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14 Celebrating Fathers
A photo tribute to the very special dads in our lives.
16 Family Feud
It’s a game show, not a way of life for Canton family.
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22 Beauty from Ashes
Women overcome difficult pasts to carve out a brighter future.
23 Bright Future for Canton
City councilman Bill Grant offers a glimpse into the city’s future.
26 Everyday Angels
Life changed for 22-year-old just days after her birthday.
40 Enjoy the Outdoors
Take your family to experience summer nights, summer lights.
46 Prom Pics
Woodstock, Sequoyah students celebrate this year’s special occasion.
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Themes for the summer range from Everest to Nazareth.
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Contributing Writers Chantel Adams Don Akridge Marcelo Antunes Christopher Brazelton Tim Cavendar Amy Cobb Rick Coughlin Katie Coulborn Bill Grant Mitchell Grexa Delia Halverson Dr. Scott Harden Dan Jape Leisa Jennings
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In Every Issue Kurt & Sheila Johnson Mark Kissel Dr. Mike Litrel Rob Macmillan Rev. Joe McKechnie Lynne Saunders Randy Saxon Susan Schulz Tracy Stark Jodi Tiberio Scot Turner Ellen Ward Lynne Watts
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Around Sixes Community News
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Everyday Angels
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Community Calendar
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School News
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Faith
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Parking Map
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Woodstock Dining Guide 55 Greenprints Trail Map
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Recent Home Sales
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Advertisers Index
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AROUND SIXES The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Sixes/Holly Springs Clean Up Canton
Canton has scheduled Clean It Up Day on June 6, when residents can bring bulky items to the dumpsters at city hall 151 Elizabeth Street from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents also will be able visit Canton’s roll-off site, open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday at 2525 Ridge Road, for free through the month of June. Items accepted include: old lumber, furniture, washers and dryers, stoves, dishwashers, metal, empty freezers and refrigerators, water heaters, carpet and computer. Items not accepted are: commercial dumping, household garbage, food or drink containers, dumping trash on ground, paints, chemicals or oils, brush or leaves and roof shingles. The collection drive is part of the city’s initiative to clean up so-called blighted properties in its boundaries. Residents can report these eyesores at www.seeclickfix.com/canton_3.
What’s New
Micah Fowler is the new director for Canton Main Street. She can be reached at 770-704-1548 or micah.fowler@cantongeorgia.com. Singleton Marine Group has opened a location at 100 Ridge Road, just off Sixes Road. One of 24 locations in the Southeast, the Canton store sells new premium boat brands that include Cobalt, Chris-Craft, Regal, Malibu, Axis and Harris pontoons. 770-721-2890. www.singletonmarine.com. Little River Marina has opened at 6989 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, and is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The marina sells marine and boating supplies, including safety equipment, trailer parts and accessories, watersports, clothing, paddleboards, kayaks, cleaners and more. Also featuring boat rentals and a boat club, an alternative to owning a boat. 770-345-2900. www.littlerivermarina.com. Steven and Michelle Tran are the new owners of Elegant Nails in the Publix East Cherokee shopping on Old Highway 5 in Woodstock. 678-401-4734. Steven and Michelle are the former owners of Towne Lake Nails in Woodstock.
What’s Coming
Aspire Development and Wells Real Estate Funds are planning to build a senior living community at the intersection of Sixes Road and Vince Merolla Drive, not far from the entrance to BridgeMill. The facility, designed as a resort-like campus, will have 140 independent living and 80 assisted living and memory care units, and is expected to add nearly 300 new operational and construction jobs to the area, according to a recent press release, which also states that all Aspire communities focus on wellness, quality of life and social engagement. Construction 4
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will begin later this year, with a projected completion date of late 2016. www.aspire-development.com.
What Do You Think?
Members of the new Arts Coalition of Woodstock want to know what types of works of art you’d like to see displayed in public places throughout the city. Visit www.artwoodstock.org and answer the questionnaire.
Congratulations!
Cherokee County Fire Explorer Post #469 recently honored seniors and announced promotions. The cadet officers promoted for 2015-16 are Captain Brooke Ice, Lt. Jake Pohlman and Lt. Kenny Robinson. Ten explorers, who are seniors this year, were given certificates: Emily Blackwell, Carson Caglioni, Josiah Gnanamuttu, Sukie Jules, Nick Leslie, Morgan Leslie, Sarah Logan, Georgia Perez, Ethan Sanders and Christopher Simmons. The explorer program, a career-based learning opportunity, is open to young men and women ages 14 (and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 21 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Fire & Emergency Services. For info, call advisor Michael Sims at 678-644-1377 or email mrsims@cherokeega.com.
Main Street Woodstock Ribbon Cuttings
Blush Nail Bar, 9999 Highway 92, Woodstock.
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings
Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Building 900, Suite 200, Woodstock. www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com Staymobile Venture, LLC, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 124, Woodstock. www.staymobile.com. Edward Jones – Kelly Geiken, Financial Advisor, 4390 Earney Road, Suite 210, Woodstock, www.edwardjones.com. Burnette Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc., 150 North Street, Suite F, Canton. www.BAMSinc.com. Reel Seafood, 8670 Main Street, Woodstock. www.reel-seafood.com. Massage Envy of Canton, 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 620, Canton. www.massageenvy.com
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Sixes Living. She has lived in Cherokee County for 28 years. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com
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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 and is now principal. 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 and Grace Ann. 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 the founder and CEO of Forever We, Inc., a socially responsible toy company that believes every child deserves a forever family, safe housing and a healthy body. She has a biology degree from the University of Evansville, serves on the Executive Board of Highland Rivers Health, and volunteers with the Cherokee County Juvenile Court. Chantel and her husband, Gavin, live in Canton and have four children. 6
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Back-to-School Bash Seeks Volunteers Give a Kid a Chance - Cherokee organizers are preparing for this year’s event, set for July 18 at Hillside United Methodist Church in Woodstock and First Baptist Church in Canton. Last year more than 3,000 children were given free backpacks filled with school supplies. Children also received new socks and underwear, gently used clothing, haircuts and medical screenings. To sign up to be part of this year’s event, visit www.giveakidachance.org.
New Physician Joins Woodstock, Canton Locations Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine recently announced the addition of Brian Seng, D.O., as its newest physician. Dr. Seng is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in hip and knee replacement. He graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed an internship and his residency at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, Dr. Brian Seng Mich., where he also served as chief resident. He followed with a fellowship in adult reconstruction with Joint Implant Surgeons in Columbus, Ohio. Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is located at the Northside Cherokee/Towne Lake Medical Campus at 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 320 in Woodstock, and at the Northside/Holly Springs Medical Office Building, 684 Sixes Road, Suite 130, in Holly Springs.
Mining Exhibit on Display The Cherokee County History Museum is hosting the temporary exhibit “Digging for Treasure: A History of Mining in Cherokee County,” May 20-Sept. 26, showing many types of mining, beginning with the Gold Rush of 1829. Maps showing the various mines and geology of the area are on display, as well as historic photographs. Artifacts from the Pascoe, Creighton, Franklin and Cherokee gold mines are highlighted, and specimens of several locally mined minerals are included. The free exhibit is in Suite 140 of the historic marble courthouse at 100 North Street in Canton. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 .m. WednesdayFriday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. www.rockbarn.org.
Northside Brings New Office, Technology to Cherokee
Farmers Markets Downtown Woodstock: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, on Market Street. River Church: 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays, at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Waleska: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, at Reinhardt University at the corner of Highway 108 and Highway 140. Canton: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, at Cannon Park. Acworth: 7-11 a.m. Fridays, at Acworth First Baptist, 4583 Church Street Jasper: 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, at the Park and Ride lot at Lee Newton Park on Highway 53. Marietta Square: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market at City Hall: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 38 Hill Street. Sweet Apple: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, at World Harvest Church, 320 Hardscrabble Road. 8
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Northside Hospital recently announced that it has enhanced its Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Program with the addition of the latest Xi™model of da Vinci® Surgical System at Northside Hospital-Cherokee. The newest iteration of the robotic system is already being utilized for general surgery, colorectal and urology procedures. Dr. Jeffrey S. Cohen performed the first surgery with this device at Northside Hospital-Cherokee on March 24. The new technology comes with a whole suite of technical advancements to improve patient outcomes including better visualization and multi-quadrant access (a boom overhead that gives the surgical team more room around the patient). Robotic surgery has given surgeons an alternative in performing the most intricate of minimally invasive procedures. Fewer and smaller incisions mean less pain and scarring and reduced blood loss. Northside Hospital also has expanded and relocated its Spine & Pain Center in Cherokee County to the Oakside Professional Center at 120 Oakside Court, near the Northside Hospital-Cherokee campus in Canton.
A Busy Season for Scouts Girls Scout Troop 13395 members have spent time recently earning their first aid badge, with the help of Sheriff Deputy Artigas, who attended a meeting to work with the girls on the badge. The girls also donated part of their cookie proceeds to Forever Fed mobile food ministry. They brought in food donations, and gave their time packing boxes that were being delivered to children in the area by Forever Fed.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Awards Given to Music Students
Canton Arts Festival
Photos Courtesy of Rainflower Photography
Joriz and Tonya Galero and Hailey Wheeler paint a birdhouse.
Cherokee High School student Kaitlin Stark, 16.
Atlas and Kandace WalkerKarli & Mason Mancini create sand art. Bunda build a birdhouse.
Riding Center in Need of Adult Volunteers Horse Talk, an established PATH-I approved Therapeutic Riding Center for special needs children, is in need of adult volunteers to groom and saddle the horses, lead horses, or walk next to children and guard their safety while they are on the horses. Shifts of varying lengths, including mornings, are available Monday through Friday and training is available. For more information, contact the Green Acres Equestrian Center located at 345 Bluebird Acres Road, Woodstock, 30188. 770-517-5154 or email greenacresonline@bellsouth. net. www.greenacresonline.com
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The Cherokee Music Teachers Association (CMTA) awarded trophies to 26 students during the annual awards ceremony at Reinhardt University. The honors went to: Brianna Nerestil, Franklin Nerestil, Kendall Reichman, Leia Lankford, Zoe Cesar, Joseph Babish, Sophia Babish, Caroline Honea, Evan Rea, Carly Dornellas, Matthias Lamps, Nico Lamps, Jayden Wen, Ike Wachter, Alexandra Hultstrom, Josh Watkins, Grace Watkins, Reilly Dornellas, Rosie Meinzen, Nico Brett, Stephanie Lozier, Caleb Parker, Jamila Hughes, Sarah Burgess, Clara Nash and Laurelyn Ostrowidzki. The CMTA Scholarship winner was Joshua Anderson. Attending teachers were Mike Hale, Lily Bowman, Wanda Hughes, Laura Lozier, Joe Seidel, Suzanne Hooper and Linda Lokey. CMTA is a 501c3 organization dedicated to providing excellence in music education. Members include private, public and college teachers. For details, email linda@lokey.net or call 770-720-1701.
Historical Society is the Winner on Derby Day The annual Kentucky Derby Day at the Rock Barn is the Cherokee County Historical Society’s largest fundraiser. This year more than $20,000 was raised to be used for the Historical Society’s educational programs. Winners of the Derby Day hat contest, from left, are Lisa Furilla, Laine Wood, Theresa Brown and Karen Long.
Volunteers Needed to Donate, Deliver Lunches Officials from MUST Ministries are asking for help from the community to support the summer lunch program. Donated supplies for lunches, completed lunches and drivers to make deliveries are needed. Each year the Cherokee County nonprofit coordinates the preparation and delivery of lunches for the thousands of children who are able to eat free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. Each weekday, for 10 weeks during the summer, sack lunches are packed and hand-delivered to targeted locations suggested by school counselors. The program reaches children in eight counties. The summer lunch program is a great opportunity for individuals, families and small groups, such as Girl Scouts and Sunday school classes, to be involved in community service. For more information, contact Summer Lunch Coordinator Ranettia Beasley at 770-576-0359 or cherokeesummerlunch@mustministries.org
WE SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND VENUES. BECAUSE CHEROKEE IS OUR HOME,TOO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee offers more than the latest medical treatments. Since becoming part of Cherokee County in 1997, we’ve been a devoted member of the community. We contribute to Partners in Education in Cherokee County schools and our physicians and staff have donated more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work to local organizations. In all, we’ve invested millions in local community centers, academic institutions and charity organizations in Cherokee County. We will continue to invest and support Cherokee. Because it’s our home.
Cherokee’s community hospital. Northside.com
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Celebrations!
Jaxson Lewis Age 2 on June 3 Happy Birthday! We are so blessed to have you! We love you to the moon and back! Mommy and Daddy
Trinity A. Royal Age 11 on June 30 Happy Birthday Sweetie! Mom, Dad & Grandparents Angela & Chip Linzy, Chuck & Jan, Shirley
Madison Recknagel Age 1 on June 10 Happy Birthday Sweet Girl! We love you! Daddy, Mommy, RJ and Jaylynn
The Lodge at BridgeMill Celebrating June birthdays are Pat Jenks, Arlene Miller and Doris Uliss. Not pictured: Mitzi McCrary, Elizabeth Bivens, Eleanor Zinger, Janis Clevenger, Joan Amend and Elizabeth Dotson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! Tom Prior Age 60 on June 13 Happy birthday!
Kyla Cantey Age 7 on June 23. Happy Birthday! We love you! Mommy, Daddy and Kaylin
Elijah Massey Age 4 on June 30 Happy Birthday!
E-mail to: Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com July deadline is June15. Please specify, Around Woodstock, TowneLaker or Sixes Living.
Six Hot Summer Reads BY ELLEN WARD
“Beach Town” by Mary Kay Andrews: With her sharp wit and delightful storytelling, MKA is back with struggling movie scout Greer Hennessy seeking the perfect beach setting for a major movie production. The antics continue as Greer wakes up this sleepy beach town! Can true love be found before disaster arrives? Look for romance, adventure, humor and more in this hot beach read. “The Mapmaker’s Children” by Sarah McCoy:
When Sarah Brown, daughter of abolitionist John Brown, realizes that her artistic talents may be able to help save the lives of slaves fleeing north, she becomes one of the Underground Railroad’s leading mapmakers, taking her cues from the slave code quilts and hiding her maps within her paintings.
“The Idea of Love” by Patti Callahan Henry:
“A lyrical exploration of love and longing, secrets and suspicion, family and friendship, all told with the author’s trademark insights into the hollows and curves of the heart and mind of a working woman who must balance the demands of motherhood, wifedom, sisterhood, and yes, the deepest cravings for artistic expression. I always love the stories PCH tells!” according to fellow author Mary Kay Andrews. Available June 23. 12
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“The Summer’s End” by Mary Alice Monroe:
New York Times-bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe brings her readers back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan’s Island, S.C., to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides.
“Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee: The publication of a newly discovered novel—the earliest known work from Harper Lee, the beloved, bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic “To Kill a Mockingbird”— is a historic literary event. “Go Set a Watchman” features many of the characters from Mockingbird some 20 years later. Returning home to Maycomb to visit her father, Jean Louise Finch (“Scout”) struggles with issues both personal and political, involving Atticus, society, and the small Alabama town that shaped her. Available July 14. “The Sound of Glass” by Karen White: The
New York Times-bestselling author of “A Long Time Gone” now explores a Southern family’s buried history, which will change the life of the woman who unearths it, secret by shattering secret. Ellen Ward, co-owner of FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock, is a Georgia native and loves reading, writing and spending time with friends and family.
NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL — CALL TODAY FOR A TOUR! The Grant Academy 102 Springfield Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188
770-926-7827 (STAR) www.thegrantacademy.net info@thegrantacademy.net
Grades 1-5 • S.T.E.M. School Science, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics
Where the Students are the Stars
The Grant Academy Elementary School
Private School for Students with Disabilities to Open in Fall Melissa Wright has spent 17 years teaching special education in a range of environments, including public schools and high-end private academies. Her husband David, whose background is in business, has learned a lot through the years as he’s experienced the highs and lows of helping special needs students through Melissa’s successes and frustrations. They’ve taken a shared vision for helping special needs students reach their full potential and are opening The Grant Academy in Woodstock, the first private school for special needs children in Cherokee County. The name was chosen to honor Melissa’s parents, Ron and Ellen Grant, who passed away in 2014. “Our philosophy is that every child is capable of learning. Each child just learns differently. We will have our teachers look at each child as an individual and teach to the student—not the curriculum,” said David, the school’s business director. The academy will be a STEM school (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), and will serve students with mild to moderate cognitive and intellectual disabilities that can include dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, autism, Asperger’s and developmental disabilities. Melissa & David Wright The goal is to help each child reach his or her potential, which is the inspiration behind the school’s logo that pictures students reaching for the stars and inspiration for the motto: Where Dreams and Potential Become Reality. The logo is also the inspiration for the school’s mascot, The Stars. The academy will open with grades one through five and a grade will be added each year. The Grant Academy is unique because class sizes are small, planned for six to 10 students depending on diagnosis and abilities. Students will have physical education, social studies, science, language arts, reading, math and integrated social skills courses daily, with art and music offered every other day. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling will be offered as needed and incorporated into the classes. Students will also participate in monthly academic field trips. All classes will be based on the needs of the students. The students will change classes and teachers will instruct only one subject. Teachers are certified and trained in special education and the subject area to ensure they are experts in what they teach. The school’s curriculum uses programs such as Orton-Gillingham and Touch Math which utilize a whole-brain approach and have proven results for struggling learners.
Melissa has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Alabama and a master’s of education degree in special education from the University of West Georgia with a reading endorsement. She’s certified to teach pre-K through grade 12 in all subjects and will be the academy’s education director. David earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and bachelor of science degree in criminology From left: Hayleigh Wright, from Auburn University, science teacher Robert Vandel, and has worked in sales and Devin and Destiny Singh. photo by marketing management for Kim Bates more than 20 years. Years of experience have taught Melissa what works and what doesn’t. She remembers a special needs student who left high school with only a certificate of attendance. His parents cried out, “Where does he go now? What can he do?” He had no job skills. She wants to help students like him succeed. “My passion is special education and I want to make sure that our students get as much as they can out of their education. We’re going to have some kids who, with help, can go on a college path. Yet others may never go to college, but we can help them develop skills that will take them on a career path and enable them to be productive and happy,” she said. Students will be tested before starting at The Grant Academy. These results will be used to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), which will be reviewed each grading period with the teacher, parent and student instead of once a year. Changes can be made, if needed, to benefit the student. The IEP then guides the teachers’ lesson plans, ensuring that the students’ needs are always being met. Students who have IEPs can get tuition reimbursement through the state-funded Special Needs Scholarship Program. Tuition will include monthly field trips, a monogrammed backpack and school supplies. The school is on Highway. 92, one mile east of I-575. To find out more about The Grant Academy you can attend the Open House on Sat., June 13 from 1-4 p.m. or meet the directors on Wed., June 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or call to schedule a tour 770-926-STAR (7824). SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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Celebrating Dads:
Kyle Ormsby with Walker, Coker and Cole at Disney World.
Brian Mitchell with sons Peyton & Bryson Mitchell.
Madelyn, Mark and Callum Gannon.
Stacy Pecht with wife Holly, sons Coleman and Collier, and daughter Taylor.
Ryan Harvill with children Jackson and Emily. 14
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Tracy Wood, with children Tucker, Logan, Kara and Lauren.
H appy F ather’s D ay !
The Glazier boys, from left: Roy, Matthew and Gray.
Wyatt, Ted and Cole Lucas.
Hank Dunlap (Dad) with Ben and Drew Dunlap.
Jeff Miller with Blaine, Ben, Britney and Brooke.
Eric Lawless, holding baby Lucy, is surrounded by Jack Henry, Sarah Kate, Bennett and Mason.
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Family Feud: For The Saxons, it’s a Game Show - Not a Lifestyle BY RANDY SAXON
When my sister Amy asked if our family wanted to audition for “Family Feud,”the response was quick and unanimous: Yes! We said yes, not because we relished the idea of being on television. None of us cares about having our 15 minutes of fame. We said yes because the game show has a special place in our hearts. And no, we are not worshippers of the hosts, the late Richard Dawson or Steve Harvey. “Family Feud” was special because when we spent time caring for our mother over the past several years, it was what she wanted to watch. It made her laugh and it made us laugh with her. She was a big fan of the show for that very reason. Thanks to cable TV, we could watch it any time of the day or night. On nights when she couldn’t sleep, the show would be on at 2 or 3 in the morning. It was a means to bring laughter and joy to one who brought so much joy to her family and to the people around her. Her high school yearbook has the quote, “Is everybody happy? I am!” under her senior picture. Mom brought a smile everywhere she went. After two strokes and heart attack, she had been slower to react, but not slow to the humor on the show. So given the chance to be on her favorite show was something that excited us all. So on April 23, we made the trip to the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center for the audition. The excitement radiating from the faces of my brothers, sister, wife, sister-in-law, daughter, niece and son-in-law was contagious. We were so anxious that we all got there so early that we were first to check in for the show—an hour and a half early! We didn’t realize that people come from all over for this. Most of the Southeast was represented. After check-in, we were escorted to the audition room and given a briefing: “Don’t worry about winning here, have fun and play the game!” It’s more important to show unbridled enthusiasm, support for each other and excitement than give a good answer. They said about 80 families were there that day. So two by two, the families came up and played two questions; one for each family. The producers wanted to see each family answer two face-off questions; one round of a question to each family and see each family huddle and come out of the huddle with excitement, cheering each other no matter the answer, saying “good answer” regardless of how good or bad it was. Rolling of the eyes was not allowed. Thankfully, we got to see about five rounds played before we went up for our shot. Five rounds go by really fast! Before we knew it, we were up front and Amy was introducing the Saxon family. After the face-off question, the other family got the first shot at the board: Top six answers on the board for “Name a food you can eat 16
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with no teeth.” I immediately wished my brother Kent could just answer them all, as he spent several weeks with his jaw wired shut. You don’t realize how hard it is to focus on being loud and supportive and still try to think of an answer. One minute you are clapping and shouting support, and then it’s quiet and the host is pointing at you for an immediate answer. I don’t think we truly realized that if we were chosen, we would be doing this in front of TV cameras and millions of people. Before we knew it, we were outside smiling and hugging our opponents and relishing the fun packed into 10 short minutes. About two weeks later, Amy got the call. We had been selected to appear on the show! To say we were all ecstatic would be a major understatement. The call came with a caveat: they could only take five of the six we sent up for audition. We knew this going in so it was no surprise. Since I have a face for radio, it was easy for me to accept that I would be in the audience watching Amy, Lance, Kent, Lacy and Corky answer the questions. That has in no way dulled the excitement we all feel. Our taping is to be sometime between July 6 and 21 this summer. No word yet on when it will air. We never dreamed that this would generate such community attention. Everywhere we all go, we hear, “Hey, when are you going to be on TV?” Very cool!
‘Family Feud’ was special because when we spent time caring for our mother over the past several years, it was what she wanted to watch.
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Young Mom Brings the Focus Back to Herself BY JODI TIBERIO
Alicia Maddox loves seeing the wonderful transformations and reading about the makeovers each month. The 30-yearold mother of a 20-month-old doesn’t take much time for herself and can’t quite define her style. Alicia reached out to us to say she would love to have someone show her how to dress appropriately for her age, and be current and trendy as well. Lots of young moms find it easy to dress their children in trendy, cute fashions but struggle to find fashionable clothing for themselves. Alicia, and moms like her, are discovering that boutique shopping is an easy and affordable way to dress in the latest fashions. Alicia met with Erica, the manager of Brooklynn’s, to help define Alicia’s style and talk about trends. T-shirt dresses
are a current favorite that provide comfort and style. Add jewelry or a cardigan for a put-together-look. The dresses are available with varying lengths in several styles and colors, including short sleeve and sleeveless. Alicia also tried on some new jeans − an item missing from her closet. Erica helped her find a great pair of Silver Jeans and an adorable tank from Enti, one of of our favorite designers. Alicia left with lots of great new clothes and accessories to complete the look. This should really spice up her closet. Alicia’s next stop was at Salon and Spa Venèssa. Venèssa Lanier, owner of Salon and Spa Venèssa, knows that new moms often neglect their own looks as they care for their little ones. Alicia was doing just that. On most days, she pulled her hair back into a ponytail while she chased after her toddler. Alicia was ready for a change and showed Venèssa a photo of a celebrity with a short, cropped pixie cut. First, Venèssa razor cut the back and sides and kept the bang heavy to create a soft and feminine style. Stylist Ashley Anne highlighted Alicia’s hair with two shades of blonde – a bright, light blonde against a beige, summer blonde to show brightness and dimension. After a deep conditioning treatment, Venèssa razor cut the top the top of Alicia’s hair to create volume and texture. To compliment her new sassy hairstyle, Alicia was shown how to create a soft line above her lashes with eyeliner and then smudge through the lash line with a Copper Haze shadow. A finishing touch of Pink Lotus lip glaze gave her soft, shimmery lips. Alicia has a trendy new look and sassy new haircut. She’s ready to tackle motherhood and she’ll look good doing it! The recent consignment sale held at the Towne Lake Branch Boutique raised more than $1,500 for the family of Emily Bowman, who was the subject of April’s makeover. Emily is recovering from lifechanging injuries she sustained two years ago.
Jodi Tiberio owns Branches and Brooklynn’s boutiques. Contact Jodi at jodi@tiberioretail.com.
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Home Improvements Checklist Before Selling BY KURT & SHEILA JOHNSON
We meet with soon-to-be sellers every week and are most often asked what improvements should be made to a home to get the highest return. Our answer depends on the home’s immediate needs and the seller’s budget. The following recommended improvements help a prospective buyer see the home’s potential without being concerned about repairs he or she will need to do after buying it. The optional improvements will elevate the perceived value of your home and get it to sell much faster and for more money. Recommended Improvements: Exterior curb appeal: Rotten wood, damaged garage doors and peeling paint likely will come up on a home inspection, so it’s best to address these before marketing the home. Dress up your yard’s natural areas with fresh pine straw or bark. Add a little color with flowers that will thrive while your home is listed. Color neutralization: We strongly recommend repainting rooms with wallpaper or non-neutral colors. We typically recommend Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige for the walls and white for the trim and doors. Flooring: If the carpet is a neutral color and in good condition, steam clean it with a company that will do the whole house for less than $70. If the hardwood floors are scratched and worn, you can have them refinished for $1.50 per square foot and they will look new. We recommend using a dark stain. It goes very well
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with the above mentioned paint color and buyers love it. If you have dated linoleum in the kitchen or master bathroom, consider replacing it with tile that runs about $7 per square foot. Optional Improvements: Replace polished brass: If you wait long enough, polished brass might come back into style, but for now it indicates that a home hasn’t been updated since the 1990s. We recommend changing doorknobs, light and plumbing fixtures with bronze or nickel. Items that can’t be affordably replaced can be painted bronze or nickel. Low-cost kitchen update: Our clients have had great success with repainting cabinets, swapping out hinges and knobs, and installing granite slab. There are numerous sources for granite that charge $30 per square foot, which includes the sink. Bathrooms: Similar to the kitchen, you can repaint cabinets, swap out hinges and knobs, and replace countertops. Bathroom countertops tend to be smaller and less expensive, but if granite is too expensive, white cultured marble tops can cost less and be very attractive.
Kurt and Sheila Johnson are Keller Williams Top Producing Agents and have served Cherokee County for more than 10 years. www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com.
Tricia meets the EMTs to thank them for helping her.
The Gift of Life, from Mother to Daughter BY TIM CAVENDER
This Mother’s Day was a very special day for Brianna Rackley and her mother, Tricia Chumley. Brianna’s mother gave her daughter the ultimate gift: one of her kidneys. Brianna’s kidneys stopped growing at the age of 6. In July of last year, Brianna became very ill and later learned that she had a kidney disease called nephronophthisis. She was placed on dialysis until doctors could find a donor for a kidney transplant. Fortunately, Brianna’s mother went through the testing and was later notified that she was a match for the transplant. The operation for the transplant was performed on Dec. 18, 2014. “After the surgery I don’t really remember what all happened,” said Tricia. “My husband said I was very sick after the surgery and complaining about chest pains. The hospital was thinking it was acid indigestion or something. I was sent home from the hospital, which I don’t remember being at home. Rodney, my husband, stated I wanted my back rubbed and was hurting, not wanting him to stop massaging my back.” Later that evening, Tricia’s husband woke up and noticed that she had turned blue and called 911. EMTs and paramedics from Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene to transport Tricia to Northside Cherokee Hospital. Tricia was unconscious, but she did have a heartbeat. She was later transported to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta and firefighters worked hard to maintain her vital signs. After they arrived at the hospital, she was put on dialysis to save her kidney. “I don’t remember anything after the surgery prep, except for prayer with my husband and friend, Pastor Lamar Rackley, who is Brianna’s granddad. I woke up later in the intensive care unit,” she said. Tricia had to do rehab and two weeks later, she walked out with no problems. On May 1, Tricia visited Station 22 near BridgeMill to thank the men who responded to her call. “I’m here because of this first response team and my husband. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough,” said Tricia. Most of the time, firefighters with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services never see their patients again after they leave the hospital. It is always gratifying to see someone who benefited from the EMTs’ and paramedics’ care. To learn more about Tricia and Brianna’s experience or to make a donation to help with medical expenses, please go to http:// cotaforteambriannar.com/. This was a very special Mother’s Day for Tricia Chumley and her daughter, Brianna. A mother’s love is very special especially when she gives you the “gift of life.” SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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Cherokee Family Violence Center
BY SUSAN SCHULZ
“Being an active part of social change is the most rewarding work you can do,” said Meg Rogers, executive director of the Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC). A former banker, BridgeMill resident Meg Rogers began volunteer work at the center in 1993. She became the first full-time employee in 1995. After getting to know one of the CFVC residents personally, I stand amazed watching the ashes of her life turn to beauty. Even though the work must be difficult, I can’t imagine what it’s like for Meg and her staff to witness this over and over in the hundreds of women who come through the center. The sparkle in Meg’s eyes reveal the joy she receives from her work. The founders and workers at the center, which began in 1985, envision a community that values women and girls, where all women can be safe and free from intimate partner violence. Over the past 30 years, the center’s employees have kept this goal in mind. CFVC continues to grow its services to better help victims of domestic violence through support groups, safe and secure housing in their 72-apartment transitional facility, free legal services, and much more. Last year it launched a statewide Spanish hotline. “Domestic abuse is all about power and control and is accomplished by tearing down the victim,” said Meg. “Our programs are designed to rebuild lives of the moms and children.” And the rebuilding goes on and on. CFVC served approximately 1,700 victims in 2014. A typical stay at the shelter is about 90 days and the women in the housing program stay up to three
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years. Since its inception, the center has served close to 30,000 women. With legal, cultural and family advocates in place, the center’s new project is to develop a children’s program that will offer computer labs and various therapies, like drama, art, music and mindfulness. Mindfulness therapy helps children identify their feelings, which is another integral part of healing. Tutoring will also be Meg Rogers was given the 2015 Unity Award, sponsored by Allen Temple AME Church, at available to help children the annual Martin Luther King breakfast catch up educationally. in January. Meg is with 11 Alive’s Chesley Right here at the CFVC McNeil, left, and Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., hope is springing up. MLK Jr’s nephew. Beauty abounds as the restoration of lives rises from the ashes of domestic abuse. If you would like to get involved either by volunteering or by donating, find out more at cfvc.org. Also, the second annual “Galloping Against Violence” fundraiser will be coming in October (date to be set soon) at Chukkar Farm Polo Club.
