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Contents

March 2016

VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 8

28-29 On the Cover:

Woodall Construction Company

36-38

Happy Campers

40-41

James "Chip" McCarthy For Sheriff

28-29

Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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Perspective

Calendar

Business Life

Canton Minute

Community Partner

Book Review

Artist Profile

Faces of Canton

Ribbon Cuttings

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Publisher’s Perspective

PUBLISHER/PHOTOGRAPHER Jack Tuszynski Jack@FamilyLifePublications.com EDITORIAL Julie Senger Editor@FamilyLifePublications.com ART Candice Williams Candice@FamilyLifePublications.com Laurie Litke Laurie@FamilyLifePublications.com

March forward M

arch is here, and my favorite season is about to burst forth with all the splendor of spring’s abundance of life. I hope everyone had a great vacation and enjoyed time with their families, had some time to reflect on their goals for the year, or I hope you were at least able to share in the joy of making memories with a friend during a time of departure from their daily routine. Now we are ready to march forward. Spring is a battle cry that we simply cannot ignore. Everything changes from the ground up during the wonderful season of spring. We made plans in January, laid the groundwork last month, and now the time has come for us to take root and grow so that we make positive changes for ourselves. While I was on vacation last month enjoying some diving, I took notice of some of the incredible symbiotic relationships of the underwater world. One of the first and most visual is the coordination of efforts of the gobi and the cleaner shrimp. The quick, big-eyed, alert gobi watches over the den and alerts the blind shrimp of approaching predators. With gratitude, the shrimp makes a home for the gobi and keeps it clean, accessible and safe. They are neighbors within the vastness of the ocean, and they have absolutely nothing in common except life itself, but they make each other’s lives better by accomplishing personal goals.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jose Baez, Kathleen Boehmig, Cyndi Braun, Mary Kay Buquoi, L. Michael Cox, Jyl Craven, Natalie Del Valle, Kristi Estes, Micah Fowler, Joshua Fuder, Corey Harkins, Norman Hunt, Cameron Johnson, Vicki Knight-Mathis, James E. Leake, Robbie Matiak, Chris Meiners, M.D. Minor, Tim Morris, Neely Motiejunas E. Anthony Musarra, Vishant Nath, Michael Petrosky, Juan Reyes, Nick Roper, Matthew Thomas, Farris Yawn

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We need more of that here on the surface. The positive changes we make in our own lives enhance the community around us. Let us do the right things and inspire others with our actions simply by living up to the potential that rests inside of us. Life will be easier for everyone. March forward.

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Mamma’s Wake — After her mother’s death, Ruth is free…until her mother’s ghost arrives, followed by the arrival of Ruth’s very pregnant daughter. This is an original comedy about how a caregiver who finds a life she never knew she could have. Family…can’t die without them! Produced by Broadway Bound Productions. Tickets are $18. Thursday-Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm, Canton Theatre, 171 E Main Street, Canton. 770-720-2698. BroadwayBoundProductionsInc.com

Cherokee County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture Expo — Enjoy visiting

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30 different agriculture booths, and enjoy commodity food and drinks. Farmer Sue and TheArtBarn Crew from Morning Glory Farm will be there with several furry, feathery friends to celebrate art, animals, agriculture and education. There will be locally grown foods, plants, animals and handcrafted products. This event is free and open to the public. 4:00-7:00 pm, River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. 770-479-1481, ext. 0.

Athens Guitar Duo — Dusty Woodruff and Matthew Anderson of the Athens Guitar Duo are becoming known for leaving “a deep impression on the audience with their passionate, meticulous and masterful artistry.” They have opened up the world of the guitar to new audiences and have promoted

the works of both modern and traditional composers with a youthfulness and freshness that makes the music of those composers come alive. 7:30 pm, Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt. edu/FPAC/performing_arts.html

Holly Springs Citizens Police Academy — The Academy is a series of six sessions, which focus on varying aspects of law enforcement/ citizen cooperation. This is a wonderful opportunity to peek inside the world of a police officer. The sessions include a historical perspective of American law enforcement and its current application, the structure and implementation of the Holly Springs Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, the Criminal

Investigation Division and will include presentations by the K9 Unit and Bike Patrol Team. Participants will conduct hands-on problem solving simulations, crime scene processing, domestic violence and suspicious person’s scenarios. Each participant will also have an opportunity to ride with an officer during a working shift. If interested, call 770-721-7526. HollySpringsGa.us

Egg Fest — is a unique, entertaining, family-friendly event, which will benefit the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch this year. This year’s free activities include an indoor, glow-in-the-dark egg hunt with candy for children 12 and under, an inflatable fun zone, live performances by groups from all over Cherokee County and more! There will also be food vendors, an eating contest and other activities throughout the day. 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Downtown Canton, East Marietta Street. CantonEggFest.com

The Celtic Tenors — The only tenor group with a truly global audience, The Celtic Tenors will give you a night to remember. They genuinely love what they do, and you’ll see that shine through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs like “Danny Boy” and exhilarating classics like “Nessun Dorma.” You’ll enjoy an evening to savor and a night with tenors who, despite their incredible success, don’t take themselves too seriously! 7:30 pm, Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt. edu/FPAC/performing_arts.html

Gardening in Small Spaces Seminar Learn basic design principles to maximize limited landscape areas and proper plant selection for small spaces. 7:00-9:00 pm, Harmony on the Lakes, 297 Harmony Lake Drive, Canton. To register, call 770-721-7803.

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First Friday in Downtown Canton Let “The Forces” of Disney and Star Wars collide! In celebration of the ingenious combining of Disney and the Star Wars series, The Canton Main Street Program invites you to dress up as your favorite character and join us in Cannon Park! Whether you’re a Han Solo or a Prince Charming, Leia or Elsa, come out for food, fun and music by Wet Jeans! 6:00-9:00 pm, Historic Downtown Canton. 770-704-1548. CantonHDL.com

One Mission Point, Canton. 678-880-1337. FBCCanton.org • March 20, 9:30 am-12:00 pm The Great Candy Hunt — For 3 year old Sunday School classes through 5th Grade. • March 20, 8:15 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Lord’s Supper — Served in all three services. • March 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Glorybound and The Nelons in Concert — Doors open at 5:30 pm. • March 27, 7:00-7:30 am Easter Sunrise Service — Located in the back parking lot. • March 27, 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Easter Services — Special Evangelist, Clayton King, will be speaking during the services.

Holly Springs Easter Egg Hunt — Come hunt over 12,000 eggs! Arrive early to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Each family receives one complimentary picture. Eggs will be hidden for children ages infant to 12 years old. Every child will leave with a basket full of eggs and one prize egg! 11:00 am, Barrett Park, 120 Park Lane, Holly Springs. 770-345-5536. GaHollySprings.CivicPlus.com

151 East Marietta Street, Canton. 678-653-4OLC (4652). OakLeafChurch.com • March 27, 8:30 am, 10:00 am & 11:30 am Easter Services

Northside HospitalCherokee’s 30th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza — Get your Easter basket ready! This year’s event, once again, will include many exciting activities and fun for all ages, including a petting zoo, moon walks, carnival games, puppet shows, and other activities. Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, music and much more. FREE and open to the public. 1:00-3:00 pm, 201 Hospital Road, Canton. 770-7205474. Register at Give.Northside. com/EasterEggstravaganza

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LIBRARY EVENTS SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org BALL GROUND

HICKORY FLAT

R.T. JONES

435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground, 770-735-2025

2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565

116 Brown Industrial Pkwy., Canton, 770-479-3090

FAMILY STORYTIME (No Storytime the week of March 22-24.) Tuesdays, 10:30 am & 3:30 pm, R.T. Jones Thursdays, 10:30 am, Ball Ground Thursdays, 10:30 am, Hickory Flat Saturdays, 10:30 am, R.T. Jones LAP SIT STORYTIME (No Storytime the week of March 22-24.) Wednesdays, 10:30 am & 11:30 am, R.T. Jones This is designed for ages 1-3 years. JUNIOR WRITING STUDIO Tuesdays & Thursdays, Ball Ground The Junior Writing Studio welcomes children in 3rd-8th grades to practice writing skills with a retired teacher in a small group or a one-on-one environment. Parents can schedule an appointment by calling the library. READING DOGS March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Hickory Flat March 7 & 21, R.T. Jones Children 6 years of age and older can read to a nonjudgmental, furry listener who won’t laugh if mistakes are made. Parents can call to register their child for a 10-15 minute program, two weeks ahead for one session. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. LEGO ROBOTICS STEAM TEAM March 2, 4:00 pm, R.T. Jones March 12, 2:00 pm, Hickory Flat Create, build, control and play with LEGO Robotics. This program is for ages 9-14. Call 770-479-3090, ext. 233 to register. DIY FRIDAY March 4, 11 & 18, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, R.T. Jones Do you knit? Bring your yarn and needles! You make jewelry? Bring your tools! This program is a great chance to work on your craft of choice, meet other crafters, share your DIY skills and maybe learn some new ones. DROP-IN CRAFTER-NOON March 5 & 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, R.T. Jones This is for all who enjoy crafting with paper, glue and

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crayons. All materials will be provided. This drop-in program requires a participating adult. LEGO CLUB March 5, 2:00-3:00 pm, Hickory Flat March 19, 3:00-4:00 pm, Ball Ground Lego Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation. All ages are welcome; ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. ALL AGES COLORING March 6, 2:00-5:30 pm, R. T. Jones Coloring with your family or friends is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon. Crayons, pencils, markers and coloring pages will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. We ask that children under 10 be accompanied by an adult. CROCHETING CLUB March 8, 6:00-7:30 pm, Ball Ground Come join the “NEW” Ball Ground crocheting club. Mrs. Joyce Jacobs will teach beginners how to crochet. Bring your own needles and yarn. REFERENCEUSA LUNCH & LEARN March 10, 11:45 am, R. T. Jones Our speaker, Bill Carlson, will demonstrate how ReferenceUSA can help your small business. ReferenceUSA helps users create marketing plans and conduct competitive analysis using business and consumer research. Lunch is provided. Please call 770479-3090 Ext 228 to reserve your space. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION March 15, 6:00-7:00 pm, Ball Ground Come play a St. Paddy’s Day game! Test your hand-eye coordination as you attempt to toss a bean bag into a pot of chocolate gold. Correctly answering an Irish trivia question enchants you with extra luck at the game of skill! The winner with the first lucky toss of the bean bag into the pot wins the prize! Every participant wins some chocolatey gold. While you wait for your turn, you may attempt to piece together a puzzle.

