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What’s New? DublDeals.com, a new way to contribute to local charities, recently launched. DublDeals.com provides friends and supporters of local charities and nonprofits a fantastic new way to help raise money for their favorite causes while saving money at the same time. Wouldn’t fundraising be more fun, rewarding and effective if people could help causes they care about as they shop or enjoy their favorite activities and save 50-90% while doing it? DublDeals.com is capitalizing on what you are already spending; a portion of your sales at participating businesses is contributed to locally-based causes of your choice. Whether it’s helping the homeless, raising money for school supplies for needy kids, or supporting the local youth baseball team, DublDeals can help. To get started it’s as simple as registering your favorite cause; DublDeals will verify it within 48 hours and upload it on its site as a choice for donors. For more information or to get involved, visit DublDeals.com. The Tax Commissioners Canton office is now open on Saturdays to offer additional opportunities for Cherokee County residents to renew their tags or pay their property taxes. The new hours are 8 a.m. — noon. These extended hours have been requested by many citizens whose work schedules prevent them from doing business during the office’s normal work hours. Through the use of a rotating work schedule, there will be no additional cost to the County for opening on Saturday. Canton Tax/Tag office hours are 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8 a.m. — noon on Saturday. The Woodstock Tax/Tag office hours will remain 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday–Friday. The Tax Commissioner’s Canton office is located at 2780 Marietta Hwy, Canton. Corkscrews and Canvas is coming to Canton! They will be meeting at Cherokee Arts Center until the permanent location is finalized. Corkscrews and Canvas began in Marietta in October of 2010. The studio provides a unique venue for office parties, birthday parties, team building events, girls’ night out, family get togethers and so much more. The Corkscrews staff of artists will guide you through step by step instruction as you paint the chosen painting for your event. Just bring your friends and favorite snacks! Corkscrews provides everything else you need to create your masterpiece. www.corkscrewsandcanvas.com Bloom Hair Design, owned by sisters Jana Scott and Chelsey Wilkes, recently opened at 220 E. Main Street, Canton. Offering haircuts, color, facial waxing, hair and feather extensions, Keratin smoothing treatments, and more! Men, women and children of all ages are welcome! Discounts with first visit! For more information, please call (678) 880-7302 or visit www.bloomhairdesign.com. Sixes Presbyterian Church has a multi-purpose building for rent. The building is air-conditioned with a full-size basketball court, volleyball court, and can be used for banquets and other activities. For more information, call (770) 485-1975 or visit www.sixeschurch.org. 4
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Wink Woodstock, 380 Chambers Street, is a contemporary, upscale lounge in downtown Woodstock. Shannon Fannin and Steve Rabb are co-owners of this unique restaurant featuring gourmet tapas, desserts, and an extensive list of wines and specialty cocktails. Partnering with Elm Street Arts Cultural Village, Wink Woodstock will invite artists to perform on Sunday nights, with 100% of the door cover proceeds being donated to the organization. (678) 383-6332, www.winkwoodstock.com
Community Involvement This September, Sarah Kruger Photography is holding its second annual ‘Shoot For Food’ month. All studio sessions are shot in exchange for a generous donation of food for the food bank. Last year they filled the trunk of an SUV and this year they’d like to see how many more people going through hard times they can feed. Email to book your session — weekend and weekday sessions are available. sarah@sarahkrugerphotography.com — www.sarahkrugerphotography.com
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COMMUNITY Senator Rogers to Serve on International Committee Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chip Rogers (pictured) has been chosen to serve as a member of The Council of State Governments’(CSG) International Committee for 2011 and 2012. CSG is a nonpartisan organization that fosters partnerships of learning by advising state government officials and leaders in their process of formulating public policy. In his new role, Rogers will help the committee track global economic developments and how they will impact state government. CSG national committees meet twice a year. This year’s 2011 North American Summit and National Conference will be held Oct. 19-23 in Bellevue, Washington. “One of the most effective ways to grow our economy is to sell Georgia around the globe. I am honored to join this committee and search for every way that we can create jobs in Georgia by building relationships internationally,” Rogers said.
Local Hypnotherapist Announces New Weight Loss Program Shawn S. Liburdi (pictured right), certified medical hypnotherapist with Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC recently completed training with Sheila Granger (pictured left), UK clinical hypnotherapist and developer of the Virtual Gastric Band system. She is one of less than 100 therapists in the United States trained in this technique. The Virtual Gastric Band has received much attention in the UK, attracting people from all over that country to undergo the treatments which have a 95 percent success rate based on two trials conducted by Sheila Granger. Virtual Gastric Band treatments are delivered in four weekly sessions. Virtual Gastric Band is effective for those who have had gastric surgery and regained the weight, as well as for those who simply want to shed unwanted weight, look better, or feel more confident. Shawn Liburdi says, “I’m very excited at the prospect of being able to help my clients to lose weight in this way. Hypnosis is a powerful method that enables a person to help themselves more effectively and achieve their goals more easily.” For more information, please contact Shawn at (678) 938-7274 or visit www.virtualgastricbandgeorgia.com.
Wink Brings New Taste to the Burbs What started as an innocent question between a local couple enjoying a typical Friday evening in downtown Woodstock, transformed into an interesting idea that’s been generating buzz in the city before its doors have opened. Steve Rabb, VP of 6
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News American Cancer Society’s Corporate Business Unit, was chatting with his girlfriend Shannon over dinner one night when the question arose, “Do you know what this area needs?” A few months later construction began in downtown Woodstock at 380 Chambers Street for the area’s first restaurant concept that combines a contemporary, upscale lounge atmosphere fused with a distinctive menu of gourmet tapas, desserts and an extensive list of wines and specialty cocktails. “We want to offer Woodstock residents a taste of the city without the drive,” said Steve Rabb, Managing Partner of Wink Woodstock, LLC. “Wink is a place where you can enjoy an afternoon dessert and coffee with the family, or the really cool spot you take your friends for a girls’ night out.” Rabb brought in noted visual artist, Michael O’Connor, known for his large-scale display work in over 100 restaurants across the globe, and HGTV reality TV-star, Doug Hines, to lead the creation of Wink Woodstock’s visual experience. Wink Woodstock has partnered with Elm Street Arts Cultural Village and will invite artists to perform on Sunday nights, with 100 percent of the door cover proceeds being donated to the organization. For more information, please visit www. winkwoodstock.com or www.facebook.com/winkwoodstock
LGE Sponsors Nunsense at Elm Street Thanks to the continuing community mindedness and generosity of LGE Community Credit Union, patrons of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village will have the opportunity to enjoy the wacky Artistic Director, G Lora Grooms, along Broadway musical, with Sister Mary Annette, from the musical “Nunsense” this “Nunsense” receive a sponsorship check August. “Shows from Vicki Aghajanian, Regional Sales like ‘Nunsense’ are Executive for LGE while Amber Parisio, more expensive Ashley Rowe, Katie Wise and Kenny Perkins to produce “ said from the Woodstock LGE Branch look on. Artistic Director G Lora Grooms. “We have been keeping our ticket prices very low as part of our dedication to providing professional quality entertainment at a community theater price. However, that also continued on page 8
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means we require additional, outside funding to bring Broadway musicals to our patrons. We are so grateful to LGE for making it possible for us to better serve the community.” Local Elm Street volunteer and Keller Williams agent, Erin Mather Wilson, met with LGE to secure the $2500 sponsorship for “Nunsense,” Erin, an accomplished performer (you may have seen her as Dolly Levi in the Elm Street production of “Hello, Dolly!”) will portray Sister Robert Anne, the nun who just wants to be a star. LGE Regional Sales Executive, Vicki Aghajanian, was also instrumental in sponsoring “The Music Man” at Elm Street in 2010, when it was still the Towne Lake Arts Center. “We’re always interested and glad to support the community,” said Ms. Aghajanian.
Cuffed for a Cause Raises Money for SOGA The Canton Police Explorers held its annual Cuffed for a Cause at It’s a Grind, on Saturday, June 25. Cuffed for a Cause is a Special Olympics GA fundraiser, and the Explorers raised $1,000 through cash donations, t-shirt sales, and hat sales during this event. Do date, Cuffed for a Cause has raised more than $6,000 for SOGA. If you are interested in a fundraiser event to be held at It’s a Grind, contact owner Jay Wright. If you are interested in raising money for SOGA contact Cpl. Stacy Bailey at Stacy.Bailey@Canton-Georgia.com or call (770) 720-4883.
Pictured back row, from left, 3rd Row: Michael Gant, Owner Jay Wright, Chase Greene, Johnathon Gillie, Estan Holloway, Chris Binkerd, Larry Hanawalt, Randy Couey; 2nd Row: Brittany Irby, Cpl. Stacy Bailey, Emily Shields, Ofc Brantley Worley, Destiny Adams; 1st Row: Susanna Long, Sharon Hanawalt.
Cobb EMC Steak Out to Honor Law Enforcement Cobb EMC hosted their fifth annual Steak Out event, a luncheon to honor law enforcement officers in the EMC’s service area. More than 120 law enforcement officers and government officials attended the event, which was catered by Longhorn Steaks of Acworth. Cobb EMC CEO Chip Nelson said, “The Steak Out is one of the small ways we give back to law enforcement officers who protect our community every day. We are glad to have the opportunity to have them at Cobb EMC to thank them for their service.”
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(Back row, from left) U.S. Secret Service member Tim Keener, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dean Minter, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Treka Smith, Emerson Police Department Chief Stan Bradley, Cobb EMC CEO Chip Nelson, City of Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still, Cobb County Manager David Hankerson, Woodstock Police Department Chief of Police David Bores, City of Milton Police Department Capt. Shawn McCarty, City of Acworth Police Department Capt. Tony Bailey, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Jay Baker, Acting Public Safety Director of Cobb County Chief Sam Heaton. (Front row, from left) State Board of Pardons and Paroles Chief Parole Officer Alan Smith, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Sheriff Lynda Coker, Chattahoochee Technical College Assistant Public Safety Chief Darell Streefkerk, Cobb County Police Department Deputy Chief Ron Storey.
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school board
Slice Us and Dice Us and Eat Us for Dinner With that memorable phrase Should you have any more questions from the movie “Finishing on the process, please contact me the Game” resonating in my at calvin.hill@house.ga.gov or call my brain, I approached my first office at (404) 656-0129. committee meeting of the Georgia State House and Senate Redistricting Committee. Every 10 years your state legislators gather to redraw congressional district lines to conform with the new U. S. Census data. At the same time, most states like Georgia also even off the population of their state House and Senate districts along with the local voting districts – such as the School Board and County Commissioners. That time is upon us now. Governor Nathan Deal will summon the Assembly back to the state Capitol for a special session on August 15 to take up this task. Georgia’s population has grown by more than 18 percent since the last census, which will give Georgia one more Congressmen to represent the state in Washington. Exactly where this new district will be and how the lines will be drawn for all of the existing congressional districts will be decided in this special session. Over the last few months, there have been several open public meetings of the House and Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee throughout the state for the express purpose of obtaining as much input as possible from individual citizens and interested groups. Mayors, county commissioners, chamber members, school board members and everyday citizens, of all political persuasions, attended these meetings by the hundreds and they all had the opportunity to provide their opinion of the process. To make sure that any late comers had a chance to speak, the Committee often stayed until the advertised adjournment time, even though nobody new ever showed up. This way, no group could possibly claim that this was a closed process and that they were not “invited to the party.” To ensure that there would be no misunderstanding of what each person said, the Committee made complete audio and video recordings of each testimony. After decades of wild, gerrymandered maps generated from state run university institutes, this assembly will control the map drawing process in house, like the other states do. As Georgia is subject to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, there will continued on page 70 12 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
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by Janet Read
As I write this article, we are Janet Read is the Board Chairperson less than a month away from and Representative for Post 4 for the the start of another school year. Cherokee County School Board. Janet As always, the time just seems may be reached by e-mail at janet. read@cherokee.k12.ga.us. to fly. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those folks who work year round for our Cherokee County School District. They work quietly behind the scenes, finishing out the previous school year and gearing up for the upcoming one. Our Curriculum department, under the direction of Dr. Carla Cohen, continues to finesse the curriculum so the teachers are prepared to hit the ground running on August 1. They strive to make sure every teacher has the resources needed to teach every student. The Operations department, led by Dr. Brian Hightower, reviews transportation plans, fine-tunes our operational policies and procedures and makes sure all administrators are informed and prepared to lead their respective teams. Trey Olson and his Personnel department monitor student enrollment and staffing needs to determine if we have adequate staff for each of our 40-plus schools. Enrollment and staffing are monitored constantly by this team, through the first 10 days of school and beyond. As enrollment shifts between schools and grades, our Personnel department must be ready to move and/or hire teachers and staff whenever needed. Russ Sims and his Facilities team ready all of our schools for the arrival of students, teachers and staff. Although our newest elementary school, Indian Knoll, has been completed for a few months, as with any new building, there are always numerous last-minute tasks that need to be completed. Summer is also when the staff is waxing the floors, making repairs and moving classrooms around wherever needed. The Technology department, under the leadership of Bobby Blount, is constantly updating technology in our facilities, as well as continuing to train teachers and administrators. They work strategically, often with reduced funding, to keep our students current in technology. Last, but certainly not least, our Finance department, headed by Candler Howell, is finalizing our multimillion dollar budget. With continually declining revenue, their task gets harder every year. Each year, every line item in the budget is examined and trimmed wherever possible. They do an outstanding job of making sure that no stone (or line item) goes unturned. Thanks also to the often unrecognized staff in Building A. They patiently answer questions, provide documents and continued on page 70
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August specialEvents Saturdays — September 2 Cherokee Fresh Market sponsored by the Cherokee Farm Bureau Time: Location:
9 a.m. — noon 362 Stringer Road, Canton — “Under the big yellow tent at the Farm” Information: New vendors are welcome, and do not have to be farmers. No fees and plenty of tables and chairs available if reserved. Plenty of parking, restrooms and lots of shade! Please contact Liz Porter, (678) 491-5843 or lp1954@gmail.com for market information and application. The Cagle Family Farm now has locally grown beef and pork for sale at their farm store.
