Canton Magazine Winter 2014-15

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a letter from the

PUBLISHER can’t wait to get this december party started!

Every weekend in December, Canton offers something for the whole family.

From the Reindeer Run, the Christmas parades, and the tree and menorah lighting celebrations, it seems to me each person I meet has a little hop in their step this time of the year.

It’s “popping the question” season! Jewelry stores sell more engagement rings in the month of December than all the other months combined. Writer Amanda Turano gives our readers tips on planning a Canton wedding on page 8.

Once again, a reader favorite is our 80+ Canton Restaurant Guide! Find it on page 24. And, David Caudill writes for us about a new tapas and drinks establishment which just opened in downtown Canton, The Study.

Sequoyah senior Madison Black pens three articles for us this issue! Be sure to check them out on pages 14, 28 and 30.

Guest columnist Michael Jacobs writes for us about celebrating Hanukkah, locally on page 54. Tim Cavendar tells us about the March of the Toys parade benefiting Toys 4 Tots in Ball Ground, which features local celebrities. Two local dance studios present performances of The Nutcracker at the Falany Performing Arts Center with dozens of local dancers. Melissa Holder tells us how to “Get Fit” locally in the New Year!

Advent, the time of preparation leading up to Christmas, is a time prayer, fasting and good works. We light our Advent Wreath each Sunday, and our sons enjoy taking turns saying the weekly prayer. What are your family traditions this time of year? We’d love to hear from you! Talk to us on Facebook, facebook.com/cantongamagazine or email me directly, regina@locallifepublishing. com.

I look forward to hearing from you! #cantonmagazine

Regina

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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CANTON MAGAZINE is published by Local Life Publishing, LLC. 765 Mid Broadwell Rd in Milton, GA locallifepublishing.com PRESIDENT Chris Smith VICE-PRESIDENT / PUBLISHER Regina Gulick ADVERTISING MANAGERS Will Morrow Desiree Dragin ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Kim Harvey CONTRIBUTING WRITERS David Caudill, Amanda Turano, Madison Black, Brandi Hackett, Marcine Johnson, Melissa Holder, Tim Cavendar COLUMNISTS Bill Barkley, Jennifer Ferrell, Amy Pazahanick, Suzanne Taylor, Michelle Knapp, Amy Keating, Jodi & Peter Rand PHOTOGRAPHERS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Darleen Prem darleenprem.com Heather Murphy heatherphotographers.com Canton Magazine is published quarterly

by Local Life Publishing, LLC. The opinions expressed by writers and advertisers are not necessarily those of the publishers. No part of this magazine may be reproduced wihtout prior consent of the publisher.

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p44 Publisher’s Letter, p4 Canton Weddings, p8 Scoop OTP: WAGW, p12 Football: 8th Grade Rivalry, p14 Volunteer Aging Council, p16 Showing at Canton Theatre, p18 Happening in Holly Springs, p20 Restaurant: The Study, p22

Canton Restaurant Guide, p24 Holiday Tour of Homes, p28 Knox Dental Care, p30 Golf: Key Essentials, p32 Veterinary: Microchips 101 Fitness: New Yr Resolutions, p36 Tennis: Change Your Game, p38 Real Estate Market Update, p40

Canton Library Activities, p42 Overuse Injuries in Children, p44 Calendar-December, p47 The Nutcracker, Locally, p48 March of the Toys Parade, p50 Advertiser Index, p53 Happy Hanukkah, p54

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From Marry Me to What Now?

by AMANDA TURANO 8

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Pop the question. pop the bubbly and let’s get down to the business of planning the big day. December and

January are popular months for “popping the question”, so much so, that jewelers sell more engagement rings during the month of December than all other months combined.

There is something about Christmas and New Year’s that inspires couples to begin to solidify their future plans together.

Once a couple becomes engaged, the planning takes center stage. Everything from the dress, to the flowers, to the photography, videography, entertainment, ceremony, the venue and the reception all have to be determined and coordinated in a set period of time, all while fulfilling childhood dreams of this special day.

To honor this special engagement season, we are providing some local resources for our readers to help get the creative juices flowing in the direction of celebrating their pledge of a life together.

Whether your dream wedding takes place “center stage” with twinkling lights and an audience, or walking down a grand staircase of an historic home with all eyes on the bride, or in a posh country club with sweeping views of the golf course creating a dramatic backdrop, or in the church where you grew up while friends and family witness your holy vows, or in the middle of a fragrant garden with nature shouting it’s joy along with you, this Wedding Guide issue will be sure to provide many choices to make your special day dreams come true!

“As a history buff who always heard my parents and grandparents talk about going to the movies at Canton Theatre. It was very meaningful to me to have my wedding there, with such historical significance. I’ve never before or since had

the chance to party and dance on stage”, expressed Jennifer Dunn of Canton.

Canton Theatre is one of the many fabulous venues available to us to locally tie the knot and celebrate weddings, receptions, and private parties. The Theater accommodates a couple of hundred guests, has plenty of available public parking and a unique setting is sure to impress guests.

Jennifer adds, “The experience itself was fantastic. Walking down the aisle between rows of theater seats made for such a dramatic entrance. Getting married on stage made me feel like a star. I think the best part, though, was the reception, which was also held in the theater”.

Chris Hereth also bragged about having his wedding at Canton Theater. “A few years before my wedding my wife and I met, she had attended a performance of The Nutcracker at the Canton Theatre. When we were planning our wedding, she suggested the Theater as an option rather than a traditional church wedding. I immediately fell in love with the place. Not only do we feel our wedding was very unique and original, but even several years’ later friends and family still mention to us how memorable our ceremony was for them.

RECEPTION SITES, BRIDAL PARTIES Canton Theatre, 171 East Main Street, downtown Canton, 770-704-0755. cantontheatre.com Woodmont Golf & Country Club, 3105 Gaddis Road, Canton, 770-345-9260. woodmontgolfclub.com Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Highway, Canton, 770345-3288. rockbarn.org Union Hill Community Center, 1780 AJ Land Road, Canton, 770-924-7768. crpa.net w i n t e r 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 | c a n t o n m a g. c o m |

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Bridge Mill Golf Club, 1190 Bridge Mill Avenue, Canton, 770-345-5500. bridgemillathleticclub.com The Wheeler House, 510 Gilmer Ferry Road, Ball Ground, 770-402-1686. wheelerhouse.net Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Canton, 770345-5536. hollyspringsga.us Fairways of Canton, 400 Laurel Canyon Parkway, Canton, 770-720-1808. fairwaysofcanton.com Northside Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, 770-721-7800. nccc.cherokeega.com

Jodi Zorzi Photography, jodizorziphotography.com Derek Shane Fotos, derekshane.com Kaptured Photography, find on Facebook Brandelyn Lee Photography, brandelynlee.com Darleen Prem Photography, darleenprem.com FLOWERS Gail’s Florist of Canton, gailsfloristofcanton.com Ladybugs Flowers and Gifts, ladybugsflowersandgifts.net Blossoms of Elegance, blossomsofelegance.com Bridge Mill Florist, bloomcityflorist.com City Flower Shop and Gifts, cantoncityflowershop.com Fowler’s Florist, fowlersflorist.com

Sidelines Grille, sidelinesgrille.com, 678-880-0284

JEWELRY Canton Jewelry, cantonjewelry.com River Fine Jewelry, riverfinejewelry.com Kay’s Jewelers Key’s Jewelry, keysjewelry.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS Heather Photographers, heatherphotographers.com

DRESSES AND FORMALWEAR The Bridal Exchange Boutique

Gibbs Garden, 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, 770-8931881. gibbsgardens.com

“Walking down the aisle between rows of theatre seats made for such a dramatic entrance.” - Jennifer Dunn

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CAKES Frosty Frog Creamery, frostyfrogcreamery.com Jill’s Cakes & Bakes, jillscakes.com CATERERS Sidelines Grille, sidelinesgrille.com Williamson Brothers Catering, williamsonbros.com Coast 2 Coast Catering, coast2coastcatering.com Event Wise Catering, eventwisecatering.com Center Cut Catering, centercutcatering.com Frosty Frog Creamery, frostyfrogcreamery.com DISC JOCKEYS Elite Audio Visual Solutions, eliteavsolutions.com Deep South Events, deepsouthevents.com Leak Productions, leakproductions.com SALONS & SPAS Afterglow Spa, aftergowspa.net Studio5 Salon & Spa, studio5salon.org Jyl Craven Salon, jylcraven.com Clark Salon, clarksalon.com Azure Salon & Spa, azuresalon.net Practically Perfect Salon, practicallyperfectsalon.com Salon 20, salon20freehome.com

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WHAT A GIRL WANTS

By Suzanne Taylor and Michelle Knapp, Creators of SCOOPOTP.COM

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everything is in a name. This saying rings true with Canton based gift and clothing boutique “What a Girl Wants”. Run by Lisa and her daughters Jessie and Janice, this locally owned shop is the perfect place to pick up something for yourself to wear or a gift for just about any of the woman on your list this holiday season. Not only do they carry brand names such as Dang Chicks, Mud Pie, Lenny & Eva, and Natural Life, but they also have unique, locally made jewelry too.

