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Georgia State Parks Rock! Muddy Spokes Club “Staycation”
Back to School Coloring Contest Winners Thank you to all the kids that participated!
Grandparents Day Special memories — Celebrate September 9, 2012
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Photographer Jack Tuszynski Writers Copeland Allen, Dr. Christopher Anderson, Michael Buckner, Jyl Craven, Dr. Gerald Feuer, Dr. Edward J. Furey, Dr. Scott Harden, Eric Hill, Rev. Norman Hunt, Dan Jape, Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis, Michelle Martin, Dr. Dawn Mason, Carole May, Carol Mumaw, Shane Newton, Janet Read, Sen. Chip Rogers, Archie Speights, Suzanne Taylor, Dr. Monika Yadav
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by Michelle Meek, editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com
Bailey’s Bowtique, a cute little resale, consignment and boutique, is now open at 3502 Sixes Road, Canton. The store offers new and used children’s clothing ranging in size from newborn to tween. Along with the clothing, they have gift items, monogramming services, baby gear, bows and so much more! Please join them on September 29 for their Grand Opening celebration! For more information, please call (770) 720-3343 or visit www.baileyscanton.com. Sweet Escapes opened recently at 9776 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. Offering unique ice cream flavors, coffees, pastries and more, stop in for a treat for the whole family! For more information, please call (678) 880-9176. Northside Hospital-Cherokee is proud to announce a major strategic partnership with Duke Realty to construct a new 4-story, 100,000 square-foot, Class A Medical Office Building (MOB). The MOB will be constructed on the former site of the Madison Pointe commercial/residential development at the corner of I-575 and Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. The building will be called the Northside-Cherokee/Towne Lake Medical Campus. For more information, call (404) 851-8381.
Cherokee Christian Schools will be hosting an Open House on September 24 at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Kim Howell at kim.howell@cherokeechristian.org or (678) 494-5464. Sixes Presbyterian is currently accepting vendor applications for the Third Annual Santa’s Shoppe on Sixes. The event will be held at Sixes Presbyterian Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, on Saturday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.sixeschurch.org/. Any questions, please call (770) 485-1975. Community Sale/Outdoor Market — Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors are needed and booth rental is $20. For more information, please go to www.ccfapa.org/sale.htm. Event proceeds benefit Abused & Neglected Foster children in Cherokee County.
Burns & Speights, P.C. has a new office location at 181 E. Main Street, Canton. The practice deals with legal matters such as family law, child custody, divorce, criminal defense, DUI’s, bankruptcy, wills and more. To contact them, please call (770) 956-1400 or www.bsgalaw.com. ACE (Alternative Choices in Education) Academy, formerly known as CrossRoads MS/HS, opened under its new name for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.
A Flapjack Fundraiser will be held on Sept. 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Applebees in Canton. The funds raised are to help a local woman, Kim Wagner, who is in need of a kidney transplant. Tickets are $7, with $5 going to the kidney fund. Please email Sandra Hordos at shordos@windstream.net for more information and to purchase tickets. Chabad Hebrew School (CHS), an exciting and innovative Jewish educational program, now has open enrollment. The school offers a warm and lively Jewish atmosphere where children can attain a unique and exciting awareness of their Jewish identity. Classes will begin in September. For additional information, please visit www.chebrewschool.com. To request more information, please contact them at info@CHebrewSchool.com or (678) 460-7702.
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COMMUNITY Local Optimist Club Holds Cruisin’ For the Kids Fundraiser
On Saturday, September 15, the Towne Lake Optimist Club will host its 3rd annual “Cruisin’ For the Kids” fund raising event on Lake Allatoona, to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children (BTFC). Local families with children who are victims of brain tumors will be treated to an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment while enjoying a houseboat cruise on beautiful Lake Allatoona. The event will originate at Park Marina in Red Top Mountain State Park, with registration starting at 3 p.m., followed by the cruise at 4 p.m. “Cruisin’ for the Kids” is a local event held in support of Optimist International’s childhood cancer awareness program. Optimists nationwide partner with childhood cancer organizations in their communities to help children who are afflicted with cancer. The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 1983 that focuses specifically on the issue of brain tumors in children. The mission of BTFC is to provide financial assistance, social support and information for families of children with brain and spinal cord tumors; to fund research projects that improve treatment options and search for a cure; and raise public awareness of the disease and advocate on behalf of children who are affected. Sponsorships are available. In addition, a boat parade, which will be open to the public, will follow the cruise boat around the lake. For a $25 donation, bring your boat and join in the cruise. For sponsorship or boat parade registration, please contact Scott Adams at (770) 403-3661. www.townelakeoptimists.com or www.braintumorkids.org
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Local Girl Donates to Locks of Love
Julia Miller started growing her hair in 2010. She learned about Locks of Love from her friend, Ariana Doost, who had donated her
hair. Locks of Love requires 10 inches of hair for donations and they take that hair and make wigs for children (ages 21 and under) who have suffered hair loss for any reason. Julia went to Jyl Craven Hair Salon and had 11 inches of hair cut off to donate. For more information on Locks of Love, you can visit http://www.locksoflove.org/.
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Local Singer and Dulcimer Group Hold Benefit Concert
Recently, The McCormick Children’s Home, Inc. held a benefit concert, featuring former Savannah Lakes Resident, Ora Poole (soloist), the Hilltop Strummers (from Canton, GA) and the Garden City Strummers (from Augusta, GA), whose instrument is the dulcimer which is an Appalachian instrument. The event was held at the Savannah Lakes Village & Golf Clubs Activity Center, 385 Country Club Drive, Ora Poole McCormick, S.C. A love offering was taken for the children’s home. After the concert there was be a complimentary ice cream social. Ora Poole enjoyed returning to McCormick where she has frequently sung for different occasions since she and her husband, Jerome, moved several years ago to reside in Canton, GA. She still holds such affection for the people of McCormick and surrounding areas that so graciously opened their hearts and worked so hard to help settle her family into McCormick when they came there after Hurricane Katrina. Ora spends lots of time in Georgia now ministering in churches, senior citizen homes and doing concerts, sometimes along with the Hilltop Strummers. Her other love is tennis.The Strummers, a group of mountain, (lap/hammer) dulcimers, is a satellite club of the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association. Most participants were new to this instrument, but all desired the opportunity to play this sweet music with others. Needing instruments, members built 24 dulcimers from kits. This kept the cost low for folks who wanted to try playing. The club has grown from three to over 40 active members. more on page
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Rotary Club Recognizes Changing of the Guards
The Rotary Club of Canton recently held its annual Changing of the Guard Dinner, which celebrates the past Rotary year’s accomplishments, recognizes award recipients and introduces the new leadership team. Major awards presented included the Rotarian of the Year “Coxe” Award to Jerry Cooper, the Rotary International Avenues Jerry Cooper accepts the Rotarian of the Year “Coxe” Award presented of Service Citation to to him by Mrs. Jacoby on behalf of Peter Gleichman and the the club. President’s Award to Cooper and Rebecca Johnston. Club 2011-12 President Barbara Jacoby passed the gavel to Club 2012-13 President Jeff Mitchell, and Mitchell swore in his officers: President-Elect Kim Loesing, Treasurer Steve Garrison and Secretary Alison Higgins.
Local Midwife First to Deliver 500 Babies at Northside
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialist’s would like to acknowledge their very own, Susan Griggs, a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife, for being the first Midwife to Susan Griggs reach the number of 500 delivered babies at Northside Cherokee. Susan Griggs is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Nurse Midwife, and received both her bachelor and Master of Science degree in nursing from Emory University. In 1994 she completed board certification in Nurse Midwifery by the American College of Nurse Midwives. Susan has practiced as a nurse midwife across the Atlanta area since 1994. Over the past decade, Susan has also served as clinical instructor for the Kennesaw State University School of Nursing. Susan lives in Woodstock with her husband and two daughters, who are attending college.
Safe Kids Cherokee County to Hold “Seat Check Saturday”
Safe Kids Cherokee County, led by Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and sponsored by Northside HospitalCherokee, announced it will conduct a “National Seat Check Saturday” event on September 22, 2012 at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Store located at 575 Molly Lane, Woodstock. This event will be in partnership with Lowe’s and Bill Holt Chevrolet in Canton. Bill Holt Chevrolet will be conducting a “tent event” weekend at the Lowe’s location September 22-23. Lowe’s will be conducting their annual “Safety Saturday” for families. Lowe’s will be conducting their monthly Kid’s Workshop, where they will be able to build their own fire truck. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to check car seats for proper installation and advise parents and caregivers how to choose the right car seats and install them properly in their vehicles. The event, part of Cherokee County’s participation in Child Passenger Safety Week (September 16-22), is free to the public. For more information on car seat safety, Child Passenger Safety Week and to find other seat check events, visit www. safekids.org or www.cherokeesafekids.org. You can also contact Safe Kids Cherokee County Coordinator, Captain Chad Arp at carp@cherokeega.com or call (678) 493-4343.
Local Boy Scout Reaches Eagle Scout
Cameron Anderson was presented a Resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives by Charlice Byrd for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the most distinguished rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America. Cameron was commended for his Charlice Byrd and Cameron Anderson diligence and dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the BSA. Congratulations!
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1. Left to right — Back row: Ashton & Copeland Allen. Front row: Olivia & Landon
by Copeland Allen This summer my family had a great ‘staycation’ by doing the Muddy Spokes Club. The Muddy Spokes Club is a program by the Georgia State Parks. It is a challenge to ride eleven mountain bike trails at eleven different parks. The trails range from easy to difficult. I am eleven and I have a brother who is six and two sisters, ages 9 and 13. We all were able to bike the trails along with our parents. When you sign up for the program, you get a card. Every time you complete a trail, you go to the park ranger and he or she will punch a hole for that park. We usually drove to the park, rode the trail, had a picnic, and enjoyed other things in the park. Before we left for the day, we went to the park office to have our cards punched. I enjoyed this ‘staycation’ because we were able to see the wildlife and different parts of Georgia that were still just a few hours from home. It was challenging and fun. We started at Red Top Mountain State Park, which I liked because it was flat and it was beside the lake. Then we went to Fort Yargo which was amazingly pretty. The trail was long and circled around a lake which made it harder to me. They had a beach area that was very fun. Third, we biked through Panola Mountain State Park. It was a really cool paved trail with rolling hills. Tallulah Gorge, our fourth trail, was not as easy as we thought. It was very technical with many roots, hanging branches, and fallen trees. But we saw the gorge! Unicoi was a tough trail because it was used in the Olympics. This trail was very hilly and challenging for us. We were able to visit Helen, GA that was three miles from the state park. Fort Mountain was a fun trail for us because it had a lot of beautiful scenery. The biggest challenge of that trail was that the first mile was all up hill. 10 My West Canton | september 2012
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Watson Mill Bridge State Park is named for its elegant covered bridge that was built in 1885. There was one surprise at this state park. There were actually three trails instead of one. We found plenty of wildlife at this park. Richard B. Russell, near Elberton, GA, is known as the granite capital of the world. This trail was all rock and gravel which made it more challenging. Mistletoe was one of my favorite trails because of all the interesting landmarks along the trail. There was the rock dam, sitting tree, Devil’s gorge, and plenty of creek crossings. We then traveled to Millen, GA to ride at Magnolia Springs State Park. This was a short, sandy trail where we found many small toads. Our last trail was in Royston at Victoria Bryant State Park. This trail had numerous ups and downs with multiple rocks and roots.
