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21 Teens and Drinking In Every Issue Sonia Carruthers shares startling facts that every parent needs to know . Around Sixes...... 6 Community News ...... 8 &10 25 Helping At-Risk Youth Birthdays...... 12 Cherokee Youth Works opens a world Everyday Angels...... 18 of education and possibilities. Community Calendar...... 20 34 & 35 On the Cover Blankets Creek...... 29 Dr. Robin Loe, voted a favorite by her 30 Summer Camps School Police ...... 41 patients, opens a family practice in Options range from science and math Cherokee County . to sports and drama . School News...... 44 Photo by Kim Bates Faith Calendar ...... 46 32 Aquatic Center Preview Church Listings...... 60 A digital version of the Interior photos show progress as School Listing...... 62 magazine - along with preparations continue for May 9 ribbon Community Numbers . . . . . 63 information on how to contact cutting. us, submit a story or photo, Clubs...... 64 or advertise - is available at 42 Teachers of the Year Home Sales...... 66 www .sixeslivingmagazine .com . Is your favorite educator among this Elected Officials...... 70 year’s winners? Advertisers Directory...... 72
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AROUND sixes The People, The Places and by candi hannigan The Pleasures that make Sixes/Holly Springs
As we reported in the March What’s New? issue, the Cherokee Recreation While the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir isn’t necessarily new and Parks Agency is building to the county, the news is that it is now open for public use . a $16 million aquatic center The 411-acre lake is stocked with bass, brim, crappie and catfish. off Sixes Road near the I-575 Boats with electric motors, canoes and kayaks will be allowed intersection. You may have seen on the water, but not sailboats or boats with gas or diesel the sign on Sixes Road marking motors . The parking area will be open 8 a .m . – 5 p .m . seven the construction site, or you days a week, and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. between Memorial Day and might have caught a glimpse of Labor Day. Cost is $5 per day per vehicle. the blue and yellow water slides The reservoir, located near the intersection of Bluffs Parkway through the trees along the and Fate Conn Road, was built by the city of Canton on land highway just south of exit 11 . leased to the city by Technology Park Atlanta . With one acre It hasn’t been easy to keep up Candi Hannigan is the of parking, the facility can accommodate approximately 40 with the building progress – until editor of Sixes Living. She vehicles with trailers at one time. www.canton-georgia.com/ now. Photographer David Ruff has lived in Cherokee reservoir .php County for 25 years. and I were given a tour, guided Send your comments by County Commissioner Brian or questions to candi@ Poole, Cherokee Recreation and What’s Moved? aroundaboutlocalmedia. Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth is leasing space at the Dance com. Parks Agency Director Bryan Reynolds, Aquatics Manager Kim and Music Academy of Woodstock, located at 6238 Old Hwy . Baker, Aquatics Coordinator Cara 5, Suite C-3 . The studio is moving from Riverstone Parkway Green and Recreation Division in Canton to Holly Springs to be more centrally located for Director Neely Motiejunas. Cherokee residents . Visit www woodstockdance. .com and www . A ribbon cutting is planned for 10 a.m. May 9, followed by a crsdance .com to learn more about each studio . grand-opening celebration May 11. But you don’t have to wait Yawn’s Books & More, along with Yawn’s Publishing, has until then to purchase your season or annual passes or to sign relocated to 198 North Street Canton, Ga . The purpose of the up for swimming lessons, the center’s summer swim team and move was to be able to better focus on the publishing aspect birthday party packages for indoor and outdoor pools . Visit of the business, but the business still offers books for sale. www.crpa.net and click on the aquatic center tab. Customers can come into the store to shop or can order online Residents have more recreational options – indoor and at www yawnsbooks. .com . Special orders are also welcome . In outdoor – with the improvements and growth at Blankets stock at the store are all 95-plus books that they have published, Creek, a new soccer complex at Badger Creek Park and as well as books by other local and popular authors . They are the aquatic center. According to Bryan Reynolds, “We are also still a JCPenney express store. expanding our recreational opportunities almost every day.” What’s Back? Winchester Woodfire Grill has reopened under new management at 110 Mountain Vista Blvd, Canton 30115 . The restaurant is open for dinner only at 5 p .m . Tuesday-Saturday, and for brunch 11 a .m -3. p .m . Sunday . Closed Monday . The chef offers seasonal menus that, for spring, include entrees with light sauces, citrus-based dressings and health-conscious cocktails. www.winchesterwoodfire.com
What’s Changed? MUST Ministries, which is moving to a new location on Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton, has pushed back the grand opening to the end of May . The delay will give volunteers, clients and staff more time to settle into the new facility without Commissioner Brian Poole (left), Bryan Reynolds and Kim Baker near the disrupting current services. For more details on the ministry, indoor competition pool. Photo by Ruffhouse Photography visit www .mustministries .org .
6 sixes living | April 2013 Quality Pediatric Care, Close to Home
Northside Cherokee Pediatrics provides compassionate, comprehensive medical care for patients from birth to 18 years of age. Dr. Jamie Rollins offers the quality one-on-one care you demand to keep your child happy and healthy including, short wait times, same- day appointments and personalized care at a location convenient for your busy lifestyle.
Northside Pediatrics offers: • Board-certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Rollins provides attentive, complete care to children in every stage of development from infancy to adolescence. • Timely Access. For sick patients who require immediate attention, we offer same-day appointments whenever possible. • Efficient Follow-up. We are committed to providing timely feedback and reports to 684 Sixes Road, Suite 220, our patients. Exams are completed in our office and tests results are usually available Holly Springs, GA 30115 the next day. I-575, Exit 11 Call us today for an appointment (678) 388-5485.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS
County School District Receives Honor
The Cherokee County School District has been named the top school system of its size in the state by Georgia’s Green Ribbon Schools Program . Winners were chosen among small, medium (Cherokee’s size) and large districts. The program honors schools and school districts where staff, students, officials and communities have worked together toward optimal efficiency in energy, water and waste management, healthy students and school environment, and environmental education. The Georgia competition is organized through a partnership involving the Georgia Department of Education, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, the U .S . Green Building Council of Georgia, Georgia EPD, the Clean Air Campaign and the Turner Foundation. The district plans to create a new page on its website to showcase green school activity practices that led to the honor.
Student Volunteer Helps Community Clinic
Karen Fegely, director of Bethesda Community Health Clinic, accepts a $900 check from Woodstock High senior Nicole Hicks. The student dedicated her senior project to volunteering three days a week and organizing a fundraiser for the health clinic, which is located at 107 Mountain Brook Dr., Suite 100 near the water tower in Holly Springs.
United Way Collecting Filled Shoeboxes Forty vendors participated in last season’s market on Sixes Road. The United Way is collecting shoeboxes filled with toiletries to Farmers Market Season Gears Up distribute to women and children in homeless shelters around metro Atlanta . The campaign, which ends May 1, will deliver The community farmers market is open 2-7 p .m . Tuesdays on shoeboxes to more than 80 agencies on Mother’s Day. the lawn in front of River Church, 2335 Sixes Rd . The market To help, fill a shoebox top to bottom with unopened toiletries, featured 40 vendors at the peak last year, according to organizer including toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, lip Mike Gerard, with items ranging from fresh produce and baked balm and etc . A list of needed items can be found at shoebox . goods to empanadas and candles . unitedwayatlanta org. . Include a note of encouragement in the Canton’s Farmers Market is open on Saturdays in Cannon box, wrap in creative wrapping and deliver to the United Way Park by the gazebo on Main Street in downtown Canton . office near Holly Springs at 1600 River Park Blvd., Ste. 202. For Local vendors offer food specialty items, garden flowers and more information, call (404) 614-2911. homemade crafts in addition to produce and baked goods.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS
New Soccer Park Ready for Tournaments
Badger Creek Park recently opened on Blalock Road in Canton, providing Earth Day 2013 in Woodstock 14 soccer fields of various sizes that will serve as the county’s soccer complex Woodstock has combined several events and home to Cherokee Impact Soccer. The facility will host local recreational into one, culminating in Earth Day 2013. events as well as statewide tournaments . Greenstock Day, Earth Day and the Keep America Beautiful Great American Clean-up will be celebrated 9 a .m -2. p .m . April 20 at Ronald McDonald House Receives Gift the park at City Center in Woodstock . Waste Management and Reworx will be The Goddard School in recycling on-site, collecting electronics, Woodstock participated in a batteries, cell phones, and CFL bulbs. A nationwide effort among the shredder will be available for old documents . schools to raise money for Participants can enjoy a party at the gazebo, the Ronald McDonald House featuring vendors, inflatables, crafts and Charities. The local campus games for children . hosted a birthday picnic and raised $646 that was matched by the school to total a $1,292 donation. Nationally, Goddard Schools donated $250,000 to the charity .
Kindergarten teacher Audrey Daniel with some of the Goddard School students.
Award Given in Memory of Collins Dixon
Job Fair in Holly Teasley Middle School (TMS) gave Zach Springs Milholland, son of Denny and Christine Milholland, the new Collins Dixon Raider of A job fair is scheduled the Year award, presented at a basketball and for 11 a m. -4. p .m . May cheer banquet. Collins was a student athlete 8 in the Holly Springs at Teasley before he passed away in January Community Center at the 2012. Several county-wide prayer efforts were Historic Train Depot, 164 organized to pray for Collins during his illness . We’re honored to serve you Hickory Rd. Representatives “Collins’ legacy of honesty and integrity from Cherokee County remains at TMS, so it is with these ideals in It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. businesses will be present mind that the Collins Dixon Raider of the Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and to meet with job seekers . Year Award was founded,” Principal Dr. Susan Admission and parking is Zinkil said. “The new award recognizes the treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose free. For more information, eighth-grade basketball player or cheerleader Award winner Zach Milholland (left) with Coach Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care. call Jennifer Stanley at (770) who demonstrates a work ethic unmatched Brian Puckett, and Collins’ parents, Bob and Robin 721-7506 or email jstanley@ on the court and in the classroom and earns Dixon. Visit us online at www.northside.com hollyspringsga .us . admiration from peers and appreciation from teachers.”
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10 sixes living | April 2013 We’re honored to serve you It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care. Visit us online at www.northside.com
sixes living | April 2013 11 12 Birthdays &Celebrations Birthdays
Makenzie Woodham I love you andamso sixes living | Age 11onApril3 Anniversary Anniversary proud ofyou! Mommy, DaddyandKyndal Daddy Happy Birthday Kailyn! We love you bunches! anniversary onApril28. will celebrate theirfirst Love, Morgan andJade Kailyn Grace Bridges You are ourinspiration for ahappy marriage! Hank andKelly Cook Age 9onApril12 John Paul Maricle 30 years married March 26,1983 April 2013 Brandy and Love, Mommy, Daddy, Happy 2ndBirthday, Gracie andCooper Age 2onApril11 PatrickBrien O’ Patrick! Happy first birthday! Age 1onMarch 30 Norah Kuykendall We couldn’t love Mommy, Daddy andMallory you more! Happy Birthday Sweetie! Thank you for beingan amazing father andan exceptional husband! Age 22onApril4 Love you always, Arly andEden Heri Bastidas Love, Mama,Pappa and We love oursweet, silly boy more andmore Age 5onApril18 Happy Birthday! Lukas Nordin baby Wyatt every year!
[email protected]. Birth Grandson ofLilianandDale Wedding, Birthday andAnniversary Born November 26,2012 Wyatt Nathanael Nordin 5 lbs, 1oz, 163/4inches Welcomed to ourfamily through themiracle of Nordin andDotParker December 31,2012. We are proud ofyou! Great Grandson of Love Mom,Dadand Son ofPenny and Brother ofLukas Age 18onApril26 Georthon Carmo Louise Parker Happy birthday adoption on Lars Nordin Announcements are Free! in Kansas Georthon gather monthly to celebrate theirbirthdays . May deadlineisApril15 Vivien Residents ofTheLodge at BridgeMill Erma Shockley andDonTechentien. Ann Sherman,Hortense Lawrence, The Aprilcelebrants are (from left) Ken Shedd, Barbara Swain, E-mail to: and DanielEvan andKenneth Kenneth Anthony Beckford Grandson ofYolanda Storr and Deborah Beckford Kenneth Beckford Son ofTiffani and Age 3onApril10 Happy Birthday! Birthdays & Celebrations
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Introducing Legislative Tracker
by State Representative Michael Caldwell
Every legislative session, there are approximately 1,000 bills “Legislative Tracker is a service I am and resolutions voted upon in providing to District 20 that provides the General Assembly . Already in 2013, there have been more a description of every vote I make than 400 votes in the General at the Capitol, along with a reason Assembly . With the amount of activity at the Capitol, how is a why I voted a certain way.” constituent supposed to keep him or herself well informed? Thankfully, Georgia has made com/legislative-tracker/). Legislative Tracker is a service I am large strides towards making vital providing to District 20 that provides a description of every Michael Caldwell is the information open to its citizens. vote I make at the Capitol, along with a reason why I voted a State Representative for For example, anyone can visit certain way . This is a tool that complements the high-level District 20, which covers http://legis.ga.gov/, where voting view provided by the state with the “why” that seemed to be southwest Cherokee records are made available to and Woodstock. He missing . can be reached at the public, as well as financial Now, Legislative Tracker doesn’t fill in all the missing (678) 523-8570 or disclosures and other information pieces, and it certainly won’t stop me from meeting with any email him at Michael@ that is useful in keeping your constituent that wants to discuss legislation or my actions at the CaldwellForHouse.com. legislative body accountable to Capitol. However, Legislative Tracker makes a huge amount of the people. During session, live information available to a large number of constituents at the streams from both the House touch of a button. Since first launching the tool, thousands of and Senate floors are broadcast live for public viewing so people have spent a combined 100 hours on Legislative Tracker constituents do not have to actually visit the Gold Dome. - it’s certainly not the next Google, but it turns out that this is As Georgians, we understand that a government that is information constituents are clearly interested in. accountable begins with an informed constituency. When In an age where the Internet grants us instant access to people have access to the right information, they can make the almost any kind of information we want, we should be doing right decisions . everything we can to make data relating to government While the information made available by the state does a available to the public. When critical information is not made great job of providing a macro-level view of our government, it available by other sources, I believe the responsibility falls to doesn’t always provide the information we’re looking for. For elected officials to leverage our current technology to make that instance, we know information readily “how” a legislator available to voters . votes, but miss the There are certainly “why.” With bills often steps that can be ranging in length from taken to keep people 10-20 pages long, more informed on it’s not practical for legislative matters, a constituent to read and this is an issue I’ll through every piece of continue to personally legislation. focus on . Outside This is a problem of the news and the I’ve attempted to web, anyone is always make some headway welcome to attend my on this session with weekly coffee house the introduction meeting, where we of a new tool on can discuss topics that my website called are important to the Legislative Tracker district. See https:// (http://www. www.facebook.com/ caldwellforhouse . VoteCaldwell/events for event details .
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News and Views from the County Commission
By Brian Poole
Brian Poole is the county commissioner who represents District 3, which includes the Sixes Road corridor, Holly Springs and south Canton. Each month he will write about relevant Fire Explorers Post 469 won several top honors at a recent Tennessee competition. issues and county news that affect Sixes Living readers. I am thankful for this You can contact him at opportunity to share what is [email protected] happening in the county and in District 3 with the citizens of Cherokee County and the Sixes Road community . I would like to thank the voters of District 3 for giving me the opportunity to serve them on the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners for the next four years. My first 90 days in office have been really busy, but my door is always open to Cherokee County residents . There are a lot of new things happening over the next several months, starting with the opening of the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. I have visited the Aquatic Center, and it is simply The county fire department’s new ATV will make rescue on bike trails easier. amazing . Every family in the area should plan to visit and see for themselves how nice and kid-friendly it is . It will be great rescue operations in off-road terrain accidents in areas like for our school swim teams to have a local site for competition, Blankets Creek Bike Trails or horse riding trails . The rescue bringing in teams from other counties. We will also have the vehicle, which is assigned to the BridgeMill Station, is basically a new Northside Cherokee Medical Office building opening four-wheeler that pulls a trailer that carries a rescue basket . this summer on Towne Lake parkway near I-575 . The Outlet When I was campaigning last summer, I promised to have Shoppes of Atlanta have announced a July 17 grand opening . a quarterly town hall meeting to discuss with the residents The area at Exit 9 off I-575 has really changed over the last year. what is happening within Cherokee County Government . I I understand new restaurants, including Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s have set our First Town Hall meeting for 6:30 p.m. April 8 at and Panda Express will be opening there as well . the BridgeMill Fire Department Community Room. There will I would like to congratulate the Cherokee County Fire Explorer be no set agenda . I am looking forward to hearing comments Post 469, who won several first place awards in an annual and questions from residents. Please come and ask as many competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee recently. Special thanks questions as you would like. I look forward to the community to Chief Tim Prather and his staff on a job well done with these involvement and I would like as much feedback as possible from kids. Fire Explorers Post # 469 is a co-educational program that the residents of District 3. allows young adults to get a hands-on introduction to fire and emergency services . District 3 Town Hall Meeting Speaking of the fire department, they placed their new ATV 6:30 p.m. April 8 Rescue in service this week, and all personnel have completed BridgeMill Fire Department Community Room their training on it . Through a partnership with the Cherokee 9550 Bells Ferry Rd ., Canton 30114 Recreation and Parks Agency, this vehicle was added to enhance sixes living | April 2013 15 community Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes After you leave work, what will your life look like?
by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus
How do you picture your future? If you have a grand dream in mind for retirement, you may If you are like many baby meet people who try to thwart it and urge you not to pursue boomers, your view of retirement it. (Hopefully, they are not in close proximity to you.) Reducing is likely pragmatic compared their psychological impact on your retirement may increase to that of your parents . That your happiness . doesn’t mean you have to have a “plain vanilla” tomorrow. Even if How much will you spend? We can’t control all retirement your retirement savings are not as expenses, but we can control some of them . The thought of great as you would prefer, you still downsizing may have crossed your mind . While only about have great potential to design the 10% of people older than 60 sell homes and move following life you want . retirement, it can potentially bring you a substantial lump sum With that in mind, here are or lead to smaller mortgage payments . You could also lose Don Akridge is President some things to think about . one or more cars (and the insurance that goes with them) and of Citadel CPA, Financial live in a neighborhood with extensive, efficient public transit. Planning & Investment What do you absolutely need Ditching land lines and premium cable TV (or maybe all cable Services founded in to accomplish? If you could only TV) can bring more savings. Garage sales and donations can 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road get four or five things done in have financial benefits as well as helping you get rid of clutter, between I-575 & I-75 in retirement, what would they be? with either cash or a federal tax deduction that may be as great Kennesaw. Phone Answering this question might as 30-50 percent of your adjusted gross income provided you 770-952-6707. lead you to compile a “short list” carefully itemize and donate the goods to a 501(c)(3) non-profit. of life goals, and while they may have nothing to do with money, Could you leave a legacy? Many of us would like to give our the financial decisions you make kids or grandkids a good start in life, or help charities or schools may be integral to achieving them . – but given the economic realities of retiring today, there is no (This may be the most exciting aspect of retirement planning.) shame in putting your priorities first. Consider a baby boomer couple with, for example, $285,000 What would revitalize you? Some people retire with no in retirement savings. If that couple follows the 4% rule, the old particular goals at all, and others retire burnt out. After weeks maxim that you should withdraw about 4% of your retirement or months of respite, ambition inevitably returns. They start to savings per year, subsequently adjusted for inflation – then think about what pursuits or adventures they could embark on you are talking about $11,400 withdrawn to start. When to make these years special . Others have known for decades you combine that $11,400 with Social Security and assorted what dreams they will follow ... and yet, when the time to investment income, that couple isn’t exactly rich . Sustaining follow them arrives, those dreams may unfold differently than and enhancing income becomes the priority, and legacy anticipated and may even be supplanted by new ones. planning may have to take a backseat . In Merrill Lynch’s 2012 In retirement, time is really your most valuable asset. With Affluent Insights Survey, just 26% of households polled (all with more free time and opportunity for reflection, you might find investable assets of $250,000 or more) felt assured that they your old dreams giving way to new ones. You may find yourself could leave their children an inheritance; not too surprising called to volunteer as never before, or motivated to work again given what the economy and the stock market have been but in a new context . through these past several years .
