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Back to School Cherokee County kids were

excited to be going back to school. They rode buses, cars and walked to begin another year of learning

and seeing friends.

Football SchedulesHigh school football takes on a whole life of its own at our local schools. Take time to support your team.

Grandparents DayThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it is celebrated on September 11.

Front to back, left to right: Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Michael McNeel, Keith West, John Symbas, Keith Hanna


In the Community

AroundThe People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock.

by Cherryl Greenman, [email protected]

Cherokee County will honor its firefighters during the week of September 11. Dr. James E. Kilgore, volunteer coordinator, for the observance has announced plans for a variety of significant occasions. The Cherokee Fire Services will hold a very special observance on Monday, September 12, at 8:30 a.m. at the Justice Center in Canton. September 11, 2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the attack in 2001 on the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon and united Flight 93 which crashed in the woods of Pennsylvania countryside. For further information about sharing in the celebration, please contact Dr. James E. Kilgore 770-479-3669, or 1558 Marietta Hwy, Suite 220, Canton.

Chattahoochee Technical College saw a strong increase in the number of graduates and degrees conferred in the 2010-2011 school year. Jumping nearly 37 percent over the year before, Georgia’s largest technical college saw almost 500 more graduates. “The increase confirms that students are finding a value to their education from Chattahoochee Technical College,” said CTC President Dr. Sanford Chandler. The college has eight campus locations serving the counties of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding and Pickens counties and provides a high quality, easily accessible college education at a fraction of the cost of other area colleges and universities. 770-528-4545, www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu

Lakeside Funeral Home (1), 121 Claremore Drive, is now open to serve the community. The new funeral home is locally-owned and operated and offers personalized services to families in Cherokee, North Fulton and North Cobb Counties. The new 14,000 SF traditional brick funeral home features a chapel with 280 seats, covered entryway, ample parking, memorial fountain and picturesque views of the lake. “We felt the tranquil and serene site was the perfect location for our funeral home because the views of the lake and woods provide an excellent backdrop for commemorating loved ones,” said Kyle Standridge. 770-293-2757, www.lakesidefuneralservices.com

What’s New?LGE Community Credit Union, serving Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, and Paulding counties, is now open for business. . . as in

business banking! LGE recently announced that it will now offer business banking to small businesses in the counties that are within its field of membership. Business banking services include both deposit and loan accounts. “Entering this highly competitive area is an exciting new venture for LGE Community Credit union and something we hope will be extremely beneficial for our members, and future members, who own a business or businesses in the area,” said Chris Leggett, president/CEo. 770-424-0060, www.LGEccu.org

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. “In an effort to continue to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to a long-term strategy to provide the necessary health care facilities and services to the citizens of Cherokee County and surrounding areas,” said Billy Hayes, CEo of Northside Hospital-Cherokee.

Strawberry Blonde Salon, 250 Churchill Court, Suite 300, recently opened its doors to the Woodstock community. Hours are Tuesday –Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call to make an appointment for hair cuts, highlights and feather hair extensions. 770-694-6852

The elders of the Woodstock Church of Christ (2), 219 Rope Mill Road, are pleased to announce the addition of Matt Amos as the new pulpit minister. Brother Amos brings many gifts to the ministry at Woodstock that will allow the church the opportunity to grow and move forward with vision and enthusiasm. For the past 22 years, Matt Amos has served as a gospel preacher at churches in Memphis, Tennessee, Collierville, Tennessee, Rockville,

Maryland and oliver Springs, Tennessee. In addition to missionary work in this country, Amos has served on several missionary campaigns to Africa, Australia and New Zealand. He is the editor of the book, “What a Fellowship,” and has been involved in extensive radio and television work as well as conducted gospel meetings and lectureships. 770-926-8838, www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org

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Lakeside Funeral Home ribbon cutting celebration

Matt and his wife Chris, and children David,

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In the Community

Broadway musicals to our patrons. We are so grateful to LGE for making it possible for us to better serve the community,” said Elm Street artistic director G Lora Grooms. LGE regional sales executive, Vicki Aghajanian, said, “We’re always interested and glad to support the community.”

Cherokee County’s Newest K-9 Handler Deputy Blake McCoy has completed eight weeks of training with K-9 “Yoda.” Deputy McCoy is a six-year veteran with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office and recently completed a three year assignment with the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad.

Cherokee Marshall’s Office Receives State CertificationThe Cherokee County Marshall’s office was recently awarded state certification by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison presented Chief Marshall Ray Waters and his assistant Jo-Ann Faverey with plaques commemorating the achievement. Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performances.

National 9/11 Flag Comes to Cherokee CountyThe 9/11 flag, one of the largest American flags to fly near the wreckage at Ground Zero, recently made an appearance in Cherokee County. Destroyed in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, survivors from the Greensburg, Kansas tornado completed stitching the flag seven years later. The National 9/11 flag is a living testament of the resilience and compassion of the American people. over 200 million Americans have experienced The National 9/11 Flag through national and local TV coverage, public displays in small town gatherings, and major cultural and sporting events. The flag has been stitched by soldiers and school children who survived the shooting at

Ft. Hood, Texas; by World War II veterans on the deck of the uSS Missouri in Pearl Harbor; by the family of Martin Luther King Jr.; by 20 members of Congress at the u.S. Capitol; and by thousands of everyday service heroes nationwide.

Elm Street Cultural Arts Receives DonationThanks to the continuing community mindedness and generosity of LGE Community Credit union, patrons of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village enjoyed the wacky Broadway musical, “Nunsense” in August. “We have been keeping our ticket prices very low as part of our dedication to providing professional quality entertainment at a community theater price. However, that also means we require additional, outside funding to bring

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COMMUNITY News

New York firefighter Jimmy Sands

Cherokee County Sheriff Deputy Blake McCoy and Yoda

Left to right: Jason Nelms, Sheriff Roger Garrison, Chief Marshall Ray Waters, L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, and Harry Johnston

Chief Marshal Ray Waters, assistant Jo-Ann Faverey, and Sheriff Roger Garrison

Elm Street members receive check from LGE Community Credit Union staff.

Cherokee County Boys and Girls members help hold the National 9/11 flag.


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COMMUNITYcontinued from page 6 NewsAnheuser Busch Health FairDr. Malcolm Barfield, certified nurse midwife Ashley Saint and medical assistant Lisa Boliver hosted a table at the recent Anheuser Busch Health Fair. The trio educated Anheuser Busch employees on the services provided at Cartersville ob/Gyn Associates included prenatal care and delivery, routine and well-woman care, including gynecological/pelvic care and more.

Easy Way to Donate to Your Favorite CharitiesDublDeals.com, a new way to contribute to local charities, recently launched. DublDeals.com provides friends and supporters of local charities and nonprofits a fantastic new way to help raise money for their local causes while saving money. DublDeals.com is capitalizing on what you are already spending; a portion of your sales at participating businesses is contributed to locally-based charities of your choice. Whether it’s helping the homeless, raising money for school supplies for needy kids, or supporting the local youth baseball team, DublDeals can help. To get started it’s as simple as registering your favorite charity; DublDeals will verify it within 48 hours and upload the charity on its site as a choice for donors. For more information or to get involved, visit DublDeals.com

BSSL Donates Time for Cherokee County ChildrenThe BridgeMill Sixes Service League had a very busy summer as members assembled 500 lunches each week to support the MuST Ministries summer lunch program. The program overall provided more than 2,500 lunches for Cherokee County children in need. BSSL members also packed 750 hygiene kits in bright green bags for the 6th Annual Give-a-Kid-a-Chance program. If you would like to get involved and help make a difference in the community, please visit www.bssl.org.

Ashley Saint and Dr. Malcolm Barfield attend Anheuser Busch Health Fair.

The BridgeMill Sixes Service League prepared lunches for MUST Ministries.

Lisa Boliver and Ashley Saint at Anheuser Busch Health Fair.

BSSL members with bright green hygiene kits for Give-a-Kid-a-Chance program.

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2011

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Things to do in woodstockCalendar

On–Going •BASCOMB UMC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION2011 – 2012 preschool at Bascomb uMC,

2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock.

(770) 926-0397 www.bascombpreschool.org

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1966 REUNIONTo be held on September 10 at 2510 East

Cherokee Drive, fellowship hall at Sunnyside

Church of God. www.chs1966.endbyte.com

FARMERS MARKETThe Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market

presented by Cherokee Bank, is open every

Saturday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Located in the

public parking lot on Towne Lake Parkway and

Main Street. (770) 924-0406

LINE DANCING CLASSESCherokee County Senior Services in Canton

is offering classes each Wednesday from

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. (770) 345-7515

TOPS CLUB, INC. WOODSTOCKWeekly meetings at Woodstock uMC, 109

Towne Lake Pkwy, (Latimer Hall), Tuesday at

9 a.m. (770) 516-0371

September 1 • BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIESFree lunchtime concerts in the Park at City

Center (formerly Downtown City Park) from

noon to 1 p.m., every Thursday in September.

September 2 • FRIDAY NIGHT LIVEThe Great Downtown Tailgate party, spend

the first Friday of every month in olde Towne

Woodstock and enjoy the special offerings many

restaurants and stores in the area have to offer

as the downtown merchants stay open late,

6 – 9 p.m.