The center’s staff and interns gathered to make holiday gifts for community partners. From left, Lexia Kitchens, Candace Pranger, Vivian Keller, Lorena Jocobo, Maggie Jackson, Meg Rogers, Teresa Milsaps and Taylor Foerst.
What Goes Around, Comes Around! BY BILL GRANT
Many years ago, Canton was the social hub of Cherokee County. I am happy to report historic downtown Canton is on the verge of thriving once again. Over the past few years, many people and groups, such as Canton Main Street, have worked to help revitalize our city’s core with limited resources. However, recent developments should contribute to those efforts and indicate a pending renaissance for our downtown. In January, Canton was awarded a $104,000 grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). These funds will be used to create a new master plan for downtown, including a market analysis to explore the right business mix and a review of residential infill needs. We are in the process of selecting a partner, and the planning will commence next month and be complete plan by July 2016. Public input sessions will be incorporated, so please check the city’s website (www. canton-georgia.com) and Facebook page for opportunities to participate. The city acquired the former school board property at the gateway to downtown, including the former Canton Mill offices and the old Canton Grammar School. These four acres and historic buildings will allow Canton to control its own destiny. We have already had conversations with several developers about some potential public private partnerships, and our goal is to move quickly to find the best possible use for these historic assets and property. Speaking of old buildings, the county approved a letter of intent to sell the former Jones Building to Blue Heron Films. When the deal is finalized, it could eventually bring up to 300 high tech jobs to the district. Blue Heron is exploring historic tax incentives to restore the building to its prior glory. Our new Main Street director, Micah Nicole Fowler, is working with the board members to continue their heroic efforts. You can expect more great events and other significant contributions from this dedicated group. Downtown Canton is poised for success, and there are more plans in the works. You can help by supporting downtown merchants, attending events and sharing your excitement for the heart of our city with your friends in surrounding communities. For now, it is comforting to know that everything that goes around, comes around!
Downtown Canton is poised for success, and there are more plans in the works.
Bill Grant is president and chief creative officer of Grant Design Collaborative in downtown Canton and serves on the Canton City Council, Ward 2. SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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SIGNS OF
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BY CHANTEL ADAMS | CHANLYNNADAMS@GMAIL.COM
This month, I rounded up a few of my favorite must-haves for summer fun. The season feels a lot shorter now than it did when I was a kid. Eight weeks go by fast! Maybe that’s why I feel so strongly that we should milk it for all it’s worth. Of course, I feel that way about every season. Age will do that to you.
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My kids began begging for Enos last summer, and over the course of the year, we began collecting them for the entire family. They love to “hang around” and do whatever kids these days do in their free time. For years, I’ve been begging them to spend more time outside and enjoy nature. Now that they’re actually doing it, I can’t complain. Singles are $59.95, but I recommend spending the extra money on a double for $69.95. RAK Outfitters in downtown Woodstock also carries straps, flags, lights and repair kits.
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Monograms are so Southern. You’ll find them on purses, key chains, jewelry, stationery and even rain boots. This pocket tee from Brooklyn’s in downtown Woodstock is classic. Choose your T-shirt color, pocket design and monogram, and then customize to create your own unique look. Brooklynn’s (downtown Woodstock) sells the tees for $19.99. Monogram appliques are $4.99.
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exploring one of our local hiking trails, or enjoying an amusement park, I doubt you’ll find me without this sling bag/crossbody backpack. It’s roomy enough for all my essentials, including snacks and a couple of water bottles. Plus, the padded shoulder strap and quick release feature mean I can take it anywhere. By Kavu. At RAK Outfitters in downtown Woodstock for $50.
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pairs of flip flops. If you’re the kind of person who needs a pair for every bathing suit and sundress in your closet, you’re in luck. These German-made soles feature a contoured footbed and upper straps that are reminiscent of the jelly sandals of the 80s. Styles vary, and unlike the jellies of our youth, these shoes won’t cause stinky feet! Zaxy flowered flip flops are $27 at Be You...On Purpose in downtown Woodstock. 24
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Benefits of the Georgia Promise Plan BY SCOT TURNER
One of the most hotly debated issues tackled this year in the General Assembly was how to fund our transportation needs in Georgia. The bill that sought to address this important issue was HB 170 and it went through several iterations before its final passage. Initially the bill’s sponsor had assured us that the proposal would not include tax increases, but as is all too common with a piece of legislation, the final version did not hold to that goal. In order to put some context around this discussion, we will need to explore how our state budgets your tax dollars. Each year the governor consults with economic experts to forecast how much revenue will come into the treasury. Then he projects what he expects the total revenue will be and sends a proposed budget to the General Assembly which serves as a template for us. This year, the projected revenue was roughly $900 million or about 4 percent growth. Of that $900 million, not a single extra dollar was proposed to go toward transportation. When it became clear that HB 170 was going to represent a nearly $1 billion tax increase, I joined with several other House representatives to offer an alternate proposal using the extra money that the state was already going to collect. We called it the Georgia Promise Plan for two reasons. First, we are constitutionally prohibited from binding future legislatures on how they spend your taxes, so we could not formally bind the plan by an act of law. Second, it was a promise to you, the taxpayer, that so long as we are in office, we would govern within our means. The Georgia Promise Plan is extensively detailed. We took the last five years of revenue growth and extrapolated that out over the next several years. At that level of growth, we could see 3.59 percent growth in revenue without increasing what you pay in taxes today. We would then take 25 cents of every new dollar and commit it to transportation funding and keep adding to that
total until just five years from now we would see transportation funding increase by more than $1 billion on an annual basis. In early May we received the good news that revenue for this year is way up. The month of April, as an example, saw the state collect 15 percent more than in April 2014. March saw a 9 percent increase, and February saw a 12 percent increase. This means that our projections of 3.59 percent, and the governor’s projection of about 4 percent are very low. If we remain disciplined, we would be able to get to the $1 billion number in just three years. We were able to do this by prioritizing our spending and without touching the increases spent on public education or on Medicare. Instead, some government agencies that were scheduled to increase their budgets by 11 percent yearover-year would increase by 8 percent, with the difference going to transportation. I believe this is a far superior way to address this critical need without dipping into the taxpayers’ pockets. What are your thoughts? If you would like more details on the Georgia Promise Plan, please contact me and I will be happy to share the details with you. In the meantime, I will continue to fight to make sure that we do not take more than is needed, and will spend wisely.
It was a promise to you, the taxpayer, that so long as we are in office, we would govern within our means.
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.
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EVERYDAY
Identifying people in need in our community.
Three days after Scarlet Cuello turned 22, life changed for her and her family. On February 7, 2015, Scarlet and her two sisters, Scarlina and Milcia, left their Canton home for work at Bella’s Dominican Salon in Kennesaw, where Scarlet is a stylist. Their oldest sister, Yemny Cuello-Peralta, owner of the salon, wasn’t in the car that morning because she was in the hospital awaiting the birth of her second child. On I-575 southbound, just south of Sixes Road, an aggressive driver in a green fourdoor Jeep Wrangler hit them from behind, forcing their van off the road, down an embankment and into a line of trees. The accident is still under investigation. Scarlina suffered minor injuries and Milcia’s leg was broken. However, Scarlet was thrown 15 feet from the vehicle, instantly severing her right arm. She also broke her ribs, pelvis, upper and lower leg, jaw, suffered deep face lacerations and experienced a brain injury. Since the accident, she has had numerous surgeries to repair her ribs, pelvis, leg, mandible and arm. She still has a deep cut near her right eye and nine broken bones in that area. Due to all the trauma and complications, Scarlet suffered a stroke and was in a coma for 10 days. Scarlet was released from the hospital on
March 23, but she still needs facial surgeries, a prosthetic arm and countless hours of therapy. Despite her prognosis, Scarlet has made surprising progress. She is aware of her surroundings and can speak words and shows movement. Today, Scarlet’s mom and sisters give her 24-hour care with rotating shifts. “Scarlet has always been positive, happy and the first one to help others in need. She has taken care of our youngest sister when Scarlet was only 12 years old,” says Scarlina. Her loyal clients have spearheaded several fundraisers to assist this sweet family but much more is needed. “It is hard to ask for help but we need to make sure Scarlet gets the treatment she needs. We appreciate any donation toward her treatment as well as your prayers.” Insurance limitations and compromised work schedules have created a heavy financial burden for Scarlet’s family. Everyday Angels would like to assist in Scarlet’s future recovery efforts. If you would like to help Scarlet and her family through this difficult time, please send your tax deductible donation or you may follow the link set up by her family: www. gofundme.com/0y7qq0.
Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. 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, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, 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.
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Senior Sense: The Joy of Intergenerational Living BY DELIA HALVERSON
Every time I meet a new senior in our community I ask why he or she chose to live here. Many came to be close to grandchildren. I grew up a day’s travel from one grandmother and three day’s travel from the other, so I really did not get to know either one very well. Things have reversed now. We personally choose homes with children nearby. Just seeing them energizes us! Children need to have adults of various generations around them. Although “age appropriate” learning is good, I think our grandchildren have learned many things from us that they would not have learned from busy parents. We moved here to be closer to family, although the grandchildren we then had lived in Ohio, but have moved to Cherokee County. Since moving here, our daughter adopted fourday-old twin girls with Marshallese heritage, and since she is single, I went with her to get them in Hawaii. We took care of them every day until they were school age while our daughter worked. They live across the street from us. Recently the twins danced at an assisted living home. I saw smiles on the faces of those seniors as the dance studio performed for them. Since then I’ve reflected on the importance of crossgenerational activities. Children and youth today have few opportunities to be with other generations. We put them in “silos” according to age.
Recently as I prepared a speech for AARP, I dredged an idea from my memory about a day care center for both seniors and children in the same building. When I went online to find out about intergenerational day care, I discovered this site, among others: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/ This is a wonderful idea, not just for day care centers but for seniors in general. I like to see seniors volunteer in the elementary schools. Some churches use seniors as tutors for children during after school programs. I volunteer at MUST Ministries every Thursday and Friday, and when my grandchildren are available they volunteer with me. The more often we can involve various generations, we’ve made a good contribution to their world and ours. I would like to see an intergenerational day care center established in our area. I think it would not only be good for the seniors and children, but also for the community.
Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.
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Allatoona Parks Offer Hiking, Swimming and Picnic Shelters BY AMY COBB
Summer is here, so now all you need to do is decide where to go to cool off in the warm Georgia sun. In the past, I’ve written about some of the fantastic areas that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages around Allatoona Lake, but there are some great parks managed by your local counties, cities and the state as well. Bartow County maintains and operates Bartow Carver Park and Bartow County Park, also known as Gatewood Park. Bartow County parks have boat launching ramps, white sand beaches, baseball fields, picnic shelters and playgrounds. Bartow County
Park has a campground and Bartow Carver has an all-weather group shelter with kitchen that can be reserved by calling 770974-6053. In Cherokee County, visit Fields Landing Park, located off Highway 20, east of Knox Bridge. Fields Landing has a picnic shelter, boat ramp and a courtesy dock. Cherokee Mills launching ramp is located off Bells Ferry Road by Little River Bridge. Boling Park located off Highway 5 in Canton offers tennis courts, playgrounds, concession stands, baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, and picnic shelters that can be reserved by calling 770-924-7768. On the south side of Allatoona Lake in Cobb County, you will find Acworth Beach. If you’re looking for a sandy beach and swim area, Acworth Beach, also known as Cauble Park, is open from sunrise to sunset. Acworth Beach also has a boat ramp, dock for fishing and a fantastic playground. Picnic shelters may be reserved continued on page 62
Allatoona Lake Dam with Red Top Mountain State Park in the background.
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Park Ranger Amy Cobb is a Georgia native and has been a Corps Ranger at several locations around the South.
Sharing Love and Germs BY MIKE LITREL, MD
Epiphany, I learned in church today, is a Greek word meaning “revelation,” originally referring to the supernatural appearance of the Star of Bethlehem that the three wise men followed. I had my own epiphany this morning during church services. But it had less to do with the birth of Jesus and more to do with the spreading of disease. As a physician, I’ve been conditioned to wash my hands 20 times a day and to be careful what I touch. I can’t look at a banister or door knob without seeing a petri dish teeming with bacteria. A common way disease is spread is by shaking hands. At the hospital this is not an issue. Around every corner is a sink or wall-mounted container of antibacterial gel. You can express as much affection and respect as you want, wash your hands of microbes and confidently move on to the next person. Church is different. In the foyer, I am greeted by people with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts, extending their hands in Christian friendship to all who walk through the door. I smile sincerely in return, but in the back of my mind, as I shake hands with someone who has already touched the hands of a hundred people, I feel physically violated. And I am thrown into a state of doubt as to my responsibility for the next brother or sister who outstretches his or her hand. When I smile and shake hands in return, will I only be spreading the flu? Entering the sanctuary, I find myself scanning the walls for the antibacterial gel. I sit down in the pew for the prelude. I endeavor to quiet my mind and open my heart to God. But inevitably, I am distracted by the certain knowledge that my hands are dirty. Ten minutes into the service comes what a responsible physician
Biological health is just the process of life; spiritual health is the purpose.
can only consider the coup de grâce. It’s called the “Ritual of Friendship.” All the congregation stands, and suddenly one is assaulted by the outstretched hand of every neighbor from the nearby pews, eagerly awaiting a happy greeting and a handshake. It’s open fire on the battlefield, with nary a foxhole in sight. Today I couldn’t take it. After the ritual of friendship, I turned tail and ran. My wife Ann raised her eyebrows questioningly as I fled the sanctuary. As a conscientious germ objector, I felt called to wash my hands. Unfortunately, as a result I missed Dr. John Beyers’ Pastoral Prayer. I regretted this, for Dr. Beyers is a man who knows how to pray. The word minister means to give service, care or aid. As a physician, I minister to my patients for their physical ailments. I feel blessed to have skills to help others. But biological health is just the process of life; spiritual health is the purpose. Today Dr. Beyers preached on intentionality in prayer life. I noticed that even at this early morning service, the congregation was eagerly attentive. Dr. Beyers’ words touched both mind and heart. Ann, sitting next to me, was crying. Listening to Dr. Beyers, I was reminded of the expression “when the student is ready, the master will appear.” So I am grateful for Dr. Beyers’ presence guiding my spiritual journey in 2015. I hope to be an able student, growing a faith that reconciles the handshakes that spread germs with the neighborly gestures that spread love. But just in case I’m a slow learner – next time I’ll bring my own hand sanitizer.