FACEBOOK WORKSHOP March 17, 11:00 am, R.T. Jones Join our staff for a Facebook Workshop in our computer lab. Attendees should already have a Facebook account. Please call 770-479-3090 Ext 228 because seats are limited. CHESS & CHAT March 19, 1:00-2:00 pm, R.T. Jones Chess & Chat is our informal chess group that meets once a month to play. No need to register, just drop by and see who is interested in playing a game. SOCIAL SUNDAYS March 20, 2:00-5:30 pm, R.T. Jones Come for an afternoon of gaming with new and old friends. If gaming isn’t your style, then pick an adult coloring page and color the time away! Game selections are available to use, as well as pencils, crayons and coloring pages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy our provided light refreshments! BALL GROUND BOOK CLUB March 21, 11:00 am, Ball Ground The book club meets the third Monday of every month, new members are welcome. This month, the group will be discussing Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes. WEAVE A WALL HANGING March 24, 4:00 pm, Hickory Flat Kids ages 9-12 will learn how to make their own woven creation. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins March 10th. Please call 770-3457565 to register. YOU’RE NOT TOO OLD FOR… March 28, 6:00-7:15 pm, R.T. Jones Come be a little kid again! We’ll have childhood favorites like coloring, a life size version of Memory and yummy snacks that you’re not too old for! Teens and tweens in 6th grade and up are welcome. BOOK BINDING CLINIC March 29, 10:00am-2:00pm, R.T. Jones Book lovers who want to bring new life to old books or Bibles will receive free estimates on restoration. Jack Kyle, a retired book binder, will be available to explain how he can restore and rebind your cherished items.

Business

Jaipur Living Inc. (Jaipur), a company specializing in rugs, throws, pillows and more, has announced their move to Cherokee 75 Corporate Park. With the plans to relocate their Atlanta Headquarters, currently in Norcross, the company will be building a new facility in the southwest Cherokee park. Through the purchase of 23-acres of land, the company will construct a 180,000 sq. ft. facility, expandable to over 300,000 sq. ft. The project will take place in two phases with a total capital investment of $22.3 million. This relocation will bring approximately 100 jobs to Cherokee with an average wage of $52,000 per year. The company plans to add 10-15 jobs per year over the next three years. Founded in 1978 in India, Jaipur went from its humble beginnings, with only two looms, to being known as one of the largest exporters of rugs in India. Headquartered in Atlanta, they have continued to grow and design beautiful products.

Studio Main Hair Salon is now open in beautiful, historic Downtown Canton. It is a full service salon, which provides services for the entire family. Stylist, Haley Dunn, is the owner and a master cosmetologist who has been in the industry for 9 years. Trista Smith is a master cosmetologist who has been in the industry for 8 years. Walk-ins are always welcome, or call 678-880-7627 for an appointment. Hours: Monday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am-7:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am-7:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm

Jaipur already has ties to the Cherokee community with Woodstock Furniture Outlet being a vendor of their products and having recently partnered with Canton-based Grant Design Collaborative to create a new line of their rugs.

Appointments outside of these hours are available upon request.

In mid-March, the legendary Alpine

Bakery

is opening a brand new bakery and storefront in Woodstock. Located at 405 Toonigh Road, the bakery will house a staggering 60 FEET of â&#x20AC;&#x153;eye candy,â&#x20AC;? with over 80 confections on display. Coffees, teas and breakfast pastries will also be available. For more information, visit Strawberry Cheesecake

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AlpineBakeries.com, or call 404-410-1400.

Key Lime Bar

Learn “Bermuda Time” to Avoid Madness Later By Joshua Fuder Around the time of “March Madness,” the airwaves will be full of commercials for various lawn products that are guaranteed to save you time and money and give you the best yard in the neighborhood. The primary wonder product advertised is the “weed and feed,” which contains a pre-emergent herbicide and fertilizer. This sounds great in theory, but with Bermuda lawns, the timing usually isn’t quite right for the herbicide and/or fertilizer. Summer annual weeds, like crabgrass, will germinate when soil temperatures hit the mid-50s, so it is best to get your pre-emergent down from late February to early March. If you don’t know exactly when that is, pay attention for the flowers of redbuds or forsythia,

as they tend to be a good indicator. Early fertilization of Bermuda can lead to destructive fungal diseases, like Large Patch, which is difficult to control once established. Early fertilization can also lead to frost damage from a late cold snap. Fertilization of a Bermuda lawn should only be done after it has fully greened up, and it is best to wait until after the second mowing. Application of a half of a pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet is generally recommended for most Bermuda lawns in our area. As your lawn starts to wake up, begin mowing it to a height of 1-1.5 inches. It is recommended to mow frequently

enough to never cut more than 1/3 of the leaf height in one cutting.

Joshua Fuder is Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, UGA Cooperative Extension Cherokee County. Contact the UGA Extension office for any gardening assistance, 770-721-7830 or CAES.UGA. Edu/extension/cherokee

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Why are People in Today’s World

So Sick?

By Chris Meiners, D.C.

There’s not one answer to this question. However, one of the biggest problems in America is prescription opiates, also known as “pain killers.” Here are some staggering statistics:

Surprisingly, more people die from prescription opiates than all other street drugs combined. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rendered opiate use an epidemic in the U.S.

In 2013…

This addiction has likely affected everyone’s life, directly or indirectly. Here’s an example of a typical opiate abuse/addiction scenario: your friend or loved one has some kind of pain within their body (back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain or leg pain, etc.). They go to their doctor, and instead of figuring out why they’re in pain, they’re given a prescription to eliminate the pain. But have they fixed the problem? Thus, when they stop taking the medication, the pain returns. This pain makes them continue

® nearly 2,000,000 Americans, age 12 or older, abused and/or were dependent on opiates. ® 22,767 deaths were attributed to an opiate overdose, and it’s estimated by the end of 2016 to be over 35,000 deaths. ® 44 people died each day from an opiate overdose, and it’s estimated that over 100 people will die each day from opiate overdose this year.

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to need the drug, and eventually, they become addicted. Once addicted, their life is never the same. When you have pain, your body is telling you that something is wrong. You’d never cover the engine light to your car with black duct tape, would you? Of course not, that would be silly. However, we do this on a daily basis with our bodies and drugs. If you have pain or a health problem, don’t cover it with drugs; seek a solution that will fix it!

Dr. Chris Meiners is a chiropractor and owner of Canton Wellness Center, 1558 Marietta Highway Canton. 770720-4090. CantonWellness.com

Canton Minute

Steps to Opening Your Business in Canton By Matthew A. Thomas

e are getting better and better at encouraging people to bring their businesses to Canton. We tout the great things happening here, from major developments like Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s replacement facility to the synergistic growth of downtown. You see our progress, and you want your business to be a part of it, so you choose to bring your business here. You then ask, “How, exactly, do I open my business in Canton?” The good news is there’s no secret formula. We have resources and people ready to help you every step of the way.

Step

Identify where you want to put your business.

Downtown, Riverstone Parkway, Canton Marketplace or a certain highway corridor — all of these areas have their unique advantages. Take the time to identify buildings, suites or vacant land you think may be a good fit for your enterprise.

Step

Find out whether or not your intended uses comply with the local zoning code.

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Making sure the zoning works for your business is a critical checkpoint, especially in stand-alone buildings, which may not share the same zoning as neighboring buildings. The City’s municipal website (CantonGeorgia.com) has an easily accessible zoning map. You can also stop by City Hall to speak with someone in zoning or pick up a hard copy of Canton’s zoning map.

Step

Learn what your structure needs in order to be brought up to current building, plumbing and electrical standards.

This step becomes the pitfall of many aspiring businesses. We do not expect entrepreneurs to know the City’s building code by heart. However, if you are making any interior or exterior changes, make sure you hire a professional with a Georgia Contractor’s License. Not only is it State law, but it is important because a local permit cannot be issued without it.

Step

After ensuring your building is up to code, register for your Occupational Tax License, also known as a business license.

The minimum charge is $125 and varies depending on real or estimated gross receipts. All Occupation Tax Certificates must be paid and renewed each year by March 31st. If all of this sounds difficult, rest assured that we have a great team at City Hall that is always willing to assist you. Zoning, building codes, fire codes, signage, business licenses, identifying vacant sites — we are here to help with all of this and more. Please feel free to contact us. For your convenience, we’ve compiled this information in “A Guide to Starting a Business in Canton.” It explains the step-by-step process for opening your new business establishment by using the City’s “A-B-C Startup Method.” A. Appropriate Zoning B. Building Permits and Inspections C. Occupational Tax Certificate “The Business Guide” is available online, and there are hard copies available at City Hall.

Matthew A. Thomas is Economic Development Manager for the City of Canton. 770-704-1516. Matthew.Thomas@Canton-Georgia.com

Leadership Cherokee Class of 2016 Named

Community Feature

This 28th Anniversary Class was chosen following participation in a nomination, application and interview process. The 23 class members traveled to Brasstown Valley Resort for their retreat. “The group participated in both indoor and outdoor team building exercises that enabled them to learn not only about each other, but also about themselves through a look at personality types and communication styles,” said Katie Wise with LGE Community Credit Union and the 2016 Chair of Leadership Cherokee. Over the next nine months, the Leadership Cherokee Class will participate in a broad range of sessions that will focus on a variety of topics such as economic development, infrastructure, government, justice, education, recreation, tourism, public safety, healthcare and social/human services. Following the nine months of leadership training, the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2016 will graduate during a ceremony in September. For information on the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2017, contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400, or visit CherokeeChamber.com.

