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Featured Articles 20 Tips from Cherokee County Emergency Services.

Child Deaths in Hot Cars Can be Prevented

Summer Photo Contest 34 2011 Congratulations to the Wenclawiak Family. Surgical 44 Meridian A Surgical Solution for Heartburn Without Incisions.

Love in Action Spotlighting the Child Development Center.

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BackTo School 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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Photographer Jim Elkins Writers Dr. Christopher Anderson, Stephanie Anderson, Chad Arp, John Barker, Dr. Kellie Baxter, Jyl Craven, Lisa Griswold, Dr. Scott Harden, Dan Jape, Dr. James Kilgore, Lowell Lawson, Dr. Mike Litrel, Dr. Dawn Mason, Jamey Prickett, Sen. Chip Rogers, Judy Ross, Michael Shotwell, Amy Turcotte, Delaney Young

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

What’s New? DublDeals.com, a new way to contribute to local charities, recently launched. DublDeals.com provides friends and supporters of local charities and nonprofits a fantastic new way to help raise money for their favorite causes while saving money at the same time. Wouldn’t fundraising be more fun, rewarding and effective if people could help causes they care about as they shop or enjoy their favorite activities and save 50-90% while doing it? DublDeals.com is capitalizing on what you are already spending; a portion of your sales at participating businesses is contributed to locally-based causes of your choice. Whether it’s helping the homeless, raising money for school supplies for needy kids, or supporting the local youth baseball team, DublDeals can help. To get started it’s as simple as registering your favorite cause; DublDeals will verify it within 48 hours and upload it on its site as a choice for donors. For more information or to get involved, visit DublDeals.com. The Tax Commissioners Canton office is now open on Saturdays to offer additional opportunities for Cherokee County residents to renew their tags or pay their property taxes. The new hours are 8 a.m. — noon. These extended hours have been requested by many citizens whose work schedules prevent them from doing business during the office’s normal work hours. Through the use of a rotating work schedule, there will be no additional cost to the County for opening on Saturday. Canton Tax/Tag office hours are 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8 a.m. — noon on Saturday. The Woodstock Tax/Tag office hours will remain 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday–Friday. The Tax Commissioner’s Canton office is located at 2780 Marietta Hwy, Canton. Corkscrews and Canvas is coming to Canton! They will be meeting at Cherokee Arts Center until the permanent location is finalized. Corkscrews and Canvas began in Marietta in October of 2010. The studio provides a unique venue for office parties, birthday parties, team building events, girls’ night out, family get togethers and so much more. The Corkscrews staff of artists will guide you through step by step instruction as you paint the chosen painting for your event. Just bring your friends and favorite snacks! Corkscrews provides everything else you need to create your masterpiece. www.corkscrewsandcanvas.com Bloom Hair Design, owned by sisters Jana Scott and Chelsey Wilkes, recently opened at 220 E. Main Street, Canton. Offering haircuts, color, facial waxing, hair and feather extensions, Keratin smoothing treatments, and more! Men, women and children of all ages are welcome! Discounts with first visit! For more information, please call (678) 880-7302 or visit www.bloomhairdesign.com. Sixes Presbyterian Church has a multi-purpose building for rent. The building is air-conditioned with a full-size basketball court, volleyball court, and can be used for banquets and other activities. For more information, call (770) 485-1975 or visit www.sixeschurch.org. 4

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Wink Woodstock, 380 Chambers Street, is a contemporary, upscale lounge in downtown Woodstock. Shannon Fannin and Steve Rabb are co-owners of this unique restaurant featuring gourmet tapas, desserts, and an extensive list of wines and specialty cocktails. Partnering with Elm Street Arts Cultural Village, Wink Woodstock will invite artists to perform on Sunday nights, with 100% of the door cover proceeds being donated to the organization. (678) 383-6332, www.winkwoodstock.com

Community Involvement This September, Sarah Kruger Photography is holding its second annual ‘Shoot For Food’ month. All studio sessions are shot in exchange for a generous donation of food for the food bank. Last year they filled the trunk of an SUV and this year they’d like to see how many more people going through hard times they can feed. Email to book your session — weekend and weekday sessions are available. sarah@sarahkrugerphotography.com — www.sarahkrugerphotography.com

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COMMUNITY Wink Brings New Taste to the Burbs What started as an innocent question between a local couple enjoying a typical Friday evening in Downtown Woodstock, transformed into an interesting idea that’s been generating buzz in the city before its doors have opened. Steve Rabb, VP of American Cancer Society’s Corporate Business Unit, was chatting with his girlfriend Shannon over dinner one night when the question arose, “Do you know what this area needs?” A few months later construction began in downtown Woodstock at 380 Chambers St. for the area’s first restaurant concept that combines a contemporary, upscale lounge atmosphere fused with a distinctive menu of gourmet tapas, desserts and an extensive list of wines and specialty cocktails. “We want to offer Woodstock residents a taste of the city without the drive,” said Steve Rabb, Managing Partner of Wink Woodstock, LLC. “Wink is a place where you can enjoy an afternoon dessert and coffee with the family, or the really cool spot you take your friends for a girls’ night out.” Rabb brought in noted visual artist, Michael O’Connor, known for his large-scale display work in over 100 restaurants across the globe, and HGTV reality TV-star, Doug Hines, to lead the creation of Wink Woodstock’s visual experience. Wink Woodstock has partnered with Elm Street Arts Cultural Village and will invite artists to perform on Sunday nights, with 100 percent of the door cover proceeds being donated to the organization. For more information, please visit www.winkwoodstock.com or www.facebook.com/winkwoodstock

CTC Participates in Film Project The Chattahoochee Technical College student run Entertainment Technology Council participated in the Atlanta 48 Hour Film Project held in June. Students from Chattahoochee Technical College competed in two teams for the first time in over four years in this international competition. More than 10 local businesses and civil organizations supported these students’ efforts.

News Representative Calvin Hill to serve on ALEC Committee Representative Calvin Hill (pictured) has been selected by the American Legislation Exchange Council (ALEC) to serve on its Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force Executive Committee. “I’m honored to represent Georgia on a state and national level and thank ALEC for the opportunity to serve in another leadership role. By serving on the Telecommunications and Information Technology Executive Committee, I’ll be on the fore-front of technology policies that will make Georgia more attractive to IT employers, advance technology in Georgia schools and protect taxpayer interests in personal technology uses,” said Representative Hill. “I’m very pleased that Representative Hill has agreed to be on our Executive Committee. Representative Hill’s demonstrated leadership in the Georgia House of Representatives, his thoroughness, and his enthusiasm for the issues will serve the entire Task Force well as we tackle the major public policy questions, from broadband deployment to privacy, facing the country in the 21st century economy,” said Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force Director John Stephenson. To guide policymakers through the uncharted waters of the 21st century economy, the Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force brings together state legislators, industry representatives, and public policy experts.

LOCAL RESIDENT WINS FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Canton resident, Sarah Lawrence (pictured) has received a $1,500 scholarship toward her post-secondary education from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA). Lawrence will attend Georgia Technical University and plans to major in mechanical engineering. “We applaud Sarah for being selected as a 2011 FMA scholarship winner and are pleased to assist her in fulfilling her academic goals,” said Gerald Shankel, president and CEO of the FMA. “Sarah recognizes that working a skilled manufacturing job can be rewarding financially and fulfilling personally, and with the education she has chosen she will be more competitive in the 21st century manufacturing job market.” In addition to the monetary grant, Lawrence also received from industry partner continued on page 8

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SolidWorks Corporation a copy of its Student Design Kit CAD software package. For more information about next year’s awards, please visit http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/Scholarships.

Local Plastic Surgery Office Welcomes New Surgeon Marietta Plastic Surgery has recently added Dr. John D. Symbas (pictured) to their practice in Marietta and Woodstock. An Atlanta native and Lovett School graduate, Dr. Symbas received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He continued at Emory, completing three years of general surgery residency as well as an accelerated plastic surgery residency limited to a few chosen candidates, all under the instruction of some of the world’s most respected instructors in plastic surgery. Dr. Symbas also recently completed a fellowship in oculoplastic and cosmetic surgery at the prestigious Paces Plastic Surgery center, dealing with all areas of cosmetic surgery with specific emphasis on conditions involving the eyelids and structures around the eyes. Dr. Symbas is proud to be a part of a medical family; his father is a retired medical professor and his two brothers are physicians in the area. Along with his family, Dr. Symbas remains active in the Greek Orthodox Church and participates in a variety of athletic endeavors such as triathlons and outdoor events. He joins Drs. West, McNeel, Fabian and Hanna, serving the metro Atlanta community. www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com, (770) 425-0118.

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leader,” said Mark Molinari, COO of 4th Source. “We are pleased to add him to our growing team.” 4th Source offers clients U.S.-based cutting-edge IT strategies with the cost benefits of an “offshore” solution provided through a strategic mix of U.S. and international locations. 4th Source headquarters are located in Canton, GA, it also has offices in Memphis, Tennessee and Denver, Colorado, and is supported by “nearshore” Latin American Centers of Excellence in Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina and Brazil. For more information, please visit www.4thSource.com.

Next Step Holds Volunteer Appreciation Gathering Next Step Ministries recently held an Ice Cream Social to thank its volunteers. Pictured left to right: (front) Elisabeth Andrews, Jamie Durio, Katherine Baker, Macy Tarleton, Olivia Dickman, Matt McCoy (back) Kristen Quigley, James Staton, April Amburn. Next Step Ministries is a non-profit organization serving those with special needs. Programs offered include therapeutic day care, Saturday respite, camps and drop-in services. For more information, please visit www.nextstepministries.net or call (770) 592-1227.

4th Source Welcomes Senior Vice President of Professional Services 4th Source, a rapidly-growing information technology firm, is proud to announce the addition of Gabriel J. Apodaca (pictured) as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Professional Services. Apodaca has over 20 years of experience in developing, managing and marketing products, services and building operational infrastructure for start up and Fortune 500 companies. As SVP of Professional Services, Apodaca will enhance the delivery of all professional services and help create operational efficiencies that will enable 4th Source to provide the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in the industry. “Gabe has a proven track record of serving as a visionary and performance-oriented

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August specialEvents Saturdays — September 2 Cherokee Fresh Market sponsored by the Cherokee Farm Bureau Time: Location:

9 a.m. — noon 362 Stringer Road, Canton — “Under the big yellow tent at the Farm” Information: New vendors are welcome, and do not have to be farmers. No fees and plenty of tables and chairs available if reserved. Plenty of parking, restrooms and lots of shade! Please contact Liz Porter, (678) 491-5843 or lp1954@gmail.com for market information and application. The Cagle Family Farm now has locally grown beef and pork for sale at their farm store.

