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by Cherryl Greenman, editor@mywoodstockmonthly.com
Pineapple Park, 8494 Main Street, is scheduled to move into its new location, 240 Chambers Street at the end of January. The new location, just ¼ mile down the road, will feature the same great items including fine furniture, accessories, fabric and more. The store is open Tuesday — Saturday from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. (678) 494-8494, www.pineapplepark.com Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority recently received recognition by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals with the Certificate of Distinguished Achievement for Best Overall Education Program among large water utilities. The certificate was presented at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals’ Fall Conference in Athens in November. Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority education and outreach efforts reached more than 4,700 citizens, students, and teachers through classroom activities, water and wastewater plant tours, and through educational material available at its main office and treatment facilities. (770) 479-1813 The 3rd Annual Cherokee Bridal Expo will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 1 — 5 p.m. at Woodstock’s Magnolia Hall, 108 Arnold Mill Road, Bldg. C. The expo will include complimentary champagne furnished by The Magnolia House Restaurant, hors d’oeuvres, provided by Center Cut Catering, and a fashion show at 3 p.m. www.cherokeebridalexpo.com The City of Woodstock now has an official Woodstock tumbler on sale at the Woodstock Visitors Center – Dean Store. You can show your love for your community by purchasing a tumbler; for every tumbler sold, you’ll be contributing $1 each to Elm Street Arts Village, Greenprints Alliance, Preservation Woodstock, Inc., Main Street Woodstock, and United Way. The 16 oz, clear acrylic tumbler is doublewalled to keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold. The cost is $10; call (770) 592-6056 to order your tumbler.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rivera family at this very difficult time. The community can reach out to them and offer assistance with a monetary donation. Please visit any local United Community Bank or send your donation to the branch located at 2215 Riverstone Blvd., Canton, GA. Please call (770) 479-6700 with any questions. A t-shirt is also being designed in honor and memory of Jorelys, with proceeds going to the Rivera family. My Woodstock Monthly will offer more information regarding the t-shirts in the February issue of the magazine or you may call our office at (770) 720-7497.
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COMMUNITY Auxiliary Volunteers Honored
Northside Hospital-Atlanta recently honored its Auxiliary at the 42nd annual Auxiliary Luncheon; more than 130 Auxilians attended the event, which recognized volunteers for their dedicated service to the hospital. “We have such a great group of volunteers, who work as a team with Northside, to bring exceptional service to our patients and visitors and I look forward to continuing that tradition,” said president Gordon Jones. He presented Northside with a check for $349,044, raised from all of the Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts in 2010-2011 including sales in the gift shop, commissions on baby photo sales and several other sales to employees. “There are no limits to the extraordinary contributions made each and every day by the volunteers of the Northside Hospital Auxiliary,” said Bob Quattrocchi, president and CEO of Northside Hospital. Right to left: Gordon Jones, president, Northside Hospital-Atlanta Auxiliary, presents a check for $349,044 to Russ Davis, director of marketing and public relations, Northside Hospital, who accepted the check on the hospital’s behalf.
Towne Lake Optimist Presents Donation
The Towne Lake Optimist presented Mary Moore, executive director of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children with a $5,800 check from its fundraiser Cruisin’ for the Kids held on Lake Allatoona. Left to right: TL Optimist member Established in 1983 in Roger Carter, staff members Sherry Samuels and Katie Baughman, Atlanta, the Brain Tumor executive director Mary Moore, Foundation for Children TL Optimist members Charlice Byrd is the first nonprofit and Matt Halloran. organization in the United States to focus on pediatric brain tumor disease. Its mission is to provide financial assistance, social support, and information for families of children with brain and spinal cord tumors; 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. 6
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Service League Raises Over $60,000
The Service League of Cherokee County has raised more than $60,000 for local children in need through its signature fundraiser, the Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival. The money is used by the Riverfest chairwoman Amy Graham, nonprofit organization to fill left, presents a symbolic check to Service League of Cherokee individual requests such as County president Joanne Waver a Cherokee County student representing the $60,985 raised who needs eyeglasses; or a through Riverfest to benefit family that needs financial Cherokee County children in need. assistance with a heating bill; to provide college scholarships for a deserving graduating senior from each county high school; and to make financial grants for local nonprofit organizations and programs that aid children. The total profits of $60,985 from this year’s Riverfest do not include additional monies raised through League efforts including sponsorship financial donations from local businesses; the annual 5K Run for the Children held in March; the annual Dance for the Children ball held in April; sales of the A Taste of Tradition cookbook; wrapping paper sales; and the sales of mums and poinsettias. For more information, please see the website www.serviceleague.net.
Newest Jury Commissioner Probate Judge Keith Wood swore in Richard McPhaul on November 2, 2011, as the newest jury commissioner for Cherokee County. Jury commissioners are appointed by the chief judge of the superior court to serve on the board responsible for compiling and maintaining the county jury lists.
Left to right: Clerk of Court Patty Baker, Judge Keith Wood, Richard McPhaul.
Three Girl Scouts Receive Silver Awards
Three Girl Scouts recently earned their Girl Scout Silver Awards. The Silver Award is the highest award a girl can earn as a Cadette Girl Scout. The girls each earned a series of more on page eight smaller awards and then completed 40 hour8
We’re honored to serve you It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care. Visit us online at www.northside.com
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long service projects to earn the Silver Award. All three Scouts did their service projects around helping animals: one collected supplies for the county shelter, and the other two held a pet care fair to educate pet owners. Representative Charlice Byrd presented each Girl Scout with a Resolution commending them for their service to the community, embracing values, and setting high standards of conduct. They exhibited a commitment to the Girl Scout principles of courage, confidence and character. Front row (left to right): Rachel Murphy, Representative Charlice Byrd, and Madalyne Weaver. Back row: Jodi Murphy, Francesca Foster, and Sherry Weaver.
Recycling Paint & Paper
Reaping Nature Educational Outreach Foundation visited three counties over three days as part of America Recycles Day. The Forsyth County nonprofit’s first stop was at their paint and paper recycling event held at Harry’s Farmers Market in Roswell. With help from students, teachers and parent volunteers from South Forsyth Middle School, this event collected over 1,000 gallons of paint and several hundred pounds of paper. Thanks to companies like Shred Green and Williams Upcycling, Reaping Nature is working in partnership to divert these materials from landfills and recycle them. Reaping Nature also visited 80 preschoolers at Goddard Schools in Cherokee County. The program was made possible courtesy of ServiceMaster by Color of Life and Reaping Nature’s Sustainable Educator sponsors, Sanitation Solutions and Olde Atlanta Recycling. It was a hit with the little ones, ages three to five, who sang along at the end of the program to Reaping Nature’s original tune, Another Recycling Rap. Preschoolers also learned that the number one reason to recycle is jobs. Reaping Nature made its final visit to 632 kindergarten, first grade and second grade students at Cumming Elementary in Forsyth County, “edutaining” students with their I “Likel” to Recycle program.
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Youth Appreciation Awards
The South Cherokee Optimist Club sponsored its annual Youth Appreciation Breakfast for the county’s high schools at Featherstone’s in Towne Lake. Recognized were: Cherokee High School — Blue Bennett, Positive Attitude presented by Lori Sewell; Katie Jo Corbin, Most Improved presented by Crissy Culver; Creekview High School — Deanna Leyva, Outstanding Achievement presented by Jenny Hopkins; Etowah High School — Joey Brewer, Outstanding Work Ethic presented by Lura Blake; Little River Tippens Education Center — Nicholas Salomone, Most Improved presented by Marge McMullen; River Ridge High School — Trevor Harris, Positive Attitude presented by Kim Manus; Sequoyah High School — Kayla Lingerfelt, Most Improved & Positive Attitude presented by Judy Bulmer; Woodstock High School — Ismeal Larrauri, Positive Attitude presented by Cory Nix; Evan Morriss, Outstanding Achievement presented by Erin Hall; Mandy Roloff, “Makes a Difference” presented by Jeanne Rottner The Excellence in Education Award was earned by Lori Morris with Woodstock High School and presented by Debbie Carter-Campbell. The program and presentations were coordinated by Beth Hermes of the SCOC and Debbie Carter-Campbell with the school system.
Left to right: Joey Brewer, Lori Morris, Kayla Lingerfelt, Deanna Leyva, Mandy Roloff, Evan Morris, Trevor Harris, and Blue Bennett.
National Award for Design Of Woodstock Community Church
The Architecture Studio of Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates, an Atlanta-based full-service planning, architecture and landscape architecture firm (www.tsw-design.com), has won a national Solomon Award for its design of the new Woodstock Community Church in Woodstock (pictured), 237 Rope Mill Road (www.wcchurch.org). The award was presented by Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine. TSW won in the category of Best New Church Design, up to 800 Seats.
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by J. Daran Burns Now certainly this quote is as clichéd as they come. Nevertheless, at some point all of us have found the need to heed those words. Fortunately, our country’s legal system allows individuals a vehicle to pursue that fight. Nearly everyone who contacts my office, in some way, needs to fight for something, whether it’s their freedom, their home, their business, their right to drive, or the custody of their children. As an attorney I am proud to provide the assistance and guidance needed by my clients to defend and fight for their rights. For almost 20 years, I have dedicated myself to channeling those now famous words of wisdom, providing each individual client the very best legal service. From the beginning, as I began my
career as a lawyer, I knew those words would be the foundation of everything I strived to accomplish. Since starting my career, I have strived to give my all in each and every case. That was certainly the fact when I successfully fought for a local homeowner who had to challenge his HOA just to be able to fly the American flag in his yard and most assuredly as I successfully defended three local teenagers in separate murder cases wherein they were exonerated. As a local attorney not all of my cases are as grandiose as those, but I recognize the importance of each case in our office. If you make the difficult decision to hire an attorney, you deserve their attention and respect. I never lose sight of the fact that while I may have several cases, yours is the only one that matters to you. I take the same personal approach in each of my cases.
