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August 2014

Volume 2, Issue 5

14 Dive into History Lessons can be learned along the shores of Allatoona Lake.

30 Supplies in Demand Take the sting and stress out of backto-school shopping.

35 Prevent Heat Stroke

Protect your pets against the dangers of warm weather.

44 Scholastic Flashbacks Even our illustrious leaders had embarrassing moments.

48 Tomorrow’s Leaders Girl Scout programs are active, educational and life-changing.

49 Rob’s Rescues Elementary student is on a mission to find homes for shelter pets.

50 KSU Football Update Woodstock resident is the head football coach.

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Contributing Writers Don Akridge Chantel Adams Tessa Basford Sylina Buehne Amy Cobb Rick Coughlin Mike Foster Meghan Griffin G. Lora Grooms Dr. Scott Harden Dr. Amy Hardin Kirby Lewis-Hobba Dan Jape Kurt Johnson

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Mark Kissel Candace Lee Dr. Mike Litrel Rob Macmillan Joe McKechnie Alisha O’Brian Lisa Randall Kristen Smith Jodi Tiberio Tim Timmons Scot Turner Dr. Mark B. Van Deusen Lynne Watts

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BY CANDI HANNIGAN

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Candi Hannigan is the editor of Sixes Living. She has lived in Cherokee County for 25 years. Send your comments or questions to candi@ aroundaboutlocalmedia.com.

Dennis Burnette has opened Burnette Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc. in Canton, a firm that provides alternative dispute resolution to handle conflicts without resorting to litigation. Burnette has been trained to assist in resolving disputes through mediation, facilitation and arbitration in areas that include business and commercial disputes, debt, land use, and divorce mediation. The office is at 150 North St., adjacent to the Cherokee County Historic Courthouse. www.facebook.com/ BurnetteAMSInc.

At press time, the owners of Stout’s Growlers were putting final touches on the store and planning to be open by the first of August at 188 North St. in downtown Canton. Stout’s Growlers will have a selection of 30 craft beers. Customers can choose their favorites by sampling the beer and filling 32 or 64 ounce bottles to take home. They can bring the bottles back for refills. (678) 899-6684. www.stoutsgrowlers.com. Spirited is open at 8750 Main St. Suite 2, beside Reel Seafood in downtown Woodstock. The boutique offers handmade jewelry and bohemian-chic clothing. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. (678) 214-5304. Dive Georgia, at 8720 Main St., Ste. 130 in Woodstock, offers scuba certifications and is a full PADI facility. Dive also offers full service for equipment including air fills and nitrox. Its second location is a dive facility in Cartersville. (404) 285-8600. www. divegeorgia.com. The Benton House of Woodstock is a personal care and memory care community that has opened at 3385 Trickum Rd. The 59-apartment facility was about 60 percent full at press time. (678) 494-4500. www.bentonhouse.com.

What’s Coming?

The clothing boutique Moop’s is opening in August at 105 E. Main St., Suite 116. The boutique offers French shabby chic clothing with a sophisticated edge for mature women, with personal shopping and image consulting services. Watch for details at Moop’s Boutique on Facebook and Instagram. 4

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Grace Radio WPCG, a locally operated radio station in Cherokee County, is moving its transmitter to Stacey’s at Bells Ferry Road and Marietta Highway and changing from 103.7 to 102.7 on the FM dial. After the move, Grace Radio should have a good signal in Towne Lake and Woodstock, as well as Holly Springs, BridgeMill and the Sixes Road area. WPCG began broadcasting in May 2004 near Waleska and moved in 2009 to a tower on Hwy. 140 overlooking Laurel Canyon. Program Director Henri Broomall airs hymns, traditional music, and national Christian ministries such as Dr. James Dobson and Rick Warren, plus special programs for men, women, teens, and children. A newscast, Cherokee Happenings, airs six times each weekday and a new local talk show is being planned. WPCG is seeking news from local ministries, churches, non-profits, and ideas for interesting people to interview. Grace Radio’s program schedule and contact information can be found on its website, GraceFMcanton.com. Updates will also be posted as the move progresses.

A Look at the New School Year

Amaze your family and friends with your knowledge of Cherokee County’s school district, which is the largest employer in the county. Here are some facts and figures released by county officials. • 556 additional students are expected this school year, up from the 20-day count in 2013-14, for a total enrollment of 40,200. • The school district is the largest employer in the county, with 4,324 employees, including 2,832 certified staff. • There are 41 school campuses across the county, consisting of 24 elementary schools, seven middle schools, six high schools, ACE Academy (grades 7-12), Ralph Bunche Head Start Center and the Little River Preschool Center and L.R. Tippens Educational Center. • 358 school buses will transport approximately 70 percent of the student population (23,000 students each morning and 26,000 each afternoon); buses will travel more than 4.5 million miles (approximately 1,450 bus routes daily) this school year. • The Teasley Middle School replacement and Cherokee High athletic renovation completed this month. The Dean Rusk Middle replacement is scheduled to open for 2016-17.

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Community Board The Sixes Living Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders who assist us as contributors to the magazine, judges for the annual Trailblazer award, and advisors who offer valuable feedback. Pat Gold moved to Canton 33 years ago when she married Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 working for the Cherokee County School District, Pat began volunteering. She serves on the boards of the Cherokee County Arts Center, the Canton Main Street Program, Canton Tourism, Inc., and chairs the Canton Planning Commission. Pat and her husband have four children and four grandchildren. Pharmacist Dale Coker owns Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs and lives in Woodstock with wife Susan. The University of Georgia graduate is vice president of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. His community involvement has included Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity, youth league coaching and church leadership. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented TopiCLICK, a topical metered dosing device. Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011 and is the new 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, 6, and Grace Ann, 3. Sonia Carruthers is the executive director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, based in Holly Springs. The Cherokee County native grew up in Canton and has lived in Woodstock with her son and daughter for the past 17 years. She is very active in the community and currently serves with local and regional organizations to strengthen families and children. Chantel Adams is founder of The Princess Generation, an organization raising a generation of young women focused on serving others. Chantel, who has a biology degree from the University of Evansville, serves on Highland Rivers Health community service board and volunteers with the Cherokee County Juvenile Court. She and husband Gavin have lived in Canton for five years and have four children, ages 14, 12, 9, and 5. 6

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Sixes Living Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. ALM President Marketing & Advertising Sales Patty Ponder aroundaboutpatty@gmail.com (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Candi Hannigan candi@aroundaboutlocalmedia.com (770) 615-3318 Art Director Michelle McCulloch aroundaboutadvertising@gmail.com (770) 615-3307 Sixes Living, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly magazine created to build a sense of community and pride in the Sixes, Holly Springs and Hickory Flat areas by sharing positive stories and timely information. A total of 16,250 free copies are distributed monthly; 15,300 are mailed to homes and businesses, with an additional 950 placed in racks around the community. Many readers catch the latest edition online each month. Sixes Living welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline is the 15th of each month. Yearly subscriptions are available for $24. Send a check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher and the publisher makes no claims about the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Sixes Living is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2014. Sixes Living 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: (770) 615-3322 Website: www.sixeslivingmagazine.com Powered by Trustworkz Inc. Volume 2, Issue 5

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Juried Show for Christian Artists Local artists Kristin Replogle and Jeanne Sperry have created a juried art exhibition called The Nature of God that will be held Nov. 7-Dec. 28 at Hillside UMC in Woodstock. Entries will be accepted from artists within a 50-mile radius of Woodstock. Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 13. Awards offered will be: Best of Show, $500; Second place, $250; Third place, $150. Commercial and corporate awards also will be given. “This exhibit has been created to glorify God and will feature works that represent the nature of God, focusing on His inherent qualities, innate character and how He responds to human needs. The works are to be scripturally based. The scripture reference will be on the back of each piece submitted,” according to the exhibit website, http://cherokeered.com/ nature_of_god. A reception and concert will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 7.

Front row, from left: Tom Carey - Chart D and S Group President; Carolyn McGarty -Chart SR HR Generalist; Liliana Arrieta – Bethesda Clinic CMA; Karen Fegely, FNP and founder of the clinic; Tina Roy - Bethesda Clerk; Violet Perez - Bethesda Office and Volunteer Coordinator; Star Garguilo Chart Inc. HR Assistant, and Kathy Lambert - Chart Inc. HR Manager. Back row, from left: Kristy Achenbach - Bethesda RN, and Trevor AchenbachBethesda RN and Practice Manager

Ball Ground Company Donates to Health Clinic Bethesda Community Clinic received a donation of $1,902.30 from the employees of Chart Inc., a Ball Ground-based manufacturer that supports different local charities each quarter with money raised through employee fundraisers. The donation will help approximately 100 patients get necessary health care at the Holly Springs clinic. 8

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From left: Jennifer Stanley, community relations specialist, Northside Hospital-Cherokee, and Officer Shane Smith with the Holly Springs Police Department.

Holly Springs Police Given Defibrillator Northside Hospital-Cherokee recently donated an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the city of Holly Springs Police Department. The unit will be out on the roads with the on-duty police sergeant for each shift. “Officers from the city of Holly Springs Police Department are often the first responders on a scene where an individual needs emergency cardiac care,” said Rob Logan, city manager, city of Holly Springs. “The AED donation from Northside HospitalCherokee will provide the department with immeasurable benefit that might be the difference between life and death for such an individual. The city of Holly Springs is grateful for the relationship that we have with Northside Hospital-Cherokee.” “We are honored to have the opportunity to support our local law enforcement,” said Billy Hayes, CEO, Northside HospitalCherokee. “We are equally grateful for the relationship we have with them.” According to the American Heart Association, approximately 360,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests are reported each year in the United States. AEDs available on the market today are safe and simple to use by non-medical personnel. Voice prompts and visual displays guide the user through the process, while the computerized device accurately assesses the cardiac state of the patient, makes an appropriate therapy decision and administers electric shock, if needed, in order to restore the heart to its natural rhythm.

SERV Turns Clothing into Food The SERV Store in Canton is collecting gently used clothing, which officials can use to raise money for SERV International’s feeding program. According to SERV officials, each bag of clothing donated helps feed 50 people. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the SERV trailer, in the parking lot of the SERV Store at 3145 Marietta Hwy., near the intersection of Univeter Road. For more info, call (770) 213-1000.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS The Trolley Will Be Back! In early summer 2014, the Woodstock Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors voted to purchase a 22-passenger trolley that it had borrowed for the 2012 and 2013 holiday shopping seasons. The intent of this trolley is to run it as a year-round amenity for shoppers, diners and visitors to the Downtown Woodstock area.

Service will be offered on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays with expanded service potential on holidays and special event days. Keep a watch on the Main Street Woodstock Facebook page for news of the trolley’s schedule, route and other details. Or visit www.mainstreetwoodstock.org/ Programs/WoodstockTrolley.aspx for more info.

Cherokee County Voices from the Civil War The Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee will be hosting a series of events during the fall of 2014 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Atlanta Campaign. • A free exhibit will be open Aug. 13-Dec. 31 at the Cherokee County History Museum, focusing on life at home, on the battleground and from the African-American perspective. . Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. • History program and book signing: “Creeks, Clashes & Crossroads - Civil War Skirmishes in North Cobb and Cherokee Co.” by Gerald Flinchum. 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Hwy. in Canton. Also at 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Woodstock Visitors Center, 8858 Main St., hosted by Preservation Woodstock Inc. (770) 924-0406. • Original Drama: With It or Upon It: Banner of the Cherokee Dragoons, based on real people and events during the Civil War. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-27, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St. in Woodstock. (678) 494-4251. www.elmstreetarts.org. • Museum Event: Everyday Life: Demonstrations of the Tools and Skills for Everyday Living, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Historic Marble Courthouse, 100 North Street, Canton.

Training Begins for CASA Advocates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is accepting applications for the fall training class that begins Aug. 12. CASA connects qualified, compassionate adults to advocate for children in the foster care system, one child at a time. Volunteers will be trained and equipped to advocate for a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and to learn and grow in the security of a loving family. If interested, call (770) 345-3274, email info@casacherokee.org or visit www.casacherokee.org. 10

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Bringing the Rings to Woodstock There’s a fundraiser underway to raise the money needed to permanently install traveling rings at Dupree Park. Ty Hardison is spearheading the effort, working with Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department to raise $10,000. The rings would add a new option for a free and fun fitness activity for the entire family. “Outside the famous rings located at the Santa Monica Pier in California, there are only a few communities in the world that have outdoor installations,” said Hardison. The fundraising campaign ends Aug. 18. To learn more about the rings, visit http:// startsomegood.com/BringTheRings or check the Woodstock Parks or Main Street Woodstock Facebook pages.

Traveling rings at the Santa Monica Pier.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-CHEROKEE IS WORKING TO KEEP CHEROKEE GREAT. BECAUSE, IT’S OUR HOME,TOO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has served the residents of this county for many years. And our commitment to bring you the very best possible care goes well beyond our walls.

BEING NEIGHBORS Most of the people who work at Northside Hospital-Cherokee live in Cherokee. They’re not just your doctors or nurses, they’re your neighbors.

INVESTING

VOLUNTEERING

We’ve invested more than $100 million to bring the best the medical world has to offer right here to Cherokee.

Our employees and physicians have volunteered more than 10,000 hours to Cherokee County schools and organizations.

CONTRIBUTING We contribute to Cherokee County schools and support local venues and community activity centers.

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Celebrations

Kimberly Lucian Age 29 on Aug. 18 Wife of Dan Lucian, Mommy to Eisley and Judah

Eisley Jayne Lucian Age 4 on Aug. 15 Happiest birthday to our most favorite girl in the world! Mommy, Daddy and Judah

Marica Bailey Queen B of the Bailey Family Happy belated birthday Love, hubby Ricardo, daughters Makiya and Zahria

Baby Bee Zahria Happy 9th birthday! Love Mama, Daddy and big sister Makiya

Samuel Ayinla Age 8 on Aug. 2 You are such a blessing. We love you so much! Mom and Tunde

Sofia Outlaw Age 1 on Aug. 8 Happy first birthday! We love and adore you so much! Mommy, Daddy, Briana and Brysen

Zachary Farmer Age 9 on Aug. 15 We love you so very much! Love, Mom, Dad and Meghan

RJ Recknagel Age 9 on Aug. 31 Happy birthday! Love, Dad, Mom, Jaylynn and Madison

Birth Madison Grace Recknagel Born June 10, 2014 8 lbs. 14.9 oz., 20 inches Daughter of Rob and Cathy Recknagel Sister of RJ and Jaylynn Recknagel

Jaylynn Recknagel Age 7 on July 31 Happy birthday! Love, Dad, Mom, RJ and Madison

Wedding, birthday and anniversary announcements are free! E-mail: Candi@AroundAboutLocalMedia.com. September deadline is Aug. 15. 12

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Lending on Real Estate With IRA BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON

Did you know you can lend on real estate with your individual retirement account (IRA)? You can use your IRA, Roth IRA or SEP-IRA to take advantage of the current housing market. With the uncertainty of the overall economy, you may want to diversify your portfolio to include an investment in real estate either through direct purchase or as a lender. Kurt and Sheila are top Keller Williams agents and As a lender, your IRA’s Homevestors (We Buy Ugly custodian would have a secured Houses) franchisees. Call position in real estate with Kurt for more information a security deed much like a about IRA investing and traditional mortgage lender. lending opportunities. (404) 954-2486 The typical terms for shortterm financing through an IRA are similar to “hard money” loans (two to three points and 12 to 15 percent interest for an investment of less than six months). For example, a secured loan for $100,000 on a property being bought for renovation

and resale would earn your IRA $3,000 on the day the loan is placed and up to an additional $7,500 in interest if the full six-month term was needed by the borrower. If you could reinvest that same money immediately in a second transaction, your annualized return would exceed 20 percent. Longer-term financing (rental property, for example) pays a lower return (one point and 6 to 8 percent interest), but this is offset by the relative ease of the transaction and the longer term of the return on an income-producing property. You can find a good IRA custodian by searching “real estate IRA” or “self directed IRA” or call us for the custodians with whom we have dealt. Most IRA custodians will allow you to purchase or lend upon raw land, residential properties or commercial buildings. We prefer single-family homes because of their liquidity and relative ease to rent for immediate return on investment. Internal Revenue Service regulations will not permit you to use the property purchased or lent upon as your primary residence or vacation home. The underlying premise for any IRA fund real estate investment is that you can’t have any personal benefit or use of the property. To do so may cost you penalties and taxes and call into question your other dealings with that IRA account. continued on page 70

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History is Alive, and Right in our Backyard BY AMY COBB

Park Ranger Amy Cobb is a Georgia native and has been a Corps Ranger at several locations around the South. She holds a B.A. in Outdoor Recreation from UGA and an M.A.T. in Elementary Education from Brenau University.

