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Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Center Make a New Year’s Resolution to get more sleep
Cherokee County Historical Society Lee Roy Abernathy Holiday Homecoming
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by Michelle Meek, editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com Happy 2012 from your friends at My West Canton Monthly magazine! Please take a moment to read the letter shared by a reader — a perfect example of the type of folks that make this community a wonderful place to live. Hi “Santa,” You bought lunch for me and my granddaughter at the Frosty Frog last week. I wanted to thank you again. That was one of the nicest things that has happened to me in a long time. And what you did not know is that I am unemployed at the moment, so that was even a more special gift than you could have imagined. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. You are a wonderful Santa.
My Community Favorites contest is going on now — don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite area businesses! See pages 31 — 34 for a ballot and complete details.
Jill’s Cakes & Bakes is now baking up a new line of Donuts & Coffee available Tuesdays — Fridays starting at 6 a.m.! Stop by before your workday begins & share some with your co-workers! Located next to Williamson Bros. BBQ in Canton at 1558 Marietta Hwy, (678) 493-7277 or visit us at JillsCakes.com. The Cherokee Bridal Expo is a gala bridal event held annually and sponsored by Globe Trotters — this year on Saturday, January 21, 2012, in Woodstock at the Woodstock’s Magnolia Hall. The facility is located at 108 Arnold Mill Rd., Bldg. C, in Woodstock and the event will run from 1 — 5 p.m. The City of Woodstock’s Parks & Recreation is again hosting the event. The attendees will enjoy both the complimentary champagne furnished by The Magnolia House Restaurant - and the wonderful Hors d’Oeuvres, furnished by Center Cut Catering. A Fashion Show will be held at 3 p.m. Gowns are provided by Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique, and David’s Bridal. Tuxedos are provided by King Tux Rentals, while hair and makeup provided by Melissa & Company. Fresh flowers will be provided for the Fashion Show by Hamilton Flowers. Brides and guests may register for admission at www. cherokeebridalexpo.com for a discounted admission. While advisable to pre-register, a cash only admission at the door is also available. East of Main, An Upscale Boutique Style Salon, welcomes two new stylists — Morgan Malcolm and Lauren Reardon. Morgan and Lauren offer a variety of salon services ranging from Cuts/Color to Keratin Blow Out Treatments. For more detailed information and to book an appointment, Morgan can be reached at (404) 539-2330 and Lauren can be reached at (770) 401-4141. East of Main, 127 East Main Street, Woodstock 4
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rivera family at this very difficult time. The community can reach out to them and offer assistance with a monetary donation. Please visit any local United Community Bank or send your donation to the branch located at 2215 Riverstone Blvd., Canton, GA. Please call (770) 479-6700 with any questions. A t-shirt is also being designed in honor and memory of Jorelys, with proceeds going to the Rivera family. My West Canton Monthly will offer more information regarding the t-shirts in the February issue of the magazine.
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Class Graduates from Professional Management Program
Fourteen local deputies, police officers and civilian workers graduated recently after participating in the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Professional Management Program. The program is presented by Columbus State University and the Law Enforcement Command College and includes five one-week modules. The curriculum is based on improving management skills and specifically teaches the students about leadership, managing marginal employees, decision making, legal liability and budgeting. Law enforcement officers and civilians from Cherokee 911, the Cherokee, Whitfield, White and Gilmer County Sheriff’s Offices, as well as Alpharetta, Woodstock and Alpharetta Police Departments participated in the program.
From left to right: Ernest Wilson, Gene Peluso, Major Ron Hunton, Troy Brazie, James Knight, Vance Rollins, Sharon Shayowitz, John Murphy, Keith Smith, Tammy Dodd, Ricky Shumpert Jr., Daniel Lavine, David Tobias, Franze Rice, Philip Herren, and Chief Deputy Vic West.
Canton FUMC Welcomes New Pastor
Canton First United Methodist Church has experienced a new enthusiasm under the leadership of the Reverend Jim McRae (pictured), appointed as Senior Pastor in June, 2011. Born in Atlanta, he attended Pace Academy and the University of Georgia. He pursued a career in contracting, starting his own business, but the call to the ministry was undeniable. He earned a Masters at Candler School of Theology at Emory University and became an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Married for ten years to his best friend and soul mate, Lisa, he calls her “An angel on earth!” Jim loves fly
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fishing, working on cars, painting and anything that he can create with his hands. Lisa loves traveling, designing and inspiring people to live life to the fullest.
Starbucks Supports Local Community
Starbucks managers, employees and volunteers joined together to help with a much needed project at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA on Lake Allatoona. This project was initiated by Jason Bonafede, store manager at the Sixes Road Starbucks. The 35 volunteers painted the Outdoor Y’s large pavilion and replaced a retaining wall at the Woodall Family Dining Hall. Starbucks gave of their time and resources to support our local community. The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Every day, it works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and connect. Visit pcy. ymcaatlanta.org or call (770) 345-9622. Standing (L-R) — Blair Johnson, Assistant Store Manager, Towne Lake; Lindsay Blankenship, Store Manager, Sandy Plains Publix; Lu Ivey, District Manager; Jason Bonafede, Store Manager, Sixes Road; Tiffany Tinsley, Store Manager, Barrett Lakes; Brian Coleman, Store Manager, Mabry Road; Amanda Rich, Store Manager, Ellijay; Gloria Lyles, Store Manager, E. Piedmont; Crystal Jones, Store Manager, Towne Lake; Jessica Pelman, Store Manager, Riverstone; Kneeling (L-R) — Jan Mabry, Store Manager, Barrett Parkway; Robyn Quasebarth, Store Manager, Town Center Mall; Jeff Hord, Store Manager, Prado Barnes & Noble; Chakka Clark, Store Manager, Trickum Road.
Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services Recognized As One of the Best Places to Work in Georgia
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazines as being one of the Best Places to Work in Georgia. This is the sixth year that the magazine asked readers to nominate their companies for the award. According to the magazine, the readers told them that they especially like the opportunity to do work that is more on page important and to have a say in how the work is done. 8 They give high marks to working environments that
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nurture and encourage them – and bosses who trust them. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was recognized for being in a hotspot of metro growth and almost doubling its staff in recent years, covering a population of 225,000 across 400 square miles. “What makes this organization the best is the bottom-up, values-based approach to leadership and training,” said Eddie Robinson, Chief of the Training Division. Cherokee County Fire Chief, Tim Prather, also said the success of the department is due to the hard work ethic and devotion the employees have to the citizens of Cherokee County. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was one of fifteen organizations that were selected for the award. The fire department was recognized for their success in the November issue of Georgia Trend magazine.
Associates, LLC, educated members of the community in how to easily stop smoking without chemicals, cravings, irritability or weight gain and raised money for the American Cancer Society. Seminar participants learned about hypnosis and Emotional Freedom Technique and were able to experience the pleasant relaxation of the hypnotic state From left: Shawn S. Liburdi, in order to assist them in making OTR/L, CHt Founder Georgia a plan to quit smoking and take an Hypnotherapy Associates, important step towards a longer and LLC and Kanika Whipple, healthier life. The funds raised were Mission Delivery Manager American Cancer Society. presented to the local office of the American Cancer Society to be used towards serving patients and their families throughout the Northwest Georgia area.
Legislative Appreciation Breakfast Sponsored by CCFB and Extension Office
CCWSA Recognized at Professional Conference
Cherokee County Farm Bureau and Cherokee County Extension cosponsored a Legislative Appreciation Breakfast at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau office for Farm City-Week. From left: Liz Porter, Buckeye Creek Farm; Amy Turner, Senator Johnny Isakson’s Office; Carmen Power, 4th Grade Teacher Free Home Elementary School; Val Bahun Principal of Free Home Elementary; Lesia Higgins, Higgins Poultry Farm; Jeannie Ross, Ross Berry Farm; Representative Charlice Byrd; Gene Hobgood, Mayor of the City of Canton; Elsa Satterfield, Poultry Farm; Scott Dault, Sweetwater Growers; back row: Judge Jackson Harris; Patty Baker, Superior Clerk of Court; Roby Murray, District 1 Field Manager; Vicky Grizzle, Women’s Committee Chairman; Dennis Dault, Sweet Water Growers; Carry Holland, 4th Grade Teacher Free Home Elementary School; Douglas Flint; Charlene Puchella From Congressman Tom Price’s Office; James Dault, Sweet Water Growers; Trudy Christopher, Cherokee County Extension Office; Representative Mark Hamilton; Representative Calvin Hill; William Grizzle, Cherokee County Farm Bureau President; Johnny Satterfield, Poultry Farm.
Local Hypnotherapist Supports the American Cancer Society
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Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority received recognition by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals with the Certificate of Distinguished Achievement for Best Overall Education Program among large water utilities. The certificate was presented at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals’ Fall Conference in Athens, Georgia. Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority education and outreach efforts reached more than 4,700 citizens, students and teachers through classroom activities, water and wastewater plant tours, and through educational material available at its main office and treatment facilities. The education and outreach program is impressive and demonstrates Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community education. The Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) is a not-for-profit Association whose chief purpose is to educate and assist those who have an interest in the proper management and protection of Georgia’s water resources.
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Things to do in West Canton
Class series begins January 7 Foundation in Watercolor
January 1 — 14
Time: 1 — 5 p.m. Location: Canton Home Studio Cost: $200, Series of 4 classes Information: Watercolor instruction by local artist Elly Hobgood, designed for adults looking for the basics or to expand their knowledge about painting in watercolor in a fun, comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere. Registration is limited to eight, so early registration is essential. For complete details, please call (770) 608-0784 or email ellyhob1591@aol.com or visit www.ellyhobgood.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE CHIP & DIP Throw away your Christmas tree the environmental way! Bring your Christmas trees to Olde Rope Mill Park through January 14 and they will be fed into a new chipper. The following week, bring a shovel to Rope Mill Park any time during park hours from 8 a.m. to dusk and “dip” into the free mulch! Pick up free tree seedlings at the park on January 7 during Bring One for the Chipper event sponsored by the Keep Georgia Beautiful campaign. Available from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Study Begins January 12 That Girl’s Marketplace Ministry Bible Study & Lunch Location:
Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. 210 E. Main Street, Downtown Canton Time: Noon — 1:15 p.m., Study begins at 12:30 p.m. Information: Study lead by Polly Balint and based on her book, “Totally Devoted.” This community-wide women’s gathering was established to provide nourishing food for the body and soul. Lunch available from The Soul Food Market. For more information, please visit www.thatgirlmarketing.biz or call (678) 7731973 or email polly@thatgirlmarketing.biz.