Saturdays — September 18 The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Time: Location:

9 a.m. to noon Woodstock Community Church Parking Lot, corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street Information: Local growers, baked and canned goods, weekly demonstrations, and an opportunity for the community to learn about local agriculture. www.facebook.com/ mainstreetwoodstock

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Things to do in East Canton

Saturday, 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. First Baptist Church Holly Springs, 2632 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton Information: (770) 735-7070 or http:// moochiesboutiquesale.googlepages.com/ Location:

August 5 & 6 Canton FUMC Children’s Fall/Winter Consignment Sale Time:

Friday, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. — noon Location: Canton FUMC, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton Information: Children’s clothes (newborn to juniors), shoes, maternity clothes, Halloween costumes, toys, baby items, and more. Most items on Saturday are ½ off. Proceeds from the sale benefit CFUMC Preschool. If you are interested selling, please contact Whitney Amos at whitneyhome@aol.com. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Shannon Miller at hwpinkbug@aol.com.

August 5 & 6 Flippin’ Through the Rolodex Time: 2:30 and 8 p.m. Cost: $11 Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Information: Fontaine Fantasy Films presents an original comedy by Brenda Fontaine. Recommended for ages 16 and up. (678)494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org

The Downtown Canton Farmers Market

August 13

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 of the artists hand-make their items. Rain or shine. www.cantonhdl.com or (770) 704-1548.

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8 a.m. — 1 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock Information: Donors must be 17 years old, weigh 110 pound or more and be in generally good health. For more information and to sign up, please contact the church office at (770) 924-7286.

“13 on the 13th” Birthday Party Fundraiser Event for Papa’s Pantry

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Eagle Watch Main Park in Towne Lake, Woodstock Information: Live Music, Crafts, Food, Games, and Fun!! For the past 13 years Papa’s Pantry has been assisting families in Cherokee, Cobb and Bartow Counties by providing emergency groceries and stability training! Your support has made that happen through donations, volunteering your time, sending friends and neighbors to Papa’s or coming yourself for assistance during a hard time. This is a way of saying “Thank you” and continuing the fundraising efforts. www.papaspantry.org

August 16 Make New Friends Girl Scout Informational Meeting Time: Location:

6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton. Information: For girls and parents to learn all about the benefits and fun of being a Girl Scout. For more information, please contact local Troop Organizer Gloria Avillar at gloria. avillar@yahoo.com. Join the millions of other girls across the country as Girl Scouts celebrates 100 years of creating girls with Courage, Confidence and Character.

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Moochies Boutique Children’s Consignment Sale Friday, 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.

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Under the

Gold DOME

by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers

The world of politics is often described as “ugly.” Political rivals employ opposition research teams to dig up, or make up, stories about their opponents. The campaigns of today are almost exclusively negative with each feverishly working to see how quickly they can destroy the opposition.

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.

One would think such behavior to be a sign of our times and that politics is actually getting worse. History tells us differently. Let’s examine a couple of Georgia’s signers to the Declaration of Independence, George Walton and Button Gwinnett. Surely these men, being two of only three Georgians chosen to sign our single most important founding document, would be above reproach. George Walton’s service to Georgia is almost unmatched in state history. During a 20-year stretch, from 1776 to 1795, Walton was a member of the Continental Congress, member of the Provincial Congress of Georgia, member of the Georgia Council of Safety, Colonel of the first Georgia Militia, Governor of Georgia, Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge, and U.S. Senator. Button Gwinnett’s career while not as impressive as Walton’s was considerable given that he died at the young age of 42. Gwinnett served as Commander of Georgia’s Continental Battalion, he was elected to Continental Congress, the Speaker of the Georgia Legislature and was President of the Georgia Council of Safety. Two men, leaders of their day, trusted with founding a state and a nation, yet, they hated one another with a passion. George Walton was an early political ally of General Lachlan McIntosh, the famous military leader who once commanded the entire western department of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Walton and McIntosh constantly fought Gwinnett for political control of Georgia. Upon returning home from his signing of the Declaration of Independence, Button Gwinnett attempted to become Commander of the Georgia Militia, the highest ranking military position in the state. Much to his dismay General McIntosh was named Commander by the Council of Safety (the original executive branch of Georgia Government). 14 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

Gwinnett was soon elected to the General Assembly and publicly declared his intention destroy McIntosh and remove him as Commander. In 1777, Gwinnett assumed the position of President for the Council of Safety. From this position he ordered McIntosh to invade Florida. The plan didn’t work. McIntosh’s brother almost dies in the battle. McIntosh and Gwinnett publicly blamed one another for the colossal military failure. During this time George Walton performed dirty work on behalf of his ally McIntosh in an effort to take down Gwinnett. His actions were such that he was officially dismissed from his office on a number of occasions and criminally indicted more than once. The seminal event occurred when Walton forged a letter to Congress designed to intensify the battle between Gwinnett and McIntosh. The letter, allegedly from Gwinnett, called on the President of Congress to remove McIntosh from his position. Walton’s plan worked. General McIntosh took to the floor of the General Assembly and called Gwinnett a “scoundrel and lying rascal.” Gwinnett responded by demanding an apology or satisfaction. McIntosh, believing in the veracity of the forged letter Walton had sent Congress, refused to apologize. Gwinnett then challenged him to a duel. McIntosh and Gwinnett met for a duel on May 16, 1777, in a field just outside Savannah. Separated by only 12 paces the men fired upon one another. Each man was struck. McIntosh survived. Gwinnett died three days later at the age of 42. For his part in this adventure George Walton was censured by continued on page 62

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augustEvents Rose Creek Public Library

4476 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 591-1491

August 13

Master Gardeners: Tickle Your Senses — How to Create a Night Time Garden Come learn to create an enchanting nocturnal paradise for relaxing or entertaining after the sun goes down. All Master Gardener programs start at 10 a.m. and are free of charge, unless otherwise noted and supplies are necessary. Limited seating, registration is encouraged. To register call the Extension office, (770) 479-0418, email: uge1057@uga.edu , visit www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.

There are no story times for the month of August.

Ball Ground Public Library Summer Family Story Time — Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Hickory Flat Public Library Summer Family Story Time — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Summer Family Story Time — Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

Sequoyah Regional Library System Ball Ground Public Library

Hickory Flat Public Library

August 18, 4 — 7 p.m.

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Preview Sale for Friends members

($15 membership can be purchased at the door)

August 19, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. August 20, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Gently used books, DVDs, tapes, children’s books, etc. can be donated now at the Hickory Flat Library. Volunteers wishing to help with the sale, please contact the Hickory Flat Library manager at (770) 345-7565. A large variety of books will be on sale for $1. for hardbacks and trade books, and $.50 for paperbacks, children’s books from $.10 to $1. Audio books and DVDs are $.50. Proceeds go to buy new books and audiovisuals for the libraries.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library

435 Old Canton Road — (770) 735-2025 M — F: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 2 — 6 p.m.

Hickory Flat Public Library 2740 E. Cherokee Drive — (770) 345-7565 M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED

R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org

August 24

Reference USA Business Search & Reference USA Job Seekers Two Reference USA programs will be held: Reference USA Business Search is from 10 a.m. — noon and Reference USA Job Seekers is from noon — 1:30 p.m. This Business Search presentation will include custom search selections, how to identify key business contacts and create customized business and consumer marketing lists, how to gather competitive business intelligence and much more. The Job Seekers portion will help our patrons identify companies for potential employment opportunities and how to do research for their interviews.

Contest Corner

August’s Trivia Question: Why does August have 31 days and how did this impact February? 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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Suzy Davis (hidden picture) & Vickie Myrick (trivia) were our winners for July’s contest corner. They received a gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations!

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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 August 2.

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7th Annual Business Expo Presented by: Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University

August 16 from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency South Annex, Woodstock Virtual EXPO Sponsor: Georgia Power Green Stage Sponsor: Medical Associates of North Georgia Sponsors: LGE Community Credit Union, Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta Marine, Reinhardt University, Automotive Enhancement & The Lodge at BridgeMill

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ummertime brings more than fun and vacation time; too often it brings tragedies that could have been prevented. Each year, approximately 38 stranded children die from being overheated in an unattended vehicle, and the number starts to drastically increase in the peak of summer. The United States has already reached a milestone this year, one not worthy of pride. In late May, the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy in a hot car marked the 500th death in the nation since 1998. All of these deaths could have been prevented. Just since March, there have been 15 disturbing incidents of toddlers dying from being trapped in a sweltering car. There is truly no greater tragedy for a parent than to suffer the loss of a child, especially one due to hyperthermia. While the risks and causes of these horrific child hyperthermia deaths are well known, it still occurs an average of 38 times each year. Sadly, last year was the worst year on record yet with nearly 50 deaths. These tragedies have occurred in all but one state — Wyoming — and currently only 19 states have laws addressing unattended children in vehicles. As resilient advocates for never leaving your child alone in a car, Safe Kids USA and Safe Kids coalitions nationwide have united to educate parents and caregivers with preventative tips to avoid these heart-breaking tragedies. Safe Kids has already launched two national press conferences, as well as more than 30 local events across the country. Tips include placing a cell phone, laptop or whatever is necessary for the day on the floor in front of a child in a backseat. You can also set an alarm to remind yourself to drop off your child at day care. A little less than a third of these accidents occur from children who gain access to an unlocked vehicle, which can be avoided by simply locking the doors so children don’t enter the vehicle and become trapped. Remind your children that a car is not a playground and encourage them to play away from your vehicle.

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By: Captain Chad Arp Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator- Safe Kids Cherokee County The bottom line is that there are ways to prevent these deaths. Be an active bystander and call 911 if you see a child unattended in a vehicle. In fact, in 2010, in just one county in the U.S. — Palm Beach — the fire and rescue department recorded approximately 450 calls of kids left in cars alone. The number could be infinitely larger and the consequences could have been much greater. By locking cars, creating reminders for ourselves and acting immediately to assist a child left alone in a vehicle, we can save children’s lives. Facts & tips about HypertHermia Children are at greater risk for hyperthermia when they are in cars unattended. • The body temperature of children rises 3 — 5 times faster than adults, and as a result, children are much more vulnerable to heat stroke. • If you see an unattended child in a car, dial 911 immediately. EMS professionals are trained to determine if a child is in trouble. Check vehicles and trunks FIRST if a child is missing. • Thirty percent of the recorded heat stroke deaths in the U.S. occur because a child was playing in an unattended vehicle. These deaths can be prevented by simply locking the vehicles to assure that kids don’t enter and become trapped. • Many child heat stroke deaths occur because parents and caregivers become distracted and exit their vehicle without their child. Use reminders to help you remember that your child is there. Free educational materials are available at www.Safekids.org. Post them at your childcare center, place of business, church — let’s help each other prevent further tragedies!

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10 Homework Success Tips for All Ages

Summer break is winding down, and it’s time to head back to school. Whether it’s your child’s first year or twelfth year in school, these tips and activities are sure to make this school year great!

