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Featured Articles 29 Blankets Creek In Every Issue Undergoing some exciting changes. Around Sixes...... 6 32 Bethesda Medical Community News...... 8 &10 Clinic Birthdays...... 12 Dental services to be added to free Community Calendar. . . . 18 and reduced-price health clinic. 36 & 37 On the Cover Everyday Angels...... 20 CASA for Children volunteer Suzzie Blankets Creek...... 29 Gilham has been an advocate for 43 School Safety School Police ...... 43 children since November 2011. Plans are in place at each school to Church Listings...... 60 Photo by Kim Bates protect students. School Listing...... 62 Community Numbers . . . .63 A digital version of the 44 Comeback Athlete magazine, along with Positive spirit helps Sequoyah Clubs...... 64 information on how to contact cheerleader overcome serious illness. Home Sales...... 66 us, submit a story or photo, Elected Officials...... 70 or advertise is available at 58 Acoustic Jeremiah www.sixeslivingmagazine.com. Advertisers Directory. . . . 72 Musical venue offers singers, songwriters a unique performance setting.

Contributing Writers

Don Akridge...... 16 Donnie Henriques...... 53 Kyle Bennett...... 50 Kurt Johnson ...... 17 Michael Caldwell...... 14 Kara Kiefer ...... 23, 51 Dale Coker...... 38 Mark Kissel...... 43 Jyl Craven...... 28 Dr. Mike Litrel ...... 22

Patty Ponder is the Market Director G Lora Grooms...... 52 Joe McKechnie...... 56 for Sixes Living She can be reached Candi Hannigan...... 32, 58 Lisa Randall...... 29 at (770) 615-3322 Dr. Scott Harden...... 34 Lynne Saunders...... 26 or AroundAboutPatty@ gmail.com. David Hecklemoser...... 26 Jodi Tiberio...... 48

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Sixes Living Community Board Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc.

The Sixes Living Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, Market Director from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing Patty Ponder to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. [email protected], (770) 615-3322

Executive Editor Dale Coker: Dale is a pharmacist who owns Cherokee Kara Kiefer Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs and lives in [email protected], (770) 615-3309 Woodstock with wife Susan. The University of Georgia graduate is vice president of the International Academy of Title Editor Compounding Pharmacists. His community involvement has Candi Hannigan included Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity, youth league [email protected], (770) 615-3318 coaching and serving as a lay leader in his church. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented Topi-CLICK, a topical metered dosing device that has been featured Art Director by Oprah, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Oz, and The Doctors Show. Michelle McCulloch Contact Dale at [email protected]. [email protected], (770) 615-3307

Digital Marketing Director Cindy Crews: Cindy is a longtime Cherokee County James Ball educator. She joined the Sixes community as the assistant [email protected], (770) 615-3310 principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011. Cindy and her husband, Andy, have lived in Woodstock for 20 years, Sixes Living, a publication of AroundAbout Local and they have two beautiful “young adult” daughters. Her Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of them well. community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free to approximately 14,300 homes Dr. Joe McKechnie: Joe is the senior pastor of Sixes by mail. An additional 1,700 are placed in racks United Methodist Church. Joe grew up in Cobb County, around the community. We also have many digital where he graduated from McEachern High School. After viewers of the magazine online each month. earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Georgia, Joe spent six years as a television Sixes Living welcomes your comments, stories, and sportscaster. He has a master’s degree from Asbury advertisements. The deadline is the 15th of the Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry from previous month. Southern Methodist University (SMU). Joe is married to Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send Catherine, and they have two children, David, 5, and Grace check or money order to the address below. Ann, 2. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Cheryl Ruffer: Cheryl is the co-founder and co-director Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims of Give a Kid a Chance-Cherokee, Inc. After graduating from as to the validity of any charitable organizations the University of South Florida in Chemical Engineering, mentioned. Sixes Living is not responsible for Cheryl worked for 15 years in the chemical industry. Her errors or omissions. No part of this publication work since moving to Canton in 2003 has been with MUST may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or Ministries, The Salvation Army and starting Give a Kid a by any means without written permission from the Chance. She lives in BridgeMill with her husband, Bruce, Publisher. and children Jackson, 15, and Rachel, 14. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013.

Sonia Carruthers: Sonia is the executive director and CEO Sixes Living of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 based in Holly Springs. A native of Cherokee County, she For Advertising:(770) 615-3322 grew up in Canton and for the past 17 years has lived with her son and daughter in Woodstock. She is very active in the Website: www.townelaker.com community and currently serves on both local and regional Powered by Trustworkz Inc. boards and committees that focus on strengthening families and children. Volume 1, Issue 1

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AROUND sixes The People, The Places and by candi hannigan The Pleasures that make Sixes/Holly Springs

Welcome to Sixes Living! What The complex features indoor 50- meter competition and you are holding in your hands is 25-yard recreation pools, indoor classrooms, and an outdoor the rebirth of a magazine that leisure pool with a water playground, two water slides, beach was originally launched 12 years entry, pavilions and concessions. ago. The Sixes Living title, which Programs include aqua exercise classes, swim instruction, has a U.S. patent and trademark, water safety training for lifeguards, birthday party packages, is part of AroundAbout Local scout programs and competitive swim team training and clinics. Media, Inc., a Cherokee County- Baker said 70 to 80 part-time employees will be hired. For a based company started in 1996. complete jobs listing, visit www.cherokeega.com/applications/ Our core mission is to build a employment. stronger community by sharing helpful, hopeful news and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta opening date is set for July information involving the people, 17, which is a month earlier than the last projection, according Candi Hannigan is the to Jeff Moon, Woodstock city manager. Restaurants that will editor of Sixes Living. She businesses and institutions in the has lived in Cherokee Sixes area. occupy the outparcels are Chick-fil-A, whose building plans have County for 25 years. I am grateful to serve as editor been approved, and McDonalds and Panda Express, which have Send your comments of a publication that is dedicated variance requests pending a vote by city council. The fourth or questions to candi@ to the community, and its people, outparcel will have two commercial buildings, one to be filled by aroundaboutlocalmedia. a cell phone company. com that I know so well. I’m a career journalist with experience at three major metropolitan A Walmart Supercenter is coming to Holly Springs, on the newspapers in the Southeast. I east side of I-575 at exit 14. Construction is in the ground- was part of the start-up of the clearing phase, so it’s likely to be 2014 when building is Cherokee edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, covering completed. the community of faith. County Commissioner Brian Poole said paving on Sixes Road My husband and I are long-time residents of Cherokee County bridge crossing I-575 (Holly Springs interchange) should be and have raised three children here. Eight years ago, along with complete by the first of the summer. BridgeMill resident Cheryl Ruffer, I helped launch a back-to- school ministry called Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee, which Autumn Leaves of Towne Lake, a memory care community, is now supported by 30-plus local churches and hundreds of is planned for 1962 Eagle Dr. in Woodstock. The community volunteers. is exclusively for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia and I enjoy local journalism, and sharing the stories of our memory impairment. For details, visit www.autumnleaves.com neighbors and friends. I am eager to get to know more of you or call (888) 662-8886. in the coming months. I hope you look forward to getting Sixes Living in your Merrill Gardens, an assisted living community, is under mailbox each month, or picking up a copy in the community. construction on Highway 92 past the Woodstock Walmart. The Remember: This is your magazine. I want your feedback and facility will have 150 units, with 16 dedicated to memory care. your news. Email me at [email protected] or phone (770) 615-3318. A parking and storage facility is being built on Bells Ferry Road near Victoria Road, just over the Lake Allatoona bridge. The facility should open this fall. What’s Coming?

The new Aquatic Center, off Sixes Road near I-575, is on What’s Moved? schedule for a late-April opening. Director Kim Baker has announced that three-month and annual passes are available Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth has moved from Riverstone for purchase through the website www.crpa.net/page/aquatic- Parkway to Holly Springs, into the building formerly occupied center. Rates range from $60 for a three-month pass for ages by Dance and Music Academy. Owner India Vasicak wanted her 2-13 to $425 for a year-long pass for a family of four. dance studio to be centrally located for Cherokee residents. The address is 6238 Old Hwy. 5, Suite C-3, Woodstock 30188.