January 27 BLOOD DRIVE Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock Time: 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Information: The church will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive; Walk-ins are welcome. (678) 403-1692
Location:
February 4 January 14 STAR FILLED NIGHT HIKE Location:
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Time: 7 — 9 p.m. Information: Winter is a wonderful time to explore the sky, join a Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) naturalist on a night hike and finish off the night with a warm campfire and marshmallows. www.chattnaturecenter. org or (770) 992-2055
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Ruins. Please visit www.barnsleyresort.com for complete details.
The Falany Performing Arts Center (Reinhardt University Campus) www.reinhardt.edu/fpac/ 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska (770) 720-9167
HOB NOB WITH THE WINE SNOB
January 8
Information: Join Barnsley’s “Wine Snob” for a casual and entertaining wine tasting, featuring six of his favorite wines. Please visit www.barnsleyresort.com for complete details.
Chix with Stix Percussion Group
February 10 & 11
January 17
VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND
Manhattan Piano Trio
Information: Enjoy a romantic special Barnsley’s menu at the Rice House; carriage rides between the Rice House and the Historic
Time: Cost:
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3 p.m. $20 Adults, $16 Seniors (55+) & Children (12 & under)
7:30 p.m. $25 Adults, $20 Seniors (55+) & Children (12 & under)
January 27 & 28
Times:
The Ultimate Tribute — Mike Albert with the Big “E” Band
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Times: Cost:
January 27, 7:30 p.m. January 28, 2 p.m. $35 Adults, $28 Seniors (55+) & Children (12 & under)
Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m. Sundays, 2:30 p.m. $15 general admission $12 seniors & students
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Hike for a Cure Elm Street Cultural Arts Village www.elmstreetarts.org City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock (678) 494-4251
January 6 I THINK IMPROV TROUP Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $10
January 13 — 15 & 20 — 22 A LITTLE PRINCESS Times: Cost:
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 2 p.m. All seats are $9 in advance online or $11 at the door
Week of January 23 2012 WINTER/SPRING THEATRE CLASSES Information: Drama, music, dance, and Improv classes are available for all ages.
February 3 I THINK IMPROV TROUP Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $10
If you love adventure and crave a new challenge, then CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Ultimate Hike is for you! On April 21, 2012 participants will hike 26.5 miles of the Foothills Trail, in one day, while raising funds for pediatric cancer research. The Ultimate Hike is a one-day event in which ordinary folks complete an extraordinary feat on trails around the country. Each hiker is required to attend one information session held around Atlanta and a registration donation of $100 will be required. RSVP to join one of the following information sessions to learn the entire scoop about Hike Weekend, Hike Training and Fundraising:
Tuesday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. High Country Outfitters (Buckhead)
Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m.
February 10 — 11 & 17 — 18 BRIGADOON
Sponsored by Jim Miller
in Memory of Jean Miller
Times:
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
REI, Perimeter
Wednesday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. REI, Buford
Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. REI, Kennesaw
The Historic Canton Theatre 171 East Main Street, Downtown Canton (770) 704-0755 www.cherokeetheatre.org
January 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29
Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. Alpharetta Outfitters
Friday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. Halfmoon Outfitters
Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. Red Top Mountain State Park
Cherokee Theatre Company presents:
A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie
To register for an Ultimate Hike information meeting visit www.ultimatehike.org/atlanta.
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by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Calling a Constitutional Convention “… and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared” — Thomas Jefferson $48,000; the amount currently owed in federal debt by every single U.S. citizen. To put this in perspective, the federal debt owed by every U.S. citizen is more than 10 times larger than the average individual credit card debt. In fact the average American owes more in federal debt than auto debt, credit card debt, and school loan debt – combined! So how do we stop this fiscal madness? First, we must stop accumulating debt. We must balance the federal budget. Balancing the budget is required by 49 states either through law or Constitution. Now while some states, like California, play budgetary tricks to circumvent the law, you can only imagine how they would behave with no restrictions at all. Simply put, limiting lawmakers spending is a very good idea and it works. Congress and the President are the ones who created this financial catastrophe so it would be absurd to wait for them to get us out. Remember these are the men and women who thought taking on another $787 billion in debt during 2009 was a great way to solve a recession. The founders actually gave us a fairly straightforward method for amending our federal Constitution through individual state action. Article V of the United States Constitution allows a convention for the purpose of adopting a Constitutional Amendment when two-thirds of the states call for it. Upon passage by the convention, ratification requires adoption by three-fourths of the state legislatures. This method of amending our U.S. Constitution is termed the state application and convention process. Our founders created this method specifically to be an alternative when Congress fails to act. Article V of the United States Constitution The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the 14 My West Canton | january 2012
Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states, Perhaps no single political issue is more widely accepted than the need to control our nation’s debt. The recent “downgrade” of American creditworthiness by Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency came as a cold slap in the face to most Americans. Recent polling shows that better than 75 percent of Americans believe we now need a Constitutional Amendment to balance our federal budget. The effort to call a Constitutional Convention for adopting a balanced budget amendment, through state action, is not new. In fact, the high-water mark for this effort occurred in the late 1980’s when 33 of the necessary 34 states had adopted a state Resolution calling for the convention. President Reagan was a leading proponent of the state application and convention process. A letter sent by President Reagan dated March 16, 1987 to the Montana Senate outlined his strong support and urged the passage of the Resolution. At the time Montana was on the verge of becoming the 33rd state to adopt the call. Unfortunately, today there are less than twenty states with a current Resolution calling for the Balanced Budget Constitutional Convention. Georgia, along with many states, actually rescinded our call in the last decade. However, this may soon change. Senator Bill Cowsert, Representative Sam Teasley, and I are introducing a Resolution for the specific and sole purpose of calling a Constitutional Convention to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment. A dozen additional states are considering it as well. With $15 trillion in debt, and growing, the time to act is now, before the United States becomes the next Greece.
Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
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R.T. Jones l Woodstock
januaryEvents Week of January 02: “Polar Pals”
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Week of January 09: “Let’s Look at Pockets”
January 7, 11:30 a.m.
Week of January 16: “Mice are Nice”
R.T. Jones Book Club — “Garden Spells”
Week of January 23: “I Don’t Feel So Good” Week of January 30: “Sweets for Our Sweets”
Woodstock Public Library
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
3rd Sunday of each month, 3 — 4:30 p.m. LEGO Club
Does your child love LEGOS? A new LEGO CLUB is starting at the Woodstock Public Library the third Sunday of each month from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Area. Each month the club will have a different theme and children will work as individuals or on teams constructing their LEGO masterpieces. The creations will be displayed in the library until the next month’s LEGO CLUB meeting. If you have gently used LEGOS to donate please drop them by the Woodstock Library.
Happy New Year!
Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Super Saturday Family Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Sequoyah Regional Library System 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
Library Closings All libraries will be closed January 16.
Contest Corner
Woodstock Public Library 7735 Main Street — (770) 926-5859 M — F: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
Lois Rampley was our winner for December’s contest corner. Lois will receive a gift card to Home Depot. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@mywestcantonmonthly.com
Find the hidden picture
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Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year.
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770-345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Natural Strides
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint
1136 Trinity Church Road Canton (678) 493-6955 Churches
8636 Main Street Woodstock (770) 627-5692 Retail Running Shoes
9745 Highway 92, Suite F Woodstock (770) 591-2685 Restaurant
Georgia Hospice by Harden
Bambu Salon & Spa
Sixes Tavern
2001 Professional Way, Suite 240 Woodstock (770) 592-3688 Hospice Care
150 Prominence Point Parkway, Suite 700 Canton (770) 345-0027 Hair Salon & Spa
3568 Sixes Road, Suite 100 Canton (770) 345-2939 Restaurant
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by J. Daran Burns Now certainly this quote is as clichéd as they come. Nevertheless, at some point all of us have found the need to heed those words. Fortunately, our country’s legal system allows individuals a vehicle to pursue that fight. Nearly everyone who contacts my office, in some way, needs to fight for something, whether it’s their freedom, their home, their business, their right to drive, or the custody of their children. As an attorney I am proud to provide the assistance and guidance needed by my clients to defend and fight for their rights. For almost 20 years, I have dedicated myself to channeling those now famous words of wisdom, providing each individual client the very best legal service. From the beginning, as I began my
career as a lawyer, I knew those words would be the foundation of everything I strived to accomplish. Since starting my career, I have strived to give my all in each and every case. That was certainly the fact when I successfully fought for a local homeowner who had to challenge his HOA just to be able to fly the American flag in his yard and most assuredly as I successfully defended three local teenagers in separate murder cases wherein they were exonerated. As a local attorney not all of my cases are as grandiose as those, but I recognize the importance of each case in our office. If you make the difficult decision to hire an attorney, you deserve their attention and respect. I never lose sight of the fact that while I may have several cases, yours is the only one that matters to you. I take the same personal approach in each of my cases.
