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26 13 Fall Festivals
Extensive list of the county’s festivities.
18 Susan G. Komen 3-Day
Jay Bird is a dedicated fundraiser.
22 Help for Veterans 34 & 35 On the Cover DreamKEY of PalmerHouse Properties & Associates Lindsay Tubbs and Peggy Davis Photo by Kim Bates
A digital version of the magazine - along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise - is available at www.sixeslivingmagazine.com.
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24 Apple Delights
Fall favorite pops up in family recipes.
26 46-Hour Bike Ride
Lisa Randall finishes in record time.
39 Woodstock Football Pictorial In Every Issue Around Sixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Celebrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Everyday Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Community Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . 20 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 School News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Faith Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Downtown Canton. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Home Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Community Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 59 Elected Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
46 Changes in Canton
Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Advertisers Directory . . . . . . . . . . 64
Renovation uncovers a bit of history.
Contributing Writers
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Don Akridge .............................................16 Jenna Clover.............................................52 Dale Coker .............................................. 31 Cindy Crews..............................................41 Tammy Dorsten........................................38 Micky Eubanks ........................................ 23 Meghan Griffin.........................................46 G Lora Grooms .........................................54 Candi Hannigan........................................18 Dr. Scott Harden ...................................... 32 Kurt Johnson ............................................17 Kara Kiefer................................................52 Mark Kissel ............................................. 40 Dr. Mike Litrel ..........................................29
Dr. Dawn Mason ..................................... 36 Debbie McAdory ......................................22 Rev. Joe McKechnie................................. 44 Beth Ray...................................................25 Lisa Randall ..............................................26 Julian Reid................................................28 Kevin Roulhac...........................................30 Susan Schulz.............................................22 Jodi Tiberio ..............................................50 Tim Timmons............................................25 Margo Trueblood......................................45 Scot Turner ..............................................14 Lynne Watts .............................................27
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Community Board The Sixes Living Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways: as contributors to the magazine, judges for the annual Trailblazer award, and advisors who offer valuable feedback. Pat Gold moved to Canton 33 years ago when she and her husband, Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold married. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 as a part-time employee of the Cherokee County School District, Pat turned her attention to volunteerism. She presently serves on the boards of the Cherokee County Arts Center, the Canton Main Street Program, Canton Tourism, Inc, and is chairperson of the Canton Planning Commission. Pat and her husband are the proud parents of four grown children and grandparents to four.
Dale Coker is a pharmacist who owns Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs and lives in Woodstock with wife Susan. The University of Georgia graduate is vice president of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. His community involvement has included Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity, youth league coaching and serving as a lay leader in his church. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented Topi-CLICK, a topical metered dosing device that has been featured by Oprah, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Oz, and The Doctors Show. Contact Dale at dmcoker@bellsouth.net. Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as the assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011. Cindy and her husband, Andy, have lived in Woodstock for 20 years, and they have two beautiful “young adult” daughters. Her motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach them well. Dr. Joe McKechnie is the senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church. Joe grew up in Cobb County, where he graduated from McEachern High School. After earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Georgia, Joe spent six years as a television sportscaster. He has a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry from Southern Methodist University (SMU). Joe is married to Catherine, and they have two children, David, 5, and Grace Ann, 2. Sonia Carruthers is the executive director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, based in Holly Springs. A native of Cherokee County, she grew up in Canton and for the past 17 years has lived with her son and daughter in Woodstock. She is very active in the community and currently serves on both local and regional boards and committees that focus on strengthening families and children. 4
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Sixes Living Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Market Director Patty Ponder aroundaboutpatty@gmail.com (770) 615-3322 Title Editor Candi Hannigan candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com (770) 615-3318 Art Director Michelle McCulloch aroundaboutadvertising@gmail.com (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com (770) 615-3310 Sixes Living, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Sixes, Holly Springs and surrounding areas by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,000 free copies. Approximately 14,900 are mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,100 are placed in racks around the community. Many readers catch the latest edition online each month. Sixes Living welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline is the 15th of each month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Sixes Living is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013. Sixes Living 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: (770) 615-3322 Website: www.sixeslivingmagazine.com Powered by Trustworkz Inc. Volume 1, Issue 8
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AROUND SIXES BY CANDI HANNIGAN
The
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Sixes/Holly Springs
What’s New
Candi Hannigan is the editor of Sixes Living. She has lived in Cherokee County for 25 years. Send your comments or questions to candi@ aroundaboutlocalmedia. com.
Canton consignment store Fun Finds & Designs has opened Interiors at Fun Finds, located behind the store on 2751 Marietta Hwy., in back of the Dairy Queen. Fun Finds owner Betty Anderson opened Interiors to showcase her more than 30 years of experience as an interior decorator. Interiors will feature “unique, distinguished and high-fashion art, lighting and accessories,” according to Anderson, who also will help clients select paint, rugs, window coverings and other design elements. Interiors will be open Tuesday-Saturday. For more info, call (678) 880-9146 or visit www.
interiorsatfunfinds.com. B.loved is a new women’s clothing and home décor store that opened Sept. 6 at 191 East Main St. in Canton. B.loved carries different clothing lines that appeal to all ages. Store hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. FridaySaturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. For more info, call (770) 704-7447, check www.Facebook.com/shopbloved or visit www.shopbloved.com. Lakeside Funeral Home is offering on-site cremation services, a service that co-owner Kyle Standridge said offers “a greater level of peace of mind for families in knowing our caring team is handling all the arrangements. By offering the service in-house, we provide an enhanced level of comfort to the families.” Lakeside is located at 121 Claremore Dr. For more info, call (770) 293 -2757 or visit www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com.
Temporarily closed
Barnett Park at 10795 Bells Ferry Rd. in Canton, and Dwight Terry Park at 13395 East Cherokee Dr. in Ball Ground are closed for renovations and will reopen early spring 2014. (770) 9247768. www.crpa.net.
Community events
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is hosting a Something to Cheer About event 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15, when pre-registered cheerleading squads can earn $200 instantly by performing their favorite cheer and dance routines for five-20 minutes. The school that registers and brings the most fans to the event will receive a $1,000 prize donation to their squad. Fans must be age 14 or older to register. Customers cannot be solicited to be fans. Registrations must be made by Oct. 10, and competitors must be high school students. The $1,000 prize winner will be announced on at www.TheOutletShoppesatAtlanta.com. 6
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Call (678) 701-4220 or email atlantamkt@horizongroup.com to register your group. On Oct. 31 between 4 and 6 p.m., The Outlet Shoppes will be hosting trick-or-treaters age 12 and under, who must be accompanied by an adult. Fields of Faith will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Cherokee High School football field, part of a national annual event in which youth gather on athletic fields across the country (450 sites this year) to share their Christian faith with fellow students. This is the eighth year nationally, and the fourth year in Cherokee County for the interdenominational event, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Last year approximately 2,500 students and supporters gathered at Cherokee High. Speakers this year will include Debbie Bowman, mother of critically injured Emily Bowman (who will also attend), Sequoyah High football coach and Teasley Middle School FCA sponsor Jeremy Law, and Sequoyah High School senior Griffin Dwyer. For more info, visit www.cherokeefca.org or www.Facebook.com/CherokeeFieldsofFaith.
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings
Practically Perfect Day Spa & Salon, 577 East Main St. in Canton. Services include facials, skin care, and massage therapy. www.practicallyperfectdayspa.com. Motel 6 opened a new location at 114 River Pointe Pkwy in Canton at I-575 and Ga. 20. The hotel’s newest location features rooms decorated in bold colors, with platform beds, integrated work stations, and soft lighting. (770) 345-8700. www.motel6.com. The new 100,817-square-foot, four-story Northside Hospital Cherokee – Towne Lake Medical Office Building, 900 Towne Lake Pkwy. in Woodstock is now open. The facility has a variety of outpatient healthcare services and physician practices. www. northside.com.
How can we help?
Volunteer opportunities with Cherokee County charities will increase as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach. If you direct a nonprofit or ministry that will need extra help for the holidays, send your information to candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com. We will include your requests in our annual Helping Hands feature, which lists various needs in the county and gives Sixes Living readers a chance to help others less fortunate. Deadline for the November issue is Oct. 15, and Nov. 10 for December.
And the winner is …..
Holly Springs resident Kelly Ruthruff won two tickets to a comedy show at The Laughing Pig - given away in a Sixes Living magazine Facebook contest. Stay tuned for more giveaways - follow us at www. facebook.com/SixesLivingMagazine.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Troop 241 Celebrates 60 Years Since 1953, Boy Scout Troop 241 has been one of the largest units in Canton, with a focus on building leadership in young men through team building and high adventure outings. To celebrate the 60 years, in which the members have touched many lives, an open house and banquet has been planned for Nov. 2. The open house will be 4-5:30 p.m. at Troop 241’s hut, located on Muriel Street in Canton. A 6 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. barbecue banquet will be held at River Church, at 2335 Sixes Rd. Details and tickets are available at http://billblountdesign. com/t241banquet.htm
Close to 400 girls gathered for the kick-off event.
Canton Troop 11400 members (from left) Victoria, Caroline, Jacklyn, Kaitlyn and Troop 13406 member Megan.
Girl Scouts Begin New Year With a Splash Almost 400 Cherokee County Girl Scouts turned out for a kick-off party last month at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. The goal of the event was to let girls from across the county meet each other and enjoy outdoor fun. Girls and volunteers got the chance to see the scope of scouting in the community and see what a difference they can make. The five volunteer Service Unit teams in Cherokee County pooled their resources and worked with staff members of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta to partner with the Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Department and Kim Baker, aquatic center manager. Girls in kindergarten to grade 12 attended this end of summer/beginning of the Girl Scout year event. For more information about volunteering or joining, visit www.gsgatl.org or www.joingirlscoutsatl.com. 8
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Woodstock Wins Recycling Challenge The Going Green committee at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the city of Woodstock collected the most recycling in the second annual Mayor’s Recycling Challenge held in June Woodstock Mayor Donnie and July. Henriques (left) accepts the Mayor’s Challenge award Woodstock’s from Chamber Chairman collections totaled Randy Gravley. 421,286 pounds, followed by the city of Canton with 225,660 pounds, Holly Springs with 82,301 pounds, Ball Ground with 32,331 pounds, Waleska with 21,335 pounds, and Nelson with 4,001 pounds. The combined total was 786,914 pounds, more than double the amount collected during last year’s competition. Waleska collected the most recycling per capita with 32.8 pounds per resident, as determined based on 2010 Census population figures. Additional per resident totals were Ball Ground with 22.2 pounds, Woodstock with 17.3 pounds, Canton with 9.5 pounds, Holly Springs with 8.8 pounds, and Nelson with 3 pounds. The mission of this Going Green initiative is to encourage implementation of green practices that conserve community resources while helping businesses thrive. To learn more or to participate in upcoming events, visit www.cherokeechamber. com/green.htm, call (770) 345-0400 or email Kelly@CherokeeChamber.com.
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Pharmacy and Nonprofit Team Up On Oct. 7, Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs will donate 10 percent of all purchases to Never Alone, a non-profit organization that helps people in need with food, clothing and personal hygiene products For more info, contact www.neveralone.org or www.cherokeecustomrx.com.
Funds Sought for K9 Memorial The Green Pets America Rescue organization is raising money to build a memorial in Woodstock for K9 dogs that die in the line of duty. The death of Spartacus, a Woodstock K9 who died from heat stroke after being left in a police cruiser, has sparked this movement. To make a donation to the nonprofit or get more information, contact Steve Monahan at (770) 712-4077 or SteveMonahan777@gmail.com. www.GreenPetsAmerica.com.
Cherokee firefighters who participated were (back row, from left) Sgt. Alec Adams, firefighter Frank Madonna, Lt. Ric Mitchell and Lt. Gerald Richmond. Children of the firefighters who participated include (front row, from left) Bauer Adams, Maverick Madonna, Joseph Richmond and Mallory Richmond.
Firefighters Finish Memorial Climb Four Cherokee county firefighters participated in the third annual Terry Farrell 9/11 Memorial Climb, held last month at the Riverwood Building on Cobb Parkway. Participants had to climb 110 flights of stairs in honor of the 343 fallen firefighters who died during the tragedy of 9/11. Each climber carried the photograph and name of one of the firefighters who died during the World Trade Center attacks, according to Cherokee’s Sgt. Alec Adams. The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund was established in memory of Terry Farrell, a decorated member of the New York Fire Department and chief of the Dix Hills Volunteer Fire Department. The fund is used to assist firefighters and their families with educational, medical and equipment needs. Since its inception, more than $18,000 in financial aid has been donated to Georgia firefighters and more than $100,000 has been donated for surplus equipment to Georgia fire departments.
Timothy’s Cupboard Receives Grant Timothy’s Cupboard, a food bank ministry of Timothy Lutheran Church in Woodstock, has been awarded a $40,000 Partner Agency Capacity Building Grant by the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Thanks to the grant, the cupboard’s 1,100-square-foot building will expand by 900 square feet to include storage space for food, an office, and a client waiting area. In 2012, Timothy’s Cupboard distributed more food to Cherokee County families than any of the other 13 Atlanta Community Food Bank agencies operating in Cherokee County. Through the end of July this year, the cupboard has served 1,646 families consisting of 5,555 individuals with more than 163,235 pounds of food. Timothy’s Cupboard is located at Timothy Lutheran Church’s property at 556 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. For more information, call (770) 591-5515. 10
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Haircuts to Benefit Breast Cancer Research On Oct. 19, Famous Hair at Riverstone will participate in the Regis Corporation’s Clip for the Cure, a campaign to raise money for breast cancer research. Famous Hair will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from haircuts between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. The foundation also supports early diagnosis measures, prevention, treatment and finding a cure. Guest and business donations to the foundation also will be accepted. Limited-edition pink products, including $2 breast cancer awareness rings and $12 bracelets, will be available for purchase. Last year, stylists at Regis salons gave more than 240,000 haircuts during Clip for the Cure. To date, more than $10 million has been raised for breast cancer research. Famous Hair is located at 1453 Riverstone Pkwy. in Canton. For more info, call (770) 720-2530. www.clipforthecure.org.
WE’RE CHEROKEE’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON “COMMUNITY. ” Northside Hospital-Cherokee offers more than the latest medical treatments. Since becoming part of Cherokee County in 1997, we’ve been a devoted member of the community. We contribute to Partners in Education in Cherokee County schools and our physicians and staff have donated more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work to local organizations. In all, we’ve invested millions in local community centers, academic institutions and charity organizations in Cherokee County. We will continue to invest in and support Cherokee. Because it’s our home, too.
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Birthdays Jack Portmann Age 4 on Oct. 1 Happy birthday, S quishy Mini Face! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Leah
David Gerletti Age 63 on Oct. 5 Happy Birthday to the best Papa ever! Love, your grandsons Colton and Clayton
Zander Vlasz 3 on Oct. 22 Happy Birthday, sweet Zander! We love you, Mommy, Daddy and YaYa
Skylar Ashley Age 10 on Sept. 22 We love our big “double digit “ girl so very much! Dad, Mom and sister Savannah
Sarrah Janad Age 6 on Oct. 16 Happy Birthday to our sunshine. We love you a lot! Mom, Dad and sister Mariam
Mary Rezk Age 12 on Oct. 9 Daughter of Dr. Magdy and Marina Rezk Happy birthday from all your friends and family!