6 sixes living | March 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

Franchise Models Giving by MUST Cherokee Donating a Day’s Revenue Announces Staff Changes

Heading to Jersey Mike’s in Holly Springs for lunch on March With a new program director, volunteer and client intake 27 would do more than satisfy your hunger. coordinators in place, MUST Cherokee employees are A purchase in John O’Donnell’s store that day will help a anticipating a mid-April move to a new home on Brown chronically or terminally ill child enjoy a trip to Disney World in Industrial Parkway in Canton. Florida. March is the sandwich chain’s month of giving, with March Staff changes include: 27 designated as the day stores give 100 percent of sales to a • Kim Loesing has been named senior director of programs – local charity. O’Donnell’s store, along with close to 30 other program services, overseeing the newly created department metro Atlanta locations, will donate the day’s sales to Bert’s Big of program services. Kim will be responsible for leading Adventure. The Atlanta-wide goal this year is $60,000. MUST’s current day service centers in Marietta, Smyrna, The foundation, started by Q100 radio host Bert Weiss, Canton, as well as supporting the rapidly growing seasonal provides a Disney vacation for children ages 5-12 who face programs. physical challenges, prove • Kendall Jones is the new program director — Cherokee financial need and live in the program service center. He will work closely with his peers Bert Show radio listening area. in Marietta and Smyrna to supervise one of the fasting Last month, 13 families were growing service areas of Cherokee County. sent on a magical weekend. • Jarrod Cochran, the new volunteer coordinator, can be O’Donnell predicts the reached at [email protected] or (770) 479-5397 amount raised at his Holly ext. 3107. Springs store will be at least • Jennifer Logan is the client intake coordinator, and can be John O’Donnell $2,500. reached at [email protected] or (770) 479-5397 ext. A couple of years ago, he 3104. met a Cherokee County student who was chosen for the Disney • Raye-John Luttrell has been named employment services trip. It was a bonus for O’Donnell to see firsthand how his coordinator, and can be reached at rluttrell@mustministries. fundraising efforts helped a child so close to home. org or (770) 449-2679. The Pennsylvania native said he was raised to understand the importance of helping others. Throughout the year, he donates MUST Ministries offers food, clothing, education and sub platters to help community events or families in need. employment services for qualified Cherokee residents. “It’s something I believe in. You take care of the community The office is at 141-B Marietta Rd., Canton 30114. www. and you try to give back as much as you can,” he said. “Not for mustministries.org. recognition, but because it’s the right thing to do.” Donations for Bert’s Big Adventure will be accepted throughout March at O’Donnell’s store. The Holly Springs Jersey Mike’s is at 5341 Old Hwy. 5. (770) 926-7775. Health Studio to Focus on www.jerseymikes.com. For more information about the Building Stronger Community foundation, visit www.bertsbigadventure.org. A healthier community is the focus of Envision Health Studio just off Bells Ferry Road on the World of Kids athletic campus. A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 23, featuring highlights of the innovative programs. Send Us Your Summer “We envision a healthier community and stronger family Camp Information and bonds through family-focused fitness,” said Laura Mikszan. co- owner. “Our mission is to provide innovative, unique programs We Will Publish it! that enrich families and the community by inspiring and encouraging personal transformation through creating healthy Email lifestyle changes.” The studio is co-owned by Stacy Ward, a certified personal [email protected] trainer, boot camp instructor, nutrition and wellness coach. Deadline is March 15 Envision’s address is 101 Victoria North Ct., Woodstock 30189. (770) 926-4180. www.envisionhealthstudio.com.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Give a Kid a Chance CASA Benefits from Guns Prepares for July Event and Hoses Competition

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office had the most runners in this year’s Guns and Hoses run, and Fire and Emergency Services had the fastest runners. But the biggest winner was Cherokee’s CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children, which was given the $2,680 raised during the event. Cherokee County Recreation and Parks agency sponsored the February fundraiser, designed to pit the sheriff’s office (Guns) and fire department (Hoses) against each other in friendly competition. This year, the agencies decided to combine their efforts to benefit CASA. The turnout was 243 runners for the fire department and 271 for the sheriff’s office. Sixteen-year-old Sam Harp, winner of the 5K race and a member of the Hoses team, finished the race in 18 minutes, 13 seconds, beating last year’s time by 12 seconds. Sam’s dad is a Cherokee county firefighter. The Good Shepherd’s Molly Maher (left) and Sharron Ryan (right) present overall female winner was Sydney Runyan, 11, also a member Cheryl Ruffer with a $2,000 donation. of the Hoses team. She crossed the finish line at 20 minutes, 56 Organizers are meeting monthly to prepare for this summer’s seconds, beating last year’s winner by one second. back-to-school bash, which will be held on July 20, with the goal of giving away 4,000 filled backpacks to Cherokee county students in need. The next meeting is planned for 7 p.m. March 7 at SERV International, 3145 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114. Anyone interested in volunteering to prepare for the event or to work on July 20 is encouraged to attend. The BridgeMill-Sixes Service League was given a $5,000 grant from CarMax to help pay for the hygiene kits the women prepare each year for the mothers of the children receiving backpacks. “It will be awesome to see the faces of the moms when they are blessed with the goodie bags made especially for them,” said Cheryl Ruffer, director of Give a Kid a Chance. “Since many of the moms are single and don’t get pampered much, it must feel especially nice to know someone cares about them and wants them to feel good.” The nonprofit recently received a $2,000 donation from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock. The money was raised during a community fall festival. A fall golf tournament held at the BridgeMill Athletic Club raised $3,000. “We are blessed by community support, and invite more people to become involved in Give a Kid a Chance,” said Ruffer. “July 20 will be our 8th annual event, and we’re reaching more and more children in need with the necessities to be successful each school year.” Race winners were Sam Harp (left), Sydney Runyan (right) with Tim Prather, To find out how to become involved, call Ruffer at Cherokee County fire chief. (678) 372-9362 or visit www.giveakidachance,.org.

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12 sixes living | March 2013 Anniversary Birth Papa” to Brandon, Jake, Celebrating 48years of Big brother Matthew Amy Christine Smith Proud parents ofSilas, marriage onMarch 19 Jonathan, andMegan Parents Laura and Ken &Pat Roberts Proud and “Mimi” Jason andTammy Born 1-10-2013 Adam Smith 6 lbs., 8oz. Celebrations [email protected]. Wedding, Birthday andAnniversary April deadlineisMarch 15 Announcements are Free! E-mail to: sixes living | March 2013 13

community The Importance of Consecutive Term Limits by State Representative Michael Caldwell

Setting term limits was a core component in my campaign for “HR 5 proposes consecutive term state house. I promised that, limits for the Georgia House of when elected, one of the first bills I would introduce to the General Representatives and the State Assembly would be legislation Senate. The legislation states that for consecutive term limits. On December 27, 2012, I pre-filed an individual can be elected for HR 5, a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the four consecutive terms, but must terms of our State Senators and take one term off at least once a State Representatives. Michael Caldwell is the There are two basic types of decade.” State Representative term limits: Absolute Term Limits for District 20, which and Consecutive Term Limits. which includes Towne Absolute Term Limits limit the Lake, Woodstock and he or she has a right to an elected title, he or she begins to Sixes. He can be reached number of terms a person could lose sight of what it means to represent the people. This is the at (678) 523-8570 or hold a specific office in his or her attitude held by many career politicians, not citizen legislators. email him at Michael@ life. One of the most notable However, when the people really believe that they’ve found CaldwellForHouse.com. examples of absolute term limits a great representative, we should not make it impossible for regards the President of the that person to ever run for office again. That would be throwing United States of America. The the baby out with the bathwater. With consecutive term limits, 22nd Amendment states that, “No person shall be elected to the we take away the incumbency advantage once a decade. After office of the President more than twice...” that, a previous representative can earn back the title of State Consecutive Term Limits limit the number of terms a person Representative once more. can hold an office in a row. Once that limit has been reached, On another note, consecutive term limits help to level the he or she may not run for the same office again until the playing field financially. Incumbents sometimes have hundreds following term. of thousands of dollars on hand. This can be a daunting The American people have seen the effectiveness of term challenge for new opposition. How does a fresh face compete limits as a control against corruption with our president and against an incumbent with that kind of money? While great the majority of our governors. This measure would extend the ideas and strong work ethic go a long way, some newcomers same controls that we see fit in the executive branch to our may turn to lobbyists’ contributions and out- of-state dollars legislature, which many other states have already implemented. to fund campaigns. This has the potential to strip the power HR 5 proposes consecutive term limits for the Georgia House from the people and creates less accountable government. of Representatives and When a representative the State Senate. The has to take two years legislation states that an away from his or her individual can be elected elected position, there for four consecutive is a more level playing terms, but must take one field, which incentivizes term off at least once a greater competition and decade. stronger candidates. It should never After two years, the be forgotten that a people can re-elect a representative’s seat previous representative belongs to the people. if they still think he or Some elected officials she is the right person I have spoken to have for the job. The people told me that they have are the ultimate winners. earned their incumbency advantage. When an individual believes that