As I began my career as a lawyer, I often wondered: Where would it take me? Thankfully my law partner and I have had the opportunity to call Cherokee County our home and have built a local firm that I can be proud of. My office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Canton next to the historic courthouse on North Street, offering assistance in a variety of legal needs, including divorce, divorce modifications, child custody, child support, contempt, criminal representation and bankruptcy. If you have legal needs, I am confident that Burns & Speights is the only stop when you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation. If you need to talk with an attorney about a legal matter please call me. I will schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
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School Board News SUZANNE SPEAKS by Janet Read
I am always grateful for the Janet Read is the Board Chairperson opportunity to attend special and Representative for Post 4 for the events at our schools. These Cherokee County School Board. Janet past few weeks I have been may be reached by e-mail at janet. read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. able to do just that. In early November I attended the Veterans’ Day program at Woodstock HS. It was an outstanding event that was orchestrated by members of the student body. As each veteran was introduced, details of their service to our country were also shared. The band and chorus performed the songs of each branch of the Armed Forces. As each of their songs was played, the veterans stood at salute along with their fellow servicemen. Thank you to the entire staff and student body of WHS for the timely reminder of those who stand on the front line to ensure freedom for ALL of us. Liberty ES was recently awarded the SSTAGE Star Award for promising practices in RTI (Response to Intervention). I was invited, along with staff from the Georgia Department of Education, to attend a presentation of their best practices. Dr. Nicole Holmes and her staff have done an outstanding job of identifying those students who are struggling and have implemented successful strategies to make them successful learners. It was also evident that our Technology and Curriculum departments are there to support our teachers in these accomplishments. December always brings the PSTA Presidents and Principals Holiday Luncheon. This year it was held at Holly Springs ES. We enjoyed delicious food as well as performances by the HSES bell choir and chorus. I would like to extend congratulations to those PTA’s that won awards and a big thank you to the PTSA folks who work so tirelessly every day for all the students. We are so fortunate to have great school/ PTA partnerships in every school in our county. The Teacher of the Year banquet was held in December. I look forward to hearing about each of the teachers and their outstanding accomplishments. Over the years I have also learned that teachers are a modest group. Many of them comment that they “can’t believe they were chosen” because they work with so many other outstanding teachers. We are blessed in Cherokee County to have teachers who keep their focus on their students day after day, in spite of larger class sizes, unfunded mandates and increased paperwork. The collective heart of the Cherokee County School District was broken when we learned of the tragic death of Canton ES first grader, Jorelys Rivera. Our thoughts and prayers go with her family and friends, and the entire Canton ES family. As continued on page 62 20 My West Canton | january 2012
Start the Year Off with Good Manners! by Suzanne Taylor
January is a time of resolutions If you are a woman who started and change. How about her own unique company or are a improving your children’s direct-selling company, please contact manners or your own? The Suzanne Taylor by e-mail at taylor105@ aol.com or visit http://suzannetaylor. Etiquette School of North willowhouse.com/. Georgia, LLC was founded by Susan Hughes of BridgeMill. She is excited to offer different curriculum classes, as she is a certified etiquette consultant certified by The American School of Protocol. Susan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management and a Culinary Arts Degree so, the art of dining has always been of interest to her. In her previous career in foodservice management, she recognized there is a need for etiquette classes. She has always wanted to have her own business that worked with children, and this was a perfect fit. Many classes have been held in childcare facilities and neighborhood clubhouses. This would be a great opportunity for church groups, public or private school club meetings, girl/boy scouts, and private lessons. You can speak with Susan about the different curriculums and what will be best for your age group. She teaches 3-year olds through high Susan Hughes and school age. The classes range from Mind student, Rachael. Your Manners, Youth Culture Programs, Photo courtesy of Dining Survival Course, and there are The American School one-time classes too. Adults can take the of Protocol dining survival course too! For pricing and more details, contact Susan at (678) 925-4007 or by email at etiquette.noga@gmail.com. “It goes back to the basics of kindness, courtesy and respect for yourself and others,” Susan said. One area that is a new topic for tweens and teenagers is social media etiquette. There is role play with the students to emphasize the importance of safety and respect in regards to today’s technology. Susan shared the best part of the job, “I love seeing the children taking pride in what they learn. Hearing stories of how they are going home and sharing the information with their parents and siblings is so rewarding. I love giving these children the confidence to pursue anything they want in life.” You can like her facebook page; it is The Etiquette School of North Georgia, LLC. Her website will be up and running soon. She is enrolling now for 2012 classes.
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Special Guests Help CCA Students STRIVE for Success
VIPs from all walks of life recently visited the campus of Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) in Canton. Nearly 50 speakers joined the school in its STRIVE Community Kick-off week. STRIVE is part of CCA’s character education curriculum and stands for Students Taking Responsibility for Important Values of Excellence. Community and statewide leaders visited classrooms and discussed the importance of 65 special character traits and explained how these characteristics helped them attain success in their careers. Traits such as integrity, honesty, patriotism, civic duty and more were highlighted during the weeklong event. Guests ranged from WYAY Morning Show Personality Tripp West who talked about how working in radio requires ingenuity to State Representative Sean Jerguson who shared with students that “all politics are local and things that affect us the most are right here in our neighborhoods.” He explained the process of how a legislative bill becomes law. Vanessa Suarez, CCA’s principal, said, “This week was a huge success. The kids had the opportunity to see how the STRIVE characteristics they learn in school translate to the real world. We couldn’t have asked for more than that.”
Sixes Stars Shine at Social Science Fair
Sixes Elementary School participated in the Cherokee County Social Science Fair (SSF) at Woodstock High School recently. Each school that chose to participate was allowed to send only First row from left: Cindy Crews-Assistant five projects. Sixes Principal, LT Heber, Vincent Baker, Daniel sent five projects Barrien, Emma Smith, John Hultquistfrom their fifth grade Principal; second row from left: Maeve students and all placed Leureault-Lopez, Olivia Herrera, Daelyn first place at the county Murphy, Brianna Singh, Karen Carl, Assistant Principal. level. These projects are now going on to the regional SSF competition in January. Congratulations! 22 My West Canton | january 2012
Cherokee Christian Schools Love Their Neighbors
Mrs. Mittrucker and Mrs. Hultstrom’s kindergarten classes at Cherokee Christian Schools made Children of FLYN holding their gift bags. bags of love for Foundation Love Your Neighbor (FLYN). The bags contained clothes, shoes, toiletries, school supplies, and toys. The children of Foundation Love Your Neighbor live in extreme poverty outside Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Liberty Elementary School Takes Center “SSTAGE”
State Department of Education officials visited Liberty Elementary School recently to see first-hand the successes achieved in this CCSD awardwinning school. Liberty SSTAGE Board of Director’s President Elementary School won Dr. Donna Major, left, and Liberty the 2011 SSTAGE (Student ES Assistant Principal Victoria Thom Support Team Association speak with Liberty ES students Carson Short, left, and Jared for Georgia Educators) Haymore working in the school’s Star Award for Promising hands-on science lab classroom. Practices in RTI (Response To Intervention), the Pyramid of Interventions and SST (Student Support Teams). The school shared facts and perspective with these special guests regarding the local evolution of effective school improvement practices that have resulted in higher achievement for all students. The visit included presentations and classroom visits. The presentations highlighted Liberty ES and CCSD initiatives to improve RTI practices, including the use of an online portal that provides educators access to more than 1,000 different research-based intervention strategies; professional development; universal screening of students; and increased parent communication including parent access to an RTI room and library also used by teachers. The classroom visits offered insight into the School District’s current RTI practices on including co-teaching, compacting and differentiation. more page 26
by Amy Turcotte I recently had the privilege of taking 10 of our Cherokee County high school FCA leaders to the FCA Winter Leadership Retreat at Berry College. A total of 142 student campus FCA leaders from the Atlanta metro area attended. I am proud to say that Cherokee County’s leaders were stellar examples of what a leader should be on campus. They have the winning outlook of ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING! I was so proud to see how they were impacted and how recharged and motivated they were at the end of the weekend. They all brought their own unique talents and strengths to share and played their own parts in impacting others and, in turn, impacted ME! I know that we always hear things that our teens are doing wrong — but let’s celebrate what so many of them are doing RIGHT! I hope this inspires and encourages you, that we do have amazing kids on our campuses that are impacting others, and that sharing and leading with Christian values and attitudes is how they choose to roll…
Testimonials from FCA Winter Leadership Camp 2011 at Berry College
“The FCA retreat was so amazing! I am so grateful that I got to go!! There were so many great parts, but the biggest thing I took away from it is that I love JESUS so much more!”
Katie D.
“I had a great experience at my first FCA retreat. All of the people there made me feel comfortable. The weekend was planned out well and included many cool activities. I feel as if I grew in my walk with God, Jesus Christ, and what they mean to me.”
Macen B.
“My favorite part of the FCA Leadership retreat was the simplicity of it and being secluded on such a beautiful campus. It was so easy to focus and to be with God. Being there I was definitely impacted to spread the light in a more avid manner!”
Stephanie D. “I am so glad that I got to go to the Leadership Retreat. It has been an extraordinary experience and I wish that everyone had the chance to go. The retreat really helped me grow in my spiritual walk. I loved meeting all of the new people and obtaining all the new ideas for FCA leadership at my school. I want to impact my peers more with the Word of God!”
Madelyn W.
“The FCA Leadership Retreat had a big, if not the biggest impact on my life. It showed me ways to help me to be a better leader and more importantly to be a better leader to others. It showed me that you can’t do anything without God in your life. All the success in school, sports, everything could not be without HIM.” “The Leadership Retreat was a great experience! I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to go. It has changed my mindset on just about everything! I don’t want to be a lukewarm Christian. It is either ALL OR NOTHING. It helped me realize what kind of person I want to be.”
Austin P.
Cassie S. “I am so Blessed that I got the opportunity to go to the retreat. I know that I am a stronger Christian because of it. I am going to strive more for perfection and to be the leader that Christ knows and wants me to be!”