As I began my career as a lawyer, I often wondered: Where would it take me? Thankfully my law partner and I have had the opportunity to call Cherokee County our home and have built a local firm that I can be proud of. My office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Canton next to the historic courthouse on North Street, offering assistance in a variety of legal needs, including divorce, divorce modifications, child custody, child support, contempt, criminal representation and bankruptcy. If you have legal needs, I am confident that Burns & Speights is the only stop when you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation. If you need to talk with an attorney about a legal matter please call me. I will schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
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Things to do in Woodstock
January 1 — 31 • CREATURE FEATURE During January, join a CNC naturalist to uncover some of the interesting names of animals that call Georgia home. Thursdays and Fridays at 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., for all ages. www.chattnaturecenter.org
January 1 — 14 • CHRISTMAS TREE CHIP & DIP Throw away your Christmas tree the environmental way! Bring your Christmas trees to Olde Rope Mill Park through January 14 and they will be fed into a new chipper. The following week, bring a shovel to Rope Mill Park any time during park hours from 8 a.m. and dusk to “dip” into the free mulch! Pick up free tree seedlings at the park on January 7 during Bring One for the Chipper event sponsored by the Keep Georgia Beautiful campaign. Available from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNTS Walk every trail at CNC this winter. Pick up your official CNC trail hiker passport in the Nature Exchange and receive a stamp for every trail you hike. Completing all six trails earns you something special from the Nature Exchange. www.chattnaturecenter.org
January 2 — 6 • CRAFT WEEK Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, will help you beat the boredom and blahs during winter break. A different craft each day, using reused and recycled items, for ages 4 and up from 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. www.chattnaturecenter.org
January 14 •
January 27 •
January 2 — 5 •
STAR FILLED NIGHT HIKE
BLOOD DRIVE
YEAR OF THE BAT
Winter is a wonderful time to explore the sky, join a CNC naturalist on a night hike and finish off the night with a warm campfire and marshmallows. 7 — 9 p.m. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Hwy 92, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. (678) 403-1692
I THINK IMPROV TROUP
January 20 — 21 •
YH2O STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
See the iThink Improve Troup Live in action at the Elm Street Auditorium beginning at 9 p.m. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
SILVER OAK CELLARS
High school students don’t forget CNC’s 2nd Annual YH2O Film Contest; deadline is January 27 at 5 p.m. What is your vision for the future of water in Atlanta? Show it in the 2nd Annual YH2O Student Film Competition sponsored by the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Comcast and Play It Again Sports. Film festival dates are February 25 — 26 in the Cowie Weiss Theater. Cash prizes for first — third places. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Celebrate the Year of the Bat with CNC and explore its fun bat trunk. Ages 5 — 12 from 1:30 — 3 p.m. www.chattnaturecenter.org
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January 27 •
Silver Oak Cellars Ambassador Tom Johnson returns to Barnsley; come find out why “Life is a Cabernet.” www.barnsleyresort.com
January 13 — 15 & 20 — 22 • A LITTLE PRINCESS
January 23 • 2012 WINTER/SPRING
Elm Street Art Players will perform “A Little Princess” at the City Center, 8534 Main Street, on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. All seats are $9 in advance online or $11 at the door. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
THEATRE CLASSES
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Elm Street Cultural Arts Village classes begin the week of January 23. Drama, music, dance, and Improv classes are available for all ages. Classes will be held at City Center, 8534 Main Street. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
Hike for a Cure
January 29 • DEPRESSION RECOVERY PROGRAM Free orientation to find out if this 8-week program is right for you, held at the Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist Church, 101 Rope Mill Road at 4 p.m. (404) 394-3940
January 29 • ON THE RUN IN NAZI BERLIN The memoir of Bert Lewyn in which he vividly tells about growing up in Nazi Germany during the war, co-authored by his daughter-in-law, Bev Saltzman. The Lewyn family will discuss “On the Run in Nazi Berlin” at 2 p.m. at Temple Kehillat Chaim, 1145 Green Street, Roswell. Free, but reservations appreciated; contact nnrose@comcast.net.
February 3 • I THINK IMPROV TROUP See the iThink Improve Troup Live in action at the Elm Street Auditorium beginning at 9 p.m. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
February 4 • HOB NOB WITH THE WINE SNOB Join Barnsley’s “Wine Snob” for a casual and entertaining wine tasting, featuring six of his favorite wines. www.barnsleyresort.com
February 10 & 11 • VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND Enjoy a romantic special Barnsley’s menu at the Rice House; carriage rides between the Rice House and the Historic Ruins. www.barnsleyresort.com
Contest Corner
Find the hidden picture
February 10 — 11 & 17 — 18 • BRIGADOON Sponsored by Jim Miller in Memory of Jean Miller, the Elm Street Art Players will perform “Brigadoon” at the City Center, 8534 Main Street, on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
February 11 • 11TH ANNUAL CHATTAHOOCHEE CHALLENGE 10K This is a fast pace run along the Chattahoochee River and an official qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. Race begins at 8 a.m. and 1 mile fun run begins at 7:30 a.m. Register online at www.active.com or download a registration form at www.chattnaturecenter.org
February 21 — 24 • WINTER BREAK WORKSHOPS Winter break workshops at Elm Street Village will be 3-hours in length and specialize in a different artistic subject from performing to photography. Each workshop is $50 per student and will be held at City Center, 8534 Main Street. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
If you love adventure and crave a new challenge, then CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Ultimate Hike is for you! On April 21, 2012 participants will hike 26.5 miles of the Foothills Trail, in one day, while raising funds for pediatric cancer research. The Ultimate Hike is a one-day event in which ordinary folks complete an extraordinary feat on trails around the country. Each hiker is required to attend one information session held around Atlanta and a registration donation of $100 will be required. RSVP to join one of the following information sessions to learn the entire scoop about Hike Weekend, Hike Training and Fundraising:
Tuesday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. High Country Outfitters (Buckhead) Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. REI, Perimeter Wednesday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. REI, Buford Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. REI, Kennesaw Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. Alpharetta Outfitters Friday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. Halfmoon Outfitters Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. Red Top Mountain State Park To register for an Ultimate Hike information meeting visit www.ultimatehike.org/atlanta
Georgiana Truluck was our winner for December’s contest corner. She will receive a gift card to Home Depot. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@mywoodstockmonthly.com *Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year
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SCHOOL Whitfield Selected as Student Advisor
State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge named 50 students from around Georgia to his 2011-2012 Student Advisory Council; Jacob Whitfield, Sequoyah High School was among the 50 students. “The Student Advisory Council is an invaluable resource to the leadership of the Georgia Department of Education,” Superintendent Barge said. “This group will provide a unique perspective on how state policies are working in the classroom and allow me the opportunity to communicate directly with students in schools throughout Georgia.” Congratulations Jacob Whitfield!
Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship Awarded Cherokee County School Nutrition Association recently awarded the Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship for 2011 to Cory Locatelli, a graduate of Woodstock HS. The scholarship is awarded to the child or grandchild of a CCSNA member who has shown strong academic performance and a record of community service.
walked in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes in October. Students paid $1 to be able to wear a hat of their choice to classes for a day, and raised $260 for the foundation. Front row (left to right): Student council vice president Molly McNeil, student council president AnnaBeth Bedsole, Noah Brooks and Principal Tammy Sandell. Students who participated in fundraiser wearing their hats.
Mill Creek MS Recognizes Students September Students of the Month
Left to right: Scott Johnson, son of the late Judy Johnson; Cory Locatelli; Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo; and Charlie Johnson, husband of the late Mrs. Johnson.
Woodstock ES Student Meets Paula Deen Brianna Renaud, a current fourth grader at Woodstock Elementary School, was thrilled to meet Paula Deen recently at BJ’s in Woodstock. Ms. Deen was the subject of a report Brianna wrote in second grade. Ms. Deen happily signed the report.
Front row (left to right): Victoria Ferraz, Uriel Hernandez, Alex Grabier, Kayla Perez, Nicole Morales and Nick Todd; middle row: Emma Visser, Sabrina Crow, Whitney Jordan, Jordan Mason and Michael Douglas. Back row: Alan Acosta, Patricia Coffman, Brent Flynn, Bailey Dingley, Kelley Mayes and Alex Rautino. October Students of the Month
Brianna Renaud holds report signed by Paula Deen.
Hat Day at Mountain Road ES
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Front row (left to right): Mukthi Kaup, Webster Rison, Morgan Pavolony, Jared Taylor, Brooke Wiggins, and Jacob Floyd. Second row: Jackson Valley, Ariana Fonzo, Sarah Colon, Drake Gifford, and Zia Yurchuck. Back row: Nathan Patchett, Kathryn Weiden, more on Rigoberto Villeda, Hannah Moree, Stephen Omorogbe, and page 16 Savannah Hill.
