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Nehemiah Project — July 10-13, 2013 Youth serving their community
Best Mothers of Cherokee Local moms honored by their children
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In the Kitchen Grilled Delmonico with Cabernet Jam & Bleu Cheese Crumbles
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Photographer Jack Tuszynski Writers Dr. Christopher Anderson, Gemma Beylouny, J. Daran Burns, Jyl Craven, Louise Estabrook, Dr. Edward J. Furey, Fred Hawkins, Rev. Norman Hunt, Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis, Scott Lavelle, Dr. James E. Leake, Dr. Dawn Mason, Dr. E. Anthony Musarra, Shane Newton, Dr. Michael Petrosky, Janet Read, Suzanne Taylor, Dr. Monika Yadav
Volume 2 | Issue 7 Footprints Publishing, LLC 113 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 204 Canton, GA 30115 tel. (770) 720-7497 fax. (770) 720-1329 editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com admanager@mywestcantonmonthly.com www.mywestcantonmonthly.com My West Canton Monthly magazine is your monthly community magazine and a publication of Footprints Publishing, LLC. The magazine’s mission is to bring relevant, positive stories and timely information to its readers and to provide local businesses with a premium outlet for community based advertising. Each month, more than 16,800 copies are distributed free by mail and through local businesses in the West Canton area. Please contact us or visit our website for a current list of locations where copies of the magazine can be found. My West Canton Monthly welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year. Please contact us for payment options. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/ Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. My West Canton Monthly magazine is not responsible for errors and omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission from the Publisher.
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Arnold J. Weil, M.D. and Anthony R. Grasso, M.D. from Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. are expanding their 20 year practice. Their new office is located at 2000 Village Professional Dr., Suite 300, Canton in the Village Medical building. They specialize in non-surgical treatment options for Musculoskeletal injuries and Pain Management. (770) 421-1420, www.lowbackpain.com The Velvet Cloak Resale & Consignment Shop (9334 Main Street, Woodstock) recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting event. The Velvet Cloak offers home décor, household furnishings, clothing, formal wear, collectibles, accessories and more. Stop in to shop or drop off your items to consign. The Velvet Cloak is a nonprofit organization (501 C3). In addition to items for consignment, they take donations that will be sold to raise money for active and retired military men and women who are in need of care packages with items such as clean blankets, food, clothing or just a phone call of support. The Velvet Cloak strives to serve those that have and will continue to serve us. For more information, please call (678) 494-0444 or visit www.thevelvetcloak.net and like them on facebook. Rejoice Maids has moved! Their office is now located at 103 Bell Parkway, Suite 100, Woodstock. www.rejoicemaids.com, (678) 905-3476
Harvest Moon Natural Market (3725 Sixes Road, Canton) is expanding to better serve the needs of the community. With the expansion, they will offer more organic grocery items as well as supplemental products and a meditation space. New menu items will be added to the Moon Café offerings and they are increasing their dining area. To keep updated on their progress, like them on facebook. www.harvestmoonmarket.com, (770) 479-4193 Amici’s Bar & Grill (3760 Sixes Road, Canton) has closed and will reopen after renovations as Wicked Wings. Offering wings, burgers, ribs and more, please look for the new restaurant to open soon in the Market at BridgeMill.
The Cherokee Arts Center located at 94 North St. in downtown Canton is seeking volunteers. The volunteers are needed to act as docents and ushers for the theater, assist at Receptions and in the office and at various events. Interested persons can call the Arts Center at (770) 704-6244, email info@cherokeearts.org, or visit in person. 4
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Cherokee County School District is holding registration for 20132014 Prekindergarten Classes at Ball Ground, Canton, Hasty, Oak Grove, R.M. Moore Elementary Schools, Little River Preschool and Ralph Bunche Center. Open enrollment begins Monday, April 29, 2013 and ends Friday, May 10, 2013 and will be held between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day. Names will be drawn on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at each school to fill available spaces. Students who are four years old on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll in Prekindergarten. www.cherokee.k12.ga.us The Prostate Cancer license plate is new and available in Georgia. For every plate purchased, $22 will be used in two ways: to provide Prostate Cancer Screening in Georgia; for Prostate Cancer Research at Georgia hospitals and universities. Please call Frank Catroneo at (770) 619-0720 for more information. Sixes United Methodist Church MMO is now open for summer registration. The summer program will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays during June and July for ages 18 months through 5 years. For more information, email Jacquelyn Yelton at jacquelynann@gmail.com or call the church office at (770) 3457644. Sixes UMC is located at 8385 Bells Ferry Road in Canton.
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Publisher’s note The Importance of “Real” Relationships
Co-owners Michelle and Brian Meek
First of all, I want to say how much I appreciate the feedback we receive about the Publisher’s Notes. I am humbled and honored from your encouragement and I just wanted to say thank you. Last month, I took the month off because some dear friends of ours, the Gosdin family, were preparing to leave the country to become missionaries. They felt God’s calling to move to the Dominican Republic, and because they sold everything but their necessary clothing and because they require ongoing financial support, we felt it was important to include a page in the magazines. By the way, thank you for reaching out to them; we appreciate it very much.
Ok, now let me say, this is only my opinion before I go making anyone mad. My take on social media is often skewed. Sometimes I wonder how much weight social media outlets should carry in my real friendships. Those I connect with, especially those from years gone by, are real friendships — ones that were less than an arm’s length and where the spoken word was relied upon and may have played a vital role in the relationship’s development. The weight I am speaking of is how some relationships come back to life through one of these social media outlets. It’s funny how just as quickly as they rekindle, I sometimes look for the “hide” button or their frequency of posts may cause me to refuse to comment, like or share. In my effort to compete to see who has the most friends, I then question, yeah, maybe that’s why we haven’t spoken in 20 years! Scanning through, it’s all about the convenience of saying yes to this one, ignoring that one, or yes, but you’re on a short leash, buddy! Is that how we now build our friendships with conditions based on the number one posts per day (interruptions), whether or not they’re funny, dumb, or even advertisements? All the meaningful friendships I ever made were hardly ever managed from arm’s length and if they became that way, they didn’t last long. So, why is it that we bask in the ability now to keep them there? I got caught in one of these situations and, admittedly, I was a rookie to Facebook (not that I’m an expert now) and made a decision that temporarily cost me a friendship. Ok, so Facebook carries more weight than what I first gave credit, but my question is, should it? So here is what happened: A close friend of mine from years back in Ohio and I reconnected on Facebook. He is a great guy, extremely intelligent, funny and a family guy just like me. So, connecting again after many years was awesome. That was until I felt that some of his posts took pot-shots at my beliefs. At first I ignored them and thought that’s just him being funny. But they became little by little and more and more across the line of what I perceived as “thought provoking” or “conversation engaging” and, least of all, funny. At this point, I decided to message him to talk about how I felt, to see if he was interested in debating the topic, and to see if I could convey why some of what he posted was ok, but some were too far, in my opinion. After all, this was just a Facebook account and it shouldn’t have anything to do with our “real” friendship, right? Well, the debates began and so did the challenge of debating an intelligent guy who lacked belief in anything of which I base my whole life. During these discussions, he posted one more thing that made me say enough, so I “unfriended” him. Right now many of you are thinking, “Oh no you didn’t!” Well, yes, I did, and apparently you’re right, and so I found that Facebook friendships carry more weight than I thought. Before I get too far, fortunately, he and I are still “real” friends, although we stopped conversations over the issues at hand. One of the lessons I learned was that as useful, convenient and, for lack of a better word, cool Facebook can be, it is no replacement for a true friendship. I look sometimes at how many “FB friends” I have and it makes me laugh because I know some have many more and some have less, but I would still have one more if I only knew there was a “hide” button. The most important lesson I learned is that there is never anything more important than the relationships I have with those who know my daily events and goings on and they don’t have to turn on their computer or smart phone to learn it. I hope I am never at a loss for the relationships with friends that are friends in real life and not just social media. Hey Andy, what are we doing this weekend? I’ll text you! Brian Meek, Publisher (770) 720-7497, bmeek@footprintspublishing.com
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CASA Recognizes 4th Annual Light of Hope Awards Recipients
Recently, CASA held their 4th Annual Light of Hope Awards. The event recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month by honoring individuals who promote optimal child and youth development in Cherokee County. The vision is that every child should be safe and be raised in the embrace of a nurturing family. This year’s award winners support and embody this vision. They hope this example will inspire others! “We know that families thrive when protective factors are robust in their lives and communities. Research studies support the common sense notion that when these factors are well established in a family, the likelihood of child abuse and neglect diminishes. These attributes serve as buffers, helping parents who might otherwise be at risk of abusing their children to find resources, supports, or coping strategies that allow them to parent effectively, even under stress,” states CASA executive director, Deidre Hollands. “Ask your community leaders, clergy, libraries, non– profit organizations and schools to develop services to meet the needs for healthy children and families. Volunteer to implement these services, donate to support them, provide leadership and vision as a board member.” Congratulations to the 4th Annual Light of Hope Awards Recipients and thank you! For more information about CASA and how to get involved, please visit www.CASACherokee.org.
Soviet Republics. Students are already awaiting word on their host families for the 2013-2014 academic school year (or semester). Host families provide room, board and guidance for a teenager living thousands of miles from home. Couples, single parents and families with or without children in the home are all encouraged to apply. The exchange students arrive from their home country shortly before the 2013/14 school year begins and each World Heritage student is fully insured, brings his/her own personal spending money and expects to bear his/her share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles. If you are interested in opening your home and sharing your family life with a young person from abroad, please call local Area Representative Katie O’Hara at (404) 234-1548 or visit www.whHosts.com.
Kings Academy Student Works as Page at the Capitol
Representative Calvin Hill (R. Hickory Flat) recently met with Ms. Kennedy Looper and her father, Ben Looper at the State Capitol. Kennedy, a 7th grader at The Kings L-R: Ben Looper, Kennedy Looper and Rep. Academy, spent the Calvin Hill day working as a Page for Representative Hill in the House of Representatives.
