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We’re for childhood. Childhood can be tough, especially on parents. That’s why you need WellStar. Our pediatricians are experts in keeping your kids healthy and your mind at ease. WellStar’s Pediatric Network can be found close to home in Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas and Paulding counties. When it’s more than aches and scrapes, count on WellStar’s three pediatric emergency departments, at WellStar Kennestone, Cobb and Paulding hospitals. Our pediatric specialists and equipment specifically designed for children and teens will get your child back to childhood as soon as possible. Coming July 7, 2014, our new WellStar Pediatric Center at 1180 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw will offer comprehensive imaging, pediatric office and afterhours care, physical therapy and more – all provided by pediatric experts. To learn more, call 770-956-STAR or visit wellstar.org/forchildren.

We believe in life well-lived. The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare through our hospitals, physicians and services. Our not-for-profit health system includes WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital), WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals; WellStar Medical Group; Health Parks; Urgent Care Centers, Health Place; Homecare; Hospice; Atherton Place; Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and WellStar Foundation.

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May 2014

Volume 2, Issue 3

13 New Boaters Law

Safety training for adults, children with sweet incentives thrown in.

14 Overcoming Tragedy

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Local runner shares her thoughts on finishing the Boston Marathon.

17 Everyday Angels

Good news from the thankful heart of a young cancer survivorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom.

18 A Tribute to Moms

Celebrating all generations of new and not-so-new mothers.

20 Motherly Wisdom

Young mom offers timeless advice that applies to daughters of all ages.

24 Clever Gift Ideas

New ideas for creative presents for your favorite teacher, graduate.

31 Farmers Markets

Listing of countywide offerings includes new market with chef demonstrations.

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In Every Issue

Contributing Writers Chantel Adams

Joe McKechnie

Around Sixes

Don Akridge

Laura Mikszan

Community News

Sylina Buehne

Alisha Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brian

Celebrations

Bonnie Clark

Lisa Randall

Everyday Angels

Community Calendar 22

Amy Cobb

Julian Reid

Rick Coughlin

Kaye Anne Starosciak 14

School News

Pat Gold

Jodi Tiberio

Faith 46

G Lora Grooms

Scot Turner

Home Sales

Dr. Scott Harden

Stacy Ward

Classifieds

Kurt Johnson

Lynne Watts

Advertisers index

32 & 33 On the Cover

Fountain View Family Dentistry Dr Scott Harden

Photo by Kim Bates

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Community

AROUND SIXES BY CANDI HANNIGAN

The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Sixes/Holly Springs

Community Gardens

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.

The Holly Springs Community Garden is in its second season as a free resource for residents who want to have a garden plot. Last season, residents planted 16 plots full of flowers, vegetables and fruits. The garden is located behind the Cherokee FOCUS building at 100 Hickory Circle. Gardeners also will have access to a water hose. For more information, contact Main Street Director Erin Honea at (770) 3455536 or ehonea@hollyspringsga. us.

Canton Victory Garden East is an organic garden north of Holly Springs on Big Oak off Hwy. 20 near Lowe’s. At press time there were only two available beds. Rental on a 4-by-12-foot bed is $25. For more information, check the Canton Victory Garden East Facebook page.

What’s Open? Sixes Pit Bicycle Shop has opened at 2335 Sixes Road at River Church, next to Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails. Owners Angel and Nicole Rivera are offering a mobile bicycle shop that’s equipped for bike sales, rentals and repairs, in addition to energy gels, biking apparel and accessories. (470) 765-6748. www.sixespit.com. An Isaac Mizrahi New York store and Kris Nikoles Beauty have opened at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway.

What’s New? Northside Cherokee Neurology and Dr. Saima Khurram have a new Canton location at 145 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 102. The full-service medical practice has a full spectrum of care that includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Botox injections are offered for headaches, dystonia, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasms. (770) 7213975. Dr. Jan Henriques is now the lead provider of hearing care at the new North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center located at 203 Woodpark Place, Suite B-100, Woodstock. (770) 5604775. The city of Canton has launched its first economic development webpage, which includes information on 4

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business resources, area demographics and interactive maps to help existing and prospective businesses easily gather data. Economic Development coordinator Matthew Thomas can answer questions about opening or operating a business in Canton. He can be reached at (770) 704-1516 or matthew. thomas@canton-georgia.com. The new webpage is www.canton-georgia.com/economicdev.html.

What’s Coming? The following businesses will be tenants at the new Walmart shopping center in Holly Springs: AIO Wireless, Sally Beauty Supply, Fantastic Sams, Metro PCS, Las Palmas Mexican restaurant, a nail salon, a wings and burger restaurant, and a Chinese restaurant. Discussions are underway with a pizza restaurant and a jeweler. Canton city officials are holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting at noon May 14 for the new Fincher Adkins Park at 101 E. Main St. in downtown Canton. Bring lunch and a picnic blanket and enjoy music by Jordan Grassi. For more details, call (770) 704-1548. A new community stage will be located on the Elm Street event green, adjacent to Market Street and the Town to Creek trail. The stage will host a variety of events, including Elm Street programs, and will be available for rental by private groups. For more information, contact Brian Stockton of the Downtown Development Authority at (770) 592-6056 or Christopher Brazelton with Elm Street Cultural Arts Village at operations@ elmstreetarts.org

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority has opened at 140 W. Main St., downtown Canton. www.ccwsa.com. Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates, LLC is in Suite 301 at 140 E. Marietta St., Canton. www.georgianeurobehavioral.com.

Celebrating Dads in our June issue! Send a photo of your special Sixes area dad with his children and a message to candi@AroundAboutLocalMedia.com. Please identify everyone in the photo. The deadline for submissions is May 10.

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Community Board The Sixes Living Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders who assist us 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 married Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 working for the Cherokee County School District, Pat began volunteering. She serves on the boards of the Cherokee County Arts Center, the Canton Main Street Program, Canton Tourism, Inc., and chairs the Canton Planning Commission. Pat and her husband have four children and four grandchildren. Pharmacist Dale Coker 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 church leadership. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented TopiCLICK, a topical metered dosing device. Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011. Cindy and her husband, Andy, have lived in Woodstock for 20 years, and they have two young adult daughters. Her motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach them well. Dr. Joe McKechnie senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church, grew up in Cobb County. 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. Joe and wife Catherine have two children, David, 6, and Grace Ann, 3. Sonia Carruthers is the executive director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, based in Holly Springs. The Cherokee County native grew up in Canton and has lived in Woodstock with her son and daughter for the past 17 years. She is very active in the community and currently serves with local and regional organizations to strengthen families and children. Chantel Adams is founder of The Princess Generation, an organization raising a generation of young women focused on serving others. Chantel, who has a biology degree from the University of Evansville, serves on Highland Rivers Health community service board and volunteers with the Cherokee County Juvenile Court. She and husband Gavin have lived in Canton for five years and have four children, ages 14, 12, 9, and 5. 6

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Sixes Living Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. AALM President Marketing & Advertising Sales 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 Sixes Living, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly magazine created to build a sense of community and pride in the Sixes, Holly Springs and Hickory Flat areas by sharing positive stories and timely information. A total of 16,250 free copies are distributed monthly; 15,300 are mailed to homes and businesses, with an additional 950 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. Yearly subscriptions are available for $24. Send a 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 about 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 2014. Sixes Living 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: (770) 615-3322 Website: www.sixeslivingmagazine.com Powered by Trustworkz Inc. Volume 2, Issue 3

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Sixes Resident’s ‘Mess’ is Now Her Message Yvette Pegues, a resident of the Sixes community, will take part in the Ms. Wheelchair USA competition, set for July 15-19 in Ohio, as Ms. Wheelchair N. Ga USA. She also has received the 2014 Speakerpreneur™ of the Year Award from the Godfidence Institute during a recent Speak4Pay Conference at the Cobb Energy Center. Pegues has turned the challenges she has faced after surviving a traumatic brain injury into a career of helping others re-define

their life’s purpose. She is the founder and president of Your Invisible Disability (www.yourinvisibledisability.com) and has co-authored “My Mommy Had Brain Surgery and I’m Okay!” with her sons Isaiah, 7, and Elijah, 5. “After my traumatic brain injury, the Godfidence Institute Business School helped me turn my mess into a message,” said Pegues, who speaks in schools and businesses about adaptability for the differently-abled.

Left: Godfidence Coach Marshawn Evans presented Pegues with the award and an HP laptop.

Memorial Day Service at National Cemetery A Memorial Day celebration is planned for 10 a.m. May 24 at the Georgia National Cemetery, with retired Major General Larry Taylor, USMC, as keynote speaker. Attendees are encouraged to carpool and arrive early because of parking constraints, and bring folding chairs or blankets. or more information, contact Tom Doner at (770) 704-9793 or Margaret Helgerson at (770) 479-9300. The cemetery’s address is 1080 Veterans Cemetery Rd., Canton. http://www.cem. va.gov/cems/nchp/georgia.asp.

Etowah Grad Competes in Masters Etowah High School grad Chris Kirk tied for 20th in his first appearance at this year’s Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. This was Chris’ 101st PGA Tour event. His win at the McGladrey Classic at Sea Island last fall — his second PGA Tour victory — qualified him to compete at the Masters. “Chris handled it with a lot of composure, poise and maturity. I am incredibly proud of him,” said Chris’ father Gary. Chris’ mom Kim, wife Tahnee, Chris with wife Tahnee and sons children Sawyer and Foster, and Tahnee’s dad and Sawyer and Foster. stepmom attended the Masters. Chris called his first Masters week “a truly amazing experience. Augusta National was incredible. I can’t wait to see what I can do there in the future.” Neither can we, Chris. Keep an eye out for this rising golf star.

Safe Kids in Holly Springs

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Julia Ledford, a teacher at Holly Springs Academy, recently completed the new program called Safe Start with 22 pre-K students. Safe Start is a course developed and funded by Safe Kids Worldwide and its partners, and locally Safe Kids Cherokee County. The classroom program was created for 3-6 year-olds to reduce the number of home fire and burn injuries to preschool children, ages at the greatest risk of injury and death. The classroom program, which includes parents and extended family members, provides lesson plans, interactive activities, songs and hands-on learning.

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Community

Students Make an Impact

Girl Scouts Caring for Pets Members of second-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 12411 recently earned a community service badge when they toured the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and donated items for the animals. Girls who went along for the visit were Megan G., Bella S., Lily C. (a member of Junior Troop 6027), Reagan J., Abby C., Haley D., Lauren S. and Kate T.

EGG-Stra Special Events Officials in charge of Northside HospitalCherokeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter egg hunt prepared 10,000 eggs for the event, which drew more than 2,000 guests and raised $1,675 for the special care nursery at the hospital. More than 150 children signed up for the underwater egg hunt at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, an event so successful organizers plan to make it a yearly Easter event. Children dove for 180 underwater eggs and about 300 floated on top of the water. The summer schedule for the outdoor pool at the center has been posted at www. crpa.net. The pool will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-8 p.m. Sundays May 17-18, and May 24-Aug. 3.

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The Cherokee County Interact Club, based at Cherokee Charter Academy in Canton, has been given the District Interact Community Service Award. Cherokee Charter student members were cited for their work with the Cherokee County Animal Shelter, which included helping homeless pets and for the Breakfast with Santa project during the holidays. The Rotary Clubs of Canton and Cherokee County work with the Interact students to make a difference in the community.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL -CHEROKEE DOCTOR? AT A PTA MEETING. The physicians and staff of Northside Hospital-Cherokee are some of the most talented and professional individuals the world of medicine has to offer. They are also your neighbors. Most of our team lives right here in Cherokee County. Northside HospitalCherokee is devoted to supporting local community organizations, venues and schools. It’s because we live here, too.

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Community

Celebrations

Graesen Schroeder Age 11 on May 1 Happy Birthday G! Love you to the moon and back! Mama, Daddy and Ava

Skye Brianna Pierre Age 5 on May 27 Happy Birthday! We love you! Mom, Dad, Star (shown above with Skye) and Ava

Celebrating April birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill are, on the left is Rodney Beauchamp (left) with Taco. Back row from left are Dulah Phillips and Dorothy Smith. Front row from left are Millie McCue, Helen Bagley and Robert Racine.

