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Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — West Canton magazine. Brian spent the last 15 years in sales and also owns a junior golf business. Michelle has been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years and was a counselor at KSU prior to having their two girls, Ansley and Addison. They have lived in the Canton community for more than nine years.
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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make West Canton. by Michelle Meek, editor@aroundaboutwestcanton.com
What’s New? Ipp’s Pasteria recently opened in downtown Woodstock. The restaurant is a new concept, similar to Ippolito’s. The new eatery is located at 8496 Main Street in the former location of the 1904 House. Branch Boutique is now open in the Kroger shopping center in Towne Lake. The store carries top name brand jean lines, shoes, boots, accessories and more. The hours are Monday — Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 — 5 p.m. Please call (770) 517-1505 for more information. Sixes UMC is now offering a Mother’s Morning Out ministry on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. MMO is for children ages two through four, however, ages and days offered may be expanded if needed. For more information and to register, go to the church website, www.sixesumc.org or call the church office (770) 345-7644.
Coming Soon! Northside Hospital has filed a Letter of Determination with the State’s Department of Community Health to replace the 84-bed Northside Hospital — Cherokee in Canton. The site of the replacement hospital will be near I-575 at the Ga. Hwy. 20 exit, near the Canton Marketplace development. Due to the growing population and community utilization of the current facility and due to limitations and capacity constraints, Northside proposes to relocate the hospital to land owned by Northside in a currently undeveloped area that will be known as Canton Place. The new site will have excellent visibility from major roads and there will be ample room for further expansion as the community’s needs grow. The opening date is expected in March 2015. Freight Kitchen and Tap is scheduled to open in downtown Woodstock in September. The restaurant is located in the former location of Right Wing Tavern. The restaurant will serve a variety of craft beers and artisan whiskies, as well as “reinterpreted pub classics.” Freight Kitchen and Tap is located at 251 E. Main Street, Woodstock. Anytime Fitness is opening its fifth Canton location at 3422 Sixes Road. With nearly 6000 square feet, this new location will offer a state-of-the-art facility with cutting edge Life Fitness Signature Series equipment, as well as classes and personal training and 24/7/365 key access. ATA Martial Arts is coming to Sixes Road. Offering classes for kids, teens, adults and families, the new location will be at 3244 Sixes Road, Canton. For more information, please call (678) 880-1014.
Community Involvement Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock will host its 6th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is seeking crafters. The fair will be outdoors. Booths will be 10’ X 10’ and vendors are limited to those with hand-crafted items. 100 percent commercial vendors will be accepted only if available space remains. Applications and more information may be found at www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org or please call (770) 924-7286. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located at 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock. 4
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Patriot Day of Remembrance Salute To Our Veterans and Friends in Cherokee County will be placing 3000, 32 inch USA flags in the ground at Cannon Park in downtown Canton for September 11 to pay tribute to each person/ veteran lost in the horrible tragedy 10 years ago. It will be a field of USA flags waiving in the breeze from Sunday, 9-11 to Friday, September 16 to honor and support all who were lost in Arlington, Virginia, New York City and Shanksville, PA. The community is encouraged to visit this momentous vision of flags during the week of display. Cherokee County will also present a “Patriot Day of Remembrance” ceremony Monday, September 12 at 8:30 am. The ceremony will take place at the Justice Center area in downtown Canton. Volunteers needed: Salute to Our Veterans organization in Cherokee County (non partisan) is in need of 30 volunteers to help place USA flags in the ground on Saturday, September 10 at Cannon Park in downtown Canton for the September 11 event. Volunteers please email: Lpesta@hotmail.com and add “FLAGS” to the subject line.
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Local Captain Named Outstanding Service Award Winner Captain Shane West with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was named Cherokee County Outstanding Service award winner for the second quarter. Captain West is a paramedic at Station 1 and has worked in fire and emergency services for 15 years. West works tirelessly both on and off duty to make sure that the department and his subordinates succeed. Battalion Chief, Greg Erdely, who nominated West said, “Shane is called upon often to either chair or participate in department projects and is a proven leader in his battalion and department. He takes pride in his work and always completes his assignments and tasks in a way that exhibits pride and ownership. Shane keeps an open door for fellow employees and does not hesitate to offer his help and assistance when needed.” Captain West developed and pioneered the Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services Officers Forum to help develop better communications between the firefighters and management. The forum serves many purposes for the department including, a communication bridge, a development and training mechanism, a debriefing forum and a platform for firefighters to voice their opinions in a positive way. The Outstanding Service Awards are announced quarterly to recognize Cherokee County employees that exemplify outstanding customer service.
News an established healthcare research company based in New York. Its physician-led team of researchers selects Top Doctors through a rigorous screening process that includes evaluation of educational and professional experience. Top Doctors were nominated by both a nationwide survey administered by Castle Connolly and by licensed physicians in DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, Clayton, and Gwinnett counties who submitted online votes for exceptional colleagues they would send their own families to. Dr. Kelly says of Dr. Robert A. Kelly the honor, “It is very rewarding to know that my peers would feel comfortable sending their families to me.” Dr. Kelly’s areas of expertise include arthroscopy, joint replacement, and joint resurfacing/restoration. Learn more at www.resurgens.com.
Canton Police Explorers Attend State Conference The Canton Police Explorer Post 0221 attended the 8th Annual Law Enforcement Explorer Association of GA (LEEAG), State Explorer Conference Academy, held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center recently. The academy included: rappelling, judgmental shooting, cell extraction/search, police canine, search warrants, tactical entry/building clearing, domestic disputes, defensive tactics and accident investigation.
Steven McClure, Director of Human Resources for Cherokee County, gives certificate to Shane West (right).
Local Resurgens Orthopaedics Physician Honored by Atlanta Magazine Dr. Robert A. Kelly of Resurgens Orthopaedics, Georgia’s largest orthopaedic practice, was included in the 2011 list of Top Docs in the July issue of Atlanta magazine. Dr. Kelly practices at the Resurgens Canton office (15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 102) and Towne Lake office (2230 Towne Lake Parkway Building 300, Suite 100, Woodstock). Atlanta magazine’s list of Top Doctors is compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 6
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Third row, from left: Coleton Snell, Robert Mikula, Jerry Freeman, Estan Holoway Samuel Snell, Katie Brangan, Cindy Jodesty, Cynthia Jodesty, Angie Beaubrun, Chris Binkerd, Officer Brantley Worley; second row: Chase Greene, Tori Bettis; first row: Issac Copland, Cpl. Stacy Bailey, Angeline Morgan, Tracy Copland, Jim Copland. continued on page 8
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COMMUNITY
Local Gardeners Participate in Tomato Tasting Contest Recently, the Cherokee Master Gardeners held their annual Tomato Tasting Contest at the Cherokee County Senior Center in Canton. Marcia Winchester presented a ribbon to the Cherokee County Girls and Boys Club and Tonay Ojeda accepted the ribbon on behalf of their club for participating in the Tomato Tasting Contest.
Hair Etc. Team Walks to Cure Diabetes Team Hair Etc. is supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, October 16 at State Farm Technology Park in John’s Creek, GA. Hair Etc. owner and barber Terry Davis has been an advocate for JDRF and became passionate about finding a cure after his mother and youngest son were diagnosed. “We invite others to help in any way possible, including making a small donation, joining Team Hair Etc. or just by learning more about juvenile diabetes. The disease affects the entire family and education is the key to keeping everyone healthy.” Juvenile diabetes, or Type 1, is a devastating disease affecting at least three million children and adults. JDRF is the leading organization funding research throughout the world to find a cure. JDRF also offers educational and lifestyle resources to help families cope with the disease. Hair Etc. is located at 5439 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 130, Waleska. For more information about donating to their team, please call (770) 720-4800 or go to www.myhairetc.com and click on “Community Action.” You may also contact the JDRF Georgia Chapter at Georgia@jdrf.org or call (404) 420-5900 for more information.
Local Student to Share Story at 2nd Annual Fields of Faith Collins Dixon (pictured), Teasley Middle School 7th grader, and son of Robin and Bob Dixon, will be the Student Impact Speaker for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ 2nd Annual Fields of Faith on October 12. Collins is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. His motto is “By His Stripes, I am Healed.” Fields of Faith is a peer-to-peer ministry event in which students gather to read the Bible, worship God, enjoy great music and share testimonies. This year’s event is scheduled from 7 — 9 p.m.at Cherokee High School on Tommy Baker Field. The school is located at 930 Marietta Highway, Canton.
Deputy McCoy Trained as K-9 Handler The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 Handler. Deputy Blake McCoy has just completed eight weeks of training with K-9 “Yoda.” McCoy is a 6-year veteran with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and recently completely a 3-year assignment with the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS).
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A View from the Hill ONE MAN – ONE VOTE Ok, let’s be politically correct, ONE PERSON – ONE VOTE. What is all the fuss about and how does that doctrine impact you and me?
Please let me know your thoughts at calvin.hill@house.ga.gov or (404) 656-0129. Thank you again for the honor of serving you in the Georgia General Assembly.
What if Georgia had only one Senator to send to Washington to represent our interests? We, as Georgians, would vote on who that would be, but then all the voters in Alabama would also vote for our Senator. Yes, I am saying that the voters in Alabama could choose Georgia’s next Senator! Do you think that is a good idea? To have the folks in Alabama decide who our Senator should be? And we could vote for their Senator too? This is just about how we currently elect our Cherokee County Commissioners and School Board Members. You vote for your choice and so do other people who live in a different Post. Every 10 years, as the result of the U.S. Census, all Districts and Posts must be redrawn to reflect the current population equally. Many folks also want to change the law to allow Cherokee County to go to a “One Man – One Vote” rule for County Commissioners and School Board members. This does not impact your Representatives or Senators as we already follow this concept, but we are the ones required by law to make these changes if we believe it is the will of the people. We all know what the Commissioners and School Board Members want — to keep everything the same — but I want to know what YOU think, as I represent everybody, not just a selective few. So please let me know, do you want to have your Commissioner or School Board Member elected by voters that live in another Post — or do you want to just vote for your own? To make things even easier, would you like your County Commission Post boundary and number to be the same as your School Board Post? For example, you would live (and vote) in Commissioner Post 1 and School Board Post 1. Or Commission Post 2 and School Post 2, etc. Another question is whether to give you, the voter and taxpayer, the right to vote for the School Board Chairman countywide, just like you do for the County Commission Chairman? That way the Chairman would be responsible to all the voters in the County, not just a few School Board Members? 12 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
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Because this article is written by me personally, I get to decide which school-related topic I expound upon each month. Since my goal each month is to keep our readers informed, I would like to share a little bit of information about the EducationJanet Read is the Board Chairperson SPLOST referendum that will and Representative for Post 4 for the be on the ballot in November.
Cherokee County School Board. Janet may be reached by e-mail at janet. read@cherokee.k12.ga.us.
SPLOST stands for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. This is the one cent sales tax that has been in existence since 1998 to fund capital improvement projects and technology for the Cherokee County School District (CCSD). This one penny tax is paid by every person who shops in this county, regardless if they live here, work here or are just passing through. Each time the Ed-SPLOST has been up for reauthorization, the public has been informed of the projects for which we plan to allocate the money. Past projects include Holly Springs ES, Carmel ES, Creekland MS, Avery ES and River Ridge HS, just to name a few of the 29 projects that have been completed since 1997. We currently have three other projects underway. It is hard to drive throughout our county and not see evidence of “your tax dollars at work.” The CCSD has cut more than $100 million in planned SPLOST projects from its budget in recent years. Two of these include additional entrances at Boston ES and Carmel ES, and an additional three elementary schools. If you have ever had the opportunity to travel Bells Ferry Road or Bascomb-Carmel Road during peak school traffic, you are well aware of the impact of those cuts. This renewal is expected to generate $155 million dollars in revenue for capital outlay and technology AND is not a new tax as some would have you believe. In fact, due to shortfalls in expected collections, these are the same dollars that were approved in 2006, but have not yet been bonded. This vote seeks to re-authorize the expenditure of those funds.