Saturdays — September 18 The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Time: Location:
9 a.m. to noon Woodstock Community Church Parking Lot, corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street Information: Local growers, baked and canned goods, weekly demonstrations, and an opportunity for the community to learn about local agriculture. www.facebook.com/ mainstreetwoodstock
Saturdays — October 29
Things to do in West Canton
Saturday, 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. First Baptist Church Holly Springs, 2632 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton Information: (770) 735-7070 or http:// moochiesboutiquesale.googlepages.com/ Location:
August 5 & 6 Canton FUMC Children’s Fall/Winter Consignment Sale Time:
Friday, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. — noon Location: Canton FUMC, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton Information: Children’s clothes (newborn to juniors), shoes, maternity clothes, Halloween costumes, toys, baby items, and more. Most items on Saturday are ½ off. Proceeds from the sale benefit CFUMC Preschool. If you are interested in selling, please contact Whitney Amos at whitneyhome@aol.com. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Shannon Miller at hwpinkbug@aol.com.
August 5 & 6 Flippin’ Through the Rolodex Time: 2:30 and 8 p.m. Cost: $11 Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Information: Fontaine Fantasy Films presents an original comedy by Brenda Fontaine. Recommended for ages 16 and up. (678)494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
The Downtown Canton Farmers Market
August 13
Time: Location:
8 a.m. — noon Cannon Park in downtown Canton, by the gazebo Information: Promotes local farmers and local artisans. All produce is Georgia grown and most is organic. All of the artists hand-make their items. Rain or shine. www.cantonhdl.com or (770) 704-1548.
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August 4 — 6
August 13
8 a.m. — 1 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock Information: Donors must be 17 years old, weigh 110 pound or more and be in generally good health. For more information and to sign up, please contact the church office at (770) 924-7286.
“13 on the 13th” Birthday Party Fundraiser Event for Papa’s Pantry
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Eagle Watch Main Park in Towne Lake, Woodstock Information: Live music, crafts, food, games, and fun!! For the past 13 years Papa’s Pantry has been assisting families in Cherokee, Cobb and Bartow Counties by providing emergency groceries and stability training! Community support has made that happen through donations, volunteering time, sending friends and neighbors to Papa’s or individuals coming in for assistance during a hard time. This is a way of saying “Thank you” and continuing the fundraising efforts. www.papaspantry.org
August 16 Make New Friends Girl Scout Informational Meeting Time: Location:
6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton. Information: For girls and parents to learn all about the benefits and fun of being a Girl Scout. For more information, please contact local Troop Organizer Gloria Avillar at gloria. avillar@yahoo.com. Join the millions of other girls across the country as Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of guiding girls in Courage, Confidence and Character.
GIRL
Red Cross Blood Drive
Moochies Boutique Children’s Consignment Sale Friday, 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Location:
11 a.m. — 3 p.m.
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Under the
Gold DOME
by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
The world of politics is often described as “ugly.” Political rivals employ opposition research teams to dig up, or make up, stories about their opponents. The campaigns of today are almost exclusively negative with each feverishly working to see how quickly they can destroy the opposition.
Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
One would think such behavior to be a sign of our times and that politics is actually getting worse. History tells us differently. Let’s examine a couple of Georgia’s signers to the Declaration of Independence, George Walton and Button Gwinnett. Surely these men, being two of only three Georgians chosen to sign our single most important founding document, would be above reproach. George Walton’s service to Georgia is almost unmatched in state history. During a 20-year stretch, from 1776 to 1795, Walton was a member of the Continental Congress, member of the Provincial Congress of Georgia, member of the Georgia Council of Safety, Colonel of the first Georgia Militia, Governor of Georgia, Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge, and U.S. Senator. Button Gwinnett’s career while not as impressive as Walton’s was considerable given that he died at the young age of 42. Gwinnett served as Commander of Georgia’s Continental Battalion, he was elected to Continental Congress, the Speaker of the Georgia Legislature and was President of the Georgia Council of Safety. Two men, leaders of their day, trusted with founding a state and a nation, yet, they hated one another with a passion. George Walton was an early political ally of General Lachlan McIntosh, the famous military leader who once commanded the entire western department of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Walton and McIntosh constantly fought Gwinnett for political control of Georgia. Upon returning home from his signing of the Declaration of Independence, Button Gwinnett attempted to become Commander of the Georgia Militia, the highest ranking military position in the state. Much to his dismay General McIntosh was named Commander by the Council of Safety (the original executive branch of Georgia Government). 16 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
Gwinnett was soon elected to the General Assembly and publicly declared his intention destroy McIntosh and remove him as Commander. In 1777, Gwinnett assumed the position of President for the Council of Safety. From this position he ordered McIntosh to invade Florida. The plan didn’t work. McIntosh’s brother almost dies in the battle. McIntosh and Gwinnett publicly blamed one another for the colossal military failure. During this time George Walton performed dirty work on behalf of his ally McIntosh in an effort to take down Gwinnett. His actions were such that he was officially dismissed from his office on a number of occasions and criminally indicted more than once. The seminal event occurred when Walton forged a letter to Congress designed to intensify the battle between Gwinnett and McIntosh. The letter, allegedly from Gwinnett, called on the President of Congress to remove McIntosh from his position. Walton’s plan worked. General McIntosh took to the floor of the General Assembly and called Gwinnett a “scoundrel and lying rascal.” Gwinnett responded by demanding an apology or satisfaction. McIntosh, believing in the veracity of the forged letter Walton had sent Congress, refused to apologize. Gwinnett then challenged him to a duel. McIntosh and Gwinnett met for a duel on May 16, 1777, in a field just outside Savannah. Separated by only 12 paces the men fired upon one another. Each man was struck. McIntosh survived. Gwinnett died three days later at the age of 42. For his part in this adventure George Walton was censured by continued on page 64
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www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Ribbon Cuttings
businessAfter Hours Sponsored by The Salvation Army
Tuesday, August 23 4:30 — 6 p.m. Location: 121 Waleska Street Canton, GA 30114
Brenwood Academy
Resurgens Orthopaedics
8991 East Cherokee Drive Canton (770) 704-4925 Private Schools, Child Care
15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 102 Canton (678) 505-4455 Physicians/Orthopaedic Surgeons
There is no charge to attend. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on August 19.
good morningCherokee Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente
Thursday, August 4, 7 a.m.
Tarascos Mexican Restaurant
BizChair.com — Belnick, Inc.
111 Mountain Vista Boulevard, Suite 110 Canton (770) 720-1120 Restaurant
4350 Ball Ground Highway Canton (770) 721-8200 Dist. Office Furniture
Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Cost is $15. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on August 2.
businessEXPO
7th Annual Business Expo Presented by: Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University
August 16 from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency South Annex, Woodstock Virtual EXPO Sponsor: Georgia Power Green Stage Sponsor: Medical Associates of North Georgia Sponsors: LGE Community Credit Union, Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta Marine, Reinhardt University, Automotive Enhancement & The Lodge at BridgeMill
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LIBRARY
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R.T. Jones l Woodstock
augustEvents
Story Times
Rose Creek Public Library
4476 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 591-1491
August 13
Master Gardeners: Tickle Your Senses — How to Create a Night Time Garden Come learn to create an enchanting nocturnal paradise for relaxing or entertaining after the sun goes down. All Master Gardener programs start at 10 a.m. and are free of charge, unless otherwise noted and supplies are necessary. Limited seating, registration is encouraged. To register call the Extension office, (770) 479-0418, email: uge1057@uga.edu, visit www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.
There are no story times for the month of August.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Summer Family Story Time — Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library Summer Family Story Time — Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.
Hickory Flat Public Library
August 18, 4 — 7 p.m.
Preview Sale for Friends members
Sequoyah Regional Library System
($15 membership can be purchased at the door)
August 19, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. August 20, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090
Friends of the Library Book Sale Gently used books, DVDs, tapes, children’s books, etc. can be donated now at the Hickory Flat Library. Volunteers wishing to help with the sale, please contact the Hickory Flat Library manager at (770) 345-7565. A large variety of books will be on sale for $1. for hardbacks and trade books, and $.50 for paperbacks, children’s books from $ .10 to $1. Audio books and DVDs are $.50. Proceeds go to buy new books and audiovisuals for the libraries.
M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLOSED
Woodstock Public Library 7735 Main Street — (770) 926-5859 M — F: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 2 — 6 p.m.
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
August 24
Reference USA Business Search & Reference USA Job Seekers Two Reference USA programs will be held: Reference USA Business Search is from 10 a.m. — noon and Reference USA Job Seekers is from noon — 1:30 p.m. This Business Search presentation will include custom search selections, how to identify key business contacts and create customized business and consumer marketing lists, how to gather competitive business intelligence and much more. The Job Seekers portion will help our patrons identify companies for potential employment opportunities and how to do research for their interviews.
Contest Corner
Find the hidden picture
Why does August have 31 days and how did this impact February?
Carol Duffey was our trivia winner for July’s contest corner. Carol received a gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations!
If you know the answer or find the picture, be the first to call (770) 720-7497 or email to editor@aroundaboutwestcanton.com. Please notify us that your answer is for “West Canton.”
We did not have a hidden picture winner for July which was found on page 10 (Celebrations).
August’s Trivia Question:
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Back School To
Tips and Activites
10 Homework Success Tips for All Ages
Summer break is winding down, and it’s time to head back to school. Whether it’s your child’s first year or twelfth year in school, these tips and activities are sure to make this school year great!
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1. Establish a routine. Your child should have a set time and place for working on their homework. 2. Working at a desk with minimal distractions generally works best. If there is no desk available, establish another study area that is free from distractions. 3. Plan out your child’s homework with them, so that you are both aware of what needs to be done each day. 4. Start working on larger assignments ahead of time. If you break down these large assignments (studying for a test, projects, etc.) into smaller assignments over the course of a few days or weeks, they will be more manageable. 5. Make sure your child has all the supplies they need nearby, so they don’t have to go searching for them in the middle of homework time. 6. Split up homework time with short breaks to keep your child’s attention and focus strong. The ratio of work time to break time should depend on the child’s age. 7. Make sure your child has a healthy snack either before or during their homework time. 8. Getting enough sleep at night is always important for success. 9. Try doing the hardest homework first, since it will require the greatest amount of attention from your child, and then work your way to the easiest work. 10. Lastly, always be positive and encouraging, and make learning fun!
Spot the Difference Can you spot the six differences between the two pictures?
10 School Day Routine Tips By: Delaney Young
1. Start practicing your morning and nighttime routines a week before school starts, so kids are already adjusted. 2. Plan out anything you can the night before: outfits, breakfast, lunches, homework, etc. 3. Write out a checklist of jobs, chores, habits your kids should complete each morning and night. 4. The routines should include rules and rewards, so that your child stays motivated. 5. Consider staggering the wake-up times of your children. Wake up the kids who need the most help or are the slowest first. 6. Don’t skip breakfast.
