pollen that you are breathing in as an “invader” and releases histamines into your bloodstream. Histamines are chemicals that trigger inflammations in the sinuses, nose and eyes. These histamines cause the sneezing, congestion and runny nose that you experience with hay fever. But, there is hope. You don’t have to settle for all that sniffling, sneezing and teariness. Hay fever treatments are plentiful, including over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs. For mild hay fever, an over-thecounter product may be all you need. The key ingredient — antihistamine — targets those histamines that are giving you grief. The antihistamine does not prevent the release of histamines, but it does prevent some of the chain reactions triggered by them, which in turn reduces symptoms. If overthe-counter medications aren’t working, see your doctor. You might need a prescription antihistamine or a prescription steroid nasal spray. The doctors of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine can help find out what you need by doing in-house allergy testing. Avoiding contact with the troublesome allergens — like pollen — is the absolute best way to fight seasonal allergies. You 42 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

can control your exposure to pollen at home, in the car and outdoors. Here are a few suggestions: At Home: • Keep your windows closed and use your air conditioner. • Cover air conditioning vents with cheesecloth to filter pollen. Use HEPA air filters. Clean your air filters frequently and air ducts at least once a year. In the Car: • Keep your windows closed. • Set the air conditioner to use re-circulated air. Outdoors: • Stay indoors as much as possible on hot, dry, windy days when pollen counts are highest. • Stay indoors between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. when pollen counts are usually highest. • Wear a mask when mowing the lawn or gardening. • Don’t hang linens or clothes out to dry. • Minimize walks in wooded areas or gardens. With proper care and the right medication, most hay fever sufferers can get through the season without a whole lot of distress. But, without proper treatment, hay fever can impair your quality of life and cause sleeplessness, fatigue,and irritability that affect your performance at work or school. Don’t wait. Don’t suffer. Enjoy your spring. Information obtained from www.mayoclinic.com, and www.webmd.com. This information provided by Christopher Anderson, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. They are open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm. For more information about hay fever symptoms and treatments, or to be tested for allergies, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel.

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One College. Multiple Campuses. Community Focused. Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) has grown rapidly over the past two years, especially in Cherokee County. More than 15 percent of the college’s students are from Cherokee County, making it the second largest home for CTC. Now with two campuses, as well as other venues for continuing and adult education, Chattahoochee Technical College remains a mainstay in the workforce development and higher education options for the community.

Currently the largest technical college in the state, the school’s open enrollment policy, affordable tuition and high quality education has attracted a diverse group of learners. There are more than 13,000 students currently enrolled in programs that offer associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates to meet the evolving needs of regional and global employers. Students choose majors in five different areas, including business sciences, health programs, computer sciences and engineering technology, technical programs, and public and personal services. This fall the college will join Georgia’s other technical colleges in transitioning from quarters to semesters. With the deadline of that transition looming, students are preparing for the new academic calendar that will put them on the same schedule as more than 80 percent of the schools, colleges and universities nationwide, including Georgia’s K-12 and University System. In addition to aligned calendars, the benefits include additional instructional time and ease of transfer to other institutions, as well as calendar alignment that better supports dual and joint enrollment opportunities for high school students. One adjustment that prospective students will have to make is that applications will now be due in July to attend classes at CTC in the fall. While the later start date of quarters allowed officials to delay application deadlines until late August in the past, students will now have to have all applications, forms, transcripts and test scores in by the new July 29 deadline to be eligible to register. New to Chattahoochee Technical College is the school’s eighth campus. Located in The Bluffs off of Riverstone Parkway, the Canton Campus is one of the most sizable

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at 62,500 square feet on 25 acres. In addition to traditional classroom space, the new campus houses a library, four computer labs, medical/ science labs, a bookstore and tiered lecture hall. Faculty and staff offices will also be located in the new facility, including a business office and a student/financial aid center. Plans include expanding the current general education offerings to HVAC, drafting technology, as well as select classes in accounting, business administrative technology, management and supervisory development and marketing management.

Chattahoochee Technical College’s department of economic development leads the region in developing programs and services that support the specific requirements of workforce development for the community’s industrial and organizational base.

Canton is the second Cherokee County campus for the college, as classes are currently conducted at the school’s Woodstock facility. Previously Woodstock Elementary School, the college houses a library, financial aid office, student The college’s athletic program success center, bookstore and many classrooms has already produced several at that location. Course nationally ranked and offerings include general education, criminal justice, championship teams. accounting and early childhood education.

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Outside of the classroom, students have their choice of activities from clubs and academic competitions to athletics. The college’s athletic program has already produced several nationally ranked and championship teams. Among the school’s intercollegiate teams, CTC‘s sports program includes cross country, indoor/outdoor track and men’s basketball. Club sports teams include football, women’s basketball, baseball and softball. Also available in Cherokee County are several adult education opportunities through the Cherokee Learning Center at 94 North Street in Canton. In addition to GED preparation, the center offers classes for those who are unable to read, write, or speak the English language and an English Language/Civics Program. All classes are offered free of charge. Chattahoochee Technical College also offers non-credit courses which provide short-term, focused training for personal and professional improvement through its continuing education programs. Jack Tuszynski/PhotoJack.net

Chattahoochee Technical College also serves as a facilitator for the Georgia Work Ready Assessment. Launched in August 2006 by Governor Sonny Perdue and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia’s workforce and drive future economic growth for the state, more than 70,000 people have been awarded their Georgia Work Ready certificates since January of 2007.

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For more information about the programs and services available at Chattahoochee Technical College, call 770-528-4545 or visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.