The Allatoona Dam and area surrounding Allatoona Lake have a deep tradition of cultural and historical importance. Long before the first power was produced at Allatoona Lake in late January 1950, the land was inhabited by our ancestors, who have left us some glimpses into our past. There have been 1,100 historic resource sites identified on government fee-owned property around Allatoona Lake. Twelve of these properties are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and another eight historic home sites and six iron mines have been recommended as eligible for the National Register. The resources include 14 cemeteries, several mill sites, iron mines and furnaces, gold mines, Native American sites and a

Civil War battlefield. While visiting the Allatoona Lake project, you may also find evidence of pioneer homes, buildings or old roads; structures with unique architecture; prehistoric village sites; historic or prehistoric artifacts or objects; rock inscription; human burial sites; and earthworks, such as battlefield entrenchments, prehistoric canals or mounds. These nonrenewable resources often yield unique information about past societies and environments, and provide answers for modern day social and conservation problems. During the early part of the 19th century, gold, copper, iron and stone quarrying became important ventures for the region. With the working of these metals came the development of furnaces. The furnace on Stamp Creek, founded by Moses and Jacob Stroup, would become a major manufacturer of pig iron in the state. Later, Mark A. Cooper purchased interest in the furnace and organized the Etowah Manufacturing and Mining Co. At its height, Cooper’s mill complex included a blast furnace and foundry, several shops and warehouses, a flour mill, two corn mills and a saw mill. Remnants of the iron furnace can still be seen at Cooper’s Furnace Day Use Area. The area is also rich in Civil War history. Near Cooper’s Furnace are the remains of the Etowah River Bridge, which in April 1862 was the scene of the Great Locomotive Chase, one of the most exciting episodes of the war. The chase also involved the ironwork’s locomotive “Yonah,” which took part in the famous chase of the stolen locomotive “General.” Additionally, the first major action of the Nashville Campaign during the Civil War—the Battle of Allatoona Pass—was fought in the area in October 1865. Today’s visitors can walk along a trail system that cuts through this well-preserved battlefield, the site of what is considered one of the costliest battles of the war because of the number of men involved. Each fall, preservationists and re14

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In April 1862, the Etowah River Bridge was the scene of the Great Locomotive Chase.

The support for the bridge is all that remains today.

Remnants of the iron furnace that was used when metals were quarried in the early 19th century.

enactors come to the Allatoona area to commemorate the battle. Promoting public awareness of cultural resources and influencing public policy is a goal of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake. The expanding population and development around Allatoona threatens many of these historic sites. Several federal, state and local laws have been enacted to preserve these cultural resources. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to protect cultural resources—evidence of past human activity that expand our knowledge and understanding of history. Our goal at Allatoona Lake is to help protect these historic sites and cultural resources for generations to come. This area is rich in history and culture. If you have not visited some of these sites, plan a day trip soon to see what’s in our own backyard.

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Scouting Benefits More than the Children BY SCOT TURNER

I am often asked by folks interested in my service in the State House how I manage to juggle family and professional obligations while balancing the needs of my constituents. The answer lies in being intentional with how I spend my time, especially with my family. And that is just one reason why I am thankful that my son Sam has chosen to be active in Cub Scouts Scot Turner, an IT through Pack 125. professional, lives in the Sixes community There are several Cub Scout with his wife and two packs in our area, and each one children and is the State is built on timeless traditions that House Representative for help each boy grow and develop District 21. You can reach skills that will serve him well into him on his cell phone at (678) 576-2644 or adulthood. At the beginning of follow him on Facebook each school year, the pack has an at www.facebook.com/ informational meeting for families turnerforhouse. that are interested in joining Scouts. The boys are then grouped according to which grade they are in and assigned to a den with about seven other boys. And the activities are not just for the boys; when Sam signed up, our whole family got to join in on the fun. There are outings throughout the year that bring our family together and also give our children the opportunity to develop friendships outside of school. Among our favorites are the campouts, where we learn campfire songs, go fishing, shoot BBs, use slingshots, learn archery, and of course, eat sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores. We also had the opportunity to spend the night at Zoo Atlanta and take a backstage tour. The following morning were able to see the animals before the zoo was

opened to the public. Scouting has given us many wonderful opportunities to engage in quality father-son time. For example, the boys will be given a kit to build a small sailboat for what is known as the Rain Gutter Regatta. I really enjoy the time I get to spend with Sam as we work together to build his entry into the race. The boys then compete against one another by blowing their boats down the length of a rain gutter and back again. Each den will send its winner on to compete against the boys from other dens. There are other competitions throughout the year, the most famous of which is the Pinewood Derby. I have become addicted to researching designs with Sam for the fastest cars. And YouTube has become an invaluable resource as we watch for which cars will give him the best chance to go fast. Sam and I recently joined his pack on a road trip to Charleston, South Carolina to spend the night onboard the USS Yorktown, a retired World War II Era aircraft carrier. The time we had in the car together gave us a rare uninterrupted chance to talk to each other and tell each other stories. During our stay, we gained a newfound respect for the men that served onboard the Yorktown during the war. While the time we spend together in Cub Scouts is not the only time we spend together, it certainly offers that opportunity to be intentional about being together. If you are interested in scouting, an informational meeting for the Cub Scouts will be held in the evening on Aug.14 at Holly Springs Elementary School. Other packs may have different schedules, but more information may be found at http://www.atlantabsa.org/.

Scot Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Sam at Fort Sumter (left) where park rangers (right) let the scouts in Pack 125 participate in a flag raising ceremony on a trip to Charleston, S.C. 16

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EVERYDAY Identifying people in need in our community. MLD diagnosis. “Today, we On July 24, face reality but we believe 2010, Lindsay that God is capable of and Lance Fry performing miracles, when were blessed doctors have no cure. We by the birth of embrace each day and their third daughter, surround Harper with as Harper Faith. Harper much comfort and love as appeared perfectly normal, possible. She still smiles growing the same as sisters and laughs but can no Lilee and Hanna. She was longer speak. I don’t want developing and reaching her days to be tainted with her milestones on time. sadness. We are rooted However, after Harper’s with very strong faith and second birthday, her gait God has shown Himself began to change and her through others throughout parents knew something this journey. I will never was not quite right. The Lindsay and Lance Fry at Disney with know why people have pediatrician referred them daughters Lilee, 9, (left) and Hanna, 7 ½, to go through this,” said to a physical therapist showering Harper with kisses. Lindsay. and neurologist. After six The Make-A-Wish Foundation sent Harper and her family months of waiting to see a to Walt Disney World for a week, where she met her favorite pediatric neurologist, Harper was diagnosed with spastic diplegia character, Minnie Mouse, and made priceless family memories. cerebral palsy. The Frys were given an option to have an MRI to They also traveled to Pittsburgh to meet with an MLD determine the cause of the cerebral palsy, but decided against specialist to discuss the journey ahead for them. There are no subjecting Harper to the scary process because it would not change treatments for Harper other than an upcoming surgery to insert the outcome. “That is the best decision I have ever made! During her feeding tube. They will try new medications to keep Harper those brief six months, we had hope,” Lindsay said. comfortable throughout the coming months. For six months, Harper went to physical therapy but her motor “We are grateful to God for blessing our lives with Harper skills were regressing. Walking was becoming more difficult along despite our heartbreak. We appreciate everyone’s prayers for with all things. Eventually, they returned to the neurologist who our daughter and strength for our family urged them to have an MRI. “Right away I and especially understanding for her big knew something was bad. I can’t explain it. sisters—this is difficult for their young I just felt it in my gut. We went home and hearts to comprehend. We pray for a waited for the call from the doctor,” said miracle and especially remind everyone Lindsay. “The phone call finally came and to be thankful for the health of your our doctor broke the news that Harper’s children. Never take it for granted. MRI revealed something far different than There is nothing more important!” what he expected. I could tell this was not Everyday Angels would like to provide easy for him.” Harper has metachromatic relief from some of the upcoming leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare, genetic, medical costs of surgery as well as degenerative, neurometabolic disorder that medicines that Harper needs. If you affects approximately one in 40,000 people would like to donate, please see the (primarily children) worldwide. Currently box at left. To follow Harper’s story and there is no cure for the disease “We felt journal updates, visit her Caring Bridge like we had been hit by a truck. We went site at http://www.caringbridge.org/ through weeks of complete shock.” Harper still smiles and laughs though she no longer visit/harperfry. Harper has regressed rapidly since the speaks. 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, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail. com for consideration and qualification.

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Canton Celebrations

Canton City Councilwoman Sandy McGrew holds Alfie, who was celebrating his first birthday. Alfie belongs to Alan Audet and Bonita Benlioglu from Cartersville.

Posy Gober, daughter of Cantrece and Grant Gober of Canton.

Canton resident Charlie Smiley with daughters (from left) Skyler, Sage and Summer.

Canton resident Anthony Panzica, Painted Pig bartender/waiter, was appropriately dressed while setting up tables for eating, drinking and parade watching.

Michael Buckner, driver, before he proposed to Kristie Spivey, seated on the back of the car with Alana Pulliam, (right) during the July 4 festivities.

Sixes resident Yvette Pegues was recently named Ms. Wheelchair USA during a competition in which she represented North Georgia. Yvette, husband Tharrow and boys Isaiah and Elijah, spent a week in Ohio as she took part in pageant activities. The mission of Ms. Wheelchair USA is to promote glamour, self confidence and community service, celebrating the achievements of women with disabilities. Follow Yvetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year-long reign on Facebook.

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Chili Cook-Off to Set Main Street Ablaze BY MEGHAN GRIFFIN

I spent the early part of this year lusting for summer—hot weather, fresh vegetables, pool time—and when it arrived it was glorious! But now, I am more than ready for fall with my fantasy football team and all my favorite festivals. I’m super excited about one in particular, the Main Street Inferno: Chili Cook-Off. It will be the first chili cook-off held by Main Street and it should be a blast. It will be held Oct. 25 in conjunction Meghan Griffin is Canton’s with the last day of the Canton Main Street Director. She Farmers Market and anyone was raised in a military family and grew up all over can participate. We will have a the United States, mostly People’s Choice winner and first, in Kodiak, Alaska. She has second and third places which will happily called Canton home be judged by professional chefs. for the last 10 years. We will also have a scarecrow contest, Halloween costume contest and SEC football on a big screen outside. Tasting tickets will be available for $10. We had a contest to name the cook-off between all the city

CANTON MAIN STREET PROGRAM BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Businesses that want to maintain a presence online face many challenges. It’s difficult to keep up with social media and public relations tasks 24/7, as well as keeping up with the day to day tasks of running a business. Maintaining an online relationship with your fans and customers helps you stay relevant and can increase your chances of growing your business. However, companies can Jennifer Dunn disappear among all the “noise” on the Internet. That’s where firms like Canton’s Social Street Media come into play. Social Street frees you up to concentrate on your business while they take care of your public relations and social media efforts. Whether you need a blog, Facebook page, or a press release, they do it all. Their clients include local favorites like Jyl Craven Hair Design and Grant Design Collaborative as well as nationally known companies like GoDaddy and TaxJar. They are a founding member of Canton Creatives, a group dedicated to making Canton and surrounding areas a more creative and collaborative place. Contact CEO Jennifer Dunn at (770) 596-5399. www.SocialStreetMedia.com.

Entrants in last year’s scarecrow contest. The winner at far left was created by Barbara Nye

employees and we had a ton of entries. Merrick McClure created the winning name, and the tagline: Chili so hot, you’re only a block from the fire station. Merrick is the stormwater coordinator for the city. Other upcoming events include our Cherokee High Alumni Night First Friday on Sept. 5 from 6 to 9pm in downtown Canton. Wear your red and black and come out to support your Warriors! There will be lots of fun to be had with food, shopping, live music, and games. Then in October, we will host our Octoberfest First Friday with great beer and German food! If you have questions about Main Street Inferno or upcoming events like First Friday, call Canton’s Main Street Program at (770) 704-1548.

Canton Historic Downtown Loop

What goes around comes around

Canton Happenings! Main Street Morning Tuesday, September 9 8:00 am City Hall 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton Join downtown merchants, residents and guests for networking, a tour and an informative presentation. Refreshments provided. Free and Open to the Public.

