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Publisher & Co-Owner Brian Meek Executive Editor & Co-Owner Michelle Meek
editorial Editor Cherryl Greenman Social Media Delaney Young
art Graphic Designer Tiffany Atwood Graphic Designer Candice Williams
sales Market Director Janet Ponichtera Advertising Designer Ashley George
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Grandparents Day
High school football takes on a whole life of its own at our local schools. Take time to support your team.
The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it is celebrated on September 11.
Back to School Cherokee County kids were excited to be going back to school. They rode buses, cars and walked to begin another year of learning and seeing friends.
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Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — Woodstock magazine. Brian spent the last 15 years in sales and also owns a junior golf business. Michelle has been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years and was a counselor at KSU prior to having their two girls, Ansley and Addison. They have lived in the Canton community for more than nine years.
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4 Around Town 6 Community news 10 Birthdays 12 Calendar 14 School news 16 school information 18 SPORTS
Directory Listings 48 Faith & Worship 50 Organizations 52 Local Officials 56 Advertiser index
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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock. by Cherryl Greenman, editor@aroundwoodstock.com
What’s New? Cherokee County will honor its firefighters during the week of LGE Community Credit Union, serving Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, September 11. Dr. James E. Kilgore, volunteer coordinator, for the and Paulding counties, is now open for business. . . as in observance has announced plans for business banking! LGE recently a variety of significant occasions. The announced that it will now offer Cherokee Fire Services will hold a business banking to small businesses very special observance on Monday, in the counties that are within its field September 12, at 8:30 a.m. at the of membership. Business banking Justice Center in Canton. September services include both deposit and 11, 2011 marks the tenth anniversary loan accounts. “Entering this highly of the attack in 2001 on the World competitive area is an exciting new Trade Center towers, the Pentagon venture for LGE Community Credit and United Flight 93 which crashed Union and something we hope will be in the woods of Pennsylvania extremely beneficial for our members, countryside. For further information and future members, who own a about sharing in the celebration, business or businesses in the area,” Lakeside Funeral Home ribb please contact Dr. James E. Kilgore said Chris Leggett, president/CEO. on cutting celebration 770-479-3669, or 1558 Marietta 770-424-0060, www.LGEccu.org Hwy, Suite 220, Canton. Northside Hospital has filed a Letter of Determination with the Chattahoochee Technical College saw a strong increase in the state’s Department of Community Health to replace the 84-bed number of graduates and degrees conferred in the 2010-2011 Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton. “In an effort to continue school year. Jumping nearly 37 percent over the year before, to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, Northside Georgia’s largest technical college saw almost 500 more graduates. Hospital-Cherokee is committed to a long-term strategy to provide “The increase confirms that students are finding a value to their the necessary health care facilities and services to the citizens of education from Chattahoochee Technical College,” said CTC Cherokee County and surrounding areas,” said Billy Hayes, CEO of President Dr. Sanford Chandler. The college has eight campus Northside Hospital-Cherokee. locations serving the counties of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Strawberry Blonde Salon, 250 Churchill Court, Paulding and Pickens counties Suite 300, recently opened its doors to the and provides a high quality, easily Woodstock community. Hours are Tuesday – accessible college education at a Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. fraction of the cost of other area – 3 p.m. Call to make an appointment for hair colleges and universities. 770-528cuts, highlights and feather hair extensions. 4545, www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu 770-694-6852
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Lakeside Funeral Home (1), The elders of the Woodstock Church of 121 Claremore Drive, is now Christ (2), 219 Rope Mill Road, are pleased open to serve the community. to announce the addition of Matt Amos as the The new funeral home is locallynew pulpit minister. Brother Amos brings many owned and operated and offers gifts to the ministry at Woodstock that will personalized services to families allow the church the opportunity to grow and in Cherokee, North Fulton and move forward with vision and enthusiasm. For North Cobb Counties. The new the past 22 years, Matt Amos has served as Matt and his wife Chris, and children David, 14,000 SF traditional brick funeral a gospel preacher at churches in Memphis, Bronwen and Reagan. home features a chapel with 280 Tennessee, Collierville, Tennessee, Rockville, seats, covered entryway, ample parking, memorial fountain and Maryland and Oliver Springs, Tennessee. In addition to missionary picturesque views of the lake. “We felt the tranquil and serene work in this country, Amos has served on several missionary site was the perfect location for our funeral home because the campaigns to Africa, Australia and New Zealand. He is the editor of views of the lake and woods provide an excellent backdrop for the book, “What a Fellowship,” and has been involved in extensive commemorating loved ones,” said Kyle Standridge. radio and television work as well as conducted gospel meetings 770-293-2757, www.lakesidefuneralservices.com and lectureships. 770-926-8838, www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org 4
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More inpatient surgeries than anyone else. Even major surgery doesn’t seem so major – not when you have world-class surgeons and the most advanced technology available. Not only do WellStar surgeons perform more than 40,000 procedures every year – more than any other health system in metro Atlanta – but they also train other doctors. They’ve shared their expertise on minimally invasive procedures with leading U.S. medical centers and on spinal surgery with doctors from around the world. Put the most advanced medical technology in their hands – including the da Vinci robotic surgical system – and you have world-class surgical care. Why would you have surgery anywhere else?
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COMMUNITY
News
National 9/11 Flag Comes to Cherokee County The 9/11 flag, one of the largest American flags to fly near the wreckage at Ground Zero, recently made an appearance in Cherokee County. Destroyed in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, survivors from the Greensburg, Kansas tornado New York firefighter completed stitching the flag seven Jimmy Sands years later. The National 9/11 flag is a living testament of the resilience and compassion of the American people. Over 200 million Americans have experienced The National 9/11 Flag through national and local TV coverage, public displays in small town gatherings, and major cultural and sporting events. The flag has been stitched by soldiers and school children who survived the shooting at Ft. Hood, Texas; by World War II veterans on the deck of the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor; by the family of Martin Luther King Jr.; by 20 members of Congress at the U.S. Capitol; Cherokee County Boys and Girls and by thousands of members help hold the National everyday service heroes 9/11 flag. nationwide.
Elm Street Cultural Arts Receives Donation Thanks to the continuing community mindedness and generosity of LGE Community Credit Union, patrons of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village enjoyed the wacky Broadway musical, “Nunsense” Elm Street members receive check from in August. “We have LGE Community Credit Union staff. been keeping our ticket prices very low as part of our dedication to providing professional quality entertainment at a community theater price. However, that also means we require additional, outside funding to bring 6
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Broadway musicals to our patrons. We are so grateful to LGE for making it possible for us to better serve the community,” said Elm Street artistic director G Lora Grooms. LGE regional sales executive, Vicki Aghajanian, said, “We’re always interested and glad to support the community.”
Cherokee County’s Newest K-9 Handler
Cherokee County Sheriff Deputy Blake McCoy and Yoda
Deputy Blake McCoy has completed eight weeks of training with K-9 “Yoda.” Deputy McCoy is a six-year veteran with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office and recently completed a three year assignment with the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad.
Cherokee Marshall’s Office Receives State Certification The Cherokee County Marshall’s office was recently awarded state certification by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison presented Chief Marshall Ray Waters and his assistant Jo-Ann Faverey with plaques commemorating the achievement. Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performances.
Left to right: Jason Nelms, Sheriff Roger Garrison, Chief Marshall Ray Waters, L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, and Harry Johnston
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Georgia’s most trusted hands behind every surgery The latest diagnostic services and treatments are only as good as the team performing them. At Northside, our skilled doctors and nurses perform more surgeries than any other hospital in Georgia. We provide a level of experience, knowledge and compassionate care you won’t find anywhere else. Visit us online at www.northside.com.
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Anheuser Busch Health Fair
Easy Way to Donate to Your Favorite Charities
Dr. Malcolm Barfield, certified nurse midwife Ashley Saint and medical assistant Lisa Boliver hosted a table at the recent Anheuser Busch Health Fair. The trio educated Anheuser Busch employees on the services provided at Cartersville Ob/Gyn Associates included prenatal care and delivery, routine and well-woman care, including gynecological/pelvic care and more.
DublDeals.com, a new way to contribute to local charities, recently launched. DublDeals.com provides friends and supporters of local charities and nonprofits a fantastic new way to help raise money for their local causes while saving money. DublDeals.com is capitalizing on what you are already spending; a portion of your sales at participating businesses is contributed to locally-based charities of your choice. Whether it’s helping the homeless, raising money for school supplies for needy kids, or supporting the local youth baseball team, DublDeals can help. To get started it’s as simple as registering your favorite charity; DublDeals will verify it within 48 hours and upload the charity on its site as a choice for donors. For more information or to get involved, visit DublDeals.com
BSSL Donates Time for Cherokee County Children
Ashley Saint and Dr. Malcolm Barfield attend Anheuser Busch Health Fair.
Lisa Boliver and Ashley Saint at Anheuser Busch Health Fair.
The BridgeMill Sixes Service League had a very busy summer as members assembled 500 lunches each week to support the MUST Ministries summer lunch program. The program overall provided more than 2,500 lunches for Cherokee County children in need. BSSL members also packed 750 hygiene kits in bright green bags for the 6th Annual Give-a-Kid-a-Chance program. If you would like to get involved and help make a difference in the community, please visit www.bssl.org.
The BridgeMill Sixes Service League prepared lunches for MUST Ministries.
