Lay a solid foundation at the Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool. Join our family and discover quality Christian education and care like none other! Call for details about KINDERGARTEN. Donna L. Harris DIRECTOR
Merry Christmas Open: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Full Academic Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Half Day Academic Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Best Preschool & Daycare
367 GREEN DRIVE, CANTON, GEORGIA (1.5 miles N. of Walmart) 770.720.2333 www.TheCarpenterShopCanton.com
33 — 36 Publisher & Co-Owner Brian Meek Executive Editor & Co-Owner Michelle Meek
2012 Holiday Guide Cover photos courtesy of PhotoJack.net
editorial
Editor Michelle Martin Editor Cherryl Greenman
art
Graphic Designer Candice Williams Graphic Designer Tiffany Atwood
10 18 28 30
DECEMBER 2012
Publisher’s Note Why I Love December
Homecoming 2012 Cherokee High School celebrates homecoming week.
Footprints — Leaving a Legacy Holiday Handbook Family fun to celebrate the season!
Helping those in need
38
In Every Issue
12 CalendaR 13 Library 16 Celebrations 58 chamber of commerce
Directory Listings 57 Clubs 59 Local Officials 60 Churches 63 Community Info West Canton | december 2012 My
Market Director Janet Ponichtera
contributors Photographers Jack Tuszynski, Wendell Webb Writers Michael Buckner, Jyl Craven, Louise Estabrook, Dr. Edward J. Furey, Dr. Scott Harden, Rev. Norman Hunt, Dr. Travis Jones, Dr. James E. Leake, Carole May, Dr. E. Anthony Musarra, Shane Newton, Dr. Michael Petrosky, Janet Read, Sen. Chip Rogers, Suzanne Taylor, Dr. Brian White, Dr. Monika Yadav
Volume 2 | Issue 2
enAble of Georgia
Holiday Hope
2
sales
Footprints Publishing, LLC 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204 Canton, GA 30115 tel. (770) 720-7497 fax. (770) 720-1329 editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com admanager@mywestcantonmonthly.com www.mywestcantonmonthly.com My West Canton Monthly magazine is your monthly community magazine and a publication of Footprints Publishing, LLC. The magazine’s mission is to bring relevant, positive stories and timely information to its readers and to provide local businesses with a premium outlet for community based advertising. Each month, more than 16,800 copies are distributed free by mail and through local businesses in the West Canton area. Please contact us or visit our website for a current list of locations where copies of the magazine can be found. My West Canton Monthly welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year. Please contact us for payment options. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/ Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. My West Canton Monthly magazine is not responsible for errors and omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission from the Publisher.
© 2012 All rights reserved.
www.footprintspublishing.com
WEst Canton Community — Home
by Michelle Meek, editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com
Northside Cherokee Pediatrics and Dr. Jamie Rollins is proud to announce their new Holly Springs location. The medical practice provides high quality, medical care for patients from birth to 18 years of age. Northside Cherokee Pediatrics is located at 684 Sixes Road, Suite 220, in Holly Springs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (678) 388-5485. Edwards Eye Care recently opened at 7824 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 100, Woodstock, serving the Canton, Woodstock and North Fulton areas. Dr. Kyle Edwards, OD provides comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyewear products, with a focus on preventive care and overall eye health. For more information, please call (770) 479-0222 or email info@EdwardsEyeCare.com. Edwards Eye Care may be found online at www.EdwardsEyeCare.com and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/EdwardsEyeCare.
Christmas Tree “Chip & Dip” will be held December 26-January 13 in Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock. The following week, bring a shovel to Rope Mill Park during park hours from 8 a.m. to dusk to “dip” into the free mulch! Pick up free tree seedlings at the park 9 a.m.-4 p.m., January 5, during our “Bring One for the Chipper” event, sponsored by the Keep Georgia Beautiful campaign. (770) 517-6788 Georgia Farm Bureau will award scholarships to ten high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a related field. Applicants must plan to enter a unit of the University System of Georgia or Berry College during the 2013-2014 academic year. All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 22, 2013. Please contact the Cherokee County Farm Bureau office at (770) 479-1481 ext.0 or download a copy of the application by visiting http://www.gfb.org.
GNC recently celebrated their Grand Opening in The Market at BridgeMill. Located at 3760 Sixes Road, Suite 128 in Canton, the store is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Stop in for vitamins, nutritional supplements and more. Papa P’s restaurant (2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 160, Woodstock) opened recently in the Kroger shopping center. Owned by Alberto and Caron Catalán, Papa P’s combines traditional Mexican dishes with Irish cuisine. Alberto, from Mexico, and Caron, from Ireland, have a combined 32 years of restaurant experience, having previously worked for the Buckhead Life restaurant group. Hours of operation are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. (770) 592-3100, www.papa-ps.com Dismero Redline clothing store (470 Chambers St., Woodstock opened recently in Downtown Woodstock. The store carries chic, casual clothes for the sophisticated woman. In addition to the new Woodstock location, Dismero also has flagship stores in Italy, Germany, Austria and Florida. All clothes are made in Italy. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (678) 391-4988. www.facebook. com/dismeroredline Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. is making some changes in the new year! Yawn’s will no longer be open for retail book purchases, however they will still be selling new and used books online at www.yawnsbooks.com and can order books as needed. In addition, Yawn’s Publishing is still available at www. yawnspublishing.com. Yawn’s will also continue to serve JCP express customers. 4
West Canton | december 2012 My
www.footprintspublishing.com
COMMUNITY
Miss Cherokee Rose 2013 Crowned
Kristy Miller, a 22-year-old Industrial and Systems Engineering major at Georgia Tech, was crowned Miss Cherokee Rose 2013, at the annual competition held recently at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village in Woodstock, Ga. Special guest for the evening was Leighton Jordan, the current Miss Georgia 2012, who Miss Cherokee Rose competes in the Miss America competition in January. Named fourth runner-up in the pageant was Carly Gill; third runner-up was Meredith Crawley; second runner-up was Lauren Green, and Courtney Giebler was the first runner-up. Kristy is no stranger to the Miss America Organization. In 2010, she competed in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant as Miss Moraine State; in 2011, she represented Riverview, where she was named a top 10 finalist, and this past summer, competed as Miss Three Rivers. During her year of service, Kristy will use her title to promote her platform, “Get Ready, Get Set, Go Vote!” Educating the American Youth on Democratic Responsibilities. Kristy is the daughter of Mark and Kimberley Miller of Venetia, Pennsylvania. As Miss Cherokee Rose, Kristy will compete for the title of Miss Georgia 2013 in June for the chance to represent the state in the Miss America competition.
various events and headed the 2012 annual campaign, a program that provides underserved youth the opportunity to participate in Y programs like academic enrichment and youth sports. “Helping to raise funds for the annual campaign is what I enjoy the most,” says Van Brink. “Coming together to raise money for children in the community makes me very proud. It gives the kids a chance to be part of an awesome community of people.” Outside the Y, Van Brink is chair of the Cherokee United Way cabinet, a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and is a Sunday school teacher. She is a motivational speaker and co-owns an Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care in Canton.
Local Girl Scouts Wave the Flag
Girl Scout Troops 2819 and 6027 recently held a meeting together; the Cadettes lead the meeting for the Brownies. They worked with the girls and helped them earn their Wave the Flag Try-It. For the Cadettes, it was a way to continue the efforts they started last spring when they earned their Bronze Award by doing a collection of American flags in need of retirement.
Clara Mae Van Brink Named 2012 Volunteer of the Year
Clara Mae Van Brink of Canton recently received the YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s 2012 Volunteer of the Year award for her service at the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center/Cherokee Outdoor YMCAs. Her work was honored at the annual volunteer recognition dinner. “Clara Mae is a constant cheerleader for the Y’s community work,” says John Hicks, executive director of the Pruett Family Y. Clara Mae Van Brink “Her passion for the Y’s mission inspires others to get more involved, especially in raising funds to benefit families in the community. We’re very proud she’s being honored this year.” Van Brink is vice chair of the board, volunteers at
6
West Canton | december 2012 My
Girl Scout Troops 2819 and 6027
Cherokee Children’s Dentistry Saves Kids from the ‘Sugar Bugs’
Cherokee Children’s Dentistry recently held their 4th Annual Great Candy Buy Back. The day after Halloween, kids were invited to bring in their candy to receive $1 per pound of candy, up to $5. The candy that was received will be sent more on page to the deserving troops serving overseas through a 8 www.footprintspublishing.com
continued from page
6
COMMUNITY
program called Operation Gratitude. The kids are saved from the “sugar bugs” and the troops benefit with lots of sweet treats. Over 100 pounds of candy was collected for the troops! It was a successful day with patients and non-patients stopping by to donate.
Cherokee Children’s Dentistry Great Candy Buy Back
The Rotary Club of Canton Welcomes Governor Margie Eddy-Forbes
would like to extend their gratitude. The club collected more this year than last year and really loaded up the pantry! To all the volunteers and to all who donated they offer a heartfelt thank you!
Back Row to Front Row: Tom Hanzlick, Jay Patouillet, Jeff Glover and Mark McClellan; Marlyn Patouillet, Dale Cooper (MUST Ministries), Ruth Clark, Susan Gaines (Food Drive co-chair), Jim Mein, Suzanne Taulli, Peg Peters and Bonnie Burke (Food Drive co-chair)
The Rotary Club of Canton recently welcomed Rotary District 6910 Governor Margie Eddy-Forbes for her official visit. During her visit, she heard a “state of the club” report from President Jeff Mitchell and Rotary District 6910 Governor Margie the Club’s Board Eddy-Forbes presents Club member Dr. Matt Phelps with a pin in recognition of his of Directors. She Bequest Society membership. also made several special presentations to the club including recognition of members who have made bequests to the nonprofit organization.