‘It’s the Journey’ Gives Grants to Northside Hospital Breast Care Program Robin D. Wright, Junior Optimist Club; Sherry Wallace, Cherokee County Service League; Colleen DeLosh, Indian Knoll Elementary School; Kathleen Gulnick, Cherokee County Department of Family & Children Services; Barbara K. Nye, Guardian ad Litem; Dr. Doug Thrasher, Hillside United Methodist Church
Local Organization Seeking Host Families
World Heritage Student Exchange Program, a highly respected, non-profit, public-benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Scandinavia, France, Germany, Italy, Thailand, China, South Korea, and the former 6
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The Northside Hospital Breast Care Program, part of the hospital’s Cancer Institute, has received two grants, totaling more than $38,000, from It’s the Journey, Inc. The money will be used for education and early detection of breast cancer. More cases of breast cancer are treated at Northside Hospital than at any other community hospital in the Southeast. As a National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Center, the hospital offers a complete range of services for patients including education, genetic counseling, imaging, radiation oncology, surgery, support, rehabilitation and more — covering every aspect of breast care. It’s the Journey, Inc. is a charitable organization that serves Georgia’s breast cancer community by raising money and awareness for screening, early detection and support on services via its 2-Day Walk and other events throughout more page 8 the year. In ten years, the 2-Day Walk has generated www.footprintspublishing.com
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almost $9 million to fund 188 grants, assisting programs in Georgia that help provide breast cancer screening, awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment and much more. This is the seventh year that Northside has benefitted from the organization, with grants totaling more than $208,000. Of the grant money awarded to Northside in 2013, $34,993.50 will be used to fund screening mammograms and other breast diagnostic procedures for women who cannot afford them. Another $3,750 grant will go to the Northside Hospital / Greater Atlanta Hadassah Check It Out!® Program, a no-fee breast health and cancer awareness program that strives to educate young women about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, breast self examination, healthy lifestyle choices and the importance of knowing their own bodies so they can recognize changes. For more information about these services or about supporting any of Northside’s Cancer Institute programs, visit http://www.northside. com. For more information about receiving a free mammogram through the It’s the Journey grant, call (770) 667-4400.
for the YWCA Women of Achievement Award, which is given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence. Debra was nominated and selected for her extraordinary contributions to family, community, charity and her Debra Day profession. She was honored during the YWCA’s 2013 Tribute to Women of Achievement. Day was nominated by Penny Warren, a Cobb County Schools social worker. Warren was working with Kennesaw State’s development office to raise money for an endowed scholarship for future teachers. Warren worked with Day for two years to raise the $20,000 needed for an endowed scholarship. Because of Warren’s positive experience, she nominated the Kennesaw State development director as a way to recognize Day’s efforts. Day has worked for Kennesaw State for nine years.
L-R: Glenn Martin, chairman of the board, It’s the Journey; Kathy Kinsella, operations manager, Northside Hospital Radiology / Alpharetta campus; Astrid Wilkie-McKellar, community outreach coordinator, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute; Dale Israel, disparities outreach coordinator, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute; Laurel Sybilrud, chairman of grants committee, It’s the Journey; and Kimberly Goff, executive director, It’s The Journey.
Kennesaw State Development Director Honored for Contributions to Community
Debra Day, Director of Development for the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University, was recently recognized as a “Woman of Achievement” by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Northwest Georgia. Day, a Canton resident and long-time Marietta resident, was one of eight women selected
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mayEvents Reading Dogs May 2, 9 & 16, 4:30 p.m., Woodstock Public Library May 6 & 20, 4:30 p.m. R. T. Jones Memorial Library These 10-15 minute programs encourage children to read by providing a nonjudgmental furry listener who won’t laugh if they make a mistake or stumble over a word. Children begin to associate reading with the dog and start to view the activity in a positive light. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled time. For more information, please call (770) 479-3090, extension 235.
Book Sale May 3, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. May 4, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Ball Ground Public Library
Sequoyah Regional Libraries are preparing for their annual Summer Reading Club! The program launches on Friday, May 24 and the theme for Summer 2013 is “Dig Into Reading.” Stop by your local library anytime on or after May 24 to pick up your reading log and other materials. Don’t miss the summer fun!
Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library Lapsit Story Times — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090
LEGO Club May 19, 3 p.m., Woodstock Public Library The Lego Club meets once a month. The club has a different theme each month and children will work as individuals or on teams constructing their LEGO masterpieces. The creations will be displayed in the library until the next month’s LEGO Club meeting. Children of all ages are invited to participate; children 9 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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It’s That Time of Year Again! The Summer Reading Club
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
The book sale will also be open to members of the “Friends” of the library from 4-6 p.m. on May 2. Donating Books: all libraries within the Sequoyah Regional Library System accept the donation of new and gently used books year round. If the library has need of a particular volume, donated books are added to the collection. If the library is unable to place a donation into the circulating collection, the books are sold at annual & semi-annual Friends book sales, and through ongoing book sales within the libraries themselves. For guidelines on acceptable donations, please contact your local branch.
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No story times are scheduled for the month of May.
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 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
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Straight-forward Pricing
by Nick Roper Have you ever scheduled work to be done on your home based on a price quote you were given? Have you ever gotten ready to pay your bill based upon that quote, but the price was much higher than the quote? Most people have encountered this Nick Roper oversees business issue at some point or another and, understandably, are not very development for H&H Electric and Security LLC. He can be reached happy when they are told one at (770) 735-1136 or visit price but have to pay another. www.hhelectric.org. However, some companies are taking a stance to ensure this does not happen. Various service-based companies, including some that provide electrical services, have implemented a solution to this issue by using a variation of what we call “straight-forward pricing.” Straight-forward pricing allows businesses to give clients a 100
percent accurate total up-front before any work is done in their home. The first step in straight-forward pricing is an in-home visit from a company’s highly trained and certified technician. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about the technician who will be visiting your home before you schedule any work to be completed. A reputable company will be happy to provide credentials about their technicians, who also should have been cleared with a background check and drug screen prior to employment. As part of straight-forward pricing, the technician will sit down with you and explain every detail of what your particular project will involve, as well as the cost for completing the work. Before any work is started, you will know to the penny what it will cost to complete the job, even if the job takes a little longer than expected. In the extremely rare case that a problem is misdiagnosed, straight-forward pricing will give you peace of mind that your concerns will be taken seriously, the job will be completed, and that the price that was originally quoted will not increase. Many companies will give a low-ball price estimate over the phone to get their foot in your door. However, once they are in your home and see what the work will actually consist of, continued on page 70
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Things to do in West Canton
Ongoing
May 10 & 11
Art Classes for Children and Adults
2013 Relay for Life Cherokee County
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Time: Begins at 6 p.m. Location: Sequoyah High School Track Information: Come be a part of the 2013 Relay for Life which will raise funds and awareness to help save lives from cancer. Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer benefitting the American Cancer Society. For complete information and registration, visit www.cherokeerelay.org or call (770) 429-1624.
Cherokee Arts Center 94 North St., Canton Information: Classes include Digital Photography, Drama, Drawing, Knitting and Crocheting (Needles and Hooks), Dance and Painting (watercolor, oil and acrylic). For class information, please see their calendar at “cherokeearts.org” or call their office at (770) 704-6244.
Mondays & Thursdays Zumba Dance & Toning Time: Location:
7 p.m. Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad St., Canton Cost: $20 per month or $5 per class Information: Mondays, Zumba & Toning with Weights; Thursdays, one hour of Zumba. If you want to burn from 500 to 700 calories in an hour, this is the place! For more information, please call (770) 331-6341.
May 7 Native Plants That Make Great Garden Plants — presented by the Cherokee County Master Gardeners Time: 7 p.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center 223 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Information: Come learn to incorporate wonderful native plants into your landscape. Please call the Cherokee County Extension Office at (770) 479-0418 to register and get directions.
May 8 Job Fair Time: Location:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Holly Springs Community Center/ Historic Train Depot 164 Hickory Rd., Holly Springs Information: Come and meet with Cherokee County’s top companies. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please contact Jennifer Stanley at (770) 721-7506 or jstanley@ hollyspringsga.us.
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May 11 Great Sky Neighborhood Garage Sale Information: Over 40 homes participating! There will be something for everyone — household items, tools, furniture, clothing, baby items, etc. Don’t miss out on finding your treasure!
May 11 CITY ON A HILL’S Single Mom’s Gas Give-Away Time: Location:
11 a.m.-1 p.m. CITY ON A HILL UMC 745 Main Street, Woodstock Information: The church will be providing free gas to single moms in hopes of changing the world one loving act at a time. For more information, please visit www.COAHUMC.org or call (678) 445-3480.
May 11 Gutters for Goshen — benefiting United Way & Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Time: 2-4 p.m., 1:30 p.m. registration Location: Cherokee Lanes 1149 Marietta Hwy, Canton Cost: $25 for 2 hours of bowling and shoes Information: Door prizes and raffle drawings; Grand raffle drawing — a week-long stay at a 4-bedroom beach house on St. George Island ($3000 value). $25/raffle ticket may be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, please email dd@skylinepropertiesga.com or call
(404) 437-5975. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Towne Lake.
May 16 6th Annual Carpenter’s Cup Golf Benefit Time:
8 a.m. registration 9 a.m. shotgun start Location: Callahan Golf Links, Waleska Cost: $400 foursome, $100 individual player (breakfast & lunch included) Information: Please contact Heather Shelton, youth@libertyhillumc.org or (678) 493-8920. All proceeds benefit the Nehemiah Project, youth serving residents in our community.
May 18 & 19 Serve It Up For Charity Adult Doubles Tennis Tournament Location: BridgeMill Tennis Courts Cost: $40 per person entry fee Information: The BridgeMill Tennis Club is partnering with the BridgeMill Sixes Service League for a fun-filled weekend of tennis! Proceeds will be split 50/50 between the BSSL, which donates their monies to local charities, and the BridgeMill Tennis Club for 2013 designated capital improvements to the tennis facility. To register, please sign up at bssl.org/tennis. Everyone is welcome! If you or your company are interested in donating for the silent auction or sponsoring this event, please contact Pat Perry at pat.perry@hmsgolf.com or Kathy Fulton at Kathy@mcstatts.com.
May 17, 18, 24 & 25 Whose Line Is It, Woodstock? Time: Location:
7:30 p.m. City Center Auditorium 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Cost: $10 in advance online $12 at the door Information: The acclaimed iThink Improv Troupe brings their special brand of wacky, well mannered humor to the Elm Street stage at City Center for a full evening of comedy. www.elmstreetarts.org, (678) 494-4251
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Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: 1250 Marketplace Place, Cumming Information: Gold Wing Road Riders Association invites the community for this free event. Motorcycle safety literature will be available as well as a motorcycle demonstration by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department and much more! For information, please contact Jim Elrod at (770) 893-8078 or jimelrod@ellijay.com, www.driveaware.org, www.chapterd.gwrra-ga.com
May 22 Free Stroke Screenings — offered by Northside Hospital Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Northside Hospital Cherokee County Conference Center 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Information: Whether you are a man or woman, no matter your race, in the prime of life or enjoying your golden years, you may be at risk for a stroke. The best protection you can take is to know your personal risk. In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month in May, Northside Hospital is offering free screenings to determine risk for stroke, heart disease and diabetes. The screenings are free, but registration is required. Please call (404) 845-5555 and press “0” to schedule an appointment.
Every Saturday beginning May 25 — October 26 Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market — presented by Cherokee Bank Time: Location:
8:30-11:30 a.m. Woodstock City Center Parking Lot, Corner of Main St. & Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock Information: The first Saturday of each month the Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market will host special events courtesy of Cherokee County Farm Bureau such as a Pie Baking Contest, Old Tractor Day, and events highlighting in-season produce. For more information on the market or if you are interested in being a vendor, please email kbennett@woodstockga.gov.
May 31, June 1 & 2 8th Annual 97.1 The River Wing & Rock Fest Time:
6-10 p.m. Friday
noon-10 p.m. Saturday noon-6 p.m. Sunday Location: Woodstock City Park, downtown Woodstock Information: Featuring great live music and the city’s best chicken wings. Come out and enjoy free admission! Wing eating contest, live entertainment, Kidzone and more!
June 1 & 2 ‘Night at the Copacabana’ Pops Concert — performed by the Cherokee Chorale Time: Saturday, 3 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt University, Waleska Information: Conducted by Dr. Melissa Arasi and Wes Stoner, the concert will feature songs made famous by the popular New York night club. For ticket information, please call (678) 439-8625 or visit the website at www.cherokeechorale.org or ask any Chorale member.