2. Pictured at “Rock Dam” in Mistletoe State Park 3. Bike riding in Tallulah Gorge State Park 4. Visiting “Sitting Tree” in Mistletoe State Park
The thing I liked most about the ‘staycation’ was that I was able to experience places and things I had never seen in Georgia. Our ‘staycation’ lasted all summer instead of a week away. We had something to look forward to each week. Everything about the ‘staycation’ was fun! We laughed and struggled as a family. Even our drives to and from were fun! We have many pictures and stories. This is a summer that I will never forget. Copeland Allen is 11 years old and is educated at home. He lives in Canton, GA with his parents, James and Stacie Allen. He is the second of four children with two sisters and a brother. Copeland loves to either play or watch sports; he is a huge Falcons, Braves and Georgia Tech fan. Currently, he plays on the Junior Woodstock Wolverines football team. He is actively involved at Watermarke church and he is starting his fifth year of guitar instructions. Copeland is fascinated by aquatic animals and hopes to be a marine biologist. www.footprintspublishing.com
September
Things to do in West Canton
September 7
September 12 & 13
September 16 (Eve), 17 & 18
First Friday of Every Month, Year Round
Bridges Out of Poverty — Strategies for Professionals & Communities
Rosh Hashanah
September 25 (Eve) & 26
Time: 6 — 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Canton Information: Block party, street dance, car show, live music, street vendors and downtown merchants offering extended hours — Sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program and the Cherokee Arts Center, www.cantonhdl.com
Time:
Yom Kippur
September 8 Movies in Brown Park Time: 7 p.m. Location: Brown Park, downtown Canton Information: The Three Stooges will be featured. This is a free event, open to the public. www.cantonhdl.com
September 8 & 25 GARDENING WITH THE MASTERS Shade Gardening Time: Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. Location: Ball Ground Community Center 250 Civic Drive, Ball Ground Gardening on a Shoestring Time: Tuesday, September 25, 7 p.m. Location: Woodmont Golf Club 3105 Gaddis Road, Canton Information: Programs are free of charge, limited seating, registration is encouraged. (770) 479-0418, www.caes.uga.edu/edtension/ cherokee/
Classes begin September 12 Financial Peace University Day & Time: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Location: Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton Cost: $90 (if purchased through the church) - $30 savings over online price! Information: Please register at www.cherokeepca.org
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Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock Information: This is a free seminar intended for Cherokee County School Counselors, Dept. of Family & Children’s Services, the faith-based community, healthcare facilities, law enforcement, juvenile justice, non-profits, social services, county officials, local employers and community members. Register at www. cherokeefocus.org.
Location:
Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Pkwy., Kennesaw Cost: Free. Donations welcomed and encouraged. Information: To reserve a space, register online at www.JewishWestCobb.com/ HH2012 or contact (678) 460-7702, info@ JewishWestCobb.com. For more information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, visit www.JewishWestCobb.com/NewYear.
September 24 September 13
FAMILY INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION
2012 Civil War Book Discussions
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Cost: Free, but please register online Location: Cherokee Presbyterian Church 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton Information: This presentation with introduce you to the dangerous reality of the internet that can have long-term impact our selves and families. www.cherokee-pca.org
hosted by Reinhardt University Time: 7 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt University Campus, Waleska Information: Reinhardt University will host a series of book discussions on the Civil War. The kickoff lecture will be “Why Did So Many Men Die in the American Civil War?” to be given by Birmingham Southern Provost and Professor of History Dr. Mark Schantz. The lecture, sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council, is free and open to the public. The series will continue on Sept. 18, Oct. 2, 16 and 30, and Nov. 13. For additional details, please visit www.reinhardt.edu.
September 15 Beth Moore Simulcast at Hopewell Baptist Church Time: Location:
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church 78 Ridge Road, Canton Cost: $25 (group rate for 11+ is $23) Information: Join this global simulcast and be inspired to dig deep into God’s Word! Purchase tickets at the church or online at: www.ticketriver. com/event/4319-beth-moore-simulcast.
September 28 Fall Festival
Sponsored by Sixes Elementary PTA Time: 5 — 9 p.m. Location: Sixes Elementary School 20 Ridge Rd. Canton Information: The community is invited to come enjoy great food, carnival games, bounce houses, raffle items and more. Please join us for some great fun and to help support our local schools. Gift and craft vendors are welcome! If you are interested in having a booth or would like more information, please contact us at president@sixespta.org.
October 2 2012 Cherokee FCA/Sandra Queen Memorial Golf Tournament Time: Location:
8 a.m. — 3 p.m. BridgeMill Golf Course, Canton
Cherokee Arts Center Information: Individual players, groups, hole sponsors, business sponsors are all welcome! Help support local students as they attend FCA camps and change lives! To register, please visit https://fca.webconnex.com/Cherokee-FCASandra-Queen-Memorial
Information: Please visit www.bssl.org to download your registration form. Contact Kelly Marlow at kellymarlow@comcast.net or Judy Crawford @jcrawfo1@amfam.com for information. Monies raised help children and families in Cherokee County.
October 3
October 11
WHS Homecoming Carnival
Give a Kid a Chance 1st Annual Gold Tournament
Time: Location:
6 — 8 p.m. Woodstock High School, 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Information: There will be game booths, arts and crafts, food and fun activities on the football field. Admission is free and activity tickets will be sold for all games, crafts and activities.
October 6 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Run Time: Location:
8 a.m. 5K Walk/Run 9:15 a.m. 1 Mile Family Fun Run starting point — BridgeMill Park Pavilion the morning of the race.
Time:
Registration, 8 a.m. Shotgun start, 9 a.m. Awards, 1:30 p.m. Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Information: Many levels of sponsorship are available. Please visit www.giveakidachance. org for further information and registration or contact Greg Weiss at (770) 633-6554.
94 North Street, Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeearts.org
September 10 — October 15 John Horne “Life Drawing” Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30 — 9 p.m. Cost: $120, plus model fee
September 22 Elly’s “Paint Group” Time: 1 — 5 p.m. Cost: $30
To sign up for classes, please call (770) 7046244 or e-mail mary@cherokeearts.org.
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by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Willing to Walk Door-to-Door Public speaking is said to be the number one fear among people. Similarly, knocking on doors is likely the number one fear among candidates for office. I’ll admit the first time I walked out of my comfortable home on April 1, 2002 and began campaigning door to door, it was a little unnerving. The thought of standing at a strangers’ front door for political reasons was not my idea of fun. More than 10 years later I can state without hesitation, it has been the most rewarding personal adventure I’ve ever embarked upon. Altogether I have personally gone to the front door of more than 17,000 homes over the last decade, some more than once. When I began back in 2002, my wife and I would take our two children with us in strollers. Emma was 3 at the time and Quinn was 1. One thing is certain, approaching a door with a child in a stroller will get attention. Interestingly, in the years since, we hear time and again from people who remember us coming to the door with strollers. Many are amazed at my daughter who is now 5’9” and 13 years old. Water & Weight — The most common response at someone’s door has nothing to do with politics; it’s water. And would I like some. I have probably been offered water more than 1,000 times. Most of the time I respectfully decline, but many times it has been a lifesaver. Primary campaigns are during the summer. The summer of 2004 and this summer were exceptionally hot. I have stood at many a doorstep with sweat streaming down my face, which is why I think so many people offer water. On this note, there is no better weight loss program than walking door to door for three months. I figure my average weight loss is around 15 pounds for a full campaign of walking. Dogs — I love dogs. If you are going to be a candidate that walks door to door, you better love dogs as well. Almost everyone has a dog. Seriously! By my calculation eight of every 10 homes has a dog. Yes, I have been bitten, but only three times and nothing serious. Yes, I have been chased, probably close to 50 times. Not sure how many of those would have 14 My West Canton | september 2012
resulted in a bite. It’s amazing how fast you can run when being chased by a dog. Slams — It is going to happen. Eventually you will have a door slammed in your face. If you can’t handle this, you won’t be too good at door to door. I have always thought that the person who slams a door in your face likely has other issues they are dealing with that have little to do with you. Luckily this happens only at about one of every 100. People — This is where effort meets reward. People are, almost universally, very nice. I have met more friends through knocking at their front door than anything else I have ever done. I’ve sat at hundreds of kitchen tables and talked about every subject you can imagine. I’ve cried with people who have recently lost a spouse, even a child. The last few years the stories of job losses have become all too common and each one will break your heart. I know my church is large, but it’s amazing to spend time with so many people I go to church with but don’t get to actually see on Sundays. I’ve seen the worry on thousands of faces concerned for the future of our nation. I’ve seen even more who are just happy to have a candidate actually knock on their door as opposed to the hated robo-calls. Over and over and over again, I have met really good people. Lesson Learned — Every person seeking office should walk door to door. Meet people face to face. Phones, texts, messages, emails, even Skype, can only go so far in truly communicating. It is this experience that renews a person’s belief in their fellow American. The people we serve should always be our inspiration. Perhaps it sounds grandiose, but Pope Pious XII once famously stated, “‘The American people have a great genius for splendid and unselfish actions. Into the hands of America God has placed the destinies of an afflicted mankind.” I couldn’t agree more!
Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
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LIBRARY
R.T. Jones l Woodstock
septemberEvents Woodstock Public Library
September 16, 3 p.m. LEGO Club
A new LEGO Club meets the third Sunday of each month from 3 — 4:30 p.m. The club has a different theme each month and children will work as individuals or on teams constructing their LEGO masterpieces. The creations will be displayed in the library until the next month’s LEGO Club meeting. Children of all ages are invited to participate.
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of of of of
September September September September
4: 11: 18: 25:
“Going on a Bear Hunt” “Autumn Colors” “Bubbly Bath Time” “Apple Picking Time”
R.T. Jones Memorial Library Family Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Lapsit Story Time* — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Woodstock Public Library Lapsit Story Time* — Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Family Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
R. T. Jones Memorial Library
September 17, 4:30 p.m. Woodstock Public Library
*All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. R.T. Jones Memorial Library lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins.
September 6, 4:30 p.m. September 13, 4:30 p.m. September 27, 4:30 p.m.
Sequoyah Regional Library System
Tail Waggin’ Tutors and READing Paws These 10-15 minute programs encourage children to read by providing a nonjudgmental furry listener who won’t laugh if they make a mistake or stumble over a word. Children begin to associate reading with the dog and start to view the activity in a positive light. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled time.
R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090 Mon: 12 – 8 p.m. T,W & Th: 10 – 6 p.m. Fri: 1 – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: CLOSED
Woodstock Public Library 7735 Main Street — (770) 926-5859
Contest Corner
Find the hidden picture
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Brooke Kendrick was our winner for August’s contest corner. Brooke has won a gift card to What A Girl Wants Gift & Clothing Boutique. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@mywestcantonmonthly.com Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year.
