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The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock is scheduled to open in August 2013. With many local community members and dignitaries in attendance, the ground breaking ceremony was held recently to get construction underway. Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, White House/Black Market, Under Armour and Talbots are just a few of the shops planned for this center by Horizon Group Properties and CBL & Associates Properties. Brainfreeze Frozen Yogurt recently opened in the Canton Marketplace. With 45 rotating yogurt flavors, all are gluten free and most are fat free. They also offer a daily sugar free and dairy free flavor and have the largest selection of toppings in all of Georgia! The Canton store is located at 1810 Cumming Highway #1335, (404) 747-9363. The Soul Food Market and Yawn’s Books & More are pleased to announce that due to growth, The Soul Food Market is expanding and moving two doors down the street to 192 East Main Street (formerly Red Rose Café). Like them on Facebook. Zumba is now being offered at Liberty Hill Church on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. The church is located in Canton at 141 Railroad Street. For more information, please email Phyllis. merricks@yahoo.com or call (678) 493-8920. Internal Medicine Associates is now Prestige Primary Care. The recent name change better reflects their practice, offering both Family Practice and Internal Medicine providers. For more information, please call (678) 494-9669 or visit PrestigePrimaryCare.com. Cherokee Imaging Center, 2000 Village Professional Drive, Suite 100, Canton is now open. The facility provides state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, X-RAY and Ultrasound. (678) 324-1306, www.cherokeeimagingcenter.com
The Primary Election takes place on July 31st — School Board, County Commissioner, Sheriff, State Senate and State House In past primary elections the voter turnout has been about 10 percent. That means that 10 percent of the registered voters are choosing the representatives to serve our county. Don’t miss your chance to vote! The Primary election will be held on July 31, 4
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with all county precincts open or please see below for alternative voting opportunities: Early Voting: Early voting takes place July 9 — 20, M — F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Location: Cherokee County Elections Office, 400 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114 Advance Voting: Advance voting will be conducted on Saturday, July 21 and M — F, July 23 — 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance voting locations: Cherokee County Elections Office, 400 East Main Street, Canton Rose Creek Library – 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Woodstock Library – 7735 Main Street, Woodstock Hickory Flat Library – 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock Ball Ground Library – 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground Absentee Vote: http://voter.cherokeega.com/Election%202012/ NEWJuly%2031%20General%20Primary%20Application_a.pdf The HOPE Center’s Baby & More Thrift Store in Woodstock is looking for enthusiastic summer volunteers. Contact Deborah, Volunteer Coordinator at The HOPE Center, (770) 924-0864, to sign up. Find out more, and download a volunteer packet at www.supporthopecenter.com.
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Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services Named Lead Agency of the Year
Cherokee Teen Republicans Visit the State Capitol
Starbucks Participates in Global Month of Service
Sgt. Bailey Receives National Certification
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was recently honored by Safe Kids Georgia at their Inaugural Safe Kids Georgia Gala held at the fabulous W Hotel in Midtown. Safe Kids Georgia presented Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services with the Lead Agency of the Year Award at the event. Numerous local celebrities were on hand to honor those in attendance including Atlanta Falcons football players Kevin Cone and Andrew Jackson, Lori Geary with WSB-TV and Christi Paul from CNN. According to Safe Kids Georgia, “Not only do they house our Safe Kids Cherokee County Coalition but they participate in our efforts and make Safe Kids a priority.” Captain Chad Arp, Fire Safety Educator, is the Coalition Leader for Safe Kids Cherokee County. To learn more about Safe Kids Cherokee County or to volunteer, please call Captain Arp at (770) 721-7808.
Starbucks partners (employees) recently volunteered over 200 hundred hours of community service. The group completed two coats of paint on the exterior of a home that will be for a deserving local family. April was the Starbucks Global Month of Service. The Starbucks foundation will evaluate the project for a grant. The event was organized by Jason Bonafede, Sixes Road Store Manager and Shari Dropik, Atlanta licensed stores District Manager.
The Cherokee County Teen Republicans (CCTR) recently toured the State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion, meeting with state leaders including Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal, State Representative Calvin Hill, State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Governor Nathan Deal. From left: Cherokee County Teen This was in an effort Republicans Chairman, Brandon Roberts; CCTR Vice Chairman, Natalie Swords; to let teens have the experience of a lifetime State Senator Majority Leader Chip Rogers; and CCTR Member Max Pinion. and to make sure state leaders know the importance of teens in the upcoming election season because they are the future and next generation.
Sgt. Stacy Bailey recently received her Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification through the National Institute for Crime Prevention (NICP) at the Hubbell Lighting Center in Greenville, SC. She received her certification from Instructor Art Hushen, who retired from Tampa Police Department in Florida. Sgt. Bailey will go back for advanced CPTED certification in July of 2012, to bring more safety ideas, applications and quality of life From left: Sgt. Stacy Bailey and Art Hushen to the City of Canton through physical and social applications by building partnerships with the community. more on page
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More inpatient surgeries than anyone else. Even major surgery doesn’t seem so major – not when you have world-class surgeons and the most advanced technology available. Not only do WellStar surgeons perform more than 40,000 procedures every year – more than any other health system in metro Atlanta – but they also train other doctors. They’ve shared their expertise on minimally invasive procedures with leading U.S. medical centers and on spinal surgery with doctors from around the world. Put the most advanced medical technology in their hands – including the da Vinci robotic surgical system – and you have world-class surgical care. Why would you have surgery anywhere else?
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Education Nation Comes to Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle School was presented with a $1,000 check recently by 11Alive as part of the NBC News Education Nation initiative. Five metro Atlanta schools won $1,000 donations through the contest, which honored the schools that received the most votes on Facebook; three of the winning schools are part of the Cherokee County School District: Freedom MS, Little River ES and Indian Knoll ES. A big crowd of students, parents and staff showed up at Freedom MS to be a part of the live 11Alive broadcast.
Cheryl Sadoti, as well as Kris McKeeth, the Operating Partner of KW Partners. Stephanie Nielsen, Team Leader, spoke to the associates about moving their businesses forward and the vision of the company. Keller Williams Realty believes that real estate is a local business driven by individual real estate associates and their reputations. By assembling the most talented, learning based professionals and enhancing their natural skills with high level training and cutting edge technology, this company will achieve their vision of being the undisputed leader in real estate in Cherokee County. Each associate and vendor partner was given a balloon and asked to identify in their mind the one thing that was holding them back from achieving their dream. They were then asked to imagine writing that limitation down and then to visualize tying it to the string of the balloon. On a three count, everyone released their balloon and with it the limitation. Keller Williams Realty is the 2nd largest real estate company in North America and is on track to move into the #1 spot by the end of 2012. Keller Williams Realty Partners serves the communities real estate needs in the area of Residential, KW Commercial and our newest addition, KW Luxury Homes International. Stephanie Nielsen, the team leader, adds, “This is the best job ever! I am so blessed to have the opportunity to interact on a daily basis with this level of talent. Not only are our associates phenomenal real estate professionals, they have a heart for each other and for the community.”
Students from left: Alex Shugart, Landon Lambert, Chandler Sutton and Taylor Reed with Donna Lowry of 11Alive.
Keller Williams Celebrates Rapid Growth
Keller Williams Realty Partners recently celebrated the rapid growth of the company by releasing 99 Red Balloons, one for each associate. The celebration was held at the Woodstock location of KW Partners and was attended by Keller Williams Southeast Regional owner, Bob Kilinski and the Southeast Regional Director,
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Things to do in West Canton
Every Thursday Zumba Exercise Class Time: Location:
7 p.m. Liberty Hill Church, 141 Railroad St., Canton Information: phyllis.merricks@yahoo.com or (678) 493-8920
First Friday of Every Month, Year Round First Friday
June 7, 8 & 9
Time: 6 — 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Canton Information: Block party, street dance, car show, live music, street vendors and downtown merchants offering extended hours — Sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program and the Cherokee Arts Center. www.cantonhdl.com
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten — Based on the book by Robert Fulghum Time: Location:
7:30 p.m. Sequoyah High School Theatre, 4485 Hickory Rd., Canton Cost: $8. at the door Information: Celebrating 20 Wonderful Years of Theatre! Thank you CCSD! http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/departments/ curriculum/astg/default.aspx
June 13 Cherokee County Farm Bureau Safety Day Camp Time: Location:
9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Lazy D Farm — Gerald & Cathy Dobson, 848 Bishop Rd., Ball Ground Ages: 8 — 12 years Cost: Free Information: ATV safety, animal safety, tractor safety, bike safety, gun safety and more! Camp includes lunch, t-shirt & goody bag. (770) 4791481, Ext. 0 or (770) 479-0418
June 14 & 21 Discover The Secret to Using The Power of Your Mind for Health and Happiness Time: Location:
7 — 9:30 p.m. Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125, Woodstock Cost: $125/person, or $99 each for 2 Information: Learn self-hypnosis, a powerful
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tool for easily improving your health and self-confidence, and reducing stress in this two session class conducted by Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC. Register by email georgiahypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. www.GAhypnotherapy.com
June 22 Evening of Elegance, Black & White Ball — Ryan Lee Holland Cancer Foundation, Inc. Gala Time: Location:
7:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkward, Alpharetta Cost: $60 Information: The mission of this organization is to assist cancer patients with their co-pays and other medical related expenses. Purchase tickets at: www.ryanleehollandfoundation.com or email info@ryanleehollandfoundation.com. Sponsored by The Metropolitan Club
June 23 4th Annual Choosing Green Festival hosted by Cherokee Transitions Green Time:
8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Information: Held in conjunction with the Canton Farmer’s Market. Any business or organization that is involved with sustainability, conservation of resources, clean energy, green jobs or promotes the local economy through local production is invited to exhibit and participate. Email info@choosinggreen.com or call (770) 720-1048.
June 28 Yawn’s Book Club — “Dollar Daze” by Karin Gillespie Time: 6 p.m. Location: Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. 210 East Main St., Canton Information: www.yawnsbooks.com
June 29 PHOTOGRAPHER AND ARTIST, RENE GALLET — “Garden Visions” Time: Location:
3 — 8 p.m. Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Information: The public is welcome and the event is free. For further information, contact Linda Boyer at (678) 778-5517.
July 4
Vacation Bible Schools & Summer Camps
CITY OF CANTON 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Time:
4 p.m., parade begins at 6 p.m., Fireworks at Riverstone at dusk Location: Cannon Park, Downtown Canton Information: Patriotism and fireworks at its finest! Doggie Parade at 4 pm. Doggie costume contest, bounce house, games and kids activities. (770) 704-1500, www.CantonHDL. com
July 4 Freedom Fest Time:
7:30 a.m. Annual Woodstock Freedom Run; 10 a.m. Parade, events until 3 p.m.; Fireworks at dusk behind Target shopping center Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Food, Adam the Juggler, Tim the Magician, musical entertainment, children’s games, cake walk, arts and crafts, and vendors of all types. www.woodstockga.gov/
Local Farmers Markets
June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 11
ART’S UP ART CAMP AND WEE CREATE presented by the Arts Alliance of GA Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Ages: 4 — 12 years Information: Experiences will include drawing, painting, clay, fiber arts, the integration of art, music, literature and movement depending on age group. www.artsalliancega.org and to register, art@ artsalliancega.org.
June 10 — 14 CITY ON A HILL Time: Location: Ages:
6 — 8 p.m. 7745 Main Street, Woodstock “potty trained” 3 year olds — rising 3rd graders Cost: Free Information: www.coahumc.org or (678) 445-3480
Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
June 11 — 15
Cherokee Fresh Market
Oakdale Baptist Church
Time: Location:
Time: 9 a.m. — noon Location: 100 Oakdale Road, Canton Ages: 3 years — high school Cost: Free Information: reginacook@windstream.net or Gina Cook (770)720-6249
8:30 a.m. — noon Cagle Family Farm, 362 Stringer Road, Canton
Every Saturday through September, Rain or shine Canton Farmers Market Time: 8 a.m. — noon Location: Cannon Park on Main Street Information: www.cantonhdl.com
Every Saturday through October 27 Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Time: Location:
8:30 — 11:30 a.m. Downtown Woodstock — public parking lot on Towne Lake Pkwy., at the corner of Towne Lake Pkwy. & Main St. Information: Email kbennett@woodstockga.gov or call (770) 924-0406.