September 3 • PUBLIC SAFETY DAYFamily fun event hosted by the Woodstock Police

department in the Lowes parking lot at Hwy. 92

and I-575 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (770) 592-6015

September 3 – 4 • LOVE THE LAKE FESTIVALEnjoy the last blast of summer with a “beach

state of mind” at the annual Love the Lake

Festival at Cauble Park in downtown Acworth,

hometown parade at 10 a.m. down Main Street.

100 unique arts and crafts vendors, the gazebo

stage will feature Scott Thompson with his

acoustic sounds of all the songs you know and

love on Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday,

noon p.m. – 4 p.m.

September 8 • FIREFIGHTER GOLF CLASSICCherokee County EMS is sponsoring the golf

classic as Callahan Golf Links, on Hwy. 140 near

Waleska. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

(770) 377-6274

September 9 • BSSL GOLF FORE CHARITY TOURNAMENTBridgeMill Sixes Service League annual golf

tournament will be held at the BridgeMill Athletic

Club. (770) 345-7941

September 9 • SPAGHETTI LUNCHEONSavannah Grand Assisted Living will host a

spaghetti and salad luncheon for $5 per plate

at 1835 Eagle Drive, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit the Cherokee County

Volunteer Aging Council and its programs.

[email protected]

September 9 – 11 • CANNON PARKSalute to our veterans and friends in Cherokee

County; 3,000 uSA flags will be place at the

Cannon Park, downtown Canton.

September 9 – 11, 16-18 • ELM STREET PLAYERS“Charlotte’s Web” will be performed at the City

Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock.

September 9 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and September

10, 11, 17 and 18 at 3 p.m. All seats $9.

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

September 10 • 14TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK CONCERT SERIESThe Return will perform at 7:30 p.m. at

The Park at City Center downtown Woodstock

September 11 • 9/11 DAY OF REMEMBERANCETenth anniversary remembering those lost,

as well as the service men and women who

continue to fight for our freedom. Woodstock

will honor the men and women wearing the

The Woodstock Calendar Dog calendars featuring

Woodstock dogs are available with proceeds

benefitting the Cherokee County Humane Society.

Cost is $14 and are available at CCHS Thrift

Store on Bells Ferry Road, 770-627-2335,

[email protected]

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CornerContest

uniform of police, fire and rescue. Ceremony

begins at 2 p.m. in The Park at City Center.

September 11 • TASTE OF KENNESAWFeaturing more than 40 local restaurants from

the Kennesaw and Cobb County area from

11 a.m. – 8 p.m. free concert begins at

6 p.m. featuring Banks and Shane and several

children’s activities. (770) 423-1330,

www.kennesawbusiness.org

September 13 • CHEROKEE SQUARESSquare dance classes will be held Tuesday

nights at Iglesia Church, 205 Arnold Mill Road,

at 7:30 p.m. (770) 704-0875, (770) 479-8120

September 17 • RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLDrama department will present a scene from

their current production. Program is free and

held at Woodstock Visitors Center, the Dean

Store on Main Street. (770) 924-0406

September 17 • INDULGE YOUR SENSESThe Atlanta opera will host The Atlanta opera

Ball: Indulge Your Senses at 6:30 p.m. at The

St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry

Road in Buckhead. (404) 591-2928,

www.atlantaopera.org

September 24 •BATTLE OF THE BADGEThe annual city of Canton Fire vs. Police Battle

of the Badge volleyball game, proceeds will

benefit the YMCA Partner with Youth campaign.

(678) 880-3501, www.ymcaatlanta.org

September 24 • SARA HICKMANThe official musician of Texas brings her

amazing voice to the Chattahoochee Nature

Center and shares some of her favorite

family folk music! Bring your blanket and

arrive early for this once-in-a-lifetime musical

performance. All ages, performance begins

at 1 p.m.

September 27-29 • AUDITIONS FOR CHRISTMAS SHOWSElm Street Players will hold auditions for its

Christmas shows for ages 8 through adult at

the City Center, 8534 Main Street. 7-9:30 p.m.,

please call (678) 494-4251 for an audition

appointment. www.elmstreetarts.org

September 29 • ANNUAL POKER SHOOT TOURNAMENTHonoring Representative Sean Jerguson the

event will be held at HiCaliber Firearms, 3800

Holly Springs Pkwy. (770) 256-8394

September 30 – October 1 • CNC FALL NATIVE PLANT SALEChattahoochee Nature Center (CNC),

9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, will host its

annual fall plant sale from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

www.chattnaturecenter.com

October 1 • 1ST ANNUAL HARMONY HUSTLE 5K10u SC Eagles Travel baseball team will host

a 5K at Harmony on the Lakes beginning at

8 a.m. Register at www.active.com, contact

Kelly Scott for more information at

(770) 883-4890.

October 1 • 2ND ANNUAL FIGHT TAKE FLIGHTBuffalo’s Cafe again teams up with the Winship

Cancer Institute of Emory university for the

second annual Fight Takes Flight campaign.

During the month of october, Buffalo’s will

be serving pink chips with their Queso Verde

Cheese Dip and Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

appetizers. For each appetizer purchased,

$1 of the sale will be donated to Winship

Cancer Institute.

October 1 • VICTORY RUN 5KBSSL will host a 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and

a 1–mile fun run at 9:15 a.m. at the BridgeMill

Athletic Club. www.bssl.org

October 1 • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 5K/1KHelp build Mt Bethel’s 30th and 31st Habitat

homes by participating in the Habitat Road

Race/Walk at Mt Bethel uMC, 4385 Lower

Roswell Road, Marietta. (404) 277-2042,

www.HabitatRoadRace.com

October 7 • OKTOBERFESTFriday Night Live will celebrate oktoberfest in

downtown Woodstock. Downtown merchants

stay open from 6 – 9 p.m. with activities going

on in their stores. (770) 924-0404

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 “Woodstock.”

Find the hidden picture

Misty Alford (hidden picture) & Melissa Austin (trivia) were our winners for August’s contest corner. They received a gift card to Bruster’s. Congratulations!



In the Community

Bascomb VBSBascomb uMC Vacation Bible School kids recently collected school supplies for children in need in the Cherokee County school district. Bascomb uMC served more than 100 children during its annual VBS event. Each child attending VBS was given a hand-made cross created by Homer Hughes. Bascomb uMC is located at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock.

VBS children proudly display their hand-made crosses provided by Homer Hughes.

Time Capsule for Johnston ESLisa Whorton’s fifth-grade class at Johnston Elementary School created a time capsule to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Each child wrote about his or her favorite things, and they also had their measurements taken. The capsule was buried outside the classroom window and will be dug up the last week of school.

Front row (left to right): Brandon Gibson, Will Moore, Lily Dammann, and Jensen St. John. Second row: Jay Lynn Sawyer, Logan Medley, and Justin Willis. Third row: Melissa Paz, Samirah Sheltz, Andrea Marcellus, Nick Dudley, Trevaun Green, Bella Navarro, and Francisco Parra. Back row: Miranda Yardley, Ethan Eltz, Macall Finucan, Andru Carter, Austin McIntyre, Joey Maxwell, and Dustin Meacham.

BSSL Scholarship AwardsBSSL presented two exceptional Cherokee County 2010-2011 high school graduates with the BSSL scholarship award. Eleanor Skelton of Cherokee High School and Allison Griffin of Woodstock High School were each awarded a $1,500 scholarship for their commitment to academic excellence and community

involvement. Eleanor is attending Georgia Tech and Allison is attending the university of Georgia. Congratulations to both ladies as they begin their college journeys.

Eleanor Skelton and Allison Griffin with BSSL member.

Headquarters Air Force JROTC Recognizes SHS UnitThe 2010-2011 Sequoyah High School’s JRoTC unit was honored as one of the best AFJRoTC units in the nation. The Air Force Junior RoTC instructors and cadets of SHS/GA-952 in Canton earned a Distinguished unit rating. In order to be a distinguished unit, the cadets must reach or exceed three goals in three distinct categories: cadet, school, and community. The unit was the only Air Force Junior RoTC organization in Cherokee County to meet

these goals. Leading the way were the two unit instructors: Lt. Colonel Chuck Slater and Chief Master Sergeant John Futral, who helped create a dynamic and supportive learning environment that emphasizes the Air Force Corps values — integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

SCHOOL News


Information

SCHOOL

Public Schools

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

Private & Charter SchoolsCherokee Charter Academy(770) 276-3031www.cherokeecharter.org

Cherokee Christian Schools(678) 494-5464www.cherokeechristian.org

The Kings Academy(770) 592-5464www.thekingsacademy.org

Lyndon Academy(770) 926-0166www.lyndonacademy.org

Elementary Schools

Arnold Mill Elementary710 Arnold Mill RoadWoodstock, GA 30188(770) 592-3510Principal: Ms. Kerry Martin

Holly Springs Elementary1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck

Johnston Elementary2031 East Cherokee DriveWoodstock, GA 30188(770) 928-2910Principal: Ms. Kathleen Chandler