Dr. Mike Litrel, author of two books on faith-health connection, is a board certified OB/GYN and specialist in pelvic reconstructive surgery at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshelth.com.
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Rob’s Rescues This cat’s name is Hal. He is 5 years old and is very big. He loves to be held and likes other cats. He really likes attention. He is a stray, he is harmless and will be a good friend. He is a mixed breed. Tigger, the cat I have written about before, is still in the shelter. This dog’s name is Jimmy. He is really cute. He is 5 years old and has a lot of energy, but he is very small. He is a Chihuahua mix. He was found as a stray. He likes to walk on a leash and he likes other dogs. He has a curly tail. He is not crazy. He is quiet and likes to look outside. He is a good friend. If you throw something he will fetch it and chew it. My brother’s and my friend, Charlotte Herrig, has collected lots of food and blankets for dogs and cats at the shelter. She did this for Junior Beta Club at Freedom Middle School. If you want to do the same thing please tell me. Thank you Ms. Susan, who runs the VCA Terrell Mill Animal Hospital in Marietta, for setting up a Rob’s Rescues collection bin and for the food you have already given us. Some went to the shelter and some will go to I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Pet Buddies Food Pantry.
Visit my updated website:
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www.robsrescues.com
Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.
Lifestyle
Out & About June 7
Homecoming Picnic at the historic Fields Chapel United Methodist Church is noon-2 p.m. under the pavilion. The current building was constructed in the late 1890s, replacing the original log structure. 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton. www.fieldschapel.org
June 8
Special Story Time 3 p.m. Rose Creek Library. “Every Hero Has a Story” storytime with books, skits, flannel boards and songs for children of all ages. Chamber Classic Golf Tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. www.cherokeechamber.com
June 9
Special Library Program 10:30 a.m. Rose Creek Library. “Barnabas the Bluebird” and “Lindbergh the Blue Heron.” Upper Etowah River Alliance Chairperson Lori Forrester will share Margie Carroll’s books about these two species of birds that are local to our community. She will demonstrate how to make a great blue heron track and a bird’s nest craft. Space is limited; registration is required. This program is best suited for ages 4-10; 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
June 20
Summer Movies in the Park, “Penguins of Madagascar” movie starts at 8:50 p.m. in Brown Park in downtown Canton.
June 27
Cagle’s Family Farm Ag-venture farm tour begins at 10 a.m. Open to the public on the fourth Saturday of each month April through July for tours. By reservation. caglesfamilyfarm.com
July 11
Fourth Annual Collins Dixon Bend Your Knees Run 8 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Canton. 5K Run and 1 Mile “Brave” Fun Run. Pre-race activities (including course instructions) begin at 7:30 a.m. Arrive at 7 a.m. and go to the pre-race registration tent to receive your race number and safety pins. Race Day Registration for last minute sign ups from 7 – 7:30 a.m. This community event was created to raise awareness about childhood brain cancer and to raising money to support families with children who are facing the battle with a cancerous brain tumor. bendyourknees.org/bendyour-knees-5k-info/
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Sidewalk Chalk-a-lot 10:30 a.m. Woodstock Library. Children of all ages are invited to bring their artistic side outdoors and draw on the library parking lot with sidewalk chalk. All materials will be provided. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Georgia Celebrates Quilts will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. Open to all Georgia quilters, the show presents more than 350 competition quilts, vendors, raffles and demonstrations.
June 13
Woodstock Concert Series presents Eliminator KC, a ZZ Top tribute band, with special guest Highway 55, in the Park at City Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m. No charge. www.woodstockga.gov American Girl Tea Party, presented by the Cherokee County Historical Society, begins at 2 p.m. at the Rock Barn. Tickets are $25. Girls, moms and grandmothers are invited. Raffle tickets available for historical doll Addy, as well as door prizes and a display of retired dolls. Seating is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door. Call 770-345-3288 or visit www.rockbarn.org for a reservation.
June 16
History Program at the Rock Barn begins at 7 p.m. with Rebecca Johnston talking about the history of Canton as illustrated in her new “Images of America” book. The 125-page volume is filled with photos from private collections that cover early 1800s to the 1960s. For more details, visit www.rockbarn.org/events/.
Celebrate America 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Woodstock. Musical celebration in the worship center followed by an outdoor festival − food trucks, inflatables and live music performances. Bring tents and lawn chairs. This is a free event for the entire community. Woodstock: The day begins at 7:15 p.m. with the annual Woodstock Freedom Run (www.WoodstockFreedomRun.com). Parade kicks off at 10 a.m., starting and ending at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Road and winding along Main Street and through side streets. Festivities after the parade until 3 p.m. at The Park at City Center include food, live music, children’s games, cake walk, arts and crafts, and more. The day concludes with fireworks at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Highway 92 near I-575. www.woodstockparksandrec. com Canton: Canton Main Street and the American Legion Thomas M. Brady Post 45 are partnering to host activities beginning at 3 p.m. at Cannon Park, including vendors, the First Friday food alley and children’s activities. A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show - is planned for 4-7 p.m. on stage, followed by the 7 p.m. parade. Fireworks will be presented by Canton Tourism at the Riverstone Shopping Center at dusk, with music by DJ Ray DeLuca in the parking lot before and after the display. For details, call Micah Fowler at 770704-1548 or to participate in the parade, call Lynne Rollins of the American Legion at 770-548-4300. SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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No Time for a Perpetual Vacation!
Could it Be in the Genes?
BY LYNNE SAUNDERS
I am told by women and men all the time that mosquitoes don’t bother them too much, but they swarm to their husband or wife. Why do mosquitoes favor one person over another? Researchers have been trying to figure this out for years. The answer could help find more effective repellents. It’s long been known that female mosquitoes, which need a blood meal to make their eggs, are more drawn to certain people than others, and that various factors are involved. For example, women who are pregnant seem to attract the insects more than women who aren’t. A recent study, published in April 2015 in the journal “PLOS ONE,” indicates that there are likely specific genes behind these differences in people — genes that affect the way each person smells to the insects. To figure that out, the researchers brought 18 pairs of identical twins and 19 pairs of fraternal twins into the lab. Each person stuck a hand in one of the short arms of a Y-shaped plexiglass tube as air was blown past the hand, toward 20 female mosquitoes clustered at the long end of the Y. Once released, the mosquitoes could choose between the twins — to fly upwind, along either side of the Y, presumably following the odor of the person they were most attracted to. (The scientists used a new batch of hungry mosquitoes in each trial, and also compared the results to trials that involved “clean air” and nobody’s hand.) There was no difference in the mosquitoes’ response to genetically identical twins, the scientists found, but quite a bit of difference in their response to fraternal twins, who are as genetically different from each other as any other pair of siblings. James Logan, the author of the study, says, “If we could work out which genes are involved, we could develop new repellents which could be much more than a boon to backyard barbeques. Mosquitoes spread lots of terrible diseases.”
Summer is thought to be a time of relaxation and refreshment for most who are employed. Even if we are not able to take vacation weeks, we often find a way to sneak in a long weekend for a brief getaway. However, the challenge for the job seeker during the summer is to not get caught up in vacation mode. My challenge for everyone who needs to replace a lost income is to get organized, stay focused and plan each “work day” with tasks necessary to find a job. If you will be taking a few days off, pretend you are accountable to a boss. This is harder than it sounds, especially if there are kids or a spouse who are planning regular trips to the park or pool. Make these kinds of outings your weekend reward for working a good week’s job search plan. Establish a morning or evening walk and exercise plan so you don’t feel deprived of personal time. This deliberate action of prioritizing personal training time will help your mind stay clear and stave off depression. You will also look and feel more fit and alive. An employer would much rather meet a sharp job candidate than one who may seem prone to taking the easy way out. When working your week’s tasks, be deliberate. Create your MAP, your Massive Action Plan. Each work day should have a priority for the morning and one for the afternoon. Perhaps you can spend an occasional lunch time face to face with well-connected friends who can help to be eyes and ears for related potential job openings. Don’t get discouraged. Early and late summer seem to have built-in lags in hiring because career human resources people are quick to jump on their own vacations as soon as the kids are out of school and just before they go back. That does not mean that the hiring process stops! In fact, there are two times of the year when your competition greatly decreases— summer and Christmas holidays. Other job seekers assume that no one is hiring during this time, or they prefer distractions. Now you know to stay in the game, and keep making progress!
My challenge for everyone who needs to replace a lost income is to get organized, stay focused and plan each “work day” with tasks necessary to find a job.
Lynne Saunders is director of Papa’s Pantry (www.papaspantry.org) and the Master’s Training Center. She can be reached at 770-591-4730.
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BY RICK COUGHLIN
Why do mosquitoes favor one person over another? Researchers have been trying to figure this out for years. The answer could help find more effective repellents.
Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito Authority. Email him at rick@bugsbite.com.
Tankless Water Heaters:
A Good Investment for Your Home? BY DON JAPE
Advanced heating and cooling equipment may save energy, but new models don’t always make financial sense for homeowners. It is important to take a look at purchase and installation costs as well as the benefits of lower utility bills over the life of the equipment. To address the problem of wasteful tank water heaters, you may consider a tankless model. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heating is the second biggest expense for homeowners, costing up to 18 percent of your utility bill. Since tank water heaters (also called storage heaters) heat and hold large amounts of water you don’t use, a great deal of this energy is wasted over the course of a year. A tankless model eliminates this problem and offers other benefits. Hot Water Only When You Need It. Tankless models supply hot water on demand to eliminate the need for constant heating. This system can save families over 30 percent on water heating costs, which amounts to more than $100 a year for many homes. Limitless Hot Water. Since there is no tank to empty, the tankless system gives you a limitless supply of hot water. You can run the dishwasher while people are showering or have several family members take showers one after the other without sacrificing comfort.
Saves Space. Maybe the most obvious advantage of a tankless heater is the amount of space it saves over storage heaters. Rather than making room for a 6-foot tank that is several feet wide, a tankless model only needs a few feet of space. Greener Option. If you are concerned about greenhouse gas emissions, a water storage tank is the worst system for your home. Tankless models save a great deal of energy, so they cut down on your home’s emissions and reduce your carbon footprint. If you have an efficient heat pump, switching to a tankless model may not save you money once you factor in the cost of purchase and installation. However, switching from a wasteful, old tank water heater will almost always be a good investment. Total Life Span. Since a tankless model can last more than 20 years, these water heaters are one of the most durable options available.
Dan Jape is the owner or Reliable Heating & Air. He can be reached at 770-594-9969
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Are Your Children Financially Literate? New Approaches to a Changing Problem. DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
How bad is financial illiteracy today? So bad that your children may be at risk of making some serious financial mistakes. Some are finding that talking to children about finances has become less about the nuts and bolts of money and more about putting money’s importance to our daily lives in the correct context. Women at particular risk. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that only 45 percent of working women ages 21-64 have a retirement plan. The DOL also notes that more women work in part-time jobs and are more likely to interrupt their careers to take care of family, whether that be raising children or looking after parents. Some of these patterns are just luck of the draw, but others may come from what parents teach children about money, and how they teach it.1 Start at a young age. New York Times money columnist Ron Lieber’s book “The Opposite of Spoiled” discusses ways to prepare children for dealing with financial issues. The title refers to the author’s search for an antonym to the word “spoiled” in the context of an entitled and demanding personality. Lieber suggests focusing on values like graciousness in communication, which can lead to more openness in discussing money. Money can be frightening or mysterious to many, even well into adulthood, and Lieber encourages approaching the topic with fewer facts and figures and more as an emotional issue. The reasoning for this is that money is, for children and adults, an emotional topic.2 The emotional toll of money issues. While most people have experienced money worries at one time or another, the science surrounding this phenomenon is compelling. Many mental health organizations have special literature dealing with the emotions that surround money troubles, including Duke University’s Personal Assistance Service. They cite an American Psychological Association survey asserting that 80 percent of Americans experience genuine stress related to money, and that half of Americans worry about their ability to provide for their family. While money is always an uncertain and fluid factor in our lives, how we deal with these stresses may be strengthened through early experiences and developing good emotional habits early on. Frank talk about these emotions may demystify money and, in the process, boost financial literacy.3 Education is still needed. Of course, money is far more than an emotional issue; being comfortable with a topic doesn’t guarantee proficiency, it merely makes it easier to learn.
Some of these patterns are just luck of the draw, but others may come from what parents teach children about money, and how they teach it.
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In 2014, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development tested 29,000 students aged 15 from 18 member countries or economic regions. Students in top-scoring Shanghai had the highest average score at 605, while the lowest average score belonged to 15-year-olds from Colombia at 375; the average score for U.S. students was a mediocre 490.4 While a number of factors may contribute to the lower scores, there were few obvious indicators, beyond a simple lack of financial sophistication. For example, while those with better math and reading skills were more likely to demonstrate financial literacy, not all with high proficiencies were demonstrably better with money. However, those who indicated that they enjoyed solving complex problems earned higher scores. This may be key. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan indicated that teens needed to be more financially proficient, and in ways that their parents and grandparents never had to be.4 Prescriptions in progress. There are a number of online sources for financial education, helpful to both teens and young adults. The Ad Council and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants have a national campaign, Feed the Pig™, to try and correct this dilemma (learn more by visiting www. feedthepig.org). The National Council on Economic Education has also helped launch www.TheMint.org to acquaint young adults with vital financial principles. Don Akridge is president of Citadel Professional Services, LLC, an independent firm, founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. 770-952-6707. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya, Inc. or MarketingPro, Inc. This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Citations. 1 – dol.gov/ebsa/publications/women.html [2/26/15] 2 – wealthmanagement.com/careers/cobbler-s-kids-have-no-shoes [2/17/15] 3 – hr.duke.edu/pas/money_emotion.html [2/26/15] 4 – pbs.org/newshour/making-sense/u-s-teens-rank-between-latvia-andrussia-on-financial-literacy-far-below-shanghai/ [7/10/14]
Don Akridge is president of Citadel Professional Services, LLC, an independent firm, founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.