June 12 Cherokee County Farm Bureau Safety Day Camp Time: Location:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lazy D Farm, 848 Bishop Rd. Ball Ground Ages: 8-12 years Cost: Free Information: Co-sponsored with the Cherokee County Extension Office. Call (770) 479-1481, ext. 0 or (770) 479-0418 for more information and registration.
Vacation Bible Schools & Camps Macedonia Baptist Church 7984 Cumming Hwy, Canton (located at the corner of East Cherokee Drive and Hwy. 20) (770) 345-6884 Date: June 10-14 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 3 years-high school
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Roundup VBS. Please register your child under the “VBS” link at arborhillbaptistchurch.vp.com. For more information, please email Natalie at nathufstetler@comcast.net
Cherokee Presbyterian Church — Kingdom Chronicles 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton Dates: July 15-19 Time: 6-9 p.m.; Dinner served for VBS participants 5:30-6:00 p.m. Ages: Entering 1st grade-8th grade Cost: Free Information: To register or more information, please visit cherokee-pca.org, follow the VBS link on home page. VBS Kickoff will be held July 13, 2-5 p.m. Come for games, food and fun!
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock (678) 494-4251 Information: Offering various camps throughout the summer, please visit www.elmstreetarts.org for complete listings.
Camp Imagine Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton (770) 704-6244 Information: Various themed camps throughout the summer. Please visit www.cherokeearts.org or email info@cherokeearts.org for complete listings.
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton (770) 345-7644; www.sixesumc.org Information: Sixes UMC is offering a variety of camps and clinics throughout the summer: Cherokee County 3rd Annual Choral Clinic for young women grades 6-12; Free Singing Camp for grades PreK-5; Mega Sports Camp VBS free for grades PreK-5 grades. For complete details on these events, please visit the church website at www.sixesumc.org or call the church office at (770) 345-7644.
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Arbor Hill Baptist Church 696 Arbor Hill Rd., Canton Date: June 10-13 Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Information: Put on your cowboy boots for some western fun learning about Jesus at Son West
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During the Great Depression it was not unusual for neighbors to give the only thing they could afford — a helping hand to a neighbor in need. In the summer of 1935, many of the residents of the Buffington community came together to work out the cotton crop of Bud Ponder after he was killed in a car accident on July 4, 1935. This property later became part of Nejasco Farms. Those pictured are front row (l-r): Amos Greene, Arthur Greene, John Frady, Odie Greene, Inez Greene, Christine Pharr, Willene Greene, Walderene Pharr, Pauline Greene, G.R. Ponder, Jr., Viola Bell, Irene Greene, Ione Pharr, Walter Owen, and Jim Watkins. Back row (l-r): Carter Greene, John Garrison, Will Bell, Chester Pharr, J.J. Harrison, Wheeler Martin, Ben Brock, George Ponder, Hubert Greene, R.B. Perkins, Tom Perkins, Sr., (next three seated) Dave Bell, Willie D. Mashburn, Cleve Mauldin, Ralph Bell, Wilmer Frady, Bob Perkins (seated), Jack Eberhardt, Joe Ponder, and Tom Perkins. Photo by Mashburn’s Studio, Canton. Information taken from Cherokee County, Georgia: A History & Buffington and Macedonia In Days Gone By.
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Celebrating their 2nd Anniversary on May 17, 2013. 1 Corinthians 13:13. By continuing to apply Jehovah’s Bible principles, I can truly say faith has kept us together for 2 years. ‘Til time indefinite! I love you…love me bear.
Nehemiah Project is entering its 6th year as a major force in Cherokee County. It is an amazing four-day event for the local youth of this community. The week is filled with daily worship, dynamic messages, and community service. All youth in grades rising 7 through 12 are welcome to be a part of this event. The work projects will last three days and consist of painting homes, repairing and beautifying outdoor community spaces, wheel chair ramps and simple repair of properties for people in our community. Last year 120 youth participated in the Nehemiah Project and completed 10 projects for their neighbors in need. The vision of the Nehemiah Project is to foster a passion for godly service in the name of Jesus Christ. By becoming the hands and feet of Christ, youth will experience Jesus through direct service ministry. In response to the awesome love of Jesus Christ in our lives, we are compelled to share and extend that love by serving others. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Each evening will have awesome worship, inspirational speakers, and tons of fun. It is an incredible experience for the youth! The Nehemiah Project will foster the development of a servant’s hearts, a love of missions and a network of new friendships among local Christian youth groups.
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SCHOOL
FMS Teachers Are ‘Class Acts’
Five Freedom Middle School eighth-grade teachers were presented with Class Act awards by the WXIA-TV 11Alive newscast for being outstanding educators: Chad Barner, social studies; Melissa Christensen, science; Natasha Diaz, reading; Kim Harris, math; and Jennifer Miller, language arts. They were nominated for the honor by Principal Karen Hawley. The teachers were featured on an 11Alive newscast and each received a plaque and a $50 gift card for The School Box.
Charter Tigers Jump for a Good Cause
Students at Cherokee Charter Academy in Canton were “hoppy” to be part of a national fundraising project for the American Heart Association (AHA). The Tigers raised more than $6,000 through AHA’s “Jump Rope for Heart” campaign. Jump Rope for Heart
Sixes Students Showcase Talent in Local Exhibit From left to right, Kathy Bourn and Donna Lowry of 11Alive, teachers Kim Harris, Melissa Christensen, Natasha Diaz, Jennifer Miller and Chad Barner; and Principal Karen B. Hawley.
WHS Students Set Milestone for State Science Fair
Woodstock High School set a school milestone by sending more projects than ever before to the annual Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair. The school sent 10 projects representing work by 11 students, and all 10 placed first, second or third. Six firstplace awards were earned – the highest for the school; as well as one second-place and three third-place awards. Additionally, this is the third consecutive year that Woodstock has had a student place in the top 10 for the state of Georgia.
WHS Students-Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair
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Sixes Elementary School students recently participated in the Cherokee Arts Center’s annual exhibit of artwork by Cherokee County elementary school students. Art teachers selected the best projects from students in their schools for the show. Student artists selected for the show were invited to an opening reception.
Ms. Winchester with fifthgraders Jessica Thomas (L), daughter of Cindy and Paul Thomas, and Kenzi Wilder (R), daughter of Connie and Greg Wilder.
Hasty Fine Arts Students Recognized at Reflections Competition
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy recently recognized two of its students for placing at the State PTA Reflections fine arts competition, with one advancing to the National level. Kaylee Lankford placed first at the State level in Literature for Madison Koch, left, and third grade and advanced to Kaylee Lankford. the National competition to be held in Cincinnati later this year; Madison Koch placed first at the State level in Literature for fourth grade.
S C H O O L
Private Schools Brenwood Academy
Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
Canton 1st UMC Preschool (770) 720--3225, www.cantonumcpreschool.com
Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464
Mission Point Christian Academy
www.cherokeechristian.org
(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
North Cobb Christian School
Compass Prep Academy
Shiloh Hills Christian School
(770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org
(404) 643-9424, www.compassprep.org
(770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Furtah Preparatory School
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool
(678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
(770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
Harvest Baptist School
The Goddard School
(770) 974-9091, www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
(770) 720-3003, www.goddardschool.com
Public Schools Cherokee Charter Academy: www.cherokeecharter.org (678) 385-7322 Cherokee County School District: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Canton Elementary School
Hasty Elementary School
Cherokee High School
Knox Elementary School
Clayton Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
Freedom Middle School
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Page
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
Teasley Middle School
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
2012 — 2013 Calendar at a Glance
R.M. Moore Elementary School 1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
Sixes Elementary School
20 Ridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 Principal: Mr. John Hultquist
Woodstock High School
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Dr. Paul Weir
Woodstock Middle School
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
May 22
Last Day of School
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Reinhardt University
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SPORTS
CCA’s Basketball Program Enjoys Successful Season
The basketball teams of Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) are reaching new heights. Seven of CCA’s teams qualified for the Cherokee Youth Basketball (CYB) league’s invitational tournament which capped the 2012-2013 season. Five of those teams made it to the semi-finals and two qualified for the finals. The big winner was the 4th Grade Boys team that won its CYB tournament. Such success on the hardwood came in only the second year for the school. From year one to two, CCA’s basketball program expanded from 16 to 25 teams.
Charity Tennis Tournament To Help Families Battle Unhealthy Living
Watch the news long enough and you’re sure to hear how our obesity epidemic has reached an all-time high. With so many people complaining about the problem, few are willing to try to tackle it. CHOICES for Kids (www.choicesforkids.org) has been working toward creating healthy kids for 10 years here in Cherokee County. They are hosting a tennis tournament at the Eagle Watch tennis center in Woodstock to fund a local program that will teach entire families about healthy living. CHOICES for Kids is partnering with both Cooking Matters, a national program dedicated to healthy eating, and Envision Health Studio, a local, total-body fitness facility. The program, called CHOICES Family Workshop Series, is a six-week family workshop that will cater to the whole family! It will be held at Envision Health Studio, located on Bells Ferry just north of Hobgood Park in Woodstock. This workshop will be offered free of charge and be open to all families. The Cooking Matters curriculum (www.cookingmatters.org) is a national program that uses volunteer chefs to teach every aspect of healthy food preparation. Standard curriculum includes topics such as shopping and budgeting, nutrition, preparation and healthy eating. Many people don’t realize how delicious healthy food can be! The other aspect to this program is physical fitness. Trainers Stacy Ward and Laura Mikszan will lead the sessions and will be assisted by Eric Gurvin. Their goal is to make exercise fun! You can help fund this desperately-needed program by playing in this tennis round robin. It’s called Match Point on Childhood Obesity and will be held on May 17-18 at the Eagle Watch tennis courts. The fun begins Friday morning with a ladies round robin from 9 a.m.-noon. A mixed doubles session will finish the activities off to be held from 7-9 p.m.. with the fun going on much longer than the tennis. Saturday offers chances for the whole family with a round robin for the ladies from 9 a.m.-noon and the men from 1-4 p.m. Junior drills will be given by tournament director and pro, Jason Fleeman from 1-2:30 p.m. Prices are $25 for adults and $10 for the junior drills. Refreshments will be provided. For registration and more information, go to www.choicesforkids.org. Deadline is May 13th. There are discounts for multiple sessions.
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School Board News by Janet Read
One can hardly turn on the television or open the newspaper and not hear something about our nation’s economy and the high cost of healthcare. As you may have heard, we are facing those very same issues in the Cherokee Janet Read is the Board Chairperson County School District for the Cherokee County School Board. (CCSD). This looming crisis Janet may be reached by e-mail at has been discussed at several janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. work sessions and school board meetings in the past several months. At our March 21 work session, correspondence was distributed that outlines the historical perspective and potential options for our district within the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) as it relates to non-certified employees. Non-certified refers to those employees who do not hold teaching certificates. While this includes the majority of our custodians, bus drivers and secretarial staff, it also includes most of the employees in our financial and technology departments. We currently have more than 1,760 non-certified employees.