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SHS AFJROTC Military Ball
SCHOOL Sequoyah March Band
The Sequoyah High School Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) held its 17th Annual Military Ball in November. Cadet Taylor McColl was crowned 20112012 Military Ball Queen AFJROTC Military Ball Queen Cadet Taylor McColl.
Baskets for Needy Families
Marsha Allen’s second grade students at Johnston Elementary School recently collected food items to create 12 baskets for needy families in the community. Various classes donated the items to make a complete Thanksgiving meal for each of the 12 families. LoveLoud, with First Baptist Church Woodstock, donated 12 turkeys to go along with the baskets. Front row (left to right): Giovanni Valenzuela, Oscar Shetler, and Anthony Barber. Second row: Allexia Stapp, Victor Vidales, Morgan Jones, Lily Griffin, Nico Morrison, Adam Krnyaich, Sergio Gomez, and Sean Glover. Third row: Julie Pedroza, Claudia O’Neal, Wil Terrell, Lorin Davis and Kaylee Farr. Back row: Mrs. Allen, Camryn Shackelford, Brooks Anderson, Brian Bradley, Marah Foster, Abigail Clark, Aurora Walderich, Ava Wiersma, and Counselor Tina Word.
Blankets for The Needy
LeeAnn Revalski’s 1st grade class at Mountain Road Elementary School recently made special hand-tied blankets to donate to needy children. This was part of a culminating activity based on books the students read in class. Left to right: Zyion Terry, Melody Besanceney, Lily Carras, Maggie Sharpton, and Nathan Valles. 16 My Woodstock | january 2012
The award winning Sequoyah High School Marching Band of Chiefs performed in the 78th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago, Illinois. The band’s performance in this nationally televised parade was seen by nearly four million viewers.
Veterans Day Program at Johnston
Johnston Elementary School PTA celebrated Veterans Day with a breakfast honoring the community’s veterans. Students and their guests were invited to attend a breakfast followed by a program. The guest speaker was Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Ret.) Jeffrey K. King, one of only five chief warrant officers in aviation in the State of Georgia. First-grade students presented a Veterans Day performance for those honored. Left to right: USMC First Sgt. (Ret.) Stanhagen, Matthew Cantrell, Lorin Davis, Jack Mabie, Jacob Bertch, Sean Glover and Capt. Robert Abrams.
Special Visit to Little River Private First Class David Wellman attended Little River Elementary School’s Veterans Day Breakfast. While PFC Wellman does not have any children attending Little River, he does have a special tie. Third grade teacher Aimee Collins taught Wellman when he was in first and third grade at Johnston Elementary. Mrs. Collins told Principal Christian Kirby that allowing this surprise to take place truly made her day.
Private First Class David Wellman and Aimee Collins.
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S C H O O L
Private & Charter Schools Brenwood Academy
Lyndon Academy
(770) 704-4925 www.brenwoodacademy.com
(770) 926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org
Cherokee Charter Academy
Northside Christian Academy
(678) 385-7322 www.cherokeecharter.org
(770) 334-0648 www.nca4hope.com
Cherokee Christian Schools (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
The Kings Academy (770) 592-5464 www.thekingsacademy.org
Public Schools
Cherokee County School District: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us | (770) 479-1871 Woodstock Elementary
Elementary Schools
230 Rope Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-6969 Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling
Arnold Mill Elementary 710 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 592-3510 Principal: Ms. Kerry Martin
Holly Springs Elementary
Middle Schools Dean Rusk Middle
Polaris Evening School
4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason
Johnston Elementary
Mill Creek Middle
2031 East Cherokee Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 928-2910 Principal: Ms. Kathleen Chandler
442 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 924- 5489 Principal: Ms. Elaine Daniel
Little River Elementary
Woodstock Middle 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1662 Principal: Mr. Bob Hahn
River Ridge High 400 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 591-8450 Principal: Mr. Darrell Herring
Sequoyah High 4485 Hickory Rd Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman
Woodstock High
Mountain Road Elementary
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
615 Mountain Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 664-9708 Principal: Ms. Tammy Sandell
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance January 2 January 16 February 20 — 24 March 15 & 16 April 2 — 6 May 25
Crossroads High/Middle 3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt
1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck
3170 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-7566 Principal: Mr. Christian Kirby
High Schools
Staff Development & Work Day School Holiday School Holiday Furlough Days School Holiday Last Student Day
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Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
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Reinhardt University
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SPORTS Cherokee Christian Elementary Soccer
The Cherokee Christian School Elementary Recreational Soccer League enjoyed a great season.
The Woodlands Tennis Team Takes State
The Woodlands tennis team recently won a Georgia State Championship in Dalton, Georgia, defeating the best teams in its level from the entire state. The team will attend the sectional championships in March, to be held in Mobile, Alabama, to play against nine states from the southeast section.
Left to right: Maddie Farnham, Dylan White, Claire Jerguson, Titus Becker, Raegan Bare, Karina Vander Walt, and Nathan Carter. The Woodlands Tennis Team
Creekview Grizzlies Win Championship
Congratulations to the 10-11 year-old Creekview Grizzlies (Blue) who won the Cherokee Youth Football Association (CYFA) Championship game at River Ridge High School. Creekview beat the 10-11 Sequoyah Chiefs (Black) 18-7.
Front row (left to right): Griffin Potts, Conner Rice, T.J. Stubbs, Noah Buly, Grant Potts, Ryan Lamazares, Richard Julian, and Andrew Bloom. Second row: Tyler Land, Carter Rice, Thomas Latimer, Michael Epps, Jacob Curtis, Trent Carrere, Cam Hogan, Tate Foster, Noah Blackwell, and Grayson Baker. Back Row (Coaches): Sol Blackwell, Toby Latimer, Head Coach Chip Rice, Jay Baker, and Rocky Epps. 20 My Woodstock | january 2012
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Under the
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by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Calling a Constitutional Convention “… and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared” — Thomas Jefferson $48,000; the amount currently owed in federal debt by every single U.S. citizen. To put this in perspective, the federal debt owed by every U.S. citizen is more than 10 times larger than the average individual credit card debt. In fact the average American owes more in federal debt than auto debt, credit card debt, and school loan debt – combined! So how do we stop this fiscal madness? First, we must stop accumulating debt. We must balance the federal budget. Balancing the budget is required by 49 states either through law or Constitution. Now while some states, like California, play budgetary tricks to circumvent the law, you can only imagine how they would behave with no restrictions at all. Simply put, limiting lawmakers spending is a very good idea and it works. Congress and the President are the ones who created this financial catastrophe so it would be absurd to wait for them to get us out. Remember these are the men and women who thought taking on another $787 billion in debt during 2009 was a great way to solve a recession. The founders actually gave us a fairly straightforward method for amending our federal Constitution through individual state action. Article V of the United States Constitution allows a convention for the purpose of adopting a Constitutional Amendment when two-thirds of the states call for it. Upon passage by the convention, ratification requires adoption by three-fourths of the state legislatures. This method of amending our U.S. Constitution is termed the state application and convention process. Our founders created this method specifically to be an alternative when Congress fails to act. Article V of the United States Constitution “The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall 22 My Woodstock | january 2012
call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states.” Perhaps no single political issue is more widely accepted than the need to control our nation’s debt. The recent “downgrade” of American creditworthiness by Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency came as a cold slap in the face to most Americans. Recent polling shows that better than 75 percent of Americans believe we now need a Constitutional Amendment to balance our federal budget. The effort to call a Constitutional Convention for adopting a balanced budget amendment, through state action, is not new. In fact, the high-water mark for this effort occurred in the late 1980’s when 33 of the necessary 34 states had adopted a state Resolution calling for the convention. President Reagan was a leading proponent of the state application and convention process. A letter sent by President Reagan dated March 16, 1987 to the Montana Senate outlined his strong support and urged the passage of the Resolution. At the time Montana was on the verge of becoming the 33rd state to adopt the call. Unfortunately, today there are less than twenty states with a current Resolution calling for the Balanced Budget Constitutional Convention. Georgia, along with many states, actually rescinded our call in the last decade. However, this may soon change. Senator Bill Cowsert, Representative Sam Teasley, and I are introducing a Resolution for the specific and sole purpose of calling a Constitutional Convention to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment. A dozen additional states are considering it as well. With $15 trillion in debt, and growing, the time to act is now, before the United States becomes the next Greece.
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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Welcome to the “2012 My Community Favorites� contest! This is your opportunity to support the local businesses by voting for them as your favorite! We want you to enjoy this contest so please vote for your community’s favorite restaurants, service type businesses, small business retail shops, recreation services and residential places. The voting will run from January 1, 2012 and will close February 29, 2012 at 5 p.m. You will find our voting ballot on the next few pages as well as important rules of the contest and policies to follow. This ballot will be printed again in the February issue and you may also vote online by visiting www.mywoodstockmonthly.com. Thank you for your participation and please let the businesses know you voted for them! Please like us on Facebook and tell all your friends to vote!
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WOODSTOCK OFFICIAL BALLOT
*Please read Contest Rules on page 30 before beginning the voting process.