Little River Elementary3170 Trickum RoadWoodstock, GA 30188(770) 926-7566Principal: Mr. Christian Kirby

Mountain Road Elementary615 Mountain RoadWoodstock, GA 30188 (770) 664-9708Principal: Ms. Tammy Sandell

Northside Christian Academy(770) 334-0648www.nca4hope.com

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

September 5 School HolidaySeptember 19 — 23 School HolidayNovember 8 Staff Development & Conference DayNovember 21 — 25 School HolidayDecember 19 — January 2 School Holiday

2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance

Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com

Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Woodstock Elementary230 Rope Mill RoadWoodstock, GA 30188(770) 926-6969Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling

Middle Schools

Dean Rusk Middle4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115(770) 345-2832Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason

Mill Creek Middle442 Arnold Mill RoadWoodstock, GA 30188(770) 924- 5489Principal: Ms. Elaine Daniel

Woodstock Middle2000 Towne Lake Hills South DriveWoodstock, GA 30189(770) 592-3516Principal: Mr. Mark Smith

High Schools

Crossroads High/Middle3921 Holly Springs ParkwayHolly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt

Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South DriveWoodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1662 Principal: Mr. Bob Hahn River Ridge High400 Arnold Mill RoadWoodstock, GA 30188 (770) 591-8450 Principal: Mr. Darrell Herring

Sequoyah High4485 Hickory RdCanton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman

Woodstock High2010 Towne Lake Hills South DriveWoodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring

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In the Community

Reinhardt Volleyball RecruitsJenny Hayes, head volleyball coach for Reinhardt university, recently announced the 2011 recruiting class. Coach Jenny is heading into her second year at the helm of the Lady Eagles, and is joined by 10 new players for the upcoming season. “I am very excited about this group of young ladies, especially since they are my first recruiting class here at Reinhardt,” coach Jenny said. “We are adding more depth in our program which will make us a lot stronger team. Some of these girls will need to make an immediate impact for our program, as we only have five returning players. We will be young, but we have upperclassmen who I know will be huge mentors for them,” she continued. Woodstock recruits include Jessica Feder, a 5-foot-7 freshman defensive specialist, and Heidi Switzer, a 5-foot-2 junior defense specialist.

Reid Signs to Attend Reinhardt

KJ Reid, a 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed pitcher from Woodstock has signed a letter of intent to attend Reinhardt university and play baseball for the Eagles in the spring of 2012 under head coach John Ihlenburg. KJ is a Woodstock High School graduate where he played on the varsity team the last three years. During the summer, KJ was a member of the 18 and under Cubs, a Cobb baseball program. “Reinhardt is a nice four-year college,” KJ said. “It has a good biology field and a great baseball team.”

Front row (left to right): Father Kirk Reid, KJ, and mother Shannon Reid. Back row: KJ’s sister Maddie Reid and Reinhardt head coach John Ihlenburg.

Reinhardt University 2011 recruits: Jessica Feder, Katie Gilstrap, Abby Hutchinson, Samantha Kennett, Taylor Larkey, Jessie Liinangi, Kim McIntyre, Mallory Oberholtzer, Mary Overton, and Heidi Switzer.

SPORTS News

8/26 North Forsyth

9/2 At Harrison

9/9 Kell

9/16 At Newnan

9/23 At Cherokee

9/30 Wheeler

10/7 At Marietta

10/21 At Etowah

10/28 Lassiter

11/4 Walton

9/2 Mt. Pisgah Christian

9/9 At Temple

9/16 Model

9/23 At Cross Keys

9/30 At Gordon Lee

10/7 Lakeview Academy

10/14 Towns County

10/21 Lanier

10/28 Social Circle

11/4 At Subregion B No. 7

8/26 At Creekview

9/2 Johns Creek

9/9 Northwest Whitfield

9/16 At Cass

9/23 Rome

9/30 At South Forsyth

10/14 At Chattahoochee

10/21 Lambert

10/28 At Forsyth Central

11/4 Woodland, Cartersville

*Colored, italic school names denote away games.

ALL GAMES BEGIN AT 7:30 P.M.

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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

Etowah returns an experienced and talented QB, along with an outstanding coaching staff led by Bill Stewart, but it will be difficult to repeat last season. I look for the playoffs again and another classic battle with Woodstock.

Meanwhile, the Wolverines have emerged as a consistent winning program. It wasn’t so long ago that Woodstock football and losing were synonymous. Fortunately, Mike O’Brien turned things around and handed off a program in great shape to Head Coach Brent Budde. The playoffs are now

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In the Community

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].

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.

River Ridge is still building a program, but don’t expect to wait long. The talent in Cherokee County is considerable and the Knights will be a good program within five years.

The Lassiter Trojans will continue to play exciting, shoot-out football. Last season’s almost 28 points per game given-up

must be cut in half if they want to compete for a region championship.

Kell was dominant last season, losing only once. The Longhorns return 12 starters but must find a new QB. If coach Derek Cook can find stability under center, Kell will be very good again. 12-1 may be too difficult to match, but the playoffs are almost certain.

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


In the Community

downtown area were from other counties. People are coming from as far away as Henry and Clayton to visit the newest hot spot in the Atlanta metro area: Woodstock. Why?

Vingenzo’s was recently named one of the top 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area. Ipp’s opened its doors recently. Wink Woodstock and Firestone are just days away from their doors being flown open. Add these to Acru/The Copper Coin, J. Christopher’s, Canyon Burgers, Hot Dog Heaven, Magnolia Thomas (my favorite), as well as the old Right Wing Tavern becoming The Freight Kitchen and Tap, and you’ve got yourself a plethora of opportunities to park your car and walk from place to place, having a good time. Oh, did I forget to mention Pure? The most dynamic of them all.

In between these dining delights, you can shop in some of the most unique stores this side of Little Five Points. The Wright Stuff, Val’s Happy Shack, Outspokin’, The Funky Brush, The Gallery, Honeybutter, and the most unique: The Blue Frog. If you can’t find fun in one of these, you’re just not trying.

Add to all that, we are in the last few of our 13th Annual Summer Concert Series. The last one coming in September will be The Return, what has been reviewed as the most authentic and real cover of the The Beatles anywhere. Next year, the real Amphitheater will make it’s debut with tiered terraces and a large, flat green for viewing, as well as a concession stand/bathrooms and, with council’s approval, a beer garden (for adults only, of course).

So, don’t say you haven’t been warned. When you visit downtown Woodstock, expect to be among a lot of your friends — old and new.

CITY HALLThe View From

by mayor donnie henriques

Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling 770-592-6001 or e-mail [email protected]

Woodstock is a Destination

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After all the dust has settled from the street-scape project, people are starting to see what we at the City have known for a long time coming. . . downtown Woodstock is a destination.

A recent survey (very un-scientific) on a Friday night showed me that more than half the cars parked in the

So, don’t say you haven’t been warned. When you visit downtown Woodstock, expect to be among a lot of your friends — old and new.“

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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK

by Billy Peppers and Katie nietman

Moves on Green Initiatives

8688 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188 | (770) 924-0406 | www.mainstreetwoodstock.org

In the last month, the city of Woodstock has furthered its vision of being one of the regions greenest cities through two energy efficient projects. On July 11, visitors were welcomed to the opening on The Chambers at City Center, the newly renovated 1913 building to house public meetings in downtown Woodstock. The facility was home to both the First Baptist Church of Woodstock and Woodstock Community Church.

The Chambers, named for Woodstock’s late and only female mayor, Evelyn Chambers, is a perfect tale of historic rehabilitation and environmental sustainability. The adaptive reuse of the space included the installation of a solar panel on the roof to power the building, which is currently selling electricity back to Georgia Power when the space is not in use. The stain-glass windows were rehabbed locally and an interior window was mounted to seal the auditorium. Insulation was added to new walls on the interior, which improves energy efficiency and protect the historic masonry. Old flooring was reused where possible in the building and an energy efficient heating and air system were also installed. The work was funded in part by a grant of $108,000 from the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority.

On August 8, the city of Woodstock unveiled a brand new electric vehicle charging station. The “electric pump” for electric vehicles was the first of its kind installed by a municipality in Georgia. The station

was installed by Metro Plug-In, Inc., which is headquartered in Woodstock. The station was funded with proceeds from the grant from GEFA. The station will be free for use to those with electric powered vehicles. It is located on the East Main Street side of the historic train depot in downtown Woodstock, future home of Freight Kitchen and Tap.

Along with these two projects, programs like the Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market produce green living through the use of locally grown crops for consumption by local consumers. “When you think about all of the gas used to truck produce across state lines, from warehouse to grocer, it just makes sense to buy local,” says Billy Peppers, whose office oversees the market. “There is nothing better than local produce. . . its fresh, sweet and totally green.”

For more information on local initiatives, visit www.MainStreetWoodstock.org.


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The numbers give a good idea of the success of the 2011 Give a Kid a Chance back-to-school bash. On July 16 at two locations, Cherokee County students received:

• 2,500 filled backpacks • 12,000 pairs of socks and undies• 16,000 items of gently used clothing• 425 haircuts• 2,500 Bibles• 5,000 children’s books Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry designed to help students in need start each new school year on the right foot by providing supplies and other necessary items. While the figures are impressive, the story of one five-year-old child speaks volumes about the spirit of giving, and how it’s not just for the volunteers. Ashley Bautista was among the first of the children to show up Saturday morning, excited about getting a new backpack and supplies.