14 sixes living | March 2013 sixes living | March 2013 15 community Why It Is Wise to Diversify A varied portfolio is a hallmark of a savvy investor

by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

You may be amused by the “We all want a terrific return on efforts of some of your friends and neighbors as they try to investment (ROI), but risk “chase the return” in the stock market. We all seem to know management matters just as a day trader or two: someone much in investing, perhaps more.” constantly hunting for the next hot stock, endlessly refreshing browser windows for breaking news and tips from assorted What impact can diversification have on your return? gurus. Let’s refer to the infamous “lost decade” for stocks, or more Is that the path to making specifically, the performance of the S&P 500 during the 2000s. Don Akridge is President money in stocks? Some people As a USA TODAY article notes, the S&P’s annual return was of Citadel CPA, Financial have made money that way, but averaging only +1.4 percent between January 1, 2001 and Nov. Planning & Investment others do not. Many people 30, 2011. Yet an investor with a diversified portfolio featuring Services founded in eventually tire of the stress a 40 percent weighting in bonds would have realized a +5.7 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road involved and come to regret the percent average annual return during that stretch. between I-575 & I-75 in emotional decisions that invite If a 5.7 percent annual gain doesn’t sound that hot, consider Kennesaw. Phone financial losses or stifle the the alternatives. As T. Rowe Price vice president Stuart Ritter 770-952-6707. potential for long-term gains. noted in the USA TODAY piece, an investor who bought the We all want a terrific return hottest stocks of 2007 would have lost more than 60 percent on investment (ROI), but risk on his or her investment in the 2008 market crash. Investments management matters just as that were merely indexed to the S&P 500 sank 37 percent in the much in investing, perhaps more. same time frame. That is why diversification is so important. There are two great reasons to invest across a range of asset classes, even when Asset management styles can also influence portfolio some are clearly outperforming others. performance. Passive asset management and active (or tactical) asset management both have their virtues. In the wake #1: You have the potential to capture gains in different of the stock market collapse of late 2008, many investors lost market climates. If you allocate your invested assets across the faith in passive asset management, but it still has fans. Other breadth of asset classes, you will at least have some percentage investors see merit in a style that is more responsive to shifting of your portfolio assigned to the market’s best-performing conditions on Wall Street, one that fine-tunes asset allocations sectors on any given trading day. If your portfolio is too heavily in light of current valuation and economic factors with an eye weighted in one asset class, or in one stock, its return is riding toward exploiting the parts of market that are really performing too heavily on its performance. well. The downside to active portfolio management is the cost; So is diversification just a synonym for playing not to lose? it can prove more expensive for the investor than traditional No. It isn’t about timidity, but wisdom. While thoughtful portfolio management. diversification doesn’t let you “put it all on black” when shares in a particular sector or asset class soar, it guards against the Believe the cliché: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. associated risk of doing so. This leads directly to reason number Wall Street is hardly uneventful and the behavior of the market two... sometimes leaves even seasoned analysts scratching their heads. We can’t predict how the market will perform; we can #2: You are in a position to suffer less financial pain if stocks diversify to address the challenges presented by its ups and tank. If you have a lot of money in growth stocks and aggressive downs. growth funds (and some people do), what happens to your portfolio in a correction or a bear market? You’ve got a bunch of Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member losers on your hands. Tax loss harvesting can ease the pain only FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st so much. Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Diversification gives your portfolio a kind of “buffer” against Inc. for use by our financial advisors. market volatility and drawdowns. Without it, your exposure to risk is magnified.

16 sixes living | March 2013 Home Improvements to Make Before Selling by Sheila & Kurt Johnson

We meet with soon-to-be sellers every week and the question we get most is, “What improvements to my home will get me the highest return?” We approach this question differently depending on the home’s immediate needs and the seller’s budget. We put these improvements into two categories: recommended and optional. The recommended improvements help a perspective Kurt and Sheila are buyer see the potential of the top producing, Keller Williams Agents. They home without being concerned are Short Sale Experts about all the repairs they will and CDPE certified. need to do after buying it. The www.KurtandSheila.com optional improvements will actually elevate the perceived value of the home and get it to sell much faster and for more money.

Recommended Improvements 1. Exterior curb appeal – Rotten wood, damaged garage doors and peeling paint are all items that will likely come up on a home inspection anyway, so it’s best to address these before marketing the home. Dressing up your yard’s natural areas with fresh pine straw or bark is a good idea. Add a little color with flowers that will thrive in the months you have your home listed. 2. Color neutralization – We strongly recommend repainting any rooms that have wallpaper or aren’t neutrally colored. You really can’t go wrong with the hardware store’s neutral color combination swatches. They typically coordinate multiple colors on a swatch that go great together. 3. Flooring – If the carpet is in good condition and neutrally colored, it can be steam cleaned (we can recommend a company that will do the whole house for under $70). If 2. Low-cost kitchen update – On the properties we remodel the hardwood floors are scratched and worn, you can have for resale, we have had great success with repainting the them refinished for $1.50/foot, and they will look like they cabinets, swapping out the hinges and knobs and installing did the day they were originally installed. If you have dated granite tile over the existing Formica countertops (with linoleum in the kitchen or master bathroom, you should quarter inch Hardiebacker applied first). Granite tile is a consider replacing it with tile. This runs about $7/foot. third the cost of granite slab. 3. Bathrooms – Like in the kitchen, you can repaint the Optional Improvements cabinets, swap out the hinges and knobs and replace the 1. Eradicate all polished brass – If you wait long enough, countertops. Bathroom countertops tend to be smaller polished brass might come back into style, but for now it and less expensive than countertops in the kitchen, but indicates that a home hasn’t been updated since the 90s. if granite slab proves to be too expensive, white cultured We recommend changing out doorknobs, light fixtures and marble tops can cost less money and be very attractive with plumbing fixtures with bronze or nickel. Items that can’t be a thicker, decorative edging. affordably replaced can be painted bronze or nickel. sixes living | March 2013 17 community MARCH EVENT CALENDAR

March 8-9 March 15-16 Hillside UMC consignment sale Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 8 Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9 Location: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Location: 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 2825 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. Info: www.hillsideumc.org Info: www.nowamom.org

