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We’re honored to serve you It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care. Visit us online at www.northside.com
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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make West Canton. by Michelle Meek, editor@aroundaboutwestcanton.com
What’s New? Bethesda Community Clinic is scheduled to open its doors to serve the community mid-October. The community clinic will be located at 107 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 100, Canton, in the Holly Springs area. Free and low cost medical services will be provided by volunteer medical professionals. The low-cost healthcare will be available by appointment Monday — Friday. Cost for visits will be $45 — $60, depending on community support, with the goal of free health care by appointment on Saturdays. The clinic is in need of specialists who would be willing to donate a limited number of monthly referrals from the clinic for free appointments in their own office. Volunteers are needed for their Open House, local festivals, Saturday free clinics, weekday offices visits and more. Please contact Penny Haynes at (678) 459-2437, penny.haynes@bcccherokee.org or visit http:// BethesdaCommunityClinic.org. The Ideal Chefs, LLC is owned by BridgeMill residents Megan Cannon and Jill Newkirk. They prepare family-friendly meals and deliver them to your doorstep. Their mission is to provide families the opportunity to sit down at the dinner table and spend quality time together without the hassle of preparing, cooking, and cleaning up a messy kitchen. The Ideal Chefs, LLC provides freezing, cooking and/or heating instructions for each meal. All orders can be placed and paid for online. www.theidealchefs.com or email theidealchefs@yahoo.com. AirTat is a new business that offers Temporary Airbrush Tattoos for any occasion. Local Canton owners, Tina and Pete Vance, have a mobile studio based out of Canton and travel to events locally and around the metro area. Whatever your next event: festivals, fundraisers, corporate events, grand openings, birthday parties, block parties…Rock it with AirTat! For additional information, please call (770) 500-4000 or visit www.airtats.com. The Bridal Exchange Boutique, 370 Chambers Street, Downtown Woodstock is scheduled to open the first part of October. Renee Perrelli and Tracy Caron are co-owners. The Bridal Exchange Boutique is a Bridal Consignment Boutique that carries new and nearly new bridal gowns and mother of the bride/groom gowns. The boutique also promotes local wedding vendors and will be holding monthly mini bridal shows to showcase vendors and hold demonstrations and seminars. The boutique is currently accepting recent style wedding and mother of the bride/groom gowns. (770) 715-6314 or facebook.com/TheBridalExchangeBoutique
Happy Anniversary! Both SoHo Bagel locations are celebrating their Anniversaries! The BridgeMill SoHo Bagel shop has been serving the Canton residents for 11 years and the Towne Lake SoHo Bagel location is celebrating its sixth year in business. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! 4
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Cherokee County November 8 Election Information General Municipal (City)/Special (Countywide) Election Polls Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CITY OF CANTON VOTERS — Please vote at the Canton City Hall, located at 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton. If your county precinct is R.T. Jones, you will be able to vote on city and county issues at this one location. If your county precinct is Canton, Clayton, Liberty, Teasley, or Univeter, you will vote on city issues at Canton City Hall and vote on county issues at your county precinct. ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS — Please vote at your regular precinct. If you are unsure of your city or county polling location, please visit My Voter Page via the following link: http://www.sos.georgia.gov/ MVP/Login.aspx. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 11. VOTE BY MAIL — To obtain a vote by mail application, please visit website, http://voter.cherokeega.com or call (770) 479-0407. EARLY VOTING — Early Voting will begin on October 18 and continue through November 4 from 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. at the Cherokee County Elections Office located at 400 East Main Street, Canton. Additionally, early voting at the Woodstock Public Library located at 7735 Main Street, Woodstock will begin on October 31 and continue through November 4 from 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.
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Camp H.A.I.T.I. Destroyed David Youssi, an irrigation contractor who has been camping to raise money for irrigation in Haiti since March of this year, was surprised to see his tent shredded and thrown across acres of open field and his campsite destroyed when he arrived at camp Monday evening, September 5. A tornado slammed through the Woodstock and Canton area mere hours before he arrived, flattening everything at the camp. Although the destruction was severe, David will continue to be at the site where his tent once stood with plans to continue camping until Christmas in order to get the word out about Camp H.A.I.T.I. Rebuilding the campsite has already begun. The goal of Camp H.A.I.T.I. (Haitian Agriculture Irrigation Technology Initiative) is to raise enough money to procure materials to install at least one of four Irrigation projects the nonprofit is committed to. A campfire known as the “Fire of Hope” burns every night and visiting hours are from 7 — 11 p.m. nightly. Stop by and show your support. To donate or for more information about Camp H.A.I.T.I. go to www.irrigationwithoutborders.org
Teen Republicans Name New Adult Adviser The Cherokee County Teen Republicans (CCTR) recently named a new adult adviser. Lori Pesta of Woodstock was approved by the executive board at a recent meeting to become the CCTR’s second adult adviser. Mrs. Pesta also serves as the President of the Republican Woman of Cherokee County and “Support our Veterans.” She brings extensive knowledge of the Republican Party and the election process to the organization. Likewise, “Lori is an enthusiastic person with a great desire to see our organization thrive,” said Chairman Brandon S. Roberts.
Lori Pesta
News Low Cost Spay and Neuter Services Offered by Georgia Animal Project Over 1000 cats and dogs have been spayed or neutered this year by the Georgia Animal Project, a low cost spay/neuter service provider now in its fifth year. According to clinic coordinator Bo Pollard, “By the end of this year, we expect to have doubled last year’s total of 723.” The vast majority (about 75%) of this year’s high quality surgeries have been performed on animals from Cherokee County. Approximately seventy percent of the sterilizations are done on dogs, with cats making up the other thirty percent. Regardless of species, the ratio of spays versus neuters is about fifty/fifty. Prices start as low as fifty dollars, and all pricing includes a rabies vaccination (if needed), a nail trim (if desired), post-operative pain shot and antibiotics. There are no other charges or fees. The Georgia Animal Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing euthanasia in local animal shelters (caused by overpopulation). The Georgia Animal Project targets the root cause of companion animal overpopulation with a proven solution: low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. To have your animal companion spayed or neutered, go to theanimalproject.org.
Faculty and Staff Honored at Reinhardt’s Annual Employee Awards & Recognition Breakfast Faculty and staff took center stage recently at Reinhardt University’s annual Employee Awards & Recognition Breakfast. The event honored employees with notable years of service, introduced all the new employees and provided everyone with a catered breakfast and a special gift. Keeping Reinhardt’s campus squeaky-clean for more than three decades, Clara Chambers, housekeeper and a resident of Canton, was recognized for her 35 years of service with a special plaque. Dr. Eddie Clara Chambers Robertson, a resident of Waleska and professor of biology, was honored for his 25 years with the University, and Mike Froman, maintenance technician and a resident of Waleska was recognized for 20 years. Many other faculty and staff from many areas in Georgia were also honored with five to fifteen years of service. New employees were also introduced during the breakfast. Since August 2010, Reinhardt has hired more than 28 new faculty and staff, including six who are alumni of the University. continued on page 8
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COMMUNITY
News
Zaxby’s Owner Shares Business Tips with Knox Students Fred Weir, owner of the Hickory Flat and Prominence Point Zaxby’s restaurants, recently came to Knox Elementary School and spoke to the fifth-grade students as an extension to their economics lesson. His experience in the business world allowed the students to better understand how the economy works, and they each received a plate of Zaxby’s chicken tenders and fries as part of the program.
2nd Annual Cruizin’ for the Kids The Towne Lake Optimist Club held its second Cruisin’ for the Kids on Saturday, September 10. Local children who are victims of brain tumors and their families were treated to a late afternoon of fun, food and entertainment aboard a 92-foot houseboat.
Northside Hospital — Cherokee’s Diabetes Education Program Awarded ADA Recognition Northside Hospital — Cherokee’s Diabetes Education Program in Canton has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The Program was first recognized by the ADA in September 2002 and received this prestigious honor by meeting the ADA’s National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. The newest recognition has been approved through September 2015. Taught by knowledgeable and certified health-care professionals, Northside Hospital — Cherokee’s Diabetes Education Program provides patients with the highest quality education and most up-to-date information to aid them in the management of their diabetes. Available for individuals at risk for or who have Type 1, Type 2, gestational or pre-diabetes, the comprehensive Program teaches participants how to control their diabetes and adapt a diabetes self-care plan to fit their lifestyle. Participants learn: how to count carbohydrates; how to tell the difference between insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and type 1 and 2 diabetes; about blood glucose levels; nutrition and healthy meal tips; about the factors that impact blood glucose control, not just the foods we eat. “We are honored to receive this continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association,” said Leigh Bonacci, RN, BSN, CDE, coordinator of Northside HospitalCherokee’s Diabetes Education Program. “The recognition process gives health care professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality of the services they provide, and it helps consumers to identify quality programs within their community.” For more information about Northside Hospital — Cherokee’s Diabetes Education Program, call (678) 493-1503 or visit www.northside.com.
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Children and their families enjoyed an afternoon boat ride provided by the Towne Lake Optimist Club.
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Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Ansley Meek
Age 13 on October 28 Daughter of Michelle & Brian Meek Sister of Addison We love you!
Izabella Blakeney
Walker Bunch
Age 7 on September 23 Son of Hannah & Michael Bunch Grandson of Dee & Mark Walker
Kayla Sandifer
Age 18 on October 18 Happy 18th Birthday! We love you! Mom & Allen
Madeleine Rowe
Age 9 on October 8 Happy Birthday! We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Liam & Sam
Leia Lankford
Age 5 on October 25 You are our little angel! We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy & Six Toes
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Chris: Age 36 on October 17 Alyssa: Age 5 on October 17 Husband & Daughter of Amy Thomason Happy Birthday!
Reagan Haraz
Age 7 on October 17 Happy Birthday! We love you so much! Mom, Dad and Reese
Dr. Nick Bravo
Celebrating on October 29 Not quite 50 yet! We love you, Jana, Matthew & Sarah
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Age 1 on October 13 Daughter of Jennifer & Jason Sister of Gabby Happy Birthday Boo Boo! Love, Mimi & Grandy
Landon Lambert
Age 13 on October 25 Happy 13th Birthday, Landon! Love, Mama, Daddy & Luke
Deadline is the 10th of the preceding month.
Randolph Warner Battle III
Born on August 21, 2011 at 7:48 p.m. 8 lbs., 7 oz., 22 inches long Charmed & In Love Christian, Valerie & Big Sister Evelyn
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Rachel Jane Fletcher
Born on July 25, 2011 9 lbs., 8 oz., 21 inches long Proud parents are Peri & Scot Fletcher Little Sister of Zach, Allison & Justin
Dr. Nick & Jana Bravo
Celebrating 15 Years of Marriage on October 25 Parents of Matthew & Sarah
In the Community
school board
A View from the Hill
Not much more needs to be said, but we, the CIVIL AIR PATROL, need help in offsetting the costs of the wreaths. This is one time to set aside my title as your State Representative and put on my uniform as a Major in the Civil Air Patrol and ask directly for your support. It takes only $15 to buy a wreath — and if you buy two, a third one will be added for free in your name. With over 4,000 wreaths to be laid here at the GEORGIA NATIONAL CEMETERY on Saturday, December 10, 2011, we need your thoughtful contribution again. Please send your check today, made out to WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA for $15, $30 or any other amount you can afford. Corporate contributions for 10, 100 or 1000 wreaths are also gratefully accepted. Send to Wreaths Across America, 145 Mountain Brook Dr., Canton, GA 30115. In order to be listed as a contributor, we will need your check by November 1, 2011. Thank you for caring for our Veterans by supporting this annual event. Please also attend the wreath laying ceremonies on December 10 commencing at noon at the Georgia National Cemetery off Highway 20 in Canton. Come early and dress warmly for an outside event on the lawn. It is my pleasure to serve you as your State Representative and please contact me at calvin.hill@house.ga.gov or call my office at (440) 656-0129 if I might be able to provide any additional information or assist you in any way.
