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WOODSTOCK Community — Home
by Cherryl Greenman, editor@mywoodstockmonthly.com
Garden Street, a Windsong Property, located in the heart of downtown Woodstock, celebrated the opening of their sales center. Garden Street will offer 19 ranch homes situated on Rusk Street and Rope Mill Road. Simply Cupcakelicious, located at 8654 Main Street, in downtown Woodstock, is now open. Lee Staten proudly provides the Woodstock community cupcakes, small cakes, ice cream, and coffee, among other things; six regular flavors and two rotating special flavors. One will be vegan or gluten free. Gluten free days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. (678) CUP-CAKE, info@cupcakelicious.net
Cherokee Bank recently celebrated its 5th Anniversary of their Woodstock Branch, located at 159 Woodstock Square Avenue, with a ribbon cutting. Opening April of 1999, Cherokee Bank offers friendly, professional service to clients with personal banking needs; its size and structure allow the bank to make quick, personal decisions about loan applications. Cherokee Bank offers a high level of service to individuals, families and businesses that desire to be treated special where they bank. (770) 924-4300 HearthSide Towne Lake, a $15.3 million senior living rental community, recently opened as the centerpiece of the Madison Pointe at Towne Lake mixed-use development. HearthSide Towne Lake offers active, independent seniors an affordable lifestyle with unparalleled amenities in an extraordinary location at I-575 and Towne Lake Parkway in Cherokee County. www.HearthSideTowneLake.com New owner of Beetle’s BBQ, Joe Satterfield, has a long career of restaurant ownership and is excited to offer Woodstock residents his culinary expertise. Joe, a Cherokee native, plans to incorporate BBQ into his new menu which will include salads, sandwiches and entrees. Beetle’s BBQ is located at 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-8295, www.bettlesbbq.com In the face of rising student interest in Kennesaw State University, administrators have turned to a state-of-the-art call center using the latest Internet communication technology to improve customer service, increase efficiency and assure students a ‘one-stop shop’ experience with admissions, financial aid and registration. (770) 423-6203, www.kennesaw.edu Keller Williams Realty Partners recently announced the merger of two top real estate groups, The Brittany Loan Team and The Realty Spot. The new partnership will be known as The Realty Spot. The Realty Spot can be reached at (404) 997-BUY1 (2891) and has two offices to serve their clients. The Woodstock office is located at 220 Heritage Walk off of Highway 92 and the Canton office is located at 2205 Riverstone Boulevard, off of Riverstone Parkway.
The votes cast in the runoff election to select the city flower for Woodstock have been counted and the winner is Miss Huff Lantana. This flower received 55% of the vote out of a total 359 votes that were cast in the runoff election. 4
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COMMUNITY Walk-On Art Scholarship
River Ridge High School senior, Annie Timbrook, was awarded $200 for the Walk On Art Scholarship in a recent outdoor chalk art competition, hosted by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village as part of Woodstock’s Streetfest. The scholarship, sponsored by Acru, was available for high school juniors and seniors. The winning entry was selected based on both originality and the quality of illusion, by a panel of judges comprised of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques and his wife Jan, Executive Director Mary Akers of the Cherokee Arts Center, and Jerrett McKenzie, Wealth Strategist for Acru. McKenzie commented, “There was some real talent displayed on the sidewalks – but the smile on Annie’s face is how I will remember this event.” Ms. Timbrook plans to attend the Savannah College of Arts and Design after graduation. Left to right, Acru CEO Matt Hames, Jan Henriques, Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques, winner Annie Timbrook, Executive Director Mary Akers of Cherokee Arts Center, Acru Wealth Strategist Jerrett McKenzie.
Eagle Court of Honor
Cameron Olson, Troop 994, was presented a Georgia Resolution and Georgia flag for his accomplishment of Eagle Scout at his Eagle Court of Honor at Towne Lake Community Church. State Representative Charlice Byrd presented Cameron with his Resolution and flag.
Cherokee County Counselor of the Year
Jeff Bennett, counselor at River Ridge HS, was surprised with an award ceremony and a reception in his honor, recognizing him as the 2012 Cherokee County Counselor of the Year. Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo, presented Jeff with a plaque during the surprise ceremony in the school’s auditorium, attended by CCSD and River Ridge HS administrators, River Ridge HS students in Mr. Bennett’s annual Leadership Quest program and Mr. Bennett’s parents. “Mr. Bennett isn’t looking for the credit – he’s looking for you to be as 6
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successful as you can be,” Dr. Petruzielo said. A panel of veteran educators selected Mr. Bennett as the Cherokee County Counselor of the Year from the six eligible Zone winners. He now will compete for the Georgia Counselor of the Year honor, which will be presented this summer. “I come to school every day because I love what I do. It’s all because of you,” Mr. Bennett told the students after accepting the award. “I appreciate this award, but I do it all for you.”
YMCA Receives Donation
John Hicks with Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA accepts a $500 donation from Gary Fleischer, with Go Green for the Cause. The donation will go towards supporting Y initiatives in the community. Go Green for the Cause is a clothing collection organization, with a donation box at the Y in Canton and in Woodstock.
It’s the Journey Grants $33K to Northside Hospital Breast Care Program
The Northside Hospital Breast Care Program, part of the hospital’s Cancer Institute, has received two grants, totaling more than $33,000, from It’s the Journey, Inc. The money, which was awarded to Northside in March, will be used for education and early detection of breast cancer. More cases of breast cancer are treated at Northside Hospital than at any other community hospital in the Southeast. As a National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Center, the hospital offers a complete range of services for patients including education, genetic counseling, imaging, radiation oncology, surgery, support, rehabilitation and more – covering every aspect of breast care. Left to right: Glenn Martin, chairman of the board, It’s the Journey; Dale Israel, disparities outreach coordinator, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute; Venteria Knight, disparities nurse navigator, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute; Clare Schuyler, breast nurse navigator, Northside Hospital; and Laurel Sybilrud, chairman of grants committee, It’s the Journey.
Clogging Team Amateur Grand Champs
PowerTaps Junior from Woodstock recently earned the Overall Amateur Grand Champion title at the Winter Clogging Invitational in Columbus, North Carolina. They competed against teams from around the southeast and took home the title earning the highest score with their line dance routine. In addition to this more on most recent win, the team also currently reigns as the page 8 National Clogging Champions in Amateur Hoedown.
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PowerTaps is located in Woodstock and offers clogging classes for all levels: beginner to competition, and all ages: kids to adults. New clogging classes are being formed now! For information on clogging classes offered call (770) 710-1152 or visit the website at www.powertapsclogging.com. Front row (left to right): Savannah Jordan and Riley Rickard. Middle row: Georgie Hathcock, Kayla Sullivan, Hannah Auriemma, Montana Schwebs, Luke Hamill, and Ireland Kohler. Back row: Caitlyn Peterson, Ashton Crowe, Devin Blalock, Brianna Saylor, and Taylor Burkhart. Not pictured: Grace Aste.
Rick Perkins Award Winner
Chattahoochee Technical College announced the winner of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, a statewide program initiated by the Technical College System of Georgia to honor outstanding instructors at the System’s 25 member institutions. Jim Rutherford (pictured) was named as the school’s winner. Rutherford is a current resident of Woodstock, he has taught at CTC for 10 years, teaching math courses including learning support classes, to more advanced courses such as calculus and statistics, at the Jasper and Canton campuses.
Donation to Guatemala Nutrition Initiative
The Rotary Club of Canton recently presented a $500 donation to the Guatemala Nutrition Initiative of Rotary District 6910 as an International Service project. The Initiative addresses the problem of malnutrition among children in Guatemala through the purchase and distribution of micronutrient supplements that have been proven to combat malnutrition effectively. The donation was made possible through the club’s annual “An Affair to Remember” benefit gala. Proceeds benefit community service and international service projects, as well as the Georgia Rotary Student Program. For information, call (770) 479-1441 ext. 600. Rotary Club of Canton International Service Chairman John Hicks, right, presents a $500 donation to the Guatemala Nutrition Initiative of Rotary District 6910. The donation is accepted by club Honorary Member Francisco Lozano Soto, left, and Rotary Club of Cherokee County member Mike Dietzel, who volunteer to help coordinate the District project. 8
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Ride & Run Fundraiser
Five local youth from Rose Equestrian will host a Ride & Run Fundraiser on Saturday, May 19th to help cover their costs of adoption and training of American Mustang yearlings through the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Youth Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover program. Under the guidance of their trainer, Rebecca Bowman, five girls aged 9 — 18 will adopt American Mustang yearlings from U.S. Board of Land Management (BLM) holding facilities in mid-May, and provide 120 days of ground training to the horses before taking them to a competition September 13 — 15 in Fort Worth, Texas. After the competition, the girls will be responsible for raising their yearlings or successfully re-assigning them to permanent homes where they will be trained into various equestrian riding disciplines once the horses become of age. This year’s Ride & Run event will be held at Big Bear Farm in Pine Mountain, from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m. It is great outings for equestrian teams, pony clubs, cross country teams and family teams. Send an email request to: gallop766@aol.com to obtain a Ride and Run Entry Form: or visit this link: http://www.facebook.com/events/126885100773811/
Reinhardt University SIFE Team
The Reinhardt University SIFE team was named a Regional Champion at the SIFE USA Regional Competition held in April in Atlanta. Reinhardt is now eligible to compete in the organization’s National Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri. As part of its fundraising initiatives, the University SIFE Team was very driven to purchase a cow for Eldoret because they learned that the dairy cow could produce up to $2,500 a year in income for the Kenya community. The SIFE team partnered with Precious Pearls, a Christian based non-profit, which was established to provide children in Kenya with access to Christian education. Reinhardt senior communications major and SIFE team member, Lauren Gates, led the fund-raising efforts. The team also engaged in other fund-raising activities on campus, and received a $1,500 grant from Sam’s Club. Reinhardt’s awardwinning team includes standing, left to right, Daniel Guererro, Jessica Pitts, Laura Waite, Qymane Brawner, Alexander Bryant, and Lauren Gates. Kneeling Elizabeth Williams and SIFE chapter vice president Alex Levy. Not pictures Leslie Ratchford.
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May May 3, 16 FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING Time/Location: May 3 6 — 8 p.m. Northside Hospital-Forsyth Cancer Center 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 140, Cumming May 16 6 — 8 p.m. Northside Hospital Cancer Center 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta Information: (404) 845-5555 x0
May 3 — 4 TEA WITH CINDERELLA Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Tea Leaves and Thyme 8990 S. Main Street Cost: $15 Information: Enjoy flavorful teas and tasty treats and meet Cinderella and her friends! Bring your camera! For reservations, call (770) 516-2609
May 5 3rd ANNUAL DRAKE WALK Time: 9:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. (rain or shine) Location: Starts at Roswell UMC Corner of Mimosa Blvd & Magnolia Street, Roswell Cost: Individual $15, Family $30 Group of 10 — $10 Information: Family event with walking routes of various distances through historic Roswell, followed by a Finish Line Festival. www.thedrakehouse.org
3rd ANNUAL STROKE AWARENESS 5K Time: 7 a.m. Location: Northside/Interchange Professional Bldg 5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Cost: $25 Information: In recognition of National Stoke Awareness Month in May. All walkers and runners will receive a T-shirt at finish. (404) 851-6219, www.northside.com
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Things to do in Woodstock
GARDENING WITH THE MASTERS Time: 10 — 11:30 a.m. Location: Rose Creek Library 4476 Towne Lake Pkwy Information: Lawns in Georgia, learn best way to plant and maintain grasses suited for Georgia. Please call (770) 479-0418 to register or visit www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee
HUNTERS HELPING HANDS Family Fun Day Time: 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. Location: Harmony on Lakes’ Club House 297 Harmony Lake Drive, Canton Information: Enjoy a day of family fun while benefitting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
May 8 GLUTEN FREE/CELIAc DISEASE SEMINAR Time: 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Dr. Bravo’s Chiropractic Office 12296 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: This meeting is also for anyone who is considering a Gluten Free lifestyle and wants to learn more. bravo4gf@gmail.com
May 10, 11, 12 ATLANTA SYMPHONY Time: 8 p.m. Location: ASO Hall Woodruff Arts Center Information: Guest pianist Leon Bates will join the orchestra for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. www.atlantasymphony.org
May 12 MILITARY ACADEMY DAY Time: 10 — 11:30 a.m. (open at 9 a.m.) Location: Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta Information: Representatives from all five academies will be in attendance, open to students in grades 8 — 12. U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, and Representatives Phil Gingrey, Hank Johnson, and Rob Woodall will participate.