Ages: 3 years — rising 4th grade Cost: $22 Information: Michelle Angalet, (770) 9247286, www.gslutheran.org
July 16 — 20 & July 23 — 27 S.M. art Club Summer Camp Time:
9 a.m. — 3 p.m. (before & aftercare available) Location: S.M. Art Club Studio, 1200 Tom Hulsey Dr., Canton Ages: Pre-K — 6th grade Cost: $198 (discounts for siblings and multiple sessions) Information: Painting, drawing, pastels, writing, illustrating, playground and more! www.sm-art-club.com, (404) 313-2999, s.m.artclub@me.com
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton www.sixesumc.org (770) 345-7644
June 10 — 14 Vacation Bible School Time: 6 — 8:30 p.m. Ages: 3 years — rising 5th graders Cost: Free
June 24 — 29
July 15 — 19
Woodstock Christian Church
Singing & Drama Camp
Time: 6 — 8 p.m. Location: 7700 Hwy. 92, Woodstock Ages: 3 — 11 years Information: Register at www. vacationbibleschool.com/ woodstockchristian or (770) 926-8238. www.woodstockchristian.org
Time: Ages:
June 25 — 29 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Time: Location:
9 a.m. — noon 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock
6:30 — 8 p.m. All children and youth are welcome. Children under 5 who want to participate must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Free
July 24 — 26 Choral Clinic for Girls Time: 9 a.m. — noon Ages: Grades 6 — 12
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by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Outstanding Local Citizens The worst season of all is upon us – the political season. The coming weeks will find mailboxes full of oversized postcards often describing the awfulness of candidate “A” or “B.” Sadly the process is designed for the specific purpose to tear people down. With this nastiness in mind, I would like to point out some of the really good people in our community. Obviously this 600 word column cannot do justice to a true listing of wonderful Cherokee citizens, but I trust it will bring a smile to many. He’s not going to like me pointing this out, but Steve Sandridge, the “Pied Piper” has a heart of gold inside his brutally honest, and gruff, exterior. While my family and I worship with Dr. Johnny Hunt, many other local religious leaders do incredible work. My friend, Pastor Larry Baker at Praise and Prayer is one of the best people you will ever meet, while Pastor Jeremy Isaacs is doing amazing things at the new Mount Paran Church at Sequoyah High. As a father, especially one that is a sports fanatic, it can be difficult to have your son be coached by someone else. With this in mind, Coach Pat Nevitt with the South Cherokee Redskins cares so much about his boys that he actually comes to watch them play other sports just to see how they are doing. It is an honor to have my son learn from him. Elected officials can get a bad rap, sometimes deserved; sometimes not. One of the public servants who merit our enduring recognition is Bill Long. He served Woodstock for 40 years. We will soon be dedicating the new interchange in his honor. Bill’s health has become an issue in recent days and his wife passed away not long ago. Keep him in your prayers. Dr. Mike Litrel is a local doctor, who along with his wife Ann, make our community a much better place to live. While on the subject of medical professionals, dentist Scott Harden and 14 My West Canton | june 2012
orthodontist Mike Williams always, always, always have a smile on their faces. These guys are great. Julie Brennan is one of the funniest people around. There was a time when I think she volunteered for every local fundraising effort in our county and participated in a dozen local civic clubs. Wherever Julie is, people seem to be happy. We are blessed with an amazing number of local educators who make a real difference in students’ lives. I love going to the classroom of Debbie Pinion at Woodstock Elementary. It is quite clear from the moment you enter her room, the students love her. I miss Ron Dunnavant at Etowah High School, what a great guy. Jeff Bennett at River Ridge is also a great positive influence. I must give a heartfelt “thanks” to Mrs. Martha Kirby who instilled a love of reading for two of my children while they were in kindergarten. It is a gift that will last them a lifetime. As businesses and jobs begin to grow again in Cherokee County we should thank Chamber President Pam Carnes and Development Authority Director Misti Martin. These ladies show that business dynamite can come in small packages. Any article on outstanding local citizens in Cherokee County must include Don Conkey. He embodies the spirit of our Founding Fathers. Every community in America needs a Don Conkey. Finally, one of our dearest friends is Christine Minter. All the thousands of students through the years that have ridden her school bus know she will keep you in line, but love you just like one of her own. We live in a special place with a lot of special people – for me; I wouldn’t trade it for anywhere else.
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 have kicked 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. Stop by your local library for a brochure of events to find out how you can get involved in the summer reading fun!
Week of June 04: “The Wish I Wish Tonight” Week of June 11: “Pajama Time”
R. T. Jones Memorial Library
Week of June 18: “Creatures of the Night”
Every Thursday in June & July, 10:30 a.m. — Teacher Story Hour
Week of June 25: “The Final Frontier”
June 8, Noon — Advanced Word Processing June 8, 1 p.m. — Facebook for Business June 9, 3 p.m. — Star Wars 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist June 13, 10:30 a.m. — Whooo Goes There?
June 18, Noon — Basic Internet Search & Library Catalog Class
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R.T. Jones Memorial Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
June 18, 1 p.m. — Email — Learn to use Gmail June 18, 3 p.m. — Creative Kudzu Art June 22, Noon — Basic Word Processing Using Microsoft Word
Sequoyah Regional Library System R.T. Jones Memorial Library
June 22, 1 p.m. — Open Computer Lab
116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090
Woodstock Public Library Every Wednesday in June & July, 10:30 a.m. — Teacher Story Hour June 12, 6:30 p.m. — Quilting a Cover June 13, 3 p.m. — Whooo Goes There? June 17, 3 p.m. — LEGO Club
For more information on these events, please visit www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.
Find the hidden picture
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.
June 25, 3 p.m. — Eat My Art Cupcake Decorating Workshop
Contest Corner
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
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Mandy Seiz was our winner for May’s contest corner. Mandy has won a gift card to Bruster’s. 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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DO I NEED A Will? by Michael A. Burns, Jr.
For obvious reasons, no one Michael A. Burns, Jr. is an associate wants to think about when at Burns & Speights, P.C., Attorneys our time may be up. It’s the at Law, 150 North Street, Canton, GA main reason many of us put off 30114. 770-956-1400 writing a will. Unfortunately, without trying to sound too morbid, the reality is we just don’t know when we are going to die. Hopefully everyone reading this will live a long and prosperous life, but as the saying goes “it is inevitable.” Once that day does come our families will be left with a lot of decisions to make. How tough will those decisions be? Not tough at all if you plan ahead. You may also think drafting a will is too difficult and complicated. You may have even tried to complete one using an online program, got stuck and gave up. The reality is that a will can be as simple or as complex a document as you need it to be and the “one-size-fits-all” approach that those programs take can make things very confusing. An experienced attorney can help you draft a will that meets your needs without wasting your time. There are certain types of people who should strongly consider drafting a will as soon as possible, and it’s not just people with money. Parents of young children should seriously consider drafting a will. Obviously if one parent dies the surviving parent will take custody of the children. But what if both parents die at the same time, or the other parent died previously? Georgia law gives parents broad discretion to choose the guardian of their minor children. The court will have the ultimate decision, but what you put in your will is the only way for the judge to know your wishes. If you’re a step-parent you should also have a will because Georgia law only recognizes blood relatives when determining inheritance for those who die without a will. Additionally if you have a significant amount of assets you should have a will in place. You may think your entire extended family gets along great, but family relationships can sometimes be shoved aside when people have dollar signs in their eyes. But what’s significant? You may think you don’t own enough property or have enough money to bother with a will, but keep this in mind: no matter if the amount is large or small Georgia law will determine who gets your property if you die without a will. Shouldn’t those be decisions you make yourself? If you already have a will, has your life changed since you signed it? Do you have a new child or grandchild that needs to be added? If so you don’t need to start over from scratch. An amendment to a will, or codicil, is easy to complete. Was continued on page 70 18 My West Canton | june 2012
Defensive Medicine: A Culprit in Spiking Healthcare Costs by State Representative Charlice Byrd Blood work, biopsies, MRIs, CT scans, stress tests, EKGs and sonograms. Eighty two percent of doctors order more tests and procedures than are medically necessary – in fear of potential lawsuits. State Representative Charlice Byrd, According to a recent poll District 20, which includes Woodstock conducted by the Gallup and Acworth. You may contact her at organization, about one in four charlicebyrd@gmail.com. dollars spent in healthcare can be attributed to these tests and procedures that are clinically unnecessary. The problem has become so overwhelming that last month a group of nine medical specialty boards launched the Choosing Wisely initiative, asking doctors to cut back on 45 tests and procedures that provide little value to patients. The medical profession is to be commended for drawing attention to exuberant testing. But while the profession is starting to raise awareness about defensive medicine, it might not change the behavior of doctors until we change our medical tort system. As some doctors have told me they have no choice but to “scan some patients until they glow” as long as they can be hauled into court for frivolous reasons. Patients for Fair Compensation, a non-profit seeking to educate policymakers about defensive medicine, estimates that unnecessary tests and procedures cost about $650 billion a year. That is money spent on the unnecessary MRI the doctor ordered for a worker with a nagging backache, for example, and the EKG the physician ordered on an otherwise healthy 36-year-old patient with no history of heart disease. The $650 billion in lost revenue spent on unnecessary tests includes money coming out of the pockets of taxpayers. Up to $125 million a year is paid by Medicare for unnecessary tests and procedures and up to $96 billion is paid by Medicaid for unneeded tests and procedures. States such as Florida and Georgia are considering a model to move to an administrative, non-adversarial system called the Patient Compensation System. There, patients could take their claim to a panel similar to a workers’ compensation board. Patients would then know their case would be heard within months instead of years. And they would receive quick, predictable settlements. continued on page 70
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School Board News
by Janet Read
Each month as I sit down to Janet Read is the Board Chairperson write my article, I have the and Representative for Post 4 for the same debate with myself. Cherokee County School Board. Janet Should I write about the great may be reached by e-mail at janet. read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. things that are going on in the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) or should I concentrate on “rumor control?” This month, rumors will have to wait. I would like to congratulate those students who received the American Legion School Award. This annual event honored students from schools in the three northern high school zones. Although this event has been held in various locations, once again this year it was held at Post 45 in Canton. A special thank you to Lynne Rollins, Adjutant, for inviting the board members to attend. This year I was especially impressed with the remarks that each student made when receiving their award. It was nice to see several teachers and principals that took time from their busy schedules to come and support their students. The American Legion Awards are especially near and dear to me as I was honored many years ago as the Girls State delegate from Post 634, St. Joseph, Illinois.
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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Teach21 Capstone Expo for our district. This three night event marks the final chapter for our cohort of teachers who have invested 200 hours in learning and teaching the latest in technology. The projects were divided by zone so a variety of grade levels and subjects were presented each night. A special thanks to staff in the Technology Department who organized the event and were present each night to support their peers. Once again, the level of support from other teachers and principals was amazing. I often wonder if some of our folks ever take time to sleep! When people ask me “how do you spend your Ed-Splost technology money?” I hope they have a lot of time to hear the answer. It is unbelievable how our teachers and students are utilizing technology and preparing for the future. Avery ES recently celebrated Fine Arts Week. As a part of this event, the school hosted the Jack Tale Players from Ferrum College in Virginia. This group is comprised of eight professors and students who showcase stories passed down through the generations of mountain people. This interactive performance featured mountain instruments, singing and story-telling. Many of the students were cast as characters in the stories, much to their delight. This event was a cooperative effort between the school and the PTA. I would like to thank principal, Letitia Cline for her generous invitation to attend. If you want to know more about the great events in our school district, or know the truth about any rumors...please give me a call!
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News from Sixes Elementary Sixes Elementary recently held auditions for the Cherokee County Elementary Honor Chorus. Chosen to represent Sixes Elementary are Brianna Singh, Sadie Hayes, Catie Cavallaro (back row). Madison Moss and Shayna DeGraw (front row). The students performed with other Honor Chorus members from elementary schools throughout Cherokee County at Reinhart University.