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As with many editorials, a single person can greatly inspire a story to be told that helps influence others and provides insight into an area that may otherwise be vague or misconstrued. So is the case with John Bishop, husband, father and recent patient. This story begins with understanding the mindset of John Bishop and why after not going to the dentist for over 20 years, he suddenly appears in my office for comprehensive dental care and determined to do something about his teeth that he has seriously neglected over the past several decades. John is now 47 years old and although his conscience was an untold source of his rationalization for appearing in my office, his wife was more of the culminating source of his forthright dental desires. John felt overwhelmed about his dental condition and, with the constant aversion of his appearance when looking in the mirror every day, was embarrassed by badly decayed teeth. The state of his mouth had become a self-perpetuating problem for years since he did not want to be ridiculed or lectured about his poor dental health. His wife put things in perspective for him redirecting his focus on the harmful affects of chronic abscesses in his mouth, his bad breath and the fact his front teeth were brown with decay and greatly detracting from his smile and general appearance. Ironically, his choice to visit the dentist was as much to appease her as it was to benefit him. John Bishop knew he was going to need extensive dental care based upon how bad his teeth had gotten without any professional dental attention for so long. He explained his purpose was to develop a smile that would make him and his wife proud and develop a new bite that would let him chew comfortably, which he had not been able to do for so long. Referred to our office by several friends that had received similar extensive dental care, John was looking for a clear understanding of his dental needs, the steps it would take to restore his teeth, the cost and a confident approach that would motivate him to achieve something he instinctively knew was difficult to accomplish. His examination revealed that his teeth seemed to be from two different mouths. His back teeth were relatively level and straight and initially made his dental care look routine. Further examination of his front teeth, however, offered a complex series of problems. His upper front teeth were badly decayed and several teeth required root canal therapy while several others required extraction; fundamental procedures to eliminate active abscesses and infection circulating through his body. His upper front teeth completely overlapped his lower teeth all the way to his lower gum tissue and because he had 48 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

by Dr.Scott R. Harden

very crowded eyeteeth placing bad stresses on opposing teeth when he chewed, his front teeth presented an extremely complex restorative problem. John was presented with two fundamental options of treatment that involved getting Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and braces or avoiding braces has served the Towne Lake area for and pursuing treatment with over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor crowns and bridges. Option for two nationally renowned dental research companies. 1 offered braces to eliminate Office: (770) 926-0000. his overbite, moving his teeth Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. into more ideal positions, and making other restorative care much easier. Option 2 would not involve braces because many adults, especially males, do not wish to have braces on their teeth. This option would achieve a similar outcome as braces, would entail more extensive restorative care and expense, but could achieve John’s dental goals without people being aware of his dental treatment. Multiple options of care are always important for patients to make informed decisions. After numerous phone calls between doctor and patient, John chose option 2, because it allowed him to fulfill his dental requirements and because it just so happened to be an efficient process that would allow him to feel good and look good on an upcoming cruise with his wife in three months for their anniversary. A separate appointment to sit down and discuss all the findings and options between the doctor, patient and preferably spouse is always a good idea. This allows open discussion to focus on the patient’s primary goals and desires, review what treatment paths are available and to answer many questions that include number of appointments, duration of appointments, cost of treatment and financing arrangements, special concerns or limitations of case. It is important for the dental office to take the time to review this process for the more complicated cases such as John’s treatment. The experience with John’s dental needs brings to light the most crucial factors for patient success involve a thorough diagnosis, multiple treatment options, patient understanding and confidence in the treatment, consultation to discuss treatment prior to beginning dental work, ongoing communication, patient involvement, willingness of doctor and staff to work with the patient not only to achieve all their dental needs, but most importantly to provide care, staying within their budget.

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by Lowell Lawson Life is good! God is good! Two years ago my precious wife and Alzheimer disease found each other. As I have shared with you, I had a belated Christmas present…a stroke. We haven’t made as many changes in our lives since the twins were born. Even when the road is rough, life is good and God is good!

Lowell Lawson is a faithful contributor to AroundAbout — East Canton. Lowell can be contacted at LowellLawson@ windstream.net.

We are blessed to have so many friends! We knew a lot of folks are sincerely interested in how we are doing. But when their interest turns to actions I have to admit we are amazed. Dave Audia did his personal impression of George Washington. He cut down a cherry tree and brought us a load of firewood. Grace McVey came by to see how things were going. She came bearing a large plate of cookies. Carla Barnes stays in touch, punctuating each message with a cryptic code… DFYARIP — Don’t Forget You Are Remembered In Prayer. Michelle Meek is a beautiful lady. Editor of four magazines (including the one you hold in your hands), balancing her roles as mother, wife, Sunday School leader and other duties, she found time to surprise us with her culinary talents. Her spicy southwestern soup, an Italian pasta and a too-soon gone breakfast bread are worthy of the 2011 Confrerie de la Chauine des Rotisseurs culinary medal . (Which means you ain’t gonna find better anywhere.) Scott Webb asked how he could help. A short time later he and his young men’s Sunday School class came with lawn tools and lots of dedication and enthusiasm. We have a special agreement. Ann and I provide cokes and pizzas and Trevor and Trenton Booth, Jamie Robinson, Daniel Stuart and Paul Webb make weeds disappear and flowers bloom. This is not an exhaustive listing of those who have touched our lives. Any attempt to provide one would be in vain and unnecessary. The only ledger that counts is the one that He keeps. I do not know exactly what His pages will look like. Maybe one will be entitled something like this:

Helped That Older Couple on Zachary Court Just the other day my wife said, “You know, there is a good side to bad, isn’t there?” And I told her, “That’s just what I was thinking.” 50 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

What is in a

Pet Food Label?