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SCHOOL Knox Partners with Stevi B’s for Fundraiser
Knox Elementary School recently partnered with Stevi B’s Pizza for a Spirit Night fundraiser, which raised $211 for the school. The restaurant is a Partner in Education with Knox ES. Jennifer Gramza’s third-grade class tied for the most class participation in the event.
Jennifer Gramza’s third-grade class
Chattahoochee Tech Students Help Cherokee Students
Students should expect a project when they sign up for a project management class, after all it is in the name. But none of Diane Petty’s business students at Chattahoochee Technical College expected to start their own company with the singular goal of helping Cherokee County’s children. In a 10 week summer term, the group of 10 students formulated a plan, made it work and exceeded their own goals – collecting backpacks filled with school supplies. The 10 students formed Project 4 Families with the goal of collecting school supplies to fill 50 backpacks for elementary age children at the Cherokee Family Violence Center.
From left to right, back row: Nick Montgomery of Woodstock, James Conners of Talking Rock, Sandy Stephens of Canton, Waymon Carr of Marietta, and Christopher Ray of Jasper. Front row: Charlene Higgins of Jasper, Krista Harden of Woodstock, Lyndsey Little of Canton, Amy Blackwell of Dallas and Becky Harrison of Fairmount. 22 My West Canton | september 2012
Northside Supports STEM Academy
Canton Elementary STEM Academy recently received a donation from Northside Hospital-Cherokee. The school marked the occasion with a recognition ceremony for the hospital. The donation will be used to purchase a defibrillator unit for the school. From left are Canton Elementary PTA President Deana Bearden, Cherokee County School district Lead Nurse Gwen Chambers, Canton Elementary School Nurse Lisha Smith, Canton Elementary Principal Gwen Lince, Northside Hospital-Cherokee Community Relations Coordinator Alison Higgins, Highland River Health Center CEO Jason Bearden and Assistant Superintendent for School Operations Dr. Brian Hightower.
WHS Student Government Starts a New Year
The Student Government Executive Board of Woodstock High attended a leadership retreat at Twelve Stone Farm in Talking Rock, GA. During the camping trip the group participated in team building and leadership development activities and planned events for the 2012-2013 school year.
From left to right, front row: Madison Tank, Bridigette Hudak, Stephanie Lee, Briana Francois, Hannah Frantz, Rachel Steppe, Parth Patel. Back row: Rani Tilva, Josiah Gnanamuttu, Luke Sellers, Kailah Gordon, Bailey Garner, Kennedy Reeg, Finley Anderson, Kaitlin Neese, Sam Mixon. www.footprintspublishing.com
Charter & Private Schools Brenwood Academy
Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
(770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com
(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org
Cherokee Charter Academy
S C H O O L
(678) 385--7322, www.cherokeecharter.org
Lyndon Academy
Cherokee Christian Academy and High School (678) 494-5464
(770) 926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org
www.cherokeechristian.org
Mission Point Christian Academy
Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org
(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org
Compass Prep Academy
(770) 975-0252, www.ncchristian.org
North Cobb Christian School
(404) 643-9424, www.compassprep.org
Shiloh Hills Christian School
Crossroads Christian Academy (770) 479-7638, www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
(770) 926-7729, www.shilohhills.com
St. Joseph Catholic School
Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org
(770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Harvest Baptist School
The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool
(770) 974-9091, www.harvestbaptistacworth.org
(770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
Public Schools
Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Canton Elementary School
Hasty Elementary School
Cherokee High School
Knox Elementary School
Clayton Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
712 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-6100 Principal: Ms. Gwen Lince
930 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-4112 Principal: Ms. Debra Murdock
221 Upper Burris Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2550 Principal: Ms. Beth Long
Freedom Middle School
10550 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Ms. Karen Hawley
205 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-1600 Principal: Mr. Izell McGruder
151 River Bend Way Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-4307 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Page
10500 Bells Ferry Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-6411 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes
Teasley Middle School
8871 Knox Bridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil
2012 — 2013 Calendar at a Glance September 3
School Holiday
September 17-21
School Holiday
November 6 November 19-23
1375 Puckett Road Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 479-3978 Principal: Ms. Jan Adamson
Sixes Elementary School
20 Ridge Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-3070 Principal: Mr. John Hultquist
Woodstock High School
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
Woodstock Middle School
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Furlough Day School Holiday
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us 24 My West Canton | september 2012
R.M. Moore Elementary School
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu
Reinhardt University
(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu www.footprintspublishing.com
SPORTS
Local Rising Athlete Attends Virtual School
1st Annual Canton Crossfire Golf Tournament
Under 5 Winner
Thank you to all of the kids that entered our Back to School Coloring Contest! We had an incredible response and it was lots of fun to see the creativity of our area kids. The winners of our contest were chosen randomly and each has won a gift card to Michaels. Congratulations!
Archer, Age 4
5-9 Winner
Chanel Lucas (pictured), an 11-year old gymnast from Woodstock, currently competes in USA Level 9 Gymnastics for the North Metro Gymnastics Center. Chanel, a 7th grader at Georgia Connections Academy, began her competitive gymnastic career at the age of 7. She follows a rigorous and demanding training schedule and has been awarded numerous honors for her efforts, including being a Georgia State Champion in Beam, Floor and All-Around in USA Level 6. Lucas and many other young athletes across the country attend virtual public school like Georgia Connections Academy to juggle schoolwork and their rigorous training and competition schedules. So these world-class athletes no longer have to choose between following their Olympic dreams and getting a top-quality public education. Nationwide, a record number of K-12 students are getting their public educations virtually. But the trend is even more pronounced in the world of elite amateur athletics, where young competitors have to practice for multiple hours every day, and travel for competitions — while still doing their ABCs. In August 2011, Chanel made the decision to take her gymnastics to a higher level by committing additional practice time. “In order to enable the additional practice time I needed, my family and I made the decision for me to enroll in Georgia Connections Academy (GACA),” said Chanel. “GACA gives me flexibility in my schedule while still attending a Georgia Charter Public School.”
In Honor and Loving Memory of John M. Auriemma Date:
September 29
Time:
Shotgun start 2 p.m.; Check-in 12:30 — 1:30 p.m.
Location:
BridgeMill Athletic Club, Canton
Cost:
$90 golf members; $125 non-members
Annika, Age 9
order to provide sports scholarships to children wishing to participate in Crossfire’s Club volleyball experience whose families are in serious need of financial assistance and would otherwise not be afforded the opportunity. The format will be a 4 person scramble. A fajita dinner will be served directly following the event along with a silent auction. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team along with closest to the pin and longest drive, both men and women.
10-12 Winner
Information: The purpose of this tournament is to raise funds in
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up please contact Mark Stasevich at (678) 654-7037 or mark@yourdigitalsource.net
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Jennifer, Age 10 www.footprintspublishing.com
MORTGAGE COMPANY Owe You Money?
SUZANNE SPEAKS
BOWjangles Boutique
by Archie Speights
by Suzanne Taylor
Several months ago, five of Archie Speights is a partner at Burns the biggest home mortgage & Speights, P.C. Attorneys at Law. He holders settled a nationwide can be reached at (770) 956-1400. dispute with the state attorneys general and the federal government about their illegal foreclosure and loan servicing behavior. This is the largest consumer financial protection settlement in U.S. history. Although most of the $26 billion or so of this settlement is earmarked to help present homeowners keep their homes, $1.5 billion of it will go to about 750,000 former homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure. Depending on the number of people who qualify, the anticipated award is $1,500 to $2,000 to each, and it is clear that former homeowners will NOT need to release any potential claims against their mortgage holder in order to receive the money.
Whenever I make myself a If you are a woman who started drink, I always put it in an her own unique company or are a insulated cup whether it is my direct-selling company, please contact Suzanne Taylor by e-mail at taylor105@ nighttime going-to-bed, coldaol.com or visit http://suzannetaylor. water drink or my adult drink willowhouse.com/. for the boat. So, you know I fell in love with the idea of decorating a cup to my own personal style. That’s just one of the many things that can be personalized at BOWjangles Boutique which is co-owned by Amy Bramblett of Canton and her mother-in-law, Jan, in Cumming. This home based business started in 2008 when trying to find the perfect bow, and has now evolved into embroidery, tumblers, floating frames and so much more.
Here are the answers to the most immediate questions about this cash award, and where to go for more information about it. What foreclosures are included? • The settlement, including this cash payment for those whose homes were foreclosed, applies only to mortgages held by these five home mortgage lenders and their subsidiaries: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Ally/GMAC and CitiGroup. To find out if your foreclosed mortgage is included, and for the toll-free phone numbers and websites of these five banks, go to the special website for this settlement, http://www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com/ • Your residence must have been finally sold or taken in foreclosure between and including January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011. • At least 3 payments were made on the mortgage, and the property was not abandoned by the homeowner or condemned prior to the time of the foreclosure sale. How do I qualify to receive the settlement money? • You will need to fill out a claim certification form stating under penalty of perjury that: a) You lost the home to foreclosure while attempting to save the home through a loan modification or other loss mitigation effort; and b) Servicer errors or misconduct in the loss mitigation or foreclosure processes affected the borrower’s ability to save the home.
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With three granddaughters to pamper, Jan decided to learn how to make hair bows. About that same time Amy started making custom pillowcase dresses and jumpers for friends, and several wanted them personalized. They invested in a home embroidery machine, and without even trying a fun, home-based business was born.
In less than a year, the business had grown enough that they added a commercial embroidery machine which allows them to personalize pretty much any bag, tote or garment. Then two years ago, Amy started personalizing a few insulated tumblers with straws for friends and before she knew it, her mother-in-law had placed an order for 1000 tumblers, a larger vinyl cutter and once again, they were spreading their wings! The 16 oz. ($10) and 20 oz. ($12) tumblers are definitely their all-time best sellers. They can personalize them any way you want to and they also can personalize stainless, vinyl, coffee mugs and create custom car and mailbox monograms. All of their merchandise can be found on Facebook. Just do a search for “Jan Bramblett.” Their newest and super popular idea is what they call the “Floating Frames” with the vinyl monogram layered between continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com
COVER
Dr. Michael McNeel: Atlanta’s Leader in New Breast Implant Technology by Michelle Martin Marietta Plastic Surgery continues to distinguish itself as a leader in plastic surgery not only in Metro Atlanta but also throughout the state. In June, Dr. Michael McNeel — one of five skilled surgeons in the group — was the first plastic surgeon in the entire state of Georgia to perform a breast augmentation using a Sientra shaped breast implant. Approved by the Federal Drug Administration in March, Sientra breast implants are the latest advancement in silicone breast implant technology. They are made of a high-strength silicone gel which maintains its shape under all circumstances yet is still extremely soft and flexible. In fact, some doctors describe the new Sientra breast implants as “gummy bear” implants because of their ability to retain their shape.