BSSL Food Drive is a Great Success
BridgeMill Sixes Service League (BBSL) recently held their annual community food drive for MUST Ministries. This year’s food drive was a wonderful success and to all who participated, the BSSL 8
West Canton | december 2012 My
www.footprintspublishing.com
6205 Hickory Flat Highway Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
(770) 345-3090 Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Publisher’s note Why I Love December December is one of my favorite months — not because it’s cold or the shorter days or the crowded malls filled with people who aren’t feeling very celebratory. But because it’s the time of year we get together with family and close friends and enjoy one another, no really, we do enjoy being with each other…no kidding. It’s also a time for giving. I love giving gifts, especially the ones the recipient specifically asked for! Call me predictable but if you put it on your list, you should get it. Michelle doesn’t want Co-owners Michelle and Brian Meek for much. So with her angel-like heart for everyone else (especially me), she purposely shrinks her list so we have money left over to pay the bills in January. Ok, so someone’s got to be the sensible one. For me, there is nothing better than getting together with family. I consider my family a blessing. My parents are both great people and I love being with them. I have two older brothers and a younger sister and while we don’t speak at all the other 363 days of the year, put us together for two days around Christmas and it’s like we never missed a beat. Sure there will be a day when that needs to change, but for now, mom and dad’s house at Christmas is all we could ask for! I am a conservative, traditional, Christmas food and movie loving guy. It just isn’t Christmas without watching Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story, maybe even more than once. There is just something about Uncle Eddie and Clark Griswold! How about Santa Ho Ho Hoing with his shoe on Ralphie’s face as he pushes him down the slide? Oh and another one is Elf…almost as traditional as Christmas Vacation. Funny story, I knew all the lines to Elf before I ever saw the movie. Guess who drives while the kids watch the movie on the rear entertainment system in the car?…so I hear it but can’t see it. Someone needs a hug?! Whatever! There are two things I love to do with my family around Christmas. We always jump in the car, almost all of us in their pajamas with hot chocolate and we drive around the neighborhood looking at Christmas lights and all the decorations. The kids go kicking and screaming but we don’t get five minutes into it and they’re both yelling “Dad, slow down! We can’t see them when you drive that fast!” Ok, I’m like doing 15 and there is someone on my bumper! Go around and Merry Christmas to you too! The other thing I love to do is visit my parents. My mom has a tree in every room of the house. A 12 Days of Christmas tree, an Angel tree, the family tree, plus one that spins around in the guest room. And we always go to their church’s Christmas Eve service. Every year, they do a candle light service and a lady sings “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”…she has a beautiful voice and everyone is so nice, but then again, it’s Georgetown, Kentucky. The thing about December is that it’s almost January — a new year and new opportunities. I look forward to 2013 with new hope and a refreshed outlook about our area. I love seeing the recent campaigns about supporting local and shopping local businesses. I couldn’t agree more and we have been encouraging this for years! Our community is supported by local businesses and they need the community’s support in return. It goes without saying that we help one another, especially locally. The advertisers in this magazine depend on you, the readers, for their survival. They offer wonderful products and services to us and we need to show them support through our patronage. The reason why we named the magazines My Community Monthly is because we take ownership of our community. We depend on each other, we support each other and we need each other both as residents and small business owners. We are the community and the better we treat each other, the better the community is to live. Another way to show your support is by voting for your favorite businesses, restaurants and services in the 2013 My Community Favorites ballots. January 1 through February 28 you can vote using the ballot found in the January and February magazines or by clicking the vote icon online at www.footprintspublishing.com. It’s December — a time to be thankful and count our blessings. This Holiday Season I encourage you to reach out to your friends, your family or even those you haven’t seen or talked to in a while and show them some love. Be thoughtful of one another and remember we’re all in this together. God bless you this Holiday Season, Brian Meek, Publisher (770) 720-7497, bmeek@footprintspublishing.com West Canton | december 2012 10 My
www.footprintspublishing.com
BridgeMill Auto Care
Center
Computer Diagnostics & Repairs
Pre-purchase Inspections
Brakes, Batteries, Timing Belts
Fuel Injection Repair
Towing Service Available
Electrical Diagnostics & Repairs
Alignments
Tires & Shocks
Tune Ups
Emission Repair
$19.95
A/C & Heating Systems Diagnostics, Services & Repairs 30k/60k/90k Factory Scheduled Maintenance Service
Most cars & light trucks. Includes up to 5 quarts of Oil. Must present coupon at time of service. Some cars, trucks, diesels, extra. Not valid with any other oer. Expires 12/31/1222
December December 1 — 16
NORTH GEORGIA CLAY COUNCIL HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Time:
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday Location: Studio 101 – 101 Emma Lane, Suite 110, Woodstock Information: Hosted by the Arts Alliance of Georgia. Public is welcomed to freely browse and holiday shop the handmade functional and art clay pieces. www.artsalliancega.org or art@ artsalliancega.org
December 7 FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, YEAR ROUND Time: 6-9 p.m. Location: Downtown Canton Information: Block party, street dance, car show, live music, street vendors and downtown merchants offering extended hours — Sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program and the Cherokee Arts Center, www.cantonhdl.com
Things to do in West Canton
Rawson and John Barker, the concerts will include familiar carols from the solemn “In the Bleak Midwinter” to the rollicking “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” and several other lively and beautiful works. Featured in this concert is a new work by Joan Pinkston, “Glorious Night,” commissioned by the Chorale to celebrate its 25th Anniversary Season and conducted by Dr. Donald Stafford. Tickets are available at the door or may be purchased in advance from any Chorale member, the Arts Center and Chamberhouse in Canton, Three Sisters Gifts in Hickory Flat, Jasper Drug in Jasper, and FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock. For information, please call (678) 439-8625 or visit www.CherokeeChorale.org
Cherokee Arts Center 94 North Street, Canton (770) 704-6244 mary@cherokeearts.org www.cherokeearts.org
December 8 & 9 THE NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE
December 8 CRAFTING A NATURAL CHRISTMAS WREATH Time: Location:
10 a.m. Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton Information: Presented by the Cherokee County Master Gardeners. www.caes.uga.edu/ extension/cherokee/mastergardeners/
December 8 & 9 CHEROKEE CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT — “GOOD NEWS AND GREAT JOY” Time:
December 8, 5 p.m. December 9, 3 p.m. Location: Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for students Information: The Cherokee Chorale is celebrating its 25th Season. Conducted by Jenny
12 My West Canton | december 2012
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: The North Georgia Art Ramble is a regional Art event. Tour the Arts of Canton, Cumming, Roswell, Woodstock, Cartersville, Calhoun, Jasper and Blue Ridge, Georgia. The North Georgia Ramble is a free self-guided “Studio and Gallery Tour.” The Pre Ramble Party for the North Georgia Art Ramble will be hosted by the Cherokee Arts Center (site #1) December 7 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. 27 locations, 36 local artists, free admission — Come join a weekend of fun, and remember these amazing works of art would make great holiday presents. For more information, visit www.ngaartramble.com.
December 8 THE DAILY BREAD DUO CHRISTMAS CONCERT Time: 7 p.m. Information: For more information about this Southern Gospel singing group, or ticket information, go to http://dailybreadduo.com/ or email them at dailybread@windstream.net.
Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. 210 East Main Street, Canton (678) 880-1922 www.yawnsbooks.com
Book Signings & Special Guests December 7 Margie Carroll “ZZ and the Daydream” Time: 6 p.m.
December 8 Marguerite Cline “The Glory Days of WCHK-Canton” Time: 10 a.m.
December 14 Dr. James Kilgore “Getting More Family Out of Your Dollar” Time: 5:30 p.m.
December 15 Jim McFarland “The Potters of Orange” Time: 1 p.m.
January
January 2 — 4 Hide and Seek Day Camp Winter Camp Time:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. with pre/post camp option Cost: $25 per day Location: 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Information: A Christian, outdoor adventure camp for ages 5-11 year olds. For more information, please visit www.HideAndSeekDayCamp.net or call (770) 720-0005.
LIBRARY
R.T. Jones l Woodstock
decemberEvents December 10, 4 & 6 p.m. R. T. Jones Memorial Library “Polar Express” Pajama Rama
“All Aboard the Polar Express!” Enjoy a ride on the Polar Express where the magic of the book will come to life. Dress up in your best pajamas and get your ticket at the door from the conductor for a seat on this exciting adventure. The annual reading of this enchanting holiday classic story, written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, will include a craft, music and refreshments. This program is for all ages. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call (770) 479-3090, ext. 233 to reserve a seat.
Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Join the Woodstock Library staff for a holiday celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Santa will listen to children’s holiday wishes and Georgia Harps will entertain with seasonal music. Crafts and refreshments will be enjoyed by all.
Sequoyah Regional Library System
December 18, 4:30 p.m. R. T. Jones Memorial Library Christmas Crafts
For a little extra Christmas fun, come for holiday craft time! This program is for ages 6 and up with a participating adult. Please call (770) 479-3090, ext. 233 by December 14th to reserve a space.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. R. T. Jones Memorial Library
R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 Mon: 12 – 8 p.m. T, W & Th: 10 – 6 p.m. Fri: 1 – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: CLOSED
Woodstock Public Library
Super Saturday Story Time
Enjoy Saturday story time at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday morning during the holidays. All ages are invited. Children 9 years old and under must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Find the hidden picture
R.T. Jones Memorial Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library
December 11, 5-7 p.m. Woodstock Public Library
Contest Corner
No regular Story Times for December The libraries will be closed after noon on December 14 and all locations will be closed December 23-26.
7735 Main Street — (770) 926-5859 M, W, Th & F: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues: 12 – 8 p.m. Sat: CLOSED Sun: 2 – 6 p.m.
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
Susan Buice was our winner for November’s contest corner. Susan has won 2 tickets to Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@mywestcantonmonthly.com Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year.
www.footprintspublishing.com 13
Under the
DOME
by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Embracing Educational Freedom Georgia voters spoke with a loud voice on Election Day and the message is clear: Children deserve more educational options!
choice. On November 6, Georgians took a major step toward doing so.
The Republican Party must also recognize this mandate as a pathway toward long-term relativism. It should come as no surprise that the strongest areas of approval for school choice has been found in African-American communities. The GOP, the original champion for civil rights, should embrace the next civil rights fight of our time and give all children an opportunity for excellent education, regardless of their zip code. While it is easy to live in affluent areas with respectable schools and fail The vote to support the to consider the lack of opportunity for children of lesser means, it is a serious creation of more public mistake to do so. charter schools passed by a
The vote to support the creation of more public charter schools passed by a whopping 18 percent and over a 600,000vote margin. Every county across Metro Atlanta supported the measure, with the highest being Clayton at 71 percent. Post-election polling found that both Democrats and Republicans supported the measure, with the highest support coming from African-Americans. The takeaway from this historic change should be noted by both the educational establishment and the Georgia Republican Party. First, those who defend the current “system” will hopefully understand the movement for change and choice is gaining support. The status quo is simply not acceptable for Georgia children. The mantra of “We have good schools” is not good enough for the parent whose child is failing. Education must work for every child, not just some.
“
whopping 18 percent and over a 600,000-vote margin. Every county across Metro Atlanta supported the measure, with the highest being Clayton at 71 percent. Post-election polling found that both Democrats and Republicans supported the measure, with the highest support coming from African-Americans.
Second, we live in a digital age where education can be tailored for the individual student. The one-size-fits-all process is simply outdated. We have the resources — America spends more per student than any industrialized nation on Earth. Our children are capable, and a vast majority of our teachers are outstanding. Now we just need a marketplace of options to ensure excellence is realized through competition and that funding bad schools is a mistake of the past. Parents and children will choose what’s best for them; as a government and a society we should support their West Canton | december 2012 14 My
”
Conservatives have long held that government should never guarantee results, but rather protect equal opportunity. If we still believe this, then no issue is more relevant than giving children more educational opportunities. If the Republican Party truly wishes to make inroads with every American, regardless of color, then the Republican Party should forcefully embrace educational freedom in the 21st century as strongly as we did personal freedom in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Elections have consequences. In the case of more school choices for Georgia children, the outcome from November 6 will be positive. Let’s hope we have all learned a lesson.
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.
www.footprintspublishing.com
Try AVEDA hair color thats essentially damage-free.
$30.00
OFF
ANY CHEMICAL SERVICE OR FACIAL
Must present ad. New clients only. Expires 12/31/12
Call to schedule your appointment 770.345.0027 Bambu Salon and Spa 150 Prominence Point Pkwy Suite 700 Canton, GA 30114 www.BambuSalonAveda.com Off 575 on Exit 14 in Publix Shopping Center
Sun-Mon: Closed Tue: 9am-6pm Wed: 9am-6pm Thu: 9am-8pm Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-4:30pm
WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTO IN OUR CELEBRATIONS SECTION? Birthday, Anniversary & Wedding Announcements are Free!
Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Cierra Hypes
Age 11 on December 27 We love you! Happy Birthday! Love, Dad, Mom, Colton & Claire
Amanda Jo Marshall
Age 16 on December 18 Of all the days to celebrate, this one outshines the rest! Happy 16th Birthday! Love Always, Mom, Dad & Joseph
Karim Dhanani
Special Day on 12-12-12 Happy Birthday! We Love You! Arin, Shannon, Alayna & KenZ
Leia Lankford
Age 6 on October 25 Happy Belated Birthday! You are growing up. We love you very much. Mommy, Daddy & Six Toes
Brianne Schultz
Age 14 on December 8 Happy 14th Birthday, Bri! We love you so much! Love, Mom, Dave, Brandon, Brett & Grandpa
Kyndal Bridges
Age 6 on December 17 We love you! Daddy, Mommy & Kailyn
16 My West Canton | december 2012
My West Canton Monthly 113 Mountain Brook Dr., Suite 204, Canton, GA 30115 or art@mywestcantonmonthly.com Deadline is December 10th for the January Issue!
Blake Gryctz
Age 17 on December 31 Happy Birthday! We are so proud of the young man you’ve become! Love, Momma, Matt, Shaina & Alana
Felicia Clayton
Age 3 on December 23 Happy Birthday Baby girl! We love you! Love, Sissy, Kay-Kay, Bubba & Mommy
Jason Dee
Age 8 on November 21 Happy Birthday! We love you and are so proud of you! Love, Mama, Daddy, Mamaw, Papa & Grandmama
P.J. Bowling
Age 17 on December 26 Happy Birthday PJ!
Skylar Brooke Casteel
Born October 12, 2012 at 2:45 p.m. 7 lbs., 15 oz., 21 in. long Daughter of Telema & Dwayne Casteel Little sister of Dylan, Katlyn & Savannah
Lyric Drysdale
Age 2 on December 17 Happy Birthday sweet boy! We love you!
Makiya Williams
Age 9 on December 22 Happy Birthday!
Sandra & Foy Pierce
Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage on December 27 Happy Anniversary!
The Family Touch
and some celebration with the grandparents and friends as well as the siblings when there are older children in the family.
by Dr. James E. Kilgore
Christmas always reminds us of the birth of a baby in Bethlehem. It was called the “greatest day in the church year” by Martin Luther. I also had a daughter born in the month of December and my wife’s birthday comes then too.
Dr. Kilgore is president of the
This year, along with these International Family Foundation, Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton,GA other special events, I’ll be 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are active celebrating the “birth” of my community volunteers in the Cherokee th 14 book, “Getting More Chorale and Canton First United Methodist Church. He continues a Family Out of Your Dollar.” limited marriage and family counseling Writing a book is a lot like practice. For appointments, call a pregnancy. The ideas are (770)479-3669 or email jekiff@hotmail.com. conceived and then have a gestation period before you travel through the difficult time of rewriting and editing. It’s almost as uncomfortable as I think the discomfort of the last trimester might be for a woman carrying a baby. After the delivery there is only pride in the heart of the parents Front Cover
The analogy may break down here, but an author does celebrate the completion and the final publication of his book. Even the friends come to the book signing and offer congratulations. But the timing of this book is crucial for many of my friends and counseling clients. Families are stressed with the economic struggles we all face. I’ve written this book to reflect on the development of money attitudes which occur in our family upbringing. These attitudes often affect the relationships we share with our own families in later life. Practical help is important but if our attitudes remain crippling, we probably will not use money wisely or be able to communicate effectively with those with whom we share financial responsibilities. This book examines the “more” principles we can learn that free us for more sharing, saving and spending. Couples and families will find ideas and instructions for improving communication within their relationships and family discussions. I invite you to Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. to get your copy of “Getting More Family Out of Your Dollar.” I hope you’ll find it a very helpful read. Maybe you’ll even find it will make your Christmas merrier!