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Charter & Private Schools Brenwood Academy
Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
Cherokee Charter Academy
S C H O O L
(678) 385--7322, www.cherokeecharter.org
Lyndon Academy
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464
(770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
Mission Point Christian Academy
www.cherokeechristian.org
(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
Public Schools
Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Canton Elementary School
Hasty Elementary School
Cherokee High School
Knox Elementary School
Clayton Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Freedom Middle School
M.A. Teasley Middle School
712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
Sixes Elementary School
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
Staff Development & Work Day School Holiday School Holiday Furlough Days School Holiday Last Student Day
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20 Ridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 Principal: Mr. John Hultquist
Woodstock High School
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance
1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Brooks
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
January 2 January 16 February 20 — 24 March 15 & 16 April 2 — 6 May 25
R.M. Moore Elementary School
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
Woodstock Middle School
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
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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Roast & Toast Birthday Celebration Held for Dedicated Tennis Instructor
The BridgeMill Athletic Club and friends hosted a surprise “Roast & Toast” birthday celebration for Dr. Michael S. Blass recently. The Athletic Club also dedicated a tennis court in Michael’s name in recognition of Michael Blass (left) and Jim Haslam. his passion for tennis. Michael has been a member of the BridgeMill Athletic Club since it began in 1999. He is an avid tennis player and in recent years has become an enthusiastic tennis instructor. He earned his USPTA certification in September and is a member of the teaching staff at BridgeMill. To share Michael’s passion for tennis, The Michael S. Blass Junior Tennis Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation that provides financial support for junior tennis, has been set up. The foundation money is primarily used to support the BridgeMill Tennis Academy by enabling dedicated young juniors to take advantage of more private instruction. The foundation will also reach out to the community to expose youth that otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience the sport of tennis. Anyone may donate to the foundation. For more information on the BridgeMill Tennis Academy, call the Tennis Pro Shop at (770) 345-5500 or visit the BridgeMill Athletic Club website at www.bridgemillathleticclub.com. BridgeMill Athletic Club memberships are also available for nonresidents.
Representative Calvin Hill Opens Freedom Fighters Golf Tournament
Representative Calvin Hill officially opened the 5th Annual Freedom Fighter’s Open/Operation Santa Claus golf tournament with special guest, Col. Michael Steele. Bagpipes on site for the Col Steel was the Company opening festivities. Commander of the Rangers in the Somalia Operation Gothic Serpent that was made into the book and movie “Black Hawk Down.” Proceeds from this tournament 26 My West Canton | january 2012
will support Georgia based troops and their families while they are deployed. Most of the participants are veterans of our armed forces and many of them represent the special operations units of their respective service branch. Former Army Ranger Christian Stevens is the organizer of this annual event.
Teasley MS Supports Cherokee Family Violence Center
As a part of her Media 21 Capstone project, Teasley Middle School Media Specialist Stephanie Patterson partnered with Teasley MS Family Consumer Science Teacher Mary Ellen Epperson to educate students about Ms. Rogers, center, accepts the donations from Ms. Patterson, left, and domestic violence. Ms. Epperson. Students did research on domestic violence and made PhotoStory presentations about the topic. Meg Rogers of the Cherokee Family Violence Center visited the school and spoke to students about domestic violence. She also answered questions about the role the center plays in the community providing emergency shelter and support for women and children who are in domestic violence situations, as well as a 24-hour confidential hotline for people who may need to speak to someone about an abusive situation. The media center and Connections department also sponsored a school-wide drive collecting toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soap and other supplies for the center.
R.M. Moore Students Support MUST Ministries
Recently, R.M. Moore Elementary School students participated in the Jr. Beta Club-sponsored canned food drive to benefit MUST Ministries. More than 1,800 cans were collected. “We are so Nick Lawton (left) and Dylan proud of all our students Simpson. for giving to others and supporting our community!” Principal Jan Adamson said.
Friday, December 2 was a surprise filled evening for Woodstock resident, Staff Sergeant William Price. Family and friends gathered at the River Park Clubhouse to welcome Bill home from his third deployment in Iraq. The theme was “Staff Sergeant Bill Price is home, so let’s kick off the Christmas season together.” After being away from home last Christmas and other holidays in the past, it was a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to be able to show their appreciation, support and care for Bill. This three time veteran was as surprised as he was deserving of this honorary event. Bill Price joined the military at the age of 20; now, seven years later, he has completed three tours in Iraq and has been the recipient of many awards for his distinguished service. His MOS, Military Occupational Specialty, is a 91B-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. While this is his MOS, he has taken on the role of many different areas of responsibility. Beginning as a Private 2, he has worked his way up over the years to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Chris Deane, Melissa Neal, Jake Neal, Matt Rycyk, Heather Garrett and Thomas Garrett.
On his first deployment, Private First Class Price was responsible for servicing and maintaining combat vehicles for the 133rd Signal Battalion in support of the 48th Infantry Brigade in Baghdad, Iraq. During his second deployment, Specialist Price was a member of an embedded training team from the State of Georgia sent to Iraq to advise and support the Republic of Georgia’s Army Brigades. On this deployment, he developed a drivers training program for an entire brigade of coalition forces to enable the Republic of Georgia to operate at the standard set by the United States Army. He also drove over 10,000 miles while helping maintain six patrol bases around the city of Al Kut. Prior to returning from this deployment, SPC Price was promoted to Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Action Badge, and many other honors and awards for his meritorious service. Prior to his third deployment, SGT Price attended the Warrior Leadership Course where he was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate. His third and most recent deployment was to Tikrit, Iraq with a Combat Aviation Brigade attached to the 1-185th from Winder, Georgia. He served as a UH60 (Black Hawk) Door Gunner and was also assigned the role of Unit Master Driver. At the beginning of this deployment, SGT Price was promoted to Staff Sergeant. Flying over 300 combat hours led to him to earn his Aviation Badge as well as an Air Medal. He was also recognized as the Battalion NCO of the Quarter. He returned to the United States on Sunday, November 13 to Camp Shelby, Mississippi where his wife and other military family members anxiously awaited the arrival of the 1-185th. Settled in now, back in Woodstock, SSG Price is enjoying some much needed and well deserved rest and relaxation. The community reached out with generous donations to help make Bill’s homecoming celebration one he would never forget. Special thanks to Brenda’s House of Flowers for a beautiful Christmas floral arrangement, Olive Garden and Zaxby’s for donating a portion of the food, and to friends and family members who made this night a huge success. A good time was had by all, and the safe arrival of Bill at home adds even greater joy to this special time of the year.
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Convenient locations, customized fitness programs, cutting edge equipment… Anytime Fitness offers all this and more and it is the right club for you! Everyone is different when it comes to fitness and nutrition: some perform best with the prompting of a personal trainer, others have an intense focus on their work out and get their best results using weights and machines, still others need the schedule of fitness classes to stay motivated and on track. Whatever your specific fitness goals, Anytime Fitness can help you make it happen! Let 2012 be your healthiest year ever! Brennan Archer and Kyle Campbell are long time residents of Cherokee County. Rooted in the community, they have devoted their business focus on bringing jobs to the area and helping to strengthen the local economy. “We care about
promoting growth in Cherokee,” said Brennan. Kyle added, “We are excited to be in Canton, and it’s our goal to be an active member of the community.” Both are passionate about health and fitness, both having a desire to own their own business and stay in their community, Anytime Fitness was a perfect fit. Brennan and Kyle are the co-owners of five Canton Anytime Fitness clubs — they have opened five in five years. Adding their 1,000,000th member this year, Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest and fastest growing 24-hour, co-ed fitness franchise. With 1,700 clubs worldwide, Anytime Fitness has built a solid name you can trust with personalized customer service. Brennan and Kyle take this philosophy seriously, equipping each of their clubs with quality people and quality equipment, providing the best fitness experience for the most competitive price. The Sixes Road location is the newest club to Canton. “Encompassing nearly 6,000
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square feet, this new location is a state-ofthe-art facility with cutting edge Life Fitness Signature Series equipment. Expect TV’s everywhere, a full line of group fitness classes, including Spin and hammer strength free weights,” Kyle said. This new facility is the biggest of the five Canton gyms complete with a new layout and design, the largest group fitness room and the largest number of group fitness classes offered. “Personal training is also big at this club,” noted Brennan. Join any Anytime Fitness location and you have access to any of the 1,700 clubs worldwide, anywhere, anytime. Each club offers top of the line, commercial quality equipment — Life Fitness and Star Trac technology. Most clubs also offer a large variety of group fitness classes. Anytime Fitness provides all of the convenience you need to be able to get your best workout whenever you have the time and wherever you are. With 24 hour club access, Anytime Fitness puts safety as top priority. Each club has the latest, advanced security
Joining Anytime Fitness was one of the best decisions I have made for my health. I love to go to the gym at my convenience. Working full time and with community involvement, it makes it easier for me to be committed by accommodating my schedule. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere along with the satisfaction of increasing my workout to my own individual tolerance level. I recommend it to anyone who has put it off and keeps saying they will do it later. Do it now; it will be the best thing you’ve ever done!” Dale Morrissey
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I have been a member of Anytime Fitness-Hickory Flat for about 3 years. I have broken almost every bone in my body at some point in my life; I have had knee replacement surgery and have had several mobility issues. Their variety of machines, free weights and resistance equipment offer everything I need for a complete, effective workout, both strength training and cardio. The staff and trainers are polite and very helpful. I love that it’s close to home and that I can go whenever I want to, anytime of the day or night.” Lawson Hunt
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Welcome to the “2012 My Community Favorites� contest! This is your opportunity to support the local businesses by voting for them as your favorite! We want you to enjoy this contest so please vote for your community’s favorite restaurants, service type businesses, small business retail shops, recreation services and residential places. The voting will run from January 1, 2012 and will close February 29, 2012 at 5 p.m. You will find our voting ballot on the next few pages as well as important rules of the contest and policies to follow. This ballot will be printed again in the February issue and you may also vote online by visiting www.mywestcantonmonthly.com. Thank you for your participation and please let the businesses know you voted for them! Please like us on Facebook and tell all your friends to vote!