News
by Janet Read
When my children were small and would be yelling in the house, I would quietly remind them to “use your inside voice.” Nowadays, when I make a comment that was better left only in my thoughts I might remark, “Was that my out loud Janet Read is the Board Chairperson voice?” This month I would like to encourage each of you to and Representative for Post 4 for the Cherokee County School Board. Janet use your voice….or in this case may be reached by e-mail at janet. read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. your seven voices. Before you think that I am somehow a victim of new math, please keep reading. Every voter in Cherokee County gets to elect every one of the seven school board members. Although each of the seven board members must live in their designated Post in order to qualify to run, every registered voter has the opportunity to vote for all of them. This is different than the elections of the State Legislature. Our state Senators and Representatives are required to live in the Post, but only the voters in that post vote for them. They are actually elected by fewer voters than the school board members. As a longtime school board member, I have been contacted by thousands of voters. Many of them start the conversation with “I’m not sure if you’re my school board member.” My reply has always been, “All of the board members are everybody’s school board member.” I answer calls, letters and emails and I don’t ask where they live. That does not matter. I was elected countywide and, therefore, I represent every voter in this county. The true benefit of this is that all seven board members have vested interest in the entire county, which makes perfect sense, since we are a County school district. Following the 2010 census, the Cherokee County School District held public input meetings and online surveys to solicit feedback on this very subject. The overwhelming response from parents and employees, which was shared with the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation, was to keep the current system. This involves the seven board members, residing in their respective posts, but being elected countywide (by all voters in the County). This also has resulted in equal educational facilities and programs throughout the county. This prevents “zip code education,” where school board members lobby for improvements only in their Posts and have total disregard for the rest of the county. I know from my own experience that when an elected official has determined “you’re not my constituent,” they tend to pass you continued on page 70
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Calendar
October
Things to do in & around West Canton
Now — December THE ARTS ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA FALL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
October 3 — November 18 Carter’s Quest for Tut — An Egyptian Museum Exhibit
Location:
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, City Center, Woodstock Information: Photography class taught by Kim Bates, President of the Cherokee Photography Club, smART Saturdays (for children), Beginning Oil Painting, Create with Art, Drawing, Wreath making, decorating and more! Certified instructors or professional artists will be teaching these classes. They include: Terese Stuker, Madeline Hall, Rita Parsons, Linda Maphet, Linda Boyer, Regina Hines and Kim Bates. Please visit artsalliancega.org for more information or contact Regina Hines at reginahines@windstream.net or Linda Boyer at plantmaster_888@yahoo.com.
Times: Wednesdays — Fridays: 4 — 8 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. — 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 — 4 p.m. Location: 1000 Woodstock Pkwy., Woodstock Cost: $8 per person Information: Sponsored by The Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. This fund-raising exhibit will have numerous authentic Egyptian artifacts, dioramas showing life in the day of King Tut, a gift/ gallery with Egyptian-themed art and souvenirs, and much more. The Arts Alliance will have docents to welcome and guide school tours, group tours and the general public. School tours will be scheduled by appointment from Monday — Friday before 3 p.m. Group tours will be scheduled by appointment only (678) 778-5517 or art@artsalliancega.org. This exhibit, designed and created by Richard Harrison and using original artifacts on loan from Marcus Alford, is a first for the northwest area of Atlanta. For further information, contact Linda Boyer at (678) 778-5517 or plantmaster_888 @yahoo.com.
October 8 Sixes United Methodist Church Men’s BBQ Time: Location:
11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Sixes UMC, 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: Come out for some great food and family fun. Bounce house, pumpkin patch. BBQ can be purchased for $7 a plate, and can be enjoyed on the church grounds or packed up to go. (770) 345-7644
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com to register for your free admission ticket. All employers present will be accepting resumes to fill current positions. For more information, please contact Dorothy Spaulding at (678) 260-3520.
Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace Concert
October 18
Time: Location:
6 p.m. Cherokee Presbyterian Church 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton Cost: Love offering Information: (770) 704-9594
October 13 2011 North Atlanta Shorter University Job/Career Fair Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Smyrna First Baptist Church 1275 Church St. SE, Smyrna Information: Go to http://2011shorterunajobfair.eventbrite.
Jake’s “Hen Party” — Mixed Berry Pie Filling Canning Time: Location:
6 – 9 p.m. 591 Knox Bridge Hwy. (Hwy. 20) White, Georgia Information: Learn how to can mixed berry pie filling to use year-round in delicious dessert recipes. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. Participants will take home more than $50 in canned product. Cost $25. Space is limited to 12 participants and reservations are required. Fees cover the cost of supplies, including jars, lids, product and spices. Each paying participant will take home approximately
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eight quart jars, 10 pint jars or 12 eight-ounce jars of complete product at the conclusion of the workshop. Please also visit Jake’s online at www.JakesProduce.com, for recipes, Jake’s Blog, hours and much more. For more information or to RSVP for a “Hen Party,” please call Jake’s Produce at (404) 667-5121.
October 19 Marietta Plastic Surgery Open House Time: Location:
5 — 8 p.m. Woodstock Location, 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock Information: Meet their highly skilled plastic surgeons and learn about the latest in Facial, Breast and Body Procedures. A night of fun, prizes and discounts. RSVP by October 12, openhouse@mariettaplasticsurgery.com. (678) 494-2380
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FREE SCARY FACE PANCAKES Time: 7 a.m. — 10 p.m. Location: All IHOP locations Information: IHOP’s Scary Face Pancake Giveaway will return to participating IHOP restaurants nationwide offering kids 12 and under a chance to design and dine on their own Free Scary Face Pancake creations. The pre-Halloween giveaway launched last year as a playful take on IHOP’s popular Funny Face Pancake. The Scary Face Pancake is an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, and two mini OREO®cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own Halloween hotcake. The Scary Face Pancake will also be available for purchase throughout October. For more information or to find an IHOP restaurant near you, please visit www.ihop.com.
October 29 Big Springs UMC Best Pork Bar-B-Q Dinner and Trail of Treats Time:
Bar-B-Q, 11 a.m. – 5 p. m. Trail of Treats, 4 — 5 p.m. Cost: Bar-B-Q Dinner $7 Trail of Treats – One canned good for Must Ministries Location: 2066 Sugar Pike Rd., Woodstock Information: Pre-sale tickets being sold by church members. Bar-B-Q pork, cole slaw, baked beans, bread and homemade dessert. Drinks available. Eat In, Takeout or Delivery. For more information or ticket purchase, please call Pastor Stephen Horne (678) 918-0992 or leave a message at the church (770) 475-1796.
Landscaping Workshops with Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping Hickory Flat: 4256 Earney Road, (770) 442-3901 Canton: 100 Pea Ridge Road, (770) 345-5252 www.autumnhillnursery.com (see website for full list of workshops)
October 8 Celebrate our Feathered Friends Time:
10 a.m. — noon, Hickory Flat location; 1 — 3 p.m., Canton location Information: Presented with the Chattahoochee Nature Center — Birds of Prey. Bring the kids to see a few of these magnificent creatures. Learn why wild birds are important to us and how to attract them to your yard.
October 13 Vino Under The Trees Ladies Night Out Time: 7 p.m. Location: Hickory Flat Location Information: Add some “BLING” to your garden OR home with a Jeweled Sun Reflector. Bring a friend, enjoy some wine/cheese and make your own “bling” to take home. LIMITED SPACE – RSVP NOW! (770) 442-3901
October 19
November 5
Build A Gourd Birdhouse
Native American Day
Time: 7 p.m. Location: Canton Location Information: Make & Take Workshop — Help your birds find a home for the winter. LIMITED SPACE – RSVP NOW! (770) 345-5252
Time: Location:
10 a.m. — 3 p.m. The Funk Heritage Center, Reinhardt University campus in Waleska, 7300 Reinhardt Circle Cost: Free Information: Visit historic log cabins and talk to interpreters to learn how Georgia pioneers and Native Americans lived in the 1840’s. Children can participate in American Indian games and listen to stories. At 1 p.m. see a film in the museum theater. This is a great day for scouts to visit. Hot dogs and drinks will be sold or bring a picnic lunch and all scouts in uniform will receive a free hot dog and drink. Please call (770) 720-5970 for information or visit www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage.
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October 22 Fall Family Fun Day Time: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Location: Hickory Flat & Canton locations Information: Tired of the same fall routine every year? AUTUMN HILL wants to share something new — Load up the kids; invite family and friends for a day of fun activities, food samples and more. Autumn Hill is bringing the mountains to you!
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In the Community
Under the
Gold DOME
by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Redistricting
splits, how few precincts it splits, how few incumbents are paired together, and the mathematical compactness of each district.
Millions of Georgians will go to the polls in 2012 and find new names across the ballot. The Georgia General Assembly has completed the mandatory once-per-decade redistricting. Every State House, State Senate and Congressional district has been redrawn in order to re-balance the population following the 2010 U.S. census. The process involves taking the population data as recorded by the census and equalizing the number of citizens in each of the 180 State House, 56 State Senate, and now 14 Congressional districts. Sounds simple, right? Not really.
With these criteria in mind, it is important to compare the last three efforts to redraw political boundaries in Georgia. Remember the 2001 maps were thrown out by the courts and in 2004 a panel of Federal judges drew the current districts. So we can compare the 2001 General Assembly maps, the 2004 Judge drawn maps, and the 2011 General Assembly maps.
Georgia is one of nine states required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to have our maps pre-cleared by the Federal government. The list of states includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. There are also various counties and cities across the United States from Manhattan to Merced County, California also subject to this law. The Voting Rights Act includes a number of restrictions we must follow in constructing district lines. Perhaps the most sensitive involves race. Under this law white voters are considered “majority” and black voters are considered “minority.” Voters who are neither “white” or “black” don’t become involved in the “majority” – “minority” balancing act the law requires. When creating the districts lawmakers may not retrogress. In other words, if a district is currently “majority, minority” it must stay that way. We must also be cognizant of “packing” or “bleaching” districts. For example, if district A is currently 45% black population and the bordering district B is 75% black population we must make every effort to balance these two districts into two separate “majority, minority” districts. Perhaps we make district A 55% black voters and district B 65% black voters. Once lawmakers have complied with the Voting Rights Act we must then try to meet our “aspirational” goals of maintaining communities of interest. This often means keeping counties and precincts whole without splitting them. Most observers of “mapdrawing” agree that a map is measured by how few counties it 16 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
I will supply the comparative data from the State Senate maps only because that is the body in which I serve and have firsthand knowledge of this most recent redistricting effort. The 2001 map split 81 counties, the 2004 map split 40 counties and the 2011 map split only 38 counties. The 2001 map also split 159 precincts. The 2004 map split 138 precincts. The 2011 map split less than 50 precincts. The 2001 map paired 12 incumbents. The 2004 map paired 21 incumbents. The 2011 map paired only two. Finally, using the “Polsby-Popper” map compactness scale (the higher the score, the more compact) the mean district score for the 2001 map was .16, the 2004 map .27, and the 2011 map .27. By any meaningful measure the 2011 map is superior to both the 2001 General Assembly map and the judge-drawn map of 2004. While I do not have the State House or Congressional numbers, I believe them to be quite similar when comparing the last three redistricting results. What is also of great interest to taxpayers is the time required to complete this process. The 2001 special session lasted some 40 days. Each session day cost us taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. In comparison, the 2011 special session lasted only 11 legislative days. And for good measure we also passed a gas tax cut during this time. The 2011 special session is proof-positive that sometimes government can do the job – efficiently and effectively. Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
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770-345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Ribbon Cuttings
Chevron Food Mart/ Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Cherokee Animal Hospital
Canton Dairy Queen
2424 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 479-6505 Veterinary Services, Animal Hospital
2761 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 479-3156 Ice Cream
Serv International
US Staffing
Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill
3145 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 516-1108 Non-profit Organization
3191 Holly Springs Parkway Canton (770) 345-1361 Staffing Services
120 Chambers Street Woodstock (678) 837-6836 Restaurant
155 Howell Bridge Road Ball Ground (770) 735-1540 Convenience Stores, Restaurant
businessAfter Hours
good morningCherokee
Tuesday, October 25, 4:30 — 6 p.m. Sponsored by & located at: Cherokee County Senior Services
Sponsored by LGE Community Credit Union Thursday, October 6, 7 a.m.