Celebrating October birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill are, front row from left, Bill Lentz, Ellen Dunn, Rita Notarfrancesco, Mary Lou Norvell, and H.T. Padgett. Back row from left, Lois Metcalf, Frank Ponticello, Marilyn Morris, Richard Tuttle, Jeanett Tice Billie Tilley, and Philly Holmes. Not pictured is Sue McCormick.
Celebrations
Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson Painter III of Canton announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Morgan Painter, to Carl Webb Holley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd Holley of Bastrop, Louisiana. A November wedding is planned in Atlanta.
Wedding
Canton residents Katie (Weisel) and Michael Maher were married on May 12 at Hightower Falls in Cedartown
Anniversary Derek and Lisa Farmer Celebrating nine years of marriage on Oct. 2
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Fall Carnival, Craft Fair Times: Carnival is 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12. Craft fair is 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19 Location: Woodstock Church of the Nazarene, 874 Arnold Mill Rd. Info: Carnival will include games, contests and Halloween candy. Vendors interested in the craft fair call (404) 797-1627. www.wcnga.com Ghost and Goblin Family Fun Run/Walk Time: Registration begins at 5 p.m. Location: BridgeMill park pavilion Info: The 4th annual Victory 5K Walk/Run and One-Mile Family Run is sponsored by the BridgeMill-Sixes Service League and the BridgeMill Athletic Club. The race includes local vendors, a pet parade, inflatables, DJ, and costume contest for runners and pets. Featherstone’s at BridgeMill will offer burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches. Visit www. bssl.org or www.bridgemillathleticclub.com for a registration form. To sign up as a vendor, call (770) 345-2990.
Oct. 19
Harvest Fest Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1126 Trinity Church Rd., Canton Info: Includes live music, book sale, arts and crafts, horse rides, Bocci games, face painting, horseshoes and other games. Barbecue and hamburger plates available. Also featuring representatives from the Service Dogs Assistance program and firemen with fire trucks. Proceeds to benefit church mission programs. www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org.
Oct. 24-26
Ghost Tales and Trails Times: Tour groups depart every 45 minutes nightly beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 for ages 5 and up. Location: This will be the first year Elm Street will be using all of the property in the village – at the corner of Market and Elm streets in downtown Woodstock. Info: Hear spooky tales based on Woodstock’s history told by veteran storytellers. (678) 4944251. www.elmstreetarts.org.
Oct. 26
Fall Festival Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Waleska First Baptist, 10657 Fincher Rd.
Info: www.waleskafirstbaptist.org
The Great Pumpkin Festival Time: 8 a.m.-.noon Location: Cannon Park, downtown Canton Info: The event will include a costume parade and contest for children, live music, hay rides, games and trick-or-treat with farmers market vendors and downtown merchants. (770) 704-1500. www.canton-georgia.com Zombie Fest 2013 Time: 5-10 p.m. Location: Main Street in Canton Info: Chandler Riggs, who plays Carl on AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” will host the festivities that will include a costume contest, zombie face painting, zombie movies. Live music featuring special guest Thomas Fountain, a nominee for Georgia Country Music Artist of the Year. Chance to win tickets to an exclusive meet-the-star party. For details, visit www. cherokeezombiefest.com.
Oct. 27
Trunk or Treat Time: 5 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Rd. Info: Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes, and trick or treat among church members who’ve decorated their car trunks. www.sixesumc.org
Oct. 27
Fall Festival Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Canton Community Church, 152 Rolling Hills Ave. Info: Fundraiser includes live music, local vendors, food and games for the entire family. Presented by Community Christian School and Little Ones ELC, ministries of Canton Community Church. www.ccscanton.org. Corn Maze, Haunted Barn Dates/Times: Maze is open 5-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Haunted barn open through Nov. 2. Cost: $10 maze, $12 haunted barn. Location: Cagle’s Family Farm, 355 Stringer Rd. Info: http://caglesfamilyfarm.com/fall-fun/
Pumpkin Patches Berry Patch Farms
Location: 786 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends Oct. 6-28, 3:30-7 pm. weekdays Oct. 15-30. Weekdays 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Oct. 30 for groups with reservations only. Cost: Parking on weekends is $2. Info: Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Apple cider, homemade fried pies, boiled peanuts, popcorn, playground and baby farm animals. www.berrypatchfarms.net.
Fall Festival Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: Hopewell Baptist, 78 Ridge Rd. Info: Games, bouncy houses, candy prizes, tests of skill, and a dunk tank. Cost of admission is a canned good for the Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes. Concession stand will offer dinner options, with proceeds benefiting an upcoming mission trip to India. (770) 345-5723. www.hopewellbaptist.com
Burt’s Farm
Oct. 31
Sixes United Methodist Church
Halloween KidsFest Time: 3-7 p.m. Location: The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Info: Kids wear costumes, get treats and enjoy moonwalks, apple bobbing, face painting, candy give-aways, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, and more. Costume contest begins at 6 p.m. in front of the gazebo. www. woodstockparksandrec.com.
Location: 5 Burt’s Farm Rd., Dawsonville 30534 Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 10. Hayrides 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily in October, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-10. Cost: Adults $5, children 12 and under, $4. Age 1 and younger, free.
Info: No pets allowed. 706-265-3701. www.burtsfarm.com.
Location: 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton Hours: Beginning Sept 28, 1:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 12:30-7 p.m. Sundays. Benefits: Missions and outreach of the youth and children’s ministries, with 10 percent of the proceeds going to Cherokee MUST Ministries. www.sixesumc.org. SIXES LIVING | October 2013
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Don’t Let Distractions Keep You from Voting BY SCOT TURNER
As the leaves change color, the air becomes crisp and Saturday afternoons are filled with the sounds of college football fans celebrating or bemoaning their team’s latest effort. With the arrival of autumn comes trips to corn mazes, fall festivals and tailgating. It is no wonder that with all of that family fun and tradition on our minds, it would be easy to overlook another very important event - election day. On Nov. 5, many parts of our Scot Turner, an IT community will return to the polls professional, lives in for City Council elections as well as the Sixes community a special election for State Senate with his wife and two District 14. If you are wondering if children and is the State House Representative for you can vote in these elections, keep District 21. You can reach reading. him on his cell phone Canton residents will have the at (678) 576-2644 or opportunity to elect three new follow him on Facebook council members in Wards I, II, and at www.facebook.com/ III since the incumbents in those turnerforhouse. offices have decided not to run for re-election. Voters will have a choice in all three of the races as multiple candidates have stepped
forward for the opportunity to serve their community. In Woodstock, Mayor Donnie Henriques faces no opposition. However there are three City Council seats open in Wards 1, 3, and 5. The incumbent in Ward 1 is stepping down, leaving that post open for a new council member. With the incumbent in Ward 1 deciding to step aside after the election, the race will determine a new member of the Council. Meanwhile in Wards 3 and 5, the incumbents will face challengers. The biggest scramble, however, will be seen in the State Senate Race for District 14. Sen. Barry Loudermilk, who is running for Congress to replace Rep. Phil Gingrey, decided recently to resign his seat in the Senate so that he would not be campaigning on the taxpayer’s dime. The result is a race that will feature six candidates with just a few weeks to get to know them and what they stand for. With a field that crowded, you can also be reasonably assured that there will be a runoff. So while we are all prepping for the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech showdown this year, another very important election will be looming just days after. With our collective minds turning toward the coming holiday season, turnout will likely be low which means your vote will count more than ever. To find out which of these races you qualify to vote in and for other voting information such as polling places and deadlines, head over to the Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration website at http://voter.cherokeega.com/. Early voting begins on Oct. 14. I’ll see you at the polls.
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The Two Biggest Retirement Misconceptions BY DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.
We’ve all heard about the new retirement, the mix of work and play that many of us assume we will have in our lives one day. We do not expect retirement to be all leisure. While this is becoming a cultural assumption among baby boomers, it is interesting to see that certain financial assumptions haven’t really changed with the times. In particular, there are two financial misconceptions that baby boomers can fall prey to – assumptions that could prove financially harmful for their future.
#1) Assuming retirement will last 10-15 years. Previous generations of Americans planned for retirements anticipated to last only 1015 years. Today, both men and women who reach 65 can anticipate around 20 additional years of life. It’s important to note that this is just an average; a quarter of people reaching 65 will live beyond 90 and 10 percent will live another five years or more. However, some of us may live much longer. The population of centenarians in the U.S. is growing – the Census Bureau counted 53,364 folks 100 years or older in 2010 and showed a steady 5.8 percent rise in centenarians since the previous count in 2000. It also notes that between 1980 and 2010, centenarians experienced a population boom, with a 65.8 percent rise in population, in comparison to 36.3 percent overall. If you’re reading this article, chances are you might be wealthy or at least “affluent.” And if you are, you likely have good health insurance and access to excellent health care. You may be poised to live longer because of these two factors. Given the landmark healthcare reforms of the Obama administration, we could see another boost in overall American longevity in the generation ahead. Here’s the bottom line: every year, the possibility is increasing that your retirement could last 20 or 30 years … or longer. So assuming you’ll only need 10 or 15 years worth of retirement money could be a big mistake. Many people don’t realize how much retirement money they may need. There is a relationship between Misconception #1 and Misconception #2 … #2) Assuming too little risk. Our appetite for risk declines as
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“Previous generations of Americans planned for retirements anticipated to last only 10-15 years. Today, both men and women who reach 65 can anticipate around 20 additional years of life.” we get older, and rightfully so. Yet, there may be a danger in becoming too risk-averse. Holding on to your retirement money is certainly important; so is your retirement income and quality of life. There are three financial issues that can affect your quality of life and/or income over time: taxes, healthcare costs and inflation. Over time, even 3-4 percent inflation gradually saps your purchasing power. Your dollar buys less and less. Here’s a hypothetical challenge for you: for the rest of this year, you have to live on the income you earned in 1999. Could you manage that? This is an extreme example, but that’s what can happen if your income doesn’t keep up with inflation – essentially, you end up living on yesterday’s money. Taxes may be higher in the years ahead. So tax reduction and tax-advantaged investing have taken on even more importance whether you are 20, 40 or 60. Healthcare costs are climbing – we need to be prepared financially for the cost of acute, chronic and long-term care. As you retire, you may assume that an extremely conservative approach to investing is mandatory. But given how long we may live - and how long retirement may last - growth investing is extremely important. No one wants the Rip Van Winkle experience in retirement. No one should “wake up” 20 years from now only to find that the comfort of yesterday is gone. Retirees who retreat from growth investing may risk having this experience. How are you envisioning retirement right now? Has your vision of retirement changed? Is retiring becoming more and more of a priority? Are you retired and looking to improve your finances? Regardless of where you’re at, it is vital to avoid the common misconceptions and proceed with clarity. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
Selling During Winter BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON
This time of year, we are often asked, “Does it make sense for me to have my home on the market in the winter months?” We know from experience that there are only a few absolutes in real estate, and this isn’t one of them. We have pulled together sales data going back to January 2012 to provide you with an informed opinion. The chart bottom right illustrates that Kurt and Sheila Johnson throughout are Licensed Realtors with 2012 and into Keller Williams Realty 2013, the Partners and have served average dollars Cherokee County for over 10 years. Visit them online per square foot at www.KurtandSheila.com for homes sold or call (404) 954-2486. in Cherokee County has been steadily rising. As you can see, there doesn’t appear to be a significant dip in the winter months. Since the chart shows sales for each month, it is a trailing indicator of what the offer activity looked like in the prior month. June and November of 2012 showed spikes in these averages. Our experience in recent years has been that offers in May and October are very strong. The chart top right shows what many already know; more homes sell in spring, summer and fall than in the winter. It also shows that in 2012, the offer activity remained strong through the end of November (based on the number of sales that closed in December 2012) and resumed strong again in February (based on the number of sales that closed in March 2013). Only January and February sales showed a noticeable drop in units sold. What isn’t taken into account is the fact that there are typically fewer homes on the
market in December and January. The lack of supply last winter explains why we don’t see a noticeable drop in the average dollars per square foot for homes sold in those months. The demand remained balanced with supply. Since buyer demand continues to outpace supply (as evidenced by a sustained upward trend in prices), we are optimistic that home prices should not significantly decline this winter. With interest rates on the rise and the lack of a true broad-based economic recovery, we are growing concerned that prices may be peaking within the next twelve months. Our advice to our clients would be to take advantage of this market, winter or not.
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Friend’s Simple Request Sparked a Life-Changing Quest BY CANDI HANNIGAN
What is the best way for a member of the Georgia Bounty man to show support for friends Runners 4-Wheel Drive /Club participating in the Susan G and has planned a fundraising Komen 3-Day event this month four-wheeler expedition. The in Atlanta? Lodge at BridgeMill, where Jay is For Jay Bird, the answer is fitness instructor, hosted a wine obvious: dress in pink and wear a tasting event and silent auction bra on the outside of your clothes. in April. Bird plans to be dolled up in pink And then there was the bra as he roots on the cancer-fighting, challenge. Last year, he posted fundraising team he founded, a picture of himself holding a “Health, Long Life, Happiness bra on Facebook, and made a and Love.” bold promise: “I said, ‘I am a This will be the first year that Jay guy in a four-wheel drive club, won’t be walking with his team. but I will wear this bra for the An injury has sidelined him. But entire 3-day event and change it hasn’t squelched his spirit or his my Facebook picture if I raise enthusiasm. $3,000.’ I had the $3,000 in less Jay’s involvement began almost than an hour.” 10 years ago when he asked a Each year he walks in Joyce’s family friend what present she honor, and in the memory wanted to celebrate her 30th of family members who’ve year of working in his family’s succumbed to other forms of business. At first, she asked for cancer. In St. Paul, he carried a diamond earrings. But when Jay flag in memory of his sister-inpressed her for another answer, law, a cancer victim. she admitted that she wanted “Last year I walked Atlanta, someone to walk for her in the and I had just passed the Susan G. Komen 3-day. She was $200,000 mark for my nine years a 10-year breast cancer survivor of participation. They asked me Jay Bird, a Hickory Flat resident, didn’t let an injured foot slow down his to carry a flag in the opening but wasn’t physically able to fundraising efforts. participate. and closing ceremonies,” said “I didn’t know what the breast Jay. “It was very special to me cancer three-day was, or who Susan G. Komen, was,” said Jay. to be a part of it in the Atlanta area in Joyce’s name.” “I just knew that Joyce wanted this, so the next day I signed up to walk 60 miles over three days. I had no clue what I was October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an getting myself into.” annual campaign designed to increase awareness of the Joyce got both wishes. She got the diamond earrings, and Jay disease. (www.nationalbreastcancer.org) The Atlanta Susan G. represented her in an event that changed the focus of his life. Komen 3-Day will take place Oct. 18-20. (www.the3day.org) “I didn’t realize that I was going to have such a spiritual experience on the walk,” he said. “It wears you down. Your feet hurt, you ache, but people are walking with you who’ve gone through cancer. During the opening ceremonies, I told myself that I’m a guy, and I’m not going to cry. I cried every day. At the end, I realized I couldn’t go without doing this again.” This is his ninth year participating in the 3-day. After walking in Atlanta for five years, he mixed it up a bit by walking in San Diego and St. Paul. In August, he was supposed to walk in Chicago, but was sidelined by a foot injury and given a volunteer staff job. He was the top fundraiser among the 850 who walked in Chicago. Over the years, he has become a consummate fundraiser. The April fundraiser at The Lodge at BridgeMill, attended by residents Jay schedules events year-round that include fun activities like (from left) Sue McCormick, Jane Raming and Dot Goding, included themed baskets in the silent auction. a family scavenger hunt, square dancing and painting. He’s a 18
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EVERYDAY
“Children are a gift of God, and He has placed them among us. A parent’s role in raising a child is vital; parents have one of the most influential roles–if not the most influential role–in a child’s life.” — Everyday Angels
If you would like to make a donation, please visit www.townelaker.com/ everydayangels to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com for consideration and qualification.
