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Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — East Canton 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.

Publisher & Co-Owner Brian MeekExecutive Editor & Co-Owner Michelle Meek editorialEditor Cherryl GreenmanSocial Media Delaney Young artGraphic Artist Candice WilliamsGraphic Artist Tiffany Atwood

salesMarket Director Janet Ponichtera Advertising Design Ashley George

contributorsPhotographer Dan Carmody Writers Dr. Michael Anderson, Polly Balint, John Barker, Dr. Kellie Baxter, Dr. Charles Cooley, Jyl Craven, Angela Edgar RN, Candi Hannigan, Dr. Scott Harden, Rep. Calvin Hill, Eric Hill, Dan Jape, Dr. James Kilgore, Lowell Lawson, Dr. Mike Litrel, Helen Maddox, Drs. Simone & Greg Nutt, Jamey Prickett, Sen. Chip Rogers, Judy Ross, Amy Turcotte

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Lifesavers & Coupon ClippersSave money with local businesses and coupon expert, Helen Maddox

Northside Hospital — CherokeeWhen a heart attack occurs, seconds count

National Grandparents DayCelebrate Grandparents — September 11

In Every Issue10 Celebrations12 Calendar16 library18 Chamber of CommerCe20 historiCal soCiety

Directory Listings52 ChurChes59 Clubs60 Community info61 loCal offiCials

First Day of School

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In the Community

AroundThe People, The Places and The Pleasures that make East Canton.

by Michelle Meek, [email protected]

What’s New?Ipp’s Pasteria & Bar recently opened in downtown Woodstock. The restaurant is a new concept from the family that brought you Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant. The new eatery is located at 8496 Main Street.

Branch Boutique is now open in the Kroger shopping center in Towne Lake. The store carries top name brand jean lines, shoes, boots, accessories and more. The hours are Monday — Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 — 5 p.m. Please call (770) 517-1505 for more information.

A Moms In Touch prayer group is being formed at Indian Knoll Elementary School for any mom or grandmother who would like to pray for their children and the school. The planned meeting time is Thursday mornings from 9 — 10 a.m. at oak Leaf Community Church in downtown Canton (across from Downtown Kitchen restaurant). For more information, please contact Tiffany Baker at (770) 634-1200 or [email protected].

Coming Soon!Northside Hospital has filed a Letter of Determination with the State’s Department of Community Health to replace the 84-bed Northside Hospital — Cherokee in Canton. The site of the replacement hospital will be near I-575 at the Ga. Hwy. 20 exit, near the Canton Marketplace development. Due to the growing population and community utilization of the current facility and due to limitations and capacity constraints, Northside proposes to relocate the hospital to land owned by Northside in a currently undeveloped area that will be known as Canton Place. The new site will have excellent visibility from major roads and there will be ample room for further expansion as the community’s needs grow. The opening date is expected in March 2015.

Freight Kitchen and Tap is scheduled to open in downtown Woodstock in September. The restaurant is located in the former location of Right Wing Tavern. The restaurant will serve a variety of craft beers and artisan whiskies, as well as “reinterpreted pub classics.” Freight Kitchen and Tap is located at 251 E. Main Street, Woodstock.

Anytime Fitness is opening its fifth Canton location at 3422 Sixes Road. With nearly 6000 square feet, this new location will offer a state-of-the-art facility with cutting edge Life Fitness Signature Series equipment, as well as classes and personal training and 24/7/365 key access.

ATA Martial Arts is coming to Sixes Road. offering classes for kids, teens, adults and families, the new location will be at 3244 Sixes Road, Canton. For more information, please call (678) 880-1014.

Community Involvement Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock will host its 6th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, october 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is seeking crafters. The fair will be outdoors. Booths will be 10’ X 10’ and vendors are limited to those with hand-crafted items. 100 percent commercial vendors will be accepted only if available space remains. Applications and more information may be found at www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org or please call (770) 924-7286. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located at 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock.

Patriot Day of RemembranceSalute To our Veterans and Friends in Cherokee County will be placing 3000, 32 inch uSA flags in the ground at Cannon Park in downtown Canton for September 11 to pay tribute to each person/veteran lost in the horrible tragedy 10 years ago. It will be a field of uSA flags waiving in the breeze from Sunday, 9-11 to Friday, September 16 to honor and support all who were lost in Arlington, Virginia, New York City and Shanksville, PA. The community is encouraged to visit this momentous vision of flags during the week of display. Cherokee County will also present a “Patriot Day of Remembrance” ceremony Monday, September 12 at 8:30 am. The ceremony will take place at the Justice Center area in downtown Canton.

Volunteers needed: Salute to our Veterans organization in Cherokee County (non partisan) is in need of 30 volunteers to help place uSA flags in the ground on Saturday, September 10 at Cannon Park in downtown Canton for the September 11 event. Volunteers please email: [email protected] and add “FLAGS” to the subject line.



In the Community

A Big Thank You to Our Local Heroes

Vincent Bazain of Hickory Flat fell off a ladder while washing his camper. As he was losing consciousness, he was able to get to a nearby chair and sit-down. When he awoke, Cherokee County heroes were taking care of him. They were able to get Mr. Bazain on a board and subsequently transported him to the hospital. He suffered a severe torn hamstring. “I can’t tell you enough how grateful I am to live in this county and have been treated by these heroes,” shared Mr. Bazain. “I

truly believe my injury would have been so much greater if these heroes wouldn’t have responded and treated me the way they did and little did they know they were treating one of their own.” Mr. Bazain is a retired Law Enforcement and a served as a volunteer Firefighter and responded so many times to the aid of so many. often, these local heroes are taken for granted and rarely get thanked enough for their dedication and service to our community. Thank you to all of our local heroes!

Cherokee Women’s Council of Realtors Holds Annual Fundraiser

Join the Cherokee Women’s Council of Realtors in their annual fundraising event for a chance to win up to $3500. For the fourth year in a row, the council is raising funds for a very worthy cause: the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). You can learn more about the CCFA by visiting their website at www.ccfa.org. This year’s fundraiser details are as follows: only 1000 tickets to be sold; tickets cost only $10; drawing to be held September 15; winner need not be present to win. Ticket sales will end on September 12, unless 1000 tickets are sold before this date.

The grand prize winner will receive $3500. Please note that if a minimum of 700 tickets are not sold, this drawing will convert to a 50/50 raffle. To purchase tickets online, please visit www.cherokeewcr.org/supportCCFA. Tickets may also be purchased from a Cherokee Women’s Realtor Council Member or you can send a check made payable to “Cherokee WCR” for your ticket to 228 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton, 30115. For more information, please call Kathy Delbridge at (678) 773-0651 or email [email protected].

Cherokee Firefighters to Collect for the MDA

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation recently during their regular meeting to Cherokee

County Fire and Emergency Services for their help in collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). “Buzz” Ahrens, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, stated that Cherokee County firefighters exemplify the most time-honored American ideals of public service and sacrifice, protecting the citizens of our county from tragedy on the home front while providing invaluable services to our community in all tasks they perform including their help with MDA. Last year, Cherokee County firefighters raised approximately $1,022 during a bucket drive supporting MDA. All citizens of Cherokee County are encouraged to respond to their call and donate to MDA.

Left to right: Sgt. Babette Davis, Cherokee County Fire Marshal, Rick Ruh, Shauna Roudabaugh with her seven year old daughter Cailegh, who has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Raymond Gunnin, Cherokee County Fire Chief, Tim Prather, Assistant Fire Chief and Eddie Robinson, Training Chief.

Free Home Student’s Farming Skills Blossom

Madysen Myers (pictured left), daughter of Angel and Jason Myers of Free Home, planted a squash seed in her milk carton during 2010-2011 Career Day at Free Home E.S. When she visited the station of local farmer, Tim Stewart, she learned how the seed grows, how to plant the seed, and then learned what to do when the seed started to sprout in the milk carton. As you can see, Madysen’s seed has produced a lot of squash for her and her family to enjoy this summer.

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COMMUNITY NewsDeadline for

October Community News:

September 5th


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In the Community

Renasant Announces New Georgia Division President

Following a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of Renasant Bank, E. Robinson McGraw, Chairman and Chief Executive officer, announced that Ken Davis (pictured) has been elected Georgia Division President for Renasant Bank. Ken Davis has more than 26 years of experience in finance and banking. After graduating from college and serving six years in the u.S. Army, Davis returned to his home town of Atlanta to begin his banking career. Prior to joining Renasant, Davis served as an executive banker at another regional bank with responsibility to increase commercial loans, consumer loans and deposit share in North Metro Atlanta. Active in his community, Davis is a member of the Rotary Club of Roswell and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, Georgia Ensemble Theatre and North Metro Miracle League. For more information please visit http://www.renasantbank.com/ or the Company’s IR site at www.renasant.com.

City of Holly Springs Honored by GFOA

The City of Holly Springs has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance officer Association (GFoA). This award represents a significant achievement by the city. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the city had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the city’s budget serves as: a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award. The City of Holly Springs would like to recognize Denise Lamazares for her efforts in having achieved this award. The GFoA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting. Cherokee Marshalls Office Awarded State Certification

The Cherokee Marshalls office was recently awarded state certification by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. In a recent Commission meeting, 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. The foundation of certification lies in the promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented. The process culminates with a decision by a joint executive committee that the agency has met the requirements for certification. Certification status represents a significant professional achievement. Certification acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

Chief Ray Water, Jo-Ann Faverey, and Sheriff Roger Garrison.

Hill and Rogers Named National Chairmen Of the Year

Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Representative Calvin Hill have been awarded State Co-Chair of the Year at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC). Nearly 2,000 state legislators, policy experts and private-sector leaders from across the country are ALEC members and focused on applying limited government principles to solving the issues facing the states and our nation at this critical time. This prestigious award was given to the state legislators that demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing the Jeffersonian principles of limited government, free-markets, federalism and individual liberty. “I am honored and humbled to be named with Representative Hill as State Co-Chairs by the American Legislative Exchange Council,” said Rogers.

Deadline for October Community News:

September 5th


Celebrate!

Summer & Cody Yancey Celebrating 1 Year of Marriage

on September 25Happy Anniversary!

babies, birthdays and anniversariesCelebrations!