7. Always stick to the routine you have set. Kids need consistency. 8. Limit the use of electronics and the intake of caffeine an hour before bedtime, so that kids are relaxed enough to fall asleep quickly. 9. Provide your child with a sheet of information they may need to know throughout the day so that they don’t have to worry about remembering everything. 10. Make sure your child is getting at least eight hours of sleep. A good night’s sleep is the best way to make every day go smoothly. www.aroundaboutwestcanton.com 23
In the Community
SCHOOL Local Students Receive Scholarship from BSSL The BridgeMillSixes Service League (BSSL) recently presented two exceptional Cherokee County high school graduates with the BSSL scholarship award. Eleanor Skelton (left) of Cherokee High School and Allison Griffin (right) of Woodstock High School were each awarded a $1500 scholarship for their commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. Eleanor will be attending Georgia Tech and Allison will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall. Congratulations to both ladies as they begin their college journeys.
Reinhardt Adds Saturday Associate Degree Program for Adult Learners If Saturday is the best time for you to take college classes, Reinhardt University has added two programs especially for you. Classes leading to Reinhardt University’s Associate of Science in Pre-Education or Business will now be offered on Saturdays at the main campus in Waleska, in northwestern Cherokee County. Working adults who want to begin a college degree program are encouraged to apply. While the two associate degree tracks provide a clear path into bachelor’s degrees in education and business, each also fulfills the academic requirements for bachelor’s degree in other disciplines, such as the arts and humanities, as well as professional studies. The Saturday degree programs consist of 60 credits with four or five courses being offered on Saturdays or online during each of the four semesters. Individuals interested in the Saturday Associate of Science in Pre-Education or the Saturday Associate of Science in Business should contact Ray Schumacher at (770) 720-9191 or via e-mail at RES@reinhardt.edu
News by the Scholarship Committee. The applicants were judged based upon their GPA, involvement in school functions and the community, and their specific focus on entering into the healthcare field. The proud recipient of this year’s scholarship was Katie Parham. Katie has aspirations of attending dental school, and becoming an orthodontist.
CHS JROTC Attend Leadership School Cherokee High School JROTC students recently attended The Citadel’s Cadet Officer Leadership School in Charleston, S.C. Sixteen students participated in a week of academics, drill and ceremonies, inspections, field day competitions and physical fitness. The cadets joined more than 300 other cadets from five states throughout the Southeastern U.S. on the campus of the Military College of South Carolina, The Citadel. During the honors ceremony, several Cherokee High students received awards including: Top Female Cadet (of entire school): Rachel Whitman, Top Room Inspection (of all cadets): Alec Riggins, Academic Achievement Award: Sam Smith, No. 1 Cadet in Flight (12 flights): Caleb Rogers, Flight Adviser Award (No. 2 in flight): Dillon Pierce, Honor Graduate (Top 10%): Zack Buck, Caleb Rogers and Rachel Whitman, Cadre Honor Graduate: Isaac Osmer, Honor Flight (Juliet): Zander Crawford Flight Cadre and Van Eaton Physical Fitness Award: All Cherokee High cadets.
Fountain View Awards WHS Student Scholarship Woodstock High School celebrated their 2011 High School Honor Ceremony on May 19. Numerous businesses from the community provide scholarships to reward students for their scholastic and community achievements. Special guests included Dr. Scott R. Harden of Fountain View Family Dentistry. Dr. Scott R. Harden, a Woodstock dentist serving Cherokee Country for nearly a quarter century, has been providing the Fountain View Family Dentistry Scholarship since 2004. Applicants submitted essays for review 24 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
Front row, from left: Jacob Storey, Sam Smith, Alex Abernathy, Zack Buck, Isaac Osmer, Alec Riggins, Rachel Whitman and Dillon Pierce; back row from left: Instructor Marc Witherspoon, Cameron Sebring, Christian Bouthton, Zander Crawford, Spencer Kealey, Caleb Rogers, Christian Jaimes, Cory Glick and James De Los Rios.
Private Schools Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten (770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
American Heritage Academy (770) 926-7779, www.ahacademy.com
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Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
Lyndon Academy (770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
Mission Point Christian Academy (678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
North Cobb Christian School (770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org Shiloh Hills Christian School (770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
St. Joseph Catholic School (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Harvest Baptist School (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
Information
Public Schools
Canton Elementary School
Hasty Elementary School
R.M. Moore Elementary School
712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871
Cherokee High School
Knox Elementary School
Sixes Elementary School
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Brooks
20 Ridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 Principal: Mr. John Hultquist
Clayton Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Woodstock High School
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
Freedom Middle School
M.A. Teasley Middle School
Woodstock Middle School
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance August 1 First Day of School September 5
School Holiday
September 19 — 23
School Holiday
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(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
(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu
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Healthy Living
Battling the
Back to School Blues by Christopher Anderson, M.D.
Ready or not, it’s time to stock up on school supplies, buy new school clothes, and get ready for those early morning starts to the day. Back to school is a time of excitement for some and a time of fear and dread for others.
• Before the first day, write down all pertinent information that can alleviate a “melt-down” at school, i.e. their student ID number, bus number, locker combination, teacher’s name, room number, etc.
Children’s fears and worries are just as real and powerful as those of adults but children have less experience coping. It is our job, as parents, to remind them that their anxiety is normal and expected. Let them know that everyone feels a little nervous about the first day of school — even Mom and Dad and probably even their teacher. Encourage them to talk about their concerns and worries. Fears can be harmful if not addressed.
There are a few medical issues that we need to address as well. • Make sure your child has received all of the necessary immunizations. Be aware that there are two additional immunizations that your child may need this year — Chickenpox booster and Hepatitis A. • Inform the school nurse and your child’s teacher about any medical conditions your child may have, particularly food allergies, asthma, diabetes and any other conditions that may need to be managed. • Make arrangements with the school nurse to administer any medications your child might need while at school. • If your child has a condition that could affect their learning, discuss it with their teacher. For example, if your child has vision problems, they should sit near the board, and a child with attention deficit disorder should be seated in the front of the room.
To help your child cope with the fears about starting back to school, it’s very important to always keep the lines of communication open. Communication is the key! Sit down together and find out what worries them. Some common fears that many students have may include: • Who will my new teacher be? • What if my teacher is mean? • Will any of my friends be in my class? • Will I fit in? • Who will I sit with at lunch? • What if I don’t understand my schoolwork? • What if there’s a bully in my class? As parents, we want to help our children with their back to school worries. Here are a few strategies that we can use to help ease in their transition. Let your child know that everyone in the family needs to adjust to the new schedule, so he or she doesn’t feel alone with these changes. • Make a schedule. Make set times for your child to wake up, do homework and go to bed. Daily routines improve school success. • To simplify the morning rush, select clothes the night before. • It is very important for your child to get enough sleep. It is impossible for him or her to succeed in school if his or her body is too tired. • Make sure they eat a healthy breakfast. Kids are more alert and do better in school if they eat a good breakfast every morning. 26 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
Whether it’s the first day of the school or the last, make sure your child knows you’re there to listen to his or her feelings or concerns, share in all achievements, and that you don’t expect perfection — only that your child tries his or her best.
Information obtained from www.kidshealth.org, www.anxietybc.com, and www.ncjournalforwomen.com. This information provided by Christopher Anderson, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. They are open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm. 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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In the Community
SPORTS
News
CHS Cheerleaders Shine at camp
Canton Baseball Has A Winning Summer
Cherokee High School basketball cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp held in Athens recently. The Varsity squad, coached by Debbie Craig, won a first-place trophy in the cheer division, a first-place trophy in the Xtreme dance routine division and a Superior Team trophy. The Junior Varsity Squad is coached by Micah Mitchell, and her team won a trophy for being a Superior squad. The Cherokee High School team also was awarded the Beach Ball for being the most spirited and involved team at camp.
The 10U Canton Baseball team has done it again. They won the “Battle of the Big Chief” baseball tournament at Tommy Mann Field off Sugar Pike Road. Canton was losing 2-1 to the WPB Chargers in the bottom of the last inning but battled back to win the game 3-2. The Canton Baseball team was undefeated in the two tournaments played this summer.
Varsity Squad — Front row, left to right: Suraya Morrison, Marissa Thomas, Alexus Lowe and Capt. Taylor Sarallo; second row, left to right: Capt. Morgan Hall, Capt. Emily Stephens, Patty Gan, Captain Torre Mortimer, Lora Skelton and Ally Alden; back row, left to right: Alexus Clark, Brianna West, Kelsi Burford, Lauren Rase, Cassidy Alderfer, Abbey Adams, Sarah Day, Caroline Hatcher, Samantha Holloway and Coach Debbie Craig. Not pictured: Lindsay Howard and Diana Tyler.
From left, front row: Conner Rice, Ryan Dodds, Griffin Potts, Mason Stoner, Cade Gantt, and Tanner Griffith; back row: Coaches Doug Dodds and Derek Griffith, Grant Potts, Carter Rice, Grayson Baker, Collier Pecht, and Coaches Kevin Potts and Chip Rice.
Children’s Sports Ministry at Sixes United Methodist Church Sports are happening at Sixes UMC! The new sports ministry will begin practices the week of August 29 with 3-on-3 Soccer (ages 4 — 1st grade), Flag Football (2nd grade — 5th grade), and Cheerleading (4 years of age — 5th grade). Each sport will include 10 practices and eight games with an awards banquet closing out the season. Games will be held on Saturdays, beginning September 10. More details and registration forms are available at www.sixesumc.org. Please contact Brad Bunn at (770) 345-7644 for more information. Sixes UMC is located at 8385 Bells Ferry Road in Canton.
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SPorts NEWS Junior Varsity Squad — Front row, left to right: Madison Blankenship, Courtney Nelson, Madison Truckner, and Laura AguasNunez; back row, left to right: Rachel Wilson, Ali Landry, Stephanie Weisenburger, Coach Micah Mitchell, Corey McAllister, Brandi Bollinger, Kennadie Johnson and Stephanie Gillenwater. 28 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
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Cherokee County FCA sends a HUGE THANK YOU to The Meeks and Dr. Harden/Fountainview Dentistry for providing the scholarships for these kids to attend camp…their experiences were life changing-see (read) for yourself!
Dear Coach Bill and FCA, I recently went to the Leadership Camp at St. Simon’s. Thank you very much for the scholarship that gave me the opportunity to go to this amazing camp! This camp opened my eyes to all the wonderful things that God is capable of doing in my life. If felt like God was in the room as we were worshipping and talking. This was an amazing experience for me and for anyone else lucky enough to go to this camp.
Chaz Dunn
Thank you for the priceless opportunity to go to leadership camp. It was a life changing camp and I have to say that it was one of the best experiences that I have ever gotten out of going to one. I look forward to carrying out the skills I learned at camp this year at Cherokee High!
Brandon Roberts
Thank you for sending me! It was awesome to see so many kids my age not afraid to worship and be challenged to be better leaders. I feel empowered to be a positive influence as an athlete.
Are you a game changer? A week at FCA Leadership camp could definitely help you with that! Spending a week with great people who are full of encouragement while exercising your body, mind and spirit can help change your attitude and also help you get clear focus! I was fortunate enough to go to camp in Saint Simons, GA the week of July 4th. I am thankful I was given the opportunity by a leader in our own community. I hope to take what I learned and be more of a game changer for Christ in my home and community. I look forward to the game ahead!
Zack Waddell
Megan Jones
I have to say a big thank you to my two great sponsors — Dr. Harden and Mr. Meek. Without their scholarship, I wouldn’t have had this amazing opportunity to attend the FCA Leadership camp. I learned a lot from this camp that has changed my life greatly. I have learned how important it is to spread the scripture of God. Also, to have God with me in everything I do and to always give God the credit in everything I accomplish because I couldn’t do anything without Him in my life. I also learned to never leave God when times get hard and that reading the Bible is one of the best ways to strengthen my relationship with God.
Alex Trammell
This camp would be great for anyone that is looking for a stronger relationship with God. Also, it will help you to become a leader on your sports team and to become a better Christian athlete. God Bless Thank you so much for allowing me to go to the FCA Leadership Camp. I really enjoyed it and it has been a blessing. I learned so much, and I appreciate this opportunity to grow in my walk with Christ! Thanks again!
Morgan Sanford
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COVER
Our PURPOSE is to create a community where people can see and then become deeply committed followers of Jesus. Our MISSION is to serve with compassion, bring other seeking people, grow through small groups and Bible studies and become what Jesus wants us to be.
