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Volume 2 | Issue 3 Footprints Publishing, LLC 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204 Canton, GA 30115 tel. (770) 720-7497 fax. (770) 720-1329 editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com admanager@mywestcantonmonthly.com www.mywestcantonmonthly.com My West Canton Monthly magazine is your monthly community magazine and a publication of Footprints Publishing, LLC. The magazine’s mission is to bring relevant, positive stories and timely information to its readers and to provide local businesses with a premium outlet for community based advertising. Each month, more than 16,800 copies are distributed free by mail and through local businesses in the West Canton area. Please contact us or visit our website for a current list of locations where copies of the magazine can be found. My West Canton Monthly welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year. Please contact us for payment options. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/ Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. My West Canton Monthly magazine is not responsible for errors and omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission from the Publisher.
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New On You Boutique has recently opened at 590 E. Main Street, Canton. Offering apparel, gifts, home accessories and more, they can be reached at (678) 880-3478. Scoop OTP, an Insider’s Guide to Living Outside the Perimeter, is a new, online resource for people living in the suburbs of Atlanta (OTP). Co-Creators Michelle Knapp and Suzanne Taylor provide people living OTP with recommendations and reviews of restaurants, shopping, family outings and OTP products, just to name a few. Please visit their website at www.scoopotp.com, like them on Facebook, and subscribe to their newsletter for the latest scoop! Technical Resource Solutions, LLC has moved to 185 West Main Street, Suite A, in Historic Downtown Canton. They are a locally owned and operated IT services provider dedicated to providing reliable technical support to businesses in the areas of PC and Network Services, IT Consulting, Website Development and Computer Training. Visit the website at www.technicalrs.com for more details. Please contact them by phone at (678) 928-9491 or email at info@technicalrs.com. Smallcakes Cupcakery Woodstock (2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 110, Woodstock) is scheduled to open this month in the Towne Lake Promenade shopping center in Woodstock. Owned by Brad and Melissa Dean, Smallcakes will offer 15 different flavors of freshly baked cupcakes every day, along with brownies, whoopie pies and milkshakes. Daily specials and promotions will be offered on Smallcakes’ Facebook page, including free cupcakes for a year to two lucky winners who “like” Smallcakes on Facebook. In addition to the new Woodstock location, Smallcakes has 15 other locations nationwide. Smallcakes Cupcakery has been featured on The Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and ABC’s “The View.” (404) 925-2282, www.facebook. com/smallcakescupcakerywoodstock.com Fix A Phone (9725 Main Street, Woodstock) repairs all smart phones, tablets and other devices within hours at the guaranteed lowest prices. Walk-ins are welcome and their operating hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Fix A Phone offers mail-in repair from anywhere in the country and mobile repair in limited service areas. All repairs are done within 24 hours or less, unless a part is not in stock. Fix A Phone also offers do-it-yourself repair kits with complete instructions, game console repair, Mac book repair and phone covers. Contact Fix A Phone at (888) 550-7942 or sales@injuredphone.com. Visit the website www.fix-a-phone-us. com for more information.
A new special events facility, Venue 92, is coming to 12015 Highway 92, Woodstock. The brand-new space will boast 9,600 square feet on two floors. Venue 92 will have a beautiful 4
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outdoor ceremony space and will be able to accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated reception. Clients can host wedding ceremonies, receptions, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, graduations, anniversaries and any type of special celebration. Venue 92 will offer upscale elegance outside the perimeter of Atlanta. For more information, please email sales@venue92.com, call (770) 330-2672 or visit www.venue92.com.
Calling all sportscar drivers! Join the North Georgia Driving Club for driving, rallys, photos, eating, new friends and much more! The club is for driving enjoyment only, not racing. Trips and events vary in length from a few hours to full day. All are welcome! Please contact Bill Tracy at billtracy4@comcast.net for more information. National Pancake Day will be held on February 5. IHOP®is once again inviting guests to enjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day. This event will also celebrate Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary. On this day, the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 million as the first national fundraising campaign to kick off the 2013 fundraising year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For more information on National Pancake Day, or to learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and make an online donation, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
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Happy New Year, and from the heart for years past... Michelle and I have lived in southeast Cherokee County for almost 19 years. With the exception of a brief couple of years about midway when we moved back to Florida, the Woodstock and Canton areas have been our home. While I spent much of this time at either a Lexus store in Roswell or a Mercedes store in Sandy Springs, for the last more than six years, Michelle and I have owned Footprints Publishing, publishers of your local community magazine.
Co-owners Michelle and Brian Meek
We love what we do and we love the relationships and connections we have made through this wonderful community resource. What we love about the magazine is the positive content and the ability it provides for us to help others by sponsoring and promoting local events and charities; it enables us to support our local small businesses by providing a directmailed, engaging magazine to showcase their products and services; and it allows us to provide good and useful information to our readers that builds our community.
Michelle and I are not the kind of people who desire to be in the spotlight. We don’t publish these magazines as a vehicle to self-promote or to elevate our status. On the contrary, we wish to remain anonymous in much of what we do because the content is about you and tells your stories. We want to help you build your business. We want to give you a place for your family birthday pictures. We love providing space for our schools to brag over students’ accomplishments and for the members of our community to inform and educate. This has nothing to do with us. The way we feel about our magazines and our community has not changed and is unwavering. You are probably wondering where I am going with this and to answer your question, my motive is to confirm with you that while others have come and gone, we remain. Sure, we endured change — what started out as one name soon changed and then changed again — what was once a noble mission for some has changed. I will not go into details, but Michelle and I and our staff remain deeply rooted in our community and will remain on the high road. Our mission and our passion to provide positive, uplifting, hyper-focused local information to our community and to strengthen our community remain our utmost priority. We could not be more encouraged by the outpouring of support from both our readers and friends, but in particular from our advertisers and community leaders. Thank you. We remain committed to the high road and the spirit of encouragement. We remain passionate about our community and are resolved to helping it grow. We remain a stalwart ally of what’s good and positive in our targeted areas and will remain your community magazine. But we couldn’t do it without you. I am looking forward to 2013 and, while I have never put much stock in the whole resolution thing, I am resolved to moving forward with renewed spirit and conviction; to do whatever we can to help grow our local economy and provide a continued, reliable resource for our community based on positive stories and timely information. Michelle and I love working with you and we hope that it shows through the magazines. If you have any comments or concerns, please feel free to call us or any one of our staff. We enjoy hearing from you and hope you remain as committed as we are to the betterment of our community. Happy New Year! Brian Meek, Publisher (770) 720-7497, bmeek@footprintspublishing.com
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COMMUNITY Cherokee Association of Realtors Supports Teasley MS
The Cherokee Association of Realtors presented Teasley Middle School with a donation of school supplies for students in need and a $400 financial contribution for band instruments. The Association also plans to organize a drive to collect gently used musical instruments to donate to the school’s band program, which is overseen by Director Sean Furilla.
From left to right, front row: Teasley MS students Alaina Davis, Ashlee Floyd and Karla Faucett; and back row: Cherokee Association of Realtors Association Executive Karen Cunningham, 2013 President-Elect Susan Wes and Realtor Cassandra Bickel, and Teasley MS Principal Dr. Susan Zinkil.
Canton Police Receive Donation from Optimist Club
Recently, Chief Robert C. Merchant, Jr., was asked to speak at a meeting for the Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon. After Chief Merchant’s comments, President Jim Walz presented Jim Walz (left) and Chief Robert Merchant him with a $500 check from the Optimist Club to be used by The Canton Police Department’s Explorer Post for their annual Shop with a Cop Program. Chief Merchant was very appreciative of the donation and told President Walz it would be used to benefit needy children in our 6
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community. The Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon has consistently supported the Police Department in this worthwhile program.
Pet Oxygen Masks Presented to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services recently received 30 new pet oxygen masks that will be placed on 21 fire engines and nine squads throughout Cherokee County. The masks were obtained through a program that was held recently called “Project Breathe.” Invisible Fence® Brand started “Project Breathe” which is a Pet Oxygen Mask Donation Program to provide oxygen mask kits to first responders. During the month of September several donations boxes were placed at various veterinary clinics in Cherokee County. Free Home Animal Hospital was able to collect the most money for the program. Riverstone Animal Hospital of Canton will be assisting with a training DVD that will be distributed with the mask kits to the Cherokee County Fire Stations.
‘Project Breathe’
Metro Atlanta Residents Called on to Participate in Historic Cancer Prevention Study 3
Residents of metro Atlanta have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study in March 2013 that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are urged to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). In Atlanta, the American Cancer Society is partnering with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta on the CPS-3 enrollment campaign to provide enrollment sites throughout the area to make it convenient for local residents to participate in the study. There will be 20 YMCA sites across the region for CPS-3 enrollment, in addition to four more on page additional sites. CPS-3 will help researchers better 8 understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic www.footprintspublishing.com
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factors that cause or prevent cancer. The in-person enrollment process takes approximately one hour to complete. Periodic follow-up surveys of various lengths are expected to be sent every few years to individuals enrolled in the study. Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from a series of American Cancer Society studies. The Hammond-Horn Study and previous Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS-I, and CPS-II) have played a major role in understanding cancer prevention and risk. For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3 in Atlanta, visit www.cps3atlanta.com or call toll-free (888) 604-5888.
News From Sixes UMC
Sixes United Methodist Church offers a Mother’s Morning Out on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., for children ages 18 months through 4 years old. Please go to the church website at www.sixesumc.org to learn more about the program, registration and fees. Also happening at Sixes UMC, registration is open for the 2013 Children’s Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading season. Please go to www.sixesumc.org for season information and registration. Sixes United Methodist Church is located at 8385 Bells Ferry Road in Canton.