Danielle Satterfieldage 7 on september 6

daughter of sarah & dan satterfield

happy birthday! love mom & dad

Isabelle IgbokweAge 2 on September 10

Happy Birthday, Sweet Angel!We love you so much!

Mommy & Daddy

Aiden EvansAge 4 on September 18Happy Birthday, Lil’ Man!

We love you!Son of Tracy Evans

Jimmy HoodAge 11 on September 11

Happy Birthday, Little Man!

We love you!Dad, Mom, Ali & Victoria

Luke MasonAge 9 on September 22

Happy Birthday! We love you!

Son of Brooke & Jason Church

Maddie StevensAge 13 on September 26Happy Birthday, Sweet

Granddaughter!Love, Bmom & Papa

Christopher LedfordAge 8 on September 22

Son of Kristi & Todd LedfordBrother of Luke

London WeaverAge 5 on September 8

Daughter of Carmen & Brian Weaver

Sister of Jackson

Birthday, Anniversary & Wedding Announcements are Free!

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Deadline is the 10th of the preceding month.

Candice Williamsage 28 on september 9Wife of austin Williams

daughter ofJudy & Jimmie rabun

Tiffany AtwoodAge 25 on September 16

Girlfriend of Tyler CornDaughter of

Tammy & Dennis Atwood

Kimberly Haley & Louis PellegrinThe wedding will be held on

September 24 in Charleston, SC.Congratulations!




septemberspecialEvents

throughout septemberart & musiC Classes for Kids and adults at studio 121Location: 121 Brown Street, Downtown

Canton

Information: Visit website or call for specific

class times and information. Also open to the

public on Saturdays for Gallery Shopping,

11 a.m. — 5 p.m.

www.thestudio121.com, (770)479-1790

september — decemberthe arts allianCe of GeorGia fall sChedule of Classes Location: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village,

City Center, Woodstock

Information: smART Saturdays (for children),

Beginning oil Painting, Create with Art, Drawing,

Wreath Making and Decorating and more!

Certified instructors or professional artists

will be teaching these classes. Please visit

artsalliancega.org for more information or

contact Regina Hines at

[email protected]

september 52nd annual hiCKory flat out 5K/1K fun run Time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096

East Cherokee Drive, Canton

Information: Event will benefit Hide and Seek

Day Camp in Cherokee County, a 501(c)3

non profit focused on the children of our

community. All runners receive a moisture

wicking shirt and are included in a drawing

for a variety of great door prizes. For more

information, please call (770) 720-0005

or visit www.HideAndSeekDayCamp.net.

You may also register at www.Active.com.

september 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18Charlotte’s WebTime: September 9 & 16, 7:30 p.m.

September 10, 11, 17 &

18, 3 p.m.

Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main

Street, Woodstock

Cost: $9

Information: The Elm Street Players present

a faithful adaptation of the wonderful novel by

E. B. White. Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the

spider become true friends when they meet in the

barnyard. (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org

tuesdays beginning september 13square danCe Classes by CheroKee squaresTime: 7:30 — 9:30 pm.

Location: Iglesia Church

205 Arnold Mill Rd. in Woodstock

Information: (770) 704-0875 or (770) 479-8120

september 16 & 17GiGGles and GraCe ConsiGnment saleTimes: Friday, 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Location: Marietta Church of God Gym

1083 Allgood Road, Marietta

Information: Need extra cash? Clean out your

closets and sell with us!

www.gigglesandgrace.org

september 24Canton theatre Gospel series: the KinGsman With speCial Guest shady GroveTime: 7 p.m.

Location: Canton Theatre, Downtown Canton

Information: shadygrove.tix.com or

(678) 861-4559.

september 24 & 2527th annual riverfest arts & Crafts festivalTime: Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Location: Boling Park

1200 Marietta Highway in Canton

things to do in & around east CantonCalendar

september 17

CheroKee County animal shelter Zumbathon

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Gym

1082 univeter Road, Canton

Information: Join Zumba Fitness enthusiasts and help raise funds

and awareness. Music, fitness and a great time to benefit the pets

at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Registration is $15 per

person (includes a commemorative T-shirt) or $20 at the door on

the day of the event. For more information, please contact

Lori Kekel at (770) 547-8598.


Deadline for October Calendar Events:September 5th

Behind Cherokee High School

Information: Presented by The Service League

of Cherokee County. The juried show features

more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors,

entertainers, children’s area activities and food.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for children

age 10 and younger. All proceeds from the

fundraiser serve the needy children of Cherokee

County. The event will take place rain or shine.

All areas will be handicap accessible. Free

parking and shuttle services are available. For

information, call (770) 704-5991 or visit

www.serviceleague.net.

september 272011 CheroKee County probe ColleGe fair Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Cherokee High School New Gym

930 Marietta Highway, Canton

Information: Cherokee High School presents

this event with more than 75 college

admissions representatives participating.

All Cherokee County students and parents

are encouraged to attend. The event begins

at 5 p.m. with a Competitive College Panel

featuring representatives from the university

of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory university,

Vanderbilt university and Mercer university.

Representatives at the college fair that follows

the panel will be from two-year colleges,

four-year colleges and universities, technical

colleges and the Georgia Student Finance

Commission. For information, please call the

school at (770) 479-4112.

september 27, 28 & 29auditions for Christmas shoWs — a Christmas Carol, the little drummer boy and it’s a Wonderful lifeTime: 7 — 9:30 p.m.

Location: City Center

8534 Main Street, Woodstock

Information: For ages 8 through adult. Please

call (678) 494-4251 for an appointment. Full

details at www.elmstreetarts.org.

october 1master Gardeners seminar — ponds & Water featuresTime: 10 a.m.

Location: Rose Creek Public Library, 4476

Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock

Information: Learn the basic technique for

creating a relaxing garden with a pond, fountain,

waterfall or more. Free of charge. Limited

seating, registration is encouraged. To

register, please call the Extension office,

(770) 479-0418, email: [email protected],

fax information to (770) 479-0565 or visit

www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.

october 1habitat road raCe benefitinG habitat for humanityTime: 8 a.m.

Location: Mt Bethel uMC, 4385 Lower

Roswell Road, Marietta

Information: Please come and help build

Mt. Bethel’s 30th and 31st Habitat homes by

participating in the Habitat Road Race/Walk.

The course is flat and fast for a personal best

5K or 1 Mile. Post race awards, door prizes,

refreshments plus games and amusements for

the kids, including a Habitat Trot for kids. Race

sponsorships are available, MarkAlanTaylor@

gmail.com or (404) 277-2042 or please call

(770) 744-3652 for more information.

www.habitatroadrace.com

october 1steeples, bells and peWs: a Celebration of WoodstoCK’s early in-toWn ChurChesTime: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Location: Historic Dean’s Store, 8588 Main

Street in downtown Woodstock

Information: Preservation Woodstock is holding

an exhibit containing photos, documents

and memorabilia featuring the early in-town

churches. A walking tour of the old churches

is scheduled for the same day. For more

information, please call (770) 924-0406,

www.preservationwoodstock.com

october 11st annual harmony hustle 5KTime: 8 a.m.

Location: Harmony on the Lakes subdivision

Information: Fundraiser event for 10u

SC Eagles Travel Baseball team. All pre-

registered participants will be guaranteed

a t-shirt. Awards to all age group division

winners. Registration is available at www.

active.com or for more information, please

contact Kelly Scott (770) 883-4890 or

[email protected].

october 4JaKe’s “hen party” — veGetable soup CanninGTime: 6 — 9 p.m.

Location: 591 Knox Bridge Hwy. (Hwy. 20),

White, GA

Information: Prepare, season and can a

delicious vegetable soup with fresh seasonal

ingredients. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments

provided. Participants will take home more than

$50 in canned product. Cost $25. Space is

limited to 12 participants and reservations are

required. www.jakesproduce.com

october 8 & 9 2nd annual international fall festival Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Sunday, 1 — 5 p.m.

Location: St. Mary of Egypt orthodox

Church, 1765 Woodstock Rd.,

Roswell

Information: The festival will feature music,

delicious food, an outdoor market with vendors,

church tours and fun activities for children. The

admission price of $1 will enter the participants

for door prizes. Please visit http://www.

stmaryofegypt.org/ or call (770) 640-1780 for

more information.


In the Community

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.

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 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 expected for Woodstock and if they can improve an offense that scored just 20 points per game last year, they should deliver.

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.

Next month we can return to the pains of public policy, for now, let’s watch some football.

Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at (404) 463-1378 or by e-mail at [email protected].

by state senate majority leader Chip rogers

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DOMEGoldLet the Games Begin!



In the Community

LIBRARY

septemberEvents

News Ball Ground l Hickory Flat l R.T. Jones

Ball Ground Public LibraryFamily Story Time — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Hickory Flat Public LibraryFamily Story Times — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

R.T. Jones Memorial LibraryFamily Story Times — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Lapsit Story Time — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.Super Saturday Family Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ball Ground Public Library 435 old Canton Road — (770) 735-2025

M — F: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Saturday: CLoSED Sunday: 2 — 6 p.m.

Hickory Flat Public Library 2740 E. Cherokee Drive — (770) 345-7565

M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLoSED

R.T. Jones Memorial Library116 Brown Industrial Parkway — (770) 479-3090

M — Th: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m Sunday: CLoSED

Sequoyah Regional Library System

Story TimesWeek of September 05: “Seaside Vacation”

Week of September 12: “Being Green”

Week of September 19: “Here Kitty, Kitty”

Week of September 26: “Let Your Imagination Soar”

Ball Ground Public Library

september 20, 3 p.m.Zap! Pow! Wham! Graphic Novels!Artists, writers, super heroes and comic lovers ages 9 and up are encouraged to show off their skills and gain new talent as we explore the world of graphic novels! Make your own strips, talk manga and even have a costume contest. Space is limited and registration is required. Children are encouraged to dress up for this event but are not required to.

R.T Jones Public Library

september 21, 3 p.m.Wimpy Kid!Love Greg? Wish Rowley was your best bud? Think Joshie is the coolest? Then come for Diary of a Wimpy Kid inspired fun, games and trivia. This program is for children ages 9 and up. Registration is required and the deadline is September 16.