Cherokee High Alumni Night Friday, September 5 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cannon Park

Celebrate Warrior Nation with Cherokee High Alumni! Groovy music, food, shopping and fun! Historic Downtown Loop Canton Main Street Program, Meghan Griffin 770.704.1500 SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Canton

Knox Bridge Dental Care

Dr. Nicholas Kirkpatrick is settling in. After years of schooling, three years as a Navy dental officer, and a few more spent working for other dental offices, the 33-yearold dentist has put down roots in Canton. He acquired Knox Bridge Dental Care, a practice rooted in the Canton community for more than 60 years from retiring dentist, Dr. Douglas Dickey. Dr. Kirkpatrick is looking forward to maintaining the high quality of care that patients have come to expect while adding his own personal touch Dr. Kirkpatrick spent his childhood on the Tennessee River in Northwest Alabama. He earned his undergraduate degree at Auburn University and attended dental school on a Navy scholarship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After graduation, Dr. Kirkpatrick completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry post-doctoral program, at Naval Base San Diego. He finished his career in the Navy honorably with a tour in the Pacific. Family is very important to Dr. Kirkpatrick. He and his wife Ta are expecting their fourth child. They chose Canton to be near his mother, who lives in Woodstock, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins who live in the Atlanta area. “I wanted to find a practice that I was compatible with. I felt that Dr. Dickey and I are similar in dental

The Kirkpatrick family: Olivia, Nicholas, Leena, Daniel and Ta.

philosophies and the way we take care of our patients,” said Dr. Kirkpatrick. A second generation dentist, Dr. Kirkpatrick explained how important excellent quality is to his practice. “I learned from my father how to put quality

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Photo by Kim Bates

The focus is high-quality service for the whole family

From left: Stacie Broyles (assistant), Gaye Mothershed (receptionist), Dr. Kirkpatrick and Susan Norton (hygienist).

as top priority in my practice.” Quality and premium customer care comes from Dr. Kirkpatrick’s hours spent researching product lines and techniques, as well as his passion for continuing education. While he offers basic services like cleanings, fillings and crowns, he also performs root canals, extractions (including wisdom teeth), implant restorations, dentures, removable partial dentures, veneers and other cosmetic services. “Any procedure I do is based on research and what I think is best for the patient. I don’t take short-cuts, and I use high quality materials to give my patients the best value for their money. Ethics in dentistry is something I inherited from my father, as I work with patients to do what is best for them.” Dr. Kirkpatrick describes his office Knox Bridge Dental Care atmosphere as more 8701 Knox Bridge Hwy. of a family than a Canton, GA 30114 medical practice. Patients are greeted (770) 479-3202 at the front desk by Gaye Mothershed, who’s been with the practice for 26 years. Hygienist Susan Norton has worked there 33 years, and the two veterans have helped introduce him to the long-time patients for a seamless transition. Dr. Kirkpatrick enjoys seeing children—as young as a year old—in his practice. “I love people of all ages. Our goal is to provide a high level of care for all of our patients. We spend time with them and get to know them well.” Dr. Kirkpatrick is accepting new patients at this time. His office is located at 8701 Knox Bridge Hwy. Canton, GA 30114.

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Community

CALENDAR Aug. 7-9 “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers:” The musical will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 7-8 and 2 and 6 p.m. Aug. 9 in the worship center at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11975 Ga. 92. Tickets are $5 and on sale at the door or through the website www.fbcw.org. Aug. 14-16 Catch the Wave Writing Conference: Registration is open for this event, sponsored by the Christian Author’s Guild, to be held at Mount Paran North Church, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. Featuring speakers, editors, authors, publishers, agents and more. www.christianauthorsguild.com. Aug. 14-16 Annual Book Sale: Friends of Cherokee County Public Libraries will host the sale at Hickory Flat Public Library, which includes a preview for members 4-6 p.m. Aug. 14, then open to the public 10 a.m.7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 16. Fiction and non-fiction paperback and hardback books will be for sale as well as children’s books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, and VHS. Memberships start at $15. Proceeds will be used for children’s books and media for the library. Aug. 15 Canton Jazz & Jokes: Tribute to John Mayer featuring Brandon Crocker begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton, with comedians Carlos Rodriguez and Keno Trice. For ticket information, visit www. cherokeearts.org/events/. Aug. 15 Bingo Night: The fundraiser for the Woodstock High School Marching Wolverines will be held 6-10 p.m. at the high school, 2010 Towne Lake Hills Dr. Including a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, drinks and bake sale. Each participant gets a ticket for the door prize drawing. Bingo cards are $1 each and $5 for the grand prize. For info, email woodburnjm@aol.com or call (770) 5166395.

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Aug. 16 Blue Iron Georgia: Annual motorcycle ride for courage will begin at 9:30 a.m., with kickstands up at 11 a.m., leaving from and returning to J.J. Biello Twin Creeks, 250 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock. Cost is $25 per bike, $10 per passenger. Food included. Proceeds will be given to the Cherokee Family Violence Center. For details, email blueironmcga@gmail. com or find Blue Iron Georgia Original on Facebook. Aug. 22 Malpass Brothers in concert: 7:30 p.m. at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center. Tribute to classic country artists with their own mark. Tickets range from $15 to $37.50. Call (770) 720-9167 or visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac. Aug. 23-24

Aug. 23 Winnie the Pooh Auditions: The Off Broadway Children’s Theatre in Canton is holding auditions for Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh Kids” for ages 5-12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cherokee Arts Council Theatre in Canton. The production will be Oct. 24-25. To reserve an audition slot, please email us at offbroadway@msn. com or call 770-664-2410. www.offbroadwaydance.com. Aug. 24 Tennis Tournament: Sponsored by the Junior Service League of Woodstock, the women’s only round-robin event will be held at Eagle Watch with play starting at 1 p.m. Lunch and beverages provided. Proceeds will benefit FOUNDATIONS, a collaboration of the Juvenile Court, the Department of Family and Children’s Services and local residents to help older foster youth in the county. Registration is $20 per person, or $40 per pair. www.jslwoodstock.org. Aug. 26 Kyle Hancock in concert: The tenor opera singer will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $7.50 to $25. Call (770) 720-9167, or visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.

Cut-A-Thon for Autism: Transforming Looks – Transforming Lives is the theme for the two-day fundraiser for autism, sponsored by The Association of Stylists and Barbers (TASB). Clients who visit participating salons, listed at www. TASBvolunteer.org, will get a 50 percent discount. Aug. 23 Kohl’s Healthy Halls Back-to-School Fair: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Kohl’s in Woodstock. Kids work their way through an obstacle course, make healthy snacks, decorate lunch boxes and more. In support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life movement.

Sept. 19 Chastain at St. Paul: The evening of gospel jazz and inspiration begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 390 Crisler St., Canton. Artists are The Gifted Experience, Tim Solomon, Alex Walke and Larry Young as emcee. (770) 479-9691. For prices visit www.stpaulame-canton. org. Aug. 12 Diabetes Prevention Class: Northside Hospital-Cherokee holds the class 5-7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the education building, 130-B Oakside Ct., Canton. Participants will learn to count carbs, learn the difference between insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, understand blood glucose levels and obtain nutrition and healthy meal tips. Cost is $35. To register, call (404) 845-5555 press 0.

What’s Causing Hot and Cold Spots in Your Home BY DAN JAPE

Hot and cold spots at home create a permanent state of discomfort for you and your family. Whether it’s a cool night or a scorching afternoon, you’ll face the challenge of adjusting heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls to counteract the changes in temperature as you move from one room to another. This problem usually indicates weaknesses in your home’s Dan Jape is the owner of insulation and ductwork, although Reliable Heating & Air. He there may be other contributing can be reached at (770) factors. 594-9969. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafty rooms have a large impact on home performance. Leaks in the building’s envelope allow heat and cool air from HVAC equipment to literally fly out the window. Reducing air leaks can save between 5 and 30 percent on energy costs. Rooms that feel warmer or colder than others may have poor weather stripping, insulation that’s deteriorated or old windows that are letting in the outside air, which makes your HVAC system work overtime. The Department of Energy (DOE) identifies home audits as the best way for homeowners to begin to tackle the problem of hot and cold rooms. Advanced inspection techniques include the blower door test that identifies leaks, infrared thermometers to pinpoint soft spots for insulation and a scan of carbon monoxide levels. Building Performance Institute technicians have advanced methods of detecting air leaks, outdated insulation, underachieving HVAC equipment and the root cause of other energy drains. When home auditors present their findings on your home, you’ll see a list of recommendations ranging from must-do items to projects that would make your home run at peak efficiency. Government incentive programs allow Georgia homeowners to offset the cost of investments when they buy products of qualifying efficiency standards. Check with your energy company before making a decision on which item to address first. Once you have sealed leaks in ductwork, windows, insulation and weather stripping, you should find an end to your discomfort. Natural elements may continue to haunt your home, and you may want to consider upgrading to HVAC zone controls which give you with a command center to control the temperature in individual rooms. You’ll be able to manage hot and cold spots without issue, and you will have the opportunity to save money on rooms where no HVAC energy should be spent. Zone controls are accessible online and can be monitored from any Internet-connected device. SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Lifestyle

Half Marathon at Rope Mill Helps Fund New Trail BY LISA RANDALL

Lisa Randall is a mom, small business owner and athlete from Canton. She is owner of Mountain Goat Adventures, LLC, which organizes local trail running and mountain bike events. In her spare time, Lisa is a competitive cyclist and competes in mountain bike, cyclocross and trail running races.

Aug. 9

6 Hour Race to Sunset Location: Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail, Canton Details: 3-9 p.m. with awards ceremony at 10 p.m. Solo, two and three-person divisions available. Each lap will be about seven miles. http://mountaingoat adventures.com/ blankets6hour

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Foolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold 50 and 100 Mile Mountain Bike Races Location: Dahlonega Details: Part of the National Ultra Endurance Series. Based at Montaluce Winery with lots of fast and flowy singletrack, some doubletrack and a fair dose of gravel road grunts. http://mountaingoat adventures.com/foolsgold

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On June 14, a half marathon was held at Rope Mill Park that marked the largest running event the park has hosted. With many local runners wanting to hit the half-marathon milestone, the event was very popular and it reached capacity in mid-May, selling out at 370 runners. Many SORBA Woodstock volunteers helped out by assisting with registration, parking, course marshaling and bike patrol. The runners had great things to say about the level of support out on the course and were thankful to have SORBA Woodstock volunteers cheering them on. The event helped raise

funds for construction of a new trail on the north side of Little River at Rope Mill Park. The local chapter of Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association hopes to soon begin construction on the new trail, which will provide additional mileage for Rope Mill Park users. SORBA Woodstock is continually looking for volunteers to assist with trail work. If you enjoy working outside and are interested in helping out, please visit www.sorbawoodstock. org for updates on work days and volunteer opportunities at Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Park.

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Destinations: A City Rich in History and Tradition BY LYNNE WATTS

There may be nowhere better to experience Atlanta’s historic Southern charm than at the Atlanta History Center, a 33-acre complex located in the heart of Buckhead. Set aside a full day to journey back in time and explore Atlanta’s origins. Last month, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced the relocation of Atlanta Cyclorama to the Atlanta History Center, a move that will take two years Lynne Watts is an author, to complete. The Cyclorama speaker, coach, mom and painting will be restored as part counselor for Cherokee County schools. Follow her at of the move, which will also http://acalledwoman.com/, include restoration and relocation http://lynnewatts.com and of the locomotive Texas and other http://wyatthewonderdog.com. Civil War artifacts that will be housed in a new facility. Let your tour of the Buckhead destination begin in the Atlanta History Center building, where you can visit several state-ofthe-art exhibits. One of the largest is called Turning Point: The American Civil War, and it chronicles the turmoil and heartache of the War Between the States through the eyes of both northern and southern soldiers, elected officials and the women holding down the home front. It is a riveting exhibit with several hands-on experiences for children. Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in a Changing South is an equally engaging exhibit where you can learn about quilting, pottery making and many other lesser-known creative crafts in the south. The Centennial Olympic Games Museum chronicles the history of the Olympics, beginning with the first games held in Greece,

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and emphasizing the Atlanta games. Experience the lifestyle of the area’s original settlers by visiting the Smith Family Farm, which includes a restored farmhouse and outbuildings with an Swan House, Facade, Courtesy of Atlanta open-hearth kitchen, History Center blacksmith shop, smokehouse, double corncrib and slave cabin. Chickens and sheep live on the farm. The gardens surrounding the property represent what Georgians would have maintained for pleasure and food in the 1860s. Stroll through 22 acres of historic gardens and trails, passing by two elaborate children’s playhouses, to arrive in a different era at the classically styled Swan House, a mansion built in 1928 by the Atlanta architect Phillip Trammell Shutze for Edward and Emily Inman. On the day that I visited, Mr. Shutze was there to answer questions. Furnishings that include original period pieces that belonged to the family help portray the lifestyle of that time. In 2012, the Swan House was used as a location for filming “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Complete your History Center visit at the Swan Coach House Restaurant. Originally a carriage house for the Swan House mansion, it is now an elegant restaurant and art gallery that’s open for lunch Monday through Saturday. Be sure to order the signature dessert, the French Silk Swan, a meringue base with a scoop of chocolate mousse wrapped in Chantilly whipped cream, slivered almonds and a swan pastry. It’s a heavenly concoction and a fitting ending to a delightfully historical day! www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

Giving Credit Where It Is Due BY MIKE LITREL, MD

I was called in to the hospital for a surgical emergency. A young mother-to be was in labor, and her umbilical cord – the lifeline to her baby - had fallen out. With the patient’s cervix still not open, her baby was trapped. A crash cesarean was the only option. I looked over at the anesthesiologist. No time to put on scrubs: he was in his street clothes, and so Dr. Mike Litrel has authored was I. He put the patient to hundreds of articles and sleep the fast way as the nurses two books on the faithhealth connection. He is splashed on some Betadine. a board certified OB/GYN Then I made the incision, a foot and specialist in pelvic long, straight down from her reconstructive surgery belly button. at Cherokee Women’s The baby was out in Health Specialists in Roswell and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel twenty seconds. But he was can be reached at www. unconscious, with no apparent cherokeewomenshealth.com pulse. The pediatrician began CPR. Rapid action and shouts had filled the operating room before the delivery. But now, as we caught our breath, there was only silence. My hands were shaking from the adrenaline. Were we fast enough? A minute later, a faint cry provided the answer. As the cry got steadily louder, happiness spread contagiously amongst us. This had been a close one. It was after midnight, but we celebrated with cookies and juice at the nurse’s station before going back home. In retrospect, with a healthy mother and baby, the delivery had been a lot of fun. It had been stressful, too, but that’s just part of the job. And besides, it wasn’t nearly as stressful as what was on my agenda the next evening. Grocery shopping with my children. In the operating room you get the illusion of control. There is only one task to do, a task for which you have trained extensively, and a half dozen skilled people are gathered round, dedicated to helping you. But in the grocery store, alone with your children, you suddenly realize you have had no formal training. And no one’s coming to help you. Can we get this, Daddy? Why not, Daddy? Please, please, Daddy! But I want it, Daddy. I don’t like you, Daddy. How about this? How about that?

“A surgical mentor used to tell me, ‘People get better despite what we do, not because of what we do.’” I felt hoarse from yelling, and we hadn’t even made it out of the produce aisle. Navigating the cart through unfamiliar terrain, as my boys ran up and down the aisles, grabbing and knocking things off shelves, arguing, crying … I was about to go berserk. I could feel the last remains of my hair falling out. Of course, this was when I was hailed by someone who knew me - a patient, intent on thanking me for her surgery. I was gratified, but when her appreciation became profuse, I felt awkward. A surgical mentor used to tell me, “People get better despite what we do, not because of what we do.” I knew I wasn’t responsible for her healing. I was more a witness to it than anything else, and I told her as much. She understood me, and then shared a remarkable story. A dozen years earlier, her toddler had been hospitalized with a life-threatening infection. My patient kept a terrified bedside vigil as her daughter became so ill she couldn’t lift her head. Late one night, as my patient rummaged through her diaper bag, a book fell out. A gift from a friend, it was a book about faith by Norman Vincent Peale. My patient considered herself scientific, and didn’t give much credence to prayer and faith. But, desperate for her daughter’s healing, she decided to give it a try. Embarrassed, she closed the door before kneeling by the crib. Desperately she prayed, “Dear God, if you are real, please heal my child.” As she touched her daughter’s face, she felt a jolt of energy rush through her. And the motionless little girl awoke as though it were morning, and began to crawl around her crib. Within hours her improvement was dramatic, and in a few days, she left the hospital. Sometimes we physicians are guilty of believing that pharmaceuticals and technology provide all the answers. But to be honest, we don’t understand even the most basic questions. No medical library contains the answer to the question why do we heal? All medical therapies have risks. But no matter the method which is used, the gift of healing is never less than a miracle. So before we submit to a knife or a pill or a chiropractic adjustment, we can take the therapy that has no risks, and sometimes, surprising benefits: Prayer. ©Copyright 2014 SIXES LIVING | August 2014

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Back-to-School SUPPLIES IN DEMAND BY CHANTEL ADAMS

While we want our kids to make new school friends, we want to avoid the six-legged variety. Keep the little buggers at bay with this sweet-smelling lice prevention and eradication system from Ladibugs. Available at your local Great Clips, on Sixes Road next to Publix. Spray is $15.95. Prevention and Eradication System is $32.95-$42.95. www.greatclips.com.