RCCC Collects Toys for Tots and Enjoys Student Speaker
Recently, The Rotary Club of Cherokee County (RCCC) gathered for its regular meeting at Sidelines Grille on Reinhardt University Parkway in Canton and brought Toys for Tots which were received by Sergeant Lindsey Taylor of the USMC. Pictured Sergeant Taylor presents Club President Wesselink with a Certificate of Appreciation from Toys for Tots. At that same meeting, the RCCC Sergeant Taylor and Club President Wesslink heard a presentation from Alexandra Vasquez, a Reinhart University student participating in the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP). Alexandra spoke about her homeland of Columbia.
winning entry is by Beth Sisson of Canton. Ms. Sisson, who has two children in Cherokee County School District schools, said her design was inspired by the classic children’s book, “The Giving Tree,” which she said still makes her cry when she reads it. “My mom was a teacher, and I remember how New CCEF logo she would do so much that was above and beyond…and I know that teachers often do that out of their own pocket,” she said. “It’s such a great idea to have a Foundation to organize people who want to give to help teachers and their students.” The Foundation’s mission is to support the students and staff of the Cherokee County School District by promoting teaching and learning and celebrating achievements. The Foundation seeks funding and resources to help schools in areas not fully funded in the regular school program such as “bright ideas” grants for schools, teachers and other staff and support for academic achievement and technology initiatives. Ms. Sisson, who is a graphic designer with her husband’s company, Sisson Media, for her winning design won a free year’s supply of Chick-fil-A from Chick-fil-A of Canton and a $100 deposit in a Credit Union of Georgia account. She was also publicly recognized during a Cherokee County School Board meeting. For more information about the Foundation, please see the Cherokee County Educational Foundation page on Facebook.
Local Man Plans Run to California for Alzheimer’s
Jack Fussell of Cherokee County is preparing to run across the country. His run will begin in Savannah, Ga. in January and his goal is to make it to Monterey, Ca. Mr. Fussell, 62, is trying to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease. To get involved with this amazing and worthy cause, follow him on Facebook and Twitter and visit his website at http://www. acrosstheland2013.com.
New CCEF Chooses a Logo
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januaryEvents Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library “Super Saturday”
*Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs often feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. *Toddler lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only, with participating adults. These programs often feature books, songs and activities that encourage early literacy. *“Super Saturday” story times are family story times designed with the working parent and/or school-aged child in mind and are offered at R.T. Jones Library in Canton and once a month at the Gilmer County Library. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs are a repeat performance of that week’s story times but may not include a craft activity.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors and READing Paws These 10-15 minute programs encourage children to read by providing a nonjudgmental furry listener who won’t laugh if they make a mistake or stumble over a word. Children begin to associate reading with the dog and start to view the activity in a positive light. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled time. For more information, please call (770) 479-3090, extension 235.
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R.T. Jones Memorial Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. *All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. Woodstock and R.T. Jones lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins.
Sequoyah Regional Library System R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 Mon: 12 – 8 p.m. T, W & Th: 10 – 6 p.m. Fri: 1 – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: CLOSED
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Jessilynn Smith was our winner for December’s contest corner. Jessilynn has won a gift card to The Corner Butcher Shop. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@mywestcantonmonthly.com Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year.
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January 17 & 22
“READY TO LOSE WEIGHT?” Time: Location:
7-8 p.m. Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125, Woodstock Information: learn how you can really succeed and keep the weight off this time with the Virtual Gastric Band program. The presentation is free but requires advance registration due to limited seating. Register by emailing date and number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@ live.com or by calling (678) 938-7274. For more information, please visit www. VirtualGastricBandGeorgia.com.
January 19 RETREAT FROM ANXIETY — WOMEN’S RETREAT Time: Location:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Cost: $20 Information: Mt. Zion’s Women’s Ministry invites you to watch this powerful video message by Passion City Church (Atlanta) Pastor Louie Giglio. Come to be encouraged and inspired as you hear his life-changing testimony of battles with anxiety and spiritual warfare. Sign up online: www.mtzionwomen.com. Registration includes lunch. (770) 479-3324
January 19
895 Knox Bridge Hwy., White, Ga. Information: Please contact the church office at (770) 479-0101 or sutalleebaptist1@comcast. net. www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
Cherokee Arts Center
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village
94 North Street, Canton (770) 704-6244 mary@cherokeearts.org www.cherokeearts.org
City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org
January 3, 10, 17 & 24
January 6
KIM BATES “BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY”
BIG BAND SWING WITH JOE GRANSDEN
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $90 for 4 weeks
January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11 JOHN HORNE “LIFE DRAWING” Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $120, plus model fee
January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9 & 16 TISHA GOTTE’S SATURDAY DRAMA CLASS Ages & Times:
FREE DOCUMENT SHRED DAY Time: Location:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Summit Financial Solutions, 1816 Eagle Drive, Ste. 100-A, Woodstock Information: Free and open to the public. A professional shredding company will be on site to shred personal and confidential documents. There is no need to remove staples, paper clips, folders or notebooks. All documents are shredded on site and the process may be watched on a video display monitor to ensure security.
Group rate (10+ seats), $10 Information: By Beth Henley, a Mississippi tragic comedy — performed by the Cherokee Theatre Company
Cost:
Please visit website for complete calendar listings.
Time: Cost:
2:30 p.m. $12 in advance online or $15 at the door Information: Renowned trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden and his 17-piece orchestra featuring vocalist Taryn Chidebelu-Eze will perform all your favorite standards from Jazz to Blues to Swing! General admission and seating. Doors open at 2 p.m
January 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Time:
Middle school, 11 a.m.-noon; Grades K-5, noon- 1p.m. Ages 18 & up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $80 per 6 weeks; fee includes materials, costumes and a DVD of the final performance
Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: All seats $10 in advance online or $12 at the door Information: Four children discover a hidden world in the back of a wardrobe leading them to a variety of adventures as they learn the value of honor, love and courage — A faithful adaptation of the book by C. S. Lewis.
The Canton Theatre 171 East Main Street, Canton (downtown Canton) www.cantontheatre.com
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January 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 January 27 — 29
CRIMES OF THE HEART
REVIVAL WITH EVANGELIST GERALD CRABB
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Time: Location:
10:45 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. each evening Sutallee Baptist Church
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Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. General admission, $15 Senior/Student, $12
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January marks the season of new beginnings. As we celebrate a new year, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch (GVBR) wants to share one of its many success stories as Greg Harris embarks on his “new beginning.” Greg Harris came to live at GVBR in August 2010. Goshen Valley has been his home for the past 2½ years. For a portion of his academic career, Greg attended ACE Academy in Holly Springs. Recently, Greg celebrated his graduation from Cherokee High School — an incredible accomplishment that Greg and everyone at GVBR is extremely excited about and proud of! Greg will be taking his core classes at Chattahoochee Technical College beginning this January. He plans to transition to a 4-year liberal arts school to pursue a vocation in counseling. Greg shared, “I want to thank my house parents, Steve and Kelly Reaves, as well as the rest of the Goshen staff and volunteers who helped me achieve my diploma.” Congratulations Greg! Goshen Valley is unbelievably grateful for the support from the community, volunteers and the Cherokee County School district. Thank you for being a part of Greg’s success!
Each month we will share needs at the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, including many ways that the community can get involved.
Education/ Academic Needs
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Please contact Rachel Blend at rblend@goshenvalley.org or call (770) 796-4618 for more information.
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Bailey’s Bowtique is a cute, little resale shop and boutique located at 3502 Sixes Road in Canton, next to Little Caesars. Along with resale clothing and shoes for boys and girls, they also offer new boutique clothing and a large assortment of gift items, jewelry and accessories from infant to adult. This is the perfect place to grab a baby gift, a birthday present, a teacher or friend gift or even something for yourself. Stop by today to see what’s new. (770) 720-3343, www.BaileysCanton.com
Residents in the Hickory Flat and surrounding areas shopping for specialty gifts, home décor and accessories can find a wide variety of items at Winey Blonde Boutique that can be personalized with names, initials, team logos and more using embroidery, heat pressing, decals or rhinestone accents. The store specializes in unique wine accessories and original works by local artists, and includes a space for private events. 9327 Hickory Flat Hwy., Woodstock; (770) 754-0086, www.wineyblondeboutique.com
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Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Grayson Turner
Ashley Pacilio
Age 11 on January 2 Son of Jennifer & Michael Happy Birthday! We love you so much! Mom & Dad
Age 18 on December 26 Happy 18th Birthday Sweetheart! We are very proud you! Love, Dad, Mom & Kristen
Meghan Farmer
Faith Chambless
Age 6 on January 8 Happy Birthday to our sweet girl! We love you so very much! Love, Mom, Dad & Zachary
Age 1 on January 18 Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl! Daughter of Susan & Chris Chambless Sister of Briana & Matthew
Claire Evangeline Hypes
Johnny Caracalas
Age 2 on January 17 Happy Birthday!
Age 8 on January 31 Happy Birthday Johnny! We love you so much! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Madi, Zoey, Kitty & Lucy
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Lily Mesa
Age 7 on January 30 Happy Birthday! We love you! Shawn, Holly & Patrick
Carly Long
Age 12 on January 20 Happy Birthday baby girl! We love you! Love, Mommy, Jarod, Andy, Alex, Robbie, Tayt & Addy
Lexie-Anne
Lydia Barr
Age 10 on January 8 Love you always! Mommy & Daddy
Age 10 on January 31 Happy Birthday to our V.I.P.! XOXO, Mom & Rafiq
Taylor Mickle
Audrey Deason
Celebrating on January 25 Happy Birthday Tay! Love, Julia, Thomas & Makayla
Riley Ann Ligon
Born on September 6, 2012 at 1:15 p.m. 6 lbs., 5 oz., 20.5 inches long Daughter of Diane & Jon Ligon Little sister of Ryan & Catherine
Age 4 on January 6 Happy Birthday Baby girl! We Love You! Love, Daddy & Mommy
Claire Cournoyer
Born on November 20, 2012 7 lbs., 3 oz. Daughter of Jana & Mario Cournoyer Little sister of more on page Matthew, David, Valerie, 22 Sarah & Roxanne
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A Sincere ‘Thank You’ Ten years ago, I penned my first column for our local community magazines. Now, 120 columns later, I write my last. Thank you to the ownership and management of this magazine. Never once have I been censored on what I could write. Despite an occasional complaint, they have always stood by me. That means a lot. It has been an honor to be part of this publication. In today’s world, where journalism is a dead art and sensationalism laced with negativity has become the accepted form of “so-called” news reporting, it is nice to be associated with a magazine that focuses on positive stories with the purpose of being both informational and uplifting. Thank you to the thousands of people who came to my “Town Hall” meetings; 147 “Town Hall” meetings to be exact. Yes, I counted all my “Town Hall” meetings over the last 10 years and it came to 147. That’s a lot of talking. Thank you to the hundreds of friends I have made over the last decade. Serving in public office was not always easy, especially when I was particularly vocal of my opinion on controversial issues. However, all the criticism was well worth it for the friends I have made. I think of great people like Pete & Cindy Castello, Christine & Randy Minter, Conrad Q., Linda Parker, Steve Sandridge, Julie Brennan, Bill Long, Dick Hall, Jeff Duncan, Rob Usher, Liz Baxter, Bill Dewrell, Phil McCall, Donnie & Jan Henriques, Patty Baker, Mike Byrd, Kelly Marlow, Danny Dukes, Cheryl Hill, and Don & Vickie Holyfield. The list could go on and on. Thank you to the outstanding public servants with whom I had the pleasure of serving: Calvin Hill, Charlice Byrd, Sean Jerguson, Chuck Scheid, Barry Loudermilk, Judson Hill, and, one of my closest friends, the late Bobby Franklin. They are really good people who truly care about our community.