Hickory Flat Public Library

september 24, 10 a.m.Master Gardeners: Native Plants in Your LandscapeLearn the benefits of natives for both ornamental characteristics and environmental values. Free of charge. Limited seating, registration is encouraged. To register, please call the Extension office, (770) 479-0418, email: [email protected],fax information to (770) 479-0565 or visit www.ugaextension.com/cherokee.

CornerContest

Avery Erwin (hidden picture) & Cole Spivia (trivia) were our winners for August’s contest corner. They received a gift card to Bruster’s. Congratulations!

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 [email protected]. Please notify us that your answer is for “East Canton.”

Find the hidden picture

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org


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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.

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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.

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

As


My

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.

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 acknowledge

them with a hello, thank you, or brief conversation.

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.

fondest memory of my grandparents whom we

call mary mom and big bob is going to their home up in

dahlonega, Ga which we called the “the house in the

woods.” it was always full of adventure and excitement. We

would go hiking on their property that backed up to the

national forest and pick blackberries with big bob. he always

made us wear random funny looking orange things; he said

it was to keep away the bears, but now i know it was to keep

away the bear hunters. We would come home with purple

mouths and buckets of blackberries. then we would help

mary mom turn those blackberries into an even yummier

cobbler. meanwhile, we could hear the constant churn of the

ice-cream maker. When it came to a halt it was time to dig in.

We would sit on the back porch rocking in the rocking chairs

and eating the best ice-cream and cobbler that i have ever

had. after all of us Grandchildren begged big bob, he would

get out his guitar and we would sit there until it was time for

bed sinGinG on the porCh with big bob and mary mom.

to this day, a certain nostalgia comes over me when i pick up

a guitar. i can almost hear big bob’s tenor voice and see mary

mom’s big smile to be surrounded by the ones she loves. i will

never forget the memories and love shared at the house in

the woods. mary mom and big bob are the best grandparents

a granddaughter could ask for.

Written in memory of robert “big bob” lanford and in honor of

mary “mary mom” lanford by a very blessed granddaughter

Katie strack (25).



In the Community

SCHOOL NewsRewards are Sweet for Summer Reading

Students at Hickory Flat Elementary School are encouraged to read over the summer. As a reward for their diligence, they recently were invited to participate in an Ice Cream Sundae Party. Principal Dr. Keith Ingram also blogged over the summer with students about the books they were reading.

Local Daisy Troop Donates School Supplies

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 11402 recently collected school supplies to donate to Avery Elementary School as one of its community service projects. The supplies will be given to less fortunate students. Many of the Daisies are first-graders at Avery Elementary, and their Troop Leader is Cathi Johnson, who also teaches third grade at the school.

CVHS Yearbook Takes the Silver

The Creekview High School yearbook staff recently won the Silver Medal Award for its yearbook, “Auberon.” The award was presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, one of the nation’s largest organizations for scholastic journalism programs. Contest winners must excel in three categories: reference, verbal and visual qualities to win the award. Entries are judged against thousands of yearbooks from across the country. “The staff did a great job,” said Rebecca Maxwell, Creekview High’s yearbook advisor. “They were very dedicated and hard-working, putting in many hours outside of class to have the best book possible for our student population. I am so very proud of them.”

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Dr. Ingram enjoys ice cream with Angelina Torres, a first-grade student in Erika Graves’ class, while discussing some of the books she read over the summer break.

Left to right — Front row: first-graders Emily Erbar, Katie Collier, Amelia Epperson and Fagan Babb. Back row: Daisy Troop Leader Cathi Johnson and first-graders A’Ladrienne Robinson, Lily Castro, Abby Fletcher, Jaycie Skarda, Megan Johnson and Avery Principal Letitia Cline.

From left to right, Creekview High Yearbook 2012 Co-editor Samantha Maxwell, 2011 Editor Haley Huskins and 2012 Co-editor Elspeth Male.

Macedonia Faculty Participated in Team Building Just for Giggles

Macedonia Elementary School principal, Tammy Castleberry, invited the “Just for Giggles” painting class company to the school for a faculty team-building activity. The faculty members each painted a Wildcat sign to display outside their classroom door so that parents and students can easily identify classrooms while at the same time adding some decoration to the hallways. The Wildcats are the mascot of Macedonia ES. “The teachers had a wonderful experience, created their masterpieces and were able to experience both the joys and frustrations of being a student and following along/keeping up with the teacher,” Ms. Castleberry said.



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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

Charter & Private SchoolsAmerican Heritage Academy (770) 926-7779, www.ahacademy.com

Antioch Christian Preschool (770) 475-8553

Brenwood Academy (770) 704--4925, www.brenwoodacademy.com

Cherokee Charter Academy (770) 276--3031, www.cherokeecharter.org

Cherokee Christian Academy and High School(678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org

Children’s Academy of Hickory Flat (770) 345-2929, www.cahf314.com

Community Christian School (770) 479-9535, www.ccscanton.org Dogwood Hills Academy (770) 345-3220, www.dogwoodhillsacademy.com

Hickory Flat UMC Preschool and Kindergarten(770) 345-9354, www.hickoryflat.org

Legacy Home School Academy(678) 493-8584, www.legacyhsa.com Messiah Christian Academy (770) 479-5280 www.messiahchristianacademy.org

Woodstock International School(678) 977-6501 www.woodstockinternationalschool.org

Mission Point Christian Academy(678) 880-1345, www.fbccanton.org

The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool (770) 720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com

Union Hill UMC Preschool(678) 297-0550, www.unionhillumc.org

Public Schools

Avery Elementary School6391 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115(770) 479-6200Principal: Ms. Letitia Cline

Ball Ground Elementary School480 old Canton RoadBall Ground, GA 30107(770) 735-3366Principal: Mr. Doug Knott

Creekland Middle School1555 owens Store RoadCanton, GA 30115(770) 479-3200Principal: Dr. Deborah Wiseman

Creekview High School1550 owens Store RoadCanton, GA 30115(770) 720-7600Principal: Dr. Bob Eddy

Crossroads Middle/High School3921 Holly Springs ParkwayHolly Springs, GA 30142(770) 345-2005Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt

Dean Rusk Middle School4695 Hickory RoadCanton, GA 30115(770) 345-2832Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason

Free Home Elementary School12525 Cumming HighwayCanton, GA 30115(770) 887-5738Principal: Mr. Val Bahun

Hickory Flat Elementary School2755 East Cherokee DriveCanton, GA 30115(770) 345-6841Principal: Dr. Keith Ingram

Holly Springs Elementary School1965 Hickory RoadCanton, GA 30115(770) 345-5035Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck

Indian Knoll Elementary School3635 univeter RoadCanton, GA 30115Principal: Ms. Ann Gazell

Macedonia Elementary School10370 East Cherokee DriveCanton, GA 30115(770) 479-3429Principal: Ms. Tammy Castleberry

Sequoyah High School4485 Hickory RoadCanton, GA 30115(770) 345-1474Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman

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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Cherokee County School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871


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Fall means football and back-to-school shopping. With a little preseason planning, you can stretch your clothing budget dollar!

As any coach would do, use the preseason to evaluate your team’s strengths: sort through your children’s clothes, pass down outgrown items to younger children, and discard worn items. Make a clothing inventory of what each child has, their sizes, and what they need.

Now that you are ready to kick off the season, the #1 play in your book should be using the power of the internet to help you combine sales, discounts and free shipping from your favorite stores. The easiest way to receive sales, free shipping notices and coupons is by creating a new email address just for registering with your favorite store, mall and outlet mall

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On Back-to-School ClothesPlaybook for big SavingS websites (free email addresses are available from gmail.com

or yahoo.com). Also be sure to “like” your favorite stores on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. Each week, with your clothing inventory, coupons and discount vouchers handy, peruse the store websites and match your coupons with sale items. Check sites like Retailmenot.com or Couponcabin.com for discount coupon codes, or search on Google with the words: Coupon Codes + (store name) ex: Coupon Codes Kohl’s. Shopping retailers through a site like eBates.com will earn a rebate on money you spend.

The same approach can be used in brick and mortar stores. Watch the sales ads online, and then visit the stores with your inventory and printouts of any discounts. Since many retailers allow you to use their discounts on any purchase, be sure to shop clearance racks to maximize your savings. While you are in the store, check GeoQpons or Foursquare apps on your smartphone for discounts or coupons to show the cashier.

Some of your greatest bargains may be found outside of the big box department stores. Thrift and consignment stores often have name brand clothing for pennies on the dollar. If you haven’t shopped in these stores before, plan regular stops at your local Goodwill to select items that are either new or next-to-new. On one of my recent trips, I found a $60 Polo shirt for my son for less than $5. With some preseason warm-up, you can score huge savings and a touchdown for the family budget!

Helen Maddox (www.thelifeboat.info) helps families weathering financial challenges. Helen is available to speak at your church, school, or community function: [email protected].

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In the Community

SPORTS NewsCherokee Crushers Play in Fastpitch World Series

The Cherokee Crusher 10u Fast pitch travel team from Macedonia competed in the NSA Fastpitch World Series in Chattanooga, TN this past summer. Playing several other teams from all over the united States, the Crushers came in 7th place out of 17 teams. Congratulations!

Back row, from left: Head Coach Bob Johnson, Tim Ramey, Dwayne Goodin and Al Mears. Front row, from left: Camila Goodin, Brooke Ramey, Josie Johnson, Payton Rich, Peyton Mears, Hannah Fitzgerald, Parker Goeman, Faith Richards, Ashton Maloney, Rachel Whidby and Abby Wagner.

SHS Basketball Player Signs Letter of Intent

Zack Chandler, a three-year starter on the 2011 Region Champion and 29-1 Chiefs’ Basketball Team, recently signed a Letter of Intent to play basketball at Brunswick Community College in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Seated at the table with Zack are his parents, Kathleen and Talmadge Chandler. Standing behind Zack, from left to right, are Principal Elliott Berman, Head Boys Basketball Coach Jeremy Adams and Athletic Director Todd Miller.

Sequoyah Youth Track Club Members Compete in Junior Olympics

Two Holly Springs residents recently represented the Sequoyah Youth Track Club at the uSA Track and Field National Junior olympics held in Wichita, Kansas. The girls had to win on both the State and Regional levels to qualify to participate in the National meet. Kaylee Roeder competed in the Bantam division of the Javelin throwing competition. Kaylee threw well and placed 15th in a highly competitive field. Camille Leake competed in the Sub-Bantam division in both the Long Jump and the 100M Dash. Camille won a Bronze Medal and was named an All American in the Long Jump. She also placed a respectable 18th in a very strong 100M field. In addition to being teammates, the girls are neighbors.