Who should you share your time with? Here is another How are you planning for retirement?This is the most profound choice you get to make in retirement. The quick important question of all. If you feel you need to prepare answer to this question for many retirees would be “family”. more for the future or reexamine your existing plan in light of Today, we have nuclear families, blended families, extended changes in your life, then confer with a financial professional families; some people think of their friends or their employees experienced in retirement planning. as family. You may define it as you wish and allocate more or less of your time to your family as you wish (some people do want less family time when they retire). Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member Regardless of how you define “family” or whether or not you FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st want more “family time” in retirement, you probably don’t want Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, to spend your time around “dream stealers”. They do exist. Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
16 sixes living | April 2013 Why Aren’t There as Many Homes for Sale?
by Sheila & Kurt Johnson
We have been sounding the alarm for almost a year that we are in a seller’s market and the graphic to the right couldn’t do a better job of explaining why. Home ownership has never been as affordable as it is right now, and that has resulted in declining home inventory in all categories . The monthly payment on a median priced home is now only 12 .9 percent Kurt and Sheila live in of the median family income . southwest Cherokee and This is down from 36 .3 percent are top producing, Keller in the early eighties. The Williams Agents. They combination of historically low are Short Sale Experts and CDPE certified. mortgage rates and lower home www.KurtandSheila.com prices relative to family income has brought many first-time homebuyers into the market as well as homeowners wanting to trade up while they can still afford their dream home. Additionally, the decline in home prices and stable rental rates has brought investors into the real estate market like never before. Wall Street analysts estimate that hedge funds, private partnerships and foreign investors have bought between $7 billion and $9 billion worth of single-family homes in the last five years for the purpose of converting them into rental properties. At today’s home prices, an investor can earn a 20 percent cash flow return on their rental investment and then sell later for a long term capital gain when the market recovers . There has never been a more affordable time to buy, and with such strong demand for homes, this might be the right time to sell and buy something you will be happy with for the long term while rates are at historic lows .
Graphic courtesy of Keller Williams. Used with permission
sixes living | April 2013 17 community
Everyday
If you would Everyday Angels would like to thank our readers for lifting like to make a up last month’s feature family – the Austins. As you may recall, donation, please Tim Austin lost his life in a bicycle accident. While faith and time is visit www. necessary when dealing with a sudden, tragic loss of a loved one, our townelaker.com/ community’s love and support has offered great comfort and encouragement. everydayangels to The Austins are grateful. donate via Paypal or send your donations Few things warm the heart more than witnessing young teens rally together to help someone to: Everyday Angels, in need . Everyday Angels received a call regarding a young student who is being raised by her 2449 Towne Lake disabled grandmother . This girl had outgrown her clothes and was in desperate need of basic Parkway, Woodstock necessities. After hearing this young girl’s background and all that she has endured in her short GA, 30189. One life, a group of high school girls from Hillside UMC were eager and excited to help . With the hundred percent young lady’s sizes in hand, the girls went shopping that next weekend. They collectively shopped of your funds will on a budget while chipping in with their own funds to ensure this student had a few outfits, go to the family shoes, undergarments, toiletries and make-up. It was difficult to tell who was more excited – the you specify. Also, givers or receiver! Needless to say, the young girl was thrilled for her new clothes that finally fit, if you know of a and was touched by the love from the girls . Understanding the importance of compassion and having a heart for others is more of what this world needs . We must teach our young children, special need within through example, that it is better to give than to receive. Thank you, girls! You know who you your community are, and God does too. After all, it isn’t about photos, recognition or acknowledgement - it is that you would like about the blessing that now resides in your hearts, under His proud gaze . Keep up the good to share, please work! send an e-mail to This past month, with the help of our readers’ support, Everyday Angels helped a single mom aaeverydayangels@ with two girls keep their power on, purchased food for a family of four who was eating Ramen gmail.com for noodles for each meal, and purchased clothing for someone in need . While we feature one main consideration and story most months, there are many other needs met behind the scenes, thanks to your continued qualification. support .
18 sixes living | April 2013 sixes living | April 2013 19 community
April 20 EVENT CALENDAR Cherokee County Saddle Club Scavenger Hunt Time: 9 a.m. April 13 Location: Garland Mountain, SuperHero 5K 1411 Garland Mt . Way, Waleska 30183 Time: 8 a.m. Contact: Julie Richards (770) 377-1161 Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Ga. 92 Cost: $25 for 5K, $10 for one-mile Fun Run, April 22 $15 phantom runner. Cherokee Photography Club meeting Info: Fundraiser for CASA for Children, Cherokee. Time: 7 p.m. www .casacherokee org. . Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton 30114 Info: Larry Winslett will make a presentation on the April 16, 24 Georgia Sierra Club and the Georgia Wilderness photography Free Skin Cancer and Prostate Screenings contest . Time: 6-8 p.m. Contact: www.cherokeepc.org. Location: Outpatient Rehab Services building at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, 211 Hospital Rd . Canton 30114 April 23 Info: Free skin cancer screenings on April 16, and prostate Dancing for the Children Competition and Annual Ball screenings on April 24. Appointments only, call (404) 845-555 and Location: Marriott on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. press 0 . www .northside .com Cost: $75 Info: Former UGA head football coach Vince Dooley is April 17, 25 guest of honor. Dancers competing will be state Sen. Brandon Information Session on Virtual Gastric Band Beach, Dr. Angie Falany, Misti Martin, Dr. Miles Mazzawi, Rev. Times: 7-8:30 p.m. Jim McRae, Trey Olson, Kimberly London Posey, Mitzi Saxon and Info: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates is hosting “Learn Vaughn Williams . Money raised will be used to help children in How You Can Lose Weight and Feel Better With the Virtual Gastric need in Cherokee county. For tickets, visit www.serviceleague.net. Band,” as seen on Dr. Oz. Free, but pre-registration required by emailing [email protected] or by calling April 27 (678) 938-7274. www.virtualgastricbandgeorgia.com Hunter’s Helping Hands Family Fun Day Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20 Location: Woodstock City Park, Downtown Woodstock Blankets Creek Dirty Duathlon Info: Fundraiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Time: 6:30-8 a.m. race check-in, 8:45 a.m. Dwelling Dash (www.curethekids.org). Activities include inflatables, petting zoo, race start, 9 a.m. Duathlon race start photo booth, carnival games and arts and crafts. Kids can explore Location: Blankets Creek on Sixes Road fire trucks, police cars, bulldozers and more. Live auction starts Info: Five-mile train run and 11 miles of single-track at 1 p.m. More information available at www.facebook.com/ mountain biking . Solo and team divisions are available . New huntershelpinghands . this year is the run-only five-mile Dwelling Dash. A portion of the proceeds will benefit SORBA Woodstock for maintenance of May 3 Blankets Creek and Rope Mills Park trails . Entries due April 18 . First Friday in Downtown Canton www .blanketsduathlon .com . Time: 6-10 p.m. Info: The downtown area is turned into a block party with April 20 activities for all ages, music, live entertainment, artists, vendors, 20th annual Denim & Diamonds “An Affair to Remember” and a car cruise-in . Restaurants and merchants will stay open late Time: 6-10 p.m. and offer First Friday sales and promotions. Sponsored by the Location: Northside Hospital–Cherokee Conference Center, Canton Main Street Program . 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton Contact: www.canton-georgia.com Tickets: $125 admits two Info: Cocktails, dinner and entertainment featuring May 5 country music artist Mark Wills. Grand prize drawing $1,500. Musical Fundraiser for Cherokee County Special Olympics Additional cash prizes of $1,000 and $500. Event is a fundraiser Time: 4 p.m. for Rotary Club of Canton, a nonprofit organization that helps Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., other nonprofits in the county, and the Georgia Rotary Student Woodstock 30189 Program, which brings an international student to study in the Tickets: $15 United States. For more information, call Bob Robinson at (770) Info: Featuring composer Mark Hayes, Together In 598-8046 . Harmony, and Above and Beyond from Hillside . www .hillsideumc . org .
20 sixes living | April 2013 community Startling Facts About Teens and Drinking By Sonia Carruthers
Spring is upon us, and if you I’ll make sure they’re safe at prom because they will be in a limo are the parent of a teenager, or a party bus.” Maybe you’re just having all the youth over to you know spring means prom your house . Yes, they may not be driving, but what else could season, spring break and high happen if they are drinking? school graduation. It is a busy • In 2009, underage consumption of alcohol caused a national time of year for high school teens average of 28,161 teen pregnancies, 949,400 nonfatal violent with spring sports, homework, crimes (rape, robbery, and assault) and 1,844 homicides. testing, college applications and social life . We all remember how Maybe you don’t have teens and don’t see how this may exciting it was to be a teenager affect you. Alcohol is the third leading cause of death in Georgia with the end of the school year in and in 2010, underage drinking cost Georgia $1.4 billion. sight . It seems like just yesterday Our youth don’t get access to alcohol from shady drug dealers Sonia Carruthers is the they were starting school, but it is that stand on the corner of some dark street . Underage youth executive director and very important to remember that, get alcohol from family members, the family of friends or other CEO of Cherokee FOCUS while they are growing up fast, adults in their lives who are over 21 . And while alcohol is legal and the Cherokee Youth Works program based in they’re not yet 21 . and accepted in the world of adults, it can lead to serious issues Holly Springs. She can be Underage drinking has lost a lot for an underage child . Our youth can be damaged mentally, reached at cherokeefocus@ of the stigma that it had. There physically and emotionally. Older youth who have already windstream.net. are so many other drugs that are progressed through the stages of marijuana, prescription drugs, perceived to be more dangerous . cocaine, heroin or meth will tell you that it all started with that But here are the facts you should first drink at a young age. A recent survey done in Cherokee know about youth and alcohol . County shows drinking in our community begins at age 13 . Teenagers may get away with drinking at parties or while Why worry about a teen just being a teen and having a glass of hanging out with their friends, but what are the long-term alcohol? effects? Teenagers who are 17 years old also need to be • Alcohol kills more kids and young people ages 18-25 than all aware that if they are arrested for underage drinking, they other drugs combined . are considered adults and will go to adult jail rather than the juvenile system . Talk to your youth about the dangers of What about the younger ages? underage drinking . Set strong ground rules and enforce them . • Youth ages nine - 20 use alcohol more than any other To get more facts and information on underage drinking, visit substance, including tobacco or marijuana . www .StopAlcoholUnder21 .org .
When do teens start drinking? • Nationally, on average per day, 2,842 young people ages of 12 - 14 begin to use alcohol, which means at least one million youth under the age of 15 start using alcohol per year . • Only seven percent of college students said that they first started drinking in college . The rest had already begun drinking before graduating high school .
And did you know that here in the state of Georgia: • An average of 2,375 people die from alcohol-related injuries or illness each year .
You may say, “It’s okay, I’ve talked to my child about drinking and driving, and
sixes living | April 2013 21 lifestyle Learning From Women
by Mike Litrel, MD
Last month, my wife and I “By our nature, we men approach put the finishing touches on a “he-said, she-said” book about marriage and life differently. marriage and family . Ann and I tell stories back and forth, Women think first about the needs confessing the numerous times of others. We men tend to think we haven’t seen eye to eye . But recalling our adventures raising a about ourselves first. It’s sort of family has also gently reminded pathetic, really.” me of the many life lessons a man —and an OB-GYN—can only learn from women . As an OB-GYN, I’ve cared for thousands of women over Dr. Litrel and his wife When I entered medical school, the past 20 years . I’ve been married to one woman for 25 . Ann, co-authoring their Obstetrics and Gynecology was As a physician, I’m graced daily with the stories of women – “he said/she said” book the specialty at the bottom of sometimes those of single moms soldiering through long work on marriage and family. my list . And that list included days, coming home to care for children alone at night, long For details and release date, register at www. proctology . after the fathers are gone. Sometimes the stories are from mikelitrelmd.com My impression of gynecology older women, struggling to be good mothers and daughters and was based wholly on a former wives, when they are tired and have nothing left to give. girlfriend’s reaction to her first As a husband, I’ve watched my wife perform the thankless GYN exam . When I asked how it tasks that mark the seasons of motherhood – the years of went, she just shook her head and grimaced . I thought I could changing diapers, the anxious nights awake caring for a sick even see a few tears in her eyes . I knew then that GYN was one child, the endless rides and school projects, and the final letting field I would avoid like a minefield. go as they grow up . God has a sense of humor . Physicians receive an embarrassing quantity of gratitude and Years later, I found myself as a third year medical student respect from their patients. Many have expressed the thought entering the hospital for the first time to take care of patients. I that since I so well understand the difficulties of womanhood, I was assigned to Labor and Delivery, under the supervision of a must be one amazing husband . firm-minded intern with intense eyes, in her first year of training I wish I could say, “guilty as charged.” Unfortunately for Ann, in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This young doctor, in that first I am still a guy. night, taught me how to place IV lines, how to check for labor, By our nature, we men approach marriage and life differently. and — just after three in the morning — how to deliver a baby. Women think first about the needs of others. We men tend to I was not prepared for the screaming that echoed through the think about ourselves first. It’s sort of pathetic, really. halls of Labor and Delivery. It’s one thing to study the anatomy In the big picture, the purpose of our lives is to grow and physiology of pregnancy and childbirth in the quiet of a spiritually – to focus less on ourselves and more on daily acts of library. It’s quite another to witness the cries of a woman in love. Women are hardwired to love in this capacity; they have a agony as she pushes a human being out of her body . I watched spiritual head start . We men have more growing up to do . the baby’s head enlarge the opening with each contraction. The This is why marriage is so important to a man’s spiritual young mother-to-be cried and writhed on the delivery table . journey . Through faithfulness to a wife and family, we share Blood and body fluids gushed out each time she pushed. I felt in the labors of marriage and raising children . Ideally, spouses sick to my stomach . learn from each other — if we’re paying attention. I didn’t recall those little details being mentioned in my I have been blessed with many male mentors in my medical textbooks . career . But it is perhaps women who have been my most The baby’s head finally emerged, and the intern guided important teachers – not just in my profession, but more my hands to correctly maneuver the baby as she was thrust importantly, on the path toward becoming a spiritual grown-up . from the dark warmth of her mother’s body . Clutching the The title of Ann’s and my book is “Family – A Mismatch Made tiny newborn to my chest, I watched the intern cut the cord, In Heaven.” and I was suddenly overwhelmed by sublime emotion. There The point is this: marriage and family life were conceived in at my first delivery, before I could even put down the baby, heaven, but are lived here on earth . As we journey together, I understood that I would dedicate my career to the care of it is only if we understand that our path begins and ends with women: I had discovered my purpose in life. God, that we can see the roadmap through our struggles – No one was more surprised than I was . And in the end, find our way back home.
22 sixes living | April 2013 The Stump
by Kara Kiefer
To say my son and I think differently is an understatement. He has always been a “high- spirited” child with a mind of his own . To his credit, he’s a tenacious problem solver and is reluctant to give up… . especially when he’s saving money to buy something . His first major purchase was a truck, and now that he has the truck, his primary goal is accessorizing it . He has a laundry Kara Kiefer is the Editor list of things he wants to do to it of TowneLaker. She lives and buy for it . He works two jobs in southwest Cherokee in order to accomplish his goal, but with her husband Mike apparently, he felt he needed to do and sons Brandon and Garrett. more . That’s when he called me at work one day asking if I knew where he could buy a stump . great way to make some extra money. I’m thinking, “Who in This was his idea: He would get a stump and carve a logo or the world would buy a stump off Ebay?” I can’t even imagine design into it and sell this piece of art on Ebay . buying one of those carved bears I often see for sale in Remember, we don’t think anything alike . He’s more mountain towns, much less a stump . And my second thought is entrepreneurial in spirit than I am, so he’s thinking this is a how does he plan on shipping a stump? I keep my thoughts to myself and tell him that our neighbor has a stump he said we could have . And so the project begins . A few hours later, I return home and my son is in the garage with his stump and a hacksaw . He’s feverishly working at cutting all the bark off the stump and creating a canvas for his carving . He even has sketched out his design and knows exactly how he wants it to look . Granted, a hacksaw was not the best tool for the job, and eventually, he grew weary and decided to take a “break.” The “break” turned into two hours, then days and now months. The half “shaved” stump remains in the garage, awaiting its transformation. We suggested this stump be part of his upcoming Senior Project . He wasn’t too impressed with that suggestion. Anyone want a stump?