March 8-9 March 15-17, 22-24 Consignment sale “Deathtrap” by Ira Levin Times: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. March 8; Time: 2:30 p.m. Sunday performances, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday performances Location: Cumberland Community Church, Location: The Cherokee Theatre in downtown Canton, 3110 Sports Ave., Smyrna 171 E. Main St. Info: www.cccmopssale.com Cost: $15 general admission, $12 seniors and students Info: One of the great popular successes of recent March 8-9 Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare Stone Cold Country performs and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients – Time: 7:30 p.m. gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter. Location: The Cherokee Theatre in downtown Canton, Contact: (770) 591-0282 www.cherokeetheatre.org 171 E. Main St. Tickets: $12 March 16 To order: (770) 591-0282 www.cherokeetheatre.org BridgeMill-Sixes Service League’s 12th annual Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon March 8, 22 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday Night Dance Party Location: Tuscany Italian Restaurant, 250 Cinema Way, Time: 7:30-10 p.m. Woodstock 30189 Location: Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth studio, Info: Clothing and accessories provided by Belk, hair 6238 Old Hwy. 5, Suite C-3, Woodstock 30188 styling services donated by Jyl Craven Hair Design, and models Cost: $10 from the community. Raffle baskets will be available. Money Info: The studio hosts alcohol-free dance parties that raised will benefit local charities. Everyone is invited. Tickets include a half-hour beginner lesson. Snacks and beverages are $30 and may be purchased online at www.bssl.org or from provided. Lesson starts at 7:30, party at 8 p.m. any BSSL member. www.crsdance.com March 16 March 9 Blankets Creek Trail Building Party “The Last Bite of Chocolate,” a murder-mystery dinner theatre Time: 9 a.m. – noon Time: 7 p.m. Location: Blankets Creek Bike Trails, 2125 Sixes Rd., Canton Location: St. Michael the Archangel Church, 30114 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 Info: Sponsored by SORBA Woodstock chapter Cost: Table for six is $125, individual tickets $25 www.sorbawoodstock.org Info: The dinner theatre experience offers a delicious meal and a chance for you to try your skills as a sleuth. March 17 Contact: (770) 591-0282 www.cherokeetheatre.org Cherokee Chorale spring concert “The Enchanged Isle: Celebrating Ireland” March 15-16 Time: 3 p.m. All 4 Kids consignment sale Location: Canton First United Methodist, Times: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. March 15, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 16. Info: The chorale, in its 25th year, will perform Location: Mt. Paran North Church of God, sentimental favorites like “Danny Boy,” sacred songs like “The 1700 Allgood Rd., Marietta 30062 King of Love My Shepherd Is,” and lively Irish jigs like “Mairi’s Info: www.all4kids.com Wedding.” Conducted by Don Stafford and George Broom. Joined by the East Cobb New Horizons Wind Ensemble and the Buddy O’Reilly Irish Band and Dancers. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, available at the door or in advance purchased from any chorale member, the Cherokee County 18 sixes living | March 2013 Arts Center and Chamberhouse in Canton, Three Sisters Gifts with health-related items and services that will include free in Hickory Flat, Jasper Drug in Jasper or FoxTale Book Shoppe in toothbrushes, a children’s identification kit, health screenings, Woodstock. For information, call (678) 439-8625. child safety demonstration, car seat checks and more. www.CherokeeChorale.org Through May 15 March 18 Exhibit: “Carved in Stone: The Marble Industry of Sixes Garden Club meeting North Georgia” Time: 7 p.m. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Friday Location: The Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Location: Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors March 22 Center, 100 North St., Ste. 140, Canton 30114 Cherokee County Historical Society Preservation Awards Info: The exhibit features artifacts, documents and Banquet photos of the marble industry in Cherokee and Pickens county. Time: 7 p.m. No admission charge. Sponsored by the Cherokee County Costs: $25 RSVP by March 15 Historical Society. www.rockbarn.org Location: Northside-Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton 30114 March 23 Information: (770) 345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Trailfest 2013, sponsored by Greenprints Alliance Time: 2-10 p.m. March 23 Location: Downtown Woodstock at the Park at City Center 5K, Fun Run and Community Health Expo Info: Formerly known as Streetfest, the event has Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m been renamed to more clearly identify the purpose of raising Location: Downtown Canton at Brown Park money and awareness for the trail systems in Woodstock. Info: The events are sponsored by the Service Musical guests include The Whiskey Gentry, Kurt Thomas Band, League of Cherokee County. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a Cute Boots, Red White and Blues, and Woodstock’s Jonathan 5K and Fun Run. Register at www.active.com. Registration Peyton. Trailfest is part of SORBA’s Southern Mountain Bike is $25 before March 16, $30 after. For more details, email Summit. Includes food and recreational activities. www. [email protected]. A free community health expo greenprintsalliance.org/trailfest2013.

sixes living | March 2013 19 community

Everyday

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 began as a routine work day for a local family. Mary-Ellen Austin was working her contract job while her husband Tim was working two jobs. On this day, extraordinary events and heavy traffic caused Mary-Ellen to take a different route home than her normal route on Bells Ferry Road. When she finally arrived, she was greeted by two Cobb County If you would like to police officers who informed her that her husband, Tim, make a donation, had been involved in a fatal bicycle accident on Bells Ferry Road. Her life was instantly changed. Mary Ellen please visit www. recalled, “Looking back, there were unusual things that townelaker.com/ kept me from taking my normal route home that day. everydayangels to As well as I know my name, I know that Jesus Christ donate via Paypal or prevented me from passing that accident site, and I am send your donations grateful for that. ” Tim Austin, 42, was a hard-working family man who did whatever necessary to provide for his wife, to: Everyday Angels, his mother- in- law, and his three children. He never put himself first. Tim worked two jobs - full time 2449 Towne Lake for Atlanta Beverage Company’s night shift in Marietta and part time as a dishwasher for Family Tradition Parkway, Woodstock Restaurant in Woodstock. His bicycle was his main form of transportation. Erica Dixon, Family Tradition’s GA, 30189. One owner, said, “Tim was a humble, hard-working gentleman whose attitude was beyond positive despite hundred percent having to wash dishes each day. He touched everyone who worked here, and I consider it a blessing and privilege to have known him.” of your funds will Tim grew up in a small town in Virginia. He loved wrestling and was a diehard Pittsburg Pirates and go to the family Steelers fan. Most friends called him “Packer.” He enjoyed connecting with the online wrestling world in you specify. Also, what little free time he had. He hosted an Internet show called “Ringside with Packer,” interviewing local if you know of a wrestlers and helping many get started in their careers. Some of his closest friends had never met him special need within face to face, but describe the impact he had on their daily lives. One friend credited Tim with helping him work through suicidal thoughts; Tim had clocked out of his job to talk with him over the phone for your community hours until he was safely asleep. Another friend said, “I think Tim is defined most by how he doted over that you would like his wife, his kids, his family and his friends. Tim gave a lot of himself to make sure things were okay with to share, please you. To leave this earth and leave such a mark like he has after 42 years, that’s pretty good for a good ol’ send an e-mail to boy from Woodstock, Georgia.” aaeverydayangels@ Tim Austin was a selfless, caring husband, dad and friend. “We didn’t have a lot of money and didn’t require much,” his wife said. “What we had was special, and, despite my heartbreak today, I will live my gmail.com for life knowing that I had something – however brief – that most people spend a lifetime longing for.” consideration and Since Tim’s accident, many have reached out to Mary-Ellen and the family, sharing special stories of qualification. how her husband impacted their lives. Emails and Facebook posts came all the way from Australia and Afghanistan. There have also been many tributes in Tim’s honor, including one of Mary-Ellen’s favorite — The Tim Project. The project is 42 days of giving where friends will strive to perform 42 random acts of kindness before May 14, Tim’s birthday. It is great to see friends share their selfless acts of kindness in memory of the man who modeled selflessness throughout his life. Mary-Ellen is grateful to everyone for their outpouring of love and support. Her heart is full! Everyday Angels would like to rally our wonderful community to honor this special man by assisting with his children’s college funds and by helping the family through this tragic transition. Tim’s two jobs had sufficiently provided for his wife, her mother and three children. Moving forward without his two paychecks will be challenging; however, nothing will compare to the void of Tim’s daily presence. This world needs more people like Timothy Austin.