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In the Community

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.

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Back-to-School BashGIvE A KID A CHANCE 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.

What’s in a name? For Reliable Heating & Air, it’s all in the name. Family owned and locally operated since 1978, Reliable is the company to call for all of your heating and air needs. Dan Jape, owner, takes great pride in his reputation of providing personal, high quality service, reasonable and reliable prices, as well as the top of the line products. “We love what we do; we love providing service and comfort,” shared Dan. “We are 100 percent upfront and honest with our customers, the good and the bad — we are honest. We truly care and we are truly passionate about providing our customers with the best,” Dan noted. In an industry

“It’s All in the Family”where customers are often leery of being taken advantage of, Dan places great importance on treating each person fairly. “We treat all of our customers with the utmost fairness and respect. People are looking for a company that is trustworthy; we give them reason to trust us.” Reliable has lived up to their

name in our community and it all has come from very humble beginnings.

Dan started his business as a one man show.

His dedication and work ethic were evident at a young age, instilled in him by his father. “When I was 13 years

old, I wanted to make money so I walked to a construction site near my home and asked for a job,” shared Dan. “A heating and air job

is what they offered.” After working and attending school, Dan went on to the

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“My mom went and created a business card with the name ‘Reliable.’ She said, ‘This is what people want.’”

Owner, Dan Jape with son Daniel and company mascot, Puppers.

Photos courtesy of Dan Carmody36 AroundAbout East Canton | september 2011

Photos courtesy of Dan Carmody

University of Georgia. He then took a job with a commercial heating and air company. “I have always been able to make a friend anywhere I went. Through this commercial business, I was offered side work with residential customers,” Dan said. This “side work” grew and with his mother’s encouragement, in 1978 Reliable Heating & Air was born. “My mom said, ‘why don’t you hang out a shingle?’ She went and created business cards with the name ‘Reliable.’ ‘This is what people want.’” Reliable was busy almost immediately. By 1980, they had five employees and in 1981 Dan encountered a gentleman that passed along a great amount of business to him through apartments and rental homes. “This was in 1981; it was time to market the business. I was very, very blessed,” Dan shared. Reliable’s first office was established in 1984 in Doraville. From humble beginnings, Reliable is now one of the largest heating and air businesses in Atlanta, built on hard work, honest values, reliable service and quality products.

Built on these same principles, Reliable is now offering plumbing services. As the leader in the heating and cooling industry, often times customers would ask for referrals to handle their plumbing needs since they have always felt a high level of trust and satisfaction from conducting business with Reliable. “We have searched for many years for the right plumber who provides the same great service we like to give our customers and have never been able to give a recommendation without worrying about the outcome,” Dan stated. “We are now proud to announce we have opened a plumbing division offering the same great pricing and helpful, cheerful service our customers have always counted on for their heating and cooling needs and we guarantee 100% satisfaction!”

Reliable is your hometown, down to earth business and owner Dan, remains available to the customers whether they drop by the office or he comes out on a call. The personal touch is still very important and so is keeping it in the family. Dan’s son, Daniel, has also joined the family business. “With our lifetime warranty, customers are often concerned, ‘who will take care of me?’ It is critical to have continuity and Daniel will provide just that,” Dan shared. Daniel is growing with the business, learning each specific area from his father, from sales to the technological side. “Daniel is a huge part of the story of this business,” Dan shared proudly.

RH&A HighlightsSince 1978, Reliable Heating & Air conditioning has been serving all of Metro Atlanta’s heating & cooling needs. We’re a local, family owned and operated company - big enough to provide a wide range of services and the highest quality products, but small enough to offer first-class service with a personal touch. When you need service on your heating and air conditioning, or need to replace your current equipment, give us a call, and you’ll see why thousands of your neighbors have chosen us to be their contractor of choice.

• Bonded, Licensed & Insured

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From humble beginnings, Reliable is now one of the largest heating and air businesses in Atlanta, built on hard work, honest

values, reliable service and quality products.

A true passion for his customers and his trade, Dan Jape has built a truly reliable business. Offering a high level of service, reasonable pricing and top quality products, Reliable is the heating and air AND plumbing company you can count on for all of your repair or replacement needs.



In the Community

Fire Fighter Appreciation

Week

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.

September 11 — 18, 2011

by James e. Kilgore

“Happiness comes from giving – not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to others, we cannot stop it from coming to us also. To get joy, we must give and

to keep joy, we must scatter.” — John Templton

Recently, a young single mother of two was referred to us by her son’s school. Several years ago, her husband walked out of her life when one of her two children was diagnosed with Autism along with other associated medical problems. For the past two years, she has lived in an apartment and has struggled to keep a steady job and pay her bills since she is often called to pick up her son from school and care for him. Because of her son’s severe condition, outside help is limited. It is difficult to find someone with the knowledge and patience required to care for him properly, and she is often pulled in many directions.

Her effort and involvement in her son’s life is as important as paying her bills and providing for her family, and she must single-handedly do it all. The daily challenges and stress involved with raising a child with Autism can be overwhelming. She lives day-to-day, caring and praying for strength and patience.

She is a courageous young lady, and we are thankful we can help her during the month of September with her utilities and groceries. If you, too, would like to share your encouragement, please send a donation or grocery card to Everyday Angels.

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Healthy Living

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one million people suffer a heart attack in the U.S. each year. On June 25, Tony Endozo joined that unlucky group. At the end of a typical Saturday, while watching TV with his daughters, he suddenly collapsed to the floor in cardiac arrest. However, because of healthy choices he made beforehand and the quick actions of his family, EMS and Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Tony is alive today.

“I thought I was being very proactive,” said the 44-year-old BridgeMill resident. “I’ve always been athletic; I exercise daily… have always eaten healthily, rarely eat at fast food chains and choose healthy options when I do.”

According to Mehul Bhatt, M.D., FACC, who practices interventional cardiology and vascular medicine at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, although a healthy lifestyle is very important, it does not make you immune to having a heart attack. “Tony was able to rapidly recover from what would have otherwise been a fatal heart attack because he was previously active and healthy,” said Dr. Bhatt.

Tony says his recovery also can be attributed to his quick-thinking wife, who called 911 early and, along with a neighbor, performed CPR until EMS arrived. Tony survived because he received rapid treatment and transport to the nearest hospital with stent and PCI

(angioplasty) capabilities – Northside Hospital-Cherokee.

A heart attack occurs when blood supply to the heart’s arteries is blocked. PCI, or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (angioplasty), is a non-surgical procedure that reopens the arteries, using a small catheter with a balloon and stent attached to its tip. The procedure is performed by a board-certified interventional cardiologist in Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, which began offering PCI in April 2011.

During a heart attack, seconds count as blood flow to the heart must be restored as quickly as possible. “Time is muscle,” said Dr. Bhatt. “It is critical that Tony came to the closest hospital with PCI, as he could have had another cardiac arrest during transport.”

Within 63 minutes of arriving at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Tony received the necessary treatment to reopen his coronary artery. Three days later, he was back home with his family. Although he has little memory of the event, Tony’s heart did not suffer significant damage and has normal function today. Most importantly, he survived to tell his story.

“Before my heart attack, I didn’t have signs of chest pain or congestion, or any of the classic symptoms,” says Tony,

“just a little indigestion.” Symptoms of a heart attack include discomfort in the chest and other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, and nausea and lightheadedness. “I hope my story encourages more people to talk to their doctors and get checked.”

If you think you might be experiencing a heart attack, even if you’re not sure, call 911 immediately.

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Historical medical techniques for healing ailments of the body have always been fascinating to me. All human societies have medical beliefs that provide explanations for birth, death, and disease with a goal of healing illness. Throughout history, illness has been attributed to witchcraft, demons, adverse astral influence, or the will of the gods. Healing people was founded by beliefs rather than science. In the early 1800s, the use of blood-letting or bleeding a person to relieve symptoms such as sunburn, acne and various wounds, is one of the oldest known medical procedures and was often performed using “medical” leeches. Curing coughs with heroin was common in the late 1800s.

Dentistry developed its fair share of inaccurate beliefs as well. In the 1700s, it was believed that tooth worms caused cavities starting from within the tooth and eating their way out. Sounds silly today, but cavities do actually originate below the enamel surface and are of course caused by bacteria, not worms. Can you answer the question, “how do bacteria actually damage your teeth?” What is the connotation most people associate with dental cavities and bacteria? Do bacteria actually behave similar to a worm? Do they actually eat your teeth? The answer is no. Bacteria dissolve your teeth, as will be explained. Your tooth is nothing more than a protective housing for the bacteria to live in.

With regards to teeth, bacteria, found in the sticky white film on your teeth called “plaque,” can enter into microscopic holes in the grooves of your teeth. Once inside, these bacteria grow and produce acids causing decay. In actuality, tooth decay is based upon your tooth dissolving from the acid byproduct of bacteria and other acids in our diet. The bacteria live inside our teeth and live off the food we eat that gets down into the grooves where they reside. Juices, sodas, energy drinks are items that introduce acid and provide a food source for the bacteria as well.

There is a fight between the healing properties in our saliva and the fluoride we introduce through water and toothpaste and the destruction done by bacteria. If the bacteria live deep enough in the grooves of our teeth, (what I refer to as “ninja bacteria”), then they are not as susceptible to being neutralized, and cavities form. Another consideration — if there is a low frequency consumption of acidic foods and beverages, the saliva can remineralize the enamel and naturally heal the tooth. If there is a high frequency consumption of acidic foods and beverages, the protective properties of the saliva is overwhelmed and cavities form, and often have no symptoms.There are several ways to detect cavities. Some cavities are obvious and can be seen visually. Others are not so obvious

Thank God for Modern Scienceand require new breakthroughs in dental science for early detection. When a cavity is detected by an x-ray, the lesion is already about 30% through the enamel. X-rays aren’t able to detect early decay. We have traditionally used pointed explorers that poke at the teeth to detect decay, but these can further damage weakened enamel, and provide poor diagnosis for decay for many reasons. Instead, we check visually with an intraoral camera, take x-rays, and now use a laser that can detect cavities in the earliest stages of development.