QUEEN FOR A DAY Mother’s Day Event Time: 10 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Location: House and Garden Boutique 103 Bowles Drive Information: All Moms will be treated to a delightful day of shopping specials, photographs with their children, refreshments and giveaways. (678) 494-5800
THE CARE CONCERT Time: Gates open at 5 p.m. (rain or shine) Concert begins at 6 p.m. Location: Hickory Flat Church lawn 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Cost: Free, donations accepted Information: Hickory Flat Cares provides GED preparation programs, job ministry, good Samaritan assistance and budget training. Concert will benefit these programs. (770) 345-5969, www.hickoryflat.org
May 13 ATLANTA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Time: 3 p.m. Location: ASO Hall Woodruff Arts Center Information: Final performance in the Youth Orchestra’s 2011 — 12 season.
May 17, 22 WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR Time: 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates 6478 Putnam Ford Drive Information: Learn about the virtual gastric band for weight loss as seen on “Dr. Oz.” Presentation free but requires advance registration, email date and number of attendees to georgiahypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. www.virtualgastricbandgeorgia.com
May 18 RELAY FOR LIFE Location:
River Ridge High School 400 Arnold Mill Road
On-Going DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Information: Register your team today for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Cherokee County at www.cherokeerelay.org or call (770) 429-0089.
May 18 — 26 ITHINK IMPROVE TROUPE Times: Location: Cost:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 & 9 p.m. Kids Show on Sunday at 2 p.m. City Center 8534 Main Street Evening shows $10 Sunday Matinees $9
May 19 AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF GA Celebrating Our Military Heritage Series Time: 7 p.m. Location: Historic Old Milton High School (Milton Center) 86 School Drive, Alpharetta Cost: Free Information: Meet and greet Our Veterans of All Wars and show your appreciation as we honor the USO Canteens and Camp Shows of WWII! Event includes swing dance and big band music, dress in WWII period attire or characters or just come as you are. View exhibits and displays; hear war and home front stories and more.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE Time: Location:
8 a.m. — 2 p.m. Southlands Subdivision
Contest Corner
MAIN STREET SESSIONS Time: 1 p.m. Location: Woodstock Visitors Center Historic Dean’s Store 8588 Main Street Information: Downtown Woodstock History Scavenger Hunt – a fun and exciting way to learn more about the history of downtown Woodstock. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers.
RIDE & RUN FUNDRAISER Time: 8 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: Big Bear Farm Pine Mountain Information: Team of 2 people: one person runs 3.2 miles, other rides 6.3 miles. Entry form on facebook.com/events/126885100773811. gallop766@aol.com
May 22 FREE STROKE SCREENING Time: Location: Information:
9 a.m. — noon Northside/Holly Springs Medical Bldg 684 Sixes Road, Holly Springs 404-845-5555 x 0
May 24 3RD ANNUAL KIA For the Children Charity Golf Tournament Time: 9 a.m. shotgun start Location: Bridge Mill Athletic Club Information: Malon D. Mimms Boys and Girls Club annual golf tournament. (678) 581-6525, dspinetto@brasfieldgorrie.com
Find the hidden picture
Time: 4th Tuesday, 3 — 4 p.m. Location: Northside Hospital- Cherokee, Ed Dept, Oakside Office Park 130-B Oakside Court, Canton Cost: Free Information: (678) 493-1503
ROOMMATES/SHARED HOUSING Private bedrooms/baths in beautiful safe neighborhoods, flexible lease terms, below market rent. Free service. (678) 812-3729 lynne.dyckman@atlantajcc.org, www.housematematch.org
WOODSTOCK BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE Every 1st Saturday at 7 p.m. Held at the Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road. Tickets are $7, children 12 and under free. May band is Toonigh Band and The Jot ‘Em Down Boys, doors open at 6 p.m.
June 2 — 3 CHEROKEE CHORALE POPS CONCERT Time: June 2 at 7:30 p.m. June 3 at 3 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center Reinhardt University Cost: $10 adults, $5 students Information: Great hits of Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra conducted by Wes Stoner. (678) 439-8624, www.cherokeechorale.org
William Thomas was our winner for April’s contest corner. They will receive a gift card to Simply Cupcakelicious. 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 Artwork Exchange
Tech Students Place in Competitions
Left to right: Third grader Emily Irvin, art teacher Laure Dorr, fifth grader Hailey Weeg and fourth grader Pressley Reeves.
Left to right: Andrew Dameron, Joshua Chang, Ed Shields, Joshua Eppinette, and Kyle Beard.
Johnston Elementary School recently participated in the Cherokee County School District’s Japanese Art Exchange program, by sending samples of its students’ artwork to schools in Japan for display. In exchange, students from Japan sent their artwork to be displayed at Johnston ES. Students received a certificate from Japan, written in Japanese, as a thank you for sharing their artwork.
Chapman IS Students of Month
Isabella Eulloqui, James Ramos, Gwenevere Wrye, Lance Crawford, Capri Kelly, Jacob Mims, Jordan Chandler, Dominick D’Antonio, Sabirah Mohammed, Elliot Vaupell, Katherine Adams, Jordan Bonilla, Ashley Monroe, Maris McMullen, Lucy Meyer, Blake Fields, Paige Laudun, Mark Lisiuk, Brook von Seeger, Will O’Neil, Hannah Smith and Taylor Hillhouse.
Read Across America Day
Representative Calvin Hill continued his tradition of reading to 2nd grade students in Ms. Bowles’ class at Mountain Road Elementary School. The school recognizes the birthday of Dr. Seuss every year and invites Representative Hill to participate by reading a Dr. Seuss book.
Physics Students Recognized
Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association recently recognized six Sequoyah High School physics teams, along with their teacher Kim Geddes, for achieving Honorable Mention in the 2012 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program. The program rewards students for exercising their imaginations in the areas of science and exploring its impact on technology. Front row (left to right): Jacob Garcia, Autora Lorimer, James Myerscough, Zane Frey, Kobi Schmitt, Kostya Benton, and Sarah Carnes. Second row: Chase Caldwell, Karrah Lee, Michael Reece, Kelsie Lewis, Daniel Johnson, and Nick Meadows. Winners not pictured: Erin Motes, Brooke Mitchell, Chase Johnson, Chris Lynn, Tyler Zimmerman, Dalton Brown, Chris DeCorso, Megan Popp, Taylor McColl, and Aurielle Porter.
River Ridge Student Attends Conference
Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo reads to Debby Pinion’s second grade class at Woodstock Elementary School as part of its Read Across America celebration. Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison was a guest reader at Bascomb ES during Read Across America; pictured with Sheriff Garrison is (left to right) Will Tipton, Libby Reach, Riley Zacherl, and Riley Miller. 14 My Woodstock | may 2012
The Woodstock High School Technology Student Association has competed in various engineering, programming and robotics events. Joshua Chang, Joshua Eppinette and Ed Shields won first place in the Systems Control Technology. Joshua Chang, Ed Shields and Kyle Beard won third place in the Technology Bowl. Andrew Dameron won second place for a movie he programmed in the Alice Individual Movie competition held at Georgia Tech. Kyle Beard won first place in the Graphic Design competition held at Skills USA.
Stefanie Stewart (pictured), a ninth grader at River Ridge High, recently attended the HOSA State Leadership Conference for Medical Sciences in Athens. She placed fourth and was named a national alternate in her competitive division; her top scores were achieved in both written and physical demonstration events. Stefanie may be the only Cherokee County freshman to receive this honor and earn a trip this more on page summer to the national conference in Orlando. 16
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Private & Charter Schools Brenwood Academy
Cherokee Christian Schools
(770) 704-4925 www.brenwoodacademy.com
(678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
Compass Prep Academy
The Kings Academy
(404) 643-9424 www.CompassPrep.org
(770) 592-5464 www.thekingsacademy.org
Cherokee Charter Academy
Lyndon Academy
(678) 385-7322 www.cherokeecharter.org
(770) 926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org
Northside Christian Academy (770) 334-0648 www.nca4hope.com
Public Schools Cherokee County School District: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us | (770) 479-1871 Elementary Schools Arnold Mill Elementary 710 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 592-3510 Principal: Ms. Kerry Martin
Bascomb Elementary 1335 Wyngate Parkway Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ms. Ruth Flowers
Boston Elementary 105 Othello Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Mr. Les Conley
Carmel Elementary 2275 Bascomb Carmel Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1237 Principal: Dr. Keith Bryant
Chapman Intermediate 6500 Putnam Ford Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Ms. Susan McCarthy
Holly Springs Elementary 1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck
Johnston Elementary 2031 East Cherokee Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 928-2910 Principal: Ms. Kathleen Chandler
Little River Elementary 3170 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-7566 Principal: Mr. Christian Kirby
Mountain Road Elementary 615 Mountain Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 664-9708 Principal: Ms. Tammy Sandell
Woodstock Elementary 230 Rope Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-6969 Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling
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Etowah High
Last Student Day First Day of School
6565 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Mr. Keith Ball
Dean Rusk Middle 4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason
Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1662 Principal: Mr. Bob Hahn
E.T. Booth Middle 6550 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Ms. Dawn Weinbaum
River Ridge High 400 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 591-8450 Principal: Mr. Darrell Herring
Mill Creek Middle 442 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 924- 5489 Principal: Ms. Elaine Daniel
Sequoyah High
Woodstock Middle 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
High Schools Crossroads High/Middle 3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance May 25
Middle Schools
4485 Hickory Rd Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman
Woodstock High 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us
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Green Pets America Receives Funds
Students in Cherokee Charter Academy’s Beta Club presented a check for $164 to Green Pets America Humane Society executive director Steve Monahan, which will help with operational costs of the no kill shelter and animal rescue/adoption organization.
Front row (left to right): Sam Lawson, Valentina Lopez, Ashlynn Spencer, Sadie Oakray, Maddie Denning, Cohen Hodges, Noah Dryden, Eric Gambino, Peyton Lewis, and Ryan Rowell. Second row: Emery Tuff, Megan Arendt, Caitlin Apone, Shelby Campbell, Reghan Lewis, Payton Hodges, Olivia McKean, Hannah Bearden, Lindsay Roe, and Steve Monahan. Third row: Eileen Connell, Sarah DeAngelo, Max Garcia, Jordan Butler, Katie Tinkelman, Izzy Lopez, Camryn Mullin, and Jordan Miller. Back row: Benjamin Adams, April Wallis (sponsor), Erica Williams (sponsor), J Jenkins, and Wes Roger.