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September specialEvents
Calendar Things to do in Woodstock
September 8 •
2011
Calendar
On–Going •
DOG OF THE MONTH
BASCOMB UMC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION 2011 – 2012 preschool at Bascomb UMC, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. (770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.org
The Woodstock Calendar Dog calendars featuring Woodstock dogs are available with proceeds benefitting the Cherokee County Humane Society. Cost is $14 and are available at CCHS Thrift
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1966 REUNION
Store on Bells Ferry Road, 770-627-2335, the.amazing.spork@hotmail.com
September
To be held on September 10 at 2510 East Cherokee Drive, fellowship hall at Sunnyside Church of God. www.chs1966.endbyte.com
FIREFIGHTER GOLF CLASSIC Cherokee County EMS is sponsoring the golf classic as Callahan Golf Links, on Hwy. 140 near Waleska. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. (770) 377-6274
September 9 • BSSL GOLF FORE CHARITY TOURNAMENT BridgeMill Sixes Service League annual golf tournament will be held at the BridgeMill Athletic Club. (770) 345-7941
September 9 •
Shadow
FARMERS MARKET The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market presented by Cherokee Bank, is open every Saturday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Located in the public parking lot on Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street. (770) 924-0406
SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON Savannah Grand Assisted Living will host a spaghetti and salad luncheon for $5 per plate at 1835 Eagle Drive, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council and its programs. sgtownelake@slm.net
September 9 – 11 • CANNON PARK Salute to our veterans and friends in Cherokee County; 3,000 USA flags will be place at the Cannon Park, downtown Canton.
LINE DANCING CLASSES Cherokee County Senior Services in Canton is offering classes each Wednesday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. (770) 345-7515
September 9 – 11, 16-18 •
TOPS CLUB, INC. WOODSTOCK
ELM STREET PLAYERS
Weekly meetings at Woodstock UMC, 109 Towne Lake Pkwy, (Latimer Hall), Tuesday at 9 a.m. (770) 516-0371
“Charlotte’s Web” will be performed at the City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. September 9 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and September 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 3 p.m. All seats $9. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org
September 1 • BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Free lunchtime concerts in the Park at City Center (formerly Downtown City Park) from noon to 1 p.m., every Thursday in September.
September 2 • FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE The Great Downtown Tailgate party, spend the first Friday of every month in Olde Towne Woodstock and enjoy the special offerings many restaurants and stores in the area have to offer as the downtown merchants stay open late, 6 – 9 p.m.
September 3 • PUBLIC SAFETY DAY Family fun event hosted by the Woodstock Police department in the Lowes parking lot at Hwy. 92 and I-575 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (770) 592-6015
September 3 – 4 • LOVE THE LAKE FESTIVAL Enjoy the last blast of summer with a “beach state of mind” at the annual Love the Lake Festival at Cauble Park in downtown Acworth, hometown parade at 10 a.m. down Main Street. 100 unique arts and crafts vendors, the gazebo stage will feature Scott Thompson with his acoustic sounds of all the songs you know and love on Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, noon p.m. – 4 p.m.
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September 10 • 14th ANNUAL WOODSTOCK CONCERT SERIES The Return will perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Park at City Center downtown Woodstock
September 11 • 9/11 DAY OF REMEMBERANCE Tenth anniversary remembering those lost, as well as the service men and women who continue to fight for our freedom. Woodstock will honor the men and women wearing the
uniform of police, fire and rescue. Ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in The Park at City Center.
benefit the YMCA Partner with Youth campaign. (678) 880-3501, www.ymcaatlanta.org
September 11 • TASTE OF KENNESAW
September 24 • SARA HICKMAN
Featuring more than 40 local restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. free concert begins at 6 p.m. featuring Banks and Shane and several children’s activities. (770) 423-1330, www.kennesawbusiness.org
The official musician of Texas brings her amazing voice to the Chattahoochee Nature Center and shares some of her favorite family folk music! Bring your blanket and arrive early for this once-in-a-lifetime musical performance. All ages, performance begins at 1 p.m.
September 13 • CHEROKEE SQUARES Square dance classes will be held Tuesday nights at Iglesia Church, 205 Arnold Mill Road, at 7:30 p.m. (770) 704-0875, (770) 479-8120
September 17 • RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Drama department will present a scene from their current production. Program is free and held at Woodstock Visitors Center, the Dean Store on Main Street. (770) 924-0406
September 17 • INDULGE YOUR SENSES The Atlanta Opera will host The Atlanta Opera Ball: Indulge Your Senses at 6:30 p.m. at The St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead. (404) 591-2928, www.atlantaopera.org
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September 27-29 • AUDITIONS FOR CHrISTMAS SHOWs Elm Street Players will hold auditions for its Christmas shows for ages 8 through adult at the City Center, 8534 Main Street. 7-9:30 p.m., please call (678) 494-4251 for an audition appointment. www.elmstreetarts.org
September 29 • ANNUAl POKER SHOOT TOURNAMENT Honoring Representative Sean Jerguson the event will be held at HiCaliber Firearms, 3800 Holly Springs Pkwy. (770) 256-8394
September 30 – October 1 • CNC FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, will host its annual fall plant sale from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.chattnaturecenter.com
BATTLE OF THE BADGE The annual city of Canton Fire vs. Police Battle of the Badge volleyball game, proceeds will
Contest Corner
October 1 • 1st ANNUAL HARMONY HUSTLE 5K
October 1 • 2nd ANNUAL FIGHT TAKE FLIGHT Buffalo’s Cafe again teams up with the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for the second annual Fight Takes Flight campaign. During the month of October, Buffalo’s will be serving pink chips with their Queso Verde Cheese Dip and Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa appetizers. For each appetizer purchased, $1 of the sale will be donated to Winship Cancer Institute.
October 1 • VICTORY RUN 5K BSSL will host a 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and a 1–mile fun run at 9:15 a.m. at the BridgeMill Athletic Club. www.bssl.org
October 1 • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 5K/1K Help build Mt Bethel’s 30th and 31st Habitat homes by participating in the Habitat Road Race/Walk at Mt Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. (404) 277-2042, www.HabitatRoadRace.com
October 7 • OKTOBERFEST Friday Night Live will celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Woodstock. Downtown merchants stay open from 6 – 9 p.m. with activities going on in their stores. (770) 924-0404
10U SC Eagles Travel baseball team will host
September’s Trivia Question: Which city in the United States was the first to celebrate Labor Day? If you know the answer or find the picture, be the first to call (770) 720-7497 or email to art@aroundwoodstock.com. Please notify us that your answer is for “Woodstock.”
a 5K at Harmony on the Lakes beginning at 8 a.m. Register at www.active.com, contact Kelly Scott for more information at (770) 883-4890.
Find the hidden picture Misty Alford (hidden picture) & Melissa Austin (trivia) were our winners for August’s contest corner. They received a gift card to Bruster’s. Congratulations!
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SCHOOL
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BSSL Scholarship Awards
Bascomb VBS
BSSL presented two exceptional Cherokee County 20102011 high school graduates with the BSSL scholarship award. Eleanor Skelton of Cherokee High School and Allison Griffin of Woodstock High School were each awarded a $1,500 scholarship for their commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. Eleanor is attending Georgia Tech and Allison is attending the University of Georgia. Congratulations to both ladies as they begin their college journeys.
Bascomb UMC Vacation Bible School kids recently collected school supplies for children in need in the Cherokee County school district. Bascomb UMC served more than 100 children during its annual VBS event. Each child attending VBS was given a hand-made cross created by Homer Hughes. Bascomb UMC is located at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock.
Eleanor Skelton and Allison Griffin with BSSL member.
Headquarters Air Force JROTC Recognizes SHS Unit The 2010-2011 Sequoyah High School’s JROTC unit was honored as one of the best AFJROTC units in the nation. The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of SHS/GA-952 in Canton earned a Distinguished Unit rating. In order to be a distinguished unit, the cadets must reach or exceed three goals in three distinct categories: cadet, school, and community. The unit was the only Air Force Junior ROTC organization in Cherokee County to meet
these goals. Leading the way were the two unit instructors: Lt. Colonel Chuck Slater and Chief Master Sergeant John Futral, who helped create a dynamic and supportive learning environment that emphasizes the Air Force Corps values — integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. 14 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
VBS children proudly display their hand-made crosses provided by Homer Hughes.
Time Capsule for Johnston ES Lisa Whorton’s fifth-grade class at Johnston Elementary School created a time capsule to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Each child wrote about his or her favorite things, and they also had their measurements taken. The capsule was buried outside the classroom window and will be dug up the last week of school.
Front row (left to right): Brandon Gibson, Will Moore, Lily Dammann, and Jensen St. John. Second row: Jay Lynn Sawyer, Logan Medley, and Justin Willis. Third row: Melissa Paz, Samirah Sheltz, Andrea Marcellus, Nick Dudley, Trevaun Green, Bella Navarro, and Francisco Parra. Back row: Miranda Yardley, Ethan Eltz, Macall Finucan, Andru Carter, Austin McIntyre, Joey Maxwell, and Dustin Meacham.
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S C H O O L
Private & Charter Schools Cherokee Charter Academy (770) 276-3031 www.cherokeecharter.org
Northside Christian Academy (770) 334-0648 www.nca4hope.com
Cherokee Christian Schools (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
The Kings Academy (770) 592-5464 www.thekingsacademy.org
Lyndon Academy
Information
(770) 926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org
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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
Holly Springs Elementary
Woodstock Elementary 230 Rope Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-6969 Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling
Middle Schools Dean Rusk Middle
High Schools Crossroads High/Middle 3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt
Polaris Evening School
1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck
4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1662 Principal: Mr. Bob Hahn
Johnston Elementary
Mill Creek Middle
River Ridge High
2031 East Cherokee Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 928-2910 Principal: Ms. Kathleen Chandler
442 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 924- 5489 Principal: Ms. Elaine Daniel
Little River Elementary
Woodstock Middle
3170 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-7566 Principal: Mr. Christian Kirby
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
400 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 591-8450 Principal: Mr. Darrell Herring
Sequoyah High 4485 Hickory Rd Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman
Mountain Road Elementary
Woodstock High
615 Mountain Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 664-9708 Principal: Ms. Tammy Sandell
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance September 5 School Holiday September 19 — 23 School Holiday November 8 Staff Development & Conference Day November 21 — 25 School Holiday December 19 — January 2 School Holiday Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us 16 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu
Reinhardt University
(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu
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SPORTS
News
Reid Signs to Attend Reinhardt
Reinhardt Volleyball Recruits Jenny Hayes, head volleyball coach for Reinhardt University, recently announced the 2011 recruiting class. Coach Jenny is heading into her second year at the helm of the Lady Eagles, and is joined by 10 new players for the upcoming season. “I am very excited about this group of young ladies, especially since they are my first recruiting class here at Reinhardt,” coach Jenny said. “We are adding more depth in our program which will make us a lot stronger team. Some of these girls will need to make an immediate impact for our program, as we only have five returning players. We will be young, but we have upperclassmen who I know will be huge mentors for them,” she continued. Woodstock recruits include Jessica Feder, a 5-foot-7 freshman defensive specialist, and Heidi Switzer, a 5-foot-2 junior defense specialist.