by Drs. Simone & Greg Nutt

Pet food labels contain a lot of information that can easily be misunderstood. Government regulations dictate what is on a label, which includes the “guaranteed analysis,” the “ingredient list” and an indication as to the intended use of the food. Many Simone and Greg Nutt are the coowners of Riverstone Animal Hospital. consumers assume that they If you have any questions, feel free to can compare different brands visit them at their new facility or call of foods by reading and (770) 479-7141. comparing the information contained on the labels. However, this is not the case. The guaranteed analysis is via chemical analysis. For pet foods, it provides information about crude protein, fat, fiber and moisture content. The information will be given as a maximum or minimum percentage. For example, if the label states that protein content is a minimum of 10 percent, it means that it will not contain less than 10 percent protein, but it could contain more than that. The guaranteed analysis does not provide any information about the source or quality of the ingredients. Thus, using protein as an example, the guaranteed analysis would not differentiate between the protein found in hair versus that found in actual meat. The ingredient list gives information as to the source of the nutrients, which are listed in order of decreasing weight prior to processing. Thus an ingredient such as meat, that contains a lot of water before processing, weighs more and is listed higher on the label, even though it makes up a smaller amount of the final product after processing. Therefore, just because meat is the first ingredient in one food may not mean the food actually has more meat in it than another. A lot of companies have the meat prepared into a protein powder prior to bringing it into their plant. This helps avoid contamination of equipment with bacteria from raw meat. However, once the meat is made into powder it is then classified as “meal,” such as chicken meal, and moves back further in the ingredient list because the water was removed from it. The name “meal” therefore only means that a meat has had the water removed and has been made into powder, not that it is of lesser quality. The ingredient list does not provide any indication as to the quality of the nutrient. Better quality ingredients are more digestible and the pet will require less to meet its needs. Lower quality ingredients may put strain on the pet’s digestive system continued on page 62

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Building Strong Children: Face of the Future

Take

by Dr. James E. Kilgore No one doubts that our children will inherit what we Dr. James Kilgore is President of the International Family Foundation, Inc, leave them. Some children will inherit money and exhaust Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are its potential very quickly. active community volunteers. Their parents left them wealth but gave little instruction as to its use. Other children grow up in poverty and become wealthy because their parents taught them character and determination. If the present is a reflection of what our parents gave us, we must seriously ask what will the face of the future look like if we judge it by what we are giving our children. A great preacher once said, “When times are troubled, we ask God, ‘Give us men to match our mountains.’ In response God gives us children and says, ‘Here’s the building material.’” If these building blocks are ours to use, what are the instructions that direct their outcome? Here are some basics: Truett Cathy taught boys in Sunday School for years. He says, “It’s better to build boys than to mend men.” The lesson is: children are to be taught carefully. What we believe and what we teach our children does matter. If we don’t teach them how to use money, they will be financially bereft. If we fail to teach our children our values, someone else will impress their thinking on them. If we do not teach respect for authority, our children will rebel against all demands placed on them. If we don’t teach them how to make good decisions, they will be easy prey for the human vultures of our world. They will learn the value of hard work and its rewards from us. Words alone are not enough. Parents have the privilege and the responsibility of modeling consistently what they profess verbally. When we face our problems with courage, they see a model for coping with life. As we accept responsibility for our failures, our children learn to face honestly their choices and their consequences. When we discipline them for bad behavior, they learn that everything produces results – good or bad. That teaches them to weigh their choices in the light of the consequences. If a parent whines and complains of his lot in life, can he expect anything but a “victim” attitude from his children? Sharing honestly with our children is the key to building lasting relationships. Truthful parents raise inquisitive children with open minds and open hearts. Nothing hinders a child’s trust and desire for intimate sharing with a parent more than dishonest or hidden behavior. As an infant the child does what we say. As he matures he learns to choose for himself. As an

Five

by Pastor Jamey Prickett

The weather was warm and I was alone with the children. So we decided to go for a hike. We walked along a trail that followed the Etowah River. My oldest son is the adventurous type and it did not take very long for him to discover a sand bar that led down to the river. We walked out on the sand and almost by instinct the shoes came off. The boys ran and put their toes in the water.

Jamey Prickett is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Hill Church. To contact Pastor Jamey, please call (678) 493-8920 or email Jamey@libertyhillumc.org. http://servantontheway.blogspot.com/

In an instant I was taken back to an early time when my grandfather had taken me and my brothers to a creek. We slipped off our shoes and walked through the water turning over rocks on the hunt for green, slimy lizards. He would sit on the park bench for hours and let us bathe in the summer

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I will never forget those summers barefoot in the creek.

sun. He had recently been diagnosed with cancer and knew that within a few months his body would be too weak to enjoy life outside a hospital bed. His prognosis was dark so he wanted to immerse himself in as much light as possible. I will never forget those summers barefoot in the creek. After a few minutes on the sand bar, I told my sons to find their shoes. We needed to be going. There was an older lady with her granddaughter at the river that day. She told me that they had been there for an hour. I felt like a bad daddy because we were there only a few minutes and I was telling my kids to pack up. For the past thirty minutes the grandmother had been saying, “You have five more minutes.” The elderly lady said I know we need to be heading back but I cannot bring myself to leave. The girl thinks that she only has five minutes left to play in the sand. The lady says, “The truth is I get five more minutes to watch her play.” James 4:14 says, “What do you know about tomorrow? How can you be so sure about your life? It is nothing more than mist that appears for only a little while before it disappears.” When was the last time you took five more minutes?

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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

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.

2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org

Methodist Ball Ground United Methodist Church 3045 Ball Ground Highway, (770) 735-6247 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.ballgroundchurch.org

Big Springs United Methodist 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Birmingham United Methodist Church 15770 Birmingham Rd., (678) 942-1600 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org

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.

Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church

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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556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 928-2812 Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net

Sunnyside Church of God

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

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

Bethel Tabernacle

Jehovah’s Witnesses

13417 Fincher Road (Hwy. 108), (770) 479-4540 Sunday Service: 12 noon

667 Scott Road, (770) 479-7028

C3 Church 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 (traditional): 9:15 — 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service (contemporary): 11:15 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

94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv

Canton Community 260 Rolling Hills Avenue, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org

Canton Hispanic SDA 462 Scott Road, (678) 493-2727 Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service: 11:15 a.m. http://cantonhispanic22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org

Other Churches AllPoints Community Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.org

3595 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-9628 Sunday Services: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.antiochcanton.org

1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive, (770) 479-3886 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.lakearrowheadchapel.org

Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com

New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, (770) 479-6412 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.newcovenantcanton.org

The Pointe (404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.

Quaker — Canton Friends Worship Group 360 East Marietta Street, (770) 720-4669 Sunday Service: 2nd & 4th Sunday 10 a.m. wrldpeas@mindspring.com

3459 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 720-9574 Sunday Services: 1 p.m.

http://cantonfriend.org

The Quest Church Church of the Messiah

411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670

415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net

Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com

Resurrection Anglican Church Dayspring Church

231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040

6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com

Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org

Revolution Emmanuel Community Church

1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737

2135 East Cherokee Drive, (404) 668-2653 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ecchurchsite.org

Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. www.TheRevolution.tv

The River Grace Bible Church

Meets at Liberty Elementary School

Meets at Cherokee Christian School Sunday Service: 11 a.m. (770) 355-8724, www.gracebc.info

Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org

Soul’s Harbor Word of Faith Church Greater Bethel Community Church

110 Evergreen Road, (770) 345-2715

211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.soulsharborchurch.com

Hickory Flat Fellowship

St. Paul AME

5301 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 704-5050 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

390 Crisler Street, (770) 479-9691 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.stpaulame-canton.org

Inner Quest Unlimited Antioch Christian

Lake Arrowhead Chapel

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

Call for local meeting times.

(a metaphysical Christian Church) 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 521-2875, www.InnerQuestChurch.org

Word of Life Family 207 Marvin Land Lane, (770) 479-7693 Sunday Service: 9 a.m. www.wolfc.net

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Life At Home

Is it time for a

New Look?

May 21 & 22, 2011 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Canton, Georgia Canton Festival of the Arts, sponsored by the Cherokee Arts Center, is a two-day outdoor festival taking place on May 21 & 22, with an emphasis on fine art and crafts, the art of living well, and the literary arts. Set in historic Brown Park, the festival offers free admission to the public and a variety of engaging activities. The popular Artist Market is the centerpiece of the festival, bringing together more than sixty talented artists and craftspeople from around the country, whose fine art mediums include oil, watercolor, fine blown glass, elegant and whimsical jewelry, decorative and functional pottery, sculpture and hand turned wood, among others. Serenity Gardens encompasses the art of gardening, environmental protection and healthy living. Canton Festival of the Arts honors the written word through the Literary Celebration. More than thirty authors from several states will gather to discuss the writing process, their writing experience, the past and future of “The Book,” along with other topics. Festival visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions, purchase their favorite authors’ books, and have them signed. The Children’s Experience will feature a kaleidoscope of exciting projects and media. Children will have the opportunity to experiment with musical instruments, photography, mural painting, improv and other activities. Rounding out the festival this year will be a tempting variety of food and drink, and a soul-satisfying array of local talent on our stage. For additional information and a schedule of authors attending, please go to the Cherokee Arts Center web site at: www.cherokeearts.org.

by Eric Hill

What do people see as they drive by your house or walk up your sidewalk? Can they see your house, or is it hidden by bushes? Landscaping sort of creeps up on us over time, and the next thing you know, it makes our house look old, unattractive and uninviting. Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be Landscaping should make reached at (770) 442-3901. your home look welcoming while complimenting the style of your house. It also doesn’t hurt if it adds a little color or flare. If you aren’t feeling the pride you once had, it’s time to do something about it. A properly designed and installed landscape not only brings the look of your house up-to-date, it increases the property value tremendously. A $3,500 investment can yield a $6,000 to $7,000 increase in your property value within a short time. The increase in curb appeal, and the smile it puts back on your face is nearly immeasurable. So where do you begin? Before you do anything, look around. Go visit neighborhoods; expensive ones, inexpensive ones, new ones and old. When you spot an attractive or particularly inviting yard, make some notes about what you see, or take some photographs. Visit nurseries and look through home and garden magazines, especially those known for their fresh ideas like “Southern Living.” Soon you will start to form an opinion of what you might like to see in your own yard. Next you need to decide on your budget. The cost of this project is going to depend on you and your yard. The typical re-landscaping across the front of a house, including removal of old plants, amending the beds, installing plants and mulching averages between $3,000 and $4,000. You can save about half of this cost by doing the work yourself, but you should consider your limitations. Time is another hurdle for many of us. A typical job like this may take a professional crew thirty to forty man-hours. Once you have some ideas and you’re comfortable with your budget, decide whether you want to hire a professional designer. Creating an attractive, functional design takes a fair amount of plant knowledge. The help of a professional can pay in long-term dividends. If you decide to hire a designer, make sure that he or she will listen to your requests, and value your input. The final result needs to be what you like and will feel proud of, not the designer’s. An attractive landscape is an investment that gives you a tremendous return in value. If yours is no longer performing, now is a good time to give your house a new look.