Sientra breast implants feature a new tear-drop shape, whereas traditional silicone implants are fully rounded. “The new option of Sientra breast implants offers patients more choices,” Dr. McNeel says, noting that their tear-drop shape may provide a more natural appearance because they mimic a natural breast shape. “It’s really a matter of personal preference. The fact that there are more options makes it more important for patients to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon who can make recommendations based on each patient’s individual concerns and expectations.” “Our breast implant patients frequently ask us which implant is best,” continues Dr. McNeel. “With several options now available to choose from, it’s not surprising that women need guidance to select the right implant. This can depend on several factors, such as the patient’s breast shape and their individual goals. Seeking the guidance from a well-qualified and skilled plastic surgeon is a key.” Marietta Plastic Surgery is considered one of Atlanta’s premier plastic surgery centers for its team of skilled surgeons that also includes Drs. Keith West, Keith Hanna, Thaddeus Fabian, and John Symbas. In addition to breast enhancement options, Marietta Plastic Surgery provides a full spectrum of plastic surgery services, including facial rejuvenation, body contouring, permanent hair restoration, and aesthetic treatments. The plastic surgeons personally provide Botox and filler treatments as well. One of the newest body contouring procedures is the drainless abdominoplasty, or “drainless tummy tuck.” This technique was first offered by Dr. McNeel two years ago. It reduces recovery time and eliminates the discomfort and inconvenience from having up to three drains that hang from the abdomen after a traditional tummy tuck According to Dr. McNeel, his patients have had excellent results from the drainless tummy tucks. “Many patients have told me that the drainless tummy tuck has changed their lives,” he says. “They are excited that they can fit into their favorite clothes again,
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most feel confident enough to wear a two-piece swimsuit, and they feel they look more like they’ve always felt.” One of the most recent trends Dr. Dr. Keith West, MD, FACS*†, McNeel has noticed in plastic surgery Dr. Thaddeus Fabian, MD, FACS*†, is the increase in male patients who Dr. John Symbas, MD, want to reduce the size of their chests. Dr. Michael McNeel, MD, FACS*†, “Whether caused by weight gain Dr. Keith Hanna, MD, FACS*† or genetics, a large chest can be an embarrassment to some men,” he says. The procedure involves removing the defined disc of breast tissue behind the nipple — which can range from the size of a golf ball up to the size of a hockey puck — then using liposuction to the surrounding areas to feather and blend the chest shape. Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. The newer office in Woodstock near I-575 offers CoolSculpting is another new exciting technology in fat patients greater flexibility in scheduling appointments, and reduction being offered at Marietta Plastic Surgery. The soon will serve as Marietta Plastic Surgery’s primary office for procedure, Cryolipolysis, utilizes technology to essentially non-invasive cosmetic treatments. freeze and kill excess fat cells in a targeted area, such as the abdomen, love handles or bra line in women. These targeted Marietta Plastic Surgery provides full-service of fat cells then are removed by the body over two to four elective cosmetic face, breast and body procedures months, resulting in an improvement in shape. Recently and reconstructive plastic surgery, including but cleared by the Federal Drug Administration, the procedure not limited to the following popular procedures and involves no surgery, anesthesia, or down time. Dr. McNeel services: says CoolSculpting is a great option for patients who have “love handles” or small bulges that bother them, but it is Facelift limited for those patients who want more significant fat Eyelid Surgery reduction. “CoolSculpting can be an alternative to liposuction. Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) It’s less expensive, painless, and involves no down time — Breast Augmentation / Lift essentially patients lay in a comfortable recliner and watch a Drainless Tummy Tuck DVD, read or take a nap while the CoolSculpting machine CoolSculpting® Body Contouring does the work.” Typically, patients will see maximum results Liposuction Male Chest Reduction in two to four months. Marietta Plastic Surgery offers a free BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections consultation to determine if patients are a good candidate for Dermal Fillers such as Restylane, Juvéderm, CoolSculpting. Radiesse, and Sculptra Laser Skin Treatments (including Fraxel® Laser) Marietta Plastic Surgery offers two convenient locations to serve Aesthetic Treatments patients. The main office near Kennestone Hospital in Marietta (Skin Peels, Facials, Microdermabrasion) features a private, fully accredited surgery center by the American
MPS breastAUG Special 20% Discount on Breast Augmentation or Lift! Must have consultation by 9/30/12 and procedure by 10/31/12 in MPS operating room. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not good on previously booked procedures.
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Air Drying Hydrangeas
by Carol Mumaw Cherokee County Master Gardener It is possible to enjoy your hydrangea blooms year round. Just imagine how beautiful and fun it would be to decorate your home with some of these summer beauties for the holidays. It is easy to preserve their blooms to use for years to come. There are several different methods of drying hydrangeas. Blooms may be preserved in glycerin, resulting in flexible blooms or with silica gel to better conserve the blooms’ true color. Air drying the blooms, my favorite method, can have some beautiful results. It does not require buying materials to aid in the drying process and best of all it is oh, so easy. When air drying hydrangeas some people place the hydrangea flowers in the trunk of their car for several days in the hot summer temperatures. Others place them in a brown paper bag and still others hang these beauties upside down in the attic to dry. Placing them in a vase of water and leaving them in the vase until the water evaporates is another method some people favor. When using any of these methods be sure to support the flowers so as not to flatten or crush one side. All of these air drying techniques can produce beautiful dried flowers, but ONLY if the hydrangea is cut from the plant at the right time. Cutting at the proper time is the key element to successful hydrangea drying. A bud or flower at its peak of beauty most likely is too moist and will not dry without wilting, resulting in an inferior dried hydrangea. When the flower is a bit past its prime and beginning to feel slightly papery is a great time to pluck it from the plant and start one of the drying processes. To make drying even easier you may also let the flower dry right on the plant. Once it is dried, you just have to cut it. This method may also result in some beautiful colors you might not have if the flowers are cut earlier. If you continued on page 62 34 My West Canton | september 2012
Self Control
by Yong-In Martial Arts
No matter where in the world we live, there is always a time and place for everything. We need to realize when is the correct time and place for everything that we might or might not want to do — Yong-In Martial Arts has been open to the public since 2000 and they focus whether it’s talking loud, on Character development for children, running around, crying, teens, and adults. They want to bring or being short tempered. out the best in all of us as citizens and persons. (770) 345-4133 Control is an important life skill that needs to be enforced from childhood through adolescence. It is by far one of the hardest things to achieve. But what is self-control? Control is the ability to be in-charge of one’s behaviors and emotions. Every parent wishes their children could have better control, not just at home but also outside of the home environment. Kids will make a scene in the store if the parents say no to something the child might want, and it is very embarrassing to have to deal with that in public. This is a good reason to better the child’s self-control. With self-control there won’t be a scene and there won’t be embarrassment.
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Martial arts training can be very beneficial to improve control in both behavior and emotions. At Yong-In Martial Arts we teach control in a diversity of ways to meet everyone’s need. We believe that if we can control our emotions first the body behavior will be a lot easier. Through kicking and punching we can teach, not just kids but all ages, the importance of having good self-control. We teach when they need to be gentle and when they can be a bit rough. We would not want our older child to be beat up his/her younger sibling because the younger sibling grabbed a toy that was his/hers. We want them to be able to share with no fighting. We want our children to be able to play with the family pet without worrying what would happen if the child is too rough with the animal. We can teach and we will help anybody that needs more self-control and that is the beauty of martial arts. www.footprintspublishing.com
How does your Home Perform?
by Dan Jape Is your home efficient and Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable safe? Or do you have issues Heating and Air. You may contact him that may affect your family’s at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online comfort, indoor air quality and at www.reliableair.com. safety? Many houses today are improperly insulated and sealed, allowing more energy dollars to leak out and be wasted than are being used to actually heat and cool the home. Improperly sealed attics and basements can cause dust and airborne pollutants to enter your home, causing humidity and mold issues along with foul odors and possibly harmful gas buildup. Having a complete Home Performance Evaluation can assure that your home is performing at peak efficiency and your family’s health and safety is not compromised. The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is the nation’s premier standards development and credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit work. BPI sets the standards for home performance and they are helping build an industry, creating a workforce, and supporting programs through professional certification, contractor accreditation, and quality assurance services. Most all of the local utility rebate and testing programs are set up to utilize BPI standards and guidelines. For example, to qualify for current Georgia Power rebates of up to $2200, a BPI auditor must first visit a home and perform a complete and thorough audit. A health and safety inspection is also performed to make sure there are no potential hazards in the home. Gas appliances are also inspected for safety, complete combustion and for proper operation. During the audit, a large fan is installed in the front door of the home to draw air through the cracks and leaks, making it easy to see where energy dollars are being wasted. After all this testing is done, a complete plan of attack is written up giving an outline of the corrective action that needs to be performed. After this remedial work has been completed, a second inspection is performed to make sure the home is now an energy-tight, safe and healthy environment. Many utility companies offer a free “energy audit,” which is just a quick visual assessment of your home’s insulation and thermal envelope by an employee of the utility company. This service is not to be confused with a complete and actual audit by a BPI certified auditor since they are two completely different types of inspections with different goals and methods. If you are in need of a very in-depth study of the potential problems in your home and you want to qualify for any local or federal grant money or rebates, you must utilize the services of an actual BPI auditor. In Atlanta, if you are a customer of Georgia Power, you can get up to $200 to pay for the cost of this audit, which normally is around $400. continued on page 62 36 My West Canton | september 2012
Coloring Techniques For A Sophisticated Fall Look
by Jyl Craven When it comes to going into the salon for a color treatment, Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. For information you may we’re all familiar with a head contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 full of foils. But while foils are or visit www.jylcraven.com. still a popular and effective way to color hair, two new hair color trends are dominating the scene right now. If you’re looking to go glamorous with your style as the weather cools, check out balayage and ombre! Balayage Highlights are a wonderful way to add interest to your hair color and emphasize your face, but traditional foil highlights can result in a look that is linear and grid-like when examined closely. Enter balayage, or as it is sometimes called, “hair painting.” With this advanced hair coloring technique, your highly trained stylist actually “paints” or “sweeps” the highlights into your hair. (The term balayage actually means “to sweep” in French.) This allows for him or her to create a truly natural, sun-kissed look. With balayage, no one will be able to tell whether you got your highlights in the salon or achieved them through a summer spent strolling the beaches of Cartagena or Boracay. Ombre Ombre is a French word meaning “shading” or “graduating” and the ombre dye technique generally results in hair that is darker up top and lighter on the ends. That’s not to say this is always the case! Some courageous souls have used ombre to dye their hair in gradients – such as a light pink close to the scalp that gradually transforms into a dark fuchsia at the ends. Some adventurous people have even been seen with ombre in all the colors of the rainbow! Ombre generally works best on longer hair, simply due to the fact that longer hair allows for the variation to be more noticeable. Stars known for maintaining long hair, like Jessica Biel and Sarah Jessica Parker, have recently been seen sporting an ombre look. One of the advantages of ombre is that it is often lowercontinued on page 62
What A Novel Idea
by Eric Hill You can read a dozen articles about the principles of a good landscape design and they will discuss complimenting the architecture of your home, visual lines, balance and repetition. They will encourage the designer to Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill consider forms, textures, Nursery & Landscaping. He can be complimentary colors and reached at (770) 442-3901. even visual weight. But no one ever mentions making the homeowner happy. A homeowner’s idea of a perfect landscape may not take into account any of these things. As a designer I am compelled to strive for a “perfect” design. As a business co-owner I want to help our customers enjoy their yard, and be happy. Often these two concepts never even cross paths let alone travel side by side for just a little while. A few years back we were hired to landscape a lady’s yard. She had a much wooded lot with probably a hundred sapling dogwoods popping up everywhere. You couldn’t walk six feet in any direction without tripping over a baby dogwood. The first thing she said was that we couldn’t remove any dogwoods. And she meant it. She wasn’t interested in making room for other plants, she didn’t care that her house was hidden in a forest of trees, and it would only get worse as all her babies grow. The fact that it was unhealthy for all these trees to be competing for nutrients and moisture, did not concern her. Who was I to argue? It is her home, and she is the one who sees it every day. So we gingerly tilled and planted perennials and groundcovers to define paths. We created a small stone patio along with a pond so she could immerse herself amongst the trees. We did not remove a single tree, and planted nary a shrub. Mind you this was her front yard, completely visible from the street. We ignored nearly every principle there is about landscape design, but we made her happy. You can see the dilemma. Were we doing her a favor by giving her what she wanted while ignoring every aspect of proper landscape design? What was going to happen five or seven years from now as every tree grew? Is she going to be mad that we weren’t more forceful telling her what she really needed? Could a landscape so amiss really be okay? Lately I haven’t had to leave my own property to witness a garden so wrong being so right. My wife raises bees. Her hives are in a small clearing at the edge of the woods that separate our home from the nursery. We both drive by it every day. I see a field of overgrown weeds with no sense of order, complimenting colors, texture, or regard to bloom times. She sees paradise. She wanders continued on page 62
Want to Go For A Ride?