Over the past couple of weeks I have read and heard numerous comments concerning this upcoming vote. Many people feel we don’t need to spend any more money. They claim we are “bloated, fat, top-heavy”. . . you choose the synonym. This says to me that the bottom line for many people is that the children are not worth it. Our children don’t deserve to attend schools where we have to stagger class changes so everyone continued on page 70
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Things to do in West Canton
specialEvents Throughout September Art & Music Classes for Kids and Adults at Studio 121 Location:
121 Brown Street, Downtown Canton Information: Visit website or call for specific class times and information. Also open to the public on Saturdays for Gallery Shopping, 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. www.thestudio121.com, (770)479-1790
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September — December THE ARTS ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA FALL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Location:
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, City Center, Woodstock Information: smART Saturdays (for children), Beginning Oil Painting, Create with Art, Drawing, Wreath Making and Decorating and more! Certified instructors or professional artists will be teaching these classes. Please visit artsalliancega.org for more information or contact Regina Hines at reginahines@windstream.net
September 5 2 Annual HICKORY FLAT OUT 5K/1K FUN RUN nd
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7:30 a.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Information: Event will benefit Hide and Seek Day Camp in Cherokee County, a 501(c)3 non profit focused on the children of our community. All runners receive a moisture wicking shirt and are included in a drawing for a variety of great door prizes. For more information, please call (770) 720-0005 or visit www.HideAndSeekDayCamp.net. You may also register at www.Active.com.
September 9 2nd Annual BSSL Golf FORE Charity Tournament Time:
Shotgun start, 9 a.m.
Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Information: Golfers will enjoy breakfast and lunch, a round of golf, a custom golf keepsake and a chance to win silent auction prizes. Cost to participate is $135. Please visit www.bsslgolf.org or call Jay at (770) 345-7941 for more information on participating as a player or sponsor.
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Tuesdays beginning September 13 Square Dance Classes by Cherokee Squares Time: Location:
7:30 — 9:30 pm. Iglesia Church 205 Arnold Mill Rd. in Woodstock Information: (770) 704-0875 or (770) 479-8120
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Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale
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September 9 & 16, 7:30 p.m. September 10, 11, 17 & 18, 3 p.m. Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Cost: $9 Information: The Elm Street Players present a faithful adaptation of the wonderful novel by E. B. White. Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider become true friends when they meet in the barnyard. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
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Friday, 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: Marietta Church of God Gym 1083 Allgood Road, Marietta Information: Need extra cash? Clean out your closets and sell with us! www.gigglesandgrace.org
September 20 Jake’s “Hen Party” — Chili Canning Time:
6 – 9 p.m.
Location:
591 Knox Bridge Hwy. (Hwy. 20), White, GA Information: Discover how to prepare and can a tasty chili recipe — great for the upcoming cool autumn nights. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. Participants will take home more than $50 in canned product. Cost $25. Space is limited to 12 participants and reservations are required. Please also visit Jake’s online at www.JakesProduce.com. For more information or to RSVP for a “Hen Party,” please call Jake’s Produce at (404) 667-5121.
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Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Location: Boling Park 1200 Marietta Highway in Canton Behind Cherokee High School Information: Presented by The Service League of Cherokee County. The juried show features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, entertainers, children’s area activities and food. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children age 10 and younger. All proceeds from the fundraiser serve the needy children of Cherokee County. The event will take place rain or shine. All areas will be handicap accessible. Free parking and shuttle services are available. For information, call (770) 704-5991 or visit www.serviceleague.net.
September 27 2011 Cherokee County PROBE College Fair Time: Location:
5 p.m. Cherokee High School New Gym 930 Marietta Highway, Canton Information: Cherokee High School presents this event with more than 75 college admissions representatives participating. All Cherokee County students and parents are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a Competitive College Panel featuring representatives from the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory University, Vanderbilt University and Mercer University. Representatives at the college fair that follows the panel will be from two-year colleges, four-year colleges and universities, technical colleges and the Georgia Student Finance Commission. For information, please call the school at (770) 479-4112.
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Auditions for Christmas Shows — A Christmas Carol, The Little Drummer Boy and It’s a Wonderful Life Time: Location:
7 — 9:30 p.m. City Center 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Information: For ages 8 through adult. Please call (678) 494-4251 for an appointment. Full details at www.elmstreetarts.org.
September 29 & 30 Sixes Presbyterian Yard Sale & Bake Sale Time: Location:
8 a.m. — 2 p.m. 2335 Sixes Road, Canton
October 1 2nd Annual Victory Run 5K Challenge & 1 Mile Fun Run Time: 8 a.m. Location: BridgeMill subdivision Information: Presented by the BridgeMill Sixes Service League, all proceeds benefit local charities. 5K runners receive moisture wicking t-shirt. 1 mile runners receive medal of achievement. Medals to age group division winners. To register and for more information, please visit www.BSSL.org/run.
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Craft Fair: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Car Show: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, Canton Information: Vendors for the craft fair and car show participants are needed for this event. Please visit www.backtobethlehem. com for more information about the event and applications to participate. The event will include a variety of crafts, live entertainment, car show, food and more. Don’t miss the fun! All proceeds will benefit Back to Bethlehem 2011. For more information, please call (770) 345-5723.
October 8 Sixes United Methodist Church Men’s BBQ Time: 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: Great food and family fun. The bounce house will be there for the children and the pumpkin patch will be open for business! BBQ can be purchased for $7 a plate, and can be enjoyed on the church grounds or packed up to go.
Party on the Porch at Sixes United Methodist Church Time: 5 — 7 p.m. Location: 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: An evening of live music, food and fellowship. This is a great evening of family fun with a bounce house for the kids! For more information, please call the church office at (770) 345-7644.
October 7 Sixes Elementary Fall Festival Time: 5 — 9 p.m. Information: Come for an evening of carnival games, inflatable’s, great food and chance to win a Disney Vacation for your family or visit the all NEW “Sixes Market” and get a jump start on your holiday shopping! For more information, please visit www.sixespta.org or contact Anne Reed at fallfestival@sixespta.org.
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Under the
Gold DOME by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Let the Games Begin! Debt battles, credit downgrades, and stock market drops all make the start of football season seem even sweeter. I normally write about public policy. This month, I ask your indulgence to talk football — American style. We live in the land of football. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September to January bring joy to millions of Americans, most of whom don’t mind sharing their prognostications. And so shall I. National Football League The players and owners scared us over the summer as the thought of no NFL loomed large. In fact, at the time of the labor settlement, a poll showed more Americans were concerned with the NFL lockout than the U.S. debt ceiling debate. Fortunately, the billionaires and millionaires came to an agreement and the season is saved. The Falcons added one major name from the draft — Julio Jones. The incredible athlete from Alabama is expected to give Matt Ryan the final tool he needs to make the Atlanta offense unstoppable. Unfortunately, a mediocre defense that was torched by Packers QB, Aaron Rodgers, has not improved. I predict the Falcons make a run, but fail to make the Super Bowl. My pick instead, the New England Patriots. While I don’t like them, they are good. Perhaps the best coached team in the NFL and with a below average division, the Pats should secure home field advantage in the AFC. Southeastern Conference I suppose I could title this paragraph NCAA football, but does it really matter? The SEC champ will win the National Championship. And if it doesn’t happen it’s only because the teams in this conference beat each other to a pulp. The class of the conference will be in the Western division again. Alabama and LSU are clearly the two most talented teams. The Crimson Tide defense could be the nation’s best. Talent-wise the Tigers match-up with Alabama but the coaching edge clearly goes to Nick Saban. 16 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
The East should be won by South Carolina, but look out for Georgia, with the best QB in the conference, and Florida who is loaded with young talent. I predict the Alabama/LSU winner will win both the Conference championship and the BCS national title. They’ll be screaming roll tide roll as our neighbor to the west, the state of Alabama, notches a 3rd straight championship. Atlantic Coast Conference Not that it will matter in the national championship picture, but the ACC may return to normal this year as Florida State re-emerges as the conference power. The Seminoles look to be a national top 5 program again, but just don’t have all the parts to challenge for a national championship. My Yellow Jackets will benefit from a much easier schedule, but there are too many holes to fill on offense. I’ll be happy with 8-4. Local High School The Wolverines have emerged as a consistent winning program. It wasn’t so long ago that Woodstock football and losing were synonymous. Fortunately, Mike O’Brien turned things around and handed off a program in great shape to Head Coach Brent Budde. The playoffs are now expected for Woodstock and if they can improve an offense that scored just 20 points per game last year, they should deliver. Sequoyah will benefit from a weak region and the Chiefs should be improved but young, only 13 seniors on the team. The strength will be on the defensive line with two 6’4” anchors in Mitchell Smith and Malcolm Simpson. A 6-4 season would be a success. Next month we can return to the pains of public policy, for now, let’s watch some football.
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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Lakeside Funeral Home
6764 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 104 Canton (770) 720-1377 Children’s Activities
121 Claremore Drive Woodstock (770) 923-9755 Funeral Homes
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Lifesavers
& Coupon Clippers
Playbook for Big Savings
On Back-to-School Clothes
by Helen Maddox
Fall means football and backto-school shopping. With a little preseason planning, you can stretch your clothing budget dollar! As any coach would do, use the preseason to evaluate your team’s strengths: sort through Helen Maddox (www.thelifeboat.info) helps families weathering financial your children’s clothes, pass challenges. Helen is available to down outgrown items to speak at your church, school, or younger children, and discard community function: thelifeboat.info@comcast.net. worn items. Make a clothing inventory of what each child has, their sizes, and what they need. Now that you are ready to kick off the season, the #1 play in your book should be using the power of the internet to help you combine sales, discounts and free shipping from your favorite stores. The easiest way to receive sales, free shipping notices and coupons is by creating a new email address just for registering with your favorite store, mall and outlet mall
websites (free email addresses are available from gmail.com or yahoo.com). Also be sure to “like” your favorite stores on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. Each week, with your clothing inventory, coupons and discount vouchers handy, peruse the store websites and match your coupons with sale items. Check sites like Retailmenot.com or Couponcabin. com for discount coupon codes, or search on Google with the words: Coupon Codes + (store name) ex: Coupon Codes Kohl’s. Shopping retailers through a site like eBates.com will earn a rebate on money you spend. The same approach can be used in brick and mortar stores. Watch the sales ads online, and then visit the stores with your inventory and printouts of any discounts. Since many retailers allow you to use their discounts on any purchase, be sure to shop clearance racks to maximize your savings. While you are in the store, check GeoQpons or Foursquare apps on your smartphone for discounts or coupons to show the cashier. Some of your greatest bargains may be found outside of the big box department stores. Thrift and consignment stores often have name brand clothing for pennies on the dollar. If you haven’t shopped in these stores before, plan regular stops at your local Goodwill to select items that are either new or next-tonew. On one of my recent trips, I found a $60. Polo shirt for my son for less than $5. With some preseason warm-up, you can score huge savings and a touchdown for the family budget!
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In the Community
LIBRARY
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R.T. Jones l Woodstock
Story Times
septemberEvents Hickory Flat Public Library
September 10, 10 a.m.