20 sixes living | March 2013 2295 Towne Lake Parkway Your Partner in (770) 517-1505 Monday-Saturday Looking 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Amazing Sunday 12-5 p.m. Owner Jodi Tiberio was very deliberate and thoughtful when she designed the concept for Branch Boutique. Branch is the result of two of Jodi’s passions: fashion and helping people. “I designed Branch to be a boutique where any woman in Towne Lake can shop with very affordable price points.” Branch offers clothing and accessories for a wide variety of ages, sizes and tastes. “Our clothing is on trend, but not so trendy that it can’t be worn again next year. Our styles vary from items you can wear to the office to a night on the town with your husband or girlfriends.” confident in every purchase from Branch.” One-on-one service is standard at Branch, which is one of With daily shipments, Branch’s inventory is constantly the reasons customers return again and again. “With Branch, changing, keeping the store options fresh. The boutique carries we are creating a personalized shopping experience. We want the popular brands Miss Me and Silver jeans, which flatter to get to know our customer and what her needs are so we a wide variety of women’s figures. Customers also come to can better serve her. We love to show a customer how to put Branch for their favorite jewelry from Brighton and Beaucoup. an entire look together. We will also show a customer how to All jewelry (except Brighton and Beaucoup) is buy two get one accessorize a particular piece or an outfit, creating several new free, every day. looks from one or two items. We want her shopping experience Jodi is passionate about her stores (she also owns THREADS in downtown Woodstock) and her community and she and her staff give back in many ways. One of the ways they give back is by providing free makeovers to women in the community. Jodi and Mari will spend hours with a makeover recipient getting to know her lifestyle and needs, and she will find the perfect outfit that complements and transforms her appearance. “Nothing is more rewarding to me than to receive feedback that not only did she love her new look, but so did her husband and/or girlfriends,” said Jodi. The staff at Branch loves their customers and is thankful to each of them, which is one reason they offer freebies to her Facebook fans. “We will offer free sunglasses, Manager Mari Pineda (left) and owner bras during Breast Cancer Jodi Tiberio Awareness month and other items, with no purchase to be fun and exciting, and we want requirement, as a way to her to leave with a piece or an outfit show our appreciation to that she feels and looks great in,” my customers,” Jodi said. said Jodi. Be sure to follow Branch on Branch has a loyal following of Facebook to take advantage customers who love the clothing of this month’s freebies. and personalized service from Jodi, “We want our store manager Mari or any of the customers to feel like Branch other helpful and friendly staff. is their store. Shopping at Branch is like shopping with a friend, Rebekah Sanford is one of these and we never take that trust for granted,” said Jodi. customers. “Branch keeps me in Branch Boutique is located in the Kroger shopping center style with clothes that fit and wear on Towne Lake Parkway. Visit today and see what they can do well. I love the assistance I receive for you! in putting together outfits and accessorizing. I always feel ADVERTISEMENT sixes living | March 2013 21 lifestyle

My Wife Needs Her Hormones Checked by Mike Litrel, MD

Recently, a patient confided she “You marry a beautiful woman was so tired after working all day that she didn’t have the energy who smiles at you, laughs at your to exercise, cook or clean. She said her husband hadn’t been jokes, and as an added bonus, too concerned about the change even does your laundry. But one - until her sex drive plummeted. Then he wanted her hormones day she gets pregnant, and things checked immediately. take a turn for the worse. Instead of It was an emergency. My patient’s hormones were telling you how awesome you are, fine. I suggested a simple she occasionally complains how Dr. Litrel and his wife treatment - a little more rest. Ann, co-authoring their My patient was in disbelief. I miserable she is.” “he said/she said” book reminded her what the flight on marriage and family. attendant says before a plane For details and release date, register at www. takes off: “In the unlikely event mikelitrelmd.com of a loss of cabin pressure, before unappreciative, selfish ingrates and exhausted from years of her you help small children or other sacrifice, your wife finally comes to her senses. She realizes in people who need assistance, put a flash how much work she has put into raising the family and the oxygen mask on your own face how little you as a husband have done. first.” The typical woman in distress takes so little, and gives And boy, does this make her mad! so much, that by the time she comes to my office, she can’t For some odd reason, when Ann and I reached this stage in breathe. our relationship, we decided to write a book about it. It’s a “he The typical guy thinks of himself – and when the masks come said, she said” book celebrating 25 years of marriage, detailing down, he grabs four. our experiences as a couple raising a family and the lessons So I am a little disgusted when a patient’s husband blames God taught us along the way. In theory, we thought this would his wife’s difficulties on her hormones. Men should stop deepen our love and strengthen our marriage. Unfortunately, pointing fingers, start helping around the house, and take some there was an unforeseen problem. responsibility. Although the “he said” part was both insightful and That being said, I think my wife needs her hormones checked. humorous, the “she said” part I found difficult to swallow. Ever since Ann reached her mid-forties, there has been an On the plus side, at least Ann was afforded the opportunity excess of whining and crying and screaming and complaining in to document my mistakes and shortcomings over the years, my household. It’s been a very difficult time for me. recorded in print for all posterity. And Ann and the boys sometimes don’t behave so well, either. On a serious note, in most marriages, a woman’s life is more Guys have it tough. You marry a beautiful woman who smiles difficult than a man’s. A woman is required to sacrifice both her at you, laughs at your jokes, and as an added bonus, even does body and her immediate needs to take care of her family. This your laundry. But one day she gets pregnant, and things take can be a painfully difficult task - but surprisingly, there are some a turn for the worse. Instead of telling you how awesome you advantages. are, she occasionally complains how miserable she is. What These have to do with spiritual health. gall! And with all those leg cramps and nausea and aches of Real health and happiness grow when we channel God’s pregnancy she experiences, you need earplugs at night just to love in our daily lives. This is the reason we are here. In giving get forty winks. Then the baby comes out of her body. Delicious birth and caring for children, women are naturally encouraged meals, clean laundry, and snuggling at night suddenly go away. in this daily service. Every day I hear this in their stories, and Your wife loves on the baby instead. It’s an outrage! And God I see that the purpose of our earthly life is echoed in the tasks forbid you request a nice neck massage when she is finished of motherhood. Guys approach the gate to spiritual maturity breast feeding. Just look how irritable she becomes! kicking and screaming. Women are already on the path. Those hormones must really get messed up. Maybe it goes against a guy’s physical nature to give rather But hormone imbalance becomes far worse when your than take…but in spite of that, most of us grow up. children reach their teenage years. At that point, surrounded by Hopefully.

22 sixes living | March 2013 Painting Like Picasso by Kara Kiefer

I have a deep admiration for enough. I finished that task with time to spare, so I took a few those people who possess artistic sips of wine and thought smugly and prematurely, “This is going talent. As a child, I enjoyed to be easy.” drawing freehand, and at one After the white background had sufficiently dried, the time I thought I was pretty good. instructor began painting the background with swishes of That is until I took an actual art purple, yellow, teal and black. The instructor kept a steady class in junior high, which made pace, leaving little to no me realize how pedestrian my time for wine sipping or “talent” was. I moved onto self-admiration. You either other interests… like boys. had to keep up or hope I dabbled in several artistic your neighbor was keeping ventures throughout the years, up so you could copy her. Kara Kiefer is the Editor including hand-painted cards and Stroke by stroke and color by of TowneLaker. She lives calligraphy, but eventually, work color, the instructor led us in Towne Lake with her and raising a family took over my through the development of husband Mike and sons artistic interests — until I saw a our portraits, which for that Brandon and Garrett. Groupon for one of those “do session was wine bottles. your own painting” art studios. Once everyone’s paintings A few girlfriends and I each were completed, participants purchased a certificate and made our date with a blank canvas, were encouraged to show their creation to the group. I passed. some brushes and a bottle of wine. The paintings among my group of friends were all unique. Two The class consisted of about 20 ladies and one brave guy of us stayed within the suggested color scheme while the other (dragged by his girlfriend, no doubt). Once we got our aprons, two “rebels” chose their own palette. I was impressed with our palettes of paint for the project and our wine, we were all of our paintings. We had a great time, which was really the ready to embark on creating our masterpieces on our individual main purpose. canvases. I would warn anyone who wants to do this to wear something We are first shown by the instructor what the painting you don’t mind getting paint on. Even though we were provided “should” look like when it’s completed. “Artists” (and I with aprons, a few of us still managed to paint our pants, and use this term loosely) can change the color scheme that is the paint doesn’t come off. recommended. Today, my painting is propped up in my dining room until I can Our first instruction was to paint the entire canvas white. Easy find an appropriate place to hang it - I’m thinking the garage!

sixes living | March 2013 23 Cherokee Scouts!