Colton Rhys Hypes Age 5 on May 17 We love you! Dad, Mom, Cierra & Claire

Colton Power Age 1 on May 18 We love you bunches! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Rylie and Harper

Ali Nicholson Age 15 on May 15 Hooray learnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit! Love, Aunt Laura

Luke Griffin Age 3 on May 4 Happy Birthday, Biscuit! We love you! Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Kaya

Wedding, birthday and anniversary announcements are free! E-mail: Candi@AroundAboutLocalMedia.com. June deadline is May 15

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Boater’s Education Law Takes Effect July 1 BY AMY COBB

Fresh air, sunshine and a day on Allatoona Lake … what could be better? Unfortunately, many of the best days on the lake can turn bad quickly, so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake is working with several important partners to make this summer a safe one. Remember that the new mandatory boater’s education law goes into effect on July 1. To help you prepare for this, the Corps is partnering with Park Ranger Amy Cobb is the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron, a Georgia native and has the Georgia Department of Natural been a Corps Ranger at Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard several locations around the South. She holds a Auxiliary to provide approved boating B.A. in Outdoor Recreation education courses that meet the from UGA and an M.A.T. in requirements of this new law. To Elementary Education from sweeten the deal, for a limited time Brenau University. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake is offering a free annual day-use pass to anyone completing an approved boating

education course. For information on what courses are approved and available, and how to earn that free annual pass, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/boating/education. For the kids, the Park Ranger Trading Card program will be back this year with new partners. This year, we are excited to be working with Zoo Atlanta, Pettit Creek Farms, the Rome Braves, Lake Allatoona Association and Safe Kids of Cherokee County for prizes. Park rangers will start handing out cards to kids this month. Watch for the return of Flotation Citations, when kids who are “caught” wearing their life jackets will be issued a citation earning them a free kid’s size ice cream at Chick-fil-A. Here’s a review of basic water safety tips. - Life jackets float, you don’t! Wear a life jacket that fits you properly any time you are near the water. - Don’t take chances by overestimating your swimming skills. Regardless of how well you swim, you could have to fight for your life due to unexpected conditions such as waves, currents or exhaustion. - Always boat or swim with a buddy. It’s more fun, and much safer. - Ramps and docks are for boats – not for swimming. Submerged objects, fishing line, and moving boats are risks. Swim only in designated swimming areas.

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Community

Finishing Boston Marathon was ‘emotional and healing’ BY KAYE ANNE STAROSCIAK

We are mothers, wives, friends, runners and now Boston Marathon finishers. Kari Beard, Bonnie Devine, Jennifer Crain, Terri Kirkman, Cyndi Smith and I had one goal in mind on April 21, 2014 … to cross the finish line on Boylston Street. This was our opportunity to help take back one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious marathons. Like many others, we had apprehensions about returning to Boston. The double bombings at last year’s event killed three people and injured several hundred. The bombs exploded 12 seconds apart near the marathon’s finish line on Boylston Street. Would we be safe? Would there be a repeat of last year? Ultimately, we knew we had to run the race. We wanted to stand up for the community of runners that we love, show our appreciation to the spectators that selflessly stand for hours cheering, and support those who were injured and lost loved ones in last year’s tragedy. With more than 50 marathons between us, we can easily report that the At dinner the night before the race are friends (back spectators along row, from left) Bonnie Devine, Jennifer Crain and this 26.2-mile Terri Kirkman, with (seated, from left) Kaye Anne route were the Starosciak, Kari Beard and Cyndi Smith.

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Kaye Anne Starosciak(far left), in bib #116, warms up near top American finisher Shalane Flannagan. Kaye Anne was invited to run in the Elite Coral with the top 50 women runners.

loudest ever. The high fives from the children in Ashland came at a happy beat, the cowbells were deafening in Natick, the screamtunnel through the all-girl college of Wellesley was earsplitting, and the cheers through the Newton hills made our legs a little fresher. The Boston College section was amplified beyond measure and a perfect build to the long awaited “left on Boylston.” In the final stretch of the race, spectators cheered with all their hearts and runners gave anything they had left. And together we reclaimed what was stolen last year. It was emotional and healing. It’s difficult to put into words. I simply know that the moments of running down Boylston to the finish line were a journey of strength, resilience, endurance and faith. It’s a journey that I’m honored to share with these amazing women and all the runners in Boston (and everywhere for that matter). We are Boston Strong.

Helping Others is Favorite Part of the Job BY SCOT TURNER

Scot Turner, an IT professional, lives in the Sixes community with his wife and two children and is the State House Representative for District 21. You can reach him on his cell phone at (678) 576-2644 or follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ turnerforhouse.

As a freshman legislator, I am often asked about my favorite part of being a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. I have to say without hesitation that it is helping my constituents navigate various state government bureaucracies to assist in resolving issues they are experiencing. I view these requests as not only an opportunity to serve you, but also as a way to identify areas of government that we need to improve or even possibly eliminate. For example, early in my first year I was contacted by a young man who had developed a serious health issue related to his service in the National Guard during a deployment to Afghanistan. He asked me to help him resolve a paperwork nightmare he was stuck in while trying to get care that he needed. I was able to engage resources within the

Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on his behalf, cutting through red tape and moving toward the care he had earned. In another example, a local business owner called me when he experienced a huge increase in unemployment contributions. I was able to engage a legislative liaison in the Department of Labor to identify a process improvement that could reduce the business ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burden. During this past legislative session, one constituent, who is a former state employee, called me. His paid COBRA health insurance coverage was mysteriously cancelled. Before contacting me, he spent weeks trying to get an answer from the Department of Community Health. It took just a couple of phone calls from my office to learn that the employee had reached the maximum length of time covered by COBRA, and a refund check was issued. Being your State House Representative is not a part-time job. I am at your service all year long. I feel honored to be able to assist folks whenever the maze of government becomes a burden on their everyday lives. I am truly honored when you think of me as someone that can help you in this way. Thank you for that opportunity to serve you. With that said, I would love to hear from you regarding any issues you may be having with our state government. How can I help?

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Cherokee Prices Up 34 Percent, Selling 27 Percent Faster BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON

Kurt and Sheila Johnson are Licensed Realtors with Keller Williams Realty Partners and have served Cherokee County for more than 10 years. Visit them online at www. KurtandSheila.com or call (404) 954-2486.

This is a pretty stunning statistic for a 24-month comparison, but it may take a 12-month comparison to give us a better glimpse of what is ahead for Cherokee County’s real estate market. In recent months, we have started to see a reversal of the trend of yearover-year increases in units sold and declining active inventory. This quarter’s analysis is the first we have done in years that may be indicating a more balanced market is coming (away from an aggressive seller’s market). This quarter’s analysis also highlights the significance of newly constructed homes coming onto the market. You’ll notice in the above chart that the number of homes that sold in the first quarter of this year is down 4.25 percent from the same period last year and the active inventory of homes on the market in Cherokee County is up almost 9 percent from the same period as well. We attribute much of this dip in sales to the unseasonably cold and wet weather we’ve had which in turn is

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contributing to the rise in active inventory at the end of March. This increase in active inventory can also be credited to the surge of newly constructed homes. The chart shows us that the number of newly constructed homes sold is up 22 percent while the number of resales sold is down 7.94 percent from a year ago. Newly constructed homes accounted for 15 percent of the total homes sold in the first quarter of this year. We expect this percentage to return to pre-crash levels of 20 to 25 percent of total sales. New home builders have been constrained by labor shortages and the time necessary to develop and permit new projects. With these constraints out of the way, newly constructed homes will be increasingly competitive with resales. With increased competition of new construction and signs that the market is moving away from a seller’s market, it doesn’t make sense to wait for a better time to sell.

EVERYDAY Identifying people in need in our community

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels. info 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.

In 2010, Everyday Angels shared the story of Etowah High School freshman Taylor Flanagan. Her flu-like symptoms revealed she had Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a common form of childhood leukemia. Four years later, we’d like to bring our community up to date and share this message from her mother Michelle:

Taylor is doing amazingly well! She has been in remission for almost three years now and not one day goes by that I don’t feel so completely blessed to have the joy of looking at her sweet face and being able to hug her. So many of the other families we met at Egleston Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta weren’t so fortunate. She graduated from Etowah last year and is starting school at Kennesaw State this fall. She has decided that she wants to be a pediatric oncology nurse to work with children with cancer so she can help them and show them that even though it’s hard and it’s a long road, they can survive! No parent should ever have to hear a doctor say that your child has a 50/50 chance of living. At that moment, the whole world stops and stands completely still. All the air is sucked out of your lungs and your heart starts to break in a way that can’t be described with words. The first 24 hours after diagnosis is just a complete blur, and all the normal things like work and bills don’t seem to matter in the least. All you can and want to think about is your beautiful child and the thought of how you can keep her alive. As her chemotherapy began, the reality of how I was going to be able to stay with her every moment to care for her

and still be able to keep things going at home for my other daughter became overwhelming. The Towne Lake community opened its loving arms and pulled us inside to take away so much of that burden. The generosity and kindness of so many people was an amazing gift. With the racetrack pace of our lives these days, it would have been just as easy for people to read the story or hear of Taylor’s cancer and feel bad but do nothing. But our community did the opposite of that! Everyone treated us like we were a part of each of their families and that kind of compassion and love is something that never leaves you. I always felt lucky to live in Towne Lake because the houses and scenery were so beautiful. Now I feel proud to live here because I know that the PEOPLE are just as beautiful. Thank you, Everyday Angels, for sharing Taylor’s story and to the anonymous family that donated money to us through Everyday Angels the entire six months that Taylor was hospitalized. We must also thank Jersey’s Bar and Grill for hosting a fundraiser for us, Paige Rinker for placing donation jars all over the community, Etowah’s PTA for Pajama Day, Taylor’s teachers who came to our house when she was between treatments to help her get caught up and graduate with her class, Hillcrest Baptist Church for Taylor’s laptop, and to all our friends who brought food, groceries and cleaned our home. We will be forever grateful for your love and support. Michelle SIXES LIVING | May 2014

Feature

Moms

A tribute to

Lisa Mitchell, first-time mom of twin girls at age 47

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been on the infertility path pretty much my entire adult life. After many, many losses, tons of procedures and a whole lot of money, finally, at age 47, I had a successful pregnancy to which I gave birth to twin girls on Feb. 26. They are the answer to so many prayers, and not just my prayers, but prayers from so many others. They are the joy of my life and I thank God that this long journey led me to them. I thank God that He chose me to be their Mother. In this picture, Grace is on my left and Deanna is on my right. The picture is not the best in the world, but it is priceless to me. It captures how truly happy I am to finally be a Mom... to the most precious little miracles in the world.â&#x20AC;?

Roxanne Kerry with 6-month-old son William.

Tatum Hartley with mom Lisa.

Ava, Candiace and Graesen Schroeder. Happy Mother's day, Mama! We love you bunches! 18

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Suzanne Porter with her mother Eloise C. Finney, who was 94 when she passed away in October 2012.

Jake and Brandon Roberts with mom Jenny.

Mom Sandra and Dad Richard with sons Rick and Scott and daughter Karon.

“My mother, Sandra Beasley, and I talk every morning and throughout the day. She is wise, insightful and a great listener. My mother gets out and about more than any person I know, she never sits idle. I have systemic lupus, and she has brought me PJs or clothes just to brighten my day. Mom is encouraging to me, especially when I am overwhelmed. When I was asked to submit a photo for ‘Lupus Now’ magazine, mom showed up to take a ton of pictures with her camera to submit. She later took me to a photographer to get one with both me and my dog, per the magazine’s request. In other words, she stopped everything to help! She also had a gift for the photographer (her dentist) for his time. So thoughtful when all I could do was get it together for a picture.”

Delia Halverson and granddaughters Mya and Lea volunteer together at MUST Ministries each week.

Angela Mensonides with sons Bryce (left) and Brandon. “We love her! She is doing a great job!” – Brian Mensonides

Grandma Karen Preiser, Christian, Michael, Ethan and Trinity Preiser.

Julie Harowitz with mom Pat Godwin and brothers Eric and Richard Godwin. “My mom passed away in August 2011 and was the most wonderful person. We miss her a lot.” – Julie Harowitz

Brittany Hartline with Hunter, 10, and Teagan, 3. “I am the luckiest man in the world. She is the most selfless person I have ever met. She always is thinking of others’ needs before herself. I love her forever and always.” - Joseph Hartline SIXES LIVING | May 2014

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Mom to Daughters: A Personal Mother’s Day Message BY BONNIE CLARK

Bonnie Clark is a full-time wife and mother, part-time blogger and weightlifting coach at CrossFit Holly Springs. She and husband Keenan have three children: Andre 5, Selah, 4 and Amera 2.