Week of September 05: “Seaside Vacation”
Master Gardeners: Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening
Week of September 12: “Being Green”
What to plant, when to plant it, and how to care for a bountiful, tasty harvest! Free of charge. Limited seating, registration is encouraged. To register, please call the Extension office, (770)479-0418, email: uge1057@uga.edu, fax information to (770)479-0565 or visit www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.
Week of September 26: “Let Your Imagination Soar”
Week of September 19: “Here Kitty, Kitty”
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Super Saturday Family Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
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September 21, 3 p.m.
Woodstock Public Library
Wimpy Kid!
Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Love Greg? Wish Rowley was your best bud? Think Joshie is the coolest? Then come for Diary of a Wimpy Kid inspired fun, games and trivia. This program is for children ages 9 and up. Registration is required and the deadline is September 16.
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Woodstock Area Private School Beats Testing Expectations
WHS Teacher Selected for Esteemed National Program
Students at Holdheide Academy took the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for the very first time in June. All of the students had recently completed Holdheide’s Pre-K program and were administered the test over the course of one week. Not only did the students perform well, they tested above their grade level. “We wanted our students to take the Iowa Test because it measures comprehension, not just memorization,” says Ashley Rodriguez, a tenured teacher at Holdheide. “We felt that by having an unbiased look at how our students are able to use and apply what we’re teaching them, we’d be able to strengthen our curriculum in the areas that would most benefit the kids.” With an eye toward improving their curriculum, teachers and staff were pleasantly surprised by the results. All of the recent Pre-K graduates tested at first grade level. Reading scores were practically off the charts; language was also exceptionally high. “My four year old has attended Holdheide for three years. This year she started reading me bed time stories, instead of the other way around. I knew she was doing well for her age, but I had no idea how well,” said Misty Harper, mother of one of the students who took the Iowa Test. Where are the teachers planning to strengthen the curriculum? Mrs. Rodriguez says that even though they plan to continue to expand on all subjects, they will put more emphasis on Math. The Iowa Test was created in 1935 for the Iowa Public School System and has since become a recognized, national test that is administered in both public and private schools. www.HoldheideEducation.com
The Siemens Foundation, in conjunction with Discovery Education, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the College Board, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Forsyth, a teacher from Woodstock High School (WHS), was one of twenty teachers from across the United States to participate in the Siemens Teachers as Researchers (STARs) program at the celebrated ORNL. Forsyth had the opportunity to work with the nation’s top scientists on materials chemistry and will bring her first-hand experience with authentic research back to the classroom. The STARs program is a two-week professional development course designed to empower teachers to bring the excitement of science research into the classroom and inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and careers. “As teachers, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to reach our students and improve the quality of the science education we provide in the classroom,” said Forsyth. “The Siemens STARs program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse myself in research. Additionally, I’m excited to be able to collaborate with other teachers and researchers in this environment, and subsequently bring this experience back to my classroom to further enhance the learning environment for my students. I’m thrilled to be able to participate and cannot wait to incorporate what I will learn into my curriculum.” For more information about STARs and the Siemens STEM Academy, please visit www.siemensstemacademy.com.
Jeniffer Harper-Taylor (Siemens Foundation), Marie Westfall (Oak Ridge Associated Universities), Krystal Putman (Discovery Education), Jennifer Forsyth, Katie deBouchel (College Board), Tom McCausland (Siemens Foundation)
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Charter & Private Schools American Heritage Academy (770) 926-7779, www.ahacademy.com
Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
Brenwood Academy
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Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten (770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
Cherokee Charter Academy (770) 276--3031, www.cherokeecharter.org
Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
Mission Point Christian Academy (678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Information
Public Schools
Canton Elementary School
Hasty Elementary School
R.M. Moore Elementary School
712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871
Cherokee High School
Knox Elementary School
Sixes Elementary School
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Brooks
20 Ridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 Principal: Mr. John Hultquist
Clayton Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Woodstock High School
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
Freedom Middle School
M.A. Teasley Middle School
Woodstock Middle School
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance September 5
School Holiday
September 19 — 23
School Holiday
November 8
Staff Development & Conference Day
November 21 — 25
School Holiday
December 19 — January 2
School Holiday
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu
Reinhardt University
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Cherokee
All games begin at 7:30 p.m.
8/19
At North Forsyth
9/30 Etowah
8/26 Milton
10/7
9/2
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10/14 Walton
9/9
At Mill Creek
10/28
At Wheeler
11/4
At Marietta
9/23 Woodstock
8/26 9/2
North Forsyth At Harrison
9/9 Kell 9/16
At Newnan
9/23
At Cherokee
9/30 Wheeler 10/7 10/21
At Marietta At Etowah
10/28 Lassiter 11/4 Walton
*Colored, italic school names denote away games.
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WMS Students Receive Sweet Treats from a Partner in Education One of Woodstock Middle School’s Partners in Education, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Towne Lake, recently donated more than 1,000 discount cards to be distributed to students. Before the start of classes, school staff placed a discount card in each student’s locker. When students opened their lockers last week for the first time, they found their Menchie’s discount cards inside. Sixth-graders, from left to right, Olivia Williams, Anna Weissel and Allie Zschoche find the gifts inside their new lockers. “As you can see, the girls were all smiles for the big event,” Principal Mark Smith said. “Our Partner in Education, what a treat!”
and other approved merchants that will appeal to the Sixes community. This is a great opportunity to reach families in the local community and market your products/services. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Anne Reed at fallfestival@sixespta.org for more information.
Georgia Firefighter Golf Classic to be Held in September Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is once again sponsoring the Georgia Firefighters Golf Classic that will be held on Thursday, September 8, at the Callahan Golf Links, located on Highway 140, near Waleska. The format will be four person/ best ball tournament with USGA rules. Mulligans will also be for sale. Registration for the tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start to begin at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. The tournament is open to the public and the cost for each particpant is $75 or $300 per foursome. To register or for more information on being a sponsor contact Jim Strack by calling (770) 377-6274 or email: jstrack@cherokeega.com or Wesley Densmore at (678) 614-8965 or email: wdensmore@cherokeega.com.
Gift and Craft Vendors Wanted Sixes Elementary PTA will be hosting their Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 7 from 5 — 9 p.m. A new addition to the festival this year is the “Sixes Market,” a designated vendor area to promote giftables, crafts, jewelry, homemade products 28 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
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“It’s All in the Family” What’s in a name? For Reliable Heating & Air, it’s all in the name. Family owned and locally operated since 1978, Reliable is the company to call for all of your heating and air needs. Dan Jape, owner, takes great pride in his reputation of providing personal, high quality service, reasonable and reliable prices, as well as the top of the line products. “We love what we do; we love providing service and comfort,” shared Dan. “We are 100 percent upfront and honest with our customers, the good and the bad — we are honest. We truly care and we are truly passionate about providing our customers with the best,” Dan noted. In an industry
where customers are often leery of being taken advantage of, Dan places great importance on treating each person fairly. “We treat all of our customers with the utmost fairness and respect. People are looking for a company that is trustworthy; we give them reason to trust us.” Reliable has lived up to their name in our community and it all has come from very humble beginnings.
“My mom went and created a business card with the name ‘Reliable.’ She said, ‘This is what people want.’”
Dan started his business as a one man show. His dedication and work ethic were evident at a young age, instilled in him by his father. “When I was 13 years old, I wanted to make money so I walked to a construction site near my home and asked for a job,” shared Dan. “A heating and air job is what they offered.” After working and attending school, Dan went on to the Owner, Dan Jape with son Daniel and company mascot, Puppers.
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University of Georgia. He then took a job with a commercial heating and air company. “I have always been able to make a friend anywhere I went. Through this commercial business, I was offered side work with residential customers,” Dan said. This “side work” grew and with his mother’s encouragement, in 1978 Reliable Heating & Air was born. “My mom said, ‘why don’t you hang out a shingle?’ She went and created business cards with the name ‘Reliable.’ ‘This is what people want.’” Reliable was busy almost immediately. By 1980, they had five employees and in 1981 Dan encountered a gentleman that passed along a great amount of business to him through apartments and rental homes. “This was in 1981; it was time to market the business. I was very, very blessed,” Dan shared. Reliable’s first office was established in 1984 in Doraville. From humble beginnings, Reliable is now one of the largest heating and air businesses in Atlanta, built on hard work, honest values, reliable service and quality products. Built on these same principles, Reliable is now offering plumbing services. As the leader in the heating and cooling industry, often times customers would ask for referrals to handle their plumbing needs since they have always felt a high level of trust and satisfaction from conducting business with Reliable. “We have searched for many years for the right plumber who provides the same great service we like to give our customers and have never been able to give a recommendation without worrying about the outcome,” Dan stated. “We are now proud to announce we have opened a plumbing division offering the same great pricing and helpful, cheerful service our customers have always counted on for their heating and cooling needs and we guarantee 100% satisfaction!”
From humble beginnings, Reliable is now one of the largest heating and air businesses in Atlanta, built on hard work, honest values, reliable service and quality products. Reliable is your hometown, down to earth business and owner Dan, remains available to the customers whether they drop by the office or he comes out on a call. The personal touch is still very important and so is keeping it in the family. Dan’s son, Daniel, has also joined the family business. “With our lifetime warranty, customers are often concerned, ‘who will take care of me?’ It is critical to have continuity and Daniel will provide just that,” Dan shared. Daniel is growing with the business, learning each specific area from his father, from sales to the technological side. “Daniel is a huge part of the story of this business,” Dan shared proudly. Dan Carmody
RH&A Highlights Since 1978, Reliable Heating & Air conditioning has been serving all of Metro Atlanta’s heating & cooling needs. We’re a local, family owned and operated company - big enough to provide a wide range of services and the highest quality products, but small enough to offer first-class service with a personal touch. When you need service on your heating and air conditioning, or need to replace your current equipment, give us a call, and you’ll see why thousands of your neighbors have chosen us to be their contractor of choice. •
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In the Community
Give a kid a chance
Back-to-School Bash by Candi Hannigan
The numbers give a good idea of the success of the 2011 Give a Kid a Chance back-to-school bash. On July 16 at two locations, Cherokee County students received: • • • • • •
2,500 filled backpacks 12,000 pairs of socks and undies 16,000 items of gently used clothing 425 haircuts 2,500 Bibles 5,000 children’s books
Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry designed to help students in need start each new school year on the right foot by providing supplies and other necessary items. While the figures are impressive, the story of one five-year-old child speaks volumes about the spirit of giving, and how it’s not just for the volunteers. Ashley Bautista was among the first of the children to show up Saturday morning, excited about getting a new backpack and supplies. As eager as she was, her first stop was the haircut room, where she donated most of her waist-length hair to Locks of Love. It was an act of compassion for strangers that the kindergartener had been planning since she was three, when she saw a television program about children who lose their hair after cancer treatments. Ashley’s mom said her daughter was very happy and proud after the haircut, and wants to inspire other children to do what they can to help others. Apparently others felt the same way; there were 39 other Locks of Love donations made during the event. Over the years, organizers have found that many families who have received help are now working to help others. The growing ministry served 100 students with the help of three churches in 2006. This year, 29 churches and more than 50 businesses, nonprofits and civic groups combined efforts. A little more than 450 volunteers worked at both locations the day of the event. To get involved, visit www.giveakidachance.org or call Barbara Fulbright at (770) 656-9209, Candi Hannigan at (770) 241-8890 or Cheryl Ruffer at (678) 372-9362.