1001 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115 There is no charge to attend. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on October 21.
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Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Cost is $15. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on October 4.
Frugal Fall
Family Fun
by Helen Maddox www.thelifeboat.info Fall is my favorite time of the year and is the best time to enjoy free or low cost family fun! With a little planning, you can find plenty of festivals, pumpkin patches and Halloween events in your area. To find a list of fall events in Georgia, check AtlantaParent. Helen Maddox helps families com and AccessAtlanta.com. weathering financial challenges. Helen Also check your local Parks is available to speak at your church, school, or community function: and Recreation website and thelifeboat.info@comcast.net. the Georgia State Parks http:// www.gastateparks.org calendars (many events are free). Sign up for Groupon.com and Goldstar.com to get daily emails for great deals on tickets to a haunted house or pumpkin patch. Here’s a few extra-special events to add to your calendar: October 23-24, 30-31: Boo at the Zoo - a spooktacular familyfriendly Halloween festival www.zooatlanta.org. October 23-24: Georgia A-Scary-Um: a family friendly Halloween event www.georgiaaquarium.org. October 23: Costumes are a big part of the season, but have you considered going green this Halloween? Take part in
Lifesavers
& Coupon Clippers
National Halloween Costume Swap Day at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center. Drop off used costumes any day in October in the lobby. http://greenhalloween.org. October Weekends: Frightfest at Six Flags: Buy 3 - 2012 Season Passes for just $64.99 each and get 1 free Season’s pass + free Season Parking + Admission to FrightFest is included! http://frightfest.sixflags.com/
MORE ON COSTUMES: Even this time of year, you can find great deals on costumes. Shop 6pm.com for up to 75% off (http://www.6pm.com/halloween) and The Costume Express http://www.costumeexpress.com clearance section for up to 85% off costumes. Remember the days of making your own costume? Find How-To’s on Instructables.com for making a unique Halloween costume. Looking for handmade and vintage costumes or decorations? Be sure to check with etsy.com for some one-of-a-kind thriller finds. You can find previously owned costumes on ThredUp.com for $5.00 plus s/h. Listings with a Jack-O-Lantern icon include Halloween costumes. HALLOWEEN GOODIES: Having great loot to hand out is a must. Each year I try to offer a fun mix of candy, rings, and small toys. I begin in early October and look for coupons in the Sunday paper, on Coupons.com, and on manufacturer websites and shop the sales each week with my coupons. I also stop by the DollarTree to pick up candy, toys, glow-in-the dark necklaces, and other fall trinkets. Families can find a bounty of fun in the fall while yielding a harvest of savings.
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In the Community
LIBRARY
News
R.T. Jones l Woodstock
Story Times
octoberEvents Woodstock Public Library
October 6, 13 and 20, 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Week of October 17: “Fall Fun”
Come meet Golden Retriever, Lacey, and read to her! This Therapy Dogs International program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to. She won’t laugh if you make a mistake or stumble over a word. Children learn to associate reading with being with the dog, and begin to view it in a positive way. It enhances their confidence and reading ability. Children can register for 10 minute sessions with Lacey and her handler, Woodstock resident, Kimberly Caldwell.
Week of October 24: “Not So Scary Stories”
October 11, 4:30 p.m. R.T. Jones Memorial Library October 13, 4:30 p.m. Woodstock Public Library
American Girl — Kaya
Girls ages 8 and up are invited to attend a tea in honor of American Girl — Kaya. Learn about her life, enjoy Kaya-inspired food, drink and crafts, and discuss everything American Girl. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring their dolls to the celebration. Space is limited and registration is required.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Super Saturday Family Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library
Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Sequoyah Regional Library System R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Happy
116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED
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Contest Corner
Find the hidden picture
Woodstock Public Library 7735 Main Street — (770) 926-5859 M — F: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
Peggy Oliver (hidden picture) & Charlotte Cavanaugh (trivia) were our winners for September’s contest corner. They will receive a gift card to Chick-fil-A. Congratulations!
If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@aroundaboutwestcanton.com Only emailed answers will be accepted.
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Sunday: 2 — 6 p.m.
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Through November 13
Cagle Dairy Cornfield Maize Corn Maize: Friday 5 — 11 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m — 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Bonfire Hayrides: Friday 6 — 10 p.m. Saturday 6 — 10 p.m. Haunted Barn (through October 29): Friday 7 — 12 midnight Saturday 7 — 12 midnight Where: 362 Stringer Road, Canton
Where: Inner Quest Church 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta Contact: (770) 521-2875 Website: www.innerquestchurch.org
Unique crafters, food off the grill, readings, healings, and classes in metaphysics.
October 13
Taste of Canton When: 5 — 9 p.m. Where: Cannon Park in downtown Canton Contact: (770) 704-1500 Website: www.cantonhdl.com
Cagle Dairy will feature its 11th year cornfield maizes, also bonfires, hayrides, and a haunted barn!
Try the menu items from local restaurants.
October 7
October 14-15
Sixes Elementary School Annual Fall Festival & New Sixes Market When: 5 — 9 p.m Where: 20 Ridge Road, Canton Contact: Anne Reed fallfestival@sixespta.org Website: www.sixespta.org
Come for an evening of carnival games, inflatables, great food and chance to win a Disney Vacation for your family and visit the all NEW “Sixes Market” and get a jump start on your holiday shopping!
October 8
Bethlehem Bazaar When: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Where: Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, Canton Website: www.hopewellbaptist.com
Annual Car Show and Cruise-In benefitting Back to Bethlehem, a free Christmas ministry of the church. Enjoy food, entertainment, classic cars, vendors, and a Kids’ Korner.
October 8
Fall Festival & Psychic Fair When: 11 a.m. — 5 pm.
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Cherokee Pignic Contact: (770) 345-0400 Website: www.CherokeePignic.com
Savory food and fun! Old-fashioned Country Fair and KCBS sanctioned BBQ event in Canton’s Heritage Park. Presented by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
October 15
BBQ Festival & Yard Sale sponsored by Hickory Flat Masonic Lodge When: 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Where: 2907 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Contact: Bud, (770) 479-1627 soules8@windstream.net BBQ Plates are $6; there will also be a Dunk Tank, Hula Hoop Contest and more! Interested in selling items at the Yard Sale? Please contact Bud at number above.
October 21, 22, 28, 29
Ghost Tales & Trails When: 6 — 11 p.m. Where: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (678) 494-4251 Website: www.elmstreetarts.org
Hear spooky tales based in Woodstock’s history culminating with Paul Boehlert’s staged reading of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” held at City Center. Cost: $11 Adults, $6 under 13. Sponsored by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village and The Greenprints Alliance.
October 22
Holly Springs Elementary School Fall Festival When: 4 — 7 p.m. Where: 1965 Hickory Road, Canton Contact: (770) 345-5035
October 22
Good Shepherd 6th Annual Fall Festival When: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Where: 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock Contact: (770) 924-7286 Website: www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
The fair will be outdoors in the church’s spacious lower-level parking lot. Proceeds from the Fall Fair will benefit the Cherokee Family Violence Center and MUST Ministries.
October 22
Community Christian School Fall Festival When: 2 — 6 p.m. Where: 152 Rolling Hills Dr. Holly Springs Contact: (770) 479-9535
October 22 (Rain Date: October 29) Fall Fun for the Whole Family When: 11:30 — 4 p.m. Where: Save the Horses, Horse Rescue, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming Contact: (770) 886-5419 Website: www.savethehorses.org
Come out to enjoy a fall day at the rescue. There will be hay rides and pony rides, face painting and crafts, games, homemade goodies, a cake walk, plate lunches, craft vendors, as well as a petting zoo and tours of the facilities. All proceeds go to benefit Save the Horses. Free admission and parking (tickets will be sold for activities).
October 27
Terrace at Woodstock Fall Festival/ Health Fair Open House When: 4 — 7 p.m.
Where: 756 Neese Rd., Woodstock Contact: April or Cathy (770) 924-2072
All vendors are invited to come, $25 a table plus door prizes. Activites will include massages, blood pressure checks, hearing aide check ups, mobility specialist. Entertainment, prizes, food, fun and games. BINGO FOR SENIORS!
October 27
Moonlight Madness hosted by Safe Kids Cherokee County When: 4 — 7 p.m. Where: Kroger stores — Towne Lake and Macedonia Contact: (678) 493-4343 Children in the area are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume; both Kroger stores will have a costume contest and numerous games for the children to enjoy throughout the store. There will also be treats for the kids, too. Area firefighters will be carving pumpkins and food will also be available. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will be on hand to talk about fire safety and to hand out replacement batteries for smoke detectors.
October 29
In Harmony Pediatric Therapy’s Annual Fall Festival and Open House When: 10 a.m. — noon Where: In Harmony Pediatric Therapy, 310 Paper Trail Way, Suite 302, Canton Contact: Janie Anderson, (770) 345-2804 Free, fun activities for kids, music, bouncey house, firetruck, great raffle prizes, various vendors, fun for all!
October 29
The Great Pumpkin Festival — Trick or Treating When: 1 — 4 p.m.; 1 — 2 p.m. trick or treating; 2 p.m. costume contest & parade Where: Cannon Park, Downtown Canton Costume contest, music, games, inflatables, face painting, trick or treating and more!
October 29
Field’s Chapel UMC Trunk-or-Treat When: 5 — 8 p.m.
Where: 1331 Field’s Chapel Rd., Canton Contact: (770) 479-6030 Website: www.fieldschapel.org
Hayrides! Face Painting! Candy! Games! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and bring a bag for your goodies. Kids will ‘trunk’-or-treat to different vehicles with decorated trunks to receive candy and prizes. Feel free to decorate your own trunk and join in the fun!
October 29
City on a Hill UMC Trunk-or-Treat When: 4 — 6 p.m. Where: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (678) 445-3480 coah@cityonahillumc.org Free and open to the public.
October 29 – Skill level 3.0 – 3.5 doubles October 30 – Skill level 4.0+ doubles Halloween Themed Annual Doubles Pickleball Tournament sponsored by the North Georgia Pickleball Club When: Begins at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day Where: Play will take place on private courts in Macedonia. Contact: (770) 401-7355 go4baroque@mindspring.com
Guests and observers invited, $20 entry fee per person includes light breakfast, lunch, special Halloween prizes for 1st place team on both days, long-sleeved tournament t-shirt, $10 tax deductible donation from each entry goes to Cherokee County Humane Society. Adult event – no children, please.
October 30
Canton Adventist Fall Festival 2011 When: 3 — 5 p.m. Where: 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton Website: www.cantonfamilies.org Free, Bluegrass music, carnival games, bounce house, food, and more!
October 31
10th Annual Woodstock KidsFest When: 3 — 7 p.m. Where: The Park at City Center, Downtown Woodstock Website: www.woodstockga.gov
at 6 p.m. in front of the gazebo! Trophies for the funniest, scariest and best costume!
October 31
Woodstock Christian Church — Share the Light of Jesus on Halloween Night When: 6 — 8 p.m. Where: 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-8238 Website: www.woodstockchristian.org Come enjoy food, games, inflatables, music, and an amazing amount of candy for your kids to take home. EVERYTHING is FREE for children 12 & under!! Food plates are $3 per teen/adult (13 & over).