MORE FAMILY James Kilgore, President of the International Family Foundation, located in Canton, has a brand new book with help for YOU! Distilling insights from more than 50 years of counseling, his new book Getting More Family Out of Your Dollar will be a welcome read.
IT'S A GIFT THAT WILL BE APPRECIATED THIS YEAR! Get your signed copy at:
Yawn's Books 210 E Main Street, Canton Back Cover
Friday, December 14, 2012 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. www.footprintspublishing.com 17
West Canton | december 2012 18 My
www.footprintspublishing.com
NOW OPEN
• Medication Aide & Proxy Caregiver Day, Evening and Night Classes Don’t miss your chance to start a new career!
SCHOOL
Primrose School of Sixes Road Students Learn about the Voting Process
Private Pre-K children in Canton filled the Primrose Polling Place ready to vote for the 2012 Presidential Class Mascot contenders, Billy the Duck and Percy the Rooster. Votes were counted and students enjoyed a snack to honor the winner. Candidates gave it their all, but in the end, Percy was victorious! The students gathered together to learn about civic responsibility and the voting process from their teachers and listen to children’s book, “Duck for President,” read by special guest reader, Senator Chip Rogers. Primrose School of Sixes Road, along with Primrose schools across the country, created this election event to help teach young children about the importance of voting and the presidential election, just prior to the presidential election in November. Waving rally signs touting “Voting Rocks” and “I Love to Vote,” the students also recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Additionally, the Primrose School of Sixes Road offered tips on how parents can talk to their children about voting and the election.
Senator Rogers visits Private Pre-Kindergarten Class at Primrose School in Canton.
FMS Students Participate in Reflections Program
The National PTA Reflections program encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Reflections awards students Joseph Marshall in Pre-K through grade 12 in the categories of creative theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. Every fall, students fuel a future Reflections program theme by submitting innovative concepts to their State PTAs. One student from each state is considered. The 2012-2013 Reflections theme is: The Magic of a Moment. Congratulations to all of the Freedom Middle School students that have moved onto the county level. Congratulations to Joseph 20 My West Canton | december 2012
Marshall, 7th grade student at Freedom Middle School for his first and second place win in the category of Photography.
Reinhardt Theatre Students Place in Top 10 Percent at Theatre Conference
“To be, or not to be”…it’s not a question for a select group of Reinhardt students. They choose “to be” a part of the Reinhardt theatre students university’s growing and flourishing theatre program, and they are “acting” upon the benefits. At the recent Georgia Theatre Conference (GTC) in Americus, Ga., 10 Reinhardt students competed with a field of 174 college and university students for a chance to audition at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) next March in Louisville, Ky. Five Reinhardt students made the cut: (pictured from right-left) Sophie Ducker, a junior from Conyers, Ga.; Levi Penley, a junior from Social Circle, Ga.; Troy Stephens, a senior from Kingsland, Ga.; Koby Parker, a senior from Douglasville, Ga.; and Kate Johnson, a junior from Canton, Ga., who had the highest competitive score of the entire conference. “Kate Johnson’s score was the highest at the GTC — meaning in the entire state of Georgia!” said David Nisbet, assistant professor of theatre. “All the Reinhardt students that were passed on to SETCs scored in the top 10 percent at GTC. I think this is exciting news for the theatre/music program at Reinhardt!” For more information, please contact David Nisbet at (770) 720-5860 or reinhardttheatre@gmail.com, or visit Reinhardt University Theatre Program on Facebook.
Canton Elementary Students Participate in Fun Run
Canton Elementary STEM Academy students recently participated in a Fun Run to raise awareness to “Be Healthy, Be Active and Be Drug Free.” The funds raised will be used for Canton Elementary Fun Run educational field trip costs. Each student ran, walked, skipped or hopped as many laps as possible in thirty minutes. They earned daily prizes and the chance to attend a MEGA party.
Molly Maid of Cherokee County
678-279-5710
West Canton | december 2012 22 My
www.footprintspublishing.com
SPORTS BridgeMill Men’s Golf Association Supports Special Olympics
The BridgeMill Athletic Club Men’s Golf Association recently presented a $16,400 donation to support the Cherokee County Special Olympics. The donation was accepted by Cherokee County Special Olympics Coordinators Amy Aenchbacher and David Martinez, both are Cherokee County School District Adapted Physical Education Teachers. The association raised the funds through its annual 8-inch Cup for a Cause golf tournament. More than 120 golfers participated in the event. The money will be used by Cherokee County Special Olympics to purchase equipment and uniforms, as well as to cover registration and travel expenses. Cherokee County Special Olympics provides year-round sport opportunities for community members with intellectual disabilities.
School Board News
by Janet Read
The past month has been filled with ribbon cuttings, STEM and Fine Arts Expos and boundary hearings. All of these events are a result of our ever-changing school district. Both Ball Ground ES and Clark Creek ES were built in Janet Read is the Board Chairperson areas experiencing population and Representative for Post 4 for the growth. With the opening Cherokee County School Board. Janet of these two elementary may be reached by e-mail at janet. read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. schools, we were finally able to implement our Academies. This initiative had been discussed for several years, but space was always the issue. We now have four STEM Academies and two Fine Arts Academies underway. If you were not able to attend one of the Expos, I understand there will be other chances in the spring. That will be your chance to see firsthand what our students are learning about on a daily basis. I recently had the opportunity to speak with our State School Superintendent, Dr. John Barge, when he visited Cherokee County. His leadership and his passion for education for all children are evident in not only his questions and comments, but in the decisions he makes on a daily basis. Thank you, Dr. Barge, for taking time out of your schedule to learn a little more about our school district.
Cherokee County Special Olympics Coordinators Amy Aenchbacher and David Martinez receive a donation check from Bridgemill Men’s Golf Association Philanthropic Chair Jeff Darby and members of the Association.
CHS Football Players Visit Ralph Bunche
Cherokee High football players do more than excel in athletics. Many players also make it a priority to give back to their community. Cherokee High School football players recently visited the CHS and Ralph Bunche Students Ralph Bunche Center to read to some of its preschool students. The players and the students benefitted from the visit. 24 My West Canton | december 2012
All the board members have the opportunity to review each of our school’s School Improvement Plans (SIPs). As always, it is a very informative process. I want to thank all of our principals and their staffs for the countless hours they spend researching and compiling their plans. Your work does not go unnoticed by many people, including me! Thank you also to the Canton Rotary Club for partnering with Canton ES. It was an honor to recently have lunch at the school with so many wonderful members of this organization. Thanks for continuing to make it all about the children. As I write this article, the general election is only one week away. I will be so glad when the glossy, colored mailers stop arriving weekly, when the robo-calls cease and when my favorite television shows are no longer bombarding me with political ads. No matter what the outcome may be, on the ballot questions or contested races, I remain committed to continued on page 62
Vino-Eco Candle Company by Suzanne Taylor Don’t throw away your favorite wine bottle this holiday season Scoop OTP, an INSIDER’s guide to living Outside The Perimeter, is proud to because it can be recycled into announce the upcoming launch of their a beautiful smelling candle/ website, www.scoopotp.com. Scoop OTP will have local recommendations about keepsake by Vino-Eco Candle restaurants, family fun, shopping and Company. Many OTP stores more. Suzanne Taylor will feature have great choices in stock, and unique OTP products/places. there are even more choices Suzanne@scoopotp.com online at their Etsy store, http:// www.etsy.com/shop/vinoecocandles. Vino-Eco Candle Company was started in 2010 when Bonnie Tillman, a then part-time employee at the Oak Barrel in Acworth, received some wine bottle candles after the owner ordered them. She was disappointed with the quality. Bonnie and her husband, James, decided they could make a better product, and so they researched how to make candles and bottle sanding. This is when the business was uncorked! The original owner of the Oak Barrel was the first one to
carry their products. Vino-Eco Candle Company has spread from their hometown in Acworth to all over OTP and five other states, too. In regards to the scents, fig is probably the best seller overall, but fragrances are seasonal. In the fall, the Apple & Oak is most popular, and in the summer, customers chose Sun & Sand. You can find their products in these various OTP stores: • Canton, GA -“Three Sisters Gifts & Home Accents” • Roswell, GA -“Serendipity Gifts” • Woodstock, GA -“Branch Boutique,” “Threads” and “The Gifted Ferret” The medium size candle is $22 and tall size is $27. Future buyers can bring special request bottles to the stores close to them or you can ship them. They do warn people that bottles can break during the cutting process, so there is a slight risk in using your own bottles, but they are as careful as possible to make the best product. They have had many great success continued on page 62
Residential & Commercial Carpet & House Cleaning We Offer
Routine Vaccinations Sick Visits • Ultrasound In-house Bloodwork Digital X-ray • Dental Care Soft Tissue Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Boarding • Grooming Hospitalization • & More!
why
Expires 12/31/12
Dr. Christopher Alvey & Dr. Dawn Mason
Purchase a for throughout the month of December (Gift card may be used at your next visit)
New Clients! Features include theme decorated suites, tv & webcams for 24/7 monitoring
www.bridgemillvet.com • 770.479.2200
9560 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, GA 30114
Solution
• Natural Product • Pet Odor Removal • Free Spot Removal • Pleasant Citrus Smell • 30-Day Guarantee • Fast Dry Time • No Extra Charges
770-508-4407 callgreen70@gmail.com www.GreenSolutionClean.com
Experience the Difference
20% OFF Must present this ad. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 12/31/12
Serving Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry & Rockdale Counties (services vary by county) Where will my child go to college? What will he or she choose as a major? Will he or she find a job in their field upon graduation? These are the questions that many parents ask as their children progress through their school years. They have so many hopes and dreams for their children. The future is bright and full of possibilities. For the parents of children with developmental disabilities, the questions are very different. Who will take care of my child when I am gone? Where will they live? Will they be able to work? Where can we turn when they no longer are assisted by the school system? Just over 30 years ago, a group of caring, concerned parents were asking these questions and searching for answers to meet the needs of their family. Out of this care and concern enAble was born. enAble serves adults and youth with developmental disabilities. The majority of those enAble supports have a diagnosis such as Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Cerebral palsy. Each person has a varying level of independence, and enAble works with the person in need and their family to assist them to live happy, productive, independent lives to the best of their individual ability. The mission of enAble is to support people to lead fulfilled lives — physically, intellectually and socially.
Services Offered Day and employment services, community living supports, and community residential alternative services are all available through enAble. Depending on each person’s level of need and their living situation, individuals are taught daily living skills such as cooking, hygiene, laundry, bill paying, socialization enAble of Georgia, Inc. recently appointed veteran nonprofit leader Harry Stern as its Chief Executive Officer. Stern brings nearly 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and development roles to the position. Most recently, he served as director of Global Development for the WellStar College of Health and Human Services at Kennesaw State University (KSU). Previously, he was executive director of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for 15 years. West Canton | december 2012 28 My
and communication skills in order to promote independence. At the enAble facility in Roswell, a kitchen, washer and dryer, exercise equipment, as well as a classroom type setup are utilized, each area simulating the “real world” to prepare each person to live as independently as possible. Job coaches are a significant part of integrating those that are able into the work world. These coaches visit employers to educate them on the various disabilities and, even more importantly, on what each special person can offer to their various places of business. The job coaches assist with smooth transitions into the workplace so that the current employees are educated on what to expect, as well as handling any miscommunications or issues that may arise. The folks that come to enAble can be taught work skills at the enAble facility and at the actual place of business. Residential houses are also set up by enAble for those that need a place to live and a person is available 24 hours a day to assist with their care.
How Can You Help? enAble offers amazing services and opportunities to amazing people with disabilities — people that are valuable members of society and their community. enAble is always looking for places of business that are willing to work with them and the people that they serve. Another way to get involved is by being a “buddy” — go bowling, see a movie, have a meal together. Offering your time can make a valuable difference in the lives of these special individuals. enAble is a nonprofit organization; monetary donations are always appreciated, as government assistance is limited and the needs are many. Through the kindness of the community, enAble’s Roswell facility is growing to offer more opportunities for the families they serve. Visit www.enablega.org to see how you can get involved. Join enAble for a memorable evening and a wonderful opportunity to get involved.