Arnold Mill Reflection Winners
Principal Kerry Martin with Reflection winners; kindergarten: Claudia Austin and Hector Rolan; first grade: Timmy Landers and Maggie McMahill; second grade: Amanda Rolan and Maddie Domohowski; third grade: Hunter Deriso, Emilie Sanchez and Sarah Snowden; fourth grade: Alex Valverde, Madison Champion and Evan Austin; and fifth grade: Angelina Piccirilli.
GA Tech Fair Winners
Hickory Flat students, Jackson Taylor (left) and Andrew Doerr (right), placed second in the 3rd/4th grade Robotics category at the Georgia Educational Technology Fair. They built a robotic arm and wrote the computer code to have it pick up a ball and drop it in a cup.
Superintendent’s 2012 Key Scholars
For the 2011 — 12 school year, 124 students were named Superintendent’s 2012 Key Scholars. Each of these outstanding students has scored at the 90th percentile or above on the grade 11 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. During a 16 My Woodstock | may 2012
SCHOOL special ceremony held recently at River Ridge High School, they received a School District Certificate of Achievement and a letter jacket patch that reads Superintendent’s Key Scholar. River Ridge HS
Sequoyah HS
Etowah HS
Woodstock HS
CTC Tests Remote Access Class
With spring in the air at Chattahoochee Technical College’s (CTC) North Metro Campus, the Health Information Technology program, took their class outside to celebrate and recognize National Health Information Professionals Week. CTC chose to celebrate the week with the opportunity to test remote access with an outdoor class and lunch for nine students taking the introductory class. For more information on the Health Information Technology Program at Chattahoochee Technical College, call (770) 528-4545 or visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu. Health Information Technology instructor Madeline Shorter Hall quizzes her students on the fundamentals of the profession.
STEM Project Completed
Middle School students at Cherokee Christian Schools (CCS) have completed construction of a Newtonian reflector telescope. The telescope took three months to complete and is fully operational. The project was a part of the Introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) class at CCS. Front row (left to right): Olya Stang, Alex Hultstrom, Dillon Byers, Juan Aguirre, and Andrew Coleman. Middle row: Megan Lukas, and Erika Youngberg. Back row: Justin Ismach, Zac Kieffer, Benjamin Goss, Noah Lense, Mr. Drew Lawes, and Mr. Hal Scripka.
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SPORTS Big Chief Winners
The 11U Creekview Junior Grizzlies took first place in the recent Big Chief baseball tournament held at Tommy Mann Field on Sugar Pike Road. The Grizzlies beat the Sequoyah Junior Chiefs 8-6 in the Championship game. Front row (left to right): Carter Rice, Griffin Potts, Ryan Dodds, Grant Potts, and Conner Rice. Middle row: Preston Vaughn, Andy Davis, Grayson Baker, Noah Bully, and Cameron Hay. Back row: Manager Kevin Potts, coaches Chip Rice, Doug Dodds, and Garrett Potts.
Samurai Karate Winners
Samurai Karate students of Dave and Tami Domer, who teach at the Canton YMCA and the Cherokee Recreation Department, won many awards at the Keishin Kai Karate Tournament in Duluth.
State Champions from the Samurai Karate School Woodstock and Canton classes were: Josh Christopherson, Spencer Williams and Michael Ellis. Runner-ups were Todd Wermers, Stephen Williams and Emmalee Crane. Also, Dave Domer, 9th degree black belt, was given an award recognizing his position as Kancho (leader) of the Georgia Karate League since it’s beginning in 1998. Domer took eight YMCA and Woodstock Recreation Department students to compete in the Keishin Kai Karate Tournament and all returned with medals. Winning gold medals were: Nicole Reyes, Roman Ingram and Spencer Williams. Silver and bronze medal winners were: Michael Ellis, Emmale Crane, Wilda Simpson, Abigale Montgomery and Stephen Williams. Front row (left to right): Keishin Kai Karate Tournament winners: Roman Ingram, Michael Ellis and Emmalee Crane. Back row: Spencer Williams, Wilda Simpson, Nicole Reyes and Kancho Dave Domer. (not pictured Abigale Montgomery).
CRPA Division Champions
Left to right: A Creekview Senior Boys Recreation Basketball team finished their season with a perfect 12-0 record and was CRPA Division and Tournament Champions. Head Coach Wes Garrison, players Jess Beavers, Chase Hickey, Connor Keseric, Alex Shebly, Trey Garrison and Brandon Morriset. Not pictured are Ryan Nay and Parker Nunnally.
NAIA Scholar Winners
Two Reinhardt University basketball players, one from the men’s team and the other a member of the women’s squad, recently earned 2011 — 12 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete honors from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Senior Zach Oklerblad from Woodstock was one of 106 NAIA Division II men’s players, including one of just three from the Appalachian Athletic Conference, to receive the prestigious recognition. Representing the Lady Eagles was junior Sarah Hewett from Richmond Hill, who is one of 162 players nationally and 10 within the conference to garner the accolades. 18 My Woodstock | may 2012
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Under the
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by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
The Tale of the 2012 Session could be “Promises Made, Promises Kept” This January I was honored to lead a group of lawmakers in announcing our 2012 legislative agenda. It was an aggressive, conservative agenda focused on economic growth, responsible spending and the importance of providing a quality education for Georgia students. Armed with five key principles – limited government, fiscal responsibility, pro-job tax reform, 21st century education reform, and increased protection for Georgia’s children – we set out to achieve one of the most successful, streamlined sessions in recent years. Limited, Constitutional Government SB 223/HB 456 – Sunset Bill — Also known as “sunset legislation,” this bill calls for the creation of a joint committee, which will be tasked with assessing state agencies for efficiency and determine whether such agency should continue to exist. A similar law in Texas has saved the “Lone Star” state billions in tax dollars. Fiscal Responsibility – Georgia is one of only nine states AAA Bond Rating and we balance our budget every year. SB 33 – Zero Based Budgeting — This legislation would make departments more accountable with their budgets and would stop out of control growth of departments and agencies and bring their budgets back into public view, requiring every department to justify every dollar they spend. SR 20 – Taxpayer Protection Act — This Constitutional Amendment would restrict annual state from spending to the previous year budget, adjusted for inflation and population. Additional revenue beyond the spending limit would fund school districts with unexpected increases in population and then would be required to go into a Rainy Day Fund until it reaches a point of 15% of previous year spending. Once the Rainy Day Fund is full the state income tax would gradually be eliminated through excess revenues. SR 673 – Federal Constitutional Amendment — The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Resolution 673 to petition 20 My Woodstock | may 2012
the United States Congress to call an amendment convention for the sole purpose of proposing a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. The resolution recommends that the total of all federal appropriations made by the Congress for any fiscal year not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year. 21st Century Education Reform HB 1162 – State Charter School Constitutional Amendment — This legislation seeks to amend the Georgia Constitution to allow for state or local approval of charter schools. It also defines “state charter school,” as a public school that operates under the terms of a charter between the State Board of Education and a charter petitioner and allows state funds to be used to support and maintain special schools created by the General Assembly, including state charter schools. However, a local school system’s state funding cannot be reduced because students living in the system boundaries enroll in a state charter school. SB 289 – Digital Learning — This legislation will make Georgia a national leader in digital learning. The Georgia Department of Education will implement a policy to maximize the number of students who graduate with at least one online class completed. The measure is expected to increase the number of Georgia students taking digital learning classes ten-fold. Pro – Jobs Tax Reform HB 386 – Pro Jobs, Pro Family Tax Reform — The General Assembly overwhelmingly passed major tax reform legislation. Features of the measure include a three-year sales tax holiday for school supplies and energy efficient products, significant reduction of the marriage penalty, elimination of the “birthday” tax and sales tax on motor vehicles, a tax exemption on energy used in manufacturing and construction materials, as well as an E-Fairness measure. Protecting Our Children HB 1176 – Criminal Justice Reform and Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse — This legislation is a comprehensive sentencing and corrections reform bill that promises to save Georgia taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, move low-level offenders permanently out of the system, and improve overall public safety. Specific initiatives include creating a tougher process for probation and parole supervision; expanding proven community-based sentencing options to reduce recidivism, such as accountability courts and substance abuse and mental health programs; and holding agencies accountable for better results by implementing systematic data collection and performance measurement systems. 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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My Community Monthly magazines recently celebrated the winners of the My Community Favorites Awards. My Woodstock Monthly winners, friends and family enjoyed an evening at Magnolia Hall in downtown Woodstock. State Senator Chip Rogers and State Representative Charlice Byrd were among the honored guests in attendance. The event was held to honor the accomplishments and successes of these local businesses. Congratulations to all of our winners!
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CITY HALL Home Rule
by Mayor Donnie Henriques Just recently, my wife and I returned from a business trip to Boston. This was our first time there, so we took an extra day to tour the different sites around one of America’s greatest cities. Should you go, spend the day following the “Freedom Trail.” This is a free walking tour throughout the various historical sites. It’s easy to follow it starts in Boston Common and runs throughout by following a brick or painted red pathway. I highly recommend it. If you need help understanding the history you are seeing, you can rent an audio player which guides you around the different sites. This trip started me thinking about just what went on during our Nation’s formative years. Yes, our Founding Father’s were “rebels” with a cause. But they were more than that. These were men from all walks of life: lawyers, doctors, farmers, cobblers, craftsmen, etc. When they finished their business, they went back to their “real” jobs — a lesson to be learned here for our representatives in Washington today, don’t you think? The Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were documents that did not just appear one day, everybody agreed upon them, and the signing commenced. These were the cornerstones of what we live by today, and much debate took place before all could put their “John Hancock’s” on the dotted line.
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Woodstock. You may contact him Now, I’ve always said I don’t by calling (770) 592-6001 or e-mail believe in embarrassing dhenriques@woodstockga.gov anyone in public, either through the written or spoken word. If I have an issue with an individual, I take it up with them, in private. Which is what I have done and will continue to do with our representatives, both State and National.
However, I think it’s high time the public, that’s you, get more involved and better educated concerning what our representatives do with their time down in Atlanta and up in Washington. Don’t just rely on their “newsletters” for the facts. Go to the websites for both I think it’s high time the public, Georgia’s legislature and, of course that’s you, get more involved Washington. You can find each and better educated concerning representative on these sites, what what our representatives do bills they are sponsoring, how they voted on any issue, and any other with their time down in Atlanta information you desire. and up in Washington.
One of the most hotly contested issues was the issue of “Home Rule.” Some wanted the central or Federal Government to handle everything. Others wanted nothing to do with the Federals interfering with what goes on back home in their own States. Well, we all know how the story turns out, but I believe our Washington representatives, as well as our own State Representatives, sometimes forget what the term means. Maybe it’s “in the water” they drink, but many forget what their constituents back home really want, and start thinking they know best and forget why they went to legislate in the first place. 24 My Woodstock | may 2012
Need proof? Over the last several years, the City, as well as the County, has endured legislation numerous times that we, the local representatives, didn’t ask for, and in some cases, openly opposed.
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Why? Because they are spending your money and telling you what you can and cannot do, sometimes flying in the face of the basic concept our Founding Fathers came up with — HOME RULE. I believe our representatives need constant reminder that those of us who live, work and play here, locally, know what’s best for ourselves. If your representative doesn’t follow that same code, hold them accountable not only at the ballot box, but with emails, phone calls, and yes, even snail-mail still works. Do what those brave souls in Boston did so many years ago, let your voice be heard!