Little did I know when I went to meet with the staff at CITY ON A HILL that not only would it be a time of learning about their church, but that I would have a personal, theological experience as well! But after spending time with Reverend Chris Bryant, Lead Pastor, Lane George, Director of Worship Ministries and Sherry Saunders, Director of Family Ministries, the warmth of their church, the welcoming atmosphere and their “on fire” desire to ignite the community with the love of God was completely evident. Come experience a new, relational, life changing worship experience with CITY ON A HILL — Come and meet your new neighbors!
Come Meet Your New Neighbors In August of this year, CITY ON A HILL (COAH) is celebrating its 5th Anniversary serving the community. The celebration is even more exciting this year as they have been blessed with a new Worship and Mission Facility located on Main Street in Woodstock in the old Woodstock Public Library.
Our VISION is to change the world, one loving act at a time.
Worshiping at 7745 Main Street
You are invited to meet your new neighbors as they continue to invest in the local community. Their new building allows the people of CITY ON A HILL to connect with their community in an even greater way — it helps facilitate worship and missions. “Our focus is to make followers of Jesus. A building doesn’t follow Jesus; people follow Jesus,” shared Pastor Chris passionately. A permanent gathering place has made it easier to focus on what CITY ON A HILL believes is most important — demonstrating the love of Christ to others. “We can’t prove there is a God and He doesn’t ask us to. But we can show the world how good it is to follow Jesus,” said Pastor Chris. And from this belief, the theme for the year was born — Don’t 30 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
August sermon series “I’m a spiritual person, why do I need church? I worship God in my own way.” It’s a popular anecdote. But for those of us who identify with Jesus we must ask, “Would he agree with us?” What were Jesus’ intentions for the people who would be called by his name (Christians)? WHY DID JESUS START CHURCH? Go To Church, BE the Church. It is truly amazing to see the outreach that flows from this loving group of people. One of the local missions that made national headlines this year was their annual Single Moms Gas Giveaway, giving single moms a free tank of gas on Mother’s Day. In August, look for folks to be handing out free water and Cokes in the heat of the summer. Throughout the year, adults and children alike partner with MUST Ministries, Never Alone, Papa’s Pantry, local nursing homes and other groups to focus on the specific needs of those organizations. COAH offers assistance to local schools, helping families in need and also the teachers. A Financial Peace class is also available to the community. In addition to local missions, COAH is involved in projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Jesus met people right where they were, at the heart of their need and that is just what COAH does in our community. “[People] have heard of Jesus but they need to see real flesh and blood examples of Jesus,” Pastor Chris shared. It is truly amazing to see love in action!
Experience Saturday Night Worship Do you have plans Saturday night? In meeting people where they have a need, COAH offers a Saturday night worship experience, as well as two times on Sunday morning. Relevant, warm, genuine — this is what you will find whether you come on Saturday night or Sunday morning. A café type atmosphere, complete with coffee and pastries, COAH has created a welcoming environment to connect and worship. Cutting edge music is performed on Saturday night as the band creates a concert feel. “The emphasis is more on current, modern edgy music on Saturday night,” said Lane, Director of Worship Ministries. It’s like “going out” to church on Saturday night — more music, concert atmosphere, complete with a lesson that will challenge and send you out to serve Jesus and your community. The music on Sunday morning is relaxed contemporary with some traditional elements as well. Both types of worship experiences are family friendly and comfortable. Childcare is offered for each worship experience; with the move, the Children’s Ministry has grown and they now have a much larger, fun, safe environment for the kids to learn about the love of Jesus. Both types of worship experiences provide a relevant message that feeds the soul and challenges the listener. Pastor Chris has an incredible, God-given gift of connecting with the congregation through humor and real life examples to help deepen their relationship with Christ and with others. “We use any elements, traditional or contemporary, as long as it goes with the days’ message and welcomes the Holy Spirit,” noted Pastor Chris. “We want to meet people where they are.”
Worship Times 6:30 p.m. Saturday night 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. Sunday Nursery available for 3 years old and younger, Saturday night and Sunday morning Dynamic, fun kids program for Pre-K — 3rd grade, Club 456 for 4th — 6th grades on Sunday morning.
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Edward Leslie Stork, a potter who lived in the early 20th century in the Orange community in Cherokee County was a prominent figure in the southern folk pottery movement. Pottery vessels were of vital importance in the South to store, process and handle food, especially when the climate led to spoilage. Stork was a descendant of a family of potters from South Carolina and learned the trade. However, sometime during the early 1900s, Edward Stork left South Carolina and became a roaming potter for a few years. In 1913, Stork purchased his first 40 acre lot on East Cherokee Drive. He later added two more adjacent lots. From this shop, he produced many different jars, churns and flower pots, frequently using Michigan slip, which sometimes fired to a burnt-orange color. In addition he made miniature churns, plates and cups as souvenirs, which he shipped all over the south.
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E.L Stork passed away in 1925 and is buried in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in an unmarked grave. His land was sold to Arthur Whitfield and all of his equipment was sold to W.H. Burns. However, many collectors still recognize the importance of preserving this unique portion of Cherokee County history.
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Edward Stork
The Cherokee County Historical Society is pleased to announce the upcoming temporary exhibition on Edward Leslie Stork and his work to be featured at the Cherokee County History Museum and Visitor’s Center.
The exhibit will run from mid-July until September 15 and will be located in Suite 140 of the historic marble courthouse. This will be first in a series of temporary exhibitions; following it will be an exhibit on World War II, then local African-American History in 2012. The museum is free and open to the public. The operating hours are Wednesday — Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cherokee County Historical Society (770) 345-3288 — www.rockbarn.org 32 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
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Congratulations to the Wenclawiak Family! They are the winners of our Summer Photo Contest 2011! Olivia and Ava Wenclawiak of Canton visited Cococay island in the Bahamas this summer. Cococay is an island in the Bahamas owned by Royal Caribbean International. The Wenclawiak family went on a four day cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Bahamas, stopping at Cococay island and Nassau. Some of the fun things they did with their mom, dad, and sister Jessica: cruise fun, snorkeling, nature walk, Dolphin encounter, hanging on the beach, shopping and waterpark. They said it was the “best vacation ever!� They won tickets to Stone Mountain Park to enjoy another family getaway!
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Healthy Living
Looking for Financial Help
To Send Your Student to College? Part 1
by Judy T. Ross With the pace of highereducation costs consistently on This article was written by Wells Fargo the rise faster than the general Advisors and provided courtesy of Judy T. Ross, Senior Financial Advisor, in Consumer Price Index (CPI), Canton, Georgia at (770) 345-8008. understanding the alternatives and opportunities you and your child or grandchild may have regarding financial aid is more important than ever. Did you know that in the 2009-2010 academic year, more than $154 billion in financial aid (grants, federal loans, federal work-study, and federal tax credits and deductions) was awarded to undergraduate students? The average amount of aid for a full-time student was $11,500, including $6,000 in grants that don’t have to be repaid.* Here are tips for getting your hands on some of that funding for your student’s college education. •
Start planning for aid during the student’s high school years. Pay particular attention to your child’s junior year of high school, and reposition assets or adjust income before that year begins. When financial-aid officers review a family’s need, they analyze the family’s income in the calendar year that begins in January of the student’s junior year of high school. • Assume you are eligible for aid – until told otherwise. There are no specific guidelines and no rules of thumb that can accurately predict the aid you and your student may be offered. Because each family’s circumstances are different, you’ll want to keep an open mind as you consider various financial-aid alternatives. A number of factors – such as having several children in school at the same time – could increase your eligibility. • Reassess assets held by your children (in the child’s name). Federal institutions expect children to contribute 20 percent of their savings toward their education’s costs, while parents are expected to contribute only 5.6 percent of their savings. That’s why assets held in custodial accounts may reduce the aid for which the family qualifies. Assets held in Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and 529 plans will be factored into the parent’s formula, having less effect on the aid for which the family qualifies. Please see the September issue of AroundAbout West Canton for Part 2. * Trends in Student Aid 2010. collegeboard.com, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), and Member SIPC. J. ThompsonRoss Investments is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Eye Glasses
by Dr. Edward J. Furey
Our office is often asked, “How do I best take care of my glasses?” We decided to come up with some helpful hints on how your glasses can best be taken care of to last. • If they are not on your face, they’re in your case!
Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, geriatrics and is the Center Director of BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. (770) 852-2733.
• Never take off your glasses and place them lenses down on a table or anything else. This leads to scratches in the center of the lenses where the eyes look through. • Always use 2 hands to put glasses on and take them off. This reduces twisting the frame.
• Use 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water in a spray bottle along with microfiber material to clean your lenses. As an alternative, use mild soap and water to clean. • Never use Kleenex, or paper towels or hand towels to clean glasses, as they are abrasive and will scratch lenses. • Your glasses are for you and you only. The distance between your pupils is specific to only you. Additionally, the prescription prescribed for you is your prescription. Never share your glasses. • See your optician on a regular basis for adjustments. As you wear them, screws become loose, adjustments move, etc. • Do not spray chemicals around glasses as this can breakdown anti-glare and transition coatings. • Always have a good pair of back-up glasses in case of an emergency. You never know when the dog is going to eat them, when your daughter is going to sit on them or when they might fall out of your pocket and you accidentally drive over them…we could go on! • Always wear a good pair of polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. • Make sure your children have two pairs of glasses; one for school and one for home. That way in case they lose one, there’s an immediate back-up pair. Encourage your child continued on page 70
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TOP HATS FOR TOP MAYORS
FREE FANS FOR SENIORS
The mayors of all cities in Cherokee County have been asked to participate in a fun fundraiser for the county’s senior citizens. The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) is placing a large top hat in the offices of each city to collect donations that demonstrate a vote for their mayor and support for seniors. Visitors to city offices and city employees are encouraged to drop coins and paper money into the top hats and the mayor with the most money donated will be proclaimed Cherokee’s Top Mayor at the VAC’s dinner dance and auction. Visit your city offices, say “hi” to your mayor and make them the Top Mayor by helping fill their Top Hat. You’ll be supporting him or her and helping senior citizens in your city.
Summer is here and the VAC has once again kicked off the annual fan drive for Cherokee County senior residents. The “Free Fans for Seniors” program began in 1998 when Darby-Huey Funeral Home in Canton saw the need for seniors in Cherokee to stay cool in the heat of summer. When the VAC was formed in 2000, they partnered in this cause. Local station WLJA 101 Radio has also joined the team again, donating free radio time to promote the fan program. If you’re a senior and need a fan to keep your home cool or know a senior who does, contact Cherokee County Senior Services on Univeter Road in Canton, (770) 345-7515. Fans are available at the senior center or at Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main Street in Canton. If the person in need is housebound and needs a fan delivered, they should contact Senior Services at the number above to arrange delivery. To qualify, the senior fan recipient must be 60 years of age and financially unable to purchase the fans themselves. Fans can also be dropped off for donation at the locations above.
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The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council salutes the greatest generation ever and invites you to join us to . . .
a wonderful dinner planned
to the big band sounds of Joe Gransden
find “just what you’ve always wanted” at our auction
August 20 at 6:30 pm live
Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
performance by
joe Gransden
and his 17 piece orchestra
For more information, please call Dianne Voss at (770) 345-7515 or (678) 269-6677 or visit www.vac-cherokeega.org
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Healthy Living
Pregnancy is Tough
on Husbands
The other day I saw a pregnant patient whose ultrasound showed a healthy baby the size of a peanut, tiny heart beating rapidly. My patient’s young husband stood nearby with a happy grin on his face, clutching the photos of his unborn child. The expectant mother was smiling too, but she obviously didn’t feel well. I asked her what was wrong. “I’m nauseous,” she answered. “And no matter what I do, I belch all day long.” “Oh my gosh, Doctor, does she ever!” her husband chimed in, his smile fading. “You’ve got to help her!” “She’s pretty miserable, I imagine,” I observed. “It’s not just that,” he explained. “She belches during mealtime. Breakfast, lunch, dinner…it’s making me sick!” Eyebrows knitted, he placed a hand on his stomach as the memory of unpleasant mealtime sounds brought a green hue to his complexion. His wife nodded her head sympathetically. “Yeah, he’s really having a tough time,” she said seriously. Once again, I was reminded why I like taking care of women more than I do men. I have seen women sometimes embody a selflessness akin to Divine Love. It’s rewarding to give them the medical care they so often postpone while taking care of others. But I’d be a liar if I didn’t admit some empathy with the young husband, too. My marriage was wonderful before Ann became pregnant. All that female generosity, focused like a laser beam right on me: meals, laundry, a clean house, even someone willing to listen to all my boring conversation and pretend to be interested. All that changed when Ann got pregnant. Ann suffered profound nausea – off and on all day, every day. This was confusing. Something called “morning sickness” should end by noontime, no? I was a recent med school graduate in my first year of OB/GYN residency, knee-deep studying the physiology of pregnancy. The 20th edition of Williams Obstetrics clearly stated that “this so called morning sickness of pregnancy usually commences during the early part of the day but passes in a few hours…” Obviously Ann wasn’t reading the same textbooks I was. I informed Ann that although no one knows what causes the nausea or what purpose it serves, it’s a sign of a healthy pregnancy. Hunched over clutching the toilet bowl, she didn’t seem appropriately reassured. As a young husband with a pretty, talented wife, I had become accustomed to being surrounded with beauty and the sounds 40 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD
of music in our home. Not to sounds of retching. I remember this was a tough time in our married life. Nevertheless, I tried my very best to encourage Ann, and despite my youth, made sure I was extra solicitous and loving in my communications with her…
Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. Connect with Dr. Litrel at www.mikelitrelmd.com.