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Suzanne speaks
Live Life and Be Well
by Suzanne Taylor If you have been trying to lose If you are a woman who started your last fifteen pounds, or her own unique company or are a have the desire to start losing direct-selling company, please contact the first fifteen, perhaps the Suzanne Taylor by e-mail at taylor105@ aol.com or visit http://suzannetaylor. power of positive thinking willowhouse.com/. in correlation with exercise and eating right is the jump start you need. Andrea Mathis, a BridgeMill fitness and nutrition trainer uses this technique as part of her training to provide a joyful and abundant life. Visit her website at www.livelifeandbewell.com to read about the law of attraction, the science of deliberate creation and the law of allowing. It is also overflowing with information on nutrition, circuit training, running and meditation. Physical fitness, nutrition and spiritual connection have long been components that people in health and fitness have promoted as the keys to living a healthy life, but her experience has been that this just doesn’t seem to be enough. People are searching for more. So, by utilizing Andrea as a fitness, nutrition and life coach, she can help you adjust Andrea Mathis your negative thought patterns over time to change your desired outcome. We all know the old joke that insanity is doing something over and over again the same way, and expecting a different result. Let Andrea help you get the result you want. According to research, if you change a negative thought pattern, your health and life factor will improve. During her divorce many years ago, Andrea was inspired with ideas of tying positive thinking into a fitness program. During her years as a physical fitness trainer, she has also been certified in Thai massage and Reflexology. She has worked with these techniques overtime, and her website and delivery are all focused on utilizing the concept of changing your mind, to expect what you want and in turn change your life. The BridgeMill Lighten Up wellness program is the result of a cooperative effort to help you meet or exceed your wellness goals. It promotes weight loss and positive thinking through cooking classes, creative workshops, conference calls and group training sessions. For pricing, please contact Woodstock resident Andrea Mathis, the BridgeMill program facilitator at (770) 345-2990. She can also be contacted by email at Andreamathis@livelifeandbewell.com.
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Healthy Living
When A HeART ATTACK OCCURS,
Seconds Count
Quick Action and Rapid Access to Care Mean the Difference Between Life and Death For One Local Man
by Angela Edgar, RN, cardiology services coordinator, Northside Hospital-Cherokee Cath Lab According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one million people suffer a heart attack in the U.S. each year. On June 25, Tony Endozo joined that unlucky group. At the end of a typical Saturday, while watching TV with his daughters, he suddenly collapsed to the floor in cardiac arrest. However, because of healthy choices he made beforehand and the quick actions of his family, EMS and Northside HospitalCherokee, Tony is alive today. “I thought I was being very proactive,” said the 44-year-old BridgeMill resident. “I’ve always been athletic; I exercise daily… have always eaten healthily, rarely eat at fast food chains and choose healthy options when I do.” According to Mehul Bhatt, M.D., FACC, who practices interventional cardiology and vascular medicine at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, although a healthy lifestyle is very important, it does not make you immune to having a heart attack. “Tony was able to rapidly recover from what would have otherwise been a fatal heart attack because he was previously active and healthy,” said Dr. Bhatt. Tony says his recovery also can be attributed to his quick-thinking wife, who called 911 early and, along with a neighbor, performed CPR until EMS arrived. Tony survived because he received rapid treatment and transport to the nearest hospital with stent and PCI
(angioplasty) capabilities – Northside Hospital-Cherokee. A heart attack occurs when blood supply to the heart’s arteries is blocked. PCI, or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (angioplasty), is a non-surgical procedure that reopens the arteries, using a small catheter with a balloon and stent attached to its tip. The procedure is performed by a board-certified interventional cardiologist in Northside HospitalCherokee’s state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, which began offering PCI in April 2011. During a heart attack, seconds count as blood flow to the heart must be restored as quickly as possible. “Time is muscle,” said Dr. Bhatt. “It is critical that Tony came to the closest hospital with PCI, as he could have had another cardiac arrest during transport.” Within 63 minutes of arriving at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Tony received the necessary treatment to reopen his coronary artery. Three days later, he was back home with his family. Although he has little memory of the event, Tony’s heart did not suffer significant damage and has normal function today. Most importantly, he survived to tell his story. “Before my heart attack, I didn’t have signs of chest pain or congestion, or any of the classic symptoms,” says Tony,
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“just a little indigestion.” Symptoms of a heart attack include discomfort in the chest and other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, and nausea and lightheadedness. “I hope my story encourages more people to talk to their doctors and get checked.” If you think you might be experiencing a heart attack, even if you’re not sure, call 911 immediately. Northside Hospital-Cherokee offers state-of-the-art cardiac services including 24/7 treatment of heart attacks with PCI and stenting. The hospital’s team of specialized, cardiac-trained nurses and technologists each have 15 or more years experience in the field, so patients can be assured that Northside will be ready to serve them if the need arises.
Northside offers PCI services in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee. For more information about PCI and other cardiology services available at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, visit www.northside.com.
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Healthy Living
Looking for Financial Help
to Send Your Student to College? Part 2
by Judy T. Ross
Continued from the August issue of AroundAbout East Canton This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Judy • Steer grandparents’ gifts T. Ross, Senior Financial Advisor, in in the right direction. Canton, Georgia at (770) 345-8008. Grandparents’ hearts often lead them toward gifting directly to grandchildren or paying the student’s tuition expenses. Even though payments made directly to the institution avoid gift taxes, institutions generally count these payments as an additional resource the family has to pay for college expenses. Distributions from grandparent-owned 529 plans are also considered as additional resources and assessed as student’s income – which reduces the amount of eligible aid. A better idea for grandparents may be to consider gifting to a 529 plan owned by the parent or student. The financial aid treatment of gifts to a 529 plan is generally more favorable than that for gifts made directly to the student, and grandparents may realize estate-tax and gifting benefits by using this alternative. • Assess your family’s financial situation to determine the amount of funding your student will need. Gather records and begin researching available financial aid, grants, loans and scholarships. Two forms will be key to your aid application process: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile (PROFILE). The FAFSA form helps you apply for federal aid, and many states also use it to determine a resident student’s eligibility for state aid. You can find this form in high-school guidance offices and college financial-aid offices or online at fafsa.ed.gov.
Many institutions use the information on the PROFILE form to help determine awards for nonfederal student-aid funds. This is a financial-aid application service provided by the College Scholarship Service (CSS), a division of the College Board. You can register for this service by either completing the form online by visiting collegeboard.com or by calling the College Board at (305) 829-9793. You may find it helpful to add grants, work-study opportunities and loans to your financial support mix. A grant is money given freely to a student with no repayment requirement. Although grants generally are funded by state or federal governments, grants are awarded by each educational institution. Also, the federal work-study program may be continued on page 70 36 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
Blurry Vision
More Than Meets the Eye by Dr. Edward J. Furey “Doc, I think my vision has changed. I probably just need Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, new glasses,” is often heard geriatrics and is the Center Director of in the office of an eye care BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 professional. Many times all Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. (770) 852-2733. that is needed is to simply update a prescription. But there are other times when that “blurry vision” is spelling out more ominous issues. Several times, a patient will come to the office simply because “it’s time” only to discover there’s more than meets the eye. Because technology in computers has advanced at lightning speed, so has the equipment in most medical fields and that’s no different in the eye care industry. These advances are not only instrumental to the doctor in their diagnosis but it is also empirical data to the patient. Instead of the doctor simply stating what’s happening to a patient’s eyes, the patient can see it right before them during the examination. So when a patient states they have “blurry vision,” it may be a symptom of other things rather than just a prescriptive change. A patient came into the office one day complaining of “blurry vision.” The patient had not been to an eye doctor in several years and had noted that there were not significant changes to lifestyle, weight, diet, activities or work. There was nothing out of the ordinary that would indicate to the patient there may be any sort of problem. The patient had no particular reason to be visiting the family physician, either. The comprehensive examination commenced as normal with a mild prescriptive change but nothing to indicate a reason for “blurry vision” until it was time for retinal photos. A retinal photo is taken by a camera that is able to take a magnified picture of the back of the eye, or retina. In the case of the patient with “blurry vision,” a culprit was found. Unknowingly, the patient was suffering from a leaking blood vessel in the back of one of the eyes. Yes, the patient had “blurry vision” but not because they needed a new prescription. The patient was referred to the family physician that then made the final diagnosis of diabetes. The patient followed the direction of the family physician and the diabetes is under control. Subsequently, the complaint of “blurry vision” has subsided. “Blurry vision” can be an indicator of nothing significant or can be something worth looking into. See an eye care professional at least annually to keep things in check.
As
we enter into the season of autumn, our grandpa
mix. Another of Grandpa’s stories is of one sole chicken out of
enters into the autumn of his life. On September 15, Grandpa
thousands that followed him around as he walked the coops
will be 88 years young, born in a small town in Southern New
daily and another story mixed with happiness and regret,
Jersey, Dorothy-Egg Harbor, in 1923. Growing up, Grandpa
when his German Sheppard, who would only go to him, had
had three older siblings and both parents. They made a living
to be left behind in a family move. Sadly, his father left home
as chicken farmers, owning many coops, a barn, etc. Around
during this time.
the depression years they not only fed themselves, but also those around town who had no food. Tending to the chickens
As Grandpa’s story continues, Grandpa is a World War
before school was not without hard work at an early age, as
II Veteran. He is one of a few WWII Veteran’s left that we
the story goes, he walked a distance through sleet and snow
remember on our nation’s holidays and as a family daily.
uphill “to and fro.” A story of the family’s first car intrigues us,
At 16 Grandpa graduated from high school and joined
money earned and saved was spent on the purchase of their
the Coast Guard, at 18 he joined the Army leaving behind
first automobile only to have it burn in a fire on the first night
his family and Grandpa was separated from his friends to
of it being parked in the barn — hay and combustion do not
another branch of service. He arrived within the first few days
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of D-Day on Omaha Beach, the initial invasion of France.
America on their own from Slovakia to live “a better life” which
Grandpa is our hero, knowing he was part of “The Biggest
is what our Grandpa fought for. As we strive to accomplish our
Event,” in the history of our nation. Grandpa tells the story of
goals, we will never know all that Grandpa endured. For this
his job as a radio operator just behind the soldiers on the
we honor him on his 88th year of life, and also our Grandma
front line, manning the communication radio via Army Jeeps
Sarah on her 85th. Congratulations to you both, for your 63
two by two, one night while sleeping under his jeep with three
years together and on this celebration of Grandparents Day.
other soldiers, the partner jeep, along with its fellow soldiers, blew up in an attack. Moving forward, Grandpa finished his
If you are in the presence of a senior or a veteran, don’t forget
duties at war’s end, physically unharmed, honorably with the
that they were part of difficult times, please acknowledge
rank of Tech Sergeant.
them with a Hello, Thank You, or brief conversation.
As a son, father of four, and grandfather of seven, Grandpa
Grandpa’s name is Daniel Albert Brna; you may see him and
has remained true to his family and country. He was born to
Grandma Sarah at the Woodstock or Canton Senior Center or
immigrant parents, who as teenagers themselves, came to
the Moose Lodge in Canton.
My
fondest memory of my grandparents whom we
To this day, a certain nostalgia comes over me when I pick up
call Mary Mom and Big Bob is going to their home up in
a guitar. I can almost hear Big Bob’s tenor voice and see Mary
Dahlonega, GA which we called the “the house in the
Mom’s big smile to be surrounded by the ones she loves. I will
woods.” It was always full of adventure and excitement. We
never forget the memories and love shared at the house in
would go hiking on their property that backed up to the
the woods. Mary Mom and Big Bob are the best grandparents
national forest and pick blackberries with Big Bob. He always
a granddaughter could ask for.
made us wear random funny looking orange things; he said it was to keep away the bears, but now I know it was to keep
Written in memory of Robert “Big Bob” Lanford and in honor of
away the bear hunters. We would come home with purple
Mary “Mary Mom” Lanford by a very blessed granddaughter
mouths and buckets of blackberries. Then we would help
Katie Strack (25).