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RESTAURANTS
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner _____________________________________
All Around ___________________________
Caterer ______________________________
Asian _______________________________
Chiropractor _________________________
Bakery ______________________________ Barbecue ____________________________
Cleaning Service/Maid ________________ CPA/Bookkeeping/Tax Service _____________________________________
Breakfast ____________________________
Day Care/Preschool __________________
Coffee _______________________________
Day Spa/Massage ____________________
Dessert _____________________________
Dentist ______________________________
Fast Food ____________________________ Fine Dining __________________________
Pediatric Dentist _____________________ Electrician ___________________________ Eye Doctor ___________________________
Italian/Pizzeria _______________________
Financial Institution/Bank/Credit Union
Kid-friendly ___________________________
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Mexican _____________________________
Hair Salon ___________________________
Seafood _____________________________ Sports Bar ___________________________
Handyman/Repair/Remodel _____________________________________ Heating and Air _______________________ Insurance Agent (Agent Name)
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Attorney _____________________________
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Auto Repair __________________________
Lawn Care/Maintenance
Car Wash ____________________________
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Pediatrician __________________________
Boutique ____________________________
Pest Control _________________________
Children’s Clothing ____________________
Pet Care/Boarding ___________________
Cigar Store __________________________
Pet Groomer _________________________
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Photographer ________________________
Florist _______________________________
Physical Therapy _____________________
Frame Shop __________________________
Plastic Surgeon ______________________
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Plumber _____________________________
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Gift Shop ____________________________
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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT Dance Studio ________________________ Fitness/Health Club _____________________________________
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ADAM’S Rib
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD
Cathy, a pretty young brunette, had come to my office for an annual exam, waiting with slumped shoulders, gazing at the floor. As I entered the room, her smile was polite, but the lines of her face traced profound sadness. And when her eyes accidentally met mine, she quickly looked away.
her marriage: “My husband says that woman was made from man’s rib. So I should never question him and always obey him.”
Physicians worry about abuse when meeting patients like Cathy. During the physical exam, I asked a few questions, poking gently into her life at home. Cathy and her husband had been married twelve years and things were “fine.” Her two children were “growing like weeds,” and about to finish elementary school. Her husband worked. She stayed at home. No, there weren’t any problems to speak of. It was her job to cook the meals, keep the home nice and mind the children after school. She didn’t get out a lot, only grocery shopping or to church on Sundays. There were no visits with friends or family.
When you read the Gospels, it’s hard not to notice that the people Jesus found most Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ annoying were the Pharisees, GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock who could quote Holy with his wife Ann and their two sons, Scripture to the letter, but Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at followed God’s will the least. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. There is a long historical precedent for interpreting the Bible to justify bad behavior. Many Pharisees are alive today, wielding the Bible like a weapon rather than using it as an instruction manual how to love.
I asked why, and her answer was the red flag I had feared. “My husband tells me I have to stay at home,” she said dully, looking down again. I asked point blank if her husband ever hit her — even though her body hadn’t shown any sign of bruises or injuries in my exam. No, she said. But abuse comes in different forms.
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Marriage is sacred. Each partner should be dedicated to the health and well being of their chosen spouse. This doesn’t mean we have to do everything with each other all the time. Who could possibly stand that? But we should never stand in each other’s way.
Cathy confided she once dreamed of becoming a photographer, but her husband didn’t want her taking courses at the local community college. Her job was to clean the house, watch the children, and have sex when he wanted it. He made the money, he paid the bills, and she would get money only if and when he said so. She was allotted a modest grocery allowance once a week.
Cathy and I sat together in silence. I felt sad. I didn’t really know what to say and didn’t want to overstep my bounds. Marriages are sacred and created by the husband and wife and God. But sometimes the parameters of the relationship are destructive and more often than not the woman gets the raw end. Cathy’s husband went out drinking beer with his friends many nights while she remained alone at home. He never took Cathy out to a restaurant or movie. It’s a sad truth in gynecology that a woman’s biggest problem in life often starts with choosing the wrong sexual partner. Cathy hesitatingly broke the silence, revealing the premise of 36 My West Canton | january 2012
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I searched for a response. I admitted that even though I am a Christian, I don’t know exactly what it means in Genesis that God created woman from man’s rib. There is no biological basis for this, so I don’t interpret the statement literally. But as a doctor who has studied biology and has delivered thousands of babies, I was able to assure Cathy of one thing: “I know that every man who is alive today or ever was alive, including Jesus, came into this world through a woman’s body.”
Cathy’s eyes widened. Her mouth opened and she let out an audible breath. She seemed dumbstruck for a moment. “You’re right!” she said slowly, her voice full of wonder. Then more strongly, “All men do come into this world through a woman’s body!” As Cathy was leaving, I offered that God wants us to believe in ourselves and follow our dreams in life. She began nodding to herself, as though listening internally to another voice. A light was growing in her bright blue eyes, like a window opening in a dark cell. She walked away, appearing gripped in thought. Marriage is sacred. Each partner should be dedicated to the health and well being of their chosen spouse. This doesn’t mean we have to do everything with each other all the time. Who could possibly stand that? But we should never stand in each other’s way.
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Lower Back Pain by Dr. Nasir Asghar The fifth most frequent reason to visit a physician’s office is for low back pain. The technical name is lumbago, but most of us just say “pain in the back.” The reasons for low back pain are varying and the majority of the time it goes undiagnosed. Causes range from scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, muscle imbalance and pulled muscle to more severe, but less likely causes, such as bone infection, fracture, abscess and rarely cancer.
Dr. Nasir Asghar is an Internal Medicine Associates physician with special focus is in Heart Disease, Diabetes and Medical Weight Loss and can be contacted at (678) 494-9669. Website: Advancedmedcenter.com
UVEITIS
Third in a series of “The Top 10 Reasons for Red Eye” by Dr. Edward J. Furey Uveitis is the inflammation of the “middle” of the eye, or uvea. The uvea is the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white part of the eye. An estimated 10% of blindness can be attributed to uveitis.1 Oftentimes, the exact cause of uveitis is unknown but has been linked to infections, injuries and auto-immune disorders. Unlike blepharitis, uveitis can be serious and lead to permanent vision loss.
Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, geriatrics and is the Center Director of BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. (770) 852-2733.
Signs and symptoms of uveitis:
Lumbago can be either acute or chronic (longer than three months). Acute low back pain usually is a result of an inflammatory process that can last from two weeks to three months. There are multiple modalities for treatment of acute lumbago such as anti-inflamatories, short term muscle relaxants, alternating hot/cold compression, stretching and massage (specifically acupressure, not Swedish). Usually a combination of the mentioned is an effective start.
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Bed rest is never recommended and may exacerbate the condition. If symptoms do not improve after an appropriate trial of these therapies, then imaging may be necessary to rule out disk herniation and other reasons for pain. Please remember core and back strengthening programs are very important only in chronic lower back pain (not acute) and prevention of future acute back pain attacks. If there are any warning signs such as bowel or bladder incontinence, leg weakness or numbness then you should contact a physician immediately.
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Eye redness Eye pain Light sensitivity Blurred vision Dark, floating spots in your field of vision (floaters) Decreased vision Whitish area inside the lower part of the colored area of the eye (iris)
The cause of uveitis usually originates in some other capacity such as autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders, eye injuries, and certain cancers such as lymphoma. When diagnosing uveitis, your eye care professional will perform a comprehensive eye examination. In the examination, the doctor will review your history and symptoms. If the doctor suspects some underlying cause, such as autoimmune disorders or inflammatory disorders, you may be referred to another doctor specializing in that area of care in order to treat the underlying cause. Treatments for uveitis may be as follows: • Anti-inflammatory medication. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, such as a corticosteroid, to treat your uveitis. This medication may be given as eyedrops. • Antibiotic or antiviral medication. If uveitis is caused by an infection, antibiotics, antiviral medications or other medicines may be given with or without corticosteroids to bring the infection under control. continued on page 62
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BE A WIDE RECEIVER Your Entire Life A Dental New Year Story
by Dr. Scott R. Harden In the heat of the moment, the title of this article, “Be a Wide Receiver Your Entire Life,” was the closing statement in a long deliberation to my son after seeing him slacking off at night instead of doing his homework. He is a junior in high school and this is an important year for proving to colleges what he can achieve academically. “With final exams arriving soon, preparation, time management and ongoing discipline are the tools you need to make those A’s and prove yourself to colleges. If you want to achieve goals in your life that have value and merit, you must stop focusing on peripheral distractions and keep focusing on what is important. People count on you to make wise decisions and take advantage of the opportunities provided you, but ultimately you must simply do what is right for yourself.” My son has always maintained good grades, has always been a good athlete and always exercised good Christian values. My son can always count on me for compliments and support in school, sports and life in general, but he received a very unsuspecting lecture on life and his obligations, fueled by the recent loss of my staff member, Michaela, who died in a traffic accident, while coming home from school. At 24, she was a delight to all who knew her, giving her all at our dental office while taking care of patients, proving herself a respected scholar, being an environmentalist supported by riding a scooter that lead to her tragic loss and beaming with life as she constantly made her mark on this world. “Michaela is no longer here with the opportunity to attend college and achieve her goals, but you are and you need to appreciate this gift that you possess.” After recently having attended Michaela’s funeral, the emotion poured out for obvious reasons. The life of a teenager is not an easy one; school all day and study all night. Living in this modern electronic jungle of distractions is no help either. Attaining an education is a defining experience for everyone that goes through it and thank God we have this opportunity. “A wide receiver is measured by his ability to catch the pass from the quarterback and make a touchdown,” I continued. “He is measured by how many times he completes the pass, not by how many times he runs a play and misses the ball. He is measured by how he runs his routes and pays attention when the ball comes to him. He must work out hard to be in the best shape possible and perform at his best. His importance and ranking is based upon measurable statistics and so is yours. It does not matter how many tests you take, it only matters what your GPA is in the final analysis. Be a wide receiver your entire life, 40 My West Canton | january 2012
but one that catches the ball every play.” Any of us could receive this same information and apply it to our own lives in keeping with New Year’s resolutions often embraced this time of Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at year. Spend more time with Fountain View Family Dentistry and family and friends, tone your has served the Towne Lake area for body, quit smoking, enjoy life over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental more, quit drinking, get out research companies. of debt, learn something new, Office: (770) 926-0000. help others, get organized and Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. my favorite, go to the dentist and achieve healthy teeth and gums. These are all very wonderful and involve planning, communication, will power and commitment. The best part of New Year’s resolutions is the sincerity each of us has to undertake a better lifestyle, to help others, to help ourselves and to improve the quality of life overall. The problem is most people do not keep their promise to themselves and to others in our lives that expect those changes. People fall back into the “same ole’ rut” and their visions quickly diminish to make way for the realities of every day life. As a father and dentist, I recognize a correlation between discipline and distraction observed in my son and in my patients. As a dentist, it is frustrating to realize patients have insurance they pay for, have easy access to dental offices, know dental care has advanced tremendously to a painless level and still see them show up with horrific gum disease and tooth decay that requires many teeth pulled and dentures because of their lack of commitment to their dental health. The best philosophy as a dentist is to humbly welcome a patient and offer various avenues of dental care available to them so they achieve a desired result that meets their needs. This we do every day and make patients feel good about themselves regardless of the circumstances. This does not, however, remove the same frustration discussed above as a father, knowing patients can genuinely focus on their dental health and avoid serious problems by keeping routine dental appointments. To patients I give the same recommendation I gave my son — be a wide receiver your entire life. Get regular dental check ups twice a year and be consistent so your measurable dental health results are predictably excellent.