Dear Daughters, Today you are 2 and 4 years old without a care in the world or a hint of modesty. But one day in the (hopefully far) future, you will start to notice. Notice your body. Notice other girls’ bodies in school or in magazines, and you will compare. And I know this will be hard for you to understand right now but please don’t. Your body is a gift. A vessel to carry you through this life. Nurture it. Protect it. Appreciate it. But do not be deceived into thinking that YOU are your body. “You do not have a soul, you ARE a soul. You have a body.” – C.S. Lewis

The world will tell you that what you look like is the most important thing about you, but that is a lie. Don’t be so distracted by physical attributes in yourself or in others that you miss out on seeing the beautiful heart inside. The beautiful soul. Finally, in my 30s, I have learned the balance of spiritual, emotional and physical health. Somehow they are all tied together. I love the way I feel when I lift weights, or go for a run outside. Your body will give you what you give to it. GIVE IT LOVE. Be healthy. Eat real food. Stay active. Your body will thank you by looking its best, but don’t ever compare your best to anyone else’s. Physical health takes many different shapes and sizes. I can promise you that as a young girl and woman, your body will go through seasons of looking different. You may not like your body

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Bonnie with daughters Selah (left) and Amera.

every day, but you should always honor it. Never talk negatively about your body or you will start to believe those things are true. I have grown to appreciate what my body can do instead of what it looks like in the mirror. The most amazing thing my body has been able to do is give birth to you. To me, it was the ultimate expression of just how fearfully and wonderfully we are made. So I eat well, and sweat, and encourage this skin and flesh and bone to carry me on this journey, because I don’t want my body to give out while I have more spiritually and emotionally to give to you. So at any age, when you’re looking in the mirror, remember my words: Your body is beautiful because it’s yours. Because it’s healthy and strong. You are not your body. You are you. A beautiful you. Love, Mom “Man looketh on the outer appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

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A tribute to

There are five generations in this 1985 picture of the McGee ladies. The baby is Mary Pinion Mattio, mom is Debby Pinion, grandma is Doris Gardner, great-grandma is Willie McGee, and great-great-grandma is Zada McGee. Debby Pinion and her daughter, Mary Pinion Mattio, live in the Sixes community with their husbands.

The Thomas family with Michaela, Sam and Paul on the back row, Jessica with mom Cindy in the middle, and Alyssa in the front.

Teresa Fourre-Corbett with husband Dean and sons (from left) Jesse and Harley Corbett and Tim and Richie Lucov.

Logan, Faith, Mom Laura and Zach Taylor.

Judy Cox with sons Colby and Logan.

Callie Smith with husband Bryan and children Jackson, 13, Brea, 12, and Cadey, 10. Not pictured is Zack, 20.

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CALENDAR Through July 26 Dixie Speedway History Exhibit: “At the Races: Dixie Speedway” is presented by the Cherokee County Historical Society at the historic marble courthouse, 100 North St. in Canton. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. No charge. (770) 345-3288. www.rockbarn.org May 7 Free Stroke Screenings: 9 a.m.-noon. at Northside Hospital Cherokee County Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway. Professionals to determine risk for stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Call (404) 845-5555 and press 0. May 9 Erik Norlander and the Galactic Collective: At 7:30 p.m., the keyboardist and composer will perform instrumentals at the Cherokee Arts Center. Presale $20, at the door $25 (cash only). www.cherokeearts.org.

Rd. Part of Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series. www.tortoiseandthehareracing. com/event/80s-rad-retro-run. May 10 North Georgia Redneck Games: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy. More than 20 free events for children and adults. Entry fee required for Redneck Truck and Riding Mower contests. Fundraiser to send youth to camps. www.northgeorgiaredneckgames.com May 10 Joe Diffie concert: Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Park at City Center, downtown Woodstock. The Thomas Fountain Band will open. Food available from onsite vendors or bring your own picnic. Alcohol not allowed. www.woodstockconcertseries.com

May 10-11 Cherokee County Indian Festival, Mother’s Day Powwow: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Canton’s Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Hwy. Native American dance exhibition, cuisine, arts and crafts, with hoop dancers, Aztec dancers, tipis, wigwam and living Indian village and displays. Tickets $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 children 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under. Search for 25th Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow on Facebook. May 10 80s Rad Retro Run: The event includes music, food and 1980s costumes, with proceeds going to rescue children from human trafficking. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Cagle’s Family Farm, 355 Stringer 22

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May 16 The Isaacs in Concert: Sponsored by Shady Grove Events, the gospel musicians will perform at 7 p.m. at Sunnyside Church, 2510 East Cherokee Dr., Hickory Flat. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.shadygroveevents.com May 16 Concert Fundraiser and Silent Auction: Students of Community Christian School, a ministry of Canton Community Church, and other local artists will perform at 6 p.m. May 16 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Drive. Tickets are $5. Call (770) 479-9535 or check the school’s Facebook page. May 16-17, 23-24 “Whose Line Is It Woodstock?” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the City Center auditorium, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (678) 494-4251. www.elmstreetarts.org.

May 9-11, 16-18 “Dearly Beloved:” Presented by the Cherokee Theatre Company at the Canton Historic Theatre, 171 East Main St. Tickets are $12 and $15. For tickets call (770) 591-0282. www.cantontheatre.com. May 9 Leadercast Cherokee: A day (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) filled with speakers, including former first lady Laura Bush, Dr. Henry Cloud, Malcolm Gladwell, Andy Stanley, Desmond Tutu, and more at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd. Cost is $79, or $59 for groups of five or more. www.leadercastcherokee.eventbrite.com.

8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Focus on small group health plans and employer and individual mandates and changes applicable to self-employed business owners, includes Q & A time. $20 members, $25 member after May 7 and $45 future members. Email Katie@CherokeeChamber.com to register.

Robbie Miller with wife Melissa and children Levi and Raigan.

May 10 Battle of the Bands Benefit: A fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research planned for 6-10 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church, in honor of Robbie Miller, a youth pastor at the church who has been diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. www. xtremelifestudents.com. Donations go directly to Lustgarten Foundation. www.lustgarten.org May 13 Skin Cancer Screening: Medical professionals will make assessments in a private setting, 6-8 p.m. at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Outpatient Rehab Services building, 211 Hospital Rd. Free parking available. Spanish interpreters available. Call (404) 845-5555 and press 0 to make an appointment. www.northside.com May 14 2014 Small Business Health Care Reform Update: Presented by Reinhardt University,

May 17-18 Canton Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Canton, the festival will include more than 60 artists, a children’s art experience, serenity gardens, food and entertainment. www.cherokeearts.org/festival. May 17 Bikes, Blues & BBQ: Benefit for Harvesting Hope, a nonprofit serving children with liver and kidney disease. Begins at 8:30 a.m. with a Poker Run at the Holly Springs Depot, with music starting at 12:30 p.m. Online registration at www.eventbrite.com. www.harvestinghopeministries.org May 17 Hustle for Heroes: Sponsored by the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, the second annual 5K run/walk and kid’s fun run is in honor of law enforcement officers who’ve lost their lives while on duty. Proceeds benefit Shop with a Hero and other support programs. The race begins at First Baptist Woodstock at 7:30 a.m., with fun run at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit www.active.com and search for Hustle for Heroes.

May 17 Woodstock Spring Festival: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Park at City Center. Features police K9 demonstrations, fire and police vehicles, bounce houses, games, food and music. (770) 592-6000 ext. 1147. www. woodstockga.gov/index.aspx?nid=484. May 24 Holly Springs Volunteer Fire Department 5K & Fun Run: Begins at 8 a.m. at Holly Springs Elementary and finishes in Barrett Memorial Park. The fun run starts in Barrett Memorial Park at the end of the 5K. T-shirts and awards will follow the races. www.hollyspringsga.us. May 26 Memorial Day Ceremony: City of Woodstock along with the American Legion, Marine Corps League and other veterans groups will sponsor the 10 a.m. service at the Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd. Also featuring the East Cobb New Horizons band. (770) 517-6788. www.woodstockga.gov May 26 Camp Gideon Friends and Family Day: 1-6 p.m. for open swim, canoeing, volleyball,

fishing and more. Camp Gideon is on Allatoona Lake at 3545 Walden Lane, Acworth 30102. Bring the family and picnic lunch; the grill will be available. Summer camp registration will be open. www.campgideon.com May 30-31 “American Heroes: A Tribute to our Military”: The Stars Drama Troupe, directed by Tisha Gotte, will offer a musical salute to the military. Tickets $10, $12. Call (770) 704-0755 for tickets. www.cantontheatre.com. May 31, June 1 Cherokee Chorale Pops Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at the Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt University. Conducted by Wes Soner and featuring the Broadway music of Stephen Schwartz. www.cherokeechorale.org. June 8 Woodstock Public Library’s 50th birthday: Festivities 3-5 p.m. include rededication of the Elizabeth D. Johnston room and ribbon cutting. Children’s activities, entertainment and refreshments provided. Historical pictures and documents will be on display. (770) 926-5859.

June 9 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament: 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shotgun start at the BridgeMill Athletic Club, 1190 BridgeMill Ave. www.cherokeechamber.com. June 14 American Girl Tea Party: The Cherokee County Historical Society is sponsoring a tea party for girls, their parents and grandparents at the Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Hwy. Door prizes, doll history trivia, and tea with pink linen and china. Raffle tickets for Marie-Grace and Cecile dolls. Seating is limited. To order tickets, visit http://shop. rockbarn.org/collections/special-eventtickets/products/american-girl-tea. June 17 History Program: The free session is open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Hwy. (770) 345-3288. www.rockbarn.org. 3rd annual Collins Dixon Bend Your Knees 5K: Plans are underway for the 5K and 1 Mile “Brave” Fun Run at First Baptist Church in Canton. To read more about Collins Dixon and to register, visit www.BendYourKnees4Collins.net.

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Unique Ideas for Teachers, Graduates BY CHANTEL ADAMS

365 Thoughts

Handcrafted Jewelry A beautiful and meaningful piece of jewelry deserves a spot on a list like this. Cindi Dornellas of MeuCow Designs creates handcrafted, individualized pieces. This is a hand-cut, stamped, polished custom necklace; all of Dornellas’ work is individually hand-stamped. ($12 at www.facebook.com/meucowcreations)

I can see this set of 365 gathered thoughts on the desk of a beloved college student. It’s handmade by Sugarboo Designs in Roswell, and while it may be a little pricey, the craftsmanship is well worth the price. ($80 at Be You … On Purpose, downtown Woodstock)

Mason Jar Lids I love these Mason jar lids for teachers. Use as a topper for a drink mug, to hold pencils or flowers, or even as an oil lamp. Brighten up the desk of your favorite teacher or graduate. ($5 at B. Loved, downtown Canton)

Door Hanger Every teacher I polled said a personal note is the favorite thing to get from a student, and here’s the perfect way to deliver it! The pocket in back is just right for that special note or gift card. ($6.99 at Be You … On Purpose, downtown Woodstock)

Pages of Inspiration I know at least one school counselor who loves to share stories from Dan Zadra’s books with her students. I’m recommending “1: How Many People Does it Take to Make a Difference?” If you can’t be near your grad, you can trust any of Zadra’s books to impart wisdom for you. ($14.95 at Be You…On Purpose, downtown Woodstock)

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Skinny Scarves Get your favorite skinny scarves in your favorite team’s colors. The best thing about this fashion statement is that proceeds benefit marginalized women in Atlanta. (Starting at $24 at www. freedominfashion.com.)