Physical education is compulsory for public school students, but showering after class isn’t. Where were Hair Shots when I was in high school? The revolutionary product is heat activated and keeps your hair smelling sweet, not sweaty, all day long. Find it at Learning Express on Towne Lake Parkway next to Kroger; $11.99 each. www.learningexpress.com.

4. These designs from

Locker Looks - message boards, chandeliers, and even rugs (I’m not kidding!) - will transform your student’s locker into a true work of art. Pick up a copy of the American Girl Locker Looks and Study Nooks for additional inspiration at Learning Express. Prices vary. Book is $9.99. www.learningexpress.com.

I felt nostalgic when I found this vintage reproduction alphabet poster and decorative paper tape. The poster features a rhyming story that kids of all ages will love. Use the tape to decorate notebooks and folders. Find them at Woodstock Market at the corner of Highway 92 and Bells Ferry Road. Poster $3.95. Tape, 5 rolls for $12. www.woodstockmarket.com. 30

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My kids love to choose a new backpack and lunchbox, but don’t love the drive from store to store. Shop local from your home computer by visiting www.etsy.com/shop/ sweetchickgifts, operated by Woodstock resident Alison McLain. Durable and adorable monogrammed backpacks and lunchboxes ($36 and $24) are available for boys and girls.

5. Want to make your child’s day

extra special? Slip one of these lunchbox notes in his backpack, coat pocket, or his lunch! The sweet cards feature friendly illustrations and inspiring messages. It’s a simple way to say “I love you.” Find them at Learning Express. $5.99 for 24 cards. www.learningexpress.com.

7. Between

homework, sports and playtime, who has time to cook? Save your sanity and pick up a homemade dinner from Bee’s Knees in Woodstock. The rotating menu of prepared foods includes lemon pepper chicken, four cheese lasagna, pork loin roast, and more. On Bells Ferry Road across from Hobgood Park. Prices start at $6.95. www.beeskneesshop.com.

Classic Investing Mistakes How many can you prevent yourself from making? DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA/PFS, CFP® U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Year after year, in bull and bear markets, investors make some all-too-common blunders. They have been written about, talked about, and critiqued at some length – and yet they are still made. You can chalk them up to psychology, human nature, or perhaps even a degree of peer pressure. You just don’t want to find yourself making them more than once. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.

#1: Caving into emotion. The deVere Group, which consults high net worth investors around the world, recently surveyed 880 of its clients and found that even with their experience, some had made the equivalent of a rookie mistake – 20 percent had let fear or greed prompt them into emotional investment decisions. Investors use past performance to justify their greed – it did well recently, I better buy more of it – but past performance is merely history and represents a micro factor versus macroeconomic factors influencing sectors and markets. Fear prompts panic selling. How many investors draw on technical analysis or even stop-loss limits when shares suddenly decline? A stop-loss limit is handy for those who don’t want to watch the market every day – it instructs a brokerage to sell a stock if it drops below a specific value, often in the range of 8-10 percent of the purchase price. #2: Investing without a strategy. Some people invest with one idea in mind – making money. An outstanding goal to be sure, but it shouldn’t blind them to other priorities such as tax efficiency, managing risk and reviewing asset allocation. Even 22 percent of the investors in the deVere poll confessed to this. #3: Not diversifying enough. Have you ever heard the phrase “familiarity bias?” This is when investors develop a “home team” attachment to an investment. Just as sports fans stick by the Celtics and the Cornhuskers and the Cubs through thick and thin, some investors stick with a few core investments for years. Maybe they work for XYZ Company or their mom did, or maybe they like what XYZ Company represents, so having a certain percentage of the portfolio in shares of XYZ Company gives them a good feeling. If XYZ Company craters, they won’t feel so good. You can hold too much of one

investment, especially if a company rewards you with its stock. Conversely, some portfolios are over diversified and hold too many investments. This is seldom the fault of investors; over time, they may end up with some shares of all the major companies in an industry group with a little help from Wall Street money managers. The core problem here is that not all of these companies can be winners. #4: Slipshod tax management of investments. Sometimes certain investments within a taxable account will lose money, yet because of past gains they have made, the investor is stuck with capital gains tax. Some investments are better held in taxable accounts and others in tax-deferred accounts, as various types of investments are taxed at varying rates. When you retire and tap into your savings, you can potentially improve tax efficiency by drawing down your taxable accounts first, so that you’ll face the capital gains tax rate (which may be 15 percent or even 0) instead of the ordinary income tax rate. Also, when you pull money from your taxable accounts first, your tax-advantaged accounts get a little more time to grow and compound. If they are large, another year or two of growth and compounding could prove beneficial. #5: Seldom reviewing portfolio allocations. A long-term asset allocation strategy starts with defined percentages. Over time – and it may not take much time – the percentage allocations go out of whack. A bull market may result in a greater percentage of your portfolio assets being held in stock, and while this overweighting may seem reasonable in the near term, it may not be what you want in the long term. #6: Investing (or reinvesting) near a market peak. Many investors play the market in one direction, which is up – they buy with expectations that a sector or the broad market will keep climbing. Short selling stocks (i.e., seek to exploit falling stock prices) takes more skill than many investors have. A buyand-hold philosophy may prove very rewarding, as long as you don’t hold too rigidly or too long in the event of a sustained, systemic shock to the markets. An even keel promotes a steady course. Fear, greed, bias, randomness, inattention – these are the root causes of the classic investing blunders. We have all made them; patience and experience may help us avoid them in the future. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors. SIXES LIVING | August 2014

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Health & Wellness

Whole Food Supplement the Best Choice BY ALISHA O’BRIAN

Vitamins and minerals are organic molecules we need for healthy skin, hair, nails, eyes, bones, teeth, muscles, nerves and organs. However, not all forms of these nutrients are created equally. Ideally we would rely on our food to keep us stocked with these essential nutrients, but our food is getting less and less nutritious. Fields are depleted by overuse. Pesticides limit the Alisha O’Brian has been action of beneficial microbes in an integral member of the the soil that help plants draw in natural health industry for more than 25 years. She nutrients. has earned a Masters of On top of these issues, our Holistic Nutrition degree food is refined and processed and is currently pursuing so it lasts longer and is her Ph.D. in divinity. She has more convenient. The more many years of experience in lifestyle counseling and processing food goes through, offers extensive counseling the more vital nutrients are with people who are battling stripped out. Much of the food terminal illnesses. found in grocery stores outside the produce section barely resembles what humans have been eating for thousands of years. Scientists, doctors, and food companies agree that we all need vital nutrients for properly functioning bodies. Even so, the most effective solution isn’t laboratory-developed daily multivitamins. The problem with these synthetic vitamins is that our bodies aren’t looking for them. The molecular structure of a synthetic isolate form of a vitamin or mineral is very smooth when viewed under a microscope. Naturally occurring nutrients have ridges or spikes to them and the cells in the human body read these nutrients to see if it is needed at that time. This process cannot occur with a synthetic, smoothstructured nutrient, and most of what is consumed is passed out of the system unused. So you may wonder what the solution is. There are a few very good vitamin supplement companies that have found a way to utilize whole organic, non-genetically altered foods that are as high in nutrient value as the ingredients in multivitamin and mineral formulas. These products have been developed to fortify our diets with whole real nutrients. For example, when you take a vitamin C tablet from one of these supplement companies, you are receiving all the nutrients that would occur in an orange or a pepper. You receive more benefit and no digestive upset, because your body can break down and utilize these nutrients because they’re real food. I challenge you to stop taking your synthetic supplements and be kinder to your body with a 100 percent whole food supplement. You will be amazed at the difference. SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Health & Wellness

Uncovering and Treating Eating Disorders BY DR. AMY HARDIN

It’s 3:45 p.m. and my next visit is with a 14-year-old girl with stomach pain whom I’ve seen since she was a newborn. My nurse grabs me before I go in to give me a heads up: this amazing athlete has lost 20 pounds since her last visit five months prior, dropping 15 percent of her body weight. I do a complete history and physical, and she enthusiastically talks about her new figure and all the miles she’s Dr. Amy Hardin is a been running to get there. To her pediatrician in Towne Lake mother’s surprise, she’s not eating at Northside Pediatrics. lunch at school like she says she Check out Northside Pediatrics’ new website at was. She also just picks at dinner www.northsidepediatrics. and only occasionally grabs a com and follow them on protein bar for breakfast. When Facebook at Northside further asked, the girl admits she Pediatrics. is also doing 200 crunches at night after her five-mile run. Eating makes her feel nauseous and she always feels full when she’s forced to eat or drink. Her grades have not suffered and her running times are a little better, but she’s tired all the time and hasn’t had her period for the past three months. She feels like her weight is “pretty good” but she could still be better toned for athletics. One of the most difficult things we do in pediatrics is diagnose and then treat a child with an eating disorder. More than 10 million girls and a million boys in the United States suffer from eating disorders. The average age of diagnosis ranges from 14 to 17. Many of these kids come from great homes, take honors classes and are great kids that no one would ever

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suspect as having problems. Media play a large part in what a boy or girl considers an “ideal” body image. An impressionable 14-year-old, despite being media savvy, doesn’t realize that those model’s images are altered so that the model looks thin, and that a size 00 is not a normal size for 98 percent of the population. Hitting a certain weight due to normal growth, moving up sizes or developing the normal curves of puberty sometimes leads to anxiety and the obsessive or compulsive behavior that starts the eating disorder. In certain kids, genetics can play a part, so having a parent or a family history of obsessive or compulsive behaviors, anxiety, depression or substance abuse problems can make a teen more likely to develop an eating disorder. Anorexia and bulimia are the most common eating disorders we see in pediatrics. Anorexia can start as a diet for kids who may be slightly overweight or obese. It may even start with just healthier eating in a child with a normal body mass index. Sometimes, when the child is given lots of praise for losing weight, he or she then takes it too far and engages in more restrictive behaviors. Kids may chew for long periods of time on the same bite, chop up meals into tiny bits and eat only a few of these or exercise excessively. Binging and purging associated with bulimia often can be difficult to diagnose. These kids may be overweight or only slightly underweight. During the binge, sufferers feel completely out of control, and then once their stomach hurts, only purging makes the pain go away. They often will excuse themselves immediately after most meals (to throw up), and food or food wrappers are found hidden in their personal spaces. Kids with bulimia can even get to the point where they don’t have to make themselves throw up, and they can’t stop when they try. Through a team approach that includes your pediatrician, a nutritionist and a psychologist or psychiatrist, kids with eating continued on page 70

Protect Your Pets Against Heat Stroke BY CANDACE LEE

Leaving your pet outside for some fun in the sun on a beautiful summer day may seem like a real treat for him, but there are risks. Unlike us, our pets cannot remove their coats or sweat, which makes it very difficult for pets to expel excess body heat. Pets should never be left outside without shade and water, should not be exercised in extreme heat and most definitely should never be left in a hot vehicle. Pets that are Candace Lee joined aged, obese or suffer from cardiac or BridgeMill Animal Hospital in 2011, and respiratory conditions should never has administrative and be left out in the heat for lengthy clinical responsibilities. durations unattended. Dogs with Lee has dogs, cats, five predisposing physical conditions such horses, and a 5-year-old as the brachycephalic (short muzzled) boy who shares her love for animals. canine breeds should also have special consideration when deciding how much outside time they can withstand. Pets suffering from heat stroke may display one or several of the following symptoms: excessive panting, disorientation, seizures, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, dark or bright red gums, sticky

or dry tongue, lethargy and/or a body temperature exceeding 104 degrees. If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, the first thing you should do is remove him/her from the heat and contact your veterinarian immediately. While it may be your instinct to want to submerge your pet in ice water to cool him down, it is possible to cool your pet down too quickly. This is why we recommend contacting your veterinarian before self-treating heat stroke symptoms. Your veterinarian will most likely recommend you bring your pet in to check vital signs, give fluids if dehydrated, administer oxygen therapy if needed and perform other necessary diagnostic testing or treatment. Your pet may also need to remain hospitalized to be monitored for heart abnormalities, respiratory distress, kidney failure and other complications. Heat stroke can easily be a life-threatening condition and should be taken very seriously. Pets that survive heat stroke may live a healthy life if treated quickly, but the more severe cases often suffer from permanent damage. Minimize the amount of time your pet has to be outside on hot, humid days, and make sure they have access to shade and water at all times. Wait until later in the evening when the temperatures are cooler to exercise your pet. We play a key role in protecting our pets from hazardous conditions, and when it comes to heat-induced illnesses, prevention is critical.

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Feature

Kids Time Academy Preschool Celebrates 10 Years of ‘Excellence in Children’s Education’

Accreditation/ Curriculum The preschool is accredited by the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SACS/AdvancEd. The curriculum identifies goals in all areas of development: cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. The climate at Kids Time allows children to learn and thrive socially in a safe, comfortable and nurtured environment, building their independence and self-confidence. Open communication is encouraged between Kids Time Academy management and parents, since this is essential to the school’s success and the success of every child. “Our goal is to help every child to achieve their highest potential. Our children are encouraged to develop independence, self-awareness, teamwork, appreciation for diversity and compassion,” according to Administrative Director Doris Darko. Kids Time Academy offers full and part-time half-day morning pre-school (mothers-morning-out) programs for children between the ages of six weeks and five years, as well as after school options for children up to age 12. The preschool is open 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. “We truly live up to our motto: Excellence in Children’s Education is Our Number One Goal,” said Doris.

9562 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-0636 • www.kidztymeacademy.com 36

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About Our School Kids Time Academy is a privately owned preschool learning center on Bells Ferry Road in Canton, across from the BridgeMill subdivision. Kids Time has been providing quality preschool for children since 2004. Doris Darko â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Director

Taking pride in our 6th Grade Alumni.

Our school in action. SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Health & Wellness

Test Your Knowledge About Gum Disease BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Woodstock area for more than 21 years. You can reach Dr. Harden at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles.com.