New this season to the shop is clothing by Charlie Southern and Matisse Footwear. What a Girl Wants also has you covered for wedding, baby and birthday gifts. Items are gift wrapped beautifully for you while you wait, making What a Girl Wants a perfect place to pop in when you are in a rush. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, as they often have special sales and promotions going on that you won’t want to miss.

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8th Grade Football: Creekview Defeats Sequoyah in State Championship

Best Rivalry in Georgia

By Madison Black The Creekview Grizzles and Sequoyah Chiefs rivalry has been alive ever since Creekview was built in 2005. On November 22nd, 2014, that rivalry was taken to its highest level of opposition when both the Sequoyah and Creekview’s eighth grade teams played for the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association eighth grade Class AAAAA State Championship.

Sequoyah came out strong in the running game being led by Cole Jacobs and Emmanuel Jenkins, who finished the drive with a touchdown run and a two-point conversion play to start the game off with a 8-0 lead with 3:58 left in the first quarter. When the ball was put into the hands of the Grizzles’ quarterback, Chance Schwartz, the Chiefs’ defense was put to work. The drive included a combination of run and pass plays leading to Schwartz finding his way into the end zone. After a Creekview two point conversion, the score become tied 8-8 and stayed that way through the half.

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When the second half came around the Grizzles wasted no time as they ran three plays leading to a juggled reception by Andrew Davis and a run of 47 yards to the end zone. With another two point conversion, the Grizzles’ created a gap with a score of 16-8. The Chiefs then responded with an eight play, 61 yard drive to a touchdown, but failed to get the two point conversion leaving the Grizzles in the lead with a score of 16-14 while 2:50 remained on the clock in the third quarter.

The Chiefs, in a hurry to lessen the deficit, were then caught in third-and-10 on the Creekview 37 yard line.

The Sequoyah quarterback sent the ball flying across the field, but it didn’t end up in the hands of who intended.

The Grizzles’ Olson received the pass off the hands of the Sequoyah receiver and returned it 35 yards to the Sequoyah 38 yard line. Several quick runs by Radam moved the Grizzles inside the 5 yard line and Schwartz finished the drive with a 3 yard touchdown making the score 22-14 with 2:10 left on the clock.

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Losing but not ready to give up, Sequoyah responded with a 52 yard run by Jacobs to the Grizzles’ 9 yard line. Struggling to get the touchdown, the Chiefs found themselves on fourth-and-goal on the Grizzles’ 1 yard line. Bower barely leaping over the line put the Chiefs within two points of the Grizzles. The Grizzles, not ready to give two more points, stopped the Chiefs’ two point conversion attempt. Still fighting, the Chiefs attempted an onside kick, but failed as the Grizzles’ offense returned to the field.

With 25 seconds remaining, Schwartz kneed the ball and in that instant, the Grizzles became state champions over their rival, the Chiefs. MB Madison Black is a senior at Sequoyah High School writing for her senior project. She intends to major in broadcast journalism and pursue a career as a Sports Broadcaster.

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Support the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council Tom Piedmont and Bobbi Henson have some fun at a recent fundraiser. Senior Services raised over $1000 at the event. Funds raised were used to purchase window a/c units this summer for seniors with breathing problems. To learn how you can help with future fundraisers or to find out about services offered by Senior Services call 770-345-2675.

Support the

Cherokee Volunteer Aging Council

By Brandi Hackett and Marcine Johnson

The purpose of the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC), a 501 (C) 3, is to encourage volunteerism and conduct fundraising activities to fiscally support those of greatest need within our aging community. While the VAC is specifically dedicated to support Cherokee County Senior Services (CCSS) by best utilizing donated funds, we are ambassadors to our community and work diligently to increase awareness of the programs and events of CCSS.

Proceeds from fundraising events help support programs such as the following: Meals on Wheels - In 2014, over 50,000 meals were delivered to seniors’ homes throughout our county. The meal is often the most balanced meal they will enjoy for the day.

There is an added benefit of direct interaction with the volunteer that gives invaluable daily social support and is often their only contact.

The VAC provides 100% of funds for prescribed nutri-

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Outreach, Information and Assistance – This is a specialized department within CCSS that assists senior adults to locate assistance and gain access to needed services and benefits.

There is careful evaluation for specifics of their situation and continued needs – providing guidance, counseling, coordination of services, and proper follow up.

provide funding, if deemed appropriate.

Home Care Services – CCSS helps to coordinate home care services that may be needed and can include light house cleaning, essential shopping, teaching instruction, cooking, laundry, and non-medical personal care.

Service availability is based on financial and medical need along with staff availability for each client.

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If it is observed that the client needs services or items such as fans, air conditioners, or heaters; direct assistance like changing light bulbs or installing grab bars for safety; or building ramps for wheelchair-bound seniors – the VAC helps locate a service provider and the necessary items directly to the senior.

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Now Showing at the Canton Theatre Courtesy of Bob Seguin Manager/Director of The Canton Theatre

As the operating

Board for the Canton Theatre, the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Canton invites you to become a patron of our historic downtown theatre. Established in 1981, the Authority’s purpose is to revitalize and redevelop the central business district of Canton. To date, the Canton Theatre’s renovation and operation is the largest and most successful project undertaken by our board.

The board members are downtown business owners and/ or residents who are committed to promoting historic downtown Canton. Now Showing: December 5,6,7,12,13,14 “The Unexpected Guest” Presented by the Cherokee Theatre Company Tickets $12 and $15. Box Office 770-704-0755 A thriller as well as a puzzler set in a foggy estate in Wales, this mystery opens as a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. But the woman is dazed and her confession is unconvincing. The unexpected guest decides to help her and bame the murder on an intruder. Later, the police discover clues that point to a man who died two years previously; and a pandora’s box of love and hate, suspicion and intrigue is opened in the night air.

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January 16, 17, 18 “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Musical Presented by River Ridge Theatre Company Tickets $12 and $15. Box Office 770-704-0755 A long one-act musical comedy conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book

by Rachel Sheinkin and additional material by Jay Reiss, this show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in an ambiguous middle school. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grown ups.

February 5, 6, 7, 8, 12,13 “Godspell” Advanced Tickets $20. Box Office 770-704-0755 The Canton Theatre Company’s first production! Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak. It opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since, including a 2011 revival which played on Broadway from October 13, 2011, to June 24, 2012. Several cast albums have been released over the years and one of its songs, “Day by Day” from the original cast album, reached #13 on the Billboard pop singles chart in the summer of 1972. The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, mostly based on the Gospel of Matthew. cantontheatre.com

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The city's administrative offices are located just south of downtown at 3237 Holly Springs Parkway.

This location will house City Hall offices until the new City Hall is built in the heart of downtown.

City of Holly Springs P.O. Box 990 Holly Springs, GA 30142 Elected Officials Mayor:Tim Downing Councilwoman: Karen Barnett Councilwoman: Dee Phillips Councilman: Jeremy Smith Councilman: Kyle Whitaker Councilman: Michael Roy Zenchuk II

us/treelighting for more information on how to contribute to the Tree of Hope in benefit of seniors in need in Cherokee County.

Come out on Saturday, December 6th at 1:30 p.m. to watch the 10th Annual Holly Springs Christmas Parade march down Holly Springs Parkway!

After ending at the Historic Train Depot, stay for entertainment, kids crafts, hot cocoa, and treats!

Physical Address: City of Holly Springs 3237 Holly Springs Pkw Holly Springs, GA 30115 City Hall: 770-345-5536 Community Development: 770-345-5533 Police: 770-345-5537 Tipline: 770-704-0667 Municipal Court: 770345-5538

Join the City of Holly Springs as they kick off the holiday season the 1st weekend in December!

On Friday, December 5th, the City will light the community Christmas tree at the Historic Train Depot.

Arrive at 6:30 for carols and light refreshments. For the 3rd year, the City is partnering with the Volunteer Aging Council for the Tree of Hope.

If you would like to see an ornament placed in honor or memory of a friend or loved one on the Community tree, please visit www.hollyspringsga.

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Come inside the Depot to receive a complimentary picture with Santa!