The Sixes Elementary Junior Beta Club recently completed a very busy and successful year. The members have worked diligently to serve their Sixes ES Jr Beta Club Officers: Ryan Martin, President; Maggie Zeigler, Vice President; Anna school, local and Mitchell, Treasurer; Anna Burnett, Secretary. global community. They have helped with the collection of two MUST Ministries food drives, as well as assisted with the school’s Care for Animals Week. In addition, the members have sold seed packets, “Candy Grams,” and have operated a school store throughout the year. Relay for Life, MUST Ministries, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation have received monetary donations from the Sixes Elementary Junior Beta Club totaling over $600!
CHS Alumus Selected for National Trial Advocacy Team Andrew Cason “Casey” Geiger (pictured) has been selected to the 2012-2013 National Trial Advocacy Team at the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law. The trial advocacy team at Sturm was recently ranked in the top five percent nationally of law school trial advocacy departments by
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U.S. News and World Report. The team selection was made by law school faculty members after a record number of students participated in mock trial competitions, with the quality of the applicants being the “fiercest” the faculty has witnessed. In addition to scheduling the team’s participation in nationwide trial advocacy tournaments, the trial advocacy department seeks to enhance the trial skills of team members. Casey is a 2005 graduate of Cherokee High School and received his Bachelors degree in Business Administration, with majors in accounting and economics from Mercer University in Macon in 2010. He is married to the former Linnea Lindblad of Stockholm, Sweden and is the son of Chris and Christie Geiger of Canton.
News from Canton Elementary
Canton Elementary School celebrated their annual Spring Fling with an evening of fun, games, food and festivities. A large crowd enjoyed it all, including a performance by the Cherokee High School Band and BBQ provided by Shane’s Rib Shack. The kids especially liked the many activities that included face painting, tattoos, crazy hair by the CHS Alpha students and numerous challenge games. The bounce houses, generously provided and overseen by Oakleaf Church of Canton, were a huge hit. Canton Elementary’s PTA Spring Fling team worked very hard to create a great event that was a huge success!
Cherokee High School Band
Canton Elementary PTA Spring Fling Committee - President Deana Bearden, VP Catherine Lively, Secretary Rhonda Brown and Treasurer Letashya Howard.
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Local Gymnasts Compete in State Championships Gymnasts from World of Gymnastics and Cheer in Woodstock, owned by Jackie and Tim Courtwright, competed in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Georgia State Championships. The following gymnasts were State Champions for their respective age categories: Haley Courtwright, Age 5, Level 3 on Vault, Beam and Floor; she was also All Around Age 5, Level 3 State Champion. Jordyn Curtis, Age 8, Level 4 on Beam; she was also the All Around State Champion. Olivia Wimbish, Age 11, Level 5 on Vault; Brooke Stephan, Age 11, Level
were honored at a signing day in February for their scholarship commitments.
Back row: Jordyn Curtis, L-R Middle row: Olivia Wimbish, Brooke Stephan. Front row: Haley Courtwright. 5 on Bars.
CCSD Spring Signing Day for Student Athletes Forty-one Cherokee County student-athletes were recognized in a ceremony at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton for signing scholarship commitment letters to compete at the college level. Sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia and coordinated by the School District’s Office of School Operations, the students, along with their parents, coaches, athletic directors and principals, were honored at a brunch for making their college choices for a variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, swimming, wrestling, volleyball, track and cross country. Forty-six additional students
Cherokee County Athletes Participate in Special Olympics
More than 1,000 students competed in the Cherokee County Special Olympics held recently at Sequoyah HS. In addition to the athletes, there were hundreds of student and adult volunteers on hand Dr. Brian Hightower, Assistant to coordinate events and Superintendent for School assist athletes. Many Operations, and athlete Katelyn Cherokee County schools Eaton from Cherokee High School read the Special Olympics motto have “Friends” or “Peer for the crowd. Helper” clubs where regular education program students assist students with disabilities. The event began with an Opening Ceremony that included a Torch Run and the reading of the Special Olympics motto: “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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cherokee High School Cherokee High School’s 2012 Prom theme was “An Evening in Atlanta” held at the 755 Club in Atlanta.
Top left: Kelsi Burford and parents. Top right: Kelsi Burford and Sarah Day , both Juniors at Cherokee High School. Middle left: Cody Panter & Kayla Sandifer. Middle right (from left to right): Zac Weisel, Lacie Honea, Eric Honea, Audrey Young, Josh Smith, Morgan Kelley, Scott Spears and Cassie Hughs. Bottom left: Kelly DeBord, Kayla Sandifer & Courtney Reece. 26 My West Canton | june 2012
Bend Your Knees by Amy Turcotte
Sometimes we have no control over our circumstances. We may face tough times and challenging trials. I recently read that the best way to get through a tough time or valley is to “Pray as though it is all left up to God, but to work like it is all left up to you.”
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1st Annual Collins Dixon Bend Your Knees Run Date: Time:
July 14, 2012 8 a.m., 5K Raider Run 8:45 a.m. 1 Mile Brave Run/ Walk Location: First Baptist Church of Canton 1 Mission Point, Canton Cost: 5K Registration —$18 before July 1, $20 after July 1 1 Mile Registration — $5 before July 1, $10 after July 1 Information: Online registration at www. active.com — Search: Bend Your Knees. For additional information, please contact Bob Dixon at (404) 271-1360 or Amy Turcotte at (770) 380-1432. www.BendYourKnees4Collins.net Collins Dixon
Bob and Robin Dixon have done this…and have done it with such amazing grace and impact. When they lost their precious son, Collins, to a rare and aggressive brain cancer, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon did exactly what I just mentioned. Losing a child is something that many of us find unimaginable. There may not be anything to do to ease the pain and loss they feel, however they are working very hard at making sure Collins memory is kept alive. They have moved ahead and started BEND YOUR KNEES, a 501c3 that will raise support for other families going through similar circumstances so that they can be helped in ways that the Dixon family was helped. The Dixons are also having the FIRST ANNUAL BEND YOUR KNEES 5K. The Cherokee Warrior Junior Football family where Collins played has also stepped up and recently awarded three $1000 scholarships in Collins’ name to three outstanding graduating Cherokee High School seniors. It was originally going to be two scholarships, but Coach Josh Shaw, the new CHS head football coach, said that his program wanted to join in and offered a third! The family set criteria and values that Collins showed (see below) and set the bar where Collins had left it. One of Collins brothers, Ronnie Chastain, is also supporting the cause with his FINISH STRONG! movement and t-shirts which can be seen being sported by folks in our community and all over the county. So many people have rallied to the cause — the cause of supporting our fellow Cherokee County family and friends, the Dixons could not have done it without you…so keep praying and working hard because you are making a difference!
Collins FitzGerald Dixon Scholarship Criteria Giving of Oneself — Demonstrates a desire to help others through community outreach programs, i.e. church, can food drives, etc. Leader in the Classroom — Demonstrates good student habits such as study habits and maintains an honor roll grade average. Leader on the Field — Demonstrates leadership on the practice field giving 110% at practice and encourages other teammates during practice. Team Player — Demonstrates the importance of the team and being a team player. Collins Dixon Scholarship presentations left to right: Brian Turcotte, Junior Cherokee Warrior Football, Robin and Bob Dixon, Bend Your Knees, Trey Butler CHS Senior, Maddie Benz CHS Senior, and Eulora Skelton CHS Senior. www.footprintspublishing.com 27
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esha Martin, President of the Spay/Neuter Coalition has always been passionate about animals. Working as the Rescue Coordinator for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter for five years, Lesha recognized a growing problem — animals not being vaccinated and to add to the growing problem, animals not being spayed or neutered. Although Cherokee County spays/neuters 100 percent of their animals before they are adopted out, many counties do not spay or neuter or give shots to animals before adoption. Overpopulation, rabies, disease control and many other issues are a growing concern in many counties in Georgia. Many of the problems stem from lack of education. “Many people don’t realize that there is a problem with overpopulation,” Lesha noted. We need to “tackle (the problem) at the prevention stage.” And that is just what she is doing. Single handedly, Lesha launched the Spay/Neuter Coalition a year and a half ago. For the first six months, she explored the low cost spay/ neuter clinics in Georgia, educating herself on all available resources. There are “many hot spots in Georgia with no low cost resources.” And within the first year, the Spay/Neuter Coalition was able to spay or neuter over 1,000 animals with support from individual donors and volunteers. Lesha’s main focus is prevention. In many low income areas in our state, residents are not educated on the potential problems and hazards that are caused by not taking care of their
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animals. As one example, kittens can get pregnant as early as four months old. They can also get pregnant while nursing. According to wiki.answers. com, cats can have three or more litters per year, giving birth to an average of five kittens per litter, depending on the breed! The problem of overpopulation can quickly become an issue if the owners are not spaying or neutering their animals. Lesha shared a story of one family that started out with four cats. Very quickly, that number grew to 60 cats due to the fact that family was uneducated and indecisive, not knowing exactly what to do or where to go for help. With prevention being at the root, Lesha has initiated many outreach projects in low income areas throughout the state of Georgia. Along with volunteers, Lesha sets up clinics in these neighborhoods and educates the residents on spaying and neutering their animals. In partnership with local low cost spay and neuter clinics, Lesha assists people in getting their animals to the clinics and with grant money and donations, she is sometimes able to assist with the costs involved. Local veterinarians will volunteer at these outreach events to offer vaccines for the animals that day. The goal of these outreach events is to educate about the spread of diseases and the problem with overpopulation and to educate about the low cost resources available. At one of the neighborhoods where Lesha has held outreach projects, 97 percent of the animals in that area are now spayed or neutered and vaccinated. “I am 100 percent passionate about this issue. We need to get people to rethink and not contribute to the problem,” Lesha said. Lesha works hand in hand with many established programs such as the Georgia Animal Project in Ball Ground and LifeLine Animal Project
in Fulton County. All of what she does is on a volunteer basis, as well as others that work with her. All that the Spay/Neuter Coalition has been able to accomplish so far has been made possible by their supporters. The 501c3 non-profit organization has a five member Board of Directors, consisting of Lesha, President, a Director of Public Relations, an attorney, a CPA and an advisory veterinarian. The Spay/Neuter Coalition has dreams of inspiring our community by helping. The organization wants to expand their areas of education to also include the schools, teaching responsible pet ownership. Join Lesha and her team and be part of the solution!
Follow us on Facebook! www.spayneutercoalition.org “Lesha is an angel and a God-send to pets in need (and to pet owners in need), in every possible way.” — Celeste Hoff, Director of Public Relations
The Spay/Neuter Coalition needs your help! • Volunteers with strong administration skills • Donations: collars, leashes, unopened dog food, towels, small blankets, monetary donations • Volunteers to transport animals for services • Volunteers to help at outreach events
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God’s Counsel You’re Not Going To Get My Goat!
To Families
Deuteronomy 6:4
by Carole May
A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” You may not know that verse very well, but you would if you were a Jewish person. That verse is as familiar as John 3:16 is to the Christian. This verse Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor is called “the Shema” which in of Hopewell Baptist Church. Hebrew means “to hear.” The www.hopewellbaptist.com. truth that surrounds this verse of Scripture is unique to families because it tells us great truths about our God that we need to be teaching our children. These truths help our children to understand that we are accountable to God. As parents, our number one responsibility is to see that our children establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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James Dobson wrote one of the most interesting illustrations I have ever read concerning our responsibilities as parents to our children. He writes, “The mission of introducing one’s children to the Christian faith can be likened to a three man relay race. First, your father runs his lap around the track carrying the baton, which represents the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the appropriate moment, he hands that gospel baton to you; and you begin your journey around the track. Then finally, the time will come when you must get the baton safely in the hands of your child. But as any track coach will testify, relay races are won or lost in the transfer of the baton. There is a critical moment when all can be lost by a fumble or a miscalculation. The baton is rarely dropped on the backside of the track when the runner has it firmly in his grasp. If failure is to occur, it will likely happen in the exchange between generations.” Now listen to the last statement. “According to the Christian values which govern my life, my most important reason for living is to get the baton, the gospel, safely into the hands of my children. Of course, I want to place it in as many other hands as possible, but I am deeply devoted to the ministry of my own family that God has given me. Nevertheless my number one responsibility is to evangelize my own children.” That is basically what God says we are to do! 30 My West Canton | june 2012
Well there’s an expression that has taken on a new meaning for this writer. So be my guest, read on, and find out why.