25 th Annual enAble “Dare to Dream” Silver Edition Gala Saturday, March 2, 2013, 6 p.m.–Midnight Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta Donated Silent Auction items are welcome! www.footprintspublishing.com
‘ OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK 9AM - 9PM
absolutely free, so don’t forget to bring your camera. The Ball Ground Optimist Club will be providing hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting and the Ball Ground Lions Club will be giving away free popcorn. For more information, contact Ball Ground City Hall at (770) 735-2123. Come and mingle with townspeople, street vendors, Roman soldiers, storytellers and live animals as you approach the stable to admire the birth of the newborn baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph. Free to the community; donations accepted. For more information please call (770) 345-5723 or visit www.BackToBethlehem.com.
Now — January 6
The Gift of Lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway Time:
Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5:3010 p.m. Location: 1500 Tara Place; Hampton, GA Cost: $15 per car MondayThursday; $20 per car FridaySunday and Holidays; Buses are $1. per person ($20.00 minimum). Discount Tickets available at Metro-Atlanta Walgreens. Information: The Gift of Lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway returns for its second season as Georgia’s largest holiday LED light show. Almost 2 million LED lights will light up hundreds of festive holiday displays that stretch over a mile and half through and around the grandstands. Visit Santa for free, photos compliments of Food Depot on December 7-9; 14-16; 21-23 (Friday-Sunday) and stop by the Speedway gift shop for some unique last minute gifts. (770) 423-1330; e-mail: giftoflights@jrmmanagement.com; www.atlantagiftoflights.com; facebook.com/ ATLgiftoflights
December 1 — 9
Back to Bethlehem Time: Location:
7-9 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church 78 Ridge Road, Canton Information: Visitors are transported back 2000 years to the ancient city of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born.
30 My West Canton | december 2012
December 7
Christmas on Main — Downtown Woodstock Time: 6-9 p.m. Information: Downtown Woodstock is transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas on Main. Excellent chance to take care of your Christmas shopping at a fun downtown festival. Santa will be at the Woodstock Visitors Center during the event. $100 Downtown Gift Certificate Giveaway. Every $10 you spend at a Downtown business during Friday Night Live can enter you into a drawing for a $100 Downtown Dollars Gift Certificate. For more information, please call (770) 924-0406.
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit Ball Ground
December 13 — 22
Holiday Lights of Hope — Benefitting Anna Crawford Children’s Center Time: Location: Cost:
6-10 p.m. Hobgood Park, Woodstock Adults, $10; Children 14 & under, free Information: Large walk-through light display featuring more than 100,000 lights, Santa’s Village with photo opportunities, Christmas Village shopping, children’s activities, seasonal concessions and more! www.cherokeechildadvocates. org; www.holidaylightsofhope.com
December 14 & 15
5th Annual Winter Polar Express Presented by Academy of Dance Company Time:
December 14, 7 p.m.; December 15, 2 & 7 p.m. Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, (770) 594-6232 Information: An enchanting holiday show for all ages. Come delight in the beautiful story of a young girl who climbs aboard a mysterious train headed for the North Pole. Watch as she dances with Santa, meets the Elves, and experiences the magic of Believing. For tickets and information, please call (770) 578-8272 or contact bapaadc@yahoo.com.
December 15
Latimer Hall Christmas Arts & Crafts Show Time: Location: Time: 6:30 p.m. parade starts Information: Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their official visit to the city of Ball Ground, beginning with a large parade featuring fire trucks, elves, floats, and lots more! At the conclusion of the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos at the gazebo in the heart of downtown Ball Ground. Photos are
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Latimer Hall in Downtown Woodstock, 103 Towne Lake Pkwy. Information: Unique holiday gifts; bake sale and toy drive, www. whatsupwoodstock.com
National Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony Time: noon
Location:
Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Veterans Cemetery Rd., Canton
Santa Visits Deans Store Time: Location:
1-2 p.m. 8588 Main Street, Woodstock Information: The Christmas tradition continues as Santa visits. Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures of their kids with Santa. www.whatsupwoodstock.com
Lunch with Santa Time: Location:
1:30-3:30 p.m. Alessandro’s Italian Café & Pizzeria, 10511 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: Enjoy lunch and photos with Santa. (770) 345-4446, www.alessandroscafe.com
Throughout the Month of December
Christmas in Roswell Information: Roswell is filled with shops, restaurants, arts and culture and and more. www.visitroswellga.com
Holidays Along the Divine 9 - Downtown to Downtown – Alpharetta & Roswell Information: Many holiday events along the “Divine 9”— For complete details, please visit www.divine9ga.com.
Holiday Worship Services & Holiday Programs
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock www.woodstockchristian.org (770) 926-8238 December 15 — The Secret of Snowflake County, 6:30 p.m. Information: Come join the Children’s Choir as they perform “The SECRET of Snowflake County,” It will be a great night that will remind us all of the true spirit of Christmas! December 24 — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:30 p.m.
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton sixesumc.org; (770) 345-7644 December 24 — Christmas Eve Services Information: 5 p.m. service with a special invitation to families with children; 7 & 11 p.m. Candlelight services, featuring traditional Christmas hymns and the lighting of the candles
Timothy Lutheran Church 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock (770) 928-2812 December 5 & 12 — Family dinner followed by Advent service, 6:30 p.m. December 24 — Christmas Eve Services, 5, 7:30 & 11 p.m. all with Holy Communion December 31 — New Year’s Eve Service, 7 p.m. with Holy Communion
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock www.woodstockpcusa.com (770) 926-0074 December 15 — Choir Cantata: Pepper Choplin’s “Night of the Father’s Love: the Awe and Mystery of God with Us,” The choir, featuring an array of singers from several area churches, liturgical dancers, and orchestra accompanists, is directed by John Keith Cowan. Nursery will be provided; 7 p.m. December 24 — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service “Meet Jesus,” Holy Communion will be served. All are welcome; 7 p.m.
Tikvah L’Chaim (The North Central Missions Center) 4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock www.tlchaim.com; (678) 936-4125 December 8 — The first night of the Feast of Dedication, elements from the congregation as well as The Cowboy Church Kids, and The Iranian Church of the Resurrection. Worship will take place in English, Farsi and Hebrew and there will be food from many different lands. Come and experience what it means to be one in The Body of Messiah. Come and experience Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), in the Festival of Light; 6:30 p.m.
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org — please visit website for complete calendar listings December 8, 15 & 22
The Lazy Elves Time: Cost:
2 p.m. $10 advance online $12 at the door Information: Santa must find a way to get the elves back to work, but how? Great fun for the whole family with a gentle reminder to get your work done first before going out to play! December 8, 9, 16, 22 & 24
A Christmas Carol Time:
December 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.; December 9, 16 & 24, 2 p.m. Cost: $12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $10 Ages 12 and under advance purchase online; also available at the door for additional cost Information: Ebeneezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by three remarkable Spirits. A Cherokee County favorite for 10 years! December 14, 15, 21 & 23
It’s a Wonderful Life Time:
December 14, 15 & 21, 7:30 p.m.; December 23, 2 p.m. Cost: $12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $10 Ages 12 and under advance purchase online; also available at the door for additional cost Information: A befuddled angel helps George Bailey realize his town is a better place because he was born. This is the official live stage adaptation of the beloved Frank Capra film.
www.footprintspublishing.com 31
Come back to the true meaning of Christmas. Come back to the night Christ was born.
Come Back to Bethlehem. Returning for its 9th year, Back to Bethlehem is welcoming visitors from our community, throughout Georgia and even surrounding states. An incredible recreation of the night Jesus was born, Back to Bethlehem is an event not to be missed! Take in the sights, sounds, smells and even tastes of the first century Judean town on this miraculous night. Experience the true joy of the very first Christmas. Interact with storytellers, sample the wares of the merchants in the marketplace, pet the animals, mingle with the townspeople. As you meander through the streets, you will find yourself at the stable — angels, wisemen and Mary and Joseph with a new baby boy — Jesus our savior is born! Continue your journey to hear stories told of Jesus’ ministry, his crucifixion and his incredible resurrection. Visiting Back to Bethlehem is a Christmas tradition. The process of creating the city each year involves countless hours of dedication and hard work by many committed volunteers. The Back to Bethlehem planning team consists of 15-20 people, most of whom have been a part of the event since its inception in 2003. It began as a three-day event, but as its popularity grew so did its length. From three to five and now to an event that lasts nine days, construction on the city begins in October and volunteers work tirelessly until it is complete and ready for visitors. More than 300 people are needed each night, including children and adults, to ensure that the city and the event runs smoothly.
Very Special People for a Very Special Event
Autumn Lewis (left) 32 My West Canton | december 2012
All of the folks that help to create Back to Bethlehem are incredible. Bonnie Nobles, age 28, and Autumn Lewis, age 27, are two faithful volunteers that are extra special. As a very involved church volunteer throughout the year, Bonnie has been involved with
Back to Bethlehem since 2005. She has helped with childcare and has also dressed up as a townsperson. When asked, Bonnie shared that her favorite thing about Back to Bethlehem is “the nativity because it talks about baby Jesus and how he was born. I like seeing all the Bonnie Nobles different people dressed up in the different characters. Also, the crucifixion and resurrection because I like the way it is acted out. It really shows the meaning of what Jesus did for us.” Outside of all of her church responsibilities, Bonnie is also active in Special Olympics. Since the very first Back to Bethlehem event in 2003, Autumn has been an integral part. Autumn has played a townsperson, homeowner with her parents, census taker, and also helped with the fruit cart in the marketplace. Like Bonnie, Autumn participates in Special Olympics, attends the Cherokee Training Center and works at the Clayton Community Daycare. She is also an active church volunteer throughout the year. Autumn said that the best part of Back to Bethlehem is “talking to people who attend Back to Bethlehem. I hope that people ask Jesus in their hearts because of Back to Bethlehem.” A member of Hopewell shared, “It takes a village to run Back to Bethlehem. Hopewell Baptist Church has been blessed with the volunteer service of two very special members. Autumn and Bonnie do not let their life challenges get in the way of their dedication to serve their church. Their desire to spread the Christmas message has been an inspiration to their families, their church and their community.”
December 1 — 9
Hopewell Baptist Church
78 Ridge Road, Canton 7-9 p.m. (770) 345-5723, www.backtobethlehem.com Back to Bethlehem is Hopewell’s Christmas gift to the community and admission is free. During the eight years the event has been held, more than 100,000 people have enjoyed traveling back in time to ancient Bethlehem. This year, 25,000 visitors are expected! Don’t miss it!
My West Canton Monthly wants to help make the holiday season easier and more enjoyable by providing you with options right here in our local communities. Our community businesses can help fill all your gift ideas and holiday needs. My West Canton Monthly’s 2012 Holiday Guide can help you find just what you need to make the holidays special and stress-free for you and your loved ones!
34
34
Afterglow Spa (770) 720-1134 www.afterglowspa.net
Alessandro’s
35
Italian Café & Pizzeria (770) 345-4446 www.alessandroscafe.com
35
36
Anytime Fitness 5 Cherokee Clubs www.anytimefitness.com
PhotoJack.net (404) 217-9333 www.PhotoJack.net
Rejoice Maids (678) 905-3476 www.rejoicemaids.com
www.footprintspublishing.com 33
Afterglow Spa Holiday Delight Swedish Massage or Afterglow Classic Facial (60 Min) Half Hour Massage or Afterglow Express Facial (30 Min) Body Polish (30 Min) You’re Soaking in it Manicure (45 Min)
Holiday Trio Half Hour Massage Afterglow Express Facial (30 Min) You’re Soaking in it Manicure (45 Min)
Hair l Skin l Nails l Massage Expires 12/31/12
Plus a free travel size for your stocking
Mon 10-4, Tue-Thu 9-8 Fri 9-6, Sat 8-4
770.345.8280 | www.azuresalon.net 1359 Riverstone Pkwy. | Ste. 110, Canton
Both are Board Certiied Pediatric Dentists
Insurance friendly One-on-one personalized care Tooth colored fillings Child-friendly environment & staff Sedation Digital radiography
My West Canton Monthly has contacted several organizations within the community that could use some “Holiday Hope” to help ensure families enjoy and celebrate the holidays just as most of us will. Listed are several organizations to which you could volunteer time, effort or funds to assist in making the season a little brighter for all. Several organizations below are new or updated from the November edition. We hope this list is helpful as you consider your participation in giving during this
Adopt a Local Family or Child for the Holidays Many local Cherokee children and families are in need this holiday season. Reach out to your local community by adopting a child or family and assisting them this holiday. Clothing and shoe sizes are available, as well as individual and family needs. To help out a neighbor in need, please contact Whitney Minton or Meredith Dixon, professional school counselors at Canton Elementary Stem Academy.
(770) 720-6100, ext. 245
New Bank of North Georgia Holiday Toy Drive From now through December 14, all area Bank of North Georgia locations are hosting a holiday toy drive. Each branch is supporting a local charity. Customers and local residents can participate by bringing in new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls to any local branch. For branch locations, please visit https://
banknorthgeorgia.synovus.com/
New Cherokee County Senior Services Adopt-A-Senior Program Volunteers are needed to adopt a senior who is currently receiving services through Meals-On-Wheels, Congregate Meal, or Homemaker Programs. Each gift box will include a towel set, small lotion, stationery with envelopes, a book of stamps, and a special note to the senior. Please consider adopting at least one senior! Call Frankie Sanders at (770) 924-7768 or email fsanders@cherokeega.com to register. The deadline to adopt and drop off gifts is December 7. Gifts will be taken to Cherokee Recreations & Parks Agency at 7545 Main St, Bldg. 200, Woodstock, GA 30188. Staff members will deliver the gifts to those in need.