Front row (left to right): Father Kirk Reid, KJ, and mother Shannon Reid. Back row: KJ’s sister Maddie Reid and Reinhardt head coach John Ihlenburg. KJ Reid, a 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed pitcher from Woodstock has signed a letter of intent to attend Reinhardt University and play baseball for the Eagles in the spring of 2012 under head coach John Ihlenburg. KJ is a Woodstock High School graduate where he played on the varsity team the last three years. During the summer, KJ was a member of the 18 and under Cubs, a Cobb baseball program. “Reinhardt is a nice four-year college,” KJ said. “It has a good biology field and a great baseball team.”
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Reinhardt University 2011 recruits: Jessica Feder, Katie Gilstrap, Abby Hutchinson, Samantha Kennett, Taylor Larkey, Jessie Liinangi, Kim McIntyre, Mallory Oberholtzer, Mary Overton, and Heidi Switzer.
8/26 9/2
North Forsyth At Harrison
9/9 Kell 9/16
At Newnan
9/23
At Cherokee
9/30 Wheeler 10/7 10/21
At Marietta At Etowah
10/28 Lassiter 11/4 Walton
Sequoyah
8/26
9/2
Mt. Pisgah Christian
9/9
At Temple
9/16 Model 9/23
At Cross Keys
9/30
At Gordon Lee
10/7
Lakeview Academy
10/14
Towns County
10/21 Lanier 10/28 11/4
Social Circle At Subregion B No. 7
At Creekview
9/2
Johns Creek
9/9
Northwest Whitfield
9/16
River Ridge
Woodstock
All games begin at 7:30 p.m.
At Cass
9/23 Rome 9/30 10/14
At South Forsyth At Chattahoochee
10/21 Lambert 10/28
At Forsyth Central
11/4 Woodland, Cartersville
*Colored, italic school names denote away games.
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In the Community
Under the
Gold DOME
by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Let to Games Begin! Debt battles, credit downgrades, and stock market drops all make the start of football season seem even sweeter. I normally write about public policy. This month, I ask your indulgence to talk football — American style. We live in the land of football. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September to January bring joy to millions of Americans, most of whom don’t mind sharing their prognostications. And so shall I. National Football League The players and owners scared us over the summer as the thought of no NFL loomed large. In fact, at the time of the labor settlement, a poll showed more Americans were concerned with the NFL lockout than the U.S. debt ceiling debate. Fortunately, the billionaires and millionaires came to an agreement and the season is saved. The Falcons added one major name from the draft — Julio Jones. The incredible athlete from Alabama is expected to give Matt Ryan the final tool he needs to make the Atlanta offense unstoppable. Unfortunately, a mediocre defense that was torched by Packers QB, Aaron Rodgers, has not improved. I predict the Falcons make a run, but fail to make the Super Bowl. My pick instead, the New England Patriots. While I don’t like them, they are good. Perhaps the best coached team in the NFL and with a below average division, the Pats should secure home field advantage in the AFC. Southeastern Conference I suppose I could title this paragraph NCAA football, but does it really matter? The SEC champ will win the National Championship. And if it doesn’t happen it’s only because the teams in this conference beat each other to a pulp. 20 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
The class of the conference will be in the Western division again. Alabama and LSU are clearly the two most talented teams. The Crimson Tide defense could be the nation’s best. Talent-wise the Tigers match-up with Alabama but the coaching edge clearly goes to Nick Saban. The East should be won by South Carolina, but look out for Georgia, with the best QB in the conference, and Florida who is loaded with young talent. I predict the Alabama/LSU winner will win both the Conference championship and the BCS national title. They’ll be screaming roll tide roll as our neighbor to the west, the state of Alabama, notches a 3rd straight championship. Atlantic Coast Conference Not that it will matter in the national championship picture, but the ACC may return to normal this year as Florida State re-emerges as the conference power. The Seminoles look to be a national top 5 program again, but just don’t have all the parts to challenge for a national championship. My Yellow Jackets will benefit from a much easier schedule, but there are too many holes to fill on offense. I’ll be happy with 8-4. Local High School Etowah returns an experienced and talented QB, along with an outstanding coaching staff led by Bill Stewart, but it will be difficult to repeat last season. I look for the playoffs again and another classic battle with Woodstock. Meanwhile, the Wolverines have emerged as a consistent winning program. It wasn’t so long ago that Woodstock football and losing were synonymous. Fortunately, Mike O’Brien turned things around and handed off a program in great shape to Head Coach Brent Budde. The playoffs are now
In the Community expected for Woodstock and if they can improve an offense that scored just 20 points per game last year, they should deliver.
must be cut in half if they want to compete for a region championship.
Sequoyah will benefit from a weak region and the Chiefs should be improved but young, only 13 seniors on the team. The strength will be on the defensive line with two 6’4” anchors in Mitchell Smith and Malcolm Simpson. A 6-4 season would be a success.
Kell was dominant last season, losing only once. The Longhorns return 12 starters but must find a new QB. If coach Derek Cook can find stability under center, Kell will be very good again. 12-1 may be too difficult to match, but the playoffs are almost certain.
River Ridge is still building a program, but don’t expect to wait long. The talent in Cherokee County is considerable and the Knights will be a good program within five years.
Next month we can return to the pains of public policy, for now, let’s watch some football.
The Lassiter Trojans will continue to play exciting, shoot-out football. Last season’s almost 28 points per game given-up
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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In the Community
The View From CITY HALL
Woodstock is a Destination by Mayor Donnie Henriques After all the dust has settled from the street-scape project, people are starting to see what we at the City have known for a long time coming. . . downtown Woodstock is a destination. A recent survey (very unscientific) on a Friday night showed me that more than half the cars parked in the
downtown area were from other counties. People are coming from as far away as Henry and Clayton to visit the newest hot spot in the Atlanta metro area: Woodstock. Why?
Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling 770-592-6001 or e-mail dhenriques@woodstockga.gov
Vingenzo’s was recently named one of the top 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area. Ipp’s opened its doors recently. Wink Woodstock and Firestone are just days away from their doors being flown open. Add these to Acru/The Copper Coin, J. Christopher’s, Canyon Burgers, Hot Dog Heaven, Magnolia Thomas (my favorite), as well as the old Right Wing Tavern becoming The Freight Kitchen and Tap, and you’ve got yourself a plethora of opportunities to park your car and walk from place to place, having a good time. Oh, did I forget to mention Pure? The most dynamic of them all.
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So, don’t say you haven’t been warned. When you visit downtown Woodstock, expect to be among a lot of your friends — old and new.
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In between these dining delights, you can shop in some of the most unique stores this side of Little Five Points. The Wright Stuff, Val’s Happy Shack, Outspokin’, The Funky Brush, The Gallery, Honeybutter, and the most unique: The Blue Frog. If you can’t find fun in one of these, you’re just not trying.
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Add to all that, we are in the last few of our 13th Annual Summer Concert Series. The last one coming in September will be The Return, what has been reviewed as the most authentic and real cover of the The Beatles anywhere. Next year, the real Amphitheater will make it’s debut with tiered terraces and a large, flat green for viewing, as well as a concession stand/bathrooms and, with council’s approval, a beer garden (for adults only, of course). So, don’t say you haven’t been warned. When you visit downtown Woodstock, expect to be among a lot of your friends — old and new.
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8688 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188 | (770) 924-0406 | www.mainstreetwoodstock.org
Downtown woodstock Moves on Green Initiatives
by Billy Peppers and Katie Nietman In the last month, the city of Woodstock has furthered its vision of being one of the regions greenest cities through two energy efficient projects. On July 11, visitors were welcomed to the opening on The Chambers at City Center, the newly renovated 1913 building to house public meetings in downtown Woodstock. The facility was home to both the First Baptist Church of Woodstock and Woodstock Community Church.
The Chambers, named for Woodstock’s late and only female mayor, Evelyn Chambers, is a perfect tale of historic rehabilitation and environmental sustainability. The adaptive reuse of the space included the installation of a solar panel on the roof to power the building, which is currently selling electricity back to Georgia Power when the space is not in use. The stain-glass windows were rehabbed locally and an interior window was mounted to seal the auditorium. Insulation was added to new walls on the interior, which improves energy efficiency and protect the historic masonry. Old flooring was reused where possible in the building and an energy efficient heating and air system were also installed. The work was funded in part by a grant of $108,000 from the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. On August 8, the city of Woodstock unveiled a brand new electric vehicle charging station. The “electric pump” for electric vehicles was the first of its kind installed by a municipality in Georgia. The station was installed by Metro Plug-In, Inc., which is headquartered in Woodstock. The station was funded with proceeds from the grant from GEFA. The station will be free for use to those with electric powered vehicles. It is located on the East Main Street side of the historic train depot in downtown Woodstock, future home of Freight Kitchen and Tap. Along with these two projects, programs like the Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market produce green living through the use of locally grown crops for consumption by local consumers. “When you think about all of the gas used to truck produce across state lines, from warehouse to grocer, it just makes sense to buy local,” says Billy Peppers, whose office oversees the market. “There is nothing better than local produce. . . its fresh, sweet and totally green.” For more information on local initiatives, visit www.MainStreetWoodstock.org.