RESTAURANTS
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner _____________________________________
All Around ___________________________
Caterer ______________________________
Asian _______________________________
Chiropractor _________________________
Bakery ______________________________ Barbecue ____________________________
Cleaning Service/Maid ________________ CPA/Bookkeeping/Tax Service _____________________________________
Breakfast ____________________________
Day Care/Preschool __________________
Coffee _______________________________
Day Spa/Massage ____________________
Dessert _____________________________
Dentist ______________________________
Fast Food ____________________________ Fine Dining __________________________
Pediatric Dentist _____________________ Electrician ___________________________ Eye Doctor ___________________________
Italian/Pizzeria _______________________
Financial Institution/Bank/Credit Union
Kid-friendly ___________________________
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Mexican _____________________________
Hair Salon ___________________________
Seafood _____________________________ Sports Bar ___________________________
Handyman/Repair/Remodel _____________________________________ Heating and Air _______________________ Insurance Agent (Agent Name)
SERVICES
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Attorney _____________________________
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Auto Repair __________________________
Lawn Care/Maintenance
Car Wash ____________________________
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Medical Family Practice/ Internal Medicine _____________________ Nail Salon ___________________________ OB/GYN _____________________________ Orthodontist _________________________ Painter/Painting Service
Veterinarian __________________________
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SMALL BUSINESS RETAILERS
Pediatrician __________________________
Boutique ____________________________
Pest Control _________________________
Children’s Clothing ____________________
Pet Care/Boarding ___________________
Cigar Store __________________________
Pet Groomer _________________________
Drug Store/Pharmacy _________________
Pet Trainer ___________________________
Audio/Home Theatre __________________
Photographer ________________________
Florist _______________________________
Physical Therapy _____________________
Frame Shop __________________________
Plastic Surgeon ______________________
Furniture/Home DĂŠcor
Plumber _____________________________
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Gift Shop ____________________________
Realtor ______________________________
Grocery Store ________________________
Roofer _______________________________
Hardware/Home Improvement
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SMALL BUSINESS RETAILERS cont’d Liquor Store __________________________ Music Store __________________________ Pet Supply Store _____________________ Specialty Foods ______________________ Tire Shop ____________________________
RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT Dance Studio ________________________ Fitness/Health Club _____________________________________
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CITY HALL
One Good Member for Another by Mayor Donnie Henriques Here we are, mid-way through the kid year, and the holidays are over. Hopefully, everyone survived the overspending that usually comes with getting caught up in the Christmas spirit. While the new year usually brings all those resolutions that nobody actually keeps, 2012 brings to us a new/yet not new councilmember, Liz Baxter.
herself into her job, giving up much needed time at home with her son, Paris, and still working her full time job.
Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling (770) 592-6001 or e-mail dhenriques@woodstockga.gov
Liz served on city council for three terms, prior to losing her election in 2007 to our outgoing councilmember, Tracy Collins. Now, obviously, having served on council since 2000, I know both members pretty well. I can, without hesitation, tell you that Woodstock’s residents are well served in Ward 4, no matter which one is sitting in the seat. Before Tracy won the election in 2007, I didn’t know her very well. I had heard many different things about her; some turned out to be true, but most did not. As soon as her election results were certified, I sat down with her and then City Manager Jim Gleason, and explained my position and duties. She knew I supported Liz in the election, but, to her credit, she took my advice and swept politics to the side and got on with the business of the people. I told her my job was to get her up to speed as quickly as possible and make her the best councilperson she could be. She made it easy by throwing
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If there is one lasting impression Tracy will leave on the council, it’s this: she got them moving! Whenever a project or agenda item was discussed, she made a point of making sure everyone, council and staff, knew that there was a deadline involved. No more feet-dragging. For this, I am not only grateful, but admire her for it. She always did her homework and was ready for the meetings and to take action, when required. If you don’t know her, you would think she was very out-going and not afraid to speak her mind. While the last part is true, she is a very shy person, who was terrified to speak in front of groups. This, especially, was tough on her when she served one year as Mayor Pro Tem. In spite of her shyness, she did a great job filling my shoes when I was absent from a meeting or ribbon cutting. Her presence will be missed. Liz Baxter, on the other hand, is a totally different personality. She is more reserved and doesn’t speak just to hear herself talk. When she wishes to say something, it’s always worth hearing. While her learning curve on council will be much shorter than a normal rookie, there have been many changes in the past four years, so she has some homework to do. So, to bring in the New Year, we say goodbye and many thanks to One Good Councilmember, Tracy Collins, and hello to an old friend, former Councilmember and now, once again, representing Ward 4, Liz Baxter!
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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK — A Dining Destination by Billy Peppers If your household is like mine, one of the biggest weekly battles we have is where we are going to eat. I imagine that most of you have similar discussions and even possible arguments amongst the family core when it comes to dining out. While doing some recent demographic studies for an industrial recruitment project, I came across a figure that astounded me. Looking at a five-mile ring around Woodstock, I noted that the average household spends $4,061 per year on food away from home — or dining out. In total, the report showed expenses of $207 million in dining out among the households within that five-mile ring. The bottom line is we enjoy eating out!
delights and is home to multiple top 100 restaurants in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Most importantly, making downtown a dining destination has kept our local tax dollars from slipping to other downtown areas that offered more dining selections. Most new restaurants also bring with them 20-30 jobs, a heavy investment in equipment, and longer leases for property owners. I would venture to say that you can rate the health of your downtown core by the mix of dining pleasures it offers your community. It sure is gratifying for our community to know that we’re keeping a little more of that $4,061 a year per household in downtown. Pure Taqueria in downtown Woodstock Bon Appetit!
When I began with the city of Woodstock in 2005, we had a modest four eateries downtown. A drive around town on a weekend night would reveal mostly Cherokee County license plates and restaurants typically had either a good Friday or Saturday night, but rarely multiple great nights each week. Downtown was far from a dining destination, as customers simply chose an establishment and then came downtown. Changes in local policies, such as prorating alcohol licenses based on the month of the year purchased, allowing alcohol licenses to be paid for in installments rather than a lump sum in January (which tends to be a horrible month for the restaurant industry nationally), and discounted sewer tap fees downtown were useful tools to assist in luring in restaurants and making start-ups more successful. Today’s downtown Woodstock is a dining destination. We now have fifteen food-based establishments offering casual to fine dining, desserts to martinis, breakfast to dinner, and domestic to international fare. The restaurant scene lends itself to families, couples on date nights, or adults looking for a night on the town choosing downtown first then settling on a selection based on nightly specials and waits. A view of the license plates reveals that our downtown is hosting visitors from Cobb, Fulton, Forsyth, Pickens, and Bartow counties as well as our own locals. By-products of the restaurant growth include retail start-ups, the establishment of a local theatre that draws nightly crowds, a growing music scene, and local shops extending their hours on nights and weekends. The lunch crowds have also increased for many places. Woodstock now has a bar hopping crowd, culinary
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BE A WIDE RECEIVER Your Entire Life A Dental New Year Story
by Dr. Scott R. Harden In the heat of the moment, the title of this article, “Be a Wide Receiver Your Entire Life,” was the closing statement in a long deliberation to my son after seeing him slacking off at night instead of doing his homework. He is a junior in high school and this is an important year for proving to colleges what he can achieve academically. “With final exams arriving soon, preparation, time management and ongoing discipline are the tools you need to make those A’s and prove yourself to colleges. If you want to achieve goals in your life that have value and merit, you must stop focusing on peripheral distractions and keep focusing on what is important. People count on you to make wise decisions and to take advantage of the opportunities provided you, but ultimately you must simply do what is right for yourself.” My son has always maintained good grades, has always been a good athlete and always exercised good Christian values. My son can always count on me for compliments and support in school, sports and life in general, but he received a very unsuspecting lecture on life and his obligations, fueled by the recent loss of my staff member, Michaela, who died in a traffic accident, while coming home from school. At 24, she was a delight to all who knew her, giving her all at our dental office while taking care of patients, proving herself a respected scholar, being an environmentalist supported by riding a scooter that lead to her tragic loss and beaming with life as she constantly made her mark on this world. “Michaela is no longer here with the opportunity to attend college and achieve her goals, but you are and you need to appreciate this gift that you possess.” After recently having attended Michaela’s funeral, the emotion poured out for obvious reasons. The life of a teenager is not an easy one; school all day and study all night. Living in this modern electronic jungle of distractions is no help either. Attaining an education is a defining experience for everyone that goes through it and thank God we have this opportunity. “A wide receiver is measured by his ability to catch the pass from the quarterback and make a touchdown,” I continued. “He is measured by how many times he completes the pass, not by how many times he runs a play and misses the ball. He is measured by how he runs his routes and pays attention when the ball comes to him. He must work out hard to be in the best shape possible and perform at his best. His importance and ranking is based upon measurable statistics and so is yours. It does not matter how many tests you take, it only matters what your GPA is in the final analysis. Be a wide receiver your entire life, 34 My Woodstock | january 2012
but one that catches the ball every play.” Any of us could receive this same information and apply it to our own lives in keeping with New Year’s resolutions often embraced this time of Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at year. Spend more time with Fountain View Family Dentistry and family and friends, tone your has served the Towne Lake area for body, quit smoking, enjoy life over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental more, quit drinking, get out research companies. of debt, learn something new, Office: (770) 926-0000. help others, get organized and Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. my favorite, go to the dentist and achieve healthy teeth and gums. These are all very wonderful and involve planning, communication, will power and commitment. The best part of New Year’s resolutions is the sincerity each of us has to undertake a better lifestyle, to help others, to help ourselves and to improve the quality of life overall. The problem is most people do not keep their promise to themselves and to others in our lives that expect those changes. People fall back into the “same ole’ rut” and their visions quickly diminish to make way for the realities of every day life. As a father and dentist, I recognize a correlation between discipline and distraction observed in my son and in my patients. As a dentist, it is frustrating to realize patients have insurance they pay for, have easy access to dental offices, know dental care has advanced tremendously to a painless level and still see them show up with horrific gum disease and tooth decay that requires many teeth pulled and dentures because of their lack of commitment to their dental health. The best philosophy as a dentist is to humbly welcome a patient and offer various avenues of dental care available to them so they achieve a desired result that meets their needs. This we do every day and make patients feel good about themselves regardless of the circumstances. This does not, however, remove the same frustration discussed above as a father, knowing patients can genuinely focus on their dental health and avoid serious problems by keeping routine dental appointments. To patients I give the same recommendation I gave my son — be a wide receiver your entire life. Get regular dental check ups twice a year and be consistent so your measurable dental health results are predictably excellent.