Pumpkin Patches Sixes United Methodist Church When: Opens October 1 Monday — Friday, 1:30 — 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. — 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 — 7 p.m. Where: 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Contact: (770) 345-7644 Berry Patch Farms When: Weekdays, October 17 — 28, 3:30 — 7 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. Where: 786 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-0561
Burt’s Farm When: Through October 30, 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.; October 31 — November 10, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Where: Highway 52, Dawsonville Contact: (800) 600-BURT Website: www.burtsfarm.com
Big Springs Farms When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Where: 2100 Sugar Pike Road, Woodstock Contact: (678) 899-3900 Website: www.BigSpringsFarms.com
Moonwalks, DJ, games, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, costume contest, candy give-away and much more. Costume contest
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In the Community r Deadline fo hool News: Sc r be Novem th
October 5
SCHOOL
News
Sixes Celebrates Grandparents Day
Hasty Students Remember 9-11
Sixes Elementary in Canton recently hosted their annual Grandparents Day lunch. Several grandparents came to visit the students and enjoy lunch.
Students at Hasty Elementary School remembered September 11, 2001 by wearing red, white and blue in honor of those lost on that day. Principal Izell McGruder addressed the student body on the school’s morning news broadcast. While many of the students were not born during this time, Principal McGruder reminded them that the events of that day will always be part of our nation’s history and that the freedoms we enjoy make our country the greatest in the world. Students were encouraged through class lessons and activities to find ways to say thank you to the men and women of our military and to find ways to give back to their local community and neighborhoods.
Emma Williams and Grandma and both Grandpas.
Mylia Rattray and Great Grandma and Great Grandpa.
Cherokee Charter Academy Celebrates Grand Opening Knox Students Honor Heroes First-graders at Knox Elementary School placed patriotic ribbons in the trees to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Third-graders at Knox Elementary School also recently honored local heroes: firefighters. Students brought in food items to donate to local firefighters as part of Cherokee County’s Firefighter Appreciation Week. A special grand opening was held at Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) in Canton, the county’s first charter school. Those in attendance for the ribbon cutting included State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, State Representatives Sean Jerguson and Charlice Byrd, Jon Rogers from the state Department of Education, Cherokee County School Board Member Michael Geist, Charter Schools USA President Jon Hage, Georgia Charter Schools Association President Tony Roberts and Cherokee Charter Academy Principal Vanessa Suarez. Cherokee Charter educates children from throughout the county in grades Kindergarten through 7th (8th Grade will be added in 2012-2013). The school opened its doors to students on August 15. The student body recently selected “Tigers” as the CCA mascot and blue and white for the school’s colors.
Emma Seiber and Kenna Nelson
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Charter & Private Schools American Heritage Academy (770) 926-7779, www.ahacademy.com
Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
Brenwood Academy
S C H O O L
Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten (770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
Cherokee Charter Academy (770) 276--3031, www.cherokeecharter.org
Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
Mission Point Christian Academy (678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Information
Public Schools
Canton Elementary School
Hasty Elementary School
R.M. Moore Elementary School
712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871
Cherokee High School
Knox Elementary School
Sixes Elementary School
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Brooks
20 Ridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 Principal: Mr. John Hultquist
Clayton Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Woodstock High School
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
Freedom Middle School
M.A. Teasley Middle School
Woodstock Middle School
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance November 8
Staff Development & Conference Day
November 21 — 25
School Holiday
December 19 — January 2
School Holiday
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Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu
Reinhardt University
(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu
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In the Community
SPORTS
r Deadline fo or ts News:
Sp November
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October 5
News Local Rider Wins Blue Ribbon
Cherokee County Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4th Annual Sandra Queen Memorial Golf Classic 2011 Date:
October 4
Time:
Registration, 8 a.m. Shotgun start, 10 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Dinner to follow
Location:
BridgeMill Athletic Club
Information: For more information, please contact Lisa Johnston at ljohnston@fca.org or (404) 625-1585.
Ashley Dodds, daughter of Tonya and Doug Dodds of Union Hill, recently traveled to Richland Park Horse Trial in Richland, MI. Ashley rides Manhattan IV, a 13 year old Thoroughbred and the pair brought home the blue ribbon for the Novice Rider D division finishing on their dressage score. The pair then competed in the Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships in Fairburn, GA. Ashley is a freshman at Creekview High School and trains with Mary Bess Sigman, resident owner and trainer of Triple Creek Eventing in Mansfield, GA and Kim Schisler of Still Waters Dressage in Alpharetta.
Cherokee Tennis Association Holding Junior Tennis Registration Registration for Winter Jr. Tennis Teams is going on now through October 30. Play will begin November 11. Match play will take place late Sunday afternoons for advanced players, Fridays for Intermediate and Saturdays for Beginners. For more information, please contact Jrcoordinator@cherokeetennis.org or CTAJrvicepresident@cherokeetennis.org.
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Cherokee’s Own Matthew Blaylock Visits Notre Dame University Dreams do come true! Matthew Blaylock, pictured under the famous “Play Like a Champion” sign, attended the first Notre Dame football game of the season played on September 3. Thanks to the generosity of so many awesome people, especially Coach Tom Sheehan of Cherokee High School, for getting Matthew tickets to the game. Matthew has always wanted to visit the campus and he said, “Who knows, I might just be a student there one day…”
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In the Community
Suzanne speaks
Natalia’s Fine Art
by Suzanne Taylor Recently, I have been looking If you are a woman who started for some artwork. It seems her own unique company or are a like a very mature thing to direct-selling company, please contact own, and now that I am Suzanne Taylor by e-mail at taylor105@ aol.com or visit http://suzannetaylor. over 40, I think that I am an willowhouse.com/. official grownup. This can be a challenge when married, because the beauty of artwork is perceived differently by people and agreeing can take some time. On my quest, I found out my daughter’s friend’s mom, Paige Clemens, a local resident of the Sixes Road area, began showing her company’s artwork at both Queen of Hearts Antique Market on Canton Highway in Marietta and Woodstock Antiques on Bells Ferry Road in Woodstock. Her company, Natalia’s Fine Art, offers gallery quality artwork pieces at wholesale prices. Natalia’s Fine Art features original oil paintings by emerging local, national and international artists. The decorative oils offer a wide selection of genres; traditional, bucolic, whimsical and transitional pieces. These are designed to fit the decorating budget of a new generation of artwork collectors. All artwork can be purchased either Paige Clemens framed or unframed. She desires to bring affordable, original art to the north metro area. The sizes vary from 5 x 7 through 20 x 24. Natalia’s represents artists from all over the world including the U.S., Asia, and Europe. The subjects range from still life, animals, nautical themes, landscapes, and anything that a client would like. She is researching water and boat scenes for my family. Paige has worked as both an art consultant at Americas Mart and in marketing at a local gallery. She says that art is very subjective and personal and ultimately, an art collection should bring joy to its owner. One of the challenges of this new venture is selecting the art, subjects and sizes. Selecting artwork for Natalia’s Fine Art to display takes quite a bit more thought because you are trying not to impose your personal style and preferences on a prospective buyer. Her passion for collecting art began after receiving an original continued on page 70 30 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
Local Book Club Meets
Savannah Author Ann Merritt
by Becky Smith
Like clockwork, my neighborhood book club meets Becky Smith is the busy mom of a tribe of six kids ranging in age from once a month to discuss and high school, middle school, elementary critique our latest selections. and preschool. She can be contacted at bsmith0808@yahoo.com. By chance, I picked up a book that was a gift to my husband, Dr. Jerry Smith that was written by one of his patients, Ann Merritt. The book was titled A Cry from the Cold. What started as just a quick glance at his copy turned into an all-nighter for me! I loved this book and knew it would have to be our August selection. On a whim (I seem to have a lot of them), I decided to call Ann Merritt and invite her to visit our book club as we discussed her book. To our group’s amazement and sheer delight, she accepted our invitation! Ann developed a passion for writing in high school when she wrote her first short story but it wasn’t until many years later that she turned writing into a full time venture. Not only is Ann an Front Row: Author Ann Merritt, Becky author but she is a Smith (hostess), Carolyn Barlow. talented painter and Back Row: Michelle Hillis, Kara Holshauser, Kelly Fincher, Laura Reidlinger whimsical sculptor. Writing took a back and Julie Stephens. seat to these other talents as well as to being a full time mother to her two sons. It wasn’t until after putting a book down that she had just finished reading did she begin to feel the overwhelming feeling that she could do better. Having Ann in our midst gave us the unique opportunity to ask questions directly to the author instead of speculating amongst ourselves what might have been going through the author’s mind. For example, I asked Ann how she develops her characters and all of their distinct personality traits. Ann comments that, “The characters really write themselves. I start with an idea and the characters come to life on their own through my fingers on a keyboard.” She continues to say that even she can be surprised as they evolve. “It’s really a very captivating and rewarding process.” Ann’s first published work of fiction is The Highlander and her most recent work is A Cry from the Cold. Both are stories of continued on page 70
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In the Community
Focus on
The Cherokee Youth Challenge 2 November 8, 2011
Last year Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Council held the first Cherokee Youth Challenge. A life size ‘game of Life,’ the challenge let teenagers face real life situations and experience the consequences of making poor decisions. The event was so successful that we are looking forward to hosting the event again this year at New Life Church in Holly Springs on November 8, 2011. This date is Election Day Tuesday and Cherokee County youth will be out of school. Instead of sitting home watching television we hope that youth will elect to spend this day with their friends having fun and learning about teen resources in the community. Designed for youth in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade levels, the event begins with entertainment and ice breakers lead by our wonderful MC Keven Pimentel. Youth will then break off into groups based on grade level and go into our maze of life. Topics in the maze will include: drugs and alcohol, dating and relationship issues, driving and safety, social media, money management, education and jobs/careers. Within the maze they will meet local contacts from Cherokee County agencies, organizations and government that they might come into contact with in real life. They will get to meet people from area support services such as the health department, counseling services, the Hope Center, and many more. They will also meet local law enforcement, attorneys, and judges who will show them what it might be like if they make poor decisions in real life and have to face the legal system as a consequence. A highlight of last year’s event was the staging of the aftermath of a drunk driving accident involving teenagers. Cherokee County Safe Kids along with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, the Holly Spring Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s officers participate in a mini ‘Ghost Out’ for the participants. The demonstration spurred a lot of discussion among the youth and a few youth shared stories of losing loved ones of their own to accidents involving alcohol and drugs. On a lighter side, Mothers Against Drunk Driving brought their drunk goggles for the kids to try on and look through 32 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
by Sonia Carruthers
the lenses in order to give them a sense of what it is like to function while intoxicated. Youth wore the goggles while trying to drive a golf cart through an obstacle course. All the teens had fun trying to maneuver through the course. They also thought it was funny Sonia Carruthers is the Executive Director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS. to wear the drunk goggles You can e-mail her at cherokeefocus@ while law enforcement had windstream.net or visit www.cherokeefocus.org. them do a mock sobriety test. Yes, it was all fun and games until they were handcuffed and sent to our mock jail to await sentencing by a real judge. During lunch time which was provided by Chick-fil-A at Canton Marketplace, the youth got the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with individuals from the Cherokee District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement officers. The majority of the questions asked were regarding laws and how they applied to teenagers. At the end of the event, the youth got to hear from a teen mother and how having a baby while you are still in high school could impact their lives and futures. One hundred percent of the youth surveyed at last year’s event said that they had a great time and would attend again. So register now because space will be limited to insure that every participant has the opportunity to fully enjoy the experience and
come away with a good understanding of how poor decisions can affect their lives and the benefits of making positive choices. For more details on the event and to register, please visit www.cherokeefocus.org.