In the 2008-09 budget, CCSD’s cost for insuring the noncertified employees through SHBP was $2.9 million. The cost this school year has risen to $7.6 million and is forecast to be $12.7 million for the 2013-14 school year. This is in spite of the CCSD employing 123 fewer non-certified employees! These costs are just the employer’s portion. Our employees have seen their portions (premiums) rise each year as well. CCSD has taken three steps in determining our best options to contain the healthcare costs. We are issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek bids to potentially privatize our custodial and grounds services. This step is a fact-finding option. It does not mean that a decision has been made. It is simply a method to obtain more information so we can make an informed decision. CCSD is also researching an Alternative Health Plan or Health Plan Contribution Model for our non-certified employees. The third step is to continue to plan and develop other cost-containment models for those employees, such as modifying the size or the scheduled hours of the workforce. More information on these three steps will be forthcoming and will be discussed at a future work session. These steps need to be taken now, as the staff is diligently working on the budget for the 2013-14 school year. continued on page 62
What’s Cookin’ Strawberry Limeade Margaritas
(or Slushies for the Kids) Shared from Farmhouse Favorites by Kim Guzewich (Kid-friendly and adult version)
1 can frozen limeade ½ can Sprite 2 c. frozen strawberries Pulp of 2 limes
Cinco de Mayo Quick and Easy Blender Salsa Shared by Lisa Hayes
14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 tsp. honey
10 oz. can original Rotel
½ tsp. salt
½ small onion, roughly chopped
¼ tsp. ground cumin
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed ½-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it)
Small to medium size handful of cilantro, washed Juice of 1 lime
Put all the ingredients in the base of a food processor or good blender and puls e to combine for 30 seconds or so until all the ingre dients are finely chopped and salsa is desi red consistency. Taste for seasoning and adju st to taste. Serve with tortilla chips or over tacos.
(Add tequila to taste for adult version)
Taco Dip
Combine all ingredients in blender. Serve in mason jars or margarita glasses.
Shared by Candice Williams 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz.) 1 package of taco seasoning
Please send us your favorite “Kids in the Kitchen” recipes for June. With summertime almost here, it’s a great time to spend quality time together and get the kids helping in
1 lb. hamburger meat 1 jar of salsa
1 bag of shredded cheese (2 cups) 1 bag of tortilla chips or corn chip scoops
meat Brown hamburger meat and drain. Cook age). in taco seasoning (according to the pack 8”x an of m botto Spread cream cheese in the top on t 8” dish. Next, layer hamburger mea on of the cream cheese. Add a layer of salsa se chee dded shre the with top of meat. Finish se. chee melt on top. Place in the oven to Serve immediately with chips.
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Karin Wilson Submitted by: Linde Kramer, Age 10
My mom is the best of all because she is everything the best mom should be. The best thing about my mom is that she always gives me love. She helped me out a lot when I moved to America. And she always wants to help me. My mom and I like to do almost everything together. We like to play outside, swim together, and I really enjoy helping her with cooking. Also, we like to discover new things. The most important lesson my mom has taught me is that you’re rich if you have people around who love you. That’s why my mom is the best of all.
Wendy Kunkel Submitted by: Kinsey Kunkel, Age 9
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My Mother is the Best! And, Oh, she’s heaven blessed! My Mother likes to go places And I try to retrace her paces. Why, just the other day We went to the movies anyway. This week we’re going to the zoo! And mom, it’s just me and you. My Mother and I went riding. Oh, and the happy time we spent riding Is more that I can count. That fun makes me want to shout! My Mother is funny; As funny as a bunny. Her laugh makes me laugh. When I make a joke she laughs. So I get her to laugh back. My Mother smiles a whole lot. She also gets in bed with me a lot. My Mother goes bike riding with me And we play a lot as you can see. Sometimes we play Twister. She went far away and I missed her! My Mother! Not my brother!
Laura Richardson Submitted by: John & Chloe Richardson, Ages 10 & 8
Our mom is the best mom in the world. She can singlehandedly take care of us and many pets at the same time! She can do stuff people don’t expect a woman to do, like fix our hot water. We love to camp with Cub Scouts, cook out, and play sports together. She teaches us important lessons that help us to be better people — like not giving up, which will help us later in life. In our opinion, she is the best mom ever!
Stacy Daugherty Submitted by: McKae Daugherty, Age 11 My mom is great because she is sweet about everything. We love to paint each others’ nails. She has taught me to be nice to others even though they are not nice to you. My mom also makes the best salsa.
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When someone close to you Is Arrested by J. Daran Burns
When someone close to you is arrested, things get crazy fast. There are a lot of considerations you might not think about when someone is first arrested. First and foremost, be familiar with attorneys in your area who handle criminal cases. You J. Daran Burns is a partner at Burns may want to provide a retainer “just in case.” This will put you & Speights, P.C. Attorneys at Law. He can be reached at (770) 956-1400. ahead of most people who find themselves dealing with the unpleasantness of having someone they care about arrested. The reasons behind immediately contacting an attorney are two-fold. First is representation. An accused has rights guaranteed under the Constitution, but those rights are only meaningful if the accused is aware of them and invokes them. Second, an experienced attorney may be able to smooth out the process, providing guidance and assistance both before and after a release from jail. Let’s look at a fairly normal case: a domestic violence situation. It is common to receive a phone call from a spouse who says she and her husband got into an argument last night. It wasn’t that serious, but they both had been drinking and she was nervous, so she called the police. The police in this county take domestic violence very seriously; that nervousness almost inevitably turns out to be a stay at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. They rightly believe that it is usually best to take whoever is deemed to be the aggressor to jail and let things cool down. This is when I get the phone call. It is the next morning, and I have a very nice lady on the phone whose husband is in jail. She tells me that although the police were right to arrest him, it was a one-time aberration, and she needs her husband out of jail. She has two kids, a job and bills to pay, and her husband can’t help her with any of that if he is in jail. She is usually shocked to learn that (1) they usually won’t let her husband bond out for at least two days, and (2) when they do let him bond out, there is usually a “no contact” order in place that will not let him communicate with his wife or even stay at the marital residence. In this very common situation, I usually go to the prosecutor’s office immediately. If the husband is still in jail, I will attempt continued on page 70 West Canton | may 2013 28 My
Scoop OTP Dang Chicks by Suzanne Taylor Scoop OTP was “Dang Lucky” to meet the owners of the Dang Chicks company, which began in 2009 in Cumming, Georgia. They have since expanded to the Dang Chicks Nation with distribution in more than 800 retail partners all over the world. Their slogan is, “It is more than apparel, it is an attitude!” Scoop OTP had seen the shirts around town for a few years, but it was by happy accident that we learned these shirts were created locally when we met one of their artists, Holly Jones, of the Painted Butterfly in Kennesaw. We had the opportunity to have lunch with Stephanie O’Connor, the creator of Dang Chicks, and her husband, Tim, and learn about their love for everything Southern, for each other and their children, and for the opportunity to inspire women to believe in themselves. Stephanie’s vision to launch a T-shirt company was about more than just selling T-shirts. It was a brand and a concept that her retail partners and fans have embraced. She started with just four designs at the Atlanta Apparel Mart, and then her company escalated. Of course, it didn’t hurt when Country star sensation Miranda Lambert wore her “Dang Texan” shirt for her Grammy nomination rehearsal, or when Elisabeth Hasselbeck was seen on “The View” wearing her “Dang Proud” T-shirt. With the rapid growth of the company, Tim came on a year later, stating, “We go big, or we go homeless!” Together, the two work hand-in-hand with a talented staff to inspire the Dang Chick Nation. The No. 1 selling shirt is “Dang Blessed,” followed by “Dang Texan” and “Dang Proud.” But with so many great shirt titles like, “Dang Lucky,” “Dang Cowgirl,” “Dang Housewife,” “Dang Strong,” “Dang Sweet Tea,” and more, it is easy to want one of each! You can find these T-shirts in many local stores including these OTP locations: Shoe Gallery in Roswell/Johns Creek, The Bilt-House in Roswell, and Sage at The Collection at Forsyth (formerly The Avenue Forsyth). continued on page 70 www.footprintspublishing.com
Spring Cleaning:
The Shelf Life Of Shampoo & Conditioner
by Jyl Craven
Are you using expired hair care products and don’t even know it? Now may be the time to do some spring cleaning of that outdated shampoo and conditioner that you’ve collected from seasons past. Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design Didn’t know these products of Canton. For information, you may could expire? You’re not alone, contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 actually. The Food and Drug or visit www.jylcraven.com. Topic Administration doesn’t require written in collaboration with Kristina Aslim, stylist at Jyl Craven Hair Design. expiration dates on hair care products. Manufacturers who note expiration dates actually do so voluntarily.
The reason shampoo and conditioner have such a long shelf life is because of the preservatives they contain. Since one of the main ingredients of shampoo is water, the moment it gets opened it becomes exposed to air and other contaminants — making it susceptible to the growth of harmful microorganisms. Therefore, don’t be tempted to dilute your products with water. Over time, this will only increase the possibility of contamination and render the preservatives less effective. How can you know when a product has gone bad if it doesn’t include an expiration date? Extremely old shampoos and conditioners typically smell funny or even acrid, and feel funny between your fingers. However, they often tend to go bad even before they start to smell strange. Always check to see if there is an expiration date on the bottle. The expiration symbol will typically be located near the product’s UPC and will display the drawing of a little container with a number inside of it, like 6, 8, or 12. That means you have 6, 8, or 12 months of use after you open the bottle; double that if you don’t touch it. If there’s no label, a good rule of thumb is to keep unopened bottles for no more than three years and an opened bottle for no more than 18 months. If you use “natural” versions, the rules are quite different. Regular hair care products include additives and preservatives to help extend their shelf life. Natural products don’t include continued on page 70 West Canton | may 2013 30 My
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Showing the Proper Example by Yong-In Martial Arts We talked about bullies last month and how to confront them, but this time we would like to talk about what others should do to prevent bullying. Kids see other kids getting bullied all the time, yet they Yong-In Martial Arts has been open to the public since 2000 and they focus fail to approach the bully and on character development for children, ask them to stop, or they fail teens and adults. They want to bring to go get an adult to stop the out the best in all of us as citizens and persons. (770) 345-4133 bullying. Most kids just watch and more than half the time they laugh while the bully is picking on the victim. We see this as a lack of leadership. Let’s face it, most kids are followers not leaders and this is the root of the problem. If kids are able to make their own decisions without influence from their peers, they will be more willing to try and help other kids that are being bullied and that are in need of help. Being a leader means that they are confident and should set a proper example. Through Tae Kwon Do we have built and shaped many leaders that do what they want, not what their friends want.