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Life At Home

Unheard of Savings

Available Now!

by Dan Jape

This is an exciting time to be in the market for a new HVAC Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air, located at 13987 system in the greater Atlanta Highway 92 in Woodstock. You may area due to the many programs contact him at (770) 594-9096. and specials available to help with the cost of replacing an old inefficient system. The tax credit program is still available for homeowners and it is $500 as a straight bottom line credit off your income taxes. It is called the 25C program and it is available to most taxpayers without any income limits. You simply have to purchase a high efficiency furnace and air conditioner or heat pump and you can earn this lucrative credit. There is money available from all the major EMC electric companies to finance a new heating and cooling systems and it is in the form of a 36 month, no interest loan that can make the payments very affordable on a new comfort system that can save hundreds of dollars in energy bills every year. They also have very low interest loans for people who need long term payments. The Atlanta Gas Light company has a number of specials that are available to almost anyone in the Atlanta area that has gas at their home. There are a number of different gas marketers, but they all buy their gas from Atlanta Gas Light Company. There are a few cities that have their own gas companies such as City of Austell or Sugar Hill that do not participate in the gas promotions, but the vast majority of Atlanta homeowners can take advantage of these specials. If in doubt if you qualify, call our office and we can help you. If you replace a furnace and an air conditioner and use an 80% efficient furnace, you can earn a $200 cash rebate and if you purchase a 90% furnace and an a/c unit, you can earn a $400 cash back rebate. If you currently have a heat pump or a dual fuel system with a gas furnace or a heat pump, you can earn a $1000 cash rebate if you replace the gas furnace and air conditioner or if you just replace the gas furnace and have the heat pump rewired to work as an a/c unit. This is a very lucrative program and this money will go a long way in helping with the cost of a new HVAC system replacement. Trane also has incentives of $200, $400 and $1000 dollars or interest free financing for 36 months. All you have to do is purchase a high efficiency heating cooling system and the rebate is an instant rebate given at the time of purchase. If you have not had your existing system serviced for the summer, now is the time. If your unit’s coils are not clean or if your units are slightly low on refrigerant, it can cost hundreds of dollars in wasted energy bills. A dirty blower wheel and any number of items out of sync can come back to haunt you in higher bills and poor comfort. People who have routine service performed are assured they are getting their monies worth. 56 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

Moderate Resorts

by Lisa Griswold

Last month I wrote about Value Resorts. This month, let’s take a look at Moderate Resorts. Walt Disney World Resort has five Moderate Resorts: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Please send your questions about Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, or any of the international Port Orleans Resort – French Disney parks to Lisa@PixieVacations. Quarter, Disney’s Coronado com or call (678) 815-1584. Springs Resort, and The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. I’m going to save the Cabins for another month when I discuss Fort Wilderness by itself. Riverside and French Quarter are sister resorts. French Quarter is one of the best lose-yourself-in-the-theme resorts. You really seem to get taken to the historical French Quarter of New Orleans. Riverside is characteristic of the Mississippi River in the late 1800s. Caribbean Beach is themed to take you to the Caribbean, of course! It offers six villages (clusters of room buildings), each representing a different island like Martinique, Aruba and Jamaica. Coronado Springs will immerse you in the styles of northern Mexico and the American southwest. There are three regions: the Casitas, the Ranchos and the Cabanas. The standard room rates go from $154 — $239 per night (add $5 per night at Coronado Springs). It is about $154 during Value Season, $185 for summer and $239 over Christmas. When you stay at a Moderate resort, you get more space in the room (55 sq. ft. over a Value resort). You will have two sinks (except Coronado Springs). The rooms have two double beds (Coronado Springs and French Quarter have queen beds – all Moderates will have queens eventually!) which can accommodate up to four guests, plus an infant. You can upgrade to a single king bed. They also offer some king rooms for an up-charge. Riverside offers a room with a trundle bed that can accommodate a child about nine years or younger, so you can get six people in there (one being an infant)! Each resort has multiple swimming pools (CB=7, CS=4, FQ=1, R=6) and a children’s pool. Guests at French Quarter may use the pools at Riverside. Each resort offers a sit-down restaurant (except FQ) and a food court (The Peppermarket at Coronado Springs is one of the best – if not the best – Quick Service restaurants on Disney property), merchandise store, and arcade in the main building of each resort. You can get poolside snacks and drinks or room service (limited menu). You’ll find a playground, jogging trails, bike rental, boat rental, carriage rides continued on page 62

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OUTDOOR

A/V

by Michael Buckner If you are anything like me, you are tired of the cold and ready for spring. Not only am I tired of the insane amount of rain this year, but I miss sitting on my back porch while listening to my favorite album in the world, Alice In Chains, Unplugged. Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Somehow, no matter how Intersection. For questions or to set many times I hear it, I still feel up an appointment, please call encapsulated with serenity when (770) 479-1000. in that moment. While I’m sure that you can imagine that my A/V system is packed with features, nothing beats my outdoor music. What’s a shame is that most people don’t know that they can add outdoor sound on a budget. If you have purchased a decent surround sound receiver in the past three or four years, most likely it was a 7.1 model. This means that it is designed to run seven speakers and a subwoofer. The reality is that probably 95 percent of people only use this for a 5.1 system. This leaves two extra channels of amplification available for whatever you want. Provided that you can get speaker wire from the receiver to the outside, you can use this remaining power to run that pair of outdoor speakers and liven up your outdoor space! Many of the newer receivers even have what’s called “Dual Zone” control of those extra speakers, meaning that while your significant other wants to watch their show on the living room TV, you can step out onto the back porch and enjoy some music at the same time. If you’re really into outdoor entertainment, put a TV out there. A company called Sun Brite (www.sunbritetv.com) makes a truly weatherproof TV, but hold on to your wallet. The demo that I have seen of this TV was incredible! It had a TV show on the screen while it was inside a fish tank with a water hose showering over it. The only issue is that they run about $3000 for a 32” model. Other clients I have, that are less willing to part with that kind of cash, purchase grill covers and have them made to fit around their TV when not in use. This requires the TV to be under some sort of cover, be it in a screened in porch, under a large eve, etc. but has worked fine in every instance that I have seen. My favorite one ever is in a Tiki Hut by the client’s swim-up pool bar. He also has several fake rocks that double as speakers throughout the area. His neighbors love his system much less than I do. So whether you’re willing to part with $200 or $10,000, there are hundreds of ways to bring your back yard to life with electronics. If you already have some gear and are wondering if you can just buy a volume knob and a pair of speakers, give me a call and I’ll give you a hand. 58 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

Spring Cleaning by John Barker Yes, it’s that time of year again. Picking up the yard, washing windows, deep cleaning the kitchen and reclaiming space in your house you’ve lost over the winter shuffle of “I’ll get to that later.” Don’t miss the opportunity to put your electronics onto this list, too.

