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Simply Cupcakelicious, located at 8654 Main Street, in downtown Woodstock, is now open. Lee Staten proudly provides the Woodstock community cupcakes, small cakes, ice cream and coffee among other things: six regular flavors and two rotating special flavors — one will be vegan or gluten free. Gluten free days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. (678) CUP-CAKE, info@ cupcakelicious.net What a Girl Wants is moving to a new home! Their new location is scheduled to open mid-May. Their new store will be located at 1455 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 120 in Canton, in the same shopping center with Publix and Belk. Offering gifts, jewelry, clothing and accessories, the new location will be even bigger. Visit their other location at 1353 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 140 for their moving sale with 15% off of everything and also additional clearance items. For more information, please call (770) 720-2040. The Canton Hardee’s is being remodeled and converted into a dual branded Hardee’s/Red Burrito. Now, customers will be able to order all their Hardee’s favorites – in a new, refreshed environment – as well as new Red Burrito offerings, like burritos, tacos and nachos. Hardee’s/Red Burrito is located at 161 Marietta Highway, Canton.
The Canine Ranch of Canton is excited to announce their fourth annual Dock Diving competition for dogs of all ages, size, breeds, and levels of experience! Dogs compete against other dogs jumping around the same distance. There are five categories of distance, so even dogs that aren’t jumping far can compete and win trophies. The Spring event is June 2 – 3, and is open to the public. Visit www.thecanineranch.com for more information or to register for the event! The 23rd Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow will take place on May 12 and 13 at Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Hwy., Canton. Hosted by Rolling Thunder Enterprises and the City of Canton, the event will run Saturday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The festival will feature Native American drumming and dancing; Hoop Dancers, Aztec Dancers; Warriors on Horseback; Thunder the American Bison; Native arts, crafts, 4
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clothing; Living Indian village with: tipis, wigwam and displays, Comanche Camp, Muscogee Creek settlement; Primitive Skills Demonstrations: mapping, fire by friction, hide tanning, archery, blowgun competitions; Environmental and Wildlife displays, Birds of Prey Show; Native Storytellers and Flute Players; Kids Activities, Pony Rides and Native American Cuisine such as buffalo, roasted corn, Pima wraps, fry bread. For more information, please contact chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com or call (770) 735-6275.
Each month we run Special Features in the magazine to highlight special people and events in our community. We Need You! — to send us your pictures and spotlight your friends and family members…or you! For the month of June, we are looking for Prom Pictures, Graduation Pictures, Scouting Pictures, Fabulous Stories about Fabulous Dads…send ‘em to us! Please see complete submission details and deadlines on pages 4, 16, & 28 and we look forward to seeing your great pictures!
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Representative Hill Shares Legislative Legacy with Grandson
The day had finally arrived! Will Jobe, grandson of Representative Calvin Hill (R – District 21), prepares for a day of paging at the Capitol. In order to be ready on time, Will stayed in downtown Atlanta with Grandpa Calvin and Grandma Cheryl. Upon arriving at the Capitol, Will joined a group of other young students in a short course instructing them of their duties for the day as a page, followed by a brief tour of the Capitol. The Capitol Page program is a chance for students to experience daily operation of their state government first hand. As a page, students work for one legislative day. Pages must be twelve years old or older. The hours vary depending on when you serve. If interested in the page program, please contact Representative Hill’s office at (404) 6560129. Remember to plan early as each state representative is allowed only ten page slots each session.
CCWSA Awards Students at Science and Engineering Fair
The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) awarded five students a cash prize at the Cherokee County Science and Engineering Fair held recently. Ashley Mooney, 6th grader at Clayton Elementary School was recognized for her project Metals Reactions to Liquids. Lucas Baird and Emily Voigt, 7th graders at Dean Rusk Middle School, were recognized for their projects on clean water. Mary Penniman and Alyssa Yeager, 12th graders at Woodstock High School, were recognized for their brilliant plant science projects.
Community & Southern Bank Pledges Support to Local Causes
Community & Southern Bank (CSB) recently announced the launch of the CSB Foundation – an internal organization dedicated to supporting worthy local causes with charitable contributions of both time and monetary aid. The CSB Foundation is focused on assisting youth development, health and well-being and other community initiatives. Organizations in CSB’s local communities are encouraged to reach out to their hometown CSB branches about upcoming service opportunities and events. In addition to financial support, CSB is also encouraging its team members to actively participate in improving their community.
Soleil Laurel Canyon Welcomes New Realtor
Dianne Richardson (pictured) recently joined the Soleil Laurel Canyon marketing team as a new home, on-site sales agent beginning April 2012. With more than 20 years of real estate experience as an on-site sales agent serving communities, Richardson is a well-rounded sales leader with a deep understanding of helping home-buying consumers to find their perfect residence. “Dianne’s award-winning career is only superseded by her deep desire to help consumers find their dream homes,” said Kirk Avery – sales manager, Soleil Laurel Canyon.
Gluten Free Support and Information Group Hosts Inaugural Meeting
If you or a loved one has Celiac Disease or is Gluten Free for any reason, please come and share information. Topics covered will be medical testing, eating out, creating a gluten free home and/or preventing cross contamination and tax write offs. The Inaugural Meeting will take place on May 8 at 7 – 8:30 p.m. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. The meeting location is 12296 Bells Ferry Road, Canton. For more information and to RSVP, please email bravo4gf@gmail.com.
BridgeMill Sixes Service League Donates to The Hope Center From left: Mary Penniman, Emily Voigt, Lori Forrester (CCWSA Environmental Affairs Specialist), Lucas Baird, Alyssa Yeager. 6
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$500 to this worthy cause. For more information about The HOPE Center, please call (770) 924-0864 or visit them online at www.hopectr.com. To learn more about BSSL, visit bssl. org or call (770) 345-7941. L to R: Ruth Clark-Treasurer, Marlyn Patouillet-President, Cindy O’Leary-Ex. Director and Lori Griffin-Communications Director.
community’s first residents. The $15.3 million senior living rental community recently opened as the centerpiece of the Madison Pointe at Towne Lake mixed-use development. HearthSide Towne Lake offers active, independent seniors an affordable lifestyle with unparalleled amenities in an extraordinary location at I-575 and Towne Lake Parkway in Cherokee County. The project was designed by Foley Design Associates Architects and built by NorSouth Constructs. Leasing information can be found on the property website or by calling (770) 852-2225.
It’s the Journey Give Grant to Northside
The Northside Hospital Breast Care Program, part of the hospital’s Cancer Institute, has received two grants, totaling more than $33,000, from It’s the Journey, Inc. The money will be used for education and early detection of breast cancer. As a National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Center, the hospital offers a complete range of services for patients including education, genetic counseling, imaging, radiation oncology, surgery, support, rehabilitation and more. It’s the Journey, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to strengthening Atlanta’s breast cancer community. This is the sixth year that Northside has benefitted from the organization, with grants totaling more than $169,000. For more information about these services or about supporting any of Northside’s Cancer Institute programs, visit http://www.northside.com. Pictured (l-r) are Glenn Martin, chairman of the board, It’s the Journey; Dale Israel, disparities outreach coordinator, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute; Venteria Knight, disparities nurse navigator, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute; Clare Schuyler, breast nurse navigator, Northside Hospital; and Laurel Sybilrud, chairman of grants committee, It’s the Journey.
HearthSide Towne Lake Hosts Celebration For First Residents and Dignitaries
The NorSouth Development Company, one of the Southeast’s premier senior living developers, recently invited city officials, business leaders, politicians, media, other dignitaries and the newest residents of HearthSide Towne Lake, (www. HearthSideTowneLake.com), to a celebration honoring the
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Seminar Series to Explore Science and Religion
Each Tuesday evening in May, representatives of Reinhardt University, Heritage Baptist Fellowship and Faith Presbyterian Church, are inviting the public to join them in exploring the relationships of modern science and religion. A grant from the Templeton Foundation Science and Ministry Initiative has enabled a team of representatives from the three institutions to plan a series of five weekly explorations featuring scholars of science and religion. The programs will include presentations of what both science and the Scriptures have to say about the origin of the world, the development of human life, varieties of religious experience, human sexuality and questions of life and death. The presentations will be held alternately at the Heritage Baptist and Faith Presbyterian churches. The two churches are located next door to each other at 3615 and 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway. On May 1, 8, and 22, the series will take place at Heritage Baptist Church from 7 — 9 p.m. The May 15 and 29 session will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church also from 7 — 9 p.m. More information on this Science and Religion Colloquium is available at www. ScienceAndFaithCherokee.org. Also for more information, please contact Chuck Swann at (770) 720-0122 or CharlesESwann1@aol.com.
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Every Tuesday, Now — September 11 Sixes Presbyterian Farmers’ Market Mission Time: Location:
3 — 8 p.m. Sixes Presbyterian Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton Information: Home-grown, home-baked, handmade. www.sixeschurch.org
and girls who are looking for more experience before competing in upcoming state and/or national pageants. Please call Carly at (770) 289-3174 or Jennifer at (770) 316-6829 for more information, age groups, etc. Email contact: chelleworrell@yahoo.com
May 12 The Care Concert — benefiting the
May 7 Fight Pancreatic Cancer! Golf Tournament Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Information: Fundraising and awareness golf tournament plus silent auction and lunch. PurpleLinks Atlanta 2012, www.purplelinks.org
May 10 City of Holly Springs Job Fair Time: Location:
11 a.m. — 4 p.m. Holly Springs Community Center – Historic Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road Information: Come & meet with local companies; admission & parking for the event is FREE; Job seekers come by yourself, bring a friend! For more information, please contact City Hall at (770) 345-5536 or jstanley@ hollyspringsga.us
May 12 Great Sky Subdivision Spring Garage Sale Time:
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Hickory Flat Cares Ministry Time: 5 p.m., gates open 6 p.m. concert Location: Hickory Flat Church, 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Information: Outside event, free, open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket (In the event of rain, concert will move indoors). Hickory Flat Cares provides GED preparation programs, budget training and more. (770) 345-5969, www.hickoryflat.org
May 12 “Queen For A Day” Mother’s Day Event hosted by House and Garden Boutique Time: 10 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Location: 103 Bowles Drive, Woodstock Information: All Moms will be treated to a delightful day of shopping specials, photographs with their children, refreshments and giveaways. For more information, call the shop at (678) 494-5800, or email info@ houseandgardenboutique.com.
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May 12 (Opening Day) — Every Saturday through September
LITTLE MISS RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Canton Farmers Market
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9 a.m. — noon River Ridge High School Auditorium, 400 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Cost: $50 ($40 for registration by May 7th) Information: Little Miss RRHS is a fundraiser for River Ridge High School. This is a natural beauty pageant for girls ages 0-14. The pageant is for girls who are new to pageants,
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8 a.m. — noon Cannon Park on Main Street, downtown Canton Information: A farmers market promoting local farmers and local artisans — the freshest produce, baked bread, soups, jellies, jams, honey, lemonade, plants, fresh flowers, herbs, jewelry, carved wood cooking utensils, bird houses, soap, lotions, candles, live music and more. www.cantonhdl.com
May 15 Social Media & Business Marketing Time: Location:
8:30 a.m. — 11 a.m. The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Information: Class is held by the Small Business Academy — Main Street Woodstock. For more information or to register, please email Billy Peppers at bpeppers@woodstockga. gov or call (770) 592-6056.