DON’T BE S.A.D
This Winter by Charles R. Cooley, M.D.
Has the red and green on the holiday season left you blue? Like many people, you may experience cabin fever during the winter months. Or, you may tend to eat more or sleep more when the temperature drops. But Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) goes well beyond those symptoms. Seasonal Affective Disorder is much more than the winter blahs. It’s a type of depressive disorder, sometimes called winter depression. As many as half a million people in the U.S. may have winter depression. SAD is more common in women than in men. The main age of onset is between 18 and 30 years old. It becomes more common the farther north you live — maybe because these areas experience decreased daylight time. Symptoms of SAD usually appear during the colder months of fall and winter, when there is less exposure to sunlight during the day. They usually begin in October or November and subside in March or April. The most difficult months for SAD sufferers seem to be January and February. The typical symptoms of winter depression are: increased sleep or sleepiness, overeating, weight gain, daytime fatigue, lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed, and social withdrawal. If your depressive symptoms are severe enough to significantly affect your daily living, you should consult your physician. If you feel down for days at a time and life seems to be losing its pleasure, see your doctor. This is particularly important if you notice that your sleep patterns and appetite have changed — and certainly so if you think about suicide. Researchers have also found that another way to help treat SAD is light therapy. Light therapy has proved to be an effective treatment option. They have proven that bright light makes a difference to the brain chemistry. This form of therapy involves exposure to very bright light (usually from a special fluorescent lamp) between 30 and 90 minutes a day during the winter months. This form of therapy is easy 42 My West Canton | january 2012
to administer and has relatively few side effects. Nearly 70 percent of people experience a reduction of their symptoms from daily light therapy, and about 50 percent experience remission while undergoing light therapy. Your doctor may prescribe an anti-depressant medication in combination with light therapy or as an alternative, if light therapy is not working. About 70 percent of people taking anti-depressants have decreased symptoms, and about half experience remission while taking medication. With the right course of treatment, SAD can be a very manageable condition.
WAYS TO COPE WITH SAD • Increase the amount of light in your home. Open blinds, add skylights, and trim tree branches that block sunlight. • Get outside and walk on sunny days, even during the winter. • Exercise regularly. Physical exercise helps relieve stress and anxiety, which can accentuate SAD. • Find ways to relax. Learn how to better manage stress. • If possible, take winter vacations in sunny locations. Information obtained from www.mayoco-clinic.com, wwwfamilydoctor.org and www.nami.org.
This information provided Charles Cooley, M.D. of M. D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex next to Cracker Barrel. For more information about SAD, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton.
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HELP YOUR CHILD Be All He Can Be
by LaCretia Munroe, MS, DC
In my last article I explained Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes in that the scientific community sports chiropractic, functional has figured out that the neurology, and metabolic solutions. Providing exceptional care for difficult neurons, or cells of the brain, cases. Call the office at (770) 720can continue to grow through 0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com. out our life. New cells are created; new connections can be made; meaning we are not limited to the number of brain cells we are born with. This has astounding possibilities for children and adults who are born with or who have acquired limited brain function due to a stroke, Parkinson’s or brain delays as in autism or ADD/ ADHD. Let me make something else also clear: there is limitation of livable matter, meaning if something dies or if it is breaking down faster that it can heal, the neurons will continue to grow, but may not be fast enough to make a difference for that individual. As a practitioner who practices functional neurology, I am still in awe of the way the brain can change. To have a child with dyslexia come in who barely looks at you, has trouble reading,
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and is terribly clumsy, change in six weeks to a child who is laughing with you, can balance now, throws balls to you, and is having fun reading. The most important thing is that his self esteem was saved. He was not labeled as a “problem child,” stupid, lazy or laughed at by his peers. Saving a child’s self esteem so that he can grow to be the best possible person he can be, to believe in himself and to know that he is smart, good and “normal” is a great feeling for me. I know I’ve changed that child’s life for the better.
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Knowing that the brain can change, that is can grow, has opened many doors for children and adults. There is now brain specific therapy that can fix that part of the brain that does not function as it should. There is therapy to speed the brain up or slow it down depending on what the person needs. One of the most important aspects is to get the therapy early. Please don’t let your child grow up without a chance to be everything he or she can be. Save his self esteem! This is a new year; let this be the year that you give your child that chance.
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MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION To Get More Sleep
By Cynthia Blount, RN, BSN, CPHQ Director, Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Centers
• Cortisol levels can rise due to lack of sleep, causing inflammation around your heart, raising blood pressure and disrupting sleep. Inflammation also can cause plaques in your arteries to break loose, lodging in vessels in the heart or brain and leading to a heart attack. Tips for How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep The human body needs sleep to maintain a healthy balance. The Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Centers offer these tips to help you get a good night’s sleep:
Do you want to feel better, have more energy and look your best? Getting enough sleep can help. When you don’t get enough sleep, you deprive your body of needed rest, resulting in feeling irritable, anxious, hungry and tired. Experts believe that there are several ways that sleep deprivation can cause health problems, too: • Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common sleep disorder occurring when the muscles at the back of the throat relax to the point of obstructing the upper airway. Breathing can stop for up to 40 or more seconds. You don’t receive enough oxygen, causing “mini-awakenings” (gasping for breath) several hundred times a night. These awakenings can cause heart rate and blood pressure to rise, straining the heart and leading to permanent high blood pressure or, ultimately, heart disease. • Sleep imbalance can upset or confuse the release of hunger regulating hormones. Research shows that when we don’t get enough sleep, our leptin (internal appetite-suppressing hormone) levels fall and ghrelin (internal hungerpromoting hormone) levels increase. Thus, when you’re feeling sleepy, you might feel like you need to head for the fridge, instead of bed. Even with exercise, our metabolism slows down if we don’t get enough sleep. This can potentially lead to obesity and diabetes, two of the primary causes of heart disease. 46 My West Canton | january 2012
• Go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning, including weekends. • Exercise regularly, but finish at least three hours before bedtime. • Eat healthy, but finish eating at least 2-3 hours before bedtime. • Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol close to bedtime. • Replace sugar and caffeine with healthy snacks such as carrots or a granola bar. • Create a quiet, dark and comfortable sleeping environment. • Relax. Take a warm bath, drink a cup of warm milk or read a book. • Leave worries at the bedroom door. If you’re concerned about something, make a list of the steps you’ll take to solve the problem. • Don’t nap during the day for more than 20 minutes or on a regular basis, and never after 5 p.m. • Don’t read, watch TV or do work in bed for an extended time.
For more information about Northside Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center – in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee – or about how you can get a better night’s sleep, visit www.northside.com.
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Canton’s very own Lee Roy Abernathy is considered the patriarch of gospel music and was an accomplished singer, composer, teacher and entrepreneur. Most of all though, he was an innovator — he wrote campaign songs for both Roosevelt and Talmadge, and himself, even when he ran unsuccessfully for governor. He also composed “Everybody’s Gonna Have a Wonderful Time Up There,” which sold over five million records and was later covered by Johnny Mathis and Johnny Cash. In addition he was the first to publish gospel sheet music. In 1949, Shorty Bradford and Lee Roy Abernathy formed the Happy Two and traveled across the country to do shows and commercials on television. Several years after his run for governor, he opened his Hall of Fame School of Music in Canton, across from his home and taught students from all over the country. He was then elected into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1973. Abernathy passed away on May 25, 1993. Information taken from Zell Miller, They Heard Georgia Singing: Great Georgians, Volume 2 and the New Georgia Encyclopedia
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GAMBLING WITH SETTING GOALS Heartworm Disease For the New Year! A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt The older one gets the more they are reminded of the truth that James says, “Life is like a vapor; it’s here for just a little while and then it just vanishes away.” That being true, it is imperative that we make every year count for God! We ought to make every moment count for God.
Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. www.hopewellbaptist.com.
Now the truth of the matter is 97 percent of us will not make the most of the time given us by God, simply because we fail to set goals. Ninety seven percent of the population in America does not have clearly defined, specific goals for their life. Only three percent of the population in America has clearly set, spelled-out, defined goals of what they want to accomplish in their life. Everyone knows the ‘ole saying, “When you aim at nothing, you hit it every time.” If that statistic is true, we are definitely aiming at nothing! So, to be very practical, we need to set goals. Now if you are one of those that say, “I am not one for setting goals,” your only goal really is not to have any; and you will achieve that goal. But let me ask a question or two. Have you ever read the Bible through from beginning to end? Have you ever set out to do it? Have you ever learned the Books of the Bible? Do you know why you have never learned them? You have never set out to do it!