Thank you to the finest constituents a public servant could ever represent. I have had the opportunity to travel the world, and while fine people can be found in just about any culture on earth, I am thankful to the Lord that he placed so many of the finest near me. When I started in public office I promised myself that I would never shy away from a controversial issue if it meant I could help change Georgia for the better. Regardless of what some may think about my service, none could accuse me of failing to take a stand. My personal faith, which recognizes nothing I have is mine and nothing is permanent, certainly allowed me to be bold in my service. But knowing my constituents would support me if I remained true to my values also provided great political strength. As I leave public office for a new chapter in life, I do so with no real political regret. Surely, I didn’t achieve every policy goal, but no elected official ever does. My only regret is the total dedication I gave to public service came at a great cost to my family. And it is to them I offer my final “Thank You.” Thank you to the loves of my life — my wife, Amy, and our children, Emma, Quinn, Reagan and Sarah. They walked hundreds of miles to thousands of doors over six political campaigns, all to support me. They ate dinner without Dad more times than should occur in a lifetime, as I attended yet another function. They had basketball games, football games, dance recitals, gymnastics, guitar recitals, swim meets and lacrosse games without Dad watching in the stands. They had many a night going to sleep without a “goodnight” kiss. These times, events and moments are things I will never get back. I have a lot of making up to do. Thankfully, I can start now.
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School Board News
by Janet Read
I have recently had the opportunity to attend two great training events. The first was the Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC). This event showcases the best of the best in education technology Janet Read is the Countywide and offers renowned keynote Chairman for the Cherokee County speakers, talented workshop School Board. Janet may be reached presenters and multiple by e-mail at janet.read@cherokee.k12. opportunities to network with ga.us. other teachers, technology folks and school board members. I have attended this conference on other occasions, but this year was by far the best. I attended workshops on “flipped” classrooms, virtual schools, making technology relevant, and Twitter for educators, just to name a few. I was impressed to discover that our district has already implemented many of the ideas/initiatives that were being introduced by other districts. Many Georgia school districts are piloting the “Bring Your Own Device” initiative, yet we are much further along in actual implementation. Although
this conference did not offer a “silver bullet” to improve technology funding, it did remind me that we are focused on the right things in our district. We are offering a 21st Century education to every student in our district, and we are giving them the technology they need to become global citizens. The second training opportunity was at the semi-annual Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) conference. Our newest board members, Patsy Jordan and Kelly Marlow, attended the new board member training, while I attended the School Law workshop. This workshop was led by various attorneys throughout the state of Georgia. Once again I was impressed with how successful we, in Cherokee County, are in multiple areas. Those include annual board training for all school board members, compliance with Sunshine Laws and Open Meeting Acts, proper posting of meetings and corresponding agendas, and proper procedures for called School Board meetings. One topic that was discussed at length was the accreditation process. Several examples of the various steps of losing or maintaining accreditation were mentioned. Although no school district names were used, I was somewhat embarrassed when the CCSD was referenced from incidents dating back to 1998. continued on page 62
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Veterans Deploy to Cherokee Charter Academy Sixes Chorus Sings at the Governor’s Mansion Recently, the Sixes Chorus had the opportunity to visit the Governor’s Mansion, where they performed and met Georgia’s First Lady, Mrs. Nathan Deal. At the Governor’s Mansion, they sang in the Ballroom as part of the Christmas Tour of the Mansion. The performance was a great success.
Members of the American Armed Forces, past and present, came to Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) to share their military experiences and life lessons with students. The event was part of CCA’s STRIVE 65 Character Education program. STRIVE stands for “Students Taking Responsibility for Important Values of Excellence.” Army Staff Sergeant Naron Bryan, who recently returned from Special Forces deployment to Afghanistan, told Ms. Dudley’s 2nd grade class, “You always need to be willing to better yourself and learn.” After a day of learning from the veterans, 6th grader Ella Johnson was impressed, “There’s such a thing as superheroes, but we don’t call them Batman and Superman, we call them veterans.”
Liberty Students Collect Food for MUST
Garrett Holubetz, 3rd grader at Liberty Elementary, initiated a food drive for MUST Ministries. Garrett is the mayor of his 3rd grade POD at Liberty Elementary. In his speech, he said he wanted to hold a food drive for MUST. He created a flyer, brought in collection boxes, and the kids collected over 80 items for MUST. Great job Garrett and Liberty Elementary!
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WHS Band Showcases ‘State of Mind’
The Woodstock High School marching band has competed in three competitions in the 2012 season with their show “State of Mind.” With one third of the band consisting of freshman and another 12 first year marchers, they did a tremendous job in all three competitions. The Marching Wolverines took part in the River Ridge Tournament of Champions, scoring Superiors for Drum Majors, Color Guard, Percussion and Band, 1st place for Percussion, 2nd place for Drum majors, 2nd place Color Guard and 2nd place Band. They were third overall. At the Sprayberry Southern Invitational, WHS placed second in class and third overall. For their third and final competition, the band traveled to the University of Tennessee Chattanooga for the USBands Southern States Championship. The Wolverines brought home trophies for second place in class overall and 1st place in music. Congratulations to all the students on a job well done.
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Private Schools Brenwood Academy
Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464
Lyndon Academy
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(770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
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Mission Point Christian Academy North Cobb Christian School
Compass Prep Academy
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Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool (770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091, www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
The Goddard School (770) 720-3003, www.goddardschool.com
Public Schools Cherokee Charter Academy: www.cherokeecharter.org (678) 385-7322 Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Canton Elementary School
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712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
Freedom Middle School
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Page
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
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SPORTS Cherokee Black Football Has Record Season
“Hustle & Heart Set Us Apart” was the theme for CYFA’s 6/7 year old Cherokee Black football team. They went 8-0 for the regular season. This was a first for any CYFA team! Cherokee Black was full of boys who had more heart and more dedication than most teams. They continued to hustle and show their hearts at their End of Season celebration by collecting food, clothing and financial donations for the local charity, NEVER ALONE. They also could not have done it without their wonderful cheerleaders cheering them on! Cherokee Black football players and the cheerleaders did an awesome job. It was an amazing year! The Cherokee Black team members: Josh Brown, Stephen Cheek, Eli Croni, Pharell Dutally, Chase Montgomery, Joe Nevle, Camden Underwood, Lincoln Broadnax, Peyton Butler, Christian Cagle, Morgan Cox, Brady Gilliam, Cayden Hilliard, Will King, Alex Lobel, Cameron Pope, Ryker Shaw, Brock Toney & Daniel Young. Amber Broadnax was the team mom and the coaches were Ahmad Broadnax, Clint Shaw, Matt Hilliard, Mark Nevle, Juan Butler and Steve Lobel.
Canton Tire & Wheel and Michelin Roll Out Soccer Balls
The Michelin Soccer Program and Canton Tire & Wheel donated more than $350 in both funds and equipment to Cherokee Soccer Association. These funds go a long way in helping to provide scholarships, uniforms and other soccer essentials for the participating leagues. Giving back to the community is a top priority for Michelin. The Michelin Soccer Program partners tire dealers with local youth soccer organizations, providing the dealers the opportunity to reach out to the community. The leagues in turn receive funds and equipment. Steve Garrison of Canton Tire & Wheel in Canton is an avid supporter of the program. “The Michelin Soccer Program is an incredible way to West Canton | january 2013 24 My
connect with families and young players,” he said. “The look on the child’s face as you hand them their soccer ball is priceless. I encourage all the Michelin dealers to find a local soccer league and support them through this program.” To learn more about the Michelin Soccer Program, visit www.michelinsoccer.com/?league_ overview. To find out more about Canton Tire & Wheel, contact Steve Garrison, (770) 479-6556, at 115 Ridgewood Rd. in Canton.
Jr. Wolverines Girls’ Basketball Dominates at Recent Tournament
Woodstock Jr. Wolverines fifth grade girls basketball team won the Carson Tool Thanksgiving Tournament. This was the team’s second tournament win coached by Roy Taylor and Carlton Black. Players pictured left to right, top row: Anniston Krapf, Sydney Orefice, Maya Taylor Lucy Black, Cammi Breitbart; bottom row: Sara Favre, Isabella Boatwright, Gabee Bage, Jessie Taylor and Valerie Cournoyer. Congratulations!