Carole May is a freelance writer for My West Canton Monthly. Email her at editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com.
This story begins with an appointment at a nail salon for a manicure and pedicure. I couldn’t remember the last time I had my nails professionally done. It had been years since doing such but today wedding bells were going to ring for my son and his fiancé. “All hands on deck” so to speak, and I wanted mine to look their best. Hopefully no one was going to see my feet but a pedicure was a nice treat. I entered the nail salon and was ushered to a chair and my feet were placed in a warm whirlpool of relaxing water. I began to read a magazine when I heard the technician beside my chair ask a question of her customer. “How old is the little fellow?” she said, and that is when I turned my head. Just when I think there is nothing to share with my readers “it happens!” Well, close enough. I turned my head to the chair beside me and had to do a double take. You see, what I saw the first time was too shocking to register. At second glance there was no doubt in my mind that I was looking at a kid, not a child, a real baby goat! The woman who held him was laughing. And she had good reason to, I thought, even if she wasn’t telling a funny story, one was sitting right there on her lap. He had gray fur, black legs and a black circle around the one eye that was open. The other was fast asleep. I thought I’d be cool and act nonchalant. So I said to the owner of this farm animal, “Do you mind if I ask you where you purchased your baby goat?” It wasn’t as if I had asked her where she had bought her handbag and was going to run out and get one just like it. It’s a zoo at my house already. Her reply to my question was a short story of how her neighbor had the baby goat and she couldn’t keep it. This kind soul sitting next to me who was having her pedicure said, “So I adopted him.” She then added that when her husband returned from an extended business trip and saw the baby goat he said, “The goat has got to go!” As she sat there petting her furry friend she said to me, “I fell in love with this little guy, so I stood my ground, looked my husband in the eye and said, “You’re not going to get my goat!”
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Alex Goetomo Nominated by Giani Goetomo
My dad has a hard life. Because he does not get to spend time with us often, he works 6 days a week and 13 hours each day, he works through the holidays except for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and he is only off work on Sunday unless he is sick. He is a chef at Okinawa up in Cartersville, Georgia. We live in Canton, Georgia with my mom, me, dad, my brother Nathaniel, and Valentino Goetomo. What is the best thing about your dad? On his day off he spends time with us and takes us somewhere. He does not have time for himself. What do you like to do together? I like to swim at Y.M.C.A with my dad and go fishing What is the most important lesson that your dad has taught you? The important lesson my dad has taught me is to be responsible and to be a man. Best regards to my dad — I think he is the best dad ever in this world.
Mark Carroll
Nominated by Nate Carroll, Age 2 My Dad is the greatest because he loves me so much and we have a lot of fun together. I love when he reads to me, tickles me, plays with me and acts silly. I am proud that my Dad is a hard worker and a great hockey player! My Dad shows me everyday how important I am and how I am loved unconditionally. Happy Father’s Day! Love, Nate
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Andrew Oberlies Nominated by William Oberlies, Age 5 & Samuel Oberlies, Age 4
Daddy’s our hero…we love him more than 100 words could express. William stated, “My daddy is the best daddy in the whole world! He is the best…he can fix anything! I like it when my daddy goes hiking, fishing and camping with me. The most important lesson he has taught me is to not slam the back door.” Samuel stated, “The best thing about my daddy is that he loves me. I like to go hiking and camping with my daddy. The most important thing my daddy has taught me is to not leave the lights on all the time.”
Craig Paternostro Nominated by Trinity Paternostro, Age 11
Only my dad would listen to me talk about my favorite movie. I know he’s tired after work, but he doesn’t complain. He always has time for me. We love to talk at bedtime. He gives me really good advice and I feel so much better knowing he cares about me. I look up to him because he’s unselfish. He always puts himself last. He will go without so that my brother, little sister, and I have what we need. And he never complains about going without. I want to be like that. That’s why my dad is the best!
Brian Hake
Nominated by Carter Hake, Age 14 months My daddy is the best dad in the world because he puts me first; even ahead of work, UGA football and tennis. The best thing about him is how he can make me laugh. I think he is the funniest guy in the world. Our favorite game to play together is peek-a-boo. He likes to duck behind the sofa and pop up; I always bust out laughing. My dad says he’s surprised when I pop up, but I think he’s just playing along. The most important lesson my daddy has taught me is that family always comes first. I can’t wait to grow up and be a daddy and I hope I’m as awesome as he is!
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This summer, step out of the searing Georgia sunshine and into the inviting world of Jyl Craven Hair Design. When entering this hip, upscale salon, you will truly feel like you are visiting a luxury resort where your every whim will be satisfied. And instead of returning home with a sunburn… you’ll step back out looking fabulous! A First Class Experience At first glance, you’ll notice the salon’s redesigned fresh, stylish exterior. If those walls could talk, they would tell you that the inside of the salon showcases Jyl Craven Hair Design’s commitment to shopping within the local community. The interior was designed by Canton-based Grant Design, an eye-catching mural was installed by Benson Media and custom cabinet work was built by local carpenter, R. J. Pannell & Company. A Jyl Craven staff member will greet you in the salon’s comfortable waiting area, and from there you’ll be escorted to a changing room or directly to your stylist. You’ll sip on a complimentary beverage while you and your stylist chat about your hair, your lifestyle and the look you desire before you’re whisked off for your shampoo and complimentary scalp massage. Jyl Craven is a proud L’Oreal salon. Of course, L’Oreal is a time-tested brand synonymous with luxury, Parisian style and sophistication, and during your treatment your stylist will use only the finest hair products on the market today. With four levels of stylists, there’s a hairstyle to fit every budget and every desire. Women’s cuts begin at $40 and men’s and children’s cuts begin at $25. Color services start at just $55. A complete list of prices and an extensive menu of services can be found at JylCraven.com.
Top Flight Credentials Jyl Craven Hair Design has proven itself a best-in-class salon time and time again, and a spate of new awards and credentials offer further testimony to this local gem’s worldwide appeal. Jyl Craven Hair Design is one of only 200 salons nationwide to showcase the revolutionary INOA hair color, and owner Jyl Craven recently successfully competed against entrants from around the country, including celebrity stylists and fashion magazine staples, to win L’Oreal Professionel’s INOA Photo Contest. Jyl won a trip to Paris for the 2012 L’Oréal Professionnel World Tour where she will enjoy hands-on training from worldrenowned names in hairdressing. Further, Jyl Craven Hair Design was officially accepted for membership by Intercoiffure America/Canada, the most powerful and influential organization in the hair dressing industry. Membership is strictly limited to the best salons in the United States and Canada and Jyl Craven Hair Design submitted to a rigorous process to win this honor. Members of Intercoiffure are known throughout the world as the most technically gifted salon owners who also operate under the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Jyl Craven Hair Design’s induction will occur later in 2012. Rounding out a trifecta of honors, Jyl Craven recently became one of only twenty finalists in Salon Today’s “Salon of the Year” contest. Pick up an edition of Salon Today to see your local salon showcased as a finalist in this national contest! If you are looking for a transformative salon experience, Jyl Craven is just the hair destination for you!
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To Tank or Not to Tank by Dan Jape
In the past few years, tankless water heaters have drawn a lot of attention from consumers looking for a better way to heat water in their home. The tankless offers many attractive features that make them a great, energy efficient source of almost limitless hot water Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him without paying to keep 40 at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online or 50 gallons of water hot all at www.reliableair.com. day when you are away from home. The way a tankless works is by reducing the amount of water flowing through the heater so it stays in the heater long enough to be heated to the correct temperature. One of the problems with conventional tankless water heaters is when numerous people are using water, the flow can be very low and they can struggle to keep up with demand. In many homes a circulator is required to give instant hot water in all fixtures so you don’t have to waste water waiting for adequate hot water to bath or wash. A circulator can’t be used on a regular tankless water heater, so there is sometimes a waiting period for hot water. A traditional tank water heater does not reduce flow, but when hot water runs out, you have to wait for the water to be heated until you can use it again. There is now a water heater available that combines the best of both worlds and gives you unlimited hot water without any of the pitfalls of both the tank type and conventional tankless types. It is the Eternal Hybrid water heater and it is simply one of the most efficient and comfortable heaters on the market. The Hybrid combines both a small reservoir tank of hot, ready to use water in a stainless steel heat exchanger and an instant tankless water heater that can produce up to 19.5 gallons per minute of hot water. This is 8 — 10 gallons more per minute than most tankless and the Hybrid will never reduce pressure or volume. It also will eliminate the “cold water sandwich” that comes from hot water being followed by cold water followed by hot water when a conventional tankless shuts off and on due to usage. The Eternal Hybrid uses water from its small reservoir to stop this inconvenience and when coupled with a circulator pump, can provide instant hot water to any fixture in the home. The Eternal heater is much more efficient than most water heaters, providing 98 percent thermal efficiency, which means 98 cents of every dollar spent on gas actually goes into heating water with only two cents of waste. There is also a model that does not require a new “oversized” gas line to be installed allowing installation in many more homes than a conventional continued on page 70
Some Like It Hot
by Patricia Bowen Cherokee County Master Gardener
Not everyone enjoys spicy food, and not everyone is able to eat it because of delicate palates and delicate tummies. But our family LOVES jalapeno peppers. We plant enough in our vegetable garden to last us all year, and we use them in our favorite dishes. Peppers, including hot types, have been cultivated in the Americas since 7500 BC. Capsicum, also known as chili pepper, is a heat simulating chemical found in most hot peppers. It’s been used to treat upset stomach, blood clotting, high cholesterol, heart disease, relief of toothache, seasickness, alcoholism, malaria and fever. People apply capsicum to the skin for pain caused by shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It’s used to discourage thumbsucking, nail-biting, and inside the nose to treat hay fever, migraine headache, and sinus infections. Capsicum causes intense eye pain and is used in self-defense pepper sprays. Products based on capsicum treat seeds in bird feeders to deter squirrels without deterring birds (as birds do not have sensitivity to capsaicin). Peppers also contain vitamin C, are a good source of B vitamins and are very high in potassium, magnesium and iron. Planting and care of peppers: These are generally carefree and healthy veggies with few diseases and pests. Purchase perky, strong looking plants and plant them 2’ apart in your garden (or put each in their own container) to their potting soil depth. When planting in your garden; either put a vegetable cage around each or insert a prop for tying next to each plant so you don’t damage roots as they begin to grow. Mulch each plant with 2-3” of organic matter so their soil holds needed moisture, but don’t over-water them. Feed your pepper plants with an all purpose fertilizer around six weeks after planting. Harvest as they ripen, and enjoy; the hottest pepper is likely the one with the most wrinkles, indicating that it has been on the bush longer to ripen. Green jalapenos are actually immature (but are what we’re most familiar with), and if left on the plant will gradually turn bright crimson, but who can wait that long! Add your harvested jalapenos to egg and pasta dishes, soups and stews, quiche, meat loaf, poultry stuffing, and lots more. Bon Appétit! www.footprintspublishing.com 35
COVER
“Melissa Llano has recently helped us sell AND buy a home. We are so grateful to have her expertise to guide us in this quickly changing market.” — Laure Gill
Gateway Realty Group
she prioritizes investing in the best systems, marketing tools, and stateof-the-art technology. Web and Social Media has transformed the traditional rules of marketing and understanding this is a formula of success for today’s clients.
Exceeds Expectations
by Jennifer Atchison Forming Gateway Realty Group was an easy decision for Melissa Llano and Shellie Hollingsworth of Keller Williams Realty. Savvy business women with a philosophy that incorporates honesty, integrity and relationshipbuilding, who anticipate client’s needs in advance, sets them apart in the industry. Boasting numbers, which include a 90 percent close rate on short sales against the national average of only 50 percent, it becomes apparent that this dynamic duo excels in the real estate market.