John Barker is Chief Infrastructure Architect for Delphi Global Technology, 1558 Marietta Highway, Suite 200, Canton. http://www.delphigt.com, (404) 380-1726

Electronics suffer the same plight everything else in your closed-up house does over the winter months, mainly recirculated, dusty air. Whether it’s a TV, computer or a refrigerator, electronics that are forced to move air through a heat sink in order to keep cool are great magnets for collecting dust and particulate (including animal and human hair and slough). Definitely not the most appetizing thing to think about, and even more of a reason why you want to be doing something about it, especially if you or someone in your family is prone to allergies. There are a few things one can do that will increase the life span of your electronics, the simplest of which is getting rid of the dust.

How? The best way is with some form of compressed air. However, don’t do this exercise inside your house or you’ll find yourself in a Charlie Brown moment covered in a Linus dustcloud Make sure you get to every nook and cranny, in particular items that have a fan (the power supply, the processor, the front and back covers). Not regularly removing this dust: 1) blocks the pathway of the air stalling the cooling process and 2) retains heat like a blanket – exactly the opposite effect you want out of a heat sink. As electronics heat up, performance degrades and is one of the reasons computers suffer from “slowness,” but it’s not the only reason. Other types of cleaning specific to a computer involve removing unwanted items from its memory. Computers are often too good at keeping track of information, including stuff you thought you got rid of years ago. Your local technology provider will have several tools at their disposal to combat this sort of buildup. A scheduled tune-up is a great habit to get into as a technology user. In this economy, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover just how much life you can breathe into that old computer. Lastly, you may run across electronic items you no longer need during your spring cleaning. I have spoken about the importance of e-waste recycling. In partnership with the Cherokee Chamber, Delphi Global Technology has kicked off the ONLY on-going e-waste recycling initiative in the County. You can feel free to bring us any of your old electronics (not including household appliances) for FREE recycling (this includes computers, cell phones, printers and many other devices) – All Year Long.

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Cherokee County Government:

www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407

Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730

City of Canton:

City Hall Fire Department Police Information

(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883

www.dds.ga.gov

(404) 657-9300

(770) 720-6607

(770) 345-7371

Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee

(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100

Driver’s Licenses Georgia State Patrol Health Department Hospitals:

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:

Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center

Non-Emergency 911

(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)

222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666

(770) 479-3117

Parks and Recreation: Barnett Park (770) 924-7768 Boling Park (770) 720-7578 BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Callahan Golf Links (770) 720-1900 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee County Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com

Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA & G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA pcy.ymcaatlanta.org, (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264

Pets:

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org

Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office

www.usps.com

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100

Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com

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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Life At Home

Top 10 Landscape Mistakes Extension Solutions for Homes and Gardens

by Paul Pugliese As we pass through another spring, local county Extension offices are buzzing with lots of calls from home gardeners and landscapers with just about every tree, shrub, flower and lawn question you can imagine. Over and over, county Extension agents have conversations with people that say they heard or saw someone else plant something a certain way, they followed suit, and then problems happen. Unfortunately, most folks call our office after it’s too late. This article highlights the top landscape mistakes that agents see and hear about all too often. Hopefully, you can avoid future problems by changing some old habits and learning from the mistakes of your neighbors.

6. Trees should never be topped when pruning. Improper pruning and topping often leads to more problems with tree branches dying and shortens the life of a tree. Never plant medium or large trees near or under utility lines, awnings, or anywhere else that will require extensive pruning to keep them from damaging property.

1. Leaving burlap, straps, ropes, containers, or wire cages on a newly planted tree or shrub root ball is not okay. Any material left on the root ball could potentially restrict root growth and create a “pot-bound” root system. Also, all stakes ties, or tags should be removed to avoid girdling the stems of plants.

7. Applying the wrong amount of fertilizer or lime can be avoided simply by doing a soil test every few years on your lawn or garden. Applying too much fertilizer is not only a waste of money, but it can potentially burn plants and excess nutrients can become a source of water pollution. A soil test will tell you exactly how much lime or fertilizer you need to apply, if any, and when to apply it for your particular lawn or garden plants. For more information, go to www.soiltest123.com.

2. As a general rule, it is better to not use any soil amendments than to use them the wrong way. Soil amendments or compost should never be backfilled into a planting hole with new trees or shrubs. Soil amendments act like a sponge and either stay too wet when it rains or too dry during a drought. Soil amendments are better used over large planting areas, such as vegetable gardens, by thoroughly mixing 2 to 3 inches of compost in with the clay subsoil several inches deep to create a uniform soil profile. 3. Planting trees and shrubs too deep creates long-term, irreversible problems. When plants are buried too deep, there is greater potential for root rot, stem rot, bark cracking and disease. Inspect prior to planting to find and expose the root flare, where the first set of major roots meets the stem. This root flare should be level with the existing grade or slightly higher for certain plants such as Azaleas. 4. Knowing the names of your plants and their specific cultural needs (light, water and space) is probably the single most important part of plant installation and maintenance. Do your homework and find out how tall and how wide a plant gets. Make sure you plant in a spot that allows enough room to reach the plants’ mature size. Plants that are placed too close will eventually shade each other out, compete for water and nutrients, and diseases will spread more quickly between them 5. Take the time to read and follow the label before using any chemical or pesticide in your lawn or garden. Even if it’s an organic or natural product, you should closely follow the directions. All chemicals have the potential to cause damage to plants if applied at the wrong rate, the wrong time or in the wrong place. Be sure that your lawn type or plant is listed on the label or else there’s a good chance it could cause damage. Consider all the other alternatives to pesticides first. 60 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

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.