by Dawn Mason, D.V.M. Summer had finally come and Mrs. Smith was anxiously Dawn Mason D.V.M. is a 1999 running around packing for the graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and practices family trip to the beach the next at BridgeMill Animal Hospital. day. There was so much to do (770) 479-2200 and so little time now that the kids were out of school. “Come on guys, I need to go to the bank and the store to pick up a few things. We don’t have all day.” “Ok mom, we’re coming!” as the sound of thunder plummeted down the stairs. The front door was open and out filed three Smith children eager to head for the beach. Mrs. Smith collected her car keys and stopped to pet Sadie, their 40 pound mixed breed dog. She felt guilty not being able to take Sadie to the beach with them. “You want to go ‘bye bye,’ Sadie?” Mrs. Smith smiled as Sadie cocked her head and stood with her tail wagging. “Come on then,” said Mrs. Smith. Squeals and laughter filled the car as the seatbelts were buckled and Mrs. Smith shut the hatchback where Sadie rode. Off they went to run their errands. First stop the bank and then off to several other stops on the list of last minute pick-ups. “Don’t forget to leave the air on for Sadie,” said the oldest Smith child, as they entered each shop. Inside the car, the kids were teasing and fighting as usual, creating quite a commotion. Mrs. Smith could feel her anxiety go up trying to run through the list of things she had left to do. Two hours later, they arrived back to the house exiting the car like a herd of cattle. “Grab the bags beside you and take them inside before you do anything else,” said Mrs. Smith. The kids scurried off in different directions and Mrs. Smith started down her list of packing. Later that day, she returned to the kitchen through the family room noticing Sadie’s bed was empty. She stopped cold in her tracks as the name “Sadie!” screamed from her lips. She found herself running to the car as fast as she could, squeezing hard on the handle to the hatchback. The trunk raised open and there lay Sadie, unresponsive. Heat stroke will kill and although you may think this is farfetched, we see it happen all too often. Our animals are not designed to withstand these warm temperatures. Certain breeds of dogs, like English bulldogs, are more sensitive to heat stroke than others. Other pets sensitive to heat are the older pet and the over-weight animal. The signs of heat stroke include: rapid panting, wide eyes, salivation, weakness and collapse. A rectal temperature above 106 degrees supports this type of illness and immediate veterinary care is needed. Initially, you can also place slightly cool blankets and towels over the dog or run a room temperature bath until the rectal temperature falls to 103 degrees. Heat stroke will damage active cells in the continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com 37
Grandparents Day is celebrated in the U.S. each September. This special day was established in 1978 to honor and recognize those precious people in our lives that spoil us just a little bit more or give us treats with a grin, “Don’t tell mom and dad.” These special moments and secrets shared create the unique bond with Grandparents and warm our hearts like no other relationship can do. We asked our readers to share a special memory and photo of a time spent with their Grandparent(s). My West Canton Monthly is happy to share a few. . .
Judy and Ed Smith Submitted by Makenzie, Gracie, Noah, Natalie & Nina Smith Fourth of July weekend we spent time with our Grandparents and extended family in North Louisiana at Lake D’Arbonne. Our Grandparents are so special to us because they are sweet, loving, and always there for us and our special events. Granny and Papa will celebrate being married 50 years next May. We love them so much!
Sharon and Mike Young Submitted by Caden Barger, Age 5 I love my Nana and Pa very much! Pa takes me for rides on the tractor and the lawn mower and talks to me about college. Nana does everything for me and takes me to Wal-Mart all the time. They both pick me up from school and spend time playing with me when my Mommy is at work. I love you Nana and Pa. Love, Caden
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Submitted by Maddox, Age 5 My name is Maddox and I am 5 years old. My little brother Mason is 1 1/2 years old. We have the BEST Grandma ever! She is so much fun! She takes me to the movies but my brother is not old enough to go. We all get to go to the Animal Shelter to love on the cats and dogs and to the park in our neighborhood. Grandma makes the best banana milkshakes and lets us wear our pajamas all day sometimes. I think that everyone should have a grandma like her!
Blanca and Ron Kateridge Submitted by: Marc-Anthony Kateridge-Pizzo, age 16; Brianna Singh, age 10; Destiny Singh, age 8; Devin Singh, age 4 Our grandparents are truly special. When things got bad for us after a fire they didn’t think twice before telling our family to move into their two bedroom apartment. They didn’t care about being cramped or losing their privacy, and we didn’t care about sleeping on airbeds. We were together, safe, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Our favorite memories by far are spent in Disney World, but whenever we are together we make great memories. We don’t see them as often as we would want to, but we love them so much. We miss them everyday and count the days until their next visit. Our grandparents make EACH of us feel special and loved, and they are the BEST!
Special People Deserve a Special Day! National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 9 th
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by Christopher Anderson, M.D.
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articipation in any sport, whether it’s recreational football, lacrosse, soccer or simply bike riding, can teach kids to stretch their limits and learn sportsmanship and discipline. But any sport that a child participates in also carries the potential for injury. In youth sports, the rate of sports injuries today is rising due to the new super-competitive youth sports culture. Today’s youth are particularly susceptible to sports injuries for a variety of reasons. Some injuries are simply accidents. Some occur as a result of improper training or a lack of appropriate safety equipment. Other injuries in children may be a result of rapid growth during puberty. No matter what the reason, sports injuries, especially in children, are going to happen. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, knee injuries, swollen muscles and fractures. Dislocations, Achilles tendon injuries and shin bone pain are also very common. There are two kinds of sports injuries – acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Examples of an acute injury are fractures, sprains, strains and lacerations. Signs of an acute injury include:
• Sudden, severe pain • Swelling • Not being able to place weight on a leg, knee, ankle or foot • Tenderness in the injured area • Immobility • Weakness Chronic injuries are those that happen over a period of time. Signs of a chronic injury include pain when you play or exercise, a dull ache when you rest and swelling. If a sports injury occurs, never try to work through the pain. This will only cause more harm. Some injuries should be seen by a doctor right away. Call your physician or visit M.D.
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Minor Emergency & Family Medicine if the injury causes severe pain or swelling, limping or a loss of range of motion. If you don’t have any of these symptoms, it may be safe to treat the injury at home. Use the R.I.C.E. method to relieve pain, reduce swelling and speed healing. Follow these four steps right after the injury occurs and do so for at least 48 hours. • R-est: Resting immediately after an injury protects the affected area from further injury and provides your body with the energy necessary for healing itself. • I-ce: Ice reduces swelling by reducing blood flow to the affected area. • C-ompression: Wrapping the affected area with an ACE bandage limits swelling and provides minor pain relief. • E-levate: Elevating the affected area above the heart reduces swelling. If pain or swelling does not decrease within 48 hours, seek the advice of a physician. Information obtained from www.sportsinjuryinfo.com, www.kidshealth.org, and niams.nih.gov.
This information provided by Christopher Anderson, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine. They are opened from 9am to 9 pm, seven days a week. They are located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. For more information on water safety, please call (770) 720-7000 or visit their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel.