Shellie brings more than 14 years of real estate experience to the table, building a referral based business by providing superior service and developing lasting relationships. Through insight on local market trends and a fresh approach to marketing, Shellie sells homes for the highest price attainable in the shortest period of time. With a passion for the listing and marketing side of the business,
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In 2008, Shellie was voted “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR), WCR Chapter President in 2009, and awarded “Mentor of the Year” in 2010. Shellie currently serves as a Local Director for the Cherokee Association of Realtors and truly believes in giving back to her industry and community. Melissa has an impressive 23 years of sales experience. She ran an entire Sales District for a Fortune 200 company in Southern California, where she was also a regional trainer. Designated a Certified Distressed Property Expert, Melissa is the facilitator and negotiator with the lenders and banks. Additionally, Melissa is a buyer expert and is highly skilled with relocation clients. Having made a cross-country move with children in tow, she understands that relocation can be stressful. Whether moving to a new city or a new country, Melissa can help ease worries during the transition. Being bilingual also provides Melissa an opportunity to work with Spanish speaking clients. Being selfless is an attribute that both ladies share. They donate a portion of their commissions to ChildKind, Fragile Kids and The Center for Children and
Young Adults of Atlanta. In April, Gateway was a sponsor for Thriving Children, an event presented by Steve Hightower, which raised funds for all three of the children’s organizations. As the mothers of five boys (between their two families) they maintain the belief that all children should know that someone cares. They emphasize, “Giving back where you live is a fundamental necessity – not an option.” They both understand that with compassion, successful relationships are built. For more information, please visit http://www. atlthrivingchildren.org. Always looking for the best opportunities to develop as professionals, Shellie and Melissa are currently in the process of spearheading a Keller Williams International Luxury Division in the Cherokee County brokerage. This office, now designated as a Keller Williams Luxury Market Center, will be a draw for the astute agent focusing on higher price points. Specialized skills and intense focus to detail are required in this particular market segment. Exceptional and sleek collateral materials, along with creativity and focus, will help them to have a conspicuously phenomenal launch! Surrounding themselves with strong business partners, such as the law firm Thomas & Brown, allows Gateway to provide learning opportunities, such as their quarterly short sales seminar. Consistently expanding their knowledge in the increasingly modified market helps Gateway Realty Group stay equipped to best serve their clients. Shellie and Melissa are completely committed to excellence by helping clients buy and sell real estate in all price points. Behind the scenes there is a massive amount of consultation to ensure that every transaction is treated with priority and importance. Regardless if the home is $150,000 or $1.5 million – the same care, expertise and property exposure is involved. Melissa is the facilitator and negotiator with the lenders and banks. Shellie provides excellent
listing market exposure through Keller Williams’ syndicated website. The duo states, “We are 100 percent focused on providing the real product… a lifestyle.” Exceeding expectations through meticulous work, open communication and genuine concern for the clients is recognized by those that have had the privilege to work with Gateway Realty Group. Here are a few of their testimonials:
Contact Info: Melissa Llano
(770) 312-4153 Melissa.llano@kw.com
Shellie Hollingsworth (404) 242-5541 shellieh@kw.com
“Buying and selling houses is a very stressful task and Shellie made it seem easy. Her open communication is key. She would prepare us in advance and tried to eliminate any surprises.” — Kirk and Jane Knauff “Mom said, ‘Kari, she’s wonderful! I just didn’t realize that this was how a good realtor was supposed to act - she’s looking out for me instead of herself!’” — Kari Bryant after her mother worked with Shellie Hollingsworth “She is the epitome of professionalism and is extremely thorough but we have laughed a lot throughout the stressful process of building a new home.” — Bill and Denyse Standish referring to Melissa Llano
EXCELLENCE SETS US APART . . . • Client needs are priority #1 • Relocation experts • Successful selling ALL price points • Tech Savvy approach to marketing • High level of short sale success • Professional pictures and staging included! • Luxury incentive package (call for details)
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Marietta Plastic Surgery
Enhancing Your Natural Beauty Marietta Plastic Surgery is a full service cosmetic and reconstructive surgical practice, performing all types of breast, facial and body procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. With locations in both Marietta and Woodstock, the practice is considered one of Atlanta’s premier plastic surgery centers for its team of highly skilled surgeons — Drs. Keith West, Michael McNeel, Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna and John Symbas — and excellent support staff. The doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery offer over 60 years of combined experience and were trained at top plastic surgery programs such as Emory, Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt. Compassionate and individualized patient care is of utmost importance. Standing on their high level of experience and training, the surgeons at MPS take a more conservative approach, always tailoring recommendations to what is best for each patient. Natural-looking results realized through following high safety standards, treating each patient with a caring nature and discretion is what you will find from your visit to MPS. The surgeons work as a team, sharing information, enhancing skills and supporting one another to improve and advance patient care. At Marietta Plastic Surgery, the team puts a high level of importance on staying 40 My West Canton | june 2012
current with all of the latest advancements in the field. CoolSculpting® and Fraxel™ Laser are two of the newest non-surgical additions to the menu of services at MPS. Coolsculpting® is a non-invasive body contouring procedure that targets stubborn fat areas on the tummy, waist and back. This FDA-cleared, patented procedure uses a targeted cooling process that kills the fat cells underneath the skin, literally freezing them to the point of elimination. Because CoolSculpting procedures require no pain medication or anesthesia, patients often choose to read a book or watch a movie during treatments. The procedure takes about 1-3 hours, and noticeable results are seen within a few weeks, with significant results appearing after a few months. The Fraxel™ Laser is a breakthrough skin rejuvenation procedure that provides superior results with minimal downtime, as compared to other more traditional aesthetic treatments. The technology softens fine wrinkles, improves skin texture and tone, with little to no discomfort. A new surgical procedure that is available is the Drainless Tummy Tuck. Marietta Plastic Surgery is one in a select group of plastic surgeons in the nation now offering drainless abdominoplasty procedures, or “tummy tucks,” designed to reduce patients’ recovery time, discomfort and inconvenience. Typical tummy tucks involve one to three “drains” that can be a source of irritation and possible infection, if not treated properly. Without drains, this procedure is much more convenient and comfortable for patients. Patient care and a positive experience is vital to the doctors at MPS and offering new, more advanced procedures in their field is paramount in realizing that outcome. Having received advanced training in a wide spectrum of plastic surgery techniques, a wide range of procedures is available to their patients. The surgeons perform all types of breast enhancements and reconstructions and have performed the most breast reconstructions in Cobb and Cherokee counties. Many patients come to the practice for procedures such as face and eye lifts. Body contouring
—liposuction, abdominoplasties is also available. In addition to surgical procedures, injectables like Botox and Juvederm, are also available providing vibrant results. CareCredit, North America’s leading patient payment program, allows patients to begin treatments immediately. Let the doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery enhance your natural beauty.
www.MariettaPlasticSurgery.com Dr. Keith West, MD, FACS*†, Dr. Michael McNeel, MD, FACS*†, Dr. Thaddeus Fabian, MD, FACS*†, Dr. Keith Hanna, MD FACS*†, Dr. John Symbas, MD *Member of American Board of Plastic Surgery †Members of American Society of Plastic Surgeons Two accredited surgical centers Privacy entrances
Woodstock Location 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 104 (678) 494-2380 Marietta Location (AAAASF-accredited surgical center) 823 Campbell Hill St. (770) 425-0118
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Facelift Eyelid Surgery Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Breast Augmentation / Lift Drainless Tummy Tuck Liposuction CoolSculpting® Body Contouring BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections Dermal Fillers such as Restylane, Juvéderm, Radiesse, and Sculptra Fraxel® Laser Laser Skin Resurfacing Aesthetic Treatments (Skin Peels, Facials, Microdermabrasion
Northside Cherokee Cardiology Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, affecting people of all ages. However, it can be prevented with proper preventive, diagnostic and management care, says Dr. Sanjay Lall, a cardiologist at Northside Cherokee Cardiology. As board-certified cardiologists, Dr. Lall and Dr. Gregory Petro bring more than 20 years of experience to Northside Cherokee Cardiology. They are specially trained in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pains or dizzy spells may prompt a general physician to recommend patients to see a cardiologist for special evaluation for heart disease. While some problems can be diagnosed by evaluating symptoms, sometimes additional tests and expertise may be necessary. Northside Cherokee Cardiology offers comprehensive tests and services including cardiovascular screening, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear cardiology, radial artery heart catheterization, and pacemaker evaluation. In addition, patients can get calcium scoring, a special X-ray to check the buildup of plaque on the heart’s walls. Dr. Lall and Dr. Petro have specialized training in helping patients with heart disease return to a healthy life; counseling patients about risk factors and prevention; and overseeing the treatment of heart attacks, heart failure and heart rhythm disturbances. Dr. Lall received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University; internal medicine residency from University Hospitals of Cleveland; and fellowship training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Petro received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College; medical residency from University of Pittsburgh;
and fellowship from the University of Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Institute. Staying heart healthy is important to longevity and wellness, says Lall. A healthy heart is integral to overall health and is one reason Lall specialized in cardiology. “Good cardiovascular health is key for fitting the pieces together for overall health,” says Lall. He recommends regular exercise, stress management, healthy eating and not smoking. Patients seeking cardiovascular expertise will receive personal attention and individualized care at Northside Cherokee Cardiology. Appointments can generally be made within 48 hours, and whenever possible, Dr. Lall or Dr. Petro can see patients the same day. In addition, Northside Cherokee Cardiology strives to see patients within 15 minutes of arrival.
100 Stone Forest Drive Suite 130 Woodstock, GA
Dr. Sanjay Lall, MD, FACC
Dr. Gregory Petro, MD, FACC
Heart Healthy Tips from Northside Cherokee Cardiology • Quit smoking. A smokers’ risk of developing heart disease is 2-4 times that of nonsmokers. Exposure to second-hand smoke also increases risk. • Lower your blood cholesterol. As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of heart disease. When other factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, the risk is even higher. • Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder than normal and makes both the heart and arteries more prone to injury. • Get active. Regular, moderateto-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. • Lose excess weight. Excess weight increases the heart’s workload. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke. • Manage your diabetes. Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control. • Reduce stress. Too much stress over time, and unhealthy responses to it, may create health problems in some people. • Limit alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol raises blood pressure, can cause heart failure and lead to stroke.
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Peachtree Neurosurgery
At Peachtree Neurosurgery, P.C. our neurosurgeons have specialized training in the treatment of complex spine and brain disorders. The group was established in 1979 to meet the needs of the growing Atlanta community and has flourished in North Atlanta ever since. We are excited to have recently expanded our practice to serve the Canton/ Cherokee communities, as well as the Atlanta and Cumming/Forsyth County area. We are here to provide you information about disorders and injuries of the spine and brain, the surgical options for patients, and detailed information about our neurosurgery practice and surgeons. Neurosurgery is much more than just brain and spine surgery. Neurosurgery includes the oversight of treatment both surgically and non-surgically, for pain, lack of mobility, and life-threatening disorders caused by herniated discs, spine instability, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine disease, brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal cord tumors, and trigeminal neuralgia. Our neurosurgeons use the highest level of technology in the operating room and are trained and experienced in the latest 42 My West Canton | june 2012
minimally invasive surgical techniques. They continue to expand their expertise and clinical outcomes through research by receiving the latest medical education for performing procedures, and by conducting clinical trials. Perhaps most importantly, we want to make certain that surgery is, indeed, the best option for the symptoms the patient is experiencing. We pride ourselves on the individualized care we provide our patients, as well as our exceptionally high levels of compassion and clinical expertise. Call today, (404) 256-2633, to set up an appointment and learn more about how we can help.
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Physicians: Max Steuer, M.D. Chris Tomaras, M.D. Tom Morrison, M.D. David Gower, M.D. Ray Walkup, M.D.