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COVER
Every year, a wedding anniversary is celebrated with a specific gift item, whether it is traditional or modern. For instance, the first wedding anniversary is marked with paper. The paper symbolizes strength, including interlaced fibers or connections within its construction. The modern gift is a clock which Henry Van Dyke wrote “for those who love, time is eternity.” An anniversary for a business is somewhat similar. A business is similar to a marriage with its own emotion, passion, relationships and a willing dedication. Therefore, when a business experiences a milestone, it’s worth a lavish celebration. In retrospect, BridgeMill Eyecare has been a marriage of sorts between the patients and the surrounding community. With a lot of emotion and passion, Dr. Edward J. Furey opened his office right after 09/11 and stayed committed to the endeavor. As the years passed, he forged relationships with his patients and has always had a willing dedication to the community. This month, BridgeMill Eyecare celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary! On October 15, 2001, BridgeMill Eyecare opened its doors for the first time. To celebrate a 10th Wedding Anniversary, the traditional gift is tin. At first thought, “tin” doesn’t seem to be such an exciting gift idea. However, the meaning or symbolism behind tin is strength, durability, commitment...flexibility without being broken. BridgeMill Eyecare has stayed strong and durable during good times and even more so in difficult times. They have also established strong roots and commitments to the community in constructing their office on Sixes Road. They have been flexible, as well, without being broken. How did it all start 10 years ago? “It started with a new house, a baby on the way, a retail build-out and a lot of hard work,” exclaims Dr. Furey. It also started with his wife, Tari, making the magnets during business hours. After hours, they would pick a neighborhood and walk it that night after work. While they would walk, they would place flyers and “BridgeMill Eyecare” magnets on the mailboxes
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— even in the rain! Their passion, emotion and willing dedication were not missed by the patients. The patients also found the same passion, emotion and willing dedication in their eye doctor and they loved him for that.
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By being the Best of the Best with the newest technology available, Dr. Furey has demonstrated dedication to his field. When upgrading his equipment and software for the office, it allowed him to view the health of the eye from an objective perspective as well as monitor any medical changes in the health and respond accordingly. Dr. Furey added, “For example, a patient who would otherwise not be flagged for glaucoma until it is too late, with the newer technology, our office can detect it and begin treatment prior to losing any vision. That is leaps and bounds beyond what I was able to do in the beginning of my career. Technological advances allow me to be a better doctor and be able to pass those benefits on to our patients. Before, it was just a slit lamp, a dilation and subjective information. Now it’s empirical data.” Another symbolism to the 10 year anniversary under the modern tradition is diamonds. Diamonds are the toughest gem and its symbolism is just that...toughness with an ability to shine. When BridgeMill Eyecare first started, it was a diamond in the rough! Dr. Furey and his wife, Tari, would travel between BridgeMill Eyecare and Furey Family Eye Care in Roswell daily. He would see patients half the day in Roswell and then they would drive over to Canton to see patients in the afternoon. Some weeks, they would work seven days including the marketing to start up the office. “It was rough then, and we had some sleepless nights. September 11th had just happened and we were hoping we could keep the lights on...just like a lot of people. We worked hard, tried to do right by the patients and here we are...10 years later,” Dr. Furey says with a smile on his face. “In light of all the social media out there, we are still tried and true and have a firm standing in the community thanks to the patients and our staff. So with that, Dr. Furey is delighted to say Happy Anniversary!
BridgeMill Eyecare 1409 Sixes Road Canton, GA 30114
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Healthy Living
Why do teeth form
The Way They Do?
Let’s explore how teeth develop (good or bad), what factors influence this development and the opportunities that exist to correct dental crowding, spaces, dark teeth, underdeveloped or overdeveloped jaws and when in your life these corrections can be achieved. It all begins with tooth development or “odontogenesis,” which is the complex process by which teeth form from embryonic cells, grow and erupt into the mouth. Healthy teeth require healthy enamel, dentin, cementum, gum tissue and bone to properly develop during appropriate stages of fetal development. Just think for a minute how amazing it is that all our teeth form in the correct 32 positions of our mouth with their individual unique shapes and that this occurs successfully in billions of people. People have two major levels of dental development — primary teeth and adult teeth; each providing its own inherent developmental problems. The transition from primary teeth to adult teeth has inherent problems that can cause adult teeth to erupt into bad positions. Primary teeth simply add another complex layer of development that can cause problems and often do. The largest concern for childhood dental development is dental orthopedic growth, focusing on normal growth of developing teeth and jaws. This stage of development between 6 and 18 years of age should be closely monitored to determine if dental appliances are needed to influence jaw growth. Improper jaw growth can be front-toback (i.e. short jaws) or side-to-side (i.e. narrow jaws). This creates the understanding that child development can be based upon intrinsic forces (natural development) or extrinsic forces (dental intervention). Placing braces on teeth is an example of extrinsic forces. If jaws do not grow normally in size, it creates a functional and esthetic imbalance between their upper and lower jaws, termed a skeletal problem. This affects the physical appearance of your face, your smile and ability to eat and occurs in childhood and carries over into adulthood if not corrected. Recognizing a skeletal problem early is important. Correction of minor 38 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
by Dr. Scott R. Harden
to moderate jaw formation can be treated during the orthopedic development of the child using dental orthopedic appliances and can influence jaws to form longer, shorter or wider. The goal is to match the upper and Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at lower jaws together with the Fountain View Family Dentistry and teeth to look and function has served the Towne Lake area for ideally. Correction of severe over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental jaw discrepancies requires jaw surgery and is performed upon research companies. Office: (770) 926-0000. the completion of jaw growth Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. after age 18. An orthodontist first aligns the teeth and then coordinates with an oral surgeon to surgically correct the jaws to the right size relative to the person’s chin position, nose position and facial profile. More routinely, teeth can be improperly sized relative to the jawbone and this creates crowding or spacing of the teeth. This is a tooth-related problem, not skeletal, and is typically treated with braces. Braces are usually put on teeth between 10-12 years of age for two years or more. Sometimes early braces can be used around age 7 or 8 to quickly correct significant tooth position problems, such as “cross bites,” and reduce wearing braces longer at puberty. Other conditions that affect tooth development include thumb sucking (creates gap between front teeth and effects bone position), tongue thrusting (pushes out teeth), behavior that should be stopped after age 6, people are born with extra teeth and missing teeth, advanced tooth decay, extracted teeth and wisdom teeth. The family dentist can provide many solutions to problems involving minor crowding, spacing or missing teeth in children and adults with modern dental materials and improve smiles as well. The best answer for today’s patient care comes from regular visits for adults and children. Early dental diagnosis and care can help prevent small problems from becoming big problems and translates into a healthy dental condition throughout your adult life.
Healthy Living
Don’t Take Me
Out of the Game by Christopher Anderson, M.D.
Participation in any sport, whether it’s recreational football, lacrosse, soccer or simply bike riding, can teach kids to stretch their limits and learn sportsmanship and discipline. But any sport that a child participates in also carries the potential for injury. In youth sports, the rate of sports injuries today is rising due to the new super-competitive youth sports culture. Today’s youth are particularly susceptible to sports injuries for a variety of reasons. Some injuries are simply accidents. Some occur as a result of improper training or a lack of appropriate safety equipment. Other injuries in children may be a result of rapid growth during puberty. No matter what the reason, sports injuries, especially in children, are going to happen. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, knee injuries, swollen muscles, and fractures. Dislocations, Achilles tendon injuries, and shin bone pain are also very common. There are two kinds of sports injuries – acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Examples of an acute injury are fractures, sprains, strains and lacerations. Signs of an acute injury include: • Sudden, severe pain • Swelling • Not being able to place weight on a leg, knee, ankle or foot • Tenderness in the injured area • Immobility • Weakness Chronic injuries are those that happen over a period of time. Signs of a chronic injury include pain when you play or exercise, a dull ache when you rest, and swelling. If a sports injury occurs, never try to work through the pain. This will only cause more harm. Some injuries should be seen by a doctor right away. Call your physician or visit M.D.
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Minor Emergency & Family Medicine if the injury causes severe pain or swelling, limping, or a loss of range of motion. If you don’t have any of these symptoms, it may be safe to treat the injury at home. Use the R.I.C.E. method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. Follow these four steps right after the injury occurs and do so for at least 48 hours. • R-est: Resting immediately after an injury protects the affected area from further injury and provides your body with the energy necessary for healing itself. • I-ce: Ice reduces swelling by reducing blood flow to the affected area. • C-ompression: Wrapping the affected area with an ACE bandage limits swelling and provides minor pain relief. • E-levate: Elevating the affected area above the heart reduces swelling. If pain or swelling does not decrease within 48 hours, seek the advice of a physician. Information obtained from www.sportsinjuryinfo.com, www.kidshealth.org, and niams.nih.gov. This information provided by Christopher Anderson, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. If you or your child has experienced a sports injury, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel. They are open every day from 9:00am to 9:00 pm.
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Healthy Living
A Healthy BODY
Did your Child Crawl?
by LaCretia Munroe, MS, DC Crawling is something that most children do. We can’t Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes in sports chiropractic, functional wait for our child to get to neurology, and metabolic solutions. that milestone, so we can tell Providing exceptional care for difficult our friends and family with cases. Call the office at (770) 7200865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com. excitement that our child crawled for the first time today. It is part of their normal development. In most children it happens between six and ten months of age. Unfortunately, some children will crawl, but not normally. Some parents think it is “cute” that their daughter scoots on her bottom across the floor or has that funny little crawl that is distinctive to their child and it’s wonderful. The only problem is it is not “cute,” “wonderfully unique” or funny. Children need to crawl as part of their normal development and they need to do it correctly. Studies have shown that societies that promote crawling of their young will have a more complex society with more technology and some form of written language. Societies that
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do not allow their children to crawl have no writing of their own and the children can only be taught to read with great effort and difficulty. Crawling is one of the most important movement patterns that teach the eyes to cross the midline. Crawling lets babies look ahead to see where they are going, it helps the muscle tone of the neck and head as the baby learns to get control of gravity as the head moves in a vertical position. Babies learn eye-hand coordination, so as they crawl they focus on one hand, cross the midline of their body, and they focus on the other hand as it comes forward. This is important as children age so that they can read without losing the words at the middle of the line and to visually follow the moving hand when writing. Many studies have been done on children who did not crawl correctly and the high percentage of children with reading difficulties. I am still surprised at how many children come into my office and when I ask them to crawl, they do it all one side. The hands and legs of one side of the body move and then the opposite arm and leg move together kind of like a lizard. Their homework is to go crawl in the back yard or through the house until if feels natural. Most of these children have difficulty reading. Parents will tell me their child never crawled or crawled for only a couple of weeks and then stood up and took off running. Please understand that your child needs to crawl correctly so that their brain can develop without developmental delays.
The Fincher Drug Store was started in 1899 by William Wesley (WW) Fincher and his brother Olin Fincher. WW was the druggist and Olin was in charge of the front end. The name of the store was changed to Canton Drug Store in 1912. WW later sold the drugstore to Charlie Darnell in 1918 and began the Chero-Cola Bottling Co. of Canton which only lasted for two years. He bought the drug store back from Darnell in 1922 and it remained in the Fincher family until it burned in 2009.
The 2011 holiday ornament for the Cherokee County Historical Society is of the Canton Drug Company and is $15. It is available for purchase at the Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center at 100 North Street in downtown Canton. It is also available at Northside Pharmacy on Marietta Highway in Canton. It can be ordered online at www.rockbarn.org. For more information, please call the Historical Society at (770) 345-3288.