“Sweetheart, what’s for dinner? “Sweetheart, do I have any clean underwear? “Sweetheart, does this tie match this shirt?”
In retrospect, I can see that my early approach to husbandly love had a few limitations. But I was genuinely befuddled. What happened to the rosy, happy glow of motherhood I had been expecting… you know, the one that graces all those pregnancy magazine covers? I was pretty sure that the fairy tale of marriage didn’t include the beautiful princess running to the bathroom, hand covering her mouth just as the prince was sitting down to enjoy his supper. Ann threw up one last time the day before her cesarean section. She was at work and made sure not to bother anyone. The next morning I stood beside her in the operating room as one of my obstetrics professors removed our son from her uterus. Tyler’s cries soon filled the operating room. The surgical team focused all efforts on stopping Ann’s bleeding. As a young surgeon, I knew the blood pouring from her body was par for the course. But there was still a lot of it. I looked at my beautiful wife as the surgeons were closing her abdomen. Ann smiled at me weakly. It had been a tough nine months. I suppose it had been rough on her, too. Understanding how much mothers and wives sacrifice, compared to what we husbands offer, is one of the stepping stones toward manhood. A boy thinks first of himself and expects others to give to him again and again. There are plenty of smiling boys with grey hair who remain self-centered and are certainly unhappy. A man appreciates what he has been given, understands what God wants - and dedicates himself to giving to those around him. It’s an uphill walk, but it’s the path we climb to happiness and fulfillment.
Calendar
August
Things to do in West Canton
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Tuesday, 7 — 8 p.m. Thursday, 4 — 5 p.m. Location: ExecuCourt in Towne Lake, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Woodstock Information: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC is hosting these free presentations. Medical professionals as well as members of the general public are welcome. The presentation is free but requires advance registration due to limited seating. Register by emailing date and number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. www.GAhypnotherapy.com
August 19, 20, 26 & 27 Nunsense Time:
August 19 & 26 at 7 p.m. August 20 & 27 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Cost: Adults, $11; Seniors, $10; Students, $9 Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Information: The Elm Street Players present a wacky musical comedy about five nuns trying to raise funds by putting on a variety show. Recommended for ages 13 and up. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
August 26 & 27 TOTS TO TWEENS CONSIGNMENT SALE Time:
Friday, 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. — noon Location: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Information: Sponsored by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples (formerly Cobb Parents of Multiples Club). Strollers welcome! For more information, please call (678) 453-6993, email sale@nowamom.org, or visit www.NOWAMOM. org. Please bring in this ad for special
Time: Place:
8 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church, 75 Ridge Road, Information: Event will benefit Green Pets America, a 501 (c) (3) local-not-for-profit organization located in Cherokee County commited to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming homeless animals into loving homes. Race organizer website www.zone5events.com; Foundation website www.greenpetsamerica.com
September 9 2nd Annual BSSL Golf FORE Charity Tournament Time: Shotgun start: 9 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Information: Golfers will enjoy breakfast and lunch, a round of golf, a custom golf keepsake and a chance to win silent auction prizes. Cost to participate is $135. Deadline to register is Friday, August 26. Please visit www.bsslgolf.org or call Jay at (770) 345-7941 for more information on participating as a player or sponsor.
Sunday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Highway in Canton — behind Cherokee High School Information: Presented by The Service League of Cherokee County. The juried show features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, Location:
entertainers, children’s area activities and food. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children age 10 and younger. All proceeds from the fundraiser serve the needy children of Cherokee County. The event will take place rain or shine. All areas will be handicap accessible. Free parking and shuttle services are available. For information, call (770) 704-5991 or visit www.serviceleague.net.
October 1 2nd Annual Victory Run 5K Challenge & 1 Mile Fun Run Time: 8 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Subdivision Information: Presented by the BridgeMill Sixes Service League, all proceeds benefit local charities. 5K runners receive moisture wicking t-shirt. 1 mile runners receive medal of achievement. Medals to age group division winners. To register and for more information, please visit www.BSSL.org/run.
September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 Charlotte’s Web Time:
September 9 & 16, 7:30 p.m. September 10, 11, 17 & 18, 3 p.m. Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Cost: $9 Information: The Elm Street Players present a faithful adaptation of the wonderful novel by E. B. White. Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider become true friends when they meet in the barnyard. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
September 24 & 25 27th Annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival Time:
Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
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Healthy Living
She Thought We Were Just Shopping by Stephanie Anderson As my girls start school I’ve noticed they’re so tall. The day my l’il chicks leave the nest seems uncomfortably near. For sure, I’m more jealous of their “boob tube” time than ever. Here’s my “go-to” list for help with the years remaining: Dr. James Dobson, author of “Focus On the Family” along with grandparents, pastors and the likes of Dr. Denmark. All of my go-to experts have the same favorite Teacher and Book. In His Book the curriculum always starts with love and His teaching methods are patience, time and discipline. What do I say to my eighth-grader who is asking to wear make-up? This is a mom’s chance to shine. She wanted to know what brand, shade and how to apply it. My lesson number one was that literally a little touch goes a long way. We talked about simple beauty and how too much of a good thing is, well, too much. We had a blast together. Although I’ll always be mom, nowadays, her companionship means more with every passing year. She thought we were just talking and the lesson was about cosmetics. Nope. Now I see that eyeliner was the opportunity for the real lesson ... my daughter must know that she is important and cherished by her mom.
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Also she must know that she can talk to me about her needs and that her mom is deeply interested in helping her with whatever her girl stuff, and her mom has trustworthy and practical advice. My daughter smiled. I could see in her Stephanie Anderson is a nurse eyes that she understood the practitioner in Canton. She assists lesson. Her eyes spoke louder her husband, Michael G Anderson than words that “Wow, mom MD FAAP in his practice at Children’s Pediatrics Center, 391 East Main you really love me and I really Street, Canton (770)720.MyMD (6963) matter to you.” She gets an www.happyhealthy.com® “A” for the day. And she thinks we were just shopping. It’s my own version of the new Trace Atkins single “She Thinks We’re Just Fishing.” Dad can deal with the fish at Lake Allatoona and I’ll take the Chanel at Macy’s. Run, don’t walk, and buy the Trace Atkins CD. I’ll be adding Mr. T. Atkins to the likes of Dr. J. Dobson and the rest. God bless you all for the new school year ahead.
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Healthy Living
Don’t Live for the Moment
When it Comes to Your Dental Health
by Dr.Scott R. Harden
The moment is now; the time that children live for. Children don’t plan for next year and seldom even for tomorrow. Parents all know it’s challenging for our kids to organize their books or get their clothes out for the next day. We heckle them, remain consistent and still we hear those early morning statements such as “oops, I forgot” or “I can’t find my shoes.” We could interpret this as defiance, but it is simply that they live for the moment. In my household, my son is now 16 years old and there are many planning issues that we routinely face related to school topics. Study Planners, or “my SP” as it is commonly referred, offers the opportunity to plan for today, tomorrow, the week, the month, the semester and the year. The SP allows my son to know when assignments and tests are due, systematically plan for them in advance, and achieve goals more consistently. The SP should prevent my son the frustration of ever forgetting to turn in assignments or to be surprised by a scheduled quiz or test. Proper planning should allow him to coordinate all the extracurricular activities at school, his baseball schedule, and his academic requirements so they blend together smoothly. Despite a well-defined system, homework still gets overlooked, quizzes are forgotten and conflicts occur. Why? Teenagers and adults alike live for the moment. Add into the equation cell phones, texting, twittering, emails, Facebook and the Internet, and you have enough distractions to ruin any good system. At the high school level, the long range planning such as SAT preparation or selecting the best college, added to the demands of school and daily life, really challenge student’s planning skills and the need to defy that instinct of living for the moment. As adults, we know that in comparison to our children, our lives are much more complicated. We have the added demands of paying bills, maintaining the house, paying taxes, performing laundry, providing meals, transportation and ultimately monitoring everything related to our children. It’s overwhelming. Then there are those elective issues to consider that we can easily neglect because we are overburdened with life’s necessities. We should schedule for our personal time, exercise, religion and our health. Making time to get annual physicals, eye exams and dental exams must ideally fit into our yearly schedule. If we default into the tendency to live for the moment and not plan our regular doctor visits, then we are no better than our children that we reprimand for less important issues. It’s all about proper planning and maintaining balance in our lives. 44 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
The American Dental Association has recommended two dental visits per year for the last several decades. How many of you reading this article have been consistent at maintaining two visits a year to the dentist? Many people still think they should only Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and go to the dentist once a year, has served the Towne Lake area for although this is incorrect. over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor Even worse, many people that for two nationally renowned dental research companies. identify a problem with one Office: (770) 926-0000. or more of their teeth tend Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. to ignore it because they are living for the moment. They do not convert their needs to an action plan of making a dental appointment. A common thought for many people goes like this, “my tooth broke, but it doesn’t hurt, so I can postpone getting it fixed until another day.” This is a great example of living for the moment. No pain is ever a good diagnosis for no problem. Many dental problems that include cavities, gum disease and broken teeth typically do not hurt but lead to more severe problems when delaying treatment. People that ignore or delay routine dental exams and getting their dental problems diagnosed and treated, will often lose teeth as a result. Just the other day, a man named Brian came into the office with a serious dental problem. He had fractured his tooth in half all the way through the roots and down into the bone. His symptoms included pain, infection, pus, fever and facial swelling. The infection was so severe that it bothered his overall health and made him feel sick. This condition developed because Brian delayed getting a crown on his tooth that he was informed about a year ago when the tooth was diagnosed with a small fracture. Further, his tooth had broken even more six months ago and because he had no pain then, he delayed going to the dentist again and getting the care he already knew was needed. He ignored an early warning sign and was indeed living for the moment. The lesson that Brian learned was to keep routine dental visits twice a year to avoid complex dental problems that can otherwise be avoided. Further, when you have a dental need, make an action plan to get it treated and don’t procrastinate about it with the tendency of living for the moment.
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A Surgical Solution for Heartburn Without Incisions by Michael W. Shotwell, MD, FACS General Surgery
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hat may have seemed like science fiction, surgery without an incision, is now a reality that is making lives better for patients suffering from chronic acid reflux also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Michael Shotwell of Northside Hospital – Cherokee is the first in the area to offer the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for the treatment of GERD.
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The TIF procedure with the EsophyX device can significantly improve quality of life for our patients. — Dr. Shotwell
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“The TIF procedure with the EsophyX device can significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” said Dr. Shotwell. “Many patients take reflux medications which suppress acid production such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) to help relieve their heartburn symptoms and are still unable to eat the foods they want or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux. In addition, recent studies have shown that long term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals such as calcium leading to bone fractures. Studies have also shown that PPIs can interact with other prescription medications reducing their efficacy. Clinical studies show that at two years after the TIF procedure, nearly 80 percent of patients are off of their daily reflux medications and can eat and drink foods and beverages they avoided for many years. Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did.”