The City is supporting Harvesting Hope Ministries whose mission is to provide families spending the holidays at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with gift baskets.

For a list of items requested, please visit www.hollyspringsga.us/christ-

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masparade. Items can be dropped off at City Hall through December 5th.

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Michael Carswell The Holly Springs Police Department congratulates Deputy Chief Carswell for graduating from the Southern Police Institute based in Louisville, KY. The Southern Police Institute is a division of the Department of Justice Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, housed at the University of Louisville, whose mission is to enhance the professional development of law enforcement practitioners. Carswell stayed at the University’s dorms for the thirteen weeks of the class, remaining focused and steadfast during the rigorous schedule of classes and projects he was expected to complete.

Although Carswell admits that this was one of the hardest schools he has ever attended, when asked, he firmly states that people “should never stop learning.”

Chief Ken Ball, who has also been through the class, is extremely proud of Deputy Chief Carswell’s achievements, and was pleased as he announced that Carswell graduated with a near perfect score during a reception honoring Carswell’s accomplishment on Wednesday, November 12th, 2014.

The streetscapes and monument sign on Holly Springs Parkway adjacent to Holly Springs Station (Walmart) have been completed.

These improvements were funded by the developer of the site, Meyers Brothers Properties, LLC, based on stipulations imposed upon them by the City Council when the site was zoned for the shopping center.

In addition, sidewalks are scheduled for construction and lamp posts are scheduled for installation along Holly Springs Parkway from Childers Acres to Holly Springs Station through the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Streetscapes Project.

The LCI Streetscapes Project is funded through federal grant money

everyone else is trying, and you can admire the creativity and ideas of all of the members. It’s a great place to get and give tips and share your abundance. We get to know each other while working, watering or harvesting, and the sense of community that develops is a wonderful feeling,” she said.

Kelli worked with Councilman Mike Zenchuk to help make the community garden a reality. Several local residents have planted plots in the community garden since it opened in the spring of 2013.

The City of Holly Springs recently completed the 2014 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Project. LMIG is funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) with a required minimum thirty percent (30%) local match. The City of Holly Springs receives $82,950 annually from GDOT based on current center line data for City streets.

Sergeant Nathan Ernst received the Officer of the Year Award from the Canton Optimist Club. In 2014, the City began equipping their patrol cars with Naloxone, an anti-overdose

from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and local matching funds. These projects will provide pedestrian connectivity throughout Downtown Holly Springs upon completion.

The second season of the Holly Springs Community Garden is drawing to a close. Holly Springs resident Kelli Jeong was instrumental in the formation of the community garden. “A community garden can be a beautiful thing. Looking around the garden, you can see what w i n t e r 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 | c a n t o n m a g. c o m |

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The Study downtown tapas & DRINKS

By David Lee Caudill

Historic Downtown Canton has recently been experiencing substantial growth, the likes of which it has not seen in quite some time. With new retail stores, restaurants, and events that cover the entire area, Canton is rapidly establishing itself as a place with something for everyone.

At the forefront of this resurgence is The Study, a recently-opened upscale restaurant intended to restore the vibe of a Speakeasy. As their Website states, it is “a gathering place designed with the philosophy that all you need is two chairs and a drink to bring people together.”

This is exactly what they have created. Joseph Guynup, owner of The Study as well as The Painted Pig just two doors down, is committed to not only developing a beautiful establishment but also dreams of seeing the entire area of Historic Canton as a collective place of pride and enjoyment. Guynup envisions a community where families can congregate, enjoy themselves, and be proud of the place they call home.

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encouraged to linger, to move about from one area to the next, and to introduce yourself to whomever you would like. The main objective is to be friendly with one another and to feel as though you are a part of something far bigger that what is within its walls.

The menu features a tapas bar with dishes such as scallops with fennel sausage and sage, king prawns with garlic and smoked paprika, and clams with chorizo, garlic and chile. You will also find creative takes on pork meatballs and beef skewers, as well as stuffed olives and even anchovies. Also available is a wide assortment of sushi, flatbreads, and salads.

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the menu are the craft cocktails. Available are essentials such as the Mezcal Mule and A Tonic with Gin, yet they only get more creative from there. The Billionaire Cocktail, featuring Medley Bros Bourbon, absinthe bitters, grenadine, simple syrup and lemon juice, has become a personal favorite amongst some who frequent The Study. From tequila to gin, bourbon, and Vodka, the choices are truly endless.

Where The Study excels is in its décor, an assorted array of comfortable seating with unlimited options. Visitors to The Study can choose from seats in the bay windows that offer generous views of downtown, longer tables for

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elaine@riverstonecounselingcenter.com Serving the mental health counseling needs of the community with a unique and individualized approach to quality counseling services for adults, adolescents, children, and families in nearby Riverstone.

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132 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 102, Canton, Georgia 30114 • www.riverstonecounselingcenter.com larger parties, or the more intimate tables for two in the atrium just below the main level of the restaurant. Here, you can sit amongst the plants and soft lighting while taking in views of the main level above. With bar seating available as well, there is no shortage of possibilities for socializing amongst friends, family, or those whom you have just met.

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Canton $ = up to $10 | $$ = up to $20 | $$$ = up to $30

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RESTAURANT 7 Tequilas Mexican

1435 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 479-0847

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Mexican $

Alessandro’s Italian 10511 Bells Ferry Rd

(770) 345-4446

alessandroscafe.com

Italian

Applebee’s

$$

1421 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 345-1161

applebees.com

American $$

Bedoe’s Bar & Grille 6115 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 479-4449

bedoesbarandgrille.com

American $$

Bodock’s Bar & Grill 150 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 704-7001

bodocks.com

American $

Brooklyn Joe’s

2060 Cumming Hwy

(770) 720-7700

brooklynjoespizza.com

American $$

Buffalo’s Southwest 1625 Ball Ground Hwy

(770) 720-9464

buffaloscafe.com

American $$

Canton House Chi

134 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 720-2897

Chinese $$

Casey’s Home Cook 140 Keith Drive

(770)-720-0017

American $

Cheeseburger Bobby’s2060 Cumming Hwy

(770) 479-0411

American $

China Garden

6199 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 345-1178

American $

China Star

cheeseburgerbobbys.com

2060 Cumming Hwy

(678) 493-5888

chinastar.com

Chinese $

Corner Butcher Shop 10515 Bells Ferry Rd

(770)-720-8015

thecornerbutchershop.com

American $

Corner Cafe - Lathemt11474 Cumming Hwy

(770) 781-9510

cornercafelathemtown.com

German $$

Cracker Barrel

715 Transit Ave

(770) 479-2336

crackerbarrel.com

American $$

Dairy Queen

147 Reinhardt College Pkwy

(770) 213-3234

dairyqueen.com

American $

Dairy Queen

2761Marietta Hwy

(770) 479-3156

dairyqueen.com

American $

Dos Margaritas

6774 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 720-1088

dosmargaritas.net

Mexican $

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FARE $

RESTAURANT Dos Margaritas

1558 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 720-3861

dosmargaritas.net

Mexican $

Dos Margaritas

111 Mountain Vista Blvd

(678) 880-0717

dosmargaritas.net

Mexican $

Downtown Kitchen 140 E Marietta Street

(770) 479-1616

thedowntownkitchen.com

American $$$

Featherstone’s at BM 1190 BridgeMill Ave

(770) 345-5500

bridgemillathleticclub.com

American $$$

Five Guys Burgers

1359 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 479-1128

fiveguys.com

American $

Frosty Frog Creamery 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 704-9333

frostyfrogcreamery.com

American $

Goin’ Coastal

125 West Main Street

(770) 479-3737

goincoastalseafood.com

Ameriacan $$$

Gondolier Pizza

1554 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 720-1010

American $

IHOP 3010 Northside Pkwy (770) 345-1411 ihop.com American $ Johnny’s NY Pizza

559 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 345-7131

johnnyspizza.com

American $

Johnny’s NY Pizza

6124 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 704-6776

johnnyspizza.com

American $

Keithsburg Cafe

2452 Ball Ground Hwy

(770) 479-0405

American $

La Bamba Mexican

6109 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 704-7382

labambamex-grill.com

Mexican $

La Bamba Mexican

15 Laurel Canyon Vill

(770) 720-4999

labambamex-grill.com

Mexican $

La Parilla

1810 Cumming Hwy

(770) 479-8781

laparrilla.com

Mexican $

Las Palmas Mexican 8012 Cumming Hwy

(770) 704-9640

Mexican $

Las Palmas Mexican 3760 Sixes Rd

(770) 479-4099

Mexican $

Latini’s Italian Market 402 Argonne Terrace

770-345-0552

Italian

Little River Grill

6979 Bells Ferry Rd

latinisitalianmarket.com

$

(770) 345-4444

American $$

Longhorn Steakhouse1375 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 345-4511

American $$

Magic Sushi - Hana 147 Reinhardt Coll. Pk.