Scouting provides amazing opportunities for boys and girls, from Kindergarten through adulthood. Children who participate in scouting learn about serving their community, gain leadership experience, learn to work as a team as well as how to accomplish individual goals and gain friendships that can last a lifetime. Children can join scouts at any age, and there are many boy and girl scout troops throughout the Sixes/Holly Springs area. To find one near you or get more information, visit www.scouting.org or www.cpds.org (Cherokee/Pickens district) for boys and www.girlscouts.org for girls.

Brownies bridging to Junior Girl Scouts Girls work on their Journey Badge by making Troop 11923 Cookie Sales their own recycled paper.

Troop 641 at Hut

Troop 641-Wreaths Across America Front row (left to right): Jake Lowy and Trey Lewis. Back row: Andrew Crowers, Mac McMullen, Josh Tipton and Olivia Girard

24 sixes living | March 2013 Pack 994, Den 4 at Back to Bethlehem Pack 994 at US Alabama

Haverkos brothers won first and second Pack 994, Den 10 after cleaning up at Hillside United Pack 994-Andrew Rice at Space Derby place for Best in Show at the Pinewood Methodist Church Derby.

Cub Scout Pack 999 Cub Scout Pack 999 at the Holiday Jubilee parade Cub Scout Pack 999 in downtown Woodstock

Troop 639-Dragon Patrol Boys at Summer Troop 639-Troop presenting Colors at Dixie Speedway Troop 639-Eagle Scout Tyler Graham Camp

Troop 639-Fall Court of Honor sixes living | March 2013 25 lifestyle Spring Fever? New Zealand Wines by Lynne Saunders by David Heckelmoser

By March, most of us are tired New Zealand is broken of the winter cold and are ready up into two large, narrow to get outside! As a Miami girl, I islands. For the purposes can totally relate. If there is not of this article, I’m going to beautiful snow on the ground, it focus on two wine-growing should be at least 70 degrees! regions on the South Island, For the unemployed, every which is home to the world’s break in seasonal highs and lows most southerly wine-growing should energize job-seeking region in the world, Central activity away from the computer Otago. It’s also New Zealand’s and Internet. One old-fashioned highest region, situated at yet practical technique is cold- latitude 45º south. The area is surrounded by mountains Lynne is the author of calling. For those who haven’t David Heckelmoser is the newest job seeker’s put this magazine down yet, this a Towne Lake resident and deep river gorges. book “21st Century method is a highly successful and professional What grapes and wines Keys to Employment” way of getting yourself seen and member of the Society are produced in this area? and Founder/Executive of Wine Educators, known. The first time you try will This unique region is ideally Director of Papa’s Certified Specialist of suited to Pinot Noir, producing Pantry and The be the hardest; the most difficult Wine CSW, Atlanta MastersTrainingCenter. part is simply getting dressed to Chapter Sommelier Les expressive and elegant wines. com. Employment do so. The second is getting out Marmition. New Zealand Pinot Noir shows Strategies Core Concepts of the car at the predetermined the fine tannins and elegance classes and Advanced destination. of good Burgundy, with the Coaching sessions offered added excitement of vibrant, bi-weekly. Call 770-591- Some advanced preparation will 4730 for the schedule. be needed before starting out. I intense fruit with bright cherry flavors. In recent years, Pinot For more information, am an avid proponent of using Noir from Central Otago has won numerous international visit Papaspantry.org. customized resumes that not only awards and accolades, making it one of New Zealand’s most speak to the candidates’ skills, but sought-after varieties. High quality examples of New Zealand also fulfill the needs of the hiring pinot noir are distinguished by savory, earthy flavors with a company. Going through the greater complexity. customization process for the same job title or description will Moving to the northern end of the South Island, there is a result in what I call an “industry template,” which can then be region noted for its Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough is home to used almost as your calling card. This will not be a one-size-fits- what many critics consider the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. all document that describes many jobs or experiences. These fantastic white wines will have lush passion fruit, melon Before setting out, use the Internet and Yellow Pages and tropical fruit characteristics. They are also very aromatic to identify key companies that employ people with your with a balanced acidity that makes them a good food-friendly qualifications. Online research will uncover hidden jobs, hiring wine. This would be a perfect wine to pair with goat cheese. manager’s names, company history, and other information Marlborough is also recognized as one of the premium that can be used to tailor an impressive introduction. Apply to wine growing regions in the world. They have also drawn companies online before going on your cold calling expedition international acclaim for their wines. when you discover openings. There are other wines produced in New Zealand, but Pinot When the day arrives to come face to face with real people, Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are the two key wines from the be sure to wear comfortable and durable interview clothing. South Island. The special combination of the climate and Print out customized cover letters and resumes to personally intense sunshine during the growing season make it ideal for deliver when possible. grape growing and for the proper ripening of the grapes. The Once inside each door, pleasantly ask for the hiring manager New Zealand winemakers have also consistently championed by name if you located it during your online search. If that the use of screw caps, and approximately 90 percent of their person is not available, offer your documents to the acting wines are closed with screw caps. “gate-keeper.” Make note of his or her name to follow up with a Next time you are looking for a Pinot Noir or a Sauvignon thank you note or email. Blanc, make sure you look to the wines of New Zealand. You may need to revisit the top companies every few weeks Until next time, cheers! to be respectfully considered. Keep your spirits optimistic and upbeat. You are valuable! To visit my website, scan this code

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sixes living | March 2013 27 lifestyle Don’t Frizz Out! You Can Win the Battle Against Frizzy Hair by Jyl Craven

The Academy Awards may be routine, you could say farewell to the frizzies forever. over, but this wet North Georgia 1. Treat Your Hair Gently – You wouldn’t scrub your face with winter has given many of us our sandpaper, would you? Hard brushing, wearing a hat over 15 minutes of fame - as the poster wet head, intense heat exposure with no protection and children for frizzy hair! Why do other common hair care no-no’s can damage your hair, some heads of hair become frizzy leaving it open to frizz. Treat your hair as delicately as you messes when it’s humid out? And treat your skin. what can you do about your frizzy 2.Use Your Products Correctly – Do you overuse alcohol-based locks if you’re a victim? gels? Or do you wash too often? You may be inadvertently leaving your hair open to a frizz attack. If you’re frizzing What the Frizz is Going On Here? out, consult your stylist so he or she can make sure you’re While we usually associate frizz using the correct products in the right balance. Jyl Craven has been in the with humidity, frizz actually occurs 3. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize – Properly moisturized hair industry since 1989 when your hair is too dry. Your hair won’t be compromised when you meet humid and is the owner of Jyl hair is made up primarily of natural conditions, since the balance of moisture inside and outside Craven Hair Design since oils (lipids), water, and a protein 1999. Jyl is currently a the hair will stay consistent. Therefore, the best attack for called keratin. When your hair senior hairstylist and frizz is to fight moisture outside (in the air) with moisture is out of balance (e.g. dry) then education director for inside (your hair)! Jyl Craven Hair Design. meets a very wet atmosphere She is also a L`Oreal outside, the hair swells and its 4. Smoothing Treatments - Ever considered a smoothing Professionnel INOA outer layer creates that frizzy treatment? While the options available to help fight color consultant. She appearance that nobody loves. frizz may be overwhelming, discuss with your stylist to can be reached at determine the best and safest alternative for your specific (770) 345-9411 Worse yet, we don’t just meet one humidity level per day. You lifestyle. may step out of your dry house 5. Consult your Stylist – People with some natural hair types, into the humid air, and then get like curly hair, tend to suffer more from frizz. While you back into your dry car only to repeat the process. This could can’t do anything about the hair type you were born with, cause your hair to frizz multiple times per day, leaving you your stylist can recommend routines and products that will unsure of just WHAT your tresses are going to subject you to help you tame your mane. next! Frizz is one of those day-to-day problems that can really mar How to Fight the Frizzies your look. We hope these tips have helped prevent you from Fortunately, with a few simple modifications to your hair frizzing out too much!