Blankets Duathlon a Success for Trails More than 260 athletes toed the line and competed in either a 17mile, off-road duathlon or a five-mile trail run during the March Blankets Creek Dirty Duathlon. Runners and mountain bikers could enjoy the sixth annual event, which had separate courses and categories for both an off-road duathlon and trail run. The duathlon, organized by Mountain Goat Adventures and SORBA Woodstock, was Lisa Randall is a mom, the first event of a series of four small business owner and annual fundraisers for the local athlete from Canton. She chapter of the Southern Off-Road is owner of Mountain Goat Bicycle Association (SORBA). The Adventures, LLC, which organization relies largely on organizes local trail running and mountain bike events. fundraisers such as this, as well In her spare time, Lisa is as personal donations, to fund a competitive cyclist and trail maintenance and new trail competes in mountain construction at Blankets Creek and bike, cyclocross and trail Rope Mill parks. With the heavy running races. usage that the Blankets Creek trails receive, these funds are critical in allowing SORBA to keep the trails in top condition. In 2013, special event sponsorship raised $18,000 for the SORBA chapter, with several area businesses generously donating to benefit the chapter. The presenting sponsor for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was Free-Flite Bicycles, which has been a long-time supporter of the trails and instrumental in helping to fund the trail expansion at both parks. The next event at Blankets Creek is scheduled for May 10, a cross-country mountain bike race with categories for first-time racers through experts. It is expected that the event will draw

Canton resident Colton Davis finishes the bike course and takes second in the two-person under-18 division.

Photos courtesy Featherbrush Photography

BY LISA RANDALL

Woodstock resident Mark Taylor volunteers as part of the SORBA Woodstock Bike Patrol during the event.

One of the solo duathlon start waves at Blankets Creek.

more than 200 area riders who will compete against each other for bragging rights and to support the trails. For more details, visit http://mountaingoatadventures.com/blanketsmtb/details.

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Guarding Against Identity Theft Take steps so criminals won’t take vital information from you. DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA/PFS, CFP® U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

America is enduring a data breach epidemic. As 2013 ended, the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics released its 2012 Victims of Identity Theft report. Its statistics were sobering. About one in 14 Americans aged 16 or older had been defrauded or preyed upon in the past 12 months, more than 16.6 million people. Just 8 percent of those taken advantage of had detected Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial identity theft through their own Planning & Investment vigilance. More commonly, Services founded in victims were notified by 1994 and conveniently financial institutions (45 located off Chastain percent), alerts from nonRoad between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. financial companies or agencies Phone 770-952-6707. (21 percent), or notices of unpaid bills (13 percent). While 86 percent of victims cleared up the resulting credit and financial problems in a day or less, 10 percent of victims had to struggle with them for a month or more. Consumers took significant financial hits from all this. The median direct loss from cyber thieves exploiting personal information in 2012 was $1,900, and the median direct loss from a case of credit card fraud was $200. While much of the monetary damage is wiped away for the typical victim, that isn’t always the case. Tax time is prime time for identity thieves. They would love to get their hands on your return, and they would also love to claim a phony refund using your personal information. In 2013, the IRS investigated 1,492 identity theft-linked crimes – a 66 percent increase from 2012 and a 441 percent increase from 2011. E-filing of tax returns is becoming increasingly popular (just make sure you use a secure Internet connection). When you e-file, you aren’t putting your Social Security number, address and income information through the mail. You aren’t leaving Form 1040 on your desk at home (or work) while you get up and get some coffee or go out for a walk. If you just can’t bring yourself to e-file, then think about sending your returns via certified mail. Those rough drafts of your returns where you ran the numbers and checked your work? Shred them. Use a cross-cut shredder, not just a simple straight-line shredder (if you saw “Argo”, you know why). 26

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The IRS doesn’t use unsolicited emails to request information from taxpayers. If you get an email claiming to be from the IRS asking for your personal or financial information, report it to your email provider as spam. Use secure Wi-Fi. Avoid “coffee housing” your personal information away – never risk disclosing financial information over a public Wi-Fi network. (Broadband is susceptible, too.) Sure, a public Wi-Fi network at an airport or coffee house is password-protected, but if the password is posted on a wall or readily disclosed, how protected is it? A favorite hacker trick is to sit idly at a coffee house, library or airport and set up a Wi-Fi hotspot with a name similar to the legitimate one. Inevitably, people will fall for the ruse, log on and get hacked. Look for the https and the padlock icon when you visit a website. Not just http, but https. When you see that added “s” at the start of the website address, you are looking at a website with active SSL encryption, and you want that. A padlock icon in the address bar confirms an active SSL connection. For really solid security when you browse, you could opt for a VPN (virtual private network) service which encrypts 100 percent of your browsing traffic; it may cost you $10 a month or even less. Make those passwords obscure. Choose passwords that are really esoteric, preferably with numbers as well as letters. Passwords that have a person, place and time (PatrickRussia1956) can be tougher to hack. Check your credit report. Remember, you are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the big three agencies (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax). You could also monitor your credit score – Credit.com has a feature called Credit Report Card, which updates you on your credit score and the factors influencing it, such as payments and other behaviors. Don’t talk to strangers. Broadly speaking, that is very good advice in this era of identity theft. If you get a call or email from someone you don’t recognize – it could tell you that you’ve won a prize, it could claim to be someone from the county clerk’s office, a pension fund or a public utility – be skeptical. Financially, you could be doing yourself a great favor. 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.

Destinations: Enjoy a Picnic in the Park BY LYNNE WATTS

Welcome spring with a picnic in the park! Metro Atlanta boasts an abundance of parks where you can enjoy the warmer weather and prolific spring blossoms. Pack up the family, grab a movable feast and head out to some of the premier parks in the country. Piedmont Park in Atlanta has 189 acres of greenspace and plenty of onsite activities to entertain a family. There is a dog park, a lake, tennis courts and trails for walking. Jump Lynne Watts is an author, on the 2.2-mile Eastside Beltline, speaker, coach, mom and connecting the tip of Piedmont counselor for Cherokee County schools. Follow her Park to Inman Park and the Old at http://acalledwoman. Fourth Ward, to walk, inline skate or com/, http://lynnewatts. bike. Arrive by 11 a.m. on Saturday com and http:// mornings and take a free tour to wyatthewonderdog.com. learn the colorful history of the park, which began as a farm in 1834. Also on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can visit the Green Market to purchase baked goods, specialty food items and fresh

produce from local farmers. There are also kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities and cooking demonstrations by local chefs. www.piedmontpark.org. http://beltline.org/trails/eastside-trail/. Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw is a 40-acre park with two lighted 1-mile and half-mile paved trails. With large open spaces for recreation or a picnic and two large playgrounds, the park is sure to be a hit with all ages. In addition, there are two dog parks for large and small dogs and a state-of-the-art skateboard park. Combine a family outing with history and visit Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. This 3,000-acre park was a Civil War battlefield from June 19 until July 2, 1864. Start at the Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center and watch an 18-minute film on the Atlanta Campaign and the Kennesaw Battle where more than 5,350 soldiers lost their lives. It also houses a museum replete with Civil War artifacts. Children can pick up a Junior Ranger book that provides an interactive component to the many exhibits. There are more than 17 miles of trails, with one of the most popular being the hike to the top of the mountain. It is approximately one mile to the top, where you will be greeted with views of downtown Atlanta. On weekdays you can drive to the top if you prefer and on weekends a shuttle service is available for a small fee. Picnicking is allowed in designated areas. www.kennesaw-ga.gov. www.nps.gov/kemo.

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What if … Success Is a Matter of Habits? BY JULIAN REID

Successful individuals aren’t born that way. They’re made. This list of five powerful habits of successful people offers insight. 1. They get specific. They know that setting smaller goals and achieving them one-by-one will produce better results. S.M.A.R.T. goal setting for performance may be an old guide, but still applies. S=Specific. Break down long-term goals into smaller ones. Write them down to make them tangible. M=Measureable. Ken Blanchard Julian Reid has a chemical said, “If you can’t measure it, you engineering degree from Georgia Tech, a U.S. can’t manage it.” Record where you Chamber certification in are now, track it against your original Organization Management timetable, and adjust to address the and several professional next milestone. coaching and sales A=Attainable. These are not certifications. Contact him easy goals, but ones that you have at (770) 521-0698 or www. identified along with potential LinkedIn.com/in/julianreid obstacles, for which you have an effective action plan. R=Relevant. A bank manager’s goal to make 50 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by 2 p.m. may be specific, measurable, and

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attainable, but it lacks relevance. Do something worthwhile that will make an impact. T=Time-Bound. Set a timetable for each goal. Without it, there’s nothing to push you toward completion. A goal without a deadline is just a blurry dream. 2. They take action. They don’t depend on luck. They hit the ground running. While successful people may not know the right solutions, they know taking actions will lead to them. Fail fast. “A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” –George S. Patton 3. They never give up. They have confidence in their abilities. Without it, it’s too easy to give up after unexpected obstacles come along. Assess your strengths, and gain a clear understanding of how to use them; then you will never quit. “Confidence is a choice, not a symptom …” – Seth Godin 4. They stay away from the status-quo crowd. They know mindset is contagious. Go where expectations to perform and achieve are high. “If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians.” –Warren Buffett 5. They don’t make excuses. They are masters on being proactive and only seek to overcome any and all roadblocks. They stay alert and positive, and do what it takes to reach their dream. Make these habits your own, and success will be certain to follow. What if YOU embraced these habits? How would YOUR life change?

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What’s the Problem with GMOs in Our Food? BY ALISHA O’BRIAN

Alisha O’Brian has been an integral member of the natural health industry for more than 25 years. She has earned a Masters of Holistic Nutrition degree and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in divinity. She has many years of experience in lifestyle counseling and offers extensive counseling with people who are battling terminal illnesses.

For the sake of our health, it’s important to learn how genetically modified organisms (GMO) are created. GMOs are plants or animals created by genetic engineering, when a single gene is removed from one plant or animal and artificially combined with genes from a different plant or animal. For example, a gene from a fish is blended with a gene from a tomato. These genes are inserted into the tomato or other produce sold in conventional grocery stores. This procedure disrupts the precise order of thousands of genes that have evolved over millions of years in the plant’s gene structure, and causes the genes to mutate; one example of a mutated cell is cancer. This process also introduces bacterial genes for drug resistance and disrupts the plant’s DNA in unintended, potentially

harmful ways. DNA changes in GMO plants can alter the amounts of the chemicals the plant naturally produces, increasing its output of toxins or decreasing the amount of protective phytonutrients produced. When GMO foods are consumed, the new genes survive digestion and can transfer to your blood, organs and intestinal bacteria. The antibiotic-resistant genes can develop into antibiotic-resistant diseases. A 2009 study has shown, in models using rats, that genetically modified foods may cause “hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects” and may alter blood, biochemical and immunologic properties. A study conducted in 2013 showed that a Bt-toxin, produced by genetically modified corn, kills insects by creating holes in their digestive tracts, similar to a 2012 study that revealed the toxin punctured holes in human cells as well. These results suggest that as more people eat genetically modified foods, more are developing digestive disorders such as gluten intolerance/ celiac disease, thought to be the inability to properly digest foods made from wheat and other gluten-filled foods. The genetic engineering is done in the name of creating a droughtand pest-resistant food supply, but more than 26 countries (including China and all of Europe) have banned the use of GMO foods and Poland went as far as burning GMO crops growing on its lands. Now more than ever it is important to consume organically grown foods.

Towne Lake Primary Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. noreen Mercando to our practice. Towne Lake Primary Care provides compassionate, comprehensive medical care for the entire family. Our board-certified physicians, Dr. Loe and Dr. Mercando, offer exceptional knowledge while serving with the empathetic touch and attention to detail you and your family deserve. Towne Lake Primary Care offers same-day appointments for sick visits and comprehensive women’s health services. Our board-certified physicians offer: • Chronic disease management

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Farmers Markets: New Venue at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta The 2014 season introduces a new farmers market at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, where guest chefs will be scheduled each week to teach local residents about healthy eating. The May schedule for The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta includes demos from the Bread Beckers and Press Together Juice each Tuesday, in addition to the Chinese Southern Belle on May 6, McNack’s Kitchen on May 13, Living Institute on May 20 and Taqueria Tsunami and McNacks on May 27. Bread Beckers, a local family owned business that promotes milling fresh whole grains, will demonstrate preserving vegetables with a dehydrator. www.breadbeckers.com. Natalie Keng, the Chinese Southern Belle, recently entered a partnership with Whole Foods, where she holds demonstrations and sells her line of Asian sauces. The Harvard grad, who was raised in Atlanta, has a Cherokee connection: she often fished at Allatoona Lake. www.ChineseSouthernBelle.com. Jane Holmes, director at Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, plans to share five reasons the body develops diseases and the things you can do to heal any illness no matter how serious the condition. www.livingfoodsinstitute.com. McNack’s Kitchen is a cooking and entertaining blog started by two best friends who plan to show market visitors how to transform simple and healthy ingredients into tasty family meals. www.mcknackskitchen.com.

Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta

Dates: Opens May 6, meeting Tuesdays through October Time: 4:30-8 p.m. Location: 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, exit 9 of I-575.

River Church

Dates: Open Tuesdays through Oct. 23 Time: 2-6 p.m. Location: On the lawn of River Church, 2335 Sixes Rd. Adding monthly pet clinics. www.riverchurchfarmersmarket.com or www.facebook.com/riverchurchfarmersmarket

Downtown Canton

Dates: Begins May 24, meeting Saturdays through October Time: 8 a.m. – noon Location: Cannon Park

Downtown Woodstock

Dates: Open Saturdays through Oct. 28 Time: 8:30 a.m. – noon Location: Market Street, between Mill and Maple streets www.facebook.com/MainStreetWoodstock

Cherokee Fresh Market

Dates: Begins June 7, opened Saturdays through Labor Day

Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Cagle Family Farm, 362 Stringer Rd., Canton

Cherokee Market Farm Fresh Produce

Dates: Seven days a week Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Location: 4864 Cumming Hwy., Canton. After July 1, the market will move to the Lathemtown community, 11611 Cumming Hwy. www.cherokeemarketga.com

Waleska

Dates: Begins May 15 and meets Thursdays through October Time: 3 – 7 p.m. Location: Behind the North Cherokee Church of Christ in the Reinhardt University parking lot, corner of Highway 108 and Highway 140 Info: Search Waleska Farmers Market at Reinhardt on Facebook.

Jasper

Dates: Open Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 25 Time: 7:30 a.m.-noon Location: In the Park-n-Ride lot next to Lee Newton Park on Church Street www.facebook.com/JasperFarmersMarket

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Fountain View Family Dentistry

(770) 926-0000 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200-A, Woodstock www.fountainviewsmiles.com

Clear Communication, Visual Aids Used to Overcome Fear After more than 25 years of practicing dentistry, Dr. Scott Harden has seen many changes in his profession. Practices and procedures have improved since he graduated with a doctorate in dental surgery from Emory University’s School of Dentistry, and each advancement makes the experience a more pleasant and effective one for both the patient and the dentist. Yet there’s one constant that has remained over the years: fear. “People still are afraid of going to the dentist, or they don’t have confidence in their dentist because they don’t feel a part of the process,” Dr. Harden said. Dr. Harden and the staff at Fountain View Family Dentistry are committed to easing the stress of dental visits. He addresses the fear by going above and beyond to communicate to the patient each step in the process, whether it’s a regular checkup or a more involved restorative procedure. Dr. Harden uses the latest technology to inform

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patients and make them part of the decision-making process. The evidence of this devotion is obvious the minute patients enter the office, where they hear the soothing sounds of a waterfall. The lobby is decorated in subtle hues of green and brown, and two massage chairs, complete with leg extensions for a calf massage, offer patients a relaxing wait.

Substituting Fear with Knowledge

If fear is caused by the absence of knowledge, Dr. Harden takes every step possible to inform and educate his patients during their time in the office. Here’s a look at a typical firsttime appointment: Two hours are allotted for the initial visit, giving the hygienist and doctor ample time to get to know the patient and explain the procedures and diagnosis. Each patient is offered a free paraffin wax treatment for the hands before the appointment begins. A wall-mounted waterfall in the room, a fiber-optic star dome above the chair, a massaging dental chair and dimly lit room create a relaxed atmosphere. A movable television is available for the patient to watch during the visit. The hygienist begins with a review of insurance coverage. If additional treatments during the appointment are required, she is able to review costs and coverage with the patient on the spot. She then explains each step in the examination, beginning with a look at the latest digital X-rays; an X-ray machine is enclosed in a cabinet beside the chair in case new images are needed.The hygienist examines the patient’s mouth and charts each filling, crown or other restorations. She also measures the gums, checking for signs of gum disease. A laser tool is used to detect cavities, a technology that pinpoints potential problem areas that couldn’t otherwise be seen. After a thorough polishing, the hygienist takes a picture of each tooth, displays the pictures on the television screen and discusses each tooth in detail with the patient. She points out areas of possible decay and explains what causes cavities and how to detect them. This thorough documentation allows for an easy comparison during future visits, and provides justification that may be required by insurance to perform certain procedures. Along the way, the hygienist takes breaks to address patient concerns, answer questions and give detailed advice for brushing, flossing and home dental care. With each step,

Members of the front office staff, (from left) Hollie Lee, Patti Turner, Deborah Fant.

the hygienist carefully documents her findings on the Dentrix computer program, which is integrated with the new patient management software used by the front office to keep track of patient appointments. Toward the end of the appointment, Dr. Harden comes in to meet the patient and review the photos. This step affirms what the hygienist documented, and gives the patient a chance to ask more questions. Dr. Harden also goes into great detail about all aspects of the teeth, ending in a treatment plan that promises the best result for the patient. “We use a lot of photographs of the teeth and display them on the monitor in front of our patients,” said Dr. Harden. “I review each and every tooth that has any problems and with teeth enlarged digitally to the size of a softball, it’s easy for patients to see and agree with issues that need treatment. Seeing is believing. When they leave the office, they totally understand the treatment plan that’s recommended for them.” After every checkup, each patient goes home with a Dental Report Card, a form that Dr. Harden created to document the findings for both teeth and gums and offer suggestions and reminders for home care and future treatments.

Restorative, Cosmetic Procedures

Improved technology is especially helpful when it comes to filling cavities and placing crowns. Anesthesia dosed by a computer provides a pain-free experience for all patients. In fact, 100 percent of patients reported feeling no pain or slight discomfort, according to a recent patient survey.

“I have a quarter century of experience and perform complex restorative cases involving full mouth rehabilitation, as well as routine family care. I listen to the patients’ concerns, and use the latest technology to make the experience as easy and painless as possible,” said Dr. Harden. “I’m careful to assess and implement equipment that really benefits the patient. Our reward comes directly from patients who constantly say, ‘This is the best dental exam I’ve ever had’.” Incorporating these technological advancements isn’t just an attempt to impress, and they don’t inflate treatment costs, which remain competitive. They are part of Dr. Harden’s commitment to offering a relaxing experience for the patients and encourage regular checkups. Dr. Harden and his staff are very sincere about all they do for patients and it shows. “I’m willing to spend extra time with people to help them have a treatment vision that only comes through good communication and taking personal time to see patients are satisfied with the plan,” said Dr. Harden. “I’m so comfortable doing the dental care after 27 years that, rather than being disconnected and technically focused, I concentrate on what the patients need and how they are doing.”

What a Difference Modern Technology Makes! 1. Fountain View Family Dentistry hygienists use a new topical anesthetic that numbs the gums, in addition to a gentle ultrasonic “vibration” method, to comfortably eliminate bacteria deep under the gums. 2. Intraoral cameras take pictures of each tooth so the patient can easily see what the hygienist and Dr. Harden see, and better understand treatment needs. 3. A new laser tool accurately detects cavities by measuring tooth density. 4. The front office recently implemented new patient management software to ensure the best communication standard with their patients. 5. Computerized anesthesia provides a pain-free dental experience.

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Health & Wellness

Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer PROVIDED BY NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE

According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer for those living in the United States, and more than two million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Protect yourself this sunny season so you can enjoy being outside— cancer free. • Plan ahead. If possible, avoid being outdoors between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the most harmful. If you are outside during peak hours, seek shade or covered areas. • Wear and reapply sunscreen. Choose an SPF of at least 30 and apply at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours, especially if you are sweating or swimming, because sunscreen particles break apart after exposure to the sun. And don’t forget to apply sunscreen on overcast days too. Clouds do not block UV rays, they filter them—and sometimes only slightly. • Accessorize. Wear tightly woven, bright-colored clothing that covers most of the body. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and choose wrap-around sunglasses that absorb 100 percent of UV rays to help protect your eyes and the surrounding skin. • Check medications. Some medicines, including acne treatment and birth control, can make your skin extra

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sensitive to sun exposure. • Protect yourself indoors. Many adults think that they need to wear sunscreen only if they are going to be outside. Wrong. Driving and working in a building with many windows also puts your skin at risk for sun damage. UV rays easily penetrate through glass. Wear sunscreen every day to protect yourself year round. Single-use packs can be easily stored in the glove compartment of your car or at your desk. • Ditch the tanning bed. In the U.S. alone, 419,000 new skin cancer cases are attributed to indoor tanning each year. In fact, a recent study reveals that the number of skin cancer cases due to tanning beds is higher than the number of lung cancer cases due to smoking worldwide. Continued exposure also brings wrinkles, brown spots, blotchiness and leathery looking skin—not exactly the look you’re trying to achieve when fake baking. Beginning this month, Northside Hospital will be hosting free skin cancer screenings to help you understand your risk for developing skin cancer. For dates, locations and registration information go to www.northside.com/ skincancerscreenings.

Always Tired? You’re Not Alone

Have you had trouble getting or staying asleep? Stress, work and schedules can make getting quality shuteye feel impossible. For more than 30 years, Northside Hospital has been helping sleep-deprived patients start to enjoy the benefits of slumber again; sleep improves memory, curbs weight gain and prevents disease. Our board-certified physicians work with you to develop a plan for effective treatment, so you can experience the rejuvenation and comfort from sleeping soundly.

Board certiﬁed physicians • 3 Convenient Locations Comfortable & Relaxing Settings • 30 years of experience

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View videos on sleep disorders at northside.com/sleep

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Health & Wellness

A Way to Stay Fit on Summer Vacation BY LAURA MIKSZAN AND STACY WARD

Stacy Ward (left), author, certified PT and fitness instructor, and Laura Mikszan, journalist, entrepreneur and certified group fitness instructor, are co-owners of Envision Health Studio. Contact them at (770) 926-4180. www. envisionhealthstudio.com

The end of the school year is quickly approaching. Are you planning a summer getaway? If you’re not careful, your trip will quickly turn into a fat trap. There are plenty of strategies for staying fit on vacation. We’re not going to give you a list of 27 things to remember to avoid those vacation pounds – you are getting away to relax, after all. We’ll keep this simple and effective. The following two steps are all you need to take with you on vacation so you return looking and feeling fabulous.

Step #1: The 1/3 Rule Vacation pounds are usually gained as a result of constant indulgence. Each meal becomes an opportunity to eat your heart out to the tune of “I’m on vacation!” We understand that you’re on vacation and want to enjoy the richer tastes of life, but doing so at every meal is going to do a lot of damage to your waistline.

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Rather than indulging continuously, adopt the 1/3 Rule. This means that only 1/3 of your meals ought to be eaten with the vacation mindset. At this one meal each day, you are allowed to eat things that are normally off-limits. Enjoy your favorites and do so without guilt. At your other two meals keep things lean and green. Fill up on lots of greens, veggies, and lean proteins. Pass on the breads, potatoes and anything with sugar. Drink water and avoid beverages that contain calories. Step #2: The Exercise Rule This step is just as important as the first one. Each and every day you must do some form of exercise. Notice we said some form of exercise. You don’t have to go to a weight room for a traditional workout. While on vacation, exercise should be diverse and exciting. Your vacation activities can become your workout. Take a hike, swim in the ocean or bike through a foreign town. If you aren’t able to fit a vigorous activity into your day, then start by doing this body weight routine: *20 pushups *30 jump squats *20 walking lunges *30 seconds plank-hold *Then repeat three times. Pack these two simple rules in your suitcase and you’ll maintain your desired physique while enjoying your getaway!