sixes living | April 2013 23 lifestyle Protecting Our Senior Citizens
by Debbie McAdory
One of the primary concerns personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up that senior citizens have is feeling charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts or even safe and protected . In fact, all of get medical treatment on your health insurance . us want to know that we are safe . One of the most informative non-profit organizations is Whether it is out shopping in the Cherokee Triad S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together). community or receiving a phone Triad works to alleviate fear of victimization, build confidence, call from a telemarketer, many enhance the delivery of law enforcement services and improve seniors are skeptical of purchasing the overall quality of life to our senior population. Triad also from someone they don’t know . works to educate individuals and businesses providing services On the other hand, some to seniors . seniors are willing to give out Members of Cherokee Triad S .A .L T. . meet monthly to discuss their social security number or the latest threats, and send out alerts on Facebook (www. Debbie McAdory is the other important information to a facebook.com/Cherokee-Triad-SALT) and through email. marketing outreach perfect stranger over the phone or Children of seniors who aren’t internet savvy can sign up to coordinator for The online. Others fall victim to scams receive the alerts . Lodge at BridgeMill, a by thieves who knock on their Triad addresses issues that range from elderly abuse and residence for seniors, and a volunteer with Triad doors and pretend to represent personal injury to drug interaction and prescription fraud. S.A.L.T. Contact her at gas companies or government Workshops are held periodically throughout the year . An debbie.mcadory@ugoc. officials doing property surveys. Emergency Preparedness workshop is set for 11 a .m . April 11 at com. Unfortunately, the news these days the Bells Ferry Senior Center, 5323 Bells Ferry Rd ., Acworth . is full of people being scammed . The Senior Extravaganza will be held 10 a .m .–2 p .m . April 27 If identity thieves have your continued on page 68
24 sixes living | April 2013 feature
At-Risk Youth are Shown Hope for the Future
By Candi Hannigan
Early one morning last fall – at five a.m., to be exact – Taylor and Kathy picked up Justin, loaded their car with his belongings, and drove him to North Georgia Technical College to begin his college career. They coached him through registration and financial aid and helped him settle into his dorm room. This may be a common occurrence for many each fall, but the circumstances surrounding this scene are pretty remarkable. Several years before, Justin had dropped out of school and had just recently earned his GED. And Taylor and Kathy weren’t his sisters . Or his cousins . They Stacy Cooper was a teenager when she realized she wanted her life’s work aren’t related to him at all . to revolve around helping youth. Justin is a graduate of the Cherokee Youth Works (CYW) program at Cherokee FOCUS, where Taylor Griffis and Kathy struggling to find transportation and childcare to do the things Garrett help youth like Justin take positive steps to overcome necessary to get her life back on track . Now Kelsey is in her negative circumstances. second year at Chattahoochee Tech, majoring in criminal justice. The program targets youth ages 16-21 who have barriers She works at a childcare center, which covers her childcare to earning a high school diploma. Their situations can range needs and college costs, and she’s planning a wedding for some from low family income, foster care, and disabilities to youth time next year. who have documented difficulties and need extra support and Each weekday afternoon, the FOCUS office is filled with as guidance . many as 20 teens who may have been discarded, given up Garrett is on or pushed aside. During the time spent in the meeting the education room of the 850-square-foot house in Holly Springs, they are specialist . encouraged, taught life skills and given hope and guidance for a Griffis is the better future. workforce Field trips and working projects, in addition to classroom specialist who instruction, help the students see a world around them that helps youth they may not know exists . A visit to North Georgia Technical find jobs and College opened their eyes to the possibility of attending college determine a and living in a dorm. At the Holly Springs fall festival, the career goal . Birds and Herbs exhibit featured birdhouses built and herbs Stacy Cooper raised by the students. The youth learned the benefits — and is the program satisfaction — of creating products, pricing and selling them. A group of youth spent the day doing chores and director . “To see students helping the owners at Healing Hands Youth Ranch in “Some of walk in our building Waleska. the things feeling like a failure HOW YOU CAN HELP: we see every day are difficult and walk out with 1 . Volunteer as a mentor or tutor . and sad . However, they are hope that although 2 . Provide a job, internship or job worth it for the days like this, they have made shadowing opportunity . the days when we see students mistakes in the past, 3 . Sponsor a youth to take who never thought they could there is hope for a the GED, attend a camp or move into a dorm start college better future is such participate in sports. and start heading in a drastically a fulfilling job,” said 4. Donate clothing, gift cards different direction than when Cooper. “We try to and household items to the we first met them,” said Cooper. show youth that there organization. Kelsey is another success is still a path that can 5. Make tax-exempt financial story . She struggled through lead to success for donation. foster care, dropped out of high them . It might take school, and had a baby at a a little longer to get Visit www .cherokeefocus .org for young age . She was living with there, but we will be more information. An art gallery was part of a field her grandmother when she there to support them trip taken by the youth. joined the program, and was every step of the way.”
sixes living | April 2013 25 lifestyle Multiple Interviews Spring Lawn Care Tips
by Lynne Saunders By Kirk Smith
Every job-seeker fears the Early spring is a great time interview process, and rightfully to put down pinestraw or so. This is show time, and one hardwood mulch in your of the most critical moments in landscape beds . 2013 may be gaining new employment . Going the year to consider changing under the microscope is seldom over from pinestraw to mulch, pleasant, yet it is the one part because mulch will last longer of the hiring process that is and retain moisture much imperative so you can shine! better than straw. Over time Simple advice: dress well, you will use less mulch - less be knowledgeable about the often than pinestraw - making hiring company, know its needs, mulch not only a healthier accentuate how your qualifications choice for your plants, but Kirk Smith is owner of Lynne is the author of meet the needs, and simply be also more economical . the newest job seeker’s Lawn Smith Inc., which book “21st Century yourself . specialized in commercial Now is also the time to be Keys to Employment” The advice given so far is and residential considering plant selections and Founder/Executive nothing different than what I have maintenance in Cherokee for your seasonal color Director of Papa’s been teaching for years . However, County for 10 years. He planting beds. Plants like has a degree in golf and Pantry and The I am beginning to see a new trend lantana and setcreasea are MastersTrainingCenter. sports turf management com. Employment in the interview and hiring process . and is a licensed great drought-tolerant plants . Strategies Core Concepts Multiple interviews are often chemical applicator. April 15 is the safety date classes and Advanced expected when applying for jobs (678) 445-4283. www. for starting to plant flowers. Coaching sessions offered that require a significant amount lawnsmithinc.net, Typically, it is safe to say that bi-weekly. Call (770) 591- of skills or expertise. More and the last frost has occurred by 4730 for the schedule. For more information, more, employers are bringing April 15 . However, there are visit Papaspantry.org. in candidates for second, third, no guarantees to this rule . fourth, and even fifth interviews. Hopefully, pre-emergent herbicides were applied last fall to Secondary interviews for entry- help control those pesky winter weeds like Poa Annua, and a level positions are not uncommon. round of pre-emergent herbicides should have been applied to Employers are taking more time in making decisions. Should you be offered multiple interviews, do not get overly “Now is also the time to be confident about getting the job. Keep in mind that there are always others being invited too. Continue to research the considering plant selections for your company and division, using information you gain in earlier seasonal color planting beds.” meetings to enhance and build your knowledge. Be careful with your emotions and do not appear overly confident with each additional interview. Continue to seek your turf to help control summer weeds like crabgrass . Weeds new job posting for which to apply so your momentum does will continue to germinate throughout the season, so the next not stop. It is devastating to learn that someone else was round of chemicals applied will help tremendously . The sooner selected if you are not the candidate of choice . If you receive you can get the application done, the more weeds will be disappointing news but have continued to keep other irons in controlled . the fire, it will be easier to keep on going without falling into With warm season turfs remaining dormant through March bouts of depression and negativity. and most of April, there is still a great deal to do in your Stay in touch with the people you have been in contact landscape. This is the time to scalp your Bermuda turf, done with at the hiring company . Hand-write thank you notes by mowing your existing turf at a lower level to remove the after each interview. As the company makes news (in a good dormant/dead turf on the top layer, and either bagging or way), congratulate them! Send the email link, or cut out the blowing off what is removed. Scalping will open up the canopy newspaper or magazine article and send through the mail. of the plant, allowing more sunlight in and providing faster These steps will help you become memorable . It may not greening of the turf. Aeration should also be done to help bring immediate employment, but if this is truly a company of loosen the compacted soil and allow more water and nutrients interest, wouldn’t it be wonderful for them to offer a better into the root zone. After aeration, many people consider position for which you are well suited? Keep going! topdressing to help with lawn leveling and incorporate sand and organics to allow for a healthier soil .
26 sixes living | April 2013 PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS & EVENTS • PHOTOJOURNALISM • FINE ART KIM BATES P H O T O G R A P H I C A R T
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sixes living | April 2013 27 lifestyle Spring Is In the Hair!
by Tim Timmons
Twice a year, as the new Tools: Smoothing cream, a high-shine finishing spray and a fashion seasons begin, each of skinny hair elastic. us has the perfect excuse to Apply smoothing cream to damp hair, and part down the freshen our personal sense of center of your crown using a fine-toothed comb. Secure hair style . But while we all tend to into a ponytail at the nape of your neck with a skinny elastic. focus on discovering, considering Twist the ponytail into a tight coil while wrapping it around the and sampling the latest clothing elastic. Hold in place with a bobby pin and finish with a spritz of and accessories, it’s our hair that high-shine spray . will be making a statement every day . For the fans of keeping up The Low Pony with hair trends, spring 2013 is a This pony is slightly different than your average low pony dream . Rather than a season of because the hair is gathered into a wide and flat panel, rather Tim Timmons is the owner unachievable looks, this spring’s than skinny and round as in most ponies . Separate hair into two of Salon Gloss, Downtown hair trends are totally within sections, top and bottom, and tie the bottom section into two Woodstock’s premiere reach . small ponytails. Let the top section fall flat overtop, and wrap all salon. Tim has been a The tidy knot, the low pony, three sections of hair with a hair bungee. Finish with a firm- hairstylist for 13 years and has extensive industry the messy braid, and the Sicilian hold hairspray . experience. Tim has had headscarf are a few trends you the unique distinction need to know and will want Braid-y Bunch of working with several to wear this spring . Try one This season there will be braids of all kinds, from braided up- celebrities including, or wear them all! Read on to do’s to skinny plaits wrapped around ponytails . An easy one to Pamela Anderson, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton and find out how to DIY and what try at home is a distressed braid . Hillary Duff during awards products will help you to get the I recommend washing your hair and letting it air-dry before ceremonies including The look just right . beginning. Then, spritz hair from root to tip with a salt spray or SAG Awards, Grammy light texturizer . Gather hair into the middle of your crown and Awards and The MTV Video Get Knotty simply braid the length. Secure the ends with a skinny elastic. Music Awards. Tim can be reached at (678) 483-8900. Rather than a whimsical Voila! ballerina bun, this style is more severe and knotted, less round. The Sicilian Headscarf The finish is high-shine and tied Hair accessories are going to be a prominent feature this very tightly, ultimately resembling a Spanish flamenco dancer’s spring, but the silk headscarf will be one of the most popular . ‘do . continued on page 68
28 sixes living | April 2013 recreation Breaking New Ground at Blankets Creek
By Lisa Randall
The new parking lot and restroom facilities at Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails are nearing completion, and SORBA Woodstock has begun work on the next trail project . Approval has been granted to the city of Woodstock by the U .S . Army Corps of Engineers for a new trail system on the north side of Little River at Olde Rope Mill Park . SORBA Woodstock, working within a Memorandum Lisa Randall is a mom, small business owner and of Understanding with the city, athlete from Canton. She is going to design and construct is owner of Mountain Goat the new trails . With preliminary Photo is courtesy of Joseph Cattoni. Adventures, LLC, which layout complete, this new 5 .5- organizes local trail running mile trail is shaping up to be open and mountain bike events. The city of Woodstock has already committed $40,000 to In her spare time, Lisa is and flowing with fast, sweeping this project. To complete construction of this trail, SORBA a competitive cyclist and turns and rolling momentum Woodstock is hoping to raise an additional $80,000, making it competes in mountain sections. Uphill sections should possible to complete the new trail within a year . bike, cyclocross and trail be primarily along gentle rollers running races. With fundraising efforts well underway, SORBA Woodstock and steep grades kept to a has already raised approximately $40,000 in contributions from minimum . This trail should local bike shops, area businesses, special event sponsorship and appeal to a broad range of riders . personal donations from the mountain biking community. A Once completed, the total trail mileage at Olde Rope Mill Park special sign will be erected at the new trail head to recognize may rival that of Blankets Creek, providing increased riding donors, with those contributing more than $2,500 receiving opportunities for this area’s growing population of mountain special recognition. Anyone interested in making a contribution bike trail users . Although these are mountain bike trails, they can do so via Paypal at www .sorbawoodstock .org or by also provide additional hiking and running opportunities for contacting the chapter president, Jay Wilkes, at president@ those who would like to enjoy the trails on foot . sorbawoodstock .org . continued on page 68
Upcoming SORBA Woodstock Special Events at Blankets Creek Trails: April 20 - Blankets Creek Dirty Duathlon www .blanketsduathlon .com
May 11 – Blankets Creek Cross Country Mountain Bike Race www.mountaingoatadventures.com/ blanketsmtb
Denise and Tim Ulrich are tireless trail volunteers.
sixes living | April 2013 29 recreation summer camps Hide and Seek Day Camp Nuno Soccer Experience (residential camp) Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 28-July 26 Dates: June 8 – 11 for ages 9-13 except week of June 17 June 14-17 for ages 13-17 Ages: School-age children June 27-30 for ages 9-15 Location: Mt. Zion Baptist, Cost: $510 (commuter $450) 4096 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 Elite Camp $545 (commuter $495) Cost: $130 per week Contact: www.nunosoccerexperience.com Info: Christ-saturated program includes outdoor games, arts and crafts and challenges appropriate for each age Elm Street Arts Camps level . Each day a focus on teachable moments may include Held at the Elm Street Cultural Art Village, 8534 Main Street, talking about various attributes of God during a walk around Woodstock. Call (678) 494-4251 or register online at camp or while reading scripture . www .hideandseekdaycamp . www .elmstreetarts .org . net Teen Improv Camp Club Scientific Summer Camps Times & Dates: 4-7 p.m. June 10-14 Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weeks of July 8, 15 Ages: 13-18 Cost: $125 Ages: 4-14 Location: Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Rd. Drama Camps Cost: $235 Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-14, 17-21, 24 – 28, Info: Options include 28 themes and three groups July 8 –12, 15-19, 22-26 and 29-August 2 set apart by age. Register at www.clubscientific.com or call Ages: Junior 5-7, Senior 8-14. Cost: $200 (678) 880-6460. Participants in each camp will write, produce and perform an original play . BridgeMill Athletic Club Ages, Times Creative KidSpace Art Camp at Elm Street & Dates: 4-6 year olds attend June 3-6, June 17-20, Times & Dates: 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 17 – 21, 1:30-3 p.m. July 8-11 June 24 – 28 7-10 year olds attend June 10-13, June 24-27. Ages: 5 and older. Hours 9 a .m -2. p m. . Cost: $95 per session plus $25 material fee. Cost: $120 per child per week. Info: Instructors will be professional artists Aubree Info: Daily activities include arts and crafts, movie Metlick and Shawn McLeod . Students will complete projects and snacks . Focus of the day rotates between pool, golf, tennis in clay, paint, pastels and print making. For questions or to and making a meal at the restaurant . 770-345-2990 . www . register, email [email protected] or bridgemillathleticclub.com [email protected].
Camp Gideon Bits, Bytes and Bots Dates: June 15-21 IMPACT Leadership Camp, Times & Dates: Half day 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., full day June 17-21 Discovery Day Camp, June 23-28 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 3-July 29 weekly. Adventure Camp, June 30-July 5 D4 Ages: 6 and older Location: 3545 Walden Ln., Acworth 30102 Location: Varies throughout Cherokee and Info: Christian camp on Lake Allatoona. Cobb counties www .campgideon .com Cost: Half day $125, full day $325 Info: Creative technology camp including LEGO Cherokee County YMCA robotics, stop-motion animated movie making, computer Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 animation and more. Register at www.bbb-atlanta.com or call Parent Info (770) 826-0449. meetings: 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 18, May 9 in Woodstock 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 25, May 16 in Canton Safety Day Camp Location: The Woodstock outdoor camp is on Lake Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12 Allatoona, 201 E. Bells Ferry Rd. (770) 345-9622. The Canton Ages: 8-12 location is off Riverstone Parkway at 151 Waleska St. Location: Lazy D Farm, 848 Bishop Rd., Ball Ground (770) 345-9622. Info: Sponsored by the Cherokee County Farm Info: Daily activities include swimming, large and Bureau and the County Extension Service, the camp will include small group games, nature walks, sports, field games, fort safety training in ATVs, animals, fire/severe weather, electrical, building, organic gardening . Specialty camps available for older bikes and water safety. To register, call (770) 479-1481 ext. 0 or children. For detailed camp listing, visit www.ymcaatlanta.org. (770) 479-0418. 30 sixes living | April 2013 recreation
Bounce House Adventures Express Summer Camps Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. half day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 28 – August 2 full day during weeks of May 28-July 29 (no camp July 1-5) Ages: 4-12 Cost: $25 registration fee + $130 weekly. Location: 765 Ash St., Canton 30115 Siblings $120 weekly Cost: Prices vary Ages: 5-12 Info: Weekly themes include Mad Science, Around Location: 7545 Main St., Woodstock, 30188 the World, Wild West, Beach Week, A Bug’s Life . www . Info: Offers a wide variety of activities and weekly thebouncehouseac .com field trips. Bring a lunch and two snacks daily. Payment expected with registration. A parent orientation for ages 5-8 Kids Create and Cook Mini Camps will be at 6 p .m . May 23 and at 7 p .m . for ages 9-12 . Early Times & Dates: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays registration (9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8-12) will be offered to parents June 10-12, July 8-10 whose child(ren) attended four weeks or more of Adventures Cost: $144 per week/child. Express in 2012. Open registration begins at 9 a.m. April 15. Ages: 6 and up www .crpa .net Location: The BeesKnees Shop, 6687 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock Info: Artist Adria Smith of paper.scissors.cake will North Atlanta Fencing Center be teaming up with Maureen Penniman, cook and caterer of Times & Dates: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Competitive camp is June 17- the BeesKnees Shop, to host camps featuring art and cooking . 21, beginner/intermediate camp is July 22-26. Children will create everything from summer stromboli Ages: 8 and up and mosaics to cookie pops and paper mache . Children Location: 10029 Ga. 92, Ste. 124, Woodstock 30188 can bring lunch or purchase a box lunch . To register, email Cost: $350 for competitive, $300 for beginner [email protected]. www .northatlantafc .com
CRPA Harmony Lacrosse Camp Woodstock School of Ballet Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-noon half day, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. full day. Location: 5939 Holly Springs Parkway (Old Hwy 5), May 28-May 31 Suite 103 Ages: 7-18 Contact: Dana Crain at (770) 928-3966 or email Cost: $150 half day, $250 full day [email protected]. Location: Riverside Athletic Complex www .balletwoodstock .com . Info: Opportunity for young and experienced Info: players to learn beginner and advanced level lacrosse . Coaches Let’s Move! will teach the kids techniques and strategies. Campers will hear For ages 5-12 from local college coaches on what they are looking for in their 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24-28, cost $160. players’ skills, work ethics and attitudes. www.crpa.net Featuring ballet, Irish step, jazz classes, arts and crafts, dance education and choreography sessions. K.A.O.S. Camp 2013 for special needs campers Registration begins April 15 Alice In Wonderland Fairy Tale Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Weekly, May 28 through Aug. 2 For ages 3-4, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. July 15-19, cost $75 Ages: 6-22 (Campers will be divided based on Schedule includes fairy tale ballet class, snack and craft. their age) For ages 5-8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 15-19, cost $160 Cost: $130 weekly Schedule includes ballet class, acting, arts and crafts and Location: 7545 Main St., Woodstock, 30188 end-of-week production. Info: For people who have special needs and need activity during the summer, with a 1:3 ratio of experienced Terrific Tuesdays counselors and staff to participants. Camps include three field For ages 2 — adults trips each week. Other activities are arts and crafts, exploring One-hour afternoon and evening classes June 11-July 30 local parks, swimming, bowling and roller skating. Bring a lunch for Mommy and Me, ballet, tap, jazz, Irish step. $96 for and two snacks daily . www .crpa .net eight weeks, one class each week .
sixes living | April 2013 31 recreation Photos by Ruffhouse Photography by Photos The length of the 50-meter competition pool has 10 lanes. For races across the width of the pool, there are 20 lanes. The pool will be equipped with portable lifts for access by handicapped persons. Aquatic Center Close to Completion for May Opening
Workers are putting the finishing touches on Cherokee County’s newest recreational facility, the Aquatic Center, just off Sixes Road near I-575. With a ribbon cutting on May 9 and grand opening set for May 11, officials are eager to open the center to families, swim teams and others looking to improve their health through water aerobics or therapy sessions . Even before the center officially opens, residents can purchase memberships and sign up for classes, rent space for birthday parties and register for the new swim team. Visit www.crpa.net for all the options. Here’s what you can anticipate. The 7,900-square-foot outdoor pool is surrounded by a 10,000-square-foot deck for chairs and two pavilions that can be rented for parties. The area also includes a lazy river, two water slides and a play structure with water cannons, dump buckets and water sprays .