Recently, Everyday Angels has listened to a few too many troubling stories concerning children. Often, children are innocent victims of difficult times or bad choices their parents make. They find themselves abruptly moving to live with their grandparents or friends who take them in, out of concern. We have great admiration for the selfless sacrifices grandparents and family friends make to save a child during difficult circumstances. In September, Everyday Angels helped with clothing and groceries for two families whose lives have dramatically changed because they are now caring for someone else’s children. We are grateful that people are willing to make family sacrifices in the best interest of an innocent child. We are humbled by their love and selfless sacrifice. In addition to the local needs we feature each month, Everyday Angels fulfills many other needs behind the scenes when funds
allow. Sometimes we receive calls for help from school counselors or administrators when certain circumstances arise. We use our resources by emailing loyal friends, small group leaders, churches, Bible study groups, etc., confidentially outlining the situation and ask for assistance. Many times, situations involve young students who are in desperate need of clothing, toiletries, shoes and groceries. We simply serve as a conduit. Community leaders are often searching for special projects of compassion for their group to participate in. If you, your family, or group would like to be included on our email list when specific needs arise, please email us at aaeverydayangels@gmail.com. The holiday season is quickly approaching, which is a busy time for us as well as for other local nonprofits. It is a time when grocery gift cards are needed the most. If you would like to donate, please see the box on the left.
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EVENT CALENDAR Oct. 10
Give a Kid a Chance Golf Tournament Time: Registration at 8 a.m., golf at 9 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Fee: $125 per person, $400 per team Info: Hole sponsorships available. Silent auction. Contact Cheryl Ruffer at (678) 372-9362 or bakerruffer@aol.com.
Oct. 12
Rivers Alive Little River Cleanup Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Olde Rope Mill Park, Woodstock Info: Sponsored by Rivers Alive, Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority, cities of Woodstock and Holly Springs and the Upper Etowah River Alliance.
Oct. 14
Goshen Valley Golf Classic Time: Registration 9 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m., tee-off 11 a.m. Location: Cherokee Towne & Country Club, 665 Hightower Trail, Atlanta. Info: Proceeds benefit Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a foster home for 40 boys in Waleska. Register at www.goshenvalleyclassic.org.
Oct. 15
Cherokee FCA Golf Tourney Time: 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 10 a.m. shotgun start. Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club Fee: $125 per player, $500 per team. Info: Prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to pin. Contact Heather Queen at (404) 388-4545.
Oct. 16
Holly Springs Downtown Development Authority meeting Time: 6 p.m. Location: Courtroom and council chambers, 3235 Holly Springs Pkwy Holly Springs 30115 Info: www.hollyspringsga.us.
Oct. 18
Golf FORE Charity Time: Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Athletic Club, 1190 BridgeMill Ave. Info: Sponsored by the BridgeMill-Sixes Service League. Money raised will be used to help children and families in Cherokee County. Kim Loesing of MUST Ministries is this year’s honoree. For details, visit www. bsslgolf.org.
Oct. 21
Champions for Children Tournament Time: 11 a.m. Location: Woodmont Golf and Country Club Info: Sponsored by CASA Cherokee. Includes a driving range and Zaxby’s lunch that begins at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Awards banquet provided by Angelfire BBQ. Teams 20
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and sponsorships available. Call Deidre Hollands at (770) 345-3274 or visit www.casacherokee.org/events.
Oct. 21
CASA/DFCS Informational Meeting Time: 6 p.m. Location: Division of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) office, 105 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Info: Attendees will learn about the need for foster parents and volunteer advocates and their roles in the foster care system. Representatives from DFCS and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will be available to answer questions. For more details, call Amy Blanton at (770) 345-3274.
Oct. 24
Greenprints Alliance Community Outreach Meeting Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Chambers in downtown Woodstock Info: An overview of the Greenprints Alliance Organization’s mission vision and master plan of trails will be presented, along with project updates and future project announcements. The board of directors will be present to answer questions, as well as members of SORBA and IMBA. In-depth discussions will follow the Q & A session. www.greenprintsalliance.org.
Oct. 26
Etowah River Cleanup Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Boling Park pavilion, Canton Info: Sponsored by Rivers Alive, Upper Etowah River Alliance, Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA), Cherokee County Stormwater, Cherokee County School District, city of Canton and Waste Management. Breakfast provided in the morning; snacks and waters available during the day. Bring your own water bottle. Hot dog lunch after the cleanup. Contact Lori Forrester, CCWSA Environmental Affairs Specialist, at (770) 479-6554 or lori. forrester@ccwsa.com.
Oct. 26
Community Food Drive Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon Info: The BridgeMill-Sixes Service League is holding its annual food drive in BridgeMill, Falls of Cherokee, Copper Creek and The Lodge at BridgeMill. Please fill a grocery bag or two and place them by your mailbox by 8:30 a.m. If you miss this deadline, bring your food to the BridgeMill pool parking lot between 10 a.m. and noon. Donations will be given to Cherokee’s MUST Ministries.
Nov. 2-3
Woodstock Art & Wine Festival Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd. Info: Admission is free to the festival, which features more than 70 artists, a winetasting area, live music and entertainment, interactive kid’s activity area and food. Patrons can purchase a wine-tasting wristband for unlimited samples of more than 30 types of wines.
Nov. 9-10
Holiday Tour of Homes Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., candlelight tour 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets: $20 Info: The Junior Service League of Woodstock presents a tour of Canton and Woodstock homes professionally decorated for the holidays. Benefits Cherokee charities. (770) 592-3535. Purchase tickets in advance at www.jslwoodstock.org. Follow at www.facebook.com/JSLofWoodstock.
Ongoing
Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Dec. 28 Dive-In Movies Time: 6 p.m. Location: The indoor pool at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Pkwy., Holly Springs. Info: Bring your own noodle or clear inner tube or use one provided by the aquatic center. www.crpa.net. Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and Dec. 7, 14, 21 Aquatic Center Discount Days Location: Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Pkwy., Holly Springs. Info: In November and December, guests get $1 off admission with a can or box food donation. In December, an additional discount of $2 will be given guests who donate a toy. Tuesdays through Oct. 29 River Church Farmers Market Time: 2-7 p.m. Location: 2335 Sixes Rd. Info: Check out the market’s Facebook page. Tuesdays Cherokee Squares Square Dance Club Classes Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Rd. Information: (770) 704-0875 or (770) 926-1749.
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Building Better Health and a Stronger Community When Laura Mikszan and Stacy Ward met, they discovered a common interest that spanned the gap in their professional backgrounds. Laura, an entrepreneur in Cherokee County for more than 20 years, developed the World of Kids Athletic campus across from Hobgood Park. Laura met Stacy when Stacy pitched the idea of incorporating a Fit Body Boot Camp at World of Gymnastics. Stacy is an author and fitness expert who has worked in many gyms where she was frustrated because she couldn’t personally work with the members. “Our philosophies were so congruent. Each of us wanted to help people with fitness and give back to the community,” said Laura. They opened Envision on Oct. 1, 2012, with a plan to offer an approach not found in larger, less personal workout facilities.
Envision Health Studio 101 Victoria N. Ct. Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-4180 www.envisionhealthstudio.com
Unique programs, personal coaching
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1. Life enrichment programs cater to specific needs of the participant, ranging from more energy to better mobility. 2. Lifestyle coaching, goal setting and team accountability. After a goal is set, personal meetings are held regularly to keep the client on track. 3. Dynamic, unique workouts that build camaraderie, new friendships and a new lifestyle. Envision’s family culture fosters friendships that often continue outside the studio. “A lot of people don’t have healthy social support outside the gym, so through Envision, they make friends who can join them in a new, more active lifestyle,” said Stacy. 4. Inspire, motivate and educate members on nutrition and proper exercise techniques. A nutrition class is offered each month, as well as a new member class that reviews basic exercise skills. 5. Sessions target all ages and workout interests, from children’s activities and a Boomer and Beyond program to high-intensity fat burning group training. 6. Unique programs include WERQ dance fitness, Barre and Indo row. Envision is the only Georgia studio offering WERQ, a dance fitness class based on pop-rock and hip hop that’s taught by certified instructors. Bender Barre is a Pilates-inspired strength, core, flex and balance class. The Indo row is a water-infused rowing machine that is a cardio blast, total body workout. 7. Nutrition coaching and supplementation for weight loss, sports performance and wellness. 8. Results driven, with constant checks to monitor progress. 9. Family-focused, non-intimidating atmosphere. 10. FitRanX allows participants to progress through various fitness levels. The nationally standardized ranking system is based on age, and participants can compare their abilities with others their age across the country. “It inspires our clients to set weight loss and fitness goals based on where they should be, and gives them motivation and accountability to work toward their goals,” said Stacy.
Get Fit and Give Back
Reaching a goal of growing healthier families and stronger communities is a strong focus for Laura. “We find a need in the community and, using fitness as a platform, we encourage members to participate to give back,” said Laura. “When we do events, we like the whole family to be involved. Training for a 5K or a mission trip can be great incentive for getting in shape.” Envision-sponsored events have included Burpees for Bowman (a fundraiser for Emily Bowman), Lindsay’s Light (discovering potential bone marrow donors), and Hydrate the Heroes (sending Advocare hydration products to armed troops). “It’s not just one charity that we choose; it’s whatever is needed in the community” said Laura. On Oct. 26, Envision will be the hub for National Make a Difference Day. Activities start with a flash mob dance at 10 a.m. at Envision and conclude with a twilight run at Hobgood Park. Nonprofits are invited to set up information tables, giving participants a chance to see the variety of charities offering service opportunities in Cherokee County. For more details or to list your charity’s Make a Difference Day event, visit Envision’s Facebook page. Advertisement
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When Mr. Jones Moved to Town BY SUSAN SCHULZ
Susan Browning Schulz is a wife, mom, author, and speaker with works published in Guideposts, Light from the Word devotionals, and other publications. Visit her blog at www.thelisteningheart. blogspot.com.
Rebecca Johnston’s “Cherokee County, Georgia: A History,” a book she wrote for the county Historical Society, sheds light on the lasting impact that Robert Tyre Jones Sr. had on our county. Rebecca tells the story of how Mr. R.T., as he was known, set about doing great things for our community from the day he moved to Cherokee County. A list of his accomplishments are many and range from starting the Jones Mercantile Company, the Bank of Canton, and helping build First Baptist Church Canton in 1925, to opening the Canton Cotton Mill in 1899. His businesses employed many in the community and the denim produced at the mill developed a reputation of being some of the finest in the world.
Mr. R. T. lived out his Christian beliefs and loved the people of our community. Despite how busy he was running successful businesses, he always had time for others, especially those in his church. By 1881, he was chosen as a deacon and remained one for 56 years. He also served as Sunday school superintendent for 49 years. More than 600 people attended Sunday school under his guidance. He inspired the men and women R.T. Jones he met through his many ventures, and invited them to attend Bible studies that he led. Mr. R.T. had a large family. To his grandson, Ben Perry Jones, Mr. R.T. seemed to be stern and hard to approach, but as he grew up his opinion changed. Ben said, “I see him now as a dedicated Christian, as a great leader and organizer, and as a continued on page 60
Aid and Attendance Benefit Assists Veterans and Families BY DEBBIE McADORY
As the population ages and assistance is needed, eligible veterans who qualify have an option to receive a monetary benefit paid directly to them. The program that the U.S. Government doesn’t advertise is the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit. It is also known as the Improved Pension. The program is a benefit available to eligible veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who served our Debbie McAdory is the country during a period of war. marketing outreach The program, created in 1951 coordinator for The Lodge and funded by Congress, includes at BridgeMill, a residence for seniors, and a volunteer annual benefit increases and is a with Triad S.A.L.T. Contact pension for non-service related her at debbie.mcadory@ disability. ugoc.com. The Veteran Aid and Attendance Benefit can keep a veteran or surviving spouse out of a nursing home and extend his resources because it helps pay for care in independent living communities; in-home care; assisted living communities and nursing homes. This benefit will help relieve some of the financial hardships and improve the lives of our 22
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deserving veterans and their families. The eligibility requirements are 90 days of active duty (one day during wartime), any discharge from the service other than dishonorable, over the age of 65 unless blind or disabled, and loss of two Activities of Daily Living or ADLs. The periods of wartime include: WWII - December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946, Korean Conflict - June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955, Vietnam era - August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 (February 28, 1961 for veterans who served “in country” before August 4, 1964) and Gulf War - August 2, 1990-TBA. To qualify for Aid and Attendance, the Veterans Administration measures medical need, income, expenses and assets. An accredited Veterans Aid and Attendance Claims Agent can help veterans gather the information needed to apply for the benefit. The 2013 benefit rates are for married veteran and spouse - $2,054, single veteran - $1,732, spouse of a living veteran - $1,360, and surviving spouse - $1,113. Questions can be answered by an accredited claims agent. The process can be overwhelming due to the amount of paperwork, and an agent will prepare your application at no cost to the veteran and will work with him through final approval. Southern Veterans, a claims agent that has presented a seminar for residents of The Lodge at BridgeMill, can be reached at (770) 630-4311 or www. southernveterans.net/contact.php
Fall is a Great Time to Add Winter Color BY MICKY EUBANKS
With the fall season upon us, I’m sure you are grateful for cooler temperatures. You not only get relief from the heat but also from mowing your Bermuda grass lawn on a weekly basis. Don’t let this break pass you by without taking advantage of the best time of year to plant. Whether you’re planting seasonal color or bigger projects like large trees and shrubs, October and November Micky Eubanks, a sixare ideal. year veteran of the US Navy, is chief operating Planting seasonal beds around officer of Lawnsmith, your home or office will pay off Inc. He’s a graduate with welcome color during the of Abraham Baldwin bleak winter months. The most Agricultural College colorful options are plants like with a major in golf turf management and pansies and violas; pansies have has been landscaping larger blooms while violas are a in metro Atlanta for 15 little smaller but produce more years. (678) 445-4283. blooms. We always like to use www.lawnsmithinc.net. Oct. 15 as a beginning date for installing fall and winter seasonal color. The preparation of the planting beds is an important piece of the puzzle. Be sure to mound up the bed for proper drainage and amend the soil with a mushroom compost or other soil amendment. Pansies and violas offer many colorful options, but I like ample amounts of yellow because the color stands out when everything else is losing leaves and becoming dormant, and yellow performs better than other colors during the months when there is less sunlight. Proper fertilization when planting plays an important role in how these plants will perform during the cold winter months. I recommend using a type of mulch like mini-nuggets in the flower beds after planting to help fight off winter weeds and help the beds retain moisture. Don’t forget to deadhead those flowers to encourage more growth. Snapdragons and Red Russian Kale are great accent plants to add to height in your planting beds. And if you love tulips in early spring, you need to plant the bulbs in early to mid-November. If you have a natural area on your property, use this area to store leaves until they have all fallen or to mulch them. Keep leaves off areas you have seeded to allow the new seedlings to get sunlight, water and nutrients. Don’t fight the leaves, because they will win. Just do your best to remove a little every week, and know that at season’s end, you will be victorious!