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In the Community
Give a kid a chance
Back-to-School Bash
by Candi Hannigan The numbers give a good idea of the success of the 2011 Give a Kid a Chance back-to-school bash. On July 16 at two locations, Cherokee County students received: • • • • • •
2,500 filled backpacks 12,000 pairs of socks and undies 16,000 items of gently used clothing 425 haircuts 2,500 Bibles 5,000 children’s books
Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry designed to help students in need start each new school year on the right foot by providing supplies and other necessary items. While the figures are impressive, the story of one five-year-old child speaks volumes about the spirit of giving, and how it’s not just for the volunteers. Ashley Bautista was among the first of the children to show up Saturday morning, excited about getting a new backpack and supplies. As eager as she was, her first stop was the haircut room, where she donated most of her waist-length hair to Locks of Love. It was an act of compassion for strangers that the kindergartener had been planning since she was three, when she saw a television program about children who lose their hair after cancer treatments. Ashley’s mom said her daughter was very happy and proud after the haircut, and wants to inspire other children to do what they can to help others. Apparently others felt the same way; there were 39 other Locks of Love donations made during the event. Over the years, organizers have found that many families who have received help are now working to help others. The growing ministry served 100 students with the help of three churches in 2006. This year, 29 churches and more than 50 businesses, nonprofits and civic groups combined efforts. A little more than 450 volunteers worked at both locations the day of the event. To get involved, visit www.giveakidachance.org or call Barbara Fulbright at (770) 656-9209, Candi Hannigan at (770) 241-8890 or Cheryl Ruffer at (678) 372-9362.
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Plastic surgery has changed dramatically in the 20 years since Dr. Keith West opened Marietta Plastic Surgery, located at 823 Campbell Hill Street, N.W., in Marietta. Procedures and products have become more accessible and more affordable than ever as an ever-increasing number of consumers embrace medical advancements that help them feel more youthful, refreshed and confident. “In the past, plastic surgery was something just for movie stars or the wealthy,” he says. “Now, we’re seeing everyone from stay-at-home moms who want to get back to their pre-pregnancy figures to professional businessmen who want to look more youthful to remain competitive in the marketplace.” In fact, Dr. West says men make up approximately 15 to 20 percent of Marietta Plastic Surgery’s patients. “Just seven years
by Michelle Martin ago, 90 percent of our patients were women. Now, women and men alike are choosing plastic surgery to help them look more healthy and vibrant.” To keep up with the growing interest in elective and reconstructive plastic surgery, Marietta Plastic Surgery has expanded its team of physicians and locations alike — now featuring five highly skilled surgeons who work alongside each other to offer patients the most complete, comprehensive care possible in both Marietta and Woodstock. “We’ve built a good reputation through word-of-mouth and happy customers,” says Dr. Michael McNeel, who joined the practice 15 years ago. Marietta Plastic Surgery’s staff of physicians also includes Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna and John Symbas, who joined the medical team just this year. “We’re now the second-largest plastic surgery practice in Metro Atlanta,” Dr. McNeel says, noting that each of the doctors is pretty equally trained at some of the country’s most respected medical centers. “Having such an accomplished group of doctors on staff benefits our patients because they can see any one of us and don’t have to wait if their personal doctor is in surgery.” The doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery believe their group practice offers advantages over others because they share a mutual respect and sense of camaraderie. “We work well together and are committed to offering our patients the best care possible, so we’re always sharing new information that we learn from different conferences in an effort to make the practice better for our patients,” says Dr. Hanna. “We feel confident recommending our patients to any of our doctors.” In some instances, Dr. Fabian says, patients of Marietta Plastic Surgery will have a procedure performed by one doctor, then a different procedure by a different doctor two years later, and yet another procedure by another doctor five years later. “Our patients trust us because we look out for them. We only perform procedures and offer services that we feel will give real, proven results.” Marietta Plastic Surgery offers full-service plastic surgery at both locations. The Marietta office features two operating rooms certified by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF), with plans for opening a fully accredited operating room at the Woodstock office (located at 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 104) in early 2012. All of the doctors have extensive training and credentials; Drs. West, McNeel, Fabian and Hanna are all certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Symbas recently completed fellowship training in
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Woodstock Location
149 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104 Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 494-2380
Marietta Location
823 Campbell Hill Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 425-0118
oculoplastic surgery. “We have a lot of tools in our toolbox,” Dr. Symbas says, “which better positions us to serve patients who may be interested in a variety of different procedures.” Among the different procedures and services offered at Marietta Plastic Surgery, doctors agree the most common are facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast lift and augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction. “Minimally invasive procedures are becoming more popular,” Dr. McNeel says, noting the recent trend of injectibles such as Botox and derma fillers like Restylane, Juvéderm and others. “These procedures and products are increasingly popular because they’re less expensive and require less recovery time than surgical procedures — but give very desirable results.” While the physicians at Marietta Plastic Surgery stay informed of the latest technology and trends in plastic surgery, they are cautious not to recommend something before it is proven safe and effective. “We only incorporate new procedures and products that have a track record,” Dr. Hanna says. “We’re after the patients’ best interests — that’s how we’ve built a solid reputation over time. Patients can tell when you care.” “You can’t replace experience,” adds Dr. West.
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“And with an experienced, reputable plastic surgeon — like our team of doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery — people shouldn’t be able to recognize those patients who have had plastic surgery,” Dr. Fabian says. “Good plastic surgery shouldn’t make patients look different — just like a more youthful version of themselves.”
Marietta Plastic Surgery provides fullservice elective and reconstructive plastic surgery, including but not limited to the following popular procedures and services:
Facelift Eyelid surgery Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) Breast augmentation Breast lift Tummy tuck Liposuction BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections Dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvéderm, Radiesse, and Sculptra Laser skin resurfacing Aesthetic treatments (skin peels, facials, microdermabrasion)
For physicians’ bios, credentials and certifications, please visit
www.MariettaPlasticSurgery.com
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Healthy Living
WHAT EVERY WOMAN Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent” cancer because the symptoms can be vague or only a “whisper,” often going unnoticed until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Early detection is especially important for ovarian cancer to ensure the most effective treatment. You can help protect yourself by knowing your body and recognizing symptoms early. Know the Symptoms A Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer, so it’s important to pay attention to warning signs. If they persist on a daily basis for more than two weeks, call your doctor. The most common symptoms are: • • • •
Bloating Pelvic or abdominal pain Trouble eating or feeling full quickly Experiencing urinary frequency and urgency
Know Your Risk The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several factors — increasing age, obesity, smoking and alcohol use, never having had children, having children late in life, taking estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, among others. If you have a strong personal or family history of cancer, genetic testing can help you reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer and increase your chances of survival. Better Hope for a Cure Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy remain the three traditional treatment options for women with cancer. However, new treatments and technologies offer ovarian cancer patients better hope for a cure. Robotic surgery combines laparoscopy with robotic technology, allowing surgeons greater range of motion and the ability to perform more precise, less invasive procedures. Patients benefit from smaller incisions, less blood loss and postoperative pain, and shorter recovery times. 30 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion, or HIPEC, is performed immediately following surgery, while still in the operating room, and delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity, where it can penetrate diseased tissue directly. The combination therapy is effective at slowing or preventing recurrence of the disease and can add quality months — even years — to the patient’s life. At the Forefront of Cancer Care More cases of gynecologic cancer, including ovarian, are diagnosed and treated at Northside Hospital than at any other hospital in Georgia. Northside was the first in Georgia to perform robotic radical hysterectomy for gynecologic oncology patients and ranks in the top 5 percent of all robotic GYN programs in the country. The hospital also offers genetic testing for families with a history of ovarian cancer and participates in multiple oncology research programs and clinical trials, some of which often are found only at large academic medical centers and research universities. As an NCI Community Cancer Centers Program, the hospital offers a comprehensive treatment process that encompasses the entire cancer experience, from education, prevention and screening to diagnosis and treatment, research, support and survivorship.
For more information about ovarian cancer or any of the screening and treatment services available at Northside Hospital, visit www.northside.com.
770-345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Ribbon Cuttings
Gymboree Play and Music
Lakeside Funeral Home
6764 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 104 Canton (770) 720-1377 Children’s Activities
121 Claremore Drive Woodstock (770) 923-9755 Funeral Homes
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As
we enter into the season of autumn, our grandpa enters into the autumn of his life. On September 15,
Grandpa will be 88 years young, born in a small town in Southern New Jersey, Dorothy-Egg Harbor, in 1923. Growing up, Grandpa had three older siblings and both parents. They made a living as chicken farmers, owning many coops, a barn, etc. Around the depression years they not only fed themselves, but also those around town who had no food. Tending to the chickens before school was not without hard work at an early age, as the story goes, he walked a distance through sleet and snow uphill “to and fro.” A story of the family’s first car intrigues us, money earned and saved was spent on the purchase of their first automobile only to have it burn in a fire on the first night of it being parked in the barn — hay and combustion do not mix. Another of Grandpa’s stories is of one sole chicken out of thousands that followed him around as he walked the coops daily and another story mixed with happiness and regret, when his German Sheppard, who would only go to him, had to be left behind in a family move. Sadly, his father left home during this time.
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As Grandpa’s story continues, Grandpa is a World War II Veteran. He is one of a few WWII Veteran’s left that we remember on our nation’s holidays and as a family daily. At 16 Grandpa graduated from high school and joined the Coast Guard, at 18 he joined the Army leaving behind his family and Grandpa was separated from his friends to another branch of service. He arrived within the first few days of D-Day on Omaha Beach, the initial invasion of France. Grandpa is our hero, knowing he was part of “The Biggest Event,” in the history of our nation. Grandpa tells the story of his job as a radio operator just behind the soldiers on the front line, manning the communication radio via Army Jeeps two by two, one night while sleeping under his jeep with three other soldiers, the partner jeep, along with its fellow soldiers, blew up in an attack. Moving forward, Grandpa finished his duties at war’s end, physically unharmed, honorably with the rank of Tech Sergeant.