Cherokee County Aquatic Center 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway, Holly Springs, GA 30142
Upcoming events: Ribbon cutting: 10 a.m. May 9 A viewing area on the upper level, behind the glass walls, will offer seating Grand Opening: May 11 that’s just a few feet away from concessions.
32 sixes living | April 2013 The indoor recreational pool, which will be kept at 86 degrees, has a wheelchair ramp and wheelchair lift. Aquatic wheelchairs will be available.
Guests will have outdoor access to the concessions area, and restrooms for men, women and families . Just inside the main entrance, which is one level above the pool, guests enter a glass-walled viewing area that overlooks the competition pool . The concessions area is just a few feet away . The 48,000-square-foot indoor space includes a 50-meter competition pool in a room with an arched ceiling that’s flooded with natural light. One side of the pool is flanked by bleachers that seat 700, two party rooms/classrooms as well as locker rooms for men, women and families . At the end is a 25-foot recreational pool for water aerobics, aqua therapy and swim lessons. The county purchased 37 acres for the aquatic center, but only 12 were disturbed for construction. A good portion of the land backs up to Corp of Engineer property and will remain undeveloped . A soft opening will take place when construction is complete. Operating hours for the indoor pools will be opening at 6 a .m . Monday-Friday, 8 a .m . Saturday and noon Sunday, and closing at 8 p m. . in summer, 9 p .m . The water slides, one covered and one uncovered, sit next to a zero-depth entry pool that’s perfect for the smallest children just getting accustomed to the water. during school year . The outdoor pool hours will be 10 a m. . - 8 p .m .
sixes living | April 2013 33 coverfeature Photos by Kim Bates by Photos
Patients are the heart of Dr. Robin Loe’s family practice
You don’t learn everything in medical school . One of Dr. Robin Loe’s patients was in for a check-up, and his blood pressure was elevated . “Did you get in a traffic jam?” Dr. Loe said. “Because I know how you are.” The patient’s wife laughed and agreed. That’s the kind of familiarity that is important to Dr. Loe of Towne Lake Primary Care. It’s also the kind of care that keeps patients happy enough to vote her a “Patient’s Pick Doctor” in Atlanta magazine’s Top Docs issue for 2012. She also finished in the top three percent nationally in the Patients’ 100 Stoneforest Dr., Suite 220 Choice award for five consecutive years (2008-2012), and has earned Woodstock 30189 Compassionate Doctors and On Time doctors awards. For an appointment, call (678) 445-0819 She’s very grateful for these honors, especially because they come from www.townelakeprimarycare.com the heart of her profession: the patients. “They grade you on accurate diagnosis, bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, and degree of follow-up. It’s a confidence vote from the patient,” said Dr. Loe, a board certified family physician who recently affiliated with Northside Hospital . “I’m impressed with the culture of patient care at Northside. That seems to be the whole thrust, and with all the changes in healthcare, it fits me the best because the patient is my focus and always will be. I cannot change.”
34 sixes living | April 2013 Dr. Loe opened Towne Lake Primary Care at the first of this year. As a family practitioner, Dr. Loe treats patients ranging from elementary school age to senior citizens. She enjoys addressing a wide variety of patient concerns . “In one room, you may have to dress a wound, in the next a sinus infection, and the next, chest pain,” she said. “Providing this variety of treatments for my patients is very interesting.” Dr. Loe completed her medical training at Mississippi School of Medicine and residency at the University of Tennessee . She is a Fellow in family medicine, and has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Bridges to Excellence Program for quality diabetic care and management . During her 25-year medical career, Dr. Loe spent almost six years in Texas before moving to Acworth 10 years ago . She has logged many hours in Cherokee County, attending sports practices and competitions with her children, who are now students at the University of Alabama and the University of Illinois. Husband Terry is a professor of sales and marketing at Kennesaw State University . Dr. Loe is eager to develop her practice in Cherokee County. “I’m thrilled about being a part of what’s happening in Cherokee County with Northside,” said Dr. Loe. “I want to be a part of the community. We will be adding two to four doctors, so we will be a strong primary care base that will be convenient for this community.” The approach to patient care through a family medicine practice includes a focus on disease detection, screening and management as well as creating individualized wellness plans and being an advocate for the patients. “Patients need to know they have an advocate who will pursue screening, chase down reports, find answers as quickly as possible,” she said. Dr. Loe recalls a time when family practice was the hub of patient care. As patients got away from seeing one doctor for all aspects of their care, they began to visit specialist after specialist. The downside? Elements of the patient’s care would often go undetected. “In general, the relationship patients have with their physician is underestimated. It’s so important for patients to have a physician who knows all about them.” The Northside network of physicians brings a wide variety of specialists to Towne Lake Primary Care offers: Dr. Loe’s disposal. “If you come in with a complaint of chest pain, I can pick • Chronic disease management up the phone and consult immediately with a cardiologist.” • Same-day appointments for sick visits Some of those specialists could be just a few steps away after her practice • Comprehensive physical exams for sports moves to the new Northside-Cherokee Towne Lake Medical campus being participation and college students built on Towne Lake Parkway near I-575. The location will be convenient to • Pediatric care for school-aged children residents of Sixes, Holly Springs and Canton communities as well as Towne • Immunizations for children and adults Lake . The facility should open late summer or early fall . • In-house EKG and pulmonary function tests Another element that attracted Dr. Loe to Cherokee is the new Northside- • Comprehensive women’s health services Cherokee Hospital off I-575 at exit 19 that has a proposed completion date • Free parking of 2015. “This is a superb medical community with excellent doctors. It is going to be very good for this community.” Other patient-required services such as X-ray, CT, Dr. Loe has worked to fill her office with staff members who share her mammography and ultrasound may be handled at passion for patient care. the partnering radiology lab located onsite . “The people who work with me care about our patients as much as I do. They’re as involved as I am,” she said. “The goal for our clinic is the whole patient experience – from start to finish – to know that they’re being cared for in the best way possible.”
sixes living | April 2013 35 Health & Wellness
Are You Receiving an “A” for Your Dental Health?
by Dr. Scott R. Harden
Every parent wants their child “Approximately 60 percent of to bring home an A from school . Achieving an A requires hard Americans visit the dentist every work, consistency and dedication. We encourage our children to year. The average person visits their adopt these principles throughout dentist every three to four years. their years at school . If any one of these principles is missing, The average person does not floss then the grade can quickly reduce even once per week. The average to a B, a C or worse . The same principles are person has greater than a 75 percent important for good oral health . chance for having gum disease Dr. Scott Harden is a Consistency and dedication to dentist at Fountain View good oral hygiene every day with based upon national statistics.” Family Dentistry and proper brushing and flossing is has served southwest important to eliminate bacteria Cherokee for more than 21 years. He from your teeth and gums . In is a Dental Advisor comparison to seeing the teacher, from normal chewing, grinding your teeth at night, large fillings for two nationally regular visits to the dentist every that thin the walls of your teeth or thermal changes over many renowned dental six months for a dental check-up years . research companies. create a successful formula for Tooth fractures are typically 50 microns in diameter, as You can reach him at (770) 926-0000 or visit your oral health . compared to bacteria that are only one micron in diameter . FountainViewSmiles.com. So, what grade would you Fractures allow bacteria to penetrate into the center of the receive for your dental care? tooth beneath the enamel and result in significant decay. A: keeping regular six-month Another type of decay occurs from drinking soft drinks, sport check ups, brushing and flossing drinks and sweets in any form . Sugar provides a food source three times per day, no pending treatment. to oral bacteria, which promotes the bacteria to produce an B: last check up about one year ago, brushing and flossing acid byproduct . The acid erodes your tooth enamel by causing two times per day, no pending treatment. demineralization, which is the removal of minerals from your C: last check up one to two years ago, brushing every day, enamel. Demineralized teeth appear white at first, commonly flossing several times per week, aware of pending treatment seen between teeth where plaque collects from not flossing required. and also on front teeth of young orthodontic patients due to F: check up more than two years ago, brushing every day, no improper brushing around brackets . If the bacteria stay on flossing, no idea if teeth need treatment because it’s been too the teeth long enough, the demineralization advances deeper long since you’ve been to the dentist. to produce light brown decay, and spreads even farther into Here are some interesting facts about dental care. the tooth to produce dark brown or black decay . Light brown Approximately 60 percent of Americans visit the dentist every decay spreads the fastest and can destroy a tooth quite rapidly, year. The average person visits their dentist every three to four resulting in root canals or extraction. years. The average person does not floss even once per week. My best advice to patients is to visit your dentist regularly to The average person has greater than a 75 percent chance for discover problems involving your teeth and gums while they having gum disease based upon national statistics. are small. Waiting until a toothache occurs or missing regular The anatomy of your tooth facilitates tooth decay . Everyone’s dental check-ups means enhancing the risk of substantial dental natural teeth have grooves, which create spaces for bacteria problems that are costly and avoidable . For dental anxiety to collect and form a cavity . Some grooves are like small patients, regular visits are crucial to avoid dealing with large elevator shafts that direct food and bacteria straight down into dental problems that evoke more anxiety . the center of your teeth. Without preventive dental care (i.e. Follow the same advice you would give your children in sealants, fluoride), these teeth will develop cavities, despite the school and realize that you can set a good example for even best homecare possible. Therefore, your teeth require routine yourself . Regular dental visits every six months, regular checkups to assess for tooth decay . Tooth fractures are another brushing and flossing and completing needed dental treatment common tooth problem that lead to cavities. Fractures occur are essential principles to receive an A for your dental care.
36 sixes living | April 2013 sixes living | April 2013 37 Shefa Wellness Center The Atlanta native attended Asbury A range of services, from urgent care to College, Baylor University and The University of Texas at Dallas, graduating weight loss and cosmetic procedures, cum laude with a BA in Psychology . He earned his medical degree from North makes the practice a one-stop shop. Texas State University Health Science Center at Ft . Worth . “I look forward to coming to work each day,” said Dr. Beecham. “I never worked with a better group of people. I couldn’t be happier.” Services offered at Shefa Wellness Center include: Massage Therapy
Licensed massage therapists Amy Dunn and Tracyann Unsworth offer deep tissue, Swedish and neuromuscular massage to help clients relieve stress and tension-related headaches, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve flexibility and range of motion. The goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself
Photos by Kim Bates and increase health and wellbeing . Patients find that their posture improves, they feel more relaxed and can even breathe better. “I like to take each client and customize treatments depending on what his or her activities or work Back row (from left): Kim Warren, Karishma Rajani, Jill Hansbury, Dr. Randle Beecham, Joel require,” said Dunn. “I love massage and Beecham, Helen Medlin and Sami Imam. Front row: Philip Brunk, Cheree Thomas and Margaret working with people that way.” Roland. Weight Loss Shefa Wellness Center is sprawled the Shefa Wellness Center a unique, one- across the 12,000-square-foot second stop shop . Plans are customized to the individual floor of Village Medical Building, a “The wellness center is unusual patients according to their age, weight, three-story medical facility at the corner because we’re combining a lot of medical history and other factors . of Sixes and Ridge roads . There’s a different things into one location,” said Patients who enter the weight loss clear definition in the space: one side practice manager Sami Imam. “Instead program are strictly monitored through of the floor is dedicated to urgent care, of being just an urgent care, we have the blood work and urinalysis . while the other end is strictly wellness wellness focus which provides massage, Dr. Beecham is also benefitting from oriented . Botox, fillers, Venus Freeze and laser this service . The doctor has lost 15 Depending on which of the 24 exam treatments by licensed professionals pounds using the Nutrimed supplements rooms you enter, you could find a doctor under medical supervision.” and meal replacement products . examining a sick patient, a technician Leading the three nurse practitioners performing a facial laser treatment, and 18-member staff is Dr. Randle Women’s Health a nurse practitioner discussing bio- Beecham, a long-time Cherokee County identical hormone treatment with a resident who has more than 25 years of A focus is made to help women menopausal woman, or a Botox or Venus experience in family practice, emergency suffering from menopause and severe Freeze skin tightening procedure. room and urgent care treatment in the PMS by providing hormone replacement The variety of services offered makes area .
38 sixes living | April 2013 ADVERTISEMENT removal, skin rejuvenation for hyper pigmentation, removal of acne scarring, broken capillaries, and spider veins . It’s Shefa Wellness Center the number one FDA-recommended treatment for stretch marks, according to Jill Hansbury, project manager of the practice and Venus Freeze technician. The highly-sought-after fractional laser skin resurfacing allows penetration into deep layers of the skin, giving results that take years off your appearance by tightening and lifting skin to give a younger and fresher glow . Paula Thibault, a Canton resident, is a nurse Skincare/Anti-Aging practitioner.
Shefa offers Obagi medical skin care, that make people look naturally PCA skincare, Botox treatments ($10 per younger,” he said. The procedure, whose unit), chemical peels, Juvederm fillers name alludes to freezing time, shrinks fat and Venus Freeze technology . and breaks down collagen, which allows Venus Freeze and laser consultant From left: Amy Dunn, Katie Traylor and it to grow back thicker and shorter, Philip Brunk said that Venus Freeze is the Genine Burgard. resulting in tighter, more youthful skin. most popular skin-tightening treatment Patients quickly see results not long into in the U .S . because it’s pain-free, their treatment, which ranges from a therapy (HRT) to help with hot flashes, affordable and offers natural-looking series of six for face and neck, and 10 for night sweats and low libido . Men results with no downtime. larger areas of the body . experiencing male menopause are also “We focus on noninvasive techniques getting help. Medical supervision is a unifying factor HRT services include a comprehensive for all Shefa services . review of symptoms hormone testing, if “Everything here is medically indicated, and hormone replacement, if supervised by a doctor or nurse needed . practitioner. While other locations offer In addition to HRT, Shefa offers pelvic cosmetic procedures, you might not get and clinical breast exams, pregnancy the quality or safety somewhere else,” testing, birth control and other diagnosis said Hansbury . and treatment options concerning The mission statement of the women . practice is to offer every patient the Family nurse practitioner Helen most innovative and affordable tools, Medlin specializes in women’s health techniques and services for a healthy for Shefa . She’s a graduate of Brenau lifestyle . University in Gainesville, and earned a The Shefa center has a strong master’s degree in nursing as a family commitment to the Sixes/Canton nurse practitioner from Kennesaw State community that includes donating half of University . the cost of school physicals back to the “There should never be a time schools . when women suffer from menopausal “Our goal since the beginning has been symptoms,” said Medlin. to hire from the local community and get supplies from local businesses when Laser treatments possible,” said Imam. “Eighty percent of staff members live in this area, and we The latest addition to the office is support the local pharmacy . We are all a Palimar Icon Laser, a new state-of- Philip Brunk performs a Venus Freeze about serving this community.” the-art equipment that offers hair procedure.
2000 Village Professional Dr. Ste. 200 Canton, Georgia 30114 (678) 245-6244 • www.shefawellnesscenter.com Urgent Care hours: 10 am - 8 pm • 7 days a week • Wellness Center hours: 10 am - 6 pm • Monday-Friday
sixes living | April 2013 39 Health & Wellness Old-Time Remedies Pass Program
By Dale Coker
With all the advances in our bus tour guide about this fool-proof treatment . She also modern medicine, sometimes swore by it . We got a good laugh when we discovered that the it’s just hard to beat the old concoction is placed in a bandana, not a banana, as we thought time remedies. I was reminded the trail guide had said (to my delight, even my adult children, of this during a family vacation who are quick to point out my impending deafness, heard it in St . Lucia last year . As our wrong). nice young tour guide led us Old-time remedies are not confined to remote parts of the through the rainforest trails, world. My mother raised five children, four of them boys (bless he gave us some time-honored her heart), and I don’t remember any of us ever going to the medical advice . For instance, doctor unless we had a broken bone or a gaping hole in our did you know that nutmeg can head from a baseball bat . Among other remedies, mom had cure a migraine headache? her own remedy to ward off colds - a mixture of turpentine, Not your typical nutmeg that camphorated oil and Vicks salve. This concoction was soaked Pharmacist Dale Coker is a University of Georgia grad you buy in the grocery store in in a cloth and placed on the chest . When asked about her with more than 30 years of the States, he quickly pointed concoction recently, she said this was nothing compared to experience that led to his out . You see, you have to use what she had to wear as a kid: Asafoetida wrapped around the opening Cherokee Custom the contents from within the neck. When you consider that the slang names for Asafoetida Script, an independent nut . Soak this in alcohol and are “stinking gum” and “devil’s dung,” you can understand her pharmacy specializing in compounding. He also is a place it in a bandana and wrap point. She said it warded off infections because no one dared member of the Sixes Living it around your head . He swore get near you . community board. Email him that this treatment works Do you have a favorite old-time remedy? If so, please email at [email protected]. every time. As we were riding to [email protected]. out of the jungle, we asked
Are You in a Fitness Slump?