NASCAR and Its Beginnings by Dr. Elsa Nystrom, Kennesaw State University October 18, 2011 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn 658 Marietta Highway Join us for a presentation given by Dr. Elsa Nystrom on the beginnings of NASCAR. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Cherokee County Historical Society (770) 345-3288 — www.rockbarn.org
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Healthy Living
Top 10 reasons
For Red Eye
4.
by Dr. Edward J. Furey Creepy eyes and scary eyes blanket the area in October. Ghouls, goblins, witches and Draculas are SUPPOSED to have the red ugly eyes…not people! Here are the TOP 10 Reasons for Red Eye: 1. Pink Eye: Pink eye, Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in or conjunctivitis, is an primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, inflammation or infection geriatrics and is the Center Director of of the clear, protective layer BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. that coats the front part of (770) 852-2733. the eye. Pink eye can be caused by allergies, bacteria, viruses or toxic substances. 2. Blepharitis: Blepharitis causes inflammation of the eyelid and eyelashes and may be caused by poor eyelid hygiene. Oily eyelid glands, allergic reactions, bacterial infections, or lice on the eyelashes are also common causes of blepharitis. 3. Uveitis: Uveitis, an inflammation of the eye’s uvea,
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can cause redness, pain, blurry vision, floaters and light sensitivity. Uveitis should be treated quickly because other complications, such as uveitic glaucoma or retinal and choriodal scarring, may occur if it lingers. Dry Eye: Tears protect our eyes by lubricating, nourishing and protecting the surface of the eye. When tears are lacking, our eyes can become dry and irritated. Chronic dryness can cause the surface of the eyes to become inflamed and blood vessels to dilate, causing increased redness. Frequent Use of Eye Drops: Surprisingly, frequent use of “get the red out” eye drops can actually make the eyes appear even more red. These whitening eye drops cause blood vessels in the eye to dilate, causing the eyes to appear even more bloodshot. Contact Lens Wear: Wearing contact lenses can sometimes cause eye redness. In some people, simply having a contact lens in the eye is enough to make the eye red. Injury: Redness sometimes occurs with an eye injury. Blood vessels in the eye enlarge and dilate to bring cells to heal and repair the injury. Corneal Ulcer or Infection: If the eye’s cornea becomes infected, nearby blood vessels become enlarged and swollen, as cells rush in to help fight the infection. These cells can cause visible redness. continued on page 70
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Healthy Living
A COOKIE JAR Surprise by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD padding my pockets as though looking for my cell phone. Oh my gosh, I must have left it in the car. I grabbed my keys and headed for the exit. My plan was to open my car door, sit in the seat, and spit the dog biscuits out into the parking lot where no one could see.
My mom owns a longhaired, ill-tempered cat that gives me asthma attacks. This animal is named “Bastet” after the Egyptian cat goddess, but I dispense with pleasantries and call her “Asbestos” instead. Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/
The other day Joseph and I GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health went to the vet’s to pick up Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Asbestos as a favor for my Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at mom. As we entered the www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. vet’s office, I was pleasantly surprised to spy two cookie jars on the counter. I have a weak spot for cookies. Maybe this was my reward for a good deed. Joseph headed into the back with the receptionist to look at some puppies, and I was alone for a few minutes. With happy anticipation, I lifted the lid off the first jar and looked inside. Dog biscuits! My heart sank. With dampened hopes, I lifted the lid from the second jar. To my surprise, it was filled with miniature chocolate chip cookies! Now that made sense: cookies for the dog, cookies for the owner – everybody’s happy. Still alone, I palmed a modest handful. I didn’t want anybody to think I was a pig. I popped a few in my mouth and began happily crunching. But my taste buds staged an immediate protest. They were the most disgusting chocolate chip cookies I’d ever tasted. Suddenly it came to me: these were not cookies — they were dog biscuits in disguise! As my mouth filled with crumbling dog treats, Joseph and the receptionist re-appeared. Now I had a problem. How was I going to spit out the biscuits without everybody knowing? I had no problem picturing the veterinary staff laughing it up for days after I left. “Can you believe that dumb guy? A whole mouthful of doggie cookies!” And forget about my family. Joseph would be mocking me all the way home — and would make sure to tell his mom and brother to boot. I’d be hearing about this for weeks. I held my mouth shut, endeavoring to stanch the awful taste, and wondered what to do. Then I had an idea: I started 46 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
But just then Dr. Cohen walked out carrying Asbestos. He motioned me over to him. Inwardly I groaned. My mouth still full, I sauntered over with elaborate nonchalance and feigned a smile. Dr. Cohen opened Bastet’s medical chart to show me her low potassium level. He began explaining with impressive professionalism what causes this condition, and what should be done. Who cares about the potassium level?!! I wanted to scream. Just throw Asbestos in my car so I can spit out those poison cookies! I already KNOW how to treat low potassium – A banana a day will fix the cat just fine!! Instead I nodded my head sagely and pretended to listen to Dr. Cohen’s erudite dialogue. I was concentrating on swallowing the doggie treats without gagging. One last valiant swallow, and finally it was over. I breathed a sigh of relief. As Joseph and I began to leave, I had an inspiration. It was the perfect way to turn this unpleasant experience into a much more enjoyable memory. Yes — I’d get Joseph to eat a few cookies, too. Okay, immature maybe, but let’s just call it a family bonding moment. Casually I gestured to the second cookie jar and mentioned to Joseph he should grab a handful “for the road.” He sauntered over and lifted the lid. I waited halfway out the door, holding the cat carrier with an expression on my face that conveyed the usual parental impatience that he was taking too long. But inside, I was bursting with joy like a kid on Christmas morning. Hiding my eagerness, I watched him peer in the jar. For years I’ve watched this kid wolf down snacks like they were trying to get away. I couldn’t wait for him to pop a handful of those disgusting things into his mouth. Joseph stared at the camouflaged chocolate chip cookies for a long moment. And then he looked at me and rolled his eyes. “Dad, those are dog biscuits!” he said shaking his head. “How dumb do you think I am?”
Family and Faith
Vaccinations
And Reactions
by Drs. Simone & Greg Nutt Most of us take our pets to the vet for “yearly shots.” It Simone and Greg Nutt are the coowners of Riverstone Animal Hospital. is such a routine part of pet If you have any questions, feel free to care that many people do not visit them at their new facility or call think about what is actually (770) 479-7141. occurring in their pet’s body. In fact, the purpose of immunization is stimulation of the immune system, which results in inflammation. This leads to a boost in antibodies and other immune cells to help keep your pet protected against disease. After vaccination, it is typical to observe some soreness, lethargy, decreased appetite or even mild fever for a day or two. These reactions are not serious and considered normal. They generally occur within 24-48 hours after immunizations and disappear within 48 hours after that. Some pets do exhibit an allergic reaction to a vaccine which can range from mild to potentially life-threatening. Allergic reactions are highly individual inflammatory responses against a certain protein in the immunization. The reaction can be directed against the actual disease organism, adjuvants (immune stimulators), or preservatives. The most common allergic reactions include facial swelling, hives, and nausea and vomiting, and these generally occur within 24 hours. Even with significant facial swelling the pet generally does not have any trouble breathing. These should be treated with medication and most respond very well. Which Pets are likely to have Vaccination Reactions? Less than 0.4 percent of dogs have any sort of adverse reactions, most of which are not considered allergic reactions. Small breed, 1-3 year old dogs tend to have the highest incidence. The risk of reaction drops with increasing size of the pet. Mild reactions such as soreness, lethargy or mild itchiness usually go away on their own. If your pet is having a more severe reaction such as vomiting or facial swelling, you should seek veterinary attention. If it is after hours, it is prudent to consult the local emergency clinic. Antiinflammatory injections can be used to stop the inflammatory process and give your pet relief. What to do in the future for the pet that has had a reaction. There are steps that can be taken in pets known to have had reactions in the past: • Avoid giving several vaccinations at one time — try to space them out by 1-2 weeks. Breaking up vaccines also helps determine which vaccine is the culprit. continued on page 71 48 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
When the Wheels
Fall Off
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead We have all had it happen and have even seen it happen to tour players during their round. You are out playing golf and your game just leaves you. You cannot hit the ball out of your shadow and nothing feels right. It may happen with your woods, irons, putter or everything. This is what I call, “When the wheels fall off.” When this happens, what do you do?
Shane Newton is the General Manager at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country Club. He can be reached at (770) 721-7913. www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net
First of all, don’t think the wheels have fallen off just because you hit a bad shot. Everyone is going to hit a bad shot every now and thenthen. (I like to think this is what keeps the game exciting.) A bad shot is just a caution sign to be more aware of details — your lie, the wind, and are you relaxed. Take a practice swing before you hit to help get you focused. This will usually get you right back on track. If you continue to hit bad shots, it is time to slow down and pay attention to the fundamentals. In nearly every case, it is just something simple that you have forgotten in your setup. Experienced golfers are particularly susceptible to this because they know the fundamentals but have just lost track of a component or two. Go through your set-up check list when you address the ball; clear your mind; and then have one simple swing thought. Different swing thoughts work for different people, so I can’t really tell you “the” magic swing thought to use but here are a couple of examples — “all the way back” or “all the way through” or “follow through to the hole.” There are many more, so figure out the one that works for you. It should be simple, easy to remember and address the issue in your swing. If the “wheels have fallen off” your golf game, go back to the basics and your game can come back as quickly as it left. The quickest way to get your game “back on the road” is to stop by and see your local golf professional. They can give you a refresher course on the golf swing and get you hitting the ball better than you ever have! Play Better! Play More!
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Family and Faith
Do You Believe
In Miracles?
A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt There are approximately 35 recorded miracles performed by Jesus in the New Testament. A miracle is defined as “a supernatural intervention of God into the natural course of things.” When Jesus performed a miracle, it was God choosing to do what He would with His Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. own creation. Many of the www.hopewellbaptist.com. miracles Jesus performed were around the area of the Sea of Galilee. Remember, it was at the Sea of Galilee that Jesus told the men to let down their nets. There were more fish trying to get in that net than it could hold — all because they had heard that Jesus was calling. They wanted to obey His will. Another occasion on the Sea of Galilee was when Jesus was in a boat, and a storm came up. You remember these men were sea-faring men, yet there was a tremendous storm that literally scared these men to death. So they came down to where Jesus was sleeping and asked Him, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
call it a miracle or not — “onlyFriends, Jesus can speak ‘Peace into our
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lives’ when there is a storm.
Yes, he cares. “His heart is touched by our grief. When the days are weary and the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares.” So the Lord stood and spoke the word “Peace” and those waves and winds laid down to a still! Friends, call it a miracle or not — only Jesus can speak “Peace into our lives” when there is a storm. I choose to believe that God is able to do whatever He chooses with that which He created!
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Gentle Dentistry
For the Entire Family
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S A F E
Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.
Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
h A L L O
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.
Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
W E E N
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.
Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
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Life At Home
DIY AUDIO/ Video Basics
by Michael Buckner
I’m usually so excited about all the latest gadgets out there, that Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Intersection located at 631 E. Main I rarely discuss the basics of a Street, Canton. For more information high performance A/V system. on any of his monthly columns, for This month, I’d like to discuss questions or to set up an appointment, call (770) 479-1000. with you the most important, and often overlooked foundations of a great sounding and looking system. Positive and negative speaker terminals are not there just for looks. There is a reason that one is red and the other is black — they matter! If I had a dollar for every time that I’ve seen these hooked up backwards, I’d be rich. If two speakers in a system are not hooked up right, they are what’s called “out of phase.” This will cause the system to sound hollow, “tinny,” and it will lack bass response. While you may have hooked up the system and it works, it is suffering tremendously if it is like this. So go back to your speakers, and make sure that the positive wire coming from the amp is in fact hooked up to the positive terminal on the speaker.