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1. Establish a routine. Your child should have a set time and place for working on their homework. 2. Working at a desk with minimal distractions generally works best. If there is no desk available, establish another study area that is free from distractions. 3. Plan out your child’s homework with them, so that you are both aware of what needs to be done each day. 4. Start working on larger assignments ahead of time. If you break down these large assignments (studying for a test, projects, etc.) into smaller assignments over the course of a few days or weeks, they will be more manageable. 5. Make sure your child has all the supplies they need nearby, so they don’t have to go searching for them in the middle of homework time. 6. Split up homework time with short breaks to keep your child’s attention and focus strong. The ratio of work time to break time should depend on the child’s age. 7. Make sure your child has a healthy snack either before or during their homework time. 8. Getting enough sleep at night is always important for success. 9. Try doing the hardest homework first, since it will require the greatest amount of attention from your child, and then work your way to the easiest work. 10. Lastly, always be positive and encouraging, and make learning fun!

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10 School Day Routine Tips By: Delaney Young

1. Start practicing your morning and nighttime routines a week before school starts, so kids are already adjusted. 2. Plan out anything you can the night before: outfits, breakfast, lunches, homework, etc. 3. Write out a checklist of jobs, chores, habits your kids should complete each morning and night. 4. The routines should include rules and rewards, so that your child stays motivated. 5. Consider staggering the wake-up times of your children. Wake up the kids who need the most help or are the slowest first. 6. Don’t skip breakfast.

7. Always stick to the routine you have set. Kids need consistency. 8. Limit the use of electronics and the intake of caffeine an hour before bedtime, so that kids are relaxed enough to fall asleep quickly. 9. Provide your child with a sheet of information they may need to know throughout the day so that they don’t have to worry about remembering everything. 10. Make sure your child is getting at least eight hours of sleep. A good night’s sleep is the best way to make every day go smoothly. www.aroundabouteastcanton.com 23

Healthy Living

Battling the

Back to School Blues by Christopher Anderson, M.D.

Ready or not, it’s time to stock up on school supplies, buy new school clothes, and get ready for those early morning starts to the day. Back to school is a time of excitement for some and a time of fear and dread for others.

• Before the first day, write down all pertinent information that can alleviate a “melt-down” at school, i.e. their student ID number, bus number, locker combination, teacher’s name, room number, etc.

Children’s fears and worries are just as real and powerful as those of adults but children have less experience coping. It is our job, as parents, to remind them that their anxiety is normal and expected. Let them know that everyone feels a little nervous about the first day of school — even Mom and Dad and probably even their teacher. Encourage them to talk about their concerns and worries. Fears can be harmful if not addressed.

There are a few medical issues that we need to address as well. • Make sure your child has received all of the necessary immunizations. Be aware that there are two additional immunizations that your child may need this year — Chickenpox booster and Hepatitis A. • Inform the school nurse and your child’s teacher about any medical conditions your child may have, particularly food allergies, asthma, diabetes and any other conditions that may need to be managed. • Make arrangements with the school nurse to administer any medications your child might need while at school. • If your child has a condition that could affect their learning, discuss it with their teacher. For example, if your child has vision problems, they should sit near the board, and a child with attention deficit disorder should be seated in the front of the room.

To help your child cope with the fears about starting back to school, it’s very important to always keep the lines of communication open. Communication is the key! Sit down together and find out what worries them. Some common fears that many students have may include: • Who will my new teacher be? • What if my teacher is mean? • Will any of my friends be in my class? • Will I fit in? • Who will I sit with at lunch? • What if I don’t understand my schoolwork? • What if there’s a bully in my class? As parents, we want to help our children with their back to school worries. Here are a few strategies that we can use to help ease in their transition. Let your child know that everyone in the family needs to adjust to the new schedule, so he or she doesn’t feel alone with these changes. • Make a schedule. Make set times for your child to wake up, do homework and go to bed. Daily routines improve school success. • To simplify the morning rush, select clothes the night before. • It is very important for your child to get enough sleep. It is impossible for him or her to succeed in school if his or her body is too tired. • Make sure they eat a healthy breakfast. Kids are more alert and do better in school if they eat a good breakfast every morning. 24 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

Whether it’s the first day of the school or the last, make sure your child knows you’re there to listen to his or her feelings or concerns, share in all achievements, and that you don’t expect perfection — only that your child tries his or her best.

Information obtained from www.kidshealth.org, www.anxietybc.com, and www.ncjournalforwomen.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, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel.

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In the Community

SCHOOL Headquarters Air Force JROTC Recognizes SHS Unit Sequoyah High School’s JROTC Unit was recently honored as one of the best AFJROTC Units in the nation. The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of SHS/GA-952 in Canton earned a Distinguished Unit Rating for the 2010-2011 school year. In order to be a Distinguished Unit, the cadets must reach or exceed three goals in three distinct categories: Cadet, School and Community. This is a difficult task since it requires a managed and coordinated effort on the part of all the cadets. The unit was the only Air Force Junior ROTC organization in Cherokee County to do so and has earned this recognition five times over the last 16 years. Leading the way are the two unit instructors, Lieutenant Colonel Chuck Slater and Chief Master Sergeant John Futral, who helped create a dynamic and supportive learning environment that emphasizes the Air Force Corps Values — Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do. The instructors provided outstanding leadership in administering the cadet-centered citizenship program. The Sequoyah cadets performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading and accomplishing their unit goals.

News approximately 27,000 U.S. public high schools are selected for the list, according to the Post. Since 1998, the Post has ranked Washington, D.C. high schools utilizing the Challenge Index, developed by Jay Mathews, to measure how effectively high schools prepare their students for college. Because of the sale of Newsweek magazine, the Post now has taken over the annual ranking of “Best High Schools In America” that Newsweek had created annually utilizing Mathews’ Challenge Index. Schools are ranked based on the percentage of graduating seniors who take Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or other collegelevel tests. Sequoyah High School, which is led by Principal Elliott Berman, was ranked at No. 1286 in the U.S. on the 2011 list. Sequoyah previously was ranked as one of the “Best High Schools In America” by Newsweek for seven consecutive years between 2004 and 2010. Creekview High School, which is led by Principal Bob Eddy, was ranked at No. 1576 in the U.S. on the 2011 list. Creekview also was ranked on the 2010 list. For more information about the list, please see the website at http://apps. washingtonpost.com/highschoolchallenge/.

CHS Student Designs Winning Postcard Cherokee High School congratulates Irving Mendoza, a junior at the school, for his winning entry into 2010-2011 Civil War Trust Postcard Contest sponsored by HISTORY. Irving won a $1,000 prize and a lifetime membership into the Civil War Trust. Pictured is the winning entry.

Congratulations to SHS and CVHS as “Best High Schools in America” Sequoyah High School and Creekview High School have been named to the 2011 “Best High Schools in America” list published by the Washington Post. Only seven percent of the

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August 16 & 18

September 5

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Tuesday, 7 — 8 p.m. Thursday, 4 — 5 p.m. Location: ExecuCourt in Towne Lake, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Woodstock Information: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC is hosting these free presentations. Medical professionals as well as members of the general public are welcome. The presentation is free but requires advance registration due to limited seating. Register by emailing date and number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. www.GAhypnotherapy.com.

August 19, 20, 26 & 27 Nunsense Time:

7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on August 20 & 27 Cost: Adults, $11; Seniors, $10; Students, $9 Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Steet, Woodstock Information: The Elm Street Players present a wacky musical comedy about five nuns trying to raise funds by putting on a variety show. Recommended for ages 13 and up. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org

August 26 & 27 TOTS TO TWEENS CONSIGNMENT SALE Time:

Friday, 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. — noon Location: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Information: Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples (formerly Cobb Parents of Multiples Club). Strollers welcome! For more information, please call (678) 453-6993, email sale@nowamom.org, or visit www.NOWAMOM. org. Please bring in this ad for special

Time: Place:

8 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church, 75 Ridge Road, Information: Event will benefit Green Pets America, a 501 (c) (3) local-not-for-profit organization located in Cherokee County commited to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming homeless animals into loving homes. Race organizers website www.zone5events.com; Foundation website www.greenpetsamerica.com

September 9 2nd Annual BSSL Golf FORE Charity Tournament Time: Shotgun start: 9 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Information: Golfers will enjoy breakfast and lunch, a round of golf, a custom golf keepsake and a chance to win silent auction prizes. Cost to participate is $135. Deadline to register is Friday, August 26. Please visit www.bsslgolf.org or call Jay at (770) 345-7941 for more information on participating as a player or sponsor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Highway in Canton — behind Cherokee High School Information: Presented by The Service League of Cherokee County. The juried show features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, Location:

entertainers, children’s area activities and food. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children age 10 and younger. All proceeds from the fundraiser serve the needy children of Cherokee County. The event will take place rain or shine. All areas will be handicap accessible. Free parking and shuttle services are available. For information, call (770) 704-5991 or visit www.serviceleague.net.

October 1 2nd Annual Victory Run 5K Challenge & 1 Mile Fun Run Time: 8 a.m. Location: BridgeMill subdivision Information: Presented by the BridgeMill Sixes Service League, all proceeds benefit local charities. 5K runners receive moisture wicking t-shirt. 1 mile runners receive medal of achievement. Medals to age group division winners. To register and for more information, please visit www.BSSL.org/run.

September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 Charlotte’s Web Time:

September 9 & 16, 7:30 p.m. September 10, 11, 17 & 18, 3 p.m. Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Cost: $9 Information: The Elm Street Players present a faithful adaptation of the wonderful novel by E. B. White. Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider become true friends when they meet in the barnyard. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org

September 24 & 25 27th Annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival Time:

Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.

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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

Brenwood Academy (770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com

Woodstock International School

Cherokee Christian Academy and High School

(678) 977-6501 www.woodstockinternationalschool.org

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

Mission Point Christian Academy

Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat

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

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

The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool

Community Christian School

(770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com

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

Union Hill UMC Preschool

Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten

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

(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

Indian Knoll 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

3635 Univeter Road Canton, GA 30115 Principal: Ms. Ann Gazell

Creekland Middle School

Free Home Elementary 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. Val Bahun

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

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

2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance August 1 First Day of School September 5 School Holiday September 19 — 23 School Holiday November 8 Staff Development & Conference Day November 21 — 25 School Holiday December 19 — January 2 School Holiday Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us 28 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

Macedonia Elementary School 10370 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 (770) 479-3429 Principal: Ms. Tammy Castleberry

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

Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University

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

Chattahoochee Technical College

(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu

Reinhardt University

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

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In the Community

SPORTS

News

CHS Cheerleaders

Canton Baseball Has A Winning Summer

Cherokee High School basketball cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp held in Athens recently. The Varsity squad coached by Debbie Craig won a first-place trophy in the cheer division, a first-place trophy in the Xtreme dance routine division and a Superior Team trophy. The Junior Varsity Squad is coached by Micah Mitchell, and her team won a trophy for being a Superior squad. The Cherokee High School team also was awarded the Beach Ball for being the most spirited and involved team at camp.