May 15 “An Uplifting Evening” — an informal event with Dr. Seth Yellin & Team Time: 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Location: Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center, 111 Marble Mill Road, NW, Marietta Information: Call today for more information and to reserve your space and receive a special incentive, (770) 425-7575. Wine, light bites, and gift bags. www.mariettafacialplastics.com
May 17 & 22 Learn About The Virtual Gastric Band For Weight Loss As Seen On Dr. Oz Time: Location:
7 — 8 p.m. 6428 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125, Woodstock Information: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC is hosting these complementary presentations. The presentation is free but requires advance registration due to limited seating. Register by emailing date and number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live. com or by calling (678) 938-7274. www. VirtualGastricBandGeorgia.com.
May 18 18th American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Cherokee County Time: Location:
6 p.m. River Ridge High School, 400 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Information: Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer. Events are held
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two days of arts, crafts, food, plus live music, contests and more. This year’s parade will include the Ball Ground Elementary School Reunion members who will be featured at the event as they gather to celebrate the completion of the new school. The parade will also feature floats, the Patriot Guard, marching bands, ball teams, the $1.98 beauty contest contestants, antique cars, and so much more! To reach Ball Ground take I-575 to Exit 27. For more information, please visit www.ballgroundheritagedays.com.
Jake’s Ready-Meal Workshop: Juices, Smoothies and Hot Wings
May 19 & 20
overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Relay for Life’s Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 10 p.m., honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. For more information, please visit cherokeerelay. org or call (770) 429-0089.
Time: Location:
9 a.m. Jake’s Produce & Cannery, 591 Knox Bridge Hwy., White Information: Prep to freeze recipes featuring fresh fruit juices and smoothies for the hot summer months. Plus, prep to freeze a favorite hot wing recipe. Cost to be determined based on supplies, but the average cost is $25. Space is limited to 12 participants and reservations are required. For information or to RSVP for a workshop, please call Jake’s Produce at (404) 667-5121 or visit www.JakesProduce.com
May 18 & 19 Friends of the Library Book Sale Time:
Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Location: Ball Ground Public Library, 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground Information: Gently used books, DVDs, tapes and children’s books, etc. can be donated now at Ball Ground Library or any branch library. Volunteers are needed to help with the sale. Those who wish to help, please contact Ball Ground library branch manager or Friends liaison for Ball Ground, Vivian Little. vivian8921@tds.net. A large variety of fiction, nonfiction (paperback and hardback) and children’s books and DVDs will be on sale for $.50 and $1.00 with audio books and DVDs for $.50. Proceeds go to the libraries to buy new books and audiovisuals for the libraries.
May 19 & 20 10th Annual Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival Time:
Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. Information: The fun begins with a parade down Gilmer Ferry Road. The festival includes
Pops Concert — presented by The Cherokee Chorale Time:
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt University Cost: Adults, $10; Students, $5 (available at the door) Information: The title of the concert, conducted by Wes Stoner, is Bennett and Ol’ Blue Eyes: The Great Hits of Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. For information or to purchase tickets in advance, please call (678) 439-8625. www.CherokeeChorale.org
9th Annual Canton Festival of the Arts Time: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Location: Brown Park, downtown Canton Information: Artist market, music, literary panel, serenity gardens, children’s activity area, food vendors, beer garden and more! www.cherokeearts.org
May 22 Free Stroke Screening — Northside Hospital-Cherokee Time: Location:
9 a.m. — noon Northside/Holly Springs Medical Office Building, 684 Sixes Road, Holly Springs Information: The comprehensive screening will be administered by health care professionals and will include a risk assessment, blood pressure reading, total cholesterol (HDL, ratio of TC/HDL), glucose, a limited number of carotid ultrasounds and a one-on-one consultation with a healthcare professional. The screening is free, but registration is required. Please call (404) 845-5555 and press “0” to schedule an appointment.
May 22 Volunteer Aging Council Time: 8 — 9:30 a.m. Location: Canton YMCA Information: The meeting is to discuss the needs of Cherokee County seniors, how to raise funds and how to disperse those funds to best support them. For more information, please contact Patricia Bowen at (770) 315-6246. www.VAC-CherokeeGA.org
May 24 Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club 3rd Annual KIA “Fore the Children”
Charity Golf Tournament Time: 9 a.m., Shotgun Start Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Information: For questions and sponsorship information, please contact Dan Spinetto at dspinetto@brasfieldgorrie.com or (678) 581-6525.
May 29 — July 29, weekly Academics & Athletics Summer Camp Ages: Location:
5 — 14 Sixes Presbyterian Church, 2335 Sixes Rd., Canton Information: The curriculum will be based on academics and athletics with activities focusing on fun, inspiration and education while providing athletic opportunities. For more information, please visit www.aasummercamp.org.
Weeks of June 4, June 11, June 18 & July 16 Summer Art Camps @ Studio 121 Time: 9 a.m. — noon Location: 121 Brown Street, Canton Cost: $135. per week. Information: Patricia Reeves (770) 479-6961, www.patriciareeves.com
June 11 — 15 IncrediWorld Amazement Park VBS Time: Location:
1 — 4:30 p.m. Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton Ages: Rising 1st – 6th graders Cost: Free Information: Please register at www.cherokeepca.org and follow VBS link. For questions or more information, please call (770) 704-9594.
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The Tale of the 2012 Session could be “Promises Made, Promises Kept” This January I was honored to lead a group of lawmakers in announcing our 2012 legislative agenda. It was an aggressive, conservative agenda focused on economic growth, responsible spending and the importance of providing a quality education for Georgia students. Armed with five key principles – limited government, fiscal responsibility, pro-job tax reform, 21st century education reform, and increased protection for Georgia’s children – we set out to achieve one of the most successful, streamlined sessions in recent years. Limited, Constitutional Government SB 223/HB 456 – Sunset Bill — Also known as “sunset legislation,” this bill calls for the creation of a joint committee, which will be tasked with assessing state agencies for efficiency and determine whether such agency should continue to exist. A similar law in Texas has saved the “Lone Star” state billions in tax dollars. Fiscal Responsibility – Georgia is one of only 9 states AAA Bond Rating and we balance our budget every year. SB 33 – Zero Based Budgeting — This legislation would make departments more accountable with their budgets and would stop out of control growth of departments and agencies and bring their budgets back into public view, requiring every department to justify every dollar they spend. SR 20 – Taxpayer Protection Act — This Constitutional Amendment would restrict annual state from spending to the previous year budget, adjusted for inflation and population. Additional revenue beyond the spending limit would fund school districts with unexpected increases in population and then would be required to go into a Rainy Day Fund until it reaches a point of 15% of previous year spending. Once the Rainy Day Fund is full the state income tax would gradually be eliminated through excess revenues. SR 673 – Federal Constitutional Amendment — The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Resolution 673 to petition 14 My West Canton | may 2012
the United States Congress to call an amendment convention for the sole purpose of proposing a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. The resolution recommends that the total of all federal appropriations made by the Congress for any fiscal year not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year. 21st Century Education Reform HB 1162 – State Charter School Constitutional Amendment — This legislation seeks to amend the Georgia Constitution to allow for state or local approval of charter schools. It also defines “state charter school,” as a public school that operates under the terms of a charter between the State Board of Education and a charter petitioner and allows state funds to be used to support and maintain special schools created by the General Assembly, including state charter schools. However, a local school system’s state funding cannot be reduced because students living in the system boundaries enroll in a state charter school. SB 289 – Digital Learning — This legislation will make Georgia a national leader in digital learning. The Georgia Department of Education will implement a policy to maximize the number of students who graduate with at least one online class completed. The measure is expected to increase the number of Georgia students taking digital learning classes ten-fold. Pro – Jobs Tax Reform HB 386 – Pro Jobs, Pro Family Tax Reform — The General Assembly overwhelmingly passed major tax reform legislation. Features of the measure include a three-year sales tax holiday for school supplies and energy efficient products, significant reduction of the marriage penalty, elimination of the “birthday” tax and sales tax on motor vehicles, a tax exemption on energy used in manufacturing and construction materials, as well as an E-Fairness measure. Protecting Our Children HB 1176 – Criminal Justice Reform and Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse — This legislation is a comprehensive sentencing and corrections reform bill that promises to save Georgia taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, move low-level offenders permanently out of the system, and improve overall public safety. Specific initiatives include creating a tougher process for probation and parole supervision; expanding proven community-based sentencing options to reduce recidivism, such as accountability courts and substance abuse and mental health programs; and holding agencies accountable for better results by implementing systematic data collection and performance measurement systems. 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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Summer Reading Club 2012 Dream big — READ in 2012! Sequoyah Regional Libraries are kicking off their annual Summer Reading Club, and this year is bigger and better than ever. With fun reading incentives, great programs, exciting materials and interesting events, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Adults, teens and children are invited to participate — prize-winning opportunities for all age groups as kids read their way through another great summer. Stop by your local library this May for a brochure of events to find out how you can get involved in the summer reading fun. Can’t wait to see you there!
R.T. Jones Memorial Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Super Saturday Family Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
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 Mon: 12 – 8 p.m. T,W & Th: 10 – 6 p.m. Fri: 1 – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: CLOSED
Woodstock Public Library 7735 Main Street — (770) 926-5859 M,W,Th & F: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues: 12 – 8 p.m. Sat: CLOSED Sun: 2 – 6 p.m.
Contest Corner
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Jamie Byrd was our winner for April’s contest corner. Jamie has won a gift card to Chamberhouse. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@mywestcantonmonthly.com Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year.