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FOOTPRINTS
Leaving a Legacy
THE DRAKE HOUSE I
magine being homeless. Now, imagine being a single mother with children and being homeless. Unable to provide for their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter; feeling desperate, fearful, hopeless, where can you turn? Nestled in the heart of North Fulton is an amazing place that offers hope and guidance to women and children facing this seemingly hopeless situation. The Drake House provides emergency housing to homeless families headed by single mothers in the North Fulton community. The Drake House was the dream of a leadership class from the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Through the hard work and determination of the members of this class, their families and many willing community businesses, the dream of helping mothers and children became a reality. Christy Merritt, Director of Programs for The Drake House, shared, “We were started in the business community as opposed to the faith based community. But we are based on faith.” Renovations began in January 2006, taking an old apartment building and creating a place for help and hope. In June 2006, the doors of The Drake House opened. With 15 apartments available for families, as of April 2012, The Drake House has assisted 224 families, 411 kids to build better lives.
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Bridging Hope and Opportunity
One of the main goals while living at The Drake House is to secure gainful employment. The families’ needs are completely met during their stay — water, electricity, food, rent — allowing the mothers to save every penny they are earning and establish a nest egg and plan for their future. The average length of stay is four months, with six months being the maximum time. Amazingly, The Drake House has a 75 percent success rate. “We’re not here to solve all of their problems,” shared Christy. But given this opportunity to learn and grow and develop new life skills and establish financial goals, the skills are taught and the foundation is set for a changed future. The Drake House was named after Mary Drake, one of the first social service providers in the area and loyal volunteer at North Fulton Charities. “I called her the Mother Teresa of Roswell,” Christy said. Mary always talked about a place to serve this particular need in the community. “She passed away just before we opened, but she was at the ground breaking,” noted Christy. One of The Drake House annual fundraisers is named after Mary, ‘Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’. (see sidebar) The Drake House partners with many churches and businesses in the area to provide for these women and children. One opportunity to get involved is the ‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ program. This volunteer group takes “ownership” of one apartment: financial donation, painting, furnishing, providing a “homey feel,” assisting with move-ins
www.thedrakehouse.org and move outs. With this program, the group is acknowledged with a plaque with their name on it at the doorway of the sponsored residence. ‘Advocates’ are also paramount to the program, offering support, encouragement and friendship as these women transition to a better path of life. Cleaning and paper products are always a need for the food pantry, as well as volunteers to organize the items. Please visit the website to learn of the many ways to support The Drake House.
HOW CAN I HELP? 3rd Annual Drake Walk May 5, 2012 9:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Historic Downtown Roswell www.thedrakewalk.org
8th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ August 26, 2012 2 — 4 p.m. Roswell Square
The Drake Closet — Women’s Resale Boutique 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Opened in October, 2011 Donations are needed — new and used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. And always in need of shoppers and volunteers! Residents of The Drake House are given clothing from The Drake Closet while seeking employment. Please visit the website for up-to-date volunteer opportunities.
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Merrie Ross
Nominated by Michelle Grubbs, Age 20
My grandmother is the greatest mom ever. When my parents neglected me for 12 years, she took me in and raised me and nurtured me to health. I once was a frail little girl who was drastically underweight at only 42 pounds with no more than a preschool education. Now I am in college with a 3.8 GPA and loving life. We love to watch TV together, go to concerts and spend time together in any way that we can. She has taught me that even though I’ve had a rough past, I can still pursue my dreams.
Consuela Tritt
Nominated by Virginia Lamanac, Age 9
What is the best thing about your Mom? She lets me do whatever it is I want to do and whenever I want to. What do you like to do together? We like to go to the zoo and see the animals there. What is the most important lesson that your Mom has taught you? She has taught me my manners, like when I burp, say “Excuse me.�
Caroline Chambers Nominated by Anna Clare, Age 6 1/2; Lennon, Age 5; & Edyn Chambers, Age 3 My mom is the best mom in the entire world because she is so sweet to us. Our favorite thing to do with mom is going to the tea party place; we dress up and have a tea party. She also takes us to The Bounce House. The most important lesson mom teaches us is to use our manners. My mom also polishes our nails, all different colors and even sparkles. I love my mom so much and I would like to be my mom when I grow up.
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Caroline Gaddy Nominated by Victoria Gaddy, Age 12 My Mum! The best thing about my mum is the fact that she has a good sense of humor. She can be very funny, embarrassing, and very serious at times but is still a great mum. Now I realize where I get my sense of humor from! Me and my mum love to go camping together. That’s one of our favorite things to do! The most important lesson my mum has taught me is that it is not good to lie, steal or bully — 3 very important things to never do!
Me + Mom + Sister = Forever!
Linda Kaye Little
Nominated by Tearsa Helton, Age 40
Dear East Canton, My mom is Kaye Little. She lives in Canton area. My name is Tearsa Kaye Helton. I am 40 years old and still think my mom is the best. She is a gift from God and 100 words can’t possibly describe what she means to me. Enclosed is my essay. I tried to cut it down as much as possible. Thanks for giving me this time to show her. Thanks again. Tearsa Helton My mom is the best in the whole wide world! From the day I was born, my mom and I have been the bestest friends there ever were. Because of her I am who I am today. She has been and always will be there for me — when I need her to talk, to understand, to set me back on track and she taught me, through her living, to “Be who you are,” “Remember where you came from,” and “Put God first.” She prays out loud and is as happy as can be for her children. I love you Mom!
Happy Mother’s Day!
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“Blue Ribbon” Proposal by State Representative Charlice Byrd The 2012 legislative session culminated in dozens of important legislative measures, making it through the process to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk for his consideration. Unlike most years, the Governor also received State Representative Charlice Byrd, hundreds of redistricting District 20, which includes Woodstock maps, which redraw political and Acworth. You may contact her at boundaries for every County charlicebyrd@gmail.com. Board of Commissioners and County School Boards. Among the new legislative maps are those for Cherokee County, which the Governor has now signed into law. The County Commission and School Board maps signed by Governor Deal directly reflect the report submitted to the Cherokee Legislative Delegation from the citizen led “Blue Ribbon” redistricting committee. The “Blue Ribbon” committee proposed four individual County Commission districts with each member elected by those citizens residing in the district, and a county-wide elected Chairperson. The committee also recommended six School Board districts, with each member elected by the residents of the district, and a county-wide elected Chairperson. Very late in the process of enacting the School Board map, Board representative Mike Chapman produced a letter stating the proposal by the “Blue Ribbon” committee, to elect a county-wide Chairperson, would potentially threaten school system accreditation. The letter claimed that if enacted, Cherokee County would have a “highly irregular” model of governance. The delegation took the claims of Mr. Chapman seriously and drew a contingency plan that removed the county-wide elected Chairperson. At the same time, a process began to review these claims and determine their legitimacy. Research of the facts show that some 29 school districts in Georgia have a county-wide elected Chairperson, hardly a number to be considered “highly irregular.” Among these districts are systems large and small and a number that have been highly successful. The delegation also met with Dr. Mark Elgart, who authored the original letter referenced by Mr. Chapman. During an continued on page 62 30 My Woodstock | may 2012
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WOODSTOCK Visitor Center
by Kyle Bennett, Director of Tourism & Visitors Center Operations School is almost out for the summer and it is time to start planning what your family will be doing this summer. A great resource to help your family plan for a fun summer can be found right in the heart of downtown Woodstock at the Woodstock Visitors Center. The Woodstock Visitors Center has brochures, magazines, and travel guides for attractions around the state of Georgia. With gas prices as high as they are this year, why make a long trip out of state, when you can find many great trip destinations in Georgia. Is someone in your family a Civil War history buff? At the Woodstock Visitors Center you can find brochures for numerous Civil War attractions in Georgia, such as The Southern Museum located in Kennesaw, The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, The Atlanta Cyclorama, Chickamauga National Battlefield Park, and the National Civil War Naval Museum located in Columbus. Perhaps you are interested in exploring the Georgia coast. You can find
brochures for St Mary’s, Cumberland Island, and the Savannah travel guide. Have you ever visited Georgia’s Natural Wonder? If you have not paid a visit to the Okefenokee Swamp, the answer is “no.” This beautiful part of Georgia offers boat tours, walking trails, and train tours to help you explore this amazing part of Georgia. Before you ask, the answer is “yes,” the Woodstock Visitors Center has brochures on the attractions found at the Okefenokee Swamp and areas surrounding this natural wonder. Perhaps instead of traveling south you are interested in exploring North Georgia this summer. At the Visitors Center you can find brochures for Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Helen, and information on where you can go tubing in North Georgia. Perhaps you are interested in exploring Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. You are in luck because at the Visitors Center we have the travel guide for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Of course, the best resource for any information about traveling in Georgia can can be found in the 2012 Georgia Travel Guide, which is available at the Woodstock Visitors Center. The best part is that all these brochures, magazines, and travel guides are free. Before you start planning your family’s summer activities be sure to take advantage of all these great free resources at the Woodstock Visitors Center. The Woodstock Visitors Center is located at 8588 Main Street. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. For more information please call (770) 924-0406.
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HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL
‘One-Stop’ Service Provider By Michelle Martin In 1978, Dan Jape started a modest heating and cooling business in the basement of his home in Dunwoody. Now 34 years later, Reliable Heating & Air in Woodstock employs approximately 125 service technicians, installers, salespersons, customer service representatives, and administrative support staff and offers more services than ever. “When we started, most of our business was local and consisted largely of apartments and rental homes,” he says. “It’s amazing how much work is right in your back yard if you look for it.” Within just a few years, Dan says Reliable expanded to a real office, then a larger office in Roswell, and to servicing customers all over Metro Atlanta — settling into its current location off of Highway 92 in Woodstock two years ago. “This is a good base of operation for us because it has both the space and accessibility to the interstate that we need to continue
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to serve our ever-growing customer base and ever-growing business.” Reliable Heating & Air has been a familiar face in Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton for many years, although Reliable’s extensive customer base reaches as far north as Jasper and Flowery Branch, west to Villa Rica, east to Grayson and Loganville, and south to Fayetteville and McDonough. In the past year, Reliable has also expanded its services to now include not only heating and cooling but also plumbing, electrical and insulation. “We found that more and more of our customers were asking us for referrals for their plumbing, electrical and insulation needs because they trusted us,” Dan says. “But, often times the work performed by those outside vendors didn’t meet our standards.” Ultimately, Dan made the decision to bring those areas in-house as part of Reliable’s expanded services. “We want to be customers’ ‘one-stop’ service provider,” he says. Customer service built on trust and reliability has been Dan’s top priority throughout Reliable’s 34 years in business. “Our goal at Reliable is to deliver quality service at a fair price,” Dan says, noting that the industry has a reputation for taking advantage of customers by price-gouging. “We’re honest, up-front and provide complete pricing so customers aren’t surprised by hidden fees.” In Photos courtesy of Studio 7 Photography
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addition, Reliable is open seven days a week, with personal phone support after hours in the event of emergencies. Field technicians located throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas allow Reliable to respond quickly to such calls and to service such a geographically large customer base, Dan says. “Our customers trust us to be there when they need us, on their schedule. They trust that they can call us in an emergency and speak with someone who can provide a calming voice until a Reliable technician arrives.”
plumbers must be licensed by the State of Georgia as a journeyman or master plumber. Dan also requires that technicians wear booties, put down drop cloths, and clean up any debris to ensure customers’ homes are treated with respect and care. “The people at Reliable are the sum of the company,” he says. “We hand-pick the best in their field so we can offer customers first-class service.” Dan believes customers also choose Reliable because the company is family-owned and operated. His son, Daniel, specializes in sales and is preparing to take over the daily management of the business. The company is also represented by mother-daughter, father-son, brother-and-sister and other connections in many different service areas. “Customers seem to like knowing the face behind the business,” Dan says. “Many of Reliable’s customers have been with us since the beginning. They know who they’re dealing with and who they’ll be dealing with in the future. Customers can’t build with a corporation or large retailer the kind of relationship and familiarity they have with us at Reliable Heating & Air.”