Locations: 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Ste 990, Atlanta, GA 30342 1938 Peachtree Road Ste 408 Atlanta, GA 30309 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive Ste 345, Cumming, GA 30041 684 Sixes Road Ste 110 Holly Springs, GA 30115
Plastic Surgery Center of the South
E. Anthony Musarra II, M.D. • James E. Leake, M.D. • Michael Petrosky, M.D.
Formed in 1997 in Marietta, Plastic Surgery Center of the South is the place to go in Cobb County and the surrounding area for outstanding cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. With excellent training and extensive experience in a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, our doctors pride themselves in offering personalized solutions to fit each patient’s needs. We value every patient as an individual and believe they are our most important responsibility. As a result, we always seek to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of our patients and their families. We deliver quality care and customer-focused, cost-efficient services with warmth and compassion. Our three surgeons have a reputation for going the extra mile for their patients. Each doctor at Plastic Surgery Center of the South is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties that certifies doctors in head-to-toe plastic surgery. In addition, Dr. Musarra, Dr. Leake and Dr. Petrosky continue to advance their education and give back to the community through charitable work and participation in a number of medical societies. Our surgeons are especially known for their expertise in breast procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction and breast reconstruction as well as facial sculpting and body contouring. Our office includes a comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical facility featuring
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South is different from other plastic surgery practices. We are led by a team of three highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeons who are dedicated to providing the highest standard of excellence for their patients. At our practice, personal service goes hand in hand with the latest state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
all the latest technology in two statecertified operating suites. Our goal is to offer you a convenient, private and comfortable setting for the procedures you need. In addition, all of our doctors have staff privileges at nearby WellStar Kennestone Hospital and Marietta Surgical Center for more extensive cosmetic or reconstructive surgeries. Our onsite surgical staff has worked together as a team for many years. Patient safety and privacy is of the upmost importance to us, and we are committed to providing the best possible surgical care and delivering the highest level of patient satisfaction. Plastic Surgery Center of the South also offers a full range of non-surgical procedures for patients who want to look their best but are not yet ready for surgery. We have extensive experience with all of the popular facial aging injectables, including BOTOX® Cosmetic and a variety of dermal fillers to rejuvenate the face. We also feature several types of laser treatment for facial wrinkles and lines, as well as permanent hair removal. For easy, non-invasive fat reduction, we often recommend CoolSculpting®. At Plastic Surgery Center of the South, we recognize that a patient’s decision to undergo surgery is not something to be taken lightly. The consultation process is just as important as the surgery itself. We appreciate how important it is to take the time to understand the needs and desires of our patients and to have our patients gain confidence in us.
We invite you to join us for a free consultation and discover for yourself exactly what sets us apart from all the rest.
Plastic Surgery Center of the South 120 Vann Street, Suite 150 Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
Our Surgical Team Dr. E. Anthony Mussara II “The best advice I ever received was, ‘Work hard and treat people with great respect.’”
Dr. James E. Leake “My greatest passion is the volunteer surgery I perform to aid children with birth defects.”
Dr. Michael Petrosky “The most gratifying thing about my work is helping people feel better about themselves.”
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Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic
“It is particularly rewarding to be able to see my patients directly benefit from our treatment recommendations,” notes allergy specialist Erinn Gardner, M.D. at the Canton office of the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. “Educating patients is a big part of my role,” says Gardner. She enjoys helping her patients learn what triggers their allergies or asthma attacks so they can manage their symptoms and have a better quality of life. “When you know you are allergic to something, we are able to prepare a treatment strategy. There are options besides just using medication. The nice thing about allergy treatment is that the patients can do things themselves to help get better,” she says. “The most important part of any allergy treatment plan is proper testing and diagnosis. Once we determine what your triggers are, we can develop an individualized treatment plan.” While it’s important to get allergy testing any time of year, she says summer is a good time to see an allergy specialist, either for initial testing or for follow-up visits. During the summer, some seasonal allergy symptoms will diminish, but for people with an insect venom allergy, it can be an especially dangerous time. If you suspect you have had a reaction to an insect bite, it is essential that you see an allergy specialist. Allergy immunotherapy is over 90 percent effective in reducing 44 My West Canton | june 2012
your risk of having a severe reaction in the future. Of course, for those with year-round allergy triggers, like dust mites or animal dander, there are treatments that are highly effective and can improve school and work attendance, decrease doctor visits and allows for patients to participate in the activities they enjoy. Summer is also a good time to get ready for the next school year and develop an allergy action plan for students with allergies. If your child has food allergies, make sure your epinephrine auto-injector has not expired and have one for school as well as home. Recent deaths in the Atlanta area have emphasized just how serious food allergies are and the importance of management by a specialist. Dr. Gardner’s office is conveniently located at 100 Old Ballground Highway, Suite B, in Canton. “Thanks to Atlanta Asthma & Allergy Clinic’s suburban offices, you don’t have to drive into the city and deal with heavy traffic and parking problems to see an allergy specialist,” Dr. Gardner says. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Gardner came to Atlanta to attend Spelman College. During college she discovered a love for biology and physiology, and how much she liked working with people. “I felt medicine was a good balance between working in the sciences and working with people,” she says. While at Spelman, she also met her husband who was a student at Morehouse. After graduation, the couple headed to Chicago, where he attended law school and she studied at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Northwestern
University and her fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Northwestern University Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gardner and her husband have two children, ages six and two. “Being a parent helps me relate to my patients,” she says. Since allergies tend to run in families, “I may see a child, and then mom or dad may start talking about their symptoms, so they’ll see me too. Treating the whole family, and working with both children and adults is a part of my practice that I really enjoy,” Dr. Gardner says. Dr. Gardner is specially trained to treat children and adults who suffer from nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies, immune deficiencies, sinus conditions and eczema. She is board certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Gardner is also a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society of Georgia. Her special interests include the management of chronic cough, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. For more information on allergic conditions such as allergies and asthma, visit www.atlantaallergy.com
The Experts in the Diagnosis and Treatment of: Allergy . Asthma . Food Allergy Sinus Conditions . Skin Disorders Immune Deficiency
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Shefa Wellness Center Shefa Wellness Center practices its motto: Restore, Renew, Refresh Sounds like a spa? Close, Shefa Wellness Center is a state of the art medical office which offers preventive health care services that promote wellness and anti-aging medicine. Patients are offered services tailored to individual needs. After all, we are all different and require different approaches to reach optimum healthcare. Shefa is not the routine doctor’s office. Service is a priority. The staff and physicians are compassionate and patient. Waiting is kept to a minimum and appointments are scheduled to allow adequate consultation and evaluation time. They offer a list of comprehensive services that range from routine adult medical care, gynecologic services, urgent care, hormone replacement, weight management, skin care and pain detoxification for those addicted to pain killers. This is only a small sample of services provided. The scope of services extends to include the most technologically advanced laser therapies, ranging from skin repair to abdominal fat removal and breast enhancements with the patient’s own fat. All procedures are performed in a state of the art operative suite and can be done comfortably without general anesthesia and minimal down time, usually returning to work within 24-48 hours. In addition, Shefa offers various types of facials, dermal fillers, Botox, skin care, massages and chiropractic care with certified providers — making this facility one of the most unique practices in Canton. The team at Shefa is here to help “Restore” your vitality. If you are interested in shedding hard to break habits that are hurting your health, then consider making an appointment for a personalized program that can allow you to optimize your health.
Let Shefa Wellness Center “Renew” your body. Shefa offers a FREE consultation to help you discover the most modern technology and up to date processes to achieve your goals. Shefa Wellness Center can “Refresh” your looks and the way you feel with a host of anti-aging services. Services which can take years off your look and increase your energy. Take advantage of the advancements in skin care, wrinkle reduction, hormonal supplementation and rejuvenate with medical massage therapy. Shefa Wellness Center offers quality service at affordable pricing. Visit their new location on the corner of Ridge Road and Sixes Road, outside of the BridgeMill Community and behind Starbucks. Appointments can be made online at www.shefawellnescenter.com or by calling (678) 245-6244. It’s time for you to “Restore, Renew & Refresh.”
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2000 Village Professional Drive Suite 200, Canton, GA
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Audio/Video Issues
by Michael Buckner
On a daily basis, I find that my clients are upset and frustrated that they cannot fix the problems that arise from their TV and sound system. They almost without fail remind me of the days where all you had to do was plug in an antenna and press power. While I completely understand this comment, it is actually much deeper than the surface statement.
Debunked 101
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead
Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Intersection located at 631 E. Main Street, Canton. For more information on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, call (770) 479-1000.
For starters, the days of plugging in an antenna are not gone. You are still at total liberty to get a set of rabbit ears from Radio Shack and bring in quite a few channels like 2, 5, 11, 17, 36, 46, etc. But come on, you know you want more than the local broadcast. Having music throughout the house, for me, is life changing. If I didn’t have my music in the bathroom and bedroom while getting ready for the day, or at night while cooking and settling down for the evening, I would not be the same person. Likewise, my wife loves having her DVR to record shows that she would not normally be able to see because of her busy work schedule. Having said all of this, it is true that the more stuff you own, the more that stuff owns you. With all of these great features in the home come the headaches associated with it occasionally not working. That’s where we come in. In my home I equate this to HVAC. I do not technically have to have air conditioning, but once you have it, you can’t do without it, and if it breaks, I’m stressed about it. I have to remind myself, however, that I just need to call a pro to come and fix it. And this leads me to my final point, and that is to RELAX when you have A/V issues. Everyone’s TV breaks every now and then. Everyone experiences the issues with a remote control not working properly. This is normal, and is the reason that my company exists. While on the one hand, I say call us and we’ll get there as quick as possible, on the other hand, think of this as a temporary opportunity to experience what life was like before all this privilege. I know that it’s stressful if you’re anxious to see the final game of a sports series, or the season finale of House, but there is nothing better than a break from the norm to show you how great we have it. Just like my AC dying in the summertime, I am reminded of how great American inventions over the past 100 years have made my life today. 46 My West Canton | june 2012
Golfing myths We have all had tips from our buddies – “keep your head down, keep your eyes on the ball, left arm straight, slow it down, swing faster to hit it further…” These tips are given with the best of intentions of helping but they rarely do. Although the principles of these tips are sound, if they are taken literally, and they usually are, they will lead to many bad habits. Let’s discuss the “grand daddy of them all.”
Shane Newton is the General Manager at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country Club. He can be reached at (770) 721-7913. www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net
The good ol’ “keep your head down,” “keep your eyes on the ball” — if you play golf, this has been drilled into your head. The principle behind this is to minimize head movement during the swing. Excessive head movement during the swing (up/down, right/left) makes the ball do bad things when — if we hit it. Our natural tendency is to look up to locate the ball in flight as soon as possible in the swing which is completely unnecessary. When this tip is taken literally, the golfer will set up to the ball with their head down as far as possible and their chin tucked against their chest. This does give a good view of the ball and their head is definitely “down” but — there is no room for a good shoulder turn which is critically important for a good golf swing. With the chin tucked, the shoulders will hit the chin in the backswing and only bad things can happen from this point. Either the swing will stop without a good shoulder turn and/or the shoulders will push the head up. These actions will make the ball go short and to the right and/or top or completely miss the ball altogether. Bottom line is if this “tip” is taken literally, it causes the issue it is supposed to cure. In a proper set up, your chin should be up and then look down at the ball with your eyes. You will look down your nose at the ball. If you do this properly, you will easily be able to see the ball and your shoulders will have plenty of room to rotate under your chin. This position minimizes head movement and makes it much easier to make a consistent swing. So when you hear this tip again, remember it is given with the best of intentions, but “head down” really means chin up, eyes down. Do this and you will be hitting the shots you want! Play Better! Play More!