The ten year-old Canton Baseball took first place in the WPB (Wanna Play Ball) Park It Tournament held recently at SCRA (South Cherokee Recreation Association) in Woodstock. The team is comprised of nine boys from the first two original Canton Stingers from Harmon Field. It was their first tournament the team has played together in over two years. The team won the Championship game 16-9 against Patriot Baseball from Johns Creek.

Varsity Squad — Front row, left to right: Suraya Morrison, Marissa Thomas, Alexus Lowe and Capt. Taylor Sarallo; second row, left to right: Capt. Morgan Hall, Capt. Emily Stephens, Patty Gan, Captain Torre Mortimer, Lora Skelton and Ally Alden; back row, left to right: Alexus Clark, Brianna West, Kelsi Burford, Lauren Rase, Cassidy Alderfer, Abbey Adams, Sarah Day, Caroline Hatcher, Samantha Holloway and Coach Debbie Craig. Not pictured: Lindsay Howard and Diana Tyler.

From left, front row: Ryan Dodds, Tanner Griffith, Mason Stoner, and Will Brown; middle row: Grant Potts, Griffin Potts, Grayson Baker, Carter Rice, and Conner Rice; back row: Coaches Kevin Potts, Doug Dodds and Chip Rice.

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SPorts NEWS Junior Varsity Squad — Front row, left to right: Madison Blankenship, Courtney Nelson, Madison Truckner, and Laura AguasNunez; back row, left to right: Rachel Wilson, Ali Landry, Stephanie Weisenburger, Coach Micah Mitchell, Corey McAllister, Brandi Bollinger, Kennadie Johnson and Stephanie Gillenwater. 30 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

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Cherokee County FCA sends a HUGE THANK YOU to The Meeks and Dr. Harden/Fountainview Dentistry for providing the scholarships for these kids to attend camp…their experiences were life changing-see (read) for yourself!

Dear Coach Bill and FCA, I recently went to the Leadership Camp at St. Simon’s. Thank you very much for the scholarship that gave me the opportunity to go to this amazing camp! This camp opened my eyes to all the wonderful things that God is capable of doing in my life. If felt like God was in the room as we were worshipping and talking. This was an amazing experience for me and for anyone else lucky enough to go to this camp.

Chaz Dunn

Thank you for the priceless opportunity to go to leadership camp. It was a life changing camp and I have to say that it was one of the best experiences that I have ever gotten out of going to one. I look forward to carrying out the skills I learned at camp this year at Cherokee High!

Brandon Roberts

Thank you for sending me! It was awesome to see so many kids my age not afraid to worship and be challenged to be better leaders. I feel empowered to be a positive influence as an athlete.

Are you a game changer? A week at FCA Leadership camp could definitely help you with that! Spending a week with great people who are full of encouragement while exercising your body, mind and spirit can help change your attitude and also help you get clear focus! I was fortunate enough to go to camp in Saint Simons, GA the week of July 4th. I am thankful I was given the opportunity by a leader in our own community. I hope to take what I learned and be more of a game changer for Christ in my home and community. I look forward to the game ahead!

Zack Waddell

Megan Jones

I have to say a big thank you to my two great sponsors — Dr. Harden and Mr. Meek. Without their scholarship, I wouldn’t have had this amazing opportunity to attend the FCA Leadership camp. I learned a lot from this camp that has changed my life greatly. I have learned how important it is to spread the scripture of God. Also, to have God with me in everything I do and to always give God the credit in everything I accomplish because I couldn’t do anything without Him in my life. I also learned to never leave God when times get hard and that reading the Bible is one of the best ways to strengthen my relationship with God.

Alex Trammell

This camp would be great for anyone that is looking for a stronger relationship with God. Also, it will help you to become a leader on your sports team and to become a better Christian athlete. God Bless Thank you so much for allowing me to go to the FCA Leadership Camp. I really enjoyed it and it has been a blessing. I learned so much, and I appreciate this opportunity to grow in my walk with Christ! Thanks again!

Morgan Sanford

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THANK YOU TO A FEW OF OUR SPONSORS: Diamond - $5000

Platinum - $2500

Gold - $1000

Silver - $500

Woodstock, East Canton & West Canton

Key’s Jewelry

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GALA RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle tickets for a luxurious Swiss watch donated by Key’s Jewelry are now on sale for $5 each or 3 for $10. The watch is 14 carat white gold with a 14 carat white gold panther style bracelet. Bezel contains 30 diamonds totaling 1/2 carat total weight. The dial is mother of pearl and the watch is valued at $5400. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn at the dinner dance and the winner need not be present to win. The watch can be seen at Key’s Jewelry at 230 East Main Street in Canton. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Key’s or contact Betty Rice at (678) 445-6518.

TOP HATS FOR TOP MAYORS

FREE FANS FOR SENIORS

The mayors of all cities in Cherokee County have been asked to participate in a fun fundraiser for the county’s senior citizens. The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) is placing a large top hat in the offices of each city to collect donations that demonstrate a vote for their mayor and support for seniors. Visitors to city offices and city employees are encouraged to drop coins and paper money into the top hats and the mayor with the most money donated will be proclaimed Cherokee’s Top Mayor at the VAC’s dinner dance and auction. Visit your city offices, say “hi” to your mayor and make them the Top Mayor by helping fill their Top Hat. You’ll be supporting him or her and helping senior citizens in your city.

Summer is here and the VAC has once again kicked off the annual fan drive for Cherokee County senior residents. The “Free Fans for Seniors” program began in 1998 when Darby-Huey Funeral Home in Canton saw the need for seniors in Cherokee to stay cool in the heat of summer. When the VAC was formed in 2000, they partnered in this cause. Local station WLJA 101 Radio has also joined the team again, donating free radio time to promote the fan program. If you’re a senior and need a fan to keep your home cool or know a senior who does, contact Cherokee County Senior Services on Univeter Road in Canton, (770) 345-7515. Fans are available at the senior center or at Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main Street in Canton. If the person in need is housebound and needs a fan delivered, they should contact Senior Services at the number above to arrange delivery. To qualify, the senior fan recipient must be 60 years of age and financially unable to purchase the fans themselves. Fans can also be dropped off for donation at the locations above.

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The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council salutes the greatest generation ever and invites you to join us to . . .

a wonderful dinner planned

to the big band sounds of Joe Gransden

find “just what you’ve always wanted” at our auction

August 20 at 6:30 pm live

Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton

performance by

joe Gransden

and his 17 piece orchestra

For more information, please call Dianne Voss at (770) 345-7515 or (678) 269-6677 or visit www.vac-cherokeega.org

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Congratulations to the Wenclawiak Family! They are the winners of our Summer Photo Contest 2011! Olivia and Ava Wenclawiak of Canton visited Cococay island in the Bahamas this summer. Cococay is an island in the Bahamas owned by Royal Caribbean International. The Wenclawiak family went on a four day cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Bahamas, stopping at Cococay island and Nassau. Some of the fun things they did with their mom, dad, and sister Jessica: cruise fun, snorkeling, nature walk, Dolphin encounter, hanging on the beach, shopping and waterpark. They said it was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;best vacation ever!â&#x20AC;? They won tickets to Stone Mountain Park to enjoy another family getaway!

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COVER

Our PURPOSE is to create a community where people can see and then become deeply committed followers of Jesus. Our MISSION is to serve with compassion, bring other seeking people, grow through small groups and Bible studies and become what Jesus wants us to be.

Little did I know when I went to meet with the staff at CITY ON A HILL that not only would it be a time of learning about their church, but that I would have a personal, theological experience as well! But after spending time with Reverend Chris Bryant, Lead Pastor, Lane George, Director of Worship Ministries and Sherry Saunders, Director of Family Ministries, the warmth of their church, the welcoming atmosphere and their “on fire” desire to ignite the community with the love of God was completely evident. Come experience a new, relational, life changing worship experience with CITY ON A HILL — Come and meet your new neighbors!

Come Meet Your New Neighbors In August of this year, CITY ON A HILL (COAH) is celebrating its 5th Anniversary serving the community. The celebration is even more exciting this year as they have been blessed with a new Worship and Mission Facility located on Main Street in Woodstock in the old Woodstock Public Library.

Our VISION is to change the world, one loving act at a time.

Worshiping at 7745 Main Street

You are invited to meet your new neighbors as they continue to invest in the local community. Their new building allows the people of CITY ON A HILL to connect with their community in an even greater way — it helps facilitate worship and missions. “Our focus is to make followers of Jesus. A building doesn’t follow Jesus; people follow Jesus,” shared Pastor Chris passionately. A permanent gathering place has made it easier to focus on what CITY ON A HILL believes is most important — demonstrating the love of Christ to others. “We can’t prove there is a God and He doesn’t ask us to. But we can show the world how good it is to follow Jesus,” said Pastor Chris. And from this belief, the theme for the year was born — Don’t 36 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

August sermon series “I’m a spiritual person, why do I need church? I worship God in my own way.” It’s a popular anecdote. But for those of us who identify with Jesus we must ask, “Would he agree with us?” What were Jesus’ intentions for the people who would be called by his name (Christians)? WHY DID JESUS START CHURCH? Go To Church, BE the Church. It is truly amazing to see the outreach that flows from this loving group of people. One of the local missions that made national headlines this year was their annual Single Moms Gas Giveaway, giving single moms a free tank of gas on Mother’s Day. In August, look for folks to be handing out free water and Cokes in the heat of the summer. Throughout the year, adults and children alike partner with MUST Ministries, Never Alone, Papa’s Pantry, local nursing homes and other groups to focus on the specific needs of those organizations. COAH offers assistance to local schools, helping families in need and also the teachers. A Financial Peace class is also available to the community. In addition to local missions, COAH is involved in projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Jesus met people right where they were, at the heart of their need and that is just what COAH does in our community. “[People] have heard of Jesus but they need to see real flesh and blood examples of Jesus,” Pastor Chris shared. It is truly amazing to see love in action!

Experience Saturday Night Worship Do you have plans Saturday night? In meeting people where they have a need, COAH offers a Saturday night worship experience, as well as two times on Sunday morning. Relevant, warm, genuine — this is what you will find whether you come on Saturday night or Sunday morning. A café type atmosphere, complete with coffee and pastries, COAH has created a welcoming environment to connect and worship. Cutting edge music is performed on Saturday night as the band creates a concert feel. “The emphasis is more on current, modern edgy music on Saturday night,” said Lane, Director of Worship Ministries. It’s like “going out” to church on Saturday night — more music, concert atmosphere, complete with a lesson that will challenge and send you out to serve Jesus and your community. The music on Sunday morning is relaxed contemporary with some traditional elements as well. Both types of worship experiences are family friendly and comfortable. Childcare is offered for each worship experience; with the move, the Children’s Ministry has grown and they now have a much larger, fun, safe environment for the kids to learn about the love of Jesus. Both types of worship experiences provide a relevant message that feeds the soul and challenges the listener. Pastor Chris has an incredible, God-given gift of connecting with the congregation through humor and real life examples to help deepen their relationship with Christ and with others. “We use any elements, traditional or contemporary, as long as it goes with the days’ message and welcomes the Holy Spirit,” noted Pastor Chris. “We want to meet people where they are.”