By Stacy Ward
Why is it that some people 16 years, I have created a five-step process for helping people are able to maintain amazing who are in a slump. These steps lead to a lasting, healthy bodies while you struggle with lifestyle by combining motivation with belief and purpose. your weight? Do they know something that you don’t? Step 1 The key to allowing you to Know your goal or your vision of what you want . Can you see success and reach your measure it or know what it looks like? health and fitness goals is simple: Motivation. Step 2 Motivation is temporary Uncover core beliefs that are sabotaging your efforts. How Stacy Ward (left), author, certified PT and fitness unless it is fueled by purpose will you overcome mental roadblocks and situations? instructor, and Laura Mikszan, and passion. Do you know why journalist, entrepreneur you want to achieve your goals? Step 3 and certified group fitness If so, why do you get caught or Develop a plan of action. What are you consistently going to instructor, are co-owners of stuck in old habits that keep act on each day that moves you toward your goals? Envision Health Studio. Contact them at (770) 926-4180. www. you where you are? Chances envisionhealthstudio.com are that you are stuck because Step 4 your daily thoughts, actions and Develop a method of accountability. Do you have a positive self-imposed, limited beliefs support system in place that encourages you through your don’t match your reasons for setbacks? wanting to change. After working in the health and fitness industry for more than continued on page 68
40 sixes living | April 2013 school & sports Pass Program In the Zone: School Clusters By Mark Kissel Offer Distinct Advantages
By Cindy Crews The Cherokee County School District Police Department has worked to foster a community- In 2001, under the direction policing philosophy with the of Superintendent of Schools Dr. underlying belief that safe Frank Petruzielo, the Cherokee schools depend on the proactive County School District began involvement of students, grouping schools into innovation parents and other community zones . stakeholders . As an approach to decentralize As a result, the Parental and personalize education, Awareness for Safe School innovation zones consist of a (PASS) program was created cluster of schools feeding into Chief of Police Mark Kissel by the school district’s police one high school . These schools has served the Cherokee department during the 2004–05 share the same students, families County School District since school year and is coordinated Cindy Crews joined the and communities, allowing 1999 and has more than 35 through school PTA units . The Sixes Elementary staff as collaborative efforts on problem- years of law enforcement assistant principal in 2011 experience. He serves as PASS program was recognized for solving and initiating desirable its efforts to keep children safe in and has been an educator change. Zone leaders work to an adjunct faculty member in Cherokee County for 20 at Georgia State University the community by the National years. She recently earned share resources, provide services and is recognized as a School Safety Advocacy Council at her Education Specialist to increase school effectiveness senior instructor by the its national conference in 2010. Degree in Educational and improve overall education of Georgia Peace Officer Leadership at Kennesaw Standards and Training PASS, much like Neighborhood our students . Watch, was developed to provide State University, where she Currently, CCSD has six Council. will begin her doctoral work relevant information regarding next fall. Cindy.crews@ innovation zones. For example, critical issues that may affect cherokee.k12.ga.us. the Woodstock zone consists your child and to strengthen our of Woodstock High School department’s commitment to work with each of you to improve and all the elementary and the quality of life throughout the school community. middle schools that feed into it Four PASS meetings are required during the school year with (Carmel, Sixes and Woodstock elementaries and Freedom and at least two percent of the PTA’s membership participating in Woodstock middle schools). All are unique, but they do share each meeting. Many of our schools have worked to combine commonalities. their membership for a PASS meeting, recognizing that many Research shows smaller learning communities are an effective parents have more than one child attending school. way to improve schools . In large schools and districts, teachers often feel isolated. Some innovation zones provide teachers The benefits of being involved include: with time to meet with other teachers in adjacent grade • Learning information that will minimize the chance of your levels or with other departments to discuss expectations and child becoming the victim of a crime. develop/align syllabi for similar courses. Other zones focus on • Learning how to recognize potential problems within the professional learning, ultimately benefitting all students in the school community and understanding what can be done to zone . resolve them . Writing across the curriculum is important, and some zones • Getting to know many other parents and staff so that are pooling resources to help science and math teachers information and best practices can be shared. improve writing in their classes. When your children’s teachers • Establishing an ongoing relationship with your school have these opportunities, it translates into improved learning community and the School District Police Department. for your children . Creating a sense of belonging is a natural by-product of Since inception, I am proud to report that 31 school innovation zones. The Woodstock zone is working to offer a communities are currently participating in the PASS program, common T-shirt for all zone students in the fall . Students who and several of those schools are working toward becoming purchase a shirt will be given free admission to a Woodstock a Master PASS Community . Contact your local school for a High School home football game by wearing their shirt . schedule of PASS informational meetings. Imagine the personal connection students will feel seeing other Next month, I will talk about the types of programs offered for children in the community wearing their shirts! It is sure to community consideration at a PASS meeting. continued on page 68
sixes living | April 2013 41 teachers of the year
Lorin Cook Jamie Basso Woodstock Middle Cherokee High Lorin teaches eighth grade science, Jamie has been a teacher for 25 reading and language arts . She has taught years, nine of them at Cherokee, where 21 years, 17 at Woodstock Middle. “I desire he teaches science. “Students inspire to see students thrive in every aspect of life, me as a teacher because it is wonderful not just academically . Knowing that what I when students truly grasp a concept and do makes a difference is one of the things then expand the concept to help them that inspires me to keep going despite the understanding the real world.” growing hardships in the education arena … I feel extremely blessed to be where I am and doing what I’m doing.”
Beth Diss Karen DeSue Hickory Flat Elementary Hasty Elementary – Beth has taught fifth-grade science and a Fine Arts Academy social studies at Hickory Flat for 14 of her 24 Karen, a sixth-grade reading/language arts years in teaching. “My inspirations come from teacher, has taught 23 years, five at Hasty. the simple everyday events that happen within “To see students grow and change through our rooms: the light bulb moment when a their learning is very inspirational for me. student finally understands the concept you’ve They begin to challenge themselves and push been trying to teach, overheard conversations for more information – what a wonderful between students when you realize they’re life-long skill.” actually talking about something you’ve shared, and getting a sneak peek into their future as students discover their strengths and talents.” Jennifer Forsyth Woodstock High Angel Ginn Jennifer has taught honors biology, Johnston Elementary AP biology and scientific research at The media specialist has been in education Woodstock for seven of the 17 years she 15 years, with 12 at Johnston and six of those has been in education. “It inspires me to as the media specialist. “The number one thing see the successes of my students, either that inspires me are the students of Johnston in class or as they move on in their lives . I Elementary . Coming in at a close second are the like knowing that I may have had a small great parents that volunteer in the JES Media part in providing them with the assistance Center.” and support they needed to be successful.”
Tracie Johnson Lori Hale Teasley Middle Tracie, a teacher for six years, teaches Knox Elementary physical science and accelerated physical The third-grade teacher has been an science to eighth-graders. “I love to hear educator for 13 years, with five at Knox. how [my former students’] interest in science Her students give her the most inspiration. has grown, how they recall information “They are sponges and soak up every bit of from my class, and how they are using that information. I try to make learning fun and information currently. I am thrilled to hear exciting for my students. The children are that our time together may have ignited definitely what inspires me to teach.” an interest in science, especially when that desire leads them to consider a career in a science-related field.” Steven L. Keith Tracie Jordan ACE Academy Liberty Elementary Steven, who teaches science and Georgia The fifth-grade teacher has been at studies, is in his 19th year of teaching, with Liberty for the last nine of her 12 years five at ACE. He is inspired knowing that “I am in education. “I am inspired when I look in a position of being a positive influence in around a room and see students fully the lives of my students - as much as a guide engaged and doing their personal best to in their academics as being a role model in learn a new skill or complete a challenging their lives . There have been few mornings in task . That sight makes me work harder, my 19 years of teaching in which I did not look even when I feel a bit tired at the end of a forward to facing a new day with my students . long week.” If I have inspired them half as much as they 42 sixes living | April 2013 have inspired me through the years, I consider my career a success.” Each Cherokee County school honors a Teacher of the Year, chosen by his or her peers . We’d like you to meet the winners within the Sixes Living distribution area. As Superintendent Frank Petruzielo said: “The Teacher of the Year awards are an opportunity teachers of the year for not only the Cherokee County School District, but also for the entire community, to recognize outstanding educators and the important role public schools play in our community.”
Jennifer Lewis - Indian Angela Martin Knoll Elementary Canton Elementary STEM Jennifer is a media specialist with 16 Academy years’ experience in education, and has Angela teaches sixth grade remedial been at Indian Knoll since the school education and fifth and sixth grade English opened in 2011 . Jennifer said the students language learners . She has taught in inspire her. “They are so curious and love Cherokee county for 17 years, four at to learn . I enjoy learning something new Canton Elementary. “I am inspired by every day alongside our students.” children’s natural curiosity and the joy they experience as they learn something new.”
Joyce McQuinn Woodstock Elementary Jennifer Miller The kindergarten teacher has taught 23 years, 15 of those at Woodstock. “My Freedom Middle inspiration comes from the kindergarten Jennifer teaches English and language children I teach . The eagerness, wonder and arts to eighth graders at Freedom, where innate curiosity that young children bring to she has taught since the school opened in school inspires me to learn more about this 2005 . She’s been a teacher for 22 years . art of teaching . I also hope in some small Jennifer is inspired by “making a difference way to inspire the children I teach to love daily and leaving a positive lasting impact to learn, to be open to new ideas, and to on the students.” become lifelong learners.”
Kimberly Moody Gerald Parker R.M. Moore Elementary The third-grade teacher has been Sequoyah High The theatre and literature composition at R .M . Moore for nine of her 15 years teacher is chair of the Fine Arts Department, in education. She is inspired daily by and has taught at Sequoyah his entire 23 years classroom challenges. “Each child enters in education. Gerald is inspired “when I know the classroom with specific needs, and I have helped in simply seeing a teenager it is my desire to assist these students make a good decision instead of a destructive in becoming the best they can be . I am one, gain confidence in himself or herself, pleased to help them reach their potential become a loving parent or show kindness and and become both well-rounded individuals charity to another soul.” who are eager to learn and productive citizens in our community.”
Phylis Preston Dean Rusk Middle Betsy Purvis - Holly Phylis, who teaches reading to seventh Springs Elementary graders, has been at Dean Rusk for 20 of her An educator for 23 years, Betsy has 28 years in education. Inspiration comes from spent 13 years at Holly Springs, where she many sources, including other teachers. “I loves her job and the people. “I have a am inspired by the importance of my job as passion for teaching reading, especially an educator, and I am always inspired the by to the struggling student . It’s not what potential I see in my students and by the fact inspires me, but who . Some of my best that I am part of helping them become the best ideas, I am sure, have been Heaven-sent!” they can be.”
Mary Werner Sixes Elementary The fourth-grade teacher has been in Lisa Wright education for 27 years, 21 of them at Sixes. Clayton Elementary “I am most inspired by the joy the students Lisa is in her 25th year of teaching, 15 of feel when they participate in an activity which have been spent at Clayton. “I am that showcases their humor, athleticism, inspired to teach every child who wants musical talent, artistic ability, or kind heart. to learn more about a subject that I am When the kids are proud of and excited teaching.” about their accomplishments each day, I am thrilled.”
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School Police Chief Receives Honor Visitors Help Awareness of The Cherokee County school district police Chief Mark E . Exceptional Children Kissel has been elected president of the Georgia Association of Sixes Elementary School Secondary School Law Enforcement Executives. recently celebrated The association, chartered in July 2005, represents secondary Exceptional Children’s school police chiefs with the purpose of promoting professional Week to promote and ideals and standards, enhancing professional development, educate students on encouraging proactive involvement between law enforcement, various disabilities. community and school staff, and providing a network for the Kindergarten through members to obtain and share information. third-grade students “With interest mounting in the public and private sector for experienced visual, safe schools across the United States, it’s in the best interest of hearing and fine motor our (school) communities for the school police chiefs to be of skill impairments through one mind and one voice to ensure that students and staff have various hands-on activities. a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning,” Kissel Kindergarteners were said . visited by therapy dogs, Chase and Indy, and their Kindergartner Serenity Billiot, daughter handler, Linda Jones, who of Melanie Byers, gives Indy a treat. explained how the dogs Paperback Books Sent to Japan help people in hospitals, Cherokee High School students donated a box of books to schools and nursing students of military families serving at Cummings Elementary homes. First-graders met Patti Pruitt, a visually impaired School on Misawa Air Base, a joint American and Japanese Air children’s author, who showed students the tools that help Force base in Misawa, Japan . The school, partnering with the her function in her daily life. Fourth-graders learned about Book Browser bookstore, donated the books through a program intellectual disabilities, such as Down Syndrome, and fifth- called Operation Paperback (www.operationpaperback.org). graders learned about dyslexia . The third-graders received enough copies of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” from the nonprofit organization that each student was able to take a copy home to keep. “The kids were Golfers to Help Marching Wolverines ecstatic to receive their books!” teacher Kari Frazier wrote in her thank-you note to Cherokee High. “We wanted to take a The annual Woodstock Marching Wolverine Golf tournament moment to thank you for your donation and supporting these will begin at 1 p .m . April 23 with a shotgun start at the Towne military kids with your gracious act.” Lake Hills Golf Club . Four-man scramble format tourney costs $100 per person, which includes range balls, 18 holes of golf, dinner, and door prizes . A car will be given to a golfer who gets a hole in one. Hole sponsorship available for $50. To register, visit http://wwbbgolf.eventbrite.com. For info, call (678) 662- 2452 or email [email protected].
Young Artist Takes First Place
Dean Rusk Middle School eighth-grader Liv Alverez earned first place in the Cherokee County Middle School Art Show at the Cherokee Arts Center . Her winning painting, acrylic and watercolors on canvas, is Students at Cummings Elementary School on Misawa Air Base show off titled “Tear Drop.” their new books.
44 sixes living | April 2013 Cherokee Students Earn High Schoolers Read to Technology Awards Elementary Students Cherokee Fifty Sequoyah High School students read to students in County School neighboring Hickory Flat Elementary to celebrate Read Across District America Day, an occasion that honors Dr. Seuss’s birthday. “It is a students wonderful opportunity for the high school students to mentor and give earned three back to their community while promoting literacy,” said Sequoyah first-place Principal Elliott Berman. awards, three second-place awards and three third- place awards Indian Knoll Elementary student Max Kountz (left) placed second, and at the state schoolmate Collins Rakowski placed Georgia third. Educational Technology Fair last month . Students in Grades 3-12 entered categories such as 3D Design, Multimedia Applications, Digital Video Production, Animated Graphic Designs, and Robotics. First-place winners are Hannah Bradford of Woodstock High, Brittany Posy of Cherokee High, Josh Thrift and Matt Weissel of Woodstock Middle . Second-place winners are Elizabeth Akins and Madison Forsythe of Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy, Max Kountz of Nancy Hunter’s kindergarten class, from left on front row: Brett Piskorz, Hailey Indian Knoll Elementary, Maya Thomas and Thompson, Hadley Grabrovac; second row: Will Moores, Lincoln McKeone, Cole Robert Went of Carmel Elementary . Third-place DeWald, Samantha Lester, Sherlyn Salgado, Luke Miller, Andrew Miller, Jayden DeAngelis; back row: Matthew Lorenz, Nina Zucconi, Kylie Domangue, Mollie De’Laigle, winners are Samantha Crable of Cherokee High, Joey Lehman, Annette Franco, Sage Schrock, Emily Rivers and Brooks Joyner. Madison Forsythe of Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy, Collins Rakowski of Indian Knoll Elementary, Jordan Viehmeyer of Cherokee High . Sequoyah Students Headed to Internationals Three Sequoyah High School Johnston Recognizes Social students are headed to the Studies Winners International DECA Competition in California after placing at Johnston Elementary School fifth-graders the Georgia DECA State Career Megan Mullen and Grace Wartes placed at the Development Conference. Northwest Regional Social Studies Fair 2013 Dylan Carson and Wyatt Miller held at Kennesaw State University . Grace placed placed first in the state in the second for her project, entitled “How did the Team Marketing Communications Great Depression lead to soup kitchens?” Megan event, and Sydney Anderson placed third for her project, entitled “How did From left, front row: Dylan Carson, Sydney placed third in the Food 9/11 affect the people of New York City?” Anderson, Wyatt Miller; second row: Marketing event, qualifying Young Author’s Fair grade-level winners who Alejandra Portal, Bethany Belanger, Nich the three students for the were recently honored are: kindergartner Cami Stinson; back row: Ben Dickerson, Ivette international competition. Also DiSciullo, first-grader Andrew Hand, second- Burgos and Noe’ Magana. at the state conference, Nicholas grader Jacob Barnett Bertsch, third-grader Ava Stinson placed fifth in the Wiersma, fourth-grader Ciara Miles and fifth- Business Speech event, and Sydney and Dylan placed sixth in the Testing grader Ava McDonald. The students’ stories Only event . were judged by volunteers from Partners in Nine Sequoyah students participated in state competition: Sydney Education businesses Chick-fil-A, Publix and State Anderson, Bethany Belanger, Ivette Burgos, Dylan Carson, Ben Dickerson, Farm Insurance’s Kirk Buchholz . Noe’ Magana, Wyatt Miller, Alejandra Portal and Nich Stinson.
sixes living | April 2013 45 faith community CALENDAR April 13 Mother’s Morning Out Registration Community Yard Sale and Market Registration is open for the Sixes United Methodist’s Mother’s Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Morning Out program . The half-day program, for children ages Location: Little River United Methodist Church, 18 months to 4 years, is open 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Monday- 12455 Ga . 92, Woodstock 30188 . Thursday, and will be open this summer on Tuesday and Info: Vendor applications available for $10 and $20 Thursday mornings. Contact the church at (770) 345-7644 for booth rental. Proceeds benefit foster children in Cherokee more information. www.sixesumc.org County. Contact Marie Blackwell at mblackwell@fosteroradopt. org . www .ccfapa .org April 8 SERV International Play for One Golf Tournament April 26–27 Time: 9:30 a.m. The Art of Marriage Location: National Golf Club, 360 Tournament Players Dr., Times: 7 – 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday Milton 30004 Location: Allen Temple AME Church Info: $165 ticket includes one entry into the Cost: $50 per couple tournament, lunch and awards banquet with BBQ buffet Info: The sessions are designed to help couples apply immediately following the round of golf . Fundraiser for SERV what the Bible teaches about marriage . Contact Ed and Rhonda International, which operates an orphanage in Africa, water Grier at (770) 974-2824. filtration systems in the Dominican Republic and meals for the hungry in third-world countries . April 18–20 Contact: www.servone.org/playforone GodWHO Conference Time: 7 p.m. April 18 – 19, 1 p.m. April 20 April 12 Location: First Baptist Canton Phil Keaggy Concert with Info: Sponsored by Glorybound Quartet. Conference Caspar McCloud and the will feature The Talleys and Dr. George Anderson on Thursday; Derek McCloud Band The McKameys and evangelist David Roper on Friday; and Mark Time: 7 p.m. Trammel and Jerry and Jan Goff on Saturday. Glorybound will Location: Church of the perform each day . Talent contest at 1 p .m . Saturday . Tickets Messiah, 415 Charles Cox $20 per night or $50 for three nights. Dr., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 345-0920. www.gloryboundevents.net. Info: Keaggy is a Dove Award-winning musician April 20 who has been voted one of Barbecue Dinner, Car Wash the top finger style guitarists Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. car wash, by Guitar Player Magazine 11 a .m . – 3 p .m . barbecue Keaggy (left) and McCloud performing readers. $10 suggested Location: River Church, 2335 Sixes Rd. together in 2011. offering. Info: Car wash is a youth group fundraiser. Barbecue Contact: 770-475-5501 www.theupperroomfellowship.org plates will be $8 per plate. Proceeds will benefit the building fund . www .riveratlanta .org .