Class members include: Front Row (l to r): Ashley Carlile, Thompson, Meier & King, P.C.; Maggie Wilt, Keller Williams Realty; Janet Read, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Crystal Welch, City of Woodstock; Cassie Kelly, The Salvation Army Service Center & Family Store. Second Row (l to r): Brian Reece, Cherokee Co. Fire & Emergency Services; Vanna Hernandez, Cherokee Co. Clerk of Courts; Amber Smithwick, Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce; Dixie Williams, Southeast Restoration Group; Giselle Espinal-Francis, Goshen Valley Foundation; Heather Daily, Cherokee Training Center; Michael Zenchuk, City of Holly Springs. Back Row (l to r): Joe Perkins, Cherokee Co. Sheriff’s Office; Katie Pearson, Northside Hospital-Cherokee; Jey Willis, State Farm InsuranceJey Willis Agency; Chris Sizemore, Roytec Industries; Kevin Lanier, Cherokee Co. Fire & Emergency Services; Amy Hall, North GA CPA Services; Jeremy Harmon, WellStar Health System; Mark Mitchell, City of Canton; Shannon Gibbs, Cherokee Co. Fire & Emergency Services; Tracey Boltres, Pied Piper Pest Control; Jack Tuszynski, Family Life Publications.

Congratulations Congratulationstotoour ourOctober February “7“7 Differences” Differences” winner, winner, Melanie Chris Jeffreys! Tugman!

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Community Feature Canton Resident Improves Heart Health in Women’s Day Magazine Challenge Nicole Wechter was one of 5 women chosen last June by Women’s Day magazine to participate in their “Live Longer and Stronger Challenge.” With the guidance from Joy Bauer (from the Today Show) and the Women’s Day team, she worked to improve her overall heart health. Nicole is featured in the March issue of Women’s Day magazine, and was also featured on a segment of the Today Show. In addition, she got to be one of the honored guests at the Women’s Day final reveal at the Red Dress Awards in NYC. Nicole lost 76 lbs., cut her cholesterol medicine in half and completely eliminated her blood pressure issues. With a strong history of breast cancer on both sides of her family, she got tested for the BRCA mutation and tested positive. She then had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed and will have a double mastectomy this year, so she will no longer be at risk for breast/ovarian cancer.

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3 Cherokee County Cities Rank in Top 25 Safest Cities in GA SafeWise has released its list of the safest cities in Georgia, and three Cherokee County cities rank in the top 25. Holly Springs comes in at number 15 on the list, followed by Canton (21), and Woodstock (25), respectively. The safest cities are ranked by reviewing the most recent FBI Crime Report statistics from 2014, which is the most recent data available for a full calendar year. Cities with less than 4,000 residents or that don’t submit crime data to the FBI are not considered for inclusion on the list. The list is further narrowed by reviewing the number of reported violent and property crimes in each of the cities.

Community Feature CCSD National Signing Day Event Honors Student Athletes Fifty-seven student-athletes were recognized at the CCSD National Signing Day ceremony for signing scholarship commitment letters to compete at the college level. The following athletes were recognized from Cherokee HS, Creekview HS and Sequoyah HS: SCH. STUDENT

SPORT

CHS Bryson Perry Football CHS Brittain Brown Football CHS Dwayne Tiller Football CHS Kaci Reid Lacrosse CHS Sam Thornton Soccer CHS Morgan Harrison Soccer CHS Deven Bennett Softball CHS Rachel Catt Softball CVHS Kyle Wilkie Baseball CVHS Samantha Rolka Soccer CVHS Avery Pickerill Softball

COLLEGE

SCH. STUDENT

Army Duke University Shorter College Concordia University Saint Paul Georgia Gwinnett College Kennesaw State University Brewton-Parker Univ. of South Carolina- Beaufort Clemson University University of Arkansas at Little Rock Columbus State Univerisity

CVHS Bethany Hyde Softball SHS Daniel Seres Baseball SHS Megan Garcia Basketball SHS Cameron Cox Basketball SHS Derrion Rakestraw Football SHS Lisbeth Coleman Soccer SHS Laney Joyner Softball SHS Taylor Dodd Tennis SHS Morgan Dodd Tennis SHS Kelley Hartman Volleyball SHS Lauren Hartman Volleyball

Scholar athletes from River Ridge, Sequoyah and Woodstock High Schools.

SPORT

COLLEGE Truett McConnell Kennesaw State University LaGrange College Navy University of Colorado Reinhardt University Auburn University University of S.C. Upstate University of S.C. Upstate University of South Alabama University of South Alabama

Scholar athletes from Cherokee, Creekview and Etowah High Schools.

Dr. Susan Zinkil is GA’s MS Principal of the Year

Creekland MS Team Qualifies for National Academic Quiz Tourney

Dr. Zinkil was appointed the Principal of Teasley MS in 2010. Under her leadership, Teasley MS has been recognized as a “Distinguished Breakout Middle School” by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals in 2013, a finalist for the Georgia Family Friendly Partnership Award in 2014 and a Title I Reward School in 2012 and 2015 by the Georgia Department of Education. Additionally, the Technology Association of Georgia named Teasley MS as a finalist in its State STEM Awards in 2015.

Two Creekland Middle School Academic Bowl teams have qualified for the National Academic Quiz Tournament to be held in Atlanta in May. The Creekland MS teams earned records of 9-1 and 8-2 among the 32 teams from Georgia, Florida and Alabama that competed in the recent Sixth Annual Tri-State National Academic Quiz Tournament qualifier held in Bainbridge.

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Dr. Susan Zinkil with family: husband Mike, daughter Emily, sons Michael and Matthew, and her parents Doc and Kathleen Speir.

tends to go away.

Teeth grinding is quite common in children. Its cause can vary depending on the age of your child. Children younger than 7-8 years still have many of their primary teeth. Primary teeth shift and change quite a bit. During this phase of change, a child may experience an abnormal bite that might feel odd to them. This can lead to teeth grinding at night. Most children who experience teeth grinding at a young age will outgrow it once their 6-year molars come in. Once a more permanent bite pattern is established, the teeth grinding

In older children and teenagers, teeth grinding can be caused by stress. If you notice teeth grinding in older children, By Vishant you should try Nath, D.M.D. talking with them to see if they are especially worried about anything in particular. Teeth grinding can become severe in some cases. If steps are not taken to protect the surfaces of the teeth, the grinding can lead to the wearing down of the enamel, tooth chipping and increased temperature sensitivity of the teeth. Extreme cases can even lead to facial or jaw discomfort and temporomandibular joint disease, more commonly known as TMJ.

teeth, the dentist will simply wait for the child to outgrow the grinding as the permanent teeth come in. However, in cases of grinding in permanent teeth, the dentist may recommend that the child wear a mouth guard at night to protect the teeth from the grinding. These are similar to the mouth guards worn in sporting events. They can be molded to specifically fit the individual’s mouth to best protect the teeth. Visiting your pediatric dentist every six months is a great opportunity to keep up with any changes you may notice with your child’s teeth or mouth. Staying on top of these changes can help to ensure that your child’s oral health remains at its best!

Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Canton/Alpharetta/Roswell Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. 678-352-1090. KidsHappyTeeth.com

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Protecting the Etowah River Through Education

he Upper Etowah River Alliance (UERA) is a small, local, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating children and adults about Etowah Watershed, the Etowah River and its tributaries. UERA serves people in Cherokee, Forsyth, Pickens, Dawson and Lumpkin Counties. They use education to empower citizens to be able to understand how simple storm water management practices, being observant and preventing and cleaning up litter will protect the integrity of the river, which, in turn, protects the unique wildlife that lives in the watershed and the drinking water source on which we all depend. The Etowah is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the United States. There are 76 native species of fish in the Etowah, while the Columbia River Watershed and the Colorado River Watershed only have 58 species of native fish. The Etowah River Watershed is miniscule compared to these two large watersheds, and yet there are more species of fish than the two of them combined. The reason is due to the biological diversity, the huge variety of plants and animals on the land and in the water, as well as the abundant rainfall and rich soils that support every living thing. There are some species that are found in the Etowah and nowhere else in the world. Because of this diversity, the river and its tributaries are healthy, clean resources, but that hasn’t always been the case. When the chicken plants were unregulated, the unofficial name of the Etowah was “Gut Creek,” and when the textile mills washed out their dye vats, the river ran denim blue. In more recent history, problems affecting the health of the Etowah include animal waste from livestock that have access to the streams, land application of manure and soils washing into the streams

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from land disturbance (due to ineffective methods of erosion control), as well as large amounts of litter that washes into the river through storm drains. The UERA accomplishes its goals by going into classrooms, providing handson experiences that teach students about the Etowah and the impacts of living in this special watershed, and it also speaks to civic groups, garden clubs and municipal groups. The UERA also teaches citizens by using Georgia’s Adopt-A-Stream program. This program teaches people how to chemically, physically and biologically evaluate a small, adopted stream section. UERA’s work has been recognized by the State for their efforts in this program. The Environmental Protection Agency has also recognized UERA by using federal monies granted to them to clean up non-point source pollution, such as providing funds and expertise to local citizens whose septic tanks failed and were polluting local streams. The Upper Etowah River Alliance depends on volunteers to help them accomplish their goals. If you want to join the UERA, please contact them by emailing their director, Diane Minick, at DMinick@EtowahRiver.org, or visit their website, EtowahRiver.org.