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Apples a Key Ingredient in Family Favorites
Each month in Sixes Living, you’ll find a page of recipes with a different theme to fit the season. If you have ideas or recipes to contribute, email candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com.
Mary Elizabeth Davis shares her family recipe for Applesauce Cake. “This apple sauce cake was a favorite of my mother’s. Every Christmas she made about a dozen cakes to give away, and it was always either the apple sauce cake or her pound cake. Now the apple sauce cake has become our family’s favorite. It’s a great ‘fix together’ cake; my husband Walton usually cuts up the apple and the pecans while I’m mixing the cake.”
Applesauce Cake
2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1¼ cups Canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup orange juice 3 cups sifted plain flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 1 heaping cup uncooked finely chopped apples or 1 large apple 3½ oz. angel flake coconut 1 cup chopped pecans
Six-year-old Barret Griffis (left), a first grader at Liberty Elementary, with mom Taylor and sister Kennedy, 3, who attends Primrose School of Sixes Road.
Mix in order given. Bake in tube pan sprayed with Baker’s Joy (or sprayed with Pam and dusted with flour) at 325 degrees for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours on lower rack of oven.
Sauce:
We really enjoy cooking together as a family. It is a great time to put the electronics down and turn off the TV to spend quality time with one another. We usually end up covered in flour, and the kitchen a complete mess, but it’s always accompanied with lots of laughs,” said Canton resident Taylor Griffis. After a recent apple orchard visit, Taylor and children Barret and Kennedy made a family favorite - Gramma Hosker’s Dutch Apple Pie.
Melt 1 stick butter. Stir in 1 cup sugar, ½ tsp. baking soda and ½ cup buttermilk and bring to a rolling boil. Poke holes in cake with ice pick or similar tool, and pour over hot cake while still in pan. Let stand for 45 minutes to one hour before turning out of pan.
Gramma Hosker’s Dutch Apple Pie
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin slices ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour pinch of Nutmeg ¼ cup of crushed walnuts 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash 2 cans of refrigerated Grand Crescent rolls
6 large apples ½ cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp. flour 3 Tbsp. milk 1 /3 cup of melted butter 9-inch pie crust Package of cinnamon apple crisp mix Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and slice apples, and combine the apples with brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Mix until apples are covered. Put apple mixture in pie crust that has been placed in a 9-inch pie dish. Combine melted butter and cinnamon apple crisp mix in bowl. Spread evenly over apples, and sprinkle the top of the pie with milk. Bake for 40-50 minutes. 24
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Easy Apple Turnovers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour and walnuts in a mixing bowl and set aside. Grease cookie sheet. Open crescent rolls and carefully unroll onto cookie sheet — keeping two dough triangles together to make a square, pinch closed at the seam. Place a ¼ cup of apple mixture in the center of each dough square and fold dough over top , then using a fork press along the edge to seal. Each can makes 4 turnovers. Brush egg wash over the dough. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
Options Available for Finding New Job Skills BY BETH RAY
At the peak of the recession, then Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael J. Thurmond said if you haven’t found employment within six months, you need to learn a new skill. You’re probably thinking, “How do I go about doing that with a limited budget?” Believe it or not, there are programs to help. Let’s start with some basics. If you don’t have a high school diploma, many employment Beth Ray serves as Program opportunities are closed. A Director for Employment GED (General Educational Services at MUST Ministries. She holds a BS in Marketing Development) is good way to from Mercer University and get started on a path to work. an MBA from Kennesaw The current GED test is $32 per State University. subtest in five content areas, totaling $160. Starting January 2014, the test will be changing. The new cost will be $120. Representatives of Chattahoochee Technical College can provide
updated information. www.chattahoocheetech.edu. After successfully completing the GED, a $500 HOPE GED Grant will be available through the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Once this is expended, HOPE and Pell grants are options based on your individual situation. For displaced workers, and there are many, the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) may be helpful. Funds are currently on hold due to sequestration, but you can begin the application process so when funds are released you are ready to go. Again, Pell and HOPE grants may be an option. Look for other agencies and training opportunities that may exist. MUST Ministries, through an Alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is offering Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour Industrial Safety and Forklift Safety training in the Canton office Oct. 21-23 and in Marietta Nov. 4-6. Thanks to a local grant, successful graduates will receive a pair of safety footwear, removing yet another barrier many face in their efforts to return to work. Deadline to complete an application and requirements in Canton is Oct. 10 and Marietta is Oct. 21. So, what’s stopping you from learning a new skill and increasing your marketability?
Repair Summer-Ravaged Hair BY TIM TIMMONS
Now that summer’s officially coming to an end, it’s time to pay extra attention to your hair. Even if you weren’t a beach bunny this summer, chances are you spent more time outdoors in the past three months than you did during the rest of the year. Sun, salt water, and chlorine can be hard on both the color of your hair and its texture. But don’t worry — help is here! If your hair is in need of a Tim Timmons is the owner rescue remedy, there are simple of Salon Gloss. Tim has been a hairstylist for 13 steps you can take to repair, years and has extensive rehydrate, re-nourish and renew industry experience. overly salted, chlorinated and Tim can be reached at sun-damaged locks. The most (678) 483-8900. important thing you can do to repair summer-ravaged locks is to start a routine and stick with it. 1. Clarify. The products we use and even the water we use to remove the products can cause your hair to have a less-thanhealthy sheen. Build-up from product, mineral and hard water deposits can cause hair to be limp and lifeless and
leave ends split and feeling brittle. Getting this build-up off your hair is the first step in repairing damage. First, a good clarifying shampoo for removing build-up on your hair is recommended. How often you need to remove build-up depends on the products you use and the water coming out of your tap. Most people could use a clarifying treatment at least once a month. 2. Protect. Sun damage is one of the biggest culprits of hair damage, color fading and brittle ends. If you’re not protecting your hair from the sun’s UV rays, the time to start is now. I highly recommend using spray-on UV protective sun veil. UV damaged hair fiber – unlike skin - cannot regenerate, resulting in straw-like hair. Even though we are more exposed in the summer, don’t forget that the sun shines all year long. 3. Hydrate/Treat. You can apply a leave-in conditioner for minor hydration or see your salon professional for an intense treatment that will hydrate and soften while infusing shine and radiance. 4. Trim. If your tresses are damaged, your ends are breaking, brittle and splitting, a haircut will save the day. No need to cut it all off; a healthy trim can undo all of your damage without having to buy all of the products to reverse the damage to your hair. If you’re not bold enough to get a lot continued on page 60 SIXES LIVING | October 2013
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Uphill Both Ways – 46 Hours on My Bike BY LISA RANDALL
Several weeks ago, I participated in the Trans North Georgia Mountain Bike Race. Over the course of 46 hours, I rode my mountain bike approximately 350 miles and climbed more than 56,000 vertical feet across North Georgia’s mountainous gravel roads and singletrack trails. For perspective, 56,000 feet is almost two times the height of Mount Everest. I did this all nonstop, without sleep. Why would I do this? Primarily, to see if I could do it. The Lisa Randall is a mom, decision to ride nonstop was due small business owner and mainly to my competitive nature. I athlete from Canton. She also thought it would be incredibly is owner of Mountain Goat Adventures, LLC, which difficult to get moving again if I organizes local trail running became too comfortable anywhere and mountain bike events. along the way. In her spare time, Lisa is All participants were required to a competitive cyclist and carry SPOT tracking devices for safety. competes in mountain bike, cyclocross and trail There were only two other women running races. participating; the rest of the 37 riders were men. We were to complete the route unsupported and with no pre-arranged aid, meaning we could only stop at stores along the route. Having a spouse drop a pizza box on the side of the road was not allowed. The first 12 hours were pure bliss. The weather was perfect, it wasn’t humid, my legs were feeling good, nutrition was spot on, and I was happy to be alive and riding my bike. The longest sustained climbs were within the first 140 miles. My first major store stop to refuel was in Helen, and I needed enough calories to go another 140 miles - mostly through the night. Apparently I get just as lousy mileage on my bike as I do in my SUV, because that stop cost me $27, about what it would have cost to drive those 140 miles. The solo night riding was quite enjoyable – it was cool and breezy, and after the first hour, I no longer worried about nighttime wildlife encounters, human or otherwise. There were some short sections of pavement through Blue Ridge and Cherry Log, but there was no vehicle traffic since it was
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A competitive nature pushed Lisa to finish the Trans North Georgia Mountain Bike Race in record time.
2 a.m. Sunday morning. By early the next morning, I was climbing my way back into the Chattahoochee National Forest, west of Ellijay en route to an oasis called Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-A-Way. Once there, I would dine on a scrumptious breakfast of waffles, scrambled eggs, coke, sweet tea and Ibuprofen. My sit bones and feet were hurting pretty badly, so it became a matter of keeping my mind off the aches and pains from that point on. I was burning daylight, so I needed to get moving again – hoping to make it to Dalton and complete much of the rocky and technical Pinhoti trail before dark. I experienced my low point of the race a mere 40 miles from the finish, as an irrational fear of the unknown nearly took ahold of me. The final 40 miles were unfamiliar trails in a fairly deserted corridor southwest of Dalton. After some reassurance through a phone call from my husband, I pushed on, losing nearly an hour to my weakened mental state. It took only six miles for my attitude to make a 180-degree turn to that of determination and fortitude. I was going to finish, despite the final miles being difficult, dark and painful. As I made the final turn onto Highway 20, I knew the end was near and I felt a sense of elation. I finished in just under 46 hours, a full 10 hours faster than my estimate. I was the second rider to finish this year’s race, and currently hold the second fastest finish time since the race began in 2010. I have been fortunate to have had much success in athletics over the years, but completing this event has gained me more respect than any of my previous athletic accomplishments. If you asked me if I’d do it again right after I finished, I would have told you no. But looking at it now, I’d most likely say yes. I learned a lot about what I was really capable of through this endeavor, and despite being an uphill battle, it was one that I willingly entered. Life is all about the journey, and this was one journey I will not soon forget.
A Harvest of Fall Activities Just a Short Drive Away BY LYNNE WATTS
Autumn is the time when the cooler weather, and the explosion of fall color beckon the family outdoors for days of scenic views, walks in the woods and adventure. Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground is a feast for the eyes year round, but the months of October and November herald the spectacular color of thousands of Japanese Maples. Stroll through the peaceful Japanese garden, relax on the patio of the Manor Lynne Watts is an author, House with its mountain views, speaker, coach, mom and or listen to the strolling musicians counselor for Cherokee County schools. Follow her as you eat lunch at the Arbor at http://acalledwoman. Café. Leave the stress of the city com/, http://lynnewatts. behind and enjoy the harmony com and http:// that nature provides. To check wyatthewonderdog.com. out the weekly events, visit www. gibbsgardens.com. Family friendly Stone Mountain offers a Pumpkin Festival through October, complete with an adventure maze, an interactive game show and lots of
entertainment for the kids. You can hike through the treetops on the SkyHike, enjoy a 4-D adventure with “Journey2: The Mysterious Island” or sit back and enjoy the fall scenery as you soar more than 825 feet above ground to the top of the mountain on Summit Skyride. Whether you take the Ride the Ducks tour, enjoy a trip on the scenic railroad or hike to the top of the mountain, there is more to do at Stone Mountain Park than you can fit in a day. Get details at www. stonemountainpark.com. Fall in the Georgia Mountains is apple season, and for 42 years, Ellijay has hosted the Apple Festival. This year’s event is Oct. 12-13, 19-20, and will feature more than 300 vendors showcasing handmade, hand-crafted items. Other attractions include an antique car show at the civic center on Oct. 12 and a parade beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 19 beginning on the square in downtown Ellijay. Venture outside of Ellijay and travel along State Highway 52 where 11 of the county’s 18 apple orchards are located. Pick your own or visit the numerous roadside stands to take home nature’s bounty. Details for the Apple Festival are listed at www.georgiaapplefestival.org, Whether you are looking for an exhilarating adventure or a peaceful stroll through the garden, don’t miss Mother Nature’s last display of her fall finery in the Georgia outdoors.
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What If … YOU Take Control of Your Career? BY JULIAN REID
A recent Gallup poll reports 70 percent of Americans don’t like their jobs to the point where they aren’t engaged, or are “actively disengaged” at work. That leaves 30 percent who claim to be inspired enough to engage. The survey also details the negative impact on workplace productivity caused by disinterested employees. Job satisfaction is one thing, but what about job security? Julian Reid has a chemical These days, even savvy, highly engineering degree from knowledgeable professionals Georgia Tech, a U.S. Chamber certification in aren’t safe. The U.S. Department Organization Management, of Commerce reports that and several professional among downsized or displaced coaching and sales professionals over 50 years old, certifications. Contact him only 18 percent will find a new at (770) 521-0698 or jreid@ esourcecoach.com. job at their same compensation. Why such a low number? Many employers have discovered that expensive experienced employees can be trumped by younger employees with adequate skills or undeveloped talent. This strategy can mean significant cost savings, an important bottom line consideration for businesses.
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These examples of job satisfaction and job security are common enough to be considered oxymorons. The “new career economy” is here, and if you think you’re going to work at the factory for 35 years like your grandparents did, you should realize that many 45-year-olds have had an average of seven employers. And many of those with long-term career positions are woefully under-employed. Around 75 percent of Americans say they’d like to be selfsufficient, yet only seven percent take the initiative by owning and running their own business. So, why would so many people passively accept their career status with little satisfaction and artificial security? In a word … FEAR. Or better stated: False Evidence Appearing Real. Countering and conquering F.E.A.R. requires a little honesty, some research, and even a little faith. People need to take control of their own careers. Neither their Fortune 500 employers – nor anyone else – will do it for them. Clients give me a myriad of reasons when I challenge them on why they haven’t pursued their own ventures – despite having a dream or strong desire to do so. I tell them that they’ve fallen victim to some common myths. How common? So common that there’s a modern classic book on the topic: “The E-Myth Revisited,” by Michael Gerber. Don’t have time to read it? Buy the “summary” version on iBooks, or check this column next month for discussion on common, classic myths of entrepreneurship.