Spillane Orthodontics—Create a beautiful smile this summer
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tudents look forward to summer as a time to sleep late and enjoy a relaxed schedule. Dr. Kevin Spillane suggests it’s also a good time to introduce braces, and may be the perfect time to try Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a method of straightening teeth that uses a series of removable aligners. When Invisalign® was introduced 17 years ago, adults were targeted because it was preferable aesthetically to traditional metal braces. The focus has gradually shifted to young people, with a new program called Invisalign Teen®. Parents may be wary that their teen would have difficulty with the responsibility of removable aligners. As a parent of four, Dr. Spillane identifies with these concerns. “I have found that teens are so motivated to have Invisalign®, it becomes a team effort with parent, patient and orthodontist. And the end result is a beautiful smile.” Invisalign Teen® addresses compliance with indicators that determine if aligners have been worn consistently, and provides free replacements of up to three lost or broken aligners. “Putting your teen in control helps them to own their treatment and has been extremely successful,” says Dr. Spillane.
There are many advantages with Invisalign Teen® • It’s easier to keep teeth clean because the aligners are removable. • Patients can view their ClinCheck, which allows them to see the computerized end result before starting treatment. • Aligners are more aesthetically pleasing than traditional metal brackets. • May result in shorter treatment schedule. • Perfect option for athletes who wear mouth guards or musicians who have trouble managing an instrument with metal brackets. The Woodstock orthodontist said Invisalign® can be a good option for many reasons. “It gives them a feeling of being in charge, making decisions and seeing results right before your eyes, before treatment begins,” he says. “The patient’s thoughts and feelings are part of the equation, and he or she can weigh in on what they like, don’t like and express concerns so that the outcome is a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.” Dr. Spillane is Invisalign® certified, trained in i-Cat® Imaging Systems, and an accredited orthodontist and member of the American Association
of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia and graduated with a doctorate of dental medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Spillane completed his two-year orthodontic residency at the University of Louisville. He has been practicing in Woodstock since 1988, specializing in orthodontics in the same location. Summertime is a great time to start orthodontics. New patient consultations are free of charge. For more information on treatment options and to set up a consultation, call 770-928-4747.
Spillane Orthodontics 335 Parkway 575 # 200, Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 928-4747 www.SpillaneOrtho.com
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Spillane Orthodontics staff from left: Doreen Dorr, Robin Mende, Rachel Spillane, Dr. Kevin Spillane, Diane Pulley, Sheila Oliver and Becky Davis.
The Texting Coach
The Smart Way to a Better You
Culture and technology have placed smartphones in the hands of millions of people around the world. We use them as cameras, calendars and address books. Some people use them to pay for items while shopping, to control home security systems and to even start their car. So, why not use your smartphone as a way to receive private, personalized, life coaching? The Texting Coach is a program Sean Kaufman has been developing and delivering since 2010. The service provides daily coaching to clients who are looking to improve relationships, change attitudes in the workplace or stay committed to a personal or professional goal. Kaufman, who is recognized for his behavioral strategies - has worked with business leaders and individuals around the world through his company Behavioral-Based Improvement Solutions (www.saferbehaviors.com). His methodology includes the core belief that behavior is what bridges the gap between a plan and a desired outcome. He holds a BA/BS in psychology and a Master of Public Health in Health and Human Behavior from San Diego State University. He is also a Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified in Public Health, Certified Intrinsic Coach and Certified Provider of the MBTI Personality Assessment.
Services available: 5 a.m. –11 p.m. EST, Monday – Thursday Text 770-500-9844 • www.thetextingcoach.com
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Serving You Where You Are
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Kaufman, and his team at The Texting Coach, believe that at some point in life people will be looking to make a change and change is easier when you have an advocate. Whether changing jobs, looking for a new attitude, struggling with health issues, surviving a divorce, living through loss or working hard to
meet a goal – a professionally trained coach can serve you right where you are in life. What sets The Texting Coach apart from others in the industry is the process and how services are delivered. Kaufman said, “I was surprised by the results of text coaching when I started this venture more than five 5 years ago. Prior to that, I met with clients face-to-face on a weekly basis and I wasn’t satisfied with the results I saw through my clients.” All services through The Texting Coach, including the introductory screening, are done via text messaging – no phone calls or face-to-face meetings. This allows the company to serve anyone, anywhere, at any time (with the exception of when people are driving). Clients literally have a professionally trained coach in the palm
of their hands, serving them each day, wherever they are.
Ten Minutes at a Time
Clients are served Monday through Thursday at a predesignated time for 10 minutes each day - for example a client may reserve 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. The process begins with your personal coach asking how you want to use your time during the session. During the process, your coach will demonstrate empathy and identify discrepancies between what you are trying to accomplish and what you are actually doing. The coach will focus on increasing self-confidence, enabling you to achieve your individual best. All clients are asked to engage fully and complete daily personal or professional development assignments.
Transformation takes time and can happen quicker with coaching support. In the end, the coach only facilitates their growth process – it is courage, hard work and commitment that allows clients to achieve their goals. Change can be difficult and everyone can benefit from a personal coach at some point in their life. Coaching via text messaging is effective, discreet and provides an advocate during your transformation. Services through The Texting Coach are tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Clients who fully engage the program will see benefits through key modifications and improvements in both their personal and professional lives. To get started today, text 770-500-9844 from your mobile phone.
Five Important Facts About The Texting Coach: 1. Text coaching does not replace clinical or psychological therapy. Services are for individuals, businesses, couples or groups looking to make personal changes and accomplish professional goals.
2. Text coaching services are personal. You are assigned to an individual coach – who serves as your advocate during your growth process.
3. Text coaching is easy, takes little time and can be done from anywhere - work, home, while travelling for business or vacation. The growth process never stops.
4. Text coaching provides a record. All text messages
are recorded on your phone, allowing you to use past coaching sessions to help with current issues. Text messages also produce a journal – which allows clients to witness growth as it occurs.
5. Text coaching happens daily. Serious goals and change require daily attention.
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Don’t Let Ticks Get the Advantage BY LEISA JENNINGS
Summer is not typically associated with vampires, but it should be. Not the phantasmic pop-culture type, I’m referring to genuine bloodsuckers: mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. We use numerous defensive rituals based on our knowledge of bug behavior and biology. We restrict outdoor activity to specific times, adorn ourselves with citronella bracelets, keep a fly-swatter at arm’s length and bask in the glow of our citronella torches. Treatment of yards and pets usually results in adequate control of fleas and mosquitoes. Yet ticks remain misunderstood. Ticks pose health risks to people and animals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ticks transmit 14 diseases within the U.S. Many of the diseases are regional and tick specific. The tick’s saliva has anesthetic properties, so we don’t always know we’ve been bitten. Many symptoms of infection are nonspecific (pain, fever, chills, lethargy) and easily dismissed. Less than 50 percent of people infected with Lyme disease develop the bull’s eye rash. If left untreated, many tick-borne diseases become difficult to diagnose and treat. Lyme disease has been linked to multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and more. Ticks are not insects; they belong to the arachnid family. The do not live in trees, so avoiding trees does not lower your
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ticks transmit 14 diseases within the U.S. Many of the diseases are regional and tick specific.
exposure risk. Ticks live on the ground and crawl up from grass and brush. Common attachment sites include the head, neck and ears. The best method of removal is to use tweezers to pluck out the tick. Other removal methods are incorrect and may result in increased exposure risk. Tick-borne diseases are 100 percent preventable via protection. In Georgia, pets need to remain on tick prevention year-round. Ask your veterinarian about prevention options.
Scott V. Merritt, DMD Member: GDA, ADA, AGD, AACD
Dr. Leisa Jennings received her doctor of veterinary medicine in 2006 at the University of Georgia. She currently works as a small companion animal practitioner at BridgeMill Animal Hospital.
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Summer Nights, Summer Lights BY LYNNE WATTS
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The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770592-6056 • downtownwoodstock.org/downtown-buzz Presentation:
June 26 Topic: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
Don’t you just love summer nights? There’s something about the warmer weather, stars twinkling overhead and crickets chirping that make us all want to relax on the porch and slow down our fast-paced world. When I was a kid we looked forward to the extra time spent outside playing games or creating our own light shows by catching fireflies in a jar and watching their flickering lights. Take the family on an evening outing to watch the Stone Mountain laser show, renowned for its state-of-the-art digital graphics and entertaining special effects. The presentation has been updated recently with more lights at the base of the mountain. You will feel like a participant in the show as an overhead laser canopy and laser mirror bounce shots from all directions. Energizing tunes such as Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” and “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel will have you on your feet dancing and swaying to the music. www.stonemountainpark. com/activities/showsentertainment/Lasershow Visit the newest and largest site-specific exhibition of its kind in the Southeast, Light in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Stroll down the illuminated pathways as the garden is transformed into an enchanting magical landscape aglow with hundreds of miles of optic fiber installed by British artist Bruce Munro. Light in the Garden will have you imagining that you have wandered into a fairytale with creative, luminous works of art. www.atlantabg.org/events-classes/ events. Want to know more about the stars that you see right in your own back yard? Take a trip to the Tellus Museum planetarium and learn the stories behind the constellations that are visible in the Georgia sky. In addition, the museum has several other shows including Dynamic Earth, where you will learn about climate systems, and Powerhouse of the Universe, where you will learn about both the beauty and destructive power of stars. www.tellusmuseum.org/galleries-more/planetarium/ I encourage you to take some time this summer to be present in the outdoors and enjoy the simplicity and wonder of it. You can be entertained and informed as you enjoy the summer time nights and summertime lights.
I encourage you to take some time this summer to be present in the outdoors and enjoy the simplicity and wonder of it.
Lynne Watts is an author, speaker, coach, mom and a retired Cherokee County School District counselor. She can be reached at lynnewatts@comcast.net.
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Health & Wellness
Tips for Healthy Summer Travel from Start to Finish BY TRACY STARK, RD, LD, CDE
Families are packing up and heading for blue skies, warm breezes and sandy beaches. Vacations can be a time to enjoy and indulge, but this does not mean we should choose the highest calorie foods every time. Here are a few tips to help families stay on track this summer.
Traveling by car
Packing coolers with healthy food and beverages for the car will allow you to avoid making fast food stops. It will also save you time and money. Pack this: • Healthy sandwiches. Whole grain bread, pitas or wraps filled with lean, low sodium lunch meat and veggies or natural peanut butter and banana. Try hummus for something new. • Fresh fruit. Pre-peel and slice for convenience. • Snack vegetables. For crunch, enjoy baby carrots or celery sticks. • Low fat yogurt. Try freezing ahead for a cold, slushy treat; remember the spoons. • Low fat string cheese. Pair with whole grain crackers. • Water. Plain, bubbly or unsweetened flavored.
At your destination
Try using the 80/20 rule. Eating healthy 80 percent of the time allows you to indulge 20 percent without guilt. Try this:
• Plan wisely and do not skip meals. Vacations often involve extended days of hiking, sightseeing or basking on the beach. Remember to pack healthy snacks such as trail mix or healthy granola bars and plenty of water. Indulging when over-hungry leads to overdoing it with unhealthy choices. • Start fresh the next day. If you slip and overindulge, get back on track the next day. Don’t let those slips become a downward spiral of unhealthy choices for the remainder of your vacation.
Exercise
For many on vacation, exercising is difficult. Why not use your vacation as an opportunity to try something new? • Embrace your surroundings. If you are at the ocean, try beach yoga or rent a bike for an oceanside cruise. • Be adventurous. Try a new, fun activity such as rock climbing, paddle boarding or wind surfing. • Indulge in water activities. Swim, scuba, snorkel, windsurf or ride a personal watercraft.
Sleep
Many of us go on vacation and try to make the most of every day by staying up late and waking up early and then we return to work overly exhausted. Maximize your vacation fun with eight hours of sleep each night. This will make for a great vacation and will ensure you return rested and rejuvenated.
Tracy Stark is a registered dietitian at WellStar Health Systems.
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Fillers, Botox or Facelift? BY DR. MARCELO ANTUNES M.D.
According to recent statistics from the American Society for Plastic Surgery, there were more than 15 million cosmetic surgeries performed in 2014, up 3 percent from the previous year. Due to the increase in demand, the industry has responded with an endless array of new products and procedures to improve your appearance. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, however it is very important to maintain a skeptical attitude and carefully evaluate new advances. Patients who educate themselves on available procedures are better prepared to be involved in the decision-making process. As technology and surgical techniques evolve and improve, more people are asking for quicker procedures that involve a shorter recovery time and still achieve long-lasting results. I am a big advocate of, and frequently perform, non-invasive, minimal-downtime procedures such as soft tissue fillers, Botox injections, chemical peels and lasers. These are key components for a complete treatment and the prevention of facial aging. So why would someone bother doing a facelift? Why go through the recovery time? To answer these questions, we need to understand the aging process and the limitations of each treatment option. Facial aging starts to take place in our 40s and 50s. The skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles start to appear, the muscular layers and ligaments become lax and the bony structures of the face show some signs of contraction. Despite the fact that
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everybody ages differently, the tissues of the face and neck start to sag in predictable ways, producing looseness in the neck skin, jowls, sunken cheeks and deep folds on the corners of the mouth. Dermal fillers can camouflage the contour irregularities and lessen the deep facial folds. Botox can prevent wrinkles. Lasers and chemical peels can invigorate the skin. These options are wonderful and avoid downtime, but they definitely cannot do what a facelift can. A good facelift should address the muscular layer of the face and restore its position to a more youthful one. It will correct the neck lines and folds, jowls, re-establish cheek contour and soften the folds around the mouth. Tightening the muscles leaves the skin without any tension and avoids the dreaded “pulled” look. A well done facelift remains the gold standard for facial rejuvenation and should not be feared.
Facial aging starts to take place in our 40s and 50s.
Dr. Marcelo Antunes is well trained in all aspects of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery—and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish.