(770) 720-8291

Japanese $$

Mandarin House

1750 Marietta Hwy

(770) 479-7621

mandarinhouse2.com

Chinese $$

Mizu

6768 Hickory Flat Hwy

(770) 479-7738

themizu.com

Japanese $$

Mui Lan

130 Prominence Point

(770) 479-5984

muilan.com

Chinese $

New Georgian Hills 69 Waleska St

(770) 479-8311

American $

O’Charley’s

(770) 720-6161

American $$

1409 Riverstone Pkwy

longhornsteakhouse.com

ocharleys.com

Okinawa 1359 Riverstone Pkwy (770) 345-1182 Japanese $$ (678) 493-7824

American $

Olive Garden Italian 2040 Cumming Hwy

(770) 704-6665

olivegarden.com

Italian

Outback Steakhouse 3 Reinhardt Coll. Pwy

(770) 720-9702

outback.com

American $$

Provino’s Italian Rest. 1365 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 720-9676

provinos.com

Italian

R&M Hoagie Shop

117 W Main Street

(770) 479-4413

American $

Rainbow Asia

3725 Sixes Rd

(770) 720-0879

Chinese $

Red Lobster

1405 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 345-8311

Seafood $$

redlobster.com

R E S TAU R A N T G U I D E

Old Towne Hot Dogs 250 Main Street

$$ $$

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RESTAURANT Riverstone Corner Bist.135 Reinhardt Co Pkwy

(770) 704-7325

rcbcanton.com

American $$

Romeo’s Pizza

1453 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 345-1117

romeosnypizza.com

American $

Shane’s Rib Shack

2864 E Cherokee Dr

(770) 720-8835

shanesribshack.com

American $$

Shane’s Rib Shack

4504 Od Highway 5

(770) 517-8655

shanesribshack.com

American $$

Shane’s Rib Shack

135 Reinhardt Co Pkwy

(678) 880-1141

shanesribshack.com

American $$

Sidelines Grille

6199 Hickory Flat Hwy

(678) 880-0284

sidelinesgrille.com

American $$

Sidelines Grille

147 Reinhardt Co Pkwy

(678) 880-0284

sidelinesgrille.com

American $$

Simply Southern

12400 Cumming Hwy

(770) 889-6248

American $

Soho Bagel Co

3760 Sixes Rd

(770) 479-6050

American $

Stevi B’s Pizza

1554 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 345-5881

stevibs.com

American $

Stratus Kitchen & Bar 400 Laurel Canton Pkw

(678) 447-2753

stratuskitchenandbar.com

American $$

Sugar Pike Junction 1695 Lower Union Hill

(770) 475-2324

American $

Sweet Escapes

9776 E Cherokee Dr

(678)880-9176

facebook.com/sweetescapes

American $

Taco Mac

1810 Cumming Hwy

(770) 479-7900

tmacrestaurants.com

Mexican $

Tapatios Mexican Rest.111 Mountain Vista Blv

(770) 720-1120

facebook.com/tapatioscanton Mexican $

Taqueria Oaxacana 180 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 704-6727

Mexican $

Taqueria Oaxacana 491 Marietta Road

(770) 720-4475

Mexican $

Taste of Italy

(678) 880-9167

Italian

3753 Marietta Hwy

tasteofitalypizza.us

$

Tecali Grille Mexican 132 Riverstone Pkwy

(770) 720-3772

Southwest $

The Painted Pig Tavern190 East Main St

(678) 880-1714

American $$

Torinos Italian Rest. 361 East Main St

(770) 479-0969

Italian

Uncle Maddios

(678) 880-9262

unclemaddios.com

American $

Unce Pepper’s Pizza 12418 Cumming Hwy

(678) 456-4858

American $

Union Hill Grill

5060 Sugar Pike Rd

(770) 558-1151

unionhillgrill.com

American $$$

Viva Mexico

130 Prominence Point Pkwy

(770) 720-3342

vivamexico2.com

Mexican $

Which Wich

2030 Cumming Hwy

(770) 345-5555

whichwich.com

American $

Williamson Bros BBQ 1600 Marietta Hwy

(770) 345-9067

williamsonbros.com

American $

Winchester Woodfire Gl110 Mountain Vista Blvd

(770) 345-4745

winchesterwoodfire.com

American $$$

Woodmont Bar & Grill3105 Gaddis Rd

(770) 345-9260

woodmontgolfclub.com

American $$

Yoon Sushi

(770) 720-1663

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holiday tour of homes “It’s creative and gorgeous and you get all these ideas for your own home,” Moyer said. “You go and it’s like walking onto the set of a magazine.”

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today it isn’t easy to give up your hard-earned money to charity when you have bills piling up each day. Though we want to help people that are less fortu-

but also to give back to their local community while doing that,” Moyer said.

“The Holiday Tour of Homes is an opportunity for the local community to see the inside of some of the best that Cherokee has to have offer and in doing so contribute to local charities through their ticket,” said by the President of the Junior Service League of Woodstock, Mandy Moyer.

Also, if attending these events does not appeal to you, nut you are a business owner and wish to sponsor any of these events visit jslwoodstock.org for details on how to do that.

Eighty percent of what the sponsor gives is donated to the charities the event is raising money for while the other small twenty percent is the only money that goes towards the events’ expenses.

nate, our own struggles blind us from the importance of donating. But what if you were told you were able to donate to charity while also spending your weekend by having an extravagant time with friends and family?

This year, on November 8th and 9th, seven generous homeowners gave up their homes to different designers to turn them into Christmas decorated masterpieces and to then showcase them to hundreds of people for the weekend.

These designers, including Creative Interiors and Craftworks, Christine’s Creations, Decor Infusion, Fun Finds and Designs, Red Key Designs, Jo Petty Designs, and Linden, used things that they sell through their company to decorate the homes and give the people that view them ideas for their own Christmas decorations.

“It’s creative and gorgeous and you get all these ideas for your own home,” Moyer said. “You go and it’s like walking into the set of a magazine.”

Not only are participants getting excellent ideas for their holiday decorations, but also are indirectly donating to gracious charities. “All proceeds from ticket sales go, one hundred percent, to the charities,” Moyer said. Last year, twenty thousand dollars was donated from the Junior Service League to the charities chosen that year. As the middle man, the Junior Service League of Woodstock chooses different charities every year to donate their proceeds to. The 2014 Holiday Tour of Homes event donated to the Cherokee Family Violence Center, the Greenprints Alliance, Georgia Canines for Independence, Serenade Heights, and the Volunteer Aging Council. The Junior Service League, proud of their successful year in 2013 were hoping to meet an even higher goal for their 18th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes this year.

Though the chance to attend this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes has come and gone, the Junior Service League is already in the process of planning for the 19th Annual event which will take place the weekend of November 7th and 8th of 2015. The Junior Service League also makes it easy to donate to charity with their annual Give a Child Mulligan Golf Tournament which will happen on April 24th, 2015.

“The Junior Service League of Woodstock just offers an opportunity for women in the Cherokee County community to give back to that community while fostering relationships with one another,” Moyer said, who is hoping to expand the Junior Service League of Woodstock while in office.

If you are a woman and wish to become a part of the Junior Service League of Woodstock, it is the perfect time to join!

The year of 2015 is the 25th anniversary of the Junior Service League of Woodstock and their President, along with all members, are having a membership push in order to expand their club above and beyond their current forty-five women.

This is in order to help as many people and charities as they can and also just to grow the women of the community closer together. If interested, please visit jslwoodstock.org to find out more information. MB

Madison Black is a senior at Sequoyah High School writing for her senior project. She intends to major in broadcast journalism and pursue a career as a Sports Broadcaster.

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knox bridge dental care quality people, quality work

By Madison Black

When patients walk into

Knox Bridge Dental Care, they are entering a locally owned dental practice which has been rooted in the Canton community for over sixty years. They are greeted by front desk veteran, Gaye Mothershed, who prepares the way to seeing Dr. Nick Kirkpatrick or veteran hygienist Susan Norton. The team has made it a point to maintain a high quality of dentistry, putting patients’ needs and comfort as first priority. As such, every procedure performed at Knox Bridge Dental Care reflects Dr. Kirkpatrick’s dedication to research and continuing education to ensure he is providing the best advice and treatment available for a patient’s needs.