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starts by measuring the amount and location of astigmatism in the cornea during the cataract evaluation. Often, this is performed with more than one device to improve accuracy. The most reliable way to correct moderate or high astigmatism during cataract surgery is with a special toric intraocular lens that corrects astigmatism inside the eye. The amount of astigmatism to be corrected is calculated using the preoperative measurements. The artificial lens is orientated during surgery to line up with the steepest part of the cornea, so that it cancels out the astigmatism of the cornea and results in clear vision. Patients corrected for the distance will still require reading glasses for near vision. For some patients, correcting one eye for closer vision is a way to reduce dependence on reading glasses, as well. Your eye doctor can help you determine if this would be a good choice for you.

Can Astigmatism be Corrected

at the Same Time as Cataract Surgery? By Cameron Johnson, MD

What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) or the lens inside the eye has different amounts of focusing power vertically and horizontally. Ideally, the cornea is sphere-shaped, like a baseball, and images are focused on a single spot, which results in clear vision. If the cornea has an oblong shape, like a football, images are focused on 2 different spots, which results in blurry vision.

How does cataract surgery affect astigmatism?

When a cataract (the natural human lens that has gotten cloudy) is removed during

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cataract surgery and replaced with a clear, artificial lens, all of the astigmatism arising from the lens is also removed. The astigmatism that remains is caused by the oblong shape of the cornea. If patients have significant, untreated astigmatism after cataract surgery, the uncorrected vision is blurry, and the patient will require glasses to correct the astigmatism to obtain clear vision.

How can astigmatism be corrected at the time of cataract surgery?

Fortunately, there are now options available to surgically correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. The process

Another method for correcting lower amounts of astigmatism during cataract surgery is by limbal relaxing incisions. In this procedure, arc shaped incisions are created in the peripheral cornea, which relax (or flatten) the steepest part of the cornea. This results in a cornea that is more sphere-shaped, correcting astigmatism. There are different methods for creating these incisions. One method that works well is using a diamond knife. A more recent innovation involves using a laser to create these incisions, which results in greater precision. Limbal relaxing incisions are good at reducing low amounts of astigmatism, but a toric intraocular lens is better at reducing higher amounts of astigmatism. Some patients may have so much astigmatism that they require both methods. Discuss with your eye doctor to see if you would benefit from astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery.

Dr. Cameron Johnson is a boardcertified ophthalmologist with Milan Eye Center, located in Canton. (678)381-2020. MilanEyeCenter.com

LED Lighting By Nick Roper On October 14, 1878, Thomas Edison filed a patent for the “improvement on electric lights,” that’s right; he did not invent the light bulb; he just improved it to the point to where it was a practical, incandescent light. The problem with incandescent bulbs is that the majority of the energy they use is converted to heat instead of light. The latest improvement to the light bulb has significantly reduced the amount of wasted energy.

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are what create the light source that we see with LED lighting. LEDs produce 3.4 BTUs per hour, whereas the lighting equivalent in an incandescent bulb produces 85 BTUs per hour. The added heat buildup in your home results in added air conditioning costs in the warmer months, which results in an overworked AC unit. Furthermore, LED lights require less energy to create light, so your power bill will automatically be reduced. Converting your home or business to LED lighting not only saves you money on your power bill, it also reduces energy consumption, which helps the environment. LEDs can last up to 20 times longer than other lighting sources, which results in reduced manufacturing, packing and shipping of incandescent or compact florescent bulbs. An article in Electronics Weekly, states that the average LED light will last 13.7 years if used 10 hours per day. Therefore, it’s feasible to

assume that if these bulbs were installed in a new home, the bulbs wouldn’t have to be changed for nearly 14 years. LED lighting is going to cost you more money initially. However, the pricing has dropped significantly in recent years, and I’m sure as technology advances, LEDs will become more and more affordable, just as plasma, LCD, and LED TVs have. The bottom line about LED lights is that they are better for the environment, reduce energy bills and prevent you from having to change light bulbs for many years. So if you can manage the upfront cost, you will be much better off over time.

Nick Roper is manager of business development for H&H Electric and Security LLC. 770-735-1136. MyAtlantaElectrician.net

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Brides: 3 Tips for the Ideal

“I Do” Hairdo

By Jyl Craven

low side, wraparound, sleek or even a ponytail in an intricate braid to complement this traditional wedding look. Also, consider these wedding-day hair do’s and don’ts before you say “I do”:

Face Shape: Your wedding-day hair should not only highlight the cut of your dress but also complement the shape of your face. You and your stylist should experiment with the height and distribution of your hair to find the perfect look.

Accessories: Choose a veil or flowers to carry on an age-old tradition, or add a little bling with tiaras, headbands or pins. Top off your lustrous locks with the right accessories to finish your weddingday look. The dress is fitted; the flowers are ordered. But, how will you do your hair? Take these three wedding-day hair “I do’s” into consideration when picking your perfect hairstyle for your special day: LIFESTYLE

The Romantic Bride: If you chose a halter dress or a bridal gown with spaghetti straps or no straps at all, you’ve chosen a soft, romantic look. You’re a blushing bride, so complement the look with a loose, romantic wave, slightly pulled back, or hair that is loosely pulled up. Cap off the romantic look with a soft fringe or tendrils of hair around the face. Your guests will swoon at the romance of it all. The Elegant Bride: All brides are elegant, of course, but a high-neck 24

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or V-neck dress is the height of sophistication. In this style of gown, your hair should be up off of your shoulders to avoid disturbing the neckline. The French twist and the chignon are excellent choices to complement a high-neck or V-neck dress. Plus, both styles are so versatile that you’ll have plenty of different hair looks from which to choose.

The Traditional Bride: If you choose a gown with full styles and sleeves, also choose a slim hairstyle. One flexible option you might not have considered is a sleek ponytail. While a ponytail may sound at first like a leisurely approach to weddingday hair, there are actually many gorgeous style options. Consider a

Hair Health: Nothing is more radiant than healthy hair. But, chances are you’ll be stressed and frazzled before your big day, so don’t forget to eat a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. You will feel better, and your hair will appear nourished and stunning. Your hairstyle is, of course, only one small part of your big day — but a vital one. Pick a hairstyle you’ll love to think back on as you look at pictures and cherish your memories for years to come! L

Jyl Craven is owner of Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. 770-345-9411. JylCraven.com

Preparing for Your Child’s

First Dental Visit By Dr. L. Michael Cox, D.M.D.

Going to the dentist for the first time is a big step in a child’s life, one that will set the tone for many future visits. The good news is that you can prepare for your child’s first visit and help ensure that it’s a positive experience. Though every child is different, here are some tips that tend to work well for most families:

Avoid a Huge Build-up The way that you talk about the dentist around your child can shape their expectations, so it’s important to choose your words carefully. A great technique with children is to talk about the dentist in passing, as if it were something as ordinary as going for a meal. Children have wild imaginations, and by sitting down with your child and discussing their first visit to the dentist at length, you risk allowing their thoughts to run away with them and increasing their stress level.

Give More General Answers Staying away from specifics is highly recommended. If your child needs a filling after you’ve repeatedly told them everything would be fine, they might begin to lose faith in you. Conversely, if you try to prepare them for the worst, they might not want to go to the appointment at all. Stay vague and light when discussing the dentist, and make it seem like another ordinary activity.

Take a Test Run Dental offices can be mysterious and unsettling to certain children who might become a little unnerved by the sight of staff members in surgical masks or the sound of common dental machinery. Help your child gain familiarity with the dental office environment by visiting prior to their scheduled appointment. One great reason to visit beforehand is to drop off patient forms. This will give your child an opportunity to meet the front desk staff, and they’re usually excellent at making people feel comfortable. Early professional dental care is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. Stay committed and good luck!

Dr. Michael Cox is a dentist with BridgeMill Dentistry on Sixes Road. 770-704-1812. BridgeMillDentistry.com

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Cooped Up? Get Those Bodies Moving!

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By Kristi Estes Cold weather is coming to an end, and spring is in sight! Winter brings cold, but we know that spring brings rain. With kids being cooped up and unable to play outside, they often get stircrazy. A day-long video game session is not the best option for anyone. Movement is important to keep bodies strong, regulated and focused, and it gives lots of information to all the body’s senses. Here are some activities to get your child moving: •

Animal walks or races — move like a bear, crab or frog. Race or play crab soccer with a balloon.

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Pillow fights Tug of war with a blanket Jump on the bed or a trampoline. Crash into a pile of blankets or pillows. Swing your child in a blanket or sheet. Make texture bins with rice, beans or sand. Hide toys or use spoons or cups to play. Make a kid “burrito,” rolling your child in a blanket along the floor. Have him do the same to you or a sibling, and make him push the “burrito.” Take a bath with lots of bubbles, bath paint (mix food coloring with shaving cream) or body paint. Play blowing games. Use cotton balls with straws and two goals at the ends of a table. Wheelbarrow walking — hold your

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child at the ankles or at the hips, depending on strength, and see how far they can walk on their hands. Make your child walk back and forth to do a puzzle or play a game, putting game pieces on opposite ends of the room. Play Twister or Simon Says. Have a dance party. Play musical chairs. Turn off lights for flashlight tag.

• As a parent myself, I know it’s easier to sit kids in front of a TV when you have a mile-long to-do list. Try to get at least 10 minutes of movement in per hour. These activities are not hard and do not need to take a long time. Movement is so important for everyone!