Gum disease, also called periodontitis, is an infection around your teeth and gums caused by plaque and tartar. Tartar—clusters of hardened bacteria—can form on the roots of your teeth and causes a physical barrier that prevents your gums from attaching to the roots of your teeth. The bacteria produce acid that can destroy the gum around your teeth, and your body’s immune response can cause swollen gums that become infected. According to a Harris Interactive poll, the majority of people (60 percent) know little, if anything, about gum disease, the symptoms, available treatments and consequences. The American Dental Association estimates eight out of 10 Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. This statistic was the same when I was a child, which means there have been no improvements in more than 40 years despite breakthroughs in dental technology, equipment, medications, access to dentists and increased awareness of the problem. Gum disease is often undiagnosed and untreated because it seldom causes pain until the latter stages that cause patients to lose teeth. Gum disease is one of the most prevalent human diseases in the world, but it hasn’t been characterized as an epidemic because it has only been associated with morbidity (i.e. tooth loss, bone loss, localized infection) and not mortality—until now. continued on page 69

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TEST YOURSELF: 1. What percentage of people has little or no knowledge about gum disease? a) 20 b) 40 c) 60 d) 80 2. What percentage of Americans has gum disease? a) 10 b) 25 c) 50 d) 80 3. How many bacteria reside on an average tooth? a) 1,000 b) 100,000 c) 1 million d) 500 million 4. How many different bacteria species live in your mouth? a) 10 b) 100 c) 500 d) 1,000 5. How many bacteria do we swallow and ingest daily? a) 1 million b) 100 million c) 1 billion d) 100 billion 6. Can gum disease contribute to stroke and heart disease? a) Yes b) No

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Health & Wellness

Start School with an Ear, Nose and Throat Exam BY MARK B. VAN DEUSEN, M.D.

As another first day of school approaches, children are excited to reunite with friends and ready to meet new academic challenges. However, ear, nose, and throat illnesses are common in children and may hinder academic performance and affect school attendance. Ensuring your children are healthy heading into the school year is a great way to guarantee your kids hit the ground running. Ear infections are the most Dr. Mark B. Van Deusen common illness for which enjoys treating patients antibiotics are prescribed in with sinus disease, nasal obstruction and allergies children. Recurrent ear infections at Northwest ENT and can lead to school absences, Allergy Center. He also missed days of work for parents, practices head and neck and frequent trips to the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surgical oncology, otologic office. Persistent fluid behind the surgery, and pediatric otolaryngology. He can be eardrum, even in the absence of reached at (770) 427-0368. an active infection, can have an adverse effect on hearing. Children who are unable to hear well in the classroom can have difficulty paying attention, resulting in poor academic performance. An early evaluation by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) can resolve these issues before they become chronic. Tonsillitis, or infection of the lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat, most commonly affects children from the preschool ages to the teenage years. Symptoms include sore throat, painful swallowing, fever, tender neck lymph nodes, and malaise. In some cases, the episodes resolve with antibiotic treatment. In other cases, there are chronic but less severe symptoms present for a prolonged period of time. Children may begin to miss more and more school. When infections become recurrent or chronic, the tonsils may need to be removed. An early evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat surgeon can help guide treatment. Sleep disordered breathing can also have a detrimental effect on school performance. Children who snore at night, have restless sleep, occasionally have pauses in their breathing during sleep, or have persistent bed wetting, might be suffering from sleepdisordered breathing. Enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids (tonsil-like tissue in the back of the nose) might be causing poor sleep due to airway obstruction. This can lead to difficulty concentrating, daytime sleepiness, and paradoxically, daytime hyperactivity in some patients. A comprehensive history and physical exam by an otolaryngologist can often lead to a diagnosis and treatment plan. At the first sign of any ear, nose, or throat concerns, evaluation by an otolaryngologist can help diagnose and treat conditions quickly and get our children back to focusing on school and spending time with family and friends. 40

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Chikungunya Turns Up in the U.S. BY RICK COUGHLIN

Many of you have probably heard of the relatively new mosquitoborne disease called chikungunya. According to the Pan American Health Organization, Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It can cause high fever, joint and muscle pain and headaches. Chikungunya does not often result in death, but the joint pain may last for months or years and may become a Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito cause of chronic pain and disability. Authority. Email him at There is no specific treatment for rick@bugsbite.com chikungunya infection, nor any vaccine to prevent it. Pending the development of a new vaccine, the only effective means of prevention is to protect individuals against mosquito bites. Before December 2013, when locally spread infection was reported from Saint Martin, cases in the Western Hemisphere all involved travelers returning from endemic regions. Since that time, local transmission is known to have occurred in 17

countries or territories in the Caribbean and South America. As of May 30, 2014, 103,018 suspected and 4406 laboratoryconfirmed cases have been reported from that area — more than 95 percent of them in the Dominican Republic, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti, and Saint Martin. Now, numerous cases of the disease have appeared in the United States – including 25 in Florida – from travelers who contracted the disease while out of the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And experts say it’s only a matter of time before it begins spreading among local mosquitos within the U.S. “The mosquitos that transmit this infection are pretty widespread around the world, and that’s why the infection has been able to spread across the tropical Pacific and now into the Caribbean,” Dr. Jorge Parada, medical director of the infection prevention program at Loyola University, Chicago, and medical spokesperson for the National Pest Management Association, told FoxNews.com. “And there’s absolutely no reason why this infection can’t spread to more of South America and the southern United States.” Travelers can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites. When traveling to countries with chikungunya virus, use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door screens.

Welcoming New Patients Stephanie Hsu, M.D.

Northside Cherokee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is a full-service orthopedics practice that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the muscles, bones and joints. Our family-friendly practice is dedicated to providing the highest-quality orthopedic care possible, and offers head-to-toe physical therapy, comprehensive diagnostic services and effective minimally-invasive treatment procedures for all types of musculoskeletal conditions.

Services Offered:

Travis Jones, DPM

684 Sixes Road Suite 130 Holly Springs, GA 30115

• Adult and pediatric sports medicine & injuries • Minimally invasive and most current techniques • Diagnostic imaging services: (MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, arthrogram) • Operative and non-operative injury management for upper and lower extremities • Repair/reconstruction of torn ligaments and tendons • Adult and pediatric specialized care of the foot and ankle • General foot and ankle care • Fracture care

Call us today for an appointment (770) 517-6636 • northsidecherokeeortho.com SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Health & Wellness

Stay Hydrated Now and Year-Round BY KRISTEN SMITH

August is hot and thirst is on the rise. Adequate hydration is crucial year-round, but should be taken with extra caution in hot temperatures when the body experiences excess loss through sweat. Why stay hydrated? Water is one of the most important nutrients for the body. A person can go a substantial time without food, but only days without Kristen Smith is a registered water. Fluids play a crucial dietitian for WellStar role in the body’s temperature Comprehensive Bariatric balance, waste removal, Services in Marietta and blood pressure and heart rate. is the founder of the blog 360FamilyNutrition. She Severe dehydration can lead to holds a master of science faintness, headaches, confusion, degree in clinical nutrition rapid breathing and loss of from New York University consciousness or a heat stroke. and a bachelor of science What are the best fluid in nutrition from Oklahoma State University. choices? Water is best. Fruit juice and soda add extra calories and sugar. Caffeinated coffees and teas provide water, but large amounts can act as a diuretic and promote fluid loss. A moderate amount of caffeine (about two to four large cups of coffee) should not be harmful. How much water do you need? The Institute of Medicine concludes an adequate intake of beverages for men is approximately 13 cups per day and for women is approximately nine cups per day. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends active people drink 16-20 ounces of fluid one to two hours before an outdoor activity. This should be followed by six to 12 ounces of fluid every 10-15 minutes during the outside activity. Afterward, another 16 to 24 ounces should be consumed to replace lost fluids. Who is at highest risk for dehydration? Regardless of age, physical level or activity, everyone is at risk for dehydration. Individuals at higher risk include those who live in higher altitudes, work outside in hotter climates, are endurance athletes or have a chronic disease. Tips for Drinking Adequate Water • Always keep a bottle of water with you. Refill often. • Add flavor to water with fresh fruits and herbs. Try strawberry basil lemon or cucumber mint water. • Begin and finish your day with a glass of water. • Drink on a schedule. Choose to drink every 30 minutes or hour. If you can’t remember, set a timer. • Eat more cucumber, watermelon, radishes, celery and other fruits and vegetables that have a higher water content. • Drink through a straw. Straw drinkers typically drink larger amounts in a quicker amount of time. • Drink water when you feel hungry between meals and snacks. Hunger can be mistaken for thirst. 42

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Back to School

We hope you’ve enjoyed a summer filled with carefree fun, friend and family time, summer jobs and the chance to sleep in. Now that time has come to send your students back to school, we wanted to offer a few helpful resources to guide you through those first few weeks. And take heart – fall break is right around the corner! Cherokee County School District www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

to college including FAFSA and other financial aid information.

Family Portal — Through a link found on the Parent Information page, parents and/or guardians of Cherokee County School District (CCSD) students can access the following student information: contacts, attendance, schedules, student assignments, quiz and test grades. Family members can subscribe to email alerts regarding grades and attendance. Contact your child’s school for login and password information.

www.collegeboard.org — Links to find, apply, and pay for college as well as practice SAT and ACT questions.

Parent Information — By clicking on the Parent Information tab, parents can access school calendars, handbooks, student discipline policies, academic support, and more. Tutoring — Your child’s school can give you a list of CCSD-approved tutors if your child needs extra academic help. Helpful Websites for the College Bound https://secure.gacollege411.org/— Everything you need to know about preparing for and applying

www.path2college529.com — Georgia’s higher education savings plan that covers benefits, savings options and tax advantages. Favorite Subject – Lunchtime! Elementary School: Breakfast $1.25, lunch $2 Middle School/High School: Breakfast $1.25, lunch $2.25 Visitors: Breakfast $1.75, lunch $3.50. www.mypaymentsplus.com Parents can pay online for their child’s meals; there’s a small transaction fee with each deposit. Parents can check balances, receive low balance alerts, and view meals and items purchased. You can also download the app for use on your smart phone. SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Back to School

Scholastic Flashbacks Cherokee County leaders share their most memorable moments. Debra Murdock, principal of Cherokee High School “My most embarrassing school memory, among many, happened in 8th grade. I attended Buffington Elementary School, before the days of middle schools, and played basketball, which I loved. Our coach had taken our team to see the Atlanta Hawks play at the Omni (I am dating myself, I know). After the game was over, I was attempting to catch up with my friends by climbing over the seats below where I was sitting. I lost my balanced and fell and ended up bouncing from row to row to row before stopping after five rows of seats. When I finally stopped bouncing and looked up, the entire thing was captured on the TV monitors for the entire stadium to see. Grace in action!”

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G. Lora Grooms, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village artistic director “My first week in high school there were auditions for the fall play, ‘Mary, Mary.’ There were only two girl roles - the title role lead and a supporting character. As an underclassman, I knew my place and only auditioned for the smaller role as the director gave us that option. The next day I got thinking maybe I should have read for both parts. So, as a lark, I went back and the director said, ‘That’s okay, we heard you yesterday, thanks.’ I walked out of the auditorium feeling a bit like an idiot, especially because the director and his student assistant grinned at me as I passed. When the cast list was posted, I was cast as Mary. But, I had to kiss two of the guys on stage - seniors - as part of the play. And pretend to smoke. Kinda nutty all the way around.”

Donnie Henriques, Woodstock mayor “My most embarrassing back to school moment is easy. I remember it vividly. It was returning for second grade. My family had moved from New Orleans to Anniston, Alabama. Being new in the class was enough stress, let alone what happened next. The teacher, Mrs. Elder, got everyone up at the front of the class, and proceeded to announce our names for seat assignments. When she came to my name, she said Donald Henriques several times. I didn’t move. So she proceeded on. When she finished, I was standing there alone. She asked if she had said my name, to which I replied, No. She asked what my name was, and I told her, Donnie Henriques. The class let out a roar of laughter. She smiled and told me where to sit. Nothing like bringing attention to yourself on the first day.

New Principal at Sixes Elementary Cindy Crews, who has been assistant principal at Sixes Elementary School since 2011, is the new principal, taking the place of now Cindy Crews retired Deborah Kelly. Crews joined the Cherokee County School District as a teacher in 1992. “Much of my summer has been spent reading to learn as much as possible about creating a shared vision for our school and supporting teacher efforts at improving student writing,” said Crews, a native of Macon, whose honors as an educator have included Cherokee County School District Teacher of the Year, Georgia Master Teacher and National Board Certified Teacher. Her goals as principal are: to support the teachers, “which ultimately leads to increased learning for students”; ensure that all stakeholders stay informed and aware of what’s happening at the school; and maintain “a ‘real person’ image … students need to know their principal is a regular person, parents feel a down-to-earth principal is more approachable, and teachers/staff need to know their principal makes mistakes, too!” Other Sixes area changes include: Doug Knott is the new principal of Liberty Elementary, replacing Dr. Nicole Holmes, a new county director of school operations.

Athletes Get Special Invitation Jordi Nix and Emilee Harris were part of the USA Volleyball High Performance A2 Invitational Team this summer. Jordi, a rising homeschooled sophomore, participated for her third year. Emilee is a Woodstock High School freshman in her second year in the program. The USAV High Performance program is considered a pipeline to the USA Olympic team. Jordi Nix (left) and Emilee Harris. The girls trained in their respective age divisions for seven days in Colorado Springs, Co., with an emphasis on learning the USA Volleyball style and international rules of the game. Both girls dream of one day representing the USA in the Olympics.

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Back to School

Brittany Borman is Trailblazer Winner

BridgeMill Resident on School Board

AroundAbout Local Media has awarded Brittany Borman with the 2014 Traiblazer honor. Brittany, who was part of the Cherokee Youth Works program at Cherokee FOCUS, earned her GED and is attending Chattahoochee Technical College. She has been a volunteer at Sutallee Baptist Church for 11 years, and most recently volunteered at Healing Hands Youth Ranch Brittany in Waleska. She serves on the Atlanta Regional Commission Youth Council and the Cherokee FOCUS board of directors. We wish Brittany much success in the future! The Youth Works program graduated 15 students who took part in a June ceremony at Chattahoochee Technical College’s Appellation Campus. The program works with both in school and out-of-school youth ages 16-21 to help them complete their high school education or earn their GED diploma. The youth also receive work readiness training, learn job skills and attend life skills classes. “We are so proud of all of our students and the great effort that they put forth to continue their education and strive to better their lives,” said Jenna Stringer, a member of the Cherokee Youth Works staff. “These youth were dedicated and overcame many personal obstacles, and the increased level of difficulty of an all-new GED exam.” For more info, visit http://cherokeefocus.org/cyw/.

Cherokee County School Board members welcomed Kyla Cromer of BridgeMill, who was recently sworn in as interim board member for District 1. She will serve until a new board member is chosen in a Nov. 4 special election. Cromer has announced that she will run in that election for the remainder of the term, which ends Dec. 31, 2016.

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Kyla Cromer, surrounded by husband Randy and daughter Mallory, takes the oath from Probate Court Judge Keith Wood.