Mary Mom turn those blackberries into an even yummier cobbler. Meanwhile, we could hear the constant churn of the ice-cream maker. When it came to a halt it was time to dig in. We would sit on the back porch rocking in the rocking chairs and eating the best ice-cream and cobbler that I have ever had. After all of us Grandchildren begged Big Bob, he would get out his guitar and we would sit there until it was time for bed SINGING ON THE PORCH with Big Bob and Mary Mom.
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Healthy Living
TEENAGE SONS: Our Clueless Wonders
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD I looked out the window on a cold New York morning and decided I’d save a few lives before catching the bus to junior high. Outside, the water in my mom’s birdbath was frozen over; I knew she’d worry that the birds would suffer. I grabbed the Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health nearest heavy object from Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock the kitchen counter and with his wife Ann and their two sons, sauntered to the bird bath Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at to give the ice a nice hard www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. whack. Water welled up through the ice, and in my mind’s eye the throngs of thirsty birds watching from the nearby pine trees chirped thankfully. I was a fourteen year-old a mother could be proud of. Two days later I found out different. “WHO CRACKED THE BOTTOM OFF MY CRYSTAL WATER PITCHER?!!” my mother shrieked. My twin brother Chris and I looked up startled from watching television. Mom brandished in her hand a familiar heavy object. I hesitated a moment before confessing — and that was the only thing that saved me. Her next sentence vaporized any inkling I had toward honesty. “This is a Waterford lead crystal water pitcher!! It cost over two hundred dollars!” Mom’s face was flushed and her eyes bulged. Thoughts flooded my mind like a dam breaking. Lead crystal! No wonder it was so heavy! But how do you make crystal from lead? And how could anybody spend two hundred dollars on a water pitcher? Man, I am so screwed. I was just trying to save those stupid birds. Chris wore a bewildered expression on his face. He gingerly touched the crack in the expensive pitcher. He was the picture of confused innocence. My mother was glaring at us, looking for clues. I was dead in the water unless I could pull off an Academy Award performance. Quick as a flash my face was a mirror of Chris’ wide eyed bewilderment. Then I let it compress into a sympathetic pout, as if to say, poor Mom — her favorite water pitcher. My eyebrows furrowed in a moment of deep concentration, then my eyes widened suddenly, as if in realization of exactly who 40 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
was to blame. Then they angrily shot over to Chris — but only for a split second — because brothers should not rat each other out. I know you did it, Chris, but I’ll protect you this time! After this encyclopedic parade of emotions, I felt my face instinctively relapse into Chris’s perfect expression of bewilderment. My mom could see right through my brother’s lies. He protested, swearing up and down he had no idea what had happened, but my mother was too smart to fall for it. I didn’t believe him either. Thirty years later, I felt chagrinned as these less-than-proud moments come back to me. I had just found the remains of my twenty dollar Ace Hardware hose nozzle scattered across the driveway. Still attached to the hose was a jagged remnant of my prized nozzle with its multiple settings. What in the world had happened?! Obviously this was more than the result of being accidentally run over by a car. Nor was this the work of a wild animal or malicious vandal. Without question, this was the result of the miscalculations of an unthinking teenager. Tyler confessed. The nozzle wasn’t working right. He tried to remove it from the hose but it was stuck. So he cut it off. What did you use to cut it off, Tyler — a lawnmower?! No, that would be ridiculous. He used an axe. Okay, I admit an axe is a better choice than a lawnmower, but what about trying a pair of pliers? I grabbed a pair of channel locks from my toolbox. Tyler shook his head. He had tried that already. Indeed on my first attempt, the top of the hose spun around when I tried to twist the nozzle free. But a second pair of channel locks holding the hose tip steady did the trick. The jagged nozzle came off easily. Tyler was dumbfounded. Obviously, that was even better than using an axe. As we cleaned up the mess together, I casually mentioned to him that sharp metal objects left on the driveway can cause a flat tire. He was abashed, but I was careful not to make him too wrong or too stupid. After all, I had probably neglected some time-honored father-son bonding in Household Tools 101. Teenagers are the epitome of clueless wonders. They are simply not experienced enough in life to reliably choose an intelligent path. The easy part of raising teenagers is letting go of our broken possessions. The hard part is governing ourselves to keep trust and communication in place. Understanding, and gentle correction, is all we can do. That — and keep our valuable possessions out of their reach.
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Healthy Living
A Healthy BODY
Functional Neurology
by LaCretia Munroe, MS, DC A Healthy Body is located in the area of Hickory Flat, in Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes in Canton, Georgia. My name sports chiropractic, functional neurology, and metabolic solutions. is LaCretia Munroe, D.C. I Providing exceptional care for difficult have been in practice for 11 cases. Call the office at (770) 720years, the last six years I have 0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com. practiced in Canton as a Sports Chiropractor. Having a Masters in Sports Physiology and having had a practice in the Gold’s Gym of Woodstock for five years, it seemed the logical step to take when I opened in Canton. But over the last three years my practice has changed. Now I see challenging patients that are seeking alternative medicine approaches. Since Chiropractic is really the study of the nervous system, and not “cracking backs” as most people think, I started taking classes with the Carrick Institute of Functional Neurology. Functional Neurology is a specialty in healthcare that focuses on the health and performance of the brain, the
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rest of the nervous system, and its interactions with the entire body. Chiropractic is a learned profession which teaches that the relationship between structure and function in the human body is a significant health factor and that such relationships between the spinal column and the nervous system are most significant, since the normal transmission and expression of nerve energy are essential to the restoration and maintenance of health. I apply the knowledge of the how the nervous system works normally to determine when it isn’t performing. My office offers brain based therapy as well as traditional chiropractic to help patients achieve a greater level of health. We have just added brain mapping and Neurointergration therapy for our patients with ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism, Anxiety and insomnia. I utilize cutting edge equipment to help the nervous system heal from symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, balance and movement disorders. A Healthy Body is one of the few offices chosen in Georgia by Dr. Datis Kharrazian, the author of the book “Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Test Are Normal” to teach Dr. Kharrazian’s methods to patients. His website is www.thyroid360.com. Our office is located at 6124 Hickory Flat Hwy. Ste E. Canton, GA, 30115. Call (770) 720-0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com for more information.
Plans to
Give YOU Hope by Dr. Michael Anderson Soon my oldest baby will be 14 years old. Today, on her way to school, she called me on her phone and said, “Daddy, I forgot my lunch. Will you pick-up a sandwich for me and drop by the school?” At first I thought, “What will she learn about Doc Anderson, MD, FAAP writes for personal responsibility if I...?” N. GA Kids, and is a pediatrician in Fortunately, better thoughts Canton and a medical director and inspired my thinking. I thought, Asst Prof of Pediatrics at Children’s “If I don’t help her with this Pediatrics Ctr. (770) 720-6963, today ... will she wrongly believe www.happyhealthy®.com that I had other more important things to do?” Certainly, I would not want this to be my message to my daughter. Rather than drop off a lunch, I changed my schedule and decided to take my daughter out for lunch. This news gave her a big smile and bounce to her steps as she moved from the car to enter the school. As I am writing this my eager expectation is to have lunch with my sweet daughter in just over an hour and a half. I
Healthy Living am looking forward to lunch so much more than usual, and relishing the thought of spending this upcoming time with my daughter. Now I am reminded again that circumstances do not need to determine how we believe, feel and act. Fortunately, I have been seeking, searching, reading and even praying for a better understanding of the world around me, and how I should respond to all circumstances. With that, let me share that today may be our last monthly article for you, at least for a while. The Andersons need to change their schedules, as grandmother (my mother) has newfound, serious health concerns, and my teens are requiring more time as well. While I will miss the opportunity to share with all our readers the fun and exciting discoveries we make each month, we trust you will understand how the season is changing for us. We very much appreciate the six and a half years of writing and sharing our lives with so many in our Canton Community. Please know that it was a hard decision for us, but as things change, so may this as well. My concluding thought for you in this last month, as exemplified by the preceding story of my daughter’s misplaced lunch, would be that we look for God’s hand in all our circumstances, obviously good and not so obvious ... everything around us. He assures us that if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding and if you look as for silver and continued on page 70
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Healthy Living
Tooth Decay — Worms or Bacteria?
Thank God for Modern Science
by Dr. Scott R. Harden
Historical medical techniques for healing ailments of the body have always been fascinating to me. All human societies have medical beliefs that provide explanations for birth, death, and disease with a goal of healing illness. Throughout history, illness has been attributed to witchcraft, demons, adverse astral influence, or the will of the gods. Healing people was founded by beliefs rather than science. In the early 1800s, the use of bloodletting or bleeding a person to relieve symptoms such as sunburn, acne and various wounds, is one of the oldest known medical procedures and was often performed using “medical” leeches. Curing coughs with heroin was common in the late 1800s. Dentistry developed its fair share of inaccurate beliefs as well. In the 1700s, it was believed that tooth worms caused cavities starting from within the tooth and eating their way out. Sounds silly today, but cavities do actually originate below the enamel surface and are of course caused by bacteria, not worms. Can you answer the question, “how do bacteria actually damage your teeth?” What is the connotation most people associate with dental cavities and bacteria? Do bacteria actually behave similar to a worm? Do they actually eat your teeth? The answer is no. Bacteria dissolve your teeth, as will be explained. Your tooth is nothing more than a protective housing for the bacteria to live in. With regards to teeth, bacteria, found in the sticky white film on your teeth called “plaque,” can enter into microscopic holes in the grooves of your teeth. Once inside, these bacteria grow and produce acids causing decay. In actuality, tooth decay is based upon your tooth dissolving from the acid byproduct of bacteria and other acids in our diet. The bacteria live inside our teeth and live off the food we eat that gets down into the grooves where they reside. Juices, sodas, energy drinks are items that introduce acid and provide a food source for the bacteria as well. There is a fight between the healing properties in our saliva and the fluoride we introduce through water and toothpaste and the destruction done by bacteria. If the bacteria live deep enough in the grooves of our teeth, (what I refer to as “ninja bacteria”), then they are not as susceptible to being neutralized, and cavities form. Another consideration — if there is a low frequency consumption of acidic foods and beverages, the saliva can remineralize the enamel and naturally heal the tooth. If there is a high frequency consumption of acidic foods and beverages, the protective properties of the saliva is overwhelmed and cavities form, and often have no symptoms. There are several ways to detect cavities. Some cavities are obvious and can be seen visually. Others are not so obvious 44 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
and require new breakthroughs in dental science for early detection. When a cavity is detected by an x-ray, the lesion is already about 30% through the enamel. X-rays aren’t able to detect early decay. We have traditionally Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at used pointed explorers that Fountain View Family Dentistry and poke at the teeth to detect has served the Towne Lake area for decay, but these can further over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental damage weakened enamel, research companies. and provide poor diagnosis Office: (770) 926-0000. for decay for many reasons. Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. Instead, we check visually with an intraoral camera, take x-rays, and now use a laser that can detect cavities in the earliest stages of development. The DIAGNOdent laser scans the teeth using a reflected light that detects bacteria that causes cavities underneath the enamel surface. When a cavity is detected, there is an audible signal and a visual numeric scale that grades the extent of its progression from 0 to 99. This piece of equipment is crucial to providing an accurate diagnosis for tooth decay in today’s dentistry and can explain the differences in decay diagnosed from one dentist to another. Cavities can be detected early or late. We may see what appears to be a small cavity on the surface of the tooth, but great damage may already have occurred beneath the surface. Further, cavities progress in color from white chalky areas of acid demineralization (early cavities) to light brown (sustained cavities) to dark brown (advanced cavities). Cavities are simply more difficult to diagnose today because the surface enamel of our teeth is harder, and it takes bacteria more time to dissolve the tooth toward the surface. Consequently, bacteria can often form a larger cavity under the surface of the tooth before it’s detected, which creates a very strong benefit for the invention of the DIAGNOdent, so decay can be detected earlier under the surface of your teeth. Be on the safe side; have a thorough diagnosis utilizing the amazing technology offered by today’s DIAGNOdent laser scanner, and get cavities restored early before they progress beyond needing a filling. When cavities progress and become deeper, the likelihood of needing a crown, root canal or both, or even an extraction increases. DON’T WAIT! Call and make an appointment for a thorough exam today.