Kristi Estes, Occupational Therapist. Kristi and Jennifer Puckett are co-owners of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy. 770-345-2804. InHarmonyPediatricTherapy.com

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COVER STORY BY KATHLEEN BOEHMIG

MAKING YOUR

DREAMS Come True

ean Woodall, born and raised in Cherokee County, is a man of many talents who is driven to provide his customers with quality homes. In 1986, he started Woodall Construction Company, his first business, at age nineteen. He quickly became one of the

most sought-after subcontractors in the area, and within six years, the business grew to include three crews and twenty employees. At age twenty-nine, Dean began building homes. Several years later, he formed Dean Woodall Communities, Inc., built his first subdivision, got his real estate license and partnered in marketing and selling all the homes there. In 2002, Woodall Construction Company built and closed in excess of fifty homes. Over the next ten years, Dean developed more subdivisions in Cherokee County including Chestnut Hill, Sweetbriar, Pebble Brooke, Brookwood, Sweetwater, Amberleigh, Brookfield and Willow Ridge. He has built over 200 homes in Cherokee and Pickens County. In his career, he has bought and sold in excess of 1600 acres of land and successfully closed over 450 real estate transactions. In 2009, with the traditional real estate market suffering, Woodall Construction Company added remodeling and restoration to their list of services. Dean possesses some key skills that have enabled him to reach the pinnacle of a long, respected career: effective communication skills, knowledge of creative finance solutions and risk management, experience in estimating, bidding and cost management, bookkeeping, labor organization and crisis management and a vision of the final product. “I so enjoy what I do,” Dean says. “I’m a hands-on person, and I love making deals work out to everyone’s benefit. I really enjoy meeting people, talking to them and getting to know them and finding out what they want, then bringing that vision to fruition.”

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Dean designs and draws some of his own plans. “I enjoy designing spaces for my customers,” he says. “They tell me what they want, and I design it and build it. It’s very satisfying helping them achieve their dream homes.” “We have ten full-time employees installing siding, cornices and decks onto homes we build as well as existing houses built by others,” Dean says. “So we are helping those who are looking to move into beautiful new homes, as well as people who want to improve on what they already have.” A licensed builder in the state of Georgia, Dean is a IICRC certified water damage restoration technician and certified EPA lead safe renovator. He has been named “Builder of the Week” in The Atlanta JournalConstitution, and “Agent of the Month” by Metro brokers GMAC Realty. He holds memberships in the Cherokee County Board of Realtors and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Dean served on the Board of Trustees at Canton First United Methodist Church from 1997 to 1998 and as its Chairman from 1999 to 2000, is currently a member of Woodstock First Baptist Church, and is a past

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I enjoy designing spaces for my customers. They tell me what they want, and I design it and build it. It’s very satisfying helping them achieve their

dream homes .

game director for Woodstock First Baptist Church’s Awanas Program. “At this point in my life, family is my passion,” Dean says. “I love helping other families, and I enjoy working with mine.” He continues, “In 2015, I formed Woodall Family Realty with my daughter, Ashley Donnelly. This is a full service real estate company; we market my properties as well as others. Ashley is a fine realtor and a true professional. It’s wonderful being part of

a team with her and with Keller-Williams. They share our ‘help each other’ agenda.” There are two subdivisions currently being marketed. “Woodall Construction Company, in a joint venture with Meridian Development, owns seventeen lots in Wild Timber Subdivision in south Pickens County,” Dean says. “We are in the process of building and selling homes in the high 200’s to high 300’s. The homes are marketed by my company, Woodall Family Realty.” The other subdivision, Wilshire Estates, located off White Road in Cherokee County, is currently in Phase I, consisting of twelve, heavily-wooded lots, which range from 1.8 to 2.6 acres. Phase II, consisting of forty lots, will open this fall. “It’s definitely a family project,” Dean says; “It was developed by Dean Woodall Communities; the homes are being built by Woodall Construction Company, and it’s being marketed by Woodall Family Realty.” To date, four homes have been started and are under contract, ranging from $280,000 to $410,000. Dean has been a leader in the real estate

industry for the past thirty-one years. His hands-on experience has given him a vast knowledge of engineering and construction and how they relate to each other. He has a talent for being able to look at a project, come up with a marketable idea and efficiently turn his vision into the final product. He then has the ability to effectively market and sell that product. Unlike most developers, Dean lives in one of his neighborhoods surrounded by neighbors whose homes he built. With his talent and love for his job, Dean has risen to the top of the real estate and construction industry in the area in which he lives. What’s his success strategy? Dean says, “I want anyone that I do business with to walk away happy, feeling like they got a little more than they paid for.” Dean Woodall has certainly realized his own dream by helping make dreams come true for over three decades for homeowners in Cherokee and Pickens Counties. WWW. FAMILYLIFE PUBLICATIONS.COM

Symptoms of CFS are:

Why Am I

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Soooo Tired?

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By M.D. Minor If you notice that you don’t have the energy that you once had, and you’re too tired to do anything, you may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). More than one million people in the U.S. have CFS, yet less than 20% have been diagnosed. CFS is a disease that causes you to become so tired that you can’t perform normal, daily tasks. It’s a severe, debilitating tiredness that isn’t improved by bed rest and may be worsened by physical or mental activity. It’s an all-encompassing fatigue that results in a dramatic decline in both activity level and stamina.

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chronic fatigue that lasts more than six months difficulties with memory and concentration problems sleeping persistent muscle pain joint pain (without redness or swelling) headaches tender lymph nodes increased fatigue and sickness following exertion sore throat

Diagnosing CFS can be quite complicated. There are many other illnesses that present with similar symptoms, such as fibromyalgia and mono; therefore, it can be confused with these and many other diseases. There’s no specific lab test, blood test or scan to diagnose CFS. Symptoms vary from person to person. Your doctor will talk with you about your specific symptoms and complete a thorough evaluation to determine if you’re truly suffering from CFS. Based on

the findings, your physician will be able to create an individualized program for you. There are treatment options that can improve symptoms, increase function and improve your quality of life. CFS is best treated with a combination of coping strategies, symptomatic treatments and activity management. Anyone can suffer from CFS. However, CFS affects women at four times the rate of men; it occurs most often in people in their 40s and 50s, and though CFS is less common in children than adults, children can develop it, particularly in their teen years. If you’re concerned that you may be suffering from CFS, consult your doctor.

M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine in Canton. 770-720-7000. MD0911.com

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Community Partners

Cherokee Youth Works (CYW) has been helping outof-school youth get back on track and obtain their GED diploma for years. Once limited by participant restrictions, the Cherokee Youth Works program is now open to any out-of-school youth between the ages of 16-24 who hasn’t finished high school or a homeschool program and would like to obtain a GED. There’s no cost, but as a CYW participant, they must be fully committed. They must have a complete desire to be the best they can be in order to prepare themselves for the transition into the workforce, which allows them to become strong, contributing members of the community. GED preparation is just one component of the CYW program. Young adults who have graduated high school but are not in college or working may also qualify for the program. Upon enrollment, participants are provided the support of strong adult case managers, tutors, counselors and mentors. Then they begin a 12 week START program with personalized goals set for each individual. START is an acronym for Support To Achieve Results in Transitioning. While individually based, these youth and young adults have one thing in common — they’re all going through a major transition in their lives. Whether it’s the transition to post-secondary education, the workforce, adulthood, life as a new parent or life on their own for the very first time, CYW is there to support them. There’s no “typical” CYW participant. Some are drawn to the GED prep classes and/or assistance with navigating the college application and enrollment process. Others have never had a job and need assistance with determining the job that would be best suited for them, writing a resume, interviewing skills and beginning the job hunt. Some have been out in the workforce but haven’t found a job that has led to long-term employment. In addition to discussing the

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basics of getting a job, these students are provided with soft skills training focused on keeping a job. All students are offered the opportunity to obtain the Georgia Best certification on soft skills. Participants can choose from various occupational skills training and certification opportunities, classes and guidance on entrepreneurship and career exploration. CYW also offers unpaid internships, pre-apprenticeship programs, job shadowing and some paid, on-the-job work experience opportunities. Guidance and counseling is offered in other areas, as well. Drug and alcohol prevention training equips students with factual information and resistance strategies. Strength training assessments help new participants identify their current strengths and understand how to build on them for future success. Financial literacy education is another key component of the program. Whether it is going through the Dave Ramsey Foundation program, meeting with local finance experts or attending budgeting classes, CYW prepares participants to START now in order to be financially stable in the future.

For more information on the Cherokee Youth Works program, visit CherokeeYouthWorks.org, email Chad@ CherokeeFocus.org, or call 770-345-5483 to see if CYW is right for you or someone you know.

A Heartfelt

Faith By Rev. Norman R. Hunt

Easter is my favorite time of year and favorite Christian holiday. It’s a time of rebirth. Winter has ended, and spring is in full bloom. It’s also a time of celebration in our Christian faith, because Easter is its hallmark. The fact that we worship a living Lord is paramount to our faith. One of my favorite passages in the Bible concerning Easter is found in Luke 24:13-35. It is the story of the

two disciples as they walked from Jerusalem to the little village of Emmaus. They are talking about all the things that had happened in recent days. As they’re walking along, Jesus, the resurrected living Lord, draws near and walks along with them. But the Bible says they didn’t recognize Him. All along that road as they conversed with the Lord, they were not aware of who He was. The Bible finally says in Luke 24:30-31 that “As He sat to eat with them, He took bread and blessed it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him.” The thing I really want to emphasize about this story is what these men have to say after they realize who Jesus is. In Luke 24:32, they said one to one another, “did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us along the way.”

things about this story. I believe that when you go to church, you ought to feel something. I believe that the faith that the Lord gives to a person is an experience that moves the heart. Secondly, the two disciples on the Emmaus Road were in need of what a lot of God’s people are in need of today. They had heard the story and possibly even witnessed the Lord’s death. But the reality of His resurrection had not gripped their hearts. These disciples needed what we all need as we enter this holiday season, and that is a heart-warming experience with the living Lord Jesus.

Rev. Norman R. Hunt is the Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. HopewellBaptist.com

Let me conclude by saying just a few

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10 Things to Do During a “Staycation” By Mary Kay Buquoi, Ed.S.

A “staycation” is a simple, cost-effective way of taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life without the stress of travel. Here are some fun things you can do: 1. Visit a museum. Walking around a

museum can be a great way for you and your child to get some exercise while learning something new.