An Embarrassing Truth BY MIKE LITREL, MD
The first time I ever prayed with a patient before surgery was when I was a chief resident 16 years ago, in my eighth and final year of training in obstetrics and gynecology. My patient’s husband was a tall man who wore a large cross over his turtleneck shirt and had a bible tucked under his arm. He held his wife’s hand as I explained what she should Dr. Mike Litrel is a national speaker and author on the expect and asked if she had faith-health connection any questions. She appeared and a board certified OB/ troubled but didn’t have GYN and specialist in pelvic any. I could sense a nervous reconstructive surgery at expectation from them both. Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel can be Hazarding a wild guess, reached via his website www. I asked the husband if he mikelitrelmd.com wanted to say a prayer. He nodded slightly and smiled. I held my patient’s hand as we listened to his prayer. Her husband’s deep voice reverberated through the preoperative holding area, attracting the attention of other doctors and nurses and patients in the large room. I felt a wave of embarrassment. All I could think was, “Please don’t pray so loudly.” Prayer is not a topic covered in surgical training. It is viewed by many practitioners of evidence-based medicine as superstition, a sign of incompetence, or both. But even before that first shared prayer, I had always prayed before my surgical cases – in absolute privacy. It’s a difficult and sometimes frightening task to cut into another’s body. No matter the number of years or volume of cases, bad things sometimes happen. As a young surgeon, I found there were two things that worried me most before each operation. One was that I would screw up; the other was that I would suddenly have to go to the bathroom. So as my patient was wheeled to the operating room, I made it a practice to handle both my spiritual and biological needs. I prayed in the bathroom. Learning to be a doctor and practicing medicine are difficult because of the volume of information and skills that must be mastered. More difficult still is choosing how to apply them in life-threatening situations. Physicians and surgeons are blessed with an opportunity to use science and technology to prolong life and alleviate suffering. Yet, no matter how far medical science has advanced, our ignorance vastly overshadows our knowledge. Why do we love? Why do we hope? How do our thoughts and prayers impact our daily life? And just how does a single, microscopic cell grow into a newborn baby? Health is not just about living as long as we can and limiting our suffering. This has value, of course, and lies directly in
“As a young surgeon, I found there were two things that worried me most before each operation. One was that I would screw up; the other was that I would suddenly have to go to the bathroom.” the realm of medical science, a tool we use to ease our pain. Declarations of faith can cause embarrassment to those of us dedicated to science, simply because the Divine is not measurable by the experiments used to understand the physical universe. The reconciliation boils down to this: although the nature of life is biological, its purpose is spiritual. Life is a gift granted to each of us. It is not a biological accident, but rather, the direct manifestation of God’s love. Awareness of this gift is called faith. And prayer is the practice of understanding God’s desire for our lives. This truth is not provable by the scientific method. We must see it in our hearts. © Copyright 2013
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Some Like it Hot, Some Like it Cold BY KEVIN ROULHAC
“Some like it hot, some like it cold, some like it in the pot nine days old.” What I have discovered in my years of practice has nothing to do with the 1760s nursery rhyme “Pease Porridge Hot.” I’ve learned that each person has a preference when it comes to using hot or cold to help manage pain. In fact, there seems to be quite a bit of confusion and debate surrounding this subject. Kevin Roulhac is an Treatments using heat and occupational and certified cold are commonly used in hand therapist. He has rehabilitation centers to decrease successfully rehabilitated people with upper pain, decrease swelling, increase extremity injuries for 15 blood flow and relax muscles. The years. He is the co-founder confusion seems to center around of nmotion Hand and when is the best time to use cold Physical Therapy, located in versus heat. Here’s what I have Woodstock and Alpharetta. found to be the most effective. • Cold is generally delivered in the form of ice or a thermo gel pack that is kept in a freezer.
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The purpose of cold is to decrease pain and help manage inflammation. Cold should be used on a new injury that is sensitive to the touch, red, warmer than normal or swollen. This includes sprains and strains, overuse injuries and bruises. Cold should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes, three to four times a day. The benefits of cold significantly diminish 48 hours after the injury, but can still provide some relief without harm after that. • Heat is most commonly delivered in the form of electric heating pads, microwavable heat pads and warm baths. Heat is primarily used for muscle pain, muscle tension and stress relief. Heat should be used to help relieve the pain muscle spasms and knots in your muscles commonly called trigger points. The goal of using heat is to increase blood flow to an area and to decrease pain by relieving tension. Heat can be effective for longer periods of time than cold, but I wouldn’t recommend longer than 45 minutes at a time. • Altering heat and cold is called contrast therapy or contrast baths. This technique should be used in attempt to decrease swelling in a localized part of the body. The best thing about these treatments is that they’re safe, cheap, drugless and, if used correctly, effective.
Two Substances That Can Predict Heart Attack, Stroke Risk BY DALE COKER
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 50 percent of American adults have elevated blood cholesterol levels. High levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides have long been associated with increased risk of heart disease. The interesting fact is that about half of all heart attacks happen to people with normal cholesterol levels. There Pharmacist Dale Coker must be an explanation. is the owner of Cherokee The pharmaceutical industry Custom Script, an has done a great job of convincing independent pharmacy the medical community, and the specializing in compounding. He also is a member of the population at large through the Sixes Living community media, that cholesterol levels board. Email him at are the only reliable predictors dmcoker@bellsouth.net. for risk of heart disease. Not only that, but the published acceptable levels for cholesterol keep getting more and more narrow, leading to more and more people being put on prescription statin drugs. Statin drugs can be life-saving, for
sure, but there are other factors that need consideration other than cholesterol. Two substances that circulate in the blood, Homocysteine and C-reactive protein, are known to be higher in people who have suffered heart attacks. Homocysteine has to be broken down by folic acid, vitamins B12 and B6 to be eliminated from the body. Increased levels can lead to blocked blood vessels (“hardening of the arteries,� atherosclerosis). C-reactive protein is produced by the body during times of inflammation. This protein is linked to higher rates of stroke and heart attack. A 2002 article in the New England Journal of Medicine indicated that elevated C-reactive protein predicts heart problems better than LDLcholesterol. Since there has been controversy about what constitutes normal levels of C-reactive protein and Homocysteine, many times these levels are not checked on a routine blood test. Anyone who has a family history of heart disease should be interested in knowing his or her levels of these two heart risk factors. The most important factors in lowering Homocysteine and C-reactive Protein are diet, exercise and supplementation. Eat foods rich in Vitamin B-6 (whole grains, nuts, seeds), continued on page 60
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A Good Dental Goal BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. He is a dental advisor for two national dental research companies. You can reach Dr. Harden at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles.com.
During the Labor Day holiday, and for the first time as empty nesters, my wife and I left town to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. This included a round of golf, which provided me insight on the comparison between golf and dental care. While it’s possible to play golf without lessons, bad habits that are reinforced over time may develop. Similarly, patients who aren’t taught proper dental care techniques, especially in flossing, aren’t gaining the full benefits that can improve their dental health. A golfer who only goes for an occasional lesson can get frustrated with a problematic swing. The person who goes for an occasional dental checkup can get frustrated with problem teeth or gums. Regular checkups allow patients to benefit from proper oral hygiene techniques and the
latest technology. The basic goal of golf is to get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible. Par defines the ideal goal, or number of strokes, for each hole. The golf course creates different conditions that alter the approach to this goal, but the goal is still par. Similarly, the basic goal of dental care is preventing and eliminating tooth decay and gum disease. Again, there are different conditions that alter the path of achieving dental health, (i.e. deep decay, abscess, crowded teeth, gum disease, bone loss, fractured teeth), but the goal is still good dental health. Technology has advanced dramatically in golf equipment through the years and created a much better and easier way to play. Dentistry has also benefitted tremendously from technology improvements. The use of digital X-rays, laser cavity detectors, intra-oral cameras, better materials and even computerized anesthesia has allowed patients a much better and easier dental experience. Despite this wonderful technology, you can’t benefit from the advancements or achieve your goals if you don’t take advantage of them. Maintain a goal of healthy teeth and gums throughout your life by being committed to professional checkups every six months. It’s important to incorporate proper flossing and brushing techniques and performing preventive care and necessary treatment when suggested by a dentist. It’s also important to take advantage of new advancements in dental care recommended by your dentist. continued on page 60 32
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DreamKEY Realtors Open New Office in the Heart of Canton ®
A quick look around downtown Canton reveals what initially drew Realtors® Peggy Davis and Lindsay Tubbs to the area. In 2012, the co-owners of DreamKEY of PalmerHouse Properties opened the only real estate office downtown, eager to be a part of the city’s revitalization and growth. This month they’ve moved to a new location on East Marietta Street, next to Downtown Kitchen and just around the corner from bustling East Main Street. “It’s exciting to see the revitalization take place. We both live in Canton, our office is growing, and we’re proud to be the only Realtors® in the area,” said Peggy, who also is an associate broker. “Our move to the street level from a second floor location gives our clients and agents easier access, allowing us to offer better service to the community.” The office interior mirrors the charming, historic feel of downtown Canton. The décor features antiques and touches that create a home-like environment designed to be a comfortable workspace for agents and welcoming and inviting for clients. The two Realtors® have more than 16 years of real estate experience between them. Their association with PalmerHouse gives DreamKEY the support of an organization ranked by the “Atlanta The office interior has a Business Chronicle” four consecutive years as one of the home-like environment. fastest-growing private companies in the United States. PalmerHouse has also been recognized for the last two years as one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta by the “Atlanta Business Chronicle.” The Buckhead-based PalmerHouse was founded in 2006 for this purpose: “to create a different kind of real estate firm, one that focuses on its agents.” The formula must be working. The firm’s statistics show that PalmerHouse has had year-over-year increases exceeding 300 percent in both agent and transaction counts. And current trends show PalmerHouse is on track to meet or exceed this performance. DreamKEY, the only Cherokee County office for PalmerHouse, has grown from three to 10 agents, and Peggy and Lindsay are eager to welcome additional agents. The new office has plenty of space for continued growth, and offers agents a convenient and comfortable home base for meeting clients. The Realtors® use a personal approach when sizing up the needs of new clients. Their focus goes beyond finding the desired square-footage of a client’s new home. “We represent both sellers and buyers equally, and help them through the process from A to Z. We get involved in getting the house ready, staging, guidance on pricing, sharing feedback from showings, negotiating, and navigating the purchase offer,” said Peggy. “We make sure the client meets all the timelines, and receives help with mortgage lenders, inspectors and closing attorneys. There is so much more to the process than many people think.” “We focus on the person or family before covering the basics like number of bedrooms and bathrooms, because we know the community and can then determine the best neighborhoods to suit our clients,” said Lindsay. “When it’s all said and done, that’s where having experts in the area helps,” said Peggy. 34
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Lindsay and husband Ron live in the Canton subdivision River Green with their one and five-year-old sons. The Indiana native has a degree in healthcare management and managed oncology and endocrinology practices before pursuing real estate. Peggy’s previous career also was in the healthcare industry. She was a registered cardiac nurse before making a transition to selling and marketing cardiac equipment, and then real estate. Peggy and husband Mike raised their 17 and 20-year-old boys in Cherokee County, and they currently live in the Estates at Brooke Park off Ga. 20 near the Canton Marketplace. Education is a top priority for Peggy and Lindsay, who attend classes and work hard to stay on top of current trends in the marketplace. Time spent touring new and existing Cherokee County communities helps them monitor new building and resales. And in this sellers’ market, where properties often receive numerous bids, Peggy said she recently had to brush up on how to win a bid. “If you’re not involved, you won’t know how to do your client justice,” said Peggy. “A home is the largest purchase a person can make. We find it incredible that people don’t interview their agents as much as they should. We pride ourselves on our background and education, keeping up with the ever-changing market.” Networking with other Realtors® in the county is another priority for the DreamKEY owners, who belong to the 617-member Cherokee Association of Realtors (CAOR). Peggy is a local director of the organization. As members, she and Lindsay adhere to a strict code of ethics and agreement to practice at a higher standard of professionalism. The networking opportunities, resources, tools and education available through CAOR give the realtors a strong advantage that benefits the client, said Lindsay. The affiliation also allows Lindsay and Peggy to give back to the community in which they live and serve. CAOR members are sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity house in Woodstock, a project that should be complete by the end of the year. The group also is involved in community outreach through MUST Ministries, the Cherokee County School District, Greenprints Alliance, and Adopt-A-Highway. The mission is clear to Peggy and Lindsay, who agree: “We don’t sell only homes but we sell a lifestyle and community.”
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Keep Chocolate Away from Sneaky Pets BY DR. DAWN MASON
Dr. Dawn Mason, an associate at BridgeMill Animal Hospital since 2006, has a special interest in small animal medicine, surgery and pocket pets. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Louisville, and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1999 from Auburn University.
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It was a typical Oct. 31 for the Nestle family, who celebrated by trick-ortreating through the neighborhood with young Hansel and Gretel loading up on lots of chocolate goodies. After a long, exhausting evening, the children placed their candy bags on the kitchen counter, and the family went to sleep. Everyone, that is, except Snickers, the family’s eightmonth-old Labrador retriever. Curiosity took over, and the smell of that sweet succulent chocolate was just too much for Snickers to resist. The next morning the family arose only to find several piles of wrappers scattered across the first floor. The candy bags were shredded, and chocolate smudges were seen on the carpet and hardwoods. “What happened here,” wondered the Nestles. Then, glancing over in the next room, they saw Snickers with a Bit O’ Honey wrapper stuck between his teeth.
Snickers didn’t look well, with a bloated belly and several piles of vomit and loose stool around him. The Nestles had heard that chocolate could be toxic to pets and headed straight for the vet’s office with Snickers. The veterinary staff, previously alerted to the situation, was ready to implement supportive care to Snickers. Not sure how much he ingested, the staff treated him aggressively with oral charcoal, intravenous fluids and medication for nausea and diarrhea. After a hospital stay, he was sent home for a full recovery. The lesson to learn here is to watch closely over your Halloween candy. Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rates, tremors, seizures and possibly death in our pets. The severity of the side effects depends on the pet’s weight and how many ounces of chocolate were ingested. Theobromine is also found in higher concentrations in baker’s chocolate than semisweet and milk chocolate. While most pets show mild clinical signs, serious toxicity can occur. Because theobromine can stay in the animal’s system as long as four days, a long stay at the vet may be recommended. If ingestion has recently occurred, absorption of the toxin can be prevented by inducing vomiting. Time is of the essence. So this Halloween, remember Snickers’ experience and protect your pet from toxic chocolate. It will not only save you stress, but money and cleaning supplies as well.