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Health & Wellness

How Does Smoking Affect Your Oral Health? BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

You’ve probably seen the warning label on cigarette packages: “Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health.” There is no doubt that smoking is harmful. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, smoking is associated with nearly a half million deaths each year, increases coronary heart disease and stroke up to four times, increases lung cancer in men and Dr. Scott Harden is a women by 25 times, can cause dentist at Fountain cancer almost anywhere in your View Family Dentistry. body and is responsible for causing You can reach Dr. Harden type 2 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles.com. arthritis and cataracts. Smoking also leads to numerous oral health problems that include increased buildup of plaque and tartar, greater risk of developing gum disease (a leading cause of tooth loss), bad breath, tooth discoloration and increased risk of tooth decay. “Studies have found that tobacco use may be one of the biggest risk factors in the development of periodontal disease,” says David A. Albert, D.D.S., M.P.H., an associate professor at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Smokers have a seven times greater chance of developing periodontal disease than a nonsmoker, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which destroys soft tissue and bone that anchor your teeth to your jawbones. Smoking tobacco products can make gum disease worsen faster. Smokers have more severe bone loss and more deep pockets between their teeth and gums than nonsmokers. In studies, smokers were three to six times more likely to have gum destruction than nonsmokers. Severe bone loss was five times greater. Smoking makes treatment of gum disease much more difficult, and less likely to succeed because smoking hinders your mouth’s ability to heal. The chemicals contained in tobacco are believed to reduce the oral tissue’s ability to fight disease and promote healing, possibly related to restricting the flow of blood to the gums. The American Cancer Society reports that about 90 percent of people with mouth cancer or throat cancer have used tobacco. Smokers are six times more likely than nonsmokers to develop these cancers. In recent years, American Academy of Periodontology researchers have begun to see a correlation between oral health and whole body health. If you’d like to stop smoking consult your dentist or doctor, who may be able to prescribe medications to relieve the cravings. Support groups also can be found in area hospitals.

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Cherokee High School Prom 2014

Katie Barnes and Brandon Roberts.

Abbey Weaver (from left), Olivia Nechvatal, Cassidy Jodesty, Chloe Kliment, Shelby Bercegeay and Jessika Gilbert. SIXES LIVING | May 2014

Sequoyah Prom 2014 Queen Griffin Dwyer King Tito Terrientes

Summer Goodgion and Judson Huff

Left: Seniors (from left) Meg Beinke, Taylor Rogers, Kiki Webster, Taylor George and Alexa Zorzi.

Brantley Flannigan, Cherokee Rabjohn, Faith Williams and Payton Johnson.

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Schools & Sports

Holdheide’s Focus is Education Tailored to Each Child Ninety percent of brain growth in children happens before their fifth birthday. That’s a fact that Holdheide Academy owner Tammy Dorsten has adopted as her mantra, and the source of her passion for offering an education-focused experience at her preschool. “If I can get them interested, excited and confident, I have won the battle,” said Dorsten, who opened Holdheide seven years ago when she wasn’t happy with preschool options for her own children. “We have four-year-olds reading by Christmas. Students as young as two and three understand the beginning sounds of a word, and can match pictures with the first letter by using phonemic awareness. I want to make sure our kids go to kindergarten knowing all their phonics, competent with their numerical sense and understanding a classroom routine.” However, Holdheide’s focus goes beyond academic accomplishments. We want to help children discover what they are passionate about and develop interests that will lead them to a lifetime of fulfillment in whatever career they choose. “We look at the whole child – academically, socially and developmentally. Rather than putting a blanket curriculum in place, we take into account the Juliet Porter has fun finding Ms. Julie’s nose. whole child and go from there,” said Dorsten. By blending Montessori (self-led) and traditional methods, students can advance at their own pace, encouraged by teachers to explore paths that interest them. Holdheide has 63 students, and Tammy takes pride in knowing each student’s birthday and being just a cell phone call away from the parents. The school Mrs. Albritton helps Haley Charmont, 4, serves infants, crawlers, read a beginning first-grade book. walkers and also offers classrooms for twos, threes, pre-Kindergarten and grades 1-3. The small-school advantage allows teachers to spend more individual time with the students. Field trips are planned to make the lessons more relevant to the children. A recent outing to the Georgia Aquarium, and a dunk in a salt water and fresh water environment was all it took for one of the third graders to 42

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Ms. Abby and her class practice their numbers in Spanish.

develop an interest in marine biology. Among the unique features at Holdheide: • Bleach water or chemicals are never used on teethers, toys or bottles. Infant rooms have dishwashers with sanitized cycles. An infant massage therapist visits the babies each week to help with digestive issues and to ensure the connection between large and small muscle groups. • Water and air filtration systems are in place throughout the school, drastically reducing illnesses. • Carpets get an antimicrobial cleaning each month. The carpeted floors throughout the school are heated from the ground up, so there is never an uncomfortable spot. • Playgrounds have misters, which lowers the temperature approximately 20 degrees. The cooler environment is more pleasant for outdoor play, planting and science experiments in the summer. • The ratios are 4:1 in the infant room, 8:1 in the two-year-old room, and 10:1 in three-year-old class. • The school serves fresh, healthy, hormone free food, such as milk, breads, cookies, granola, and muffins that are free of enriched products and high fructose syrup.

Get a Trial Run at Summer Camp Tammy suggests enrolling your child in a summer camp session to get a sense for what Holdheide has to offer. The topics for summer camp sessions cover first aid, Chinese foods and culture, creating and implementing an international café with foods from different countries, a look at water with trips to Splash Park and the Aquatic Center, aviation, discovering gold with a trip to Dahlonega and dinosaur digs, and others. For more details, visit www.mygiftedkids.org.

Holdheide Academy & Prep 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock GA 30188 (770) 516-2292 • www.mygiftedkids.org Preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years Kindergarten - grade 3

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Celebrating Young Poets

The following poem was inadvertently left out of the April feature, In Celebration of Poetry. Where I’m From By Yana Fedoruk

I am from playgrounds, From subways and bazaars. I am from the sandbox at the bottom of the slide, Where I built my kingdoms. I am from the dandelion, Making a wish as I took a breath to blow out on it. From the daisy, Inhaling the sweet, breezy smell from its orange eyes. I am from picking strawberries and many, many cousins, From Maria and Oleg. I’m from the musical family, Yana is in seventh grade at The piano and guitar players – from the singers. Cherokee Charter Academy.

I am from Pick up your dress as you’re going up the stairs! and Stand up straight! From learning memory verses and Sunday School. I’m from Kiev and Europe, Fresh fruit cake and borscht. From Max’s extreme allergies, Great-grandma’s bedtime stories. A shoebox and a birthday box full of smiling faces and grins, Some of running, relaxing Some of us laughing, crying Some of pain, some of joy ALL of moments worth cherishing. I am from memories and lessons learned – All carving me into what I am today.

Venom Off to a Good Start The North Georgia Venom 4th grade girls basketball team has won four tournaments so far this season: St. Patrick’s Day Challenge, Spring Fling, Dawson Smith Memorial Jam and Slam-N-Jam. Team venom: Front Row: Madeline Baker, Presli Clark, Savannah Schulz, Lilly Griffith and Emily Paulson Middle Row: Haley Johnson, Keimarya Rivera, Lehla Thomas, Sofia Reyes and Ansley Gay Back Row: Coaches Troy Schulz, Derek Griffith and Dean Paulson. Not pictured: Ella Boyle.

Reinhardt Launches Young Writers Institute This summer, Reinhardt University will host the inaugural Etowah Valley Young Writers Institute at the Waleska campus. The program will expose rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to popular disciplines in the genre of creative writing. The two-week institute begins June 16. Students can choose to participate in four workshop-style courses, including

personal narrative, poetry and screen-writing. All courses will be taught by Reinhardt faculty with proficiencies in those subject areas. Each week will end with a Friday night reading for parents and awards for the week’s top writers. An anthology of all students’ work will be created and available in e-book or print form. www.reinhardt.edu/etowah.

Woodstock High Students Place in Technology Conference Woodstock High School’s fourth in Technology Bowl. team placed ninth out of Also placing in the 132 schools competing at top 10 were: Lindsey the Technology Student Davis in Manufacturing Association Conference. Prototype; Paula Ruiz The annual statewide and William Garrett in program offers a multitude Technology Problem Solving; of competitive engineering Keang Chong and Silas events through which Fradley in Open Source students showcase their Software Development; abilities to problem solve and Nick Salvino, Josh Vantrub think critically. and William Ragsdale in Alec Caslow (left), James Relick, Parth Patel and Paula Ruiz. Parth Patel and Paula Ruiz Systems Control Technology; won first place in Biotechnology Design. James Relick, Alec Hope Shackelford, Stivens Salazar and Adam Litke in Caslow and Hunter Bland placed second in Video Production. Animatronics; and Blake Roberts, Parth Patel and Brian Michael Masdea, Russell Sprouse, and Stivens Salazar took Miller in VEX robotics. 44

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Holly Springs Team in State Contest Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy’s Science Olympiad Team won first place at the county level and will head to the state competition on May 17. More than 600 elementary students from 35 teams were part of the county contest. Other elementary schools sending teams to state include Bascomb and Boston.

Holly Springs science Olympians are: Mario Petrovic, Zoey Franklin, Grayson Belinger, Emma Cooley, Isabela Collins, Garrett Holubetz, Shea Deem, Eli Williams, Kristin Kimberly, Jack Bishop, Joshua Akahomen, Stephanie Chauvin, Gavin Mattia, Ernest Whitmarsh, Tristan Garrett, Alexis Heath, Noor Grewal, Hellen Arellano, Izabella Mingolla, Dom Mattia, Christopher Tuberquia, Johnathan Yarbray, Carmen Canup, Alex Sedlacek and Kody Beasley. The coach is Lisa Naliwajka.

A Special Day for Special Olympics

Left: Indian Knoll Elementary student Austin Williams (center) runs for the finish line, cheered on by Friends Club helpers Madyson Nolan (left) and Ralston Naliwajka.

The district’s annual Special Olympics Awareness Games were recently held at River Ridge High School under bright sunny skies. More than 750 athletes and volunteers from 32 schools participated in the day’s activities, which included a variety of track and field events such as a 50yard dash, long jump, softball throw, wheelchair events and bean bag throw. The games are part of the special education students’ Community-Based Instruction (CBI) for recreation and socialization. The event utilizes hundreds of volunteers, many of whom participate through Friends’ Clubs at the schools. Peer helpers and club sponsors are responsible for much of the success of the day.

Harpal Sagoo of River Ridge High (left) cheers on Cherokee High torch bearer Stephanie Saldivar as she starts her leg of the torch run.

Deputy Superintendent Brian Hightower (left) holds the microphone as Aaron Dunn, seated, of Hasty Elementary uses a voice output device to recite the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Hasty student Cody Parsons holds the voice device.

Liberty Elementary student Reed Rogers, escorted by resource teacher Debbie Henderson, proudly holds the Liberty banner during the parade of athletes.

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Faith

Stay Close to the Power Source BY DR. JOE MCKECHNIE

Now that we are enjoying beautiful spring weather, it’s easier to look back on one of the craziest winters in recent memory. On Jan. 11, the high in Canton was 80 degrees, yet on Jan. 28, snow started to fall. Motorists were stranded and some local students were forced to spend the night in their schools because roads were impassable. The aftermath of this 2.6-inch snowfall will forever be known as Snowpocalypse. Dr. Joe McKechnie is the senior pastor of Sixes Two weeks later, we were better United Methodist Church, prepared for another major storm and a member of the that dropped snow and sleet on our Sixes Living community area, but ice on the roads was the board. Email him at joe@ greatest danger then. sixesumc.org. I love the beauty and serenity of snow. As a child, I loved anything that could provide a day off from school. But the truth is that such storms are incredibly dangerous. Icy roads can turn deadly. One of the biggest threats has to do with something most of us rarely think about. During the last storm,

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more than 250,000 Georgians lost power – many for up to a week. Power is something we often take for granted, but we sure notice when it isn’t there. The word power is used in 243 verses in the Bible. In the New Testament, the Greek word for power is dunamis - from which we get the word dynamite - for this power of God is explosive and mighty and able to bring about great change. In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples that “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Jesus is not simply sending them out to work hard — he’s promising to send them His power to do what needs to be done. How do people describe their churches? Perhaps the word loving comes to mind, or friendly, family-oriented, caring, or warm. Of all the wonderful adjectives that describe churches, the word powerful is probably not the first one that comes to mind. Yet that is exactly what Christ wants His Church to be. In my spiritual life, I have experienced some power outages. Granted, the power was still flowing, but I wasn’t plugged into it. I challenge each of you to get “plugged in” to the ways the Lord is working in (and through) our area churches. • Through worship, we celebrate and experience the power of the Holy Spirit, coming together as Scripture calls us to. continued on pg 62

Community Support Essential to Help the Homeless BY SYLINA BUEHNE

Thank you for giving of yourself to make your community a better place. Over the last 25 years, I have had the pleasure of assisting programs that feed the homeless. It touches my heart in ways that I cannot express to hear the stories of the men, women, children and entire families that are homeless. I can still remember Patrick’s story Sylina Buehne is a Native from more than 10 years ago. He American shaman and was a doctor who lost his wife and medicine woman trained daughter in an accident involving in the Creek, Cherokee and a drunk driver. He turned to Maya traditions. She is an outreach coordinator for The alcohol, lost everything, and then Monroe Institute and former while on the street was robbed of instructor at the Edgar Cayce his belongings. He had stopped Association of Research and drinking long ago but was having a Enlightenment. Sylina has a hard time because you can’t prove Ph.D. in herbal medicine and is pursuing a doctorate in divinity. who you are when you don’t have anything. Gratitude flowed from Patrick’s entire being when we were able to re-establish his identification.