Worship Times 6:30 p.m. Saturday night 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. Sunday Nursery available for 3 years old and younger, Saturday night and Sunday morning Dynamic, fun kids program for Pre-K — 3rd grade, Club 456 for 4th — 6th grades on Sunday morning.

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Edward Leslie Stork, a potter who lived in the early 20th century in the Orange community in Cherokee County was a prominent figure in the southern folk pottery movement. Pottery vessels were of vital importance in the South to store, process and handle food, especially when the climate led to spoilage. Stork was a descendant of a family of potters from South Carolina and learned the trade. However, sometime during the early 1900s, Edward Stork left South Carolina and became a roaming potter for a few years. In 1913, Stork purchased his first 40 acre lot on East Cherokee Drive. He later added two more adjacent lots. From this shop, he produced many different jars, churns and flower pots, frequently using Michigan slip, which sometimes fired to a burnt-orange color. In addition he made miniature churns, plates and cups as souvenirs, which he shipped all over the south.

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Edward Stork

E.L Stork passed away in 1925 and is buried in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in an unmarked grave. His land was sold to Arthur Whitfield and all of his equipment was sold to W.H. Burns. However, many collectors still recognize the importance of preserving this unique portion of Cherokee County history.

in front of his

shop.

Edward Stork

The Cherokee County Historical Society is pleased to announce the upcoming temporary exhibition on Edward Leslie Stork and his work to be featured at the Cherokee County History Museum and Visitor’s Center.

The exhibit will run from mid-July until September 15 and will be located in Suite 140 of the historic marble courthouse. This will be first in a series of temporary exhibitions; following it will be an exhibit on World War II, then local African-American History in 2012. The museum is free and open to the public. The operating hours are Wednesday — Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Healthy Living

Looking for Financial Help

to Send Your Student to College? Part 1

by Judy T. Ross With the pace of highereducation costs consistently on This article was written by Wells Fargo the rise faster than the general Advisors and provided courtesy of Judy T. Ross, Senior Financial Advisor, in Consumer Price Index (CPI), Canton, Georgia at (770) 345-8008. understanding the alternatives and opportunities you and your child or grandchild may have regarding financial aid is more important than ever. Did you know that in the 2009-2010 academic year, more than $154 billion in financial aid (grants, federal loans, federal work-study, and federal tax credits and deductions) was awarded to undergraduate students? The average amount of aid for a full-time student was $11,500, including $6,000 in grants that don’t have to be repaid.* Here are tips for getting your hands on some of that funding for your student’s college education. •

Start planning for aid during the student’s high school years. Pay particular attention to your child’s junior year of high school, and reposition assets or adjust income before that year begins. When financial-aid officers review a family’s need, they analyze the family’s income in the calendar year that begins in January of the student’s junior year of high school. • Assume you are eligible for aid – until told otherwise. There are no specific guidelines and no rules of thumb that can accurately predict the aid you and your student may be offered. Because each family’s circumstances are different, you’ll want to keep an open mind as you consider various financial-aid alternatives. A number of factors – such as having several children in school at the same time – could increase your eligibility. • Reassess assets held by your children (in the child’s name). Federal institutions expect children to contribute 20 percent of their savings toward their education’s costs, while parents are expected to contribute only 5.6 percent of their savings. That’s why assets held in custodial accounts may reduce the aid for which the family qualifies. Assets held in Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and 529 plans will be factored into the parent’s formula, having less effect on the aid for which the family qualifies. Please see the September issue of AroundAbout East Canton for Part 2. * Trends in Student Aid 2010. collegeboard.com, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), and Member SIPC. J. ThompsonRoss Investments is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Does Diet soda

Deliver?

The reason most people drink diet soda is to aid in weight loss. Most of us understand that whether you call it soda, pop or Coke that this bubbly beverage is not a healthy choice. In fact, most of us realize that diet soda is quite a poor choice. So why drink it?

by Dr. Kellie Baxter

Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes in chiropractic, sports injuries and nutrition. For more information, please call the office at (770) 345-1111 or visit www.BaxterChiro.com.

Well it’s obvious, right? People drink diet soda because they think it is going to help them lose weight or keep weight off. They think that the benefit of losing weight and maintaining their weight with the aid of diet soda outweighs the risks of consumption. They would be wrong. Two new studies just released by the American Diabetic Association further support what I and many other health professionals have been saying about diet soda for a while: it actually causes weight gain. Yes, that’s right! One of the studies even went on to say that it looks like it is causing diabetes too! Diet soda consumption has been directly linked to an increased waist size.

The second study found that when comparing two groups of mice, both fed a high fat diet, the group given aspartame versus the group that was not had significantly increased levels of blood glucose — a direct link to diabetes. Did you know that since the introduction of diet soda, both diabetes and obesity have been rising at an alarming rate in this country? What? But it has zero calories. How can it cause weight gain? The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published an article by Harvard professor Dr. David Ludwig MD, PHD, titled “Artificially Sweetened Beverages Cause for Concern.” To summarize: 1. Artificial sweeteners confuse our bodies and mess with our regulatory systems that control hunger and weight causing weight gain. 2. Because artificial sweeteners are a hundred times sweeter than table sugar it has distorted our sense of sweet. Normal sweets like fruit now taste bland and unsweetened or boring to artificial sweetener users. 3. It is unclear as to whether these sweeteners are harmful in any other way at this time. If you want to lose weight the healthy way — and save money continued on page 62

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Healthy Living

Pregnancy is Tough

on Husbands

The other day I saw a pregnant patient whose ultrasound showed a healthy baby the size of a peanut, tiny heart beating rapidly. My patient’s young husband stood nearby with a happy grin on his face, clutching the photos of his unborn child. The expectant mother was smiling too, but she obviously didn’t feel well. I asked her what was wrong. “I’m nauseous,” she answered. “And no matter what I do, I belch all day long.” “Oh my gosh, Doctor, does she ever!” her husband chimed in, his smile fading. “You’ve got to help her!” “She’s pretty miserable, I imagine,” I observed. “It’s not just that,” he explained. “She belches during mealtime. Breakfast, lunch, dinner…it’s making me sick!” Eyebrows knitted, he placed a hand on his stomach as the memory of unpleasant mealtime sounds brought a green hue to his complexion. His wife nodded her head sympathetically. “Yeah, he’s really having a tough time,” she said seriously. Once again, I was reminded why I like taking care of women more than I do men. I have seen women sometimes embody a selflessness akin to Divine Love. It’s rewarding to give them the medical care they so often postpone while taking care of others. But I’d be a liar if I didn’t admit some empathy with the young husband, too. My marriage was wonderful before Ann became pregnant. All that female generosity, focused like a laser beam right on me: meals, laundry, a clean house, even someone willing to listen to all my boring conversation and pretend to be interested. All that changed when Ann got pregnant. Ann suffered profound nausea – off and on all day, every day. This was confusing. Something called “morning sickness” should end by noontime, no? I was a recent med school graduate in my first year of OB/GYN residency, knee-deep studying the physiology of pregnancy. The 20th edition of Williams Obstetrics clearly stated that “this so called morning sickness of pregnancy usually commences during the early part of the day but passes in a few hours…” Obviously Ann wasn’t reading the same textbooks I was. I informed Ann that although no one knows what causes the nausea or what purpose it serves, it’s a sign of a healthy pregnancy. Hunched over clutching the toilet bowl, she didn’t seem appropriately reassured. As a young husband with a pretty, talented wife, I had become accustomed to being surrounded with beauty and the sounds 42 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD

of music in our home. Not to sounds of retching. I remember this was a tough time in our married life. Nevertheless, I tried my very best to encourage Ann, and despite my youth, made sure I was extra solicitous and loving in my communications with her…

Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. Connect with Dr. Litrel at www.mikelitrelmd.com.

“Sweetheart, what’s for dinner? “Sweetheart, do I have any clean underwear? “Sweetheart, does this tie match this shirt?”

In retrospect, I can see that my early approach to husbandly love had a few limitations. But I was genuinely befuddled. What happened to the rosy, happy glow of motherhood I had been expecting… you know, the one that graces all those pregnancy magazine covers? I was pretty sure that the fairy tale of marriage didn’t include the beautiful princess running to the bathroom, hand covering her mouth just as the prince was sitting down to enjoy his supper. Ann threw up one last time the day before her cesarean section. She was at work and made sure not to bother anyone. The next morning I stood beside her in the operating room as one of my obstetrics professors removed our son from her uterus. Tyler’s cries soon filled the operating room. The surgical team focused all efforts on stopping Ann’s bleeding. As a young surgeon, I knew the blood pouring from her body was par for the course. But there was still a lot of it. I looked at my beautiful wife as the surgeons were closing her abdomen. Ann smiled at me weakly. It had been a tough nine months. I suppose it had been rough on her, too. Understanding how much mothers and wives sacrifice, compared to what we husbands offer, is one of the stepping stones toward manhood. A boy thinks first of himself and expects others to give to him again and again. There are plenty of smiling boys with grey hair who remain self-centered and are certainly unhappy. A man appreciates what he has been given, understands what God wants - and dedicates himself to giving to those around him. It’s an uphill walk, but it’s the path we climb to happiness and fulfillment.

A Surgical Solution for Heartburn Without Incisions by Michael W. Shotwell, MD, FACS General Surgery

hat may have seemed like science fiction, surgery without an incision, is now a reality that is making lives better for patients suffering from chronic acid reflux also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Michael Shotwell of Northside Hospital – Cherokee is the first in the area to offer the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for the treatment of GERD.

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The TIF procedure with the EsophyX device can significantly improve quality of life for our patients. — Dr. Shotwell

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“The TIF procedure with the EsophyX device can significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” said Dr. Shotwell. “Many patients take reflux medications which suppress acid production such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) to help relieve their heartburn symptoms and are still unable to eat the foods they want or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux. In addition, recent studies have shown that long term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals such as calcium leading to bone fractures. Studies have also shown that PPIs can interact with other prescription medications reducing their efficacy. Clinical studies show that at two years after the TIF procedure, nearly 80 percent of patients are off of their daily reflux medications and can eat and drink foods and beverages they avoided for many years. Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did.”