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SUZANNE SPEAKS Event Wise Catering
by Suzanne Taylor Even though I haven’t If you are a woman who started personally tried the food, her own unique company or are a the reviews from my friends direct-selling company, please contact Suzanne Taylor by e-mail at taylor105@ have been fabulous! Just last month, Event Wise catered the aol.com or visit http://suzannetaylor. willowhouse.com/. Kentucky Derby party at the Rock Barn for the Cherokee Country Historical Society for the second year in a row. More than 150 people attended. Kim Russo of Event Wise Catering recently won the My Community Favorites Award for the My West Canton Monthly magazine’s best catering company. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs that absolutely loved to cook and entertain, owning a business in the hospitality field was inevitable. After working for Downtown Kitchen in Canton for five years as an event coordinator and catering manager, her vision became clear. She started a “Boutique” in personal chef catering and event coordinating. With no formal culinary training, her love for cooking comes from her family. Her hands-on experience of working in
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excellent restaurants taught her how to prepare and serve high quality food. She learned by working her way up from the bottom. She has catered more than 20 events including political fundraisers, charity events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and open houses. Her fall is booked with another 18! Past catering events have taken place at the Rock Barn, the Wheeler House, residential homes and clubhouses. Her 12 member team can serve up to 200 guests. They have their own in house DJ, event coordinator and company photographer. She provides her clients with their preferred list of outside vendors that have passed her checklist of excellence. She is thrilled by the growth and will continue to take it step by step to insure that she never loses sight of the vision to provide that boutique catering experience. To reach Kim, please visit her website at www. eventwisecatering.com, email her at Krusso500@yahoo.com, or phone at (678) 386-9593.
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Shrimp:
1 ½ lbs. 16-20 size American shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Crab Stuffing:
1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat 1 Tbs. mayonnaise 1 Tbs. whole grain mustard ½ cup panko bread crumbs ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ jalapeno pepper, diced (with seeds for hot, discard seeds for less heat) ½ red onion, diced ½ cup Goin’ Coastal Seafood Seasoning
Warm Bacon Brown Sugar Vinaigrette: ½ cup rendered bacon fat ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice ¼ cup brown sugar
PREPARATION Crab Stuffing:
SautĂŠ diced peppers & onion in 1 Tbs. olive oil until soft then remove from heat and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. After peppers and onions cool, mix with all other ingredients for crab stuffing in stainless steel bowl and set aside for next step.
Shrimp:
Peel and de-vein, butterfly shrimp with sharp knife being careful not to cut all the way through the tail (see top right picture). Spoon approximately 2 oz. crab mixture and stuff each shrimp, then roll tail up and over to hold in place.
Vinaigrette:
Place all ingredients in small pot and mix together on low heat.
cooking directions Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Place shrimp on greased sheet tray and cook for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow shrimp to cool for two minutes. Place shrimp on plate and drizzle with warm bacon vinaigrette. Enjoy this light dish with your favorite chilled Chardonnay!
Corey Shupert, Co-Owner of Downtown Kitchen Downtown Kitchen is located at 140 E. Marietta Street, in historic downtown Canton. His goal is to consistently deliver the perfect dining experience for guests. For more information, please visit www.thedowntownkitchen.com or call (770) 479-1616.
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by Charles R. Cooley, M.D.
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ummertime brings about longer days, fun in the sun and more and more outdoor activities. As a result, it’s commonplace to find ticks and experience the potential harmful effects of tick bites. Ticks are a leading carrier of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide. They prefer to live in low brush, tall grass, woods and weeds. They climb onto vegetation and attach to suitable hosts that pass by, including pets and people. Ticks are seldom a problem in well-maintained lawns although edges of property supporting tall weeds and brush can be a source of infestation. There are some things that we can all do to avoid ticks. • Avoid walking through uncut fields, brush and other areas likely to harbor ticks. • Wear light colored clothing so you can spot ticks easily and brush them off. • Tuck your pants into your boots or socks. • Apply insect-repellent that has DEET, specifically the brands designed to repel ticks. • Inspect family and pets promptly after being in tickinfested areas, and promptly remove any ticks that are found. To remove a tick, grasp it crosswise with narrow tweezers (do not rupture the tick) as close to the point of attachment as possible and pull s-l-o-w-l-y and gently, and the mouthparts will release. Some back-and-forth wiggling may be necessary but do not twist or rotate the tick. You should see a small crater in the skin. Disinfect the bite site. If you see what looks like black lines, you’ve left the head of the tick in. At this point, you should visit a doctor as the head parts may lead to an infection. Ticks carry diseases, including Lyme’s disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, so you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap after handling a tick.
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Don’t use any of the folklore remedies (matches, cigarettes, pins, gasoline) that will irritate the tick. They increase the likelihood that the tick will ‘spit up’ in you, which increases the risk of disease. Oil is not effective because the breathing requirements of the tick are so small it could last hours. The mouthpiece is barbed rather than spiraled, so trying to rotate the tick out doesn’t help. To dispose of a tick, drop it into alcohol to kill it and then dispose of it. Flushing a tick down the toilet will not kill them. Squishing them with a thumbnail is not recommended. If you have been bitten, save the tick in a jar of alcohol for identification, to help decide whether possible infection has occurred. Tick bites are generally painless. The actual bite may cause symptoms only after the tick drops off. You may notice local redness, itching, and burning – and rarely, localized intense pain. You may also experience flu-like symptoms, fever, numbness, confusion or a rash that looks like a bull’s eye. If you experience any of these symptoms due to a tick bite, you should see a doctor immediately. Information obtained from www.emedicinehealth.com, www.uky.edu, and www.fitfrog.com. This information provided by Charles R. Cooley 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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FOOD Fights
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD
During our first month of marriage, my wife Ann uncovered a stash of chocolate chip cookies in my dresser drawer. Innocent confusion on her face, she asked why we had cookies in the bedroom rather than the pantry.
“But,” he said, stressing the positive, “please notice both candy eyeballs are still in place.”Mom was infuriated. She leaped up to wag her finger in front of Chris’s face. Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
A dozen memories flashed before my eyes. In college, my roommates Stephen and Jason, my great buddies, were not overly troubled with issues of ownership. A jar of peanut butter, stowed in the pantry instead of under my bed, would show finger impressions where someone had scooped a handful. Once I inadvertently left a box of Captain Crunch on the kitchen counter instead of in the back of my closet. Two hours later I came upon the box in the garbage can, crushed and empty.
But even before my college roommates, there was my twin brother Chris. The Easter we were ten years old, we each received a chocolate bunny. I thought I had never seen anything as marvelous as my chocolate Easter bunny. With yellow and pink eyes made of candy, little whiskers carved in his chocolate face, and green cotton candy at his feet, my bunny looked alive, sitting up in the spun sugar grass. He even had a marshmallow bunny tail. He was much too nice to eat right away. I thought I might prop him up on my bedroom bookshelf to enjoy for a little while. Chris took one look at his, ripped off the box top, and chomped off the ears. For the remainder of the week I enjoyed looking at my bunny in his nest of edible grass. Finally I decided it was time. Slowly, ceremoniously, I opened the box. I peered inside, and with a growing sense of horror saw that much of my bunny had disappeared! His back and the solid milk chocolate base had been excavated in crescent shaped, bite sized pieces. And there was no marshmallow tail. I had been robbed!! In rage and despair, I screamed for my mom. Tearfully I showed her the bunny’s tattered remains. Mom’s brows came together in a familiar expression of anger, and she yelled for Chris. Of course! He came running into the room. A look of confused shock instantly came over his face. He vehemently denied any wrong doing, and even offered up a few alternative theories: A manufacturing glitch at the chocolate factory? An ant problem? A hungry neighbor broke into Michael’s bedroom? 54 My West Canton | june 2012
Chris held up a few minutes under Mom’s furious crossexamination, but was finally sufficiently frightened into a confession. Yes, he had been biting off pieces of my bunny. Yes, he had left the face of the bunny intact so I wouldn’t notice. Yes, he had taped the chocolate ears to the top of the box so my bunny wouldn’t fall over once the base was gone. And yes, he had even eaten the marshmallow tail.
How dare you take something that is not yours! Stealing is wrong! Gluttony is disgusting! No punishment is enough for you! Chris stared at his feet. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to fight back the tears. His shoulders heaved as he sobbed silently to himself. “Do you understand what you did wrong, Chris?” Mom asked, her voice softening a bit. Chris nodded, head down, unable to speak. Tears streamed down his cheeks. Mom suggested he might want to apologize to me. Chris couldn’t even get the words out. Chris shuffled to his bedroom and collapsed on the bed. Even from the hallway I could hear him crying to himself. He was so obviously upset. Mom didn’t spank or ground him. I think she was satisfied she had fulfilled her parental duties. I had been looking forward to eating my Easter bunny, but I was stunned how ashamed Chris had become. I found I didn’t even care about the taste of chocolate anymore. A brother’s suffering was even sweeter. After Mom went downstairs, I felt quite chipper. I peeked into Chris’s room, perhaps to savor his official apology, or maybe just to revel in his misery. He was still sobbing into his pillow, but sensing my presence he looked up. Seeing me alone, he rubbed his eyes, sat up and walked over. “About your bunny, Michael. . .” Chris’s voice cracked. “I just have to say. . .” A smug smile crept over his face. “It tasted SOOOOO GOOD!” He pantomimed chomping a bunny and, rubbing his stomach began to laugh, just as he pushed me out of the room and locked the door. Don’t get me wrong. I got my brother Chris back many times in many other ways. But it has taken me twenty years with my disciplined and gentle wife to recover from the experience of living with housemates of the less considerate gender. Then my sons became teenagers — And the food fights began all over again.