Martial Arts is about teaching things like leadership and confidence to improve the students’ quality of life. Learning Martial Arts teaches leadership. Most people have a misconception of what Martial Arts is really about. It is not about teaching how to fight; it is about teaching things like leadership and confidence to improve the students’ quality of life. With this mind set both students and instructors can achieve great accomplishments. Investing in your children’s education and well being is one of the most important investments that you can make. When you are active with your children’s activities and you show your support, your child will be able to accomplish great things. Who wouldn’t want their kids to be leaders; how proud would you feel to hear that your child has stopped a bully from picking on another kid? The feeling is great. We need more leaders in our schools and on our playgrounds. It is the belief that with more leaders, the bullying situation will in turn significantly decrease. Leaders can also make other kids feel welcome and eventually confident, and that is what it is all about — improving our children’s lives. www.footprintspublishing.com
Between the hedges CLEANING WITH GEMMA Leyland Dieback
by Louise Estabrook Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent
Get Your Patio Ready For Summer Barbecues
by Gemma Beylouny
About this time every year, I receive dozens of calls from area residents concerning Leyland cypress trees. And the question most frequently asked by homeowners is, “Why are the branches on my Leylands turning brown and dying?” Information about Extension Solutions The reason that limbs are for Homes and Gardens can be browning and dying right now found on the University of Georgia is largely due to two disease Cooperative Extension website, www. caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee. problems: Seiridium blight Or contact the Cherokee County and Botryosphaeria canker, Extension Office, 100 North St., Suite both of which are caused by G21, Canton, GA, (770) 479-0418. fungus. Even I have noticed a large number of Leylands in the Cherokee County area with brown or yellowish-brown limbs, so I recently contacted Dr. Jean Woodward, a plant pathologist with the University of Georgia Extension in Athens, and asked her which disease was presently causing the problem and how to tell the difference.
Spring and the beginning of summer are great times to sit on the patio and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. As the weather gets warmer, barbecue season also kicks in. To enjoy these fun outdoor activities, it is a good idea to clean your patio and any outdoor furniture first.
According to Dr. Woodward, one of the easiest and best ways to tell the difference between Seiridium and Bot canker is to run your hands across the branches of newly affected trees. If the needles fall off upon touching, then it is Seiridium. If the leaves stay attached, then it is Botryosphaeria.
The most common patio items that should be cleaned regularly are outdoor furniture, including chairs and seat cushions, table umbrellas, and barbecue grills and covers.
Most often, the follow-up question to “What is killing my Leyland plants?” is “What can I do to stop this?” Proper irrigation during hot, dry periods is essential in helping to prevent these diseases. But, what about after the disease is already present? On trees already infected, the best control is to prune the brown (dead) branches from the tree. This will make the tree look better and also reduce disease spread by reducing the fungal inoculum. Once this is done, then irrigation is the best remedy to prevent any smaller cankers from expanding to kill more of the plant. The one thing that needs to be stressed for Leylands showing brown or dead branches now is that the original infection probably occurred years ago, but the symptoms are only now becoming evident as the cankers have enlarged. Therefore, fungicides are not very effective in controlling the diseases at this time. continued on page 70 West Canton | may 2013 32 My
Gemma Beylouny is the owner of Rejoice Maids Service. She lives in Woodstock with her husband, George, and their children. You may contact her at (678) 905-3476, gemma@rejoicemaids.com, or visit www.rejoicemaids.com.
The first thing that needs to be done is to de-clutter the patio. Throw away (or set aside for a yard sale) any items that you do not use regularly or that are broken. Depending on the type of patio you have, sweep, scrub and pressure wash the patio as needed. Remove any weeds that may have sprouted up, along with any dead plants and flowers. Wash and clean the flower pots. Think of this task as an annual ritual, removing the remnants from the long winter.
Durable, weather-resistant chair cushions are the best option for patios that are not covered. To clean mildew from outdoor cushions, mix a bucket of warm soapy water with a small amount of bleach. Use a cleaning towel or scouring pad to wipe off the dust and mildew. Or, use a spray bottle to soak the cushion for five minutes if the mildew is very obvious. You can do the same for the rest of the outdoor furniture, including chairs, umbrella and table. Next, clean the barbecue grill. There are several products on the market for cleaning the grates, but one of the most common and effective is a stiff wire brush. Once the grill has cooled down, take the brush and clean off all the remaining food particles and sauces. You can also do this after each use, when the grill is still a little warm. Just be sure to read the grill’s instruction manual before you begin, because all grills are not the same. Some may recommend certain cleaning instructions. For basic general cleaning of a gas grill, first make sure the gas is off. Prepare a bucket of warm soapy water. Using a cleaning continued on page 70 www.footprintspublishing.com
5 Things to love About Windows 8
by Scott Lavelle If you get a new PC, odds are that it will have Windows 8 installed on it. Some have loved it and others have been critical. Here are five things that are really great about Windows’ new operating system — things you can actually use in your daily routine.
Scott Lavelle is the Co-Owner/ Technical Director of Technical Resource Solutions, LLC located in downtown Canton. He can be reached at (678) 928-9491 or visit www.technicalrs.com.
1. Fast boot times: On my laptop, which is about five years old, my start-up time from completely off to “ready to use” is about 30 seconds. From “sleep mode” to usable is about five seconds with Windows 8. This is dramatically faster than Windows 7 on the same laptop. 2. The new “Modern UI” (previously known as “Metro”): Mostly seen in the Start Menu, this is a customizable view that lets you see the apps you want —
up front, dynamic and automatically updating with new information available at a glance. Rather than burying everything in nested menus like the old Start menu, Windows 8 allows you to customize the apps that you access most, right there in big, colored blocks. It’s also “touch friendly,” so if you have a touchscreen laptop/PC, you can control this interface easily with familiar tabletlike actions. 3. Built-in Skydrive: If you are familiar with applications like Dropbox, you already know the idea of Skydrive — an online “cloud” location to store your files so you can access them anywhere or share them with others. Users get 7GB of free storage space and apps that work on Windows, Mac, the Web, iPhone/iPad, Windows Phone, and Android devices. That’s more space and compatibility than the other similar competition out there. 4. Native anti-malware: For personal use (or for businesses with less than 10 computers), Microsoft Security Essentials has been available for free for the last two years or so, but now it’s built in from the start. It’s pretty effective, updates automatically with Windows update, has no ongoing subscription costs, and doesn’t interfere with your computer use — no major slowdowns, unlike many of the paid-for options. continued on page 62
BUILDING BEAUTIFUL SMILES
Dr. Scott R. Harden 1816 Eagle Drive, Suite 200-A Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-0000 FountainViewSmiles.com
By Michelle Martin Photos courtesy of PhotoJack.net
Throughout history, Rome has been the benchmark for beautiful architecture that has stood the test of time. Flowing fountains, towering columns and ornately finished walls have long defined Roman style, a model for cities not only during the days of the Roman Empire but also many centuries later. Dr. Scott Harden, D.D.S., M.P.H. and founder of Fountain View Family Dentistry in Woodstock, has designed his dental office around those classic Roman features — incorporating elements of Roman architecture to create Fountain View Family Dentistry’s signature style and to serve as the foundation for building beautiful smiles. “As the saying goes, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day.’ It took years of incredible craftsmanship. It’s the same way with our teeth,” Dr. Harden explains. “If we take proper care of them, our teeth can last for our lifetime. But if we neglect them, our teeth will start to decay and lead to problems that, in many cases, will involve extensive work to restore the healthy, beautiful smile that we once had.” www.footprintspublishing.com 35
Fountain View Family Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for children and adults. Dr. Harden and the entire Fountain View Family Dentistry staff are committed to providing the highest quality care possible — combining the latest dental technology and a spa-like atmosphere to help reassure and relax patients. Complimentary spa amenities include Tempur-Pedic massage chairs, paraffin wax hand treatments, and a “pamper lounge” where patients can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, juice or water. Advancements in dental technology give patients more options and understanding about their treatment. For example, patients can choose between conventional nitrous oxide sedation or computerized anesthesia to help them feel as comfortable and pain-free as possible during treatment. DIAGNOdent, a wonderful new diagnosic device, uses laser technology to precisely detect tooth decay. And the combination of intraoral cameras and monitors at each treatment station allows patients to view their results up close for themselves, giving them a better understanding of their dental issues and the recommended treatment. “Losing my teeth to a sports injury as a young boy provided me a clear goal for becoming a dentist and helping others. My goal as a dentist for 25 years has been to provide excellent, state-of-the-art dental care for patients in a positive, relaxing environment that is based upon good service and good relationships,” says Dr. Harden. “If patients feel comfortable and have confidence in their dentist, they are more likely to follow through with needed dental care, regular check-ups and daily care to keep their teeth healthy. Learn more about how Dr. Harden and Fountain View Family Dentistry are building beautiful smiles from these testimonials of recent patients.
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John Lavelle Mr. Lavelle is a senior citizen who recently moved to Woodstock. “When my front tooth broke completely off, I was in dire need of dental care to help restore my smile,” John says. ”I felt an immediate connection and was confident in Dr. Harden’s recommendations. Choices of a bridge or implant were discussed and questionable for me at my age.” Dr. Harden called John at home to help answer questions regarding his care. John committed to care and was completely happy with his new smile. “Dr. Harden and his staff did a great job, and all wanted to be as helpful as possible.”
Dolly Reeves After taking strong antibiotics as a child, Dolly went through her entire life with dark teeth. “I always put my hand in front of my mouth when I smiled, or just didn’t smile at all,” she shared during our interview. Dolly had been a patient of Dr. Harden’s for several years and trusted that he could give her the white teeth that she had always wanted. “Dr. Harden was easy to work with. I wanted my teeth to look very natural, and Dr. Harden understood and delivered exactly what I wanted. I love my new smile.” She says the experience was an easy, stress-free process that moved quickly and didn’t feel like a major ordeal. “I wanted white teeth my whole life, and now I finally have them. I am finally learning how to smile.”
Billy Wright After years of grinding his teeth excessively and failing to floss and visit the dentist regularly, Billy noticed that his teeth were starting to thin and crack. An old friend of Billy’s recommended Dr. Harden after receiving care for a similar problem. “I immediately trusted Dr. Harden because he understood what I wanted, listened to me, and made me feel comfortable,” Billy says. “It was much easier than I could have imagined. I don’t think I could have received that quality of treatment in that kind of environment anywhere else.” Billy says his only concerns were financial because he didn’t have dental insurance. “Dr. Harden and his staff worked with me to set up a payment plan where I could pay off the balance quickly. They clearly care about helping people and work with patients to make dental care affordable — and do a better job, more affordably, than most dental practices.”
General Dentistry Check-Ups & Hygiene Children’s Dentistry Gum Disease Therapy Orthodontics TMJ Therapy
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Dennis Scott Dennis has enjoyed being a patient of Dr. Harden’s for four years and has received complex dental care for complex problems that Dennis was presented with years ago. Dennis had a pronounced overbite combined with extensive enamel erosion from acid reflux and grinding his teeth at night. His problem was far beyond normal correction with fillings. “Dr. Harden takes great pride in his work, and not only corrected years of enamel destruction involving my back teeth but also provided me a great smile as well,” says Dennis. “Dr. Harden and his staff always went the ‘extra mile’ to make me feel comfortable and to minimize pain. I don’t dread going to the dentist anymore. I would tell other patients to trust that the outcome will greatly offset the time and money of quality dental treatment.”
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Recently, the team at My Community Monthly celebrated with the winners of the 2013 My Community Favorites Awards. This year’s awards recipients from Cherokee and Fulton counties gathered for an evening to recognize each area business that was voted My Community Favorite by the readers. Thank you to all that were in attendance and Congratulations!