The DIAGNOdent laser scans the teeth using a reflected light that detects bacteria that causes cavities underneath the enamel surface. When a cavity is detected, there is an audible signal and a visual numeric scale that grades the extent of its progression from 0 to 99. This piece of equipment is crucial to providing an accurate diagnosis for tooth decay in today’s dentistry and can explain the differences in decay diagnosed from one dentist to another.

Cavities can be detected early or late. We may see what appears to be a small cavity on the surface of the tooth, but great damage may already have occurred beneath the surface. Further, cavities progress in color from white chalky areas of acid demineralization (early cavities) to light brown (sustained cavities) to dark brown (advanced cavities). Cavities are simply more difficult to diagnose today because the surface enamel of our teeth is harder, and it takes bacteria more time to dissolve the tooth toward the surface. Consequently, bacteria can often form a larger cavity under the surface of the tooth before it’s detected, which creates a very strong benefit for the invention of the DIAGNOdent, so decay can be detected earlier under the surface of your teeth.

Be on the safe side; have a thorough diagnosis utilizing the amazing technology offered by today’s DIAGNOdent laser scanner, and get cavities restored early before they progress beyond needing a filling. When cavities progress and become deeper, the likelihood of needing a crown, root canal or both, or even an extraction increases. DON’T WAIT! Call and make an appointment for a thorough exam today.

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TEENAGE SONS:Our Clueless Wonders

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 nearest heavy object from the kitchen counter and sauntered to the bird bath to give the ice a nice hard 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

by dr. mike litrel, md

Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow oB/GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.

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.



Healthy Living

Soon my oldest baby will be 14 years old. Today, on her way to school, she called me on her phone and said, “Daddy, I forgot my lunch. Will you pick-up a sandwich for me and drop by the school?” At first I thought, “What will she learn about personal responsibility if I...?” Fortunately, better thoughts inspired my thinking. I thought, “If I don’t help her with this today ... will she wrongly believe that I had other more important things to do?” Certainly, I would not want this to be my message to my daughter. Rather than drop off a lunch, I changed my schedule and decided to take my daughter out for lunch. This news gave her a big smile and bounce to her steps as she moved from the car to enter the school.

As I am writing this my eager expectation is to have lunch with my sweet daughter in just over an hour and a half. I am looking forward to lunch so much more than usual, and relishing the thought of spending this upcoming time with my daughter. Now I am reminded again that circumstances do not need to determine how we believe, feel and act. Fortunately, I have been seeking, searching, reading and even praying for a better understanding of the world around me, and how I should respond to all circumstances.

With that, let me share that today may be our last monthly article for you, at least for a while. The Andersons need to change their schedules, as grandmother (my mother) has newfound, serious health concerns, and my teens are requiring more time as well. While I will miss the opportunity to share with all our readers the fun and exciting discoveries we make each month, we trust you will understand how the season is changing for us. We very much appreciate the six and a half years of writing and sharing our lives with so many in our Canton Community. Please know that it was a hard decision for us, but as things change, so may this as well. My concluding thought for you in this last month, as exemplified by the preceding story of my daughter’s misplaced lunch, would be that we look for God’s hand in all our circumstances, obviously good and not so obvious ... everything around us. He assures us that if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding and if you look as for silver and

Doc Anderson, MD, FAAP writes for N. GA Kids, and is a pediatrician in Canton and a medical director and Asst Prof of Pediatrics at Children’s Pediatrics Ctr. (770) 720-6963, www.happyhealthy®.com

by dr. michael anderson

PLANS ToGive YOU Hope

continued on page 62

“…you know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar… you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.” Psalm 139: 1-4

In four short verses it becomes obvious that there isn’t anything that God doesn’t know about His creatures. We should find great comfort—not fear—that there is someone who knows everything there is to know about each one of us. He knows exactly what we’re going through so we can’t say, “No one understands what I’m going through!”

God knows. Everything. It’s amazing that we don’t have to be a Christian for God to know everything about each one of us. He knows everything about every person He ever created and will create. However, if you are a Christian, then you know Him! You know how amazing He is. You have received His supernatural gifts of unconditional love and grace.

The Bible really does provide answers for everything we are going through, did go through, and will ever go through. For example: Let’s use our imaginations and say that you’re physically and emotionally drained. Seriously, there are lots of verses in the Bible that answer to that: “… those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength…they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31) and “Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Worrying about something? God has a powerful cure: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God…” (Philippians 4:6).

Struggling with daily battle fatigue? He knows! He equips us to fight back: “…put on the full armor of God so when the day of evil comes you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13) and “… take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16).

OK, you get my point. He knows how we feel all the time. These are just three little examples of circumstances we go through. See Him as Father. The fatherly role in the family

Polly Balint is the founder of That Girl Marketing, LLC, a market consulting firm and a marketplace ministry. Her first book, Totally Devoted, is available @ Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. Polly hosts ongoing devotional studies on Thursdays from noon – 1:15 p.m. www.thatgirlmarketing.biz.

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Healthy Living

The definition of flexibility is a joint’s ability to move through a full range of motion. Can yours? It’s scary but most people have restricted range of motion in one or more joints.

I deal with decreased range of motion daily. New patients arrive at my office unable to bend in what should be a normal direction. I’ve actually seen people that couldn’t touch their toes or turn their head if they were asked to do so at gunpoint.

Flexibility is incredibly important. Unfortunately, there is only one way to achieve flexibility — you — have to stretch. As dogs and cats know you have to do it daily. Flexibility training isn’t easy. If you don’t stretch regularly, then you overuse muscle groups and create muscular imbalances that lead to the development of poor posture and joint degeneration.

Let me give you some very good reasons to start a flexibility training routine. First, it can help you live longer. No kidding! Did you know that poor posture has been linked to decreased lifespan? If you are bent over you can’t breathe to your full capacity and your lungs can’t get as much oxygen to tissues and organs. Stretching improves posture.

Stretching decreases your risk of injury and improves your athletic performance. The ability to move through greater ranges of motion, and slightly exceed them if forced to do so, keeps you from getting injured. Increased flexibility has been shown to decrease the amount of time it takes an impulse to travel to the brain and back improving your muscle coordination and balance as well. Studies even show that slow stretching reduces muscle soreness after exercise. This will help keep you from abandoning your workout routine.

Flexibility reduces low back pain. Believe me, I can tell which patients are stretching between visits. Stretching relaxes tight muscles and reduces accumulated toxins relieving back pain.

When you stretch you increase temperature and circulation into the surrounding tissues. The flow of nutrients into these tissues helps heal injured areas, improves elasticity and performance of the joint, and increases synovial fluid into the

Kellie Baxter B.S., D.C. specializes in chiropractic, sports injuries and nutrition. For more information, please call the office at (770) 345-1111 or visit www.BaxterChiro.com.

by dr. Kellie baxter

CAN you Touch Your Toes?


Continued from the August issue of AroundAbout East Canton

• Steer grandparents’ gifts in the right direction. Grandparents’ hearts often lead them toward gifting directly to grandchildren or paying the student’s tuition expenses. Even though payments made directly to the institution avoid gift taxes, institutions generally count these payments as an additional resource the family has to pay for college expenses. Distributions from grandparent-owned 529 plans are also considered as additional resources and assessed as student’s income – which reduces the amount of eligible aid. A better idea for grandparents may be to consider gifting to a 529 plan owned by the parent or student. The financial aid treatment of gifts to a 529 plan is generally more favorable than that for gifts made directly to the student, and grandparents may realize estate-tax and gifting benefits by using this alternative.

• Assess your family’s financial situation to determine the amount of funding your student will need. Gather records and begin researching available financial aid, grants, loans and scholarships. Two forms will be key to your aid application process: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile (PROFILE). The FAFSA form helps you apply for federal aid, and many states also use it to determine a resident student’s eligibility for state aid. You can find this form in high-school guidance offices and college financial-aid offices or online at fafsa.ed.gov.

Many institutions use the information on the PROFILE form to help determine awards for nonfederal student-aid funds. This is a financial-aid application service provided by the College Scholarship Service (CSS), a division of the College Board. You can register for this service by either completing the form online by visiting collegeboard.com or by calling the College Board at (305) 829-9793.

You may find it helpful to add grants, work-study opportunities and loans to your financial support mix. A grant is money given freely to a student with no repayment requirement. Although grants generally are funded by state or federal governments, grants are awarded by each educational institution. Also, the federal work-study program may be

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Part 2



Healthy Living

It’s coming . . . it’s right around the corner . . . flu season. Every year in the United States, the flu causes 36,000 deaths, 200,000 hospitalizations, and an astronomical amount of sick days.

The symptoms of influenza begin much like those of the common cold: headache, fatigue, runny nose, and body aches. In many cases, a fever develops associated with uncontrollable chills. Most flu sufferers have a dry throat and cough. Nausea and vomiting may occur as well. Often a person with the flu is so weak and uncomfortable that he or she may not feel like eating or doing anything else.

There are some things that you can do to help prevent the flu. The best source of protection is a flu shot. It’s important to get your flu shot before you experience flu-like symptoms so you can avoid the headaches, body chills, and fever commonly associated with the flu. Once vaccinated, it takes your body about two weeks to produce the protective antibodies needed to safeguard against the flu. That’s why it’s better to get vaccinated early before the flu season gets underway.

Influenza is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. These viruses change from year to year. So, it’s important to get the flu vaccine every year to help protect against these new strains.

There are some individuals that should get the flu vaccine without question. Those that are considered “high risk” for the flu include:• People age 65 or older• Those who live in nursing homes or long term care

facilities• People 6 months and older with chronic illness • All children 6 to 23 months• Anyone with heart or respiratory illnesses

Another way to protect yourself against the flu and stay healthy is to build your immune system. Here are a few suggestions:• Eliminate as much stress from your life as possible.

• Drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet.• Avoid sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.• Wash your hands often.

Of course, you can’t completely isolate yourself against the flu virus. Since we all are around other people everyday, we stand the chance of being exposed to an infected person. The flu is a contagious virus that is spread from one person to another through tiny droplets that are released into the air when a person infected with the flu coughs or sneezes. Sometimes, people can become infected by touching their nose or mouth after touching something infected by the flu virus. This is especially prevalent in schools, medical facilities, and gyms.The threat of flu is everywhere. Take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Flu season is coming. Don’t let it catch you unprotected.