2. Go to the zoo or aquarium. As with

museums, a zoo or aquarium provides an excellent opportunity to learn about wildlife while enjoying a nice stroll with your child. 3. Have a game day. Spend a day

playing board games, word games or sports you and your children enjoy.

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4. Create a vacation spot. Set up an

umbrella in your sandbox to make a mini “beach” in your backyard, and prepare crab for dinner, or set up a tent in your backyard and, go camping.

5. See a movie. Visit your local movie theater, or cuddle up with your child on the couch at home to watch a movie. 6. Get together with relatives. If your

child’s grandparents or cousins live nearby, make plans to get together for something fun.

7. Plan a day trip. Do you live close to the beach or a state park? Pack some snacks, water and any other supplies you might need, and enjoy the wonders of nature with your little one.

8. Celebrate “pajama day.” Spend a day

just lounging around, playing games or doing other fun activities in your pajamas with your child.

9. Bake some goodies with your little one. Give your child a bunch of

different treat options and ask him to pick one, then work together to gather the ingredients, mix them together and cook something special.

10. Go for a drive. Lay out a map, and ask your child to choose a nearby destination to visit. You can also encourage her to keep an eye out for attractions along the way.

Mary Kay Buquoi is owner of The Goddard School, 140 Foster Road, Woodstock. 770-720-1311. GoddardSchools.com

Choosing the

Right Camp for Your Child By Neely Motiejunas

s summer approaches, many parents ask themselves, “What am I going to do with my kids this summer?” Summer camps are a great way for parents to entertain their children, teach them new skills, ensure their safety and keep them physically and socially active. But how do we go about choosing the right camp for our kids? There are many factors to consider before making any decision. Start by talking with your children about their expectations and desires for the summer. Here are some additional items to contemplate:

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Cost This certainly does not mean much to your children but often is one of the main factors for consideration. As parents, we have to develop a budget for summer and find camps that fit into that budget. Typically, standard day camps offered by YMCA’s, day cares and recreation centers are a less expensive option when compared with specialized sports camps such as cheerleading, gymnastics or football.

Day or Overnight The decision to send your child to an overnight camp should be based on his/her

personality, experience and needs. A shy child who has never slept away from home may not enjoy being away from you, whereas a child with more experience staying elsewhere may look forward to staying overnight. Age and maturity level should also come into play. A child at an overnight camp will need to be more responsible when it comes to their belongings, hygiene, a schedule, etc.

Camp Focus Does the camp have a particular focus? If you want your child to experience more of the outdoors, then a camp at an outdoor YMCA or lakeside location may be good. A standard day camp at a recreation center is going to offer diverse activities, which often include field trips, arts and crafts, playground time, movies and indoor games. If your child wants to learn a new skill or develop current ones, a specialized camp such as sports or horseback riding is a good choice.

Age of Campers Find out the age range of children accepted at the camp, and ask how the kids are broken into groups. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a good idea for everyone involved that younger children are kept separate from older children. They play differently, talk about different subjects and require different types of supervision. continued on page 38

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Extended Care Before and aftercare hours for working parents is an important addition to a camp. If a camp is 9am-4pm with no extended hours, this may not fit into your work schedule. Ask up front about extended care and any additional costs.

Location

Staffing

Learning about the location of a camp is important. It may play a role in how your child gets to and from camp, how safe the program is and how comfortable your child will feel there. Parents may want to pick a camp that is close to work in case of illness or injuries. If your child is sensitive to the sun and heat, an outdoor focused location may not be best. Does the location have air conditioning? Does your child have access to only indoor activities? These are important things to know.

The camp staff will play a huge role in your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety and overall camp experience. Ask the following questions: What is the hiring process? Is there a minimum age for staff? How are they trained in child care/discipline? Are all staff CPR/First Aid Certified? What is the staff to camper ratio? Summer camp is meant to be a rewarding, memorable experience for children. Only you know what is best for your child. Take the time to research; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to ask a lot of questions, and choose wisely! Neely Motiejunas is the recreation division director for Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. 770-924-7768. CRPA.net

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hief of Police, James “Chip” McCarthy, has spent the last 25 years of his 35 year career in the business of supervising and managing police officers. This experience has more than prepared him to be the next Sheriff of Cherokee County. He is described in endorsements by his employers, employees and friends as being a leader who is well respected, ethical and professional. Chip is also characterized as having strengths in crime prevention and community relations. Chip has lived in Cherokee County

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for 27 years with Tamara, his wife of 29 years. They have three children, Jamie, Niki and Caitlin. Tamara has been a preschool teacher for eighteen years at Saint Andrew Methodist Church, where the family has been actively attending since 1989. Chip and Tamara have also been active with youth and leadership activities at the church. Chip has served on the church council, trustees and the Staff/Pastor Relations Committee. Additionally, he has been an adult leader on several youth mission trips in Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Chip’s education includes an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from Mercer University and a master of public administration from Columbus State University. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vison Institute’s Management Development Program. In addition to his education and training, Chip spent 26 years in the Fulton County Police Department, rising through the ranks to become a deputy chief during the county’s

Chief McCarthy states, “It’s my intent to approach the Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office in the same manner, to increase the visibility of deputies in the neighborhoods, decrease the number of deputies leaving the agency and attack crime in the county. Our deputies are second to none in the state, and we need to keep them here to address the problems that are creeping into Cherokee County from the outside.”

transition from horse farms and rural communities to the diverse, urban county it has become. While there, he worked in or managed every division of the agency of 330 sworn officers and 30 civilians. His duties included creating and running a $26 million dollar budget, heading up an Olympic venue, visiting Israel for anti-terrorism training and creating a search and rescue unit. Chip also commanded the administrative and criminal investigation divisions for the agency. Upon retiring from the Fulton County Police Department, Chip was selected to lead the Fairburn Police Department as chief, where he has been for eight years. During that time, he has raised the education level of the officers under his command, assigned cars to every officer to increase visibility and reduce response time, and he has improved officer professionalism by increasing the availability of training time. His performance as chief was evaluated by noted author and renowned leadership expert, Gennaro F. Vito, PhD, Chair of Criminal Justice at the University Of Louisville, who stated, “The chief is a textbook example of a transformational leader. He has turned your agency around, led it out of a crisis situation and prepared it for the future. What more can a chief do?”

Chip is also a strong constitutionalist and supports the citizens’ right to keep and bear arms. He states, “It’s my hope that all citizens who are qualified to get a permit and carry a weapon, will do so. This protects citizens when immediate action is required and must be taken, when law enforcement may be minutes away.” In the community oriented policing aspect of law enforcement, Chip believes that a citizen’s first contact with deputies or officers should not be when the blue lights come on for a traffic violation. He believes that deputies should be in the neighborhoods getting to know the citizens where they live, work and play. By retaining deputies in

Cherokee County instead of them going elsewhere, a relationship between the deputies and citizens will be formed. This same visibility and personal rapport will be applied to schools and businesses to increase the positive relationship between Cherokee’s citizens and the law enforcement professionals who serve them on a daily basis. In addition to his experience as a chief of police, Chip has a proven track record of successfully running a large law enforcement agency. While acting as chief of police for the City of Fairburn, he increased manpower by 25% and simultaneously reduced the budget by $200,000. With a welldocumented history of positive accomplishments and a wide range of experience, Chip is well respected, not only throughout Georgia, but also nationally and internationally. A vote for Chip McCarthy will bring real world, large agency experience to a county that is changing from its rural roots to a diverse, urban/ suburban community, as well as the experience needed to handle the crime that may be associated with such a transition.

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Improve Your

Indoor Air Quality By Robbie Matiak

Air quality most often makes us think of outdoor air pollution and smog. However, the quality of air in our homes is also affected by pollutants. Having a poor indoor air quality could lead to eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. The amount of ventilation and presence of pollutants such as pollen, pet dander, household cleaning products, mold, moisture, dust mites and secondhand smoke in our homes will affect the quality of air we breathe indoors. As a society, we’re spending more time indoors, which results in a need for better indoor air quality.

Steps you can take to improve indoor air quality: 1. Read Product Labels — When purchasing household cleaners or air fresheners, look for fragrance-free or naturally scented products. According to WebMd, synthetic fragrances in laundry products and air fresheners emit dozens of different chemicals into the air, which may cause adverse health effects. 2. Keep a Healthy Level of Humidity — As mentioned in our January humidification article, the humidity in your home should be maintained around 30-50%.This helps keep dust mites, moisture and other allergens under control. High-efficiency air conditioning models are equipped with dehumidification features, or a dehumidification unit will help to reduce moisture and control allergens. 3. Remove Dust Frequently — Dust can harbor a buildup of chemicals and allergens in your home. Using a HEPA filter with your vacuum can help reduce allergens such as pollen, pet dander and dust mites. Mopping your laminate or hardwood flooring with plain water will capture lingering dust and allergens. Place door mats at your home’s entryways to reduce the amount of “tracked in” pollutants like pollen, dirt and pesticides.

For homes with pets, allergy and asthma sufferers, or those who may be looking for a more robust solution to air quality, media filters and ultra-violet (UV) lights can be installed into existing HVAC systems. Whole-house media air cleaners installed into your home’s heating and cooling system will trap and filter 42

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airborne particles and contaminants passing through the duct system, ensuring that cleaner air is distributed throughout your house. Based on tests conducted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers, whole-house media air cleaners are up to 14 times

more effective than a standard one-inch filter, catching up to 96% of airborne particles, and they also last longer, requiring replacement every 6-12 months versus monthly or quarterly changes for the one-inch filter. UV lights aid in improving air quality by inhibiting the surface growth of mold spores and certain bacteria in the duct system that would otherwise spread throughout your home. If your family and home suffer from allergies, an excessively humid or dry climate or ductwork that needs frequent cleaning, contact a professional HVAC company to discuss whole-house media air cleaner products that may be a solution for improving the indoor air quality of your home, thus improving your family’s health.