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Children Need Consistency and Predictability BY TAMMY DORSTEN
The best security we can provide for children is to surround them with the safety net of knowing what to expect each day. A child will feel supported in the best possible way by having clear rules and guidelines, clear consequences for inappropriate behavior, plus a loving and supporting atmosphere. One helpful suggestion is to have a chart listing chores that the kids are Tammy Dorsten owns Holdheide Education responsible for on a daily basis. and Holdheide Prep in If their job is to empty the Woodstock. She can dishwasher and they forget, let be reached at (770) them see what happens when 516-2292 or info@ it’s time for dessert. Send your HoldheideEducation.com. child to the drawer to get the spoons, and when there aren’t any, the family gets to eat dessert, but the child who forgot to empty the dishwasher gets to watch. Natural consequences always seem to work the best. The worst thing that we can do for children is to not provide the security of consistency. It is unfair and scary in a world that seems incredibly unpredictable. For younger children, it may help to post pictures that portray the rules that mom and dad agree on. Even the youngest children can see those boundaries and realize that mom and dad are on the same page. A child will not learn how to cooperate and follow directions by earning candy or other privileges, but rather by learning that there are consequences for breaking rules. Parents and teachers understand that these valuable lessons allow our children to learn how to thrive in settings they might find themselves in throughout life. Understanding how important it is to create predictability and to be consistent in our responses to their behavior, especially challenging behavior, is vital to successful parenting and great kids. It’s not always easy. I think that often when two adults do not agree on how to respond, it is usually out of confusion as to what is best, even though the intention may be good. It is when we understand how our responses affect our children (or our students) that it makes sense to be consistent, and offer them a united front. It gives them security, teaches them to trust, and lightens their load, especially if they are already troubled. It allows them to grow, to learn and to be children.
“The worst thing that we can do for children is to not provide the security of consistency.”
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Signs That a Child Needs Help BY MARK KISSEL
The law requires physicians, dentists, social workers, school administrators, teachers and counselors to report, or cause reports to be made, when they have reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused. What most people don’t know is this same law applies to other people as well. In short, that’s YOU. Child abuse is often perceived by the general public as physical or sexual abuse since we find Chief of Police Mark these acts abhorrent and media Kissel has served the tends to focus on them. Sadly, Cherokee County School there are many children within District since 1999 and our communities who are severely has more than 35 years neglected or deprived by their of law enforcement experience. parent or caretaker. The law defines deprivation as being without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education as required by law, or other care or control necessary for the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health or morals.
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Each school year, school-based staff members file numerous referrals to the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) for appropriate follow-up related to neglect or deprivation. The Cherokee County School District Police Department receives a copy of these referrals to monitor the potential outcome and assist local law enforcement in the event of an investigation. In recent months, I have read several articles related to a form of neglect that is generally unnoticed and under-reported – homeless children. Students experiencing homelessness go day to day not sure where they will sleep at night. They are generally at higher risk of physical or sexual abuse. They also experience higher levels of mental, emotional and health problems. In the 2010-11 school year, more than one million children were identified as homeless and enrolled in public schools in the United States. There are warning signs for student homelessness and/ or neglect: • Poor attendance at school. Do you see a school-aged child roaming the neighborhood during the school day? • Does the child wear the same clothing every day? • Does the child exhibit poor hygiene? • Does the child frequently eat meals or spend the night at continued on page 60
Procedures to Qualify for Gifted Classes BY CINDY CREWS
Recently, I have given readers a glimpse into the world of giftedness, suggested how to encourage our children to be thinkers, develop selfconfidence, and know the difference between gifted learners and high achievers. Now I’d like to explain how children qualify for the gifted (AIM) program in the Cherokee County School District (CCSD). Gifted education is referred to as the AIM program at the elementary level Cindy Crews joined the and advanced content classes at the Sixes Elementary staff as middle/high school levels. Advanced assistant principal in 2011 content courses are offered as and has been an educator honors classes and advanced in Cherokee County for 20 placement (AP) courses, as well as years. She recently earned her Education Specialist post-secondary options. I’ll draw Degree in Educational on my experience as an elementary Leadership at Kennesaw teacher and administrator and focus State University, where on AIM qualifications. Parents and she will begin her doctoral work this fall. Cindy.crews@ others interested in details about cherokee.k12.ga.us. middle and high school options may visit the school district website at http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/departments/curriculum/ Pages/gifted.aspx. A young student can qualify for AIM under two procedures. Procedure one is based on mental ability and achievement, in which a child must meet two criteria. Criteria 1: A composite age score of 99th percentile (K-2) or 96th percentile (3-12) on the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), which is given to all students in grades 2, 4 and 6. A limited number of children in other grades take this test if they meet some of the other criteria discussed here. Criteria 2: A total math or total reading or composite score of 90th percentile (K-12) on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Procedure two is called the Multiple Criteria procedure because students must meet three of the following four criteria to qualify. Criteria 1: A composite or component score of 96th percentile (K-12) on the CogAT. Criteria 2: A total reading or total math or composite score of 96th percentile (K-12) on the ITBS. Criteria 3: Motivation score on a student interview of 90th percentile or higher. Criteria 4: A creativity score of 90th percentile on the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking. Once identified, elementary school students are served in two different ways. Cluster Grouping is one way in which students receive gifted education at least two segments per day within the regular classroom. Many elementary teachers in the district continued on page 60 SIXES LIVING | October 2013
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Language Immersion for Sequoyah Cadets
Teasley Middle School’s team, with sign-holders (from left) Jalen Austin, Ali Cox, AdriAnna Allen and Jaime Williams.
Teasley Students Earn Relay for Life Honors Teasley Middle School’s Relay for Life student club was named the top middle school team in the county for raising $12,179.77 for the May countywide event. The school also was ranked third out of 73 teams in fundraising and earned the Sunshine Award, presented to teams that stay at the overnight event for its entirety. Team captains are Ashley Mayo, Diana Haslick, Kim Hold and Kitty Smithyman. Principal Dr. Susan Zinkil attributes the school’s fundraising success to personal experiences. “Many students are interested in being a part of relay because of the loss of their dear friend Collins Dixon, who attended R.M. Moore Elementary School and Teasley, and because of two student survivors who currently attend Teasley, AdriAnna Allen and James Cather.”
Cadets Michael Chamness, Yusemi Mondragon and Christopher Thomas, Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets at Sequoyah High, spent three weeks this summer immersed in a foreign language and culture environment on campus at the University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus. The Federal Service Learning Academy offered Chamness and Mondragon a concentration on Chinese language and culture, while Thomas studied Russian language and culture.
Cadets Yusemi Mondragon (left), Christopher Thomas and Michael Chamness.
KSU Offers Open Online Course
New National Honor Society Members Cherokee Christian School recently inducted new members into the National Honor Society (NHS). Front row (left to right): Keegan Murphey, Emily Goff, Jana Pomerantz, Julia Morrow, Rachel Caldwell and Breanne Cunningham. Back row: Grace Aste, Joshua Bishop, Jacob Light and Amber Murphey. 42
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Kennesaw State University’s Bagwell College of Education will offer the school’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to prepare Georgia’s K-12 educators to facilitate student online learning in their own classrooms. The K-12 Blended and Online Learning MOOC enables participants to earn up to five free professional learning units (PLUs), which are required for teacher certification renewal. The free, eightweek open course is available to anyone and begins in January. For more details, visit mooc.kennesaw.edu.
National Merit Semifinalists Named Two Cherokee County School District students are semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Finalists will be named in February. Madison N. Adams (bottom left) and Samuel J. Mixon (top left), both seniors at Woodstock High, are competing for the estimated 8,000 National Merit Scholarships worth about $35 million to be awarded next spring. Students become eligible by earning a top score on the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) – less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors are named semifinalists. The next stage of the competition is submission by these 16,000 semifinalists of a detailed scholarship application, covering their academic record, participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment, honors and awards. Semifinalists also must be recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn high SAT scores.
Bands Perform at Exhibition Cherokee, Sequoyah and Woodstock high school bands will participate in the 17th annual Cherokee County Band Exhibition, set for 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Etowah High, 6565 Putnam Ford Rd., Woodstock. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $7 preferred seating. Elementary and middle school band students wearing band shirts are admitted free with paying adult. Proceeds benefit the Etowah Eagle Band Boosters. The Reinhardt University Screaming Eagles will perform for the first time this year.
Students, from left to right, Rhylee Gross, MacKenzie Brown, Audrey Brown, Sheridan Clark and Ashley Burnaugh sort donations.
Students Assemble Gift Bags The fourth-grade class at Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy has started a new community service project to provide hygiene gift bags to people who are homebound or in nursing homes. Students are collecting travel-size bottles of shampoo, lotion and mouthwash, and small items like combs, toothbrushes and other related items. They will include a handmade card with each gift bag.
A Special Day for Grandparents More than 300 grandparents, parents and children attended Liberty Elementary’s Grandparents Day Breakfast in the school cafeteria. For the last three years, Family Tradition Restaurant has catered this event under the direction of Erica Dixon, who has two children who attend Liberty, with a menu of pancakes, sausage links, coffee and juice. Families also made crafts together.
Club Programs Open Registration
Appreciation for Firefighters Johnston Elementary third-graders observed Firefighter Appreciation Week by writing thank-you notes that will be sent to local firefighters in appreciation for their service. Standing before a display of thank-you notes are (from left) Chris Pham and Laura Hernandez from Gayle Selak’s class, and Dagan Weathers and Tyler Herndon from Marsha Allen’s class.
Crossfire Volleyball Club will host an informational meeting 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Hopewell Baptist Church, 78 Ridge Rd., to introduce the program for 2013-14. www. crossfirevolleyballclub.com Registration is open through Oct. 19 for Cherokee Youth Basketball. $140 cost per player includes jersey and shorts. Register online at www.crpa.net or in person 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Friday at the recreation center, 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock. Assessments will be held Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 2-3. Practice starts Oct. 29 for the Dec. 7-Feb. 15 season. Call (770) 924-7768 with questions. SIXES LIVING | October 2013
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Faith
What’s Missing Can Make a Difference BY DR. JOE MCKECHNIE
Let me introduce you to author Ernest Vincent Wright, who in 1936 wrote an oft-forgotten novel entitled “Gadsby” (not to be confused with “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.) The plot centers on John Gadsby and his hometown of Branton Hills, a dying city of just 2,000 residents. Gadsby rallies the young people to form a youth group to improve civic pride Dr. Joe McKechnie is the and living conditions. Despite senior pastor of Sixes United opposition, Gadsby and his Methodist Church, and a member of the Sixes Living youthful army transform Branton community board. Email Hills into a bustling, thriving him at jmckechnie1@gmail. city of 60,000. Members of the com. organization are given diplomas for their efforts. The plot doesn’t interest me, and most critics agree the story is not very good. Yet the novel is highly sought after - goes for top dollar at book auctions - and is coveted by book collectors. Why?
Because when Ernest Vincent Wright decided to write this book, he gave himself one restriction - he would write the novel without using the letter “E.” To prevent any stray E’s from entering his manuscript, he tied down the “E” key on his typewriter. In this 50,000 word book, he pulled off some massive verbal gymnastics, especially when describing a wedding (he couldn’t use that word, nor could he use bride or even ceremony!) Imagine writing a book without using one of the most frequently used letters in the alphabet. How many of us go through our day (or week) without God? On Sundays we worship and fellowship, and yet during the hustle and bustle of daily life, we keep God at a distance (although God is always with us, we ignore his grace and presence.) This is part of the Christian life revolved around us being disciplined. While salvation is a free gift from God that we don’t deserve and cannot earn, walking daily with Christ does take effort and deliberateness. How are we focusing on our relationship with God? Worship is obviously central to this, as is prayer, Christian fellowship and reading God’s Word. My prayer for you (as well as for me) is that we can be passionate about our walk with Christ and that others can see that we are different, not because of who we are, but because of Whose we are. Friends, may you be blessed to sense, appreciate and live out God’s amazing grace and power!
UPCOMING EVENTS Oct. 11-12
Community Christian School Yard/Bake Sale Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: 152 Rolling Hills Dr., Canton Info: Community Christian School and Little Ones Early Learning Center are ministries of Canton Community Church. (770) 479-9535. www.ccscanton.org.
Oct. 12
BBQ and Bake Sale Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $7.50 a plate. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Rd. Info: www.sixesumc.org.
Oct. 13
Life Chain Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: 11299 Hwy. 92, Woodstock Info: A peaceful, prayerful event in which participants will display non-political signs showing approval for the sanctity of life, along the sidewalks along Highway 92 near the intersections of Creekview Drive and Hames Road. Cars can park in the Creative Awards & Promotions parking lot. Contact Kevin Butz at (770) 595-5590 or KCButz@comcast.net.
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Oct. 13
Singles Gatherings Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta. Info: Weekly gatherings on Sundays for six weeks begin Oct. 13. A gathering offers a place to connect with other singles and learn about North Point and Watermarke Church, the Cherokee County campus. Pre-registration is required at http://npmsingles.org.
Oct. 30
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Church of the Nazarene Info: The church’s Revive youth group is hosting the $5 per person dinner. Proceeds go to sponsor kids to attend the fall retreat. www.wcnga.com.
Nov. 2
Brad Sherrill in “The Gospel of John” Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Rd. Info: Presented in the worship center. Call (770) 345-7644 for tickets and information.
Nov. 2
Winter Coat Drive Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Main park in the Eagle Watch subdivision off Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock.
Info: A local women’s bible study group will collect winter coats, scarves, hats and gloves to give to Forever Fed, a mobile food ministry that has incorporated clothing donations into its mission. Last year more than 250 winter coats were distributed. Terry.meyer101@comcast.net. www.foreverfed.net.
Nov. 9
Bascomb UMC Craft Fair Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock Info: Featuring more than 45 vendors and two floors of a wide variety of arts and crafts. Applications from vendors are being accepted for the seventh annual event, which includes a light breakfast, lunch and bake sale. Contact Diane Williams at (770) 917-0119 or email Williams 466581@bellsouth.net. www.bascombchurch.org.
By Appointment
Auditions for Christmas Drama Info: Sixes United Methodist Church will present an original drama “Treasures of the Heart” and is holding by-appointment auditions for 16 roles for adults and teens, ages 15 and up, as well as several crew positions. The production will be cast in mid-October. “Treasures of the Heart” was written and will be directed by Carmel Hearn. The drama will be presented at 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 15. Cast members must be available for rehearsals on Nov. 17 and Dec. 14 in addition to performance dates. To audition, call (770) 345-7644 or email mail@sixesumc.org.