Aside from striving to provide top quality care to their regular patients, Dr. Kirkpatrick and staff have had the opportunities to participate in charitable events both locally and afar. These include the annual Love Loud Dental Event organized by Woodstock First Baptist Church, as well as Jamaica Outreach Program. In the September dental mission, Dr. Kirkpatrick and assistant, Stacie Broyles, ventured to Jamaica to provide free dental care to school-aged children as well as adults in one of the poorest areas of Kingston. During the trip, the second generation dentist, Dr. Nick Kirkpatrick joined forces to work alongside his father and mentor, Dr. Joe Kirkpatrick, who maintains a practice in north Alabama.

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Dr. Kirkpatrick’s educational training and experience includes an undergraduate degree from Auburn University, and a Dental degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. After graduation he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at Naval Base San Diego and 3 years of service as a Dental Officer in the Navy. In addition, he has accumulated hundreds of hours of continuing education.

Services offered at Knox Bridge Dental care include routine and preventative care, cosmetic fillings, KOR whitening, crowns, veneers, implant restorations, dentures, root canals, regular and surgical extractions including wisdom teeth removal, deep cleanings, and more.

Make Knox Bridge Dental Care your home for dental needs, and get on your way to a healthy happy smile!

Madison Black is a senior at Sequoyah High School writing for her senior project. She intends to major in broadcast journalism and pursue a career as a Sports Broadcaster.

Rooted in the Canton Communit� for over 60 Years Knox Bridge Dental Care is a trusted name, offering experienced, precision dentistry with integrity and compassion. We are proud to be one of the longest standing dental offices in the Canton community. As such, we often develop life-long relationships with our patients, and provide dental care for multiple generations of their families.

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GOLF’s

KEY ESSENTIALS

By Bill Barkley, Master PGA Professional

Woodmont Golf Course

KEY ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR GAME THE PRE-SWING ROUTINE It is important to improve fundamentals. Fundamentals include grip, stance, posture, ball position and alignment. For example, by aligning the clubface square to the target-line, and aligning the body to correspond with the intended path of the swing, the path of the swing will determine whether the ball flies straight, fades or draws toward the target.

During the pre-swing routine, visualize positive results.

That activity of one’s imagination instills confidence, determines club selection, and helps trigger an appropriate swing.

MEETING THE BALL SQUARE Learning to meet the ball square keeps the ball in play, increases the number of fairways and greens hit in regulation, scores more pars and birdies, and incurs fewer penalty strokes.

The key to meeting the ball square is a slightly closed clubface at the peak of the backswing, caused by a cupped left wrist. Cupping the right wrist during the transition and maintained through impact squares the slightly closed clubface.

CONTROLLING THE HEIGHT OF TRAJECTORY The height of trajectory affects distance, the way a shot holds the green, and how well a player plays the wind. A 45-degree angle of trajectory causes a longer ball flight than an angle of trajectory that is more or less than 45 degrees. A low trajectory into a strong wind bores through the wind.

Different factors affect height of trajectory. The primary factor is the angle of approach, an angle that normally corresponds to the slope of the backswing. A steeper backswing causes a higher angle of trajectory. A more upright posture tends to cause a lower angle of trajectory.

Maintaining a constant spine angle throughout the swing helps control the angle of trajectory.

THE SHORT GAME The short game includes putting, chipping pitching, bunker shots and lob shots. Spin and height of trajectory influence results; for example, putts and chips are ideally played with over-spin The stroke is a rhythmic back and forth on line movement. The hands lead the clubhead back with a cupped left wrist, causing a slightly closed clubface. The hands again lead the clubhead forward with a cupped right wrist that squares the clubface. The force of a smooth pull through impact determines distance.

The hands are slightly ahead of the ball at address, de-

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WHERE TO PLAY lofting the clubface. There is a slight up and down on-line pendulum path, with the clubhead leveling slightly behind the ball so as to meet the ball on the upswing with a de-lofted clubface to impart overspin.

Memory plays an important part in a sense of distance. One way to develop a sense of distance is to repeatedly putt a ball to a given distance, and then putt another ball a few feet farther, remembering the difference. Memory plays an important part related to ‘reading the green.’ One reads the green prior to stroking a putt or chip and considers how break, grain, slope and other factors influence results. Over time and considerable practice, one memorizes subtle nuances.

We are so blessed in Canton to have hundreds of acres of beautiful golf courses to choose from when we decide it’s time to head out to the links. Semi-private, private and public courses designed by golf’s greats adorn our landscape.

Woodmont Golf & Country Club 3105 Gaddis Road, 30115 • This championship par 72 course is Georgia’s first course to be designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and was named, “Best New Golf Course” in 2000. Featuring dominant bentgrass greens and first-class conditions, Woodmont plays from 5200 to nearly 7200 yards. Non-members may play at this semi-private course. www.woodmontgolfclub.com Callahan Golf Links 4991 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska • A “links” course, players will face few water hazards and few, if any, trees.

This course has been voted “Best of the Best” for the last three years running in Around Cherokee magazine and was recently rated “Best Course” in Cherokee Life magazine. www.callahangolflinks.com

Another factor determining the level of skill is visualization. A golfer learns to ‘see’ the line, and responds with precise alignment, and what is seen registers a given distance with a corresponding required level of force. The act of seeing a positive result vicariously, prior to stroking a putt or chip, enhances confidence and results.

Bridge Mill Golf & Country Club 1190 Bridge Mill Ave., 30114 • Bridge Mill touts a championship course designed by Desmond Muirhead, designer of Mission Hills and consultant to Jack Nicklaus on Muirfield Village. One of the most well-balanced tests of golf in Atlanta, the par-72 layout was masterfully carved into the rolling terrain and plays to 7110 yards. Touting a true island green, the 16th is one of the most recognized holes in Atlanta. www.bridgemillathleticclub.com

The key to most bunker shots and lob shots is to develop a stroke that imparts height and back-spin.

Rather than de-lofting the clubface with the hands ahead of the clubhead, these two shots are played with an extreme laid back or lofted clubface. The palm of the right hand faces the sky at address and through impact. The clubhead swings down and under the ball with the palm of the right hand facing upward. The ball lands softly with little or no roll.

Fairways of Canton 400 Laurel Canyon Pkwy, 30114 • Combining challenging golf and luxurious amenities, Laurel Canyon provides 18 holes and 6500 yards of play. This par 72 course features some of the best views in the region. Their greens are the only ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens at any public course around here. Correct placement on the greens is imperative to good scoring. www.fairwaysofcanton.com

A golfer serious about lowering scores should improve the pre-swing routine, practice the technique of meeting the ball square, control the height of trajectory, and develop a reliable short game.

Bill Barkley, PGA Master Golf Professional with a specialty in golf instruction had a 4-year golf scholarship to the University of FL and has been a PGA Golf Pro for over 60 years. He and his wife Claire of 58 years have eleven children, 25 grandchildren and live in Johns Creek.

Canton Golf Club 480 Golf Course Road, 30114 • A nine-hole track in the Canton Creek Valley in downtown Canton, this public course was built by Bobby Jones’ grandfather, Robert Tyre Jones, Sr., in 1938. It is rumored that Bobby Jones helped his grandfather design the club; and there are photos showing Bobby playing in Canton’s first invitational Golf Tourney in 1938. www.cantongolfclub.com Hawk’s Ridge 1100 Hawk’s Club Drive, Ball Ground 30107 • An 18 hole golf course designed by Bob Cupp that is as beautiful as it is challenging. For true golf enthusiasts who long to be reacquainted with an era revered for its grace and sophistication, Hawks Ridge Golf Club is unmatched in its ability to unite old world elegance with present-day luxury in a picturesque golf course setting. www.hawksridge.com

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I was driving home

recently when I saw a familiar scene: a dog running loose. I pulled over and was able to coax him to me. He was a beautiful and boisterous black lab. I was happy to see he had a collar, but my heart sank when I realized that he didn’t have any identification tags on. The energetic cutie bounded all over my car, found a tennis ball from under the seat and tried to get me to play fetch with him.

I knew that someone must be missing this fun dog! I drove him to the closest veterinary hospital and luckily this story ended happily: they used a universal scanner, detected a microchip, and his owner arrived to pick him up 20 minutes later.

There are several lost pet websites listing dozens of dogs and cats missing around Canton recently. The local shelters take in hundreds of pets each month! Sadly, only about 25% of dogs and 5% of cats that enter shelters as strays are reunited with their owners. Many don’t think about microchipping their cat, but cats especially need them. It is 34

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20 times more likely that your lost cat will be found if it has a microchip.

Keeping a collar on your pet with an ID tag (the pet’s name, your phone number +/- address) is the easiest way for your dog or cat to be found, but often collars can slip off. Some collars can be dangerous for outdoor cats, and “breakaway” collars fall off. ID tags can become worn and unreadable.