Quality products and experienced professionals who are the best in their field play a large part in Reliable’s 34 years of success, according to Dan. Trane air conditioners, for example, are customers’ brand of choice for performance, durability and excellent warranties. In fact, all of Reliable’s technicians are certified Trane Comfort Specialists, he says. Reliable also is NATE-certified (North American Technician Excellence), which means Reliable’s technicians have passed the NATE test that certifies technicians as having the most knowledge and experience in servicing and installing heating and cooling systems. Similarly, Reliable’s
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Served with Sundried Tomato and Basil Hollandaise (Serves 4) 1 stick of unsalted butter, cubed 1 large egg yolk 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 2 sundried tomatoes, chopped 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped Melt butter in sauce pan and heat until foaming. Do not brown. Crack and separate egg yolk into blender with 1 Tbs. lemon juice, chopped sundried tomatoes and basil. Run blender for 20 seconds, slowly add the melted butter into blender until creamy sauce forms. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350˚F Season filets and scallops with sea salt and pepper. Bring sauté pan to medium high heat. Add 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil. Place seasoned fish skin side down and cook for two minutes, turn fish and cook for two minutes more. Add scallops to pan and place in 350˚F oven for two more minutes, turn scallops and cook two minutes more or check for desired temperature. Place fish and scallops on plate and finish with hollandaise. This dish pairs well with your favorite Rosé.
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The wonderful gift Of Dental Anesthesia
by Dr. Scott R. Harden Dental anesthesia is truly a wonderful gift in today’s modern dental care. Imagine dental care without it. There are many issues regarding dental anesthesia that are notable. How does dental anesthesia numb our teeth? Is dental anesthesia more comfortable today than years ago? Is it safe for everyone, especially for pregnant women or people with heart conditions? Needle phobia, sensitivity to dental anesthesia and being difficult to “get numb” are special concerns for many patients. Dental anesthesia is amazing in how it works to numb your teeth. Once injected under the skin, dental anesthetics stop nerve transmission by blocking sodium channels in the nerve membranes at a cellular level preventing tooth sensation. Two elements cause dental injections to hurt: 1. size of the needle, 2. rate the fluid exits the needle. Years ago, needles were large due to less sophisticated manufacturing that caused injections to be painful, especially in the mouth. Today, needles are very small, almost the same diameter as a hair and relatively short, allowing injections to be nearly painless. The modern technology of computerized anesthesia (as opposed to hand delivery of anesthesia) allows the fluid to be delivered under the skin very slowly and is programmed to be slow enough so the nerves do not realize what is happening and do not respond. This allows for a painless injection. Dental anesthesia is manufactured in small vials and one dose equals less than ½ teaspoon in volume. Very little anesthesia is required to get a person’s teeth numb. This allows for a very safe and predictable process. Dental anesthesia comes in numerous varieties for different purposes. The most commonly thought of dental anesthesia is “novocaine” and is ironically seldom used in dentistry any more. It was invented in 1905 and is the oldest man-made local anesthetic, which is why it is so popular. It has predominantly been replaced by “lidocaine” that is more hypoallergenic for most common dental procedures and lasts for about 2-3 hours. For longer procedures such as root canal therapy or oral surgery, “articaine” is the dental anesthesia of choice lasting up to six hours. “Carbocaine” or “plain anesthesia” is a shorter acting anesthesia commonly used for pregnant women, patients with high blood pressure or small procedures allowing numbness to go away quickly. The dentist is able to provide the patient more suitable and personalized care utilizing one of these three common forms of dental anesthesia.
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Anesthetic causes the dilation or widening of the blood vessels in the area of the injection site. When blood vessels get bigger in diameter, the anesthesia is undesirably carried away in the blood vessels faster and this shortens the duration of the Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at numbing time. An additional element is placed into lidocaine Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for and articaine and is called over 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental “epinephrine.” Epinephrine research companies. causes vasoconstriction or Office: (770) 926-0000. shrinking of the diameter of Website: FountainViewSmiles.com. blood vessels in the area of the injection, so that anesthesia lasts longer. There is no epinephrine in carbocaine, which is why it is referred to as plain anesthesia. Rarely, epinephrine can be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and create a temporary heart palpitation (fast beating of the heart) that lasts for about two minutes. This usually happens in women and can be attributed to small body mass, poor diet before dental appointment, too much caffeine or dental anxiety. The dentist and staff easily work with this if it occurs by reassuring the patient and using a simple technique of blowing light air on their face for about 30 seconds. It is not dangerous but can be alarming to patients that are already nervous. The overall goal of dentistry today is to provide painless injections. This can be accomplished by use of topical anesthesia applied to the injection area prior to the injection, use of computer anesthesia and a gentle technique. Patients today should consider themselves very blessed by today’s great technology in reducing pain from injections. Further, since injections are nearly or totally painless, dental anxiety experienced by many patients is greatly reduced today. Count your blessings regarding the great dental anesthesia that is available for you today and if you have trepidation about going to the dentist (especially related to shots) you no longer have to worry since computer anesthesia offers you a great solution. Healthy teeth and gums are just a phone call away.
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BRACES FOR Scoliosis by Cathy Wendland-Colby, DC
Have you ever broken an arm or leg? Do you remember wearing a cast for six to twelve weeks? Can you remember how the arm or leg that had been in the cast was much smaller when the cast was removed? That’s because while the limb was immobilized, the muscles were not being used — they atrophied or wasted away. With exercise and regular use, within a few months, the muscles should have returned to normal.
Dr. Wendland-Colby is a chiropractor in private practice with her husband at Colby Family Chiropractic on Highway 92 in Woodstock, specializing in sports and family care. She can be reached at (770) 592-1915 or www.ColbyChiropractic.com.
When a curve is detected in a child’s spine, there are several options that may be presented to them. One is called observation; this is a “wait and see” approach that involves periodic checkups and x-rays, but no recommendations for care. Orthopedic bracing involves having the child fitted for a brace that will be worn approximately 22 — 23 hours per day for 2 — 5 years. Scoliosis surgery is a very invasive procedure involving the placement of rods, screws and hooks on the spinal bones of someone with a curve greater than 50 degrees. Orthopedic bracing does not correct a curve; the best result that an orthopedist expects to see from the use of the brace is to stop the curve from worsening. Merely halting the progression of a curve is considered a success in orthopedic bracing terms. A typical brace protocol goes something like this, “Your child will wear the brace 22 — 23 hours a day, every day, until they reach skeletal maturity, with periodic x-rays every six months to evaluate progression of curve.” When a child starts wearing one of these hard-core braces made out of rigid casting material or very stiff plastic, they dread going out for fear people will stare, sleep is interrupted, moods and self-esteem can be affected. And just like wearing a cast on a limb, muscles in the area of the brace will begin to atrophy. There are other options available. Active treatment involves receiving regular care from a team of providers which may consist of a chiropractor, massage therapist, physical therapist, orthopedist and possibly even a personal trainer. In conjunction with chiropractic care, your child may also be fitted for a flexible brace, the Spine-Cor Brace, which allows for full movement and use of the muscles, preventing the muscle wasting seen with the hard braces. I urge you to do some research into chiropractic and the continued on page 62 44 My Woodstock | may 2012
WHAT MAKES A Tooth Move by Jeff Kincaid, DMD, MS When someone visits an orthodontist, it is usually because they have a tooth arrangement problem of appearance, lack of adequate function, or concerns regarding future oral health. Orthodontics is the dental Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in specialty that deals with orthodontics and owner of Kincaid diagnosis, prevention, and Orthodontics in Woodstock and treatment of dental and Roswell. Visit his Website at www.kincaidsmiles.com. facial irregularities. An orthodontist is a dentist, who, after graduating from dental school, continues his education for two to three more years in an accredited program. By learning about tooth movement (orthodontics) and guidance of facial development (dentofacial orthopedics), orthodontists are uniquely trained experts in dentistry to straighten teeth and align jaws. Everyone enjoys the benefits of a beautiful smile and healthy bite, but few people understand how their teeth can move. Tooth movement is really a normal physiological process that allows your orthodontic correction to occur. If you could look at a tooth inside the bone, you’d find that the tooth is actually suspended and held into place in the socket by small fibers called periodontal ligaments. When pressure is applied to initiate tooth movement, the ligaments are squeezed on the
pressure side and stretched on the opposite side. Nature helps the tooth loosen to relieve the pressure and bone is re-modeled in that area. There typically can be temporary discomfort while this is occurring. Gradually the bone is resorbed to make room on the compressed side and new bone grows in to support the stretched side so the supported tooth moves and becomes comfortable again. But we can’t stop there. On your next appointment the process is repeated, however, once your teeth have loosened from the first adjustment, each new adjustment is a little easier and little discomfort follows. The orthodontist’s tools to move teeth are called appliances and there are many types. Interestingly, the teeth don’t know or care how each appliance moves them, they just respond to the pressure. The most common appliance is composed of bands and brackets which are attached directly to the teeth and accept a wire that moves the teeth. These brackets can be made of stainless steel, titanium, or a ceramic translucent material that can be almost invisible. Other appliances are clear removable trays like Invisalign.
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Orthodontic treatment today should not be confused with stories of wearing braces in the past. Many new and exciting innovations have occurred that now provide the opportunity to keep the discomfort to a minimum and cosmetics to a premium. You can even make a bold statement with fun colors should you decide that’s you’re style. We have an extra supply of red and black if that appeals to you (go Dawgs)! Call and make an appointment with your favorite orthodontist and have them explain all the options.
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SUMMER Safety Tips by Vishant Nath, DMD
The summer months bring with them lots of fun playtime, which can often lead to accidental injuries. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the best way to react to certain injuries, so that you can respond appropriately.
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at (678) 352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.
If your child has an injury that causes a tooth to become knocked out, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. If the tooth is a primary, or baby tooth, the emphasis will probably not be toward saving the tooth. However, it’s still important for your child to be seen by a dentist so that they can check for damage to any adjacent teeth. If your child loses a permanent, or adult tooth, it’s much more critical that every effort is put into saving the tooth. Obviously it’s most important to assess your child’s overall medical condition in the case of an injury. Injuries to the mouth can oftentimes be accompanied by injuries to the head. First determine if your child’s injury requires emergency room care. If the injury is focused only on the mouth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Most dentists should have a 24hour phone number to contact if the injury occurs after hours or on weekends, if you are an existing patient. In many cases if getting to a dentist is difficult, getting to a children’s hospital nearby would be an alternative option in case of emergency. Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. Do not scrub it with soap. Use only water. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. If your child chips or fractures a tooth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. Some dental emergencies are not caused by injuries or trauma. Toothaches can be quite painful and bothersome to your child. Again, it’s important to contact your pediatric dentist immediately. To comfort your child, rinse the mouth with water. Apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth. continued on page 62 46 My Woodstock | may 2012
DO CHILDREN NEED Checkups every year? YES!!!
by Jordana Heaven, MD, Shannon Dobson, CPNP, Adriana Rzeznik, MD, Frini Shah, MD, Beverly Acker, MD In the beginning, when babies are babies, you spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office for checkups and baby shots. When they are toddlers you may still be dealing with frequent colds or ear infections and come in from Jordana Heaven, Shannon Dobson, Adriana Rzeznik, Frini Shah and time to time in the year. At Beverly Acker are all board-certified these sick visits, we remind providers with Woodstock Pediatric you that your child needs a Medicine. To contact them, please call (770) 517-0250 checkup. When school starts, all kindergarten students need new immunization records and hearing and vision screens, so visits with the four and five year-olds are common. But what about your seven year-old? What about your 10-12 year-old?