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Modifications After Divorce by J. Daran Burns In last month’s article I discussed contempt actions, a J. Daran Burns is a partner at Burns & Speights, P.C. Attorneys at Law. He type of case you initiate when can be reached at (770) 956-1400. your former spouse isn’t living up to their side of your divorce settlement. This time I’d like to discuss another type of post divorce action: modification. Modification actions can be used to change any part of a divorce agreement, but most often arise when one party needs to change the amount of child support they are paying or receiving. The recession has hit many local families hard and I often receive calls from individuals who have lost their job and can no longer afford to pay what they agreed to when their divorce was finalized. There are also instances when the parent without primary custody has obtained a new, higher-paying job and the custodial parent feels the amount of support they’re receiving should be similarly increased. The law allows five different grounds individuals may utilize to seek an increase or decrease in the amount of support, but the two that we see most often are: 1) A substantial change in either parents’ income or financial status; and 2) A substantial change in the needs of the children. Modification is the exclusive remedy under Georgia law for people seeking to change the amount of child support ordered by the court. The amount of child support ordered by the court was based upon your income at that time. If you lose your job, then you’ve certainly undergone the substantial change in income mentioned in the law. If this happens to you it is important to be proactive and seek a modification from the court rather than failing to pay the amount due. Falling behind in child support can lead to the suspension of your driver’s license, garnishment of your paycheck and ultimately, incarceration. Alternately, a medical, educational or some other type of expense that was not expected at the time of the divorce could arise which makes the amount of child support being received by the custodial parent no longer sufficient. Perhaps your child has been diagnosed with an illness and you’re facing hundreds of dollars in monthly prescriptions you can’t afford or you have determined your child requires tutoring outside the classroom. In scenarios such as these you can’t let your child suffer or fall behind; you must move quickly to initiate your modification action. An experienced attorney can help you file your case properly so you don’t waste precious time or incur a disproportionate share of new expenses without compensation. Situations change, fortunately Georgia law may allow a divorce settlement to change too. 18 My West Canton | may 2012
“Blue ribbon” Proposal
by Representative Charlice Byrd The 2012 legislative session State Representative Charlice Byrd, culminated in dozens of District 20, which includes Woodstock important legislative measures and Acworth. You may contact her at making it through the process charlicebyrd@gmail.com. to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk for his consideration. Unlike most years, the Governor also received hundreds of redistricting maps, which redraw political boundaries for every County Board of Commissioners and County School Board. Among the new legislative maps are those for Cherokee County, which the Governor has now signed into law. The County Commission and School Board maps signed by Governor Deal directly reflect the report submitted to the Cherokee Legislative Delegation from the citizen led “Blue Ribbon” redistricting committee. The “Blue Ribbon” committee proposed four individual County Commission districts with each member elected by those citizens residing in the district, and a county-wide elected Chairperson. The committee also recommended six School Board districts, with each member elected by the residents of the district, and a countywide elected Chairperson. Very late in the process of enacting the School Board map, Board representative Mike Chapman produced a letter stating the proposal by the “Blue Ribbon” committee, to elect a countywide Chairperson, would potentially threaten school system accreditation. The letter claimed that if enacted, Cherokee County would have a “highly irregular” model of governance. The delegation took the claims of Mr. Chapman seriously and drew a contingency plan that removed the county-wide elected Chairperson. At the same time, a process began to review these claims and determine their legitimacy. Research of the facts show that some 29 school districts in Georgia have a county-wide elected Chairperson; this is hardly a number to be considered “highly irregular.” Among these districts are systems large and small and a number that have been highly successful. The delegation also met with Dr. Mark Elgart, who authored the original letter referenced by Mr. Chapman. During an extensive question and answer session it was determined that systems with a county-wide elected Chairperson have statistically fewer issues with accreditation, not more, as continued on page 70
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School Board News
by Janet Read, Cherokee County School Board
As I write this article, I am janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. reminded that tomorrow is a big day for the Cherokee County School District. Tomorrow marks the opening day of registration for our six new Academies! We listened to our constituents when they asked for additional choices! This venture has been several months in the planning, and we will now be accepting applications. Our students have a choice between four STEM Academies and two Fine Arts Academies. This process has been advertised in our local publications, had top billing on our district website and Facebook page and communicated to board members, teachers and staff multiple times. The locations have been determined, the principals are in place, the staff is being interviewed…and the waiting begins. It is always exciting to be a part of something new and when it involves additional opportunities for students it is even more exciting. I will continue to keep you informed in the coming months about how things are progressing. Speaking of student opportunities, I attended three events just last week. April 11 was the final National Signing Day for the 2011-12 school year. Forty two athletes from five high schools signed scholarships to continue their athletic careers at colleges and
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universities across the United States. The looks on the faces of the parents and coaches as each student’s accomplishments were announced was priceless. Well done student-athletes! I know you will continue to make us proud. Later that same day, we attended lunch at Little River ES and saw firsthand the wonderful things happening in the elementary school and the pre-school. From age 3 to the fifth grade, those students are learning not only core subjects, but life skills and community service as well. Thank you to Principal Dr. Christian Kirby and his staff, as well as pre-school Director Donna Adams and her team. Your Eagles are truly soaring at Little River! On April 12, I once again attended the Cherokee County Special Olympics at Sequoyah HS. It is truly an amazing sight to see every school parade around the track with their school banners held high, parents and teachers walking alongside of our athletes and the numerous students from the “Friends Club” walking with them. I especially love the Special Olympic Athletes Oath: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt. At least once a week, someone asks me why I do this job. As re-election time draws near, I get asked even more frequently; although it is usually someone that cannot believe that I would want to continue for four more years! My answer is always the same as it has been since I started this journey in January 2004. My service is about the kids. I think those are 38,000 excellent reasons!
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CCSD Director of Special Education Receives Outstanding Award
Cherokee County School District’s Director of Special Education, Charlette Green, was recognized by the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education (G-CASE) as the 2011 Outstanding New Special Education Administrator. The state-wide award, which recognizes new directors, was presented to Ms. Green at G-CASE’s spring leadership meeting in Athens by G-CASE past president Charlette Green and Fayette County Director of Special Education, Chris Horton. Ms. Green was nominated for “motivating, energetic and dynamic” attitude and her high expectations for student with disabilities in CCSD. Ms. Green has served a total of 14 years in special education, including almost two years as CCSD’s Director of Special Education. Just prior to coming to CCSD, Ms. Green served as an Education Program Specialist in the Department for Exceptional Students at the Georgia Department of Education. She is a wife and mother of a 5-year-old son, Raja Armand.
Cherokee Charter Students Jump For a Great Cause
What do you get when you combine 700 Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) students and a whole bunch of jump ropes? How about 207,520 jumps that earned $5,209.71 for the American Heart Association. After collecting pledges, CCA students took part in the “Jump Rope for Heart” event in the school gym. Besides raising cash for a great cause, the top fundraiser in each 22 My West Canton | may 2012
grade earned the chance (at a later date) to shave the head of their PE coach, Jonathan Serrano! Coaches Serrano and Edward Williams III coordinated the event, but it was CCA kids who kept the day hopping. First grader Olivia Bryant said, “Other kids need their hearts fixed because they stopped beating. You can jump and I like jumping.”
Reinhardt University SIFE Team Named Regional Champion
The Reinhardt University SIFE team was named a Regional Champion at the SIFE USA Regional Competition held recently in Atlanta. The event was one of 11 competitions being held across the United States this spring, and Reinhardt was eligible to compete in the organization’s National Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri, May 22 – 24. SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) is an international non-profit organization that brings together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. Reinhardt’s award-winning team includes Alexander Bryant, Lauren Gates, and Leslie Ratchford of Canton; Daniel Guererro of Woodstock; Qymane Brawner of Flowery Branch; Jessica Pitts of Marietta; Laura Waite of Cumming; and Elizabeth Williams of Lawrenceville. The teammates are excited about their impressive showing. “Words can’t describe how I feel about being on a Regional Champion team,” said Brawner. “I feel great, but I also feel more anxious to get to Nationals and push on to the World Cup.” Founded in 1975, SIFE has active programs on more than 1,500 college and university campuses in 39 countries. Through projects that improve the lives of people worldwide, the university students, academic professionals and industry leaders who participate in SIFE are demonstrating that individuals with a knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful force for change.
The Reinhardt University SIFE team
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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
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(678) 385--7322, www.cherokeecharter.org
Lyndon Academy
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464
(770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
www.cherokeechristian.org
Mission Point Christian Academy
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Compass Prep Academy
(770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org
North Cobb Christian School
(404) 643-9424, www.compassprep.org
Shiloh Hills Christian School
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
(770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
St. Joseph Catholic School
Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
(770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Harvest Baptist School
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool
(770) 974-9091, www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
(770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
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
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
August 1
1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
Sixes Elementary School
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Brooks
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
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
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R.M. Moore Elementary School
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
Last Student Day First Day of School
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
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My Community Monthly magazines recently celebrated the winners of the My Community Favorites Awards. My East Canton Monthly and My West Canton Monthly winners, friends and family enjoyed an evening at Sidelines Grille in Canton. Janet Read from the Cherokee County School Board was among the honored guests in attendance. The event was held to honor the accomplishments and successes of these local businesses. Congratulations to all of our winners!
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CCS Students Complete STEM Project
Middle School students at Cherokee Christian Schools (CCS) have completed construction of a 14 inch Newtonian reflector telescope. The telescope took three months to complete and is fully operational. The project was a part of the Introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) class at CCS. Proudly displaying completed project, from left, front row: Olya Stang, Alex Hultstrom, Dillon Byers, Juan Aguirre, Andrew Coleman. Middle row: Megan Lukas, Erika Youngberg. Back row: Justin Ismach, Zac Kieffer, Benjamin Goss, Noah Lense, Mr. Drew Lawes, Mr. Hal Scripka.
Clayton Elementary Rocks CRCT
As part of Clayton Elementary School’s CRCT prep activities, students enjoyed a weeklong “Rock the Test” campaign. Students and staff created their own motivational songs, skits and presentations to help students approach the test with confidence and a positive Sixth grade teacher Lisa Wright attitude. and student Nolan Proehl.
FMS Student Excels at Science & Engineering Fair
Freedom Middle School is celebrating student Juliana Damico’s accomplishments at the Georgia Science & Engineering Fair. Her honors include: First Place, Plant Sciences; Best in Category, Plant Sciences - Junior Division; University of Georgia Crop & Soil Sciences Department, Agronomics Award - Junior Division; and Broadcom Juliana Damico MASTERS Award for Outstanding Performance at an SSP-Affiliated Fair. Additionally, Juliana has been nominated to compete in the Broadcom MASTERS national science competition for sixth through eighth graders. Congratulations Juliana! 28 My West Canton | may 2012
by Amy Turcotte I believe that if given the chance and opportunity to help or serve someone, when presented with that need, if we are able to we would do what we could to help. Does that make sense? If you knew that you could make a difference in someone’s life and possibly change the direction of where they are going or be that push that they need to get back on the right path in which they are destined to go, wouldn’t you? That may sound a little “unicorns and rainbows,” but aren’t they needed sometimes? I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and blessing to have worked the past couple years for FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes. It gave me such amazing relationships and experiences that I will forever have and it showed me a side of our youth in our schools that hit a really deep spot in my heart. Our kids are searching for something to believe in. They want to do the right thing but sometimes get off track. We have an incredible community and incredible students. This ignited a spark in which I am excited to say is being fanned and is growing. I have been praying and praying and I have made the decision to leave FCA and start a new non-profit movement in our community with my friend and partner, Christina Ross from Canton.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Amy Turcotte (770) 380-1432, turcotteba@windstream.net
– or – Christina Ross
(770) 274-9792, cmross123@comcast.net
We are starting a new organization that is based on the belief that there are needs in our community that are not being met because someone might not know how they can help. We believe if presented with a need, that you are able to fill, you will. Our community is amazing and has shown up in some mighty big ways and has come together for some really worthy causes and a lot of needs have been met. Our basic human nature is to help and serve when given the opportunity. “If you knew, wouldn’t you?” We are in the process of “getting our ducks in a row” and will be able to announce more specific details very soon, and we get really excited and need to remember that God has a plan and can use each and every one of us to make a difference in someone else’s life. SO, here is my call to action for you as the community…begin praying about how you are serving and what you can do to help REVIVE CHEROKEE in a way that changes lives and invests in our youth. You may not be in the habit of praying but we will be praying for you and for the people who we believe will join together to do some amazing things here in Cherokee County. If you would like more information, please reach out and let us know because this is something much bigger than just us, and we will need to all come together to rise to promote the greater good. Start thinking and praying…”If you knew, wouldn’t you?”