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Man’s
Best Friend by Dr. Monika Yadav Recently my family and I moved into a new house. And although we are not unfamiliar with cul-de-sacs, this one is special…or rather, bustling. Even amidst the whirlwind of chaos that ensued after our original movers were in an Dr. Monika S Yadav is a board-certified accident (worry not, no one physician in Internal Medicine who was badly injured) and flexing practices at 684 Sixes Road in Holly our already fatigued muscles Springs at Prestige Primary Care and performing all sorts of lifts, (PrestigePrimaryCare.com). For appointments call (678) 494-9669. bends, up and down endless steps, hills, etc. and unpacking boxes of every shape that seem to clone themselves daily, I have had pockets of time peep out my kitchen windows. The sights range from carefree children riding bikes in the warmth of summer to service trucks delivering goods/performing a specific trade, to all kinds of vehicles either cruising the ‘hood or most likely just lost and turning around, to finally, the most interesting visions of neighbors walking their dogs. What may seem commonplace to you is rather foreign to me because I have never had a “real” pet before (no disrespect to my chameleon to be kept as a school project in 5th grade). So, I observe and realize that dogs actually do resemble their owners—and not just in appearance, but persona. Some are friendly and floppy, while others stand rigidly looking straight ahead, disciplined, while others fall somewhere in between. Regardless, the positive emotions emitted from most all who come in contact with these creatures is truly amazing. Universal facts that have been proven in studies show that those who own dogs are more active, fit, responsible and mentally strong individuals. (Wow! I really need to get one now!) I recall when I was doing a pretty intense and emotionally draining Psychiatry rotation in residency, Pet Therapy with dogs was the most popular time of the day because the unconditional love received even melted the most traumatized patients. The healing effects of dogs were beyond science. My patients and friends who own dogs are diehard. Every year I am almost convinced to adopt one. Now that the pets I have birthed are grown a bit, I am seriously thinking of taking the next step to better living physically and mentally…the only issue is which breed? And that’s a whole other topic… 42 My West Canton | september 2012
To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate? Commonly held myths about vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases
by Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis Myth 1: Diseases had already Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a graduate begun to disappear before of the Medical College of Georgia and vaccines were introduced has practiced in the pediatric field for secondary to better hygiene, more than 17 years. 2920 Marietta Highway, Suite 142, Canton (770) 704sanitation, nutrition and medical care like antibiotics. 0057, www.dvpediatrics.com Absolutely true statement however the implication is that vaccines are not needed, and that is simply not true. When I started medical school, meningitis, an infection around the brain, was a lot bigger threat than it is today. One reason for that reduction of risk is the HIB vaccine. I started medical school in the 1990s and as a student I hopefully saw the last case of HIB meningitis that I will ever see. Rates of HIB meningitis were approximately 25,000 cases/year and have fallen by 85-90 percent since vaccine introduction. Chickenpox vaccine introduced in 1995 has resulted in a reduction of chickenpox by 75-85 percent or four million cases per year. Neither hygiene, sanitation nor nutrition has improved substantially since 1990. If this myth were true the rates of these diseases would have declined dramatically prior to vaccine development. Additionally, we have experience from three other industrialized countries that let their vaccination rates drop for pertussis in the 1970s secondary to concern about vaccine safety. Within four years an epidemic of pertussis occurred in each country. Declining vaccination rates will result in a return to pre-vaccination rates of disease and previously avoided complications and deaths. So then what’s up with the pertussis epidemic? Since mid-2011 there has been an increase in the number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases reported in many states. As of July 20, 2012 nearly 18,000 cases of pertussis have been reported to the CDC this year which is more than double the number of cases from the same time last year. Whooping cough or the “90 day cough” is a serious disease that has been most common in infants less than one year or age, adolescents and adults. Over 50 percent of infants will certainly require hospitalization. Coughing for 90 or more days is not much fun either. This has lead to a recommendation for a booster vaccine for adults and adolescents in 2006. It is often given in combination with the “old tetanus shot.” We believe this rise may be secondary to a more rapid decline in immunity after changing the vaccine in 1997. The vaccine was changed secondary to concerns about safety, predominately high fever, after vaccination. Pertussis prior to vaccination resulted in continued on page 62 www.footprintspublishing.com
Plan for your
Dental Future Today by Dr. Scott R. Harden Writing this article on the anniversary of my mother’s passing, August 7, 1988, it only seems appropriate to give credence to the wisdom she often shared with me. My Mother, Ruth Virginia Harden, who went by “Ginny,” had a quote for nearly any occasion. She combated my teenage habit of procrastination by always telling me, “Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today.” I found myself saying this to a patient just the other day and realized I was reiterating the words of the mother. This gave me the idea for writing this article. Angela is a middle-aged woman that has raised her children, has been married for 30 years and has worked for over 20 years. Her kids are grown and off to college. She decided her dental health had been ignored for too many years. She had been to previous dentists intermittently throughout the years and had dental work done intermittently as well. While Angela was busy with family and work, procrastination in her dental care created some significant concerns. “This is unfortunately what I expected and it’s my own fault,” claimed Angela during her diagnosis. Her response to performing her treatment was very positive and assertive. In dentistry, many patients exhibit procrastination because they don’t want to go to the dentist. They avoid routine dental care due to many negative reasons that include needles, pain, anxiety, the drill, invasiveness, cost, being lectured to, poor service, bad memories and physical issues such as gagging or vertigo. These are quite a few reasons to avoid going to the dentist. So, why go? Tooth decay, gum disease, pain from cavities, facial swelling from a tooth abscess, tooth loss, missing time from work, going to the hospital due to a dental emergency, infections that spread throughout your body are all an equally impressive list of reasons to go to the dentist. The logical conclusion is that going to the dentist regularly avoids big problems from developing and maintains a positive perspective towards dentistry. Let’s examine the negative reasons people avoid the dentist and try to discuss them so they are no longer a barrier to dental treatment. No one likes needles. Today’s science of dentistry, however, allows computer anesthesia to truly make anesthesia delivery painless, even for the ever truthful 4 year old. Pain is real. Making sure patients receive appropriate anesthesia is the best way to avoid pain. The ability for patients to be in control by stopping the procedure, signaling to the dentist by raising their hand, is a powerful way to avoid pain and 44 My West Canton | september 2012
build confidence. Providing additional anesthesia as needed creates comfort. Anxiety can be minimized by the use of nitrous oxide, Valium, soft music, dim lighting, fountains, massage chairs and televisions on the dental chair. The sound Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at of the drill is best muffled by Fountain View Family Dentistry and wearing noise cancelling Bose has served the Towne Lake area for headphones that removes the over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental sound enough to allow for research companies. a calmer visit. Invasiveness Office: (770) 926-0000. is best corrected by gentle, Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. graceful and respectful care coupled with little breaks during dental appointments. Cost has been greatly softened with the use of interest free financing readily available today and performing stages of treatment that are affordable and fit your budget. Personal lectures are never welcome and that is remedied by simply finding a dentist that doesn’t make you feel reprimanded in any way. Poor service is unfortunate in any business. Great service typically implies superior quality — all focused on dedication to excellence. Choose a dentist that satisfies your inner voice. Bad memories, especially from childhood, stay with us a long time and wire us for fear. It’s best to perform small stages of treatment to build confidence slowly and comfortably. This works for children and adults alike. Interestingly, Angela took the lead on picking the order of her treatment and making all of her needed appointments based upon her treatment plan. “The enlarged photographs of my teeth, taken while I was in the dental chair, really helped me see how bad my teeth had become.” The tooth decay, gum disease, old metal fillings, fractures in numerous teeth and several abscesses never created any pain, which is not unusual in dentistry. All of her dental needs were clearly evident to Angela after careful communication and reviewing the photos of her teeth. Angela’s treatment plan required five appointments and she breezed through them without any discomfort during or after her dental visits. Much of Angela’s dental care could have been avoided with regular checkups. “Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today” remain great words of wisdom from my mother, still applicable today, and are even relevant to patients’ dental care. www.footprintspublishing.com
Droopy Eyelids
by Dr. Edward J. Furey Not a lot of time is put into Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in talking about one’s eyelids. primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, However, eyelids are a very geriatrics and is the Center Director of integral part of the eye. Eyelids BridgeMill Eyecare. Located at 1409 Sixes Rd. www.bridgemilleyecare.com. protect the eye from injuries, (770) 852-2733. particles and help distribute tear film. Often times, the eyelid becomes droopy and does not function in a proper manner. This condition is referred to as ptosis. The droop of an eyelid may be barely noticeable or it may droop over the entire pupil, and it can happen in both children and adults. Primarily, ptosis occurs in adults due to the aging process. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a popular cosmetic plastic surgery to remove excess skin, fat or muscle from the upper and lower eyelids to improve the function of the eyelids for the eyes. In cases where ptosis causes visual disturbances, blepharoplasty is considered medically necessary. The visual disturbances may hinder a person’s ability to see in the case of the upper eyelid droop or severe dry eye syndrome resulting from the eyelids not closing properly or a droopy lower eyelid. When the eyelids droop, it can cause loss of vision or severe dry eye syndrome; therefore, blepharoplasty is considered medically necessary to improve the eyelid function. First, determine if ptosis is occurring by having a comprehensive eye examination from an eyecare professional. Rule out other pathology that may be causing any loss of vision or visual disturbance from dry eye syndrome. Another diagnostic test is the visual field, which involves testing a patient with their eyelids taped open and then performing the same test again with the patient’s eyelids not taped. Then, a comparative visual field printout is read to determine if the eyelid is causing loss of vision. Once ptosis is determined, the patient has the option of moving forward to the surgical procedure of blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. Qualified board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in blepharoplasty and who have extensive experience in this field are the primary choices. Here are some questions to ask a surgeon: • What are his/her credentials, training, and how many times has he/she performed the treatment? • Where will the surgery be performed? • To what extent will the eyelid be reshaped, and will any associated procedures be required? • What is the expected recovery period and limitations to your activities? • What are the risks, possible complications, and likely results? • What is the cost of the blepharoplasty, and is it deemed medically necessary? If you are having a medically necessary procedure and want to add on a cosmetic procedure to be performed at the same time, you can save some out-of-pocket costs by combining procedures into the same facility and anesthesia fees. 46 My West Canton | september 2012
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September is Gynecology Cancer Awareness Month Robotic Surgery as a New Innovation for GYN Cancers
by Gerald Feuer, M.D.
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has come a long way since it began more than 20 years ago with laparoscopic surgery. The technique is now being used across a wide array of specialties, including gynecologic (GYN), general, thoracic, urologic, ENT, and many more. For GYN oncology, however, the adoption has been quite slow. In a traditional MIS or laparoscopic surgery, a surgeon makes several small incisions instead of one large incision for the instruments and camera needed to perform the procedure. Patients benefit from smaller scars, less pain, a faster discharge from the hospital, and an overall quicker recovery. Many procedures to remove GYN tumors involve highly technical work and there are limitations to laparoscopy. Thus, historically, only about 10-15 percent of GYN cancers have been treated with MIS instead of the preferred open technique. Robotic surgery is the next generation of GYN laparoscopy. While robotic surgery has been used in other surgical areas for more than 10 years, it has been implemented into GYN oncology only within the last five years. Still, robotic surgery has transformed GYN oncology. The surgeon still uses similar instruments and makes small incisions, but the instruments are connected to robotic arms. The surgeon manipulates the robotic arms, which mimic his motion. The surgery is 100 percent controlled by the surgeon. The robotic platform is unique in that it offers the surgeon a magnified, 3D view of the surgical field vs. a 2D (television) picture. In addition, the robotic arms allow the surgeon to have flexibility and dexterity identical to what he would have in an open surgery, thus enhancing his technical abilities. Uterine cancer was the first GYN cancer treated robotically. Typically, the condition is treated with a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), along with removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries, and sampling of lymph nodes (glands near the uterus). More than 25 percent of American women will have a hysterectomy during their lifetime. The procedure can cure a variety of problems of the uterus and ovaries, including fibroids, endometriosis, heavy non-menstrual bleeding, uterine prolapse and cancer. Now, more than 70 percent of uterine cancers are treated with robotic hysterectomy vs. traditional laparoscopy. Cervical cancer also is treated with a radical hysterectomy and removal of lymph glands. This type of surgery is very intricate, 48 My West Canton | september 2012
but, with the use of the robotics, many GYN oncologists are able to treat cervical cancer as well as with traditional MIS. For patients with ovarian masses and some ovarian cancers, it is important that surgeons consider robotic surgery. For ovarian cancer specifically, new robotic techniques are currently being pioneered in Atlanta and may be an option in many situations. Despite its name, robotic technology does not make decisions or operate on its own. Rather, every surgical maneuver is performed with direct input from the surgeon. That’s why it’s important to seek an experienced robotic surgeon and hospital surgical team for your surgery. Experience, teamwork, expertise, and state-of-the-art technology work together to achieve the critical level of success needed to optimize use of robotic technology.
Dr. Feuer is a board-certified GYN oncologist at Northside Hospital, where he has performed more robotic cases than any other GYN surgeon and works closely with the developers of the da VinciÂŽ Surgical System to train other doctors and staff on how to use this minimally invasive technology. Dr. Feuer practices at Atlanta Gynecologic Oncology in Atlanta and Canton. He may be reached at (404) 459-1900. www.footprintspublishing.com
• 1 oz. Novo Fogo Cachaca • 3 oz. Fresh Fruit (mango, pineapple, guava, kiwi etc. whatever fruit is in season and you like)
• 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup • 2 Lime Wedges Muddle fruit, lime and simple syrup in a shaker. Add Cachaca and ice. Shake well and enjoy!