Information obtained from www.familydoctor.org and www.cdc.gov.

This information provided by Charles Cooley, M.D. of M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, located in the Riverstone Medical Complex. If you want to get your flu shot, just stop by their office at 720 Transit Avenue in Canton, next to Cracker Barrel. No appointment is necessary. They are open every day from 9:00am to 9:00 p.m.

by Charles Cooley, m.d.

To Get You?IS IT GoING


Family and Faith

by lowell lawson

So far, Bill Gates has never met me. If he does he will learn that we have something in common. We are both very wealthy. Bill just measures his fortune a little differently from me. He’s counting money and I’m counting friends.

Earlier this year a stroke broke my life into pieces. I can assure you that if Bill had offered me all he has it would have not changed a thing. What a very special group of friends has done is immeasurable. They’ve been helping me put the pieces back together.

Every Wednesday morning my friends and I gather to share our love of painting. Sadly, this was one of the biggest broken pieces. I had no desire to paint anymore. After many weeks I decided to go back to visit the class. I took my paints but left them outside. I watched my friends turn blank canvases into beauty. At that moment in time I knew that painting which I loved had become a part of everything that resides in the memories of my life. I quietly decided I had placed my last color on a canvas. I was no longer thinking clearly.

And then it happened! Eight beautiful people seemed to become one as they sensed me slipping into the land of yesterday. “Come on, Lowell; we’ve missed you.” “I’ll get your paints out of the car.” “It’s so good to have you back.”

Painting knives soon placed colors on the canvas. A few timid strokes at first. Much quicker than I would have ever dreamed a landscape evolved. I am so grateful for my doctors, the technicians who guided the brain scans and a multitude of other procedures, and a wonderful family who were part of the healing. Yet, I am convinced that my friends did even more.

A 1980’s song said it so well:

For good times and bad timesI’ll be at your side forever moreThat’s what friends are for.

Barbara, Debbie, Sheila, Randy, Rebecca, Pam, Janice and Brenda. I hope Bill Gates is fortunate enough to have friends like mine.

ME ANDBill Gates

Lowell Lawson is a faithful contributor to AroundAbout — East Canton. Lowell can be contacted at [email protected].

Being cat parents ourselves, we are aware of the ordeal involved in bringing our cat to the hospital. Just getting him into the carrier involves detailed planning and deception on our end and much struggling and crying on the cat’s end. Once we get home our other cat does not seem to recognize him anymore and proceeds to hiss and spit at him. We definitely think twice about whether we really need to bring him because we’d rather not deal with the stress.

Despite how much cats dislike getting into a carrier, riding in the car, and coming to the hospital, it is still something that is crucial to maintaining good health. Even strictly indoor cats are still in need of regular checkups and vaccinations, and are actually at a higher risk of certain diseases such as obesity and diabetes as compared to outdoor cats.

Conditions such as kidney failure, diabetes and painful dental resorptive lesions are quite common in cats and can be prevented or successfully managed when detected early. In addition, cats rarely show symptoms of any of these conditions until they are advanced and severe. Regular checkups truly can help your cat live a healthier, longer life.

So what can be done to make the dreaded trip to the veterinarian a little easier? Below are some measures that you and your veterinary team can take to help make the experience more positive for your cat family member:

GettinG your cat into the carrier

• It is best to choose a carrier that has both a top opening and an opening on the side. Top-loading carriers are much easier for placing your cat inside.

• Other options include carriers on which the top half is removable, so the cat can remain in the carrier during the examination.

• Keeping the carrier out in your home and putting treats or toys inside helps your cat see it as a safe place.

once at the hospital

• Ask your veterinary team to show you to a quiet exam

Simone and Greg Nutt are the co-owners of Riverstone Animal Hospital. If you have any questions, feel free to visit them at their new facility or call (770) 479-7141.

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Ball Ground First Baptist445 old Canton Road, (770) 735- 3374 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 7p.m. www.ballgroundfbc.org

Calvary Baptist137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982Sunday Service: 11 a.m.www.calvarybaptistweb.org

Cherokee Baptist 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.www.CherokeeBaptistChurch.org

Community Baptist Church115 W. Wes Walker Memorial Dr., Ball GroundCurrently meeting at Canton Community ChurchSunday Service: 1:30 p.m.www.community-baptist-church.com

Crossroads of Life Baptist2861 Ball Ground Hwy, (770) 479- 7638Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.www.crossroadsoflifebaptist.org

First Baptist Canton1 Mission Point and Creekview H.S.Sunday Services: 9:05, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.orgVisit website or call for details for each location

First Baptist Holly Springs2632 Holly Springs Pkwy, (770) 345-5349Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.www.fbchollysprings.com

First Baptist Church of Woodstock11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org

Hickory Road Baptist Church2146 Hickory Road, (770) 345-2296Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.www.hickoryroad.org

Mount Zion Baptist Church4096 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.www.mtzb.org

Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 East Cherokee Drive (Kid Connection)Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.(678) 880-0871, www.mv-baptist.comPastor: Dr. Joe Brothers

Shoal Creek Baptist4967 Fincher Road, (770) 720-0195Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist 174 Fields Mcghee Drive, (770) 630-7150Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Elder Randall Cagle

Free Home Community Church152 Crystal Springs Lane, (770) 479-1537Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Hickory Flat Church of God947 Bailey Road, Woodstock, (770) 475-4321Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.

Hillside Community Church of God12487 Fincher Road, (678) 880-1901Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, (770) 345-2660Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.www.newlifecanton.com

Sunnyside Church of God2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 639-1018Sunday Service: 11 a.m.www.sunnysidecog.org

Toonigh Church of God4776 old Highway 5, (770) 926-3096Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., (404) 395-5003Meeting at All Points Community ChurchSaturday Service: 5:30 p.m.www.ctrcec.com

Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church2795 Ridge Road, (770) 345-6722Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m.www.stclementscanton.org

Chabad Jewish Center1635 old Hwy 41 NW, Suites 112-265, Kennesaw(678) 460-7702, www.Jewishwestcobb.comIntroductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m.Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Ner TamidReform Jewish CongregationContact us for High Holiday Service times & dates(678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org

Tikvah I’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., (678) 936-4125Saturday Shabbat Service: 10 a.m.www.tlchaim.com

Celebration of Grace Lutheran ChurchScott Mill Chapel, 411 Scott Mill Road

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.(770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org

Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS)556 Arnold Mill Road, WoodstockSunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.(770) 928-2812 Tlcwoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net

Ball Ground united Methodist Church3045 Ball Ground Highway, (770) 735-6247Sunday Service: 11 a.m.www.ballgroundchurch.org

Big Springs united Methodist2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Birmingham united Methodist Church 15770 Birmingham Rd., (678) 942-1600Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.www.birminghamumc.org

Canton First united Methodist Church930 Lower Scott Mill Road, (770) 479-2502Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, & 11 a.m.www.cantonfirstumc.org

City On A Hill: A united Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, Woodstock, (678) 445-3480Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m.www.coahumc.org

Hickory Flat united Methodist Church4056 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 345-5969Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m.www.hickoryflat.org

Holly Springs united Methodist Church2464 Holly Springs Parkway, (770) 345-2883Sunday Service: 11 a.m.www.hollyspringsumc.com

Liberty Hill Church141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m.www.libertyhillumc.org

Orange united Methodist Church220 orange Church Circle, (770) 886-9662Sunday Services: 8:45 & 11 a.m.www.orangeumc.org

Sixes united Methodist Church8385 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 345-7644Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.www.sixesumc.org

union Hill united Methodist Church2000 A.J. Land Road, (678) 297-0550Sunday Service: 11 a.m.www.unionhillumc.org

St. Elizabeth Orthodox ChurchSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.

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Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.www.cherokee-pca.org

Faith Presbyterian Church uSA3655 Reinhardt College ParkwaySunday Service: 10:30 a.m.(770) 479-6193, www.faithpc.us

Grace Church, PCA1160 Butterworth Road, (770) 265-5811Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracecanton.org

Sixes Presbyterian Church2335 Sixes Road, (770) 485-1975Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.www.sixeschurch.org

Trinity Presbyterian Church uSA1136 Trinity Church Road, (678) 493- 6955Sunday Service: 11 a.m.www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org

Woodstock Presbyterian Church345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923Sunday Masses: 8 & 10:30 a.m.Sunday Spanish Mass: 5:30 p.m.www.lasalettecanton.com

St. Michael the Archangel490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 516-0009Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m.Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m.www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock. catholicweb.com

AllPoints Community Church6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.org

Antioch Christian3595 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-9628Sunday Services: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.www.antiochcanton.org

Bethel Tabernacle13417 Fincher Road (Hwy. 108), (770) 479-4540Sunday Service: 12 noon

C3 Church94 North Street, Cherokee Arts CenterSunday Service: 10 a.m.(404) 317-0345, www.c3church.tv

Canton Community260 Rolling Hills Avenue, (770) 479-3792Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.www.cantoncommunityministries.org

Canton Hispanic SDA462 Scott Road, (678) 493-2727Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service: 11:15 a.m.http://cantonhispanic22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Canton Adventist Church411 Scott Mill Road, (678) 880-0106Saturday Worship: 10 a.m.www.cantonfamiles.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints3459 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 720-9574Sunday Services: 1 p.m.

Church of the Messiah415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280Sunday Service: 10 a.m.www.churchofthemessiah.net

Dayspring Church6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.www.dayspring-online.com

Emmanuel Community Church2135 East Cherokee Drive, (404) 668-2653Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.www.ecchurchsite.org

Grace Bible ChurchMeets at Cherokee Christian School Sunday Service: 11 a.m. (770) 355-8724, www.gracebc.info

Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Hickory Flat Fellowship5301 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 704-5050Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Inner Quest unlimited (a metaphysical Christian Church)12830 New Providence Road, AlpharettaSunday Service: 10:30 a.m.(770) 521-2875, www.InnerQuestChurch.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses667 Scott Road, (770) 479-7028Call for local meeting times.