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I tell people all the time, “if you’re happy with the way things are, then don’t come to see me. I am not your guy.” Although there are people that are content with their lifestyles, the majority are looking for a better way of life, one that makes sense to them. Americans are far more educated and aware than they used to be, and that is causing a profound change in the way we view things. Let me explain. Imagine driving your car and the dashboard oil light comes on. Would you cover the light up with tape, or would you fix the problem? Of course you would not just cover it up, you know better! But is that not what we do with our bodies when we take most drugs? Twenty-two years ago I was an industrial engineering student working in the summer as a carpenter when I developed a
painful hand condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In my case it came on over a six month period of time. The pain in my right hand got so intense that I could not hold my hammer, write with a pen, and sometimes I could not even button my shirt up. The MD’s wanted to give me medicine, then surgery (that was the only option, according to them). I decided against it. Still, I was afraid I would lose my job if the disability continued, so my mother convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor did an exam, took some films, and explained that the spine was out of place and was irritating the nerves to my hand. That was the problem. Then he “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt, it actually felt good. I got relief, and I could use my hand again. It worked so well that I decided to go to chiropractic
school myself. But tell me, what if I had just taken the medicine? You see, I was not content with what traditional medicine had to offer me, which was to just simply cover up my problem. This is my 17th year in Canton, helping adults and children with a mixed bag of conditions like headaches, migraines, neck pain, back pain, car accidents, work accidents, asthma and ear infections, just to name a few. We also offer nutritional counseling and help for children with ADD and ADHD through Neurofeedback, which I will discuss in detail in future articles. If you have any questions or would like a free consultation, feel free to contact us at any time.
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Last year, Norm’s son, Jeremy, and his wife, Kayla, participated in a charity ride for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), called the Tour de Cure, which raises funds for diabetes research and education. “Jeremy and Kayla decided to jump in the deep end, the 100-mile course, and invited me along one of their 72-mile training rides,” Norm explains. “Well, somehow I survived that ride with a little gas still in the tank, so to speak. So, I thought, ‘What the heck?’ I’ll follow in their footsteps.”
Age, heredity, diet and exercise are all key risk factors of diabetes, half of which you cannot control. So, when your doctor finally announces, “You’re diabetic,” you will have some decisions to make. Norm Spafard of Woodstock found himself in a similar situation. After about a half-dozen years of simply following typical prescriptions and trying to maintain normal diet routines, Norm had to make some serious decisions about his health and his future. “In December 2010, I was hovering just over 250 pounds and my sugar numbers were not staying in check. It was time to make a change or watch my health go downhill,” he recalls. Following a selfprescribed course of action, Norm increased his physical activity in an attempt to lose weight and get healthy. Within a year, Norm had lost nearly 40 pounds; while his goal was to lose 50 pounds, he was excited at his progress and had a new outlook on life. Discovering proper lifestyle eating changes was fairly easy for Norm, but — at 54 years old — exercise was not. “It seemed like everything I really enjoyed doing was hard on my body and joints,” he says. But Norm remembered days upon days of riding his bike as teenager, so he broke out his old 10-speed and hit the road. Cycling was much less impactful on Norm’s joints and kept the wind in his hair — which reminded Norm of his other passion, riding motorcycles. The cycling exercise regime was working well for Norm. West Canton | may 2013 44 My
With the course set and registration complete, Norm will set out on his goal to ride 100 miles in the Atlanta Tour de Cure on May 19 — with an initial goal to raise $5,000 for ADA toward diabetes research and education. “I really hate doing things halfway, so, in my typical fashion, I decided to begin training for the long-haul ride and to also challenge myself, family and friends to raise money.” Just six weeks before the race, Norm was feeling good about both his fundraising and training. “I am probably doing better on my fundraising than training due to the horrible weather we had this past winter, but I will reach both goals.” Norm, who has lived in Woodstock since 1985, works for Cobb County Fire Department. Along with biking, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, camping and fishing, and was involved in the early days of Woodstock’s roller hockey program. To learn more about Norm’s journey, visit his blog at www.abnormaladventures.blogspot.com. For information about ADA and donations to Norm’s Tour de Cure fundraising ride, visit http://main.diabetes.org/goto/normspafard.
Atlanta Tour de Cure May 19, 6 a.m. check-in Boundary Waters Park 5000 Hwy. 92/166, Douglasville
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More Pain, No Gain MOMMY MAKEOVER: A Plastic Surgery Trend
by Monika Yadav, MD
Happy Spring! Yes, I realize I changed the very well-known slogan to yet again fulfill my informative needs. As the seeds of the season begin to blossom, the predictable influx of abashed patients ensues. This phenomenon is not new Dr. Monika S. Yadav is a boardand occurs like clockwork certified physician in Internal Medicine around this time. What is the who practices at 684 Sixes Road regretful issue? Post-holiday in Holly Springs at Prestige Primary weight gain. “I’ve fallen off the Care (PrestigePrimaryCare.com). For appointments, call (678) 494-9669. wagon, Doc…” It happens in the majority of people… especially those over the age of 35. And most of my patients want the quick, easy fix, instant gratification. The problem with this concept is why I changed the words in the title to suit my following advice. In achieving most life-altering goals, and especially weight loss, one must experience PAIN on multiple levels. And not just physically, but also mentally. There is a popular misconception that we can continue with certain ways of life and habits after age 35. Most of us can’t. There have to be more sacrifices and discipline as we age. This is what I see as desperately lacking in today’s mindset. As we age, our metabolism slows and we naturally lose muscle — two things much needed to burn calories. Therefore, it’s of the utmost importance to push the system in order to see results. How can this be done? There is far more caloric effectiveness with drastically changing the way we perceive food. Instead of meals being something to look forward to and indulge in, it must be considered just a way to sustain a functioning body. As the years have passed, the sources of sustenance have deranged into highly fattening, processed junk. Perhaps when we were cave people a high carb and salt diet were required to thrive — avoiding infection and famine. But now in the 21st century, those things aren’t needed…especially here in the most developed and powerful nation. I think that’s where part of the problem lies. Studies show that as our great nation has grown, so has our appetite. “Portion distortion” has taken over. The sizes of meals and snacks are outrageous nowadays. For years our brains have been wired a certain way. Eat three square meals with dinner being the largest, cheat during holidays. Well, every day can convert into some kind of special day — every year more and more are added to the calendar, not to mention sporting events and award shows to add to the excuses list. continued on page 70 West Canton | may 2013 46 My
by Drs. James E. Leake, E. Anthony Musarra and Michael Petrosky The “Mommy Makeover” is the current craze and talk of the town, whether it be in the car pool lines or mother’s morning out play dates. The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures designed to restore a woman’s body after child bearing.
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
Motherhood brings many wonderful changes, including new depths of love, patience and joy. Unfortunately, it can also change a woman’s body in ways that may not always be pleasing. Many moms find that no amount of exercise or dieting can ever bring back their flat, pre-pregnancy abdomen. Breasts can also lose their size and shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Breast enhancement and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are the two most common components of the Mommy Makeover. Procedural options include: • • • •
Breast Augmentation: to restore volume to breasts (often performed in conjunction with a breast lift to correct sagging). Breast Lift: to firm, elevate and reshape sagging breasts for a more youthful appearance. Breast Reduction: to remove excess skin, fat and breast tissue, and to elevate and reshape overly large breasts. Abdominoplasty: to tighten lax stomach muscles and eliminate excess skin and fat, resulting in a flatter, firmer waist and abdomen. The most popular Mommy Makeover procedure is the tummy tuck.
For excess fatty deposits that accumulate in the abdomen, flanks, hips or thighs, liposuction often is incorporated into a Mommy Makeover. From the music they listen to, the places they go, and the clothes they wear, today’s moms represent a new generation. Today’s moms want to look young, feel young and preserve the body they always had. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, requests for Mommy Makeovers increased five times faster than other cosmetic procedures in 2006. If you want help in returning to your pre-pregnancy figure, contact a board-certified plastic surgeon to learn about all of your Mommy Makeover options and help you decide which procedures will best achieve your desired results. www.footprintspublishing.com
Extreme Diets Can Cause Extreme Health Problems Heart Disease – Anorexia can cause irregular heart rhythms and result in smaller heart muscles. Hormonal Changes – Changes in reproductive hormones and in thyroid hormones can cause absence of menstruation, infertility, bone loss, and retarded growth.
by Christopher Anderson, M.D. With bathing suit season just around the corner, we are all trying to shed some winter weight. We are bound and determined to stick to our diets, get fit, and look good. But, be careful. Not all weight loss is good for you. People start new dieting programs because of many different reasons. Sometimes your doctor encourages you to do so, other times we just feel fat and want to do something about it ourselves. Sometimes people feel that the body they see in the mirror is out of control, forcing them to live in a world of insecurity, struggling emotionally, and suffering in silence. New diets can create abnormal eating patterns which can lead to eating disorders. Eating disorders may begin with a preoccupation with food and weight, but they are most often about much more than food. They generally arise from a variety of physical, emotional, social and familial issues. Selfesteem problems are at the core of many eating disorders. Depression may precede eating disorders and also contribute to their onset. It has also been observed that living with an eating disorder leads to depression. Some common eating disorders are anorexia, compulsive eating, binge eating, and bulimia. Eating disorders can be dangerous and eventually lead to poor health. They result in a drop in your confidence and performance levels and thus further lead to more depression. Americans can be obsessed with their appearances and their bodies. We spend more than $40 billion a year on dieting and diet-related products. In the United States, as many as 10 million females and one million males are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder. Approximately 25 million more are struggling with binge eating disorders. Not all diets are bad but, not all diets are good. If you find West Canton | may 2013 48 My
Imbalance of minerals and electrolytes – Your body needs adequate levels of minerals, particularly calcium and potassium, in order to maintain the electric currents that keep your heart beating. If left, imbalances can be life-threatening.
yourself becoming so absorbed in your diet and start doing extreme things such as making excuses for Nerve Damage – Eating disorders not eating, avoiding can cause brain and nerve damage, eating in front of seizures, and loss of feeling. others, or are trying Digestive Problems – Anorexia can to hide your dramatic cause constipation and bloating. weight loss behind baggy clothing, you need to get help. You are not alone. There is hope.
Dealing with an eating disorder may not be easy. It is very important for you to be aware of the disorder and adopt the required corrective approach as soon as possible. See your physician if you, or someone you love, may be dealing with an eating disorder. Recognize that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. There is no one right body size. Your body is not, and should not, be exactly like anyone else’s. Try to see your body as a facet of your uniqueness and individuality. Information obtained from www.mayoco-clinic.com, www.nationaleatingdisorders.org and www.ezinearticles.com. This information is provided by Christopher Anderson, 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.