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In a healthy patient, there is a natural valve between the esophagus and the stomach that forms a physical barrier preventing stomach fluids from backwashing, or “refluxing,” up into the Dr. Shotwell received his medical degree from the Medical College esophagus. “In a patient of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia in with chronic GERD, 1998. He completed his residency at Michigan State University in East this valve has become Lansing, Michigan in 2003. He is dysfunctional,” explained Board Certified in General Surgery. Dr. Shotwell.” The TIF procedure reconstructs the valve between the esophagus and the stomach to prevent reflux. It is based on the same well- proven principles of conventional more invasive laparoscopic GERD surgery. TIF’s advantage is that it is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth). Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, no visible scar and most patients can get back to their normal activities within a few days.” With millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD and not fully satisfied with their treatment options, the TIF procedure with the EsophyX device offers an excellent alternative. “We are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same benefits as more invasive procedures with only minimal risk,” expressed Dr. Shotwell. Please contact us if you or someone you know suffers with chronic GERD and would like more information about how TIF can get you back to living without the pills and without heartburn.

Healthy Living

Don’t Live for the Moment

When it Comes to Your Dental Health

by Dr.Scott R. Harden

The moment is now; the time that children live for. Children don’t plan for next year and seldom even for tomorrow. Parents all know it’s challenging for our kids to organize their books or get their clothes out for the next day. We heckle them, remain consistent and still we hear those early morning statements such as “oops, I forgot” or “I can’t find my shoes.” We could interpret this as defiance, but it is simply that they live for the moment. In my household, my son is now 16 years old and there are many planning issues that we routinely face related to school topics. Study Planners, or “my SP” as it is commonly referred, offers the opportunity to plan for today, tomorrow, the week, the month, the semester and the year. The SP allows my son to know when assignments and tests are due, systematically plan for them in advance, and achieve goals more consistently. The SP should prevent my son the frustration of ever forgetting to turn in assignments or to be surprised by a scheduled quiz or test. Proper planning should allow him to coordinate all the extracurricular activities at school, his baseball schedule, and his academic requirements so they blend together smoothly. Despite a well-defined system, homework still gets overlooked, quizzes are forgotten and conflicts occur. Why? Teenagers and adults alike live for the moment. Add into the equation cell phones, texting, twittering, emails, Facebook and the Internet, and you have enough distractions to ruin any good system. At the high school level, the long range planning such as SAT preparation or selecting the best college, added to the demands of school and daily life, really challenge student’s planning skills and the need to defy that instinct of living for the moment. As adults, we know that in comparison to our children, our lives are much more complicated. We have the added demands of paying bills, maintaining the house, paying taxes, performing laundry, providing meals, transportation and ultimately monitoring everything related to our children. It’s overwhelming. Then there are those elective issues to consider that we can easily neglect because we are overburdened with life’s necessities. We should schedule for our personal time, exercise, religion and our health. Making time to get annual physicals, eye exams and dental exams must ideally fit into our yearly schedule. If we default into the tendency to live for the moment and not plan our regular doctor visits, then we are no better than our children that we reprimand for less important issues. It’s all about proper planning and maintaining balance in our lives. 46 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

The American Dental Association has recommended two dental visits per year for the last several decades. How many of you reading this article have been consistent at maintaining two visits a year to the dentist? Many people still think they should only Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and go to the dentist once a year, has served the Towne Lake area for although this is incorrect. over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor Even worse, many people that for two nationally renowned dental research companies. identify a problem with one Office: (770) 926-0000. or more of their teeth tend Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. to ignore it because they are living for the moment. They do not convert their needs to an action plan of making a dental appointment. A common thought for many people goes like this, “my tooth broke, but it doesn’t hurt, so I can postpone getting it fixed until another day.” This is a great example of living for the moment. No pain is ever a good diagnosis for no problem. Many dental problems that include cavities, gum disease and broken teeth typically do not hurt but lead to more severe problems when delaying treatment. People that ignore or delay routine dental exams and getting their dental problems diagnosed and treated, will often lose teeth as a result. Just the other day, a man named Brian came into the office with a serious dental problem. He had fractured his tooth in half all the way through the roots and down into the bone. His symptoms included pain, infection, pus, fever and facial swelling. The infection was so severe that it bothered his overall health and made him feel sick. This condition developed because Brian delayed getting a crown on his tooth that he was informed about a year ago when the tooth was diagnosed with a small fracture. Further, his tooth had broken even more six months ago and because he had no pain then, he delayed going to the dentist again and getting the care he already knew was needed. He ignored an early warning sign and was indeed living for the moment. The lesson that Brian learned was to keep routine dental visits twice a year to avoid complex dental problems that can otherwise be avoided. Further, when you have a dental need, make an action plan to get it treated and don’t procrastinate about it with the tendency of living for the moment.

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She Thought We Were Just Shopping by Stephanie Anderson As my girls start school I’ve noticed they’re so tall. The day my l’il chicks leave the nest seems uncomfortably near. For sure, I’m more jealous of their “boob tube” time than ever. Here’s my “go-to” list for help with the years remaining: Dr. James Dobson, author of “Focus On the Family” along with grandparents, pastors and the likes of Dr. Denmark. All of my go-to experts have the same favorite Teacher and Book. In His Book the curriculum always starts with love and His teaching methods are patience, time and discipline. What do I say to my eighth-grader who is asking to wear make-up? This is a mom’s chance to shine. She wanted to know what brand, shade and how to apply it. My lesson number one was that literally a little touch goes a long way. We talked about simple beauty and how too much of a good thing is, well, too much. We had a blast together. Although I’ll always be mom, nowadays, her companionship means more with every passing year. She thought we were just talking and the lesson was about cosmetics. Nope. Now I see that eyeliner was the opportunity for the real lesson ... my daughter must know that she is important and cherished by her mom.

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Also she must know that she can talk to me about her needs and that her mom is deeply interested in helping her with whatever her girl stuff, and her mom has trustworthy and practical advice. My daughter smiled. I could see in her Stephanie Anderson is a nurse eyes that she understood the practitioner in Canton. She assists lesson. Her eyes spoke louder her husband, Michael G Anderson than words that “Wow, mom MD FAAP in his practice at Children’s Pediatrics Center, 391 East Main you really love me and I really Street, Canton (770)720.MyMD (6963) matter to you.” She gets an www.happyhealthy.com® “A” for the day. And she thinks we were just shopping. It’s my own version of the new Trace Atkins single “She Thinks We’re Just Fishing.” Dad can deal with the fish at Lake Allatoona and I’ll take the Chanel at Macy’s. Run, don’t walk, and buy the Trace Atkins CD. I’ll be adding Mr. T. Atkins to the likes of Dr. J. Dobson and the rest. God bless you all for the new school year ahead.

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Family and Faith

DAS WAR

Wunderbar!

by Lowell Lawson

It was wonderful! Recently I attended a luncheon meeting that took me back to yesteryear, college language classes, my German mother, and military service in Frankfurt Am Main, Deutschland.

How do you spell

Relief?

by Dawn Mason, D.V.M.

R-O-L-A-I-D-S? No, not when it comes to canine seasonal skin allergies. Read below to learn more.

Lowell Lawson is a faithful contributor

It was a meeting of a very to AroundAbout — East Canton. Lowell can be contacted at LowellLawson@ special group of beautiful windstream.net. German ladies. Kaffee Klatsch Mit Ingrid Jones brings together fifty housewives, mothers and grandmothers for coffee, lunch and friendship. They grew up in Germany and, over the years, have come to the metro Atlanta area. I met Ingrid Jones, the group’s founder, during my years on the staff of the Canton YMCA. Ingrid, a widow of several years, is in constant motion, especially mentally. You will find her everywhere and always with an idea or two to share. She loves people and they love her. The group carries her name for their monthly gatherings at the IHOP Restaurant on Cumming Highway, the second Tuesday of every month. Space will not allow me to list all their names. However, you will meet Elke, Helga, Hannalore, Liselet, Mathilde, Ulrike and Annelies. They lived in Bremen, Hamburg, Aschaffenburg, Mannheim, Darmstadt, and Passau. Now they call Ellijay, Marietta, Ball Ground, Alpharetta, Canton and Waleska home. Words can scarcely begin to describe the luncheon meeting. You open the door to hear a happy blending of voices as twenty-five simultaneous conversations are ongoing. Hugs replace handshakes as signs of welcome. Occasionally you hear the sound of coins dropped into a jar as someone has violated the cardinal rule: GERMAN ONLY SPOKEN HERE! (Fortunately they made an allowance for my very broken German.) It is instinctive that we seek others who share our common ethnic bonds when we are separated from our homeland of birth. Traute told me, “I come to the meetings so I can speak German.” Brigette came to be with her mother. There is no agenda. There are no officers. There are no planned activities. As Ingrid described the group to me, “We don’t want it to become organized. They are very busy with each other.” At the close of our time together, I asked, “Darf ich wieder kommen? (Can I come back again?) I hope they say “Ja! Auf wiedersehen! 50 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

George is a seven year old Shih Tzu plagued with years of itching and redness of his skin most often in the spring and Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 fall. His owner complained he graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and practices was chronically chewing his at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. feet and not able to rest. His (770) 479-2200 ears smelled horrible and he was constantly shaking them. He wasn’t eating very well and over the counter Benadryl wasn’t working anymore. George needed relief fast! No one was sleeping at night because of the constant scratching and thumping of his leg against the floor. Animal allergies are a very common and frustrating disease for both pets and owners. This time of year our office is flooded with appointments for skin issues or “itchy” pets. Most people describe the problem as “that time of year” and request the “cortisone shot.” Although steroids are effective for getting the intense itch under control, chronic use is actually not good for your pet. Pets may also develop secondary skin or yeast infections requiring antibiotics, shampoos or other oral medications. Usually, if the skin infections are brought under control, the pet’s itch improves. For those pet’s still suffering, it is recommended to skin test a pet for allergies. This requires anesthesia and may be costly to owners. Once allergens are identified, allergy shots are needed for the life of a pet. There is an alternative to expensive testing and chronic use of steroids. If your pet has been diagnosed with seasonal allergies related to environmental irritants like mold, pollens, trees, etc. there is a non-steroidal option for you. Relief is spelled A-T-O-P-I-C-A! Atopica is the first FDA-approved oral medication designed to control atopic dermatitis in the canine. The active compound is Cyclosporine. It is given by mouth every day for up to a month and then gradually reduced to its lowest effective dose. The drug targets the immune system. Like other medications, Atopica does have side effects. Vomiting and diarrhea were the most reported by clients. To help alleviate these symptoms, the dose can be adjusted. Atopica can be given with other medications and may be given initially with steroids, if the allergy is severe. The goal is to stay on the drug throughout the year. Atopica can be expensive initially, but the benefits outweigh the costs. continued on page 62

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East Canton RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Baptist

Ball Ground First Baptist

Church of God Hickory Flat Church of God

445 Old Canton Road, (770) 735- 3374 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7p.m. www.ballgroundfbc.org

947 Bailey Road, Woodstock, (770) 475-4321 Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.

Calvary Baptist

12487 Fincher Road, (678) 880-1901 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.calvarybaptistweb.org

Cherokee Baptist 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.CherokeeBaptistChurch.org

Community Baptist 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Dr., (678) 493-0908 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.community-baptist-church.com

Crossroads of Life Baptist 2861 Ball Ground Hwy, (770) 479- 7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org

Hillside Community Church of God

New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com

Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 639-1018 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org

Toonigh Church of God 4776 Old Highway 5, (770) 926-3096 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Zion’s Temple Church of God 152 Crystal Springs Lane, (770) 887-9439 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point and Creekview H.S. Sunday Services: 9:05, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org Visit website or call for details for each location

First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com

First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org

Hickory Road Baptist Church 2146 Hickory Road, (770) 345-2296 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. email: hrbc@windstream.net

Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org

Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 East Cherokee Drive (Kid Connection) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (678) 880-0871, www.mv-baptist.com Pastor: Dr. Joe Brothers

Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.ctrcec.com

Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org

Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. www.Jewishwestcobb.com

Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com

Lutheran

Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist

Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church

174 Fields Mcghee Drive, (770) 630-7150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Elder Randall Cagle

Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org

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

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

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

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

Canton First United Methodist Church 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org

City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org

Hickory Flat United Methodist Church 4056 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 345-5969 Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflat.org

Holly Springs United Methodist Church 2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com

Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org

Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org

Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org

Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org

Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.