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Dedicated to a Special Soldier and Friend
by Carole May I wanted to write something humorous again this month but sometimes it just isn’t there. It is most likely because I had a friend who was critically ill. My friend was born on Christmas Day, and I believe that a greater power saw fit to lessen his pain on Easter Sunday. I remember him entertaining friends with his gourmet cooking, sharing jokes and funny stories, and downright enjoying life. That was two years ago. From that time on his life changed dramatically. I will explain why and don’t read on if ya think it will make you cry. This friend of mine wasn’t feeling like his usual self and went to his physician to express his concerns. The doctor prescribed tests, but the results came back negative. During this time he began losing more weight. My friend just didn’t look well! He was then referred to a specialist, who, in turn, did more tests and procedures in the hospital. This is where the news of a positive diagnosis for pancreatic cancer was confirmed. However, there was hope. “All ya really need is hope.” A procedure called the Whipple could be performed. It was a dangerous operation, but he survived and family and friends were elated. We all kind of internally celebrated. What’s that expression, “Don’t count your what?” Well, after the operation he spent months recovering with his angel/wife by his side. His condition was looking good, but time took its toll, and things went south for him once again. The bottom line is that he dealt with the cards he was given, still looking for a winning hand. Thank heaven, and two of his closest friends (who know who they are), for being there every inch of the way. I am sure his wife, Pat, is more than grateful for that. As I previously mentioned it had been two years that he struggled with this relentless enemy. He wore the scars of a real soldier; however, they were not from bullets or scrap metal but from chemo and radiation. He didn’t want to waste time lying in bed for what eventually was to come. Some time ago, it was announced at a Mill Streamers meeting, that he would enjoy seeing friends at Soho, BridgeMill’s favorite bagel shop. This is where the man chose to spend his quality time. Since then, friends stopped by to visit with him. One day when I was having a bite to eat with a friend, I glanced out the window to see this figure of a man with his wife, walking toward the curb. It was difficult watching him struggle for strength. It just wasn’t there, but my heart and my hand were, as I helped him climb up that step. We conquered it together. I was embarrassed when he thanked me! I should have thanked him — for all the wonderful memories he was a part of. As far as this friend/writer is concerned, there are not 30 My West Canton | may 2012
enough hats to take off for him. His determination was amazing! In his own way he had cheated that grim reaper by choosing to live out the rest of his life, with his wife, his way! This article was written before Fondly, Carole May he passed away. Sadly he didn’t get a chance to read it in May. I am sure I am not alone in honoring him and the spirit he displayed every day to all who witnessed it. I hope that he knew how much he was loved, and that some day when we cross over to the other side, we will share laughter once again. Fred, if there is a Hooters in heaven, I will know where to find you.
Dedicated To a Special Soldier and Friend In Honor and in Memory — Fred Pfeiffer 12/25/1938 — 4/8/2012
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Merrie Ross
Nominated by Michelle Grubbs, Age 20
My grandmother is the greatest mom ever. When my parents neglected me for 12 years, she took me in and raised me and nurtured me to health. I once was a frail little girl who was drastically underweight at only 42 pounds with no more than a preschool education. Now I am in college with a 3.8 GPA and loving life. We love to watch TV together, go to concerts and spend time together in any way that we can. She has taught me that even though I’ve had a rough past, I can still pursue my dreams.
Consuela Tritt
Nominated by Virginia Lamanac, Age 9
What is the best thing about your Mom? She lets me do whatever it is I want to do and whenever I want to. What do you like to do together? We like to go to the zoo and see the animals there. What is the most important lesson that your Mom has taught you? She has taught me my manners, like when I burp, say “Excuse me.�
Caroline Chambers Nominated by Anna Clare, Age 6 1/2; Lennon, Age 5; & Edyn Chambers, Age 3 My mom is the best mom in the entire world because she is so sweet to us. Our favorite thing to do with mom is going to the tea party place; we dress up and have a tea party. She also takes us to The Bounce House. The most important lesson mom teaches us is to use our manners. My mom also polishes our nails, all different colors and even sparkles. I love my mom so much and I would like to be my mom when I grow up.
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Angela Waagen Nominated by Leah Waagen, Age 12 What is the best thing about your Mom? My mom is a firefighter, a hero. She risks her life for not only 3 children but other people. What do you like to do together? I love cooking, laughing, and watching Jeopardy with her! What is the most important lesson that your Mom has taught you? She has taught me how to care for myself and others. I love you mom!
Linda Kaye Little
Nominated by Tearsa Helton, Age 40
Dear East Canton, My mom is Kaye Little. She lives in Canton area. My name is Tearsa Kaye Helton. I am 40 years old and still think my mom is the best. She is a gift from God and 100 words can’t possibly describe what she means to me. Enclosed is my essay. I tried to cut it down as much as possible. Thanks for giving me this time to show her. Thanks again. Tearsa Helton My mom is the best in the whole wide world! From the day I was born, my mom and I have been the bestest friends there ever were. Because of her I am who I am today. She has been and always will be there for me – when I need her to talk, to understand, to set me back on track and she taught me, through her living, to “Be who you are,” “Remember where you came from,” and “Put God first.” She prays out loud and as happy as can be for her children. I love you Mom!
Happy Mother’s Day!
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can have peace of mind. If patients feel comfortable and have confidence in their dentist, they are more likely to follow through with specific dental care and regular check-ups.” Fountain View Family Dentistry — named for Dr. Harden’s late mother who had a love for fountains — provides general, cosmetic, and restorative and prosthetic dentistry services for patients of all ages. Using advanced technology and spa-like features, Dr. Harden and his support staff of 10 offer patients a unique, “21st Century” dental experience that delivers “high-quality care without high fees.” For example, patients can choose from conventional nitrous oxide for sedation or the new computerized anesthesia. Detecting tooth decay is more precise with the DIAGNOdent laser, and monitors at every station allow patients to see their individual diagnostics using an intraoral camera. Complimentary spa amenities include Tempur-Pedic massage chairs, paraffin hand wax treatments, and a “pamper lounge” where patients can sit and relax while enjoying a cup of coffee,
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breaking her lower dentures on a Friday morning before work. “I panicked; I didn’t know what to do,” she says. “Dr. Harden’s office suggested I use super glue as a temporary fix until my appointment the following Monday — and it worked!” Chalker is now in her new dentures, but continues to go to Fountain View for fittings. She says her most recent appointment was moved up because Dr. Harden was concerned that the dentures would cause blisters or do other damage to her mouth if not addressed quickly. “Dr. Harden takes time with me and listens to my concerns. He has a great bedside manner, and his staff is just as great. The spalike environment is very welcoming and relaxing, too. I was so pleased with my experience that now my husband plans to go to Dr. Harden as well.” Paul Arrandale became a patient of Dr. Harden’s approximately two years ago, when he began treatment that included a bridge, multiple crowns and cosmetic dentistry. His long-time doctor had died, and he bounced around from one dentist to another until finding Dr. Harden. “I felt like the other dentists couldn’t get me in and out fast enough,” he says, “whereas Dr. Harden has squeezed me in and even came in during Christmas when I needed an emergency crown.” Arrandale appreciates the time that both Dr. Harden and his staff gave in helping him to understand the overall treatment plan and his financial responsibility outside of insurance. “Choosing a dentist is a personal thing, but for most patients it’s about feeling comfortable with their dentist,” he says. “I trust that Dr. Harden is doing what is best for me — not what is best for his wallet.” Britt Lynn has been terrified of dentists ever since a horrifying experience as a child, when his Army dad was stationed in the Philippines and a local dentist wrongly assumed he had already been given anesthesia to treat an abscessed tooth. “The pain was excruciating, so I rarely went to the dentist after that and developed some major issues,” he says, noting that some dentists’ comments and responses only added to the embarrassment he already felt. “There was no judgment by Dr. Harden; only reassurance. He was up-front about the extensive treatment — a full mouth restoration — and the time it would involve, but confident he could do it. I couldn’t be happier with the results and the confidence that Dr. Harden’s work has given me.” For Dr. Harden, success isn’t measured by praise from patients but in what he and his staff offer to the patients themselves. “Our goal has always been to create a positive, comfortable experience for patients — by using the latest technology and being attentive to patients‘ needs — that makes them feel like they’re receiving high-quality dental care without the high costs.”
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Somewhere? by Charles R. Cooley, M.D.
From the day your child is born, your child’s doctor starts talking about their need for immunizations. The doctor has a very clear schedule about what immunizations your child needs and when they are to receive them. The schedule starts as early as birth and goes all the way up to 12 years old. But, it doesn’t stop there. Adults may still need additional immunizations or booster shots when different situations arise. College students, daycares and other establishments having a large number of people in close quarters make the spreading of diseases higher. Many diseases are spread from person to person with no warning, such as diphtheria, pertussis and meningitis. Bacteria can cause all three of these diseases. College-bound students who live in close proximity to others may consider receiving the meningitis vaccine. More people, other than college students, are also at an increased risk for meningitis. Anyone traveling overseas to other countries where the disease is very common can become infected. These people must be vaccinated to improve their chances of good health.
easily pass to others within the same household. Such areas as Central or South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Asia (except Japan), Africa and Eastern Europe are all countries where the Hepatitis A virus is prevalent. Make sure that you get your Hepatitis A vaccine at least one month before traveling to any of these places. These are just a few examples of immunizations that adults need to receive. Your doctor can tell you about many more. If you have questions about immunizations, be sure to discuss then with your physician or nurse, contact the Center for Disease Control (CDC), or visit M.D. Minor Emergency and Family Medicine to discuss these issues further. Your doctor should be able to provide any immunizations that you may need.