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Hunt Volleyball School
Hunt Volleyball School, led by Michael Hunt, is a skills camp offered from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month for kids ages 9-13 in the Woodstock and Canton areas. Hunt’s camps focus on building fundamental skills and expanding players’ knowledge of the game. With 10 years of coaching experience, Hunt brings a new approach to teaching beginners, although all skill levels are encouraged to attend. (770) 617-1985, huntvolleyball@gmail.com
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www.sheissafe.org by Michelle Baruchman Every day, women and young girls are sold into slavery and sex-trafficked around the world. As heartbreaking as that is to hear, there is hope. Thanks to organizations like She Is Safe, founded by Michele Rickett and headquartered in Roswell, Ga., more than 40,000 females have become empowered through education and have started a new life. Sex trafficking is prevalent for two reasons: cultural customs and economic issues. She is Safe infiltrates highrisk countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Mali, Nepal, Sudan, the Middle East and North Africa, where slavery is either legal or not strongly discouraged. In many of those countries, girls are traditionally obliged to give a dowry upon entering into a marriage. This cultural norm creates a financial burden on the daughter’s
family, who has to pay an extravagant sum of money from the already small amount of money in savings. These two factors combined are what drive the sex slavery industry. Girls are also viewed as physically weaker and are thought to therefore contribute less to the family. For these reasons, parents often grieve upon hearing the news that they are having a baby girl. Many females enter into prostitution because it seems the only way to achieve a better life. She Is Safe was created to help girls and their families realize there are other options. By stationing on borders and in red-light districts, workers of the organization have been able to rescue girls from sex trafficking. As a result of the gender discrimination, most of the girls who are involved in sex slavery are uneducated and illiterate. In fact, more than 70 percent of the poor and illiterate, and 80 percent of those trafficked, are females. She is safe helps women discover their potential through education, literacy programs, healthcare training and workshops. The organization tackles the root of one of the causes of the thriving sex industry: economics. With programs such as financing and especially agriculture, females learn that they can generate a source of income for themselves and their families that does not rely on selling their bodies. She Is Safe is a Christian organization, and supports girls in finding comfort in the religion. They are taught that people care for their well-being and the nourishment of their soul. Spiritual counseling is also offered as a source of strength.
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For those of you whose hearts break for these girls, there are ways to help. Becoming a She Is Safe advocate can allow you to spread attention and raise awareness. There are other ways still to get involved. Some activists have created run-a-thons, and others have started jewelry benefits, and you are never too young to get involved. The sponsored reading program, Read to Rescue, was created by a young girl who sympathized with the girls her age on the other side of the world. Michelle Rickett, the founder of the organization, would love to speak with you if you have any further questions. Her books, “Forgotten Girls,” “Daughters of Hope,” and “Ordinary Women,” are available online for purchase.
She Is Safe 11095 Houze Road, Roswell
(866) 552-1402
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What’s Cookin’ What’s Cookin’ in the Community is a new feature for 2013. Each month, a new theme will be cookin’. For January, the My Community Monthly team shared their favorite recipes to feast on during the bowl games. Make a couple of these recipes to share at your Super Bowl party!
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
(or cocktail sausages) Contributed by Janet Ponichtera
16 oz. finely shredded cheese 1 ½ cup mayonnaise 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup sliced honey almonds
1 12 oz. jar of chili sauce
3 oz. cream cheese Bacon bits 1 jar of hot mango chutney
1 32 oz. jar of grape jelly 80 frozen meatballs or cocktail sausages
a ball (1 big or 2 Combine first five ingredients. Make into kle bacon bits and small). Refrigerate. Before serving, sprin Serve with your ball. se jar of hot mango chutney over chee favorite crackers.
Combine jelly and chili sauce in a croc k pot and stir until smooth. Heat the mixture if needed to combine. Add meatballs or cocktail sausages and set temperature to low. Cook for 2-5 hours on low. Serve with toothpicks.
Santa Fe Soup Contributed by Tiffany Atwood 2 lbs. extra lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 can 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes 1 can Rotel (mild or spicy to taste) 2 cans white shoepeg corn, drained 1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained 1 can black beans, drained 2 cups water 2 packages dry taco seasoning 2 packages dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
Brown ground beef and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Let simmer for 2 hours. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips or Fritos. 30 My West Canton | january 2013
February is “Valentine Sweet Treats.” Please share your favorite sweets with us! To submit your recipe for the February issue, please email it to mmeek@footprintspublishing.com along with your photo. We’d love to hear from you!
Welcome to the 2013 My Community Favorites contest!
This is your opportunity to support the local businesses by voting for them as your favorite! We want you to enjoy this contest, so please vote for your community’s favorite restaurants, service type businesses, small business retail shops, recreation services and residential places. The voting will begin January 1, 2013, and will close February 28, 2013, at 5 p.m. Please find the voting ballot on the next few pages and important rules of the contest and policies to follow below. This ballot will be printed again in the February issue and you may also vote online by visiting www.mywestcantonmonthly.com. Thank you for your participation, and please let the businesses know you voted for them! Please like us on Facebook and tell all your friends to vote!
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HIDING ASSETS IN A Georgia Divorce Can Lead To Trouble
by Parri Abbott
It is not unusual for one spouse to be in charge of a family’s finances. Such arrangements make it easier for the spouse controlling the money to take advantage of the other spouse if the marriage ends in divorce, leading to an unfair property Parri Abbott is a partner at Burns, division. However, if a spouse hides assets during divorce and Abbott & Speights, P.C. Attorneys at Law. She can be reached at (770) is later discovered, it can lead to 956-1400. serious consequences. People should be aware of the signs that their spouse is hiding assets, where assets are typically hidden, and the penalties for hiding assets during divorce. What are the signs that a spouse is hiding assets? One of the most common indications that a spouse is attempting to hide assets during divorce is an unwillingness to use attorneys to handle the divorce. Many people understand that when professionals get involved there is a greater likelihood of getting caught hiding assets. Those who hide assets are relying on their spouses’ lack of information for their subterfuge, but experienced attorneys know where to look for assets. Spouses trying to hide assets often get defensive when questioned about financial matters. Spouses may have bank statements and other important financial documents delivered to a different address, such as a post office box. Those who own their own businesses often have an easier time hiding assets from their spouses. Business owners may try to hide personal spending in other business expenses or make business decisions that reduce the value of the business on paper so that it appears the business is not worth as much when dividing property. Where do spouses typically hide assets? Some of the more common ways spouses attempt to hide assets include: telling a spouse that he or she received a pay cut and hiding a portion of paychecks; opening bank accounts in children’s names; hiding money in safe deposit boxes; underreporting income on income tax returns; deferring bonuses until after a divorce is final; and creating fictional debt with family members or friends, arranging to have the money repaid after the divorce. What are the consequences of hiding assets? People filing for divorce in Georgia are required to make full financial disclosures on financial affidavit forms. Lying on an affidavit or continued on page 55 West Canton | january 2013 34 My
Shirts That Give by Suzanne Taylor Purchasing a great product Scoop OTP, an INSIDER’s guide to and helping out a worthwhile living Outside The Perimeter, is proud charitable cause is a winto announce the launch of their win retail therapy purchase. website, www.scoopotp.com. Scoop OTP has local recommendations about These fabulous “Made restaurants, family fun, shopping and OTP” t-shirts fit the bill more. Suzanne Taylor will feature and you can get a jump-start unique OTP products/places. on a unique Valentine’s Day Suzanne@scoopotp.com shirt by purchasing this great heart-shaped shirt that benefits Cystic Fibrosis or the lip imprint shirt for the Smile Train foundation. The company is called UB4Me Apparel with an aptly named website: www. shirtsthatgive.com. Two years ago, when the construction business came to a halt, Jennifer and Ken Manisco of the Crabapple area of Roswell started UB4ME Apparel. They loved the idea of a business that had an element of giving back to the community. Designing, printing and selling women’s boutique style t-shirts that benefit a variety of charities seemed like a fun way to do this. After purchasing a screen printing press, Ken taught himself the process of screen-printing original and trendy designs onto shirts. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, they made a $5 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every shirt sold. Then when November rolled around, they made a shirt with a “Thankful” design. For each of those shirts sold, Jennifer and Ken bought a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless at Atlanta Mission. They were even featured on a TV news segment called “Positively Georgia” for their good business practice. The shirts feature pretty, unique images that usually tie into the charity in some way. For example, the shirt for CURE Childhood Cancer says “Love Cures All.” And the tag explains which charity that shirt benefits. The shirts are super soft and have a great fit, too! I have the “Thankful” shirt and love it. Many of the designs are available at OTP great retail therapy locations such as Sis & Moon’s and Illuminations in Alpharetta continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com
New year’s Resolution For Your Hair
by Jyl Craven “This year will be different.” That’s what we always say, but if our resolution is to lose that last 20 pounds, save a nest egg, or quit a bad habit, it can be easy to let the enormity of your resolution overwhelm you Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design by the time February 1 rolls of Canton. For information you may around. Experts recommend contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 that instead of making huge, or visit www.jylcraven.com. hard-to-handle New Year’s resolutions, you make small, controllable changes toward your best life. I agree! In that spirit, here are a few simple, hair care-related New Year’s resolutions. We promise these won’t be major life changes, but they will keep you looking and feeling your best through 2013 and beyond! 1. Schedule Regular Hair Cuts — You’re busy. Sometimes the only time you can squeeze into your schedule for a hair cut is when you have a special occasion or you’re ready for a whole new ‘do.’ But your hair — and your entire look — will benefit from regular maintenance. With regular trims you’ll never look disheveled, and your stylist will have an easier time working with your hair when you are ready for a new look or special day. 2. Try a New Style — Whether it’s a temporary updo or a daring new cut, resolve to try something new this year. There’s nothing like a new look to work your way out of a rut — style-wise or life-wise. A stylist can make recommendations for a new look to go with your face shape and lifestyle. 3. Maintain, Maintain, Maintain — Hair treatments are one of those things that is very easy to put off. Keep saying “I’ll do it next week” and suddenly 2014 has rolled around and your hair is limp and lifeless. Regular hair treatments are an important part of hair health. You can do them at home, or schedule them at a salon along with those regular cuts you’ve resolved to get this year! 4. Mind the Seasons — It’s easy to get into a hair care routine — wash hair daily, touch up your color every six weeks — and stick to that routine day in and day out, all year round. But with seasonal changes in weather, our continued on page 62 West Canton | january 2013 36 My