Attention Sciatica And Low Back Pain Sufferers……
Could One Hour With Our Doctors Give You The Answer To Your Disc Pain? Now, in Acworth, GA, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C. & Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. have what may be the most important breakthrough in non-surgical back pain treatment. Before and after MRI studies have shown disc bulges shrink in size – even with the most painful cases of L4-L5 & L5-S1 herniations. If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sciatica, you must hear about these new studies. Scientific studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column. When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the herniations occur at L4-L5, they can severely compromise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery. But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms (International Orthop 1987.) Do You Have A Disc Problem? If you experience any of the following in your back or neck, chances are your pain is due to a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration: • A vice-like squeezing feeling in your back • Sitting causes back or leg pain • Stabbing pain at the belt line or in your neck • Can’t turn over in bed without hurting • Numbness in your toes or fingers • Fire down your legs • Searing pain radiates into your arm • Prickling in your leg or toes Finally, Some Good News…… If you’ve been suffering with back pain or arm/leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or squashed or compressed discs. Until recently, the only advice for many of you suffering in pain was to try what you’ve been told: • Try exercising • Try physical therapy • Try pain medications • Try muscle relaxers • Try pain shots • Try dangerous back surgery • Just live with it If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these. Exercising makes you hurt more, pain medications and muscle relaxers cover up the problem and give you side effects. Pain shots can cause more pain, don’t work or don’t last very long or FIX the problem, back surgery didn’t work, or made you worse. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones that back surgery actually helped, but now the problem is back with a vengeance. Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check into a Breakthrough Computerized Non-Surgical Treatment
for back pain and sciatic or leg pain caused by a bulging, herniated or squashed disc or discs. It has helped hundreds of people who were suffering just like you. This new treatment machine we are calling “the squashed disc machine.” How “Good” Discs become “Bad” Discs Over time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed, especially if you’ve played certain sports when younger or have a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time. Car accidents, lifting things, very physical jobs just to name a few. It’s kind of like a cookie with cream filling, and the cream filling will start to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie if pressure is applied on top of the cookie (like gravity on our spines). Eventually this happens to a lot of us. Statistics show over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain some time in their life. Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once in a while I even catch a patient sleeping during treatment! How Does This Machine Work? Haven’t you ever had the thought…”Gosh, if somebody could just pull me apart…I would feel a whole lot better.” Yeah, we know you have. And it kind of makes a bit of sense. Well someone else, actually a medical manufacturer, back pain specialists, neurosurgeons and engineers have come up with just that. A machine that gently pulls you apart, stretches the disc to a certain point that causes a drop in pressure inside the disc (like a little vacuum in the middle of the cream filling) causing the cream filling to suck back in! You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area – then the advanced decompression computer system will do the rest. Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, and best of all there will be no dangerous drugs, no invasive procedures, and no painful exercises. Does Decompression really work? Absolutely! When you come in we will provide you with studies that show why decompression is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well decompression works is what patients say about it: Just Listen to What Our Patients Had to Say: I started at North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute for pain in my low back that traveled down my right leg. The pain felt like a burning sensation down my leg and numbness into my toes. I was unable to walk my normal 5 miles. Since starting the spinal decompression therapy I am now able to walk again without any pain. The pain and numbness down my right leg is completely alleviated. I was surprised to find that I am even sleeping better at night and that the tension in my upper back has also been relieved. The staff here has treated my great and is very caring! Thanks Bill Norman “Before I started getting spinal decompression therapy I was having severe pain in my low back and numbness down my leg constantly. I had been suffering with this for 3 years. I had two nerve abrasions, multiple steroid shots in my back, pain killers, PT and water therapy and nothing worked. After the first spinal decompression treatment I could stand up straight with very little pain. I can now sleep through the night and exercise again. I am 90-100% better and I am so thankful I found this office.” Thanks, John Ratledge
Dr. Amy Valente As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica, and back pain. In just a matter of weeks you could be playing golf, enjoying your love life, or traveling again. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Sciatica and Back Pain It’s time for you to find out if spinal decompression will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 15 days only, we’re running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression. What Does This Offer Include? Everything we normally do in our new patient evaluation. Just call before June 15th, and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your health and wellbeing where the doctor will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms. • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • An extensive review of your MRI. • You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like is has been for so many other patients. Until June 15th, you can get everything listed here for $20. The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking us up on this offer. Here’s What To Do Now: Due to the expected demand for this treatment, we suggest calling our office at once at 678-574-5678.
CALL TODAY! 678-574-5678 North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 3451 Cobb Pkwy, Ste. 4 Acworth, GA 30101
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The Importance of Quality Dentistry BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
Most dental offices today accept PPO insurance that standardizes the financial relationship between the patient and participating offices. Patients should take advantage of their insurance options and find a dentist who can deliver quality care. Exceptional dental care often begins with computers equipped with dental software to store personal records including: insurance information, benefits, dental charting, radiographs and photographs, gum disease charting, financial records and more. These records can be accessed in multiple treatment rooms at the same time. Specific records can be instantly shared with a laboratory or other doctors, following HIPPA compliance. Security should be a priority on a dental office’s computer system, including firewall protection and an IT department to monitor the network. State-of-the-art sterilization equipment is another sign of a commitment to quality dentistry. The sterilization ovens must be monitored regularly, giving patients confidence in the process. While many dental procedures, such as fillings, root canals and extractions, have been around more than 100 years, patients can rest easy knowing modern technology has
improved these treatments. Root canals remain the most dreaded treatment, yet the reality is root canals are 99 percent successful and are pain-free 90 percent of the time. New technology permits root canals to be performed using ultrasonic machines to determine how long a root is inside your jawbone and highly developed motors that rotate and counter-rotate to clean and shape the root canals, producing a superior result. Dentists traditionally find cavities using a pointed explorer, but that method has been upstaged by a Diagnodent, a laser that scientifically measures decay. These advances can be seen clearly in a patient named Patricia, who had numerous problems. Her extensive dental work, done many years ago, was failing. She wore a lower partial denture replacing four molars, and the metal clasps on this old-style denture hooked onto several teeth and ultimately continued on page 62
Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 21 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com.
Is Your Low Coolant Light On? BY DR. MITCHELL GREXA D.C.
The unofficial summer season is well underway and the triple H weather (hazy, hot and humid) is surrounding us. This is the time of year when we pay close attention to the heat and the effects it can have in our lives; for instance, to our cars. Is there enough coolant in the car? Most of us know what happens if we let the coolant level in your car fall too low things: get hot and your car will overheat. Fortunately the builders of your car put gauges and sensors that allow us to monitor the car’s coolant levels. When the level drops, the light comes on and the temperature gauge starts to move closer to red. That system is in place because we cannot directly monitor the coolant level from inside the car. If the low coolant light in your car does come on, what do you do? Do you ignore it and hope somehow magically it goes away, or do you pop the hood and add coolant to bring the level up to the normal amount for the current conditions? Hopefully, you chose option two. Our bodies are similar because we need to have the right amount of water so we don’t overheat. The magic question is this: How much water do we need? The answer is ….. we will get to that in a moment. During examinations, I ask my patients how much water they drink. Most people will admit that they drink less than they should. Our parents were under the impression that 8, eight-ounce glasses are enough for anyone to drink in a day. However, 44
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if you’re a person who is 6’5” tall and weighs a modest 250 pounds, do really think you need only 64 ounces or a half gallon of water? The true answer is humans need to consume half their body weight in water in ounces. For example: if you Symptoms of Dehydration weigh 128 pounds, • Increased thirst. you need to drink • Dry mouth and swollen tongue. 64 ounces or a half • Weakness. gallon of water • Dizziness. daily. This does • Palpitations (feeling that the heart is jumping or pounding). not mean soda • Confusion. or sports drinks • Sluggishness. or other sugary • Fainting. drinks, they will actually dehydrate • Inability to sweat. • Decreased urine output, and deep you faster since it yellow or amber color urine. takes more water to break down the Information from www.webmd.com sugars into glucose.
Dr. Grexa graduated from Life College in 1994, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He is currently practicing in Canton Georgia, and has taken on the role of a wellness consultant.
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Logan Page, Meredith Jones, Bailey Stringer and Tori Rogers. 46
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Drew Harvey, Brad Reardon, Gabrielle Oliverio, Raphael Freiberger, Robbie Ferguson and Silvana Bravo.
Haley Howard, Nora Aguirre, Caroline Peck.
Michael Hohl, Madison McColl, Jelani Regan and Celeste McDonald.
Benjamin Tompkins and Olivia Smith.
Riley McBay, Jordan Barham, Prom Queen Gianna Penton, Prom King Justin Agner, AJ Hayes, Michael Buckles.
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Sophomore Wins Classical League Scholarship
(From left) Clark Hayes, Piper Nix, Alex Hayes, Nathan Tellason and Matthew Hamilton.
Local Students Earn National Homeschool Award
Five students from the Woodstock Classical Conversations homeschool community recently capped months of study by correctly reciting hundreds of facts from a multitude of subjects as part of the Classical Conversations Memory Master program. The students ranged in age from 7 to 11, and each child spent about two hours recalling facts from six subjects, as well as a history timeline. Besides a chronological timeline of 160 events and people, the other subjects were: history, including the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; 120 locations and geographic features in the United States and other regions of North America; science, including the elements of the periodic table and the parts of eight body systems; Latin rules and vocabulary, including the text of the Gospel of John 1:1-7 in both Latin and English; English grammar facts; math, including common squares and cubes, basic geometry formulas, and unit conversions, and reciting all 44 U.S. presidents. Classical Conversations is an educational homeschool group that follows the Classical Education model based on a three-part approach to learning known as the trivium. To learn more about Classical Education, contact Sara Hayes at ccwoodstockga@gmail.com, or visit www.classicalconversations.com.
Nicolas Franco-Roldan, a sophomore from Woodstock High School, has been awarded the Lillie B. Hamilton scholarship by the Georgia Junior Classical League (GJCL). This scholarship is one of two Junior Classical League (JCL) scholarships given in the state each year. Nicolas was nominated by his Latin teacher, Kellie Mason, and voted on by GJCL committee members that includes Latin teachers from across the state. The scholarship was established to help any underclassman attend the National JCL Convention. The criteria for this scholarship include service, dedication and spirited involvement in JCL, which is currently the largest classical organization in the world with more than 50,000 members. Its purpose is to encourage an appreciation of the culture and language of ancient Greece Kellie Mason (left) and Nicolas Franco-Roldan. and Rome.
Another Successful Year for Relay for Life More than 850 participants gathered at Creekview High School for Cherokee County’s Relay for Life. The event brought together nearly 60 fundraising teams and collected close to $160,000. Team captains typically begins forming teams in the fall so check the Relay for Life webpage (relay. acsevents.org) if you are interested in participating next year. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising initiative for the American Cancer Society.
Quartet Wins State Literary Championship (From left) Fourth-graders Madison Mejice, Rhiannon Crisante and Aeisha Lofton create mock-ups of skyscrapers.
Celebrating Georgia STEM Day
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Sequoyah High School’s boys’ quartet (Levi Miller, John Haas, Stefan Dayes and John Austin Emerson) won the 2015 Georgia High School Association’s state literary championship. The students’ coach is John Markham, Sequoyah’s choral (From left) Levi Miller, John Haas, Stefan Dayes and John Austin Emerson. director.
Charter Bands Compete at Southern Star Music Festival Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) earned silver ratings overall at the Southern Star Music Festival in Austell, an annual festival with choral, jazz and band divisions. The sixth grade concert band and the seventh and eighth grade symphonic band participated, under the direction of Valerie Boehm. CCA competed against more than 20 instrumental groups, including out-of-state ensembles and bands from The Lovett School, Forsyth and White counties. Judges score ensembles on different categories and give an overall rating of blue, bronze, silver or gold.
Cherokee Charter seventh and eighth grade symphonic band.
Rep. Loudermilk Wears Local Team Colors for Charity Baseball
(Front row, from left) Dillon Watson, Tyler Woodall, Julia Clark, Camden Hinkelmann and Emily Jones. Back row, from left: Teacher Belinda Callahan, Preston Lawrence, Luke Mabry, Rackley Ade, Connor Macmillan, Will Sumner and teacher Cindy Meredith.
Academic Bowl Team Wins Zone Title
Sixes Elementary School academic bowl team won the Cherokee/Woodstock Zone 2014-15 Academic Bowl in a clean sweep, during the April competition at Freedom Middle School.
U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk recently wore the colors of Cherokee High School at practice for the upcoming Congressional Charity Baseball Game. Members of Congress usually sport the uniform of their home states and districts. The game, a tradition since 1909, has evolved into a fundraiser U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk for D.C. area charities in his Cherokee High School uniform. over the last century.
(From left) Carson Caglioni, Chris Simmons, Rachael Moncada, Laurie Slater, Col. Chuck Slater, Karl Karch, Nick Gentile, Rian Carpenter, Linda Morales and James Davis.
ROTC Earns Distinguished Unit Award
Officials at Air Force Junior ROTC headquarters recently announced that Sequoyah High School’s AFJROTC unit has been named one of the Air Force’s top high school units in the U.S. and will receive the 2014-15 AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award. The award recognizes AFJROTC units that have performed beyond expectations and have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community, while meeting the Air Force Junior ROTC mission of producing better citizens for America. This is the sixth consecutive year that Sequoyah students have been selected. SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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Child’s Online Activities May Create Parental Liability BY MARK KISSEL
Parents cannot turn a blind eye when they are aware their child is involved in bullying another child using electronic media. Last year, the Georgia Court of Appeals heard a case filed by the parents of an alleged bullying victim against the parents of the alleged perpetrator. The victim’s parents initially went to the school about the creation of a Facebook page. The administration began an inquiry into the content of the Facebook page and a 13-year-old boy admitted to his principal that he and another classmate created a fake Facebook profile for the purpose of “having some fun.” In creating the page, they posed as the victim, adding information that suggested the (female) victim had racist viewpoints, a homosexual orientation and took medication for a mental disorder. In addition, they also sent invitations to classmates, teachers and extended family members to “friend” the victim. Although disciplined by the school and punished by the parents, the Facebook page continued to exist for approximately 11 months until Facebook officials took it down. The victim’s parents alleged the boy’s parents were negligent in that they had a duty to supervise their son and remove defamatory content from their property. The court concluded the parents did not have the ability to take down
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the unauthorized Facebook page; however, the issue of whether they failed to exercise ordinary care in supervising and controlling their child was a question for a jury to decide. At issue was whether the boy’s parents had enough information “from which they should have reasonably anticipated that harm to another would result unless they controlled their child’s conduct.” The court noted that during the 11 months the page remained active, the boy’s parents made no attempt to view it, and they took no action to determine the content to be false, profane and ethnically offensive. Under Georgia law, bullying is prohibited on school grounds, on school buses, at bus stops, at school-related functions and activities, and on school computers. The law was substantially changed in 2010 to broaden the definition of bullying, to reflect concerns about highly publicized tragedies involving bullying and to address new forms of bullying, including cyber-bullying (electronic).
Chief of Police Mark Kissel has served the Cherokee County School District since 1999 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience.
Faith
Vacation Bible School 2015 Allen Temple AME
Shining Star, The Jesus in Me begins with dinner at 6 p.m. daily June 22-26. Fee is $5 per person or $10 for the family (includes dinner). 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-926-6348. www.allentempleame.org.
Bascomb UMC
Everest, July 13-17. 2299 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. www.bascombchurch.org.
Cherokee Presbyterian Church
Summer Sea Quest, 9 a.m.-noon July 6-10. To register, call 770-704-9594 or visit www.cherokee-pca.org.
City On A Hill
Everest, 6-8:30 p.m. June 7-11. 7745 Main St., Woodstock. www.COAHVBS.com.