Every pet should have a microchip as a back up form of identification.

Microchips 101 1) A microchip is a tiny electronic transponder the size of a grain of rice. It is activated by a scanner that transmits radiowaves to the chip. The chip uses no batteries, and is designed to have a lifespan of 25 years.

2)The microchip is not a GPS tracker. A unique identification number appears on the scanner, and your pet’s information can be looked up so they can be reunited with you. There is a database designed by American Animal

microchips 101

By Jennifer Ferrell

Hospital Association that makes it easier to look up most ID numbers.

3)A veterinarian or trained veterinary technician needs to implant the microchip. It is a simple injection and takes seconds. It is no more painful than getting a vaccination.

Some prefer to have it done if the pet is under anesthesia for other reasons, but that is not necessary. The veterinarian will provide you with paperwork or a website to register the chip.

4)Register your pet’s information! It is estimated that only 1/2 of microchips are registered. Keep it updated if you move or if your pet has a new owner.

5)There are different types of microchips and scanners.

Some only read certain types, but most veterinarians and shelters now have a “universal scanner” that can read all of them.

6)Have your veterinarian “check the chip” at the wellness visit each year. That will ensure the scanner and chip are

working and in place, and help you remember to update your registration. Your vet can keep a record of your pet’s microchip number.

7)Whenever you find a lost pet without ID tags get them to a veterinarian or shelter as soon as possible so they can be checked with a universal scanner for a microchip.

8)Have any new dog or cat you adopt from a rescue or a breeder checked to see if they already have a microchip.

Hopefully you will never lose your beloved pet, but if you do, a microchip can help make sure that your story has a happy ending, too.

Dr Jennifer Ferrell graduated from the University of Florida veterinary school in 1999. She practiced as a Veterinarian until 2008, when she had children. She remains active in continuin education, volunteering veterinary care to local charities and writing about veterinary topics. w i n t e r 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 | c a n t o n m a g. c o m |

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new year’s resolutions

By Melissa Holder Image by HeatherPhotographers.com

Why are New Year’s resolutions so difficult to keep?

We all start with the best of intentions: get in better shape, eat healthier, spend less money, get organized, and the list goes on and on. But statistics show that nearly 50% of resolutions are “broken” six weeks into the year. Yet there is hope! People that make explicit resolutions are ten times more likely to see a positive change in their behavior. So, when it comes to taking better care of your health, what are some ways to find success?

• Have a well thought out resolution. Resolutions that have measurable goals are more likely to be successful because you can track your progress. In other words, don’t just say you want to lose weight, pick a number and write it down.

• Have realistic resolutions. Breaking down the resolution into manageable pieces will allow you to have success along the way. If you want to lose 20 pounds, set mini goals of 5 pounds along the way and reward yourself with each accomplishment.

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will allow you to have built in support and accountability.

However, pick your confidants wisely. Those that will not support your efforts or undermine your desires will only set you back.

• Don’t get stuck on a date. Start now. If you want to exercise more, getting into a routine before year’s end will help you feel better during the holidays and establish a habit for the New Year. Many gyms offer end-of-year specials so you’ll be making a wise spending choice, too!

At the heart of any resolution, especially one that means making lifestyle changes, is the strong desire to succeed.

Quite simply, you have to want to make the choice to exercise or not eat the second helping. Fortunately, there are many convenient fitness and health options in the Canton area to help you find a plan that works for you.

Traditional gyms are still very popular because of the number of options within a facility. These gyms often have a full array of cardio equipment, machines and free weights, and may provide childcare and group classes.

While larger facilities that include everything from cardio, to weights and even a pool are limited, the Canton YMCA is a close option if you want all the amenities it offers.

Other traditional gyms include Anytime Fitness.

Some gyms specialize in personal or small group training, with training packages designed for your needs and your budget. This is often a popular option with sport specific athletes. Trainers can customize workouts that help with golf, tennis or youth agility to name just a few. CrossFit™ is a group based fitness facility where certified instructors lead daily WODs (workout of the day) to provide a total body workout each time. To find a local Canton affiliate, go to CrossFit.com and use their location tool. There are several in the area. Boutique gyms also provide customized services. They typically only offer select types of classes, such as Yoga, Pilates or Barre.

Finally, more and more certified personal trainers are working for themselves. These experts train individuals and groups. They either meet at a client’s home or in a central location. Some even train at their homes. These trainers are found most easily by word of mouth, so if you see someone getting in great shape, ask if their secret weapon has a name!

Nutrition is coming to the forefront of importance. Many more individuals are researching what they are eating, the

food preparation process and how our food intake either supports or hinders our fitness goals. “Clean eating” refers to choosing foods that are minimally processed and have few if any additives or preservatives.

Most nutritionists will base any dietary recommendations around this concept. And while it’s more than just fixing chicken and a salad, choosing foods that aren’t packaged is a good first step. Other factors to consider in clean eating include deciding if you should make organic choices or choose non-gmo (genetically modified) foods. Ask your doctor for a referral to a reputable dietician or nutritionist to be sure you keep a positive balance of vitamins and supplements in your diet.

Health and fitness is about so much more today than just going for a run. Take some time to look at the many different fitness options in Canton and make 2015 the year of the healthiest YOU!

Melissa Holder lives in Canton with her husband and children.

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By Amy Pazahanick, Director of Tennis at White Columns Country Club, agapeacadAMY.com One of the most common themes tennis players deal with is in the nature of change. Tennis players constantly want to know how to learn, improve, or develop a new or existing skill. Players want to see change and improvement, generally, as fast as possible.

Conceptually understanding how change happens will help a player understand what he or she needs to do to make it so. Understanding habits is crucial to changing your tennis game, just as it is to anything in your life.

The below step by step process will help you make the lasting changes you desire in your tennis game or otherwise.

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Clearly define the area that you are trying to change. If you have a coach, he or she can help assist you in this.

Now that you have identified what it is that you want to change, you now have to give yourself a new “routine” or skill to do in place of the existing issue. Again, your coach should know exactly what new skill you need and how to perform that skill Now you know what to change and how to change it! This is a huge part of change already! This next step is going to be shocking: PRACTICE! However, there is a monumental difference between practice and deliberate practice. Deliberate practice is focusing consciously on that one new skill or routine for long enough for it to sink into your subconscious. You must remain conscious,

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fully aware of the new skill you are developing, for long enough so that you can eventually become unconscious. ( Remember, that is what a habit is, something we do with no thought) If you have not spent enough time in deliberate practice, anytime you are not conscious, you will slip back into your old routine or habit.

It takes hours and hours of deliberate practice to change the old habit or skill. How fast you can change or learn a new skill is due in part to how much time and focus you spend in deliberate practice.

You will know that you have successfully made a lasting change when you can perform the new or desired skill unconsciously, or without thinking.

For a tennis player, it is a clear sign that you have made a lasting change, when you can perform a task in a high pressure situation, i.e. a match!

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Identify the area of change Identify the new habit or routine you would like to do Deliberate practice with conscious awareness You changed when you can do step 2 without thinking!

Learning, improving, or changing a skill, is something that anyone with desire to do so, outside of extreme cases, can do! Deliberate practice (practice on the right things) for long enough and often enough will result in positive and lasting change for almost anyone!

REGISTER TODAY AND SUPPORT WORTHY CAUSES WHILE HAVING FUN FEBRUARY 28th, 2015 http://gunshoses5kandfunrun.blogspot.com

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency will be hosting its 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run “Guns and Hoses” on February 28, 2015.

The purpose of this event is to raise money for charities selected by the Cherokee police and fire departments.

The CCFD chose Goshen Valley Boys Ranch to support, which is a non-profit home serving young men in the state foster care system. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office chose the Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation, which provides funding for people in need in the County. When participants register for the event, they pick the team they want to run for and a portion of the registration fee will support that charity.

Shirts will be available in the race packet for all 5K participants. Register by Feb. 13th to guarantee sizes. All 1 mile Fun Run participants will earn a commemorative medal!

Awards will be given for both male and female divisions and a variety of age groups.

For questions, contact Kate Borden at CRPA (404) 445-6931 or kborden@cherokeega.com. Visit the event site at http:/ gunshoses5kandfunrun.blogspot.com.

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Local kids hang out with R2D2 during “Star Wars Reads” Day at RT Jones Memorial Library in October.

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HOLIDAY HOURS All branches of the Sequoyah Regional Library System will close at noon on Friday December 12th for a staffrelated function. In addition, will be closed beginning Tuesday, December 23rd through Friday, December 26th for the holidays, resuming normal hours on Saturday, December 27th. We will also close at 5 PM on December 31st, New Years Eve, and be closed all day on Thursday, January 1st. Our regular schedule will resume on Friday, January 2nd.