Weapons Law Changes and Our Schools BY MARK KISSEL

As many of you are aware, changes in Georgia law regarding the possession and use of weapons, firearms and other similar devices or implements were passed during the last legislative session and became effective July 1. The changes can be confusing, and I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify how they directly impact our schools. In doing so, it is important to look at the following definitions Chief of Police Mark provided in the law. Kissel has served the Cherokee County School Firearm: Any handgun, rifle, District since 1999 and shotgun, or other weapon that has more than 35 years will, or can be converted to expel of law enforcement a projectile by the action of an experience. explosive or electrical charge. Weapon: Any pistol, revolver or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. School function: A school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone. School safety zone: Any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education. Students may not possess a firearm or weapon of any kind while on school property, in a school building, attending a school function (this includes field trips, organized sporting events, school dances/ prom and school board meetings), or while riding a school bus. The Cherokee County School District’s Discipline Code details the infractions and potential dispositions. Unless specifically authorized or exempted by law, adults may not possess, carry or have within their control any weapon or explosive compound of any kind as defined by Georgia law, O.C.G.A. §16-11-127.1 while on school property, in a school building, attending a school function or on a school bus. Firearms or weapons may not be carried by any parent, legal guardian or visitor outside of the vehicle even though the person may hold a

valid weapons carry license issued by the state of Georgia. The law provides that a parent, legal guardian or other person who carries, picks up or drops off a student to school or school function, or who travels through a school safety zone may possess or have within their control a weapon or firearm so long as they are licensed to carry the weapon or firearm; this includes waiting in your vehicle in the student pick-up line. Until such time as the law is clarified or a court determines otherwise, “picking up and dropping off” a student refers to curbside only. If you leave your vehicle, you will be required to leave weapons or firearms in a locked container, locked compartment or locked firearms rack while the vehicle is parked (unattended) at any school or school district facility. Federal, state and local law enforcement officers and others authorized by law to carry weapons or firearms may carry their weapons within a school safety zone or at a school function. Law enforcement officials carrying weapons or firearms are encouraged to make their presences known to school police to prevent unintended consequences or coordinate response in an emergency situation. As a result of the eminent danger posed by the unintentional discharge of weapons, the potential theft of unsupervised weapons and the potential for disrupting the school environment, authorized individuals are strongly encouraged to not bring weapons or firearms within the school safety zone or at a school function. Please work with us to ensure that the Cherokee County School District’s major system priority of providing a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning is sustainable! Links to the two weapon bills signed into law by Gov. Deal. http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/ Display/20132014/HB/60 http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/ Display/20132014/HB/826

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Back to School

Today’s Girl Scouts are Tomorrow’s Leaders BY KIRBY LEWIS HOBBA, GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER AMERICA MEMBERSHIP SPECIALIST

In Girl Scouting, every day is a different kind of exciting. Girls are encouraged to follow the fun and do what they love, from learning about all the cool things through the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program to making s’mores at camp and embracing the natural environment. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta prepares girls for future roles as leaders in their communities through the leadership experience, which encompasses everything we know and love about Girl Scouts – troops, camp, patches, cookies, and more. Our programs reflect exploration through lessons in advocacy, career exploration, financial management, environmental stewardship, technology, entrepreneurship, self-esteem and cultural awareness. Girl leaders discover and understand themselves and their values, connect with what they care about, create and share experiences, and inspire others. Girl Scouts teaches girls to take action to make the world a better place. The dedicated volunteers of Cherokee County continue to inspire 1,300 girls by providing invaluable experiences and the confidence to believe in their dreams. Volunteers teach girls to give back and share the good both locally and globally. And no matter wherever a Girl Scout goes, she always has a network of friends to support and guide her as she develops her true passion. Girl Scouting is a journey and because there are only so many hours in a day, families have to balance many growing interests, commitments and responsibilities. The flexibility in scouting lets girls begin in kindergarten and continue through high school graduation, transitioning them into the leaders they want to be. Eighty-one percent of parents reported their daughter learned new things in Girl Scouts and 78 percent feel Girl Scouts had a positive impact on their daughter’s school life. Girls shine brighter together by providing access to diverse curriculum, engaging in new activities and experiences, and creating activities based on what is relevant and fun to members. There is uniqueness with each girl and Girl Scouts allows exploration through our programing. A fun adventure awaits! To learn more, attend one of our Make New Friends events in your community. For a complete list of all recruiting events around Greater Kaitlyn from Troop 11400 is learning fire safety Atlanta, visit and how to build a fire while attending a Camporee led by Troop 2316. www.gsgatl.org. 48

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Girls Scouts enjoy activities at Camp Camellia Rose, at the Wildlife Action of Georgia, on Kellogg Creek Road in Woodstock.

Make New Friends Aug. 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd. Aug. 19 6:30-7:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1136 Trinity Church Rd. Aug. 23 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodstock Church of Christ, 219 Rope Mill Rd.

Feature

Rob’s Rescues I have learned about puppy mills. It’s a place where dogs have babies all the time and they go to pet shops. 350 puppy mill dogs are now in the shelter. Please help the shelter feed them and keep them warm. These dogs can’t be adopted yet, but they will be able to be adopted soon. The message this month from the shelter is: Please no more kittens – spay and neuter. That means don’t let cats have babies.

I’m Rob Macmillan [shown here with his dog Rio] and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. Every month I’m going to tell you about two pets that need homes and give some useful information! These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton.

This cat is Ruggles. He is a mixed breed cat and about 2 ½ months old. I thought he was really sleepy and quiet. He did not get out of his box the whole time I was there. He came to the shelter with his mom and twin brother.

This dog is Inky. He is about four years old. He is a Maltese mix. Inky is small and curly. He was found on the street and has a black tail. He was very excited to see me and he was very playful with me and my brother.

“Robbie is a quiet, kind child. He is a young rising third grader at Sixes Elementary school. Robbie’s favorite subject at school is math and he plays baseball, basketball and golf. Rob has always had an affinity for animals and is a gentle, helpful soul. He has in the past read books to cats and dogs in the shelter and recently urged me to buy a dog biscuit maker that he is excited to use to bake treats to take to the dogs there as well as for our own rescues.” —Irene Macmillan

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Feature

Woodstock Resident Adapts to New Role as KSU Football Coach BY MIKE FOSTER, SPORTS EDITOR, THE KSU SENTINEL

Brian Bohannon knows the state of Georgia, as well as the football culture that’s proudly displayed with flags on front porches and bumper stickers on cars across the state. Bohannon, 43, was a receiver for the University of Georgia from 1990 to 1993 before graduating and taking an assistant coaching job at West Georgia. He later joined Paul Johnson in 1997 at Georgia Southern, coaching receivers and eventually defensive backs for the Eagles. Johnson and Bohannon became tied at the hip, implementing the triple option offense in Statesboro, and eventually on the flats of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where Bohannon coached the quarterbacks and B-backs. Between shifting between red and black and gold and white, to coaching in the center of Atlanta to the plains of south Georgia, to coaching new positions, Brian Bohannon with wife Melanie, sons Blake Patrick and Braden Thomas, and daughter Brooke Anna. Bohannon has had to adapt. On March 23, 2014, Bohannon stood scholarships they could offer in year one—signed on national at the podium at Kennesaw State University’s stadium signing day. locker room in a gold tie and black jacket. He was no “One hundred percent of the kids that have come here longer a Jacket. He was an Owl, and not just any Owl. He’d have given me that look at the end of the visit like, ‘Wow, I been named the head coach. KSU’s first in history. Being didn’t know all of this was here.’ You have the sports and the first-ever head coach at a brand new program might rec park, the stadium and the locker rooms and the campus seem laborious, but the transition for Bohannon has been recreation center is going up this fall. It’s phenomenal. Once seamless. you get them here, it’s an easy sell.” The new program has been a relatively easy sell because Football camps with rising junior and senior high school of KSU’s location in the northwest suburbs of Atlanta, as prospects, as well as camps for middle schoolers led well as the growing campus with an enrollment of more by varsity players, have helped build recognition in the than 25,000. More importantly, for Bohannon, a Towne Lake community. resident, the campus just so happens to be in a location ripe “It’s all about developing a fan base. It’s about developing with football talent. a brand. What is the ‘KS?’ We want the ‘KS’ to be as “In Georgia, you won’t find better football than within an recognizable as the ‘G’ at Georgia, or the ‘GT’ at Georgia hour and a half of our school,” Bohannon said. “You can’t Tech.,” Bohannon said. put a price tag on where we are located. We’re in a great The next stop toward kickoff in 2015 will be getting the community. When I first took the job, I set up a meeting with proper floors and equipment installed in the team weight the coaches in Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding and said, ‘I’d like room. Workouts will begin on the first day of classes—Aug. to meet with you guys and let you know how important you 18—and will lead into practice periods in full equipment. are to this program.’” The varsity team will practice, just as any program would, Games won’t begin until next fall, yet 29 outgoing high despite not having games this fall. The team will play in a school seniors signed their letters of intent to play football team scrimmage, open to fans, as a part of homecoming for KSU —all of them redshirting their freshman year rather weekend on Oct. 11. than playing right away at another school. Of that group, 27 The Owls, who will compete at the FCS level of NCAA are from Georgia. With nationally ranked student housing Division I football as part of the Big South Conference, open and dining options, and Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Bohannon play on Sept. 3, 2015 at East Tennessee State in Johnson City, wasn’t surprised that so many —30 is the max amount of Tenn. www.KSUOwls.com 50

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Faith

Frozen Treats and Food Drive Last month, Watermarke Church hosted a tasty celebration of National Ice Cream Day, and hosted a food drive to benefit MUST Ministries, Forever Fed and Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. Watermarke holds services at 9 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays at Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Rd.

Above: Autumn and Heath Kingsley enjoyed ice cream Sunday. Left: Chesney Wise

Watermarke Church members collected 3.3 tons of food, surpassing the two-ton goal of the recent food drive.

Watermarke youth with their ice cream sandwiches.

Physical Health Important to Spiritual Wellbeing BY SYLINA BUEHNE

I remember striving in church to become spiritually healthy and sound when I was younger. It was one on the most valued priorities in my life. I would always say “faith first, family second and career third.” But I had missed one of the most important lessons - I couldn’t be as spiritually sound and healthy Sylina Buehne is a Native without connecting my mental, American shaman and emotional and physical health to medicine woman trained my spiritual health. in the Creek, Cherokee and Many spiritual books talk Maya traditions. She is an outreach coordinator for The about how to treat the body, Monroe Institute and former whether the discussion’s about instructor at the Edgar Cayce what to eat, drink, think, or how Association of Research and to cleanse. 1 Corinthians 3:16Enlightenment. Sylina has a 17 says, “Do you not know that Ph.D. in herbal medicine and is pursuing a doctorate in divinity. you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” I had forgotten to take care of my physical body. I was 52

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taking care of my family, my job and my church, but I had forgotten to take care of me. My physical body was tight, achy, filled with knots and I was so stressed that my organs were dealing with an adrenal overload. I decided that I wanted to connect all of me to my spiritual walk with the Creator. I began setting aside time to work out in different classes, and I found that I really enjoyed yoga. I made a conscious decision to take the time to take care of my physical body. I found that I had much less stress and anxiety while my physical body and my emotional and mental states of mind grew stronger. My family was happier and I was more productive in my community. I found that as my practice of yoga grew, my spiritual health strengthened. The peace, love, compassion and calmness I had to share with others, even when I was extremely busy, flowed easily and effortlessly. One of my favorite scriptures to remind me to keep my physical body healthy is 1 Corinthians 9:27: “But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” I encourage everyone to remember that we have many facets of ourselves and in order to be truly healthy and sound, we must link mind, body, and spirit. Take time out for yourself and enjoy this journey we call life.

We All Have Opportunities to Make a Difference BY DR. JOE MCKECHNIE

I remember the day we brought it home! I was seven years old and my family lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. My parents had saved for a long time in order to have the money to make such a big purchase. From the moment we got it, we felt like our lives would be greatly enhanced. What did they buy? Was it a car? New furniture? A 42inch flat screen TV (nope – they had not been invented yet!)? My parents’ costly purchase was Dr. Joe McKechnie is the senior pastor of Sixes intended to unleash the potential United Methodist Church, of our young minds. They bought a and a member of the 24-volume set of the Encyclopedia Sixes Living community Britannica. It was a major purchase board. Email him at and still adorns the bookshelves of joe@sixesumc.org. their home. The Encyclopedia Britannica was first published in 1768 and has featured writings and articles from some of the most brilliant scholars and authors. But in the age of computers, a new player emerged in the market. In 1993, Microsoft launched Encarta, a complete encyclopedia on CD-ROM. Microsoft hired teams of researchers, professors, and writers to compile and edit articles, and Encarta quickly eclipsed

the Encyclopedia Britannica as the #1 encyclopedia in the world. But less than a decade later, the game changed again. In January 2011, Wikipedia was launched (“wiki” is a Hawaiian word that means “quick”). As of last month, Wikipedia featured more than 30 million articles in 287 languages (by comparison, the Encyclopedia Britannica contained 40,000 articles.) And it’s free to use. Wikipedia is now the fifth most popular website in the world (following only Google, Facebook, YouTube, and Yahoo). Because of Wikipedia’s popularity, Microsoft pulled the plug on Encarta, and the Encyclopedia Britannica recently announced that they are discontinuing their published editions. But Wikipedia didn’t hire professional writers and researchers. Who authors its articles? We do. Everyday people write and contribute articles (and while accuracy would seem like a valid concern, studies have found it to be surprisingly reliable). No large staff of paid experts, just ordinary people. The Church is the same way. We often think of pastors or priests as doing the ministry of the Church. But the Bible tells us that God equips all believers for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). You and I are a part of a team – just as the quarterback couldn’t thrive without an offensive lineman, the ministry of the Church depends on the obedience and responsiveness of its members. God has equipped and enabled you to make a difference (and an eternal one at that)! You have been designed with a unique continued on page 70

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Downtown Woodstock

Something to Cheer About BY JODI TIBERIO

Jodi Tiberio owns Branches Boutique for women in Towne Lake and Brooklynn’s boutique for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. Contact Jodi at info@ shopthreads.net.

Dana is a cheer mom, and most of us know that any time your children are deeply involved with any sport or activity, it means a lot of time and dedication on mom’s part. So many women find it hard to make time for themselves. Don’t get me wrong - the joy it brings us is worth it and we love it. As a tennis mom, I don’t mind the extra driving to and from practice and lessons, but it is hard to make time for other things. In Dana’s case, the passing of her father took a huge toll on her. She did not feel like indulging herself. She grew out her hair with the plan of donating to Locks of Love. This goal kept her motivated, as she waited for the time when her hair was long enough to make it count. Now, the time came for a major haircut and clothing redo! Dana met with Mari, the manager at Branches in downtown Woodstock, who learned that Dana really needed some new jeans. There is nothing better to refresh your wardrobe than a fabulous pair of designer jeans. Mari had Dana try on the newest pair of Miss Me skinny jeans. Once they had the right style and fit, it was easy to find lots of cute tops to go with them. At about $99 a pair, Miss Me jeans are a great investment. They hold up well and will look amazing for years to come. If you don’t like too much bling, there are simple pocket designs, giving buyers lots of options. With skinny jeans being so popular, adding a flowy or slouchy top creates a feminine and pretty silhouette. Mari had Dana settle on this adorable bell54

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sleeve top with a simple and popular print. The look is great for any occasion and Dana will feel confident even without all her hair to hide behind. I’ve had some friends who have recently lost parents, so I was really glad we could do this for Dana. Donating her hair to charity is a great way to honor her dad. Now that Dana chose her new clothing, it was time to head over to Salon Gloss to try on her new haircut and hair color with owner Tim Timmons. During her consultation, Tim suggested deepening her blonde hair with bold lowlights to add dimension and richness. He also suggested that Dana cut off a good portion of her hair, resulting in an updated style that was easy to wear. Tim showed Dana how to use a curling iron to transform her hair into a free-flowing mane. As it turns out, her shorter, sassier strands and multi-dimensional color were the winning combination that unlocked her inner diva! Dana’s outfit, hair and make-up all look terrific. I love her new hair color. I think I need a change myself! If you are ready to freshen up your style, send me an e-mail to Jodi@tiberioretail.com. After all, who wouldn’t love a new outfit and hair style – for free?