Travelers also need to be aware of more diseases. Even though the United States has had no reported polio outbreaks in the past 20 years, the disease is still common in some parts of the world. It would only take one case of polio from another country to bring the disease back, if we were not protected by the vaccine. If you will be traveling to a country where polio is present, make sure you have received the polio vaccine before you go. Another disease that travelers should protect against is Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating food or drinking water contaminated by the Hepatitis A virus. The disease can
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This information provided by Charles R. 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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Camouflaged Bullies
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD Carol first came to our office a couple of years ago, seeking a second opinion for a GYN problem. Overwhelmed by a snowballing of pelvic pain, anxiety and insomnia, she was on several medications. Her physician had scheduled Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ her for another exploratory GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health surgery, but the source of her Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock problems was a mystery: her with his wife Ann and their two sons, physical exam showed nothing Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. abnormal. Something else was going on. After seeing Carol, my thoughts flashed on lessons from one of my all-time favorite surgical mentors. That would be Mr. McDermott, my ninth grade shop teacher. In the movie “The Breakfast Club,” three high school boys, serving Saturday morning detention, were characterized as the Jock, the Criminal, and the Nerd. In the line-up of Mr. McDermott’s ninth grade shop class, I undoubtedly fell into the category of Nerd. Unfortunately, at least half my fellow classmates fit the title of Criminal. The ear splitting electric saws and 2000 degree forge were intimidating enough. But far worse was the gang of five delinquents led by Joe Canato, a burly loudmouth with bushy eyebrows and the forehead of a Neanderthal. As Joe made himself more known to me, I began to dread each day more than the last. The work was tough to start with. My first project was a chisel. Pounding the molten steel on the anvil, I struggled to craft a straight cutting edge, but the completed tool was a pitiful affair that clearly deserved a bad grade. Mr. McDermott scrunched his eyes as he turned my misshapen creation in his hands. “Let’s just see if it works,” he said simply. He grabbed a hammer, placed my chisel over a piece of sheet metal, tapped – and the chisel easily cut through.
me in prime position for my daily torture session. Joe pushed my head, flicked my ear, then complained I was in the way; his friends snickered. I saw a foot come from behind to kick my books over, and reappear to step on my fingers when I bent to pick up the books. I was angry, but still afraid. Then I felt something dragging across the back of my shirt. I turned to look. It was Joe with a marker, drawing on the back of my favorite rock concert t-shirt. Enraged, I leaped up to face Joe. He took one look at me and scoffed, almost shoving me across my desk. Suddenly I was punching him everywhere, anywhere, as hard as I could. I couldn’t feel the punches I was receiving; I was only aware of the ones I was delivering. One final satisfying shot to Joe’s stomach doubled him over enough so I could reach his face. I managed to bloody his nose, just before Mr. McDermott calmly waded in to break up the fight. I was sent out to the hallway. After a few minutes of cooling down, it began to dawn on me that my parents were not going to be thrilled with my getting expelled from school. The class ended and Mr. McDermott gestured me into his office. He looked me in the eye. I waited for the inevitable punishment. Mr. McDermott started nodding. “Joe’s been asking for it,” he said. “Good job. . . but don’t fight anymore in my class.” Mr. McDermott added that Joe and his buddies probably wouldn’t give me any more grief anyway. And he was right. Lesson Number Two: Stand up to the bullies, or they’ll keep beating you down. In shop class it’s easy to spot the bullies. But the bullies we face in adulthood, unlike the childhood variety, are often camouflaged. Carol was seeking medical help because she was miserable. Permeating our culture is a notion that whenever we are suffering, it’s due to a medical condition; the forces of modern medicine come together to “bully” us into more medications and more surgeries, even if our problems are not physical in nature. No idea in modern culture bullies us more than the simplistic notion we are just bodies – and not the eternal souls that we are – with spiritual needs and deep purpose.
Lesson Number One: Go with what works.
As Carol explained her daily maladies, it didn’t take her long to figure out it might be her job at the root of her misery, both emotional and physical. Too much time away from her children, a toxic work environment and destructive boss, were enough to keep her awake at night and make her stomach hurt.
Sometimes, surgery and medication provide relief. But for Carol, the medications and surgeries were not working. It was time to try something else.
Carol came in again last week. Her pelvic pain had actually completely disappeared. In the past two years she had stood up to her own personal bullies: she’d changed jobs.
Mr. McDermott delivered my second lesson a month later. I was sitting in the front row, Joe and his buddies right behind
We’re on a spiritual journey. The pain we experience in life is sometimes just a signpost, telling us to take a different path.
“It works. That’s an ‘A.’ ”
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Served with Sundried Tomato and Basil Hollandaise (Serves 4) 1 stick of unsalted butter, cubed 1 large egg yolk 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 2 sundried tomatoes, chopped 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped Melt butter in sauce pan and heat until foaming. Do not brown. Crack and separate egg yolk into blender with 1 Tbs. lemon juice, chopped sundried tomatoes and basil. Run blender for 20 seconds, slowly add the melted butter into blender until creamy sauce forms. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350˚F Season filets and scallops with sea salt and pepper. Bring sauté pan to medium high heat. Add 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil. Place seasoned fish skin side down and cook for two minutes, turn fish and cook for two minutes more. Add scallops to pan and place in 350˚F oven for two more minutes, turn scallops and cook two minutes more or check for desired temperature. Place fish and scallops on plate and finish with hollandaise. This dish pairs well with your favorite Rosé.
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Autism
why is medical Weight Loss So Effective? by Dr. Ray Caputo Where most people fail at weight loss is in the first few weeks. The overweight person will make drastic changes in diet. They feel like they are starving themselves and at the end of the week they may have lost a ½ pound. Frustration sets in and before they have completed the second week of the diet, they have given up and gone back to their old habits. With the HCG weight loss program, the patient will see immediate results — for a woman the overall weight loss is usually 1520 pounds per month, for a man it is usually 20-25 pounds, but 30 pounds in 30 days is attainable with a very vigilant approach. When our patients see a result of 5-7 pounds of weight loss in the first week it is encouraging. It’s motivational that they can achieve their goals; they just have to stick with it. The food plan required by the program will train you to eat properly even after the program is completed. When you have finished the plan it is up to the patient to maintain their weight…maintaining is much easier than losing. Eat sensibly, and don’t go back to old habits. We have tracked patients and most will maintain their weight loss for the one year that we have tracked them. The doctor and staff at Woodstock Medical weight Loss are well The HCG system educated on helping patients of medical weight attain their goals. Go to the loss has been around website for more information. since the 1950s. It Woodstockmedicalweigthloss. involves the use of a com. We are also offering a $100 prescription appetite discount on any of our programs — call the office at (678) 501-5007 suppressant combined for details. We look forward to with HCG. HCG is hearing from you and helping you a hormone produced with all of your weight loss needs. by a pregnant women (the hormone detected in pregnancy tests) to insure that the fetus will have a steady stream of calories for growth and development. The calories are pulled from the mother’s stored fat. The HCG is capable of pulling up to 2500 calories from stored fat in the body of both men and women. Add in the calories taken by mouth, directed by the diet regimen, and the person is utilizing well over 3000 calories per day. For this reason, although the calories taken by mouth are very limited, the patient is not normally overtaken with cravings. If cravings are experienced then the appetite suppressant will help them over the hump. The program suggests limited exercise to be effective.
This program is for the person that has a lot of weight to lose, 15 pounds or more. It is designed to take off a lot of weight quickly. It makes an immediate impact on symptoms such as back pain, leg pain, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and many other medical conditions. 44 My West Canton | may 2012
by Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis
Autism epidemic or not? Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a graduate April was national autism of the Medical College of Georgia and awareness month. The CDC has practiced in the pediatric field for released new data on 3/29/2012 more than 17 years, with the Canton that estimates that one in every office just celebrating their 10 year anniversary. 2920 Marietta Highway, 88 children in America has Suite 142, Canton (770) 704-0057, an autism-spectrum disorder www.dvpediatrics.com (ASD). To calm our fear about this statistic, let’s look at what is known and unknown about this disorder. What is Autism? The child or adult with an ASD has problems with social and communication skills. Currently the diagnosis includes: Autism, Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger’s Syndrome. Mildly affected children may predominately have problems with developing relationships with others. Severely affected children may not speak or repeat what others have said (echolalia) and have repetitive behaviors like spinning or hand flapping, play with parts of toys (like the wheels on cars, or trains), and seem to be in their own little world. Presently there is no medical test for autism. The diagnosis is made by the parent’s history and observation of the child’s communication and social skills. What does not cause Autism? Poor parenting does not cause autism. To date vaccines have not been shown to cause autism. Specifically, thimerasol, a preservative in multiple dose vials of vaccines prior to 2002, does not cause autism. If it did, the number of children with autism would have decreased since removing this preservative from vaccines and the number s have steadily increased. The UK study suggesting that the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine) may cause autism has been deemed fraud costing the investigating physician his medical license. Turns out the investigator was paid a large sum of money by an attorney that was suing the MMR manufacturer for damages. To access other studies from the CDC not supporting a link between vaccines and autism go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ research.html. What should I look for in my child? Early indicators may include: • • • • • • • •
Does not smile or interact joyfully with people by 6 months Does not mimic facial expressions by 10 months Does not babble or point by 1 year Does not speak one word by 18 months Does not combine words by 2 years Does not respond to name Loses language or social skills Poor eye contact continued on page 70
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To Be As She Is ...
by Dr. Monika Yadav
Lately I’ve been in a mode of reflection. I don’t know if it’s because 40 is lurking around the corner or that our 10 year anniversary is here or that I’m finally feeling at home in the South. And in my many thoughts of life and such, I have come across one very consistent truth: My mother is a saint. If I could amount to 1/10th of the human being she is I will have achieved something great.
by Dr. Edward J. Furey If your eye is injured, don’t try to judge the severity of the injury. Seek the opinion of an eye doctor to lessen the risk of hurting your vision. Dr. Monika S. Yadav is a BoardCertified Internist who works in a private practice located at 684 Sixes Road, Holly Springs, GA, 30115 (678) 494-6996
Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania in the 70s was a joy. My father was Chief of Medicine at the V.A. and my mom was a stay at home WORKER. She happily put her career of nursing on hold to raise three needy children. I never once remember being forced to do chores because my parents always wanted us to focus on our studies. And although my father gets a lot of the credit for endless tutoring sessions through the years, producing three Board-certified physicians, it was my mom who tirelessly tended to our every need to achieve this goal — from the most exquisite home cooked meals, to hypnotizing head massages when the reading became torturous, to the comfort of those soft spoken words of encouragement when goals seemed impossible. After residency in Connecticut I moved to Georgia to start the next phase of my life: just married, new practice, starting a family. And again mom was there with full support at each step of life. Without her expertise with child-rearing and the fairytale-like magic she possesses with each of our children, life would’ve been much more trying (especially those first few months with a newborn). I recall my mom sleeping with me and the baby while I awoke every two hours to feed him, so she could burp and change him just to give me extra time to rest… and the next morning she would be up with incredible stamina — again, not letting me take part in daily chores, so I could focus on the baby or resting. When our third child, Sofia, refused to walk at 18 months my mom flew down from PA and a few hours after landing, with her tough love determination, willed Sofia to take her first steps! These are only a few examples of the endless, selfless behavior of my divine mother. Always working diligently to make others lives more comfortable, never expecting recognition in return. Our smiles are more than enough. And I have noticed this attitude in many of my patients who have sacrificed so continued on page 70 46 My West Canton | may 2012
Sports Eye Trauma And How to Prevent Them
Most parents wouldn’t think that an innocent game of softball could lead their child Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, to the emergency room, but sports and recreational activities geriatrics and is the Center Director of BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 cause more than 40,000 eye Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. injuries each year, according (770) 852-2733. to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In fact, baseball is the main cause of sportsrelated injuries in 5 to 14 year-olds. Children often lack depth perception and sometimes misjudge the speed or distance of a flying ball, a mistake that could cause a ball to hit the face. However, according to Prevent Blindness America, 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by using proper protective eyewear. Types of Injuries The most common types of eye trauma that can result from sports injuries are blunt injuries, corneal abrasions and penetrating injuries. Blunt Injuries Blunt injuries occur when the eye is suddenly compressed by impact from an object. Blunt injuries, often caused by tennis balls, racquets, fists or elbows, sometimes cause a black eye or hyphema (bleeding in the front of the eye). More serious blunt injuries often cause broken bones around the eye, and may sometimes seriously damage important eye structures, which could lead to vision loss. Corneal Abrasions Corneal abrasions are painful scrapes on the outside of the eye, or the cornea. Most corneal abrasions eventually heal on their own, but your doctor may prescribe medication to help control the pain. The most common cause of a sports related corneal abrasion is a finger in the eye, a common event during basketball games. Penetrating Injuries Penetrating injuries are caused by a foreign object piercing the eye. Penetrating injuries are very serious, often resulting in severe damage to the eye. These injuries often occur when continued on page 70
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exercise
by LaCretia Munroe, MS, DC
Working with the symptoms of Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes in ADD/ADHD and autism, we sports chiropractic, functional incorporate exercises that target neurology, and metabolic solutions. Providing exceptional care for difficult one side of the brain. We also cases. Call the office at (770) 720give the kids exercises to do at 0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com. home to help them progress faster. Parents often ask me about good exercises for them to do at home with their children. One of the best things they can get is a trampoline with a net. I know that trampolines have been given a bad rap in the past, but they have improved so much in their design. When a child bounces on a trampoline, the little nervous system in the muscles and tendons talk with the brain. Sensory information goes into the brain sending motor responses back out. Most of the children that I work with are a little clumsy. Parents will say, “They bump into things, they don’t have good coordination, they are not as athletic as friends of the same age.” Jumping on a trampoline lets them play while also sending all of this sensory information into the brain, so it can create stronger pathways and quicker responses in the motor pathway. It also lets the brain become aware of where the body is in space. The brain knowing where your left arm is, for instance if you closed your eyes, is called proprioception. When a child first learns to crawl and then walk it is learning where the body parts are so the movements become coordinated. Balance is a byproduct of knowing where all the body parts are and the brain can send down small adjustments to the muscles to fine tune the muscle response. Jumping, landing, falling, and rolling on a trampoline gives the child a great time while at the same time exercising the brain. I have a grandson who did not speak until he was two years old. He did not point. He did not make a sound. He would just look at you. He understood you, he just never answered. I knew I had to do something to get his brain stimulated so it could work better. I put him on our trampoline in the back yard. He was a little timid at first. My daughter would hold his hand so he was not afraid and would bounce a little with him. Soon he would bounce a little by himself and then, he started laughing. He loved it. He started talking six weeks later and within two months he spoke in full sentences. His brain just needed intense stimulation to help it grow. Parents should never leave their children alone on a trampoline and we make it a rule only one person can jump at a time so no one gets hurt. If you buy a trampoline, be responsible as an adult. This is not medical advice, only an opinion.