28 sixes living | March 2013 recreation SORBA Woodstock Trail Talk By Lisa Randall

Lisa Randall is a mom, small business owner and athlete from Canton. She is owner of Mountain Goat Adventures, LLC, which If you’ve driven down Sixes adults, to the twisty and rocky South Loop Trail that challenges organizes local trail running Road recently, chances are you’ve advanced riders. All trails have a natural dirt surface and offer and mountain bike events. seen the construction taking views of Lake Allatoona and Blankets Creek. In her spare time, Lisa is place at the Blankets Creek SORBA Woodstock also hosts several mountain bike events a competitive cyclist and Mountain Bike Trails. The parking throughout the year. During the weekend of March 22–24, competes in mountain bike, cyclocross and trail lot is undergoing a much needed SORBA Woodstock will host the SORBA/IMBA Southern running races. expansion to accommodate the Mountain Bike Summit in downtown Woodstock. This event is growing number of mountain a mountain bike and trail advocacy conference that will include bike enthusiasts that utilize the Success Story presentations from mountain biking advocacy trails each day. Once completed, groups and land owners, as well as several group rides for all the parking lot will have more than 175 spaces, permanent ability levels. On April 20, SORBA Woodstock and Mountain restroom facilities and changing rooms, picnic gazebos, a festival Goat Adventures will host the Blankets Creek Dirty Duathlon, lawn and bike wash. Construction should be finished sometime which includes a 5-mile trail run and 11-mile mountain bike in April. course. This event has grown to be the largest off-road While Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails are a Cherokee duathlon in Georgia since it was launched in 2008. County Recreation and Parks facility, the trails were built and are Trail construction and maintenance is made possible by maintained by the Woodstock Chapter of SORBA (Southern Off- resources raised through year-round fundraisers, such as the Road Bicycling Association). SORBA Woodstock has more than April Duathlon. Much needed support also comes from local 300 members who dedicate thousands of volunteer hours each businesses, including Free-Flite Bicylces, Out Spokin’ Bicycles, year to keeping the trails in top condition. Creative Solar USA, Van Michael Salon, Natural Strides and The park opened in June 2000 with just five miles of trail BridgeMill Publix. and has grown to more than 15 miles. As many as 10,000 SORBA Woodstock always welcomes the involvement of riders a month visit the park during peak seasons. The trails new volunteers. Information on upcoming trail work days, race have varying degrees of difficulty that range from the one-mile events and volunteer opportunities can be found at http:// Mosquito Flats beginner trail, suitable for children and novice sorbawoodstock.org/.

sixes living | March 2013 29 recreation Nuno Soccer Experience (residential camp) Dates: June 8-11 for ages: 9-13 summer camps June 14-17 for ages 13-17 June 27-30 for ages 9-15 BridgeMill Athletic Club Cost: $510 (commuter $450) Ages/Dates: 4-6 year olds attend June 3-6, Elite Camp $545 (commuter $495) June 17-20, July 8-11 Contact: www.nunosoccerexperience.com 7-10 year olds attend June 10-13, June 24-27 Cost: $120 per child per week Club Scientific Summer Camps Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dates: Weeks of July 8, 15 Info: Daily activities include arts and crafts, movie and Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. snacks. Focus of the day rotates between pool, golf, tennis and Ages: 4 -14 making a meal at the restaurant. Location: Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Rd. Contact: 770-345-2990. www.bridgemillathleticclub.com Cost: $235 Information: Options include 28 themes and three groups Cherokee County YMCA set apart by age. Register at www.clubscientific.com or call Camp Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 (678) 880-6460. Parent Information meetings: 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 18, May 9 in Woodstock Elm Street Arts Camps 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 25, May 16 in Canton Location: Held at the Elm Street Cultural Art Village, Location: The Woodstock outdoor camp is on Lake 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. Allatoona, 201 E. Bells Ferry Rd. (770) 345-9622. The Canton Contact: Call (678) 494-4251 or register online at location is off Riverstone Parkway at 151 Waleska St. www.elmstreetarts.org. (770) 345-9622. Info: Daily activities include swimming, large and small Teen Improv Camp group games, nature walks, sports, field games, fort building, Dates: 4-7 p.m. June 10-14 organic gardening. Specialty camps available for older children. Ages: 13-18 Cost: $125 For detailed camp listing, visit www.ymcaatlanta.org. Drama Camps Dates: 9 a.m.-3 p,m. June 10-14, 17-21, 24 – 28, July 8 –12, 15-19, 22-26 and 29-August 2 Ages: Junior 5-7, Senior 8-14. Cost: $200 Info: Participants in each camp will write, produce and perform an original play.

Creative KidSpace Art Camp at Elm Street Dates: 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 17 – 21, 1:30-3 p.m. June 24 – 28 Ages: 5 and older. Cost: $95 per session plus $25 material fee Info: Instructors will be professional artists Aubree Metlick and Shawn McLeod. Students will complete projects in clay, paint, pastels and print making. For questions or to register, email [email protected] or aubree.metlick@att. net.

Bits, Bytes and Bots Dates: Weekly, June 3 – July 29 Times: Half day 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., full day 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Locations: Varies throughout Cherokee and Cobb counties Cost: Half day $125, full day $325 Information: Creative technology camp including LEGO robotics, stopmotion animated movie making, computer animation and more. Register at www.bbb-atlanta.com or call (770) 826-0449.

To have your summer camp included in our April issue, please send the information to [email protected] by March 15

30 sixes living | March 2013 recreation

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency

The county agency offers fitness, recreational and leisure activities year-round for Cherokee County residents. For details and a complete schedule, visit www.crpa.net. Registration is underway for spring and summer. All classes are held at the Woodstock recreation center, 7545 Main St., Woodstock 30188.

American Red Cross Babysitting Booth Western Art Museum and Lunch Time/Date: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11 Date: March 14 Ages: 11-15 Cost: $50 Members/$60 Non-members Cost: $55 per class Info: Explore the American West through contemporary art. Information: Ideal for current and future babysitters. The Starts with Highlights Guided Tour, and includes lunch at course covers first-aid skills, feeding, interviews, food Appalachian Grill, and transportation. www.boothmuseum.org preparation, safe play, and more. Participants get a babysitter’s handbook and official certification. Bring a sack lunch. Atlanta History Center and Lunch Date: March 28 Introduction to Fencing Cost: $55 members/$65 non-members Times/Dates: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Information: After an 11 a.m. lunch at The Swan Coach House, March 27-May 15 and May 22-July 10 visitors will see the award-winning exhibition, museums, historic Ages: 10 and up houses and gardens on the 33-acre campus and take part in two Cost: $130 (All equipment is provided) guided tours in the Smith Family House and The Swan House. Info: The class is taught by representatives of the www.atlantahistorycenter.com North Atlanta Fencing Center. Participants learn basic footwork, drills, games and actual bouting skills that define the Summer Camps sport of Olympic-style fencing. K.A.O.S. Camp 2013 for special needs campers Registration begins April 15 Cardio Kool Kids Dates: Weekly, May 28 through Aug. 2 Times/Dates: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Day/Time: Mondays – Fridays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 12-April 23 with no extended care Ages: 6-12 Ages: 6-22 (Campers will be divided based on their age) Cost: First-time participants: $90 for 6- week session Cost: $130 weekly Returning participants: $75 for 6-week session (doesn’t include Contact: Frankie Sanders start-up kit) Information: For people who have special needs and need Information: Cardio Kool Kids™ combines hip hop dance, activity during the summer, with a 1:3 ratio of experienced kickboxing, sports drills, and strength training with education counselors and staff to participants. Camps include three field for boys and girls on healthy living through group discussion trips each week. Other activities are arts and crafts, exploring and journaling. First-time participants receive a Cardio Kool local parks, swimming, bowling and roller skating. Bring a lunch Kids T-shirt, car magnet, journal, pen and a set of hand weights. and two snacks daily.