Contact Fr. Frederick Watson: (770) 485-0504 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 Call for local meeting times.

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 (contemporary): 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service (traditional): 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3459 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 720-9574 Sunday Services: 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Oak Leaf Church Canton 151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com

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

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

The Quest Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com

Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org

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

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

Lake Arrowhead Chapel

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

Revolution 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. www.TheRevolution.tv

The River 3440 Sixes Road Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org

Greater Bethel Community Church

Soul’s Harbor Word of Faith Church

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

110 Evergreen Road, (770) 345-2715 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.soulsharborchurch.com

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

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

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

(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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Family and Faith

The Family Touch by Dr. James E. Kilgore Not every issue that faces a parent has a simple solution. Not every question needs a professional to answer. Many just require a little common sense. Here’s a prescription for positive parenting – empowering yourself to be a better parent!

No Picky Eaters

in the Kingdom of God

by Pastor Jamey Prickett

Dr. James Kilgore is President of the International Family Foundation, Inc, Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are active community volunteers.

First, remember that you are in control – whether it feels like it or not. Make choices instead of reacting to circumstances with your children. Take a deep breath; listen to the child’s request or problem. Don’t feel you have to make an immediate decision. After you have thought things through, feel free to postpone making a decision until you consult with your spouse or another trusted friend. Then you can respond to the invitation or request for a decision. Time taken to make a good decision is never an enemy. Second, reserve for yourself the right to rethink, review and evaluate any decision you’ve made. You can change your mind and correct a decision which has proven to be less than satisfactory. Don’t allow your children – however innocently – to manipulate you with the surroundings. It may not hurt your child if he is the only one who doesn’t participate in an activity or attend a certain party. Third, give yourself a break! You don’t have to know everything about everything. You may have to do a little research about an issue, a circumstance or event, or a problem you are presented. You don’t have to know everything, but you are fortunate. Your child doesn’t know everything either! (Even if he thinks he does!)

A Jewish proverb says, “God couldn’t be everywhere; so He made mothers.” It may not be good theology, but the role of a parent in rearing children cannot be overestimated. The major difficulty reflected in most parental self-evaluation is being too self-critical. If I concentrate on what I don’t know, what I can’t do, or what I can’t…well, you get the idea, don’t you? Work from your strengths! Have you ever heard someone you admire reflect on his life? In speaking of life’s accomplishments, he or she will frequently say, “One of the things my parents taught me…” Rarely will you hear, “My parents didn’t teach me anything, but I became a success in spite of them!” Our children will learn from many sources in life; it’s our job to make sure they learn from the best source available – a loving parent! Think about your position and use it well. 54 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

I am a self-confessed picky eater. I have no reason to be finicky in my food selection. My mother is a wonderful cook. As a Southerner we always had an array of vegetable choices, meat and of course bread at our dinner table. But for some reason I have found having too much variety in my food choices was just too much for my taste buds.

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/

Another bad habit that comes with being a part of PEA (i.e. Picky-Eaters Anonymous) is making sure that my foods do not run together on my plate. As a way to poke fun at my odd eating habits, my wife bought me a plate with dividers for Christmas one year. It was one of those plates that you get from the lunch room line in elementary school. It truly was the best gift. In the Bible we have a story of Jesus sending out seventy missionaries to proclaim the Kingdom of God. In giving out his expectations to the eager seventy, he encourages them as they enter into a town to settle down in a house and “eat what is set before you.” It is moments like this that I struggle with Jesus. I would be fine with a courteous “no thank you.” But Jesus says, “eat and drink whatever they provide.” How is a persnickety eater like me ever going to follow Jesus? The challenge of eating for me is just fussy taste-buds but for the seventy Jewish ears who hear “eat what is before you” it is a threat to their religious identity. What you eat and don’t eat is important to the Jewish tradition. Jesus is being hostile to their cultural identity. Eating what is before you is more about the way you see the world than it is what you put in your mouth. Jesus is challenging us to see ourselves as guest in the community instead of hosts. Viewing ourselves as guests in God’s world is a humbling experience. As guests at God’s table there is always room for others and no room for racism. As God’s guest there is no “us” and “them” division. As God’s guest we have equal seating around the table. Our place in God’s world is continued on page 62

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Life At Home

TWO of the Most Commonly Asked Questions by Dan Jape

Two of most common questions I am asked by homeowners are, “Do I have a Freon leak?” and “Why can’t you fix my Freon leak?”

First, let me state unequivocally that if you ever had to add any Freon to your cooling system, Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable you have a leak. There is no Heating and Air. You may contact him reason you have to add Freon at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at www.reliableair.com. to an air conditioning system unless there is a leak. An air conditioning system is a sealed system that if properly installed and maintained, should never leak and never need even a few pounds of Freon added. I stress this due to the misconception that it is normal to have to “top off” your Freon in your air conditioner. While this has been common practice for years due to the fact it was less expensive to add Freon than it was to find and repair a leak, it is not the case anymore. Freon is in its last years of production and will be taken off the market soon. The quantity of Freon being produced is being curtailed each year and the price is going up. If your cooling system needs Freon every year, it will soon be more expensive to keep adding it than it will be to buy a new system. Normally these leaks are not one big leak, but rather many small leaks where the tubing is stressed or ruptured by the bonding of a dissimilar metal such as copper and aluminum. These dissimilar metals expand and contract at a different rate and wear a hole in the copper tubing and also react to each other to form corrosion and lack of heat transfer. This is why an air conditioner with a same metal coil is more leak proof than a coil with copper tubing and aluminum fins. Most air conditioning companies have Freon leak detectors to sniff out leaks and with enough time, patience and diagnostic money, they can tell you exactly what you already know. You have a leak! To try and repair these leaks, one would have to melt away the aluminum fins to get to the copper tubing in the middle of the coil and weld up the stress areas. This would render that area of the coil useless and the chance you could repair all the possible leaks and weak areas in a coil are slim to none. Most of the time, these leaking air conditioners are old and inefficient and your money would be better spent simply cutting the cord on them as opposed to throwing good money after bad. What difference does it make where the leak is in continued on page 62 56 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

Disney world

with Young Children

by Lisa Griswold

What is the right age to bring a child to Walt Disney World? There is no “perfect” age to bring your child, as all children are different, but I think Disney can work for any age! For the article’s purposes, I will consider “young children” to be 2 — 5 years old.

Please send your questions about the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, or any of the international Disney parks to Lisa@PixieVacations. com or call (678) 815-1584.

• Getting to Orlando Whether flying or driving, you should have plenty for the child to do in transit and bring plenty of snacks! Explore the grounds and what your resort has to offer. Jumping right into the parks after a long journey can be overwhelming and exhausting.

• Resorts: When choosing your resort, consider that a Value Resort is going to make the child very comfortable, as there is Disney fun everywhere! Also consider that a Deluxe Resort can offer the ease in using the Monorail to get to and from some parks. Any resort is going to be a great choice. • Rides: You should review each park map, finding rides that won’t scare your child or make him uncomfortable. Also, make sure that your child makes the height requirements for each ride. • Character Dining: You may want to hold off on the character meals and greetings for a couple of days. You don’t want to spend premium time in line to meet Mickey if your child won’t let go of your leg. On the same note, you don’t want to pay for a character meal if they are too afraid to even look at the character. • Naps: Young kids can burn out quickly. Be sure to make time for naps and relaxation. Take a break from the heat and the crowds from 1 — 4 p.m. This may be especially helpful if you want to stay up later for Wishes or Fantasmic! • Pull-Ups: If you child has recently potty-trained, it is smart to keep them in the pull-ups for the trip. Disney World is not a good place to test your child’s endurance. continued on page 62

Love in Action

WAYS TO DONATE •

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By Delaney Young The Child Development Association (CDA) opened its doors to the Roswell community 44 years ago, making it the oldest nonprofit in Georgia, with the motto of “Love in Action.” The original founders’ mission was to provide care for the children of economically disadvantaged, working parents because they understood the importance and significance of a quality preschool education. Today, the CDA is providing for families in a way that surpasses what the founders would have even dreamed of. The CDA operates a daycare and leased office space facility at their main address in Roswell. This space not only houses nine classrooms, which serve 200 kids a year, but it also provides offices for other related nonprofits such as Every Woman Works, Families First and others. The daycare program is available for children ages one to five and uses the Creative Curriculum and is NAEYC accredited. Donna Smythe, the executive director of the CDA, says their fundamental philosophy is, “children learn through play.” However, not only is the preschool operating on a nationally accredited curriculum, but it also offers students the opportunities to go on free of charge field trips to see puppet shows, to the library, to the Georgia Aquarium and more.

The cost to parents for this preschool is $80 a week, which may not seem like much, but according to Smythe, the average income of the enrolled families is around $20,000 a year, while the average income for all families in the Roswell area is $70,000. Smythe says that if this preschool were not a nonprofit, they could be charging $250 a week for their programs. But, thanks to donations, fundraisers and volunteers, the CDA is able to keep their costs low. The impact of giving these children this type of education is huge. Smythe quoted a study from researchers Risley and Hart, which found that children of lower income families know three million fewer words by the time they reach the age of five than higher income families. In addition, higher income children also now have a greater vocabulary by the age of five than most lower income parents. CDA is attempting to provide a way for kids of lowincome families to bridge this gap and succeed. The CDA also began operating Kids Express last year. Kids Express provides drop-in childcare services at the North Fulton Service Center in Sandy Springs. While at Kids Express, the children are exposed to the same high quality activities

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and education that they would be provided if they were attending the daycare facility in Roswell. In the first year alone, this service has served 3000 kids. The newest program sponsored by the CDA is a Parents as Teachers Outreach, which will be launching sometime this fall. This outreach is intended to help those parents who are taking care of their children in the home by providing them with advice on how to structure their children’s learning and play within the home. However, none of this would be possible without the generous donations and support of the community. Each year, the CDA hosts a Down Home Derby fundraiser, which is held in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby and is a casual affair. The CDA also has other groups, such as North Point Community Church and neighborhood associations, hold fundraisers on its behalf.