Tech Serge ant Daniel Alb ert Brna
As a son, father of four, and grandfather of seven, Grandpa has remained true to his family and country. He was born to immigrant parents, who as teenagers themselves, came to America on their own from Slovakia to live “a better life” which is what our Grandpa fought for. As we strive to accomplish our goals, we will never know all that Grandpa endured. For this we honor him on his 88th year of life, and also our Grandma Sarah on her 85th. Congratulations to you both, for your 63 years together and on this celebration of Grandparents Day. If you are in the presence of a senior or a veteran, don’t forget that they were part of difficult times, please an Brna
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Grandpa’s name is Daniel Albert Brna; you may see him and Grandma Sarah at the Woodstock or Canton Senior Center or the Moose Lodge in Canton.
Some of the Brna grandchildren — Matthew, Lesley, Joseph and Je nny
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Healthy Living
Fire Fighter Appreciation Week September 11 — 18, 2011 by James E. Kilgore September 11-18, 2011 has been designated Fire Fighter Appreciation Week throughout Cherokee County. On this tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attack by the enemies of America, we must remind our citizens and the rest of the world that we will not forget. Organizations including civic clubs, churches and businesses will recognize the tremendous value of both our career and volunteer fire fighters. Cities throughout the county will honor our firefighters with resolutions or proclamations prior to this special period. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services have been recognized with the highest awards in the state. Fire and Emergency Service provide medical services for all of Cherokee County including surrounding cities. Basic Life Support (BLS) seeks to respond within eight minutes to life threatening calls and within twelve minutes with Advanced Life Support. Dr. James E. Kilgore, volunteer coordinator for this effort, has called on the cities to honor this designated time. Congregations and clubs may support the initiative by welcoming firefighters to their meetings or showing appreciation in other ways of their choice. Any citizen can simply visit the nearest station to their residence or business and give a personal word of thanks to the firefighters on duty. A homemade pie or cookies will always be appreciated. County Chief Raymond Gunnin leads the entire force and works in cooperation with the city departments in cooperative efforts. Training Chief Eddie Robinson maintains a regimen for active career and volunteer fire fighters to keep the resources ready for both medical and fire emergencies twenty-four hours a day. All pre-hospital emergency medical care is provided under the direction of the Department Medical Director. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics provide at the scene and in-route care to the medical facility. Nine Advanced Lift Support ambulance Squad are provided twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This month all of us can find a way to say “thanks” for the life-saving services and the protection to our facilities that our fire fighters provide. These men and women deserve our notice and our expressed appreciation. Let none of us forget September 11, 2001.
TUBES in the Ears by Cathy Wendland-Colby, DC A recent issue of the “Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health” included a case study of a three year-old girl who had bilateral ear pain and hearing loss after three unsuccessful implantations of tympanostomy tubes and multiple medications. The insertion of tympanostomy tubes is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children. In the USA, it is the most common reason for a child to undergo a general anesthesia.
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.
After the medications and surgery could not provide improvements, chiropractic care was initiated. The patient reported an increase in hearing and the child’s mother reported the child had less ear pain, was less irritable, and had better speech after the initiation of chiropractic care. Medical audiology reports documented speech and hearing improvements after the implementation of chiropractic care. In infants and children, the eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the back of the throat and nose, are shorter and more horizontal than those of grown-ups. Babies and small children are particularly prone to otitis media because they get lots of colds. During a cold or another respiratory infection, these tiny eustachian tubes can become inflamed and swollen, trapping fluid in the middle ear. Muscle spasms and/or misalignment of vertebrae in the neck can press on structures that would normally drain the middle ear, preventing fluid from escaping. When viruses or bacteria multiply in the fluid, the result is a painful infection. During the 1990’s, standard treatment was with antibiotics, which can help only if the culprit is bacterial (antibiotics, of course, do nothing to fight off viruses). When the antibiotics fail, the next step is often myringotomy or tympanostomy tubes. This surgery in children is almost always performed under general anesthesia. One of the first rules of parenting is to never stick anything in a child’s ear, not even a Q-tip. But when we hear a child suffering in pain, we temporarily throw our common sense to the wind and agree to put a small child under anesthesia to willingly poke a hole in their eardrum. A hole, which in many cases, causes scar tissue which results in a measurable loss in hearing.
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Healthy Living
WHEN
Pediatric Dental Treatment Is Delayed by Vishant Nath, DMD Oftentimes when children are diagnosed with cavities, parents ask the question, “When should we have them treated?” They wonder, is this something that needs to be done right away, or can it wait until a later date? I always emphasize that treatment should be done right away, as untreated cavities can lead to severe dental infection.
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.
According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, students miss more than 51 million school hours per year because of dental problems or related conditions. Dental pain can distract students, cause their schoolwork to suffer or even lead to absences. Children and adolescents with healthy teeth have better attendance, are more attentive in the classroom and tend to participate more fully in school-related activities. Although finances can be a deciding factor in choosing to defer treatment for parents, it’s important for parents to remember that untreated decay can lead to more expenses, discomfort and hassle if the child were to require hospitalization for a serious dental infection from untreated dental decay. The type of dental infection that can lead to hospitalization can have the following symptoms (1): • The affected child may be dehydrated and in pain. • The child’s body temperature may exceed 101 degrees F, which indicates a severe infection. • Trismus may develop. This is the inability to open the mouth widely. It is caused by inflammation of the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication). • A dental infection can spread deep into the face and neck, and may require surgical drainage in order to resolve the problem. • Deep infections of the face, head, and neck can quickly produce life-threatening complications that would lead to hospitalization. This type of dental infection is treated in the following manner (1): • The most important step in treating a dental infection is removing the source and cause of the infection. This often continued on page 54
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Healthy Living
WHAT IS A
Fever?
by Shannon Dobson, CPNP, Drs. Beverly Acker, Jordana Heaven and Adriana Rzeznik Fever is a normal function of the body’s immune system, scares parents and is a common complaint in pediatrics. When should you be concerned about a fever? What temperature number makes a fever? How should a temperature be taken anyway? And what about febrile seizures?
Shannon Dobson, CPNP, Drs. Beverly Acker, Jordana Heaven and Adriana Rzeznik are all board-certified providers with Woodstock Pediatric Medicine. To contact them, please call (770)-517-0250
As mentioned above, fever is a natural response of the body to a bacterial or viral infection. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics and viral infections are treated with observation and symptom control. Your child’s health care provider will examine your child and determine when antibiotics are needed. Antibiotics are not effective on viral illnesses and will not help your child get better faster and may in fact alter the body’s natural immune system. Infants under age two should have their temperature taken rectally to obtain the most accurate temperature. This does not hurt the infant or toddler as they pass stool larger than the diameter of the thermometer. A digital thermometer is best. You can lubricate the tip with water, Vaseline or KY jelly and insert about ½ inch in the anal opening. Any temp over 100.4 is considered a fever. In infants under two months of age, a trip to the doctor is required. A call is needed for older infants and probably will require a visit. Older toddlers and preschool children can have their temp taken under their arm or orally if they can hold the thermometer under their tongue. Make sure that you let your provider know HOW you took the temp. Forehead strips, mercury thermometers and ear thermometers are not recommended. Any temp under 100.4 is considered normal body fluctuation. Any fever is concerning to a parent. When you discover that your child has a fever, first treat them with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Your provider will believe you that your child has a fever! We are aware that fevers fluctuate and would rather your child be comfortable. Most children will often “perk up” when the fever comes down. If your child does not “perk up,” the fever does not come down with medication, your child is not active and playful, not drinking, rash or any other concerning continued on page 54 36 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
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Life At Home
TREAT YOURSELF To A View
by Eric Hill Whether it is with music, words, smells or sights, we can all use a little lift each day. Why not create your own bright spot? Do you have a window that you look out of while you eat or work? If so, make what you see special. Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be We all have seen photographs reached at 770-442-3901. in magazines or TV shows highlighting wonderful garden spots. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. Maybe it’s just an arched trellis or a section of wood fence with a rose rambling along. How about an elegant Japanese maple under planted with a groundcover, or a cozy bench surrounded by an abundance of flowers. A view like this can be enjoyed even if you can’t sit there right at the moment. Coming home from a long day at work can leave me melancholy. I need to switch modes as my workday ends, and I greet my family. This happens as I pass through our split rail fence to enter our front yard. Ahead of me is a small rock-bordered garden with flowers and spreading yews. Directly above this is a large window where I usually catch a glimpse of Kari preparing dinner. Right there, I am home. That window has its own view, my wife says. There is a small patch of grass, leading to a small rock wall where a beautiful Japanese maple sits. For Kari, just glancing out the window brings a calming effect to the pre-dinner ‘witching hour.’ Maybe you can create something like this to let you know it’s time to forget work, and enjoy the evening. Make what you see as you turn into your driveway special for you. Give this some thought. We should be able to come home and forget our troubles, and enjoy our family. Using your landscape or garden to create this transition is a perfect start. (If you are a long-time customer of the nursery, you may remember this article from a past newsletter, but I think the theme is important enough to repeat.) 40 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
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CONFUSED ABOUT Buying A Used Car?
by Rick Foltz When you set out to buy a used car, you do not want to make your final decision until a qualified mechanic has looked the car over and given you an honest assessment. But before you bring a vehicle to the mechanic, there are things you can look for to give you an idea as to whether or not you want to purchase the vehicle.
Rick Foltz is the Fixed Operations Director at Cherokee Ford. You may contact him at 770-592-0090 or rfoltz@cherokeeford.com.