SOUND Bars
by Michael Buckner
Do you have a new TV, but you’re completely disappointed with the sound? Well of course! The thinner TVs become, the worse the sound from the speakers becomes as well. The average TV has two speakers that are just barely larger than Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio a quarter. You should not be Intersection, located at 631 E. Main surprised that the sound is Street, Canton. For more information inadequate — there just isn’t on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, enough space to do anything call (770) 479-1000. better. Of course, for those who desire the best in sound, nothing replaces a quality surround sound. But what about those rooms like the master bedroom, a keeping room and other non-focal TV rooms? In many cases, a sound bar is the perfect answer. A sound bar is an external speaker that can be placed above or below the TV to improve the quality and volume of sound. The only issue here is that there are about 1,000 different options and, unlike with a TV, it’s extremely hard to judge which one is better than another. Well, I’m here to help. My favorite way to present a sound bar to my clients is with a “good, better and best” approach. Because there are so many different options to choose from, I’ve narrowed it down to three — from least expensive to most expensive. The Samsung is what I call the “entry level” version of sound bars. They are very thin and nice looking, but are solely to make the TV louder. Samsung’s sound bar retails for approximately $249, so you shouldn’t expect earth-shattering sound. In other words, if you just want your TV to be louder but aren’t very concerned about quality, then this is the one for you. My favorite bang for the buck is a sound bar made by Energy, a sister company of the highly reputable speaker company Klipsch. The Energy sound bar speaker comes with a very nice subwoofer and delivers very loud, clean and impressive sound for only $599. The idea here is that it can make music and TV sound full, rich and, most importantly, warm. Now let’s talk about the most expensive sound bar, the Bose Cinemate. At $1,500, the Bose not only has great sound but also comes with a microphone that we put in the room to continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com
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Between The Hedges
by Louise Estabrook
Pruning and training are important practices for managing fruit trees. The proper time to prune is during late winter and early spring, before new growth occurs. During this time, pruning wounds heal quickly; flower Information about Extension Solutions buds and undesirable branches for Homes and Gardens can be are easily recognized; bark is found on the University of Georgia less likely to tear when cuts Cooperative Extension website, www. caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee. are made; and injury from low winter temperatures is avoided. Or contact the Cherokee County Extension Office, 100 North St., Suite Light summer pruning may G21, Canton, GA, (770) 479-0418. also be used to train young trees to the desired shape, improve sunlight quality, thin fruit loads or remove water sprouts, and other unwanted growth. Apple, Pear, Plum & Apricot These trees are pruned and trained to a central leader. A central leader tree is characterized by one main, upright trunk, referred to as the leader. Branching generally begins on the leader 24 to 36 inches above the soil surface to allow movement under the tree. Whether you obtain a small, unbranched whip or a larger, branched tree, it is necessary to prune the tree at planting. Cut the unbranched whip back to 24 to 30 inches from the ground. If branched 1- or 2-year-old trees are planted, select four or five lateral branches with wide-angled crotches and that are spaced equally around the tree and 2 to 5 inches apart vertically. The selected laterals should be no lower than 18 inches above the ground and should be pruned back slightly by cutting off one-fourth of each limb’s length. Blueberries Remove one-third to one-half of the top of young blueberry plants when transplanting them. Remove weak, twiggy growth near the base of the plan. Remove flower buds the first and second year after planting to stimulate vigorous growth. You won’t get any blueberries, but you will get a stronger blueberry plant for the future. If you would like to learn more about proper care of fruit plants, attend the Cherokee County Master Gardeners free seminar on fruit planting: 10 a.m., January 26, at Buckeye Creek Farm in Woodstock. Call the Cherokee County Cooperative Extension Office at (770) 479-0418 to register. 38 My West Canton | january 2013
Leadership
by Yong-In Martial Arts
Teaching children leadership skills can be challenging. I want my kids to become leaders in whatever capacity suits them. I do not believe they need to be president of a corporation to be a leader; rather, I would like Yong-In Martial Arts has been open to them to lead with their actions. the public since 2000 and they focus on character development for children, My hope is that they will teens and adults. They want to bring influence others in a positive out the best in all of us as citizens and persons. (770) 345-4133 way. From the start, Tae Kwon Do began teaching attitudes and skills that will help my children succeed in life. Respect is the first mental training. Not only is the “golden rule” applied to how they treat other people, but it is used to help them learn how to help others succeed. By cheering for your friend, you help them accomplish their goals. Treat others the way you want to be treated. I believe a good leader helps others become their best. My kids have a lot of good leaders to learn from at Yong In Martial Arts.
I want my kids to become leaders in whatever capacity suits them. I do not believe they need to be president of a corporation to be a leader; rather, I would like them to lead with their actions. Another important leadership skill is cooperation. Together everyone achieves more. As brother and sister, my children have learned to get along better and they also practice their Tae Kwon Do together. They help each other. They truly want the other to succeed. This has overlapped into their school work and general attitude. They are learning that leadership takes more than one person being in charge. Sometimes, leadership is helping the other person achieve their goals. Both of my children have earned their black belt in Tae Kwon Do. It takes a great deal of work and dedication to earn a black belt. They must learn form, language and mental training. In class, students help other students. They are cheered for and congratulated when they accomplish a goal. From the first class, I knew this would be a wonderful environment for my children. They are given the opportunity to succeed each time they walk into class, and they are learning the meaning of leadership from others in a very real way.
CLEANING WITH GEMMA
Easy Tips For Cleaning The Fireplace by Gemma Beylouny I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year! This is the time of year when we do our New Year’s resolutions. I hope one of the New Year’s resolutions you make is to de-clutter and to keep your home clean. I know it is not yet spring, but starting a new year with a clean and organized home will give you more motivation to work and energy to accomplish more of your resolutions. If your time for cleaning is limited, I recommend cleaning the fireplace. During the holidays, we used our fireplace a bit more than usual for ambiance and heat. Now that the holidays are over, let’s start the year with a clean fireplace. Keep in mind we are doing a simple cleaning. We do not need to be stressed out. Cleaning the fireplace is not hard — it’s just a little dusty and involves a lot of kneeling. You can use a kneeling pad if you have one, or just fold a cotton towel underneath your knees.
the grates first to remove as much dust as possible, then wipe them clean with a wet cleaning rag. You can clean the fireplace tools easily by rinsing them under running water and wiping them dry with a dry clean rag. Gemma Beylouny is the owner of Rejoice Maids Service. She lives in Woodstock Once you’ve finished with her husband, George, and their cleaning, carefully fold the children. You may contact her at (678) trash bag and toss it in the 905-3476, gemma@rejoicemaids.com, or visit www.rejoicemaids.com. trash can. Return the grate to the fireplace and stack it with new fire logs for your next fire to be enjoyed during a quiet night at home alone or with family. Maligaya at Masaganang Bagong Taon — Happy New Year!
Let’s get the tools ready for cleaning the fireplace: an apron, a plastic tarp or household trash bag, rubber gloves, a bucket of water, dishwashing detergent, cleaning rags, a dust pan, a small hand-held broom, a small trash can for the charred logs, and used coffee grounds. Before you start cleaning, make sure that the last fire burned out at least 24 hours ago. Put on the apron and gloves, place the kneeling pad beneath your knees, set the trash bag in front of the fireplace, and place the trash can in the right corner for easy access. Remove the logs and the grate, setting them aside on the corner of the trash bag. Place the charred logs in the trash can. Sprinkle a handful of used coffee grounds on the ashes to reduce the flying dust. Using the dust pan and handheld broom, sweep up the debris and ashes and empty into the trash can. Do the same to the screen, sweep the ashes. Cleaning the exterior of the fireplace will vary depending on the type of fireplace you have. A brick fireplace can be cleaned easily using only water. Marble, granite or stone fireplaces may require a small amount of dishwashing detergent with the water. Just remember to wipe the fireplace thoroughly as you clean, then use a dry clean rag to wipe it. For the glass door, follow the same process using water and dishwashing detergent — then wipe dry with a dry rag. The grates will be the dirtiest part of the fireplace, so clean them last so that your bucket of water doesn’t get filthy. Sweep
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PROTECT YOUR FAMILY From The Flu This Season
by Dr. Jamie Rollins, Northside Cherokee Pediatrics Winter means cold and flu season, and every mom worries about the flu invading her home. There are several things that we can do to protect our families from the dreaded illness. Vaccinate The flu vaccine is recommended and safe for everyone ages 6 months and older. There is even a shot-free (nasal) vaccine for children over 2 years old who meet the criteria (ask your doctor for details). Children under 8 years old may need two doses of the flu vaccine the first year they are vaccinated to achieve the best coverage. These vaccines are a safe and effective way to help prevent the spread of the flu. Wash Your Hands Frequent hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs that cause illness. Hand sanitizer is just as good as, if not better than, washing with soap and water, according to some reports. Teach your children to always wash their hands before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and especially after having contact with anyone who is sick. Clean and Disinfect Surfaces and Toys Another way to decrease the germs in your home is to clean surfaces and toys with a disinfectant. Use a disinfectant cloth daily to wipe frequently touched fixtures like doorknobs, light switches, tables, sinks and toys to decrease germs that cause illness. Keep Sick Kids at Home Always keep your child at home if they are sick to prevent
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the spread of germs at school and daycare. Most schools and daycares ask that a child not return until they have been feverfree for 24 hours or have been cleared by their doctor. Replace/Sterilize Toothbrushes If anyone in your home has been ill with the flu, upper respiratory or throat infection, you should replace or sterilize their toothbrush (and any stored with it) every three days until they are well. You should replace or sterilize again at the end of a course of antibiotics as well. You may sterilize in boiling water or in a sterilization bag in the microwave. Eat Healthy and Exercise A balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables will boost your children’s immune systems. If you are concerned your children are not getting adequate nutrition, ask your doctor about age-appropriate nutritional supplements and vitamins. Exercise is also important in keeping our children healthy. When it is too cold to play outside, encourage your kids to exercise indoors. Children can do jumping jacks or run in place during the commercials of their favorite shows. Every little bit counts! If we commit to these steps, we can keep our kids healthy and decrease our chances of getting the flu this winter. Dr. Rollins of Northside Cherokee Pediatrics is a boardcertified pediatrician who provides compassionate, comprehensive care for patients from birth to 18 years of age.