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MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION To Get More Sleep
By Cynthia Blount, RN, BSN, CPHQ Director, Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Centers
• Cortisol levels can rise due to lack of sleep, causing inflammation around your heart, raising blood pressure and disrupting sleep. Inflammation also can cause plaques in your arteries to break loose, lodging in vessels in the heart or brain and leading to a heart attack. Tips for How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep The human body needs sleep to maintain a healthy balance. The Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Centers offer these tips to help you get a good night’s sleep:
Do you want to feel better, have more energy and look your best? Getting enough sleep can help. When you don’t get enough sleep, you deprive your body of needed rest, resulting in feeling irritable, anxious, hungry and tired. Experts believe that there are several ways that sleep deprivation can cause health problems, too: • Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common sleep disorder occurring when the muscles at the back of the throat relax to the point of obstructing the upper airway. Breathing can stop for up to 40 or more seconds. You don’t receive enough oxygen, causing “mini-awakenings” (gasping for breath) several hundred times a night. These awakenings can cause heart rate and blood pressure to rise, straining the heart and leading to permanent high blood pressure or, ultimately, heart disease. • Sleep imbalance can upset or confuse the release of hunger regulating hormones. Research shows that when we don’t get enough sleep, our leptin (internal appetite-suppressing hormone) levels fall and ghrelin (internal hungerpromoting hormone) levels increase. Thus, when you’re feeling sleepy, you might feel like you need to head for the fridge, instead of bed. Even with exercise, our metabolism slows down if we don’t get enough sleep. This can potentially lead to obesity and diabetes, two of the primary causes of heart disease. 36 My Woodstock | january 2012
• Go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning, including weekends. • Exercise regularly, but finish at least three hours before bedtime. • Eat healthy, but finish eating at least 2-3 hours before bedtime. • Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol close to bedtime. • Replace sugar and caffeine with healthy snacks such as carrots or a granola bar. • Create a quiet, dark and comfortable sleeping environment. • Relax. Take a warm bath, drink a cup of warm milk or read a book. • Leave worries at the bedroom door. If you’re concerned about something, make a list of the steps you’ll take to solve the problem. • Don’t nap during the day for more than 20 minutes or on a regular basis, and never after 5 p.m. • Don’t read, watch TV or do work in bed for an extended time.
For more information about Northside Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center – in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee – or about how you can get a better night’s sleep, visit www.northside.com.
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2001 Professional Way, Suite 240 Woodstock (770) 592-3688 Hospice Care
150 Prominence Point Parkway, Suite 700 Canton (770) 345-0027 Hair Salon & Spa
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SAFE SLEEP For Baby
by Jordana Heaven, MD, Shannon Dobson, CPNP, Adriana Rzeznik, MD, Frini Shah, MD, Beverly Acker, MD In 1992 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched a campaign to increase infant sleeping awareness and the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS, “crib death”). Many are familiar Jordana Heaven, Shannon Dobson, Adriana Rzeznik, Frini Shah and with the “Back to Sleep” Beverly Acker are all board-certified moniker that reminds parents providers with Woodstock Pediatric to put their infant to sleep Medicine. To contact them, please call (770) 517-0250 on their back to reduce the risk of SIDS. Although the medical science has yet to determine the exact reason for SIDS, this campaign has reduced SIDS death by 53% in the past decade. The AAP has identified additional factors that increase the risk of SIDS. In addition to stomach sleeping, sleeping on soft bedding, bed sharing (sleeping with parents), over-heating, incomplete immunization status, lack of breastfeeding and exposure to maternal smoking and alcohol/drug use have been linked to an increase risk of SIDS death. As a result, the AAP is focusing on the entire sleep environment as a way to reduce the risk associated with infant sleeping. Alarmingly, the cause of death from accidental suffocation and strangulation has QUADRUPLED in the last twenty years! As a result, the most recent recommendation involves the total crib environment. It is now recommended that there be nothing in the crib except the infant and in some cases maybe a light blanket. The bumper pads that are part of decorating the crib are not needed for infant safety. Infants can roll over, squirm and find their way to the pads and accidentally suffocate. The risk is much greater than the perceived risk of them hitting their head on the side of the crib. So what does an infant need in their crib? Not much really. A tight crib sheet and warm pajamas are really all that is needed. Keep the room temperature comfortable. We naturally have a decrease in body temperature when we sleep, so a room that is 66-68 degrees is comfortable for sleep. If you feel that your infant needs a blanket, a light blanket is all that is needed, nothing fluffy and overstuffed. Swaddling younger infants is still an acceptable practice as long as they are on their back and the blanket is not in their face. continued on page 54 38 My Woodstock | january 2012
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Faith, Family, Friends!
by Jeff Kincaid, DMD, MS Wow, it’s 2012 and I just can’t figure out where the time has gone. The economy has not rebounded as much as most of us would like and many people have struggled through some pretty tough times; some Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in financial, some personal orthodontics and owner of Kincaid and some health related. Orthodontics in Woodstock and None of us are immune to Roswell. Visit his Website at disappointments and setbacks www.kincaidsmiles.com. and, after dealing with a few myself, found it somewhat “healing” to re-visit some thoughts I discussed a couple of years ago. While situations may constantly change in our lives the message need not. We should feel truly blessed. The most important facets in our lives need to be faith, family, health and friends.
In the long run, the quality of our lives depends on these attributes. We gain strength from our faith; support from our family and friends; and we need our health to attain our goals and sustain our family and friends. When we allow ourselves to focus on helping others, we maintain positive attitudes and realize that life just isn’t “all about us.” So many people are being affected negatively and some may feel it would be easier to just roll over and give up. However, with a faithful heart, family and friends that support us, physical health to continue on, I have seen people just pick themselves up, brush themselves off and set out to do whatever it takes to make the best of adverse situations. I’ve seen that it doesn’t do much good to moan and groan and say “why me” or to expect someone else to “fix it.” It is best to take charge of the situation and allow your friends to care and support you and your faith to guide you. Life truly is full of blessings and I challenge you to place an emphasis this year on finding them. Steer clear of focusing on the negative and take every opportunity to find something good in every situation. One of my favorite books is “Who Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson, M.D. He inserted a quote by A.J. Cronin that is very appropriate for today: continued on page 54
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WINNING Resolutions
by Cathy Wendland-Colby, DC Happy New Year! With a new year come many new beginnings. Now is the perfect time to make some of those positive changes you’ve been thinking about. My goal is to help you find a way to make those changes permanent. Dr. Wendland-Colby is a chiropractor
More often than not, the New in private practice with her husband at Colby Family Chiropractic on Year’s resolutions that you Highway 92 in Woodstock, specializing make this year are the same as in sports and family care. She can be those you made last year and reached at (770) 592-1915 or perhaps even the year before. www.ColbyChiropractic.com. Did you know that the average person has given up on their resolutions before the third week of January? Many people don’t even make it to the second week. Let me help you make it much further than that with a few simple pointers. First of all, let me stress that the problem usually lies with the resolution and not with the person. We are not inherently weak people who are incapable of challenge. We are, however, preprogrammed to have adverse reactions to change – we simply do not like change. But change is inevitable, change can be good, change can be life altering and even life saving. But change has to be manageable, minimal at times, and rewarded periodically for us to continue. We all know that smoking is an unhealthy, dangerous habit that is terribly difficult to quit. And yet with all of the research and news coverage about the dangers of smoking, there are still people who haven’t yet quit – even though they know how bad it is for them and those around them. Perhaps you are trying to change your eating habits this year, so you resolve to go on a diet – no more junk food, lots of healthful foods, no cheating. If the idea of eating fruits and vegetables and drinking lots of water sounds difficult to you, then you’ve got to minimize the changes you implement. Rather than resolving to drastically change your eating habits on January 1st, why not try to make small changes everyday or every week. Try adding one new healthful item – such as a fruit, vegetable, nuts or even water – into your daily routine each week. Exercise resolutions can be handled much the same way. continued on page 54 40 My Woodstock | january 2012
MUSOCELES by Vishant Nath, DMD A mucocele is an infected salivary gland. It looks and feels like a growth in the mouth. It is most often due to a blockage of the salivary gland, but can also result from trauma to the mouth. Another cause can be certain Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may medications that thicken contact him at (678) 352-1090 the saliva. The thicker saliva or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com. can block the salivary gland, leading to a mucocele. So what happens if you notice this in your mouth? Most mouth-related sores heal rather quickly. Anyone who has bitten their tongue or lip will know that these types of injuries can be quite painful when they first occur; but then they are gone in a few days. A mucocele will sometimes heal on it’s
own, but if not, it might require more attention. Mucoceles can be present anywhere you have a salivary gland. This includes on the inner lips, the roof of the mouth, or under the tongue. Mucoceles are not normally painful, but they can be irritating, especially when you eat. They can especially be irritating in children if they keep moving their tongue against it. Whenever you notice any sort of bump or lump in you or your child’s mouth, it is important to visit your dentist to have it evaluated. The dentist can examine the area and determine the best course of action. If the diagnosis is the presence of a mucocele, you may be referred to an oral surgeon. Normally mucoceles can be easily removed using a scalpel after numbing the area. The tissue can then be sent for pathology to make sure that it is benign, or not cancerous. Once the proper treatment is completed, it’s important to keep an eye on the area, as the growth can sometimes reoccur. Again, consult your dentist if this is the case. In any case, it’s best to visit your dentist and have them guide you through the process of determining what the growth may be and the best course of action to take in treating it.