Meals-On-Wheels Drivers are needed to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cherokee County. You can volunteer as little as three hours per week delivering meals. Volunteers come from all walks of life: stay at home moms, telecommuters, retired folks and those working people who are able to take a longer lunch occasionally. By delivering meals you can reach out to those in need right here in your own community. Mileage reimbursement is available. For more information, please contact (770) 345-7440 or ssmith@cherokeega.com.
Congregate Program Volunteers are needed to work in our Congregate program which meets each week day. Volunteers can call bingo, teach a craft, help serve lunch or simply spend time talking with seniors. If you have a talent such as singing or dancing, can play a musical instrument or feel you have something valuable to speak about, they want you! For more information, please contact (770) 345-2675 or pkenny@cherokeega.com 38 My West Canton | december 2012
holiday season.
New Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) is an organization dedicated to supporting programs that benefit all of Cherokee County Senior Services’ programs such as Meals-on Wheels, the Last Stop Fund for utility bills, meds and other emergency needs, the Fan Drive, Building/Restoration Project, the Food Closet and more. The VAC also provides nearly $1000 each month to purchase nutritional supplements for those who cannot eat regular meals due to medical conditions. The VAC relies on donations as they are vital to the continued success of the many programs it supports. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be designated specifically towards one of their programs, listed in more detail on their website, or you can allow them to apply those funds to the area of greatest current need. All funds stay in Cherokee County and are used for the most frail and needy members of our community. Please consider including the VAC in your 2012 holiday giving and as you draw up your 2013 charitable budget. Donations can be made online at their website at www.VAC-CherokeeGA.org, or you can send your check payable to the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council to PO Box 291, Lebanon, GA, 30146.
Cherokee Sheriff's Reserve Unit Each year the Cherokee Sheriff’s Reserve Unit’s Christmas Joy Program helps families, children, and the elderly receive food, toys and basic necessities. These items are gathered and distributed by the Reserve Unit through donation of money and food from individuals, companies, service organizations and schools. In 2011, the Unit served more than 100 families, 223 children and 111 elderly. If your family needs assistance and your children are in the Cherokee County School System, please contact their school counselors. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Reserve Unit and mail to Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, c/o Reserve Unit, 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115. For information about the program, please contact Sgt. John Forkin. (678) 333-6345
Cherokee Youth Works Gift Connection Cherokee Youth Works, a program in Cherokee Focus sponsors Gift Connection. Gift Connection allows the community to donate funds for testing fees, college entrance fee, interview clothing, transportation, shelter, food, daycare and many other supports that our youth need to be successful. If you are interested in donating to Gift Connection please visit www.cherokeefoucs.org. Gift Connection runs throughout the year to support our youth.
New Children's Healthcare of Atlanta — "Share the Hope" Campaign Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the largest pediatric health care systems in the country, expects more than 1,200 patients in their hospitals during the last two weeks of this year. Children’s is partnering with the Verizon Foundation to launch the second annual “Share the Hope” campaign. This year’s video and digital sharing campaign, which encourages people to send supportive messages to patients who must spend their holidays in the hospital, launched on Nov. 9, on ShareWithChildrens. org . The “Share the Hope” video, created by local advertising agency BKV, shows some of the inspiring faces of children who were treated at Children’s this year. As viewers watch the heartfelt video, they are invited to submit an encouraging message for patients to read over the holidays. Donations will also be accepted, with the initial contribution coming from the Verizon Foundation, who has pledged a gift of $3 per message up to $30,000. Messages for the patients will be displayed on closed-circuit TVs throughout the hospital during the last two weeks of the year. Visit ShareWithChildrens.org to let a young patient at Children’s know you’re thinking about them this holiday season, and all year long.
Updated Children's Restoration Network Children’s Restoration Network (CRN) is a nonprofit agency focusing on homeless children in the North Fulton community and Metro Atlanta by meeting the children’s basic needs and providing a broad range of positive experiences for the children and their mothers. CRN encourages churches, neighborhoods, businesses and community organizations to conduct drives to help support the organization during the Christmas season, CRN will begin its “12 Days of Caring” program to provide new clothes, new toys and other gifts to the children. Donations of new clothes and new toys are requested. In addition, churches, businesses and community organizations also may “adopt” an entire shelter or group home (CRN will match an organization to a shelter/group home depending on the organization’s ability to help). CRN also will sponsor a gift-wrapping party the weekend before Christmas; wrapping supplies will be provided by CRN, but extra wrapping paper and tape are appreciated. For more information, please contact Children’s Restoration Network. (770) 649-7117, www.ChildRN.org or info@ChildRN.org
Foster Care Support Foundation Inc. Foster Care Support Foundation Inc. (FCSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting thousands of Georgia’s foster and displaced children by providing free clothes, toys and infant-care equipment. During the holiday season and throughout the year, FCSF is in need of new, like-new, and gently worn clothing for preemie sizes to size 24; new underwear, socks and shoes (except infant sizes); toys in great repair; and boys’ pants and sneakers. FCSF also accepts gifts for teens, such as CDs and hand-held games. Monetary donations, sponsorships and volunteers for FCSF’s operation and support — as well as FCSF’s All Kids Count benefit in March 2013 — are critical in helping FCSF to continue to offer programs and assistance for at-risk children. Donated items that are not needed (furniture, household décor and adult clothing) will be placed in the Fostering Hope Bargain Resale shop, 1425 Market Blvd., Suite 340, Roswell, GA. For more information, call (770) 641-9591. help@fostercares.org, www.fostercares.org
New MUST Ministries MUST Ministries Marietta will be collecting toys for ages birth through 18 years for its Christmas Toy Shop. Toys can be dropped off at the Marietta location 1407 Cobb Parkway, or the Canton location, 141 Marietta Road, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. New, unwrapped toys for children and new gifts for teens and for parents are needed; the largest need exists for older children. MUST Ministries is also in need of new winter hats, mittens, scarves, underwear and socks, large trash bags, and Christmas gift wrap. Volunteers are needed to sort toys, set up and staff the Toy Shop, and to replenish supplies and take down the shop. For more information, or to donate, please call Jenny at (770) 479-5397, ext. 3107.
Updated Papa's Pantry Papa’s Pantry, has several opportunities to help during the holidays. In December, you may “adopt” a family for Christmas giving (families will be matched through mid-December). Needed holiday items include Christmas trees and lights, ornaments, gifts and food. Throughout the winter months, Papa’s Pantry also accepts new electric space heaters for its clients in need. Both Cherokee County Papa’s Pantry locations accept food donations to help families in need throughout the year: canned meat, cereal, cereal bars, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned pasta, boxed and packaged side items. Financial contributions are also needed (and can be made online). For more information, call (770) 591-
4730. www.papaspantry.org
Updated Secret Santa — Cherokee County Department of Family & Children Services Cherokee County DFCS is in great need of gift sponsors for approximately 200 children in foster care this year. Cash donations to the Year-Round Secret Santa Fund are also needed. If you would like to sponsor a child for Christmas, please call (678) 427-9393 and they will be happy to give you more information. If you’d like to make a cash donation, please make your check out to Cherokee County DFCS and write Secret Santa in the FOR line. Mail your check to Cherokee County DFCS, P. O. Box 826, Canton, GA 30169. You can also go to their new website at www. cherokeesanta.com for more information…as well as like them on Facebook.
Soldiers' Angels Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization of more than 30 different teams and projects supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Soldiers’ Angels sends letters, care packages and comfort items to deployed military and also helps support their families here at home. In addition, Soldiers’ Angels provides assistance to wounded military, continuing support for veterans; remembrances and comfort for families of fallen military; and immediate response to unique difficulties. Through special projects and dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops, Soldiers’ Angels makes a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families. www.soldiersangels.org
Toys for Tots Alessandro’s Italian Café & Pizzeria in Canton is an official Toys for Tots drop-off location. Please bring any donations of new, unwrapped toys to the restaurant, 10511 Bells Ferry Road, Canton. Toys will be accepted through December 20th.
(770) 345-4446, www.alessandroscafe.com In addition, all ERA Sunrise realty offices will serve as drop-off locations for Toys for Tots donations. New, unwrapped toys will be accepted through December 11 at all area ERA Sunrise offices, including 157 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 100, Canton, GA 30114, (770) 720-1515. Financial donations also may be made at www.toysfortots. org. For more information, contact Christina Mitchell at (770) 598-7402. www.footprintspublishing.com 39
MAKE COMPOST NOW For Next Year’s Garden
by Louise Estabrook Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent Now is an excellent time to start a compost pile. Home composting is a wonderful way to recycle your leaves and many other organic materials commonly found around the home. By composting, we convert waste into a valuable, useful product.
Information about Extension Solutions for Homes and Gardens can be found on the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension website, www. caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee. Or contact the Cherokee County Extension Office, 100 North St., Suite G21, Canton, GA, (770) 479-0418.
With a little time and effort, thousands upon thousands of conservation-minded people are making “free” compost from left-over coffee grounds, leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable trimmings, brush trimmings or other garden and landscape debris. Plant growers can then apply this “homemade” compost to flower beds, shrub areas and vegetable gardens to help their plants grow bigger and better next year. The addition of compost greatly improves the soil’s structure by allowing for better soil drainage and proper air movement. Good drainage and air movement help to ensure proper root growth and greatly aid in reducing root diseases. In addition, adding organic matter enhances the soil’s fertility and provides nutrients that will help your plants grow better and produce more. Compost helps conserve soil moisture, too.
The amount of compost a vegetable garden needs depends mainly on the soil type and how you garden. Ideally, add 20 to 30 pounds of compost per 100 square feet of garden area each year. These amounts usually don’t cause a problem for people with small gardens. However, many gardeners who have larger gardens find they can’t produce enough compost from their kitchen and yard waste alone. What can you do if you’re not making enough compost? First, keep on composting. And keep on applying the compost to your garden, even if you can’t apply the full recommended rate. When it comes to compost in the garden, a good rule of thumb is that some is much better than none. If your neighbors aren’t composting, they may be happy to donate their kitchen and yard waste to your composting project. With that extra organic matter, you might be able to double or triple continued on page 62 West Canton | december 2012 40 My
Perseverance
by Yong-In Martial Arts
The hardest, most vital life skill that we encounter is perseverance. To not give up on your dreams and goals is very hard to do, but it is important to not give up so that we do achieve those Yong-In Martial Arts has been open to dreams and goals. Children go the public since 2000 and they focus through this kind of mentality on character development for children, teens and adults. They want to bring at an early age especially when out the best in all of us as citizens and sports are involved. Most persons. (770) 345-4133 kids that start a sport quickly have a conflict with wanting to attend practices. Therefore, most parents have a hard time keeping them motivated to go. Parents then fall into two categories: parent who let their kids quit and the parents who show their kids that once starting something, they should finish it. The question still lingers — how can we teach perseverance? In Tae Kwon Do, perseverance is very important because most of the students that set foot on our mats have a common goal — getting a black belt. If the students and parents show good perseverance, those students will achieve a black belt. However, those students whose parents are not very motivational and supportive will not reach black belt level. What we do here at Yong-In is try to keep every single student motivated and excited to come to class, do better in school, in sports, and at home. Unlike some coaches of traditional sports like soccer, baseball and basketball, our instructors at Yong-In Martial Arts do not yell at the kids if they mess up. When teaching Tae Kwon Do, we teach them that we are human and we make mistakes but with effort, practice, dedication and perseverance they can always be better. We are trying to better the lives of our students and teach healthy habits that will carry on with them for life. No matter what sport, if the parents do not show support, dedication and motivation for their kids to participate in that sport, the kids will quit within six months if they do not like it. Parents also need to be dedicated and supportive of the other activities that their kids are doing as long as the kids are learning healthy habits and having fun with it. Teaching kids perseverance is a difficult job, but it is possible and very rewarding. However, it is impossible to teach the children perseverance without the help of the parents. This is why parents need to be supportive of their kids’ activities. Between parents, coaches, mentors and teachers, we can make a big impact in children’s lives. We do not want quitters to be in our future so let’s raise achievers. www.footprintspublishing.com
rning! I in the mo H C ITA G RIN rmation. NOW OFFE r more info fo s u ll a c Please
Experience the difference. Your child deserves the best martial arts training and Yong-In is the best!!!
We offer classes for all ages
Wintertime
Hair Care Must Do’s by Jyl Craven Have you noticed that nature’s signs this year — like extrabushy squirrel tails —all point to a long, cold winter? When a harsh winter strikes, not only does Jack Frost nip at your nose, he nips at your hair, too! Your hair care routine should vary with the seasons. Here are a few tips for keeping your hair healthy and vibrant until spring rolls around again:
Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. For information you may contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 or visit www.jylcraven.com.