As eager as she was, her first stop was the haircut room, where she donated most of her waist-length hair to Locks of Love. It was an act of compassion for strangers that the kindergartener had been planning since she was three, when she saw a television program about children who lose their hair after cancer treatments. Ashley’s mom said her daughter was very happy and proud after the haircut, and wants to inspire other children to do what they can to help others. Apparently others felt the same way; there were 39 other Locks of Love donations made during the event. Over the years, organizers have found that many families who have received help are now working to help others. The growing ministry served 100 students with the help of three churches in 2006. This year, 29 churches and more than 50 businesses, nonprofits and civic groups combined efforts. A little more than 450 volunteers worked at both locations the day of the event. To get involved, visit www.giveakidachance.org or call Barbara Fulbright at (770) 656-9209, Candi Hannigan at (770) 241-8890 or Cheryl Ruffer at (678) 372-9362.

by Candi hannigan

Back-to-School BashGIvE A KID A CHANCE

P Plastic surgery has changed dramatically in the 20 years since Dr. Keith West opened Marietta Plastic Surgery, located at 823 Campbell Hill Street, N.W., in Marietta. Procedures and products have become more accessible and more affordable than ever as an ever-increasing number of consumers embrace medical advancements that help them feel more youthful, refreshed and confident. “In the past, plastic surgery was something just for movie stars or the wealthy,” he says. “Now, we’re seeing everyone from stay-at-home moms who want to get back to their pre-pregnancy figures to professional businessmen who want to look more youthful to remain competitive in the marketplace.”

In fact, Dr. West says men make up approximately 15 to 20 percent of Marietta Plastic Surgery’s patients. “Just seven years

ago, 90 percent of our patients were women. Now, women and men alike are choosing plastic surgery to help them look more healthy and vibrant.”

To keep up with the growing interest in elective and reconstructive plastic surgery, Marietta Plastic Surgery has expanded its team of physicians and locations alike — now featuring five highly skilled surgeons who work alongside each other to offer patients the most complete, comprehensive care possible in both Marietta and Woodstock. “We’ve built a good reputation through word-of-mouth and happy customers,” says Dr. Michael McNeel, who joined the practice 15 years ago. Marietta Plastic Surgery’s staff of physicians also includes Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna and John Symbas, who joined the medical team just this year. “We’re now the second-largest plastic surgery practice in Metro Atlanta,” Dr. McNeel says, noting that each of the doctors is pretty equally trained at some of the country’s most respected medical centers. “Having such an accomplished group of doctors on staff benefits our patients because they can see any one of us and don’t have to wait if their personal doctor is in surgery.”

The doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery believe their group practice offers advantages over others because they share a mutual respect and sense of camaraderie. “We work well together and are committed to offering our patients the best care possible, so we’re always sharing new information that we learn from different conferences in an effort to make the practice better for our patients,” says Dr. Hanna. “We feel confident recommending our patients to any of our doctors.” In some instances, Dr. Fabian says, patients of Marietta Plastic Surgery will have a procedure performed by one doctor, then a different procedure by a different doctor two years later, and yet another procedure by another doctor five years later. “Our patients trust us because we look out for them. We only perform procedures and offer services that we feel will give real, proven results.”

Marietta Plastic Surgery offers full-service plastic surgery at both locations. The Marietta office features two operating rooms certified by the American Association for the Accreditation

of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF), with plans for opening a fully accredited operating room at the Woodstock office (located at 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 104) in early 2012. All of the doctors have extensive training and credentials; Drs. West, McNeel, Fabian and Hanna are all certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Symbas recently completed fellowship training in

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oculoplastic surgery. “We have a lot of tools in our toolbox,” Dr. Symbas says, “which better positions us to serve patients who may be interested in a variety of different procedures.”

Among the different procedures and services offered at Marietta Plastic Surgery, doctors agree the most common are facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast lift and augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction. “Minimally invasive procedures are becoming more popular,” Dr. McNeel says, noting the recent trend of injectibles such as Botox and derma fillers like Restylane, Juvéderm and others. “These procedures andproducts are increasingly popular because they’re less expensiveand require less recovery time than surgical procedures — butgive very desirable results.”

While the physicians at Marietta Plastic Surgery stay informed of the latest technology and trends in plastic surgery, they are cautious not to recommend something before it is proven safe and effective. “We only incorporate new procedures and products that have a track record,” Dr. Hanna says. “We’re after the patients’ best interests — that’s how we’ve built a solid reputation over time. Patients can tell when you care.”

“You can’t replace experience,” adds Dr. West.

“And with an experienced, reputable plastic surgeon — like our team of doctors at Marietta Plastic Surgery — people shouldn’t be able to recognize those patients who have had plastic surgery,” Dr. Fabian says. “Good plastic surgery shouldn’t make patients look different — just like a more youthful version of themselves.”

For physicians’ bios, credentials and certifications, please visit

www.MariettaPlasticSurgery.com

Marietta Plastic Surgery provides full-service elective and reconstructive plastic surgery, including but not limited to the

following popular procedures and services:

Facelift

Eyelid surgery

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)

Breast augmentation

Breast lift

Tummy tuck

Liposuction

BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections

Dermal fillers such as Restylane,

Juvéderm, Radiesse, and Sculptra

Laser skin resurfacing

Aesthetic treatments (skin peels, facials, microdermabrasion)

Woodstock Location149 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104

Woodstock, GA 30188(678) 494-2380

Marietta Location823 Campbell Hill Street

Marietta, GA 30060(770) 425-0118

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Healthy Living

SSeptember is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent” cancer because the symptoms can be vague or only a “whisper,” often going unnoticed until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Early detection is especially important for ovarian cancer to ensure the most effective treatment. You can help protect yourself by knowing your body and recognizing symptoms early.

Know the Symptoms

A Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer, so it’s important to pay attention to warning signs. If they persist on a daily basis for more than two weeks, call your doctor. The most common symptoms are:

• Bloating• Pelvic or abdominal pain• Trouble eating or feeling full quickly• Experiencing urinary frequency and urgency

Know Your Risk

The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several factors — increasing age, obesity, smoking and alcohol use, never having had children, having children late in life, taking estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, among others. If you have a strong personal or family history of cancer, genetic testing can help you reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer and increase your chances of survival.

Better Hope for a Cure

Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy remain the three traditional treatment options for women with cancer. However, new treatments and technologies offer ovarian cancer patients better hope for a cure.

Robotic surgery combines laparoscopy with robotic technology, allowing surgeons greater range of motion and the ability to perform more precise, less invasive procedures. Patients benefit from smaller incisions, less blood loss and postoperative pain, and shorter recovery times.

WHAT EVERY WOMANShould Know About Ovarian Cancer

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion, or HIPEC, is performed immediately following surgery, while still in the operating room, and delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity, where it can penetrate diseased tissue directly. The combination therapy is effective at slowing or preventing recurrence of the disease and can add quality months — even years — to the patient’s life.

At the Forefront of Cancer Care

More cases of gynecologic cancer, including ovarian, are diagnosed and treated at Northside Hospital than at any other hospital in Georgia. Northside was the first in Georgia to perform robotic radical hysterectomy for gynecologic oncology patients and ranks in the top 5 percent of all robotic GYN programs in the country. The hospital also offers genetic testing for families with a history of ovarian cancer and participates in multiple oncology research programs and clinical trials, some of which often are found only at large academic medical centers and research universities.

As an NCI Community Cancer Centers Program, the hospital offers a comprehensive treatment process that encompasses the entire cancer experience, from education, prevention and screening to diagnosis and treatment, research, support and survivorship.

for more information about ovarian cancer or any of the screening and treatment services available at northside hospital, visit www.northside.com.


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Canton (770) 720-1377Children’s Activities

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Woodstock (770) 923-9755Funeral Homes

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


As grandpa’s story continues, grandpa is a world war ii veteran. he is one of a few wwii

veteran’s left that we remember on our nation’s holidays and as a family daily. At 16

grandpa graduated from high school and joined the Coast guard, at 18 he joined the

Army leaving behind his family and grandpa was separated from his friends to another

branch of service. he arrived within the first few days of d-day on omaha Beach, the

initial invasion of france. grandpa is our hero, knowing he was part of “The Biggest

event,” in the history of our nation. grandpa tells the story of his job as a radio operator

just behind the soldiers on the front line, manning the communication radio via Army

Jeeps two by two, one night while sleeping under his jeep with three other soldiers,

the partner jeep, along with its fellow soldiers, blew up in an attack. moving forward,

grandpa finished his duties at war’s end, physically unharmed, honorably with the

rank of Tech sergeant.

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.

Some of the Brna grandchildren — Matthew, Lesley, Joseph and Jenny

Tech Sergeant Daniel Albert Brna

Early years of Sarah and Dan Brna



Healthy Living

A recent issue of the “Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health” included a case study of a three year-old girl who had bilateral ear pain and hearing loss after three unsuccessful implantations of tympanostomy tubes and multiple medications. The insertion of tympanostomy tubes is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children. In the USA, it is the most common reason for a child to undergo a general anesthesia.