New Ministry Devoted to Helping Single Mothers BY MARGO TRUEBLOOD
single mothers become self-reliant and provide transitional What if you found yourself in the shoes of a single mom? housing for those living with friends, families or even in a What would you do? Where would you go? Who would you hotel. Tucker hopes that by alleviating the financial burden of call? How would you begin to provide a familiar routine for providing housing for these families, single mothers will be able your children? These may be hypothetical questions, and you to dream again and grow spiritually, emotionally, and financially. may think that this would never happen to you. But the truth is Serenade Heights plans to offer programs on parenting skills, that more and more women are facing this situation, and there legal matters, one-on-one counseling, aren’t enough programs to help them Bible studies, and lessons on basic put their lives back together. That’s how skills for running a smooth household. Serenade Heights started. According to program director Renee Serenade Heights is an emerging nonBlankenship, a focus will be made to profit organization committed to helping forge relationships with other community women who find themselves in the role organizations that also will assist the of a single mother quite unexpectedly participants. and very unprepared. After spearheading Another current focus is fundraising. a single-mom ministry through First Baptist Church of Woodstock for 12 years, Serenade Heights board of directors Ceci Richmond, Several events have been planned, one with the help of Moe’s in Canton. For Serenade Heights founder Nancy Tucker Nancy Tucker, Carla Caldwell, and Jill Short. everyone who makes a purchase Oct. 20-27 has accepted the challenge of forming an and presents a copy of this article, or a downloaded flyer from organization with the sole purpose of helping single moms. the website (www.SerenadeHeights.org), Moe’s will give 10 “What we have found is that the two biggest expenses most percent of the purchases to the nonprofit. Also on the calendar single moms have is their housing and their child care,” said is a women’s event set for 2-5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Hilton Garden Tucker. “Even if they are working, a majority of what they are Inn in Kennesaw. For more information, visit the website or call making is going toward housing and their child’s day care.” (770) 365-6874. The goal of Serenade Heights is to find resources to help
Sequoyah Chiefs Football Remaining Varsity Schedule Kick off 7:30 pm
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Uncovering a Bit of Canton History BY MEGHAN GRIFFIN
Let’s take a walk down Main Street in Canton in the fall of 1953. The air is crisp, and the leaves are starting to turn. You have just come into town and parked your Nash Rambler near Hotel Canton. As you walk down the street, you see your destination: a red and yellowbrick building with large glass windows. You’ve known this building your whole life. It Meghan Griffin is Canton’s has been a stalwart anchor in Main Street Director. She the downtown area and the was raised in a military family and grew up all over community for years. As you the United States, mostly push open the door, the smells in Kodiak, Alaska. She has of new clothes and leather goods happily called Canton home mingle with the smells of the for the last 10 years. polished wood floor. Someone calls out a greeting as you move deeper into the store, knowing you’ll find what you need and more. continued on page 60
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The Jones building before (top) and after the stucco facade was removed.
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Nov. 22-23
“Cards on the Table” Times: 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 Location: Cherokee Arts Center Info: Based on the Agatha Christie mystery, the play is presented by King’s Academy. www. cherokeearts.org.
DOWNTOWN
CANTON Calendar of Events Oct. 12
Movies in the Park Time: 7-10 p.m. Location: Brown Park Info: The free event features the family movie “Turbo,” along with face painting, Scotty Boys BBQ and Kona ice. The movie begins at 7 p.m. www.canton-georgia.com. Atlanta Trombone Society Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 Location: Canton Theatre, 171 East Main St. Info: www.cantontheatre.com
Oct. 18
Doug Stone in concert Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 8 Tickets: $35 Location: Canton Theatre, 171 East Main St. Info: Tickets available at Tix.com or call (770) 757-3149.
Oct. 19
Harvesting the Arts Ball: “Night Under the Lights” Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: Single $50, double $90. Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Info: Featuring dinner, dancing and silent auction. www.cherokeearts.org.
Oct. 20
“A Break at Midnight” Time: 4 p.m. Tickets: Free admission Location: Historic Canton Theatre Info: The play offers a glimpse into real-
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life situations of families and friends with hidden secrets that manifest in various forms of violence and neglect. Written and directed by Elder Gregory Hughes of True Life Ministries, Inc., with the hope that the play will help initiate discussion about domestic violence, bringing attention to both victims and perpetrators. For more information, contact (404) 333-7471 or www. truelifeministriesinc.org
Oct. 24
Taste of Canton Time: 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 for a taste from all participating restaurants, $5 for half the restaurants of ticket-holder’s choice. Location: Cannon Park Info: Local restaurants will offer samples of menu items. (770) 704-1500. www.cantonhdl. com
Nov. 1 First Friday Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Info: Featuring live music, a classic car show, vendors, food and beverages. To participate with your classic car to as a vendor, call Meghan Griffin, Main Street Director at (770) 704-1500.
Nov. 8-10, 15-17
“The Lion in Winter” Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 seniors/ students Location: Canton Theatre, 171 East Main St. Info: Directed by Ed Palombo. www. cantontheatre.com
ONGOING Weekly
Corkscrews and Canvas Time: Varying Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Cost: $28 Info: Painting parties where participants create the same painting. Register online at www. corkscrewsandcanvas.com.
Saturdays
Needles and Hooks Time: noon-2 p.m. Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Cost: Free for arts center members, $5 for nonmembers.
Saturdays through October
Farmers Market Time: 8 a.m.-noon Location: Cannon Park Info: The open air market features farm fresh produce and baked goods, food specialty items, handmade soap, handmade chocolate, fresh garden flowers, bedding plants, shrubs and herbs.
Saturdays
The Laughing Pig Comedy Club Time: 7:30 p.m. doors open, show at 8 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: The Painted Pig, 190 East Main St. Info: Three comics are on stage every weekend in the club, upstairs at The Painted Pig Tavern. Call (678) 880-1714 for reservations. Seating is limited.
Through Oct. 31
“Women: Spirit, Beauty and Nature” Exhibit Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Info: The national art show, on exhibit in October, features new paintings by Elizabeth Samoluk and Donna McGowan of Georgia, and Millie Kenyon and Joann Milam of New Mexico. www.cherokeearts.org.
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Chay’s Amazing Transformation BY JODI TIBERIO
We met Chay Gantt when she visited one of our stores looking for new clothes to wear Jodi Tiberio owns on vacation. She recently lost Branch Boutique for 60 pounds and was ready to women in Towne Lake update her wardrobe. Chay has and THREADS boutique three children, ages 12, 2 and for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. 1. Having babies back-to-back Contact Jodi at info@ means that she has been wearing shopthreads.net. maternity clothes for the better part of three years. Reaching her weight loss goal has been a huge boost to Chay’s confidence. After her vacation, we got in touch with Chay to see if wanted a makeover. She was so fun when we first met her, we wanted to reward her for her weight loss. A free outfit and hair service seemed in order. She was excited, and I appreciated her trust. When Chay came in for her fitting, I already knew exactly what would look great on her. I chose our new Cello dark wash skinny jeans. We had a new chevron lightweight slouchy sweater in blue and brown hues that I knew would go perfectly with the jeans. Our employee Jona chose ankle booties and the jewelry to complete the outfit. Skinny jeans with ankle booties will be a popular fall look. We still hear many people say, “I can’t wear skinny jeans.” This is not true! Ladies, keep trying until you find the right pair for you. Slouchy Dolman-style tops and sweaters will continue to be on trend this season. Bell sleeve tops and dresses also will be popular. At Salon Gloss, Chay made it clear to owner Tim Timmons that she wanted a low maintenance hairstyle and one where she wouldn’t lose her length. Chay had grown her hair out for some time, and had golden highlights in her brown hair. Rather than cut her hair, Tim chose to create layering in her hair resulting in weight removal, added shape and more lift. After deciding what tones would work best on Chay’s complexion, Tim chose a warm chestnut base that was very close to her natural color and complemented it by adding handpainted golden caramel highlighting to frame her face and throughout the ends of her hair. The result gave Chay the change that she was looking for, the length that she wanted and a low maintenance hair color that would work for her lifestyle. Wow, another amazing transformation! Chay looks so beautiful, and I can see that her confidence will continue to grow. Chay told us she enjoyed the boutique shopping experience, including the prices. Her entire outfit was less than $100! 50
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Downtown Woodstock
Discover Woodstock Through Scavenger Hunt BY JENNA CLOVER
“The first Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt will take participants on a week-long journey through various areas in Woodstock.”
Explore Woodstock in a brand new way! Coming soon, locals and tourists alike will have a new and exciting opportunity to experience Woodstock through a scavenger hunt. The first Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt will take participants on a week-long journey through various areas in Woodstock. Participants will learn new things, explore exciting places and visit some familiar and some Jenna Clover is a Tourism new areas. The lucky winner will Information Assistant at the Woodstock receive $100 in Downtown Dollars Visitors Center. to spend at his or her favorite place in downtown Woodstock, as well as other prizes! The Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt is free, and participants will have a week to complete as many of the 100 challenges included as they can. The challenges are given points based on a scale according to their degree of difficulty. Participants may not be able to finish them all, so it’s important to choose the challenges wisely to get the
most points. Participants will take photos with a camera or cell phone to have proof they completed the challenges. Participants can expect a variety of challenges during the scavenger hunt including learning about the history of Woodstock, asked to perform an amusing task or to make a funny face in pictures, all while having a great time. The scavenger hunt will be a great excuse to take the family and friends to restaurants, shopping destinations, parks, and places in the Woodstock area. Since this scavenger hunt takes place over a week, participants will have time to fully explore the most intimate nooks and crannies of this charming town. For more information about this or other events in Woodstock, find us at facebook.com/mainstreetwoodstock or visit http://www.whatsupwoodstock.com/. You could also visit the Woodstock Visitors Center in Downtown Woodstock Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or call us at (770) 924-0406.
Jamie Deen on Cooking, Kids and Combining the Two
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Photo credit John Kernick
Jamie Deen (right), oldest son of Food Network star Paula Deen, has carved out a culinary path of his own. His Food Network show “Home for Dinner With Jamie Deen” shares his love for food and family, which includes wife Brooke and sons Jack, 7, and Matthew, 2. Jamie, who has published four cookbooks with brother Bobby, will be at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 to sign copies of his first solo cookbook, “Good Food: Cooking Up a Storm with Delicious, Family-Friendly Recipes.” He recently took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer questions submitted by AroundAbout Local Media’s Kara Kiefer. Q: What was the inspiration for your cookbook? A: I talked to so many people that had seen my show, “Home for Dinner” and really enjoyed the idea of feeding kids and your family. I was inspired by the day-to-day experience of feeding my own family, including two growing boys, healthier and fresher food, and I felt like there was a big audience for fresh family food. Q: When did you first become interested in cooking? A: I started cooking with my mom around the age of 8 or 9. Breakfast usually. My first job, at the age of 16, was working in a
kitchen, and I haven’t taken my apron off since then. Q: How has your cooking style changed over the years? A: The biggest change came seven years ago when my first son, Jack, was born. I also started to think about eating healthier once my kids began to eat table food. What we as parents eat and what we offer our children turned into a whole family-eating-healthy revival. Q: How do you get your young sons to eat nutritious foods, especially vegetables? A: Honestly, I just offer it to them. The more you offer and let them try different things, the more they’ll take to it. Our boys love broccoli and carrots. Jack’s favorite snack is celery. Just expose them to a lot of different textures and flavors at a super young age, and you’ll find that it really opens their palate up. Q: Is cooking a family affair in your home? A: It is, and that’s a secret for parents. The more you let your kids help you cook, the better they’ll eat. Just like when I was a child in the kitchen, I was given all the prep duties, but the knife handling and hot stuff is still adult duty. Jamie Deen Book Signing Oct. 8, 6 p.m. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street Ticketed event. Visit www.foxtalebook shoppe.com for more information.
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Experience Elm Street
Climbing a Mountain, Changing a Life BY G. LORA GROOMS
In 2013, Elm Street was awarded an Arts Education in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project included a handful of activities, including last month’s new play Mizz Edna Drives On Main, and acquiring equipment for our visual arts program. The grant also provided summer drama camp scholarships for children ages 5-14. We worked with G. Lora Grooms is the the school district to get the word director for the Elm Street out, and we were able to award Cultural Arts Village. quite a few scholarships, allowing She has been teaching, writing, directing and us to meet some children we might performing in the Atlanta otherwise never have met. area since 1990. You can A couple of weeks ago, I received reach her at director@ a lovely email from the parent of a elmstreetarts.org scholarship recipient. Her young son had not experienced anything like our summer camp before, and she said it changed his life. During our summer camps, the campers and their instructors have five days and 30 hours to write, produce and perform an original play with music. Yes, it’s kind of crazy, but what an incredible problem-solving, team-building exercise! The young campers have to make decisions: what character to play, the plot, where the play takes place, and costumes and props. After these decisions are made, the campers learn lines and songs they’ve helped to write, and they perform their show for family and friends on Friday of camp week. It’s pretty intense but also loads of fun. By attending camp, this young boy learned how to interact better with children his own age. School has been much more enjoyable for him this year, and he smiles and talks more. He gets on the bus happy in the morning and is still happy at the end of the day. He feels good about himself and is more confident. Well, who wouldn’t be after doing something that seemed impossible? My mother calls this “climbing a mountain.” When a person does something he has never done before or thought he could do, it is a huge achievement. It could be learning to tie shoes or mastering scales on the piano. It could be learning times tables or painting a picture of a cat. All of these can be just as daunting as climbing a mountain, and just as thrilling when achieved. Whatever it is, that one thing can actually change how you feel about yourself and give you the courage to try other things such as making new friends, raising your hand in class or contributing to the world around you in a positive way. If you’ve wanted to try something and haven’t quite gotten the courage — go ahead and do it. You may surprise yourself when you climb that mountain and change your life. 54
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FREE! Games & Activities on the Market St. Event Green. Easy Access to Downtown Woodstock.
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SIXES AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meets: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Dynastic Buffet, 2800 Canton Rd., Marietta. Contact: Jackie Van Hook (678) 493-3618 www.abwa.org Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at IHOP in Canton Contact: Glenda Hinton (770) 345-1751 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton YMCA. Contact: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 www.toastmasters.org Cherokee Area Business Connection Meets: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 customerservice@aloveoftravel.com Cherokee B2B Network Meets: 8 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays at Best Western, 705 Transit Ave., Canton 30114 Contact: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Toastmasters Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at City On A Hill UMC, 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: Third Thursday at 8.30 a.m. at J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig (678) 445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy Woodstock Business Networking Group Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Atlanta Bread Company, 180 Woodstock Square Ave., Woodstock 30189 Contact: Lee West (770) 591-7101
Charitable Organizations
Contact: Deidre Hollands (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Bethany Place transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org Hope Center offers pregnant teens, single women pregnancy testing and counseling, childbirth and parenting classes, budget counseling, provision of maternity and baby supplies. Contact: (770) 924-0864 www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Contact: (770) 517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA supports foster parents. Contact: Marie Blackwell (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens looking for socialization. Contact: (770) 345-2675 www.cherokeega.com Cherokee County Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. http://www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee County Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: (770) 479-1703 in Spanish (770) 720-7050 www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Contact: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org
Ahimsa House for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour line (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org
Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiative. Contact: Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org
American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: (678) 385-2013
Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: (678) 640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com
American Red Cross metro chapter Contact: (770) 428-2695 Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility for girls 12-18 to learn self-sufficiency. Contact: (770) 479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center a child abuse and prevention program for children and adults. Contact: (770) 345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org CASA for Children, Inc. needs volunteers to help advocate for children in the court system.