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ACUTE Lower Back Pain The fifth most frequent reason to visit a physician’s office is for low back pain. The technical name is lumbago, but most of us just say “pain in the back.” The reasons for low back pain are varying and the majority of the time it goes undiagnosed. Causes range from scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, muscle imbalance and pulled muscle to more severe, but less likely causes, such as bone infection, fracture, abscess and rarely cancer.
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Lumbago can be either acute or chronic (longer than three months). Acute low back pain usually is a result of an inflammatory process that can last from two weeks to three months. There are multiple modalities for treatment of acute lumbago such as anti-inflamatories, short term muscle relaxants, alternating hot/cold compression, stretching
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by Dr. Nasir Asghar
and massage (specifically acupressure, not Swedish). Usually a combination of those mentioned is an effective start. Bed rest is never recommended and may exacerbate the condition. If symptoms do not Dr. Nasir Asghar is an Internal improve after an appropriate Medicine Associates physician with trial of these therapies, then special focus is in Heart Disease, imaging may be necessary to Diabetes and Medical Weight Loss and rule out disk herniation and can be contacted at (678) 494-9669. Website: Advancedmedcenter.com other reasons for pain. Please remember core and back strengthening programs are very important only in chronic lower back pain (not acute) and prevention of future acute back pain attacks. If there are any warning signs such as bowel or bladder incontinence, leg weakness or numbness then you should contact a physician immediately.
A POSITIVE Sign
by Dan Jape
Things have been real tough for a number of years with unemployment high and the economy really struggling; I know many people are losing their homes or faced with foreclosure issues. But I am a firm believer that the severity of our current state of Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable recession is directly affected by Heating and Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online the mental state of our people at www.reliableair.com. as they go through their daily lives and that there is a difference as to how bad things are as reported by the media versus the true state of the economy. A few years ago, I could not get ready for work in the morning without being bombarded with one negative doom and gloom story after another. If you listened to all of these, it really set the tone for your day and gave you such a negative outlook on things that you could not help being down and depressed.
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If more positive signs were to make the news it might have a positive effect on all of us, and in turn, a positive effect on the actual economy.
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Most remember the Reagan years in a positive light and one of the things he did the best was to inspire people and make us feel good about our country and our future. We are a great nation and we will rise again to overcome this current funk that has beset us. The last few years have been some of the most difficult in 33 years for us at Reliable and we have had to work very hard to earn and keep the customers we have. But the good side of this is I believe this hard work has resulted in a better company with more attention to detail and customer service.
For the last few years we have not seen many new homes being built or many new commercial jobs to bid on. In the last few months, all this has changed. People are sending us a large number of prints of new homes being built to bid on and we have won the contracts to install the heating and plumbing in some homes already completed. I have spoken to other company owners in other trade industries and they are seeing the same thing. I take this as a real positive sign and good news for all. If this trend continues it will be good news for everyone and a sign that things are not as bad as the media reports. If more positive signs were to make the news it might have a positive effect on all of us, and in turn, a positive effect on the actual economy.
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OVERCONFIDENCE And the Paradox of Skill
by Patrick J. Rice, Jr. “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need!” – Rolling Stones
investment experience? Follow these simple principles:
Herein lays the paradox of skill. Many investors are searching for the Holy Grail of fund management. Their goal is to identify a skillful manager with certainty and participate in future returns. But confirming skill takes an investment lifetime, and you can never be fully confident that what appears to be skill, measured as “alpha”, is not simply random luck. Even if you could identify skill ahead of time, you may not benefit. Winning managers often increase their fees or attract large volumes of new investment long before their skill is statistically confirmed. Both actions can dilute future returns for investors.
1. Diversify by asset class rather than by fund manager, broker, or advisor.
It is no surprise overconfidence or impatience can lead investors to change managers too frequently. A relentless pursuit of the perfect investment can miss the simple opportunity to accept exceptionally good investments. There is no certainty in manager selection. Your time is better spent, and rewarded by, accepting market returns rather than chasing the newest investment product. Focusing on portfolio construction and managing risk should lead to successful results that are consistent with your expectations. You can still get an “A” on the test without scoring 100%!
2. Buy into markets, not managers, and let capitalism be your guru.
Patrick J. Rice, Jr. is a Renasant Wealth Management Investment Advisor of Renasant Bank. You may contact him at (678) 388-5342, price@renasant.com or visit www.renasantbank.com.
3. Focus on what you can control — costs, asset allocation, risks, and discipline. Ignore what you cannot control — the media, prognosticators, market returns, and your gut. Taking great care of your money doesn’t require perfection at every turn. You can spend your time having fun and still get the long term results you need. If you would like to work with an advisor who understands these principles and can help you apply them, please give us a call at Renasant. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against loss.
What can you do to get off the manager selection merrygo-round and start making progress toward a successful
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Renasant Bank and Renasant Financial Services are not registered broker/dealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial. Article provided by Patrick Rice, Renasant Wealth Management, price@renasant.com
ADAM’S Rib
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD
Cathy, a pretty young brunette, had come to my office for an annual exam, waiting with slumped shoulders, gazing at the floor. As I entered the room, her smile was polite, but the lines of her face traced profound sadness. And when her eyes accidentally met mine, she quickly looked away.
her marriage: “My husband says that woman was made from man’s rib. So I should never question him and always obey him.”
Physicians worry about abuse when meeting patients like Cathy. During the physical exam, I asked a few questions, poking gently into her life at home. Cathy and her husband had been married twelve years and things were “fine.” Her two children were “growing like weeds,” and about to finish elementary school. Her husband worked. She stayed at home. No, there weren’t any problems to speak of. It was her job to cook the meals, keep the home nice and mind the children after school. She didn’t get out a lot, only grocery shopping or to church on Sundays. There were no visits with friends or family.
When you read the Gospels, it’s hard not to notice that the people Jesus found most Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ annoying were the Pharisees, GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock who could quote Holy with his wife Ann and their two sons, Scripture to the letter, but Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at followed God’s will the least. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. There is a long historical precedent for interpreting the Bible to justify bad behavior. Many Pharisees are alive today, wielding the Bible like a weapon rather than using it as an instruction manual on how to love.
I asked why, and her answer was the red flag I had feared. “My husband tells me I have to stay at home,” she said dully, looking down again. I asked point blank if her husband ever hit her — even though her body hadn’t shown any sign of bruises or injuries in my exam. No, she said. But abuse comes in different forms.
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Marriage is sacred. Each partner should be dedicated to the health and well being of their chosen spouse. This doesn’t mean we have to do everything with each other all the time. Who could possibly stand that? But we should never stand in each other’s way.
Cathy confided she once dreamed of becoming a photographer, but her husband didn’t want her taking courses at the local community college. Her job was to clean the house, watch the children, and have sex when he wanted it. He made the money, he paid the bills, and she would get money only if and when he said so. She was allotted a modest grocery allowance once a week.
Cathy and I sat together in silence. I felt sad. I didn’t really know what to say and didn’t want to overstep my bounds. Marriages are sacred and created by the husband and wife and God. But sometimes the parameters of the relationship are destructive and more often than not the woman gets the raw end. Cathy’s husband went out drinking beer with his friends many nights while she remained alone at home. He never took Cathy out to a restaurant or movie. It’s a sad truth in gynecology that a woman’s biggest problem in life often starts with choosing the wrong sexual partner. Cathy hesitatingly broke the silence, revealing the premise of
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I searched for a response. I admitted that even though I am a Christian, I don’t know exactly what it means in Genesis that God created woman from man’s rib. There is no biological basis for this, so I don’t interpret the statement literally. But as a doctor who has studied biology and has delivered thousands of babies, I was able to assure Cathy of one thing: “I know that every man who is alive today or ever was alive, including Jesus, came into this world through a woman’s body.”
Cathy’s eyes widened. Her mouth opened and she let out an audible breath. She seemed dumbstruck for a moment. “You’re right!” she said slowly, her voice full of wonder. Then more strongly, “All men do come into this world through a woman’s body!” As Cathy was leaving, I offered that God wants us to believe in ourselves and follow our dreams in life. She began nodding to herself, as though listening internally to another voice. A light was growing in her bright blue eyes, like a window opening in a dark cell. She walked away, appearing gripped in thought. Marriage is sacred. Each partner should be dedicated to the health and well being of their chosen spouse. This doesn’t mean we have to do everything with each other all the time. Who could possibly stand that? But we should never stand in each other’s way. www.footprintspublishing.com 45
THEIn NOTHING Everything by Laurie Troublefield Happy New Year. Holy Cow! Is it really the beginning of another year? Didn’t I just get used to saying and writing 2011 and now I have to change again? Time just goes by way too fast, and the older I get, it seems to be getting worse. And there is NOTHING I can do about it!