8. Many root stress and disease problems are the result of over watering. As a general rule, established landscape plants and lawns only need about one inch of rain every 7 to 10 days. Therefore, if you get that much rain in your rain gauge in one week, your irrigation should be turned off the following week and not turned back on as long as there is rain in the forecast. 9. Plants don’t live forever and some plants are shorter lived than others. There are numerous examples of plants that should be avoided such as Bradford Pears, Euonymus, and Red Tip Photinia. Each of these plants is notorious for weak branches, insects or diseases, respectively. Therefore, do your homework and avoid those plants that are not recommended for Georgia’s climate. 10. Mulch is an extremely valuable tool for conserving soil moisture, protecting tree roots, and keeping weeds down. However, many people go to the extreme of applying deep mounds of mulch, often referred to as “mulch volcanoes” at the bases of trees. Never apply more than 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the root zone of trees and shrubs. When mulch volcanoes are created several inches deep around the trunks of trees, there is potential for root rot, stem rot, disease and insect problems.

Please share this article with your friends and neighbors. Help change their habits and set a good example for others to follow as a gardener who learns from other’s mistakes.

President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov

(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570

Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909 Website: www.linder.house.gov

State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com

(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332

State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: chill@legis.state.ga.us

State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov

(404) 656-0287

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com

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:

(404) 462-4950

Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 516-1444

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 704-4398, x4370

Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 928-0341

Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com

(678) 983-9644

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114

(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

(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280

(678) 493-6431

Cherokee County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner

David Fields (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: dfields@cherokeega.com

City of Canton

www.canton-georgia.com 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

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III

(770) 704-4398, x4372

Cherokee County School System

State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov

(770) 345-6256

Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker

www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@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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Feeding Your Child in 2011

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have to stop for fast food. Don’t use food as a reward. This creates a lifetime of poor choices and emotional eating. Involve kids in food prep and education. Kids want to eat things that will make them tall, strong, smart and fast. Make a game out of trying new foods and remember we usually have to try a food five times before we like it. Most importantly, set a good example. Hope this helps. As always stay well adjusted.

Moderate Resorts

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and fishing (varies by resort). Moderates offer laundry service and self laundry facilities. You have more options for room categories like water view, junior suite or preferred room…even a Pirate Themed room! Staying in this category, you will find some additional amenities. You will have a refrigerator in the room, the pool will have a water slide, and Coronado Springs offers convention space. Some things are still missing at this level though, like a spa, fitness center, valet parking and character dining. Moderates are a nice compromise between the Value resorts and Deluxe resorts when staying on Disney property.

Good to Grow . . .

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get the school involved. Alert your child’s teacher or school administration. Once they know what’s going on, they can help provide the supervision needed to stop the problem.

TWEENS (ages 9 to 12) kids ask the darnedest things. When our kids ask us questions about our youth, especially if it involved underage drinking, premarital sex or recreational drugs, we might be tempted to be evasive or unresponsive or to just flat-out lie. After all, many of us came up during the 1960’s and 1970’s when society’s views of sex, drugs and social drinking were much more permissive. But with HIV/AIDS and substance abuse looming large, today’s landscape looks very different. So how should you respond? Kids ask these types of questions because they are curious, and it helps them get to know you as a parent better. But that doesn’t mean you have to be a buddy to your child. You’re always a parent first. Remember that when you share information about your past it can have a significant impact on their behavior for years to come. Here’s some advice: Be selective about what you say. Don’t advocate being dishonest, but as parents you have to hold back certain information, especially if you don’t think the time is right to share it. For example, if you first had sex at an age that you feel was too young, you may not want to reveal exactly how old you were. Instead say it was younger than you thought it should’ve been. Remember, it’s okay to say what you feel to be a better value for your kids growth and maturity. They constantly look to you as their heroes for life advice, spiritual and practical. 62 AroundAbout East Canton | may 2011

. . . Pet Food Label

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and organs, which may have to work harder to digest the food and eliminate the waste. To some degree, the quality of the ingredients will be reflected in the price of the food, especially with respect to low cost pet foods. Virtually all foods sold over the counter have to be sufficient for most ages and breeds of pets. While some are labeled for specific needs such as “less active” or “sensitive stomach,” the formulation is not specific enough to address real medical need. If your pet has special nutritional needs the best thing to do is speak with your veterinarian about a therapeutic diet. These are available through veterinarians because they are designed with formulations of nutrients that are not appropriate for all pets, and therefore are not sold over the counter. So, how do you determine the best food for your pet? First, examine labels, taking the above information into account. Next, evaluate your pet, in particular his coat, shedding, flakiness of skin and general body condition, as well as consistency of the stools. The foods that look most like people food are often designed not with the pet’s best interest in mind, but with the goal of appealing to the pet owner so he or she will purchase it. Finally, talk to your veterinarian, who will help you evaluate your pet based on breed, age and medical need.

Building Strong Children . . .