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Donate Life Awareness
COULD BLURRY VISION Indicate A Serious Problem?
by Vicki Knight-Mathis, MD
by Edward J. Furey, OD PC
Have you stopped recently to think about life and death? As a pediatrician I am blessed not to have to face death too often in my patients or in their immediate families. Unfortunately lately I have spent too much Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a graduate time at funeral homes and of the Medical College of Georgia and each family I have visited has practiced in the pediatric field for with has touched me in more than 17 years. 2920 Marietta Highway, Suite 142, Canton (770) 704a profound way. One family 0057, www.dvpediatrics.com in particular was in a position to see past the grief they were experiencing at the unexpected death of their child and donate their child’s organs and save several other peoples’ lives. I remain in awe of this family’s courage and selflessness and I am reminded that April was National Donate Life Month. Life is precious and fragile, no one is guaranteed tomorrow. None of us know what we or a family member will need from a health standpoint in the future. So, have you ever considered organ donation? In 2011, there were 28,000 organ transplants in the United States! However, there are currently about 120,000 men, women and children on the transplant list in the US. This means that the need for organs for transplant is much higher than availability. In fact every 10 minutes another name is added to the organ transplant list and every day almost 20 people die waiting on an organ. Donors may be living or deceased. Most organs come from deceased donors. However, living donors can give part of their liver or a kidney for transplantation. Are there any other forms of donation? Bone marrow donation involves a doctor taking blood making cells from the bones of living donors or from their blood after a special treatment and is used to treat certain forms of cancer or immune problems. Tissue donation includes cornea, heart valves, bones, skin and blood vessels to treat vision problems, heart valve disease, limb salvage, skin grafts for burns and heart bypass surgery. And although not commonly considered a transplant but the most needed donation in the United States is blood for transfusions. So, what do I need to do become an organ donor? We all know that our driver’s licenses allow us to sign up to be a donor but that is simply not enough. Make sure to tell your
As an eye care professional, I often hear patients say, “I think my vision has changed. I probably need new glasses.” In many instances, all that is needed is an updated prescription. Other times, however, that “blurry vision” is symptomatic of more ominous Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, issues. Still other patients come geriatrics and is the Center Director of in for regular optometry check- BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. ups without any noticeable symptoms, but discover there’s (770) 852-2733. “more than meets the eye,” so to speak.
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As computer technology has advanced at lightning speed, so has the equipment in most medical fields, including the eye care industry. These advances are instrumental to the doctor not only in making a diagnosis but also in providing empirical data to a patient. Instead of the doctor simply stating what’s happening to a patient’s eyes, the patient can see it for himself or herself during the examination. So, when a patient complains about having “blurry vision,” the patient can see firsthand that the blurry vision actually is a symptom of other problems rather than just a change in prescription. Recently, a patient came into the office complaining of blurry vision. The patient had not been to an eye doctor in several years, but had noted there were not significant changes to lifestyle, weight, diet, activities or work. There was nothing out of the ordinary that would indicate to the patient there may be any sort of problem. The patient had no particular reason to be visiting the family physician, either. The comprehensive examination commenced as normal with a mild prescriptive change. There was nothing to indicate a reason for the patient’s blurry vision — until the retinal photos. A retinal photo is taken by a camera that is able to take a magnified picture of the back of the eye, or retina. In this case, the patient was suffering from a leaking blood vessel in the back of one of the eyes. Yes, the patient had blurry vision, but not from needing a new prescription. The patient had a more serious problem that required further examination by a family physician. As it turned out, the final diagnosis was diabetes. Fortunately, the patient followed the recommendations of the family physician and has the diabetes under control — and the blurry vision has subsided. continued on page 70 www.footprintspublishing.com
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• 408,000 — the number of children currently in Foster Care in the United States • 30,000 — the number of young people in the United States who leave the Foster Care system each year without a forever home • 34 — the number of young men currently living at Goshen Valley • 22 — the number of young men who have been adopted from Goshen Valley into forever homes in the past three years Information and statistics taken from www.fostercaremonth.org
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Jason Liford is the Executive Chef at Downtown Kitchen and has been an integral part of the staff for nearly six years. Jason fell in love with cooking at the age of 16 and is a lifelong Cherokee County resident and graduate of Cherokee High School. He brings his love and passion for food to Downtown Kitchen and enjoys providing these seasonal recipes to the community. He hopes you enjoy them too!
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Ingredients • Delmonico or highest quality center cut ribeye
Cabernet Jam
• 1 medium onion, minced • 1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon • ¼ cup Vinegar (Red Wine, Rice, Apple Cider, your choice depending on palate) • 2 Tbs. packed brown sugar • ¼ cup honey • 1 Tbs. butter • Salt & pepper to taste
Directions Cabernet Jam
Melt butter in sauté pan Add onions and sauté until translucent Pour wine and vinegar Reduce by half Add brown sugar and honey Reduce to syrupy jam consistency
Delmonico
Grill Delmonico to temperature preference Top with jam and 1 Tbs. bleu cheese crumbles Place on oven-safe plate or platter and broil until cheese melts Pair this dish with your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon or hearty red wine and enjoy!
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Golfing Algebra
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead
With a title like this for an article, I probably just cut the readership in half. But for those who have made it this far, I will prove to you that algebra is useful in everyday life just like we were told in school (golfing life at least). Shane Newton is the General Manager
Those of us who play the game at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country know it can be very frustrating Club. He can be reached at (770) 721-7913. sometimes but also know it is www.lakearrowheadga.com, highly rewarding. Just like a www.lakearrowheadclub.net fine tuned car engine or that complicated secret recipe, when everything comes together, golf is a pretty darn fun sport. The challenge of getting all these variables working together is what makes golf so addictive. Here are a couple of equations that will help: Wrong + Wrong = Right Just like in math when multiplying two negatives it equals a positive, two wrongs can equal a right in golf. This is a
dangerous combination for your swing. One example is if you hit the ball to the right of your target, just aim left of the target. While this may “work” during a round to get you back to the clubhouse, this should be checked out immediately. While both of these “wrongs” appear to make a right, it will get worse before it gets better. Also, it is difficult to get a golfer to make a correction in a lesson because the immediate results usually appear bad until both wrongs are corrected. Then you will have a much more consistent swing. Dirty + Old Grips = Tension Do you hit the ball to the right? Do you feel like the club is going to come out of your hands? Are your grips shiny? The solution may be as simple as cleaning your grips. These are clues that your grips need to be at least cleaned but ideally replaced. If your grips are old and dirty, this leads to gripping the club too tightly. A tight grip creates tension in the swing which is always a bad thing. If you cannot remember the last time you cleaned or replaced your grips, do it today for better golf. There are infinitely more equations that can be used to explain what happens in a golf swing. Many components build upon one another to create a good, consistent golf swing. If you are not satisfied with your golf game, stop by today to see your local PGA professional who can help you with the variables in your golfing equations and get you in the right positions to make a relaxed, natural swing much easier. Play Better! Play More!
The Importance Of a Godly Mother
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” Hebrews 11:23 A Commentary by Rev. Norman R. Hunt Great men have understood the importance of a good mother. Napoleon said, “The future destiny of a child is the result of a good mother.” Abraham Lincoln said, “No man is poor that has a godly mother.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A man is the product of his mother.”
Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. www.hopewellbaptist.com
So men have understood through the ages the importance of the right kind of mother. When you open up the pages of the Bible, there are many examples of mothers who were used by God to mold a mighty man. We remember the great man Samuel, but we also remember that behind that man was a dedicated mother who prayed for him and dedicated him to the Lord. We remember the young man, Timothy, in the Bible and the impact he had for good and for Christ. We remember that Timothy was the result of a mother who, from a child, had taught him the Holy Scriptures. A mother that may be little known is the mother of Moses. In the sixth chapter of the book of Exodus (v. 20) we are told the mother of Moses was named Jochebed. Jochebed, the name means “the Lord is my glory.” She is little mentioned; she is little known in the pages of the Bible. Yet she is enshrined in a book that was written by her famous son. It seems as though her son, Moses, devoted the second chapter of Exodus to the marvelous account of the dedication, the faith and the courage of his mother. He shows us through his own mother’s life how to make a mighty man for God. The writer of Hebrews says, “She was not afraid of the king’s commandment.” The king’s commandment was that all the male babies were to be thrown into the Nile River. Can you imagine the storm that went on in the heart of Jochebed when she realized she had given birth to a baby boy? But Jochebed determined she was going to do something about her situation. Ladies, if you are going to build mighty men and women for God, it is going to take a great deal of effort on your part! continued on page 62 West Canton | may 2013 60 My
Want to go for a Ride?
by Dawn Mason, DVM
Summer had finally come and Mrs. Smith was anxiously running around packing for a trip to the beach the next day with the family. There was so much to do and so little time now that the kids were out of school. “Come on guys, I need Dr. Dawn Mason is a 1999 graduate of to go to the bank and the store Auburn University College of Veterinary to pick up a few things. We Medicine and practices at BridgeMill don’t have all day.” “Ok mom, Animal Hospital. (770) 479-2200 we’re coming!” as the sound of thunder plummeted down the stairs. The front door was open and out filed three Smith children eager to head for the beach. Mrs. Smith collected her car keys and stopped to pet Sadie, their 40 pound mixed breed dog. She felt guilty not being able to take Sadie to the beach with them. “You want to go ‘bye bye,’ Sadie?” Mrs. Smith smiled as Sadie cocked her head and stood with her tail wagging. “Come on then,” said Mrs. Smith. Squeals and laughter filled the car as the seatbelts were buckled and Mrs. Smith shut the hatchback where Sadie rode. Off they went to run their errands. First stop the bank and then off to several other stops on the list of last minute pick-ups. “Don’t forget to leave the air on for Sadie,” said the oldest Smith child, as they entered each shop. Inside the car, the kids were teasing and fighting as usual creating quite a commotion. Mrs. Smith could feel her anxiety rise trying to run through the list of things she had left to do. Two hours later, they arrived back to the house exiting the car like a herd of cattle coming by. “Grab the bags beside you and take them inside before you do anything else,” said Mrs. Smith. The kids scurried off in different directions and Mrs. Smith started down her list of packing. Later that day she returned to the kitchen through the family room, noticing Sadie’s bed was empty. She stopped cold in her tracks, screaming the name “Sadie!” She found herself running to the car as fast as she could, squeezing hard on the handle to the hatchback. The trunk raised open and there lay Sadie, unresponsive. Heat stroke will kill and although you may think this is farfetched, we see it happen all too often. Our animals are not designed to withstand these warm temperatures. Certain breeds of dogs, like English bulldogs, are more sensitive to heat stroke than others. Other pets sensitive to heat are the older pet and the overweight animal. The signs of heat stroke include: rapid panting, wide eyes, salivation, weakness and collapse. continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com
School Board News
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I would like to reiterate that these steps and potential changes for our non-certified employees are NOT a reflection of their worth to our organization. Over the years, I have mentioned the many dedicated employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes for the benefit of all the students of CCSD. Our custodians and grounds crew are just two of the many groups that are vital to our organization. The CCSD is just continuing to “tighten our belts” to make the best use of our shrinking tax dollars.
5 Things . . . About Windows 8
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5. Lots of apps in the new Windows store: Whether you are looking for games to play, news to read, stocks to track, or shopping deals to find, the Windows store has it covered. As of this writing, there are more than 50,000 apps available. Obviously, some are good and some not so good, but there is a lot of variety out there to customize Windows 8 with the extra features that you want. So, while there is a bit of a learning curve to get the most out of Windows 8, it has some great new features to make your PC life more productive and enjoyable.
National Donate Life Awareness
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family and friends of your desire to be a donor as family members will generally be responsible for providing consent when you die. If you have discussed donation with your family, it will be much easier during a very emotional time for them to honor your wishes. Sign up on your state registry for organ donation at https://www.donatelifegeorgia.org/register/. Most people will sign up many years prior to making a donation. And no you are not too young or too old to become a donor. However if you are a minor, you will require parental consent to make a donation. To make you available for bone marrow donation go to http:// marrow.org/Home.aspx . People of all races and ethnic backgrounds are needed. And don’t forget to check out your local blood drives as each unit of blood may help save up to three lives and you may generally give every couple of months. We are all so busy, but don’t forget to tell your friends and family that you love them and take time to smell the roses! With your help, the people listed on the transplant registry will get the organs they need and a new chance at life to make new lasting memories with their friends and families.