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Downtown Woodstock

Common Hair Problems — Solved! BY TIM TIMMONS

Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss. Tim has been a hairstylist for 13 years and has extensive industry experience. Tim can be reached at (678) 483-8900.

Through Oct. 28

Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays on Market Street, between Mill and Maple streets (parallel to Main Street). Also, 4:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. (770) 9240406.

Aug. 15

Chef Demonstration: Chef Alan will demonstrate grilled fruit desserts 7-9 p.m. at the Leaning Ladder. $25, RSVP required. 105 E Main St. (678) 401-2609. www.leaningladderoliveoil.com.

Aug. 16

Barefoot Saturday: 6 p.m. concert at the Event Green at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village off Market Street will feature musician Barrett Baber in a family friendly, Chastain Park-like atmosphere. Bring chairs, food and drinks. www.barefootsaturday.com.

The next Downtown Buzz meeting will be Friday, Aug. 29, at 8 a.m. at the Chambers at City Center. The sponsor will be Greenprints Alliance. 56

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As cute as you look in that amazing hat, it’s got to come off eventually! If you’re looking for solutions to some of the most common hair problems, here are a few suggestions. “How can I make my color stay vibrant longer?” Don’t shampoo more than three times per week. Each shampoo will release artificial color molecules and natural oil from your hair. The loss of color molecules will leave your hair less vibrant and brassy while the lack of natural oil will lead to dryness and less luminosity. Also, using products that will either preserve or add additional pigments to your hair will leave your color rich and

make your highlights shine. “Can you fix my split ends without cutting them?” Try using a wide-tooth comb to prevent snaps and breakage that can occur when you try to brush out hair that is roughed up. Also, that bargain bin blowdryer may be tempting, but inexpensive tools tend to overheat and burn ends into splits. Use leave-in conditioners to add an extra layer of protection that stays on the strands throughout the day. Get regular cuts to protect against split ends. The longer you wait to trim, the greater chance you have of split ends. “Help! My roots are always oily.” Along with your normal shampoo, you should alternate a shampoo for oily scalp, which is designed to regulate the sebaceous activity. Whether your hair produces excess oil naturally or you went a bit overboard with styling products, you can really soak up the grease by using a dry shampoo on roots 12 inches from the scalp (any closer and you’ll get one big clump). If a dry shampoo is inaccessible, you can sprinkle talcum powder at the roots and brush throughout the hair. “How do I manage unruly curls?” It takes a long time, a lot of research, patience and practice to transform that thick, frizzy and tangled mop atop your head into defined, soft, healthy and voluminous curls. Use the proper styling products for curly hair and switch out your cotton pillowcase for a satin or silk one. Cotton absorbs essential oils and moisture from your hair and skin. A satin or silk pillowcase will help your curls stay healthy and soft no matter how much you toss and turn the night before. The next important step is to prevent your hair from drying out in the shower. Instead of shampooing your hair every day, condition it daily using products that best match the type and texture of your hair, whether it’s thin, thick, frizzy, colored or overly damaged/brittle.

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Downtown Woodstock

Experience Elm Street Art Supporting the Arts BY G. LORA GROOMS

One of the challenges of being a nonprofit arts organization is funding for growth while maintaining existing operations. That challenge will be made a bit easier in September when local artist Kristina Laurendi Havens offers a series of her paintings, entitled Woodstock Vignettes, for sale to support efforts to save the historic Reeves House in Woodstock. The Woodstock Vignettes G. Lora Grooms is the feature scenes from all over director for the Elm Street downtown. These pieces have Cultural Arts Village. been on display at a handful She has been teaching, of events hosted by local writing, directing and businesses, including Copper Coin performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can Coffeehouse and Leaning Ladder, reach her at director@ to give the public the opportunity elmstreetarts.org to enjoy them and to, hopefully, spark interest in the Sept. 20 sale. Kristina has been working on this amazing series for two years. With her studio centrally located on Main Street, she has had many opportunities to explore downtown and take candid photos. She then selected her favorite images to transform into paintings. “Those who have seen the paintings and are familiar with Woodstock enjoy telling me stories about the buildings,” says Kristina. “There is so much history here and many long-standing residents have particular memories to share. It’s very touching.” The old Reeves House stands along the downtown spur of the Greenprints Trail, just beyond the Event Green and outdoor stage that face Market Street. That location on Elm Street is where Elm Street Cultural Arts Village took its name. This 100-year-old structure was once part of a large in-town farm. In 2009, we began talking about transforming it into a visual arts gallery with studio space. Many people who are aware of this grand old house have said they hoped it could be saved. As time progresses, it is becoming more urgent the funds be raised to make that possible. Thanks to Kristina Havens and many wonderful volunteers and donors, the time to save this historic home will soon be here. If you want more information about this project or wish to be involved in some way, please visit our website at www.elmstreetarts.org. In the meantime, enjoy the trail and Event Green. We also hope you’ll become intrigued by the Reeves House. See you on Sept. 20! Kristina Laurendi Havens 58

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New Signage Leads Visitors to Lots of Parking BY TESSA BASFORD

When I became a member of the Woodstock City Council in 2010, I had the privilege of joining a winning team! From my seat on the dais, I saw an award-winning, master-planned downtown area that was, and continues to be, the envy of many in our state and nation. As the result Tessa Basford is of strong leadership and a member of the foresight, our downtown Woodstock City Council, was emerging as the place to Ward 6. She can be contacted at tbasford@ be even while the economy woodstockga.gov. was declining. During that difficult time, business owners and investors, along with city staff members and leaders, maintained the vision and continued to invest in the city’s development. Some people said this investment was crazy and that the time and money should not have been spent. In hindsight, almost everyone agrees that those involved were right to stay committed. We are all now reaping the benefits of the vision and plan that was put in motion years ago - a beautiful, walkable, thriving downtown. Over those years, leaders maintained the city’s historical significance while marrying it to new construction and growth. While this was achieved beautifully, some are asking: “When the obvious parking spaces are full, where do we park?” Most visitors to downtown are aware of the public parking in front of and behind restaurants, shops and businesses. Yet a recent drive through the area on a Saturday night made me realize that drivers are unaware of the less obvious parking lots, many of which had empty spaces.

• Behind City Center off Towne Lake Parkway. • At the lower level of the Park at City Center, on Arnold Mill Road. • South of Morgan’s Ace Hardware on Wheeler Street. • West of Main Street at Woodstock United Methodist Church (Monday-Saturday only). • Corner of Mill and Market streets. • Chattahoochee Technical College, but limited while the campus is being renovated. • Evening and weekend parking at Community and Southern Bank. Business owners have worked with city officials to create many parking options, including valet services and off-site parking for employees. The quest continues to discover creative approaches to bring people downtown without a concern about where to park. New parking signs, resembling lampposts topped with a large blue ‘P’ sign, have been put in place to guide visitors to lesser-known lots. When making your weekend plans, please don’t let parking be an issue. Take time to look around and you’ll find there are more options than you realized.

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Downtown Woodstock

The faces of downtown Woodstock

Photo courtesy of Downtown Woodstock.

Main Street Woodstock July 4 Festivities

Donnie and Jan Henriques with WWII veteran Chester Reeves.

Summer Concert Series: The Molly Ringwalds

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Summer Concert Series: The Jets

DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT Canyons 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com

CUISINE

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER

SUNDAY

SPIRITS

RESERV.

American

open

Beer/Wine

Century House Tavern 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com

Modern American

$$$

open

Full bar

8 persons +

Fire Stone 120 Chambers St. 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com

Wood-fired Pizza & Grill

$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Southern

Sat./Sun. Brunch

$$$

open

Full bar

American

open

Tapas/Sushi

Fri./Sat. only

open

Full bar

yes

Ipps Pastaria & Bar 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com

Italian

open

Full bar

J Christophers 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com

Diner

$-$$

$ - $$

open

J Miller’s Smokehouse 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com

BBQ

$ - $$

open

Beer

Magnolia Thomas 108 Arnold Mill Rd. 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com

Southern

Sunday Brunch

$$$$

open

Beer/Wine

yes

Pure Taqueria 441 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock

Mexican

Sat./Sun. Brunch

open

Full bar

6 persons +

Seafood

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

n/a

English Tea room

closed

yes

Italian

$$$

closed

Full bar

yes

Freight Kitchen & Tap 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com

Reel Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006 Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com

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$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20

Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants

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SIXES AREA HOMES SOLD IN JUNE

Sixes Living Sales for June 2014

List Price

Address

Subdivision

Beds

Baths

Yr Built

$ 149,900.00 $ 144,900.00 $ 199,900.00 $ 238,900.00 $ 239,900.00 $ 244,900.00 $ 269,900.00 $ 279,500.00 $ 282,000.00 $ 319,900.00 $ 379,900.00 $ 439,900.00 $ 465,000.00 $ 485,000.00 $ 254,900.00 $ 269,900.00 $ 136,500.00 $ 239,000.00 $ 276,983.00 $ 66,000.00 $ 204,900.00 $ 145,900.00 $ 111,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 179,900.00 $ 230,000.00 $ 179,900.00 $ 209,900.00 $ 135,000.00 $ 205,000.00 $ 148,000.00

322 Apache DR 2035 GREENHILL PASS 232 Elmbrook LN 4032 Gold Mill RDG 357 Laurel Glen XING 303 Walnut Hills XING 105 Springshade LN 321 WALNUT HILLS XING 4010 Gold Mill RDG 301 Walnut Hills XING 1092 BRIDGEMILL AVE 1387 Bridge Mill AVE 4111 Gold Mill RDG 3017 Woodbridge LN 139 Cherokee Reserve CIR 304 Cherokee Reserve CT 113 Jacee CIR 1115 Copper Creek DR 213 Sterling Brook LN 264 Cottonwood Creek CIR 526 CRESTMONT LN 160 Cypress CT 131 Deerfield DR 251 Diamond Valley PASS 126 Diamond Ridge AVE 201 Eagle Valley CT 202 Creekside PASS 317 Garden CIR 164 Nacoochee WAY 1028 Fox Hollow TRL 111 Sweetgum CIR

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2.5 2 2 2.5 2.5 3 3.5 3.5 2.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 5 4.5 4 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 2.5 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 2

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$ 162,500.00 $ 215,000.00 $ 219,900.00 $ 224,900.00 $ 234,900.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 339,899.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 199,700.00 $ 179,900.00 $ 149,900.00 $ 270,000.00 $ 169,900.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 169,000.00 $ 180,725.00 $ 249,900.00 $ 119,900.00 $ 139,900.00 $ 79,500.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 131,000.00 $ 235,086.00 $ 139,900.00 $ 145,000.00 $ 137,500.00 $ 179,900.00 $ 207,945.00 $ 157,500.00 $ 180,480.00 $ 244,750.00 $ 139,000.00 $ 167,000.00 $ 129,990.00 $ 150,000.00

303 Abbey CT 734 Berkeley TER 715 Berkeley TER 625 Lorimore PASS 273 South Village SQ 218 Reserve XING 147 Edgewater TRL 900 Landsdowne CV 339 Hidden Creek LN 110 Hidden Creek DR 634 Royal Crest CT 304 Honeysuckle TER 103 Holly PL 401 Cherubs Smile 1581 Larkwood DR 135 Marina CT 214 Magnolia Springs DR 226 Manous WAY 507 Karen LN 504 Karen LN 5225 Shadowood DR 591 Palm ST 148 HALE VIEW CIR 602 Oleander WAY 153 Providence Walk CT 102 Swanee LN 268 Hiawassee DR 407 Creek Bottom CT 519 Gardenview RD 500 Gardenview RD 309 Split Rail WAY 501 Mill Ridge RD 215 Hickory Nut LN 125 Holly Mill Village DR 221 Wild Flower LN 132 Ilex DR 601 Sherwood CT

$ 208,128.79

AVERAGES IN JUNE 2014

Days on Market 6 6 64 6 9 132 11 55 96 10 23 7 58 69 39 54 52 7 8 36 279 17 16 20 163 7 4 189 8 82 6

Sales Price

$$/sq ft

$ 155,501.00 $ 148,900.00 $ 197,000.00 $ 238,900.00 $ 209,700.00 $ 239,900.00 $ 269,900.00 $ 274,500.00 $ 276,000.00 $ 314,000.00 $ 370,000.00 $ 435,000.00 $ 458,800.00 $ 465,000.00 $ 257,900.00 $ 271,900.00 $ 136,900.00 $ 237,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 80,060.00 $ 203,000.00 $ 137,500.00 $ 118,120.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 176,000.00 $ 225,000.00 $ 179,000.00 $ 209,900.00 $ 130,000.00 $ 195,000.00 $ 148,000.00

$ 84.00 $ 110.00 $ 113.00 $ 89.00 $ 100.00 $ 109.00 $ 93.00 No data No data $ 110.00 $ 84.00 $ 77.00 $ 99.00 $ 97.00 $ 77.00 $ 97.00 $ 60.00 $ 94.00 $ 105.00 $ 56.00 $ 79.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 85.00 $ 76.00 $ 101.00 $ 72.00 $ 102.00 $ 92.00 No data $ 65.00

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2 2.5 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 3.5 3.5 3.5 2.5 2 3 2 1 2.5 2.5 3.5 2 2 1 3.5 2.5 3 2.5 2.5 2 2 2.5 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2

2004 2008 2006 2009 2013 2005 2008 2010 2007 2007 2009 1984 1999 2007 1985 1959 1996 2013 2008 1984 1987 1951 2013 2003 2014 2003 2005 1993 2012 2014 2000 2014 2012 2002 2002 2002 1997

The seller's market continues overall but the inventory of homes priced over $375,000 has grown to a 10.8 months supply (buyer's market in this price range).