Wash Hair Less Often — While nothing feels better than a nice steamy shower after a cold day, too-thorough hair washing can eliminate the natural oils that protect your hair from the cold. Regulate this delicate balance in the wintertime by washing hair less often, perhaps every other day rather than every day. Use a Moisturizing Conditioner — Depending on your exposure to the elements, you may find that your hair still needs conditioning daily, even with less washing. If so, be sure to use a conditioner with extra moisturizing power. Schedule a Monthly Deep Conditioning Treatment — Winter is the time of year where deep conditioning treatments are imperative for almost everyone. Remember to make an appointment with your stylist for a monthly treatment and you’ll really notice the difference come springtime. Tell Mom She was Right…And Wrong — Sure you don’t really catch a cold from going outside with a wet head (colds come from germs!) but you can catch something even longer lasting than the rhinovirus… broken hair and split ends. So be sure you dry your hair all the way before going outside, even if that means waking up earlier or washing your hair the night before. Go Shopping — Speaking of damaging your hair, even mild exposure to the elements can leave your locks limp. While you’re doing that holiday shopping, invest in a winter hat or scarf — natural fibers are best — to alleviate some of the damage. One more thing: never, ever use a hat as an excuse to leave the house with a wet head. A hat on wet hair can damage your tresses even more. continued on page 62 42 My West Canton | december 2012
Sports Leaves
Carole May Out of Sorts by Carole May Whether I am working out at the gym with my husband or shopping in a store, his conversation with other men invariably turns to sports! Take for instance the day we were at Home Depot getting specifications on a front door. Carole May is a freelance writer for My husband sat down and My West Canton Monthly. Email her at gave the measurements to the editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com. salesman. Before I knew it (and as the man was on the computer working) I heard my husband say, “How about those Falcons?” The gentleman immediately took his hands off the computer and for the next half hour became my better half’s new friend. It doesn’t matter what season it is, because the subject is always the same. It’s a fact! Sports move this man quicker than Metamucil. It’s a heck of a comparison but both do bring a smile to his face. At the gym the situation is even worse. I witness the testosterone camaraderie exchanges on a daily basis when he is in the presence of other males. My head shakes from side to side (in disbelief) as I watch him join the other gentlemen whose faces are usually super glued to a game on the TV as if they were watching a Victoria Secret Lingerie Special. I see joy, excitement and anticipation in my partner’s eyes. It reminds me of our honeymoon but after 46 years, how many passes can I successfully complete? How many times can I hit for the cycle? Believe me, I tried screaming like a banshee while the games were on and a player or team didn’t do well. I mimicked that sick look of his when there was a bad call by a referee, but my heart just wasn’t in it. Sports will never take the place of shopping and getting a good sale! I am not a wrestler, but I am throwing in the towel. I will settle for my man to scream for me like he does when he is hungry! To those of you who share the same love of sports as this “wild and crazy” guy of mine, I say the following: Beat me if I wasn’t aware that Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols were the only players that hit three home runs in a World Series. Tie my hands behind my back (oh no! that was “Fifty Shades of Gray”) and slap me silly because I was unaware that Pablo Sandabul hit three home runs in one World Series single game, adding him to the above elite group. Too much information? Ya had enough? I certainly have. Sports Leaves Carole May Out of Sorts.
“I am thankful that there will be young men here over Christmas that have never been in a Christian home decorated with a tree and adorned with the love of Jesus Christ.” “I am thankful for God’s healing hands and loving arms.” “I am thankful for our community that gives to the orphan and widow.” “I am thankful for a place where boys come broken and leave believing there is hope.” “I am thankful for the house parents who consider their service at the Ranch not a job, but a MINISTRY.” “I give thanks to our community for the donations and prayers that always come at the right time.” “I am thankful that God has called me to serve in such a wonderful ministry — Goshen Valley. My husband and I have been working with teens for 10 years now. I still can’t think of anything I would rather do. Being able to demonstrate a family model has been so rewarding. We recently had one of our boys that we served during our first three years come back to visit as my husband and I were going on respite and we were loading up our kayak to enjoy a day together. He said, “You are still in love.” After, I thought what a great legacy to be able to give to children that have come from broken homes where they did not experience a loving environment. I am grateful that we can share this with them, and hopeful that they can be a part of change in their own family someday. Joy comes in the morning.”
For more information, please visit www.goshenvalley.org.
www.footprintspublishing.com 43
Metabolic Syndrome The Not-So-New Killer
by Dr. Monika Yadav As my 2012 holiday gift to you, I thought I would get a bit serious. DEADLY SERIOUS. For the past decade we have pounded the facts repeatedly of how Heart Disease is the #1 killer in America in its sometimes stealth ways or Dr. Monika S. Yadav is a boardhow Diabetes and Obesity certified physician in Internal Medicine have become paralyzing who practices at 684 Sixes Road epidemics. Now imagine a in Holly Springs at Prestige Primary Care (PrestigePrimaryCare.com). For toxic combination of all of the appointments, call (678) 494-9669. above. Let me introduce you to Syndrome X— otherwise known as the Metabolic Syndrome. The Metabolic Syndrome has a deceptive ring… it almost sounds like something positive — like your metabolism may be in overdrive. But it’s just the opposite. Having Metabolic Syndrome means having three or more disorders related to deranging your metabolism at the same time such as: 1. Obesity — body fat concentrated around your waist, an “apple” shape with a waist circumference greater than 40 for men and greater than 35 for women (although these cutoff points can vary with different races, such as Asians and Hispanics). 2. Increased Blood Pressure — Systolic (top number) greater than 130 and a diastolic (bottom number) greater than 85. 3. High blood sugar level — a fasting blood sugar of 100 or more. 4. High cholesterol — a triglyceride fat level of 150 or more and an HDL (good cholesterol) level of less than 40 for men and less than 50 for women. One of the most important causes of this condition is insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in your bloodstream. Your stomach breaks down food carbohydrate (sugar) to be used as fuel inside cells. Insulin helps with this process. In people with insulin resistance, this process is disrupted and glucose (sugar) can’t enter the cells as easily. Therefore, the sugar levels within the blood begin to rise causing all sorts of bad symptoms and internal damage. So, what can we do to prevent this monster from attacking? continued on page 62 West Canton | december 2012 44 My
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A Flatter Tummy
by Drs. James E. Leake, E. Anthony Musarra and Michael Petrosky Tummies are one of the hardest areas to keep in line. Why does the food around the holidays have the highest calorie count and taste the best, and why isn’t exercise really as fun as it looks on TV or workout videos? Even worse, why is motherhood rewarded with stretch marks and a pooch that just won’t go away no matter how many sit-ups you do? These are all the reasons why the tummy tuck has become such a popular procedure.
Drs. Leake, Musarra and Petrosky are board-certified surgeons at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. They have been practicing in the Marietta area for more than 20 years. (770) 421-1242, www. plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a “tummy tuck,” is a cosmetic procedure for both women and men who wish to achieve a flatter, well-toned abdomen. Removing excess fat and skin, and, in most cases, restoring weakened or separated muscles will create an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer — something that many of us strive to achieve. Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and saggy. A number of factors contribute to an unflattering waistline or an unattractive tummy. The most common causes are weight gain, pregnancy, aging, heredity and prior surgery. The abdominoplasty is an extremely satisfying procedure; nothing non-invasive can produce comparable results. Plastic surgeons remove the excess skin to flatten the pooch and narrow the waist by stitching those muscles back to create an improved contour. Plastic surgeons can further shape the waist and hips with liposuction to sculpt smoother curves to give you the profile you deserve. Tummy tucks are an outpatient procedure performed in a state-certified operating room. Recovery time will vary from patient to patient, but generally you can return to normal activities in three to four weeks. If you have been a very good boy or girl this year, ask Santa to give you a flatter tummy for Christmas. Call a board-certified plastic surgeon today and find out if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck procedure. www.footprintspublishing.com
• Breast Reconstruction
How root canal therapy Helps Your Tooth
by Dr. Scott R. Harden Root Canal. This term evokes more anxiety than practically any other spoken word and further is the punch line for countless jokes. In reality, root canals that are performed properly are painless. What happened throughout the history of dentistry to attach such a negative perception of root canals that still exists even with modern technology and success?
Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Woodstock area for more than 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. Office: (770) 926-0000. Website: FountainViewSmiles.com.
Is the conjecture over root canals being so bad based upon folklore or actual fact? The reputation of root canals has been bad for more than two centuries, with the fundamentals of root canal instruments, techniques and materials predominately invented in the 1700s and 1800s. Moreover, root canals initially were performed in the mid-1700s, whereas dental anesthesia was not invented until about 1910. This means for more than 160 years people received root canals without anesthesia — understandably generating a fear and hostility of root canals that could transcend centuries. X-rays are a vital part of root canals, as they provide dentists all the necessary information about the procedure’s different technical stages. Root canals are performed inside the tooth roots, preventing any accuracy without X-ray technology. However, X-ray technology was not invented until around 1900, which means root canals had been performed for more than 150 years without the assistance of X-rays. Failure was imminent for these early root canals and likely created bad toothaches, facial swelling, and furthered the bad reputation of root canals. In 1909, a paper stated that root canals caused the release of bacteria into the bloodstream and created systemic disease (i.e. sepsis), which greatly impeded the practice and advancement of root canal treatment for 30 to 40 years that carried over to modern day. The history of root canals was both bleak and fraught with learning by trial and error — it’s no wonder the mere mention of a root canal makes people cringe still today. West Canton | december 2012 46 My
The term “root canal” is a layman’s term. The proper term is root canal therapy. God created teeth with root canals in the middle of tooth roots and dentists perform root canal therapy inside the root canals. Many molars have as many as three or four root canals inside the tooth; therefore, a dentist would perform three or four actual root canal therapies for this one tooth, although it is actually termed a molar root canal procedure that implies only one root canal procedure. Root canal therapy is an important procedure in dentistry that involves removal of the nerve tissue inside the tooth’s roots (i.e. root canals). The tooth nerve becomes infected most often by bacteria in a deep cavity or by trauma. Unfortunately, tooth nerves are very simple, which allows for a tooth to be extracted with little consequence but can result in poor healing of the tooth when experiencing trauma. Tooth nerves die easily because teeth are poor healers, and root canals provide a means of eliminating the infected nerves while saving the tooth. The value of root canal therapy is that you can keep your tooth versus having it extracted. Despite being a very difficult and meticulous procedure, another value is the success rate for root canals is almost 100 percent — bragging rights rarely seen in any branch of medicine. To perform root canal therapy, the tooth is anesthetized; a conservative access hole is drilled into the tooth, creating a passageway into the nerve chamber; the root canals are located; and the infected nerve is cleaned out of the tooth using rotary files (twisted wire) to eliminate bacteria. The canal is flushed with a strong antimicrobial medication then dried, permitting placement of a rubber filling material into the root canals called “gutta percha” that was discovered and implemented in 1847. So, root canal therapy is a rubber filling placed into the root canals of the tooth. Root canal therapy utilizes ultrasonic technology to determine the length of the root canal inside the tooth. Rotary instruments are very efficient and thorough at removing the nerve and shaping the canal to look like a funnel. The gutta percha rubber filling material is warmed when placing it inside the root canal to allow optimal adaptation to the walls of the roots. This prevents bacterial leakage later. Don’t be afraid of root canal therapy any longer. Despite centuries of bad experiences, modern day root canal therapy, which incorporates state-of-the-art technology, avails us to high-quality results, limited failure rate and no pain. Root canal therapy provides a great value and treatment option to people with a badly infected tooth. This allows them a painless option to keep the tooth for the rest of their lives and avoid a painful (and costly) surgical extraction to replace the missing tooth later. Root canals aren’t so bad after all. www.footprintspublishing.com
“An amazing dental visit awaits you that is painless, gentle and personal. Their spa services actually allowed me to relax at the dentist! And their fees are the same or less than other dental offices.” -- Jan Smith
Cosmetic Veneers • Crown & Bridge • Nitrous Oxide Whitening • Mercury Free Fillings • Flexible Payments Implants • Root Canal Therapy • On-Site Esthetician Periodontal (Gum) Therapy • Back & Foot Massagers Complimentary Spa Services • Beautiful Fountains Domed Ceilings with Fiber-Optic Stars • Relaxing Music Tempur-Pedic Dental Chairs • Parafin Wax for Hands Heated Neck Pillows • Your Selection of CD, DVD or Cable
WHAT IS Uveitis?
Uveitis is swelling and irritation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. The uvea provides most of the blood supply to the retina.