Lake Arrowhead Chapel1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive, (770) 479-3886Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.lakearrowheadchapel.org

Life Bible Church124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, (770) 217-7494Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lifebiblechurch.com

Morning Star Church1006 owens Store Road, (678) 794-7486Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com

New Covenant Bible1095 Scott Road, (770) 479-6412Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.newcovenantcanton.org

Oak Leaf Church Canton151 E.Marietta Street, (678) 653-4652Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.oakleafcanton.com

The Pointe(404) 557-9640, www.myfriendschurch.comVisit website or call for information.

Quaker — Canton Friends Worship Group360 East Marietta Street, (770) 720-4669Sunday Service: 2nd & 4th Sunday 10 [email protected]://cantonfriend.org

The Quest Church411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (678) 687-8670Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thequestcanton.com

Resurrection Anglican Church231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:45 a.mwww.resurrectionwoodstock.org

Revolution1130 Bluffs Parkway, (770) 345-2737 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.www.TheRevolution.tv

The RiverMeets at Liberty Elementary School Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.riveratlanta.org

Soul’s Harbor Word of Faith Church110 Evergreen Road, (770) 345-2715Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.soulsharborchurch.com

St. Paul AME 390 Crisler Street, (770) 479-9691Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.stpaulame-canton.org

Word of Life Family 207 Marvin Land Lane, (770) 479-7693Sunday Service: 9 a.m.www.wolfc.net

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Family and Faith

My mother ate in a restaurant where the placemats had inspirational messages. She brought hers home and gave it to me. “Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece.” It impressed me so much that I framed and hung it on an office wall.

New habits are hard to form. In fact research indicates that it takes more than 21 days for a new effort to become a habit. That means 21 reminders that what I’ve chosen as a goal is worth the effort. The good news is: you can change your life – one day at a time. Unfortunately, you can only change it one day at a time.

Let’s begin with today. This day is your opportunity for a masterpiece! That doesn’t require a perfect day with no mistakes or errors. I once visited a well-known artist at work on a magnificent painting. It took shape each day as she worked on it, but after several days she cleaned the oil off a certain section and began again. “It just wasn’t right,” she said.

That resembles a lot of days in my life, starting off with great intentions and plans and then running up against a barrier or an obstinate problem. One option would be to quit – just giving up and waiting for another day to try again. But like the artist I can choose another alternative. I can change the “colors” of my day by taking control of the problem and making a fresh start. Here are some hints to do this:

1. The masterpiece day is made of many minutes. A few may be wasted; some can be squandered, but how I use the majority of them determines the evaluation of the entire day. Try not to judge yourself too early in the day. Look for some ways to turn things around. It may require an apology to change an ailing relationship. Perhaps the plans will have to be revised for a project going astray. But you have that opportunity. Change the next minutes and build toward a masterpiece day.

2. A masterpiece day can be redeemed by a new discovery. A wise man wrote, “Discovery is seeing what other people see and finding a new way to describe it.” In therapy changes occur when a person can find a new frame of reference. The limits of the old view can be challenged

by dr. James e. Kilgore


Dr. James Kilgore is President of the International Family Foundation, Inc, Suite 220, 1558 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114. He and Mrs. Kilgore are active community volunteers.

THE Family TouchIf you are not familiar with the traditions of the church, Holy Communion can be an odd practice. The minister stands before the congregation holding up the bread and cup saying, “The body of Christ broken for you and the blood of Christ shed for you.” As a person not growing up in church I thought the pastor was having illusions because all I saw was crackers and grape juice.

I have gained a deeper appreciation for celebrating Holy Communion the longer I have been in ministry. I don’t always get it right. During Christmas Eve one year I forgot to pick up the grape juice. At the time I was serving in a rural area and the closest store nearby was a Golden Pantry Gas Station. Of course, they had no grape juice so I substituted grape Gatorade. Just recently, I stopped to pick up some flat bread. Not really noticing the packaging. Let’s just say the “body of Christ” came with a little onion flavor that Sunday.

One of the most unique opportunities I have been able to share in Holy Communion was at Metro State Prison in Atlanta. At the time Metro was a state penitentiary for women. I was doing some intern work in pastoral counseling in the facility and participating in worship on Sunday evenings. I had been ministering at the prison for a few months and had gotten to know the stories of a few of the women. Janet was locked up for participating in gang violence. Monique was serving time for selling drugs and using. Mrs. Betty, old and in a wheel chair, was serving a life sentence for killing her husband. Becki, a former school teacher and mom, an addict caught buying drugs. As these ladies and others stood in line to receive Holy Communion, the chaplain would say holding out the bread, “The body of Christ broken for you.” As the ladies made their way to my station I would boldly declare, “The blood of Christ shed for you.” As I extended the cup a strong conviction came over me. I either believed this or I didn’t. I was overwhelmed with God’s love for these women. In their brokenness God was extending grace. I looked into their eyes and said with tears in my own, “The blood of Christ shed for you.”

As followers of Jesus, we won’t get it right every time. Sometimes our offer of love will leave a bad taste in people’s mouth. Sometimes the grace may not seem like the right flavor. But as people who have been loved by God in spite of our brokenness, we are to offer that love to a broken world.

Jamey Prickett is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Hill Church. To contact Pastor Jamey, please call (678) 493-8920 or email [email protected]://servantontheway.blogspot.com/

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Life At Home

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 percent to 50 percent of the system’s airflow capacity; this leakage occurs in attics, crawlspaces 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 1990s 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.

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.

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by dan Jape

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online at www.reliableair.com.

ONE MAN – ONE VOTE

Ok, let’s be politically correct, ONE PERSON – ONE VOTE. What is all the fuss about and how does that doctrine impact you and me?

What if Georgia had only one Senator to send to Washington to represent our interests? We, as Georgians, would vote on who that would be, but then all the voters in Alabama would also vote for our Senator.

Yes, I am saying that the voters in Alabama could choose Georgia’s next Senator! Do you think that is a good idea? To have the folks in Alabama decide who our Senator should be? And we could vote for their Senator too?

This is just about how we currently elect our Cherokee County Commissioners and School Board Members. You vote for your choice and so do other people who live in a different Post.

Every 10 years, as the result of the U.S. Census, all Districts and Posts must be redrawn to reflect the current population equally. Many folks also want to change the law to allow Cherokee County to go to a “One Man – One Vote” rule for County Commissioners and School Board members.

This does not impact your Representatives or Senators as we already follow this concept, but we are the ones required by law to make these changes if we believe it is the will of the people.

We all know what the Commissioners and School Board Members want — to keep everything the same — but I want to know what YOU think, as I represent everybody, not just a selective few.

So please let me know, do you want to have your Commissioner or School Board Member elected by voters that live in another Post — or do you want to just vote for your own?

To make things even easier, would you like your County Commission Post boundary and number to be the same as your School Board Post? For example, you would live (and vote) in Commissioner Post 1 and School Board Post 1. Or Commission Post 2 and School Post 2, etc.

Another question is whether to give you, the voter and taxpayer, the right to vote for the School Board Chairman countywide, just like you do for the County Commission Chairman? That way the Chairman would be responsible to all the voters in the County, not just a few School Board Members?

A View from the HillPlease let me know your thoughts at [email protected] or (404) 656-0129. Thank you again for the honor of serving you in the Georgia General Assembly.



Life At Home

TREAT youRSELfby 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. We all have seen photographs 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.

Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be reached at 770-442-3901.

(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.)

BEAuTIfuL HAIR

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 taken center stage. Since hair plays such a large role in revealing or concealing your 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. Figure out what your hair needs and take your daily dose.

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 regimen 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.

Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio of Canton. For information you may contact the salon at (770) 345-9411 or visit www.jylcraven.com.

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American Business Women’s Association: (678) 493-3618, www.abwa.orgCanton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club: (770) 345-1750 Cherokee Area Business Connection: (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Business & Professional Women: (770) 345-1751Cherokee Toastmasters: (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeToastmasters.comNEW Network of Entrepreneurial Women: (678) 595-0344PowerCore: (404) 572-1278Woodmont Business Club: www.woodmontbusinessclub.com

AA Meetings: Antioch Christian: (770) 475-9628AARP Organization: Canton Chapter: (770) 479-5460Adopting Families Group: (770) 516-1340Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group: (770) 926-0119 American Heart Assoc. — Cherokee Division: (678) 385-2013 Arts Alliance of Georgia: (678) 754-8482 Bethany Place: (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.orgBreast Cancer Support Group, Drop-In: (404) 843-1880Canton Al-Anon: (770) 516-3502 CASA for Children, Inc.: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee Autism Support Group: Heidi — [email protected] or Renee — [email protected] Child Advocacy Council: (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.orgCherokee Co. Aspergers Syndrome Parents Support Group: (678) 616-6741 www.CCAspies.orgCherokee Co. Family Child Care Assoc.: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA: (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity: (770) 345-1879 Cherokee Co. Senior Services: (770) 345-5312 Cherokee Co. Service League: (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Co. Special Olympics: (770) 517-7101 Cherokee County Family Violence Center: (770) 479-1804 Battered Women Hotline: (770) 479-1703 In Spanish, (770) 720-7050 Cherokee FOCuS: (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Drug Free Cherokee: Stacy Bailey, (770) 345-5483 www.drugfreecherokee.org Emotions Anonymous: Tonya M., (678) 648-9953

Grace to the Nations: (404) 819-5520 www.gracetothenations.comHabitat for Humanity North Central GA: (770) 345-1879, www.habitatncg.org Haiti Cheri Harvest Life Ministries: (800) 989-4248, [email protected] Center (hope for unplanned pregnancies): (770) 924-0864, www.hopectr.comHope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store: www.babyandmorethriftstore.comHospice Advantage: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.comiCOR (helping orphans): (404) 992-8155 www.iCoRorphans.com

Legacy Ministries International: (770) 924-0826

Meals-on-Wheels: (770) 345-7440

Miracle Mothers: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club of Canton (serving Canton,

Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs):

West: http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com

MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers:

(770) 479-4140

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waleskamops

MuST Ministries: (770) 479-5397

www.mustministries.org

Narcotics Anonymous: (770) 720-4032National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support

Group: (404) 394-1229, www.nami.org

North Georgia Angel House, Inc.:

www.angelhousega.com

Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary:

(770) 720-9559

Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples:

(678) 404-0034, www.NoWAMoM.org

Papa’s Pantry: (770) 591-4730

www.papaspantry.org

Safe Kids of Georgia in Cherokee County:

(678) 493-4343, www.cherokeesafekids.org

Salvation Army: 121 Waleska St. (770) 720-4316

Volunteer Aging Council: (770) 345-7515

Young Peoples AA Meeting: (770) 479-2502

Canton Lions Club: (678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org Canton Noon Day Optimists: (678) 454-2370 Canton Optimist Club: www.cantonoptimist.com Canton Rotary Club: (770) 479-2101 Cherokee County Historical Society: (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Hickory Flat Optimist Club: Alan Flint (770) 720-9056 Holly Springs Business & Professional Assoc.: (678) 467-9269 Pilot Club of Cherokee County: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766

[email protected]

Rotary Club of Cherokee County: (678) 297-0154, [email protected]

Sons of the American Revolution: Cherokee Chapter, (770) 410-0015

[email protected] The Trail of Tears Association: (770) 704-6338 www.nationaltota.org

united Daughters of the Confederacy,

The Helen Plane Chapter 711:

[email protected]

Cherokee Co. Board of Elections & Registrations:

(770) 479-0407

Cherokee County Democratic Party:

(770) 345-3489, www.CherokeeDems.com

Cherokee Co. Municipal Planning Commission:

(678) 493-6101

Cherokee County Republican Party: (678) 809-1411, www.cherokeecountygop.com

Cherokee County Repulican Women’s Club:

(678) 520-2236, www.CCRWCGA.com

Cherokee County School Board: (770) 479-1871

Cherokee County Teen Republicans:

(678) 232-7488, www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com

Cherokee County Young Republicans:

(770) 926-9317, [email protected]

Cherokee/Pickens Libertarian Party:

(770) 345-4678, www.lpgeorgia.com/cherokee

Canton Moose Family Center (Bingo):

(770) 479-8300

Christian Authors Guild:

www.christianauthorsguild.org

Cherokee Amateur Radio Society:

(770) 928-8590, www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars

Cherokee Amateur Radio Emergency Services

(SKYWARN Storm Spotters): (770) 928-8590

www.cherokee-ares.org

Cherokee Community Chorale: (770) 479-4114

www.cherokeecommunitychorale.org

Cherokee County Master Gardeners:

(770) 479-0418

Cherokee County Saddle Club: (770) 757-2282

www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Cherokee Fencing Club:

Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750

www.cherokeefencingclub.com

Cherokee Hiking Club: (770) 235-3655

[email protected]

Cherokee Music Teachers Association:

(770) 720-3987, www.cherokeemta.org

Cherokee New Horizons Band (CNHB):

(770) 479-4917, [email protected]

Cherokee Photography Club:

www.cherokeephotographyclub.com

Cherokee Running Club: (770) 928-4239

(770) 926-8513

Cherokee Senior Softball Association:

www.cssasoftball.com

Crossfit Workout of the Day Club:

www.crossfitgarage.com

The Funk Heritage Center Book Club:

(770) 720-5969

Sewrifics, American Sewing Guild:

(678) 493-3976

Southern O Scalers: Dan Mason, (770) 337-5139

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NCherokee County Government: www.cherokeega.com Business Licenses (678) 493-6200 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Clerk of Courts (678) 493-6511 Economic Development (770) 345-0600 Engineering office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Extension office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-2675 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock office (770) 924-4099 Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Voter Registration (770) 479-0407

Children and Family: Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 592-9779 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MuST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730

City of Canton: City Hall (770) 704-1500 Fire Department (770) 479-7287 Police Information (770) 720-4883

Driver’s Licenses www.dds.ga.gov (404) 657-9300

Georgia State Patrol (770) 720-6607

Health Department (770) 345-7371

Hospitals: Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help lines: Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center (404) 616-9000 Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666

Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117

Parks and Recreation: Barnett Park (770) 924-7768 Boling Park (770) 720-7578 BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Callahan Golf Links (770) 720-1900 Cherokee County outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee County Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc.: (770) 846-4843 www.cherokeelacrosse.com

Cherokee outdoor Family YMCA & G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA pcy.ymcaatlanta.org, (770) 345-9622 North Atlanta Soccer Association: (770) 926-4175 [email protected] SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264

Pets: Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 People4Pets (770) 516-7885 www.people4pets.com Second Chance Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org

Post Office (Canton) www.usps.com (800) 275-8777

Recycling Center (770) 516-4195

Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 utilities: Amicalola EMC (706) 253-5200 www.amicalolaemc.com AT&T (888) 757-6500 www.att.com Ball Ground Water (770) 735-2123 www.cityofballground.com BellSouth (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Canton Water (770) 704-1500 www.canton-georgia.com Charter Communications (888) 438-2427 www.charter.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com DirecTV (877) 516-6276 www.directv.com Dish Network (888) 825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com ETC Communications (706) 253-2271 www.northganow.com Gas South (866) 762-6427 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (888) 442-7489 www.georgianaturalgas.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 www.southernco.com/gapower Scana Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scana.com Waleska Water (770) 479-2912 Windstream (866) 971-WIND www.windstream.com

urgent Care Facilities:M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine (770) 720-7000Northside Cherokee urgent Care (678) 426-5450Wellstar urgent Care (678) 494-2500

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united States Government:

President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 (202) 225-4501 P.o. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 GA: (770) 565-4990 Website: http://tom.house.gov fax: (770) 565-7570

Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 232-3005 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 232-2909 Website: www.linder.house.gov

State Government:

Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 656-1776 203 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-7332 Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com

State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (770) 887-1960 304-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 205-0602 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) local: (678) 493-7257 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 656-0129 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (770) 345-2394 e-mail: [email protected]

State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22) (404) 656-0287 607 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R) (D-23) Email: [email protected]

Cherokee County Courts:

Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III (678) 493-6270 Judge N. Jackson Harris (678) 493-6260 Judge Ellen McElyea (678) 493-6240

State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. (678) 493-6480 Judge W. Alan Jordan (678) 493-6490

Juvenile/Family Court: Judge John B. Sumner (678) 493-6250 Judge Tony Baker (678) 493-6280

Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James Drane III (678) 493-6431

Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (678) 493-6160

Clerk of the Court: Patty Baker (678) 493-6511

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Parkway (678) 493-6000 Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6001

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson e-mail: [email protected]

Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: [email protected]

Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: [email protected]

Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 e-mail: [email protected]

Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 e-mail: [email protected]

Cherokee County Board of Education: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Robert Wofford, Post 1 (770) 345-6256 e-mail: [email protected]

Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 (Chair) (770) 704-4398, x4372 e-mail: [email protected]

Michael Geist, Post 3 (404) 462-4950 e-mail: [email protected]

Janet Read (R), Post 4 (770) 516-1444 e-mail: [email protected]

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (770) 704-4398, x4370 e-mail: [email protected]

Rob usher, Post 6 (770) 928-0341 e-mail: [email protected]

Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 (678) 983-9644 e-mail: [email protected]

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby (404) 362-1600 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114

Cherokee County School System Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 P.o. Box 769 fax: (770) 479-1236 110 Academy St. Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive fax: (678) 493-4228 Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner David Fields (R) (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway fax: (678) 493-6420 Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: [email protected]

City of Canton www.canton-georgia.com (770) 704-1500

Mayor Gene Hobgood

City of Ball Ground www.cityofballground.com (770) 735-2123

Mayor A. R. (Rick) Roberts III

City of Holly Springs www.hollyspringsga.net (770) 345-5536 Mayor Tim Downing

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Can You Touch Your Toes? continued from page 48

joint space. Synovial fluid is a lubricating fluid that promotes greater range of motion and reduces joint degeneration. Another great reason to stretch! Flexibility training is a key component to a balanced fitness and anti-aging regimen.

For those of you eager to get started we offer a “Stretch-it-Out” massage that consists of a combination of massage and passive stretching to help relax tight muscles, increase flexibility and improve range of motion. Call to schedule one and bring your gym shorts! Remember, Adjustments also increase flexibility by improving range of motion to the joints so stay well adjusted.

Does Your Cat . . . continued from page 50

room as soon as you get there, rather than having to wait in the lobby where other pets can make your cat anxious.

• Either let your cat walk out or gently remove your cat from the carrier.

• Having a towel or blanket from home available for your cat to sit on during the examination helps him feel secure. Gentle restraint and soothing words by the veterinary staff also go a long way to help your cat feel more comfortable.

adjustinG to car rides

• Always place your cat in a carrier or other protected container. Rather than allowing the cat to roam freely, this is safer for both of you.

• To make your cat more comfortable, take her to places other than the veterinarian. Start with short rides at first, then gradually extend the length of the drive.

• Because cats travel best on an empty stomach, do not feed him for several hours before traveling. After each car trip, reward him with attention and treats.

When at home, pretend to do routine veterinary procedures With your cat

• Regularly check your cat’s face, ears, body and teeth. This helps him adjust to the examination and any needed home care.

• Consider making trips to the veterinarian for visits that don’t involve examinations, such as a weight check. It sets your cat up for positive experiences and lets her be more comfortable with the clinic and staff.

The Family Touch continued from page 54

because there are new possible parameters for the problem. Discovering a new view allows new opportunities for examining and changing the approach. Today may be one of those days when you have to step back and take a fresh look to gain that new perspective.

That truth – today is the first day of the rest of your life – waits to be fulfilled. Perhaps it can begin by trying the advice my mother’s placemat brought me. Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece.

Plans to Give YOU Hope continued from page 46

search as for hidden treasure then you will understand the plans [He] has for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope. Gleaned from Proverbs 2 and Jeremiah 29.

God Bless, Doc Mike

Heaven Knows continued from page 46

was designed to be the one who is the provider and the protector of his family. That’s who God is to his children! He is the Ultimate Father! Do you know Him?

He wants us to believe He is the One who knows us best and loves us most. He wants to be the One we love the most and we know the best!

Beautiful Hair . . . continued from page 58

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.

Looking for Financial Help . . . continued from page 48

able to offer a student a subsidized job on campus – wages that can help pay college expenses. Finally, needs-based and non-needs-based federal loans make up 45% of the total aid awarded to undergraduate students each year and may be an option worth checking out.

Educational institutions are valuable resources for information on the types of funding support listed above. You may also want to talk with your Financial Advisor about other education funding sources such as ESAs, 529 plans and custodial accounts.

* Trends in Student Aid 2010. collegeboard.com, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

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