• 2 oz. Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon • 6 oz. Watermelon Juice • 10 Mint Leaves (torn) Combine all ingredients in shaker and shake well. Serve in mason jar. Garnish with fresh mint.
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• 2 oz. Hangar One Vodka • 6 oz. House Bloody Mary Mix Garnish with pickled vegetable & cocktail shrimp
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Combine vodka, pomegranate and St Germaine in a shaker and shake well. Pour into a Champagne flute and top with Prosecco. Garnish with 2 cherries in the bottom of the glass.
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The contented Life Philippians 4: 10-13
A Commentary by Norman R. Hunt There are a lot of people today Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor who are discontented in this of Hopewell Baptist Church. life. So, what is the secret of www.hopewellbaptist.com. a life of contentment? Well, the great theme of the book of Philippians is how to be a happy, productive person. Now, all through the book of Philippians, you learn the lessons about how we can have the joy of the Lord in our life and how we can be a happy person. I do not believe you can ever be a truly happy person unless you learn what it is to be a contented person. There are a lot of people who are content. Contentment is a very great treasure. In I Timothy 6:6 “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” If you know the Lord and you have found the secret of contentment, then the Bible says you are a very rich person. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Contentment makes a poor man rich and discontentment makes a rich man poor.” I believe this is true. Someone else said, “Contentment softens our privations, sweetens our privileges and makes a cottage as fair as a castle.” Friends, if you know what it is to be content, you know that is exactly true. Now, the fact of the matter is there really aren’t many contented people in the world. In fact, it has been my experience that many of those are Christians. Many of those who name the name of Christ as their Savior, are born again children of God who really do not know what it is to be content in their hearts. Now, in Philippians 4:11 Paul says, “I have learned.” Did you notice that? He said, “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” Then he said in v. 12 “I know how.” Now, the point of that seems to be that Paul is saying to us that contentment is not something you naturally have. It is something you have to learn. It is something you have to receive. In fact down in v. 12 of that chapter he says, “I have learned the secret.” The word was used to describe initiation into some of the secret societies of those days. Paul is saying, “In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” Folks don’t come into the world knowing how to be content. We have to learn from God. God has to teach us the lesson of contentment! 52 My West Canton | september 2012
Toll Free (Unknown Caller), Let Me Be
by Carole May
Do you feel like me? Are you also tired of all the toll free calls that nag you day and night? When your phone rings are you in the habit of saying, “It’s probably another unknown caller?” Well if this is true, I welcome you to my world — a Carole May is a freelance writer for My world of what seems to be the West Canton Monthly. Email her at constant ringing of the phone editor@mywestcantonmonthly.com. when I am at home. I would like to know who was working the day I filled out a form to be placed on the no-call list. Now ya know why I am really p-----! This irritating sound bounces off my walls and down the hall wherever I am. One side of my brain says, “Let it ring” — that must be the logical part — while the other side says, “Maybe it is Publisher’s Clearing House and they are going to ‘make my day.’” When I hear that ring tone my body acts as if it is being controlled by remote on fast forward towards the phone. However after I see that the call is coming from a “toll free” the reality hits me. Don’t get me wrong! I do my share. I M U S T (Ministries) it’s GOODWILL too! And when asked by the cashier at the supermarket for a donation to whatever monthly cause, I have no second thoughts; it’s into my wallet I go. So I say, “Leave me alone at home!” I feel like the female G—father! “They keep pulling me in.” I am being bombarded by so many annoying calls that when an important one came into our home one evening it was almost disregarded. Ya see my husband was downstairs on the sofa watching TV when the phone rang. Unbeknown to my better half, I was busy upstairs rearranging my closet when I heard (what I refer to) his Viking voice bellowing up the steps. “Don’t answer the phone, it’s probably another telemarketer.” However, the phone kept ringing. Needless to say he must have had second thoughts, grabbed a banana and my Curious George picked up the receiver and answered the call. Does he realize how his life span was increased? You bet your…let’s just say bippy (from this old hippy), he was informed later that night. As far as that gentleman on the other end of the receiver, who had asked to speak to Carole May, he was my physician. It seems he called a couple of times earlier that day but it had been busy. I’m taking a wild guess here, but I bet his calls were blocked by none other than a telemarketer! So hear my cry: Toll Free (Unknown Caller), Let Me Be! www.footprintspublishing.com
why am i not Getting Better?
by Shane Newton, PGA Professional, Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead I get a lot of questions about why things happen the way they do in golf. One question comes up like clockwork at this time of year — I have been playing golf all season, been getting “golf tips” from my buddies and even reading your articles but...Why is my game not getting any better? 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
I read a quote the other day that answers this question better than I ever could — “In golf as in life, it’s the follow through that makes the difference.” Playing and “learning” about golf is an important first step in improving your golf game. However, taking action based on this information is required to see real improvement. OK, you just read an article that you know will make a big difference in your game but where do you start? First, set some clearly defined goals such as “I will improve my putting” or “I will improve my driving accuracy.” I highly suggest writing down your goal. Next, document what you are doing now. For putting, count the number of putts per round. For driving, you would count the number of fairways hit. Recording this information before you start a new program is an important step to get an accurate picture of your game and have something on which to base your improvement. Quantifiable results are powerful motivators when you need it most. When you begin practice, you must start with the proper mindset. Everyone’s natural tendency is to do it their old way because it feels right but this does not work. You must throw out the old and embrace a whole new way. A change to your swing will feel uncomfortable at first but that is a good thing. That uncomfortable feeling lets you know you are doing something differently and soon you will see results. Now that you have all the components in place to improve your game, all you must do is follow through with practice, practice, practice. Please remember, while these articles are entertaining and informative, they are not miracles. To improve your game, you must follow up with action. The best action is to go see your local PGA golf professional. There is nothing worse than working very hard to learn new “bad” habits. Your local PGA golf professional is an excellent source to develop a practice plan and to get you on the right track to playing better in no time! Play Better! Play More! ©2007, 2012 - SEN 54 My West Canton | september 2012
Lightning Crashes
by Michael Buckner
The past two months in Metro Atlanta have been the worst I have ever seen in terms of lightning. I would even go so far as to say that we have had more phone calls this year from clients whose homes have been hit with surges than the past Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio five years combined! Now, I Intersection located at 631 E. Main have absolutely no idea why Street, Canton. For more information this is and am not going to on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, speculate on climate change, end of times, Mayan Calendar, call (770) 479-1000. etc. What I will say is that you may think your electronics are protected from electrical damage by being plugged into a surge protector, but I’ll bet that they are not as safe as you assume. Most surges that I see come into the home through the phone, cable and/or data lines. Sadly, about that same percentage of homes do not have these lines protected with surge protectors. I have seen SO many audio and video systems that have really expensive surge protectors that have the extra phone, cable and data ports on them, but they were never hooked up, and so the electronics were damaged anyways. A surge protector that is worth having usually comes with a replacement guarantee of at least $15,000 in the event that your house receives a surge, but if you did not hook up the phone, cable and data ports, they will not pay the claim. For the 10 percent of surges that I see come in on the power lines, this requires a little more explanation.Surges that come in on the power line are rarely because of lightning. We know power inadequacies as “Brownouts,” “C-Spikes,” and other terms, but what you need to know is that you can get a surge on a beautiful sunny afternoon. After all, most power outages in Georgia are due to squirrels, not lightning. In this case, your best line of defense is either a “Power Conditioner” for your audio electronics, or at the very least, a surge protector that carries a guarantee. Stick to reputable brands such as Panamax, Tripp-Lite or Watt-Box. There’s also a new company out there called Innovolt that has a $100,000 guarantee! In addition to ensuring that lightning will never touch your equipment, they go an extra step by recording the activity going on. That way, if you do get a surge, they can tell you exactly when and what it was! So, here’s what you need to know: look at what all of your devices are plugged into. If it just looks like a “power strip” and not a surge protector, then your stuff is not safe. Also, MAKE SURE that your phone and cable lines are plugged into it. If you have Dish or DirecTV, you cannot run it through the protector, but you do need to make sure that your Dish is grounded. For problems, give me a call. Just remember that an $80 surge protector can protect thousands of dollars worth of TVs, stereos and more. www.footprintspublishing.com
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Branding Your Way to Higher Profits Cost: $30 for Members; $55 for Future Members Join LaVon Lewis, President of Pencilworx Design Group, an award winning branding and marketing expert, as we dive into the importance of building a master brand and creating a digital presence. Your brand is what customers think of every time they see or hear about you and your company. When customers think about your company, what comes to mind? The average American is bombarded by more than 3,000 advertising messages per day. How do you stand out? Attend this session and learn creative, sure-fire secrets to attract the “RIGHT” customer. Learn how building a great brand can effect your bottom line and five hidden messages that are a MUST have in branding. Also, don’t miss the popular LIVE BRAND AUDIT! We will read your business card and tell you what your brand is saying behind your back on the spot. This by far is a must see! Contact Amy at (770) 345-0400 or Amy@CherokeeChamber.com to register.
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businessAfter
Hours
Tuesday, September 25, 4:30 — 6 p.m. 2012 Series Presented by: AT&T Sponsored by & located at:
121 Main Street, Canton, GA 30114 There is no charge to attend. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on September 21.