Causes, Incidence & Risk Factors Uveitis can be caused by autoimmune disorders or exposure to toxins. However, in many cases the cause is unknown. The most common form of uveitis is anterior uveitis, which involves inflammation in the front part of the eye. It is often called iritis because it usually only affects the iris, the colored part of the eye. The inflammation may be associated with autoimmune diseases, but most cases occur in healthy people. The disorder may affect only one eye. It is most common in young and middle-aged people. Posterior uveitis affects the back part of the uvea and involves primarily the choroid, a layer of blood vessels and connective tissue in the middle part of the eye. You may develop this condition if you have had a body-wide infection or if you have an autoimmune disease. Another form of uveitis is pars planitis. This inflammation affects the narrowed area (pars plana) between the colored part of the eye (iris) and the choroid. Pars planitis usually occurs in young men and is generally not associated with any other disease. However, some evidence suggests it may be linked to Crohn’s Disease and possibly Multiple Sclerosis. Symptoms Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and can include: • Blurred vision • Eye pain • Dark, floating spots in • Redness of the eye the vision • Sensitivity to light Treatment • Eye drops that dilate the pupil to relieve pain • Steroid eye drops • Dark glasses
West Canton | december 2012 48 My
by Edward J. Furey, OD PC
Pars planitis is often treated with steroid eye drops. Other medicines, including steroids taken by mouth, may be prescribed to help suppress the immune system. Posterior uveitis treatment Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in depends on the underlying primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, cause, but almost always geriatrics and is the Center Director includes steroids taken of Furey Family Eye Care. Located at 250 East Crossville Road, Roswell. orally. Additional specialists www.fureyfamilyeyecare.com, in infectious disease or (770) 993-5592 autoimmunity may be needed for such diseases as syphilis, tuberculosis, AIDS, sarcoidosis or Behcet syndrome. If the uveitis is caused by a body-wide infection, treatment may involve antibiotics and powerful anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids. Expectations With proper treatment, most attacks of anterior uveitis go away in a few days to weeks. However, relapses are common. Inflammation related to posterior uveitis may last from months to years and may cause permanent vision damage, even with treatment. Complications • Cataracs • Fluid within the retina • Glaucoma • Retinal detachment • Vision loss Call for an appointment with your eye care provider if you have symptoms of uveitis. Eye pain or reduced vision requires prompt medical attention.
www.footprintspublishing.com
by Brian White, M.D.
Chickenpox?
Again? Did you know that anyone who has already had chickenpox may get shingles later in life? It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox starts up again in your body. After you get better from chickenpox, the virus “sleeps” (or becomes dormant) in your nerve roots. In some people, it stays dormant forever. In others, the virus “wakes up” when disease, stress or aging weakens the immune system. After the virus becomes active again, it can only cause shingles, not chickenpox. Shingles symptoms happen in stages. At first, you may have a headache or be sensitive to light. You may also feel like you have the flu but not a a fever. Later, you may feel itching, tingling or pain in a certain area. That’s where a band, strip or small area of rash may occur a few days later. The rash turns into clusters of blisters. The blisters fill with fluid and then crust over. It takes two to four weeks for the blisters to heal, and they may leave scars. Some people only get a mild rash, and some do not get a rash at all. Even though you can’t catch shingles from someone else who has shingles, it is contagious. The fluid from the blisters can spread the chickenpox virus to another person who has not had chickenpox or who has not gotten the chickenpox vaccine.
West Canton | december 2012 50 My
There is a vaccine that may help prevent shingles or make it less painful if you do get it. The shingles vaccine is known as Zostavax. One dose is recommended for adults age 60 and older, whether or not you’ve had shingles before. If you’ve never had chickenpox, you may avoid getting the virus that causes both chickenpox and later shingles by receiving the varicella vaccine. If you develop shingles, avoid close contact with people until after the rash blisters heal. It is especially important to avoid contact with people who are at special risk from chickenpox or shingles, such as pregnant women, infants, or anyone who has never had chickenpox, anyone who is currently ill, or anyone with a weak immune system who is unable to fight infection. There is no cure for shingles, but treatment may help you get well sooner and prevent other problems. See a doctor as soon as you think you may have shingles. Information obtained from www.medicinenet.com, www.webmd.com, and www.ninds.nih.gov.
This information is provided by Brian White, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine. They are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week and are located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. For more information, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel.
www.footprintspublishing.com
You Can get help For a Painful Bunion
by Travis Jones, DPM Bunions are one of the most common problems that foot and ankle surgeons see on a daily basis. While exact statistics are debated, there is no question that millions of people each year suffer from painful bunions that alter or hinder their normal daily activities. Dr. Travis Jones is podiatric physician and surgeon with Village Podiatry Centers in Canton. His office is located at 132 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 101. To schedule an appointment, call (770) 771-6991 or visit www.vpcenters.com.
What exactly is a bunion? A bunion is a deformity within the foot that most people perceive as a large bump at the base of the big toe. The deformity, coined by the Latin term “hallux valgus,” literally means the turning outward (valgus) of the big toe (hallux). While the deformity appears on the outside of the base of the big toe, a bunion actually is caused by an abnormality of both bone and soft tissue allowing the first metatarsal (the bone adjoining the big toe) to drift to the inside of the foot creating a painful bump.
Offering Gentle Dentistry Same day appointments for urgent care (whenever possible) Laughing gas to help you through your care William B. Klausmeyer Competitive pricing DDS, PC Prepayment discounts (not including cleanings)
Senior discount available Our staff is friendly and caring — see for yourself Updating the practice, come see our changes!
Located just 1.2 miles off I-575, Exit 14
What causes a bunion? There are several theories about what causes a bunion, including poor-fitting footwear, biomechanical abnormalities (e.g. flat feet), inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, neurological conditions like cerebral palsy and a family history of bunions. There is a natural tendency to blame “bad shoes” as the vast majority of bunions do occur in females. While some doctors support this claim, there is insufficient evidence to blame inappropriate footwear as the sole cause for developing bunions. For most people, a family history and/or specific foot type, such as flat feet, play a large role in the development and severity of a bunion. How do I know if I have a bunion and can I do anything to prevent one? While most people recognize a large painful bump at the base of their big toe, bunions may not always look so obvious. Typically, most individuals with bunions experience pain that is worse with certain shoes and with specific activities. As the bunion deformity progresses, muscle imbalances can contribute to hammertoe deformities which also can cause pain. Conservative treatment for bunions includes better footwear and activity modification. While there is no proven measure to prevent the natural progression continued on page 62
52 My West Canton | december 2012
Ingredients: 2 – 8 ounce pork tenderloins 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Pistachio Crust 4 Tbs. pistachios, crushed 2 Tbs. pine nuts, crushed ½ cup Panko bread crumbs ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Marsala Wine Sauce 1 cup Marsala wine 1 Tbs. finely chopped onion ¼ cup beef stock 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
mustard-coated side through Pistachio crust. Finish off in preheated oven at 400 degrees to desired doneness, approximately 5 minutes. Reduce Marsala wine, onions and beef stock in sauté pan by ¾. Remove from heat and add unsalted butter until melted, stirring constantly. In a sauté pan, bring 1 tsp. olive oil up to medium high heat and add Arugula, tossing occasionally for 1 minute until warm. Remove to plate. Slice tenderloin into ½” wide cutlets and plate. Drizzle Marsala wine sauce over tenderloin. This dish pairs well with your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy!
Arugula Salad 1 handful Arugula 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Directions: Mix all ingredients for Pistachio crust in a small bowl. Salt and pepper pork tenderloin to taste. Bring sauté pan to medium high heat with 1 tsp. olive oil, seer tenderloins 1 minute on each side, and remove to ovensafe plate. Carefully smooth Dijon mustard on one side of each tenderloin and drudge
Corey Shupert, Co-Owner of Downtown Kitchen Downtown Kitchen is located at 140 E. Marietta Street, in historic downtown Canton. His goal is to consistently deliver the perfect dining experience for guests. For more information, please visit www.thedowntownkitchen.com or call (770) 479-1616.
www.footprintspublishing.com 53
Joseph
And the Christmas Story A Commentary by Rev. Norman R. Hunt Of all the characters that were present at the birth of Jesus that first Christmas day, it is Joseph the stepfather of Jesus who gets the least attention. Think about it. The Bible never mentions any animals at the stable on that day. They were simply a product of legend. Yet, the sheep and cattle get more attention than Joseph. As a matter of fact, there is little reference to Joseph in any form of art, story or song. He is just pushed to the background. Not a single word from Joseph is recorded in the entire Bible. He is only found in two chapters of the Bible, and both references are connected to the infancy of Jesus. Afterwards he simply passes from view. Many personally believe it is because he was not the biological father of Jesus. Whatever the reason, Joseph should not be forgotten!
Joseph was a godly man, handpicked by God to be the stepfather of Jesus. No one played a greater part in the development of a Hebrew child than his father. Joseph was teacher, preacher and priest to Jesus in His formative years. Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor He taught Him most of life’s of Hopewell Baptist Church. lessons. He taught Jesus the www.hopewellbaptist.com trade of carpentry. He taught Him the principles of the Jewish religion. The Bible picture of a Jewish father is one of high responsibility. The Bible sums up the character of Joseph in Matthew 1:19, when it calls him “a righteous man.” The word “righteous” in that verse asserts that Joseph was a forgiven man, that he was declared right in the sight of God. How did Joseph become right with God? Was it because he was born a Jew, a member of God’s chosen nation? No. The Bible makes it clear in John 3:3, “You must be born again” (born from above). Was it because he was naturally good and instinctively did what was right? No. The Bible says there is “none righteous, no not one.” Romans 3:10 says Joseph, like all of us, was born in sin. Romans 3:23 says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Friends, Joseph was declared “righteous” as all men before and after him, and that is by his willingness to turn from sin (repentance) combined with trust and commitment to God!
Get ready for 2012 taxes and 2013 with year-end Tax Planning.
Business and Individual Tax Returns: 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S
Though we do not know a great deal about Joseph, we do know the most important thing that matters in this life and that is “He was a man that was right with God.” This Christmas as you celebrate the Birth of our Savior, be reminded that it was for our salvation that He came!
Don’t forget to visit us December 1 – 9 for Back to Bethlehem nightly 7-9 p.m. 54 My West Canton | december 2012
Too Many Cooks HOME SECURITY Tips by Michael Buckner
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead
If you think about all the components of a golf swing, it is easy to get overwhelmed. This can really be an issue when you start looking for information on how to improve your swing. We all have heard “too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the soup.” This saying is especially applicable in golf.
Shane Newton is the General Manager at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country Club. He can be reached at (770) 721-7913. www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net
The basic golf swing does have several components that work together to get the results you are looking for. Although there are several components, they are all manageable and with sound fundamentals, they all lead into each other. This alone is not what makes a good golf swing seem so tough. What makes a golf swing so tough is the number of ways you can get to the fundamentals. There are many ways to get to the same results in the golf swing — just like when working on a computer, there are many ways to “copy and paste” information. There are several different ways to get it done and some ways may seem easier than others. This task is relatively simple… if you only learn one way at a time. However, if you are taught all the different ways to copy and paste at the same time, even this simple task seems complicated and confusing. Most golfers are influenced by all the sources of instruction on television, all the different magazines, their buddies, plus the perception of what is a good golf swing. All this different information makes even the simplest swing concepts completely overwhelming. The solution is to learn one way, from one source. Your local PGA professional is the best source for instruction on your swing. Different professionals teach different ways, so talk to them prior to scheduling a lesson. A basic conversation will give you a good idea if this person is a good match or if you should continue to look. Tell them up front what your goals are and how much time you are willing to spend on improving your game. Setting a goal of being able to break 100 is a great place to start. Just like too many cooks can spoil the soup, too many sources of information about your golf game can turn you into a tennis continued on page 62
Security systems are in more than 100 million homes across the country. If properly installed and used regularly, a home security system can be there for you when you really need it. Many homeowners, however, either don’t use their Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio system or have a system that Intersection located at 631 E. Main doesn’t protect as well as it Street, Canton. For more information should. Your home security on any of his monthly columns, for system can be used for much questions or to set up an appointment, call (770) 479-1000. more beyond just security; in fact, it can control many different features of your home.
Many people today have a security system that is full of “cracks.” For example, the $99 special that a popular company sells includes only two doors and one motion sensor. For most houses, this is not a suitable system. If you have an alarm, do tests regularly to make sure all points of entry are protected and that the monitoring company’s actually call back when you intentionally set it off. We program our clients’ systems to dial into the monitoring station every 30 days to “check in” and let us know it’s still communicating. Make sure your alarm does this. Also, make sure you have smoke detectors that are hooked up to your security system. This is not only a smart idea but also will give you an extra break on your homeowner’s policy. What is most fun for me are the cool things that can be controlled in your home through your security system. For example, arming the system can also turn off the lights and lower the thermostat in your home. Another added security feature is making the exterior lights flash when the alarm is set off. If the fire alarm is set off, the system can be programmed to illuminate the paths from the bedrooms to the exits or the entire home if desired. Also, instead of just calling the monitoring company, we can make your alarm system send you a text or email alert so that you know the minute something has happened. A security system doesn’t stop at the alarm. Cameras can be very useful for staying alert in your home and recording any trespassers. Got a pool? You may want to consider installing security cameras to cover the pool area, especially if you have children. Cameras at the front door are nice, too. This allows you to see (from your iPad, for example) any visitors at the front door and then remotely unlock the door for them so that they can come in and enjoy the party on the terrace level. Also, continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com 55
The Bell-Grant Home was built circa 1900 and early occupants included the Charlie Bell family. During the 1950s it was owned by a local dentist, Charles Johnson, who expanded it and added the pool. In 2003, Bill Grant completed a renovation and kept the footprint of the building essentially the same, only adding a kitchen and porch. The gunite pool was meticulously restored and the landscaping done to preserve indigenous vegetation and a century-old bamboo planting. The Bell-Grant Home will be on the Historic Canton Holiday Tour of Homes December 14 & 15. Reserve your space online at www.rockbarn.org or call (770) 345-3288. Tickets are only $15 until December 9 ($20 after this date)!