After the medications and surgery could not provide improvements, chiropractic care was initiated. The patient reported an increase in hearing and the child’s mother reported the child had less ear pain, was less irritable, and had better speech after the initiation of chiropractic care. Medical audiology reports documented speech and hearing improvements after the implementation of chiropractic care.

In infants and children, the eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the back of the throat and nose, are shorter and more horizontal than those of grown-ups. Babies and small children are particularly prone to otitis media because they get lots of colds. During a cold or another respiratory infection, these tiny eustachian tubes can become inflamed and swollen, trapping fluid in the middle ear. Muscle spasms and/or misalignment of vertebrae in the neck can press on structures that would normally drain the middle ear, preventing fluid from escaping. When viruses or bacteria multiply in the fluid, the result is a painful infection.

During the 1990’s, standard treatment was with antibiotics, which can help only if the culprit is bacterial (antibiotics, of course, do nothing to fight off viruses). When the antibiotics fail, the next step is often myringotomy or tympanostomy tubes. This surgery in children is almost always performed under general anesthesia. One of the first rules of parenting is to never stick anything in a child’s ear, not even a Q-tip. But when we hear a child suffering in pain, we temporarily throw our common sense to the wind and agree to put a small child under anesthesia to willingly poke a hole in their eardrum. A hole, which in many cases, causes scar tissue which results in a measurable loss in hearing.

Dr. Wendland-Colby is a chiropractor in private practice with her husband at Colby Family Chiropractic on Highway 92 in Woodstock, specializing in sports and family care. She can be reached at 770-592-1915 or www.ColbyChiropractic.com.

by Cathy wendland-Colby, dC

TUBES in the Ears

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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


Healthy Living

by vishant nath, dmd

Oftentimes when children are diagnosed with cavities, parents ask the question, “When should we have them treated?” They wonder, is this something that needs to be done right away, or can it wait until a later date? I always emphasize that treatment should be done right away, as untreated cavities can lead to severe dental infection.

According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, students miss more than 51 million school hours per year because of dental problems or related conditions. Dental pain can distract students, cause their schoolwork to suffer or even lead to absences. Children and adolescents with healthy teeth have better attendance, are more attentive in the classroom and tend to participate more fully in school-related activities.

Although finances can be a deciding factor in choosing to defer treatment for parents, it’s important for parents to remember that untreated decay can lead to more expenses, discomfort and hassle if the child were to require hospitalization for a serious dental infection from untreated dental decay.

The type of dental infection that can lead to hospitalization can have the following symptoms(1):

• The affected child may be dehydrated and in pain. • The child’s body temperature may exceed 101 degrees F,

which indicates a severe infection. • Trismus may develop. This is the inability to open the

mouth widely. It is caused by inflammation of the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication).

• A dental infection can spread deep into the face and neck, and may require surgical drainage in order to resolve the problem.

• Deep infections of the face, head, and neck can quickly produce life-threatening complications that would lead to hospitalization.

This type of dental infection is treated in the following manner(1):

• The most important step in treating a dental infection is removing the source and cause of the infection. This often

Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.

WHENPediatric Dental Treatment Is Delayed



Healthy Living

by shannon dobson, CPnP, drs. Beverly Acker, Jordana heaven and Adriana rzeznik

Fever is a normal function of the body’s immune system, scares parents and is a common complaint in pediatrics. When should you be concerned about a fever? What temperature number makes a fever? How should a temperature be taken anyway? And what about febrile seizures?

As mentioned above, fever is a natural response of the body to a bacterial or viral infection. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics and viral infections are treated with observation and symptom control. Your child’s health care provider will examine your child and determine when antibiotics are needed. Antibiotics are not effective on viral illnesses and will not help your child get better faster and may in fact alter the body’s natural immune system.

Infants under age two should have their temperature taken rectally to obtain the most accurate temperature. This does not hurt the infant or toddler as they pass stool larger than the diameter of the thermometer. A digital thermometer is best. You can lubricate the tip with water, Vaseline or KY jelly and insert about ½ inch in the anal opening. Any temp over 100.4 is considered a fever. In infants under two months of age, a trip to the doctor is required. A call is needed for older infants and probably will require a visit. Older toddlers and preschool children can have their temp taken under their arm or orally if they can hold the thermometer under their tongue. Make sure that you let your provider know HOW you took the temp. Forehead strips, mercury thermometers and ear thermometers are not recommended. Any temp under 100.4 is considered normal body fluctuation.

Any fever is concerning to a parent. When you discover that your child has a fever, first treat them with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Your provider will believe you that your child has a fever! We are aware that fevers fluctuate and would rather your child be comfortable. Most children will often “perk up” when the fever comes down. If your child does not “perk up,” the fever does not come down with medication, your child is not active and playful, not drinking, rash or any other concerning

WHAT IS A Fever?


Shannon Dobson, CPNP, Drs. Beverly Acker, Jordana Heaven and Adriana Rzeznik are all board-certified providers with Woodstock Pediatric Medicine. To contact them, please call (770)-517-0250

Arnold Mill Elementary School

second grader Cal Frazier.

Little River Elementary School first grader

Zoe Gagnon and kindergartener

Colin Giles.

Mountain Road Elementary second grader Connor Phillips and kindergartener Hailey Phillips.

Special education kindergartener Carly begins

her first year at Mountain Road Elementary

School.

Emily Ginn, pre-K at Discovery

Point, East Cherokee.

Johnston Elementary School first grader Trey Fort.

Camille Monger is attending Allen Temple Christian Academy in Woodstock.


Hickory Flat Elementary School Bus Stop Gang — (front row): Andrew Lorenze, Sophie and Libby Taylor, and Jenna Thompson. Back row: Anthony Cangemi, Alec Gloer, and Jack Thompson.

Arnold Mill Elementary School first grader Joey Miller.

Mill Creek Middle School eighth grader Allie

Robbins and sixth grader Matt Robbins, with

Mill Creek Middle School friends.

Woodstock High Schoolsenior Hannah Robbins.

Arnold Mill Elementary School fifth

grader Jacob Landers and his brother

kindergartener Drake Landers.

Hickory Flat kindergartener Gabriella Stellato.

Little River Elementary School kindergartener Kayla Hearon and her brother, four year-old Alexander Hearon, Special Services preschool student at Little River Preschool.


Mill Creek Middle School eighth grader Madison Bockley and sixth grader Molly Kate Bockley.

Little River Elementary School second grader Devin Crowder.

Hickory Flat Elementary

School teacher, Mrs. Givens

talks with first grader Logan

Geoghagan.

Arnold Mill Elementary kids from Southlands Subdivision: Owen Dobson, Caleb Cort, Ryan Schultz, Blake Mitchell, Dylan Herrick, Caitlin Granigan, Riley Herrick, Summer

Schultz, Chloe Dobson, Elijah and Noah Batease, Matthew Morrison, and Tommy Wallace

Mountain Road Elementary

School students, Grayson and

Joshua, with their new nine-month

old sister, Isabella.

Woodstock Elementary School fourth grader Colton Nicoletta.

Arnold Mill Elementary

School fourth grader

Nolan Frazier.



Life At Home

by eric hill

Whether it is with music, words, smells or sights, we can all use a little lift each day. Why not create your own bright spot? Do you have a window that you look out of while you eat or work? If so, make what you see special. 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. (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.)

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

TREAT YOURSELFTo A View


Life At Home

When you set out to buy a used car, you do not want to make your final decision until a qualified mechanic has looked the car over and given you an honest assessment. But before you bring a vehicle to the mechanic, there are things you can look for to give you an idea as to whether or not you want to purchase the vehicle.

Tire Tread — You can buy a tire tread gauge at any auto parts store. Use the gauge to check the tread on the tires of the car you are considering buying. Remember that low tread should not be a deal breaker — it just means you may need to buy new tires along with buying the vehicle.