April 24 Let us know about your Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association VBS plans! Email your Time: 11:30 a.m. information to candi@ Location: Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Woodstock 30189 aroundaboutlocalmedia.com Info: Meetings held on the last Wednesday of each by April 15. month for pastors, ministry leaders and lay persons in Cherokee County’s Christian community. Annual dues $25. www .cherokeeministers .org 46 sixes living | April 2013 ADVERTISEMENT April 29 May 6 Next Step Ministries Charity Golf Challenge Feed My Lambs Golf Tournament Time: Register at 11 a.m., tee-off at 1 p.m. Time: Register at 9:30 a.m., shotgun start at 11 a.m. Location: Bradshaw Farms Golf Club Location: Marietta Country Club Info: A best ball scramble with food and door prizes Info: The Fort Lauderdale format tourney offers prizes to benefit Next Step Ministries, which provides programs for for low net and low gross categories, most accurate drive, people with special needs . Contact Stephen George at closest to the pin, etc. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with (770) 592-1227. www.nextstepministries.net shotgun start at 11 a .m . A Varsity dinner for players and their families begins at 4 p .m . For more details, visit www . May 2 feedmylambs .net . National Day of Prayer Gatherings Time: Noon Locations: Canton at the gazebo downtown in Cannon Park, Never Alone Fundraisers Woodstock at the gazebo in City Park, and Ball Ground at Westminster Chapel, 9972 Ball Ground Hwy . Info: www.cherokeeministers.org
May 2 North Georgia Pregnancy Center Dinner and Auction Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Location: Yahoo Farms, 4729 Waleska Hwy. 108 West. Tickets: $10 Contact: (706) 253-6303. www.ngapregnancy.org
May 2 David Richt Give a Kid a Chance Organizational Meeting Time: 7 p.m. April 25: Location: SERV International, 3145 Marietta Hwy., Dinner and concert begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45), Canton 30114 with music by David Richt, son of University of Georgia Info: Planning meeting to prepare for the July 20 Coach Mark Richt. Dinner from Moe’s. General admission backpack giveaway. This year’s goal is to give out 4,000 filled tickets are $20. Guests have a chance to win an autographed backpacks to Cherokee County students in need . Volunteers football from Coach Richt . The fundraiser will be held at needed to plan for the outreach, and work on July 20 . Catalyst Church, 9872 Main St ., Woodstock 30188 . Tickets Volunteers and families who need backpacks can register at available at www .neveralone .org . www .giveakidachance .org . April 26: May 3-4 Golf tournament sponsored by the Junior Service League of First Baptist Woodstock’s Women’s Conference Woodstock at the Golf Club at Bradshaw Farms. Registration Time: Doors open at 2 p.m. May 3, begins at 11:30 a.m., with event starting at 1 p.m. last session ends 11:45 a.m. May 4. Participants receive barbecue dinner and keepsake item, in Location: First Baptist Woodstock, 11905 Ga. 92 addition to round of golf, and a chance to win prizes. $125 Cost: $50 no meal, $60 with meal per player, $400 per foursome. Register online at www. Info: Pastor Johnny Hunt and wife Janet will speak, jslwoodstock .org . along with messages and music from Andy Andrews, Anita Renfroe, Francesca Battistelli and Shelly Johnson. www. Never Alone is a nonprofit organization that helps Cherokee johnnyhuntwomensconference .com County residents who are in need of food personal hygiene products and clothing . www .neveralone .org .
sixes living | April 2013 47 faith
See the Potential Celebrate Recovery
by Dr. Joe McKechnie Offers Hope by pete thomas Soccer is the world’s most popular sport . One of the most I’ve worn a few hats in my successful teams on the planet life. Pastor. Police officer. Flair is Real Madrid . According to a bartender. Alcoholic. Drug recent Wall Street Journal study, addict. Drug dealer. Abandoner. Real Madrid is the second most Relationship killer. Suicidal. I lucrative sports team in the world, didn’t just wake up one day and behind Manchester United, an say, “What could I possibly do English soccer team (the New to become an embarrassment York Yankees ranked third, and to my family, addicted to drugs the Dallas Cowboys fourth). and alcohol, turn my back on my Real Madrid recently sparked children for well over a decade Dr. Joe McKechnie is the controversy when they signed and end up at the end of a rope?” senior pastor of Sixes United to a contract a bright young Pete Thomas has launched Methodist Church, and a Those aren’t the life goals of a prospect named Leonel Angel and led three Celebrate member of the Sixes Living Recovery groups before sane person . But the results of community board. Email Coira . The professional soccer starting the latest one being “me” brought me to every him at jmckechnie1@gmail. team believes he will be someone in Canton. Contact him one of those consequences. com. who will anchor their lineup for at (678) 764-8660 or My wife Linda has her own many years . But they have a thomaspete334@gmail. com if you’d like him set of baggage . Her brother while to wait – this player is only to speak to your group was Glenn Turner, the Cobb seven years old! or organization. More County police officer murdered A Real Madrid spokesman said, “We look for something information on Celebrate by a wife who poisoned him different, that quality or talent that makes them stand out from Recovery can be found at www.celebraterecovery. with antifreeze. The hated and the rest.” The team hopes to “strike gold” with this player. com. bitterness she carried for years They are looking at potential more than present reality. was crippling . She also lived in Speaking of gold, after Sunday’s ice cream social, which was an abusive relationship with her tons of fun, our five-year-old son David was talking to Larry ex-husband until the night he Chapman, and Larry was showing David how to look at various pointed a gun in her face and rocks which may contain traces of gold. Since then, David has threatened to kill her . been enamored with the thoughts of striking gold and picks up We have a dog named Champ . Champ would be put into a every rock he sees with hopes that it is valuable . I see a basic, kennel when we left for work. Champ really did like his spacious normal rock, but David sees potential for solid gold. kennel . Being in the cage was normal, comfortable and safe for These two stories have something in common with God’s him . That’s kind of like all of us . We all have those cages that love for you. No matter how you see yourself or how others keep us from being free, but it’s where we feel secure . No one see you, you are worthy in God’s eyes . You are someone worth can get to us as long as we live in our cages . We know what’s dying for . You may focus on your inability, but God sees your outside, but we’re scared to leave the safe place that keeps us in availability . You may feel you don’t have what it takes, but God bondage . sees someone with unlimited potential. You may get caught Linda and I have stepped outside of that safe place and found up in your shortcomings, but God knows the amazing future freedom from life’s pains, addictions and dysfunctions. And He has in store for you . You may feel like a rock, but to God together we have spent the last four years starting Celebrate you are solid gold! Ephesians 2:10 says that we are “God’s Recovery (CR) groups in Cherokee County to help others masterpiece,” which is something we all need to remember. It’s experience the same freedom that we have . While most not by our own doing or efforts – it’s the result of God’s love recovery programs focus on a singular problem, Celebrate and grace for us guiding you in a certain direction? The journey Recovery is a big-umbrella program that covers a wide range of may seem a bit uncomfortable at the time, but know that, in issues. We are starting a new group at 6:15 p.m. May 2 at Scott God’s hands and in His timing, you are being taken to where Mill Chapel, the meeting place of Canton Adventist Church at you need to be. Can you notice (and appreciate) the ways in 411 Scott Mill Road. We meet every Thursday at the same time. which God is moving you? Celebrate Recovery has changed our lives and the lives of countless others across the country . It’s free and includes a continued on page 68
48 sixes living | April 2013 DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK
There are many exciting things happening downtown that you will find on the following pages.
The featured business for April is Salon Gloss.
sixes living | April 2013 49 Advertisement One Salon Fits All 220 Chambers Street, Woodstock 30188 (678) 483-8900 • www.salongloss.biz
For many, going to the salon isn’t just room where they can slip into a gown . about getting your hair done — it’s New clients can expect an extensive about the whole experience . In the 10 consultation and return clients can have ingredients. “Traditional products often months since it opened, Salon Gloss has confidence their stylist will know them, mask problem hair while not repairing quickly become “Downtown Woodstock’s their preferences and listen carefully to it. With Phyto, problem hair is fixed, not Premiere Salon.” what that client wants out of that day’s masked,” said Tim. Along with Phyto, Owners Tim Timmons and experience . Clients are treated to a Salon Gloss offers the Parisian skin care Nicolie Griffin believe in taking the moisturizing paraffin hand dip treatment line Lierac, as well as the mineral-based client experience to the next level and an electronic back massage after makeup line Mirabella . and delivering a state-of-the-art, getting their shampoo, which is made As appealing as it is to visit Downtown sophisticated salon that offers the latest more comfortable by chairs that have Woodstock, soon clients won’t have to in technology, natural products and been designed for extreme client leave their homes to enjoy the salon’s lavish treatment – in a modern setting comfort and a sink that features a built-in services . Beginning this spring, Gloss conveniently located in the heart of pillow as a headrest . to Go will bring the stylists and their Woodstock’s booming downtown district . Salon Gloss owners believe that products to bridal parties, gatherings The salon’s design, which Tim beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp, of girlfriends preparing for a night out, describes as “current, modern and and offer all clients a complimentary sweet 16 parties, and other off-site relevant,” appeals to both the young and Phyto Scope exam, which views the events . young at heart . To teenagers, it’s cool scalp and hair strand at 250 times “Everything we do every day is geared and contemporary; to the older patrons, magnification. This in-depth analysis it’s sophisticated and chic. The fresh allows the stylist and the client to see the to elevating the client’s experience. minimalist décor features dark wood- specific needs of the hair and scalp so From each client having a newly stained floors, vivid white furnishings, the best product can be recommended packaged comb and brush used during contemporary crystal chandeliers, and for treatment . The data helps the stylists their service to our complimentary white walls accented with chartreuse detect possible nutritional, hormonal or makeup touch-ups, every item at Salon statement walls that stretch into high environmental irregularities that can be Gloss has been attended to with great ceilings . treated and monitored . detail,” said Nicolie. The service that sets Salon Gloss apart A focus on natural, chemical-free Salon Gloss clients can expect only starts when the client walks in the front products is another unique salon the best service during their visit . Salon door. The receptionist offers a warm feature . Salon Gloss owners say they Gloss is the perfect addition to the welcome and a printed beverage menu have one of the few local salons that Downtown Woodstock area with its hip, listing several varieties of soda, coffee, offers Phyto to its clientele. Phyto is an unique restaurants, boutiques, flower tea, wine, beer or fruit-infused water . all-botanical hair color and hair care line and coffee shops, bars and retail shops. She then escorts clients to a changing that uses more than 700 active botanical Call today for an appointment!
50 sixes living | April 2013 downtown woodstock
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Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Closer to Completion
The Elm Street Woodstock’s past . A new Cultural Arts Village is state-of-the-art theater, The an innovative Cherokee Elm Street Theater, will also County cultural project . be included . The space will be The finished Village will used for Elm Street productions, include an accurate rehearsal space and theater restoration of the century- workshops and classes . old historic Reeves home The Center will host a in downtown Woodstock “Founders Circle” kick off and its surrounding party, May 16 from 5-7 p .m . property . The invitation-only reception The home and property, will include county and city situated on four plus officials, business leaders and acres, will be converted representatives from Cherokee into a major visual arts, County medical organizations. cultural and recreational Citizen volunteers, community destination. Planned leaders, local businesses and projects include demonstration gardens, woodland walking trail, corporate sponsors are needed to help bring the Elm Street outdoor culinary gardens, instruction center, sculpture garden Cultural Arts vision to fruition. For more information, visit www. and open spaces for cultural events and festivals. elmstreetarts.org. For information on how to join the Founders The restored home will house exhibition space and artists’ Circle, please contact Ann Litrel at (678) 640-8217 or Sally studios and an historic visitors’ center that tells the story of Beanland at (469) 951-1951.
sixes living | April 2013 51 downtown woodstock Last Minute Makeover
by Jodi Tiberio
All the time, I have women tell me they would like to Jodi Tiberio owns Branch receive a makeover . But Boutique for women when it comes right down to in Southwest Cherokee it, most people are afraid to and THREADS boutique make a real change . I recently for men and women in asked my staff if they had Downtown Woodstock. Contact Jodi at info@ any friends that would make shopthreads.net. a good candidate . Sarah Jan Evans, our assistant manager at THREADS, told me she had a friend who would be perfect . Christen King is in her mid 20s and resides in Woodstock . She interns at a hospital and is always spending time making the lives of others better. Christen was willing to take some time for herself and commit to a change, making her a perfect candidate . Sarah selected some potential looks for her friend, but Erica Nix, our store manager was going to be the one to assist her . Christen came in ready for her fitting with total trust and an open mind. Given that she is only 4’10”, she has struggled to find clothing that fits, flatters her figure and makes her feel great. Erica had her try on the three dresses Sarah had selected . They settled on one with a high-low hemline to give her legs some length. The pretty floral print is trendy right now, giving her an updated look . They also picked out some pale blue jeggings (blue is her favorite color) and paired them with a long black lace tank to elongate her figure. I was able to stop by to show Christen several ways to tie one of our gorgeous new spring scarves to complete the look . Christen left with her two new outfits and coordinating accessories that complement her personality and enhance her natural beauty . Next came a visit with Tim Timmons at Salon Gloss . “Once I spent time with Christen, her playful personality came out and I really wanted her hair to match her personality,” said Tim. After consulting with Christen, Tim decided to transform her brown hair to a fiery copper red to enhance her beautiful blue eyes. He then cut Christen’s hair into graduating layers and finished it off with a full bang. The result was fun and flirty, pairing well with Christen’s personality . When Christen’s transformation was complete, we all were so excited! It was fun having our whole team involved to make a wonderful experience for this young woman . You could see her oozing with self-confidence and she could not stop smiling. With her beautiful and trendy new clothes and her amazing new hairstyle, Christen is ready to show off her new look!
52 sixes living | April 2013 April & May CALENDAR of events
April 19-21 & 26-28 May 11 Sleeping Beauty Concert Series Begins Times: Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p .m . Location: City Park Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street Info: The first concert is by Little Texas. June 8 is Yacht Rock Information: All tickets are $10 if purchased in advance and Review - Friday Night Fever . online. $12 at the door. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call July 13 is Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project (lead singer of (678) 494-4251. Collective Soul). August 10 is The Dazz Band September 14 is The Marshall Tucker Band . www . woodstockconcertseries .com April 27 & May 18 Latimer Hall Arts and Craft Show May 25 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Farmers Market Opens Location: 103 Towne Lake Parkway Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Information: www.facebook.com/LatimerHallArtsAndCraftShow Info: Open each Saturday through Oct. 26 in the Woodstock City Center parking lot at the corner of Main Street and Towne Lake Parkway .
sixes living | April 2013 53 downtown woodstock New Economic Development Director Named
In February, Brian Stockton was named Woodstock Economic Development Director by the city of Woodstock. Brian replaces former Director Billy Peppers. Brian, who was already employed by the city, started his new role in early March . He recently answered a few questions from AroundAbout Local Media.
Q: Tell us what you did for Q: What is your education the city of Woodstock before background? accepting your current position. A: I am a graduate from Harrison A: Since 2006, I have been the High School in west Cobb . I have city planner for Woodstock . In this a BBA in Finance from Kennesaw role I worked with stakeholders State and a Masters in City and to develop planning policy, zoning Regional Planning from Georgia and development codes and design Tech with an Urban Design guidelines . My background in specialization. school dealt mostly with urban design, and I focused on promoting Q: What’s your biggest the principals of good design accomplishment since working for using the built environment for Woodstock? the people that use the spaces “I directed the master plan of that were being developed . I the mountain bike trails at Rope also enjoyed working with Mill . Last year, 18,000 people used business owners and potential the trails . While the Rope Mill and business owners in identifying Blankets Creek trails are separate, appropriate spaces and locations one day we hope to connect for their concepts, as well as them at some point . The other is developers seeking land to develop the Woodstock West by Walton for residential or commercial project . We were able to establish developments . a real partnership and help them understand what we were looking Q: What do you feel you can bring to Economic Development for, and the result is a successful project with enough room left Director position? for future development as west Woodstock continues to grow.” A: I think that my former job and this job are similar in nature . The background on projects, people and goals of the Q: To what do you attribute the success of downtown elected officials, businesses and residents of the city that I Woodstock? have give me an advanced starting point in hitting the ground “My background comes from the planning world, and the running. I would like to see the city continue to support local thing we’ve done that other places haven’t done is to plan the businesses through efficient processes and flexibility to help get residential aspect of downtown that brings people in. The city people the things that they need, while advancing the goals of then becomes their community center, so they take care of it the city . and make it their own place to live and work.”
Q: What are your goals for the downtown area? A: I would like to see the development of the City Center Brian has been married for 10 years this coming July, and site begin, which includes the city’s amphitheater project, the he and his wife have one son, Ryan . He not only works in renovation of the building at the Chambers at City Center and downtown Woodstock, but he and his family live there, and some other exciting private development ideas. Increased they love the lifestyle . He is heavily involved in the Greenprints pedestrian access and parking opportunities would have to also Alliance, and they enjoy mountain biking and spending time at be at the top of the list . the park with their dog .
54 sixes living | April 2013 Summer Concert Series
By Mayor Donnie Henriques
I always get excited this time perform . August of year because it means that 10 will see the we have finished the planning 1980’s funk group and booking for the Woodstock The Dazz Band Summer Concert Series . make its debut to This will be the 16th year of the series . Finally, the series and it will again be we are proud to sponsored by Northside Hospital host southern – Cherokee . Each year, we try to rock legend’s The book acts from different genres of Marshall Tucker music that appeal to different age Band to close out groups . In other words, we hope the series for 2013 Donnie Henriques is the to have at least one concert that on September 14 . mayor of Woodstock. everyone will enjoy . This year is All concerts begin You may contact him by no different. at 7:30 p.m. and are calling (770) 592-6001 The series begins on May 11 free to the public or e-mail dhenriques@ woodstockga.gov. with Little Texas, a rockin’ country and are held at the band that will open the series Park at City Center with its high energy performance . in downtown June 8 brings Yacht Rock Revue Woodstock . and Friday Night Fever to the Sponsorships are Park at City Center for a tribute to the finest light rock of the still available for the concert series. You may obtain additional ‘70’s and disco. July 13 brings the lead singer of Collective information for both sponsorships and the series itself at www. Soul to the park when Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project woodstockconcertseries .com .
Woodstock held its first Friday Night Live event with a theme of Mardi Gras . FacesandPlaces Photos provided by Kyle Bennett.