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Life At Home

What Does Your Hair

Say About You?

by Jyl Craven

According to David Coplan, a professor in anthropology at Wits University, “Hair and identity are inseparable — whether you’re consciously making a statement or not, your hairstyle does express something about you.” As a society, we judge one another based on appearances, and one of the first things we notice is hair. Your hair makes the first statement about who you are.

Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio of Canton. For information you may contact the salon at (770) 3459411 or visit www.jylcraven.com.

Think about a young woman with long, shiny, brown hair. Does she make the same impression on you as another woman of the same age with short, spiky, red hair? Probably not. I would immediately categorize them with completely different personalities — one more traditional and down-to-earth, the other bolder and more artistic. So, what does your hair say about you? Hair length reveals certain traits. Short hair shows someone who is confident, artistic, fun and hip; look at Keira Knightly or Emma Watson’s recent haircut. Medium length hair gives the perception of a more intelligent and good-natured person, such as Christina Applegate or Claire Danes. Long hair is seen as sexier or bohemian, like Beyonce or Angelina Jolie. Hair color also plays into how you are perceived. Red hair conveys the impression of someone fiery, sexy and confident. Black hair gives the person an exotic, strong and mysterious air. Brown hair makes others think of someone responsible, a good girl, while blonde hair gives the perception of fun-loving and flirty. Hair length and hair color, though, do not alone show people who you are. Whether or not your hair looks healthy also plays a role. Frizzy, dry strands will not give the same impression as someone else’s sleek and shiny tresses. Keeping your hair healthy with the right products and hair treatments is essential. Decide what message you want to send and make sure your hair is saying it. If not, then make a change. A trip to the hair salon could be the first step in showing the world who you really are. 58 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

There are Giants

In the Sky

by John Barker … or, so it seems when beginning to get ones’ mind around all of the “Cloud” solutions popping up everywhere, even down to, “What in the world IS the cloud, and why should I care?” In networking terms, “the John Barker is Chief Infrastructure Architect for Delphi Global Technology, cloud” is nothing more than 1558 Marietta Highway, Suite 200, the Internet-at-large, that is, Canton. http://www.delphigt.com, anything outside of your local (404) 380-1726 network and firewall. “Cloudbased-solutions” can then be defined as services and products offered and hosted outside of your network, whether that be the network at your place of business or your home. The variety of products and services being offered as cloud solutions grows daily, from backups, phone services and accounting software, to most recently, music services. The main selling point of a cloud solution is your ability to have services and products that have no reliance on you, your computer, your network or your technical ability to keep the products up-to-date or running at all. All of that is handled by the provider. They also give “access anywhere” ability. No longer do you have to be tied to your computer at your desk to get your accounting done, or listen to the music from your collection. These definitely make compelling arguments to use them. Is there a downside? Potentially, yes. These external services DO rely on you having connectivity to them to use them. If you find yourself in a location without Internet access, you’ll be out of luck. Also, you’re placing your faith in that company that has your stuff and that they’ll always be around to serve it up to you. Choose wisely, and go with big providers when you have a choice. Saving a few dollars on the front-end won’t pay off if you find yourself without the data later. So, what’s our recommendation? Use them, but in hybrid. Leverage the cloud solutions to your “use-themanywhere” advantage, but be smart to have your own local copies of the big stuff. And the reference in the title of this article? We’ll give a free $49 performance tune up to the first person who calls in with the correct answer.

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 Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels:

(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

United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711:

helenplane711@gmail.com

Political Organizations Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (678) 493-6101 Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Repulican Women of Cherokee County:

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

Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Cherokee County Teen Republicans:

MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers:

(678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com

(770) 479-4140

Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries:

(770) 479-5397

Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee

www.mustministries.org

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

Recreation & Hobbies

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

North Georgia Angel House, Inc.:

www.angelhousega.com

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

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

Papa’s Pantry:

(770) 591-4730

www.papaspantry.org

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

(770) 345-7515

Young Peoples AA Meeting:

(770) 479-2502

Civic Organizations

Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-8300 Christian Authors Guild:

www.christianauthorsguild.org

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

(770) 928-8590

www.cherokee-ares.org

Cherokee Community Chorale:

Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418

(770) 757-2282

www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Cherokee Fencing Club: (678) 224-7878

Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750

www.lionsofcanton.org

www.cherokeefencingclub.com

Canton Lions Club:

Canton Noon Day Optimists:

(678) 454-2370

Canton Optimist Club:

www.cantonoptimist.com

Canton Rotary Club:

(770) 479-2101

Cherokee County Historical Society:

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

Hickory Flat Optimist Club:

Cherokee Hiking Club:

Alan Flint (770) 720-9056

Holly Springs Business & Professional Assoc.: (678) 467-9269 Pilot Club of Cherokee County:

Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766

Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com

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

(770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com

Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeephotographyclub.com

(770) 928-4239

Cherokee Running Club:

(770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association:

www.cssasoftball.com

Crossfit Workout of the Day Club:

www.crossfitgarage.com

Sons of the American Revolution:

The Funk Heritage Center Book Club:

(770) 720-5969

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

The Trail of Tears Association:

(770) 704-6338

www.nationaltota.org

(770) 479-4114

www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org

Cherokee County Saddle Club:

East Canton CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Business Organizations

Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers:

Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139

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AroundAbout East Canton Magazine — (770) 720-7497

Cherokee County Government:

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

Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (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

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

Pets:

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

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

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

East Canton COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Emergency — 911

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

Sonya Little (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@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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. . . Commonly Asked Questions

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that 12 year old machine? I see person after person spend hundreds of dollars each year finding a leak only to be told it can’t be repaired or worse, fixing one leak only to find they have another the next month after all their Freon has leaked out. Do not get too attached to your old air conditioner — as it is just another appliance in your home like your dishwasher or water heater that needs to be updated after 12 to 15 years — and assure you are afforded the comfort and energy savings a new system can give you.

Does Diet Soda Deliver?

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— it’s really simple. Stop consuming all artificial sweeteners. Do not put anything in your shopping cart from the juice or soft drink aisle. Drink plenty of filtered tap water. If you can’t go cold turkey, water down fruit juices, drink unsweetened teas, use stevia that I wrote about last month, and drink a regular Coke as a treat for dessert only. Hope this information helps. As always stay well adjusted.

How Do You Spell Relief?

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Stop your pet’s itch today and discuss the option of Atopica with your veterinarian. It has revolutionized animal skin allergy therapy and provided relief for animals suffering from seasonal allergies. It’s time to get some peaceful sleep and get your pet started today!

Under the Gold Dome

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Congress. In 1783 McIntosh became convinced of Walton’s participation in the forged letter to Congress. The Georgia legislature then censured Walton and urged the Attorney General to prosecute him. Amazingly the censure came just one day after the Assembly had appointed Walton the Chief Justice of Georgia’s Supreme Court. The chain of events led to General McIntosh and George Walton becoming bitter enemies. So much so that, Captain William McIntosh, the General’s son, horse-whipped Walton. Captain McIntosh was court-martialed, while Walton served out his time as Chief Justice. Despite their suspect behavior against one another George Walton and Button Gwinnett are remembered fondly in Georgia history. Each has a county named after him and George Walton has two schools, Walton High in Cobb County and George Walton Academy, named in his honor. Gwinnett holds the distinction of having one of the most sought after signatures in the world. According to historical collectors, it is said that a Button Gwinnett autograph is worth more than any in history behind only Julius Caesar and William Shakespeare. 62 AroundAbout East Canton | august 2011

No Picky Eaters . . .

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marked “guest.” This is the seat prepared for each of us. Jesus reminds us we are offered the abundance of God’s hospitality and are called to extend that hospitality to others. God is the host — yesterday, today and forever. God breaks bread with sinners and outcasts like me and you everyday. He invites us as strangers but we sit down as friends. I am learning that there can be no picky-eaters in the Kingdom of God. Especially when grace, forgiveness and love are on the menu.

Disney World . . .

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• Strollers: You can rent a stroller at any of the Disney parks, or you can use one of many outside suppliers, like Magic Strollers. Kids who are 5 and 6 can still appreciate a stroller during the long days in the parks, and so will you! Your child will have a wonderful time, and you will get to witness it. Although your child may not remember the Disney trip, you will, and your memories will last forever!

BackTo School!

Gentle Dentistry

For the Entire Family

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Advertisers that support your Community

Banking/Financial Services First Financial Education Group J. Thompson Ross Investments

Home Improvement/Repair/Service 17 47

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry Tech

Chiropractors 15

Churches Cover, 36 & 37 Inside Back

Cleaning Services Molly Maid

Interior Decor & Accents/Services

A1 Landscape Landscape Matters

Canton Pediatric Dentistry Cherokee Children’s Dentistry Cherokee Family Dental Fountain View Family Dentistry James A. Uhlin, DDS Dr. Jerry Smith, P.C. Dr. Stuart Loos Orthodontist Williams Orthodontics

Optometrist/Eyewear Back Cover

Photography Jim Elkins Photography

9 1 55 25 63 39 21 51

Education/Instruction/Counseling Brenwood Academy The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool

Inside Front 51

Pearle Vision

Dentist/Orthodontists

35 5

Health & Beauty 49 29 55 41 19

Inside Front

Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies BridgeMill Animal Hospital Green Pets America Riverstone Animal Hospital

39 29 5

Physicians & Medical Services Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 19 Children’s Pediatric Center East Main 11 M.D. Minor Emergency & 35 Family Medicine Meridian Surgical 44 & 45 Northside Hospital — Cherokee 3 Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 39 Pathway Internal Medicine 63 Progressive Audiology 51 Vein Center of North Georgia 13 Wellstar 7

Real Estate International Family Foundation, Inc.

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Landscaping/Landscape Services

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

13 55 49 19 41

Woodstock Furniture Outlet

Baxter Chiropractic

City On A Hill Liberty Hill Church

Bryan Plumbing Services Dakota Boys Construction Jason Brown Plumbing Mr. Junk Reliable Heating & Air

Recreation & Fitness Applause Performing Arts Crossfit Canton Dancentre South Hickory Flat Dance Academy Inc. Play Music & Art

1 17 49 11 63

Restaurants/Food Services Sidelines Grille

Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous Anderson Pawn Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce City of Canton Main Street Program Delphi Global Technology Ghost Net, Inc. Golf Fore Charity Ken Stanton Music Lakeside Funeral Home Pixie Vacations Volunteer Aging Council

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