Do they still need a checkup every year? Yes, they do! There are many problems and issues that can be avoided and/or caught early in the middle school age/adolescent years. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a thorough checkup every year, for every child. What do we do at these visits and what are we looking for? Blessedly enough, most well child visits for the school age and adolescent child are uneventful. But there are problems that can arise in these “growing years” and can be caught by some of the things that are checked during a well child checkup. Height and weight are monitored at every visit. Is your child growing at a nice, consistent rate? Is weight gain appropriate for the age and height of the child? Growth disorders are often found at this time and when caught early, will often not affect the child for life. Blood pressure can be an early indicator of a kidney or heart problem. We also check to make sure that puberty is starting when it should. Signs of puberty starting too early can sometimes be an underlying symptom of a bigger problem, and the same for puberty starting too late or not at all. Either one should be caught and treated early. And for some adolescents, just knowing that they are “normal” is a huge relief. Many times they won’t ask mom or dad if what their body is doing is normal continued on page 62
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Cleaning the Kitchen by Gemma Beylouny
“Here we go, oh, oh, oh!” Yes, that is the intro song in the comedy sitcom, “Raising Hope.” My family and I watch it to get a dose of laughter. You probably wonder what this show has to do with my article, well, nothing! What I Gemma Beylouny is the owner of Rejoice would really like to talk about Maids Service. She lives in Woodstock is the kitchen. In our home, with her husband George and their the kitchen is the center of children. You may contact her at (678) 905-3476, gemma@rejoicemaids.com, all the activities. We talk, we cook, we eat and just hang-out or visit her online www.rejoicemaids.com. in the kitchen. Even Shadow and Chuwie, our dogs, hang-out in the kitchen. The way I see my kitchen, it is the core of my home. It is the most used space in my house and the favorite part of our home. But because there are so many things in the kitchen that needs attention, we will take one area at a time. I will focus on the kitchen cabinets in this column. Some cabinets, like plastic laminate, vinyl, and painted wood, can be cleaned using water, dish soap and a soft cleaning cloth. This cleaning solution is simple and effective in removing the smudges, grease build-up and dust. It is also safe and inexpensive. Whenever I clean, I always use a small bucket. It is handy and it can be moved around easily. As I clean, I can move the bucket with me. It saves time from going back and forth to the sink. For dish soap I used Dawn dishwashing detergent because this brand works really well with grease. It removes grease quite nicely and makes my work easier. And I use a cleaning cloth instead of a sponge, it’s more flexible in tight corners. My mantra is “always clean from top to bottom.” Having said that, remove everything inside the cabinet starting at the top. Some cabinets will have crumbs, dust and grease residue, I recommend a small vacuum for this task. If shelf lining is removable it’s better to remove it. It is easier to wash the inside surface when there are no obstructions. Place old towels on the counter underneath the cabinets to catch all water drippings. Fill the bucket with warm water, squeeze in a couple of drops of dish soap. Dip the cleaning cloth in the water, making sure to wring it well to remove much of the water. Using the cleaning cloth, wash clean the interior of the cabinet. After washing each section, wipe dry with a new cleaning cloth. Do the same process with the doors, clean from top to bottom, continued on page 62 48 My Woodstock | may 2012
To Be As She Is. . .
by Dr. Monika Yadav
Lately I’ve been in a mode of reflection. I don’t know if it’s because 40 is lurking around the corner or that our 10th year anniversary is here, or that I’m finally feeling at home in the South. And in my many thoughts of life and such, I have come across one very consistent truth: My mother is a saint. If I could amount to 1/10th of the human being she is, I will have achieved something great.
Dr. Monika S. Yadav is a BoardCertified Internist who works in a private practice located at 684 Sixes Road, Holly Springs, GA, 30115 (678) 494-6996
Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania in the 70s was a joy. My father was Chief of Medicine at the V.A. and my mom was a stay at home WORKER. She happily put her career of nursing on hold to raise three needy children. I never once remember being forced to do chores because my parents always wanted us to focus on our studies. And although my father gets a lot
of the credit for endless tutoring sessions through the years, producing three Board-Certified physicians, it was my mom who tirelessly tended to our every need to achieve this goal — from the most exquisite home cooked meals, to hypnotizing head massages when the reading became torturous, to the comfort of those soft spoken words of encouragement when goals seemed impossible. After residency in Connecticut I moved to Georgia to start the next phase of my life: just married, new practice, starting a family. And again mom was there with full support at each step of life. Without her expertise with child-rearing and the fairytale-like magic she possesses with each of our children, life would’ve been much more trying (especially those first few months with a newborn). I recall my mom sleeping with me and the baby, who woke every two hours to be fed; she would also be awake so she could burp and change him, just to give me extra time to rest. The next morning she would be up with incredible stamina — again, not letting me take part in daily chores, so I could focus on the baby or rest. When our third child, Sofia, refused to walk at 18 months my mom flew down from PA and a few hours after landing, with her tough love determination, willed Sofia to take her first steps! continued on page 62
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Modifications After Divorce
HIGHLIGHT YOUR LOOK, Highlight Yourself
by J. Daran Burns In last month’s article I discussed contempt actions, a type of case you initiate when your former spouse isn’t living up to their side of your divorce settlement. This time I’d like to discuss another type of post divorce action: modification.
Spring has sprung and summer is on the way. Moods and wardrobes are lightening up – why not lighten your overall look, too, with highlights in your hair?
J. Daran Burns is a partner at Burns & Speights, P.C. Attorneys at Law. He Modification actions can be can be reached at (770) 956-1400. used to change any part of a divorce agreement, but most often arises when one party needs to change the amount of child support they are paying or receiving. The recession has hit many local families hard and I often receive calls from individuals who have lost their job and can no longer afford to pay what they agreed to when their divorce was finalized. There are also instances when the parent without primary custody has obtained a new, higher-paying job and the custodial parent feels the amount of support they’re receiving should be similarly increased.
The law allows five different grounds individuals may utilize to seek an increase or decrease in the amount of support, but the two that we see most often are: 1) A substantial change in either parents’ income or financial status; and 2) A substantial change in the needs of the children. Modification is the exclusive remedy under Georgia law for people seeking to change the amount of child support ordered by the court. The amount of child support ordered by the court was based upon your income at that time. If you lose your job, then you’ve certainly undergone the substantial change in income mentioned in the law. If this happens to you it is important to be proactive and seek a modification from the court rather than failing to pay the amount due. Falling behind in child support can lead to the suspension of your driver’s license, garnishment of your paycheck and ultimately, incarceration. Alternately, a medical, educational or some other type of expense that was not expected at the time of the divorce could arise which makes the amount of child support being received by the custodial parent no longer sufficient. Perhaps your child has been diagnosed with an illness and you’re facing hundreds of dollars in monthly prescriptions you can’t afford or you have determined your child requires tutoring outside the classroom. In scenarios such as these you can’t let your child suffer or fall behind; you must move quickly to initiate your modification continued on page 62 50 My Woodstock | may 2012
by Jyl Craven
The first thing you and your stylist will want to take Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. For information you may into consideration before contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 highlighting is which shade or visit www.jylcraven.com. of blonde highlights will compliment your particular skin tone. Don’t know if your skin tone is cool or warm? If your veins appear blue under your skin, then you have a cool skin tone. If they appear green, your skin tone is warm. Women with a cool skin tone are better off choosing between the two ends of the blonde spectrum – either a platinum or a golden blonde. Michelle Williams has recently been seen sporting a bobbed platinum look, while Jennifer Anniston is always stunning with her golden blonde highlights. If your skin is darker-toned, you’re in luck! You have more shades of blonde to choose from, though generally it’s recommended that you stick with cooler shades. Think Nicole Richie’s look as a celebrity judge on the new contest show Fashion Star, or Jennifer Lopez’s highlights when she goes blonde. Spring fever got you firmly in its clutches? Then dare to be different! Don’t be afraid to go a little wild like actress January Jones. She was spotted sporting pink highlights in her golden blonde locks at the Mad Men season 5 premier. Whichever shade of highlights you choose, you’ll want to protect your investment by styling with the right products. Highlighted hair has an increased chance of drying out and appearing dull – not exactly the look you want when spring is in full bloom! To keep your highlights vibrant, it’s important to wash with a shampoo and conditioner that contain the ingredients magnesium, UV filter and antioxidant vitamin E. This will combat lipid loss, keeping your hair hydrated, shiny and healthy without weighing it down. After you highlight, consult with your stylist about which salon products will keep your highlighted look fresh and fun this spring. January Jones’ pink highlights: http://www.dailymakeover.com/hairstyles/women_celebrity_hairstyles/ january_jones_mar_14_2012?tid_ref=1 Nicole Richie on Fashion Star: http://www.dailystab.com/nicole-richie-joins-nbcs-fashion-star
THE DEATH of Retail by Michael Buckner
Back in college I took an elective course, called “History of American Innovation,” that was one of the most inspiring classes I have ever attended. One thing I learned was that back in the early days of American Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio retail, families did not go to a Intersection located at 631 E. Main grocery store and buy a week’s Street, Canton. For more information worth of meals. They instead on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, went to a general store for call (770) 479-1000. that night’s meal, and spoke to the clerk about what they intended to cook. In other words, the customer would say, “I want to make chicken soup,” and the clerk would then round up broth, celery, carrots, chicken, etc, and bring it to the client. It wasn’t until Mr. Kroger came along with the idea that people could make shopping decisions on their own that the modern grocery store was revealed. I just read an article about how Best Buy lost nearly $2 billion last year, and I’m therefore
visualizing an interesting trend in electronics where people are going back to those old general stores. All the pundits love to give their analysis of why Best Buy is closing over 50 stores and downsizing staff nationwide, but so far everyone is missing a huge point. They are talking about everything from earnings per share to profitability in particular sectors. They get a lot warmer when they discuss the fierce competition from Amazon, but they’re still not getting it. What about the mentality of the customer?? When it comes to electronics, Amazon is the new grocery store, and I am the new general store. Best Buy isn’t even in the picture. The “big box” retail mentality suggests that customers want to go through the education process by themselves, and then make their own buying decisions. In this scenario, Amazon is the cheapest solution, and therefore the customer benefits most from buying electronics online. After all, why go into a store and pay more if the people working there offer no solution, but just show you what shelf it’s on? Conversely, educating yourself may be easy with a meal that you want to cook, but it can be extremely daunting if you’re trying to play music on your back porch using your iPhone or Android. Amazon, Best Buy, and even Google have trouble getting you all the way there. That’s where the small A/V continued on page 62
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FOLLOW ME DOWN A Garden Path