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as your doctor recommended that you have a colonoscopy? What is a colonoscopy and when should you have one? Colonoscopy is essential in diagnosing a variety of conditions but is most commonly used in the prevention and detection of colon caner. It is the 3rd most common cancer in the USA. Who should have a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is recommended by the American Cancer Society as a screening tool for colon cancer in men and women at the age of 50 or older. If you have a family history of colon cancer, it is recommended at the age of 45. Your doctor also commonly orders colonoscopy if you have had blood in your stool, rectal bleeding or an unexplainable change in your bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea. Colonoscopy can also be used to confirm a diagnosis such as Charon’s disease or Ulcerative colitis. During a colonoscopy, your doctor looks at the inner lining of your large intestine. During the test, abnormal polyps/growths can be removed that may save your life.
two days, depending on your health history and the doctor’s preference. By and large, the prep for colonoscopy is more challenging than the actual test. Plan to stay at home during your prep time since you will need to use the bathroom often. The prep causes multiple loose stools and diarrhea, which allows for your colon to be empty for the test. In addition, you may feel hungry on the clear liquid diet. Tell the doctor performing your colonoscopy if you have Diabetes, Kidney disease, if you take medications to thin your blood or if you are currently taking other medications, both prescription and non-prescription. That will help ensure you are given professional advice on how to maintain wellness around the time of your colonoscopy. Information obtained from www.webmd.com
This information is provided by Brian White, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine. They are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week and are located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. For more information, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel.
The colonoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a small video camera attached so that your doctor can take pictures during the entire examination of the large intestine. Before the day of this test you will need to clean out your colon using one of several available preparation methods prescribed by your doctor. Colon prep usually takes one or
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What Are Flat Feet?
by Travis Jones, DPM
Adult acquired flat foot deformity, or “flat feet,” is a common problem that can lead to a potentially debilitating condition that can cause significant discomfort and limit a person’s regular activities.
Why is My Arch Collapsing? Dr. Travis Jones is podiatric physician Adult onset flat foot deformity and surgeon with Village Podiatry Centers in Canton. His office is located is usually related to a tendon at 132 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 101. dysfunction on the inside of To schedule an appointment, call (770) the ankle. The posterior tibial 771-6991 or visit www.vpcenters.com. tendon is a large tendon that courses around the ankle, actively providing support to the arch of the foot. This tendon plays an important role in providing a stable foot when walking. As this tendon begins to weaken and elongate, it loses its ability to support the foot, thus slowly allowing the foot to collapse with normal weight. What Causes Flat Feet? While there are several different causes of a flat foot deformity,
a large percentage of adult deformities are due to a progressive dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon. This dysfunction is often a result of a natural weak spot within the tendon. Also, there generally is a strong family history of flat feet involved. Most commonly, individuals with the condition begin to notice a gradual flattening of the arch along with their foot starting to “turn out.” They also often experience pain with increased activities, prolonged periods on their feet, and especially with stairs and uneven surfaces. Other less common reasons for adult flat feet can include trauma, inflammatory arthritis (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis) and longterm complications from diabetes. Can Further Progression be Prevented? Most conservative measures involve some combination of rest, ice, anti-inflammatories and bracing. There are several ways to brace the foot including orthotics that can fit into shoes, as well as braces which extend up over the ankle. Different braces are used at different stages of the deformity. With early detection and no deformity, the goal is to prevent further collapse and deformity. At later stages of the deformity, different types of ankle braces are used to help control motion in the foot and ankle due to the fact that the tendon is not functioning properly. continued on page 62
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results. One way is to choose breast implants that reflect your own aesthetic preferences and that flatter your body. Whatever your reasons may be, here are three tips for selecting the implant size and style that is right for you. Look at before-and-after photos. Seeing photos of other women who have had breast augmentation can give you a good indication of what to expect. Be sure to look for women whose bodies and breasts are similar to your own. Print out a few pictures that you like and take them with you to your consultation. Choose a size that will contribute to a natural look. Breast implants come in many sizes. There are options that can give you full, yet very natural-looking breasts. Your surgeon should take several measurements of your body in order to determine the right fit. You can also try on a variety of implant sizes to help you decide. Find a qualified specialist who offers a range of options and who can help you understand the differences of each option. The doctor you choose to perform your surgery is critical to achieving beautiful results. Select a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers many types and styles of breast implants so that you have a wide variety of options. Your surgeon should work closely with you to understand your expectations in order to create the look you want.
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A WALKING Abscess by Dr. Scott R. Harden
There is an ongoing war between bacteria and our body’s defense system. Our body has many defense mechanisms to protect itself. Skin is one level and provides an amazing shield against the invasion of bacteria into our system. Receive a cut or scratch Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and into the skin and our shield has served the Woodstock area for is breached. Our immune more than 21 years. He is a Dental system then launches a defense Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. counterattack to eliminate Office: (770) 926-0000 the unwanted invaders. Eyes, Website: FountainViewSmiles.com vulnerable as they are, have an amazing bacterial defense called “lysozyme” that is extremely responsive to killing bacteria and results in very few eye infections throughout our lives. Our nose, mouth and ears are the weakest areas for bacteria to penetrate the body and the most common cause for illness. Bacteria that spread to our lungs can cause pneumonia and lead to serious symptoms involving our lungs. Proper diagnosis requires a chest X-ray. A lesser form of this ailment is termed “walking pneumonia,” which often goes undiagnosed. Any person with pneumonialike symptoms should seek medical help for a clear diagnosis to distinguish between the two illnesses and safeguard against potential lung damage or serious illness. The term walking pneumonia gave rise to the title of this article, “Walking Abscess.” In comparison to walking pneumonia, a walking abscess can also go undetected. Imagine walking around with a tooth abscess that has pus built up around the roots of your tooth. This pus is distributed throughout our system via the bloodstream and can spread to our heart and organs. Although you may be working out, eating healthy, and taking your vitamins, these efforts may not be enough to combat a walking abscess. Most abscesses do not cause pain, which is why they go undetected. An abscessed tooth may cause a twinge or small toothache, but can be easily overlooked just like walking pneumonia. What causes a tooth abscess and why doesn’t it hurt? Typically, a tooth abscess is produced by deep decay or external trauma to a tooth that injures the nerve. Bacteria invade the nerve of a tooth, use it as a food source, and cause the nerve to die. A broken tooth, broken filling or physical tooth trauma are important reasons to see a dentist for a thorough diagnosis. Any of these conditions converts a healthy nerve into a West Canton | january 2013 46 My
necrotic pulp that becomes a food source for invading bacteria. How does bacteria destroy the tooth nerve? Oral bacteria digest carbohydrates in our diet and subsequently produces a strong acid byproduct that destroys our teeth. This destructive process occurs very slowly and tooth nerves are simply unable to detect the damage. Therefore, most abscessed teeth don’t hurt. Pain is most often experienced when there is enough pus formed to generate pressure on tissue and bone around the tooth. Because pain is seldom experienced with an abscessed tooth, this dental condition can be adequately described as a “walking abscess.” Regular dental visits are very helpful to routinely diagnose your teeth and avoid developing a walking abscess for many years. This helps you avoid chronic infection spreading from a tooth abscess throughout your system. Do not ignore tooth symptoms. One of the more common causes of an abscessed tooth is when a filling is broken, allowing sweets and food to enter the soft and vulnerable center of the tooth. A broken filling might cause minor symptoms initially and then stop hurting based upon the nerve adapting to the bacterial acid production. Left undiagnosed and untreated, the exposed center of the tooth will decay rapidly and lead to the need for root canal therapy or extraction. This can be avoided by visiting a dentist twice a year for a thorough dental exam. In the last week, I treated more than 10 patients with dental emergencies because they had not been to the dentist in many years and most had ignored early symptoms. These patients did not seek dental treatment early because they did not have a serious toothache or felt that the part of their tooth that had fractured was not significant. The longer you delay necessary treatment, the more serious and more costly it becomes. If we contract a common cold, we often do not go to the doctor for care. We judge for ourselves that we’ll be fine in a week or so. People must be careful not to apply this same selfdiagnosis to serious matters like chest pain, chronic fatigue, or a persistent cough. In dentistry, we should not try and selfdiagnose either. Teeth and gums are not very forgiving when problems are left undiagnosed and untreated. Most dental problems do not cause pain and will require a thorough dental exam to assess potential problems. Cavities and gum disease can progress for years without any symptoms until extraction is necessary and proves quite upsetting for the patients to discover. A toothache is not common. A broken tooth is not common. A broken filling is not common. Bleeding gums are not common. Make an appointment with your dentist immediately when any of these occur and do not postpone treatment. More importantly, avoid surprises and visit your dentist regularly twice a year. www.footprintspublishing.com
To Vaccinate Or TIPS TO DECREASE
Not To Vaccinate? Part 2 Commonly held myths about vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases (Part 1 of this article was featured in the September edition)
by Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis Myth 2: The majority of people who get the diseases Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and are vaccinated. Absolutely has practiced in the pediatric field for true but misleading suggesting more than 17 years. 2920 Marietta those vaccines are not effective Highway, Suite 142, Canton (770) 7040057, www.dvpediatrics.com at preventing disease which could not be further from the truth. Vaccines have definitely reduced the rates of illness, complications and deaths from all diseases for which vaccines are available. This myth is explained by two factors. No vaccine is 100 percent effective at preventing disease, but the measles vaccine comes close at about 99 percent. Most vaccines are 85-95 percent effective. The second factor is that the majority of people in the United States have been vaccinated. Let’s look at an example: In a high school class of 1000 students, all but five students have been fully immunized by having two doses of vaccine against measles. All students are unknowingly exposed to measles; all students who do not have immunity develop measles. All five students that have not been vaccinated get measles and if one percent of the student body that was vaccinated did not respond to the vaccine, then 10 additional students will get measles. Therefore 67 percent of the sick students had previously been vaccinated. This does not prove the vaccine does not work. In fact it shows the opposite. All children who were unvaccinated got sick. Only one percent of the vaccinated students got sick. If no one in the class was vaccinated we would expect 1000 cases of measles, which would result in 60 cases of pneumonia, one brain infection and two deaths. Myth 3: Giving a child multiple vaccinations at the same time increases the risk of harmful side effects and can overload the immune system. Infants and children are exposed to many germs which are composed of antigens everyday just by playing, eating and breathing. The average infant or child is exposed to 2000–6000 antigens per day. The complete standard childhood vaccination schedule contains 150 antigens which is less than 10 percent of the antigens your child is exposed to in a single day. Are there not more vaccines than there used to be? Yes, interestingly the number of diseases that you can protect your children against has increased and the antigen exposure has decreased. For continued on page 62 West Canton | january 2013 48 My
Your Risk Of Glaucoma
by Edward J. Furey, OD PC What are you going to do differently this year? Take better care of yourself? Will you exercise more, eat healthier, or make an effort to see the doctor as often as you should? Finding time in your busy schedule to implement those well-intentioned resolutions often proves challenging. But don’t underestimate the importance of those doctor visits — more specifically, visits to your eye doctor.
Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, geriatrics and is the Center Director of Furey Family Eye Care. Located at 250 East Crossville Road, Roswell. www.fureyfamilyeyecare.com, (770) 993-5592
A quick trip to your eye care professional may be not only sight-saving but also potentially life-saving. An eye care professional can evaluate the health of your eyes, clarity of vision, and detect chronic and systemic diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetes and even hypertension. You’ve probably heard of glaucoma, but many people don’t know how it can affect — and just how quickly it can take — your eyesight. Glaucoma affects more than three million Americans, but more than half of them don’t even know that they have it, according to Prevent Blindness America. Glaucoma begins by attacking peripheral vision, typically causing objects to appear less clearly. At first, it is possible to compensate by squinting or turning the head to focus better. But be careful. These changes may seem minor, but glaucoma can accelerate quickly — causing eyesight to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate. The risk of developing glaucoma can be greater depending on a patient’s age, race or genetics. Glaucoma usually affects one in 200 people by age 50, but as many as 1 in 10 people by age 80. The risk of developing glaucoma is much higher among African-Americans: four to five times higher. In fact, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in AfricanAmericans. Typically, African-Americans develop glaucoma 10 years earlier than Caucasians and are 6 to 15 times more likely to be blinded by the disease. Glaucoma cannot be prevented, but it can be controlled if diagnosed and treated early. This reinforces what the continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com
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Ingredients
Directions
1 onion, julienne 1 carrot, shredded 6 green onions, chopped 3 Tablespoons fresh ginger 2 Tablespoons garlic 1 cup sherry 10 cups shrimp stock 2 Tablespoons miso 1 Tablespoon mirin 1 Tablespoon fish sauce 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
SautĂŠ all vegetables with sesame oil until translucent.
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Deglaze with sherry, reduce by half. Add shrimp stock, miso, mirin and fish sauce, simmer for 15 minutes. Strain through fine strainer.
Swordfish Filets
Ingredients
4 – 6 ounce swordfish filets “domestic” 1 head Bock Choy, chopped 6 crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 2 cups leafy spinach 2 Tablespoons butter Sea salt and white pepper to taste
Directions Bring large grill pan up to medium-high heat. Season swordfish with sea salt and white pepper. Place swordfish into oiled grill pan and cook for four minutes per side, remove and set aside. Bring large sauté pan to medium-high heat, add butter and chopped vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes. Add miso broth and cook for 2 minutes longer. Place swordfish over vegetables in large bowl. Pour remainder of miso broth over fish and vegetables.
Welcome to Goin’ Coastal! Come on in, we’re open for business! My name is Zach Kell and I am the chef/owner of Goin’ Coastal in Canton. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do. If you have any questions, please call (770) 479-3737.
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How to have a Worry-Free New Year
A Commentary by Rev. Norman R. Hunt Psalms 116:8 “For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.” When I am discouraged, His presence sees me through. When I am lonely, His presence cheers me up. Now you can be lonely. I Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. believe that the holidays are www.hopewellbaptist.com the loneliest times of the year. People everywhere are told they are supposed to be happy and they realize they are not! They see everybody else acting happy and they feel so lonely. Success can make you lonely. You often hear, “It is lonely at the top.” Old age can make you lonely. You can be lonely in a crowd. Loneliness is one of the chief maladies of our age but Jesus said, “I will never leave you or forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Dear friend, when you are discouraged, His presence can see you through. When you are lonely, His presence can cheer you up. Friends, when you are worried, His presence can calm you down. Do you know what worry is? Worry is a form of atheism. It is acting as though God doesn’t exist! David Livingstone, the great missionary of years ago, went to Africa and actually discovered much of Africa. He took the Gospel to Africa. He lived a life of loneliness and danger. He wrote in his journal on January 14, 1856. He was surrounded by hostile people in the very heart of darkest Africa. They were beating the war drums like they were going to attack. This is what he wrote, “felt much turmoil of spirit in prospect of having all my plans for the welfare of this great region and this teaming population knocked on the head by savages tomorrow.” He knows what is out there in the jungle beyond him. And then he says this, “But I read that Jesus said, ‘All power is given to me in heaven and in earth, go you therefore and teach all nations, and lo I am with you always even to the end of the world.’” And then David Livingston wrote these words in his journal, “This is the word of a gentlemen of the most strict and sacred honor.” So that is the end of it. He just simply said, “Jesus has said I will
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by Dawn Mason, D.V.M. The days of weight gain are behind us with leftover Christmas dinner and candies a distant memory. Although we may not refuse these temptations, we have the ability to control our diet. But who is in control of your dog’s diet? Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 I’ve yet to see the day when graduate of Auburn University College a healthy pet will pass up a of Veterinary Medicine and practices plate of anything from the at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. (770) 479-2200 dinner table. We may think to ourselves, “It’s only a piece of turkey with a touch of gravy.” I recommend using your garbage disposal to get rid of unwanted leftovers and leave the pet alone. Obesity is a significant problem with cats and dogs today. It is created by overfeeding your pet and not providing enough exercise. We use food as a reward for our animals. Table foods, treats and chew bones are full of carbohydrates, fats and sugars. We may feel guilty about leaving our family friend during the holidays and reward them with extra food and treats. Just because it’s alright for us to indulge, we shouldn’t give our pets the same holiday pass. Besides, our furry friends don’t possess the same enzymes to digest foods high in carbohydrates and fats. They end up storing table food differently and may tip the scale on the next visit to the vet’s office. With temperatures dropping and days turning gloomy, it is difficult to get off the couch and walk your pet. Most people tell me that they let their pet outside in a fenced in area and it runs up and down a fence. Let’s be realistic, before the days of leash laws, or even domestication, our pets would roam all day. Obesity was not as common back then. Dogs require a lot of exercise and running the backyard is not enough. A minimum of 30 minutes of forced exercise may influence the scale to tip in a favorable direction. So, save licking the plates clean for the dishwasher. You are not doing them any favors. If you’re feeling guilty, slide off the couch and cuddle with your dog or throw them the ball. You might get a big lick across the face in return. Human praise and touch can be far more rewarding to an animal than any sugary treat.
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The moon, flowers, Butterflies and . . . Golf
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead Many people who come for Shane Newton is the General Manager instruction tell me, “I will be your biggest challenge.” When at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country Club. He can be reached at I ask why, I get many different (770) 721-7913. responses such as: “I have never www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net played before.” “I have played poorly for too long.” “I am so uncoordinated I can’t walk and chew gum at the same time.” These are issues instructors deal with everyday. So, if these are your only challenges, there is definitely hope for you. Although this is much closer to reality, I have never had anyone tell me, “I will be your biggest challenge because…I will ‘hear’ your instruction but I will not ‘listen’…I think I know more about this than you do…I am so tense that I want to rip the cover off the ball with my teeth and crush the grip of the club with my hands!” Now, these are the real challenges for an instructor. You may recall one of my golden rules of golf — “Tension is the killer of a good golf swing.” This is one of the fundamental truths about the game. I can answer questions and show you how to make a good swing but I cannot make you relax. That is a choice you must make. Tension is the reason why you hit shots differently on the range than on the course and when you play golf in situations outside your comfort zone. There are many different methods to help you relax. I like to keep things very simple so I ask people to think of the moon, flowers, butterflies…whatever it takes to help them relax. Personally, I just try to remember to take a deep breath and take a practice swing(s) until I take a divot. This works for me but maybe something different will work for you. Don’t worry about trying to impress your instructor. I promise you will not have the worst or the best golf swing the instructor has ever seen. You will not impress your instructor with how far you can hit the ball, but you can impress with how straight (but that is a different article). When you are getting instruction, it is your job to hit bad golf shots. Ideally you will hit the worst shots that you normally hit so you can be shown proper technique. If you hit them all perfectly, there would not be anything to work on and learn. If you want to improve your golf swing and have it stand up under all conditions, go see your local PGA golf professional. Your local PGA professional is the best source to get you in the right positions to make a relaxed, natural swing much easier. Play Better! Play More! West Canton | january 2013 54 My
Scandal
On a Famous Street by Carole May I was sitting at the breakfast Carole May is a freelance writer for table having my porridge like My West Canton Monthly. Email her at any good little bear, when all of editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com. a sudden I see a photo and hear news that disturbs my taste buds. I think to myself “Just when all the hoop la of the of the presidential campaign has come to a close, and I am trying to relax from the stress of America’s future, the media releases a negative story about one of my favorite characters on TV.” Elmo! Ya know that little guy who lives on a street with lots of amazing and interesting characters. It is the place that put a smile on your child’s face (Along with yours, I’m sure). Picture that make believe street where fluffy monsters and earnest adults interact using their effective and successful teaching tools. I know for a fact that the show stretched my son’s imagination like a rubber band. One day when I thought the room where he was playing seemed suspiciously quiet, I investigated like the Pink Panther, quick and silent. I found my son with Elmo the puppet standing in front of our newly painted wall, which then had crayon marks running halfway across it. I was upset and said to him “Did you draw on that wall?” His reply was “No, mom, Elmo did it” (Amazing survival instincts at an early age). He had thrown Elmo under the school bus. Thirty-nine years later the media reported a story that Mr. Kevin Clash was being sued for having a sexual relationship with a 16 year old minor. The next day the news mentioned that the law suit had been retracted. However, recently I read a magazine article stating that two other gentlemen (I use the term lightly because of their seedy looking photos) have also filed complaints for inappropriate behavior with minors. Kevin’s co-workers are truly saddened for this Emmy award winner and all the work he has accomplished for Elmo and Sesame Street. FYI: Kevin was the third handler (no pun intended) for Elmo. Kevin devoted endless hours to bringing Elmo up there with the big ones, Mr. Snuffleupagus and Big Bird. He was the puppeteer responsible for Elmo’s international success which propelled him to stardom. After hearing this story this writer is sure of two things: Grover was more than blue when Kevin resigned from the show and Oscar was last seen busily trying to put his lid on the trash with the black cloud circling Sesame Street. Elmo is once again an orphan. Poor little monster can’t help what is happening behind his back. Thank heavens for the magical street where he lives with his positive, furry friends who gave him a reason to dance. His fans can watch him on the internet: Elmo Goes Gangnam Style. www.footprintspublishing.com
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One of the most well-known names in the medical community of Cherokee County through several generations is the name Coker. Dr. Newton Jasper Coker, who lived from 1868 to 1939, founded the first modern hospital in Cherokee County in 1923. The first Coker Hospital was located on East Marietta Street in a former home. His son, Dr. Grady Newton Coker, followed his father’s footsteps into medicine and became one of the most well-known and respected doctors in the state, with a medical career that spanned more than 50 years. He helped his father with the establishment of the county’s first hospital, and later in building the new Coker Hospital in 1934 on land east of Canton on the hill overlooking Jeanette and Muriel Streets.