Mardi Gras Queen Rhonda Pezzelo and King Dominique Amin
Candidates for Mardi Gras King and Queen. Left: Rhonda Pezzello, Jeff Armstrong, Jason Wilson, Erin Wilson, Dominique Amin, and Julie Kingsley
sixes living | April 2013 55 downtown woodstock Experience Elm Street – Wonder and Life Skills
by G. Lora Grooms
There’s nothing like seeing children come through our doors to see their first live play or to take their first drama class or camp. The anticipation, the wonder and the curiosity are so obvious on their faces that the words could almost be written there . Maybe that’s why we produce a good number of fairy tales and children’s stories at Elm Street . G. Lora Grooms is the Using your imagination is such Director for the Elm an important part of growing Street Cultural Arts up. When those little ones arrive Village. She has been in full costume as their favorite teaching, writing, directing and performing princess or Peter Pan or Captain in the Atlanta area Hook, you can tell they are ready ZZ... since 1990. You can to let their imaginations run free. Z reach her at director@ And then when the show is over, Z elmstreetarts.org they can have their picture taken with the actors . Another thing we like to do with many of the plays is to allow for interaction and participation by the audience. Sometimes it’s a character acknowledging their presence or asking a question. Some of the answers we get are as entertaining as the production; kids do say the darndest things. Sometimes City Center • woodstock we even bring an audience member up on stage to help solve a problem in the plot . Perhaps most important of all, we like to take these fairy tale characters and stories and make it into something that’s not APRIL only magical, but useful or educational. With “Snow White and the Magic Mirror,” we were able to remind the children never 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 to talk to strangers. With our brand new musical production of “Sleeping Beauty,” our princess is not just pretty, but very Fri @ 7:30pm talented and smart with a university diploma and a talent for Sat/Sun @ 2pm art . Same for her prince . And the audience helps the fairies get rid of the wicked fairy, too . Many of our young patrons will join us for our classes and camps after seeing a show. They want the chance to get up there and sing and dance and act . As part of that, they will also help create characters, plot lines, song lyrics, costume designs call or visit us on the web to learn about our and much more . It’s way too much fun . But it turns out there’s more to it than just fun . A recent poll SummeR cAmPS of Fortune 500 companies show that the Baseline Skills CEOs seek from employees are communication, writing, trouble- shooting and creative problem solving, all of which are skills we elmstreetarts.org teach in our drama camps and classes—skills that are great not only for stage, but for life, school and work . 678.494.4251
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56 sixes living | April 2013 Why Does a Community Need Visual Arts?
by kristina havens
My husband and I have moved the economic development field has changed in recent years. several times throughout our The focus is no longer in location, location, location – it is more Kristina Laurendi relationship. From the ever- about human capital, as they put it . When a community shows Havens is the owner of changing weather in Western strength of values, skills, and knowledge, and as the population Studio 81, Portrait and New York, to the vast open is coming together to actively participate in various events, the Fine Art, which shares a beautiful studio spaces in Fort Worth, then on to community is seen as more desirable for growth . Visual and space in downtown the sandy soil of Poquoson, and performing arts are a way that all of us can become a bigger Woodstock with Ann finally to the community we now part of our growing community – as a performer, a creator, or Litrel Art. Kristina call home in Woodstock . an avid audience . offers painting classes Moving around with frequency In an effort to keep the community informed of all of the for all levels and holds an open weekly Figure can be tough . Luckily there’s opportunities to participate in the visual arts in downtown Drawing studio. For always been one aspect of every Woodstock, a new Facebook community page has been set up more information, location that has made me feel – the name is Elm Street Visual Artists and it will be a hub for please contact her at like I was home – the artistic all of the classes, workshops, children’s activities, lectures, and [email protected]. community . As soon as I started events that pertain to the visual arts . to visit the local galleries, attend open drawing groups, or join the local art guilds and societies, I felt like I was home . I could speak the language of art wherever I went . Art can bring a community together in so many ways. For example, I host a weekly figure drawing group at my studio on Main Street in Woodstock every Wednesday night. Artists of all backgrounds and experience come together to share a little time each week and to chat about technique, materials, inspiration, and etc. Many of these artists may have never crossed paths if it wasn’t for the opportunity to come together and create . Art has no age limit or set skill requirements. One of my youngest students was only four, and showed remarkable natural talent . She could draw almost anything you showed her . My oldest student was 80 when she finally took her very first life drawing class . Her smile and enthusiasm lit up the room . All her life she had thought about art but never had the time to pursue her interest. Our community is very lucky to have the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village actively pursuing a stronger visual and performing arts element in downtown Woodstock. In addition to the already active theater, classes in the visual arts are taking place at the City Center . At a recent gathering of several local artists and instructors, ideas for future public art works, children’s classes and activities, and workshops and lectures were shared . As the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village’s dream of a visual arts center is realized, many of the activities will take place all around Main Street . I recently read an article that emphasized how
sixes living | April 2013 57 We Will Be Celebrating Moms in our May Issue!
At Sixes Living, we feel that each and every mom is her family’s “Mother of the Year.” For this reason, we would like to honor as many of our moms as possible for our May issue with a special pictorial celebrating all mothers! Next Buzz Meeting 8 am at City Center We are looking for photos of our Sixes area moms Friday, April 26 with their children . The photos can be from babyhood through present day . If you don’t have children, we also would love to share your photos of you and your mom, even from the 70s!
Here are the guidelines: Send in Your Photos and Events for the 1. Please ensure all submitted photographs have Downtown Woodstock Section! identifications listed for each person in the photo. 2 . Please submit the photos via email to Deadline is April 15 [email protected] for May issue . 3 . The deadline for submissions is April 15 . [email protected]
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58 sixes living | April 2013 National Day of Prayer is One of Many Projects for Cherokee Ministers
By Candi Hannigan
For more than 20 years, the Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association (CCMA) has led a county-wide effort to unite residents on the National Day of Prayer. This year there will be multiple opportunities throughout the county to participate in a public prayer service on May 2. “Contrary to what is being taught in many school textbooks, prayer has been a part of American governance and American religion since prior to the Revolutionary War,” said CCMA treasurer Lynn Eynon, pastor of Woodstock Christian Church. “It has been a national event since 1952 as an act of Congress. The New Testament teaches Christians to pray for their governing authorities, so it is definitely a part of our Christianity.” Prayer gatherings will be held at noon at Westminster Chapel in Ball Ground, Cannon Park gazebo in downtown Canton and City Park gazebo in downtown Woodstock. Other locations will be added closer to the date . Check www .cherokeeministers .org for updates . CCMA members are encouraged after they hosted a successful prayer initiative in October 2012. The effort, called Heal Our Land, included more than 25 Cherokee churches that agreed to pray for the nation during their Wednesday services two weeks before the presidential election. This sort of collaboration — and camaraderie — is what brings county leaders and lay persons to the monthly CCMA meetings, which last an hour and a half and include lunch and an information session. It’s a short amount of time spent in exchange for a wealth of information. That’s how pastor Fred Goodwin sees it. As CCMA president, Goodwin wants to encourage Cherokee’s Fred Goodwin chats with Papa’s Pantry founder Lynne Saunders (right), pastors and ministry leaders to attend a meeting to experience who is also CCMA vice president, and Sandi Harding of Papa’s Pantry. encouragement, support and wisdom . He also wants to invite new participants to help shape the group’s future. Local effort seeks a national audience “One purpose of the CCMA is to partner with and become Another National Day of Prayer effort is being coordinated by involved in Cherokee ministries like Give a Kid a Chance, the Banks and Kendra Brazell of AllPoints Church . The clergy couple HOPE Center, Bethesda Community Clinic, the Anna Crawford has set up a way for churches to record the prayers of their Center – the list could go on and on,” said Goodwin, pastor of members and play them through their sound systems on May 2 . Church of the Messiah in Hickory Flat . The Brazells are asking church members around the country “It seems that the Lord is also guiding us to be a networking to record their prayers for the nation through a partnership with facility for Cherokee County programs with a Christian basis that Voice Quilt (www.voicequilt.com). A link on the website will are serving the wider community.” give churches access for a two or three-week period (minimal cost of $39) preceding the National Day of Prayer. Participants Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association meets at 11:30 go to the website to record their prayers . a.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Woodstock 30189. www.cherokeeministers.org For more information, email [email protected]. Annual dues are $25. www.acryfromallpoints.com.
sixes living | April 2013 59 reference Sixes AREA Community of Faith
ADVENTIST www.hopewellbaptist.com Traditional service: 3rd Shabbat of each Services: 9:30, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. month at 10:30 a.m. Canton Adventist Pastor Norman Hunt Rabbi Zalman Charytan 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 (678) 880-0106 Mt. Zion Baptist Congregation Ner Tamid www.cantonadventist.org 4096 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 Reform Jewish Congregation Service: 10 a.m. Saturday (770) 479-3324 (678) 264-8575, www.mynertamid.org Rev. Zane Yi www .mtzb .org Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11 a.m. Congregation Etz Chaim AME Rev. Doug Mulkey 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 30068 (770) 973-0137 , www.etzchaim.net Allen Temple New Victoria Baptist Rabbi Shalom Lewis 232 Arnold Mill Rd ., Woodstock 30188 6659 Bells Ferry Rd ., Woodstock 30189 (770) 926-6348 (770) 926-8448 Temple Kol Emeth www .allentempleame .org www.newvicbaptist.org 1415 Old Canton Rd., Marietta 30062 Services: 8, 11 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. (770) 973-3533, www.kolemeth.net Rev . Carl Moore Pastor John Harris Rabbi Steven Lebow
St. Paul AME Sutallee Baptist 390 Crisler St ., Canton 30114 895 Knox Bridge Hwy ., White 30184 MESSIANIC JEWISH (770) 479-9691 (770) 479-0101 CONGREGATIONS www .stpaulame-canton .org www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Tikvah l’Chaim Service: 11 a.m. Services: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. 4206 N . Arnold Mill, Woodstock 30188 Rev. Lemora Dobbs Rev . Billy Edmundson (678) 936-4125 Toonigh Baptist www tlchaim. .com BAPTIST 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon 30146 Service: 10 a.m. Saturdays www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com Rabbi Gary Maxted First Baptist Canton Service: 11 a.m. One Mission Point, Canton 30114 Congregation Beth Hallel Rev . Terry Sandidge (770) 479-5538 950 Pine Grove Rd ., Roswell 30075 www.fbccanton.org Watermarke Church (770) 641-3000 Services: 8:15, 9:30, 11 a.m. worship location: 2126 Sixes Rd., www .bethhallel org. Rev . George Anderson Canton 30114 Friday Erev Shabbat 8 p .m . (678) 880-9092 Saturday Shabbat 11 a .m . First Baptist Holly Springs www watermarkechurch. .com Rabbi Kevin Solomon 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy ., Holly Springs 30142 Services: 9 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. (770) 345-5349 Lead Pastor Gavin Adams www.fbchollysprings.com LUTHERAN Service: 10:45 a.m. Celebration of Grace Rev . Phil Young EPISCOPAL 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 First Baptist Woodstock Saint Clement’s (770) 503-5050 11905 Ga . 92, Woodstock 30188 2795 Ridge Rd ., Canton 30114 www.celebrationofgrace.org (770) 926-4428 (770) 345-6722 Service: 10:30 a.m. www.fbcw.org www .stclementscanton .org Good Shepherd Services: 9:30, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Services: 8, 9, 11 a.m. 1208 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock 30189 Pastor Johnny Hunt Rev . James Stutler (770) 924-7286 Heritage Baptist Fellowship www .gslutheran .org 3615 Reinhardt College Pkwy . JEWISH Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Rev . Paul Baumgartner Canton 30114 Chabad Jewish Center (770) 479-9415 4255 Wade Green Rd . NW, Suite 120, Timothy www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Kennesaw 30144 556 Arnold Mill Rd ., Woodstock 30188 Service: 11 a.m. (678) 460-7702 (770) 928-2812 Rev . Jake Hall www .jewishWoodstock .com www TLCWoodstock. .ctsmemberconnect .net Offers Canton and Woodstock study groups Hopewell Baptist Service: 8:30, 11 a.m. Introductory service : 1st Shabbat of each 75 Ridge Rd ., Canton 30114 Rev. Stephen Constien month at 11 a .m . (770) 345-5723
60 sixes living | April 2013 METHODIST www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga St. Michael the Archangel Service: 11 a.m. English, 5:30 p.m. Spanish 490 Arnold Mill Rd ., Woodstock 30188 Bascomb UMC Rev . Claude T . Herbert (770) 516-0009 2299 Bascomb Carmel Rd ., Woodstock 30189 www .saintmichaelcc .org (770) 926-9755 Saturday: 5:30 p.m. www .bascombumc .org ORTHODOX Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Services: 9, 11 a.m. St. Elizabeth Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Rev . Millie Kim 2263 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock 30188 Rev . Larry Niese Canton First (770) 485-0504 www .stelizabethga .org 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 NONDENOMINATIONAL (770) 479-2502 Service: 10 a.m. www.cantonfirstumc.org Fr . Frederick Watson Christian Praise Center Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. 1358 Sixes Rd ., Canton 30114 Rev . Jim McRae (770) 924-7532 PRESBYTERIAN www.christianpraisecenter.com City On A Hill Cherokee Service: 10:30 a.m. 7745 Main St ., Woodstock 30188 1498 Johnson Brady Rd ., Canton 30115 Pastors Charles and Betty Holden (678) 445-3480 (770) 704-9564 www .coahumc org. www .cherokee-pca .org Dayspring Church Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:35, 11:15 Services: 10:30 a.m. 6835 Victory Dr., Acworth 30102 a .m . Sunday Pastor Ross Ritter (770) 516-5733, www.dayspring-online.com Rev . Chris Bryant Service: 10 a.m. Geneva Orthodox Pastor Tony Crawford Fields Chapel Meets in Kings Academy Church Building, 1331 Fields Chapel Rd ., Canton 30114 471 Arnold Mill Rd ., Woodstock FaithPointe (770) 479-6030 (770) 833-3797 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd ., www.fieldschapel.org Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Canton 30115 Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 11:30 a.m. (770) 485-0891, www.faithpointechurch.org Rev . Anne Rex Pastor: Matthew Holst Service: 10:30 a.m. www .genevaopc .org Pastor Seth Kinneer Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy ., Woodstock 30189 Grace Church His Hands (770) 924-4777 1160 Butterworth Rd., Canton 30114 550 Molly Ln ., Woodstock 30189 www .hillsideumc org. (678) 493-9869 (770) 405-2500, www.hishandschurch.com Traditional: 8:25, 11 a.m. www .gracecanton .org Service: 10 a.m. Contemporary: 9:25, 11 a.m. Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Craig Rev. Doug Thrasher Pastor Robie Hembree New Covenant Bible Holly Springs Heritage 1095 Scott Rd, Canton 30115 2464 Holly Springs Pkwy ., Canton 30115 5323 Bells Ferry Rd ., Acworth 30102 (770) 479-6412, www.newcovenantcanton.org (770) 345-2883 (770) 926-3558 Service: 11 a.m. www .hollyspringsumc .com www .heritagepres .com Pastor Rob Murphy Service: 11 a.m. Services: 8:45, 11:10 a.m. Oak Leaf Rev . Ken Godfrey Rev . Sid Gunter 151 East Marietta St., Canton 30114 Liberty Hill Woodstock (678) 653-4652, www.oakleafcanton.com 141 Railroad St ,. Canton 30114 345 Arnold Mill Rd ., Woodstock 30188 Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. (678) 493-8920 (770) 926-0074 Pastor Will Goodwin www .libertyhillumc .org www woodstockpcusa. .com Revolution Church Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. Service: 11 a.m. 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 30115 Rev. Jamey Prickett Rev . Julie Ferguson (770) 345-2737, www.therevolution.tv Sixes Services: 9:30, 11:15 a.m. 8385 Bells Ferry Rd ., Canton 30114 ROMAN CATHOLIC Pastor Jason Gerdes (770) 345-7644 Our Lady of LaSalette Woodstock Community www .sixesumc .org 2941 Sam Nelson Rd ., Canton 30114 237 Rope Mill Rd ., Woodstock 30188 Services: 9, 11 a.m. (770) 479-8923 (770) 926-8990 Dr. Joe McKechnie www.lasalettecanton.com www woodstockcommunitychurch. .org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Service: 10:30am Woodstock UMC Sunday: 8, 10:30 a.m. English, 109 Towne Lake Pkwy ., Woodstock 30188 5:30 p.m. Spanish (770) 926-6440 Rev . Victor J . Reyes
sixes living | April 2013 61 reference SCHOOL INFORMATION
Public Schools Hickory Flat Elementary Sixes Elementary Principal: Dr. Keith Ingram Principal: John Hultquist Ace 2755 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 20 Ridge Rd ., Canton 30114 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt (770) 345-6841 (770) 345-3070 3921 Holly Springs Pkwy ., Holly Springs 30142 Johnston Elementary Woodstock Elementary (770) 345-2005 Principal: Kathleen Chandler Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling 2031 East Cherokee Dr. 230 Rope Mill Rd ., Woodstock 30188 Cherokee High School Woodstock 30188 (770) 926-6969 Principal: Debra Murdock (770) 928-2910 930 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 Cherokee Charter Academy (770) 479-4112 Mountain Road Elementary Principal: Vanessa Suarez Principal: Tammy Sandell 2126 Sixes Rd . Teasley Middle 615 Mountain Rd ., Woodstock 30188 Canton 30114 Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil (770) 664-9708 (678) 385-7322 8871 Knox Bridge Hwy ., Canton 30114 (770) 479-7077 Indian Knoll Elementary Private Schools Principal: Dr. Ann Gazell Clayton Elementary 3635 Univeter Rd ., Canton 30115 Cherokee Christian Academy and (770) 721-6600 Principal: Beth Long Cherokee Christian High School 221 Upper Burris Rd ., Canton 30114 High School Principal: Rod Kirby (770) 479-2550 Holly Springs Elementary — STEM Academy Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Elementary School: Robert Lester Knox Elementary School 1965 Hickory Rd ., Canton 30115 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 30188 Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Page (770) 345-5035 151 River Bend Way, Canton 30114 (678) 494-5464 (770) 345-4307 Woodstock High School Principal: Dr. Paul Weir Furtah Preparatory School R.M. Moore Elementary 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr. Headmaster: Fred Furtah Principal: Jan Adamson Woodstock 30189 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 1375 Puckett Rd., Waleska 30183 (770) 592-3500 (678) 574-6488 (770) 479-3978 Woodstock Middle Harvest Baptist School Liberty Elementary Principal: Mark Smith 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr. Principal: Jamie Smithey 10500 Bells Ferry Rd ., Canton 30114 Woodstock 30189 (770) 974-9091 (770) 345-6411 (770) 592-3516 Lyndon Academy Canton Elementary — STEM Academy Freedom Middle Headmaster: Linda Murdock Principal: Gwen Lince Principal: Karen Hawley 485 Toonigh Rd ., Woodstock 30188 712 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 10550 Bells Ferry Rd ., Canton 30114 (770) 926-0166 (770) 720-6100 (770) 345-4100
Hasty Elementary — Fine Arts Academy Principal: Izell McGruder 205 Brown Industrial Pkwy ., Canton 30114 Cherokee County School District (770) 479-1600 2012-2013 Calendar at a Glance Sequoyah High School April 8 - 12 Spring Break Principal: Elliott Berman May 22 Last day of School 4485 Hickory Rd ., Canton 30115 (770) 345-1474 Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Dean Rusk Middle Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do Principal: Cindy Cooper School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 4695 Hickory Rd ., Canton 30115 (770) 345-2832