There was Michelle and her two children, who were living under the bridge. She had been in an abusive marriage. Her tears of pure joy when we told her we found a job for her and a women’s home for her and her children will stay with me the rest of my life. As we were feeding the homeless recently in our community, I remembered how often I heard people say they don’t give to the homeless because they “will use it on drugs and alcohol,” or “they could get a job and are lazy,” or “they choose to be on the street.” If everyone could go out with us, they would realize that most of the time those statements do not apply. Thank you to everyone who has donated at Harvest Moon’s register for the homeless. Thank you to Marco’s Pizza for supplying pizzas for the hungry. If you know of any companies willing to donate, please let us know. I kept thinking of a verse in Deuteronomy as we walked the bridges and the streets. May this bless you and your home. Deuteronomy 15:7-8 “If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be.”

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Canton

Artists, Visitors Look Forward to Annual Arts Festival BY PAT GOLD

Spring is my favorite time of the year. I love the pink and white dogwood blossoms on the trees, the azaleas about to burst forth in magnificent color, and new growth everywhere I look. While there are many things I look forward to each spring, one of my favorites is the Canton Festival of the Arts, which will take place this year May 17-18 in the heart of historic downtown Canton (10 Pat Gold has been a a.m.-5 p.m. both days). Canton resident for 33 Sponsored by the Cherokee Arts years and serves on many Center, Canton Festival of the Arts local boards, including is a two-day multifaceted outdoor the Cherokee Arts Center, event, with an emphasis on fine Canton Main Street Program, Canton Tourism art and crafts. I became involved and chairs the Canton with the festival more than six Planning Commission. years ago and have watched it become one of the premier events in Cherokee County. The Artist Market, the festival’s centerpiece, brings together talented artists and craftspeople from around the South whose fine

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Canton Happenings! Main Street Morning Tuesday, May 13 8:00 am Studio 121 121 Brown Street, Canton Join downtown merchants, residents and guests for networking and an informative presentation. Refreshments provided. Free and Open to the Public.

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art mediums include oil, watercolor, fine blown glass, elegant and whimsical jewelry, decorative and functional pottery, sculpture and hand-turned wood, among others. Familiar members of our local art community will take part, including Elly Hobgood, Triny Cline, Mike Sherrer, Fred and Laura Ellis and Gary Curtis. Joining them will be many new and exciting artists whose talents will inspire and appeal to the most discriminating collector. Serenity Gardens, an area unique to the festival, encompasses the art of gardening, environmental protection and healthy living. B.J. Weeks, renowned beekeeper from Ball Ground, will display his beehives. Visitors can see bees up close, smell the honey as it is collected from the hives, and learn how bees are used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and arthritis. Merrilily Gardens, a perennial favorite, will exhibit locally grown plant species perfect for the Southern home and garden. The annual plant sale, presented by the Cherokee Arts Council, always sells out quickly. Each year, the imaginative art-centered Children’s Experience features new and different hands-on artistic projects sure to inspire creativity and unexplored talents. Rounding out the festival - as always - will be a tempting variety of food and drink, including a wine and beer garden, and a soulsatisfying array of local talent on multiple stages. I look forward to seeing you there for a weekend of fun, and don’t forget to bring your wallet!

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Practically Perfect Day Spa and Salon is located in the 102-year-old Dr. John Pettit house on the corner of East Main Street in Historic Downtown Canton. Lisa Furilla started offering skin-care services from one room in the back of the house about four years ago. Her vision has always been to create a positive environment in which people leave feeling practically perfect in every way - physically and Lisa Furilla mentally. The special connection that clients experience can be described as “therapy for the soul.” The size of Practically Perfect, and number of services offered, has grown, but the vision has stayed the same. They now occupy the entire house with massage therapy, nail services, hair style/ color as well as the skin care services that Lisa started doing four years ago. Practically Perfect recently opened a satellite location at The Lodge at BridgeMill senior living center to offer therapy services to the senior citizens who live there. Practically Perfect Day Spa & Salon is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. six days a week. Stop by the little white house at 577 East Main Street or call (770)704-5614 for an appointment. Gift certificates are also available.

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Downtown Woodstock

Fresh Look for a Fresh Start BY JODI TIBERIO

Vikki Frost is a mother of two who is re-entering the workforce after a long stint as a stay-atJodi Tiberio owns Branches Boutique for home mom. Going back to work women in Towne Lake can be exciting, but it can also be and brooklynn’s boutique overwhelming and intimidating. for men and women in There is nothing like a makeover Downtown Woodstock. to empower and add confidence. Contact Jodi at info@ shopthreads.net. I have known Vikki for many years; she is a strong and wonderful person who has been a great friend. She has always been supportive of my businesses, so I was happy to help her get off to a strong start at her new job. I enlisted the help of Assistant Manager Jona Allen, who is a customer favorite at all of our stores. She really listens to people, and her familiarity with our merchandise makes it easy for her to make selections. We wanted to create a look that would be great for work or fun, so we started with spring’s best staple: linen pants. At only $29.99, the linen pants are an excellent value, and they come in lots of colors. The mushroom color is neutral and goes with everything. Finding tops to pair with them was easy and fun. Jona and Vikki decided on a top from Sylc Camisa that is colorful with a lot of interesting trim. This boutique line is known for creating unique and affordable pieces that leave people asking, “Where did you get that?” They finished the outfit with tan sandals with a heel to dress things up. Vikki left with her new ensemble and a couple more tops for mixing and matching. Her next stop led her to Tim Timmons and our friends at Salon Gloss to get her hair and makeup done. During the consultation, it became apparent that Vikki was up for just about anything. There were very few cuts or colors that she seemed uncomfortable with. With that in mind, Tim decided to give her a bold new look. Her hair was cut into a short angled bob with carved out bangs and face framed, revealing her beautiful bone structure. The cut was finished with a powerful copper red color that emphasized her skin tone and eye color. Her daring new image looked amazing and is on point with the latest trends for spring and summer. When she was done, Vikki texted to tell me that she felt like a super model. It was great to see my friend looking so happy and confident. I am glad Vikki was able to take time to spoil herself. She looks gorgeous, and said she felt amazing. She could not stop beaming, and she must have thanked me 100 times. I am the one who is thankful. I love that I can do things like this, making people happy and feeling good about themselves is one of the best parts of the job. As usual, Jona was a huge help. I am proud of my team and their genuine desire to help others. 50

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Downtown Woodstock

Experience Elm Street It’s All in the Details - or Not BY G. LORA GROOMS

I was trying to explain to someone recently what it takes to put on a full-scale stage production. I realized that it was just about impossible to list everything that must be done to make it all work well. (At least in a hallway conversation.) It makes me tired just thinking about it! Why can’t it be less complicated? Because it can’t. At least if you want to produce something fabulous. G. Lora Grooms is the Much like life. There is a long director for the Elm Street list of everything we must do to Cultural Arts Village. make it fabulous. She has been teaching, Or … maybe not ... writing, directing and Lots of us talk these days performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can about simplifying our lives, reach her at director@ eliminating the many activities elmstreetarts.org and even stuff we seem to crave more of all the time. Someone creates a new Xbox - gotta have it. Someone asks us to join a committee and, flattered, we do so. After all, if you want something done, ask a busy person, right? Even many children seem to be extremely busy with multiple activities that take up every minute after school till dinner, then bedtime. When do they ever get to just play? When I was a young ballerina and had frequent classes and rehearsals, I still had time to play with my friends and siblings —aybe because dance was my only after-school activity. (One of the good things about being from a large family - we were allowed only ONE thing to do after school.) Children need free time - big picture time - as much as adults do. I was walking on the Elm Street Event Green a few days ago, giving someone a tour, and there was a young father with his three-year-old daughter and a soccer ball. They weren’t playing with the ball. They were just sitting, talking and watching a bug crawl across the sidewalk. What a lovely moment. We need more of these lovely moments in our lives, and the only way to get them sometimes is to plan them. Set aside time to do ... well ... nothing. Because that’s just as important as the many exhausting “somethings” we face every day. So maybe, once in a while, let the details have a rest and enjoy the big picture. At least that’s what I’m going to try to do this spring!

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Primrose School All parents want the very best for their child. From the beginning, parents strive to provide the best foods, the best clothing and the best home. It is natural for parents to want their child in a warm, inviting environment that helps promote cognitive and emotional growth. Primrose School of Sixes Road offers the highest level of professional childcare, balanced with learning and nurturing, self-discovery and guided exploration, in a familyoriented atmosphere. And this incredible educational Mrs. Cordery with Anastyn Lanphier experience is available right here in your own backyard. Primrose School of Sixes Road offers programs for infants through age 12, including afterschool care and camps. Primrose is passionate about the children inside the school, instilling values and providing foundational learning. Primrose is also passionate about the children outside of the school, getting involved in the Sixes community by sponsoring community events such as pool parties or donating to local charities. Let Primrose School of Sixes Road help you with the most important early care and education decision you will make. For a personal tour, call (770) 497-9500, 95 Ridge Road, Canton, GA 30114.

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SIXES AREA HOMES SOLD IN MARCH Sixes Living Sales for March 2014 List Price $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

159,900 165,000 179,900 204,500 259,000 279,900 279,900 290,000 374,900 459,900 140,000 260,000 229,000 180,000 200,000 226,900 227,900 231,900 258,825 285,000 241,000 199,000 228,900 249,900 294,900

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Days on Market 3069 Heatherbrook TRCE BridgeMill 3 2 2001 17 219 Briarwood LN BridgeMill 4 3 2002 131 343 Downing Creek TRL BridgeMill 3 2 2004 15 803 VALLEY DR BridgeMill 6 4 1998 374 109 Chickory LN BridgeMill 5 4 1999 190 213 Holly Chase CT BridgeMill 5 2.5.5 1999 55 822 VALLEY DR BridgeMill 4 3 2000 44 230 White Oak DR BridgeMill 5 4.5 1999 565 404 Lakepoint TRCE BridgeMill 5 5 2001 47 220 Briarwood LN BridgeMill 5 3.5 2002 42 417 Pierpont CT Canton Heights 3 2.5 2007 22 701 Creekwood LN Creekwood 4 3.5 2005 10 208 Eagle Valley CT Eagle Ridge 4 3.5.5 1995 78 411 Ridgecrest DR Eagleview 3 2 2007 10 733 Berkeley TER Harmony On The Lakes 3 2.5 2010 4 294 South Village SQ Harmony On The Lakes 4 2.5 2013 278 279 South Village SQ Harmony On The Lakes 4 2.5 2013 262 277 South Village SQ Harmony On The Lakes 4 3.5 2013 233 152 Edgewater TRL Harmony On The Lakes 4 2.5 2009 8 115 Brockdale PASS Harmony On The Lakes 5 3.5 2009 13 108 Willow Overlook DR Hickory Flat Preserve 3 2 2013 159 1055 Blankets Creek DR Highland Point 4 2.5 2000 5 1102 Blankets Creek DR Highland Point 3 2 2014 188 1145 Blankets Creek DR Highland Point 4 2.5 2014 230 500 Valley CT Highland Point 4 2.5 2014 51 See all the photos and details of these sold listings at http://SLMAR2014.HomeSalesData.info 263 Royal Crescent TER Holly Commons 5 2.5 2006 190 101 W Ridge DR Lake Sovereign 4 3 2003 49 760 Lake Overlook DR Lake Sovereign 6 4 2003 37 113 MIDDLEBROOKE CT Middlebrooke 4 3 1999 99 205 MACKENZIE CT Morgan Park 3 2.5 2003 115 852 Palm ST None 3 2 1980 10 606 Ivey DR None 5 3 1961 13 1310 Holly ST None 4 3.5 2008 9 251 Springs XING Preserve At Holly Springs 3 2.5 2003 77 504 Waterfall DR Preserve at Holly Springs 4 2.5 2005 55 508 Willow Turn Prominence Point 3 2.5 2005 69 533 Poplar BND Prominence Point 4 2.5 2005 8 1004 Camellia TRCE Prominence Point 4 2.5 2004 5 330 Providence Walk WAY Providence Walk 4 2.5 2013 20 159 Providence Walk WAY Providence Walk 4 3 2013 1 514 TALLAPOOSA TRL River Park 4 2.5 2013 91 160 Swanee LN Rivers Edge At River Park 3 2.5 2003 16 217 Amylou CIR Riverside 5 3.5 2013 60 235 Taylors Farm DR Taylors Farm 4 3 1999 5 962 Taylors Farm CT Taylors Farm 4 3 1999 26 211 STRATFORD FALLS CHASE The Falls of Cherokee 5 4.5 2000 8 300 HILL TOP OVERLOOK The Park At Steels Bridge 5 3 2013 133 310 Meadows LN View At Holly Mill 4 2.5 2003 40 313 Lakeside LN Woodstock Village 4 3.5 2014 1 Sales in the coverage area of Sixes Living magazine are down only slightly (5.4%) compared to March 2013. New construction is definitely making a comeback. Get your home on the market now while the AVERAGES IN MARCH 2014 85.06 supply is still low and the low interest rates continue to keep homes affordable! Address