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American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee B2B Network: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Celebrate Recovery: (404) 317-0345 www.actionchurch.tv Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050
The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: www.nationaltota.org Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711: www.cherokeefocus.org helenplane711@gmail.com Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: www.theanimalproject.org (770) 479-0407 Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 Cherokee County Democratic Party: www.gracetothenations.com (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org (678) 493-6101 Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: Cherokee County Republican Party: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): Repulican Women of Cherokee County: (770) 924-0864 (678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com www.hopectr.com Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: Cherokee County Teen Republicans: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 Cherokee County Young Republicans: www.hospiceadvantage.com (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: www.iCORorphans.com (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): (770) 479-8300 West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Christian Authors Guild: MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: www.christianauthorsguild.org (770) 479-4140 Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services www.mustministries.org (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 www.cherokee-ares.org National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: Cherokee County Master Gardeners: www.angelhousega.com (770) 479-0418 Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 (770) 720-9559 www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org www.TCCSAG.org Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 Cherokee Fencing Club: www.papaspantry.org Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: www.cherokeefencingclub.com (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941, www.bssl.org Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 (770) 926-8513 www.lionsofcanton.org Cherokee Senior Softball Association: Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 www.cssasoftball.com Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com Cherokee Tennis Association: Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 www.cherokeetennis.com Cherokee County Historical Society: Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org www.crossfitgarage.com Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon: (678) 493-9135 (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Pilot Club of Cherokee County: The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 (770) 720-5969 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 Rotary Club of Cherokee County: www.northcobbbass.com (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net North Georgia Driving Club (Sports Car Drivers): Rotary Club of Towne Lake: (770) 926-0105 Bill Tracy, Billtracy4@comcast.net Sons of the American Revolution: Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 (678) 493-3976 btemple1@bellsouth.net Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
Political Organizations
Recreation & Hobbies
Civic Organizations
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
P.O. Box 4998 3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
(770) 345-0400 www.CherokeeChamber.com
Ridgewalk Interchange Exit 9 off I-575
Frankfort Doner
J. Miller’s Smokehouse
6845 Highway 92, Suite D Woodstock (678) 401-4991 Restaurants
156 Towne Lake Parkway Woodstock (770) 592-8295 Restaurants
Avery Montessori Academy
Edwards Eye Care
9626 Hickory Flat Highway Woodstock (770) 754-9800 Private Schools, Child Care Centers
7824 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 100 Woodstock (770) 479-0222 Optometrists
Atlanta Forklift Sales & Services, LLC 2563 Airport Industrial Drive Ball Ground (470) 295-8099 Industrial & Manufacturing 58 My West Canton | january 2013
All About You Too 12050 Highway 92, Suite 116 Woodstock (770) 592-1156 Gift Shops
President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
State Government
Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 656-1776 203 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-7332 Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com State Rep. Michael Caldwell (D-20) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: michael.caldwell@house.ga.gov State Senator (D-21) — Vacant Special election January 8, 2013
Raymond Gunnin (R), District 2 e-mail: rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R), District 3 e-mail: bpoole@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), District 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Board of Education
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com Harry Johnston (R), District 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-22) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Janet Read (R), Countywide Chairman (770) 516-1444 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us Kelly Marlow, Post 1 e-mail: kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us (as of January 18) Patsy Jordan, Post 2 e-mail: patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us (as of January 18)
(770) 893-2970
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Robert “Rick Steiner” Rechsteiner, Post 4 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 5 (770) 928-0341 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us Robert Wofford, Post 6 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 345-6256
State Representative (D-22) — Vacant Special election January 8, 2013
Other Cherokee County School System
Courts Superior Court: Chief Judge David Cannon, Jr. Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Michelle H. Homier Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government
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 Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6511
Board of Commissioners
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
Sonya Little (R) 2780 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
(678) 493-6400
City of Canton
(770) 704-1500
www.canton-georgia.com Mayor Gene Hobgood
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 493-6000 www.cherokeega.com fax: (678) 493-6001
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 735-2123
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 710-1068, www.crossroadspbc.org
First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point, Canton Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Visit the website or call for details: (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Waleska First Baptist
City On A Hill
10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 2135 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.ctrcec.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center
179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.JewishWoodstock.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church
Congregation Ner Tamid
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist
75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (678) 777-4327 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
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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4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church 1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
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. (770) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Orthodox
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
2263 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Christian Education Hour (children & adults): 9:45 a.m. (770) 928-2812, TLCWoodstock.org
Methodist
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
Faith Presbyterian Church USA 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Canton First United Methodist Church
Grace Church, PCA
930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church
Christian Praise Center
Oak Leaf Church Canton
5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652
Woodstock Presbyterian Church
Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
Other Churches Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton Village Shopping Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.actionchurch.tv
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 230 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
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
Canton Community Church 260 Rolling Hills Heights, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Church of the Messiah
www.oakleafcanton.com
The Pointe 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Pkwy., Suite 112 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.myfriendschurch.com
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church
Covenant Christian Center
www.prayerandpraise.org
Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
The Quest Church
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 Services: 9 & 11:30 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
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Service: 10 a.m www.rezwoodstock.org
The River 2335 Sixes Road, Canton (Sixes Presbyterian Gym) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Revolution Church 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. www.therevolution.tv
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
Faith Pointe Church 101 Old Hwy. 5, Canton Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.faithpointechurch.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 Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
Greater Bethel Community Church
www.woodstockchristian.org
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Woodstock Church of Christ
Life Changers Church International
Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategu,i (770) 926-8271
Life Bible Church
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene
124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 924-4499
New Life Church
Woodstock Community Church
154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (770) 926-8990
Northern Hills Church of Christ
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy
4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.
219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8838
www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.woodstocknazarene.com
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
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School Board News
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With the passage of SB 84, the roles of Superintendents and Board members and how they should interact with each other have become much clearer. This bill also outlines one measure of success of a local board of education — maintaining accreditation and the opportunities it allows the school system’s students. As the Board Chair for the next four years, I am committed to leading by example and to remaining focused on the guidelines and ethic requirements set forth by the legislation. Our main focus will continue to be to offer a quality education to the 39,000 students that are in our school system. I look forward to working alongside all of our board members to make that a unanimous goal.
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and Roswell’s Gifted! Artist Market & Gift Boutique. If you order online from their website, use “scoopotp” in the code section for 10 percent off in January only. Prices range from $35 to $44. Email UB4ME at jennifer@ ub4meapparel.com, or call them at (404) 754-3100 with any questions. Tell them ScoopOTP and My West Canton Monthly magazine sent you!
. . . Resolution For Your Hair
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hair care routines should change, too. Summer might call for frequent washing, while the same routine in winter will likely dry your hair out. Consult with your stylist about how you should care for your locks during the hot and cold months.
What are your beauty-related New Year’s resolutions?
Sound Bars
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calibrate the sound to the room. I’m not usually a big Bose fan. In fact, I am usually of the opinion that you are better off putting more money toward more features of another brand because Bose charges a lot for the name. Having said that, the Bose Cinemate sound bar truly does simulate surround sound, and for the largest of rooms. We recently installed one in a 20-by-20-foot room, and it sounded amazing. Again, if given the choice, I would recommend a real surround sound system with five speakers and a subwoofer as the best choice when adding a sound system to your room. When space won’t allow, however, adding a sound bar can dramatically improve your new TV purchase.
What Are Flat Feet?
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When is Surgery Needed? There are different procedures that can be performed at all 62 My West Canton | january 2013
stages of a flat foot deformity. Most individuals with early symptoms often respond well to conservative treatments. When someone continues to have pain and deformity despite bracing and activity modifications, then corrective procedures can be performed in order to help realign the foot.
To Vaccinate or Not . . . continued from page 48 example, the small pox vaccine which is not routinely given today secondary to worldwide elimination of disease had 200 antigens alone. So, should I give multiple vaccines or use combination vaccines at the same visit for my child? Absolutely, this approach provides earlier protection against vaccine preventable diseases, saves parents time and money and is less traumatic for the child. Ultimately this is your choice but the sooner your child completes the schedule the sooner they are protected!
. . . Risk of Glaucoma continued from page 48 National Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association already recommend: Adults need regular, comprehensive eye exams. Fortunately, Medicare covers annual glaucoma screenings for people considered at heightened risk of developing glaucoma, such as individuals with diabetes, those with a family history of glaucoma, African-Americans age 50 and older, and Hispanic-Americans age 65 and older. So start off the new year right. Set up an appointment with your eye doctor — and maybe hit the gym and grab a salad on your way home.
. . . Worry-Free New Year continued from page 52 never leave you.” And then he wrote this, “I will not cross furtively as I had intended. Why should such a man as I flee? I shall take observations for latitude and longitude tonight, though it may be the last. I feel quite calm now. Thank God.” I am so glad he wrote that in his journal. There is a man in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by wild animals and savage people who felt the presence of the Lord. This is what he is saying, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” When I am discouraged, His presence sees me through. When I am lonely, His presence cheers me up. And when I am worried, His presence calms me down. When I am tempted, and we will be tempted this new year, His presence will help me out! We need to practice His presence this coming year! Happy New Year!
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Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
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Driver’s Licenses
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Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)
222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666
(770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
Barnett Park Boling Park BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Association Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency
(770) 924-7768 (770) 720-7578 (770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Georgia Animal Project theanimalproject.org Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
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Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
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