Tire Tread — You can buy a tire tread gauge at any auto parts store. Use the gauge to check the tread on the tires of the car you are considering buying. Remember that low tread should not be a deal breaker — it just means you may need to buy new tires along with buying the vehicle.
almost to the floor then the brakes are soft. This could mean the brakes are low on fluid, or it could be a sign that the brakes need work. Loud Ride — Over time the bearings on your car’s wheels begin to wear out. Bearings are expensive to replace. If you hear a deep buzzing, or even a grinding sound, that seems to be coming from the front of the car, it could be the bearings. They should be looked at before you decide to purchase. Check Engine Light — Cars have become incredibly complex machines, run by electronic sensors and computers. If you are test driving a used car that has the “check engine” indicator lit up, it should be a red flag. The seller should take care of a “check engine” problem before putting the car on the market. No matter how much the seller tries to play down the importance of the indicator light, do not purchase a used car with the “check engine” light on. Other Indicator Lights — Indicator lights other than the “check engine” light should alert you to a problem, and it should be taken care of before you purchase the vehicle. Tell the seller that you would like to take the vehicle to a certified mechanic to find out why the indicator light is on, and you would like the problem taken care of before you buy the vehicle.
Tire Wear — Examine the tires closely to see if there is any uneven wear on the tires. If the outer edge of the front right tire is bald, but not the inner edge of the left tire, then the vehicle is out of alignment. Once again, this should not be a deal breaker but the need for an alignment is something you should make note of. Puddles — Before you examine the car, ask the owner to move it to a spot in the driveway that is clean. After looking the car over, ask the owner to move the car back to its original spot. If there are puddles where the car was parked, then something could be leaking. A shiny black puddle is oil, a green puddle is anti-freeze and a pink puddle is transmission fluid. This could be the sign of a much more serious problem. Scratches — Some car scratches are worse than others. If you see white at the bottom of a scratch, the scratch has not gone down to the metal. That scratch can be touched up with a touch-up kit with no problem. If you see silver or brown at the bottom of the scratch then the scratch has gone down to the metal. Silver means it is a fresh scratch, and brown means the scratch is already starting to rust. Slow Shifting — An automatic transmission that is slow to shift is low on fluid. That could be neglect on the part of the owner, or a transmission leak. Soft Brakes — When you press down on the brakes they should give you resistance immediately. If you can press down
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Remedy to Leaky Duct Work
by Dan Jape Duct leakage in homes and businesses not only costs the owners thousands of dollars in energy costs, it is rarely addressed and/or corrected and continues to waste energy every year. We have seen unsealed duct work systems leak 35% to 50% of the system’s Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him airflow capacity, this leakage at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at occurs in attics, crawlspaces www.reliableair.com. or unconditioned space. Duct leakage causes heating and cooling systems to work harder and run longer causing premature failure. Leaks can also cause mold growth; dust and debris is pulled into ducts causing indoor air quality issues. There is an answer to this waste and everyone should explore this remedy. Liquid aerosol rubber sealant can be injected into the leaky duct system, it seeks out the areas that are not sealed properly, hardens into a complete seal, stopping the leak. The sealant can seal a hole up to 5/8” and is the only way to correct leaky ducts in a wall or hard to reach area. Duct cement or mastic can correct easy to reach places but hard to reach places requires the liquid aerosol rubber sealant. This sealing method was developed in the early 1990’s with funding from the EPA, the Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute and has been in use for years. It is completely safe and non-toxic and has a 10-year warranty. There are several advantages to an airtight duct system: an even home temperature; reduction in humidity and duct particles; and odors associated with an attic or crawl space being drawn into the living space. To properly seal ducts will require a thoroughly cleaned system which also improves the indoor air quality. This includes cleaning the ducts, grills and registers along with the furnace coil, blower wheel, and plenums. A sanitizer is then used to prevent any mold, bacteria or fungal growth. Most duct systems can benefit from cleaning, tightening and rubber sealing. Technicians complete a computer-generated testing to establish a leak rate before any sealing is done and a report showing how tight the duct system is after the sealing is completed. continued on page 54 42 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
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MONEY LESSONS for Kids by Patrick J. Rice, Jr. It’s September! Summer is winding down, kids are back in school and football season is about to begin. While the kids are having fun, I am thinking about what I should be teaching them about life. Patrick J. Rice, Jr. is a Renasant Wealth We always talk to them about Management Investment Advisor of Renasant Bank. You may contact him the importance of being respectful, honest and treating at 678-388-5342, price@renasant.com or visit www.renasantbank.com. other people how they would like to be treated. But what about money? Are they too young? I don’t think so. My children will learn good and bad habits about money primarily by observing me and my wife. We feel it is important to share with them what is important to us about money so they can make better financial choices in their lives. How people use or misuse money can have a significant effect on their lifestyle. There are five “money lessons” we have shared with our kids that I hope you will find beneficial enough to consider passing along to your kids. These provide only a beginning but will lead to additional lessons later in life.
All of these money lessons may have different answers for everyone. It is most important to begin by understanding what is most important to you about money. What do you really need and want? What lifestyle do you want or want your kids to have? It’s not too early to talk to your kids about money. They are already learning by watching you and everyone around them.
Renasant Bank and Renasant Financial Services are not registered broker/dealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial. Article provided by Patrick Rice, Renasant Wealth Management, price@renasant.com.
• Lesson #1: The primary purpose for money is to provide for the basic needs of our family — food, shelter, clothing, education, etc. • Lesson #2: The secondary purpose for money is to provide the ability to obtain the other things we want in addition to our basic needs — toys, electronic gadgets, vacations, dining out, charitable giving, etc. • Lesson #3: Money is hard to come by — you have to earn it. Money is a reward for doing a job. • Lesson #4: What you do with your money is a choice. Spending, saving, paying bills or giving to charity are all choices. How you prioritize these choices is very important. It involves evaluating issues like wants v. needs; value v. overpriced; opportunity cost, immediate v. delayed gratification. Setting goals can make everyday choices easier and help you stay disciplined about managing your money. • Lesson #5: Always share with someone in need if you can. Charity begins at home, but so does the lesson to help others.
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BEAUTIFUL HAIR At Any Age
by Jyl Craven
The words aging and beauty are not a contradiction. As science learns more about the human body, age is truly becoming simply a number. Skin care has been the focus for much of this advancement, but hair care has recently Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour taken center stage. Since Studio of Canton. For information you hair plays such a large role in may contact the salon at (770) 345revealing or concealing your 9411 or visit www.jylcraven.com. age, knowing how aging changes your hair needs is important. The following tips can help you achieve healthy, vibrant hair. Beauty begins on the inside and, as you get older, your body needs additional nutrients. If you’re having hair trouble, vitamins may be a good place to start. Since thinning hair is a by-product of age, consider taking Biotin, a supplement known to help hair grow faster and retain its thickness. Folic acid and vitamin A help keep gray hair at bay. CoQ10 brings back the elasticity and body in your hair. There are also supplements meant specifically for your hair with nutrients such as taurine, zinc, grape seed extract, and green tea that will strengthen hair follicles. Hair care products made specifically for anti-aging are another thing to consider. Just as your body needs more care as you get older, so does your hair. Hair gets drier and more brittle as you age so look for products with ingredients such as peptides, ceramide, green tea, and camellia oil for added moisture and strength. Also, be sure to protect your hair from the sun by using products with a UV filter. Add a weekly conditioning treatment to your hair regiment and consider regular scalp treatments. Think of these as a workout that will get you shinier, stronger hair. Having a cut and color that suits your hair, your skin tone and your face shape is vital to looking your best. As you get older, all of these factors change so don’t get stuck in a rut. Get highlights to blend your gray if you only have a few scattered strands; go to full color if you need more coverage. Get a cut that helps with the problems that come with older hair: add layers or a shorter length if it begins to thin or add bangs to create more contrast. Talk to your hair stylist about finding the best look for you. Most importantly, don’t assume that older means you can’t look fabulous. With the right tools, your birthday can just be another excuse to party! Keep everyone guessing about how many candles are on the cake — and making their own wish for hair as great as yours. 44 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
Family and Faith
TEENAGE SONS: Our Clueless Wonders by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD I looked out the window on a cold New York morning and decided I’d save a few lives before catching the bus to junior high. Outside, the water in my mom’s birdbath was frozen over; I knew she’d worry that the birds would suffer. I grabbed the Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/ GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health nearest heavy object from Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock the kitchen counter and with his wife Ann and their two sons, sauntered to the bird bath Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at to give the ice a nice hard www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. whack. Water welled up through the ice, and in my mind’s eye the throngs of thirsty birds watching from the nearby pine trees chirped thankfully. I was a fourteen year-old a mother could be proud of. Two days later I found out different. “WHO CRACKED THE BOTTOM OFF MY CRYSTAL WATER PITCHER?!!” my mother shrieked. My twin brother Chris and I looked up startled from watching television. Mom brandished in her hand a familiar heavy object. I hesitated a moment before confessing — and that was the only thing that saved me. Her next sentence vaporized any inkling I had toward honesty. “This is a Waterford lead crystal water pitcher!! It cost over two hundred dollars!” Mom’s face was flushed and her eyes bulged. Thoughts flooded my mind like a dam breaking. Lead crystal! No wonder it was so heavy! But how do you make crystal from lead? And how could anybody spend two hundred dollars on a water pitcher? Man, I am so screwed. I was just trying to save those stupid birds. Chris wore a bewildered expression on his face. He gingerly touched the crack in the expensive pitcher. He was the picture of confused innocence. My mother was glaring at us, looking for clues. I was dead in the water unless I could pull off an Academy Award performance. Quick as a flash my face was a mirror of Chris’ wide eyed bewilderment. Then I let it compress into a sympathetic pout, as if to say, poor Mom — her favorite water pitcher. My eyebrows furrowed in a moment of deep concentration, then my eyes widened suddenly, as if in realization of exactly who
was to blame. Then they angrily shot over to Chris — but only for a split second — because brothers should not rat each other out. I know you did it, Chris, but I’ll protect you this time! After this encyclopedic parade of emotions, I felt my face instinctively relapse into Chris’s perfect expression of bewilderment. My mom could see right through my brother’s lies. He protested, swearing up and down he had no idea what had happened, but my mother was too smart to fall for it. I didn’t believe him either. Thirty years later, I felt chagrinned as these less-than-proud moments come back to me. I had just found the remains of my twenty dollar Ace Hardware hose nozzle scattered across the driveway. Still attached to the hose was a jagged remnant of my prized nozzle with its multiple settings. What in the world had happened?! Obviously this was more than the result of being accidentally run over by a car. Nor was this the work of a wild animal or malicious vandal. Without question, this was the result of the miscalculations of an unthinking teenager. Tyler confessed. The nozzle wasn’t working right. He tried to remove it from the hose but it was stuck. So he cut it off. What did you use to cut it off, Tyler — a lawnmower?! No, that would be ridiculous. He used an axe. Okay, I admit an axe is a better choice than a lawnmower, but what about trying a pair of pliers? I grabbed a pair of channel locks from my toolbox. Tyler shook his head. He had tried that already. Indeed on my first attempt, the top of the hose spun around when I tried to twist the nozzle free. But a second pair of channel locks holding the hose tip steady did the trick. The jagged nozzle came off easily. Tyler was dumbfounded. Obviously, that was even better than using an axe. As we cleaned up the mess together, I casually mentioned to him that sharp metal objects left on the driveway can cause a flat tire. He was abashed, but I was careful not to make him too wrong or too stupid. After all, I had probably neglected some time-honored father-son bonding in Household Tools 101. Teenagers are the epitome of clueless wonders. They are simply not experienced enough in life to reliably choose an intelligent path. The easy part of raising teenagers is letting go of our broken possessions. The hard part is governing ourselves to keep trust and communication in place. Understanding, and gentle correction, is all we can do. That — and keep our valuable possessions out of their reach. www.aroundwoodstock.com 45
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SOMETHING Beautiful . . .