(770) 345-3288 www.rockbarn.org
Historic Canton Holiday Tour of Homes Friday and Saturday, December 14 & 15, 2012 Friday Candlelight Tour 6 — 9 p.m. Saturday Tour 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Tickets only $15 until December 9, 2012 ($20 after deadline) Beautifully Decorated Historic Homes and Businesses Transportation provided between the homes. Call (770) 345-3288 for more information or to reserve your space. Visit www.rockbarn.org to order tickets online. West Canton | december 2012 56 My
www.footprintspublishing.com
American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee B2B Network: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Celebrate Recovery: (404) 317-0345 www.actionchurch.tv Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050
The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: www.nationaltota.org Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711: www.cherokeefocus.org helenplane711@gmail.com Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: www.theanimalproject.org (770) 479-0407 Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 Cherokee County Democratic Party: www.gracetothenations.com (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org (678) 493-6101 Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: Cherokee County Republican Party: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): Repulican Women of Cherokee County: (770) 924-0864 (678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com www.hopectr.com Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: Cherokee County Teen Republicans: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 Cherokee County Young Republicans: www.hospiceadvantage.com (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: www.iCORorphans.com (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): (770) 479-8300 West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Christian Authors Guild: MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: www.christianauthorsguild.org (770) 479-4140 Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services www.mustministries.org (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 www.cherokee-ares.org National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: Cherokee County Master Gardeners: www.angelhousega.com (770) 479-0418 Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 (770) 720-9559 www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org www.TCCSAG.org Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 Cherokee Fencing Club: www.papaspantry.org Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: www.cherokeefencingclub.com (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941, www.bssl.org Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 (770) 926-8513 www.lionsofcanton.org Cherokee Senior Softball Association: Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 www.cssasoftball.com Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com Cherokee Tennis Association: Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 www.cherokeetennis.com Cherokee County Historical Society: Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org www.crossfitgarage.com Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon: (678) 493-9135 (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Pilot Club of Cherokee County: The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 (770) 720-5969 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 Rotary Club of Cherokee County: www.northcobbbass.com (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net North Georgia Driving Club (Sports Car Drivers): Rotary Club of Towne Lake: (770) 926-0105 Bill Tracy, Billtracy4@comcast.net Sons of the American Revolution: Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 (678) 493-3976 btemple1@bellsouth.net Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
Political Organizations
Recreation & Hobbies
Civic Organizations
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
(770) 345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Northside Hospital Cherokee Towne Lake Medical Office Building 900 Towne Lake Parkway Woodstock (770) 720-5100 Healthcare
Towne Lake Rotary Club
AYS Restoration
Meetings at Featherstone’s Grille Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 1003 Towne Lake Hills, E. Woodstock (770) 480-4823 Nonprofit Organization
5087 Cumming Highway Canton (404) 319-0359 Insurance Restoration, Water, Fire & Storm
Cherokee County Fire Training Facility
NexSlim of Towne Lake
Rayven Co. Candles LLC
3985 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs (678) 493-4032 County/Government
200 Parkbrooke Drive, Suite 130 Woodstock (678) 888-0332 Healthcare
149 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 5 Canton (770) 345-1039 Retail Candles & Bath
businessAfter
Hours
2012 Series presented by AT&T Tuesday, December 11, 4:30-6 p.m. Sponsored by & located at: Hasty Pope Trial Lawyers
good morningCherokee Sponsored by Regions Bank Thursday, December 6, 7 a.m.
211 E. Main Street, Canton
Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg., 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
There is no charge to attend.
Advanced Registration $15; No Reservation $20; Future Members $25
RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on December 7.
RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on December 4.
58 My West Canton | december 2012
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
Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909
Cherokee County Board of Education:
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us 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
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
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: calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
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
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0287
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Cherokee County Courts: (678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County School System
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
(770) 704-4398, x4370
(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
www.footprintspublishing.com 59
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 710-1068, www.crossroadspbc.org
First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point, Canton Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Visit the website or call for details: (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Waleska First Baptist
City On A Hill
10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 2135 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.ctrcec.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center
179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.JewishWoodstock.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church
Congregation Ner Tamid
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist
75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship
4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (678) 777-4327 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
60 My West Canton | december 2012
4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church 1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org
Holly Springs United Methodist Church 2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Waleska United Methodist Church 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Orthodox
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
2263 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Christian Education Hour (children & adults): 9:45 a.m. (770) 928-2812, TLCWoodstock.org
Methodist
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Faith Presbyterian Church USA 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Canton First United Methodist Church
Grace Church, PCA
930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta
Northern Hills Church of Christ
5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Sixes Presbyterian Church
Christian Praise Center
2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Pointe
Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Pkwy., Suite 112 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.myfriendschurch.com
Church of the Messiah
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Oak Leaf Church Canton
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
Covenant Christian Center
The Quest Church
Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel
Dayspring Church
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
6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church
Other Churches Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton Village Shopping Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.actionchurch.tv
Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock High School Auditorium Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
Christian Praise Center
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, (770) 578-1533 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.emersonuu.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
Faith Pointe Church 101 Old Hwy. 5, Canton Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.faithpointechurch.org
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
Greater Bethel Community Church
Canton Adventist Church
Life Changers Church International
411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Canton Community Church 260 Rolling Hills Heights, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist
New Life Church
101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church
The River 2335 Sixes Road, Canton (Sixes Presbyterian Gym) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Revolution Church 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. www.therevolution.tv
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Pkwy., Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategu,i (770) 926-8271 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.woodstocknazarene.com
Woodstock Community Church 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy 127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343 Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
www.footprintspublishing.com 61
School Board News
continued from page 24
every student in this county. I will work with all other elected officials to make decisions that are in the best interest of our students, stakeholders and taxpayers. I appreciate the trust you have placed in me by electing me as the first county-wide chair. As always, I am available by phone at (770) 516-1444 or by email at janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. Or, if you see me at a school event, please come and introduce yourself, and ask your question in person. As I always say, “I may not have all the answers, but I usually know the people who do!”
Vino-Eco Candle Company
continued from page 26
stories; one favorite example is their creation for a 50th anniversary made from the original wedding night wine bottle. To reach Bonny and James Tillman, visit their website at www.vinoecocandles.com, or through email at vinoecocandles@gmail.com or phone at (404) 819-0990. People choose labels based on a favorite name, favorite animal, their favorite wine, or something they drank for a special occasion. They love recycling something that was thrown in the trash into a practical and beautiful treasure. They can refill the candles over and over. So, turn your favorite wine bottle into a candle and a keepsake.
Make Compost Now . . .
continued from page 40
the amount of compost you can make. This may be all the compost you need. Home composting is definitely a win-win proposition for homeowners, our landscapes and gardens and, most importantly, our environment.
Wintertime Hair Care Must Do’s
continued from page 42
Follow this advice and your lustrous hair will be the star of all of those holiday parties. And, as always, be sure to consult your stylist if you notice your hair misbehaving in the cold, dry weather that we’re sure to experience this winter. Every head is different, and he or she can ensure your optimal wintertime hair health.
Home Security Tips
continued from page 55
security cameras are cool for monitoring vacation homes and making sure that a tree hasn’t fallen into the living room during a nasty storm. The world of home security has grown by leaps and bounds with the integration of lighting, HVAC and more. Additionally, as more companies like Leviton buy Home 62 My West Canton | december 2012
Automation Inc. (HAI), we can expect this world to continue to expand with more features at affordable prices. Stay tuned for more ways to make your home more protected and fun at the same time.
Metabolic Syndrome . . . continued from page 44 (Sorry, Halloween still wearing off!) As usual, there are risk factors that we cannot control such as genetics, race and aging. Here comes the broken record: 1. Healthy diet — fruits and vegetables, leans cuts of white meat and fish, avoid processed and deep fried foods, eliminate table salt, whole grains and beans that are fiberrich lower insulin levels. 2. Exercise — regular, moderately strenuous activity for 30-60 minutes. 3. Lose weight — even losing 5-10 percent of your body weight can reduce insulin levels and decrease your blood pressure. 4. Stop smoking! I purposefully wrote this article pre-holiday season so all my readers will hopefully and healthily think twice before being swayed by temptation… and to go play another round of flag football instead of going for another round at the buffet table. Trust me, you’ll thank me later!
. . . For a Painful Bunion continued from page 51 of a bunion deformity, most foot and ankle doctors believe that proper footwear with good arch support is the best way to prevent further progression. When is surgery needed to fix a bunion? When a bunion continues to cause pain and limits an individual’s activities despite conservative measures, surgery can be performed. There are a variety of ways to correct a bunion surgically and most include realignment of both bone and soft tissue in order to fully correct the deformity. Bunion surgery also can improve the appearance of the foot. If you think you have a bunion, or if your bunion is causing pain, make an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist. He or she will evaluate your condition and explain which type of procedure will help your foot both feel and look better.
Too Many Cooks continued from page 55 player… (Just Kidding! No offense to you tennis players out there). It is okay to watch and read about golf, just keep in mind a lot of it is entertainment and not gospel. To improve your game, find one source and stick with it until you reach your goals. Your local PGA Professional is the best source to get you in the right positions to make a relaxed, natural swing much easier. Play Better! Play More!
My West Canton Monthly — (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:
Georgia Animal Project theanimalproject.org Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
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
www.footprintspublishing.com 63
ADVERTISER local,
local,
Your Community
Attorney/Legal Services Burns, Abbott & Speights, P.C.
27
Automotive Services BridgeMill Auto Care Center
11
Banking/Financial Services Jeff Jackson CPA
54
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry Tech Green Solution
Chiropractor 49
Churches Inside Back
Cleaning Services
BridgeMill Dentistry Family & Cosmetic Canton Heights Dental Canton Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Cherokee Children’s Dentistry Cherokee Family Dental Fountain View Family Dentistry Dr. Jerry Smith Orthodontics Nia Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock Williams Orthodontics
1
BridgeMill Eyecare Pearle Vision
51 1 37 5 47 11 15 23 19
45 Inside Front 21 25 7
Real Estate Skyline Properties Group
15
Recreation & Fitness Anytime Fitness Workout Woodstock Yong-In Martial Arts
Cover, HG-35 25 41
Restaurants/Food Services
49 Back Cover
Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies 27
Photography 23 Cover, HG-35
29
Education/Instruction/Counseling
Alessandro’s Italian Café & Pizzeria Downtown Kitchen
Cover, HG-34 9, 52 & 53
Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous Audio Intersection Cherokee Angel Senior Care & Training Center Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Ghost Net Inc. James Kilgore Book Signing Rayven Co. Candles Three Sisters Gifts
41 19 5 19 17 25 9
Physicians & Medical Services M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Hospital — Cherokee Northside Hospital Resource Therapy Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Plastic Surgery Center of the South
29 3 26 15 45
Businesses listed in bold italic type denote new or returning advertisers to My West Canton Monthly.
get the word out! Contact Us!
Inside Front
Health & Beauty Afterglow Spa Azure Salon and Spa
23 9 37 19
Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation
C&W Photography PhotoJack.net
Dentist/Orthodontists
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool
BAM Fence & Doors Daniel’s Home Services Dr. Fixit Mr. Junk
BridgeMill Animal Hospital 21 Cover, HG-36
Prestige Primary Care Progressive Audiology Center, Inc. Vein Center of North Georgia Village Podiatry Centers Wellstar Health Systems
Home Improvement/Repair/Service
Optometrist/Eyewear
A Healthy Body
Molly Maid Rejoice Maids
15 21 1 5 51
Landscaping/Landscape Services 11 27
Liberty Hill Church
Bambu Salon & Spa Jyl Craven Hair Design LaVida Massage Ping Segars Salon Salon • Spa Venessa
Cover, HG-34 37
Check us out on Facebook! “Like” My West Canton Monthly West Canton | december 2012 64 My
Call
(770) 720-7497
janet@footprintspublishing.com
online
www.mywestcantonmonthly.com
www.footprintspublishing.com
Bringing New Life To The Historic Canton Cotton Mill
POSTAL CUSTOMER
PRSRT STD ECRWSS US Postage
PAID
Atlanta, GA Permit #2883