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In a healthy patient, there is a natural valve between the esophagus and the stomach that forms a physical barrier preventing stomach fluids from backwashing, or “refluxing,” up into the Dr. Shotwell received his medical degree from the Medical College esophagus. “In a patient of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia in with chronic GERD, 1998. He completed his residency at Michigan State University in East this valve has become Lansing, Michigan in 2003. He is dysfunctional,” explained Board Certified in General Surgery. Dr. Shotwell.” The TIF procedure reconstructs the valve between the esophagus and the stomach to prevent reflux. It is based on the same well- proven principles of conventional more invasive laparoscopic GERD surgery. TIF’s advantage is that it is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth). Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, no visible scar and most patients can get back to their normal activities within a few days.” With millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD and not fully satisfied with their treatment options, the TIF procedure with the EsophyX device offers an excellent alternative. “We are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same benefits as more invasive procedures with only minimal risk,” expressed Dr. Shotwell. Please contact us if you or someone you know suffers with chronic GERD and would like more information about how TIF can get you back to living without the pills and without heartburn.
Family and Faith
A Midsummer
Care For The
Day’s Lesson
Aging Pet
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead
by Drs. Simone & Greg Nutt Due to improved veterinary care and dietary advancements, pets are living longer now than they ever have before. One consequence of this is that pets are faced with a whole new set of age-related conditions. In recent years there has been extensive research on the problems facing older pets and how we can best handle their special needs.
Simone and Greg Nutt are the coowners of Riverstone Animal Hospital. If you have any questions, feel free to visit them at their new facility or call (770) 479-7141.
Cats and small dogs are generally considered to be of senior age after the age of 7. Larger breed dogs tend to have shorter life spans and are considered geriatric when they are approximately 5-6 years of age. Aging pets can develop many of the same problems seen in older people, such as 1. cancer 2. heart disease 3. kidney/urinary tract disease 4. liver disease 5. diabetes 6. joint or bone disease 7. senility 8. weakness Here are some basic considerations when caring for older pets: 1. Increased veterinary care: Senior pets should have a thorough exam every 6 months due to the fact that they are aging much faster than humans and their bodies are changing rapidly. Biannual check ups allow problems to be detected early. 2. Diet: Senior pets generally need a more digestible food that contains a higher level of nutrients and anti-oxidants. Their digestive systems often become unable to process some of the fillers in a lot of lower quality foods. 3. Weight control: Being overweight greatly increases the risk of health problems in older dogs, whereas weight loss is a greater concern in cats. 4. Parasite control: Older pets’ immune systems are not as healthy as those of younger animals and cannot fight the continued on page 64 48 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
It’s midsummer and you are in a golfing groove. You have been watching golf every weekend, reading about golf each week and playing golf every chance you get. Those new clubs you bought earlier in the season are starting to look worn and you even found a new golfing buddy to fill in when your regulars let you down. All of this sounds pretty good… right? Well…
Shane Newton is the General Manager at Lake ArrowHead Yacht & Country Club. He can be reached at (770) 721-7913. www.lakearrowheadga.com, www.lakearrowheadclub.net
Along with midsummer comforts comes mid-season clutter. Your mind is full of golf information. Some of it is helpful, most is not and you are not sure what is what. You have seen too many tour players’ swings in super slow motion and listened to too many swing analysts trying to impress each other on TV. Oh, and those new clubs that you hit so well with when you first bought them, well, you are now thinking about digging out the old clubs. And that new golfing buddy… he spotted a couple of things in your swing and he offers some ideas to “help.” Now you are right back into that midsummer rut that happens every year. Does this sound familiar? It’s You must simplify, clarify and OK because it tune up your game.” happens to all of us. You have all this stuff swirling around in your head, you get complacent and you end up with the same “game” you have had for years. Your game is not too bad, but you know it can get better. So how do you break out of this rut?
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You must simplify, clarify and tune up your game. The best source for help is your local PGA golf professional, and the best time to start is now. Let them know what you want out of your game. They can formulate a plan to help you achieve your goals. You have plenty of time before the end of the season to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. Hopefully this article has inspired you to get out of your midsummer golfing rut and break the cycle. But, if you think this article was the silliest thing you ever heard, maybe, just maybe, you did doze off after reading the title and that is how “these visions did appear.” Play Better! Play More!
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Family and Faith
Everyday
How To Find Real Joy
And Meaning in Life
Angels
Sound judgment cannot be based on what we see, hear, or think. Since God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours, He is not bound by our perceptions, opinions, or prejudices. Dear Everyday Angels: I have spent most of my life making questionable decisions and living with the consequences. It has taken me a very long time to straighten my life out and I am not there yet. So how could I question why my children are following that same path when I have established a haphazardous norm for them? Like me and my mother, my daughter became pregnant before finishing high school. Today, I am forty years old with 4 grandchildren. I reside in a mobile home with my mother, my daughter and her kids. We are surrounded by families with similar stories. I grew up my entire life where this is the norm. I feel as though I have come a long way despite my circumstances. I have had a hard life and a hard heart. I always felt like I was judged by others and it was easier not to care than to change the life I was comfortable with. Imagine my surprise when the school counselor called to tell me that your organization had rallied together and are providing us with diapers, groceries and clothing for my grandkids. I thought, “These are the people who sit back and judge me – not help me?” I cannot tell you how much hope your small deed provided our family. We were excited to receive nice clothing for the kids and they were excited to wear them to school the next day. We enjoyed filling our cabinets with good food. It opened my eyes and softened my heart. People are not always kinds to us because of our circumstances and our life choices. I admit it, I judged you too. It is easier to judge than to help yourself and others. Thank you all for your kindness and thank the counselor for caring enough to send you to us. You opened our eyes and hearts and we are grateful. This family was referred to Everyday Angels this past year. Whenever a clothing or food need arises, our community steps up and bombards them with gently used clothing, toiletries and food. Thank you for sharing your blessings with others – without judgment. For August, Everyday Angels will be assisting a single parent of two children who has not worked in months. She is dealing with health issues.
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A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt The book of Ecclesiastes is the testimony of King Solomon who had a relationship with the Lord, but then decided to depart from the Lord causing absolutely devastating results. Now the Bible tells us as believers that we have been Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. raised with Jesus Christ. We www.hopewellbaptist.com. are seated with Him in the heavenlies. So the Bible says, “We are to seek those things which are above, where Christ is. We are to set our affections on things above not on things below.” But when a believer decides that he will live his life from an earthly perspective and will cut God out of his life, the results are indeed tragic and despairing. Solomon tried everything life had to offer under the sun. He became an exceedingly rich man. He had everything material things could bring to a man, and yet his testimony was that his life was a life of vanity. “Utter meaningless—and his pursuit was a vexation of the spirit, a chasing of the wind.” As you move along in Ecclesiastes, you will notice that Solomon begins to tell us how he found his way back to God. As you read through these chapters where he is analyzing the problem of how to find meaning and purpose, and how to find reality in his life, There is only one place where he begins to true joy can be found, and that drop God in is in a personal relationship the picture with God.” along the way.
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He is making his way back to the Father’s house. He is returning again to God. You see, Solomon comes to understand what all of us sooner or later will have to understand. There is only one place where true joy can be found, and that is in a personal relationship with God. You may be having a lot of fun in this world, but there is no true, abiding and lasting joy apart from a personal relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. That is how to find real joy and meaning in life.
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ummertime brings more than fun and vacation time; too often it brings tragedies that could have been prevented. Each year, approximately 38 stranded children die from being overheated in an unattended vehicle, and the number starts to drastically increase in the peak of summer. The United States has already reached a milestone this year, one not worthy of pride. In late May, the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy in a hot car marked the 500th death in the nation since 1998. All of these deaths could have been prevented. Just since March, there have been 15 disturbing incidents of toddlers dying from being trapped in a sweltering car. There is truly no greater tragedy for a parent than to suffer the loss of a child, especially one due to hyperthermia. While the risks and causes of these horrific child hyperthermia deaths are well known, it still occurs an average of 38 times each year. Sadly, last year was the worst year on record yet with nearly 50 deaths. These tragedies have occurred in all but one state — Wyoming — and currently only 19 states have laws addressing unattended children in vehicles. As resilient advocates for never leaving your child alone in a car, Safe Kids USA and Safe Kids coalitions nationwide have united to educate parents and caregivers with preventative tips to avoid these heart-breaking tragedies. Safe Kids has already launched two national press conferences, as well as more than 30 local events across the country. Tips include placing a cell phone, laptop or whatever is necessary for the day on the floor in front of a child in a backseat. You can also set an alarm to remind yourself to drop off your child at day care. A little less than a third of these accidents occur from children who gain access to an unlocked vehicle, which can be avoided by simply locking the doors so children don’t enter the vehicle and become trapped. Remind your children that a car is not a playground and encourage them to play away from your vehicle.
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By: Captain Chad Arp Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator- Safe Kids Cherokee County The bottom line is that there are ways to prevent these deaths. Be an active bystander and call 911 if you see a child unattended in a vehicle. In fact, in 2010, in just one county in the U.S. — Palm Beach — the fire and rescue department recorded approximately 450 calls of kids left in cars alone. The number could be infinitely larger and the consequences could have been much greater. By locking cars, creating reminders for ourselves and acting immediately to assist a child left alone in a vehicle, we can save children’s lives. Facts & tips about HypertHermia Children are at greater risk for hyperthermia when they are in cars unattended. • The body temperature of children rises 3 — 5 times faster than adults, and as a result, children are much more vulnerable to heat stroke. • If you see an unattended child in a car, dial 911 immediately. EMS professionals are trained to determine if a child is in trouble. Check vehicles and trunks FIRST if a child is missing. • Thirty percent of the recorded heat stroke deaths in the U.S. occur because a child was playing in an unattended vehicle. These deaths can be prevented by simply locking the vehicles to assure that kids don’t enter and become trapped. • Many child heat stroke deaths occur because parents and caregivers become distracted and exit their vehicle without their child. Use reminders to help you remember that your child is there. Free educational materials are available at www.Safekids.org. Post them at your childcare center, place of business, church — let’s help each other prevent further tragedies!
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Life At Home
Forgo a Foreclosure
There are Options!
by Melissa Llano
If you are behind in your mortgage payments or are in danger of getting behind soon, do NOT turn the page: read this article NOW.
Melissa Llano is a REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty Select Partners and can be reached at (770) 312-4153 or melissa.llano@kw.com.
Foreclosure . . .just the word makes most of us quiver as we think about our home being reclaimed by the same organization to which we have been sending 1/3 of our monthly income to for most of our lives. Our homes are not just our most important financial investment; most of us have a serious emotional investment in our homes. This is where we celebrate birthdays and holidays with our family and friends, where we watch our children take first steps or where we hold our first grandchild. Homes are much more than wood, brick and furnishings. They are our safe haven, our mental stronghold and our escape from the outside world. No wonder it is SO hard for a homeowner to accept their true circumstances. There’s a lot more than money involved. However, when you are behind in your mortgage (or may fall behind) you really need to grab some smelling salts, take a big whiff to clear your head and get down to business. We live in a non-judicial foreclosure state; this means your bank can legally start advertising to sell your home on the courthouse steps when you are 30 days late with your mortgage. Banks these days are trying to be as lenient as possible but have many borrowers in default. There is only so long a bank can or will tolerate a borrower who can’t make payments. There are two viable options: short sale or a loan modification. Loan modifications occur when you speak directly with your bank to lower your interest rate and/or have your total principal owed adjusted. A short sale is a reasonable option to avoid a foreclosure if your home is no longer worth what you owe on it (or you will have to bring money you don’t have to the table to sell it). Here’s what you need to do: Step 1: Accept your situation such as it is. Getting your head around the gravity of the situation is probably the most important step in resolving the issue. Decide what is best for you. Attend a class on the subject. Step 2: Locate a skilled and experienced agent who has incontinued on page 70 54 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
WHY
Technology Breaks
by Jeremy McGouirk
We have most certainly entered a digital age. Our Jeremy has worked in electronics retail for most of his adult life. He is reliance on technology in the currently attending Kennesaw State 21st Century has increased University for his Bachelor’s Degree in more than science fiction Criminal Justice. At Audio Intersection, Jeremy is the friendly salesperson writers like William Gibson whom clients can communicate their and Isaac Asimov could have needs to so that the team may turn predicted. The greatest thing them into solutions. (770) 479-1000 about this advancement is how easy and accessible things have become. While we may not have the robotic servants or the brain-computer interfaces predicted by these authors, having a device that you can use to make calls to anyone in the world AND turn on your kitchen lights is a testament to how innovative we have become. It only gets bigger and better as the years go on and one technology improves another. This unfortunately can also add a negative consequence through added complexity. So what do we do when it breaks? First of all, something to understand is that the technology we have created to make our lives easier was designed by humans. This in and of itself is not a perfect thing because people are fallible. Everything that is man-made sooner or later stops working right, or does something it shouldn’t do, or just flat out breaks. A big part of what I do in my line of work is help people find solutions. A lot of that involves troubleshooting existing problems with audio and video electronics. I’m sure at some point you’ve turned on your television and seen a black screen. You know there is supposed to be something on the screen but there just isn’t. A quick checklist can do wonders and solve almost 99 percent of all problems out there. For instance, if you get the dreaded black screen try taking the remote control and pressing the “input” button to cycle through all your sources. Maybe someone had accidently put it on the DVD setting instead of the right one for the cable box. Once you realize the TV is where it needs to be, start checking the power on the cable box. If all your lights are on and everything is good then we’ve successfully ruled out either the TV or the equipment. Next step would be to check the wires and make sure all is connected properly. Having pets, children or guests unhook things from the TV usually causes the biggest conundrum with home theater equipment. I know this may be a simple example but it’s definitely a common one. Point is, make sure the last thing you assume continued on page 70
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Disney world
with Young Children
by Lisa Griswold
What is the right age to bring a child to Walt Disney World? There is no “perfect” age to bring your child, as all children are different, but I think Disney can work for any age! For the article’s purposes, I will consider “young children” to be 2 — 5 years old. • Getting to Orlando Whether flying or driving, you should have plenty for the child to do in transit and bring plenty of snacks! Explore the grounds and what your resort has to offer. Jumping right into the parks after a long journey can be overwhelming and exhausting. • Resorts: When choosing your resort, consider that a Value Resort is going to make the child very comfortable, as there is Disney fun everywhere! Also consider that a Deluxe Resort can offer the ease in using the Monorail to get to and from some parks. Any resort is going to be a great choice. • Rides: You should review each park map, finding rides that won’t scare your child or make him uncomfortable. Also, make sure that your child makes the height requirements for each ride.