by Laurie Troublefield Part 2 — Last month I left off talking about how there is beauty in everything, no matter how ugly, smelly, or uncomfortable my experience may be. And, more specifically, I began talking about the beauty of Laurie Troublefield is the director of relationship and how easy training with Grace Connections. it seems to be able to move You may contact her at away from, disregard, or even laurie@graceconnectionsonline.org outright reject others because of a difference between us. This may be the top item on my list of “Man, that bugs the snot out of me,” list. And mostly, because I think my heart (which is full of Jesus even when I’m the one who’s “ugly”) grieves the loss of the most amazing gift we have on this earth. In the discipleship community of which I am a part (called The Ride), we have regular times of conversation around our heart’s desire and the battle of the flesh to snuff it out. One of the thought provokers I pose when introducing the subject of brokenness is: “Think of a relationship that has hurt you the most. What did it feel like? What did you know in the midst of the pain? What did you want to do?” It is glorious conversation, but also very painful. As I listen to the many stories of broken relationships, and share some of my own, I recognize in the midst of it just how miraculous it is to be given the gift of freedom to mess up. We all do, maybe over and over, but when the one(s) with whom you have relationship stick it out through the flub ups, glory breaks out all over the place. So why then does it seem so many relationships end up in disaster, or at least in a place of unreal “niceness?” Well I’m sure there are many reasons one could come up with, but, I’m convinced it really comes down to one foundational issue — we don’t see the beauty. Another way to say this is we’ve been blinded (by deception) to the wonder of miraculous intimate connection with others. And there is nothing the enemy of our soul enjoys more than watching the children of God trample on the greatest reflection of Love Himself on this earth. I hate to admit it, but I’ve been on both sides of this atrocity in the past. I’ve been a “rejector” and a “rejectee.” I’ve seen my flesh fight to be “right” (not a pretty sight) and I’ve watched my heart scream out for freedom when I needed to be listened continued on page 54 46 AroundAbout Woodstock | september 2011
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WHERE’S A GOOD POET
When You Need One?
by Steve McVey
In the movie, “Contact,” Jodie Foster plays a scientist who is whisked away to another planet after a special spaceship was built with blueprints provided by extra-terrestrials. In the scene where she makes contact with the space aliens, she is carried through one space wormhole after another until she finds herself standing beside a beautiful ocean on the planet to which they have carried her. The beach where she stands is an awesome and beautiful place. In her first moments in this otherworldly paradise, she gasps with amazement while tears of joy stream down her cheeks. Up until this point she has tried to document her journey in scientific terms for her fellow academicians who selected her to make the trip. She has studied it through the lens of a scholar. But now, as she tries to take it all in, her scientific paradigm fails her. She stands riveted in one spot, overwhelmed by the beauty of it all, and simply whispers through tears of joy, “They should have sent a poet.” “They should have sent a poet.” So it is with the love of God. Theologians can’t describe Him. Books can’t contain Him. Sermons and songs don’t do Him justice. His love is immeasurable, immutable, and irrevocable. Being supernatural, His love can’t be understood by natural minds or natural means. It overflows the bounds of human experience and defies adequate explanation. A chimpanzee could sooner teach molecular biology than a man can do justice to explaining the scope of God’s love. Divine love makes no sense to the natural mind. It so drastically transcends the pallid experience that man calls love, that it almost seems a violation of the word for humans to use it. His love outpaces human love to the point of absurdity when judged by common man using common sense. Divine love passionately ravages the senses of God’s chosen ones and leaves us absolutely breathlessly in love with Him. Let those of us who have an ear to hear — listen, as He whispers sweet affirmations in a hundred ways every day. Let us open our eyes and see the beauty of His presence in every detail of our life. Let’s taste and see that the Lord is good in the countless way He reveals His love to us. May we feel the gentle touch of His loving hand in the places where we hurt. And smell His sweet fragrance as He holds us in His arms and swears that He will never let us go, even for a moment. I want to allow the greatness of His love to engulf me. I don’t want to resist it. I want the finite experiences of my life be swallowed up by infinite love. I want to take my eyes off my continued on page 54
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Woodstock Baptist Calvary Baptist 137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Services: 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
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
North Arnold Mill Baptist Church 4206 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8087
South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422
Stonecrest Baptist Church 485 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8820 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.stonecrestbaptist.org
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
Welcome All Baptist Church 545 Stell Road, (770) 928-0555
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 131 Mill Street, (770) 928-1334
Catholic
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 880-0871 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.mv-batist.com
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Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Services: 8, 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Español) www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009
Episcopal Christ The Redeemer 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (404) 395-5003 www.ctrcec.com
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 1635 Old US Highway 41, (770) 771-9952 www.jewishwoodstock.com
Congregation Ner Tamid A reform Jewish Temple, (770) 345-8687 Serving Woodstock, Canton, Kennesaw, Acworth
Tikvah l’Chaim - Hope for Life Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, (678) 936-4125 www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran Timothy Lutheran Church, LC-MS 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 485-0504 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Allpoints Community Church
Grace Life Church
6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.com
655 Molly Lane, Suite 140,(404) 509-3397 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracelifeonline.org
Bells Ferry Church of God
Greater Bethel Community Church
6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Services: 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 Services: 10 a.m. www.branchesofchrist.com
BridgePointe Church
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church 471 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 833-3797 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. www.genevaopc.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. woodstockpcusa.com
Methodist
Meeting at Woodstock High School Auditorium 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.bridgepointechurch.org
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www. cherokee.netadvent.org
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 www.ctkatlanta.com
Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, (678) 494-2193 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.ngca.org
Hickory Flat Church of God 4056 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 345-5969 Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflatumc.org
The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road Acworth, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lovecommunitychurch.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.momentumchurch.tv
Morning Star Church 1006 Owens Store Road, Canton, (678) 794-7486 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Sunnyside Church of God
Woodstock Ward, (770) 926-7230 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lds.org
2510 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 693-1018 Sunday Services: 11:15 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Church of the Messiah
Towne Lake Community Church
415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
132 N. Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Cornerstone Community Church
Woodstock Christian Church
503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.ccchurchonline.org
7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
889 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0837
Covenant Christian Center Worship Annex
Woodstock Church of Christ
Mountain View United Methodist Church
330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, (770) 345-0307 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.cityofcovenant.org
219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Servico En Espanol Domingo, (770) 926-8271 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.mvumc.org
Covenant of Peace Ministries
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene
Big Springs United Methodist Church 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.
City On A Hill A New United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.littleriverumc.info
Mount Gilead United Methodist Church
Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.allentempleame.org
604 Industrial Court, (770) 821-8972 Sunday Services: 12 p.m. www.covenantofpeace.org
874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.wcnga.com
Dayspring Church
Woodstock Community Church
6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Church 507 Industrial Drive, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.empowermenttabernacle.com
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Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lori Matthewson, (770) 720-6274
Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687
Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon (678) 361-3553
Main Street Woodstock Meeting: First Friday at 8 a.m. Website: www.mainstreetwoodstock.org
North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Contact:
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. (678) 361-3553
Together We Rise Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tuesdays Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280
Women of Woodstock
Woodstock
Meeting: Contact:
First and third Wednesdays (770) 928-2700
Woodstock Community Business Association
The Hope Center
Towne Lake Optimist Club
Contact: (770) 924-0864 Website: www.hopectr.com
Hospice Advantage
Meeting: Every Wednesdays at J. Christophers (Woodstock) Contact: Jack Futch, (678) 778-0722 Website: www.townelakeoptimists.com
Contact: (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com
Woodstock Jaycees
ICOR
Meeting: Contact:
Contact: (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com
Woodstock Masons
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
Papa’s Pantry Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org
Safe Kids Cherokee County Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org
Volunteer Aging Council of Cherokee County Contact: (678) 269-6677 Website: www.VAC-cherokeega.org
Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council
Meeting: Contact:
Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Rich, (770) 926-1944
American Legion & Auxiliary, Post 316
Contact: Mary Migliaro, (770) 345-8100 Website: www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: George Wallace, (770) 354-6454 Website: www.alpost316.org
Cherokee County Family Child Care Association
Hickory Flat Optimist Club
Contact:
(770) 926-8055
Cherokee County Humane Society Contact: (770) 928-5115 Website: www.cchumanesociety.org
Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: Contact:
First Monday at 7 p.m. Colleene Konwick, (770) 517-7101
Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net
Genesis Adoptions Contact: (770) 517-0043 Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Contact: (404) 862-6180, lmartin@gsgatl.org Website: www.gsgatl.org
Habitat for Humanity Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org
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Masonic Lodge #246 F. & A. M., Inc. Meeting: Second and fourth Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Charles Sharp, (770) 928-6140
Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158
Political Organizations 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
Meeting: Second Monday at noon Contact: info@woodstockcba.com
Charitable Organizations
First Tues. and third Thurs. at 7 p.m. (770) 926-8336
Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Third Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: (678) 520-2236 Website: www.ccrwcga.com
Cherokee County Teen Republicans Contact: (678) 232-7488 Website: www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com
Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: RWCC Headquarters, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com
First and third Tuesdays Alan Flint, (770) 720-9056
Junior Service League of Woodstock
Recreation & Hobbies Allatoona Gold Panners
24-hour information line: (770) 592-3535
Contact:
Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044
Kiwanis Club of Woodstock
Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc.
Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.woodstockkiwanis.org
Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482, woodstockartcenter@comcast.net
Lions Club of Woodstock
Blue Skies Laughter Club
Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Ed Cook, (770) 906-2958
Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Contact:
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
Meeting: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Contact: Craig Whitley, (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com
Cherokee Amateur Radio 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 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
North Atlanta Soccer Association Contact: Michele Fox, (770) 926-4175 Website: www.nasa-ga.org
Wildlife Action, Inc. Meeting: Contact:
Third Sunday at 1 p.m. WLA Office, (800) 753-2264
Woodstock Youth Track Club Practice: Contact:
Mon., Tues., and Thurs. at 6 p.m. Michael Dahlhauser, (404) 654-0093
Zack Walk Singles Mixer Contact: Karen Sacandy, (404) 452-9980 Website: www.Zachwalk.com
Support Organizations
Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group Contact:
Heidi, hcf67@comcast.net Renee, mrjperrelli@yahoo.com
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock 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
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Thurs. at 7 a.m. Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887
GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (678) 699-3400
Hearing loss association of America
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 Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Lois, (770) 592-6421
S.N.A.P — Special Needs Awareness Program Meeting: Contact:
Second Monday at 10 a.m. (770) 720-4068
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group
Chapter meeting information: (770) 517-2941 Contact: marlenephillips15@yahoo.com
Meeting: Contact:
Jewish Havurah
The Way Group, AA
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
Second and fourth Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899
Meeting: Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. Contact: Hillside UMC
TOPS #0533 — A Weight Support Group Meets at Woodstock UMC’s Latimer Hall Meeting: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Contact: (770) 516-0371
Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org
Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Thursday at 7 p.m. (770) 926-0119
American Cancer Society 24/7 information line: (800) 227-2345
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: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org
Celebrate Recovery Meeting: Fridays at 6 p.m. Contact: Debbie Anthros, (770) 331-6685 ganthros@windstream.net
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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
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Court of Clerks: Patty Baker
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Board of Commissioners Buzz Ahrens (R), Chair
(678) 493-6511
email: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1
hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2
jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3
kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4
jnelms@cherokeega.com
(202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 497-2999
Board of Education Robert Wofford, Post 1
State Government
(770) 345-6256
e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
(770) 704-4398, x4372
e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist, Post 3
(404) 462-4950
e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Senator Chip Rogers (R) (D-21)
Woodstock
(678) 493-6511
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
Judge John B. Sumner Judge M. Anthony Baker
(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chip.rogers@senate.ga.gov
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27)
(404) 656-7127 fax: (404) 463-1381
304-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
(770) 516-1444
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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
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
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21)
613 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chill@gilainc.com
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22)
Janet Read (R), Post 4 (Chair)
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7
(678) 983-9644
e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(404) 656-0129 fax: (404) 463-7778
Other Cherokee County Schools System
(404) 656-0287
607 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean@electsean.com
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 110 Academy Street, Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Coroner: Earl W. Darby
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(404) 362-1600
480 Main Street, Canton, GA 30114
Courts
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills,III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner: Sonya Little, R
State Court: Judge Clyde J.Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(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
(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) 493-6409
2780 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 email: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 592-6000, x1003
The Cherokee County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to announce the upcoming November release of the newest history of Cherokee County. “Cherokee County, Georgia: A History” will chronicle the county’s past from the earliest record of civilization to present times. Authored by local writer and Cherokee County native Rebecca Johnston, the book is the first comprehensive history of the county published since 1932. The book will take readers from the times of the Native Americans to the Civil War and the Great Depression, through the years leading up to World War II and up to modern day times. The history tells of events and people who have shaped Cherokee County and allows the reader a deeper understanding of the complexity and drama of the county’s past. Rebecca Johnston, best known as a columnist for the Cherokee Tribune newspaper, brings decades of experience writing about Cherokee County and her deep love of the community and its history to the new book. This book was made possible by a gift from the Joe E. Johnston Foundation. It will be published by the Cherokee County Historical Society, printed by Yawn’s Publishing and illustrated with over 200 photographs, maps and documents from the society’s archives. Also this book is a must for everyone, old-timer and newcomer alike, who is proud to call Cherokee County home. The book (below) is available for presale at $38, with a special discount for CCHS members. Order online at www.rockbarn.org or by calling (770) 345-3288.
Cherokee County historiCal soCiety (770) 345-3288 — www.rockbarn.org
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Tubes in theEars
If you are like most parents, you probably feed your child better quality food than you choose for yourself. Your child probably eats organic food, which contains no pesticides, no hormones, no antibiotics and no chemicals of any kind. You lock up the cabinets full of cleaning products. You teach them to say no to drugs. But when a child is sick, the first thing we do is pump them full of chemicals. Chiropractic works with the body’s natural ability to heal, without the use of drugs or surgery. Children under chiropractic care take fewer drugs, report fewer ear infections, allergies, sinus infections and colds, and are less likely to undergo surgery than other children.
Something Beautiful . . . Part 2
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to and even held tight through the battle raging within me to retreat when others have hurt me. Both sides are painful, often really ugly, and always filled with pressure, but there is HOPE if we look to Jesus to be our Source of Love and Light when it feels like we’re about to blow. Stay with me and we’ll look to that miracle of Hope next time.
What is a Fever?
Delaying Dental Treament
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means removing (extracting) the offending tooth. Extracting the offending tooth has the additional benefit of providing a way to drain the infection. • Antibiotics are of secondary importance in treating a dental infection, and antibiotics are not automatically used to treat dental infections. Antibiotics are used for treating infections involving rapidly progressive swelling, diffuse swelling, a medically compromised child, or an infection that has invaded the extraoral spaces. • If a child with an infection is dehydrated, IV fluids may need to be administered. The bottom line is that most, if not all of these types of infections can be avoided by following through on dental treatment recommended by your dentist as quickly as possible. Flynn TR: Oral-facial emergencies. The Swollen face. Emergency Clinics of North America. 18(3) August 2000.
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Remedy to Leaky Duct Work
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A clean duct work assures the homeowner their energy dollars are being spent wisely and they have done all they can do to stop waste in their HVAC system. There are many qualified companies in every community that can visit your home and inspect and check your duct system for leakage. Please give me a call if you would like additional information about this process.
symptoms, a trip to the office or urgent care is needed. Febrile seizures are scary and caused by a rapidly rising or falling temperature. This is why we no longer recommend ice packs, etc. to treat fever. A tepid, lukewarm bath, cool, comfortable clothing and a light blanket are fine. If your child has a febrile seizure you should call 911 for further care and instructions. If you have any questions, concerns or fears about fever, discuss them with any of us. Reassurance is sometimes the best medicine.
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Where’s A Good Poet . . .
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circumstances and look at Him. I want to stop worrying about tomorrow and look at Him. I want to turn away from regrets about the past and look at Him. Those things that distract me, disturb me, dilute me . . . I want to turn away from it all and look at Him. As I reflect on his love, only one question comes to mind — where’s a good poet when you need one?
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ADVERTISER Support the
Advertisers that support your Community Home Improvement/Repair/Service
Automotive Cherokee Ford My Mechanic Joe
23 46
Banking/Financial Services Renasant Bank Summit Finiancial Solutions
Back Cover 11
35 26 42 18 9
Landscaping/Landscape Services Autumn Hill Nursery BAM Fence X-Factor Lawn Care
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry Tech
Dr. Fixit PhD Jason Brown Plumbing Mr. Junk Premier Pools Reliable Heating and Air
9 44 43
26
Optometrist/Eyewear
Chiropractors Colby Family Chiropractic
Pearle Vision
Iron Horse Restaurant
36
Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous The Bizarre Bazaar 15 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce 31 Cherokee County Historicial Society 53 East Cherokee/1 Hour Signage 55 Ghostnet 11 Lakeside Funeral Home 41 The Mad Hatter Service Company 55 Main Street Woodstock 24 Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival 31 Woodstock Furniture Outlet 42 Woodstock Market & Show 15
17
Photography
Churches Woodstock Church of Christ
46
C&W Photography PhotoJack.net
Dr. Jerry Smith Kincaid Orthodontics Roswell Pediatric Dentistry Williams Orthodontics
42 47 17 36
Education/Instruction/Counseling Cherokee Christian School
25 Inside Front Cover
Businesses listed in bold italic type denote new or returning advertisers to AroundAbout — Woodstock.
Physicians & Medical Services
Dentist/Orthodontists
15
Health & Beauty Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio LaVida Massage Salon & Spa Venessa
1
Restaurants/Food Services
ISIS OB/GYN 3 Marietta Plastic Surgery Cover, 28, 29 Meridian Surgical Inside Back Cover Northside Hospital – Cherokee 7 Northside Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 44 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc. 40 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 21 Progressive Audiology Center 25 WellStar Health Systems / TowneLake Urgent Care 5 Woodstock Family & Urgent Care 3 Woodstock Pediatric Medicine 23
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