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Healthy Living
Is it going
To Get You? by Charles Cooley, M.D.
It’s coming . . . it’s right around the corner . . . flu season. Every year in the United States, the flu causes 36,000 deaths, 200,000 hospitalizations, and an astronomical amount of sick days. The symptoms of influenza begin much like those of the common cold: headache, fatigue, runny nose, and body aches. In many cases, a fever develops associated with uncontrollable chills. Most flu sufferers have a dry throat and cough. Nausea and vomiting may occur as well. Often a person with the flu is so weak and uncomfortable that he or she may not feel like eating or doing anything else. There are some things that you can do to help prevent the flu. The best source of protection is a flu shot. It’s important to get your flu shot before you experience flu-like symptoms so you can avoid the headaches, body chills, and fever commonly associated with the flu. Once vaccinated, it takes your body about two weeks to produce the protective antibodies needed to safeguard against the flu. That’s why it’s better to get vaccinated early before the flu season gets underway. Influenza is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. These viruses change from year to year. So, it’s important to get the flu vaccine every year to help protect against these new strains. There are some individuals that should get the flu vaccine without question. Those that are considered “high risk” for the flu include: • People age 65 or older • Those who live in nursing homes or long term care facilities • People 6 months and older with chronic illness • All children 6 to 23 months • Anyone with heart or respiratory illnesses Another way to protect yourself against the flu and stay healthy is to build your immune system. Here are a few suggestions: • Eliminate as much stress from your life as possible. 46 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
• Drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet. • Avoid sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. • Wash your hands often. Of course, you can’t completely isolate yourself against the flu virus. Since we all are around other people everyday, we stand the chance of being exposed to an infected person. The flu is a contagious virus that is spread from one person to another through tiny droplets that are released into the air when a person infected with the flu coughs or sneezes. Sometimes, people can become infected by touching their nose or mouth after touching something infected by the flu virus. This is especially prevalent in schools, medical facilities, and gyms. The threat of flu is everywhere. Take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Flu season is coming. Don’t let it catch you unprotected.
Information obtained from www.familydoctor.org and www.cdc.gov. This information provided by Charles Cooley, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. If you want to get your flu shot, just stop by their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel. No appointment is necessary. They are open every day from 9:00am to 9:00 p.m.
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Family and Faith
Not a Lot
of Bull
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M.
A frequently asked question about our pets is, “Can they see color?” In the past, it was believed that animals were color-blind and saw only gray and white. However, today we are finding they see some colors similar to that of a human. Their color spectrum is much smaller than a human and not as rich and vivid in detail.
Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and practices at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. (770) 479-2200
Pets and people have the ability to see color through special structures called photoreceptors. The two types of receptors are rods and cones and are located at the back of the eye in the retina. The rods allow vision in dim lighting and the cones are responsible for color vision in bright light. Animals possess more rods and people have more cones. Because people have more cones then pets, color vision with people is more detailed with a large array of colors. Animals, having more rods, have an advantage with night vision over humans. Animals also have a larger pupil allowing more light to enter the eye. At night, when lights shine on an animal’s eye the reflection is from a mirror-like structure in the eye called the tapetum lucidum. It reflects light and increases the amount of light hitting the retina. This helps increase their ability to see to in the dark. There are four types of cones that have different absorption rates. Cones allow a rainbow to be seen as purple, green, red, yellow and blue. Having only two types of cones, called dichromatic, narrows that range to light blue, dark blue, light gray, dark gray, light yellow and brown. Dogs and cats have two types of cones. Pets can’t distinguish between green, yellow, orange and red. These colors blend together as primarily yellow. Also, cones have absorption rates that overlap. The more overlap between absorption of cones, the more varying shades of color. Animal absorption rates are lower than a person’s rate. Dichromatic animals include dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. Animals that possess no color vision at all, called monochromatic, are snakes, raccoons, mice, rats, guinea pigs and some lizards. Contrary to popular belief dogs, cats and many farm animals do not see only black and white. Taking in the above facts, it makes you wonder why bull fighters use red capes. Since bulls are dichromatic, they don’t possess the ability to see the continued on page 70 48 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
Putt, chip,
or Pitch?
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead You just hit a great drive Shane Newton is the General Manager straight down the middle, hit at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country your approach shot but missed Club. He can be reached at the green. There goes par… (770) 721-7913. Not if you know the right shot. www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net So what do you do when you miss the green? We just need to hit the next shot close so we can putt the ball in. Sounds simple, right? Well… There are several different types of shots around the green. Most people call this “the short game.” The short game consists of putting, chipping and pitching. If you are off the green, the first shot to consider is a putt. The conditions need to be almost perfect to be able to control the ball with a putter. Ideally the ball would be on the fringe of the green or in a closely mown, approach area. Otherwise, consider either chipping or pitching the ball. What is the difference? Here is where a lot of golfers get confused. A chip shot is a low, controlled shot that flies or bounces to the green and then rolls to the hole. This shot is carried out with something like a seven iron to help keep the ball low and get it rolling when it gets to the green. A pitch shot is the opposite. It is a high shot that should carry the ball almost all the way to the hole in the air, with minimal roll. Pitch shots are hit with clubs such as a pitching wedge or sand wedge. So, if you are off the green, what shot do you hit? This depends on the conditions. First, look at the lie of the ball (deep in grass or sitting up). Secondly, look at the conditions between the ball and the green — is there a bunker, or how tall is the grass? Next, look at the location of the hole — how much green to you have to work with? The best way I have found to remember what shot to use is, “If you can putt, then putt. If you can’t putt, then chip. If you can’t chip, then pitch.” This progression starts with the easiest shot to hit and then moves up to the more challenging shots. You will greatly increase your chances of saving par by knowing what shots to hit around the green and how to hit them. If you want someone to show you the difference between these shots and teach you the proper way to hit them, stop by and see your local PGA golf professional. They will answer your questions, help simplify the game, and most importantly, reinforce what you are doing right in your swing. Play Better! Play More!
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Family and Faith
The heart
Everyday
Angels 9/11
“Happiness comes from giving – not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to others, we cannot stop it from coming to us also. To get joy, we must give and to keep joy, we must scatter.” — John Templton Recently, a young single mother of two was referred to us by her son’s school. Several years ago, her husband walked out of her life when one of her two children was diagnosed with Autism along with other associated medical problems. For the past two years, she has lived in an apartment and has struggled to keep a steady job and pay her bills since she is often called to pick up her son from school and care for him. Because of her son’s severe condition, outside help is limited. It is difficult to find someone with the knowledge and patience required to care for him properly, and she is often pulled in many directions. Her effort and involvement in her son’s life is as important as paying her bills and providing for her family, and she must single-handedly do it all. The daily challenges and stress involved with raising a child with Autism can be overwhelming. She lives day-to-day, caring and praying for strength and patience. She is a courageous young lady, and we are thankful we can help her during the month of September with her utilities and groceries. If you, too, would like to share your encouragement, please send a donation or grocery card to Everyday Angels.
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And Life of Man Proverbs 4:23-27 A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt A famous doctor once said, “If you want to live, take care of your heart.” When you think about it, this is kind of like a law in Scripture concerning “The Heart and Life of Man.” When the heart ceases to beat, life ceases to be! Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. In Old Testament psychology www.hopewellbaptist.com. and theology, the “heart was the center of the human personality.” Aside from references to the heart as a physical organ, there are hundreds of mentions of the word in the Bible. Of these, many refer to the “intellectual” activity or thought life. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7)
In the New Testament, the word “mind” is the closest term to the Old Testament usage of the word “heart.” These two concepts are interchangeable. The writer of Proverbs says, “Keep your heart with all diligence” in verse 23. It is only when something is of true value and/or importance that men are asked to guard or protect. You see, God has made When the heart ceases to beat, us to think, life ceases to be!” to love, and to act. It is in this sense that we are created in His image. That is why the thought life is so important. It is here that God puts an importance upon our thinking. Paul reminds us that our whole character is transformed by “the renewing of our minds.” (Romans 12:2)
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Thackerary remarks, “Sew a thought, reap a word; sew a word, reap an action; sew an action, reap a habit; sew a habit, reap a character; sew a character, reap a destiny.” It all starts with the thought life.
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The Cherokee County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to announce the upcoming November release of the newest history of Cherokee County. “Cherokee County, Georgia: A History” will chronicle the county’s past from the earliest record of civilization to present times. Authored by local writer and Cherokee County native Rebecca Johnston, the book is the first comprehensive history of the county published since 1932. The book will take readers from the times of the Native Americans to the Civil War and the Great Depression, through the years leading up to World War II and up to modern day times. The history tells of events and people who have shaped Cherokee County and allows the reader a deeper understanding of the complexity and drama of the county’s past. Rebecca Johnston, best known as a columnist for the Cherokee Tribune newspaper, brings decades of experience writing about Cherokee County and her deep love of the community and its history to the new book. This book was made possible by a gift from the Joe E. Johnston Foundation. It will be published by the Cherokee County Historical Society, printed by Yawn’s Publishing and illustrated with over 200 photographs, maps and documents from the society’s archives. Also this book is a must for everyone, old-timer and newcomer alike, who is proud to call Cherokee County home. The book (below) is available for presale at $38, with a special discount for CCHS members. Order online at www.rockbarn.org or by calling (770) 345-3288.