Robbie Matiak is a project coordinator at R & D Mechanical Services, Inc. 770-917-1795. RandDMechanical.net

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Wrist Sprains By Jose Baez, M.D.

Simply put, a wrist sprain is an injury to a ligament in the wrist. Ligaments connect a bone to another bone, and an injury to your ligaments can vary widely. • Grade I injury this is a stable injury to a ligament • Grade II injury partial tearing/ stretching of the ligament • Grade III injury a complete tear in the ligament, or complete pulling away from the bone Whenever you have excessive force or strain imposed upon the wrist, a wrist sprain is possible. The most common cause of a sprain is a fall backwards or forwards on an outstretched hand.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Wrist Sprains If you have sprained your wrist, your doctor should first give you a thorough examination to determine the severity of the sprain, what caused the sprain and determine any further diagnostic tests that need to be given. An x-ray may be needed to rule out any bone fracture, as well as an MRI or a wrist arthroscopy to examine the actual ligaments. Upon diagnosis, your doctor should tailor your treatment to coincide with the severity of the sprain. This may mean splinting or casting and limiting activity. Lesser sprains will generally heal well. However, complete ligament tears may need repair or reconstruction using surgical techniques.

Chronic Wrist Sprains If you have an injury that has gone unnoticed or untreated, you could end up with wrist instability and arthritis in the wrist. This can greatly limit treatment options. Persistent wrist sprains may be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections and splinting. It is extremely important to contact your doctor if you believe you may have a wrist sprain. An examination can start the healing process and alleviate any unnecessary future problems.

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Dr. Jose Baez is a physician with Atlanta Hand Specialist, located in Canton, Marietta, Smyrna, and Douglasville. 770-333-7888. AtlantaHandSpecialist.com

Book Review BY FARRIS YAWN

What the Children Saw We all know the Easter story from church or Bible school, and we know the impact those events have had on the history of the world. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in Jerusalem at that pivotal time and witness those events firsthand? What the Children Saw, by Deb Gerace, shows us the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the eyes of two unlikely young friends â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the son of a Roman soldier and the daughter of a Jewish family. The children secretly watch the brutal crucifixion. Jarius, whose father is in charge of the execution squad, sees his father profoundly changed by the experience. He presents Naomi, his Jewish friend, with an invaluable gift to pass to Mary, the mother of Jesus. This short book is a wonderfully different perspective on these three days in Jerusalem and offers not only a great story to share with children and young adults, but also features a play that tells the story of these young people. In addition, it includes a song with sign language instructions to use with this book as part of a Lenten lesson or program. This book is available from Yawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Publishing in Downtown Canton, YawnsPublishing.com and Amazon.com.

Farris Yawn is the owner of Yawns Publishing, 198 North Canton Street, Canton. 678-880-1922. YawnsBooks.com

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ArtistProfile BY NATALIE DEL VALLE

A colorful ocean-side sunset, lush green foliage framing a waterfall and a snowy mountain range are just a few of the stunning sights Allen Quandee has photographed. For as long as he can remember, Allen has been capturing the world and all its beauty in

mesmerizing snapshots. “It’s a wonderful stress reliever being out and enjoying nature. It inspires me. It’s a gift instilled in me to capture God’s beauty,” he says. His passion for photography started as a child when his father bought him a Brownie Kodak camera, and his passion and interest in photography only grew as he became a teenager. “I started getting serious in the 1960s,” he recalls; “I developed my own pictures and did my own processing in dark rooms.” Amazingly, Allen’s photos are simply the product of a keen eye and years of experience. “I took a few photography classes in college, but that’s it,” he says. Nowadays, his photos are receiving recognition and winning awards, including a second place prize at the Botanical Gardens Art Show that he won three years ago. Allen has taken photos in a variety of locations in the United States and even some overseas. “I’ve taken photos all over. Some shots are of local areas in Tennessee, North

Carolina and here in Georgia, while a few photos are taken in Canada, Japan and Korea,” he says. But his favorite location to photograph is in the Grand Tetons National Park, in northwestern Wyoming, where there are plenty of beautiful and awe-inspiring landscapes and sights waiting to be captured. “My favorite types of pictures to take are of landscapes, flowers and wildlife,” he says, “but wildlife is harder to capture. I have to be at the right place at just the right time.” One striking wildlife photograph Allen managed to capture is of a gray and white wolf. The picture’s up-close detail allows viewers to take in the animal’s golden eyes and black whiskers around its nose. “The wolf had been injured and brought to a wildlife rehabilitation center. I was able to catch a snapshot of him in his natural habitat there. It’s one of my favorite photographs,” he says. He considers this picture to be the one of which he is most proud. Since Allen has retired, he has had more time to focus on his hobby. “Sometimes, I take a bunch of pictures within a month, and other times, I’ll only take a few. It varies, but I do take photos more frequently now,” he says. He displays and sells his work at fine art shows, and he involves himself in photography clubs and competitions. Until recently, he has been focusing mostly on photographing flowers and landscapes, but one of the new things he is working with is micro landscape photography, which is snapshots of the little details. “I want to experiment with new techniques and push myself for new ideas,” he says.

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New Roof ? 8 Signs You May Need One By Juan Reyes There are certain signs that may indicate that your roof is nearing the end of its lifespan. 1. Missing or loose shingles Shingles may become loose, get torn off during a severe storm or simply get worn over time. 2. Dry, blistering, cracking or curling shingles When shingles start to break down, typically they’re reaching the end of their life, which means that it’s time for a new roof. 3. Interior water damage Stains on interior walls or ceilings, or sagging interior ceilings often indicate roof damage, such as deteriorating flashing or inadequate shingle underlayment. Mildew and mold can also point to inadequate roof ventilation. 4. Damaged or missing flashing Flashing is used to connect varying components to a roof, such as a wall or chimney. If the flashing is missing or damaged, water can leak into the home. 5. Overflowing gutters While overflowing gutters usually stems from a gutter issue, they can also stem from an issue with the roof. Keep an eye out for water that collects around the foundation, as well. 6. Granules in the gutters Granules protect shingles from UV rays to extend their lifespan, while adding weight to keep them safe during strong winds. A large number of granules means the roof must be replaced. 7. Dark or dirty areas on the roof. Dark or dirty patches on the roof can point to fungus, algae growth, environmental pollutants, vegetation or loss of protective granules. 8. Sagging roof A roof that’s sagging or buckling in several places isn’t functioning properly. Watch for sagging on the slope or ridges, as well as between the rafters in the attic.

Safety First! When you are looking for signs of damage on your roofing system, always utilize safety standards (OSHA offers easily-accessed guidelines). If you don’t possess proper safety equipment, you should hire a professional roofing company.

Juan Reyes is owner of Pro Roofing & Siding. 770-777-1733, MyProRoofing.com

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Your Local Choice for Quality Care

By Cyndi Braun

erhaps nagging arthritis is affecting your ability to get around, or too much tennis has left you with pain in your forearm that just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away, or your child jumped for a rebound, landed hard and now has an ankle injury that could end his or her season. Your first instinct might be to drive to Atlanta to see a specialist. But before you fill up the gas tank, look closer to home. The best care might be in your own backyard. Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is the only orthopedic multi-specialty group based in Cherokee County, with four physicians specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. All four doctors are former athletes who stay physically active. They understand how sports injuries affect athletes, and they understand how old injuries can impact you later in life. Each doctor has unique expertise, and they all work together as a team to provide the best patient care.

Stephanie Hsu, M.D.

Travis Jones, D.P.M.

Brian Seng, D.O.

Matthew Simmons, M.D.

specializes in sports medicine surgery such as knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL injuries, torn rotator cuff, some hand surgery and pediatric injuries. She also performs total shoulder replacement.

specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, and offers care for post-traumatic deformities, foot and ankle trauma and diabetic limb salvage, as well as total ankle replacement for severe arthritis.

performs joint replacement surgeries, including total and partial knee replacement and hip replacement.

focuses on non-operative treatment of general orthopedic conditions including the prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries and the management of sportsrelated concussions.

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Since the practice has offices in Holly Springs and Towne Lake, residents can see a local doctor then schedule surgery (if needed) at Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Diagnostic tests, like x-rays, are done on site, as are casting, bracing and splinting. Dr. Simmons has been seeing patients in Holly Springs since joining the Northside Cherokee group last year. Board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Dr. Simmons has served as team physician for numerous schools, including Louisiana State University and now Reinhardt University. After earning a medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman, Dr. Simmons completed his residency in family medicine at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Virginia and then completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Baton Rouge General. “Young athletes are just as active and have the same types of injuries as high-level athletes do,” said Dr. Simmons. “I want to make sure they have the right access to care and don’t feel like they have to travel a long way to get the quality care that they deserve.” Dr. Simmons added that the practice is committed to offering patients one-on-one care. Patients get to see a doctor each time they come to the office. “Our goal is to have people come to us with their problems, and we’ll get them pointed in the right direction. We pride ourselves on being full-service and trained on the latest and newest techniques out there,” said Dr. Simmons. “When patients come to see us, we are attentive and give them the time and

respect they need to make sure all their issues are addressed.” The newest member of the Northside Cherokee Orthopedics team is Dr. Seng. After graduating from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, Dr. Seng completed an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at St. John Oakland Hospital in Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction with Joint Implant Surgeons in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Seng is trained in minimally-invasive hip and knee replacement, revision hip and knee replacement and direct anterior hip replacement and uses a rapid recovery program that gets patients back to normal activity as quickly as possible after surgery. With the team at Northside HospitalCherokee, he now offers outpatient total joint replacement, meaning some patients may go home the same day as their surgery. He also performs knee arthroscopy and offers a variety of non-surgical and conservative treatments, including knee joint-lubricating injections called viscosupplementation. As the only surgeon at Northside HospitalCherokee using the anterior hip replacement method, Dr. Seng offers a surgical procedure that is a better option for some patients. “Anterior hip replacement is a relatively new way to do hip replacements. It is less invasive and allows for a quicker recovery,” said Dr. Seng. “You don’t have to disrupt the muscle around the hip joint as much as the traditional way. Generally, this means less pain, and patients are able to move around and walk easier.”