Tire Wear — Examine the tires closely to see if there is any uneven wear on the tires. If the outer edge of the front right tire is bald, but not the inner edge of the left tire, then the vehicle is out of alignment. Once again, this should not be a deal breaker but the need for an alignment is something you should make note of. Puddles — Before you examine the car, ask the owner to move it to a spot in the driveway that is clean. After looking the car over, ask the owner to move the car back to its original spot. If there are puddles where the car was parked, then something could be leaking. A shiny black puddle is oil, a green puddle is anti-freeze and a pink puddle is transmission fluid. This could be the sign of a much more serious problem. Scratches — Some car scratches are worse than others. If you see white at the bottom of a scratch, the scratch has not gone down to the metal. That scratch can be touched up with a touch-up kit with no problem. If you see silver or brown at the bottom of the scratch then the scratch has gone down to the metal. Silver means it is a fresh scratch, and brown means the scratch is already starting to rust. Slow Shifting — An automatic transmission that is slow to shift is low on fluid. That could be neglect on the part of the owner, or a transmission leak. Soft Brakes — When you press down on the brakes they should give you resistance immediately. If you can press down

CONFUSED ABOUTBuying A Used Car?

by rick foltz

Rick Foltz is the Fixed operations Director at Cherokee Ford. You may contact him at 770-592-0090 or [email protected].

almost to the floor then the brakes are soft. This could mean the brakes are low on fluid, or it could be a sign that the brakes need work. Loud Ride — Over time the bearings on your car’s wheels begin to wear out. Bearings are expensive to replace. If you hear a deep buzzing, or even a grinding sound, that seems to be coming from the front of the car, it could be the bearings. They should be looked at before you decide to purchase. Check Engine Light — Cars have become incredibly complex machines, run by electronic sensors and computers. If you are test driving a used car that has the “check engine” indicator lit up, it should be a red flag. The seller should take care of a “check engine” problem before putting the car on the market. No matter how much the seller tries to play down the importance of the indicator light, do not purchase a used car with the “check engine” light on. Other Indicator Lights — Indicator lights other than the “check engine” light should alert you to a problem, and it should be taken care of before you purchase the vehicle. Tell the seller that you would like to take the vehicle to a certified mechanic to find out why the indicator light is on, and you would like the problem taken care of before you buy the vehicle.


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% to 50% 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 1990’s with funding from the EPA, the Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute and has been in use for years. It is completely safe and non-toxic and has a 10-year warranty.

There are several advantages to an airtight duct system: an even home temperature; reduction in humidity and duct particles; and odors associated with an attic or crawl space being drawn into the living space.

To properly seal ducts will require a thoroughly cleaned system which also improves the indoor air quality. This includes cleaning the ducts, grills and registers along with the furnace coil, blower wheel, and plenums. A sanitizer is then used to prevent any mold, bacteria or fungal growth.

Most duct systems can benefit from cleaning, tightening and rubber sealing. Technicians complete a computer-generated testing to establish a leak rate before any sealing is done and a report showing how tight the duct system is after the sealing is completed.

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.


REMEDY TOLeaky Duct Work


Life At Home

It’s September! Summer is winding down, kids are back in school and football season is about to begin. While the kids are having fun, I am thinking about what I should be teaching them about life. We always talk to them about the importance of being respectful, honest and treating other people how they would like to be treated. But what about money? Are they too young? I don’t think so.

My children will learn good and bad habits about money primarily by observing me and my wife. We feel it is important to share with them what is important to us about money so they can make better financial choices in their lives. How people use or misuse money can have a significant effect on their lifestyle. There are five “money lessons” we have shared with our kids that I hope you will find beneficial enough to consider passing along to your kids. These provide only a beginning but will lead to additional lessons later in life.

• Lesson #1: The primary purpose for money is to provide for the basic needs of our family — food, shelter, clothing, education, etc.

• Lesson #2: The secondary purpose for money is to provide the ability to obtain the other things we want in addition to our basic needs — toys, electronic gadgets, vacations, dining out, charitable giving, etc.

• Lesson #3: Money is hard to come by — you have to earn it. Money is a reward for doing a job.

• Lesson #4: What you do with your money is a choice. Spending, saving, paying bills or giving to charity are all choices. How you prioritize these choices is very important. It involves evaluating issues like wants v. needs; value v. overpriced; opportunity cost, immediate v. delayed gratification. Setting goals can make everyday choices easier and help you stay disciplined about managing your money.

• Lesson #5: Always share with someone in need if you can. Charity begins at home, but so does the lesson to help others.

by Patrick J. rice, Jr.

Patrick J. Rice, Jr. is a Renasant Wealth Management Investment Advisor of Renasant Bank. You may contact him at 678-388-5342, [email protected] or visit www.renasantbank.com.

MONEY LESSONSfor Kids

All of these money lessons may have different answers for everyone. It is most important to begin by understanding what is most important to you about money. What do you really need and want? What lifestyle do you want or want your kids to have? It’s not too early to talk to your kids about money. They are already learning by watching you and everyone around them.

Renasant Bank and Renasant Financial Services are not registered broker/dealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial. Article provided by Patrick Rice, Renasant Wealth Management, [email protected].


Life At Home

by Jyl Craven

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.

BEAUTIFUL HAIRAt Any Age

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.

Hair care products made specifically for anti-aging are another thing to consider. Just as your body needs more care as you get older, so does your hair. Hair gets drier and more brittle as you age so look for products with ingredients such as peptides, ceramide, green tea, and camellia oil for added moisture and strength. Also, be sure to protect your hair from the sun by using products with a UV filter. Add a weekly conditioning treatment to your hair regiment and consider regular scalp treatments. Think of these as a workout that will get you shinier, stronger hair.

Having a cut and color that suits your hair, your skin tone and your face shape is vital to looking your best. As you get older, all of these factors change so don’t get stuck in a rut. Get highlights to blend your gray if you only have a few scattered strands; go to full color if you need more coverage. Get a cut that helps with the problems that come with older hair: add layers or a shorter length if it begins to thin or add bangs to create more contrast. Talk to your hair stylist about finding the best look for you.

Most importantly, don’t assume that older means you can’t look fabulous. With the right tools, your birthday can just be another excuse to party! Keep everyone guessing about how many candles are on the cake — and making their own wish for hair as great as yours.


Family and Faith

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.


Family and Faith

SOMETHINGBeautiful . . .

Part 2 — Last month I left off talking about how there is beauty in everything, no matter how ugly, smelly, or uncomfortable my experience may be. And, more specifically, I began talking about the beauty of relationship and how easy it seems to be able to move away from, disregard, or even outright reject others because of a difference between us. This may be the top item on my list of “Man, that bugs the snot out of me,” list. And mostly, because I think my heart (which is full of Jesus even when I’m the one who’s “ugly”) grieves the loss of the most amazing gift we have on this earth.

In the discipleship community of which I am a part (called The Ride), we have regular times of conversation around our heart’s desire and the battle of the flesh to snuff it out. One of the thought provokers I pose when introducing the subject of brokenness is: “Think of a relationship that has hurt you the most. What did it feel like? What did you know in the midst of the pain? What did you want to do?” It is glorious conversation, but also very painful. As I listen to the many stories of broken relationships, and share some of my own, I recognize in the midst of it just how miraculous it is to be given the gift of freedom to mess up. We all do, maybe over and over, but when the one(s) with whom you have relationship stick it out through the flub ups, glory breaks out all over the place.

So why then does it seem so many relationships end up in disaster, or at least in a place of unreal “niceness?” Well I’m sure there are many reasons one could come up with, but, I’m convinced it really comes down to one foundational issue — we don’t see the beauty. Another way to say this is we’ve been blinded (by deception) to the wonder of miraculous intimate connection with others. And there is nothing the enemy of our soul enjoys more than watching the children of God trample on the greatest reflection of Love Himself on this earth.

I hate to admit it, but I’ve been on both sides of this atrocity in the past. I’ve been a “rejector” and a “rejectee.” I’ve seen my flesh fight to be “right” (not a pretty sight) and I’ve watched my heart scream out for freedom when I needed to be listened

Laurie Troublefield is the director of training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at [email protected]

by laurie Troublefield



Family and Faith

In the movie, “Contact,” Jodie Foster plays a scientist who is whisked away to another planet after a special spaceship was built with blueprints provided by extra-terrestrials. In the scene where she makes contact with the space aliens, she is carried through one space wormhole after another until she finds herself standing beside a beautiful ocean on the planet to which they have carried her.

The beach where she stands is an awesome and beautiful place. In her first moments in this otherworldly paradise, she gasps with amazement while tears of joy stream down her cheeks. Up until this point she has tried to document her journey in scientific terms for her fellow academicians who selected her to make the trip. She has studied it through the lens of a scholar. But now, as she tries to take it all in, her scientific paradigm fails her. She stands riveted in one spot, overwhelmed by the beauty of it all, and simply whispers through tears of joy, “They should have sent a poet.”

“They should have sent a poet.” So it is with the love of God. Theologians can’t describe Him. Books can’t contain Him. Sermons and songs don’t do Him justice. His love is immeasurable, immutable, and irrevocable. Being supernatural, His love can’t be understood by natural minds or natural means. It overflows the bounds of human experience and defies adequate explanation. A chimpanzee could sooner teach molecular biology than a man can do justice to explaining the scope of God’s love.

Divine love makes no sense to the natural mind. It so drastically transcends the pallid experience that man calls love, that it almost seems a violation of the word for humans to use it. His love outpaces human love to the point of absurdity when judged by common man using common sense.

Divine love passionately ravages the senses of God’s chosen ones and leaves us absolutely breathlessly in love with Him. Let those of us who have an ear to hear — listen, as He whispers sweet affirmations in a hundred ways every day. Let us open our eyes and see the beauty of His presence in every detail of our life. Let’s taste and see that the Lord is good in the countless way He reveals His love to us. May we feel the gentle touch of His loving hand in the places where we hurt. And smell His sweet fragrance as He holds us in His arms and swears that He will never let us go, even for a moment.

I want to allow the greatness of His love to engulf me. I don’t want to resist it. I want the finite experiences of my life be swallowed up by infinite love. I want to take my eyes off my

by steve mcvey

WHERE’S A GOOD POETWhen You Need One?