by Eric Hill This is one of my favorite paths. I know where it leads, but I’m not telling you. Finding out what’s at the end is half the fun, isn’t it? Hey, that’s a cool little flower; recognize it? Yep, it’s Bleeding Hearts. I love how Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be they just pop up in the bed of reached at (770) 442-3901. ferns. I also like how the ferns are on both sides of the path. Looks natural, just like we’re walking through the woods. You don’t see these every day. They’re called Lily of the Valley. Look how they seem to be just drifting through the garden, slowly spreading through this little ravine. Makes you wonder if they were always here or if someone planted them. Wonder how long that shovel has been leaning against that tree? Looks like someone just forgot it one day, and that vine has nearly covered it. I don’t know what’s around that bend; guess we’ll see when we get around the camellia. Race you to it. . .whoa, you smell that? Bet it’s those native azaleas. Those blue crested irises really pop beneath the pink of the azaleas, don’t you think? You know, what’s really cool is that we can come back here in two weeks and it will all be different. New plants will be blooming, and there will even be different scents. This path is constantly changing with something new to catch my attention each time I come. Wow this camellia is big, guess it has been here a while. There’s a bench over there. Want to sit down for a second? Say, this is pretty comfortable sitting here just listening to the birds and enjoying the scenery. Smell that thyme? Just rub your foot on it a little. Look at that bird over there on the bird bath. Wonder how many come in a day? Oops, said that too loud, there he goes. Speaking of going, you gotta come see this. That moss looks cool growing all over that log. Looks like this area stays damp. Even those rocks look wet. Must be a little bog of some sort. No wonder there are so many butterflies gathering here. Neat! No, that wasn’t what I wanted to show you; it’s up here. See that? Is that just the coolest tree you ever saw? It’s a Franklina tree. You know they used to be all over this place, and now you never see them. Well you’re not alone, seems nobody has ever heard of it. Story goes a famous botanist found this tree along a river bank here in Georgia. He named it after Ben continued on page 62 52 My Woodstock | may 2012
Camouflaged Bullies by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD Carol first came to our office a couple of years ago, seeking a second opinion for a GYN problem. Overwhelmed by a snowballing of pelvic pain, anxiety and insomnia, she was on several medications. Her physician had scheduled Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ her for another exploratory GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health surgery, but the source Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, of her problems was a Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at mystery: her physical exam www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. showed nothing abnormal. Something else was going on. After seeing Carol, my thoughts flashed on lessons from one of my all-time favorite surgical mentors. That would be Mr. McDermott, my ninth grade shop teacher. In the movie “The Breakfast Club,” three high school boys, serving Saturday morning detention, were characterized as the Jock, the Criminal, and the Nerd. In the line-up of Mr. McDermott’s ninth grade shop class, I undoubtedly fell into the category of Nerd. Unfortunately, at least half my fellow classmates fit the title of Criminal. The ear splitting electric saws and 2000 degree forge were intimidating enough. But far worse was the gang of five delinquents led by Joe Canato, a burly loudmouth with bushy eyebrows and the forehead of a Neanderthal. As Joe made himself more known to me, I began to dread each day more than the last. The work was tough to start with. My first project was a chisel. Pounding the molten steel on the anvil, I struggled to craft a straight cutting edge, but the completed tool was a pitiful affair that clearly deserved a bad grade. Mr. McDermott scrunched his eyes as he turned my misshapen creation in his hands. “Let’s just see if it works,” he said simply. He grabbed a hammer, placed my chisel over a piece of sheet metal, tapped – and the chisel easily cut through. “It works. That’s an ‘A.’ ” Lesson Number One: Go with what works. Sometimes, surgery and medication provide relief. But for Carol, the medications and surgeries were not working. It was time to try something else. Mr. McDermott delivered my second lesson a month later.
I was sitting in the front row, Joe and his buddies right behind me in prime position for my daily torture session. Joe pushed my head, flicked my ear, then complained I was in the way; his friends snickered. I saw a foot come from behind to kick my books over, and reappear to step on my fingers when I bent to pick up the books. I was angry, but still afraid. Then I felt something dragging across the back of my shirt. I turned to look. It was Joe with a marker, drawing on the back of my favorite rock concert t-shirt. Enraged, I leaped up to face Joe. He took one look at me and scoffed, almost shoving me across my desk. Suddenly I was punching him everywhere, anywhere, as hard as I could. I couldn’t feel the punches I was receiving; I was only aware of the ones I was delivering. One final satisfying shot to Joe’s stomach doubled him over enough so I could reach his face. I managed to bloody his nose, just before Mr. McDermott calmly waded in to break up the fight. I was sent out to the hallway. After a few minutes of cooling down, it began to dawn on me that my parents were not going to be thrilled with my getting expelled from school. The class ended and Mr. McDermott gestured me into his office. He looked me in the eye. I waited for the inevitable punishment. Mr. McDermott started nodding. “Joe’s been asking for it,” he said. “Good job. . . but don’t fight anymore in my class.” Mr. McDermott added that Joe and his buddies probably wouldn’t give me any more grief anyway. And he was right. Lesson Number Two: Stand up to the bullies, or they’ll keep beating you down. In shop class it’s easy to spot the bullies. But the bullies we face in adulthood, unlike the childhood variety, are often camouflaged. Carol was seeking medical help because she was miserable. Permeating our culture is a notion that whenever we are suffering, it’s due to a medical condition; the forces of modern medicine come together to “bully” us into more medications and more surgeries, even if our problems are not physical in nature. No idea in modern culture bullies us more than the simplistic notion we are just bodies – and not the eternal souls that we are – with spiritual needs and deep purpose. As Carol explained her daily maladies, it didn’t take her long to figure out it might be her job at the root of her misery, both emotional and physical. Too much time away from her children, a toxic work environment and destructive boss, were enough to keep her awake at night and make her stomach hurt. Carol came in again last week. Her pelvic pain had actually completely disappeared. In the past two years she had stood up to her own personal bullies: she’d changed jobs. We’re on a spiritual journey. The pain we experience in life is sometimes just a signpost, telling us to take a different path. www.footprintspublishing.com 53
Hallelujah by Laurie Troublefield There are voices in my head telling me that MY life should be different. I should have accomplished more, accumulated more, become more. . . looked more beautiful, behaved more perfectly, given more freely. . . basically, I should BE more!
Laurie Troublefield is the director of training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at laurie@graceconnectionsonline.org
Leonard Cohen wrote a song most of us are familiar with, at least in terms of the melody and one of the lyrics: “Hallelujah!” It’s a beautiful tune, so easily recognizable and draws the listener in immediately. It contains a lot of verses too, and tells a deep and meaningful story, one of pain and worship. Here are the lyrics to the last verse, which I found quite profound and telling: I did my best, it wasn’t much I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I’ll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah The word Hallelujah basically means “Praise the Lord.” However, in looking a little deeper (Hebrew Dictionary of the Old Testament, Foher), I found that the first part of the word, “hallel” can also refer to someone who acts madly or foolishly. Have you ever just lost yourself, even if only for a moment, in foolishness? Children do it all the time, without inhibition, and in hopes of recognition. What if that innate sense of complete abandon is really what God intended for us, His children? Could it be that the drive we feel to BE MORE would be less powerful if we gave ourselves permission to be a little less together? It seems to me that so many of those we emulate really understood this more than we are willing to admit: “Jacob wrestled with the Lord…” (Gen. 32:24) “Then David danced before the Lord with all his might” (2 Samuel 6:14) “If we are out of our minds, it is FOR GOD!” (the Apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians 5:13) What verse will you contribute to Hallelujah? Give it a whirl, or a song, or a shout, or a little ‘madness’ might just be the perfect “Praise the Lord!” 54 My Woodstock | may 2012
FROM THE PASTOR
by Herb Sims
Have you ever found Herb Sims is the pastor of Gracelife yourself staring? People Church. You may contact him at with disfigurements would (404) 509-3397. probably rather not have strangers staring relentlessly at them. And many starers surely wish they could stop. But experts believe it’s a Herculean effort to control such gaping, because it’s triggered not by insensitivity but by instinct. That’s what happens with sin in our lives. But in Christ our instincts have changed. The truth of the cross is what sets us free from “The Stare.” The stare at our sins or the world’s sins. Every believer knows that Jesus died on the cross for their sins, but not every believer knows that they died too. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. — Romans 6:8-11
His death included you and it changed you. For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. — 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 And, it is really Good News for the whole world! They hear this good news as you desire Life for them instead a goal of avoiding sin. It is a question of life and death not right and wrong. Sin is the evidence of death. Therefore from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. — 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 In our relationships, sin loses its ability to draw our eyes, to grab our focus. Life becomes the single-minded end, His Life. . . Resurrection Life.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Baptist
Calvary Baptist 137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.calvarybaptistweb.com
Cherokee Baptist Church 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
Stonecrest Baptist Church
Congregation Ner Tamid
485 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8820 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.stonecrestbaptist.org
Reform Jewish Congregation, (678) 264-8575 Contact us for High Holiday Service times and dates www.mynertamid.org
Toonigh Baptist Church
Tikvah l’Chaim - Hope for Life
4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
Messianic Congregation 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, (678) 936-4125 Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Call for Details Concerning High Holy Days www.tlchaim.com
Welcome All Baptist Church 545 Stell Road, (770) 928-0555
Community Baptist Church 152 Rolling Hills Ave., Canton Sunday Service: 1:30 p.m. www.community-baptist-church.com
Cross Roads Community Church
Lutheran Catholic Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church
2317 Bascomb Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Services: 8, 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Español) www.lasalettecanton.com
Faith Community Church
St. Michael the Archangel
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
Timothy Lutheran Church, LC-MS 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Sunday Services: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m., 12:45, 2:30 p.m. (Español) stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com
Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Sunday Services: 8, 10 a.m., 12, 2 (Español) & 6 p.m. www.transfiguration.com
131 Mill Street, (770) 928-1334
Christ The Redeemer
Mount Zion Baptist Church
6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (404) 395-5003 www.ctrcec.com
4096 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Episcopal
Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 880-0871 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.mv-batist.com
New Home Baptist Church Conner of Hwy 92 & Wiley Bridge Rd Woodstock, Ga
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Services: 8:30, 10 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Services: 8, 9, 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120, (678) 460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com
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1208 Rose Creek Drive, (770) 924-7286 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.gslutheran.org
556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 485-0504 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Rd Northwest, Acworth, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 8:45, 11:10 a.m. www.heritagepres.com
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 Service: 11 a.m. woodstockpcusa.com
Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.bascombumc.org
Big Springs United Methodist Church 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Service: 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
Hillside United Methodist Chruch 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Sunday Services: 8:25, 9:25 & 11 a.m. www.hillsideumc.org
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 Service: 11 a.m. www. cherokee.netadvent.org
6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 www.ctkatlanta.com
Morning Star Church
Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.ngca.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Little River United Methodist Church
Church of the Messiah
12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.littleriverumc.info
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Mount Gilead United Methodist Church
Cornerstone Community Church
889 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0837 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m.