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Many of us weigh more today than is healthy, but in order to get the weight off we must make it a goal. I believe our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and we ought to take care of it. It is unfortunate that many people take better care of their car than their body. Let me encourage you to set goals this New Year. Set goals for your family, set financial goals, and each New Year you will be surprised at the things you will achieve. I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. Join us each Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 AM for worship and Bible Study. 50 My West Canton | january 2012
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M. It was an unusually warm day in late December and Cassie was tossing a ball to her dog in the backyard. “Ouch!” she exclaimed as she swatted a mosquito on her arm. “Mosquitoes in December?” she thought to herself. She Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 looked over at her dog, now lying in the grass chewing on a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and practices bone. “Oh no,” she thought. at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. (770) 479-2200 “I haven’t been giving my heartworm preventative.” This is a typical scenario of pet owners. Whether it is to save money or just a reason to have one less thing to remember, pet owners usually slack on heartworm preventative in the winter. The common thought is mosquitoes aren’t alive at this time of year. However, much to our dismay, Georgia is filled with crazy weather. It may be snowing one day and beach weather the next. The warming trends during winter months allow mosquito larva to hatch into adults. Heartworm prevention is a medication used to prevent pets from developing heartworm disease, an illness that allows worms to grow in the heart causing damage and possibly death. Did you know that it also contains an anti-parasitic that acts as a monthly de-worming against intestinal parasites like hookworms, roundworms and whipworms? These intestinal parasites are very resistant to extreme heat and cold temperatures and are contractible by humans. This alone would make me want to use year-a-round preventative to ensure my children’s safety. Georgia is one of the leading states for the most dogs testing positive for heartworms. If a dog is not on a preventative and is bitten by a mosquito carrying the infected larva, the dog will come down with heartworm disease. It takes six months for the initial larva to develop into the adult worm which lodges itself in the lung and heart tissue. The dog may develop clinical signs of exercise intolerance, coughing and difficulty breathing. Pets can pass out, collapse and even die. Merial, a leading veterinary pharmaceutical company, has a treatment for those dogs that test positive. The treatment is costly and does come with risks. Today, the active ingredient to treat heartworm disease is in limited quantity and pets are getting placed on a waiting list for treatment. There is no guarantee continued on page 62
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DO YOUR KIDS DREAD READING? Start a Book Club!
by Chantel Adams If your kids respond with groans and sighs to your gentle promptings to open a book then do something about it. Start a book club! Three years ago, I resolved to awaken my apathetic reader. I rounded up a few neighbors and friends and started a book club just for girls. From the very beginning, I made it all about fun!
Chantel Adams is a book enthusiast and blogger. She spent years helping shape youth policy with the Georgia Association of Homes & Services for Children before becoming a stayat-home mom. She lives in Canton with her amazing husband and four incredible children.
Groups work best when everyone is about the same age. The girls in our club have similar interests, and we choose grade level appropriate books. I spend summers reading and reviewing books. I check the blogs and mainstream reviews, as well as seek input from librarians and teachers that I know.
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Next, choose a date and a time to meet. Our group meets the third Friday of every month. The kids know exactly how long they have to read every book. Everyone understands that they have to read the book to participate. Rarely does a girl miss a meeting. When the girls arrive for a club meeting, we enjoy a bookthemed snack and participate in games or other activities that reinforce the message of the book. Sometimes, we invite a guest speaker to join us. Then it’s time for our discussion. I find curriculum guides on other websites, in addition to making notes as I’m reading and developing questions that I think will best engage our group. I read aloud passages from the book and ask them what they think about what we have just read. We act out pivotal scenes or participate in other critical thinking writing exercises that expand our knowledge of the book. Our club has just three rules: 1. Listen first. 2. Speak one at a time. 3. Every opinion matters. One girl might say, “I hated the book,” and another might say, “It was favorite book ever.” The girls talk about why they think that. They can disagree.
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THE FAMILY TOUCH
Making Positive Choices for 2012 by Dr. James E. Kilgore Our New Year’s resolutions may still be in tact this first month. A fitness coach says the first couple of weeks in January are really busy but things slow down very soon. Here are some principles for choices that last for 2012. First, your happiness will be determined by the quality of your thought life. Ancient wisdom says, “As a man thinks, so is he.” Clearly stated but practice challenges us. I know people who are miserable because they believe they are victims of circumstance. They live by the rule of procrastination: “When my ship comes in…, then….” Unfortunately, their ship never gets into the water! Every problem is excused because of something I can’t control. A favorite is, “If it weren’t for…” which somehow justifies any trouble.
of our irrational thinking. Dr. James Kilgore is President of the When I identify how I think International Family Foundation, Inc, irrationally, I can pinpoint the Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, source of my uncomfortable GA 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are active community volunteers. feelings. Here’s an example: It is irrational to think that EVERYONE must like you. Even if you are successful ninety percent of the time, some folks will not like you — just to be different! But if you allow one person’s disapproval to determine your happiness, you will be a miserable soul. Your goal may be to have as many of your acquaintances approve of you as possible, but be realistic — not irrational — with those expectations.
Finally, as you make choices for the New Year, remember the most important power you possess: you have power over your A popular television show, “Hee Haw,” featured a mountain own mind, even when you can’t control outside events and song which said, “If it weren’t for bad luck, we’d have no influences. When Bonheoffer was imprisoned in Germany, luck at all.” So it goes for the man who thinks negatively. along with millions of Jews, he decided that his captors could Eventually “everything” is take everything from him but against him. Nothing ever his choices. In one extremely seems to work out right! humiliating scene, he recalls Practice expecting good things standing naked before guards, The rule of anticipation is and watch them show up at your being interrogated. He much more positive. Practice door. Successful careers result from resolved, “They can take expecting good things and everything from me but my discovering what makes you watch them show up at your dignity. I am a child of God.” happy and finding a way to door. Successful careers result He survived his internment. make a living doing it. from discovering what makes you happy and finding a way Most of us will not face tests to make a living doing it. that stern. We can learn from People who do are among the most satisfied in the world. In his behavior. After enduring beatings and imprisonment, your handling what life throws at you, discover the tests the Paul still said, “I can do ALL things through Christ Who Rotarians use in these four questions: Is it the truth? Is it strengthens me.” He had an anchor in the storms of life. fair to all concerned? Will it bring GOOD will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? I am not a Find your anchor. Fix your thoughts on the things that count. Rotarian, but I practice those four tests in my thinking. You’ll make a difference in your living in 2012. You may even make a difference for someone you love too. Rational-Emotive Therapy reduces life’s issues to the discovery
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American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org
Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 www.cherokeefocus.org www.nationaltota.org Drug Free Cherokee: United Daughters of the Confederacy, Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 The Helen Plane Chapter 711: www.drugfreecherokee.org helenplane711@gmail.com Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M. (678) 648-9953 Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS www.theanimalproject.org Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: www.gracetothenations.com (770) 479-0407 Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org (678) 493-6101 Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): Cherokee County Republican Party: (770) 924-0864 (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com www.hopectr.com Repulican Women of Cherokee County: Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: (678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 Cherokee County Teen Republicans: www.hospiceadvantage.com (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 Cherokee County Young Republicans: www.iCORorphans.com (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-8300 (770) 479-4140 Christian Authors Guild: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops www.christianauthorsguild.org MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: www.mustministries.org (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org www.cherokee-ares.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 www.angelhousega.com www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 720-9559 (770) 479-0418 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: www.papaspantry.org www.TCCSAG.org Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: Cherokee Fencing Club: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 www.cherokeefencingclub.com Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502 Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Kathy Fulton (770) 720-0979, www.bssl.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com www.lionsofcanton.org Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com (770) 926-8513 Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 Cherokee Senior Softball Association: Cherokee County Historical Society: www.cssasoftball.com (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon: (678) 493-9135 www.crossfitgarage.com Pilot Club of Cherokee County: Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (770) 720-5969 (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 Rotary Club of Towne Lake: (770) 926-0105 www.northcobbbass.com Sons of the American Revolution: Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 (678) 493-3976 btemple1@bellsouth.net Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
Political Organizations
Recreation & Hobbies
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
Civic Organizations
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SATELLITE SERVICE With a Smile
by Allison Davison I have to say customer service today is going down the toilet, so bad in fact that I actually offer to call DirecTV or Dish Network on behalf of you, my customer. I work with a retailer that installs for both of these companies and I really Allison Davison, Audio Intersection do enjoy the product they Satellite Expert, is a Canton resident offer but definitely not the and has been part of the Audio customer automated service Intersection team since 2008. you get when calling in with a question. One difference in using a local company instead of the 1-800 number, is anything service related you contact your local retailer and get a real person on the phone, imagine that! When I am interested in purchasing something that will be in my home for at least the next two years I want the facts. I want the real price, not the prices you tell me to get me installed and then are nowhere to be found when that price goes up and I have questions. I try and treat my customers the exact way I expect to be treated when purchasing television service and I do that by providing the real price they can expect to pay for the promotional year and the year after. Also I try to listen to their wants and needs and do everything I can to make those happen. I believe in expressing empathy and understanding towards customer’s frustrations; I have been there. There are a ton of questions about satellite TV people have, especially if you have never had it. Here are some FAQs I get: 1. Will the signal go out with every cloud, or rain storm? Not if your system is installed properly. You can expect about 5 minutes of downtime per month. (I have DirecTV and don’t even experience that.) 2. Are local channels included or do I have to pay extra? Local channels are included in both Dish Network and DirecTV packages. 3. How much is this going to cost me to get installed? NOTHING, Basic installs for both companies are FREE. 4. I do not want a huge, ugly round thing showing from my yard or roof. If we were installing 20 years ago this would be the case, continued on page 62 56 My West Canton | january 2012
Winter
Improvements II by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead Remember in last month’s article we agreed that just because we have a cold day or two does not mean put away your golf clubs. There will be many days throughout the winter that are great to play and even more great days to practice golf. Shane Newton is the General Manager at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country Club. He can be reached at (770) 721-7913. www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net
The first step to improve your game is to identify areas that need improvement and then formulate a practice plan — not just practice old habits. This practice plan should focus on one specific area to improve and how you are going to do it. It is very important to know and follow the correct way or you will easily fall back into the rut of doing what “feels right” which is just practicing the same thing you were doing before.