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Selling a Luxury Home:
How Affected is this Market ? by Melissa Llano For as long as I can remember, Melissa Llano is a REALTOR with Keller the comforting words of Williams Realty Select Partners and Realtors always rung in my can be reached at (770) 312-4153 or ears: the $1 Million homes melissa.llano@kw.com. will never be affected by the market. People who can buy a $1 Million home now can ALWAYS buy a $ 1Million home. So many real estate gurus can rue the day they ever made that statement. We all know now that no one has been given a reprieve from the far-reaching effects of our nation’s economy. Frankly, none has come out unscathed and we have all been marked permanently in one way or another. Perhaps this has not been a negative. Rather, it has simply been a readjustment of attitude that, as Americans, we have desperately needed. When a serious economic crisis occurs, many sectors are affected. What we know is that during times like these, great wealth changes hands. The previously untouchable luxury market is certainly no exception. In Cherokee County, we certainly could define a luxury home as being $500,000 or above. The good news is that in Metro Atlanta, these homes are still selling. The challenging news is that in the 2nd quarter of the year, in the $500 — $749k category, 15 percent of homes are distressed sales. In the $750 — $999k category, 13.9 percent are distressed and in the $1MM + category, distressed homes make up 11.1 percent of the sales. So clearly a distressed property (being defined as a short sale or foreclosure) is diluting the median sales price and lowering overall values. The GOOD news is that sales are up in the high-end sector. While sales were slightly down in the $500$749k category, in the $750 — $999k category, sales were up 35 percent. The $1 MM category enjoyed a whopping 65 percent increase in sales! The median “days on market” or DOM is down in each category. This is also some great news for anxious home sellers. What does this all mean if you own a luxury home? If you want to or need to sell, be realistic about the market. Enlist the help of an educated real estate professional who really knows their numbers and is willing to do the study needed to get the CORRECT sales price for you, not the one you WANT to hear. continued on page 70 54 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
diy audio/
Video Basics
by Michael Buckner
I’m usually so excited about all the latest gadgets out there, that Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Intersection located at 631 E. Main I rarely discuss the basics of a Street, Canton. For more information high performance A/V system. on any of his monthly columns, for This month, I’d like to discuss questions or to set up an appointment, call (770) 479-1000. with you the most important, and often overlooked foundations of a great sounding and looking system. Positive and negative speaker terminals are not there just for looks. There is a reason that one is red and the other is black — they matter! If I had a dollar for every time that I’ve seen these hooked up backwards, I’d be rich. If two speakers in a system are not hooked up right, they are what’s called “out of phase.” This will cause the system to sound hollow, “tinny,” and it will lack bass response. While you may have hooked up the system and it works, it is suffering tremendously if it is like this. So go back to your speakers, and make sure that the positive wire coming from the amp is in fact hooked up to the positive terminal on the speaker. Another common oversight is the use of analog RCA cables instead of digital ones. In rank of best to worst, you should first try to use HDMI to get the signal from your TV box or DVD player to your surround sound receiver. If your receiver doesn’t have HDMI, hopefully it has Coax Digital or Optical Digital (also called Toslink). Both of these sound identical, although Coax Digital is usually cheaper (you can just use a standard audio cable). Only if you don’t have any of these options should you resort to using the red and white audio cables. Even then, make sure you use a quality set, not the cheapies that come in the box. On the nicer systems, we hand make all of our RCA cables so that we can ensure proper length and performance. Lastly, lets talk about video. If you have an HDTV, you should NEVER use the yellow video cable coming from your cable box, DVD or blu ray player. The yellow output is Standard Definition, not High Definition. Again, HDMI is the best method, but Component Video (CV) cables aren’t far behind. With Cable TV, you can’t really see the difference between HDMI and CV, so don’t worry if you don’t have an extra HDMI cable lying around. Blu ray players look far better with HDMI, so spend the money on that part of it. Following these basics can ensure that you get your money’s worth from the equipment that you have. I’ve seen people’s jaw drop to the floor when I correct these mistakes and they continued on page 70
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Treat yourself
To a View
by Eric Hill
Whether it is with music, words, smells or sights, we can Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill all use a little lift each day. Why Nursery & Landscaping. He can be reached at 770-442-3901. not create your own bright spot? Do you have a window that you look out of while you eat or work? If so, make what you see special. We all have seen photographs in magazines or TV shows highlighting wonderful garden spots. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. Maybe it’s just an arched trellis or a section of wood fence with a rose rambling along. How about an elegant Japanese maple under planted with a groundcover, or a cozy bench surrounded by an abundance of flowers. A view like this can be enjoyed even if you can’t sit there right at the moment. Coming home from a long day at work can leave me melancholy. I need to switch modes as my workday ends, and I greet my family. This happens as I pass through our split rail fence to enter our front yard. Ahead of me is a small rockbordered garden with flowers and spreading yews. Directly above this is a large window where I usually catch a glimpse of Kari preparing dinner. Right there, I am home. That window
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has its own view, my wife says. There is a small patch of grass, leading to a small rock wall where a beautiful Japanese maple sits. For Kari, just glancing out the window brings a calming effect to the pre-dinner ‘witching hour’. Maybe you can create something like this to let you know it’s time to forget work, and enjoy the evening. Make what you see as you turn into your driveway special for you. Give this some thought. We should be able to come home and forget our troubles, and enjoy our family. Using your landscape or garden to create this transition is a perfect start.
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Fire Fighter Appreciation Week September 11 — 18, 2011 by James E. Kilgore
September 11 — 18, 2011 has been designated Fire Fighter Appreciation Week throughout Cherokee County. On this tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attack by the enemies of America, we must remind our citizens and the rest of the world that we will not forget. Organizations including civic clubs, churches and businesses will recognize the tremendous value of both our career and volunteer fire fighters. Cities throughout the county will honor our firefighters with resolutions or proclamations prior to this special period. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services have been recognized with the highest awards in the state. Fire and Emergency Service provide medical services for all of Cherokee County including surrounding cities. Basic Life Support (BLS) seeks to respond within eight minutes to life threatening calls and within twelve minutes with Advanced Life Support. Dr. James E. Kilgore, volunteer coordinator for this effort, has called on the cities to honor this designated time. Congregations and clubs may support the initiative by welcoming firefighters to their meetings or showing appreciation in other ways of their choice. Any citizen can simply visit the nearest station to their residence or business and give a personal word of thanks to the firefighters on duty. A homemade pie or cookies will always be appreciated. County Chief Raymond Gunnin leads the entire force and works in cooperation with the city departments in cooperative efforts. Training Chief Eddie Robinson maintains a regimen for active career and volunteer fire fighters to keep the resources ready for both medical and fire emergencies twenty-four hours a day. All pre-hospital emergency medical care is provided under the direction of the Department Medical Director. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics provide at the scene and en route care to the medical facility. Nine Advanced Lift Support ambulance Squad are provided twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This month all of us can find a way to say “thanks” for the life-saving services and the protection to our facilities that our fire fighters provide. These men and women deserve our notice and our expressed appreciation. Let none of us forget September 11, 2001. 58 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
The Now
And the Not Yet
by John Barker
With all the rage about tablets (iPads, etc.) we’re often asked, “I’m in the market for a new PC/Laptop, I was wondering if I shouldn’t just get a tablet instead.” Well — it depends. Purpose and usage are everything. Tablets are GREAT devices, and they can probably DO everything a PC can, but not always as easily. Tablets are however, incredibly convenient and portable and shine at certain tasks.
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Personally, in addition to a standard PC and a laptop, I have a tablet — an iPad. The iPad has network connectivity and I’ve attached a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse on several occasions. Sounds like a pretty complete setup, right? Do I do my job on it? Can I do my job on it? Not usually. Why? Is it me? Am I just not giving it a fair shot? Admittedly, part of it is a learning curve. To accomplish the same tasks, in many cases, I would need to purchase custom applications to do tasks I’ve already learned how to do well on another platform. In some cases, it’s just not physically practical. Manipulating documents on a ten (or seven) inch screen is in no way the same experience as the larger real estate of a twenty-something inch desktop monitor. I also can’t balance a tablet on my legs when travelling (no matter what accessories I buy) the same way I can my laptop. But that really is the point. Tablets aren’t made to be manipulated the same way a desktop (or laptop) is. When you find applications and tasks built for the touchscreen, you’d never want to try and do them on a PC again. Also, the convenience of a zero-boot-time tablet operating system to do a quick email check/send or look up something on-line has caused me to remove my laptop from the living room. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I took it out of the bag after work hours. At work, the tablet takes on a different role. I can’t find a better way to access my media library. It also serves as a great third (smaller) monitor where I can keep applications like TweetDeck or Seesmic within viewing distance. Bottom line, if I’ve got serious work to do, I still reach for my PC/Laptop first. If I’m looking for convenience or specific applications that are either ancillary, or touch-fantastic, it’s continued on page 70
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Beautiful Hair
At Any Age
by Jyl Craven The words ‘aging’ and ‘beauty’ are not a contradiction. As science learns more about the human body, age is truly becoming simply a number. Skin care has been the focus for much of this advancement, but hair care has recently taken Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour center stage. Since hair plays Studio of Canton. For information you such a large role in revealing or may contact the salon at (770) 345concealing your age, knowing 9411 or visit www.jylcraven.com. how aging changes your hair needs is important. The following tips can help you achieve healthy, vibrant hair. Beauty begins on the inside and, as you get older, your body needs additional nutrients. If you’re having hair trouble, vitamins may be a good place to start. Since thinning hair is a by-product of age, consider taking Biotin, a supplement known to help hair grow faster and retain its thickness. Folic acid and vitamin A help keep gray hair at bay. CoQ10 brings back the elasticity and body in your hair. There are also supplements meant specifically for your hair with nutrients such as taurine, zinc, grape seed extract, and green tea that will strengthen hair follicles. Figure out what your hair needs and take your daily dose. Hair care products made specifically for anti-aging are another thing to consider. Just as your body needs more care as you get older, so does your hair. Hair gets drier and more brittle as you age so look for products with ingredients such as peptides, ceramide, green tea, and camellia oil for added moisture and strength. Also, be sure to protect your hair from the sun by using products with a UV filter. Add a weekly conditioning treatment to your hair regimen and consider regular scalp treatments. Think of these as a workout that will get you shinier, stronger hair. Having a cut and color that suits your hair, your skin tone and your face shape is vital to looking your best. As you get older, all of these factors change so don’t get stuck in a rut. Get highlights to blend your gray if you only have a few scattered strands; go to full color if you need more coverage. Get a cut that helps with the problems that come with older hair; add layers or a shorter length if it begins to thin or add bangs to create more contrast. Talk to your hair stylist about finding the best look for you. continued on page 70 60 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
Heaven Knows
by Polly Balint
“…you know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar… you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.” Psalm 139: 1-4 In four short verses it becomes obvious that there isn’t Polly Balint is the founder of That Girl anything that God doesn’t Marketing, LLC, a market consulting firm and a marketplace ministry. Her know about His creatures. We first book, Totally Devoted, is available should find great comfort—not @ Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. Polly fear—that there is someone hosts ongoing devotional studies on Thursdays from noon – 1:15 p.m. who knows everything there is www.thatgirlmarketing.biz. to know about each one of us. He knows exactly what we’re going through so we can’t say, “No one understands what I’m going through!” God knows. Everything. It’s amazing that we don’t have to be a Christian for God to know everything about each one of us. He knows everything about every person He ever created and will create. However, if you are a Christian, then you know Him! You know how amazing He is. You have received His supernatural gifts of unconditional love and grace. The Bible really does provide answers for everything we are going through, did go through, and will ever go through. For example: Let’s use our imaginations and say that you’re physically and emotionally drained. Seriously, there are lots of verses in the Bible that answer to that: “… those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength…they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31) and “Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Worrying about something? God has a powerful cure: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God…” (Philippians 4:6). Struggling with daily battle fatigue? He knows! He equips us to fight back: “…put on the full armor of God so when the day of evil comes you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13) and “… take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16). OK, you get my point. He knows how we feel all the time. These are just three little examples of circumstances we go through. See Him as Father. The fatherly role in the family continued on page 70
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How to take the romance
Out of a Marriage (This One’s for You, Eddie My Love) by Carole May Most of you reading this article will have different answers to the above title. Some might say the romance is over when you go to the bathroom and don’t close the door. Then we have those who would turn more than their noses up at a husband Carole May is a freelance writer for who blows his while dining AroundAbout West Canton. Email her at out at your favorite restaurant. editor@aroundaboutwestcanton.com. Others may share when your spouse expels gas, smiles and says, “That’s a good one” (as if he is being graded). However, for this writer the romance goes right out the window when I ask him to clean it! Enter Carole May and Ed, who assists her on cleaning day. Dusters off to him! For the macho men reading this, please be advised that the man didn’t volunteer for the job. He was nagged and beaten down until there was nothing left in him to fight back. He was drained by his vampire of 44 years. You see, I married a jock that thinks cleaning is a joke. He constantly tells me I clean because I want to. My answer to this silly statement is “give me the checkbook and I’ll show you what I truly want to do.” That is when he exits the room, and I go for the broom, thinking about where it would do the most good for this writer. When he is using elbow grease, I can hear him bellowing throughout the house, “Oh! No one cleans like my wife.” When I hear this remark, I find it difficult to believe that he took the time to do a door-to-door survey of the neighborhood’s wives to prove his theory. So it is then that the cotton balls are placed in my ears, and I go about waiting to hear in the background the sound of a spray bottle, vacuum or anything being put to good use. It never ceases to amaze me when I see in the distance the mist on the mirror and a hand in motion actually working and not on one of his coffee breaks. So it is on cleaning day that I must resort to the “Serenity Prayer” to keep my sanity. Please help me to stop using q-tips to clean the sliding glass doors. I will accept that he refuses to dust the chandelier because he thinks the lamp shades on it (material ones) will break. Unfortunately, I fell short on wisdom or I would have never deputized him as my assistant. How to take the romance out of a marriage? Well, for Carole May, it definitely occurs on Cleaning Day! 62 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
Remedy to
Leaky Duct Work
by Dan Jape Duct leakage in homes and businesses not only costs the Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him owners thousands of dollars at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online in energy costs, it is rarely at www.reliableair.com. addressed and/or corrected and continues to waste energy every year. We have seen unsealed duct work systems leak 35 percent to 50 percent of the system’s airflow capacity; this leakage occurs in attics, crawlspaces or unconditioned space. Duct leakage causes heating and cooling systems to work harder and run longer causing premature failure. Leaks can also cause mold growth; dust and debris is pulled into ducts causing indoor air quality issues. There is an answer to this waste and everyone should explore this remedy. Liquid aerosol rubber sealant can be injected into the leaky duct system. It seeks out the areas that are not sealed properly, hardens into a complete seal stopping the leak. The sealant can seal a hole up to 5/8” and is the only way to correct leaky ducts in a wall or hard to reach area. Duct cement or mastic can correct easy to reach places but hard to reach places requires the liquid aerosol rubber sealant. This sealing method was developed in the early 1990s with funding from the EPA, the Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute and has been in use for years. It is completely safe and non-toxic and has a 10-year warranty. There are several advantages to an airtight duct system: an even home temperature; reduction in humidity and duct particles; and odors associated with an attic or crawl space being drawn into the living space. To properly seal ducts will require a thoroughly cleaned system which also improves the indoor air quality. This includes cleaning the ducts, grills and registers along with the furnace coil, blower wheel and plenums. A sanitizer is then used to prevent any mold, bacteria or fungal growth. Most duct systems can benefit from cleaning, tightening and rubber sealing. Technicians complete a computer-generated testing to establish a leak rate before any sealing is done and a report showing how tight the duct system is after the sealing is completed. Clean duct work assures the homeowner their energy dollars are being spent wisely and they have done all they can do to stop waste in their HVAC system. There are many qualified companies in every community that can visit your home and inspect and check your duct system for leakage. Please give me a call if you would like additional information about this process.