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• Character Dining: You may want to hold off on the character meals and greetings for a couple of days. You don’t want to spend premium time in line to meet Mickey if your child won’t let go of your leg. On the same note, you don’t want to pay for a character meal if they are too afraid to even look at the character.
Please send your questions about the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, or any of the international Disney parks to Lisa@PixieVacations. com or call (678) 815-1584.
• Naps: Young kids can burn out quickly. Be sure to make time for naps and relaxation. Take a break from the heat and the crowds from 1 — 4 p.m. This may be especially helpful if you want to stay up later for Wishes or Fantasmic! • Pull-Ups: If you child has recently potty-trained, it is continued on page 70
Love in Action
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By Delaney Young The Child Development Association (CDA) opened its doors to the Roswell community 44 years ago, making it the oldest nonprofit in Georgia, with the motto of “Love in Action.” The original founders’ mission was to provide care for the children of economically disadvantaged, working parents because they understood the importance and significance of a quality preschool education. Today, the CDA is providing for families in a way that surpasses what the founders would have even dreamed of. The CDA operates a daycare and leased office space facility at their main address in Roswell. This space not only houses nine classrooms, which serve 200 kids a year, but it also provides offices for other related nonprofits such as Every Woman Works, Families First and others. The daycare program is available for children ages one to five and uses the Creative Curriculum and is NAEYC accredited. Donna Smythe, the executive director of the CDA, says their fundamental philosophy is, “children learn through play.” However, not only is the preschool operating on a nationally accredited curriculum, but it also offers students the opportunities to go on free of charge field trips to see puppet shows, to the library, to the Georgia Aquarium and more.
The cost to parents for this preschool is $80 a week, which may not seem like much, but according to Smythe, the average income of the enrolled families is around $20,000 a year, while the average income for all families in the Roswell area is $70,000. Smythe says that if this preschool were not a nonprofit, they could be charging $250 a week for their programs. But, thanks to donations, fundraisers and volunteers, the CDA is able to keep their costs low. The impact of giving these children this type of education is huge. Smythe quoted a study from researchers Risley and Hart, which found that children of lower income families know three million fewer words by the time they reach the age of five than higher income families. In addition, higher income children also now have a greater vocabulary by the age of five than most lower income parents. CDA is attempting to provide a way for kids of lowincome families to bridge this gap and succeed. The CDA also began operating Kids Express last year. Kids Express provides drop-in childcare services at the North Fulton Service Center in Sandy Springs. While at Kids Express, the children are exposed to the same high quality activities
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Wish List: Gift cards for large stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Publix, Kroger Georgia’s Scholarship Tax Credit Program: Donate and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes, and receive a deduction on your federal taxes. See http://apogeescholarships.org for more information. Fund a child’s scholarship for a year.
and education that they would be provided if they were attending the daycare facility in Roswell. In the first year alone, this service has served 3000 kids. The newest program sponsored by the CDA is a Parents as Teachers Outreach, which will be launching sometime this fall. This outreach is intended to help those parents who are taking care of their children in the home by providing them with advice on how to structure their children’s learning and play within the home. However, none of this would be possible without the generous donations and support of the community. Each year, the CDA hosts a Down Home Derby fundraiser, which is held in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby and is a casual affair. The CDA also has other groups, such as North Point Community Church and neighborhood associations, hold fundraisers on its behalf.
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Life At Home
talk dog with Kelli & Jeff Hi Kelli and Jeff, Assuming one has an amiable but not highly disciplined older dog who is walked daily for exercise, how does one keep from being caught up in the dog leash when an unleashed neighbor’s dog suddenly comes up to sniff and visit and the two are circling? The camaraderie is good for my dog but I don’t want to get pulled over. Thanks much, Kip — Waleska That is a really good question and one we get often. The problem is not so much your dog as it is the other and there is no true method to handle it that is the same for each new dog. Dogs determine what to do based on what they read in body language and what they smell. Emotions and intent are often manifested in both forms, thus my answer that there is no true way to handle it every time. Suffice it to say, every situation is different and you have to ebb and flow with the dogs. The worst thing to do is to get nervous and upset because your dog will smell the concern and react defensively and/or the new dog will act out in a bullish fashion in order to capitalize on what it views as an opportunity or weakness.
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by Jeff Schettler
What I do is keep a very high posture, stay very calm, and loudly and firmly tell the other dog: “NO,” “Out,” or “Go,” if necessary. You have to be careful about what you do and how you do it because your reaction can actually start a Have a question? Email Kelli & fight. If you cannot stop the Jeff at Jeff@GAK9.com or call interaction, then simply try to (770) 721-6959. stay out of the way. If you can trust your dog off leash, it might be good to give him free reign to stay in a strong position. This keeps you out of his way and vice versa. If there is a fight, drop the lead and do not get involved as you will probably get bitten by one or both dogs. Pepper spray and water can help separate dogs, but not always. The interesting thing is that most dog fights are not really dog fights but drama being played out in what appears to be a fight. In most cases they sound ferocious but no damage is continued on page 64
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Life At Home
What Does Your Hair
Say About You?
by Jyl Craven
According to David Coplan, a professor in anthropology at Wits University, “Hair and identity are inseparable — whether you’re consciously making a statement or not, your hairstyle does express something about you.” As a society, we judge one another based on appearances, and one of the first things we notice is hair. Your hair makes the first statement about who you are.
Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio of Canton. For information you may contact the salon at (770) 3459411 or visit www.jylcraven.com.
Think about a young woman with long, shiny, brown hair. Does she make the same impression on you as another woman of the same age with short, spiky, red hair? Probably not. I would immediately categorize them with completely different personalities — one more traditional and down-to-earth, the other bolder and more artistic. So, what does your hair say about you? Hair length reveals certain traits. Short hair shows someone who is confident, artistic, fun and hip; look at Keira Knightly or Emma Watson’s recent haircut. Medium length hair gives the perception of a more intelligent and good-natured person, such as Christina Applegate or Claire Danes. Long hair is seen as sexier or bohemian, like Beyonce or Angelina Jolie. Hair color also plays into how you are perceived. Red hair conveys the impression of someone fiery, sexy and confident. Black hair gives the person an exotic, strong and mysterious air. Brown hair makes others think of someone responsible, a good girl, while blonde hair gives the perception of fun-loving and flirty. Hair length and hair color, though, do not alone show people who you are. Whether or not your hair looks healthy also plays a role. Frizzy, dry strands will not give the same impression as someone else’s sleek and shiny tresses. Keeping your hair healthy with the right products and hair treatments is essential. Decide what message you want to send and make sure your hair is saying it. If not, then make a change. A trip to the hair salon could be the first step in showing the world who you really are. 60 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
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Life At Home
Keeping Up
With the Kardashians by Carole May Hello! Is there anyone out there who has not heard of this family? Is there anyone who hasn’t watched at least one episode of this prefabricated show? This is where my story begins. I was just finishing dinner when I received a long distance Carole May is a freelance writer for AroundAbout West Canton. Email her at call from my older sibling, editor@aroundaboutwestcanton.com. Neen. “Put the TV on the entertainment channel. Kim Kardashian just got engaged to a professional basketball player, and she is sporting a 20 carat rock on her finger.” I replied: “Don’t cha know I don’t watch this show.” Mind you, I had read the stories in the tabloids about the professional athletes these young women had dated/mated or whatever! I had seen their beautiful faces and what not they were selling on the covers of magazines while waiting in line to cash out at Publix, but I chose to purchase Family Circle instead, looking for a delicious recipe. So when my sister said, “Oh, come on and humor me and watch the show,” I just couldn’t say “No.” So for the next hour my eyes were on the Kardashians and this colorfully blended family that chronicles their chaotic domestic life together. We have Chris the mother and manager of Kim, the protagonist, and her sisters (Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie) and Brother Rob. There is Poppa bear/Step father Bruce Jenner (1976 decathlon champion) who seems to wander around the house aimlessly until drama unfolds. Not a long wait! There are seven in the immediate family — similar to the dwarfs who worked the coal mine, but these people are working for diamonds! Supporting cast consists of Scott (Dipstick) Disick, Kourtney’s boyfriend and father of her son who’s a character right out of Guys and Dolls. Lamar Odom (professional basketball player) recently married to Khloe and friend Adrienne Bailon. Only “The Shadow Knows” what he does. Is there talent in the family? Here’s my second hello! I haven’t heard anyone sing like a contestant on “The Voice” or take home the trophy on “Dancing with the Stars.” Their key to success is exposure, and from what I have witnessed, there seems to be no limit. A bikini wax that went wrong on TV (parts were blacked out, thank G--) that even shocked me. Ouch! Then the dog had to be neutered. He couldn’t keep his paws off the b------ (female dogs) in the neighborhood. continued on page 70 62 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
TWO of the Most Commonly Asked Questions Two of most common questions I am asked by homeowners are “Do I have a Freon leak?” and “Why can’t you fix my Freon leak?”
by Dan Jape
First, let me state unequivocally that if you ever had to add any Freon to your cooling system, Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable you have a leak. There is no Heating and Air. You may contact him reason you have to add Freon at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at www.reliableair.com. to an air conditioning system unless there is a leak. An air conditioning system is a sealed system that if properly installed and maintained, should never leak and never need even a few pounds of Freon added. I stress this due to the misconception that it is normal to have to “top off” your Freon in your air conditioner. While this has been common practice for years due to the fact it was less expensive to add Freon than it was to find and repair a leak, it is not the case anymore. Freon is in its last years of production and will be taken off the market soon. The quantity of Freon being produced is being curtailed each year and the price is going up. If your cooling system needs Freon every year, it will soon be more expensive to keep adding it than it will be to buy a new system. Normally these leaks are not one big leak, but rather many small leaks where the tubing is stressed or ruptured by the bonding of a dissimilar metal such as copper and aluminum. These dissimilar metals expand and contract at a different rate and wear a hole in the copper tubing and also react to each other to form corrosion and lack of heat transfer. This is why an air conditioner with a same metal coil is more leak proof than a coil with copper tubing and aluminum fins. Most air conditioning companies have Freon leak detectors to sniff out leaks and with enough time, patience and diagnostic money, they can tell you exactly what you already know. You have a leak! To try and repair these leaks, one would have to melt away the aluminum fins to get to the copper tubing in the middle of the coil and weld up the stress areas. This would render that area of the coil useless and the chance you could repair all the possible leaks and weak areas in a coil are slim to none. Most of the time, these leaking air conditioners are old and inefficient and your money would be better spent simply cutting the cord on them as opposed to throwing good money after bad. What difference does it make where the leak is in continued on page 70
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Under the Gold Dome
continued from page 16
Congress. In 1783 McIntosh became convinced of Walton’s participation in the forged letter to Congress. The Georgia legislature then censured Walton and urged the Attorney General to prosecute him. Amazingly the censure came just one day after the Assembly had appointed Walton the Chief Justice of Georgia’s Supreme Court. The chain of events led to General McIntosh and George Walton becoming bitter enemies. So much so that, Captain William McIntosh, the General’s son, horse-whipped Walton. Captain McIntosh was court-martialed, while Walton served out his time as Chief Justice. Despite their suspect behavior against one another George Walton and Button Gwinnett are remembered fondly in Georgia history. Each has a county named after him and George Walton has two schools, Walton High in Cobb County and George Walton Academy, named in his honor. Gwinnett holds the distinction of having one of the most sought after signatures in the world. According to historical collectors, it is said that a Button Gwinnett autograph is worth more than any in history behind only Julius Caesar and William Shakespeare.