STORY TIMES We will not be on our normal story time schedule in December in order to make room for other holiday-oriented programming. Regular story times and youth events will start back the week of January 5.

American Girl Doll or Lego Minecraft FUNDRAISER RAFFLE! Help us raise money for children’s books by buying raffle tickets for a chance to win the American Girl Doll of the Year, Isabelle and her kitten, Tutu, or two Lego Minecraft MicroWorld Sets: Village and Forest. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Raffle will be held on December 16. This raffle is sponsored and made possible by the Cherokee County Friends of the Library.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS December 1, 2014 6-7:30pm RT Jones Library Festival of Trees Kick-off Featuring crafts, music, a tree-lighting, refreshments and a very special story-telling event with Tracy Walker, whose CD of stories received a 2014 Parent’s Choice Recommended Award.

December 2, 2014 5:30-7 pm Ball Ground Library Santa and Mrs. Claus Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Ball Ground Public Library. Children are invited to participate in the fun of making their own special Christmas craft to take home.

Bring your cameras! Cookies and punch will be served.

December 3, 2014 6:00 pm Hickory Flat Library Pajama Rama Come wearing your pajamas for a special Holiday Story Time! Families with children of all ages will enjoy holiday-themed stories, rhymes, music, and craft.

December 8, 2014 4:00pm & 6:00pm RT Jones The Polar Express Bring your blanket and wear your best pajamas to experience the magic of Van Allsburg’s classic holiday tale

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Call 770-479-3090 ext. 233 to reserve your spot. Registration begins December 1st after 12:00pm.

December 9, 2014 6:00 pm Ball Ground Library Pajama Rama Come wearing your pajamas for a special Holiday Story Time! Families with children of all ages will enjoy holiday-themed stories, rhymes, music, and craft.

December 10, 2014 5:30-7:30pm Hickory Flat Library Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and take your own photos.

Enjoy entertainment by Avery Elementary School choir directed by David Boggs. There will be face stamping, children’s craft area, and light refreshments.

December 15, 2014 4:00pm & 6:00pm RT Jones The Polar Express Bring your blanket and wear your best pajamas to experience the magic of Van Allsburg’s classic holiday tale come to life through our annual read aloud. Our favorite

conductor will be on hand to give you your ticket to an evening of craft, music, and refreshments. This program is for all ages. We are expanding to 4 programs to make room for all who want to attend; registration is required.

Call 770-479-3090 ext. 233 to reserve your spot. Registration begins December 1st after 12:00pm.

ONGOING PROGRAMS December 6, 2014 11:30 AM RT Jones Library RT Jones Book Club The R. T. Jones Book Club will be meeting to discuss their current book. For more information please contact RTJBookClub@gmail.com or call the RT Jones Adult Services Department at 770-479-3090.

READING DOGS Kids and dogs go together like books and reading. Letting a child read to a dog builds confidence by providing a friendly, furry and non-judgmental listener. Sessions of 10-15 minutes for ages 6 and up are available, but space is limited. You can register by calling the appropriate branch up to two weeks before the scheduled event.

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OVERUSE INJURIES IN CHILDREN

By Amy C. Keating, PT, MSPT

The City of Canton is a small community but plays hard and serious when it comes to organized youth sports. The competition is tough and starts at a young age. This is a growing trend among American youth and has lead to what is known as sports specialization. Sports specialization is defined as participation in one sport year around. In past generations, children played a variety of sports throughout the year.

The trend toward sports specialization in our youth has lead to a significant increase in overuse injuries.

Overuse injuries are generally caused by repetitive submaximal loading of the musculoskeletal system without adequate rest. Children are a higher risk of overuse injuries with sports specialization due to the skeletal immaturity of their bodies. During high periods of growth there can be imbalances of muscle strength, joint hypermobility, bone density issues, and growth plate immaturity. These normal growth characteristics can place children in a high risk category for development of overuse injuries when playing the same sport year around.

According to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (2014), symptoms of overuse injuries may include: sore muscles, fatigue, depression, insomnia, weight loss, irritability, decreased mental concentration, and high blood pressure. The Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine (January 2014) categorizes risk factors for overuse injuries 44

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into intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic factors include: growth related factors, previous injuries, prior level of conditioning, anatomic factors, menstrual dysfunction, and psychological development. Extrinsic factors are related to the training workload, competition schedule, equipment/ footwear, environment, technique, and psychological factors from adult and peer influences.

Readiness to play a sport is another interesting topic that parents should consider. Children must have a certain degree of physical and cognitive development before they are adequately prepared to engage in the skills required of certain sports. Age alone cannot be used to determine this as children develop physically and cognitively at different rates.

In conclusion, sports specialization has become wildly popular in organized youth sports. Unfortunately, this has lead to an alarming high percent of overuse injuries. This crisis has lead many of the nation’s premier orthopedic associations to publish research and statements warning parent’s of the danger of sports related overuse injuries.

Amy C. Keating, PT, MSPT is a Roswell native and currently lives in Crabapple. She works as a physical therapist in a skilled rehabilitation center in East Cobb. She received a BS in Biology from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame and MSPT from University of North Georgia.

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Holly Springs Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Holly Springs at Train Depot, FREE, hollyspringsga.us, supporting the Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council, 6:30pm

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1st Friday, Night of Holiday Lights Downtown Canton, 6pm, FREE, come to Cannon Park for Santa, Music, Shopping and more! canton-georgia.com

“A Christmas Carol” Presented by Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center, a family event with Santa and activities, 3pm and 6pm showings, reinhardt.edu/fpac

Toys for Tots “March of the Toys” Parade Downtown Ball Ground, 6:30pm Attendees to the parade are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign. Collection boxes for the toys will be available at City Park. 770-924-2176

North Georgia Art Ramble Dec 5-6th; a self-guided tour featuring local artists, working studios and galleries; over 30 participants including the Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Canton; 10am to 6pm

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Christmas Parade by Canton Optimist Club downtown Canton at Cannon Park, to provide bicycles and gifts to those in need in our own community. Line up for the parade between 4-5:30; parade at 6pm Reindeer Run by Service League Cherokee 8am, downtown Canton, Run for the Children 5K race and 1-mile fun run, starts and ends at Cannon Park, serviceleague.net

Author Laine Rowe Book Signing 2pm at Yawn’s Books in downtown Canton, 198 North Street. “Love Never Fails” book launch yawnspublishing.com

“The Unexpected Guest” Presented at Canton Theatre by the Cherokee Theatre Company; $12, $15; cantontheatre.com

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“The Nutcracker” by Woodstock Ballet 17th annual production of The Nutcracker will be presented on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7pm, Friday, Dec. 19 at 7pm and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1pm & 5pm at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center! Tickets are now on sale at Woodstock School of Ballet, 5939 Holly Springs Parkway; balletwoodstock.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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The Nutcracker-- by Academy of Dance Arts Presented at the Falany Performing Arts Center by downtown Canton’s Academy of Dance Arts. Dec. 12th at 7pm, Dec 13th at 3pm and 7pm. academyofdancearts.com

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local performances The Nutcracker

Woodstock School of Ballet and Academy of Dance Arts Present The Nutcracker on Stage at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center this December It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum’s house, and the party is about to begin.

Join Clara and her cast of almost 100 dancers as they are entertained by life-sized dolls and her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer’s magic tricks. Clara is delighted to receive her first pair of pointe shoes and a very special gift from her favorite uncle: a beloved Nutcracker doll.

As the party ends and Clara falls asleep, Drosselmeyer begins to work his magic. Join the holiday family fun as Clara and her life-sized Nutcracker battle the Rat Queen, and the Nutcracker is transformed into a Prince. Clara and her Prince journey to the Land of the Sweets and the Land of Snow. They are greeted by the Snow Queen, Angels, Dew Drop Fairy and the Sugar Plum Fairy. People from different lands dance and entertain Clara; and as her dream comes to an end, her precious Nutcracker doll is returned to her.

Your family won’t want to miss the special experience of attending a performance of the Nutcracker at Christmastime. Two local dance theaters are offering performances with dozens of local dancers, so be sure to buy tickets to one or both of these events.

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Woodstock School of Ballet 5939 Holly Springs Pkwy, Holly Springs, balletwoodstock.com, 770-928-3966 Dana Crain first opened Woodstock School of Ballet in 1985 with a commitment to offering the community the highest standards for dance training and related arts.

Since then, students have thrived in a professional, caring atmosphere, learning from some of the metro area’s finest instructors.