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Confidence In Us
by Yong-In Martial Arts
Self-Confidence, by most, is defined as not being shy and believing in oneself. We like to think of it as having an, “I can do it,” attitude. We believe that having this right mind set is essential not just for martial Yong-In Martial Arts has been open to the public since 2000 and they focus arts but for life itself; but what makes confidence so important? on Character development for children, teens, and adults. They want to bring Well if, as a child, we do out the best in all of us as citizens and not learn how to have good persons. (770) 345-4133 confidence, we would shy away from things that seem impossible. Shying away from things that seem hard can have serious effects in our adult life and that is why martial arts can be a great way to improve one’s confidence. Part of being successful in life is being able to try new things without being scared of failure. Through failure, we learn more and get more experience and hopefully with the learned experience, we won’t make the same mistakes again. All this learning process is possible thanks to confidence. In martial arts we teach our kids to not be disappointed if they make a mistake but to embrace what they have learned. In martial arts there are many moves, kicks and techniques that, at first sight, almost seem impossible and most people do not follow through with their goals. We tell everyone a very important statement: “If he can do it, she can do it, and I can do it, why not you?” Just with this statement, we try to motivate kids, teens and adults to do their best, to not give up, and most importantly, to have an, “I can do it,” attitude. In this day and time, we see a lot of news about bullies and people not being able to confront them with the right strategy. Many experts agree that having confidence can help with bullying problems that one might have, but how? The majority of the bullies prey on the shy kids that won’t stand up for themselves. However, if we are confident, we can stand up against bullies and confront them, thus preventing future confrontations. In the long run the majority of us would like to be leaders, but how can we be leaders with no confidence? We cannot. Being confident is the first step to becoming a leader whether it is at work, school, between friends or life. We want to be able to stand up for what we believe and say “No” when it’s necessary and “Yes” when it’s necessary. We should create our own image through confidence, not let others create our image. We have to become the leaders of our own lives and not let others do it for us.
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The wonderful gift Of Dental Anesthesia
by Dr. Scott R. Harden Dental anesthesia is truly a wonderful gift in today’s modern dental care. Imagine dental care without it. There are many issues regarding dental anesthesia that are notable. How does dental anesthesia numb our teeth? Is dental anesthesia more comfortable today than years ago? Is it safe for everyone, especially for pregnant women or people with heart conditions? Needle phobia, sensitivity to dental anesthesia and being difficult to “get numb” are special concerns for many patients. Dental anesthesia is amazing in how it works to numb your teeth. Once injected under the skin, dental anesthetics stop nerve transmission by blocking sodium channels in the nerve membranes at a cellular level preventing tooth sensation. Two elements cause dental injections to hurt: 1. size of the needle, 2. rate the fluid exits the needle. Years ago, needles were large due to less sophisticated manufacturing that caused injections to be painful, especially in the mouth. Today, needles are very small, almost the same diameter as a hair and relatively short, allowing injections to be nearly painless. The modern technology of computerized anesthesia (as opposed to hand delivery of anesthesia) allows the fluid to be delivered under the skin very slowly and is programmed to be slow enough so the nerves do not realize what is happening and do not respond. This allows for a painless injection. Dental anesthesia is manufactured in small vials and one dose equals less than ½ teaspoon in volume. Very little anesthesia is required to get a person’s teeth numb. This allows for a very safe and predictable process. Dental anesthesia comes in numerous varieties for different purposes. The most commonly thought of dental anesthesia is “novocaine” and is ironically seldom used in dentistry any more. It was invented in 1905 and is the oldest man-made local anesthetic, which is why it is so popular. It has predominantly been replaced by “lidocaine” that is more hypoallergenic for most common dental procedures and lasts for about 2-3 hours. For longer procedures such as root canal therapy or oral surgery, “articaine” is the dental anesthesia of choice lasting up to six hours. “Carbocaine” or “plain anesthesia” is a shorter acting anesthesia commonly used for pregnant women, patients with high blood pressure or small procedures allowing numbness to go away quickly. The dentist is able to provide the patient more suitable and personalized care utilizing one of these three common forms of dental anesthesia.
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Anesthetic causes the dilation or widening of the blood vessels in the area of the injection site. When blood vessels get bigger in diameter, the anesthesia is undesirably carried away in the blood vessels faster and this shortens the duration of the Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at numbing time. An additional element is placed into lidocaine Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for and articaine and is called over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental “epinephrine.” Epinephrine research companies. causes vasoconstriction or Office: (770) 926-0000. shrinking of the diameter of Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. blood vessels in the area of the injection, so that anesthesia lasts longer. There is no epinephrine in carbocaine, which is why it is referred to as plain anesthesia. Rarely, epinephrine can be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and create a temporary heart palpitation (fast beating of the heart) that lasts for about two minutes. This usually happens in women and can be attributed to small body mass, poor diet before dental appointment, too much caffeine or dental anxiety. The dentist and staff easily work with this if it occurs by reassuring the patient and using a simple technique of blowing light air on their face for about 30 seconds. It is not dangerous but can be alarming to patients that are already nervous. The overall goal of dentistry today is to provide painless injections. This can be accomplished by use of topical anesthesia applied to the injection area prior to the injection, use of computer anesthesia and a gentle technique. Patients today should consider themselves very blessed by today’s great technology in reducing pain from injections. Further, since injections are nearly or totally painless, dental anxiety experienced by many patients is greatly reduced today. Count your blessings regarding the great dental anesthesia that is available for you today and if you have trepidation about going to the dentist (especially related to shots) you no longer have to worry since computer anesthesia offers you a great solution. Healthy teeth and gums are just a phone call away.
Our personal testimony I Timothy 1:12-17
A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt There is something tremendously powerful about a person being able to say, “This is what Jesus has done in my life; and what Jesus has done for me, He is able to do for you.” One of the things we do in our Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor fellowship here at Hopewell is of Hopewell Baptist Church. train people on how to share www.hopewellbaptist.com. their faith. We train them in personal witnessing and in that training, one of the studies teaches you how to share your own personal testimony. Now there are two things that are very important that come as a result of learning how to share your personal testimony. First of all, it gives you a very effective tool in sharing your faith. Those in the advertising business have long known that one of the most effective ways of selling a product is through satisfied customers. (Someone who can say I have tried the product, it works for me, and I can recommend it to you.)
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That is one of the reasons we teach others to share their personal testimony. It is a powerful tool in helping you share your faith in Jesus.
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Another reason we want to train our fellowship is because when you share your personal testimony it somehow has a way of making what Jesus has done for you mean more in your own heart and in your own life. In other words, when you begin to tell the story of what Jesus has done, when you begin to think about the glorious experience which is yours because of Jesus Christ, it just somehow has a way of making it mean more to you, keeping you closer to the Lord and maintaining your fervor and your fire for the Lord Jesus. So there is something tremendously powerful about a personal testimony in the lives of those who you are witnessing to and also in your own life as an individual.
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don’t get Ticked
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M.
Thanks to Jack Frost’s disappearing act this past winter, Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 graduate of Auburn University College summer is going to be loaded of Veterinary Medicine and practices with bugs and parasites. Get out at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. your Off spray, treat the yard, (770) 479-2200 build yourself a mosquito net because sitting outside will be at its all time worst. With this being said, our little furry friends will suffer too! Clients are already reporting mounds of tick sightings on themselves and animals. These pesky little armored tanks are not only gross, but carry a variety of diseases that are harmful to pets and people. Ticks carry a host of diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Unseasonably warm temperatures this winter have caused these ticks to migrate outside their normal region. They are riding on wildlife to relocate. Over 15 pathogens have been discovered to be transmitted to our dog from a single tick bite. It was once thought a tick needs to be attached for over a day to transmit disease. Transmission of disease is now known to occur within the first several hours. Preventatives are the best to ensure that your pet will not develop a nasty tick-borne infection. Topical products and collars dispensed by your veterinarian are the most effective against parasites. Discuss with your veterinarian which one might be the best choice for your pet. Topical preventatives are usually water tolerant and effective for up to a month. If your pet requires frequent bathing throughout the month, remember to use a soap-free shampoo. Other shampoos will strip the hair coat and remove the topical product right off the skin. Frequently examine your pet for ticks after prolonged exposure to the outside. If you find a tick, place open tweezers to the surface of the skin and gently pull in a twisting motion. This helps to remove the tick’s mouthparts. A large bump or reactive site may occur after the tick is removed for several days to weeks. Veterinarians caution owners against ticks and fleas encouraging use of topical products. It is our job to make you aware of the harm they may cause your animal and ultimately a family member. Often, owners don’t start preventatives until it’s too late. They need to see a tick or flea to be reminded to use the products. In the south, flea and tick preventatives should be used year-round. It only takes one tick to transmit disease. It only takes one mosquito to spread heartworm infection and it only takes one pregnant flea to infest the entire house and cause intestinal tapeworms among other blood-borne diseases. So why wait? These diseases carry a larger price tag than the cost of monthly preventatives. The largest price being life!