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adult he will choose whether or not he will be a friend to his parents. If he has learned that you share with him as he grows, he will want to share with you as you age together. If you shut him out when he is young, he will return the favor when he becomes an adult. The greatest joy of parenting is to love unconditionally. Watching my granddaughter demonstrate her love for my great grandson has provided a perspective of years. Unconditional love never spoils a child. Conditional love can cripple him for life. Something a child does can be described as bad, but the child is not bad. The Scottish poet Burns said: “Home is the place when you have to go there; they have to take you in.” How much better for a child to learn that no matter what happens in his life or whatever failure he may experience, there’s always a parent who loves him and is waiting to hear from him. So those are my four suggestions for today: teach carefully, model consistently, share honestly and love unconditionally. What your children inherit will not only give them the strength to face their mountains, but will make them the shining face of the future.

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 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adopting Families Group: (770) 516-1340 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome 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

United Daughters of the Confederacy,

Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826

Cherokee County Republican Party:

Meals-on-Wheels:

The Helen Plane Chapter 711:

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

(770) 345-7440

www.miraclemothers.org Miracle Mothers: 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:

(678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Cherokee County Repulican Women’s Club:

Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee

(770) 479-5397

www.mustministries.org

(404) 394-1229, www.nami.org

(678) 520-2236, www.CCRWCGA.com

Cherokee County Young Republicans:

Recreation & Hobbies

Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group:

helenplane711@gmail.com

Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo):

North Georgia Angel House, Inc.:

(770) 479-8300

Christian Authors Guild:

www.angelhousega.com

Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: (770) 720-9559 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples:

(678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org

Papa’s Pantry:

(770) 591-4730

www.papaspantry.org

Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Volunteer Aging Council:

(770) 345-7515

Young Peoples AA Meeting:

(770) 479-2502

Civic Organizations Canton Lions Club:

(678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org

Canton Noon Day Optimists:

(678) 454-2370

Canton Optimist Club:

www.cantonoptimist.com

Canton Rotary Club:

(770) 479-2101

Cherokee County Historical Society:

(770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org

(770) 928-6592 rtbwriter@bellsouth.net

Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SKYWARN Storm Spotters):

(770) 928-8590

www.cherokee-ares.org

Cherokee Community Chorale:

(770) 479-4114

www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 Cherokee County Saddle Club:

(770) 757-2282

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 www.cherokeephotographyclub.com

Alan Flint (770) 720-9056

Holly Springs Business & Professional Assoc.:

Cherokee Running Club:

(678) 467-9269

(770) 926-8513

Pilot Club of Cherokee County:

Cherokee Senior Softball Association:

Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766

Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com

Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net Sons of the American Revolution:

Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 btemple1@bellsouth.net

The Trail of Tears Association:

Cherokee Photography Club:

Hickory Flat Optimist Club:

East Canton CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Business Organizations

(770) 704-6338

www.nationaltota.org

(770) 928-4239

www.cssasoftball.com

Crossfit Workout of the Day Club:

www.crossfitgarage.com

The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: (770) 720-5969 Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers:

Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139

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Index

ADVERTISER Support the

Advertisers that support your Community

Banking/Financial Services Edward Jones Investments J. Thompson Ross Investments

Home Improvement/Repair/Service 25 41

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry Tech

Dakota Boys Construction Mr. Junk Bryan Plumbing Services Atlanta Painting & Construction Reliable Heating & Air

5 35 35 46 & 47 55

Interior Decor & Accents/Services Decorating Den Woodstock Furniture Outlet

Chiropractors Baxter Chiropractic

Churches Liberty Hill Church

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Landscaping/Landscape Services A1 Landscape Landscape Matters Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping

Inside Front 23 55

Optometrist/Eyewear

Cleaning Services Molly Maid

1 19

Pearle Vision

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Restaurants/Food Services Good Measure Meals Iron Horse Restaurant Jill’s Cakes & Bakes

Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous Cherokee Chorale Cherokee Arts Center Delphi Global Technology Ghost Net, Inc. InfoShred of Georgia, Inc. Key’s Jewelry Darby Funeral Home Audio Intersection Pixie Vacations

Businesses listed in bold italic type denote new or returning advertisers to AroundAbout — East Canton.

Photography Dentist/Orthodontists Fountain View Family Dentistry Cover, 36 & 37, 49 Canton Pediatric Dentistry 9 Williams Orthodontics 13 Canton Marketplace Dentistry 13 James A. Uhlin, DDS 17 Cherokee Family Dental 21 Dr. Jerry Smith, P.C. 25 Cherokee Children’s Dentistry 43

PhotoJack.net Iconic Images

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Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies BridgeMill Animal Hospital Riverstone Animal Hospital

21 43

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Physicians & Medical Services Education/Instruction/Counseling The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool American Heritage Academy Chattahoochee Tech

9 29 44 & 45

Health & Beauty LaVida Massage Salon & Spa Venessa Trilogy Salon & Spa Revive Day Spa Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio Azure Salon and Spa

5 11 17 19 21 35

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Northside Hospital — Cherokee 3 Northside Sleep Center 5 Wellstar 7 Children’s Pediatric Center East Main 11 Northside Pediatrics 19 M.D. Minor Emergency & 29 Family Medicine Vein Center of North Georgia 35 Internal Medicine Associates 39 Progressive Audiology 43

HMS Golf, Inc. Ponier Music Dancentre South

Call (770) 720-7497

email janet@footprintspublishing.com

online

www.aroundabouteastcanton.com

Recreation & Fitness 1 5 39

11 13 19

1 9 17 23 25 33 43 57 57

SER IES 2 Worship Times 9:30 AM & 11 AM

MAY 1

Can I Trust the Bible?

MAY 8

Is Jesus the Only Way?

MAY 15

Why is There Suffering?

MAY 22

What About Hell? Engaging People In The Life And Mission Of Jesus

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