62 sixes living | April 2013 COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. (770) 924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee Cherokee County Government www .cherokeega .com Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park) Building Permits, Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com Commissioners (678) 493-6001 North Atlanta Soccer Association: www.nasa-ga.org (770) 926-4175 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 SCRA Baseball www .scrabaseball .com Environmental Health (770) 479-0444 Wildlife Action, Inc. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com (770) 924-7464 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Pets Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Planning & Land Use (678) 493-6101 Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions Senior Services (770) 345-2675 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html (770) 345-7270 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407 Cherokee County Humane Society www.cchumanesociety.org (770) 928-5115 Taxes Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office (678) 493-6400 Funds 4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Woodstock office (770) 924-4099 Lost Pets: www.townelaker.com. Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ (click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet) Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Pet Buddies Food Pantry www .petbuddiesfoodpantry .org Community Veterinary Care Children and Family www.communityveterinarycare.com (678) 640-3512 Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Post Office locations Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Canton (770) 720-8164 www.fosteroradopt.org (770) 378-0759 Holly Springs (770) 345-6318 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Lebanon (770) 591-9467 Cherokee FOCUS (770) 345-5483 Woodstock (770) 591-0364 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org (770) 345-3274 Police Departments Division of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Canton (770) 720-4883 Goshen Valley Boys Ranch www.goshenvalley.org (770) 796-4618 Holly Springs (770) 345-5537 Hope Center www.hopectr.com (770) 924-0864 Woodstock (770) 592-6030 MUST Ministries - Cherokee www.mustministries.org (770) 479-5397 Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 Never Alone www.neveralone.org (770) 363-5272 Next Step Ministries www.nextstepministries.net (770) 592-1227 Utilities North Georgia Angel House www.angelhousega.com (770) 479-9555 Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com (770) 907-4231 North Georgia Pregnancy Center www.ngapregnancy.org (706) 253-6303 Canton Water www.canton-georgia.com (770) 704-1500 Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org (770) 591-4730 Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com (770) 479-1813 Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com (770) 429-2100 Hospitals Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com (888) 660-5890 Kennestone (770) 793-5000 Woodstock Water www.woodstockga.gov (770) 926-8852 North Fulton (770) 751-2500 Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100 Free, Reduced Price Health Care Hotlines — 24-hour help lines Bethesda Community Clinic Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org (678) 880-9654 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Cherokee County Health Department Poison Control Center (404) 616-9000 www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth (770) 345-7371 Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Urgent Care Facilities Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS(5437) M.D. Minor Emergency & Family Medicine, (770) 720-7000 Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 427-3390 off Riverstone Pkwy, 720 Transit Ave., Suite 101 Canton
Parks and Recreation Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575 (678) 426-5450 BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Callahan Golf Links (770) 720-1900 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110 (678) 661-3166 Cherokee County YMCA (770) 591-5820 Canton 30114 Cherokee County Soccer Assoc. www.csaimpact.com (770) 704-0187 Wellstar Urgent Care off exit 8, 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock, 30189 (678) 494-2500
sixes living | April 2013 63 reference SIXES AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations Contact: Deidre Hollands (770) 345-3274 Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a www .casacherokee .org yearly back-to-school bash where thousands American Business Women’s Association, of children in need are given filled backpacks, Bethany Place transitional home for single Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter haircuts, socks, underwear, gently used clothing women, unwed mothers . Meets: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Dynastic and health screenings to prepare them to go (770) 479-9462 Buffet, 2800 Canton Rd., Marietta. back to school . www .bethanyplacehome .org Contact: Jackie Van Hook (678) 493-3618 www .giveakidachance .org www .abwa .org Hope Center offers pregnant teens, single Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers care and women pregnancy testing and counseling, Canton Cherokee Business and Professional counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 34 childbirth and parenting classes, budget Women’s Club young men ages 8-21 call the ranch their home . counseling, provision of maternity and baby Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at IHOP in Contact: (770) 796-4618 supplies . Canton www .goshenvalley .org Contact: Glenda Hinton (770) 345-1751 Contact: (770) 924-0864 www .hopectr .com Habitat for Humanity North Central GA Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club Contact: (770) 345-1879 Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton www .habitat-ncg .org YMCA . Contact: (770) 517-4450 Contact: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children www toastmasters. .org Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parent are paired with rescue horses to find hope and Association of GA supports foster parents . Cherokee Area Business Connection healing . Contact: Marie Blackwell (770) 378-0759 Meets: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays Contact: Jennifer Simonis (770) 633-4451 www fosteroradopt. .org Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 www .hhyr .org [email protected] Cherokee County Senior Services offers HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who educational, social, leisure and recreational Cherokee B2B Network struggle intensely with life dominating issues activities for senior citizens looking for Meets: 8 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays at related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or socialization. Best Western, 705 Transit Ave ., Canton 30114 sexual brokenness . Contact: (770) 345-2675 Contact: (770) 781-3452 Contact: (678) 391-5950, www.hqmg.org www CherokeeB2B. .com www .cherokeega .com international City of Refuge (iCOR)exists to Cherokee County Special Olympics provides Cherokee Toastmasters share God’s love, hope and healing with children year-round sports training and athletic Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at City On A in need by providing loving homes with emphasis competition for children and adults with Hill UMC, 7745 Main St ., Woodstock 30188 on family unification when approproiate. intellectual disabilities. www CherokeeToastmasters. .com Contact: Lily Colgate (404) 992-8155 http://www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Empowered Women Through Synergy http://icor-orphans.org Cherokee County Family Violence Center offers Meets: Third Thursday at 8.30 a.m. at Iron Hearts is a therapeutic horsemanship emergency shelter and crisis intervention, J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock program for children and adults with special affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: Shahida Baig (678) 445-3900 needs. Contact: (678) 493-5775 Contact: (770) 479-1703 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy www .ironhearts .org in Spanish (770) 720-7050 Woodstock Business Networking Group www .cfvc .org MUST Ministries offers clothes closet, Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Atlanta Bread employment services, GED prep classes, food Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes Company, 180 Woodstock Square Ave., pantry for Cherokee residents . challenges professional, college, high school, Woodstock 30189 Contact: Kendall Jones (770) 479-5397 junior high and youth level coaches and athletes Contact: Lee West (770) 591-7101 www .mustministries .org to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Charitable Organizations Contact: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508 National Alliance for Mental Illness is the www .cherokeefca .org nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the Ahimsa House for victims of domestic violence Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives millions affected by mental illness. who need help getting their pets to safety. of children and families through collaborative www .nami .org Contact: 24-hour line (404) 452-6248, programs and initiative. Info (404) 496-4038 Contact: Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 Never Alone is an outreach to homeless by www .ahimsahouse .org www .cherokeefocus .org distributing food, clothing, and helping with home repair . American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Community Veterinary Care provides Contact: (770) 363-5272 Contact: (678) 385-2013 professional veterinary care for pets whose www .neveralone .org American Red Cross metro chapter owners have limited financial means. Contact: (770) 428-2695 Contact: (678) 640-3512 North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help www .communityveterinarycare .com and care to young girls and women with an Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility unplanned pregnancy or who are in need of Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that for girls 12-18 to learn self-sufficiency. counseling . addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in Contact: (770) 479-9555 Contact: (706) 253-6303 North Georgia by providing meals and sharing www .angelhousega .com www .ngapregnancy .org the gospel . Anna Crawford Children’s Center a child abuse www foreverfed. .org Papa’s Pantry partners with individuals facing and prevention program for children and adults. a critical shortage of food or finances due to an Georgia Animal Project offers high quality, low- Contact: (770) 345-8100 unexpected crisis or job loss. Offers life skills, job cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats www .cherokeechildadvocates .org classes, food pantry . throughout North Georgia . Contact: (770) 591-4730 CASA for Children, Inc. needs volunteers to help Contact: (770) 704-PAWS (7297) www .papaspantry .org advocate for children in the court system . www theanimalproject. .org
64 sixes living | April 2013 Safe Kids of Georgia offers free child safety seat Blue Skies Laughter Club Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen inspections. Meets: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Northside Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Contact: (770) 721-7808 Cherokee Medical Offices, 100 Stoneforest Dr., Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114; www .cherokeesafekids .org first floor conference room, Woodstock 30189 Al-Anon at 7 p .m . Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 Contact (770) 517-3363 ext. 3 p .m . Thursdays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne SERV International operates the House of www .addlaughter .com Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189; Al-Anon at 6 p.m. Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean Wednesdays at Studio 121, 121 Brown St ., Canton water program in Dominican Republic and meal Christian Authors Guild 30114. Contact: (770) 516-3502 distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer Contact: (770) 516-1108 and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry AARP Woodstock Chapter www .servone .org Rd ., Woodstock 30189 Meets: 11:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesdays at Featherstones, www.christianauthorsguild.org 1003 Towne Lake Hills E, Woodstock 30189 Civic Organizations Contact: Rich Sanford (770) 926-1944. Cherokee County Service League Cherokee Amateur Radio Society (770) 704-5991 Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at the William Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group G . Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd ., Meets: 3rd Thursday at Emeritus Woodstock BridgeMill-Sixes Service League Woodstock 30188 Estates, 1000 Professional Way, Woodstock 30188 Contact: Marlyn Patouillet (770) 345-7941 www .cherokeehams .com Contact: (770) 926-0119 www .bssl org. Canton Lions Club Cherokee County Arts Center Breast Cancer Support Group: Contact: (678) 224-7878 94 North St ., Canton 30115 Cancer Support Community Atlanta www .lionsofcanton .org Contact: (770) 704-6244 Contact: (404) 843-1880 www CherokeeArts. .org http://cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org Canton Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP Cherokee Community Chorale, a community Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered program for Contact: [email protected] of singers from all walks of life including all types of habits, hurts and hangups https://sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/ housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. home managers and professional musicians who love (770) 345-7644. www.sixesumc.org Canton Rotary Club the art of choral singing . • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at FaithPointe Church. Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Contact: (678) 439-8625 (770) 833-7143. Conference Center at the Bluffs www .cherokeechorale .org www faithpointe. .org . www .cantongarotary .org • 6:15 p.m. Fridays at Towne Lake Community Cherokee County Master Gardeners: Church . Cherokee County Historical Society (770) 479-0418 www tlcchurch. .com . Contact: (770) 345-3288 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ • 6 p.m. Fridays at Action Church. www .rockbarn .org mastergardeners/ (770) 815-4593. www.actionchurch.tv. Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sidelines Grille on Cherokee County Saddle Club Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www .cherokeesaddleclub .com for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian Contact: (770) 683-1327 denominations. www .cherokeerotary .org Cherokee Music Teachers Association: Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the last Wednesday of Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 the month at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Political Organizations www .cherokeemta .org Woodstock 30189 www .cherokeeministers .org Cherokee County Democrat Party Cherokee Photography Club Meets: 7 p.m. 2nd Thursdays at Holly Springs www .cherokeepc .org Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by Depot, 164 Hickory Rd., Holly Springs. offering small group meetings, free counseling 8:30 a.m. 1st Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Cherokee Senior Softball Association and a place to retreat . Pkwy ., Canton 30014 www.cssasoftball.com Contact: (727) 251-7690 Contact: (770) 345-3489 www .gracevalleyministries .org The Funk Heritage Center Book Club www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2/ Meets: 2 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Funk MOMS Club of Canton, West GA (serving Canton, Cherokee County Republican Party Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy ., Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs) Meets: 9 a.m. first Saturday of month at The Waleska 30183 http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd ., Canton Contact: (770) 720-5970 30114 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day Contact: (678) 809-1411 program, Saturday Respite, camps and special Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee http://cherokeecountygop.com events for people with special needs . Chapter Contact: (770) 592-1227 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, www .nextstepministries .net Contact: Conrad Quaqliaroli (770) 592-6545 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 www .cherokeechapter .com Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples for Republican Women of Cherokee County parents of multiples Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 Support Organizations Meets: 7 p.m. second Mondays at North Metro www .rwccga .com Church on Barrett Parkway AA Meetings www .NOWAMOM .org Recreation & Hobbies Meets 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon Monday-Friday, 7 p .m . Monday, 4 p .m . Sunday Recovery Meetings in downtown Canton (for women) at Canton First United Methodist, 9 a.m. Sunday 11th Step; 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Thursdays “Serenity Sisters” Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at Studio 101, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 Contact: (770) 479-6961 6 p.m. Wednesdays “Wednesday Night Wisdom” 101 Emma Ln ., Woodstock 30188 at Studio 121, 121 Brown St ., Canton 30114 www .artsalliancega .org Contact: (770) 479-696
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Sixes Area Homes Sold in Fe bruary Sixes Living Area Sales in February 2013 Days Yr List Price Address Subdivision Bed Baths on Sales Price $$/sq foot Built Market
80,000 224 Lee CT Barrett Farms 3 2.5 2000 2 103,500 65 118,700 141 CARL BARRETT DR Barrett Farms 4 2.5 2000 78 115,000 66 119,900 812 Hampton WAY Barrett Farms 3 2 2000 5 121,000 85 122,900 511 Charles DR Barrett Farms 3 2.5 2001 50 121,900 70 97,900 1037 Bridge Mill AVE Bridgemill 2 2 1999 78 97,900 82 159,900 103 Ivygreen Chase Bridgemill 3 2 2000 39 150,000 No data 169,900 364 Downing Creek TRL Bridgemill 4 2.5 2004 177 168,000 70 189,000 336 Laurel Glen XING Bridgemill 4 2.5 2001 86 188,500 93 217,777 545 Oriole Farm TRL Bridgemill 5 4 2005 15 225,000 No data 224,900 154 Birchwood PASS Bridgemill 6 2.5 1998 119 205,000 65 265,000 104 Birchwood PASS Bridgemill 5 3.5 1998 44 250,000 75 267,900 158 Gold Mill PL Bridgemill 4 3.5 2004 116 255,000 73 289,900 5190 Millwood DR Bridgemill 4 2.5 2004 59 269,000 No data 374,900 5163 Millwood DR Bridgemill 5 4.5 2003 7 376,100 82 550,000 5115 MILLWOOD DR Bridgemill 5 4.5 2003 46 500,000 98 13,000 323 ALEX WAY Cherokee Heights 1 1 1973 94 11,440 17 60,000 7604 Bells Ferry RD Cherokee Heights 4 2 1979 198 55,000 No data 160,000 346 Gold RDG Copper Creek 4 2.5 2001 23 166,500 55 179,900 507 CRESMONT LN Crestmont 4 2.5 2008 55 169,000 63 249,900 505 BLUE RIDGE TER Crestmont 5 4.5 2004 35 225,000 66 132,000 224 Diamond Valley PASS Diamond Ridge 3 2.5 2004 11 135,000 77 198,000 417 Eagle Ridge TRL Eagle Ridge 4 2.5 1995 150 189,000 80 174,000 330 Abbey CT Harmony on the Lakes 3 2 2006 24 170,000 114 174,900 716 Berkeley TER Harmony on the Lakes 3 2.5 2007 14 167,500 84 175,000 809 Durham CT Harmony On The Lakes 4 2.5 2005 41 162,000 76 191,000 220 Glenwood DR Harmony on the Lakes 4 3 2006 131 191,000 84 250,000 612 Redbud TER Harmony On The Lakes 5 3 2005 222 240,000 65 94,900 319 HIDDEN CREEK LN Hidden Creek 3 2.5 2010 120 105,500 67 110,000 1590 Kimberly PL Holly Springs Place 3 2 1993 241 110,000 88 89,000 203 WHIPPOORWILL LN Hunters Ridge 4 2 1983 390 86,500 No data 599,900 701 East Shore DR Lake Sovereign 5 4.5 2003 8 565,000 83 310 MAGNOLIA SPRINGS 102,000 TRCE Magnolia Springs 3 2 1996 48 100,000 89 110,000 2260 Mills Wood RUN Mills Ridge 3 2 1988 19 110,000 70 40,500 369 Stover RD None 3 1 1960 19 30,000 22 69,900 957 New Light RD None 2 1 1956 53 65,000 56 559,900 225 Park East DR Parkeast On Crabapple 5 4.5 2012 121 570,813 148 100,000 703 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DR Prominence Point 3 2.5 2007 27 100,000 52 147,000 811 Inkberry RD Prominence Point 4 2.5 2006 70 148,000 72 99,000 366 Ridge Pine DR Rich Copper Mine 4 3 1957 681 83,000 57 90,000 105 SWANEE LN Rivers Edge 3 2 2006 235 90,000 69 106,000 214 Etowah WAY Rivers Edge 3 2.5 2006 3 106,000 86 137,500 203 Hunters RDG Station at Prominence 3 3 2004 45 130,000 55 266,265 134 Willow Overlook The Preserve 3 3 2012 184 240,807 No data 99,900 220 Osmanthus WAY Village At Holly Mill 3 2.5 2002 0 112,100 82 180,000 282 Villa Creek PKWY Villas At Downing Creek 3 3 2003 85 175,000 83 124,900 2270 UNIVETER RD Wildwood 4 3 1995 57 115,000 56
Because of the significant lack of supply, we are in a Seller's market. Home prices are starting to rise again and selling $181,150.91 AVERAGES faster. It remains to be seen whether this Seller's market can $175,436.09 $ 73.50 be sustained when interest rates start to rise. Beat the Spring glut of new inventory and list now!
Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheila.com
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68 sixes living | April 2013 $23.53 Donate to Save a Life
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United States Government Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www .cherokeega .com President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114 (678) 493-6001 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 fax: (202) 456-2461 www whitehouse. gov. Commissioners L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 [email protected] 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 GA: (770) 763-9090 http://chambliss.senate.gov Harry Johnston (R) District 1 [email protected] Sen. Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 [email protected] http://isakson.senate.gov Brian Poole (R) District 3 Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6 (202) 225-4501 [email protected] 85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 GA: (770) 565-4990 http://tom.house.gov Jason Nelms (R) District 4 [email protected] Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7 (202) 225-4272 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 GA: (770) 232-3005 Cherokee County Coroner http://woodall.house.gov Earl W. Darby (770) 735-8055
State Government Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. 498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 fax: (678) 493-4228 Atlanta, GA 30334 www gov. georgia. gov. [email protected]
Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14 (404) 656-0034 Cherokee County Tax Commissioner [email protected] Sonya Little (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6420 Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 (404) 463-1378 [email protected] [email protected] Cherokee County School Board www .cherokee .k12 .ga .us Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20 (678) 523-8570 Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 [email protected] 221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 fax: (770) 479-1236 [email protected] Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21 (678) 576-2644 [email protected] Kelly Marlow (R) District 1 (770) 721-6298 x4369 Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22 (404) 463-7778 [email protected] [email protected] Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 (770) 893-2970 Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23 [email protected] [email protected] Michael Geist (R) District 3 (404) 462-4950 Cherokee County Courts [email protected] Superior Court Janet Read (R) District 4 (Chair) (770) 516-1444 Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. (678) 493-6270 [email protected] Judge Jackson Harris (678) 493-6260 Judge Ellen McElyea (678) 493-6240 Rick Steiner (R) District 5 (770) 704-4398 x4370 [email protected] State Court Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. (678) 493-6480 Rob Usher (R) District 6 (770) 592-7864 Judge W. Alan Jordan (678) 493-6490 [email protected] Judge A. Dee Morris (678) 493-6480 Kim Cochran (R) District 7 (Vice-Chair) Magistrate Court [email protected] Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) (678) 493-6431 City Government Judge Gregory Douds (678) 493-6431 City of Canton www .canton-georgia .gov
Mayor Gene Hobgood (770) 704-1500 Probate Court [email protected] Judge Keith Wood (R) (678) 493-6160 City of Holly Springs www .hollyspringsga .us Juvenile Court Mayor Timothy Downing (770) 345-5536 Chief Judge John B. Sumner (678) 493-6250 [email protected] Judge Anthony Baker (678) 493-6280 City of Woodstock www woodstockga. .gov District Attorney Shannon Wallace (770) 479-1488 Mayor Donnie Henriques (770) 592-6001 Clerk of Courts Patty Baker (678) 493-6511 [email protected]
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