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Footprints
Leaving a Legacy
The Drake House I
magine being homeless. Now, imagine being a single mother with children and being homeless. Unable to provide for their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter; feeling desperate, fearful, hopeless, where can you turn? Nestled in the heart of North Fulton is an amazing place that offers hope and guidance to women and children facing this seemingly hopeless situation. The Drake House provides emergency housing to homeless families headed by single mothers in the North Fulton community. The Drake House was the dream of a leadership class from the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Through the hard work and determination of the members of this class, their families and many willing community businesses, the dream of helping mothers and children became a reality. Christy Merritt, Director of Programs for The Drake House, shared, “We were started in the business community as opposed to the faith based community. But we are based on faith.” Renovations began in January 2006, taking an old apartment building and creating a place for help and hope. In June 2006, the doors of The Drake House opened. With 15 apartments available for families, as of April 2012, The Drake House has assisted 224 families, 411 kids to build better lives.
Leading these families toward a brighter future, The Drake House provides much more than just a roof overhead. Each mother attends life skills classes held weekly to address the areas of personal finance, parenting, organizational skills, and health and wellness. They are taught relationship skills and how to set healthy boundaries. 54 My West Canton | may 2012
Bridging Hope and Opportunity
One of the main goals while living at The Drake House is to secure gainful employment. The families’ needs are completely met during their stay — water, electricity, food, rent — allowing the mothers to save every penny they are earning and establish a nest egg and plan for their future. The average length of stay is four months, with six months being the maximum time. Amazingly, The Drake House has a 75 percent success rate. “We’re not here to solve all of their problems,” shared Christy. But given this opportunity to learn and grow and develop new life skills and establish financial goals, the skills are taught and the foundation is set for a changed future. The Drake House was named after Mary Drake, one of the first social service providers in the area and loyal volunteer at North Fulton Charities. “I called her the Mother Teresa of Roswell,” Christy said. Mary always talked about a place to serve this particular need in the community. “She passed away just before we opened, but she was at the ground breaking,” noted Christy. One of The Drake House annual fundraisers is named after Mary, Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’. (see sidebar) The Drake House partners with many churches and businesses in the area to provide for these women and children. One opportunity to get involved is the ‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ program. This volunteer group takes “ownership” of one apartment: financial donation, painting, furnishing, providing a “homey feel,” assisting with move-ins
www.thedrakehouse.org and move outs. With this program, the group is acknowledged with a plaque with their name on it at the doorway of the sponsored residence. ‘Advocates’ are also paramount to the program, offering support, encouragement and friendship as these women transition to a better path of life. Cleaning and paper products are always a need for the food pantry, as well as volunteers to organize the items. Please visit the website to learn of the many ways to support The Drake House.
How Can I Help? 3rd Annual Drake Walk May 5, 2012 9:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Historic Downtown Roswell www.thedrakewalk.org
8th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ August 26, 2012 2 — 4 p.m. Roswell Square
The Drake Closet — Women’s Resale Boutique 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Opened in October, 2011 Donations are needed — new and used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. And always in need of shoppers and volunteers! Residents of The Drake House are given clothing from The Drake Closet while seeking employment. Please visit the website for up-to-date volunteer opportunities.
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The Death of Retail Getting the most by Michael Buckner
Back in college I took an elective course, called “History of American Innovation,” that was one of the most inspiring classes I have ever attended. One thing I learned was that back in the early days of American Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio retail, families did not go to a Intersection located at 631 E. Main grocery store and buy a week’s Street, Canton. For more information worth of meals. They instead on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, went to a general store for that call (770) 479-1000. night’s meal, and spoke to the clerk about what they intended to cook. In other words, the customer would say, “I want to make chicken soup” and the clerk would then round up broth, celery, carrots, chicken, etc., and bring it to the client. It wasn’t until Mr. Kroger came along with the idea that people could make shopping decisions on their own that the modern grocery store was revealed. Today, I just read an article about how Best Buy lost nearly $2 billion last year, and am therefore visualizing an interesting trend in electronics where people are going back to those old general stores. All the pundits love to give their analysis of why Best Buy is closing over 50 stores and downsizing staff nationwide, but so far everyone is missing a huge point. They are talking about everything from earnings per share to profitability in particular sectors. They get a lot warmer when they discuss the fierce competition from Amazon, but they’re still not getting it. What about the mentality of the customer? When it comes to electronics, Amazon is the new grocery store, and I am the new general store. Best Buy isn’t even in the picture. The “big box” retail mentality suggests that customers want to go through the education process by themselves, and then make their own buying decisions. In this scenario, Amazon is the cheapest solution, and therefore the customer benefits most from buying electronics online. After all, why go into a store and pay more if the people working there offer no solution, but just show you what shelf it’s on? Conversely, educating yourself may be easy with a meal that you want to cook, but it can be extremely daunting if you’re trying to play music on your back porch using your iPhone or Android. Amazon, Best Buy and even Google have trouble getting you all the way there. That’s where the small A/V Integrators like me come in. We have a full staff that do this every day, and so we just bring the goods straight to your continued on page 70 56 My West Canton | may 2012
Out of Practice
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead We see people who think they are “practicing” on the driving range every day. They go out and hit ball after ball. Some people pride themselves on how many balls they hit and how fast they can hit them. This is not practicing, this is Shane Newton is the General Manager hitting balls. There is nothing at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country wrong with hitting balls which Club. He can be reached at can be relaxing and enjoyable. (770) 721-7913. www.lakearrowheadga.com, Hitting balls is great to warm www.lakearrowheadclub.net up before a round, or just to have fun but remember hitting balls is entertainment — not necessarily improving your game. If you want to work on and get better at your swing, “practice makes perfect.” To get the most out of your practice, first have a plan. What do I want to work on today? Secondly, choose a target. The shorter the shot, the smaller your target area should be. Third, and arguably the most important, is to make sure you are properly aligned to the target. If you are not lined up properly at your target, you will be practicing bad habits, not improving your swing. Now that we are ready to practice, we must have the proper mindset. Even under ideal conditions, the productive time of practice is limited. It takes a few balls to loosen up, we can practice for a few balls, then the last few we get tired and usually do not hit them as well as we were in the middle of practice which can be discouraging. If you hit 40 balls, you have essentially played 18 holes (not counting putts) in a few minutes instead of the 4 ½ hours it takes to play. If you are in shape, I recommend hitting a total of about 40 balls for a practice session. This is 10 balls to warm up, 20 balls to practice, and the last 10 balls to have fun. (Sometimes we have to remind ourselves we play golf to have fun.) Your local PGA golf professional is an excellent source to develop a practice plan to have you playing better in no time! If “tips” from your buddies are not helping your swing, stop by and see your local PGA Golf Professional. They can answer your questions, explain the real meaning behind these “tips,” and most importantly, reinforce what you are doing right in your swing.
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Is Your Attic Overheated?
Highlight your look Highlight Yourself
by Jyl Craven
by Dan Jape
In the past two years, many homes in the Atlanta area have had new roofs installed due to the hail damage and storms that have been epidemic. With these new roofs came a very harmful side effect sold to the unsuspecting homeowner by the various roofing companies: Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him a scorching hot attic. Most at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online homes in Atlanta have a power at www.reliableair.com. assisted fan installed that exhausts hot air in the summer and keeps the temperature down in the attic which allows the air conditioning to work properly. The duct work in many homes is actually in the attic and it is very important to keep the heat exhausted so the air conditioner can maintain the proper indoor temperature. The problem has come from the fact the majority of roofing companies have convinced the homeowner they no longer need power fans, instead replacing them with a venting system called “ridge vents.” A ridge vent is simply a cap that goes over a hole cut along the peak of the roofing shingles. It is supposed to allow super heated air to naturally rise up and out the roof of your home through convection instead of using an electric fan to blow the air out of the attic. This system depends on the correct amount of air entering the attic through the vents in the overhang or soffit. The coolest air available on a hot day is under the eve of the home. While this system can work well on new homes where there is adequate intake vents in the soffit, in most existing homes that have had a roof replaced, the roofers simply install the top ridge vent and do not modify or increase the intake vents, which causes an overheating problem causing the air conditioner to struggle to keep up in the summer. Many times, we see a home that has cooled perfectly in the heat of the summer and then the roofer removes the attic exhaust fan during a reroof and the home no longer cools. The fan is then replaced and the a/c actually works properly shutting off and on at the preset temperature. The attic should be sealed at all can lights, plumbing openings and around attic staircases so the attic fan will not draw conditioned cool air into the attic and an attic fan will save enough in energy costs to quickly pay for itself. An attic fan can be mounted on the gable of the home or cut into the roof. Both types of fans are controlled by an continued on page 70 58 My West Canton | may 2012
Spring has sprung and summer is on the way. Moods and wardrobes are lightening up — why not lighten your overall look, too, with highlights in your hair? The first thing you and your stylist will want to take Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. For information you may into consideration before contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 highlighting is which shade or visit www.jylcraven.com. of blonde highlights will compliment your particular skin tone. Don’t know if your skin tone is cool or warm? If your veins appear blue under your skin, then you have a cool skin tone. If they appear green, your skin tone is warm. Women with a cool skin tone are better off choosing between the two ends of the blonde spectrum — either a platinum or a golden blonde. Michelle Williams has recently been seen sporting a bobbed platinum look while Jennifer Anniston is always stunning with her golden blonde highlights. If your skin is darker-toned, you’re in luck! You have more shades of blonde to choose from, though generally it’s recommended that you stick with cooler shades. Think Nicole Richie’s look as a celebrity judge on the new contest show “Fashion Star,” or Jennifer Lopez’s highlights when she goes blonde. Spring Fever got you firmly in its clutches? Then dare to be different! Don’t be afraid to go a little wild like actress January Jones. S he was spotted sporting pink highlights in her golden blonde locks at the “Mad Men” season 5 premier. Whichever shade of highlights you choose, you’ll want to protect your investment by styling with the right products. Highlighted hair has an increased chance of drying out and appearing dull — not exactly the look you want when spring is in full bloom! To keep your highlights vibrant, it’s important to wash with a shampoo and conditioner that contain the ingredients magnesium, UV filter and antioxidant vitamin E. This will combat lipid loss, keeping your hair hydrated, shiny and healthy without weighing it down. After you highlight, consult with your stylist about which salon products will keep your highlighted look fresh and fun this spring. January Jones’ pink highlights: http://www.dailymakeover.com/hairstyles/women_celebrity_hairstyles/ january_jones_mar_14_2012?tid_ref=1 Nicole Richie on “Fashion Star”: http://www.dailystab.com/nicole-richie-joins-nbcs-fashion-star
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Follow me down SUZANNE SPEAKS A Garden Path