American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee B2B Network: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751 Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com NEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344 PowerCore: (404) 572-1278 Towne Lake Business Association: (770) 720-6558, www.tlba.org Woodstock Business Networking Group: (770) 591-7101
Charitable & Support Organizations AA Meetings: Canton First United Methodist: (770) 479-6961 AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460 Adoptees and Birthmothers Support: (770) 693-1907 Adoption/Infertility Support Group: (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Breast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880 Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Celebrate Recovery: (404) 317-0345 www.actionchurch.tv Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — HCF67@comcast.net or Renee — MRJPERRELLI@yahoo.com Cherokee Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Support Group: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050
Sons of the American Revolution: Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508, www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015 Cherokee FOCUS: (770) 345-5483 btemple1@bellsouth.net www.cherokeefocus.org The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 Drug Free Cherokee: www.nationaltota.org Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 United Daughters of the Confederacy, www.drugfreecherokee.org The Helen Plane Chapter 711: Georgia Animal Project: (770) 704-PAWS helenplane711@gmail.com www.theanimalproject.org Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA: Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org (770) 479-0407 Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: Cherokee County Democratic Party: (800) 989-4248, dan@haiticheri.org (770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com Hope Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission: (770) 924-0864 (678) 493-6101 www.hopectr.com Cherokee County Republican Party: Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Hospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 Repulican Women of Cherokee County: www.hospiceadvantage.com (678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com iCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871 www.iCORorphans.com Cherokee County Teen Republicans: Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826 (678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440 Cherokee County Young Republicans: Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org (770) 926-9317, deanc@mindspring.com MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton, Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party: Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): (770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers: (770) 479-4140 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo): MUST Ministries: (770) 479-5397 (770) 479-8300 www.mustministries.org Christian Authors Guild: www.christianauthorsguild.org Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032 Cherokee Amateur Radio Society: National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support (770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services North Georgia Angel House, Inc.: (SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590 www.angelhousega.com www.cherokee-ares.org Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary: Cherokee Community Chorale: (678) 439-8625 (770) 720-9559 www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples: Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWAMOM.org (770) 479-0418 Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730 Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282 www.cherokeesaddleclub.com www.papaspantry.org Cherokee County Social Adventures Group: Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County: www.TCCSAG.org (678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org Cherokee Fencing Club: Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316 Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515 www.cherokeefencingclub.com Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502 Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655 hiking_fred@hotmail.com Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots): (770) 272-5388 www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701, www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB): BridgeMill-Sixes Service League: (770) 479-4917, cnhbcontact@yahoo.com Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941, www.bssl.org Cherokee Photography Club: www.cherokeepc.org Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239 www.lionsofcanton.org (770) 926-8513 Cherokee Senior Softball Association: Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 www.cssasoftball.com Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com Cherokee Tennis Association: Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 www.cherokeetennis.com Crossfit Workout of the Day Club: Cherokee County Historical Society: www.crossfitgarage.com (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Falany Performing Arts Center @ Reinhardt University: Optimist Club of Laurel Canyon: (678) 493-9135 (770) 720-5558, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Pilot Club of Cherokee County: The Funk Heritage Center Book Club: (770) 720-5969 Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 North Cobb Bass Club: (770) 820-3945 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com www.northcobbbass.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County: Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild: (678) 297-0154, glopos@bellsouth.net (678) 493-3976 Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139 Rotary Club of Towne Lake: (770) 926-0105
Political Organizations
Recreation & Hobbies
Civic Organizations
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
R.T. Jones Memorial Hospital was the first public hospital in Cherokee County and opened in 1962 as a modern medical facility. A contract for the new hospital had been signed in 1960 with a portion of the funds to come from the federal government’s HillBurton Hospital Act. Congress had passed the Act in the mid-1940s to help provide funding for hospitals as the Great Depression and World War II had taken a toll on many small medical facilities, causing them to close. Canton did have a private hospital, Coker Hospital, in operation through the 1950s as well. The new hospital had 66 beds and provided, at the time, advanced medical care. The hospital continued to grow through the next two decades and in the 1990s, Northside Hospital took over its operations and by 2009, Northside Hospital Cherokee was seeing over 100,000 patients at the hospital.
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1. Visitors tour the state of the art operating room in 1962.
2. R.T. Jones was the first public hospital to provide free care to patients who couldn’t afford it, under the terms of the federal funding. Quoted from “Cherokee County, Georgia: A History” by Rebecca Johnston
October 16, 2012
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Searching for Beulah Buchanan — History Program By Dan Roper, Editor of Georgia Backroads Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Highway, Canton Information: The story of child labor in Georgia’s Textiles Mills a century ago. Free and Open to the Public. Refreshments Provided.
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government:
President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001 Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909
Cherokee County Board of Education:
Robert Wofford, Post 1 e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 345-6256
(770) 704-4398, x4372
Michael Geist, Post 3 e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 462-4950
Janet Read (R), Post 4 e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 516-1444
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: chill@legis.state.ga.us
Rob Usher, Post 6 e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 928-0341
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(678) 983-9644
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0287
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: mark.hamilton@house.ga.gov
Cherokee County Courts: (678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner Judge Tony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III
Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker
(404) 362-1600
Cherokee County School System
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge N. Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood
(770) 704-4398, x4370
(678) 493-6511
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.O. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
Sonya Little (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com Mayor Gene Hobgood
(770) 704-1500
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com Mayor Doris Ann Jones
(770) 479-2912
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Crossroads of Life Baptist Church 2861 Ball Ground Hwy., (770) 479-7638 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org
Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 710-1068, www.crossroadspbc.org
First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point, Canton Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Visit the website or call for details: (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., (770) 345-5349 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, (770) 479-9415 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Waleska First Baptist
City On A Hill
10657 Fincher Road, (770) 479-1024 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Episcopal Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church 2135 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock (404) 395-5003 Meeting at All Points Community Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.ctrcec.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta (770) 928-7916 or cell (770) 490-7234 Sunday Eucharist Service: 10:30 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center
179 Belletta Drive, (770) 479-3347 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.JewishWoodstock.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church
Congregation Ner Tamid
75 Ridge Road, (770) 345-5723 Sunday Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Reform Jewish Congregation Contact us for High Holiday Service times & dates (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
Hickory Log Missionary Baptist
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
Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125 Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m. www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran
Oakdale Baptist
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church
100 Oakdale Road, (770) 479-9060 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Scott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org
Sardis Baptist 392 Sardis Circle, (678) 777-4327 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.
Shoal Creek Baptist 4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Highway, (770) 479-0101 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 346 Lucky Street, (770) 345-1133 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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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
Field’s Chapel United Methodist Church 1331 Fields Chapel Road, (770) 479-6030 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org
Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org
Holly Springs United Methodist Church 2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.hollyspringsumc.com
Liberty Hill Church 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
Orange United Methodist Church 220 Orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m. www.orangeumc.org
Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.sixesumc.org
Union Hill United Methodist Church 2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.unionhillumc.org
Waleska United Methodist Church 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-4428, www.waleskaumc.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. 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
Faith Presbyterian Church USA 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us
Canton First United Methodist Church
Grace Church, PCA
930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502 Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:30, & 11 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org
1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta
Northern Hills Church of Christ
5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
6464 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ctkatlanta.com
4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service 10 a.m.
Sixes Presbyterian Church
Christian Praise Center
2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sixeschurch.org
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Pointe
Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Canton Ward, (770) 479-1522 Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641
300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Pkwy., Suite 112 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.myfriendschurch.com
Church of the Messiah
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Oak Leaf Church Canton
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.prayerandpraise.org
2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m. www.lasalettecanton.com
Covenant Christian Center
The Quest Church
Services held at their Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., Canton Sundays: 10 a.m. (770) 345-0307, www.CityOfCovenant.org
411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel
Dayspring Church
490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Roman Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church
Other Churches Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton Village Shopping Center Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (404) 317-0345, www.actionchurch.tv
Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m., Nursery available www.allentempleame.org
Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock High School Auditorium Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. (770) 517-2977, www.bridgepointechurch.org
Christian Praise Center
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, (770) 578-1533 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.emersonuu.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Woodstock Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.faithagchurch.com
Faith Pointe Church 101 Old Hwy. 5, Canton Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.faithpointechurch.org
1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com
Greater Bethel Community Church
Canton Adventist Church
Life Changers Church International
411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106 Saturday Worship: 10 a.m. www.cantonfamiles.org
Canton Community Church 260 Rolling Hills Heights, (770) 479-3792 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.cantoncommunityministries.org
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
2499 Palm Street, Suite 100, (678) 384-4307 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jamesbryantministries.org
Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist
New Life Church
101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. http://cherokee.netadvent.org
154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.newlifecanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church
The River 2335 Sixes Road, Canton (Sixes Presbyterian Gym) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org
Revolution Church 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. www.therevolution.tv
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Pkwy., Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategu,i (770) 926-8271 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.woodstocknazarene.com
Woodstock Community Church 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
Waleska Church of God of Prophecy 127 Dry Pond Lane, (770) 214-8343 Sunday Service: 11 a.m & 5 p.m.
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two pieces of glass. The monogram appears to “float” within the frame. The frames start at $22. Other items such as bibs, burp cloths, diaper covers, backpacks, lunchboxes, overnight totes, duffle bags, wristlet key chains, lounge covers, picnic baskets, thermal mugs, sports bottles, and the ever popular market tote can also be monogrammed. You can bring your own item, or choose from their wide selection of styles. Amy and Jan truly believe that they’ve become a successful, enduring home-based business because they listen to and get their ideas from their customers. They work very hard to keep prices as reasonable as possible because their customer base consists of young families living within budgets. They found something they enjoy doing and have turned their kids into walking advertisements! Amy says, “I hope we can help you by Keeping Things Personal-ized.”
How Does Your Home Perform?
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BPI standards are cited by the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as several state Weatherization Assistance Programs. If you need help finding a BPI certified company in your area, go to www.BPI.org and go to the “Certified Professionals” section and look in your zip code.
. . . Sophisticated Fall Look
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maintenance than traditional foil coloring. If you have fastgrowing hair and find that your natural roots peek out quickly after a color treatment, you may wish to try ombre, since the line between roots and color will appear softer. Whether you struggle with fast growing hair or just want to try out a brand new look this fall, balayage and ombre are two wonderful options for a unique look. Speak with your stylist about your hair type and the color technique that’s just right for you!
Want to Go for a Ride?
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in the brain, liver and intestinal track killing surrounding tissues. Even with treatment, the pet may still die. The best way to avoid heat stroke is prevention. Don’t leave your pet unattended outside for a long period of time and never take your pet on errands during the summer heat. As you see with Ms. Smith, the quiet dog in the back is easily forgotten.
To Vaccinate Or Not To . . .
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pneumonia in 1 out of 8 cases, encephalitis (brain infection) in 1 out of 20 cases and death in 1 out of 1500 cases. The most severe complication of the pertussis vaccine is acute encephalopathy or inflammation of the brain with rates ranging 62 My West Canton | september 2012
from 0 to 10 cases per million. Stay tuned to have more myths about vaccines addressed in upcoming issues. For now remember the most common vaccine preventable diseases in the U.S. are pertussis and influenza. Get your vaccines today.
What A Novel Idea continued from page 37 contently through a chest-high maze of joe-pye weed, golden rod, queen ann’s lace, and clover; all planted by nature. Complimenting this mess are random daylilies, irises, and blackeyed-susans growing as a result of discarded soil from unsellable plants. Kari is happiest watching her bees come and go while she randomly plants raspberries, blackberries and any unwanted orphans from the nursery in amongst the weeds. Who am I to argue? The dogwood lady and my wife both get to enjoy their garden any time they want. They don’t have to save up for it, or wait for vacation. It is no big event in their lives. It is just their garden; they can go any time they want, and it makes them happy. What a novel idea.
Air Drying Hydrangeas continued from page 34 choose to dry the bloom on the plant, be sure to keep the plant watered so the blooms will not develop brown spots. Have fun drying your flowers. Keep the dried blooms out of the direct sunlight and humid areas to help maintain color. If you take care to dry your hydrangeas properly and more importantly cut the flowers at the proper time, you will be able to enjoy these blooms for years. Information about Extension Solutions for Homes and Gardens can be found on the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension website, www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee. (770) 479-0418
Mortgage Company Owe You . . . continued from page 30 What’s the procedure and timetable? • A Settlement Administrator will be selected now by the Monitoring Committee (which includes the Georgia Attorney General), to administer the distribution of cash to individual borrowers. • Over the following five to eight months, this Administrator will work with the banks and the state attorneys general to identify the eligible former homeowners, and contact them to apply for the payment. Information on how to file a claim will also be posted on the national settlement website referred to above. There will be a yet unannounced deadline to file claims. • If you are concerned about the Administrator having your current address, you should contact your Attorney General’s Office; information is posted on the national settlement website referred to above, to have it sent to your current address by the Adminstrator. For more information please visit the special website for this settlement, http://www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com/
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Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
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Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 michele.fox@nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Georgia Animal Project theanimalproject.org Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
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Utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com
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