The Importance of a Godly Mother continued from page 60 Moses’ mother, with dedicated hands and dedicated heart, built an ark out of the bulrushes and she lovingly placed baby Moses in that ark and committed him to God. Mothers, please understand that the most important thing you can do for your children is get them to Jesus! Happy Mother’s Day!
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A rectal temperature above 106 degrees supports this type of illness and immediate veterinary care is needed. Initially, you can also place slightly cool blankets and towels over the dog or run a room temperature bath until the rectal temperature falls to 103 degrees. Heat stroke will damage active cells in the brain, liver and intestinal track killing surrounding tissues. Even with treatment, the pet may still die. The best way to avoid heat stroke is prevention. Don’t leave your pet unattended outside for a long period of time and never take your pet on errands during the summer heat. As you see with Mrs. Smith, the quiet dog in the back is easily forgotten.
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American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee B2B Network: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Celebrate Recovery: (404) 317-0345 www.actionchurch.tv Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org
Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 United Daughters of the Confederacy, www.cherokeefocus.org The Helen Plane Chapter 711: Cherokee Kids (SAHM’s): helenplane711@gmail.com www.meetup.com/cherokeekids Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Funds 4 Furry Friends: Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893 Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS (770) 479-0407 www.theanimalproject.org Cherokee County Democratic Party: Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com www.gracetothenations.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org 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 Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com www.hospiceadvantage.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com www.iCORorphans.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-8300 (770) 479-4140 Christian Authors Guild: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops www.christianauthorsguild.org MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: www.mustministries.org (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org www.cherokee-ares.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: Cherokee Arts Center: (770) 704-6244 www.angelhousega.com www.cherokeearts.org Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 (770) 720-9559 www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org (770) 479-0418 Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 www.papaspantry.org www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org www.TCCSAG.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Cherokee Fencing Club: Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 WellStar Kennestone Ostomy Support Group: www.cherokeefencingclub.com (770) 793-7171 Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701, www.cherokeemta.org BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941, www.bssl.org (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org www.lionsofcanton.org Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 (770) 926-8513 Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 Cherokee Senior Softball Association: Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com www.cssasoftball.com Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 Cherokee Tennis Association: Cherokee County Historical Society: www.cherokeetennis.com (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon: (678) 493-9135 www.crossfitgarage.com Pilot Club of Cherokee County: Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (770) 720-5969 (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 Rotary Club of Towne Lake: (770) 926-0105 www.northcobbbass.com Sons of the American Revolution: North Georgia Driving Club (Sports Car Drivers): Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 Bill Tracy, Billtracy4@comcast.net btemple1@bellsouth.net Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139 www.nationaltota.org
Political Organizations
Recreation & Hobbies
Civic Organizations
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
(770) 345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
the Chamber Classic
Golf Tournament Monday, June 10 BridgeMill Athletic Club Wiley Creek Duck Preserve 205 Sawyer Farm Road Waleska (770) 712-5910 Hunting Preserve
8:30 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun Start Celebration Banquet (Held at end of tournament play) Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Envision Health Studio, LLC 101 Victoria North Court Woodstock (770) 926-4180 Health/Fitness
The Velvet Cloak Resale & Consignment Store 9334 Main Street Woodstock (678) 494-0444 Nonprofit Organization
Good Morning Cherokee Thursday, June 6, 7 a.m. Sponsored by: Hasty Pope Trial Lawyers Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Advanced Registration: $15; No Reservation: $20; Non-Members: $25 RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on June 4.
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ResuMay Day Friday, May 10, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Terrace Level, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton Free & Open to the Public! Contact Amy@CherokeeChamber.com or (770) 345-0400 for more information.
President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R), District 11 (202) 225-2931 100 North Street, Suite 150 Canton, GA 30114 GA: (770) 345-2931 Website: http://gingrey.house.gov fax: (770) 345-2930 State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 656-1776 203 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-7332 Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com State Rep. Michael Caldwell (D-20) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: michael.caldwell@house.ga.gov State Senator Brandon Beach (R) (D-21) (404) 463-1378 303-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-22) local: (678) 493-7257 401-B State Capitol business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
State Rep. Scot Turner (D-21) 611-G Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: scot.turner@house.ga.gov
State Rep. Mandi L. Ballinger (D-23) P.O. Box 5123 Canton, GA 30114 email: mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0314
Courts
(678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240 (678) 493-6270
State Court: Chief Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris Judge Michelle H. Homier
(678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6483
Juvenile/Family Court: Chief Judge John B. Sumner (678) 493-6250 Judge M. Anthony Baker (678) 493-6280 Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III (678) 493-6431 Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (678) 493-6160
Board of Commissioners
Raymond Gunnin (R), District 2 e-mail: rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R), District 3 e-mail: bpoole@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), District 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Board of Education
Patsy Jordan, Post 2 e-mail: patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 893-2970
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Robert “Rick Steiner” Rechsteiner, Post 4 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 5 (770) 928-0341 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us Robert Wofford, Post 6 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 345-6256
Other Cherokee County School System
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
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
(404) 362-1600
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) 2780 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
(678) 493-6400
City of Canton
(770) 704-1500
(678) 493-6511
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 493-6000 www.cherokeega.com fax: (678) 493-6001 City of Waleska
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Janet Read (R), Countywide Chairman (770) 516-1444 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us Kelly Marlow, Post 1 e-mail: kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Coroner
Superior Court: Chief Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea Judge David Cannon, Jr.
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com Harry Johnston (R), District 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government
www.canton-georgia.com Mayor Gene Hobgood
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 735-2123
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Arbor Hill Baptist Church 696 Arbor Hill Road, Canton Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.arborhillbaptistchurch.vpweb.com
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
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist 179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church 75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Oakdale Baptist 100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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 “The Land” 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 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.
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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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 St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
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
Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Sutallee Baptist
Hillside United Methodist Church
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church
392 Sardis Circle, (678) 777-4327 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 8:40 & 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Congregation Ner Tamid
Sardis Baptist
Shoal Creek Baptist
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church
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
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church
5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church
Church of the Messiah
The Quest Church
345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Covenant Christian Center
Resurrection Anglican Church
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
Other Churches Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton Village Shopping Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.actionchurch.tv
Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, (770) 578-1533 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. www.emersonuu.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Faith Pointe Church
232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
101 Old Hwy. 5, Canton Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.faithpointechurch.org
Bells Ferry Church of God
Greater Bethel Community Church
6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Allen Temple, AME Church
BridgePointe Church 230 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Canton Community Church 260 Rolling Hills Heights, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
Life Changers Church International 2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
The River 2335 Sixes Road, Canton Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Revolution Church 125 Union Hill Trail, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. www.therevolution.tv
Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 639-1018 Sunday Services: 10 & 11:30 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Pkwy., Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Unity North Atlanta Church 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, (678) 819-9100 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. (sanctuary) & 11:15 a.m. (Espa単ol, Peace Chapel) www.unitynorth.org
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 Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Oak Leaf Church Canton Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist
231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Service: 10 a.m www.rezwoodstock.org
151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
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
The Pointe Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Pkwy., Suite 112 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.myfriendschurch.com
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy 127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343 Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
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Straight-Forward Pricing
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they may raise the price. A reputable company should not operate like that. How would you like it if the next time you visited your favorite fast food restaurant they were to give you your total price when you placed your order, then raised the price by 20 percent when you got ready to pay? That definitely would not fly in the restaurant industry, so why should it when it comes to work to be performed on your home? The next time that you decide to have service work completed, make sure to get your price up-front and don’t be afraid to ask for credentials that verify the person who will be completing the work is qualified and experienced.
Someone Close to You is Arrested
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to go to the 72-hour hearing to see if I can prevent onerous conditions of bond from being imposed and to make sure the bond is set as low as possible. If the husband has already made bond, then we try to remove the no-contact provisions as soon as possible. From there, it is a process of getting the family life back to normal before the case is resolved and reaching the best possible outcome regarding the criminal aspect of the case. Obviously, this may not be your exact situation, but it does serve as an example of why having an attorney on retainer or in mind for this situation is crucial.
Scoop OTP: Dang Chicks
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The T-shirts make up about 60 percent of their business, but the company’s new line of jeans is growing like crazy as well! You can be a Dang Chick from head to toe with boot jewelry and trucker hats. Check Dang Chick Nation’s website at www.dangchicks.com for their latest accessories made by local OTP artists. Check their Facebook page for updates on a May 18 charity concert and event that will feature their newest shirt, “Dang Chicks GNO” (Girl’s Night Out). That’s the “Dang Scoop!”
The Shelf Life of Shampoo . . .
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these same additives and preservatives — which means you will have to keep a sharp eye (and nose) out. As for extending the life of your hair care products, remember to keep the water droplets out. The less chance oxygen and water have to get inside the products, the longer they will last. Also, store them in a cool, dark place when you’re not using them, as constant light might further the deterioration process. Hopefully, all this won’t scare you away from your favorite shampoos and conditioners. It just pays to know a little more about some of your beloved hair care products. Now you can be sure your hair will have the protection it needs all year long! 70 My West Canton | may 2013
Between the Hedges
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Important keys to preventing Leyland diseases are not to injure trees when planting or working around them; not stressing Leylands by planting them too close together; and irrigating Leylands during periods of drought or in summer when rains cannot be counted on. If your Leylands are severely affected, the best control is to remove the damaged trees and replant with something else, or even more Leylands. Within a few years, the new trees will grow so fast that the loss hardly will be noticed. Information about Extension Solutions for Homes and Gardens can be found on the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension website, www.ugaextension.com/cherokee, “Learning for Life.” Contact the Cherokee County Extension Office at 100 North St., Suite G21, Canton, GA; (770) 479-0418.
Cleaning with Gemma
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towel or non-scratch scouring pad, start on the top cover and work your way down. You can also follow this cleaning approach with charcoal grills. Replace the used charcoal and clean out the ashes from the bottom of the grill. Having a clean patio is always inviting. If you do this in early spring, you can enjoy your patio for several months until the fall season. Have fun barbecuing with your family and friends. Happy Mother’s Day!
More Pain, No Gain continued from page 46 Exercise does not help us lose weight (unless you are doing Olympic-level activity). It aids in maintaining your current weight. It has other benefits like expanding the lungs and conditioning your joints. If done at an aerobic rate, it can shape up your heart. After a certain age, yoga is more beneficial than boot-camping. It builds muscle, improves flexibility, and helps with mental stability. Now seen more in the West, it has to be more understood and embraced. Buck up. No more excuses. Experience pain. Calorie count. Choose organic. Become regimented. Celebrate holidays with laughter and words rather than with food. It will take baby steps, but it can be done with patience and diligence. And, in the long run, it will prove more successful in staying on that wagon for a lifetime of travelling down healthy roads!
Blurry Vision . . . continued from page 50 Blurry vision can be an indicator of nothing serious — or of something very significant that needs immediate care. See an eye care professional annually to help keep your vision, eyes and overall health in check.
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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) 777-2454 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
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