For patients with knee arthritis, Dr. Seng can perform a partial knee replacement, which is less invasive and has a quicker recovery. “This is less invasive because you only replace the part with arthritis and leave the ligaments alone,” he said. “For many people, this will be all the surgery they need; for others, they might need a full knee replacement down the road.” When patients with painful arthritis visit Dr. Seng, many want to have surgery right away, while others put it off as long as possible. In either case, Dr. Seng is ready to counsel the patient and help him or her make the best decision. “There is no ‘right’ time for joint replacement,” said Dr. Seng. “For many patients, there is a day when they are ready to wave a white flag and get it done. When your quality of life is suffering, when it is too difficult to do your day-to-day activities, when you are at the point where you need real pain medications, it’s time to consider a replacement joint.” If you are suffering from arthritis, sports injuries, foot or ankle pain or other musculoskeletal conditions, the physicians at Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are ready to help. “We are committed to serving the needs of the community that we are ourselves part of,” said Dr. Simmons. “We have a great team of physicians that are ready to provide a high level of care to Cherokee County and beyond.”

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Ingredients

Preparation

Bacon Aioli

• 6 strips of bacon (pan fried, chopped, • • • •

and reserve the rendered fat)

1½ cups of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper

Fried Green Tomatoes • lump blue crab meat • • • • • • 50

(heated in a small amount of butter) 3 green tomatoes (sliced ¼” thick)

2 1 1 1 2

cups flour tablespoon blackened seasoning teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper cups buttermilk

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• Combine all ingredients except the bacon fat in a blender or food • •

processor. Blend while slowly adding the bacon fat. If the aioli becomes too thick, you may blend in a little water to thin it.

Fried Green Tomatoes

• Thoroughly mix flour and seasoning together. • Toss green tomatoes in the flour, then submerge in buttermilk and then back to the flour mix.

• Deep fry or pan fry until crispy and golden brown.

Plating

• Smear a little of your aioli on a plate as a base for the tomatoes. • Arrange tomatoes on the plate, then top with crabmeat and aioli. • Use as an appetizer before a delicious dinner, and enjoy!

Saying “No” LIFESTYLE I’ve made a career out of not being able to say “no.” I ask myself, “why have I been this way all my life?” I’m big in stature, but my heart is twice as big. I like being kind to people. I love telling the story about taking a group of my seniors on a trip to the capitol for a rally. Coming back, 6 of my ladies got in a discussion about how much landscapers charged them to cut their yards, basically forcing them to have to cut it every week. They didn’t want it cut every week and wanted to save money. I suddenly

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heard myself say, “I can do it for half of that,” and their eyes lit up. Next thing I knew, I was cutting grass for 6 different ladies and using my own mower and gas. I did this for them for 3-6 years, because I didn’t have the heart to say “no.” I went through 3 lawn mowers and several gallons of gas, and trust me, I didn’t make much because some of the ladies waited three weeks before they asked me to cut their yards. The grass was so high that I killed two of my mowers. Looking back now, that group enjoyed the social contact that they didn’t get

from anyone else. After cutting her grass, one of my ladies asked me if I had time to go to Morrison’s to eat. I always said “yes” because I couldn’t say “no.” She had an older Mercedes, and she wanted me to drive. She got in the back, and it became something like Driving Miss Daisy. One time, she ran into some friends at Morrison’s and introduced me as her “yard man.” As spring approaches, Senior Services is need of groups wanting to volunteer to help do yard work for seniors. This is a huge client need. If you’re interested, please contact Cherokee County Senior Services. Remember, it’s okay not to say “no,” because it’ll make you feel all warm inside. L

Tim Morris is the Director of Cherokee County Senior Services. 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-479-7438. CherokeeGa.com/Senior-Services

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of Canton Faces FACES By Micah Fowler

If you’ve ever had a caffeine craving while in downtown Canton, you’ve probably stopped into downtown’s one and only coffee Peter Williams shop, Cup Up Coffee. You may have even met Peter, owner and head barista at our local java stop. Peter attended Teasley Middle School and Cherokee High School before studying Business Management at Georgia Perimeter College. In addition to coffee, Peter is passionate about music; he’s been playing music professionally since the age of five! Currently, he plays in a ska band called The Taj Motel Trio, where he sings and plays the trombone. But after many years of touring with his band, Peter decided it was time to settle into a career. In 2011, he began working in coffee sales as a wholesaler and rep. By 2013, Peter was not only passionate about music, but also had become something of a coffee and tea connoisseur. He then decided to take his business management skills, people skills and expert coffee knowledge and bring it all to historic Canton in the form of our much needed, local coffee shop, Cup Up!

Peter is an all-around, “everyday” guy; so next time you stop in for your “everyday coffee,” make sure you say “hello.” You may find you have more in common with your local barista than you knew!

Jennifer Davo If you have ever poked your head inside Studio 5 on North Street, you may have been greeted by the bright and smiling face of the owner, Jennifer Davo. Like many of those who have taken an entrepreneurial chance on our hometown, Jennifer has her roots here in Canton. Born in Canton’s very own Northside Hospital-Cherokee in 1978, Jennifer grew up the only girl of 3 siblings. Even with brothers, though, she learned to embrace her feminine touches. She used to watch avidly as her mother would cut her family and friends’ hair. Something about the way her mother worked and interacted with those in that kitchen chair gave Jennifer the confidence to step out of her comfort

Our small business owners bring a personal touch to the services they offer every day. They value their customers and employees alike and understand the importance of establishing a relationship with their community. Owners like Peter and Jennifer can appreciate this, because they are just like you and me. They are our friends, they are our neighbors, and they are the faces of Canton.

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zone and start cutting and coloring her own friends’ hair and finding she had quite a knack for it, too! At 17 years old, Jennifer enrolled at Appalachian Technical School to study for a degree in Cosmetology. She graduated just before her 18th birthday and ventured out into the workforce as a young professional. She was 22 when she took the leap from employee to business owner, opening her salon in Holly Springs with 4 employees. Three years ago, Jennifer brought her growing business to downtown Canton. She now employs 16 people at the salon, in addition to also having 3, booth-renting associates.

Micah Fowler is Canton’s Main Street Director, 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton. 770-704-1548. Micah.Fowler@ Canton-Georgia.com

Get More Active Using Technology By Vicki Knight-Mathis, MD

Exercise is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle. For long term fitness success, find activities you enjoy, and consider it a family affair. Getting more active does not necessarily mean spending hours in the gym. Small changes like taking stairs, parking farther from stores or going for a walk can also add up over time. In addition to weight management, other benefits of exercise include: • Prevention of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and

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certain types of cancer. Exercise helps raise good cholesterol (HDL) and lower unhealthy fats or triglycerides. Improved mood — Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that reduce stress. For those of us who are stress eaters or battle depression, exercise is very important to a healthier lifestyle. Improved energy and sleep — Exercise helps you to get through the day with less energy because of better oxygen delivery to muscles, and it promotes better and deeper sleep. However, avoid exercising within a few hours of bedtime.

Activity trackers are wonderful tools that can be used to assess current fitness and activity levels. They can range from a basic pedometer, which tracks steps, to very elaborate technology that can record your body’s ability to use oxygen (VO2 max). The basic features of an activity tracker usually include steps taken, stairs climbed,

distance traveled, calorie calculators and sleep tracking. For those of us just getting started in fitness, these are probably adequate. More advanced activity trackers can monitor heart rate, speed and oxygen utilization. Other trackers may be used for multiple sports (swimming, cycling, tennis, golf, etc.). Also, a GPS device may be used in these activity trackers. To enhance your goals, activity trackers can monitor and promote fitness over time. The American Heart Association recommends a goal of 10,000 steps per day and 30 minutes of moderate activity at least 5 days a week. Consult your doctor about your exercise goals. Remember, the tortoise beat the hare in the great race. Isn’t it time to get started?

Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a pediatric physician at DV Pediatrics. 770-704-0057. DVPediatrics.com

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Breast Lift You, Too, Can Be Perky Once Again! By Drs. Petrosky, Musarra, Harkins and Leake As a woman, do you look in the mirror at your breasts and wonder what it would be like to have perky breasts again? It can happen; all of a sudden, your breasts are sagging. The breast is made out of an outer skin envelope and inner stuffing of breast tissue and fat. When the breast sags, it’s usually because the envelope is too big for the stuffing. Sagging (ptosis) includes breasts that are flattened, with an elongated shape, and a nipple/areola complex that is pointed downward. A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy,

raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show breast lifts have grown 70% since 2000, outpacing breast implants.

A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure with a breast profile that’s more youthful and uplifted. Sometimes, the areola becomes enlarged over time, and a breast lift will reduce this, as well. Over time, a woman’s breasts can lose their youthful shape and firmness. These changes can result from: Pregnancy Q Breastfeeding Weight fluctuations Q Aging Gravity Q Heredity Your breast lift procedure can be achieved through a variety of incision patterns and techniques. The appropriate technique for you will be based on your breast size

and shape, the size and position of your areolas, the degree of breast sagging and skin quality and elasticity, as well as the amount of extra skin. The new shape and position of your breasts will be visible immediately after surgery; however, the new look will settle a bit over the following weeks. Breast lift surgery is the only permanent way to restore a youthful body contour to the breasts. No amount of exercise or breast firming cream has ever been proven to produce measurable, visible results. As with any procedure you are considering, make sure your consultation is with a specialty trained, board certified plastic surgeon.

Drs. Petrosky, Musarra, Harkins and Leake are board-certified plastic surgeons at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. 770-421-1242. PlasticSurgery CenterOf TheSouth.net

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