First Baptist Church Canton
Journey Off the Map, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. June 15-19, for ages 4 (by Sept. 1, 2015) through eighth grade. To register, visit www.fbccanton.org.
First Baptist Woodstock
Bible Blast to the Past, 9 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22-26. Family night 6:30 p.m. June 26. The whole family is invited. 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock. www.fbcw.org.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
G-Force: God’s Love in Action, 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19 for rising Pre-K (age 4 by Sept. 1, 2015) to rising sixth graders. 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock. 770-924-7286. www.gslutheran.org.
Heritage Presbyterian
Abundance Orchard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 14-18. 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Register online at www.heritagepres.com.
Hillside UMC
Everest, 9:30 a.m. - noon June 8 -12 for grades K–3, and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. June 14-17 for grades 4-6. Fee is $15 before May 17, price increases to $20 after. 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. To register, contact pwalker@hillsideumc.org or visit www.hillsideumc.org.
Hopewell Baptist Church
Journey Off the Map, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 15-19. To register, visit www.hopewellbaptist.com.
Sixes UMC
Everest, 6:30-8 p.m. June 21-25. 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.sixesumc.org.
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church
Everest, 9 a.m. – noon, June 15-19. 2795 Ridge Road, Canton. Contact Amy MacNeill at macneill7201@gmail.com. www.stclementscanton.org.
Sutallee Baptist Church Journey Off the Map, 6:30-9 p.m. June 1-5 for ages 3-18. 895 Knox Bridge Highway., White. www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com.
Timothy Lutheran Church
Everest, 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19. 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-928-2812. www. timothylutheran.360unite.com.
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A Trade Worth Making BY DR. JOE MCKECHNIE
In 1919 Babe Ruth was a superstar baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. But the owner of the team was a Broadway producer, and times were tough. He desperately needed money for an upcoming play. So in 1920, while trying to raise money for a musical he was producing, he traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000, plus a loan for $300,000. In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons drafted a quarterback by the name of Brett Favre. Falcons head coach Jerry Glanville didn’t like the pick, saying that “it would take a plane crash” for him to play Brett Favre in a game. Favre was on the roster for a year, but the following season he was traded to the Green Bay Packers for a draft pick. The Falcons used it to draft running back Tony Smith. Smith played only sparingly for the Falcons over the course of three seasons, and he had more fumbles than touchdowns. Meanwhile, this Brett Favre fellow had a pretty solid career in Green Bay, leading the Packers to eight division titles and two Super Bowls, all the while shattering records and winning the player of the year award three consecutive times. Scripture tells us that God loves to initiate trades, and you and I are the big winners in those trades. First, let me take you back 700 years before Christ. This is a prophetic message that speaks of the future work God
would do for the Israelites. During the time of Isaiah’s ministry, the nation of Israel had been defeated by the Assyrians and Babylonians, and the Israelites were forced into exile, so they were away from their homeland, separated from their families. But Isaiah, a prophet, is telling people that God will send someone to rescue them from the current situation. In Isaiah 61, God promises the people that he will make a trade—He will trade their ashes for beauty, their mourning for joy, and their spirit of despair for a garment of praise. Ashes represented mourning and suffering and being downtrodden. But God wants to trade that for a crown of beauty; you are chosen, you are special, you are worthy because of His work in your life. During periods of mourning, the Jews would spread dust and ashes on their foreheads. During times of joy, if they could afford it, they would wear festive, colorful clothing. Isaiah, and then Jesus, said that he has come so that you may experience beauty instead of ashes, joy continued on page 62
Dr. Joe McKechnie is the senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church, and a member of the Sixes Living community board. Email him at joe@sixesumc.org.
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Sustainable Woodstock is a Green Community BY KATIE COULBORN
Since 2010, Woodstock has been a Green Community, a certification given by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) as part of the Green Communities Program. Cities are ranked bronze, silver, gold, and platinum by earning points in 10 different categories. There are 72 measures overall where cities can potentially receive points. The checklist can be found here: atlantaregional.com/environment/green-communities. Woodstock’s first certification was at the bronze level, followed by a bump to the silver level in 2011. This year the city is going for gold certification - we won’t know until November, after our application is reviewed by ARC. The city’s mission statement reflects a commitment to sustainability: “Woodstock is a sustainable city with hometown pride. Our city is a community for a lifetime with first class neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown and natural and designed beauty. Our residents enjoy convenient living and active lifestyles. Experience Woodstock…Her Heritage…Her vision.” By participating in the Green Communities Program, the city earns points for the things people love that make our community special, like the farmers market, Greenprints trail system, community garden and Earth Day recycling events. While residents are aware of these initiatives, city officials have instituted policies that aren’t as noticeable. For example, the city council has adopted a green purchasing policy, a no-idling policy for city vehicles (except police vehicles), and a lights off/power down policy for city facilities
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when not in use. We have conducted energy efficiency audits on almost all of our government buildings, and through this process, recommended upgrades to the buildings to save money. In 2012, Fire Station No. 10 was upgraded with a new efficient HVAC system, LED lighting, and solar thermal hot water system, paid for by a competitive federal grant. As a result, energy costs have been cut by 23 percent. We also have recycling at our facilities, including battery recycling at the City Annex, and we have upgraded to energy efficient LED traffic lights. There are many other sustainability-related ordinances and policies in place that enhance quality of life for Woodstock citizens. Among them are incentives to developers for building green, a tree ordinance that requires new developments to save or replace trees removed during construction, and traffic signal synchronization which results in fewer vehicle emissions and faster travel times. For more information on these programs and policies, and for updates on plans and initiatives of the city, please go to woodstockga.gov and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ WoodstockPlanning.
Katie Coulborn. long-range planner for Woodstock, has a Master’s Degree in Design for Sustainability from Savannah College of Art and Design.
DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Camasini’s Italian Sicilian Grill Italian no $ $-$$ no Beer/Wine yes 9425 Highway 92 #100 770-672-6996 Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. American 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no 251 E Main St. Brunch 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven American no $ no open no no 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar yes 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar no 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no Weekends 315 Chambers St. only 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer no 156 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern 770-592-8295 Sandwiches jmillerssmokehouse.com Magnolia Thomas Southern Sunday no $$$$ open Beer/Wine yes 108 Arnold Mill Rd. Brunch 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com Pure Taqueria Mexican Sat./Sun. $$ $$ open Full bar 6 persons+ 405 Chambers St. Brunch 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock Reel Seafood Seafood Sunday $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar limited 8670 Main St. Brunch 770-627-3006 Salt Factory Pub Gastropub no $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar no 8690 Main St. (678) 903-6225 Tea Leaves & Thyme English no $$ no closed no yes 8990 Main St. Tea room 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s Italian no $$ $$$ closed Full bar yes 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com What A Dog Chicago style no $ $ open no no 9595 Highway 92 Hotdogs 770-485-3411 SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants
Downtown Woodstock
Spring Festival
Hustle for Heroes Race
photos by Darleen Prem
Woodstock Summer Concert Series
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Spring Festival
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Downtown Woodstock
Experience Elm Street: AND not OR BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON
CITY CENTER • WOODSTOCK
JUNE 10 - 24
SAT/SUN AT 2:00PM Wednesdays AT 10:00AM
Call or visit us on the web to learn about our
SUMMER CAMPS
Sharing opinions, in a connected world, can get you in trouble. You might be associated with Group A with your political opinion, and then Group B later if you talk about cats on Facebook. Today, I figured I would share an opinion to introduce myself. I’ve worked at Elm Street for two years, but I’m new to living in Woodstock and haven’t written in this space until now. I wanted to share why I feel that Elm Street is important, why art is important, and why the Reeves House is important. Growing up involved in the arts, I would repeatedly hear comments like, arts and humanities are not as essential as science and technology. There it is, Group A OR Group B, which perhaps is the issue, more than either opinion of Group A or B. There is no doubt that science and technology are keys to the future. Without a basic understanding, we will become disconnected from systems that govern our lives. Yet, so far discussions have presented a false polarity: science and technology OR arts and humanities. The two, however, are not mutually exclusive. Not only are the arts essential, science has a lot to learn from art. The first reason: without foundations in each of these fields, a whole scope of human experiences and emotions will be invisible to us. The second reason is simple yet sensible: to find a solution to our problems. Solution is deceptive. I think solutions require more than just engineering new tools. The perspective of the issue for those tools is perhaps more essential. Arts supplement the thinking that is the heart of science. They go hand-in-hand. On June 1, Elm Street launches the Revive the Reeves Campaign. Phase I is now completed and the Reeves House begins Phase II. Elm Street as a whole is important because it says some things in the world are gray - not black OR white, this OR that. The Reeves House will host a gallery, studios, instructional space, computer labs and more, and combine it all under one roof. The same computer helping someone discover photography will do the same for software engineering. Science AND technology AND arts AND humanities. You can find out more at revivethereeves.org. My opinion: Science finds an answer, the arts ask more questions. Both are equally important for our culture.
I wanted to share why I feel that Elm Street is important, why art is important, and why the Reeves House is important.
ELMSTREETARTS.ORG 678.494.4251 Christopher Brazelton, a Florida State University graduate, works as the operations director for Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.
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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM WOODSTOCK, GA
Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, Š OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street.
It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at HWY 92.
Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass (2016) - This approx. 1.2 mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills south. Rubes Creek Trail (2016) - This 1 mile paved trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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Family Feud: For The Saxons, it’s a Game
Allatoona Parks Offer Hiking
Inside for the auditions, we were told to be enthusiastic and support each other. That was easy, because we’ve done that forever, but never more than when we got the news of Mom’s cancer diagnosis. This was a venue where together we could celebrate something that she enjoyed. She would have loved it! I only wish we had done it sooner; maybe she could have laughed at some of our crazy answers. This is for you, Mom! I love you and miss you every time I see the show.
by calling 770-917-1234. In addition, golfers can, try their skill on the fairways and greens of Cobblestone Golf Course, located on Corps property off Nance Road in Acworth. Red Top Mountain State Park is located in Bartow County. The park is ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Red Top Mountain State Park has a campground with 92 tent, trailer and RV sites. The park maintains 18 cottages, two enclosed group shelters, seven open picnic shelters, swimming beach and a boat launching ramp. Some of the activities you can take part in while you’re visiting the park are hiking, picnicking and group programs. For further information contact Red Top Mountain State Park at 770- 975-0055. For further information about U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed areas around Allatoona Lake, please call 678-721-6700. We look forward to seeing you out and about Allatoona Lake!
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instead of mourning. What does God’s trade look like in your life? We trade Hell for Heaven, death for eternal life. We trade sin for forgiveness. We trade judgment for grace. Bitterness for forgiveness. Worry for peace. Heartache for joy. Loneliness for deeper relationships. Out of His amazing love for you, God makes a trade—much more than a trade, actually—a sacrifice. Through the perfection of Jesus Christ, we are made new. Our old lives are traded for new ones. God’s love is free, but it’s not cheap. It cost Jesus his life. Have you traded darkness for light? Have you traded sorrow for joy? Have you traded worry for peace? God loves you right where you are, but He loves you so much that He doesn’t want you to stay there. How will you respond to God’s trade?
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wiggled them loose. She was frustrated and unhappy to be losing more teeth. She received an innovative new denture design that reduces stress on anchor teeth, and now enjoys a comfortable, quality result. Overall, dentists must set a high standard of caring for patients, relating to patients, understanding their needs and delivering comfortable care that is excellent in every way.