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Berkeley Heartlab Corneal Ulcers Testing
by Dr. Nasir Asghar Congratulations! You have made it through the first half of 2012. Dr. Nasir Asghar is a Prestige Primary Besides a healthy mental outlook Care physician with special focus is in Heart Disease, Diabetes and on life, we need to examine Medical Weight Loss and can be three major preventive medical contacted at (678) 494-9669. Website: PrestigePrimaryCare.com aspects in our lives to ensure a long healthy quality of life. First, we need preventive medicine for internal monitoring of our health and putting out fires before they do damage. Secondly, managing (or getting to) optimal weight that is achieved by harmonious integration of eating properly, correct excursive and active lifestyle. And third is smoking cessation. Medical programs now have over 65 percent successful quit rates. The advancement in medical science is providing us with powerful tools to forecast and prevent major events. The Berkeley HeartLab testing is a new and innovative way to check cholesterol, genetics and overall risk for heart and vascular disease. Genetic testing is the newest arsenal in our tools to fight heart disease. We can now test whether you have an early heart attack gene; if a Statin (cholesterol lowering drug) is right for you; if certain drugs such as Plavix (anti-platelet drug given to patients with stents) will work on your body; if alcohol will increase or decrease your good cholesterol; and even if aspirin is effective on your body to prevent heart disease. The Berkeley HeartLab also gives you an in-depth cholesterol panel that is very different from the standard lipid panel. The basic cholesterol panel testing that you have done during your annual physical checks your total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), and LDL (bad cholesterol). The Berkeley test goes much further and breaks down the LDL and HDL into further bad and good categories. For example LDL, the bad cholesterol, can actually be broken up into four different particles: 1 being labeled as “ good,” and 2 being labeled as “bad,” and one particle called IVb being very dangerous. There are also multiple marker of inflammation that the Berkeley lab test does such as Fibrinogen, CRP and homocysteine levels, these markers tell us what kind of disease process is happening in your vessels. Berkeley HeartLab testing gives us better knowledge which translates to significantly improved care for each individual. The Berkeley HeartLab test is covered by most insurance and free for all Medicare patients. Please ask your physician about the Berkeley HeartLab testing if you think you have, may have or have a family history of heart disease. 56 My West Canton | june 2012
Seventh in a series of “The Top 10 Reasons for Red Eye” by Dr. Edward J. Furey
Another one of the top 10 reasons for red eye is corneal ulcers or infections. First, the cornea is the clear tissue at the front of the eye. A corneal ulcer is an open sore, kind of like a skinned knee. It is often caused by infection. Several causes for Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in corneal ulcers are from contact primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, lens users, injuries involving geriatrics and is the Center Director of plant material, people with BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. suppressed immune systems (770) 852-2733. or viral infections that can be triggered by stress, exposure to sunlight or any condition that impairs the immune system. Corneal ulcers or infections may also be caused by eyelids that do not close all the way, foreign bodies in the eye, scratches, severe dry eyes, severe allergic eye disease and various inflammatory disorders. Contact lens wearers, especially soft contact lenses worn overnight, are more susceptible to a corneal ulcer. Symptoms can range from blurry or hazy vision, eyes that appear red or bloodshot, itching and discharge, painful and watery eyes or a white patch on the cornea. Examinations and testing can be performed by your eye care professional. Several treatments are available for corneal ulcers and infections and it is based on the types of causes. Most important, treatments should be started as soon as possible at the onset of a symptom to prevent scarring of the cornea. In most cases, when the cornea has been compromised, severe pain ensues. Patients may start treatment with antibiotic drops or drops are prescribed that specifically target the cause such as bacteria, herpes, other viruses or funguses. Corticosteroid eye drops may be used to reduce swelling and inflammation in certain conditions. Your eye care professional may also recommend that you: • Avoid eye makeup • Not wear contact lenses at all, or not wear them at night (all the more reason to have a back up pair of glasses) • Take pain medications • Wear an eye patch to keep light out and help with symptoms • Wear protective glasses Many people recover completely from corneal ulcers and have only a minor change in vision. However, a corneal ulcer can continued on page 70
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Be True to Your Teeth Or They’ll be False to You
by Dr. Scott R. Harden As the forceps gently tightened around Genevieve’s last remaining tooth, her preconceived notion of possessing no teeth and wearing dentures was a heart-pounding reality. Her anxiety level soared at that very moment as she gripped the arms of the dental chair — not because she had to endure any pain, but because she had to endure the psychology of being toothless. This is a problem my grandmother had to contend with and I cannot believe this is happening to me in this day and time, she thought to herself. Genevieve reflected on the era that her grandmother lived in and how it was a much simpler time, even though it was only a few generations ago. Born just before World War I, her grandmother observed the first cars ever made, horses and railroads acting as common forms of transportation and most people dying in their mid 40s. Dentistry was very primitive by today’s comparison, utilizing extraction and dentures to resolve most tooth problems. Genevieve had constantly received compliments from her grandmother for having such beautiful teeth. “Now make sure you brush your teeth and get to the dentist regularly to avoid having to wear these old false teeth like I do,” her grandmother would apprise her when she was a little girl. Genevieve knew in her heart she had not followed her grandmother’s advice. The dentist in her college town gave Genevieve clear instructions that she had developed early gum disease and needed to have the gum disease treated, improve her dental homecare and visit the dentist more frequently since her last visit was over three years earlier. College gave way to graduate school, the beginning of her career, then marriage, moving into a new home, children and the lapses between her dental visits went from three years to five years. Her children went to the dentist regularly, but not her. Where had all the time gone? The children were now grown and her penalty for her sacrifices, hard work and dedication was losing all her teeth and getting dentures just like her grandmother did almost 75 years ago. Genevieve felt terrible about losing all her teeth and knew there was absolutely no excuse, especially considering how much the dental profession has advanced since her grandmother’s day. Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss are certainly simple tools to use every day in order to keep my teeth, combined with regular dental visits that grandma had reminded me about many times. 58 My West Canton | june 2012
The advice my grandmother gave me was so straightforward and so easy to follow. How did I get so distracted? How did this happen to me? The dentist removing Genevieve’s teeth had Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at explained to her that gum Fountain View Family Dentistry and disease occurs due to six major has served the Towne Lake area for reasons: 1. poor oral hygiene, over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental 2. poor diet, 3. infrequent research companies. professional cleanings, 4. Office: (770) 926-0000. genetics, 5. harmful types Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. of oral bacteria, 6. immune system not responding well to harmful oral bacteria. Genevieve quickly concluded her grandmother’s dental problems had passed down to her and that her infrequent flossing, infrequent dental visits, and soda drinking covered almost every item on this list and created the perfect storm in her mouth to develop her dental dilemma. A tear rolled down her face as she felt her last tooth coming out. Genevieve knew she could never allow this to happen to her children or grandchildren and vowed to make sure they do not make the same mistake that both she and her grandmother had made. Her experience was a valuable lesson and the words of her grandmother could still be heard, “Now make sure you brush your teeth and get to the dentist regularly to avoid having to wear these old false teeth like I do.”
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Give a Kid a Chance More than 3,000 lowincome children are expected to show up Saturday, July 21, for the 7th annual Give a Kid a Chance back-to-school blast, which will be held this year at First Baptist Church of Canton and Hillside United Methodist in Woodstock. Organizers are asking for donations of filled backpacks, new packages of socks and underwear, gently used schoolappropriate clothing and financial contributions. Volunteers also are needed during various shifts between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. A school supply list outlining items needed in each backpack is available at www.giveakidachance.org. Registration forms also are available on the website. Each child will receive a filled backpack, new socks and underwear, clothing, a haircut, lunch and vision, dental, hearing and spinal screenings. Hair stylists, dentists or dental hygienists, and optometrists also are needed to help that day. It takes a volunteer staff of more than 400 people to serve the children and their families. “We want to make sure each student has everything he or she needs to have a successful school year,” said Cheryl Ruffer, co-founder of Give a Kid a Chance. “A good education and self-esteem will go a long way to help these kids break the cycle of poverty and build a successful future for themselves and their families.” Registration opened in March, and is required for children to receive backpacks and services at the event. The last hour – 2-3 p.m. – is reserved for students who didn’t pre-register. In addition to school supplies and screenings, families will be served lunch. There is no cost to attend. Give a Kid a Chance was founded in 2006. That year, the one-day event was supported by three churches and served 100 children. Give a Kid a Chance, now a partner in education with the Cherokee County School District, is supported by 30 churches of all denominations, as well as other nonprofits, service and civic groups, and businesses. Soles4Souls has contributed more than 300 pairs of shoes for this year’s event. The Nashville-based nonprofit has given away 14 million pairs of new and gently used shoes since its inception in 2004. First Baptist Church of Canton is at 1 Mission Point, and Hillside United Methodist is in Woodstock at 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. 60 My West Canton | june 2012
Say What?
by Yong-In Martial Arts What allows us to do the things that we need to do? What keeps us on track to meet our goals? The answer is simple, it is Focus. Focus is another essential life skill that, as kids, we should master Yong-In Martial Arts has been open to the public since 2000 and they focus to better ourselves. Focus is on Character development for children, very important in everyday teens, and adults. They want to bring life situations. Without focus out the best in all of us as citizens and persons. (770) 345-4133 we would be doomed. If we do not focus, we can get hurt just by walking. What is Focus? At Yong-In Martial Arts, we define it as “Concentrating with your eyes, mind and body.”
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What is Focus? At Yong-In Martial Arts, we define it as ‘Concentrating with your eyes, mind and body.’
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Focus can help us in many ways throughout our life. As kids, when we played sports we needed to have good concentration. If we did not, we could end up getting hurt by a fast pitch ball or an elbow to the face. If we had good focus we could prevent these injuries while playing sports. However, sports are not the only place where having good focus pays off. School is the number one place where kids need to learn how to have good focus. If kids are not focused in school they will not be able to learn all the important subjects that they need to learn correctly. As we age and get older focus also plays a big role. In the work world, competition is everything. If an employee is focused on what needs to be done and gets it done fast and correctly then that person is less expendable to the employer. However, if an employee is lazy and not focused on what needs to be done then they become more and more expendable and replaceable. We need to stop and think about our children’s needs. As parents we should try to meet the needs before the wants and do something productive for our kids. Martial Arts is a great and fun way of meeting both the wants, and most importantly, the needs of our children. Yong-In is where they will learn great focus while still learning many different life skills that are so important for many years to come.
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Golf Tournament Monday, June 18 Hawks Ridge Golf Club 8:30 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun Start Celebration Banquet
Bojangles 1665 Ball Ground Highway Canton (770) 479-0650 Restaurant, Catering Services
(Held at end of tournament play) Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Tadpole’s Cajun Po’ Boys 248 Gilmer Ferry Road Ball Ground (678) 454-0073 Restaurant
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good morningCherokee Sponsored by Cobb EMC • Thursday, June 7, 7 a.m. Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Advanced Registration $15, No Reservation $20, Future Members $25 RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on June 5.
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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 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 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: Sons of the American Revolution: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 btemple1@bellsouth.net www.cherokeefocus.org The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 Drug Free Cherokee: www.nationaltota.org Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 United Daughters of the Confederacy, www.drugfreecherokee.org The Helen Plane Chapter 711: Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M. (678) 648-9953 helenplane711@gmail.com Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS www.theanimalproject.org Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 479-0407 (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Cherokee County Democratic Party: Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): (678) 493-6101 (770) 924-0864 Cherokee County Republican Party: www.hopectr.com (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: Repulican Women of Cherokee County: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com (678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 www.hospiceadvantage.com Cherokee County Teen Republicans: iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com www.iCORorphans.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-4140 (770) 479-8300 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops Christian Authors Guild: MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 www.christianauthorsguild.org www.mustministries.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: www.cherokee-ares.org www.angelhousega.com Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org (770) 720-9559 Cherokee County Master Gardeners: Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: (770) 479-0418 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 www.cherokeefencingclub.com Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941, www.bssl.org (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 www.lionsofcanton.org (770) 926-8513 Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 Cherokee Senior Softball Association: Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com www.cssasoftball.com Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: Cherokee County Historical Society: www.crossfitgarage.com (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon: (678) 493-9135 The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: Pilot Club of Cherokee County: (770) 720-5969 Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com www.northcobbbass.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County: Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139 Rotary Club of Towne Lake: (770) 926-0105
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Dr. John Turk was a prominent doctor from Canton and was the son of John Milton Turk and Virgin Florine Shockley. Dr. Turk decided to become a doctor after a measles outbreak in Alabama killed seven of his ten brothers and sisters. In fact, almost every descendant of the Turk family became doctors. In 1907, Dr. Turk married Mary Elizabeth Scott, and in 1915, Dr. Turk began to work for the Georgia Marble Company. He would serve the community until his death in 1944. The Georgia Marble Company retained 50 cents, later increased to a dollar, from ever employee and used this as payment for Dr. Turk for the unlimited visits families would make to his office. (Information taken from Cherokee County, Georgia: A History) Mary Elizabeth Scott
John Turk in a buggy in Nelson
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
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County School System
Cherokee County Courts: Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
Cherokee County Coroner
(404) 656-0287
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
(770) 345-6256
(678) 493-6511
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
Sonya Little (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com Mayor Gene Hobgood
(770) 704-1500
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 479-2912
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
First Baptist Canton Mission Point Campus: 1 Mission Point Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. 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 2135 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Sunday Service: 10 a.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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To Tank or Not to Tank
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type. The Eternal can also be mounted interior to a home allowing installs without moving all the piping to the outside wall. In some cases, the Eternal can be 100’ inside a home and all models use regular PVC to vent gas by-products to the outside. All conventional tankless water heaters need cleaning every year to maintain their warranty while the Eternal needs no routine service. This represents a substantial savings over the life of the product. It comes with a 15 year heat exchanger warranty and a five year parts and labor warranty. Check out this water heater at eternalwaterheater.com for more details.
Do I Need A Will?
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your will drafted in another state? If so you should have it checked to be sure it complies with Georgia law. Dealing with a little discomfort and taking the time to draft a will can save your loved ones a lot of trouble during what will assuredly be a stressful time for them.
Corneal Ulcers
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cause long-term damage to the cornea and lead to a noticeable worsening of vision. Severe ulcers may need to be treated with corneal transplantation. At the onset of symptoms, contact your eye care professional immediately and describe the symptoms.
Defensive Medicine . . .
continued from page 18
The system would keep doctors from being hauled into court as they would not be held personally liable for any tort claims – either legitimate or frivolous. Doctors would still pay professional liability premiums, as before. And there would still be a way to address doctors who should not be practicing. A Patients Compensation System would make it easier to dramatically reduce the number of unnecessary tests and procedures and bring down healthcare costs for individuals and companies who pay premiums, co-pays and the escalating cost to obtain health insurance. The specialty boards and the Choosing Wisely campaign is a great first step to raise awareness about defensive medicine.
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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
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Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
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(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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Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
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