Their philosophy is to encourage students in a positive environment, to be self-motivated, competing only with themselves and to develop a sense of personal accomplishment. Physically, students will gain strength, coordination, flexibility and good body alignment from their training. Other benefits include self-confidence, poise, good classroom manners and “just plain fun!”

This is Cherokee Ballet Theatres 16th annual production of The Nutcracker. Their show is comprised of over 100 dancers and actors from Cherokee and surrounding counties. Theirs is the full-length, traditional version of this marvelous holiday classic which was originally staged in the US by New York City Ballet, under the direction of George Balanchine, in 1954. Along with all

Courtesy Woodstock School of Ballet and Brandon Banks Photography

their first encounter with music and movement to becoming the well-known characters, such as Mice, Soldiers, Angels accomplished dancers. While many of their students go on and Candy canes, they added a new role last year…Gingerto pursue professional careers in both teaching dance and bread Cookies! A past member of the Board of Directors performing, they focus on the excellence, fun and joy of for the Cherokee Arts Center, Ms. Crain has been recogdance at each level of achievement. nized in all three communities for The principles of discipline, arther outstanding contribution to the LOCAL PERFORMANCES istry and physical/mental developarts in Cherokee County. She and Both Academy of Dance Arts and Woodstock her husband, Robert have lived in ment acquired through the study School of Ballet present The Nutcracker of dance provide students with the Canton for 24 years and have two this month at Reinhardt University’s Falany confidence, focus and grace for wonderful daughters who grew up Performing Arts Center: dancing at WSB. success in years to come.

Academy of Dance Arts: December 12th at Performing is an important aspect Academy of Dance Arts 7pm and December 13th at 3pm and 7pm.

290 East Main Street, Canton of a dancer’s training and experiTickets adults $18, students/seniors $14. ence. All students perform in the academyofdancearts.com, academyofdancearts.com ADA annual recital each May. 770-479-4615 Each class features choreographed The Academy of Dance Arts (ADA), Woodstock School of Ballet: Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7pm, Friday, Dec. 19 at 7pm and Satselections that demonstrate techdirected by Christi B. Hinkley, has urday, Dec. 20 at 1pm & 5pm; Tickets adults nique levels from beginner to their offered a varied selection of dance $16, students/seniors $12. balletwoodstock. most advanced ADA Performing training since 1979. With over 4,500 Company. Each December, ADA square feet of studio space featuring com presents the Nutcracker involving superior sprung floors and highboth ADA company members and auditioned dancers aged grade Marley, ADA is one of the top dance facilities in the five years and up from their ballet program. RG area. Committed to encourage their students in the true art of dance, they do so in a caring and professional manner.

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toys for tots parade

by Tim Cavender

The 2nd Annual March of the Toys Parade for Toys for Tots will be held on Friday evening, December 5th, beginning at 6:30 PM, in Ball Ground, Georgia. Attendees to the parade are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign. Collection boxes for the toys will be available at City Park.

so children can have their photos taken with their favorite fictional character. This is also the time when Santa and Mrs. Claus make their official arrival to the town. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be located on the stage at City Park for photos. Photos are absolutely free, so don’t forget to bring your camera.

The parade will feature Diana Goodman who appeared on the television series Hee Haw for a number of years.

She also dated Elvis Pressley for approximately a year in 1975. Other parade entries include the Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth Marching Band, Atlanta Falcon Cheerleaders, the Twilight Twirlers of Marietta, Georgia, a replica of the 1966 Batmobile, floats, tractors and antique cars.

The parade was so popular last year that traffic was backed up from Ball Ground to both the southbound and northbound exits of I-575. “I do encourage attendees to the parade to get to the event a little early,” said Tim Cavender, one of the coordinators of the event.

Several Cosplayers, people who portray a fictional character by dressing in costume, are also participating in the parade. Some of the entrees include Superheroes like the Iron Man, Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Captain America, Superman and many others. There will also be a host of villans and princesses, too. Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion will be in attendance, plus, there will be pirates and wenches from the Atlanta Pirate and Wenches Guild.

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The event will also feature a large model train display. The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers Club will have a large modular train layout in the Zeeman Building located in the heart of downtown Ball Ground. There will also be a vendor area so attendees can do a little Christmas shopping and food vendors to take care of your appetite, too.

“This is an awesome event that the whole family can enjoy,” added Cavender. To learn more about the event, go to their Facebook Event’s Page at: https://www.facebook. com/events/188402861359452/

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artoflivingatstudio121.com

770-479-6961

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Beth Dozier, Realtor RE/MAX Town & Country, bethdozier.com

770-335-9193

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Bridal Showcase -Roswell Convention Visitors Bureau, visitroswellga.com

770-640-3253

IBC

Canton Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics, cantonsmilesdentistry.com

770-479-0600, inside back cover

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Canton Theatre

770-704-0755

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Cherokee County Parks & Recreation, gunshoses5kandfunrun.blogspot.com 404-445-6931

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Chick-fil-A Canton

cfacanton.com

770-479-0802

IFC

Dirk Russell Family Dentistry

russellsmiles.com

770-345-2010, inside front cover

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Estates at Serenity Farm

estatesatserenityfarm.com

404-538-8424

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Five Talents Wealth

fivetalentswealth.com

844-479-3919

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Georgia Mountain Hospice

georgiamountainhospice.org

706-253-4101

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Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates, georgianeurobehavioral.com

770-213-3594

12

Heather Photographers

heatherphotographers.com

770-720-3957

5

Interior Improvements

improvinginteriors.com

404-606-0796

11

Jill’s Cakes & Bakes

jillscakes.com

678-493-7277

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Kay Stabrowski, Realtor Keller Williams, homesalesbykay.com

404-314-7199

19

Knitting in the Red

knittinginthered.com

770-402-9610

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Knox Bridge Dental Care

knoxbridgedental.com

770-479-3202

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Raisin’s Ranch

facebook.com/raisinsranchponyparties

770-617-1521

BC, 40 Rand Realty, LLC

randrealtyllc.com

678-503-5030, back cover

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Riverstone Counseling

riverstonecounselingcenter.com

770-213-3615

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Rockingham Properties, Rita Glosson, rlglossonhomes.com

404-538-8424

51

Roswell Concrete

facebook.com/roswellconcrete

770-778-0874

27

Sidelines Grille

sidelinesgrille.com

770-213-7976

52

Super Slow Zone

sszmilton.com

678-691-2969

27

Williamson Brothers BBQ

williamsonbros.com

770-345-9067

cantontheatre.com

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happy hanukkah

FAITH

By Michael Jacobs

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is celebrated December 16 to 24 this year and commemorates the successful Jewish rebellion, originally led by Judah Maccabee, against the Hellenistic King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who ruled the Syrian-based Seleucid Empire. Antiochus tried to suppress Judaism, and he turned the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem into a temple of Zeus.

The Maccabees drove out the forces of Antiochus and set about purifying Jerusalem and rededicating the Temple to God in 165 BCE. That process of dedication gives Hanukkah its name.

The two books of the Maccabees, which are not part of the Hebrew Bible, tell the story of the rebellion and the eightday festival to celebrate the victory. But a story from the Talmud inspires Hanukkah cuisine.

When the Maccabees rededicated the Temple, they had enough oil to light the Ner Tamid, the eternal light that always burned in the Temple and always burns today in synagogues, for only one day, but they needed eight days to prepare more purified oil. Miraculously, the light kept burning until more oil arrived.

We therefore indulge in fried foods throughout Hanukkah. The American tradition is to eat potato pancakes called latkes. In Israel, the tradition is to eat special jelly

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doughnuts called sufganiyot (I do not recommend them).

A Southern Jewish tradition, at least in my home, is to eat a lot of friend chicken.

The dreidel is a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side, representing the phrase “nes gadol hayah sham” (a great miracle happened there). It’s a gambling game; if the spin shows the right letter, you win.

The most important holiday observance is the lighting of the candles in a nine-branch menorah, or candelabra. Each night of Hanukkah, Jews around the world sing prayers and light the number of candles for that night, plus an extra candle that does the work of lighting the other candles. On the eighth night, all nine candles burn brightly.

You don’t have to be Jewish to join the celebration of religious freedom at public candle lightings near Canton.

For example, Temple Kol Emeth in East Cobb will light a giant outdoor menorah at 7 each night of Hanukkah except December 19, when the lighting will be at 7:45, and December 22, when the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and the synagogues of East Cobb are holding a community Hanukkah celebration at Congregation Etz Chaim at 7 p.m.

Michael Jacobs is a writer and editor who lives in East Cobb with his wife and two sons. Among several journalism jobs he’s held since moving to the Atlanta area in 2005, he helped launch the three Patch web sites in Cherokee County.

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