by Eric Hill This is one of my favorite paths. I know where it leads, but I’m not telling you. Finding out what’s at the end is half the fun, isn’t it? Hey, that’s a cool little flower; recognize it? Yep, it’s Bleeding Hearts. I love how Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be they just pop up in the bed of reached at (770) 442-3901. ferns. I also like how the ferns are on both sides of the path. Looks natural, just like we’re walking through the woods. You don’t see these every day. They’re called Lily of the Valley. Look how they seem to be just drifting through the garden, slowly spreading through this little ravine. Makes you wonder if they were always here or if someone planted them. Wonder how long that shovel has been leaning against that tree? Looks like someone just forgot it one day, and that vine has nearly covered it. I don’t know what’s around that bend; guess we’ll see when we get around the Camellia. Race you to it…whoa, you smell that? Bet it’s those native Azaleas. Those Blue Crested Irises really pop beneath the pink of the Azaleas, don’t you think? You know, what’s really cool is that we can come back here in two weeks and it will all be different. New plants will be blooming, and there will even be different scents. This path is constantly changing with something new to catch my attention each time I come. Wow this Camellia is big, guess it has been here a while. There’s a bench over there. Want to sit down for a second? Say, this is pretty comfortable sitting here just listening to the birds and enjoying the scenery. I could imagine hanging out here for a couple hours just reading, couldn’t you? Smell that Thyme? Just rub your foot on it a little. Nice to have that right at your feet. Look at that bird over there on the bird bath. Wonder how many come in a day? Oops, said that too loud, there he goes. Speaking of going, you gotta come see this. That moss looks cool growing all over that log. Looks like this area stays damp. Even those rocks look wet. Must be a little bog of some sort. No wonder there are so many butterflies gathering here. Neat! No, that wasn’t what I wanted to show you; it’s up here. See that? Is that just the coolest tree you ever saw? It’s a Franklinia tree. You know they used to be all over this place, and now continued on page 70 60 My West Canton | may 2012
The Flawless Tan
by Alyssa Kerr, May Guest Writer As someone with very pale skin, I find it nearly impossible to get a good tan. Naturally, living in Georgia amongst many beautifully sun-kissed babes, my fair skin sticks out like a sore thumb – especially during summer. It’s not that I haven’t tried tanning, but about 25 minutes in the sun is enough to turn my pale skin rosy red. (Yes, I’m that pale!) So after many painful sunburns, I threw in the towel. But then in March, Michelle Knapp of BridgeMill opened The Flawless Tan – a spray tan business, and the solution to my summer woes. Now don’t let me fool you; I was hesitant. I thought for sure a spray tan would make my fair skin look orange. But after much mental preparation and Michelle’s reassurance, I finally slid into my bathing suit and let the spray tanning commence. Spray tanning is a much safer way to get the sun-kissed look we seek. The Flawless Tan uses all natural Golden Sol products, which are the safest on the market for sunless tanning. They contain no chemicals, alcohol, parabens, formaldehyde, or dyes – all of Michelle Knapp, The Flawless Tan which are used in most spray tans, and are the main cause for an orange-looking result. And with different levels of spray ranging from 8 to 14, you can choose how light or dark your tan will be. The process involves a pre-spray solution and a thorough but quick airbrushing technique. Michelle was comfortable and professional in handling each area (even though I was tense and nervous). Her friendly and welcoming character helped to make the event fun rather than awkward. The next day I felt foolish for being so resistant – I loved the result! My normally fair skin didn’t appear orange at all; instead it revealed a better tan than I’ve ever had. Talk about a confidence booster! I felt radiant, and got so many compliments over the full week that the tan lasted. With prom, bathing suit, and wedding season here, now is the perfect time to get your Flawless Tan. It’s a mobile business, so Michelle can bring the spray tanning to you, or you can stop by her home in BridgeMill. Tans are $25 per person, with group deals and specials also available. Call Michelle at (770) 361-2268 to set up an appointment, or email at myflawlesstan@gmail.com. For more information, check out the Facebook page (facebook.com/TheFlawlessTan) and website (theflawlesstan.com).
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A Child’s Garden
by Patricia Bowen Cherokee County Master Gardener
Children of all ages like to see things sprout and grow. You can entertain and, by the way, teach them by providing some space for their own kid-sized garden. You can also plant the seeds for a life long interest in gardening and home grown food. Keep the following tips in mind as you garden with children: • Match gardening projects to their ages. Even preschoolers can learn, but you’ll need to build more play into their experience. And small hands won’t be able to grip adult proportioned tools, so find some kid-sized tools at your local garden center or online. • Involve them in planning, even if some of their suggestions are impractical. Try to modify those ideas into something workable, giving them the credit to boost their confidence. • Forget your adult concepts of neatness and design; kids like color and fast results. Start with flats of plants instead of slow sprouting seeds. And select low maintenance plants so gardening seems more like fun than work. • Provide a plot where they can dig, plant and harvest. Container gardening is appropriate for younger children if you don’t have space in your garden. If you do have space, a 4x4 plot is plenty for a child to work with. Put an ‘x’ like path across the plot so they can get down and weed and harvest with their smaller arms. • Discuss the role of the sun and rain in gardening. Explain why mulching and fertilizing are important. Answer their questions as best you can, and when you can’t, go on the web to research together. • Keep sessions short. Just like adults, kids enjoy gardening more if it’s fun and not a chore. • Never expose them to chemicals as children tend to put fingers in their mouths, and their skin is more sensitive than yours. 62 My West Canton | may 2012
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2012 BLASTT Workshops Presented by Reinhardt University
May 16, 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.
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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 B2B Network: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com 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 Celebrate Recovery: (404) 317-0345 www.actionchurch.tv 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 Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 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 Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941, 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 Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139 btemple1@bellsouth.net
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In 1898, the Roberts Marble Company was founded in Ball Ground by Alfred Webb Roberts. The company was ideally located in the quarry region and was quickly successful. The company’s goal was to create quality products at a reasonable price and many marble finishers stayed with the company their entire career. Roberts was also a successful merchant, cotton broker and banker and was heavily involved in real estate throughout the county. He married Althea Georgia Ann Coggins in 1879, who was the daughter of Alfred Burton Coggins, a successful merchant in Canton. Their home in Ball Ground overlooked the town and was built circa 1855, originally in the Plantation Plain style. They later renovated it for the Victorian period. (Information taken from Cherokee County, Georgia: A History) Photos: Top – Alfred Webb Roberts. Middle (l-r) – Roberts home circa 1910 and Georgia Ann Coggins Roberts. Bottom – Roberts Marble Employees.
June 19, 2012 Success, Failure & Mystery: Gus Coggins Revealed – History Program Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Rock Barn 658 Marietta Highway, Canton Information: Presented by Jennifer Lee and Dr. Kenneth Wheeler of Reinhardt College.Guests are welcome. Refreshments provided.
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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
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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. Visit the website or call for details: (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs
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
2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church
11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.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
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
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (678) 777-4327 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.
Jewish 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.JewishWoodstock.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
Sutallee Baptist
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
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
4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Chabad Jewish Center
1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Shoal Creek Baptist
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church
556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
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
300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Pkwy., Suite 112 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.myfriendschurch.com
Church of the Messiah
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church
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 Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton Village Shopping Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.actionchurch.tv
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
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Allen Temple, AME Church
Faith Family Church
232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
Bells Ferry Church of God
Faith Pointe Church
6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
101 Old Hwy. 5, Canton Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.faithpointechurch.org
BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
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
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
The Quest Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday 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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“Blue Ribbon” Proposal
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Sports Eye Trauma
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the letter from Mr. Chapman had threatened. Dr. Elgart also directly stated that in and of itself, a School Board with a countywide elected Chairperson has “no impact on accreditation.”
shattered glass from broken eyeglasses enters the eye. Penetrating injuries must be treated quickly in order to preserve vision.
Therefore, if the delegation sought to take action to prevent accreditation issues, the historical data shows that implementing the governance model submitted by the “Blue Ribbon” committee would in fact be the more responsible action.
Protective Eyewear Sadly, many people believe that wearing regular eyeglasses during sports will protect the eyes. The truth is, however, just the opposite. The lenses of regular eyeglasses can shatter upon impact by a ball, which could lead to a penetrating injury. All sports goggles and glasses should be made with polycarbonate lenses. Polycarbonate lenses are much stronger than regular lenses.
The delegation would like to close this redistricting issue by thanking again the members of the citizen led “Blue Ribbon” committee. The recommendations made by this group turned out to be the best for Cherokee County. The maps and governance model produced by their proposal protect the time-honored tradition of “one man, one vote,” while allowing the entire county citizenry to participate in the election of a Commission and School Board Chairperson.
Is Your Attic Overheated?
continued from page 58
automatic thermostat that turns the unit on and off at a preset temperature. Solar powered fans are also available to exhaust attics without using any electricity and on certain applications can do a very good job keeping the temperature down in an attic. One should check their attic fan to make sure the motor and the thermostat are in good working order before the heat of summer arrives and if the old attic fan was removed during a roof replacement, a new fan should be installed
To Be As She Is ...
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much of their well-being for their families. It really inspires me. So, on this Mother’s Day I wish all moms a joyous occasion and hope that they are lauded for all they do, have done, and will keep doing as the years go on.
Follow Me Down a Garden Path
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you never see them. Well you’re not alone, seems nobody has ever heard of it. Story goes a famous botanist found this tree along a river bank here in Georgia. He named it after Ben Franklin, don’t ask me why; I never heard of Ben Franklin being a big nature lover. Big ole fragrant flowers about this big. Funny thing is these trees will up and die on you for no apparent reason. Guess Franklinia trees are sort of on loan to us. I love stories like this. Makes plants all that more interesting, don’t you think? One day I’m going to plant a garden with nothing but plants and trees with stories behind them. That would make for some interesting conversation with guests, huh? Well, want to head back? I appreciate you coming along. Let’s see what we missed the first go round. 70 My West Canton | may 2012
Each sport has a certain type of recommended protective eyewear, determined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). High-risk sports that require protective eyewear include basketball, baseball, hockey, football, lacrosse, fencing, paintball, water polo, racquetball, soccer and downhill skiing. What Parents Need to Know Parents must be proactive in protecting their children’s eyes during sports activities. Many youth and children’s teams don’t require eye protection, so parents must insist that their children wear safety glasses or goggles whenever they play. Also, parents must remember to set a good example by wearing eye protection themselves. Source: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, Eye Injuries. 28 Aug 2007.
The Death of Retail
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home, install them, and just show you what buttons to press on your phone when we’re done, and for the same price as Best Buy (plus labor, of course)! What I say is this: As long as Best Buy is the grocery store of electronics, they will continue to suffer at the hands of Amazon, and with good reason. And for all the A/V Integrators out there like me, treating our clients like they did in the old days, we have a new frontier that is absolutely limitless.
Autism continued from page 44 • • •
Doesn’t seem to know how to play with toys May fix and focus on part of toys, lines up toys or things in rows Does not like to be touched or held
Now just because your child has one of these symptoms certainly does not mean your child has autism so don’t panic. If you are worried, talk it over with your doctor because early treatment improves outcomes. Join us next time for the known science contributing to the rise in autism diagnoses and what is being done about autism.
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Cherokee County Government:
www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
City Hall Fire Department Police Information
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
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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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