Talk Dog with Kelli & Jeff
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done. From an evolutionary standpoint, it is not good for the species to brawl each and every time new dogs are met. Our belief is that most dog fights with the owner present are because the owner is sending off scent signals that say they are afraid and the dogs act defensively. I hope that answers your question and I am sorry if it is not clear cut! Best regards, Jeff
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Care for the Aging Pet
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ongoing exposure to parasites such as fleas, ticks and intestinal worms. Regular parasite control is important in preventing illness. 5. Vaccination: Pet owners often feel that their aging pet does not need to be vaccinated as frequently. However, due to their weaker immune system, aging pets are actually at a greater risk for infectious diseases compared to younger ones, so regular vaccination is still important. 6. Mobility: Weight control and proper exercise are important factors in keeping your pet mobile as he or she ages. You may have to make adjustments to your pet’s environment as well. 7. Mental health: Pets can show signs of senility. Stimulating them through play and interactions helps slow down this process. 8. Cancer: Cancer is responsible for approximately half the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Common signs of cancer in pets include rapid weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, abnormal sores or swellings, difficulty breathing or moving and offensive mouth odor. Age in itself is not a disease, and making a few relatively simple changes combined with early detection care can greatly improve your pet’s quality of life as well as overall lifespan. Talk to your veterinary team about what you can do to optimize the care for your older pet.
BackTo School!
United States Government:
West Canton ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001 Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Cherokee County Board of Education: Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909 Website: www.linder.house.gov
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: chill@legis.state.ga.us
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee County School System
Cherokee County Courts: Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
Cherokee County Coroner
(404) 656-0287
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
(678) 493-6511
(770) 345-6256
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
(404) 362-1600
Sonya Little (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com Mayor Gene Hobgood
(770) 704-1500
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 479-2912
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West Canton CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations
AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Parents Support Group: (678) 616-6741 www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483
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www.cherokeefocus.org Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M. (678) 648-9953 Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS www.theanimalproject.org Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): (770) 924-0864 www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-4140 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 www.mustministries.org Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: www.angelhousega.com Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: (770) 720-9559 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502
Civic Organizations Kathy Fulton (770) 720-0979, www.bssl.org (678) 224-7878
www.lionsofcanton.org
Canton Noon Day Optimists: Canton Optimist Club:
(678) 454-2370
www.cantonoptimist.com
Canton Rotary Club:
(770) 479-2101
Cherokee County Historical Society:
(770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org
Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon:
(678) 493-9135
Pilot Club of Cherokee County:
Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766
Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Helen Plane Chapter 711:
helenplane711@gmail.com
Political Organizations Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Democratic Party: (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (678) 493-6101 Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com Repulican Women of Cherokee County:
(678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net
Cherokee County School Board:
(770) 479-1871
Cherokee County Teen Republicans: (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Cherokee County Young Republicans: (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee
Recreation & Hobbies Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): (770) 479-8300 Christian Authors Guild:
www.christianauthorsguild.org
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SKYWARN Storm Spotters):
(770) 928-8590
www.cherokee-ares.org
Cherokee Community Chorale:
(770) 479-4114
www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 Cherokee County Saddle Club:
(770) 757-2282
www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Cherokee Fencing Club:
Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750
www.cherokeefencingclub.com
(770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com
Cherokee Music Teachers Association: (770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeephotographyclub.com Cherokee Running Club:
(770) 928-4239
(770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association:
www.cssasoftball.com
Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: www.crossfitgarage.com
The Funk Heritage Center Book Club:
(770) 926-0105
(770) 720-5969
Sons of the American Revolution:
Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild:
Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015
(678) 493-3976
Rotary Club of Towne Lake:
btemple1@bellsouth.net
(678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com
Rotary Club of Cherokee County:
(770) 704-6338
www.nationaltota.org
Cherokee Hiking Club:
BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: Canton Lions Club:
The Trail of Tears Association:
Southern O Scalers:
Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139
AroundAbout West Canton Magazine — (770) 720-7497
Cherokee County Government:
www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Renewals Online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
City of Canton:
City Hall Fire Department Police Information
Driver’s Licenses
www.dds.ga.gov
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 704-1500 (770) 479-7287 (770) 720-4883 (404) 657-9300
(770) 720-6607
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
(770) 793-5000 (770) 720-5100
Health Department Hospitals:
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Non-Emergency 911
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) (770) (404) (770)
222-1222 704-2610 250-KIDS 428-2666
(770) 479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
Barnett Park Boling Park BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Association Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency
(770) 924-7768 (770) 720-7578 (770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Canton) Recycling Center Sheriff’s Office
www.usps.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(800) 275-8777 (770) 516-4195 (678) 493-4100
Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
West Canton COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Emergency — 911
Urgent Care Facilities: M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine Northside Cherokee Urgent Care Wellstar Urgent Care
(770) 720-7000 (678) 426-5450 (678) 494-2500
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West Canton RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point and Creekview H.S. Sunday Services: 9:05, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org Visit website or call for details for each location
First Baptist Holly Springs 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
Waleska First Baptist 10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. www.ctrcec.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church 1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org
1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Holly Springs United Methodist Church
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church
Liberty Hill Church
2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
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.
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (770) 345-6718 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. (678) 460-7702, www.Jewishwestcobb.com
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Waleska United Methodist Church 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (710) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
Methodist
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Contact Fr. Frederick Watson: (770) 485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Canton First United Methodist Church
Faith Presbyterian Church USA
930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
City On A Hill: A United Methodist Church
Grace Church, PCA
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480
1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
Sixes Presbyterian Church 2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service (contemporary): 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service (traditional): 11:15 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
C3 Church 94 North Street, Cherokee Arts Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
Canton Adventist Church 411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta
Oak Leaf Church Canton
6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
Christian Praise Center
The Pointe
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Covenant Christian Center Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, (770) 578-1533 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.emersonuu.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
The Quest Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
The River 3440 Sixes Road Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Pkwy, Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Watermarke Church Meeting at American Heritage Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (770) 928-8235 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Greater Bethel Community Church
Woodstock Church of Christ
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
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
Life Changers Church International 2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
(404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.com Visit website or call for information.
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
Northern Hills Church of Christ
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy
4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343 Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
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Slice Us and Dice Us . . .
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viewer, but will be drawn in a manner to comply with the federal law. Beyond that, it is the intention of the legislature to draw the maps in a legal, constitutional and sensible manner with as much input from the citizens as possible. It will not be long until we first see the proposed maps and have the opportunity to debate and vote on them in the Special Session. Hopefully we will be able to come to a quick agreement on all the maps and have the results for all to see before Labor Day.
. . . Commonly Asked Questions
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not to cram their glasses to the back of their desk or locker either. • Keep sunglasses out of hot cars during summer as the heat can warp the adjustments made by the optician. • Don’t place your glasses in a pocket or at the bottom of a purse or backpack. Most often, if any of these things happen, just call the optician. They are more than willing to help and often times have answers to fix problems. They will do what they can to repair the glasses as fast as possible.
Disney World . . .
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is that something is simply broken. When you take the time to familiarize yourself with what you have, you become comfortable at diagnosing and fixing the problems on your own. Mechanics and repair technicians are going to be around for as long as technology exists, I know this. You should never hesitate to call on someone if you’ve run through all your checklists and still can’t fix something. And that’s completely alright because that’s why we do what we do; we just enjoy helping people. When things work everyone’s happy.
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that 12 year old machine? I see person after person spend hundreds of dollars each year finding a leak only to be told it can’t be repaired or worse, fixing one leak only to find they have another the next month after all their Freon has leaked out. Do not get too attached to your old air conditioner — as it is just another appliance in your home like your dishwasher or water heater that needs to be updated after 12 to 15 years — and assure you are afforded the comfort and energy savings a new system can give you.
Eye Glasses
Why Technology Breaks
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smart to keep them in the pull-ups for the trip. Disney World is not a good place to test your child’s endurance. • Strollers: You can rent a stroller at any of the Disney parks, or you can use one of many outside suppliers, like Magic Strollers. Kids who are 5 and 6 can still appreciate a stroller during the long days in the parks, and so will you! Your child will have a wonderful time, and you will get to witness it. Although your child may not remember the Disney trip, you will, and your memories will last forever! 70 AroundAbout West Canton | august 2011
School Board News
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continue to fulfill the day-to-day responsibilities that it takes to keep a school district of 38,000-plus students and 4,500-plus employees moving forward. Although many of us had some down time in July, that is not always true for the year-round employees of the School District. Thank you once again for a job well done!
Keeping Up . . .
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This to me was a normal procedure until the vet discussed implants! I thought to myself, “This is nuts!” The show is colorful alright because I could feel my face turning different shades of red from embarrassment. Keeping up with the Kardashians for Carole May can truly be expressed by singing a variation of my favorite childhood song. “Now it’s time To Say Goodbye to All the Family Kar….das…hians. Won’t see YOU real soon!”
Forgo a Foreclosure . . .
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depth knowledge of short sales. The listing agent you choose absolutely MUST know all the facets of a short sale. From an agent’s perspective, a short sale is an enormous amount of work and takes dedication and persistence. Hire the right agent for the job. Step 3: List your home and allow your agent to market it as a short sale if your home is worth less than what you owe. Follow the direction of your agent closely to make it an easier process. All in all, the most important thing is to swiftly and appropriately react to your situation. No action at all will lead to much bigger troubles in the long run.
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Index
ADVERTISER
Advertisers that support your Community
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Automotive Services BridgeMill Auto Care Center
Home Improvement/Repair/Service 55
Banking/Financial Services First Cherokee State Bank J. Thompson Ross Investments
21 1
BAM Fence Bryan Plumbing Services Dr. Fixit Gilbert Designs Jason Brown Plumbing Mr. Junk Reliable Heating & Air
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry Tech
Interior Decor & Accents/Services 71
Woodstock Furniture Outlet
Chiropractor
27
Landscaping/Landscape Services
Towne Lake Family Chiropractic
55
Churches City On A Hill Liberty Hill UMC
35 60 51 56 61 61 15
A1 Landscape Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation Landscape Matters
Molly Maid
Optometrist/Eyewear BridgeMill Eyecare Pearle Vision
15 Back Cover
51
Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies
Dentist/Orthodontists Canton Pediatric Dentistry Cherokee Children’s Dentistry Cherokee Family Dental Fountain View Family Dentistry James A. Uhlin, DDS Jerry Smith, P.C. Scott Merritt, DMD Williams Orthodontics
37 63 55 43 13 33 71 49
BridgeMill Animal Hospital Georgia K9 National Training Center Green Pets America Riverstone Animal Hospital
1 59
Health & Beauty Afterglow Spa Azure Salon and Spa Big Apple Nail & Spa Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio LaVida Mssage Salon & Spa Venessa
5 27 45 61 53 37
9 59
Recreation & Fitness Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Dance & Music Academy Woodstock Dancentre South Golf Fore Charity HMS Golf Yong In Martial Arts
9 49 71 42 9 33
Rental Property River Ridge at Canton
17
Restaurants/Food Services
11 58 60 61
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Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous Audio Intersection Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce City of Canton Main Street Program Delphi Global Technology Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Ghost Net Inc. Pixie Vacations Volunteer Aging Council What A Girl Wants
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Physicians & Medical Services
Education/Instruction/Counseling The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool Park View Montessori
International Family Foundation, Inc. Keller Williams
Iron Horse Restaurant
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Cleaning Services
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Real Estate
Children’s Pediatric Center East Main 11 M.D. Minor Emergency & 35 Family Medicine Meridian Surgical 46 & 47 Northside Hospital — Cherokee 3 Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 45 Pathway Internal Medicine 59 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 19 Progressive Audiology 13 Resurgens Orthopaedics 27 Vein Center of North Georgia 63 Wellstar 7 Woodstock Medical Weight Loss 5
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