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United States Government:
West Canton 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
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
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
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 Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
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
(678) 493-6511
(770) 345-6256
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
(404) 362-1600
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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West Canton CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations
AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: (678) 616-6741, www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org
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Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M. (678) 648-9953 Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS www.theanimalproject.org Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): (770) 924-0864 www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-4140 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 www.mustministries.org Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: www.angelhousega.com Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: (770) 720-9559 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502
Civic Organizations BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Kathy Fulton (770) 720-0979, www.bssl.org Canton Lions Club:
(678) 224-7878
www.lionsofcanton.org
Canton Noon Day Optimists: Canton Optimist Club:
(678) 454-2370
www.cantonoptimist.com
Canton Rotary Club:
(770) 479-2101
Cherokee County Historical Society:
(770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org
Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon:
(678) 493-9135
Pilot Club of Cherokee County:
Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766
Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net Rotary Club of Towne Lake:
(770) 926-0105
Sons of the American Revolution:
United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711:
helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (678) 493-6101 Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Repulican Women of Cherokee County:
Cherokee County School Board:
(770) 479-1871
Cherokee County Teen Republicans: (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
Recreation & Hobbies Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-8300 Christian Authors Guild:
www.christianauthorsguild.org
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SKYWARN Storm Spotters):
(770) 928-8590
www.cherokee-ares.org
Cherokee Community Chorale:
(770) 479-4114
www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 Cherokee County Saddle Club:
(770) 757-2282
www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Cherokee County Social Adventures Group:
(678) 372-9602, www.TCCSAG.org
Cherokee Fencing Club:
Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750
www.cherokeefencingclub.com
Cherokee Hiking Club:
(770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com
Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeephotographyclub.com Cherokee Running Club:
(770) 928-4239
(770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association:
www.cssasoftball.com
Crossfit Workout of the Day Club:
www.crossfitgarage.com
The Funk Heritage Center Book Club:
Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015
(770) 720-5969
btemple1@bellsouth.net The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 www.nationaltota.org
(678) 493-3976
(678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com
Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: Southern O Scalers:
Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
AroundAbout West Canton Magazine — (770) 720-7497
Cherokee County Government:
www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
City Hall Fire Department Police Information
Driver’s Licenses
www.dds.ga.gov
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)
222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666
(770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
Barnett Park Boling Park BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Association Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency
(770) 924-7768 (770) 720-7578 (770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
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
West Canton COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Emergency — 911
Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
(770) 720-7000 (678) 426-5450 (678) 494-2500
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West Canton 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 1 Mission Point and Creekview H.S. Sunday Services: 9:05, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org Visit website or call for details for each location
First Baptist Holly Springs
Waleska First Baptist
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church
10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.ctrcec.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church
11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist 179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Jewish 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. (678) 460-7702, www.Jewishwestcobb.com
Congregation Ner Tamid
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (770) 345-6718 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
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
4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org
Holly Springs United Methodist Church 2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Waleska United Methodist Church 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (710) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Shoal Creek Baptist
1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Chabad Jewish Center
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
New Victoria Baptist Church
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Methodist
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Contact Fr. Frederick Watson: (770) 485-0504 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, 9:45, & 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 1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
Sixes Presbyterian 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
Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Covenant Christian Center Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
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 Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
C3 Church 94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304
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
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Life Changers Church International 2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Oak Leaf Church Canton 151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
The Pointe (404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 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 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
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 American Heritage Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (770) 928-8235 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 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
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Woodstock Community Church 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
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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Plans to Give YOU Hope
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search as for hidden treasure then you will understand the plans [He] has for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope. Gleaned from Proverbs 2 and Jeremiah 29. God Bless, Doc Mike
Heaven Knows
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was designed to be the one who is the provider and the protector of his family. That’s who God is to his children! He is the Ultimate Father! Do you know Him? He wants us to believe He is the One who knows us best and loves us most. He wants to be the One we love the most and we know the best!
The Now and the Not Yet
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iPad all the way. If you’re in the market to purchase one or the other (I’m looking at you college-student), pick the laptop. Tablets definitely aren’t toys, but in this writer’s opinion, they aren’t replacing PCs just yet. John Barker is Chief Infrastructure Architect for Delphi Global Technology, 1558 Marietta Highway, Suite 200, Canton. http:// www.delphigt.com, (404) 380-1726.
Beautiful Hair . . .
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Most importantly, don’t assume that older means you can’t look fabulous. With the right tools, your birthday can just be another excuse to party! Keep everyone guessing about how many candles are on the cake — and making their own wish for hair as great as yours.
Not a lot of Bull
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cape’s true red color. The cape is only pleasing to the eyes of the spectator watching the brutal event. It makes you wonder why so many dog toys are red, like the Kong toy. Keep this in mind when picking out your next toy. Don’t waste your money on the colors they can’t see, yellow seems to be a safe bet.
School Board News
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will fit in the hallways, or have 27 minute lunches for high school students so that everyone can fit into the lunchroom. Detractors seem to be okay with students having their daily classes in mobile units, and having only one entrance for both cars and buses at our elementary schools. Before you decide that the extra one cent sales tax you pay for 70 AroundAbout West Canton | september 2011
your Starbucks coffee, your lunch at Chick-fil-A and your new tennis shoes at Kohl’s is not worth it, I would ask you to think about the children of this county. Let’s continue to keep our children’s education and our county moving forward!
DIY Audio/Video Basics
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realize that they don’t need new speakers after all. A strong rule in our world, though, is that a system will only perform as good as the weakest link, so make sure that you use quality wire, and place your speakers correctly. You can have the best system in the world, and it can perform horribly if not installed properly and with the right cabling.
Looking for Financial Help . . .
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able to offer a student a subsidized job on campus – wages that can help pay college expenses. Finally, needs-based and non-needs-based federal loans make up 45% of the total aid awarded to undergraduate students each year and may be an option worth checking out. Educational institutions are valuable resources for information on the types of funding support listed above. You may also want to talk with your Financial Advisor about other education funding sources such as ESAs, 529 plans and custodial accounts. * Trends in Student Aid 2010. collegeboard.com, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), and Member SIPC. J. ThompsonRoss Investments is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.
Selling a Luxary Home . . .
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A luxury client normally has very high expectations. Your home must show absolutely top notch, with all maintenance completed and staging executed before going on the market. Some Realtors (like me) will provide this staging as part of their service. Choose a real estate professional you feel like will go above and beyond for you. Selling a luxury home requires a skillful, dedicated individual. Be prepared to work with your Realtor as a team and carefully listen to their advice. Realtors do this every day of the week (make sure you choose one who is a full-time Realtor.) Choose your Realtor wisely and trust in them to do the job. You will be happy you did! *If you think you might need help executing a short sale, I am a Short Sale Specialist. Please call me to discuss.
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Cleaning Services Molly Maid
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Dentist/Orthodontists Canton Pediatric Dentistry Cherokee Children’s Dentistry Cherokee Family Dental Fountain View Family Dentistry James A. Uhlin, DDS Jerry Smith, P.C. Scott Merritt, DMD Towne Lake Dentistry Williams Orthodontics
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Health & Beauty Afterglow Spa Azure Salon and Spa Big Apple Nail & Spa Bloom Hair Design Hair ETC Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio
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Optometrist/Eyewear BridgeMill Eyecare Pearle Vision
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BridgeMill Animal Hospital BridgeMill Pets LLC Riverstone Animal Hospital Savy Paws Pet Resort
Rental Property River Ridge at Canton
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Physicians & Medical Services Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic 55 Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 1 Children’s Pediatric Center East Main 11 In Harmony Pediatrics 18 M.D. Minor Emergency & 71 Family Medicine Meridian Surgical 21 Northside Hospital — Cherokee 3 Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 63 Northside Sleep Center 13 Pathway Internal Medicine 41 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 64 Progressive Audiology 61 Vein Center of North Georgia 27 Wellstar 7 Woodstock Medical Weight Loss 5
Restaurants/Food Services Izumi Asian Bistro Jill’s Cakes & Bakes OO LA LA Yogurt
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City of Canton Main Street Program 27 Delphi Global Technology 11 Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 49 Ghost Net Inc. 1 Olde Time Pharmacy 19 Pixie Vacations 57 Premier Pool Enterprises 9 Riverfest 43 What A Girl Wants 35 Businesses listed in bold italic type denote new or returning advertisers to AroundAbout — West Canton.
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