503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.ccchurchonline.org
Mountain View United Methodist Church
Covenant Christian Center Worship Annex
Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga
330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.cityofcovenant.org
Covenant of Peace Ministries 604 Industrial Court, (770) 821-8972 Sunday Service: 12 p.m. www.covenantofpeace.org
Dayspring Church
Other Churches
6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Allen Temple, AME Church
Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Church
232 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.allentempleame.org
507 Industrial Drive, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.empowermenttabernacle.com
Allpoints Community Church
Grace Life Church
6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.com
655 Molly Lane, Suite 140,(404) 509-3397 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.gracelifeonline.org
Bells Ferry Church of God
Greater Bethel Community Church
6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 revfreeman@yahoo.com
Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.branchesofchrist.com
Hickory Flat Church of God 4056 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 345-5969 Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflatumc.org
His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com
Momentum Church
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta
At The Mill, 141 Railroad St., Canton, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.libertyhillumc.org
2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.mvumc.org
5598 Bells Ferry Road Acworth, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lovecommunitychurch.org
110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.momentumchurch.tv
Allatoona Ward, (770) 516-5918 Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Woodstock Ward, (770) 928-5641 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Cherokee Branch (Spanish), (678) 445-4873 Sunday Service: 2:15 a.m. www.lds.org
Liberty Hill Church
Love Community Church
1006 Owens Store Road, Canton, (678) 794-7486 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com
Mt Paran North Canton Campus Meets at Sequoyah High School, 4485 Hickory Rd (678) 285-3288 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.mpncanton.com
Northern Hills Church of Christ 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.momentumchurch.tv
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Service: 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 Service: 11:15 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Service: 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 Service: 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 Service: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.wcnga.com
Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
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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 B2B Network Meeting: Second and Fourth Thursday at Best Western, 705 Transit Avenue, Canton Contact: Linda Lullie, (770) 781-3452 linda@inspired2design.com Website: www.CherokeeB2B.com
Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon (678) 361-3553
The Joy of Connecting ~ Woodstock Meeting: Every Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeine Francois-Dryden, (678) 789-6158 Website: http://www.thejoyofconnecting.com/ events/edryden
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. (770) 427-2799
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
Charitable Organizations Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Contact: Mary Migliaro, (770) 345-8100 Website: www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
Companion Animal Connection
Junior Service League of Woodstock
Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
24-hour information line: (770) 592-3535
Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net
Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.woodstockkiwanis.org
Genesis Adoptions
Lions Club of Woodstock
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
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
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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
Rotary Club of Woodstock
Contact: (770) 712-4077 greenpetsamerica@gmail.com Website: www.greenpetsamerica.com
Meeting: Contact:
Habitat for Humanity Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org
The Hope Center Contact: (770) 924-0864 Website: www.hopectr.com
Hospice Advantage Contact: (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com
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
Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794
South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Contact: (770) 926-3522
Towne Lake Optimist Club
ICOR Contact: (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com
Pet Buddies Food Pantry Contact: Heather Ballance, (678) 310-9858 Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org
MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Website: www.mustministries.org
Meeting: Every Wednesdays at Eagle Watch Club House Contact: Matt Halloran, (770) 516-7497 Website: www.townelakeoptimists.com
Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: Contact:
First Tues. and third Thurs. at 7 p.m. (770) 926-8336
Woodstock Masons
Papa’s Pantry
Masonic Lodge #246 F. & A. M., Inc. Meeting: Second and fourth Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Charles Sharp, (770) 928-6140
Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org
Woodstock Midday Optimist Club
Safe Kids Cherokee County
Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158
Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org
Military Organizations
Volunteer Aging Council of Cherokee County Contact: (678) 269-6677 Website: www.VAC-cherokeega.org
Civic Organizations
(770) 926-8055
Cherokee County Humane Society
Meeting: Contact:
Green Pets America Humane Society
Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact:
Kiwanis Club of Woodstock
Marine Corps League, Major General Warren R. Johnson Detachment 1311, Woodstock Meeting: Contact:
AARP Woodstock Chapter Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: George Wallace, (770) 354-6454 Website: www.alpost316.org
Hickory Flat Optimist Club Meeting: Contact:
Political Organizations
Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Rich, (770) 926-1944
American Legion & Auxiliary, Post 316
First and third Tuesdays Alan Flint, (770) 720-9056
Third Saturday at 9 a.m. at Woodstock Senior Center John Newport, (770) 926-4752
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 Meeting: Contact:
Fourth Monday at 7 p.m. Breakfast first Saturday at 8 a.m. Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545
Cherokee County Republican Women
North Atlanta Soccer Association
Meeting: Third Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: (678) 520-2236 Website: www.ccrwcga.com
Contact: Michele Fox, (770) 926-4175 Website: www.nasa-ga.org
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International
North Cobb Bass Club
Meeting: Contact:
Cherokee County Teen Republicans
Contact: 770-820-3945 Website: www.northcobbbass.com
GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren
Wildlife Action, Inc.
Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Contact:
Hearing loss association of America
Contact: (678) 232-7488 Website: www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com
Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. at Featherstones Grille in Towne Lake Contact: (404) 747-3353 Website: www.rwccga.com
Recreation & Hobbies
Third Sunday at 1 p.m. WLA Office, (800) 753-2264
Chapter meeting information: (770) 517-2941 Contact: marlenephillips15@yahoo.com
Practice: Contact:
Jewish Havurah
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
Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044
Support Organizations
Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482, woodstockartcenter@comcast.net
Blue Skies Laughter Club
Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
Meeting: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Contact: Craig Whitley, (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com
Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society
American Cancer Society
Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: Jim Millsap, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokeehams.com
Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting: Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org
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
Les Marmitons Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197
Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (678) 699-3400
Woodstock Youth Track Club
Allatoona Gold Panners Contact:
Second and fourth Thurs. at 7 a.m. Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887
Meeting: Contact:
First Thursday at 7 p.m. (770) 926-0119
24/7 information line: (800) 227-2345
Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Thursday (404) 843-1880
Canadian Women’s Club Meeting: Contact:
Third Wednesday Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
CASA for Children, Inc.
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 Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org
MOMS Club Woodstock — 30188 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
National Alliance for Mental Illness Support Group Meeting: Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 Website: www.nami.org
National Psoriasis Foundation Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Tuesday at 7 p.m. Scott Bell, (404) 218-6626
Over-eaters Anonymous
Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org
Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Lois, (770) 592-6421
Celebrate Recovery
S.N.A.P — Special Needs Awareness Program
Meeting: Fridays at 6 p.m. Contact: Debbie Anthros, (770) 331-6685 ganthros@windstream.net
Meeting: Contact:
Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group
Meeting: Contact:
Contact:
The Way Group, AA
Heidi, hcf67@comcast.net Renee, mrjperrelli@yahoo.com
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock
Second Monday at 10 a.m. (770) 720-4068
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Second and fourth Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899
Meeting: Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. Contact: Hillside UMC
Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. 24-hour information line: (770) 517-3043
Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tues. at 7:30 p.m. (770) 560-7112
Diabetes Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. (678) 493-1503
Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Contact:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Cindy, (770) 928-6554
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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
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
(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
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7
Court of Clerks: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6511
Board of Commissioners 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.gov
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Buzz Ahrens (R), Chair
(678) 493-6511
email: lbahrens@cherokeega.com hjohnston@cherokeega.com
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2
jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3
kbosch@cherokeega.com
(202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 497-2999
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4
jnelms@cherokeega.com
Board of Education Robert Wofford, Post 1
State Government
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(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
(770) 516-1444
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us (404) 656-7127 fax: (404) 463-1381
304-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
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
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5
(770) 704-4398, x4370
e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher, Post 6
(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
Courts
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(404) 362-1600
480 Main Street, Canton, GA 30114
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: Judge Clyde J.Gober, Jr. Judge A. Dee Morris Judge W. Alan Jordan
(404) 462-4950
e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Janet Read (R), Post 4 (Chair)
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27)
(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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(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
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
Judge John B. Sumner Judge M. Anthony Baker
(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
770-345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
State Farm Insurance
Edward Jones Investments – Travis Lowis
11350 Johns Creek Parkway Duluth (770) 418-4213 Insurance & Financial Services
2360 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 106 Woodstock (770) 516-5887 Financial Services
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There is no charge to attend.
chamberWorkshops resuMay
Day!
Wednesday, May 9, 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Terrace Level, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton Receive professional help with creating and critiquing your résumé and polishing your interview skills.
2012 BLASTT Workshops Presented by Reinhardt University
May 16, 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.
(Lunch is provided)
Speaker: Drew Tonsmeire, KSU Small Bus. Dev. Center Cost: $30 for Members; $55 for Future Members
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
This workshop will focus on helping you educate yourself on how to make the most out of every networking opportunity. First impressions are crucial when trying to market your business, its services and products.
Contact Amy at (770) 345-0400 or Amy@CherokeeChamber.com for more information
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Summer Safety Tips
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Do not apply heat or aspirin to the sore area. All of these scenarios have something in common. All require the immediate attention of a dentist. Time is truly of the essence. Having a pediatric dentist who is familiar with you and your child can greatly assist you in nursing your child back to great dental health!
“Blue Ribbon” Proposal
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extensive question and answer session it was determined that systems with a county-wide elected Chairperson have statistically fewer issues with accreditation, not more, as the letter from Mr. Chapman had threatened. Dr. Elgart also directly stated that in and of itself, a School Board with a county-wide elected Chairperson has “no impact on accreditation.” Therefore, if the delegation sought to take action to prevent accreditation issues, the historical data shows that implementing the governance model submitted by the “Blue Ribbon” committee would in fact be the more responsible action. The delegation would like to close this redistricting issue by thanking again the members of the citizen led “Blue Ribbon” committee. The recommendations made by this group turned out to be the best for Cherokee County. The maps and governance model produced by their proposal protect the time-honored tradition of “one man, one vote,” while allowing the entire county citizenry to participate in the election of a Commission and School Board Chairperson.
Follow Me Down A Garden Path
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Franklin, don’t ask me why; I never heard of Ben Franklin being a big nature lover. Well, want to head back? I appreciate you coming along. Let’s see what we missed the first go round.
Children and Yearly Checkups
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Spine-Cor Brace. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing some amazing improvements over the years. Most recently I’d like to notice Nickolas who went from a 17 degree thoracic curve in February 2011 to an almost immeasurable 3 degree curve in January 2012. Great job Nickolas!
Modifications After Divorce
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action. An experienced attorney can help you file your case properly so you don’t waste precious time or incur a disproportionate share of new expenses without compensation. Situations change, fortunately Georgia law may allow a divorce settlement to change too.
Cleaning the Kitchen
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inside and out. After washing the inside of the cabinets leave it open for a little while to air dry. In the meantime, check the contents of the cabinets. Sometimes, we have tools or gadgets in the kitchen that have not been used in years. Now is the time to get rid of them, or replace with a new updated version. Yes! An excuse to shop!
The Death of Retail
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Integrators like me come in. We are full of staff that do this every day, and so we just bring the goods straight to your home, install them, and just show you what buttons to press on your phone when we’re done, and for the same price as Best Buy (plus labor, of course)! What I say is this: As long as Best Buy is the grocery store of electronics, they will continue to suffer at the hands of Amazon, and with good reason. And for all the A/V Integrators out there like me, treating our clients like they did in the old days, we have a new frontier that is absolutely limitless.
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development and rely on the misinformation of their peers. Your child’s provider will also discuss normal development and expectations for the age of your child. Any questions that you may have about discipline, peers, school and activities can also be discussed at this time. Summer is coming and kids will be out of school. This is a great time to schedule a checkup for your school age child. They won’t have to miss school and cold and flu season is over making these appointments easier to get. Call your child’s provider and get the yearly parental “report card” for your kids! 62 My Woodstock | may 2012
Braces for Scoliosis
To Be As She Is. . .
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These are only a few examples of the endless, selfless behavior of my divine mother. Always working diligently to make others lives more comfortable, never expecting recognition in return. Our smiles are more than enough. And I have noticed this attitude in many of my patients who have sacrificed so much of their well-being for their families. It really inspires me. So, on this Mother’s Day, I wish all mom’s a joyous occasion and hope that they are lauded for all they do, have done, and will keep doing as the years go on.
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