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

Cherokee Baptist Church7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org

Faith Community Church659 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-1996Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org

First Baptist Church of Woodstock11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org

Mt. Olive Baptist Church131 Mill Street, (770) 928-1334

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

Mountain View Baptist Church8991 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 880-0871Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.mv-batist.com

New Victoria Baptist Church6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org

North Arnold Mill Baptist Church4206 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8087

South Cherokee Baptist Church7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422

Stonecrest Baptist Church485 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8820Sunday Services: 11 a.m.www.stonecrestbaptist.org

Toonigh Baptist Church4999 old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491Sunday Services: 11 a.m.www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com

Welcome All Baptist Church545 Stell Road, (770) 928-0555

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

St. Michael the Archangel490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009

Christ The Redeemer6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (404) 395-5003www.ctrcec.com

Episcopal Church of the Annunciation1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916Sunday Services: 8:30, 10 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org

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

Chabad Jewish Center1635 old uS Highway 41, (770) 771-9952 www.jewishwoodstock.com

Congregation Ner TamidA reform Jewish Temple, (770) 345-8687Serving Woodstock, Canton, Kennesaw, Acworth

Tikvah l’Chaim - Hope for LifeMessianic Jewish Fellowship4206 North Arnold Mill Road, (678) 936-4125www.tlchaim.com

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Allpoints Community Church6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.com

Bells Ferry Church of God6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com

Branches of Christ5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.branchesofchrist.com

BridgePointe ChurchMeeting at Woodstock High School Auditorium 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, (770) 517-2977Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.bridgepointechurch.org

Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www. cherokee.netadvent.org

Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 www.ctkatlanta.com

Church at North Gate9876 Main Street, (678) 494-2193Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.ngca.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsWoodstock Ward, (770) 926-7230Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lds.org

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

Cornerstone Community Church503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.ccchurchonline.org

Covenant Christian Center Worship Annex330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, (770) 345-0307Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.cityofcovenant.org

Covenant of Peace Ministries604 Industrial Court, (770) 821-8972Sunday Services: 12 p.m. www.covenantofpeace.org

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

Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Church507 Industrial Drive, (770) 928-7478Sunday Services: 10 a.m.www.empowermenttabernacle.com

Grace Life Church655 Molly Lane, Suite 140,(404) 509-3397Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracelifeonline.org

Greater Bethel Community Church211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 [email protected]

Hickory Flat Church of God4056 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 345-5969Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflatumc.org

The Lighthouse Church18271 union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644

Love Community Church5598 Bells Ferry Road Acworth, (404) 663-1828Sunday Service: 10 a.m.www.lovecommunitychurch.org

Momentum Church110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, (678) 384-4919Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.momentumchurch.tv

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

Resurrection Anglican Church231 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 591-0040Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.resurrectionwoodstock.org

Sunnyside Church of God2510 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 693-1018Sunday Services: 11:15 a.m.www.sunnysidecog.org

Towne Lake Community Church132 N. Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com

Woodstock Christian Church7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org

Woodstock Church of Christ219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838Servico En Espanol Domingo, (770) 926-8271Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org

Woodstock Church of the Nazarene874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.wcnga.com

Woodstock Community Church237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.www.wcchurch.org

Timothy Lutheran Church, LC-MS556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812

St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church2263 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 485-0504Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org

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

Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church471 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 833-3797Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. www.genevaopc.org

Woodstock Presbyterian Church345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074Sunday Services: 11 a.m.woodstockpcusa.com

Big Springs United Methodist Church2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

City On A Hill - A New United Methodist Church7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org

Little River United Methodist Church12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495Sunday Services: 11 a.m.www.littleriverumc.info

Mount Gilead United Methodist Church889 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0837

Mountain View United Methodist Church2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.mvumc.org

Woodstock United Methodist Church109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371Sunday Services: 11 a.m.www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga

Allen Temple, AME Church232 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.allentempleame.org

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kTowne Lake Optimist ClubMeeting: Every Wednesdays at J. Christophers (Woodstock) Contact: Jack Futch, (678) 778-0722 Website: www.townelakeoptimists.com

Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tues. and third Thurs. at 7 p.m. Contact: (770) 926-8336

Woodstock Masons Masonic Lodge #246 F. & A. M., Inc. Meeting: Second and fourth Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Charles Sharp, (770) 928-6140

Woodstock Midday Optimist ClubMeeting: Every Wednesday at noon Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158

Cherokee County Democratic PartyMeeting: Third Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Judy Hamilton, (770) 380-7071 Website: www.cherokeedems.com

Cherokee County Republican PartyMeeting: Fourth Monday at 7 p.m. Breakfast first Saturday at 8 a.m. Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545

Cherokee County Republican WomenMeeting: Third Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: (678) 520-2236 Website: www.ccrwcga.com

Cherokee County Teen RepublicansContact: (678) 232-7488 Website: www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com

Republican Women of Cherokee CountyMeeting: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.Contact: RWCC Headquarters, (678) 520-2236Website: www.rwccga.com

Allatoona Gold Panners Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044

Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc.Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482, [email protected]

Blue Skies Laughter ClubMeeting: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Contact: Craig Whitley, (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com

Cherokee Amateur Radio SocietyMeeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: Jim Millsap, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokeehams.com

Cherokee County Arts CenterMeeting: Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org

Cherokee County Saddle ClubMeeting: Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Road Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

The Hope Center Contact: (770) 924-0864 Website: www.hopectr.com

Hospice Advantage Contact: (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com

ICOR Contact: (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCoRorphans.com

Pet Buddies Food Pantry Contact: Heather Ballance, (678) 310-9858 Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Website: www.mustministries.org

Papa’s PantryContact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org

Safe Kids Cherokee CountyContact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org

Volunteer Aging Council of Cherokee CountyContact: (678) 269-6677 Website: www.VAC-cherokeega.org

AARP Woodstock ChapterMeeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944

American Legion & Auxiliary, Post 316Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: George Wallace, (770) 354-6454 Website: www.alpost316.org

Hickory Flat Optimist ClubMeeting: First and third Tuesdays Contact: Alan Flint, (770) 720-9056

Junior Service League of Woodstock 24-hour information line: (770) 592-3535

Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.woodstockkiwanis.org

Lions Club of WoodstockMeeting: Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Contact: Ed Cook, (770) 906-2958

Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Contact: (404) 506-6878

Sewrifics of CherokeeMeeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335

Sons of the American LegionMeeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794

South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Contact: (770) 926-3522

American Business Women’s AssociationMeeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Lori Matthewson, (770) 720-6274

Cherokee Area Business ConnectionMeeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687

Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday at noon Contact: (678) 361-3553

Main Street WoodstockMeeting: First Friday at 8 a.m. Website: www.mainstreetwoodstock.org

North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. Contact: (678) 361-3553

Together We Rise Meeting: Second and fourth Tuesdays Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280

Women of Woodstock Meeting: First and third Wednesdays Contact: (770) 928-2700

Woodstock Community Business AssociationMeeting: Second Monday at noon Contact: [email protected]

Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Contact: Mary Migliaro, (770) 345-8100 Website: www.cherokeechildadvocates.org

Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: (770) 926-8055

Cherokee County Humane Society Contact: (770) 928-5115 Website: www.cchumanesociety.org

Cherokee County Special OlympicsMeeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Colleene Konwick, (770) 517-7101

Companion Animal ConnectionContact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com

Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net

Genesis Adoptions Contact: (770) 517-0043 Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org

Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaContact: (404) 862-6180, [email protected] Website: www.gsgatl.org

Habitat for Humanity Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org

Business Organizations

Charitable Organizations

Civic Organizations

Political Organizations

Recreation & Hobbies


Cherokee Fencing ClubMeeting: Beginners, Wednesday at 5 p.m. Club, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com

Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Suzanne Hosea, (404) 667-4733 Website: www.cherokeemta.org

Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Contact: (770) 591-5820

Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dr. Daniel C. Batchelor, (770) 992-2362 Website: home.aol.com/DrBatch

Foothills Running Club Contact: John McCusker, (770) 924-9504

Les Marmitons Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197

North Atlanta Soccer Association Contact: Michele Fox, (770) 926-4175 Website: www.nasa-ga.org

Wildlife Action, Inc. Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m. Contact: WLA office, (800) 753-2264

Woodstock Youth Track Club Practice: Mon., Tues., and Thurs. at 6 p.m. Contact: Michael Dahlhauser, (404) 654-0093

Zack Walk Singles Mixer Contact: Karen Sacandy, (404) 452-9980 Website: www.Zachwalk.com

Adoption/Infertility Support GroupMeeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131

Alzheimer/Dementia Support GroupMeeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: (770) 926-0119

American Cancer Society 24/7 information line: (800) 227-2345

Autism Parent Support GroupMeeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551

Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday Contact: (404) 843-1880

Canadian Women’s ClubMeeting: Third Wednesday Contact: Lesley Frappier, [email protected]

CASA for Children, Inc.Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org

Celebrate RecoveryMeeting: Fridays at 6 p.m. Contact: Debbie Anthros, (770) 331-6685 [email protected]

Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support GroupContact: Heidi, [email protected] Renee, [email protected]

C.H.O.O.S.E. of WoodstockMeeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. 24-hour information line: (770) 517-3043