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Reference

SIXES AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at Canton IHOP 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., Contact: Lee West (770) 591-7101

Charitable Organizations 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 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: (678) 385-2013 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. Contact: Deidre Hollands (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee County Animal League is an association of pet owners, retailers, pet service providers, pet food pantries, veterinary offices, and rescue groups working together to care for and celebrate pets. Contact: Steve Monahan at (770) 712-4077. www.CherokeeCountyAnimalLeague.org.

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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. 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) 7207050, 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 Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Contact: Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: (678) 640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. Email aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com 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 Harvesting Hope Ministries, Inc. raises money to send surgery care packs to children

facing liver and kidney transplants. www. harvestinghopeministries.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 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 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 offers food and clothing assistance to residents of Cherokee County. Apply online or by calling (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 need 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 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 Cherokee County Service League (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Triad S.A.L.T. (Senior and Law Enforcement Together) Council works to alleviate fear of victimization, build confidence, enhance delivery of law enforcement services and improve quality of life for senior population. Contact: Dale Walz at dale.walz@yahoo.com. www.saltcherokee.com

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

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

Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org

Political Organizations

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

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

Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.cssasoftball.com

Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 www.cherokeechapter.com

Support Organizations 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 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. 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 Ministry House, (678) 459-2347, http://MinistryHouse.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 Diabetes Support Group Meets 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 & 11 a.m. at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Rd., Woodstock Linda Watson, (770) 793-7818. 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 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 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 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 SIXES LIVING | May 2014

Reference

SIXES AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH

Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 493-9869, www.gracecanton.org

ADVENTIST

LUTHERAN

Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth 30102 (770) 926-3558, www.heritagepres.com

AME

Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-7286, www.gslutheran.org

Canton Adventist 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 880-0106, www.cantonadventist.org 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

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 950 Pine Grove Rd., Roswell 30075 (770) 641-3000, www.bethhallel.org

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Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 503-5050, www.celebrationofgrace.org

Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com

Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw (770) 425-6726 / office@livinghopega.com www.LivingHopeGA.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 928-2812, www.TLCWoodstock.org

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 516-0009, www.saintmichaelcc.org

METHODIST

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Bascomb UMC 2299 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-9755, www.bascombchurch.org

AllPoints Church 6884 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, GA 30188 www.allpointschurch.org

Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 479-2502, www.cantonfirstumc.org

Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock (770) 924-4150, www.awakeningwoodstock.com

City On A Hill 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 (678) 445-3480, www.coahumc.org

Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 924-7532, www.christianpraisecenter.com

Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-6030, www.fieldschapel.org

Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, GA 30115 770.479.5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net

Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Dr., Acworth 30102 (770) 516-5733, www.dayspring-online.com

Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Pkwy., Canton 30115 (770) 345-2883, www.hollyspringsumc.com

His Hands 550 Molly Ln., Woodstock 30189 (770) 405-2500, www.hishandschurch.com

Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 30114 (678) 493-8920, www.libertyhillumc.org

Ministry House. 347 Holly Street Canton 30114. (678) 459-2347, http://MinistryHouse.org

Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-7644, www.sixesumc.org

New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Rd, Canton 30115 (770) 479-6412, www.newcovenantcanton.org

Woodstock UMC 109 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30188

Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 30114 (678) 653-4652, www.oakleafcanton.com

NAZARENE

Revolution Church 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 30115 (770) 345-2737, www.therevolution.tv

(770) 926-6440 , www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga

Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.wcnga.com

ORTHODOX

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 Geneva Orthodox Meets at Hope Presbyterian Church, 4101 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta (770) 833-3797, www.genevaopc.org

Our Lady of LaSalette 2941 Sam Nelson Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-8923, www.lasalettecanton.com

Sojourn Community Church Worship at 231 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (770) 769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Spirit Connection’s Soul Medicine Sundays Suite 106, 3725 Sixes Rd. Canton 30114 (770) 479-4193 www.harvestmoonmarket.com Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770)693-1018, www.sunnysidecog.com Toonigh Church of God 4775 Holly Springs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30115 (770)-926-3096, www.toonighcog.org Watermarke Church worship location: 2126 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114, (678) 880-9092, www.watermarkechurch.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 Timothy’s Cupboard Food Bank www.tlcwoodstock.org (770) 591-5515

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 Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center

Parks and Recreation

BridgeMill Athletic Club Callahan Golf Links Cherokee County YMCA Cherokee County Soccer Assoc. www.csaimpact.com

(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.cherokeega-animals.org (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

(770) 720-4883 (770) 345-5537 (770) 592-6030 (678) 493-4100

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) 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 (770) 427-3390

(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

Urgent Care Facilities

M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, off Riverstone Pkwy, 720 Transit Ave., Suite 101 Canton Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110 Canton 30114 Wellstar Urgent Care off exit 8, 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock, 30189

(678) 880-9654 (770) 345-7371

(770) 720-7000

(678) 426-5450 (678) 661-3166

(678) 494-2500

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government

President Barack Obama (D)

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461 (202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)

(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999

1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11 100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov

(202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931

Sen. Bruce Thompson (R) District 14

(770) 546-7565

Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov

(404) 463-1378

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com

(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602 (678) 523-8570

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

(678) 576-2644

Rep. Sam Moore (R) District 22

(404) 656-0220

scot@turnerforhouse.com

Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23

hjohnston@cherokeega.com

Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 Brian Poole (R) District 3 bpoole@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) District 4

(404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

jnelms@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

Sonya Little

Cherokee County School Board

State Court

Michael Geist (R) District 3

Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr.

(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480

michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Probate Court Judge Keith Wood (R)

(678) 493-6160

Juvenile Court Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

District Attorney Shannon Wallace

(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280 (770) 479-1488

Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

(678) 493-6511

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(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236 (770) 721-6298 x4369

kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Patsy Jordan (R) District 2

(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431

www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240

Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds

(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420

2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com

Kelly Marlow (R) District 1

Magistrate Court

(678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner

Cherokee County Courts

Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov

Superior Court

(770) 735-8055

498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com

221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

rgunnin@cherokeega.com

Governor Nathan Deal (R)

Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27

L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman

lbahrens@cherokeega.com

Harry Johnston (R) District 1

State Government

jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

www.cherokeega.com (678) 493-6001

Commissioners

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R)

100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114

(770) 893-2970

patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Janet Read (R) Chair

(404) 462-4950 (770) 516-1444

janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rick Steiner (R) District 4

(770) 721-4398, x4370

rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R) District 5

(770) 928-0341

rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 345-6256

City Government City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

www.woodstockga.gov (770) 592-6001

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Nesnick Family & Sports Chiropractic 34 (770) 516-2323, www.NesFamChiro.com 2230 Towne Lake Pkwy, Bldg. 200, Ste. 110, Woodstock

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Towne Lake Family Chiropractic 14 1000 Wyngate Pkwy., Ste. 200, Woodstock (770) 592-1877, www.townelakechiro.com

Spillane Orthodontics (770) 928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock

CLEANING SERVICES

BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Bean Counter Solutions (678) 278-9510 www.beancountersolutions.com

MiniMaid 3 (770) 656-2726, www.MiniMaid.com DENTAL (Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric) BridgeMill Dentistry Inside Back (770) 704-1812, www.bridgemilldentistry.com 3682 Sixes Road, Canton 30114 Fountain View Dentistry Cover, 32, 33, 39 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Ste. A, Woodstock

Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 27 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics 7 (770) 592-5554 145 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 201, Woodstock (770) 345-4155 205 Waleska Road, Suite 1A, Canton www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION Holdheide Academy & Prep (770) 516-2292, www.MyGiftedKids.org 5234 Hwy. 5, Woodstock 30188

Primrose School of Sixes Road (770) 497-9500, 95 Ridge Road, Canton

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Towne Lake Driving School 35 (678) 494-2200 www.TowneLakeDrivingSchool.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1328, Woodstock

Pinnacle Contracting Group (678) 995-7307, www.PINNCG.com

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Reliable Heating & Air (770) 594-9969, www.ReliableAir.com

Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280, www.azuresalon.net 1359 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 110, Canton

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Uptronix 29 (770) 928-0260, www.uptronix.com

Bambu Salon 150 Prominence Point Pkwy., Suite 700, Canton 30114, (770) 345-0027

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Graham Pediatrics, Fitzroy Graham, MD, FAAP 28 (770) 485-9670, www.grahampediatrics.com 105 Mirramont Lake Drive Laureate Medical Group (770) 720-2221, 684 Sixes Rd., Ste. 265

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Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson Back Cover (404) 954-2486, www.kurtandsheila.com Sullivan Wickley Cori Powell, (404) 475-9000, ext. 15 Jimmy Davis, (404) 475-9000, ext.16 www.SullivanWickley.com

RECREATION/SPORTS Canton Festival of the Arts

Carters Lake Guide Service 15 (770) 883-5673 www.carterslakeguideservice.com/allatoona

Marietta Plastic Surgery 37 Towne Lake: (678) 494-2380 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 104, Woodstock Marietta: (770) 425-0118 823 Campbell Hill St. NW, Marietta MariettaPlasticSurgery.com

Wing & Rock Fest

Yong-In Martial Arts (770) 345-4133

NMotion Hand and Physical Therapy (770) 517-2288, www.nmotiontherapy.com 970 Woodstock Pkwy., Ste. 300, Woodstock

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org

North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Cntr. 1 Dr. Jan Henriques (770) 560-4775, NorthGeorgiaHearing.com 203 Woodpark Place, Ste. B-100, Woodstock Northside Hospital – Cherokee (770) 720-5100, www.northside.com 201 Hospital Road, Canton

Northside Hospital Sleep Disorder Center 35 (770) 345-2568, www.northside.com/sleep Plastic Surgery Center of the South 16 (770) 421-1242, plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann St., Ste. 150, Marietta Shefa Urgent Care & Wellness Center 3 (678) 245-6244, shefawellness.com 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton Towne Lake Primary Care Family Medicine, Noreen Mercando, MD, (678) 445-0819 30 900 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 410, Woodstock Wellstar (770) 956-STAR

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Papa P’s 7 (770) 592-3100, www.papa-ps.com 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 160, Woodstock RETAILERS/SHOPPING Branches Boutique 5 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy., #140, (770) 517-1505 370 Chambers St., Woodstock, (678) 540-5483 Canton Historic Downtown Loop

Gifted Ferret, The 34 (770) 693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com 1910 Eagle Dr., Woodstock Harvest Moon Natural Market 27 (770) 479-4193, www.HarvestMoonMarket.com 3725 Sixes Rd., Suite 103-106, Canton Rudi Fine Jewelry 36 (678) 445-2626, rudifinejewelry@yahoo.com 6790 Hwy. 92, Acworth SPIRITUAL

PETS/ANIMALS BridgeMill Animal Hospital (770) 479-2200, www.bridgemillvet.com 9560 Bells Ferry Road, Canton

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