One common area most people want to improve is their approach shots (hitting into the green). Let’s begin with a goal to improve upon your consistency of 100 yard shots. First, hit a few of these shots to a specific target on the driving range and write down how many you hit within 10 feet of that target. Next, work on your changes to improve your accuracy. Follow this process and compare these notes each time you come out to measure improvement. If you are really serious about improving your scoring, take this information and apply it to your putting. If your goal is to consistently hit the ball within 10 feet of the hole from 100 yards out, you should have another goal of working on your 10 foot putts. For those good weather days you can play, a great time to put all this together on the course is to play the family tees many courses have now. These tees are typically set up to make all holes par 3’s and sometimes a few short par 4’s. Par 3 holes are a great way to work on approach shots and putting (the scoring part of your game). Also, playing the shorter family set of tees is a great way to play a quick round. So don’t pack away your clubs at the first sign of frost. Winter is a great time to improve your game and surprise your buddies next spring. Just be prepared to take advantage of the good weather days at a moment’s notice. Part of being prepared is having a good practice plan, and the best source for a proactive plan is your local PGA Golf Professional! Play Better! Play More!
My West Canton Monthly — (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
Driver’s Licenses
www.dds.ga.gov
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)
222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666
(770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
Barnett Park Boling Park BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Association Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency
(770) 924-7768 (770) 720-7578 (770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA (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:
Georgia Animal Project theanimalproject.org Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Emergency — 911
Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
(770) 720-7000 (678) 426-5450 (678) 494-2500
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A POSITIVE Sign
by Dan Jape
Mission Impossible
by Carole May
Things have been real tough for a number of years with unemployment high and the economy really struggling; I know many people are losing their homes or faced with foreclosure issues. But I am a firm believer that the severity of our current state of Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable recession is directly affected by Heating and Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online the mental state of our people at www.reliableair.com. as they go through their daily lives and that there is a difference as to how bad things are as reported by the media versus the true state of the economy.
Scene one: A man lies seemingly lifeless on the sofa. The TV remote is on his chest. He is alone, except for his new love, “his Kindle,” by his side. Suddenly the phone rings, and his vital organs are awakened. A voice on the other end of Carole May is a freelance writer for My the receiver informs him of West Canton Monthly. Email her at his next mission. He has editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com. been listening to these familiar instructions for 44 years and realizes should he refuse this particular request, the remainder of his day would not be blessed!
A few years ago, I could not get ready for work in the morning without being bombarded with one negative doom and gloom story after another. If you listened to all of these, it really set the tone for your day and gave you such a negative outlook on things that you could not help being down and depressed.
Join me in this mental picture as he rises from his comfort zone and hangs up the phone. He grabs the car keys with ease but makes sure before he leaves, he’s packing (Blackberry and peanut butter crackers)! He’s a force to be reckoned with for sure. He’s “0070” and more!
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Destination is plain and simple, the supermarket. Swiftly he enters the premises. Once inside the building he moves quickly while glancing at the three items on his list, “Green Onions, Orange Zest and Chocolate Instant Pudding.” We leave him searching.
If more positive signs were to make the news it might have a positive effect on all of us, and in turn, a positive effect on the actual economy.
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Most remember the Reagan years in a positive light and one of the things he did the best was to inspire people and make us feel good about our country and our future. We are a great nation and we will rise again to overcome this current funk that has beset us. The last few years have been some of the most difficult in 33 years for us at Reliable and we have had to work very hard to earn and keep the customers we have. But the good side of this is I believe this hard work has resulted in a better company with more attention to detail and customer service.
For the last few years we have not seen many new homes being built or many new commercial jobs to bid on. In the last few months, all this has changed. People are sending us a large number of prints of new homes being built to bid on and we have won the contracts to install the heating and plumbing in some homes already completed. I have spoken to other company owners in other trade industries and they are seeing the same thing. I take this as a real positive sign and good news for all. If this trend continues it will be good news for everyone and a sign that things are not as bad as the media reports. If more positive signs were to make the news it might have a positive effect on all of us, and in turn, a positive effect on the actual economy. 58 My West Canton | january 2012
Scene two: Carole May returns home from her errands of the day. I hear the ring tones of the phone and answer it. I am being informed as to the status of the mission. “I have not located the targets! I see yellow, white and sweet onions, but there are no green ones here! What is a green onion anyway and where do I find it?” I am tempted to say, “Follow the yellow brick road to ‘Emerald City,’” but think better and did take pity. “Just look for a plant with a long green stem and a little white bulb on the end.” Well he must have turned his head in the right direction because within minutes he replied with a sigh, “Got it!” But orange zest was the real test! He read those spice labels perfectly. Three cheers to cornea implants! Call number two doesn’t come from out of the blue. It comes about five minutes later. “There’s no instant pudding in the store.” I reply, “Just go ask someone to make sure.” “No one is around,” he says. Now why do I find that hard to believe and better yet, does he think I was that naïve? I ask if the building has been evacuated because of a tornado warning that I missed. I guess one might say, “That is when he gets really p-----!” Finale: Dial tone, and now I am alone with that empty continued on page 62
United States Government:
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001 Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
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
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
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
Cherokee County Board of Education: 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
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County School System
Cherokee County Courts: Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
Cherokee County Coroner
(404) 656-0287
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
(770) 345-6256
(678) 493-6511
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
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
(770) 704-1500
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 479-2912
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
First Baptist Canton Mission Point Campus: 1 Mission Point Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. East Campus: Creekview H.S. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist 179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Waleska First Baptist
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church
10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
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
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. (678) 460-7702, www.Jewishwestcobb.com
Congregation Ner Tamid
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
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (770) 345-6718 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.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
Waleska United Methodist Church 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (710) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Shoal Creek Baptist
1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Chabad Jewish Center
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
New Victoria Baptist Church
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Methodist
2263 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Canton First United Methodist Church
Faith Presbyterian Church USA
930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Grace Church, PCA
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta
Northern Hills Church of Christ
1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Heritage Presbyterian Church
Christian Praise Center
5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Pointe
Sixes Presbyterian Church
Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
(404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.
Church of the Messiah
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
Other Churches
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Covenant Christian Center Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, (770) 578-1533 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.emersonuu.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv
Allen Temple, AME Church
Faith Community Church
232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Bells Ferry Church of God
Faith Family Church
6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
BridgePointe Church
Faith Pointe Church
Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
101 Old Hwy. 5, Canton Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.faithpointechurch.org
C3 Church 94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv
Greater Bethel Community Church
Christian Praise Center
Life Changers Church International
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Canton Adventist Church
Life Bible Church
411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist
New Life Church
101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Oak Leaf Church Canton
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church
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 Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
The River 3440 Sixes Road, Canton (next to Taco Bell) Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Revolution Church 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. www.therevolution.tv
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Pkwy, Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategu,i (770) 926-8271 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.woodstocknazarene.com
Woodstock Community Church 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy 127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343 Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
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. . . Start a Book Club!
Books challenge us to discover new ideas and empathize with others. We can travel in time, escape reality, and assimilate information to make sense of the world. All great stories must eventually come to an end, but after three years together my hope is that the BridgeMill Book Club Girls experience a happily ever after as they pass on their love of books to a new generation. To start your own club or request a list of our girls’ favorite books, contact Chantel Adams at chanlynnadams@gmail.com.
Mission Impossible
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cup of tea. Suddenly there is a vibrating sound on my cell phone. A transmission is coming through from you know who. There on the screen is my 0070’s smiling face as he holds a box of chocolate instant pudding. Mission Impossible Accomplished!
School Board News
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a mother myself, I cannot imagine the devastation of losing a child. Remember to hug your family and tell them you love them. They are the greatest gift of all!
. . . Heartworm Disease
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that an owner can even get treatment for a positive pet due to the limited supply. Yearly prevention would ensure the safety of your pet. Gambling with heartworm prevention is just as risky as playing craps in Las Vegas. It has random selection and may end up taking your pet’s life. Prevention is relatively inexpensive when calculated monthly and also protects the family from unwanted diseases. Don’t gamble with your family’s and pet’s lives, and give your heartworm prevention today.
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Uveitis
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• Immunosuppressive or cytotoxic medication. Immunosuppressive or cytotoxic agents may become necessary if your uveitis responds poorly to corticosteroids or becomes severe enough to threaten your vision. • Surgery. Vitrectomy — surgery to remove some of the jellylike material in your eye (vitreous) — may be necessary both for diagnosis and management of your uveitis. A small sample of the vitreous can help identify a specific cause of eye inflammation, such as a virus or bacterium. The procedure may also be used to remove developing scar tissue in the vitreous. Symptoms of uveitis can occur suddenly and progress quickly. Uveitis can recur. Make an appointment with your eye doctor if any of the symptoms appear or reappear after successful treatment. 1
Sergio Schwartzman. Inflammatory eye disease: an expert interview with Sergio
Schwartzman,MD Medscape Rheumatology 2007.
Satellite Service . . .
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but now they are small and we do our best to hide them where you want them. Dish Network recently switched their dishes to the color black so they are even less noticeable. 5. Which is better? For the sports person, DirecTV hands down. DirecTV also offers whole house DVR, which allows you to view your recordings throughout your home. Price wise would definitely be Dish Network. Both offer better picture, sound and price than cable. Being in this business for the past three years, I continue to grow as does the technology, there is always going to be bigger and better. I enjoy helping you decide how much bigger and better you want to go in an easy and understandable way.
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