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Another common oversight is the use of analog RCA cables instead of digital ones. In rank of best to worst, you should first try to use HDMI to get the signal from your TV box or DVD player to your surround sound receiver. If your receiver doesn’t have HDMI, hopefully it has coax digital or optical digital (also called Toslink). Both of these sound identical, although coax digital is usually cheaper (you can just use a standard audio cable). Only if you don’t have any of these options should you resort to using the red and white audio cables. Even then, make sure you use a quality set, not the cheapies that come in the box. On the nicer systems, we hand make all of our RCA cables so that we can ensure proper length and performance. Lastly, lets talk about video. If you have an HDTV, you should NEVER use the yellow video cable coming from your cable box, DVD or blu ray player. The yellow output is standard definition, not high definition. Again, HDMI is the best method, but component video (CV) cables aren’t far behind. With cable TV, you can’t really see the difference between HDMI and CV, so don’t worry if you don’t have an extra HDMI cable lying around. Blu ray players look far better with HDMI, so spend the money on that part of it. Following these basics can ensure that you get your money’s continued on page 71
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Life At Home
iT dOESN’T aLL
Have to Bloom
by Eric Hill
As our passion for gardening grows, it’s time to look beyond Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be the flowers, and appreciate reached at (770) 442-3901. other merits of plants. While flowers are colorful a few weeks out of the year, many plants add interest to our gardens for much longer periods. Unusual branch structures, varying textures, attractive bark, and fragrances are characteristics of plants we enjoy. Often overlooked are the gentle movements that bring a garden to life. Weeping cherries have obvious structure that calls your attention, while others such as Japanese maples or contorted filberts have unusual branching that is not appreciated until winter. A plant’s overall shape may be interesting. Hollies, camellias and native azaleas can be limbed up to create small trees for a courtyard. Round, symmetrical globosa cryptomeria and narrow, upright sky pencil holly both bring unique forms to the garden. Foliage texture and combinations of textures should be considered when designing your garden. Contrasting textures add excitement, while similar textures blend for a soothing effect. Spreading yews interspersed with ferns draw your attention while a sprawling mass of fern creates calm. Unusual foliages can’t be ignored. Creeping mahonia and fernspray cypress have foliage you don’t see everyday. Many gardeners enjoy the challenge of creating gardens solely based on textures and plant structures. Foliage also provides color. Coppertina ninebark and heuchareas come to mind. Combinations make all the difference. Burgandy loropetalum look stunning with silvery green artemesia. Plants like variegated holly fern have combinations of colors within themselves.
Disney
In Hawaii by Lisa Griswold Disney recently opened the doors to its newest adventure: Aulani. Aulani is a 21-acre resort on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, created by Disney Imagineers, and executed with perfection, as is the Hawaiian way.
Lisa@PixieVacations.com or call (678) 815-1584.
This resort will celebrate the true culture of Hawaii. Aulani Survey: Do you have a tip or trick that you use when going to Walt Disney reflects the real Hawaii with World? Send your answer to Survey@ PixieVacations.com. its elegance and deep sense of tradition. You can see this immediately upon arriving at the resort. You are not greeted by typical birds-of-paradise (did you know that these originate in South America?), but rather by a working taro farm. Taro is a staple plant that feeds the people of Hawaii. You can see the culture of Hawaii in the details of the contemporary Hawaiian art all through the resort. The lobby is called Maka’ala, which means to be alert, aware, vigilant, watchful, wide awake. As you look around the lobby, you’ll see incredible detail and beauty in everything. You’ll need to be aware when looking for the many Menehune that are carefully hidden throughout the resort. The Menehune are the mysterious little people of the Hawaiian island who build and create things. It may be a bridge or a boat or maybe even a drawing. You can help the Menehune when you embark on the Menehune Adventure Trail. The magic is subtle, but it’s there if you are watchful and vigilant! The resort offers rooms, suites, Disney Vacation Club Villas, and Grand Villas. Prices start at $399 per night.
Tree bark, especially in the winter, often becomes the focus of the garden. We are all familiar with the exfoliating bark of birches, but have you seen a mature ironwood? It exfoliates to reveal a mosaic of greens, grays and browns. Other plants captivate us with the color of their bark. As Natchez crape myrtles mature, their bark turns a rich cinnamon brown that nearly outstrips its flowers for beauty.
The famous Disney characters will be there as well; however they won’t be at the end of typical queue lines. They will be there as tourists. Hawaii is not their home, of course! You will see them enjoying their vacation time just as you will. Children ages 3-10 can enjoy Aulani’s kids’ club called Aunty’s Beach House. Here, they will experience Hawaiian culture through art, games and music. And they just might run into a vacationing Disney character in the club as well!
Fragrance in the garden can trigger childhood memories and add to your garden’s delight. Thyme and anise give off a wonderful fragrance when brushed. Blooming osmanthus will permeate an entire backyard for a month. Plants such as
Aulani offers a spa, Laniwai, where adults and teenagers (14 and older, accompanied by an adult) can enjoy a relaxing treatment or massage. Guests ages 13-17 can also experience some age-specific spa treatments as well at their own private
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Sometimes laughter lasts happily ever after. Come to a place whe re e le phants fly, te acups s pin a nd fair ytale s re ally d o come true — Walt Dis ney Wo rld ® R e s or t. H e re , your family will cre ate me morie s that will las t a life time —mag ica l mome nts you’ll hold in your he ar t, happily eve r a ft er. W he the r it’s your firs t Dis ney e xpe rie nce , or yo ur one hund re d and firs t, why wait a mome nt longer t o bring your family? T he re ’s a magical Dis ney moment waiting for you right now!
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To book your next magical Disney vacation, contact Pixie Vacations today.
Call Lisa at 678-815-1584 or email her at Lisa@pixievacations.com.
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Life At Home
The Federal Reserve
And the Economy
by Judy T. Ross You may have been hearing This article was written by Wells Fargo a lot lately about the Federal Advisors and provided courtesy of Judy Reserve, better known the T. Ross, Senior Financial Advisor, in “Fed,” and its chairman, Ben Canton, Georgia at (770) 345-8008. Bernanke. You may also already know that the Fed has an influence on interest rates, which in turn influences the economy. But there is more to the Fed than meets the eye, and the reasons behind the interest rate changes may interest you as an investor. The Fed was established in 1913 and consists of a sevenmember board of governors, including the chairman. All are appointed by the president and approved by the senate. The nation is divided into 12 Federal Reserve districts represented by 12 Federal Reserve banks. Since its establishment, the Fed has become responsible for directing the nation’s monetary policy. The Fed also regulates the nation’s banks and other depository institutions and supervises directly
many commercial banks. The Fed also tries to support other financial markets by maintaining stable conditions for financial transactions. Although the Fed has many responsibilities, most investors only think of the Fed as having control over the interest rates that affect the U.S. financial markets. There are many different interest rates, but the Fed has direct control over only one of those interest rates, the “discount rate.” The discount rate is the interest rate the Fed charges its member banks on money borrowed for certain short-term loans. The Fed also has influence over the federal funds rate. The fed funds rate is the rate for one bank to borrow from another. Banks keep money deposited with the Fed to meet the Fed’s reserve requirement. During a normal business day, a bank may end up with more or less in its reserve account than the required amount. If it has too little, it may borrow from other banks. If reserves are above the minimum, the bank can loan the excess to a bank that is below minimum. The market for federal funds determines the federal funds rate. By controlling the discount rate, the Fed can influence the nation’s economic cycles, to some extent. Let’s look at some scenarios: •
If the nation’s economy expands rapidly, historically the threat of inflation becomes a worry for consumers. Inflation — the general increase in the price of services and goods — lowers consumers’ purchasing power. The Fed fights inflation by increasing these key interest rates.
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By raising the federal funds rate, the Fed decreases the amount of money available to the national banking system. Banks tend to base the rates charged for business and consumer loans on their own cost of funds. So an increase in the discount rate and fed funds rates will usually lead to banks increasing their lending rates. This makes borrowed money more expensive for businesses and consumers. By making borrowed money more expensive, the Fed hopes to slow inflation by slowing down the rate at which money is spent.
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When the economy is dragging and needs an extra monetary boost, the Fed “loosens” the nation’s money supply by decreasing the discount and fed funds rates. By lowering these rates, the Fed makes more money available to the nation’s banks. This leads to borrowed money becoming cheaper for consumers and businesses. The extra money helps stimulate consumer spending and promote economic growth.
You may want to pay close attention to the actions of the Federal Reserve, especially if you have interest-sensitive investments. Your Financial Advisor can assist you in understanding how interest rate changes can affect the performance of your portfolio. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), and Member SIPC. J. ThompsonRoss Investments is a separate entity from WFAFN.
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Life At Home
Hair color:
A Growing Trend for Men by Jyl Craven News Flash: Barbershops are out and hair salons are in! A growing number of men frequent hair salons – and not just for a great haircut. Men’s hair care products, including hair color, are part of a booming industry. Roughly Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour two-thirds of men now Studio of Canton. For information you consider it acceptable to color may contact the salon at (770) 345their hair when, even ten years 9411 or visit www.jylcraven.com. ago, it would have been seen as the height of vanity. In a world dominated by the young and beautiful, hair color is one way for men to stay ahead. Tipping is one of the newest trends for men’s hair. Used best with a short, spiky haircut where just the tips of the hair strands are bleached or dyed, leave the roots long and uncolored. Highlighting to blend gray or all-over color to hide gray is also popular, allowing men to retain a youthful appearance that matches how they feel. Why should men settle for bland when hair color can add pizzazz? It can take as little as five minutes for processing men’s hair color. Five minutes for men to achieve a look they want.
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A growing number of men frequent hair “salons – and not just for a great haircut.
In order for men to get the most out of their hair color, they need to have healthy hair. Hair color bonds better and lasts longer when hair is cared for properly. Men should use a good shampoo and conditioner that adds moisture and smoothes the cuticle. Patting the hair dry helps avoid damage, as well as using only a comb while the hair is wet. Regular trims get rid of the dead ends, giving hair an overall healthier appearance. Whether men want to cover up gray or make a bold statement, they should work with a hair stylist to achieve the right effect. Hair stylists can give advice on the best hair products, haircut and hair color to get the most out of men’s hair. It’s an exciting, new world in hair care — for men! After all, why should women have all the fun? 60 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
talk dog
with Kelli & Jeff by Jeff Schettler One of the top questions we receive is how best to socialize Have a question? Email Kelli & Jeff at Jeff@GAK9.com or call a dog that seems to growl and (770) 721-6959. lunge every time it sees another dog or person in its field of vision. Our answer to this dilemma is most often related to the owners and how the dog perceives them. What I mean by this is that dogs are very pack oriented and how the perceived pack leader reacts to a possible threat determines the dog’s course of action. If the dog perceives the owner as “weak” due to poor doggy communication, then the dog’s reaction to an interloper is often outright aggression. Weakness is determined by odor and body language. If the human smells like they are nervous or anxious, the dog will react accordingly. This anxiousness is most often based on past situations that worried the owner such as the dog reacting badly. Body language is another big problem because most owners don’t know how to teach a dog proper manners. A perfect example is a problem we see almost daily. A dog sees a new person or dog and growls or pulls back in fear. The handler reaches down and either picks the dog up cooing gently to it like a baby, or starts to stroke the dog and tell it everything will be OK. Contrary to popular belief, this type of human rationalization of a doggy situation is BAD because it tells the dog that the behavior it just manifested was the right one. In other words, the dog was just rewarded for bad behavior. Doggy language is not human language and a dog owner really needs to learn how to communicate in doggy fashion for the best training results. If a dog is treated like a little human, it will not respect the owner and views the owner as weak and acts out accordingly. And generally speaking, this acting out is often not conducive to a household. We have five K9 Trainers at our facility that are dog behavior experts. Feel free to drop on by and let Kelli, Jeff, Phoebe, Gabby or Jenn meet your dog and help you learn to talk dog!