50 28 4 9 240 30 49 85 3 6 65 10 46 33 15 18 24 132 22 120 17 26 38 3 25 733 25 110 4 0 3 56 544 11 6 19 30

$ 153,000.00 $ 215,000.00 $ 219,900.00 $ 218,000.00 $ 231,000.00 $ 278,200.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 349,333.00 $ 171,000.00 $ 170,000.00 $ 190,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 149,900.00 $ 260,000.00 $ 159,000.00 $ 27,500.00 $ 169,000.00 $ 176,725.00 $ 249,500.00 $ 118,000.00 $ 131,900.00 $ 71,000.00 $ 269,000.00 $ 131,000.00 $ 235,086.00 $ 138,000.00 $ 136,000.00 $ 137,500.00 $ 179,000.00 $ 207,945.00 $ 157,500.00 $ 179,000.00 $ 225,349.00 $ 135,000.00 $ 158,000.00 $ 125,000.00 $ 130,000.00

$ 109.00 $ 94.00 $ 102.00 $ 90.00 $ 89.00 $ 126.00 $ 98.00 $ 75.00 $ 66.00 $ 66.00 $ 87.00 $ 97.00 $ 108.00 $ 87.00 $ 90.00 $ 48.00 $ 99.00 $ 78.00 $ 84.00 $ 75.00 $ 101.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 69.00 No data $ 86.00 $ 95.00 $ 82.00 $ 110.00 $ 83.00 $ 62.00 No data $ 100.00 $ 77.00 No data $ 92.00 $ 79.00

49.65

$ 204,334.10

$ 87.90

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) SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Reference

SIXES AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at Canton IHOP Contact: Glenda Hinton (770) 345-1751 Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton YMCA Contact: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 www.toastmasters.org Cherokee Area Business Connection Meets: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 customerservice@aloveoftravel.com Cherokee B2B Network Meets: 8 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays at Best Western, 705 Transit Ave., Canton 30114 Contact: (770) 781-3452 www.CherokeeB2B.com Cherokee Toastmasters Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at City On A Hill UMC, 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: Third Thursday at 8.30 a.m. at J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig (678) 445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy Woodstock Business Networking Group Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Atlanta Bread Company, 180 Woodstock Square Ave. Contact: Lee West (770) 591-7101

Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour line (404) 452-6248 Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: (678) 385-2013 American Red Cross metro chapter Contact: (770) 428-2695 Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility for girls 12-18 to learn self-sufficiency. Contact: (770) 479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center a child abuse and prevention program for children and adults. Contact: (770) 345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org CASA for Children, Inc. needs volunteers to help advocate for children in the court system. Contact: Deidre Hollands (770) 345-3274 www.casacherokee.org Cherokee County Animal League is an association of pet owners, retailers, pet service providers, pet food pantries, veterinary offices, and rescue groups working together to care for and celebrate pets. Contact: Steve Monahan at (770) 712-4077 www.CherokeeCountyAnimalLeague.org

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Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of GA supports foster parents. Contact: Marie Blackwell (770) 378-0759 www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. Contact: (770) 345-2675 www.cherokeega.com Cherokee County Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee County Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: (770) 479-1703, in Spanish (770) 7207050, www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Contact: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Contact: Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: (678) 640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. Email aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Georgia Animal Project offers high quality, lowcost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Contact: (770) 704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash where thousands of children in need are given filled backpacks, haircuts, socks, underwear, gently used clothing and health screenings to prepare them to go back to school. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 34 young men ages 8-21 call the ranch their home. Contact: (770) 796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Habitat for Humanity North Central GA Contact: (770) 345-1879 www.habitat-ncg.org Harvesting Hope Ministries, Inc. raises money to send surgery care packs to children facing liver

and kidney transplants. www.harvestinghopeministries.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses to find hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis (770) 633-4451 www.hhyr.org Hope Center offers pregnant teens, single women pregnancy testing and counseling, childbirth and parenting classes, budget counseling, provision of maternity and baby supplies. Contact: (770) 924-0864, www.hopectr.com Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Contact: (770) 517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: (678) 391-5950, www.hqmg.org international City of Refuge (iCOR) exists to share God’s love, hope and healing with children in need by providing loving homes with emphasis on family unification when appropriate. Contact: Lily Colgate (404) 992-8155 http://icor-orphans.org Iron Hearts is a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with special needs. Contact: (678) 493-5775 www.ironhearts.org MUST Ministries offers clothes closet, employment services, GED prep classes, food pantry for Cherokee residents. Contact: Kendall Jones (770) 479-5397 www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone offers food and clothing assistance to residents of Cherokee County. Apply online or by calling (770) 363.5272 www.neveralone.org Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults. Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. Contact: (706) 253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry partners with individuals facing a critical shortage of food or finances due to an unexpected crisis or job loss. Offers life skills, job classes, food pantry. Contact: (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids of Georgia offers free child safety seat inspections. Contact: (770) 721-7808

www.cherokeesafekids.org SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Contact: (770) 516-1108 www.servone.org

Civic Organizations BridgeMill-Sixes Service League Contact: Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941 www.bssl.org Canton Lions Club Contact: (678) 224-7878 www.lionsofcanton.org Canton Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP Contact: canton_optimist@hotmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/ home Canton Rotary Club Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs www.cantongarotary.org Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: (770) 345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Cherokee County Service League (770) 704-5991 Cherokee Triad S.A.L.T. (Senior and Law Enforcement Together) Council works to alleviate fear of victimization, build confidence, enhance delivery of law enforcement services and improve quality of life for senior population. Contact: Dale Walz at dale.walz@yahoo.com www.saltcherokee.com

Blue Skies Laughter Club Meets: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Northside Cherokee Medical Offices, 100 Stoneforest Dr., first floor conference room, Woodstock 30189 Contact (770) 517-3363 ext. 3 www.addlaughter.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 www.christianauthorsguild.org Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee Community Chorale, a community of singers from all walks of life including housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office managers and professional musicians who love the art of choral singing. Contact: (678) 439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners: (770) 479-0418 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners/ Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org

Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sidelines Grille on Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton Contact: (770) 683-1327 www.cherokeerotary.org

Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org

Political Organizations

The Funk Heritage Center Book Club Meets: 2 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy., Waleska 30183 Contact: (770) 720-5970 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Cherokee County Democrat Party Meets: 7 p.m. 2nd Thursdays at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Rd., Holly Springs. 8:30 a.m. 1st Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Pkwy., Canton 30014 Contact: (770) 345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2/ Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: Second Saturday at 9 a.m. at Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quaqliaroli (770) 592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Contact: (678) 520-2236 www.rwccga.com

Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at Studio 101, 101 Emma Ln., Woodstock 30188 www.artsalliancega.org

Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.cssasoftball.com

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

Support Organizations AA Meetings Meets 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon Monday-Friday, 7 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Sunday (for women) at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 479-6961 Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114; Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189; Al-Anon at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton 30114. Contact: (770) 516-3502

AARP Woodstock Chapter Meets: 11:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesdays at Featherstones, 1003 Towne Lake Hills E, Woodstock 30189 Contact: Rich Sanford (770) 926-1944 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meets: 3rd Thursday at Emeritus Woodstock Estates, 1000 Professional Way, Woodstock 30188 Contact: (770) 926-0119 Breast Cancer Support Group: Cancer Support Community Atlanta Contact: (404) 843-1880 http://cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. (770) 345-7644. www.sixesumc.org • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House, (678) 459-2347, http://MinistryHouse.org. • 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30114 (678) 764-8660 Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Woodstock 30189, www.cherokeeministers.org Diabetes Support Group Meets 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 & 11 a.m. at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Rd., Woodstock Linda Watson, (770) 793-7818 Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: (727) 251-7690 www.gracevalleyministries.org Lupus Support Group Meets: 2nd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the New Light Church hall on New Light Road. Contact: Pam Bennett at (404) 975-7580 MOMS Club of Canton, West GA (serving Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs) http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday Respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples for parents of multiples. Meets: 7 p.m. second Mondays at North Metro Church on Barrett Parkway www.NOWAMOM.org Recovery Meetings in downtown Canton 9 a.m. Sunday 11th Step; 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays “Serenity Sisters” 6 p.m. Wednesdays “Wednesday Night Wisdom” at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton 30114 Contact: (770) 479-696 Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589 SIXES LIVING | August 2014

Reference

SIXES AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH

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

ADVENTIST

LUTHERAN

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

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

AME

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

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Canton Adventist 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 880-0106, www.cantonadventist.org Allen Temple 232 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-6348, www.allentempleame.org St. Paul AME 390 Crisler St., Canton 30114 (770) 479-9691, www.stpaulame-canton.org

BAPTIST

First Baptist Canton One Mission Point, Canton 30114 (770) 479-5538, www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., Holly Springs 30142 (770) 345-5349, www.fbchollysprings.com First Baptist Woodstock 11905 Ga. 92, Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Pkwy. Canton 30114 (770) 479-9415, www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Hopewell Baptist 78 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-5723, www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion Baptist 4096 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 (770) 479-3324, www.mtzb.org New Victoria Baptist 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org River Church 2335 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Sutallee Baptist 895 Knox Bridge Hwy., White 30184 (770) 479-0101, www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh Baptist 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon 30146 www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com

EPISCOPAL

Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-6722, www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Rd. NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 30144, (678) 460-7702 www.jewishWoodstock.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Tikvah l’Chaim 4206 N. Arnold Mill, Woodstock 30188 (678) 936-4125, www.tlchaim.com Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Rd., Roswell 30075 (770) 641-3000, www.bethhallel.org

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

METHODIST

Bascomb UMC 2299 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-9755, www.bascombchurch.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 479-2502, www.cantonfirstumc.org City On A Hill 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 (678) 445-3480, www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-6030, www.fieldschapel.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Pkwy., Canton 30115 (770) 345-2883, www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 30114 (678) 493-8920, www.libertyhillumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-7644, www.sixesumc.org Woodstock UMC 109 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30188

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

NAZARENE

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

ORTHODOX

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock 30188 (770) 485-0504, www.stelizabethga.org

PENTECOSTAL

Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Dr., Canton, GA 30115 (770)720-2227, www.fivestoneschurch.info

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton 30115 (770) 704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org Geneva Orthodox Meets at Hope Presbyterian Church, 4101 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta (770) 833-3797, www.genevaopc.org

Our Lady of LaSalette 2941 Sam Nelson Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 479-8923, www.lasalettecanton.com St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 516-0009, www.saintmichaelcc.org

OTHER

AllPoints Church 6884 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, GA 30188 www.allpointschurch.org Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock (770) 924-4150, www.awakeningwoodstock.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 924-7532, www.christianpraisecenter.com Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, GA 30115 770.479.5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Dr., Acworth 30102 (770) 516-5733, www.dayspring-online.com Life Church 224 Brown Industrial Blvd. STE 103A Canton, GA 30114 770-847-0170, www.lifechurchcanton.com Ministry House. 347 Holly Street Canton 30114 (678) 459-2347, http://MinistryHouse.org New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Rd, Canton 30115 (770) 479-6412, www.newcovenantcanton.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 30114 (678) 653-4652, www.oakleafcanton.com Revolution Church 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 30115 (770) 345-2737, www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Community Church Worship at 231 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (770) 769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Spirit Connection’s Soul Medicine Sundays Suite 106, 3725 Sixes Rd. Canton 30114 (770) 479-4193 www.harvestmoonmarket.com Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock (770) 693-1018, www.sunnysidecog.com Toonigh Church of God 4775 Holly Springs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30115 (770) 926-3096, www.toonighcog.org Watermarke Church worship location: 2126 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 880-9092, www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Community 237 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-8990, www.woodstockcommunitychurch.org

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government Building Permits, Business Licenses Commissioners Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Environmental Health Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Land Use Senior Services Voter Registration

(770) 345-0400

www.cherokeega.com (770) 721-7810 (678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0444 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-2675 (770) 479-0407

Taxes

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office 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

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. (770) 924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park) Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com North Atlanta Soccer Association: www.nasa-ga.org (770) 926-4175 SCRA Baseball www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com (770) 924-7464

Pets

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions www.cherokeega-animals.org (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society www.cchumanesociety.org (770) 928-5115 Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds 4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets: www.townelaker.com. (click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet) Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Community Veterinary Care www.communityveterinarycare.com (678) 640-3512

Post Office locations Canton Holly Springs Lebanon Woodstock

(770) 720-8164 (770) 345-6318 (770) 591-9467 (770) 591-0364

Police Departments

Canton Holly Springs Woodstock Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

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

Utilities

Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com Canton Water www.canton-georgia.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com Woodstock Water www.woodstockga.gov Recycling Center

(770) 907-4231 (770) 704-1500 (770) 479-1813 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890 (770) 926-8852 (770) 516-4195

Free, Reduced-Price Health Care (770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (770) 427-3390

(770) 345-5500 (770) 720-1900 (770) 591-5820 (770) 704-0187

Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth

Urgent Care Facilities

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

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

(770) 720-7000

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

(678) 494-2500

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government

President Barack Obama (D)

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

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R)

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

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)

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

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(770) 546-7565

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

(404) 463-1378

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

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

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

(678) 576-2644

Rep. Sam Moore (R) District 22

(404) 656-0220

scot@turnerforhouse.com

Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23

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

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

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

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

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

Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236

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

Kyla Cromer (R) District 1

(770) 893-2970 (404) 462-4950

michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Janet Read (R) Chair

(770) 516-1444

Rick Steiner (R) District 4

(770) 721-4398, x4370

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Rob Usher (R) District 5

(770) 928-0341

(678) 493-6160

City Government City of Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood

Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

District Attorney Shannon Wallace

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

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Jason Nelms (R) District 4

Michael Geist (R) District 3 (678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240

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Brian Poole (R) District 3

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Harry Johnston (R) District 1

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www.hollyspringsga.us (770) 345-5536

City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

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The bacteria present in periodontal disease can travel through the bloodstream to the heart, contributing to stroke and heart disease. Since heart disease can be fatal, it is clear that gum disease is a serious matter. The average tooth is estimated to have between 100 million to 1 billion bacteria, which are comprised of 500 to 650 different species. Surgery is the prescribed treatment for advanced periodontal disease. While gum surgery is never fun, it usually controls the condition. Mild periodontal disease can be treated with nonsurgical procedures that, coupled with improved dental hygiene, can virtually halt the spread of the disease. Both options are usually covered by most dental insurance plans. Gum disease and decay are the leading causes of tooth loss. Losing a tooth isn’t life threatening, but a single missing tooth can cause the other teeth to shift, which can affect chewing and your ability to absorb nutrients. Your face may look sunken, causing you to look much older. Your speech can be affected. You may gain weight as you opt for softer foods and more carbohydrates. Visit your dentist every six months to maintain periodontal health and avoid periodontal disease. You owe it to yourself.

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Afterglow Day Spa (770) 720-1134, www.AfterglowSpa.net 1431 Riverstone Pkwy., Ste. 100, Canton

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Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. (770) 912-0552 www.exactcomfort.com

Hammocks Heating & Air 57 (770) 794-0428, www.hammockshvac.com Mosquito Authority, The (678) 294-7597, BugsBITE.com

McLellan Excavation & Landscaping 57 (404) 520-0710, www.excavationandlandscaping.com Mr. Junk (678) 675-8651, www.mrjunk1.com

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

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

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

Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org

RECREATION/SPORTS Cherokee County Historical Society

Cherokee High School Football

Cherokee Summer Fest

Sequoyah High School Football

Sixes Pit Bicycle Shop 19 10511 Bells Ferry Rd. #400 Canton (Inside The Daily Boost), (470) 765-6748 www.sixespit.com Woodstock High School Football

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RESTAURANTS/ENTERTAINMENT Bistro C 3753 Marietta Hwy., Ste. 105, Canton

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

RETAILERS/SHOPPING Branches Boutique 3 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy., #140, (770) 517-1505 370 Chambers St., Woodstock, (678) 540-5483 Canton Historic Downtown Loop (770) 704-1500

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