Laurie Troublefield is the director of training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at laurie@graceconnectionsonline.org
Speaking of “Nothing I can do about it,” is it not seeming that much of our lives can be summed up in this way? I am finding more than ever before that much of what I experience day to day is simply put, out of my control. There is NOTHING I can do about it. A passage from the gospel of John finds the disciples hearing something very similar from Jesus: “I am the vine; you are the
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branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) I wonder what they were thinking and feeling as He spoke these words to them. So much of their (and our) experience of life has been contingent on what we need to do to make it work. The Jewish mindset was centered on festivals, rituals, and making sure you keep the Law. Our modern mindset is similar – we just call it being responsible or faithful. And most of us are just plain tired. There is nothing wrong with working hard and putting our best effort into whatever we do; we were created with amazing abilities and fortitude and I for one love a hard day’s work. However, when we start engaging with our circumstances in order to control, fix, and even dominate, we will find out at some point along the way that we have little power to do so. And when this way of life carries over into our relationship with God, well, it’s just plain disaster. Why is it so hard for us to embrace this idea of NOTHING? We feel irresponsible, lazy, and misguided, and yet, that was the very word Jesus spoke. Except He didn’t say, “DO NOTHING.” What He said was, don’t do it without Him – Big Difference. continued on page 54
FROM THE PASTOR Happy New Year!
by Herb Sims Happy New Year!!! What are your goals for 2012? Many begin by asking questions like: What do we do to make the year better than 2011? What do we do to make our finances stable? What do we do to protect our health? What do we do to make our loved ones happy?
Herb Sims is the pastor of Gracelife Church. You may contact him at (404) 509-3397.
There is nothing wrong with resolution or goals unless they lead us to focus on the past or the future and as a result miss the present. Often we spend more time measuring our failures and successes than enjoying the present tense moments of life. Jesus had an answer for approaching life that many of us are very uncomfortable with. He said, “I do nothing of myself…” and He went on to say, “I can do nothing of My own initiative…” Jesus defines present tense living. I want to control the different outcomes of life. Who wouldn’t? I want to control my business, control my church, and control my family. It is in the name of avoiding pain. Goals could be just another way of control for me. But I’m not! In control, that is. So what are my options for 2012? Option one: Focus on what you need to do to be in control and set the appropriate goals. Then manage your self through self-condemnation or pride. Or, maybe you shift the focus from your unmet goals by measuring others. Option two: Experience the miraculous life of Jesus Christ. Approach life in 2012 as Jesus approached life some 2000+ years ago. What if you did nothing of yourself? Listen. . . “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 When we are faced with all the unknowns of 2012 it seems foolish to not redouble our efforts to make things work out. But maybe things working out are not what life is all about. What if 2012 is all about a year of kindness? What if 2012 is a year of discovering a life of relationship? What if 2012 is a year of being with each other without judgment and condemnation? On the other side of control, judgment and condemnation is kindness. Though it may appear that it is anti-responsibility nothing could be further from the truth for it is all about our continued on page 54
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist Calvary Baptist
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.calvarybaptistweb.com
North Arnold Mill Baptist Church 4206 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8087
1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Services: 8:30, 10 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Cherokee Baptist Church
South Cherokee Baptist Church
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church
7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422
Stonecrest Baptist Church 485 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8820 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.stonecrestbaptist.org
4096 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 880-0871 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.mv-batist.com
New Home Baptist Church Conner of Hwy 92 & Wiley Bridge Rd Woodstock, Ga
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Jewish
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
Chabad Jewish Center
Welcome All Baptist Church
Congregation Ner Tamid
545 Stell Road, (770) 928-0555
131 Mill Street, (770) 928-1334
Mount Zion Baptist Church
2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Services: 8, 9, 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Services: 8, 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Español) www.lasalettecanton.com
1635 Old US Highway 41, (770) 771-9952 www.jewishwoodstock.com
Reform Jewish Congregation, (678) 264-8575 Contact us for High Holiday Service times and dates www.mynertamid.org
Tikvah l’Chaim - Hope for Life Messianic Congregation 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, (678) 936-4125 Shabbat Services: 11 a.m. Call for Details Concerning High Holy Days www.tlchaim.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009
Lutheran
Christ The Redeemer 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (404) 395-5003 www.ctrcec.com
Timothy Lutheran Church, LC-MS 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 485-0504 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church 471 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 833-3797 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. www.genevaopc.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. woodstockpcusa.com
Methodist Big Springs United Methodist Church 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.
City On A Hill A New United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Saturday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.littleriverumc.info
Mount Gilead United Methodist Church 889 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0837 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Mountain View United Methodist Church 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.mvumc.org
Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.allentempleame.org
Allpoints Community Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.com
Bells Ferry Church of God
Hickory Flat Church of God
6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
4056 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 345-5969 Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflatumc.org
Branches of Christ
His Hands Church
5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.branchesofchrist.com
550 Molly Lane, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com
BridgePointe Church
The Lighthouse Church
Meeting at Woodstock High School Auditorium 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.bridgepointechurch.org
18271 Union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www. cherokee.netadvent.org
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 www.ctkatlanta.com
Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, (678) 494-2193 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.ngca.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Woodstock Ward, (770) 926-7230 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lds.org
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.ccchurchonline.org
Covenant Christian Center Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, (770) 345-0307 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.cityofcovenant.org
Covenant of Peace Ministries 604 Industrial Court, (770) 821-8972 Sunday Services: 12 p.m. www.covenantofpeace.org
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Church 507 Industrial Drive, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.empowermenttabernacle.com
Grace Life Church 655 Molly Lane, Suite 140,(404) 509-3397 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracelifeonline.org
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road Acworth, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lovecommunitychurch.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.momentumchurch.tv
Morning Star Church 1006 Owens Store Road, Canton, (678) 794-7486 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Revolution Church 1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. www.therevolution.tv
Sunnyside Church of God 2510 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 693-1018 Sunday Services: 11:15 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Watermarke Church Meeting at American Heritage Academy 2126 Sixes Roas, Canton (770) 928-8235 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.watermarkechurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Servico En Espanol Domingo, (770) 926-8271 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.wcnga.com
Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 revfreeman@yahoo.com
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
American Business Women’s Association Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lori Matthewson, (770) 720-6274
Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687
Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon (678) 361-3553
Main Street Woodstock Meeting: First Friday at 8 a.m. Website: www.mainstreetwoodstock.org
North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Contact:
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. (678) 361-3553
Together We Rise Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tuesdays Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280
Women of Woodstock Meeting: Contact:
First and third Wednesdays (770) 928-2700
Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at noon Contact: info@woodstockcba.com
Habitat for Humanity
Sons of the American Legion
Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org
Meeting: Contact:
The Hope Center
South Cherokee Optimist Club
Contact: (770) 924-0864 Website: www.hopectr.com
Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Contact: (770) 926-3522
Hospice Advantage
Towne Lake Optimist Club
Contact: (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com
ICOR
Meeting: Every Wednesdays at J. Christophers (Woodstock) Contact: Jack Futch, (678) 778-0722 Website: www.townelakeoptimists.com
Contact: (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com
Woodstock Jaycees
Pet Buddies Food Pantry
Meeting: Contact:
Contact: Heather Ballance, (678) 310-9858 Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org
Woodstock Masons
MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Website: www.mustministries.org
Papa’s Pantry Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org
Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158
Political Organizations
Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org
Contact: (678) 269-6677 Website: www.VAC-cherokeega.org
First Tues. and third Thurs. at 7 p.m. (770) 926-8336
Masonic Lodge #246 F. & A. M., Inc. Meeting: Second and fourth Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Charles Sharp, (770) 928-6140
Safe Kids Cherokee County
Volunteer Aging Council of Cherokee County
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794
Cherokee County Democratic Party Meeting: Third Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Judy Hamilton, (770) 380-7071 Website: www.cherokeedems.com
Cherokee County Republican Party
Charitable Organizations Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Contact: Mary Migliaro, (770) 345-8100 Website: www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact:
(770) 926-8055
Cherokee County Humane Society Contact: (770) 928-5115 Website: www.cchumanesociety.org
Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: Contact:
First Monday at 7 p.m. Colleene Konwick, (770) 517-7101
Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes Contact: Bill Queen, (404) 441-3508, Website: www.cherokeefca.org
Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net
Genesis Adoptions Contact: (770) 517-0043 Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Contact: (404) 862-6180, lmartin@gsgatl.org Website: www.gsgatl.org
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Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter Meeting: Contact:
Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Rich, (770) 926-1944
American Legion & Auxiliary, Post 316
Meeting: Contact:
Fourth Monday at 7 p.m. Breakfast first Saturday at 8 a.m. Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545
Cherokee County Republican Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: (678) 520-2236 Website: www.ccrwcga.com
Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: George Wallace, (770) 354-6454 Website: www.alpost316.org
Cherokee County Teen Republicans
Hickory Flat Optimist Club
Republican Women of Cherokee County
Meeting: Contact:
First and third Tuesdays Alan Flint, (770) 720-9056
Contact: (678) 232-7488 Website: www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com
Meeting: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: RWCC Headquarters, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com
Junior Service League of Woodstock 24-hour information line: (770) 592-3535
Recreation & Hobbies
Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.woodstockkiwanis.org
Allatoona Gold Panners
Lions Club of Woodstock
Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc.
Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Ed Cook, (770) 906-2958
Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
Contact:
Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044
Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482, woodstockartcenter@comcast.net
Blue Skies Laughter Club
Rotary Club of Woodstock
Meeting: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Contact: Craig Whitley, (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com
Meeting: Contact:
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society
Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. (404) 506-6878
Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335
Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: Jim Millsap, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokeehams.com
Cherokee County Arts Center
Autism Parent Support Group
Meeting: Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org
Meeting: Contact:
Cherokee County Saddle Club Meeting: Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Road Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wednesday at 5 p.m. Club, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com
Cherokee MOTS (Mom’s of Tots) Contact: (770) 272-5388 Website: www.meetup.com/cherokee-mots
Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Suzanne Hosea, (404) 667-4733 Website: www.cherokeemta.org
Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Contact:
(770) 591-5820
Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dr. Daniel C. Batchelor, (770) 992-2362 Website: home.aol.com/DrBatch
Foothills Running Club Contact:
John McCusker, (770) 924-9504
Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meeting: Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 Website: www.nami.org
Meeting: Contact:
National Psoriasis Foundation Support Group
First Thursday (404) 843-1880
Canadian Women’s Club
Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Contact:
Over-eaters Anonymous
Third Wednesday Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
Meeting: Contact:
Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org
S.N.A.P — Special Needs Awareness Program
Celebrate Recovery
Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Fridays at 6 p.m. Contact: Debbie Anthros, (770) 331-6685 ganthros@windstream.net
Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group Contact:
Heidi, hcf67@comcast.net Renee, mrjperrelli@yahoo.com
Contact: 770-820-3945 Website: www.northcobbbass.com
Wildlife Action, Inc. Meeting: Contact:
Third Sunday at 1 p.m. WLA Office, (800) 753-2264
Woodstock Youth Track Club Practice: Contact:
Mon., Tues., and Thurs. at 6 p.m. Michael Dahlhauser, (404) 654-0093
Zack Walk Singles Mixer Contact: Karen Sacandy, (404) 452-9980 Website: www.Zachwalk.com
Support Organizations
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899
The Way Group, AA Meeting: Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. Contact: Hillside UMC
TOPS #0533 — A Weight Support Group Meets at Woodstock UMC’s Latimer Hall Meeting: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Contact: (770) 516-0371
Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tues. at 7:30 p.m. (770) 560-7112
Diabetes Support Group
Emotions Anonymous
North Cobb Bass Club
Second Monday at 10 a.m. (770) 720-4068
Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. 24-hour information line: (770) 517-3043
Meeting: Contact:
Contact: Michele Fox, (770) 926-4175 Website: www.nasa-ga.org
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Lois, (770) 592-6421
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock
Meeting: Contact:
North Atlanta Soccer Association
First Tuesday at 7 p.m. Scott Bell, (404) 218-6626
CASA for Children, Inc.
Les Marmitons Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197
National Alliance for Mental Illness Support Group
Meeting: Contact:
Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. (678) 493-1503
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Cindy, (770) 928-6554
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Thurs. at 7 a.m. Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887
GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (678) 699-3400
Hearing loss association of America Chapter meeting information: (770) 517-2941 Contact: marlenephillips15@yahoo.com
Jewish Havurah Contact:
Marcia, (770) 345-8687
La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: Contact:
First Tuesday at 10 a.m. Marguerite, (770) 926-2791
Miracle Mothers Adoption/Infertility Support Group
Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org
Meeting: Contact:
MOMS Club Woodstock — 30188
First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Thursday at 7 p.m. (770) 926-0119
American Cancer Society 24/7 information line: (800) 227-2345
Contact: momsclubwoodstockn@yahoo.com
Mothers & More Meeting: First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com
Nar-Anon Meeting Meeting: Contact:
Every Monday at 8 p.m. (404) 218-0246
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Juvenile Court:
United States Government
President Barack Obama (D)
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Court of Clerks: Patty Baker
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 497-2999
(678) 493-6511 (678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Board of Commissioners Buzz Ahrens (R), Chair
(678) 493-6511
email: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1
hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2
jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3
kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4
jnelms@cherokeega.com
Board of Education Robert Wofford, Post 1
State Government
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
Judge John B. Sumner Judge M. Anthony Baker
(770) 345-6256
e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2
(770) 704-4398, x4372
e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist, Post 3
State Senator Chip Rogers (R) (D-21)
(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chip.rogers@senate.ga.gov
Janet Read (R), Post 4 (Chair)
(404) 656-7127 fax: (404) 463-1381
304-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5
(770) 704-4398, x4370
e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher, Post 6
State Rep. Charlice Byrd (R) (D-20)
(404) 656-0298 fax: (404) 463-2793
608 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov
(770) 928-0341
e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7
(678) 983-9644
e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21)
613 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chill@gilainc.com
(404) 656-0129 fax: (404) 463-7778
Other Cherokee County Schools System
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22)
(404) 656-0287
607 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean@electsean.com
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 110 Academy Street, Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Coroner: Earl W. Darby
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(404) 362-1600
480 Main Street, Canton, GA 30114
Courts
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office:
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills,III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court:
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
Magistrate Court: Judge James E. Drane III (R)
(678) 493-6431
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)
(678) 493-6160
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(770) 516-1444
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27)
Judge Clyde J.Gober, Jr. Judge A. Dee Morris Judge W. Alan Jordan
(404) 462-4950
e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(678) 493-4200 fax: (770) 493-4228
Sheriff Roger Garrison, R 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115 email: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner: Sonya Little, R
(678) 493-6409
2780 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 email: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 592-6000, x1003
Canton’s very own Lee Roy Abernathy is considered the patriarch of gospel music and was an accomplished singer, composer, teacher and entrepreneur. Most of all though, he was an innovator — he wrote campaign songs for both Roosevelt and Talmadge, and himself, even when he ran unsuccessfully for governor. He also composed “Everybody’s Gonna Have a Wonderful Time Up There,” which sold over five million records and was later covered by Johnny Mathis and Johnny Cash. In addition he was the first to publish gospel sheet music. In 1949, Shorty Bradford and Lee Roy Abernathy formed the Happy Two and traveled across the country to do shows and commercials on television. Several years after his run for governor, he opened his Hall of Fame School of Music in Canton, across from his home and taught students from all over the country. He was then elected into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1973. Abernathy passed away on May 25, 1993. Information taken from Zell Miller, They Heard Georgia Singing: Great Georgians, Volume 2 and the New Georgia Encyclopedia
(770) 345-3288 — www.rockbarn.org
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Safe Sleep For Baby
continued from page 38
SIDS is scary, every parent’s nightmare. There are many things that we can do to reduce the risk. Sometimes there is nothing that can be done and that is the saddest and scariest thing of all. But taking a few steps towards infant crib safety can help. Breastfeed if possible, vaccinate your infant, do not smoke and put them to sleep on their back. Reduce the amount of bedding including taking out the bumpers and fluffy blankets and pillows. The goal is for everyone to get a good nights sleep, parents and baby included! *Information obtained from: http//aapnews.aappublications.org/ bygueston October27, 2011
The Nothing in Everything
continued from page 46
As we enter into this new year, I wonder what it would be like if we did so with the mindset of our total dependence upon Jesus to be our EVERYTHING in our NOTHING. What would life look like if LIFE were our source of strength, dignity, love, forgiveness, and even fun? I long for this to be my reality. . . hmmm. . . maybe it already is.
Winning Resolutions
continued from page 40
Rather than resolving to exercise for two hours every day, when you may never have exercised on a regular basis before, try something more manageable. Whatever level you are at now, increase it by 10 percent or 10 minutes. You can join any one of the gyms in the area and utilize the services of a personal trainer to keep you on schedule, motivated and headed in the right direction. If you start to feel overwhelmed by all of the changes you are making, then it may be time to take a small step backwards. Don’t quit, just adjust your resolutions; most likely you are just doing something that is too drastic for you. Reward yourself for the changes you have accomplished. Just don’t give up – if you can make it through the month of January, February will be a breeze.
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Happy New Year!
continued from page 47
RESPONSE to Christ who is our life and giving up the control we never had. This is a response to His kindness. Kindness is a supernatural walk in the Spirit. Christ’s kindness is what changes our lives. Remember, without Jesus you can do nothing. But through the movement of our Creator you can see His movement in your life. God is love and God is kind. As a fruit of His love and kindness you can expect the very REAL working of God in your life. You are free to be with each other without measuring successes and failures. Without being defined as a failure or spending your life defining others as failures. You will discover the miracle of kindness and love not because you have resolved to be more kind, but because God in and through Christ has made you a kind and loving person. This requires the very life of God. Christ in you, the hope of glory and the hope of 2012.
New Year’s Resolution
continued from page 39
“Life is no straight and easy corridor along which we travel free and unhampered, but a maze of passages, through which we must seek our way, lost and confused, now and again checked in a blind alley. But always, if we have faith, God will open a door for us, not perhaps one that we ourselves would ever have thought of, but one that will ultimately prove good for us.” As you tackle 2012 don’t forget to keep that smile healthy and take special care to brush and floss. (You don’t think I could write this column without some dental reference, do you?) But most important — Remember to give thanks! The possibilities are endless.
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