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Life At Home
Who Really Enjoys
Going to the Dentist’s Office?
by Carole May
Don’t all of you out there stand up and shout at once! As for me, my story begins with confirming an appointment for my crown. Yes! On some days I feel as if I should have been next in line for this honor, but Duchess Carole May is a freelance writer for Catherine of Cambridge AroundAbout West Canton. Email her at (Kate) seems to have won editor@aroundaboutwestcanton.com. out on this poor peasant of a writer. So…when the call came in to confirm that Carole of Canton would be present for her crowning, I just pushed the button for “yes.” Before I knew it my day had come; I was 10 miles away from home and the chair I was sitting in wasn’t a throne. Unbeknownst to me, the dentist was taking care of an emergency. There I sat in a cloud of medication for what seemed like an eternity. My anxiety was rising like a raging river out of control. The only thought that came to mind was, “Where is the other half of that drug I had taken earlier?” Enter the kind dentist wearing his color of the week jacket. “How ya doing Miss Carole May?” he said. I answered with a frown and he responded, “You always do fine without the Novocain, RELAX!” However, it was the emphasis on “RELAX” which sent a red flag waving in the air for this anxious patient. He pulled up his chair, put his goggles on, and the next thing I knew I was looking into his baby blues. He began to drill at the previous crown. He drilled and drilled and pulled and pulled until he partially broke through the metal. Finally he said, “We’ll take a break.” I am sure the painters are now working to repair the cracks his head must have made (in the nearest wall) after exiting the room. For the record my dentist was persistent in his quest for “getting it off,” but he said it would take time. He was right on the money! It did take time and did come off unexpectedly in the back of my throat. Good thing I am a natural athlete for I instinctively jumped forward and caught the piece and spit it out. “Never seen any metal this thick before,” he said. It was then that I divulged my identity and informed him that I was from another planet. He was not surprised and said he had always had his suspicions. So in closing, this Martian would like to know, Who Really Enjoys Going to the Dentist’s Office? The answer came to me while writing this article. It’s the dentist and his staff. That’s who really enjoys going to the dentist’s office! And on a serious note — I would like to thank him for his professionalism and patience dealing with this writer. Kudos to you, Doc. “Long Live The King Who Crowned Me.” 62 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
Ready
For Winter?
by Dan Jape
Cold weather is right around Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable the corner and you will Heating and Air. You may contact him soon be in need of heat in at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online your home. Furnaces need a at www.reliableair.com. complete service and cleaning each year before they are turned on to make sure they are safe and efficient. Many times, a homeowner will make the assumption that just because a furnace ignites, it is safe to operate. This could not be further from the truth. Modern day furnaces are very safe appliances and when maintained, can give years of service. But it is important that the series of safety devices and components that make them safe are in good working order. One of the most important items to check and clean is the heat exchanger. A furnace burns gas and heats up a metal box that contains the gas burners and when the box is warm, a fan blows air across the outside of the box and transfers the heat to the air stream, which is then distributed to all the rooms of a home. This heat exchanger heats and cools thousands of times a year and this causes expansion and contraction, which can cause metal fatigue and cracks in the burner box allowing carbon monoxide to leak into the air stream. It is extremely important to have this checked every year. This piece is a very stressed component of the furnace and can fail at any time a furnace is over 10 to 12 years old. It is also very important that any rust and debris that has accumulated in the heat exchanger be vacuumed out. Another very important series of devices that need to be checked are high temperature limit switches which monitor a furnace for an overheated condition. These high limits are crucial in making a furnace safe and should be checked and tested each year to make sure they operate correctly. If a fan or blower stops operating on a furnace, the gas will continue to ignite until these limit devices sense the furnace is overheated and shut off the burners and turn the furnace off. These limit switches are directly in the air stream and take a lot of abuse and will fail after a number of years Furnaces have a device that moves air and fumes through the heat exchanger and it is often a component that needs service in a modern furnace. This draft inducer is in the combustion stream of the furnace and is exposed to the hot, acid laden fumes of the by-products of gas combustion. Some manufactures make the housing of these inducers out of plastic and they become so hot, the plastic housing cracks allowing flue gases to be emitted into the living space of a home. Some continued on page 70
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West Canton ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government: President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001 Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Cherokee County Board of Education:
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909 Website: www.linder.house.gov
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Government:
Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: chill@legis.state.ga.us
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 345-6256
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
Cherokee County Coroner
(404) 656-0287
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County School System
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Cherokee County Courts:
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
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(678) 493-6511
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
Sonya Little (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com Mayor Gene Hobgood
(770) 704-1500
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 479-2912
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West Canton CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations
AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org
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Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M. (678) 648-9953 Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS www.theanimalproject.org Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): (770) 924-0864 www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-4140 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 www.mustministries.org Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: www.angelhousega.com Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: (770) 720-9559 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502
Civic Organizations BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Kathy Fulton (770) 720-0979, www.bssl.org Canton Lions Club:
(678) 224-7878
www.lionsofcanton.org
Canton Noon Day Optimists: Canton Optimist Club:
(678) 454-2370
www.cantonoptimist.com
Canton Rotary Club:
(770) 479-2101
Cherokee County Historical Society:
(770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org
Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon:
(678) 493-9135
Pilot Club of Cherokee County:
Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766
Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net Rotary Club of Towne Lake:
(770) 926-0105
Sons of the American Revolution:
United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711:
helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (678) 493-6101 Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Repulican Women of Cherokee County:
Cherokee County School Board:
(770) 479-1871
Cherokee County Teen Republicans: (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
Recreation & Hobbies Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-8300 Christian Authors Guild:
www.christianauthorsguild.org
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SKYWARN Storm Spotters):
(770) 928-8590
www.cherokee-ares.org
Cherokee Community Chorale:
(770) 479-4114
www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 Cherokee County Saddle Club:
(770) 757-2282
www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Cherokee County Social Adventures Group:
www.TCCSAG.org
Cherokee Fencing Club:
Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750
www.cherokeefencingclub.com
Cherokee Hiking Club:
(770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com
Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeephotographyclub.com Cherokee Running Club:
(770) 928-4239
(770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association:
www.cssasoftball.com
Crossfit Workout of the Day Club:
www.crossfitgarage.com
The Funk Heritage Center Book Club:
Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015
(770) 720-5969
btemple1@bellsouth.net The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 www.nationaltota.org
(678) 493-3976
(678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com
Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: Southern O Scalers:
Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
AroundAbout West Canton Magazine — (770) 720-7497
Cherokee County Government:
www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
City Hall Fire Department Police Information
Driver’s Licenses
www.dds.ga.gov
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)
222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666
(770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
Barnett Park Boling Park BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Association Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency
(770) 924-7768 (770) 720-7578 (770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
West Canton COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Emergency — 911
Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
(770) 720-7000 (678) 426-5450 (678) 494-2500
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West Canton RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
First Baptist Canton Mission Point Campus: 1 Mission Point Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. East Campus: Creekview H.S. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist 179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Waleska First Baptist
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church
10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.ctrcec.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. (678) 460-7702, www.Jewishwestcobb.com
Congregation Ner Tamid
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (770) 345-6718 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org
Holly Springs United Methodist Church 2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Waleska United Methodist Church 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (710) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Shoal Creek Baptist
1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Chabad Jewish Center
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
New Victoria Baptist Church
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Methodist
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Contact Fr. Frederick Watson: (770) 485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Canton First United Methodist Church
Faith Presbyterian Church USA
930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Grace Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
Sixes Presbyterian Church 2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic
Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Covenant Christian Center Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
C3 Church 94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304
Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, (770) 578-1533 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.emersonuu.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Life Changers Church International 2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Oak Leaf Church Canton 151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
The Pointe (404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
The Quest Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
The River 3440 Sixes Road Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Pkwy, Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Watermarke Church Meeting at American Heritage Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (770) 928-8235 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategu,i (770) 926-8271 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.woodstocknazarene.com
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Woodstock Community Church 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy 127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343 Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
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Local Book Club . . .
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courage and love. Ann currently resides with her husband in Savannah, GA but enjoys frequent trips to the Canton area to visit her son, Dr. Scott Merritt, his wife Stephanie and most especially her grandchildren. To learn more about Ann Merritt, visit her website at www.annmerritt.com. I hope you other “book-clubbers” out there may take the same leap of faith that I did and invite authors to engage in a dialogue with your own clubs. It was a fun filled and insightful evening for all of us!
Disney in Hawaii
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spa just for teens. Painted Sky offers a lounge, yogurt bar, activities, evening programs, and of course massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, and even spa treatments for young men! Aulani is a resort that offers something for everyone. It is a wonderful escape to the heart of Hawaiian culture and tradition.
School Board News
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on to “your” representative. You only have the opportunity to vote for one representative and one senator from the General Assembly, whereas you are allowed to vote for three County Commissioners and seven school board members. I would urge each of you to keep your opportunity to elect the entire board. Be informed about all the school board members, not just the one that lives three streets over from you. Use your own voice and let our State Legislators know that you want your voice heard seven times…one for each of the seven Cherokee County school board members!
Suzanne Speaks
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oil painting from her parents as a birthday gift almost 20 years ago. The piece, created by an Atlanta artist and sculptor, maintains a special place in her home. Slowly, through the years, her interest in art has grown and many other wonderful pieces have been added to her collection. Natalia’s Fine Art plans on having a booth at the Sixes Elementary School Fall Market on October 7, 2011. Inquiries can be made via email at nataliasfineart@yahoo.com, on the web via Natalia’s Fine Art on Facebook.com, or via phone at (678) 491-0194. 70 AroundAbout West Canton | october 2011
It Doesn’t All Have to Bloom
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dianthus and native azaleas have more subtle scents that are briefly enjoyed when passing by. Movement adds a new dimension to a garden. Most of us enjoy the serenity of plants moving in a gentle breeze. Gaura and Japanese anemone have wispy stems and small flowers that gracefully bend. The draping branches of willows can add mystery and drama as if beckoning us to come explore. For years my daughter and I have hiked the mountains of North Georgia. She has always gasped at waterfalls and interesting trees. While hiking one day she suddenly exclaimed that it’s like we were in two worlds: the big one with the trees and all, and the small one on the ground (referring to the miniature landscape created by the mosses, ferns, pinecones and small flowers). Now, not only does she enjoy the waterfall we hiked two miles to see, but also the little stuff we pass along the way. Our gardens are the same. We have oohed and aahed over the flowers; now let’s check out the rest!
Ready for Winter?
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early models also used metal housings and fan blades that were not built out of corrosive resistant materials and they rusted out quickly. These units need to be checked at the start of every season. A gas furnace that a builder installs in your home can give you 14 to 18 years of service if it is taken care of properly and serviced regularly. A furnace that a consumer purchases can last 20+ years and will provide safe efficient heat if properly maintained. Have your local heating and air contractor check for correct operation and your family should be warm and safe this winter.
Top 10 Reasons for Red Eye
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9. Subconjunctival Hemorrhage: A burst blood vessel often causes subconjunctival hemorrhage. When broken, these vessels bleed and spread out underneath the conjunctiva. Subconjunctival hemorrhage can be caused by sneezing, coughing, straining, vomiting, trauma, high blood pressure, diabetes and sometimes from certain blood disorders. 10. Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a serious medical emergency that must be treated immediately. This serious type of glaucoma causes painful redness that usually occurs in one eye. For more information go to http://vision.about.com/od/ sportsvision/tp/Red_Eye.htm. If you have any symptoms of a red eye, see your eye care professional at once.
Vaccinations and Reactions
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• Do not have your pet vaccinated at a vaccine clinic — Vaccination clinics are designed to provide streamlined service for healthy pets in need of regular immunizations. They are generally not prepared for the individual attention required by a pet that has a history of reaction. • Be prepared for extra pre-medications and/or observation in the hospital — Medications can be used to head off allergic reactions before they happen, and with the use of these a reacting pet can often be vaccinated normally. It may be recommended that the pet be observed for the day. Lumps that Develop at the Injection Sites A vaccine includes an infectious organism that is rendered harmless but can still stimulate the immune system. In some vaccines the organism is live but weakened. In others, the organism is killed. A killed vaccine is often adjuvanted, meaning stabilizers are added for maximal immune stimulation. The local immune reaction sometimes translates into a firm lump at the injection site. These generally resolve on their own and are not allergic reactions. If a lump persists longer than three months or is greater than one inch in diameter any time after vaccination, then it should be examined. Finally, vaccination reactions severe enough to produce shock or death are EXTREMELY rare and are a function of an
individual pet’s immune response. Vaccination is an important part of pet ownership and should not be omitted without specific veterinary guidance. Speak with your veterinary team about which vaccinations are important for your pet according to his breed and lifestyle.
DIY Audio/Video Basics
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worth from the equipment that you have. I’ve seen people’s jaw drop to the floor when I correct these mistakes and they realize that they don’t need new speakers after all. A strong rule in our world, though, is that a system will only perform as good as the weakest link, so make sure that you use quality wire, and place your speakers correctly. You can have the best system in the world, and it can perform horribly if not installed properly and with the right cabling.
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