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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 Woodstock office Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Tax Assessors/Evaluation
678-493-6400 770-924-4099 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 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
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
Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth
Urgent Care Facilities
678-880-9654 770-345-7371
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
770-720-7000 678-426-5450 678-661-3166
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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 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 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Contact: Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/ The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Contact: Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House Helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home Is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. Contact: 770-479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center Is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. Contact: 678-504-6388 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Bethany Place Is a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. Contact: 770-479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org CASA for Children Promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. Contact: 770-345-3274 www.casacherokee.org CCHS Thrift Store Accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Contact: 770-592-8072 Cherokee Family Violence Center Offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2 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 County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: 770-928-5115 or admin@ cchumanesociety.org
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www.cchumanesociety.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 Cherokee County Senior Services Offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. Contact: 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320 www.cherokeega.com/senior-services Community Veterinary Care Provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 www.adoptapet.com Everyday Angels Offers financial assistance for local families in need. Contact: aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. Contact: 770-795-9348 office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net 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 Funds 4 Furry Friends Helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter 770-842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com Georgia Animal Project Based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost 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, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. Contact: 770-796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Green Shelters America Animal rescue group. Contact: 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@ gmail.com www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: 770-587-9697 www.habitat-ncg.org Harvesting Hope Ministries Gives surgery care packs to children facing liver and kidney failure. Contact: dawn@ harvestinghopeministries.org www.harvestinghopeministries.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch Offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group Helps people who struggle intensely with life
dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: 678-391-5950 www.hqmg.org HOPE Center Offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: 770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Offers adult and children’s clothing. Contact: 770-517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com MUST Ministries Offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Parkway. 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 Outreach Provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org. 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 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 Is a year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. Contact: Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry Helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. Contact: 678-310-9858 petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County Provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. 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 Volunteer Aging Council Is a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. Contact: 770-310-3474 www.vac-cherokeega.org
Civic, County Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter Is for anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills. Contact: Rich 770-926-1944
BridgeMill-Sixes Service League Contact: Marlyn Patouillet 770- 345-7941 www.bssl.org Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room) www.saltcherokee.com 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
Contact: 770-704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners Contact: 770-721-7803 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) Roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey 770-720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Soccer Association Contact: 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com
Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com
Cherokee County Service League (770) 704-5991
Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org
Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20 Contact: Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com www.pilotinternational.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 770-480-4179 Service League of Cherokee County Contact: 770-704-5991 http://serviceleague.net
Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursdays at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs. 8:30 a.m. first Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Parkway, Canton 30014. Contact: 770- 345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2. Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock 30188. Contact: http://cherokeelp.org. Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. second Saturday at Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall in Woodstock. Contact Conrad Quagliaroli 770- 378-8232 Republican Women of Cherokee County Contact: 678- 520-2236 www.rwccga.com
Recreation & Hobbies Allatoona Gold Panners Periodic events and outings to pan the creeks in the Dahlonega Gold Belt along the Lake. Contact: Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com 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 Arts Center 94 North St., Canton
Kingdom Riders A forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons Is for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. Is a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. Contact: 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.seniorsoftball.com Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton www.cherokeechapter.com William G. Long Senior Center Offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Contact: 678-445-6518
Support Organizations AA Meetings Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton; 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. http://www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road, Canton; Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. Contact: Reba, 770-516-3502 www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.php?district=17 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: 678-385-2013 American Red Cross Metro Chapter Contact: 770-428-2695 Breast Cancer Support Group Meets: 10 a.m. - noon first Thursday of each month at Northside Hospital—Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: 404-843-1880 Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of
the Nazarene. Contact: 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist Contact: 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House Contact: 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton Contact: 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com Cherokee County Support Group Provides support for people with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, etc. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs Contacts: Stacie Collett 404-402-0571, jhmom88@ comcast.net and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294 christystephenson@msn.com Cherokee County Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association For pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock www.cherokeeministers.org Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock Contact: Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence Contact: 404-824-4637, gcidogs@aol.com www.gcidogs.org Grace Valley Ministries Connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: 727-251-7690 info@gracevalleyministries.org www.gracevalleyministries.org Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Contact: Jeannie 770-919-9275 Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter For people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings in the Woodstock area. Contact: nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church Contact: Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770517-0191 MOMS Club of Canton, West GA (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs) http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com MOMS Club of Woodstock - Towne Lake Contact: momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: 770-924-4777 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 | June 2015
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COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
AME
Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org
BAPTIST
Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
CHURCH OF GOD
Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com
Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007
Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.com
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 www.crossroadspbc.org
Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
Faith Community 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org
EPISCOPAL
First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 678-460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com
Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org
Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com
Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net
Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org
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Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS
Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
ORTHODOX
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
UNITED METHODIST
Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombchurch.org
Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org
CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org
Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.ngca.org
North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-733-2585 www.mormom.org
Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com
Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.ngumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org
OTHERS
Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv
Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.info God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton, 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Community Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Watermarke 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 678-880-9092 www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com
Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com
BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org
Momentum 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv
Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org
Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com
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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
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461
Sen. David Perdue (R)
202-224-3521 B40D Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 GA: 678-248-6444 perdue.senate.gov
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114
Commissioners
L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman Steve West (R) District 1
131 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington DC 20510 202-224-3643 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 GA: 770-661-0999 isakson.senate.gov
Ray Gunnin (R) District 2
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 11 238 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington DC 20515 202-225-2944 9898 Highway 92, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188 GA: 770-429-1776 loudermilk.house.gov
bpoole@cherokeega.com
State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)
404-652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov
404-463-1378
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
678-523-8570
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
678-576-2644
Rep. Wes Cantrell (R) District 22 wes@cantrellforhouse.com
770-722-7526
Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23
404-656-0254
scot@turnerforhouse.com
mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov
Rep. John Carson (R) District 46 john.carson@house.ga.gov
404-656-0287
Cherokee County Courts Superior Court Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
678-493-6270 678-493-6260 678-493-6240
State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
678-493-6490 678-493-6480
Magistrate Court Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R) District 3 Scott Gordon (R) District 4 sgordon@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
678-493-6431 678-493-6431
Probate Court 678-493-6160
Sonya Little
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org 678-493-4100 fax: 678-493-4228
678-493-6400 fax: 678-493-6420 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-479-1871 fax: 770-479-1236
Kyla Cromer (R) District 1
678-493-8088
Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-893-2970
John Harmon (R) District 3
404-462-4950
Janet Read (R) Chair
770-516-1444
kyla.cromer@cherokee.k12.ga.us
john.harmon@cherokee.k12.ga.us janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R) District 4
rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-721-4398, x4370
Clark Menard (R) District 5
770-928-0341
Mike Chapman (R) District 6 mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-345-6256
City Government Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood
770-704-1544
Juvenile Court
770-735-8055
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
clark.menard@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Judge Keith Wood (R)
lbahrens@cherokeega.com swest@cherokeega.com
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com
www.cherokeega.com 678-493-6001
www.canton-georgia.gov
Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker
Holly Springs Mayor Timothy Downing
770-345-5536
District Attorney Shannon Wallace
678-493-6250 678-493-6280 770-479-1488
Clerk of Courts Patty Baker
678-493-6511
Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
770-592-6001
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www.hollyspringsga.us. www.woodstockga.gov
SIXES AREA HOMESSixes SOLD IN APRIL Living Sales for April 2015 List Price $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
189,900 167,840 180,000 199,900 199,999 214,912 240,000 244,900 250,000 279,900 348,000 377,500 379,000 415,000 439,900 449,900 499,900 639,900 159,712 169,900 221,000 242,900 275,000 160,000 195,500 172,900 199,900 204,999 124,900 139,500 142,500 409,000 485,000
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
174,750 191,500 205,000 208,000 219,000 237,900 237,900 240,900 246,900 246,900 246,900 262,230 265,000 299,900 300,000 406,900 175,000 333,900 149,900 174,900 215,000 450,000 285,000 225,000 229,900 149,470 95,000 149,900 167,900 260,000 499,900 129,900 159,900 231,091 144,900 145,000 178,900 179,900 235,951 179,900 175,000 199,500 169,900 195,000 324,500 239,000 142,000
Address
Subdivision
Beds
Baths
Yr Built
Days on Market
238 Barrett Springs WAY 3071 Heatherbrook TRCE 406 Redwood TRL 309 Downing Creek TRL 3048 Woodbridge LN 101 Springshade LN 125 Windsong TRL 151 Gold Mill PL 124 Willow View LN 4060 Gold Mill RDG 366 Woodbrook CRST 306 Lakebridge XING 123 Willow View LN 211 Cedar Woods WAY 5147 Millwood DR 638 Gold Valley PASS 4991 Millwood DR 506 Poplar Creek XING 516 Broughton DR 102 Cedar Valley DR 803 Sienna Woods LN 211 STERLING BROOK LN 1060 Copper Creek DR 321 Woodland PASS 410 Glenleigh DR 179 Diamond Ridge AVE 171 Diamond Ridge AVE 418 Ridgecrest DR 268 Oconee WAY 509 Sautee PL 246 Oconee WAY 122 Estates At The Lake DR 107 Estates At The Lake DR
Barrett Springs BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill BridgeMill Canton Heights Cedar Valley Copper Creek Copper Creek Copper Creek Creekside At Prominence Creekside At Prominence Diamond Ridge Diamond Ridge Eagle View At Prominence Enclave At Holly Mill Enclave At Holly Mill Enclave at Holly Mill Estates At The Lake Estates At The Lake
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3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 4 3.5 4 4 5 5 5.5 2 2 3.5 2 4 2 2.5.5 2 2 2 2 2 2 3.5 4.5
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$ 244,999
420 ARGONNE TER 414 Deepstream XING 804 Durham CT 618 Syemore PASS 807 Greenwood XING 190 South Village AVE 286 South Village SQ 288 South Village SQ 182 South Village AVE 186 South Village AVE 642 Lorimore PASS 742 Lorimore PASS 430 Deepstream XING 323 Lakeview TER 214 Glenwood DR 727 Crescent CIR 1056 Blankets Creek DR 1088 Blankets Creek DR 323 Westminster DR 521 Kensington Park DR 400 Cherubs Smile 761 E Shore DR 264 Mason DR 816 Middlebrooke BND 808 Middlebrooke BND 3261 Mills Ridge DR 690 Morgan Springs CT 11290 Bells Ferry RD 324 Gail AVE 216 Eagle Ridge LN 330 LEMON ST 12436 Bells Ferry RD 932 Gardenia CURV 206 Providence Walk CT 320 Hiawassee DR 431 Chatooga LN 502 TALLAPOOSA TRL 504 TALLAPOOSA TRL 111 Camdyn CIR 3163 Shiloh PL 229 W Slope WAY 133 Village DR 702 Valley Mill CT 207 Taylors Farm DR 701 Tara Falls TRCE 511 Deepwater Cove WAY 223 Woodland WAY
AVERAGES IN APRIL 2015
Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Harmony on the Lakes Highland Point Highland Point Holly Mill Holly Mill Iris Park Lake Sovereign Lakeview Estates Middlebrooke Middlebrooke Mills Ridge Morgan Springs None None None None Pine Crest Prominence Point Providence Walk Rivers Edge at River Park Rivers Edge at River Park Rivers Edge at River Park Rivers Edge at River Park Riverside Shiloh Place Spring Creek Station at Prominence Point Taylors Farm Taylors Farm The Falls Of Cherokee The Reserves At Holly Springs Woodland Village
Sales Price $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
181,500 165,500 164,500 195,500 198,500 216,300 235,000 236,700 250,000 275,000 340,000 355,000 380,000 404,500 438,000 420,000 477,000 610,000 158,500 169,400 221,000 242,000 274,000 160,000 195,000 172,900 199,900 205,000 126,100 129,000 137,000 396,000 445,000
$$/sq ft $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
92 109 119 87 97 98 112 86 96 102 76 82 101 110 104 70 80 98 93 68 No data $ 85 $ 73 $ 86 $ 101 $ 81 $ 85 $ 110 $ 71 $ 91 $ 114 $ 118 $ 80
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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
173,500 189,000 200,000 206,100 213,000 237,900 241,600 240,900 243,650 246,900 240,000 252,500 265,000 305,250 300,000 400,000 170,000 281,583 139,000 169,900 217,495 445,000 285,000 214,000 220,000 149,470 95,000 138,500 169,900 262,000 480,000 127,000 158,000 231,091 137,000 145,000 178,900 179,900 231,829 165,000 170,000 197,500 166,000 189,500 324,000 241,000 137,000
$ 239,308
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$ 94.83
Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by Sixes Living)
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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ANIMALS/PETS BridgeMill Animal Hospital 770-479-2200 www.bridgemillvet.com 9560 Bells Ferry Road, Canton
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Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org
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AUTOMOTIVE BridgeMill Auto Care Canton location: 770-720-0765 East Cobb location: 770-641-9906
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Downtown BUZZ
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CLEANING SERVICES Rejoice Maids 678-905-3476 www.rejoicemaids.com
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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Must Ministries
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CHIROPRACTIC Grexa Chiropractic & Structural Wellness 9 770-213-7602 www.GrexaChiropractic.com 1750 Marietta Highway, Canton North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 678-574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Suite 4, Acworth
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Ribley Chiropractic 54 2453 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-592-2505, www.ribleychrio.com DENTAL (Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric) BridgeMill Dentistry 770-704-1812 www.bridgemilldentistry.com 3682 Sixes Road, Canton 30114
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Fountain View Dentistry 770-926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com
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1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Ste. A, Woodstock
225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw
Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 19 770-926-9260 PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C, Woodstock Riverstone Dental Care Dr. Ruximar Linkous, 770-479-3846 www.riverstonedentalcare.com
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Spillane Orthodontics 35 770-928-4747 www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 30 678-224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics 770-592-5554 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 201, Woodstock www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 770-345-4155 205 Waleska Road, Suite 1A, Canton
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Goddard School, The 28 770-720-3003 310 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton Hillside UMC PreSchool & Kindergarten 770-924-4776, www.hillsideumc.org 4474 Towne Lake Parkway,Woodstock
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Lyndon Academy 770-926-0166, lyndonacademy.org 485 Toonigh Road, Woodstock
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Piano Instructor-Ralph Iossa 973-519-6863
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South Canton Funeral Home 3147 Marietta Hwy., Canton 770-479-3377, www.thescfh.com
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HAIR SALON/MASSAGE/SPA Azure Salon & Spa 23 770-345-8280 www.azuresalon.net 1359 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 110, Canton Bambu Salon 21 770-345-0027 www.BambuSalonAveda.com 150 Prominence Point Pkwy., Suite 700, Canton 30114 5
Salon Spa VenĂŠssa 19 770-591-2079, www.salonvenessa.com 8516 Main St., Woodstock HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR Alcaraz Drywall 9 678-949-8689, fidelalcaraz@yahoo.com Blue Horizon Air Conditioning & Heating 678-279-2244, BHCool.com
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Hammocks Heating & Air Inside Front 770-794-0428, www.hammockshvac.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707
FUNERAL HOME
Massage Envy 770-345-4772, MassageEnvy.com 1810 Cumming Highway, Canton
EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION
The Grant Academy 770-926-7827 www.thegrantacademy.net 102 Springfield Drive, Woodstock
Schuckers & Associates, PC 20 770-329-8873 or 706-745-2475 3760 Sixes Road, Suite 126 #127, Canton Schuckers.Consulting@gmail.com
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Mr. Junk 678-675-8651, www.mrjunk1.com Precision Plumbing 678-758-3493, PrecisionPlumbingPros. com
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Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969, www.ReliableAir.com
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Sundance Pressure & Seal 770-720-2303 or 404-771-0071 www.sundancepressureandseal.com
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Zilliant Innovations, Inc. 3 770-926-1545, www.ZilliantInnovations.com LANDSCAPING/LAWN CARE Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710, www.excavationandlandscaping.com
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Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation 770-720-1727 or 770-827-0346 www.calvarylandscaping.com
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Soil Sense Landscape Group 20 678-483-5185, soilsenselandscape.com The Mosquito Authority 678-294-7597, BugsBITE.com
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LIFE COACHING The Texting Coach Text 770-500-9844, www.thetextingcoach.com
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Northside Orthopedics 3 & Sports Medicine, Dr. Matthew Simmons 770-517- 6636, northsidecherokeeortho.com 684 Sixes Road, Ste. 130, Holly Springs Northwest ENT and Allergy Center 19 770-427-0368, www.NW-ENT.com 134 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 202, Canton 960 Woodstock Parkway, Suite 101 Woodstock Pain Solutions Treatment Centers 38 770-590-1078, 2205 Riverstone Blvd., Suite 101, Canton Plastic Surgery Center of the South 41 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann Street, Suite 150, Marietta Wellstar Cancer Network Inside back 770-956-STAR (7827), wellstar.org
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Suite C
Northside Hospital – Cherokee 770-720-5100, www.northside.com 201 Hospital Road, Canton
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North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Dr. Jan Henriques 1 770-560-4775, NorthGeorgiaHearing.com 203 Woodpark Place, Suite B-100, Woodstock
PHOTOGRAPHY
REAL ESTATE Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson Back Cover 404-954-2486, www.kurtandsheila.com RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Canton United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Inside Front 770-479-2502, cantonfirstumc.org City of Canton 770-704-1548
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Cherokee County Historical Society
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Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251
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RESTAURANT Harmony Burger Cafe 21 770-721-5749, HarmonyBurgerCafe.com 2210 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 120, Canton
J King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.JKingImages.com
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RETAILERS/SHOPPING
Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com
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Max Video Games & More 19 770-924-9300 6424 Bells Ferry Road, Suite.124, Woodstock www.facebook.com/maxvideogames
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SIXES LIVING | June 2015
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Tumors have nowhere to hide Patients now have somewhere to turn The future of cancer treatment is here. And it’s only available at WellStar. WellStar is the only health system in metro Atlanta to offer TomoTherapy® and CyberKnife® for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
TomoTherapy
CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System
Unlike conventional systems, which allow radiation to be delivered from only a few directions, TomoTherapy rotates in 360 degrees, meaning that treatments can be delivered continuously to the tumor from every angle. More beam directions give physicians more control in how they plan treatments – and more assurance that the dose will be confined to the tumor.
The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System involves no cutting, and for many, can offer a non-invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of tumors. The system is composed of a radiation delivery device, which is mounted on a flexible robotic arm which enables CyberKnife to deliver radiation to tumors anywhere in the body. Its exceptional tracking ability eliminates the need for patients to have stabilizing head frames or limited breathing during treatment.
For more information, call 770-793-7550 or visit wellstar.org/cancercare.