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Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Georgia Animal Project offers high quality, lowcost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Contact: (770) 704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org
Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash where thousands of children in need are given filled backpacks, haircuts, socks, underwear, gently used clothing and health screenings to prepare them to go back to school. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 34 young men ages 8-21 call the ranch their home. Contact: (770) 796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Habitat for Humanity North Central GA Contact: (770) 345-1879 www.habitat-ncg.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses to find hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis (770) 633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: (678) 391-5950, www.hqmg.org international City of Refuge (iCOR) exists to share God’s love, hope and healing with children in need by providing loving homes with emphasis on family unification when approproiate. Contact: Lily Colgate (404) 992-8155 http://icor-orphans.org Iron Hearts is a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with special needs. Contact: (678) 493-5775 www.ironhearts.org MUST Ministries offers clothes closet, employment services, GED prep classes, food pantry for Cherokee residents. Contact: Kendall Jones (770) 479-5397 www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone is an outreach to homeless by distributing food, clothing, and helping with home repair. Contact: (770) 363-5272 www.neveralone.org Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults. Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who are in need of counseling. Contact: (706) 253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry partners with individuals facing
a critical shortage of food or finances due to an unexpected crisis or job loss. Offers life skills, job classes, food pantry. Contact: (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids of Georgia offers free child safety seat inspections. Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Contact: (770) 516-1108 www.servone.org
Civic Organizations Cherokee County Service League (770) 704-5991 BridgeMill-Sixes Service League Contact: Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941 www.bssl.org Canton Lions Club Contact: (678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org Canton Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP Contact: canton_optimist@hotmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/ home Canton Rotary Club Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs www.cantongarotary.org Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: (770) 345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sidelines Grille on Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton Contact: (770) 683-1327 www.cherokeerotary.org
Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meets: 7 p.m. 2nd Thursdays at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Rd., Holly Springs. 8:30 a.m. 1st Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Pkwy., Canton 30014 Contact: (770) 345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2/ Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: Second Saturday at 9 a.m. at Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quaqliaroli (770) 592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Contact: (678) 520-2236 www.rwccga.com
Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at Studio 101, 101 Emma Ln., Woodstock 30188
www.artsalliancega.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meets: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Northside Cherokee Medical Offices, 100 Stoneforest Dr., first floor conference room, Woodstock 30189 Contact (770) 517-3363 ext. 3 www.addlaughter.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 www.christianauthorsguild.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee Community Chorale, a community of singers from all walks of life including housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office managers and professional musicians who love the art of choral singing. Contact: (678) 439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners/ Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.cssasoftball.com The Funk Heritage Center Book Club Meets: 2 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy., Waleska 30183 Contact: (770) 720-5970 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Chapter Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 www.cherokeechapter.com
Wednesdays at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton 30114. Contact: (770) 516-3502 AARP Woodstock Chapter Meets: 11:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesdays at Featherstones, 1003 Towne Lake Hills E, Woodstock 30189 Contact: Rich Sanford (770) 926-1944. Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meets: 3rd Thursday at Emeritus Woodstock Estates, 1000 Professional Way, Woodstock 30188 Contact: (770) 926-0119 Breast Cancer Support Group: Cancer Support Community Atlanta Contact: (404) 843-1880 http://cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. (770) 345-7644. www.sixesumc.org • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at FaithPointe Church. (770) 833-7143. www.faithpointe.org. • 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 764-8660 Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Woodstock 30189 www.cherokeeministers.org Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: (727) 251-7690 www.gracevalleyministries.org Lupus Support Group Meets: 2nd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the New Light Church hall on New Light Road. Contact: Pam Bennett at (404) 975-7580 MOMS Club of Canton, West GA (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs) http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday Respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net
Support Organizations
Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples for parents of multiples Meets: 7 p.m. second Mondays at North Metro Church on Barrett Parkway www.NOWAMOM.org
AA Meetings Meets 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon Monday-Friday, 7 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Sunday (for women) at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 479-6961
Recovery Meetings in downtown Canton 9 a.m. Sunday 11th Step; 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays “Serenity Sisters” 6 p.m. Wednesdays “Wednesday Night Wisdom” at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton 30114 Contact: (770) 479-696
Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114; Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189; Al-Anon at 6 p.m.
Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589
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SIXES AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Canton Adventist 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 880-0106, www.cantonadventist.org
AME
Allen Temple 232 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-6348, www.allentempleame.org St. Paul AME 390 Crisler St., Canton 30114 (770) 479-9691, www.stpaulame-canton.org
BAPTIST
First Baptist Canton One Mission Point, Canton 30114 (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., Holly Springs 30142 (770) 345-5349, www.fbchollysprings.com First Baptist Woodstock 11905 Ga. 92, Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Pkwy. Canton 30114 (770) 479-9415, www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Hopewell Baptist 78 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-5723, www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion Baptist 4096 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 (770) 479-3324, www.mtzb.org New Victoria Baptist 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org River Church 2335 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Hwy., White 30184 (770) 479-0101, www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh Baptist 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon 30146 www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com Watermarke Church worship location: 2126 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114, (678) 880-9092, www.watermarkechurch.com
EPISCOPAL
Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-6722, www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Rd. NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 30144, (678) 460-7702 www.jewishWoodstock.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Tikvah l’Chaim 4206 N. Arnold Mill, Woodstock 30188 (678) 936-4125, www.tlchaim.com Congregation Beth Hallel
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950 Pine Grove Rd., Roswell 30075 (770) 641-3000, www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-7286, www.gslutheran.org Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw (770) 425-6726 / office@livinghopega.com www.LivingHopeGA.com
Geneva Orthodox Meets in Kings Academy Church Building, 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (770) 833-3797, www.genevaopc.org Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 493-9869, www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth 30102 (770) 926-3558, www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com
Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 928-2812 www.TLCWoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net
ROMAN CATHOLIC
METHODIST
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 516-0009, www.saintmichaelcc.org
Bascomb UMC 2299 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-9755, www.bascombumc.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 479-2502, www.cantonfirstumc.org City On A Hill 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 (678) 445-3480, www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-6030, www.fieldschapel.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Pkwy., Canton 30115 (770) 345-2883, www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 30114 (678) 493-8920, www.libertyhillumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-7644, www.sixesumc.org Woodstock UMC 109 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30188
(770) 926-6440 , www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga
NAZARENE
Our Lady of LaSalette 2941 Sam Nelson Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-8923, www.lasalettecanton.com
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Emerson U U Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, 30062 (770) 578-1533, www.emersonuu.org
NONDENOMINATIONAL
AllPoints Church 6884 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, GA 30188 www.allpointschurch.org Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock (770) 924-4150, www.awakeningwoodstock.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 924-7532, www.christianpraisecenter.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Dr., Acworth 30102 (770) 516-5733, www.dayspring-online.com FaithPointe 330 Adam Jenkins Mem. Blvd., Canton 30115 (770) 485-0891, www.faithpointechurch.org His Hands 550 Molly Ln., Woodstock 30189 (770) 405-2500, www.hishandschurch.com New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Rd, Canton 30115 (770) 479-6412, www.newcovenantcanton.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.wcnga.com
Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 30114 (678) 653-4652, www.oakleafcanton.com
ORTHODOX
Revolution Church 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 30115 (770) 345-2737, www.therevolution.tv
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock 30188 (770) 485-0504, www.stelizabethga.org
PENTECOSTAL
Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Dr., Canton, GA 30115 (770)720-2227, www.fivestoneschurch.info
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org
Sojourn Community Church Worship at 231 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (770) 769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstocr54k, (770)693-1018, www.sunnysidecog.com Woodstock Community 237 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188
(770) 926-8990, www.woodstockcommunitychurch.org
COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government Building Permits, Business Licenses Commissioners Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Environmental Health Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Land Use Senior Services Voter Registration
(770) 345-0400 www.cherokeega.com (770) 721-7810 (678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0444 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-2675 (770) 479-0407
Taxes
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office (678) 493-6400 Woodstock office (770) 924-4099 Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120
Children and Family
Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. www.fosteroradopt.org (770) 378-0759 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee FOCUS (770) 345-5483 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org (770) 345-3274 Division of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Goshen Valley Boys Ranch www.goshenvalley.org (770) 796-4618 Hope Center www.hopectr.com (770) 924-0864 MUST Ministries - Cherokee www.mustministries.org (770) 479-5397 Never Alone www.neveralone.org (770) 363-5272 Next Step Ministries www.nextstepministries.net (770) 592-1227 North Georgia Angel House www.angelhousega.com (770) 479-9555 North Georgia Pregnancy Center www.ngapregnancy.org (706) 253-6303 Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org (770) 591-4730
Hospitals
Kennestone North Fulton Northside Hospital — Cherokee
Hotlines — 24-hour help lines
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Parks and Recreation
(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100
Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. (770) 924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park) Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com North Atlanta Soccer Association: www.nasa-ga.org (770) 926-4175 SCRA Baseball www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com (770) 924-7464
Pets
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society www.cchumanesociety.org (770) 928-5115 Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds 4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets: www.townelaker.com. (click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet) Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Community Veterinary Care www.communityveterinarycare.com (678) 640-3512
Post Office locations Canton Holly Springs Lebanon Woodstock
(770) 720-8164 (770) 345-6318 (770) 591-9467 (770) 591-0364
Police Departments
Canton Holly Springs Woodstock Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Utilities
Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com Canton Water www.canton-georgia.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com Woodstock Water www.woodstockga.gov Recycling Center
(770) 720-4883 (770) 345-5537 (770) 592-6030 (678) 493-4100
(770) 907-4231 (770) 704-1500 (770) 479-1813 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890 (770) 926-8852 (770) 516-4195
Free, Reduced-Price Health Care (770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (404) 250-KIDS(5437) (770) 427-3390
BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Assoc. www.csaimpact.com
(770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187
Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth
(678) 880-9654 (770) 345-7371
Urgent Care Facilities
M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, (770) 720-7000 off Riverstone Pkwy, 720 Transit Ave., Suite 101 Canton Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575 (678) 426-5450 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110 (678) 661-3166 Canton 30114 Wellstar Urgent Care off exit 8, 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock, 30189
(678) 494-2500
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Procedures to Qualify for Gifted Classes continued from page 41
have obtained gifted certification, and these teachers serve students via differentiated instruction, student assessment and flexible grouping. This model also allows highly motivated and/ or high achieving students to participate in these advanced curriculum opportunities. Elementary school gifted students are also served through the Resource Class Model, otherwise known as AIM classes, approximately two to five segments per week. I hope readers have developed a full appreciation for the resources we have in place in the outstanding schools of Cherokee County. We are surely blessed with great students, great teachers and great schools!
Signs That a Child Needs Help continued from page 40
other homes in the neighborhood? • Does the child trade items for food? It takes a village to raise a child. If you suspect any form of child abuse, please report it to the Department of Family and Children Services (1-855-GACHILD) or, at the very least, contact the local law enforcement agency. Your phone call could make a huge difference in a child’s life!
A Good Dental Goal continued from page 32
Play a round of golf, and it’s obvious to see whether you’ve been practicing regularly and receiving professional instruction. Practice oral hygiene at home and there is little or no way to determine if you have dental problems. Only a dentist can detect cavities or gum disease. Keep regular appointments to make sure you’re at the top of your dental health game.
When Mr. Jones Moved to Town continued from page 22
man with much business acumen. He was a compassionate, caring honest man of high integrity—a good family man who was willing to cooperate with and to help other people and worthwhile causes.” One of R.T.’s famous quotes sums up his life. He said, “No man ever accomplishes anything really worthwhile alone. There are always two additional forces at work—other people and Providence.” R. T. Jones accomplished much in Cherokee County, and we still feel his presence today. Our library is a memorial to him and our main hospital was named after him (It is now called Northside-Cherokee). When Mr. Jones decided to move to Canton, he put the county on the map. When he died in 1937 at age 88, he left a large void in the community, but at the same time left a strong foundation of economic achievement to keep our county moving forward. 60
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Two Substances That Can Predict Heart Attack, Stroke Risk continued from page 31
Vitamin B-12 (fortified cereals). Take a B-complex vitamin, Folic Acid, Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E. Also ask your doctor if prescription strength niacin would be an option for you. There are also extended-release niacin products over the counter, which can have an unpleasant side effect of flushing and redness of the face. Most importantly, get 30 minutes of exercise every day or as prescribed by your physician.
Uncovering a Bit of Canton History continued from page 46
The Jones Mercantile Store was opened by R.T. Jones shortly after he moved to Canton in 1879. The store originally sold dry goods, hardware and grocery items, but it quickly grew both in size and services. It was subsequently managed and run by R.T. Jones’ son and grandson and was a destination when visitors came to town. In the early 1970s, a white stucco frame was built around the original building and large awnings were added. After decades of serving the community, the store closed in the early 1980s, and the building was used for Cherokee County administrative offices. Around 2008, the staff and board of the Cherokee County Historical Society commissioned artistic renderings of what the building would look like if the stucco façade was removed. In 2013, county officials authorized the removal of the white stucco frame as part of a purchase agreement with Westbridge Partners. Work started in September, and it was exciting to watch as the original building surfaced, offering a glimpse of the past and vision for the future. The revitalized building, along with the work being done on the former Region’s Bank Building near Cannon Park, will bring a fresh energy to downtown. The Regions building occupies the site of the old Hotel Canton, and is under construction as the new site of the Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority. Plans for the Jones building include a mix of retail, office and restaurant space. It is an exciting time to be in Canton. Be sure to make the city a destination for you and your family in the near future. To read more about Mr. R.T. Jones and his legacy, see Susan Schulz’s column on page 22.
Repairing Summer-Ravaged Hair continued from page 25
cut off, at least try some layering around your face or try some trendy bangs. A trim will remove some of the damage, give you a new look and make the repair process a little easier. Remember, exposure to the sun, hair dryers, flat irons, and even daily brushing can take its toll and leave you wishing for a time machine. It’s important to remember that repairing damaged hair won’t happen overnight, but over time these habits will put you on the road to recovery.
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government
President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R)
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)
1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6
85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 http://tom.house.gov
Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7
75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 http://woodall.house.gov Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11 100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461 (202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
District Attorney Shannon Wallace Clerk of Courts Patty Baker
1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114
Commissioners
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Harry Johnston (R) District 1 hjohnston@cherokeega.com rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R) District 3 bpoole@cherokeega.com
(202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 232-3005 (202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931
Jason Nelms (R) District 4 jnelms@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14
(404) 656-0034
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov
(404) 463-1378
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
(678) 523-8570
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
(678) 576-2644
Kelly Marlow (R) District 1
Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22 calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
(404) 463-7778
Patsy Jordan (R) District 2
scot@turnerforhouse.com
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431
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rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher (R) District 5
(770) 928-0341
rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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Judge Keith Wood (R)
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420
janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
Janet Read (R) Chair
Cherokee County Courts
Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr.
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228
michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov
Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(770) 735-8055
Michael Geist (R) District 3
Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23
Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com
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Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990
State Government
barry@barryloudermilk.com
(770) 479-1488
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us City Government City of Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood
geneh@canton-georgia.com
(770) 345-6256
www.canton-georgia.gov (770) 704-1500
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www.hollyspringsga.us (770) 345-5536
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
www.woodstockga.gov (770) 592-6001
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