Depression and Bipolar Support GroupMeeting: Second and fourth Tues. at 7:30 p.m. Contact: (770) 560-7112

Diabetes Support GroupMeeting: Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact: (678) 493-1503

Emotions AnonymousMeeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Cindy, (770) 928-6554

Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second and fourth Thurs. at 7 a.m. Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887

GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildrenMeeting: Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: (678) 699-3400

Hearing loss association of AmericaChapter meeting information: (770) 517-2941 Contact: [email protected]

Jewish HavurahContact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687

La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Marguerite, (770) 926-2791

Miracle Mothers Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org

MOMS Club Woodstock — 30188 Contact: [email protected]

Mothers & MoreMeeting: First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com

Nar-Anon MeetingMeeting: Every Monday at 8 p.m. Contact: (404) 218-0246

National Alliance for Mental Illness Support GroupMeeting: Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 Website: www.nami.org

National Psoriasis Foundation Support GroupMeeting: First Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Scott Bell, (404) 218-6626

Over-eaters AnonymousMeeting: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact: Lois, (770) 592-6421

S.N.A.P — Special Needs Awareness ProgramMeeting: Second Monday at 10 a.m. Contact: (770) 720-4068

Tender Hearts Caregivers Support GroupMeeting: Second and fourth Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899

The Way Group, AAMeeting: Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. Contact: Hillside uMC

TOPS #0533 — A Weight Support GroupMeets at Woodstock uMC’s Latimer HallMeeting: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Contact: (770) 516-0371

Support Organizations


Juvenile Court: Judge John B. Sumner (678) 493-6250 Judge M. Anthony Baker (678) 493-6280

Court of Clerks: Patty Baker (678) 493-6511

1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 493-6000 www.cherokeega.gov fax: (678) 493-6013

Buzz Ahrens (R), Chair (678) 493-6511 email: [email protected]

Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 [email protected]

Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 [email protected]

Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 [email protected]

Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4 [email protected]

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

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

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

Janet Read (R), Post 4 (Chair) (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 Schools System Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 110 Academy Street, Canton, GA 30114 fax: (770) 479-1236 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Coroner: Earl W. Darby (404) 362-1600 480 Main Street, Canton, GA 30114

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: (678) 493-4200 Sheriff Roger Garrison, R fax: (770) 493-4228 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115 email: [email protected] Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner: Sonya Little, R (678) 493-6409 2780 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 email: [email protected]

City of WoodstockMayor Donnie Henriques (770) 592-6000, [email protected]

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 fax: (202) 224-0103 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) 479-1888 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 497-2999 Website: www.linder.house.gov

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

State Senator Chip Rogers (R) (D-21) (404) 463-1378 325-A Coverdell Legislative office Building fax: (404) 657-9887 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27) (404) 656-7127 304-B Coverdell Legislative office Building fax: (404) 463-1381 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State Rep. Charlice Byrd (R) (D-20) (404) 656-0298 608 Coverdell Legislative office Building fax: (404) 463-2793 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21) (404) 656-0129 613 Coverdell Legislative office Building fax: (404) 463-7778 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

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

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

State Court: Judge Clyde J.Gober, Jr. (678) 493-6480 Judge W. Alan Jordan (678) 493-6490 Magistrate Court: Judge James E. Drane III (R) (678) 493-6431

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

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Cherokee County historiCal soCiety(770) 345-3288 — www.rockbarn.org

The Cherokee County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to announce the upcoming November release of the newest history of Cherokee County. “Cherokee County, Georgia: A History” will chronicle the county’s past from the earliest record of civilization to present times. Authored by local writer and Cherokee County native Rebecca Johnston, the book is the first comprehensive history of the county published since 1932. The book will take readers from the times of the Native Americans to the Civil War and the Great Depression, through the years leading up to World War II and up to modern day times. The history tells of events and people who have shaped Cherokee County and allows the reader a deeper

understanding of the complexity and drama of the county’s past. Rebecca Johnston, best known as a columnist for the Cherokee Tribune newspaper, brings decades of experience writing about Cherokee County and her deep love of the community and its history to the new book. This book was made possible by a gift from the Joe E. Johnston Foundation. It will be published by the Cherokee County Historical Society, printed by Yawn’s Publishing and illustrated with over 200 photographs, maps and documents from the society’s archives. Also this book is a must for everyone, old-timer and newcomer alike, who is proud to call Cherokee County home.

The book (below) is available for presale at $38, with a special

discount for CCHS members. Order online at

www.rockbarn.org or by calling (770) 345-3288.



Something Beautiful . . . Part 2 continued from page 46

What is a Fever? continued from page 36

Tubes in theEars continued from page 34 Delaying Dental Treament continued from page 35

Where’s A Good Poet . . . continued from page 47

Remedy to Leaky Duct Work continued from page 42

If you are like most parents, you probably feed your child better quality food than you choose for yourself. Your child probably eats organic food, which contains no pesticides, no hormones, no antibiotics and no chemicals of any kind. You lock up the cabinets full of cleaning products. You teach them to say no to drugs. But when a child is sick, the first thing we do is pump them full of chemicals. Chiropractic works with the body’s natural ability to heal, without the use of drugs or surgery. Children under chiropractic care take fewer drugs, report fewer ear infections, allergies, sinus infections and colds, and are less likely to undergo surgery than other children.

symptoms, a trip to the office or urgent care is needed.

Febrile seizures are scary and caused by a rapidly rising or falling temperature. This is why we no longer recommend ice packs, etc. to treat fever. A tepid, lukewarm bath, cool, comfortable clothing and a light blanket are fine. If your child has a febrile seizure you should call 911 for further care and instructions.

If you have any questions, concerns or fears about fever, discuss them with any of us. Reassurance is sometimes the best medicine.

to and even held tight through the battle raging within me to retreat when others have hurt me. Both sides are painful, often really ugly, and always filled with pressure, but there is HOPE if we look to Jesus to be our Source of Love and Light when it feels like we’re about to blow.

Stay with me and we’ll look to that miracle of Hope next time.

means removing (extracting) the offending tooth. Extracting the offending tooth has the additional benefit of providing a way to drain the infection.

• Antibiotics are of secondary importance in treating a dental infection, and antibiotics are not automatically used to treat dental infections. Antibiotics are used for treating infections involving rapidly progressive swelling, diffuse swelling, a medically compromised child, or an infection that has invaded the extraoral spaces.

• If a child with an infection is dehydrated, IV fluids may need to be administered.

The bottom line is that most, if not all of these types of infections can be avoided by following through on dental treatment recommended by your dentist as quickly as possible.(1 )Flynn TR: Oral-facial emergencies. The Swollen face. Emergency Clinics of North America. 18(3) August 2000.

circumstances and look at Him. I want to stop worrying about tomorrow and look at Him. I want to turn away from regrets about the past and look at Him. Those things that distract me, disturb me, dilute me . . . I want to turn away from it all and look at Him. As I reflect on his love, only one question comes to mind — where’s a good poet when you need one?

A clean duct work assures the homeowner their energy dollars are being spent wisely and they have done all they can do to stop waste in their HVAC system. There are many qualified companies in every community that can visit your home and inspect and check your duct system for leakage. Please give me a call if you would like additional information about this process.


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Index

Banking/Financial Services

Renasant Bank Back Cover

Summit Finiancial Solutions 11

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Carpet Dry Tech 26

Chiropractors

Churches

Colby Family Chiropractic 17

Woodstock Church of Christ 46

Dentist/Orthodontists

Education/Instruction/Counseling

Dr. Jerry Smith 42

Kincaid orthodontics 47

Roswell Pediatric Dentistry 17

Williams orthodontics 36

Cherokee Christian School 15

Health & Beauty

Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio 3

LaVida Massage Inside Front Cover

Salon & Spa Venessa 55

Home Improvement/Repair/Service

Dr. Fixit PhD 35

Jason Brown Plumbing 26

Mr. Junk 42

Premier Pools 18

Reliable Heating and Air 9

Landscaping/Landscape Services

Autumn Hill Nursery 9

BAM Fence 44

X-Factor Lawn Care 43

Photography

C&W Photography 25

PhotoJack.net Inside Front Cover

Physicians & Medical Services

ISIS oB/GYN 3

Marietta Plastic Surgery Cover, 28, 29

Meridian Surgical Inside Back Cover

Northside Hospital – Cherokee 7

Northside Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 44

Northwest oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc. 40

Plastic Surgery Center of the South 21

Progressive Audiology Center 25

WellStar Health Systems /

TowneLake urgent Care 5

Woodstock Family & urgent Care 3

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine 23

Recreation & Fitness

Dance and Music Academy of Woodstock 21

Hickory Flat Dance Academy, Inc. 35

Steppin’ out Performing Arts Center 40

Restaurants/Food Services

Iron Horse Restaurant 36

Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous

The Bizarre Bazaar 15

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce 31

Cherokee County Historicial Society 53

East Cherokee/1 Hour Signage 55

Ghostnet 11

Lakeside Funeral Home 41

The Mad Hatter Service Company 55

Main Street Woodstock 24

Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival 31

Woodstock Furniture outlet 42

Woodstock Market & Show 15

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