Cardio Kickboxing Adventures Express Summer Camps Times/Days: 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Mondays, Dates: May 28 – August 2 (no camp July 1-5) 6-7 p.m. Thursdays Cost: $25 registration fee + $130 weekly. Ages: 18 and up Siblings $120 weekly Fee: $65 per month Ages: 5-12 Hours: 6:30 a.m. -9 a.m. drop-off Silver Roamers 9 a.m.-4 p.m. camp activities A vibrant group called the Silver Roamers meets monthly at 4 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. pick-up the recreation center to discuss future events and socialize. Information: Offers a wide variety of activities and weekly field Meetings are planned for 11 a.m. April 1 and May 6. For more trips. Bring a lunch and two snacks daily. Payment expected information, call Frankie Sanders at (770) 924-7768. with registration. A parent orientation for ages 5-8 will be at 6 p.m. May 23, 7 p.m. for ages 9-12. Early registration (9 a.m.- Never Roam Alone 6 p.m. April 8-12) will be offered to parents whose child(ren) Registration is open to join this new walking club, which starts attended four weeks or more of Adventures Express in 2012. April 3. Walkers will visit Hobgood Park in Woodstock and Open registration begins at 9 a.m. April 15. Heritage Park in Canton.

sixes living | March 2013 31 Health & Wellness Health Clinic Expansion to Include Dental Services

By Candi Hannigan

When Karen Fegely opened the Bethesda Community Clinic in September 2011, she knew there was a need for free and reduced-cost health care in Cherokee County. As a nurse practitioner in a Cartersville practice, she treated many Cherokee residents who drove there for the low- cost services. What she didn’t anticipate was the extent of that need. Last year, 2,500 patients received more than $400,000 worth of medical services at the Holly Springs clinic. To meet the demand, an adjoining office suite was recently leased and remodeled to offer additional examination rooms and office space. A free dental clinic is expected to open sometime this summer. “Acquiring the adjoining suite was a vital move for us. We needed this expansion Clinic workers, from left: CMA Liliana Arrieta, to increase the number of exam office manager Christine Peyroux, Fegely, Patient rooms, which allows us to see Assistance Program Manager David Snyder and more patients,” said Fegely, CEO of RN Sandra Ingram. the clinic. “We desperately need Left: Karen Fegely examines a patient. the classroom space to educate our newly diagnosed diabetics. by appointment. Walk-ins are accepted We also need to provide comfort by availability. Saturday’s free clinic is by and privacy for our patients and appointment only for pre-qualified patients. staff.” Check the website for details, or call Many Bethesda patients, who (678)880-9654. can’t afford to visit a health care “I can’t tell you how much I love talking provider, need help managing to people about improving their health,” chronic illnesses like diabetes and said Fegely. “We want to be a place where hypertension. they can learn to walk on a different Services at Bethesda “have healthier road, a road that leads to life.” kept hundreds of uninsured Bethesda is at 107 Mountain Brook Dr., patients from using the emergency Suite 100, Canton 30115, just off exit 14 at room for primary care services. Cherokee county residents I-575 underneath the Holly Springs water tower are living healthier, more productive lives as a result of these interventions,” said Fegely. How to help: The clinic, a faith-based 501c3, has four employees – an office • Volunteer during clinic hours. (Volunteer orientation held manager, one medical assistant, one registered nurse and a at 7 p.m. on the 4th Tuesdays at the clinic.) The clinic needs nurse practitioner. Fegely plans to hire another fulltime nurse office help that includes computer data entry, physicians, practitioner and expand the volunteer base. At the end of last dentists, nurses, NPs, PAs, MAs, phlebotomy, educators, year, the first volunteer appreciation banquet celebrated the 60 outreach grant writing, cleaning services, and more. helpers on board during 2012. Volunteers can apply online at • Help installing dental chairs. www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org. • Donate office and medical supplies and equipment. The extra hands will help when operation hours are expanded • Cash donations to purchase dental equipment and cover to include a free clinic on Wednesday. Currently Bethesda is overhead expenses. Donations are tax deductible. open Monday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday noon • Invite a clinic representative to speak at church, business, to 7pm and Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon for low-cost clinic and labs civic functions.

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What Happens To Your Teeth When You Avoid the Dentist?

by Dr. Scott R. Harden

Avoiding a visit to the dentist is “If you avoid the dentist and lack comparable to going to Las Vegas and gambling, only with higher the discipline to receive routine stakes. Left unchecked, the odds that bacteria will “win” are similar dental care, then your teeth will to the “house” odds in Vegas. suffer the consequences.” When patients avoid visiting the dentist, they not only avoid early diagnosis but also the treatment of tooth decay and gum disease. the dentist and lack the discipline to receive routine dental care, There are several important then your teeth will suffer the consequences. facts about your teeth that are Dental health requires consistent professional attention to Dr. Scott Harden is a critical to understand. First, 75 keep little problems from becoming big problems. Examples dentist at Fountain percent of people have some of problems that arise from not receiving routine dental care View Family Dentistry level of gum disease. Second, include: and has served the tooth decay and gum disease are 1. Large cavities into the tooth nerve requiring root canal Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. typically painless at any level, therapy or extraction. He is a Dental Advisor which means your body does 2. Advanced gum disease requiring gum surgery. for two nationally not provide you warning signs 3. Teeth shifting into very poor positions from previous renowned dental that you have cavities (large or extractions. Shifting can cause traumatic function between research companies. small) or gum disease (early or You can reach him at remaining teeth and can ultimately cause a tooth fracture (770) 926-0000 or visit advanced). And finally, bacteria, or TMJ problems. FountainViewSmiles.com. which lives on sugars from our 4. Dentures that cause anchor teeth to break off at the gum diet, causes tooth decay and gum line because they are not adjusted regularly. disease. 5. Infected teeth that can cause facial abscess with severe As a child, I had the unfortunate toothaches. experience of having my both my front teeth broken off by 6. A crown that comes off due to long term decay spreading a baseball injury. As a result of the ensuing treatment, I underneath the crown. This may result in the need to have developed a dislike of going to the dentist. However, once I root canal therapy. had my missing teeth replaced and once I regained the ability 7. Front teeth fracture(s) due to missing back teeth. The to smile with confidence, my dislike turned to a great appreciation for dentistry. This experience lack of teeth causes the front teeth to be overused. compelled me to become a dentist and help 8. Root decay on the teeth under the gums. In the others; it’s a passion that has lasted me a lifetime. elderly, this is devastating to teeth. Obviously, not everyone feels this way about 9. Chronic infection from the mouth can circulate oral dentistry, and many people are reluctant to visit the bacteria systemically to all organs of the body. dentist on a regular basis. 10. Chronic plaque and tartar build up on your teeth People avoid going to the dentist for several can cause bad breath. reasons, including denial, anxiety, fear, lack of time and cost. Since dental technology has progressed Logically, we all know that going to the dentist keeps to provide a nearly painless level of care, the teeth healthy. Healthy teeth are the result of predominant reasons for avoiding the dentist visiting the dentist regularly for professional appear to be time, cost and discipline. check-ups and cleanings. Are you disciplined Life demands structure and discipline. about going to the dentist? As a parent, are The process of learning dental discipline you setting a good example for your children throughout our lives is gradual and by visiting the dentist regularly? Remember, cumulative, and it begins when our parents cavities and gum disease do not hurt, so see teach us basic principles, including brushing your dentist regularly and avoid avoiding the and flossing our teeth every day. If you avoid dentist.

34 sixes living | March 2013 sixes living | March 2013 35 COVER feature

C A S A Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

By Candi Hannigan

It’s tough enough to be a teenager even when you have through trained community volunteers for children who two supportive parents at home. are placed in the foster care system because of abuse or Imagine having none. neglect. The special advocates work to shorten the time Life was challenging for 16-year-old Sally (not her real children spend in foster homes, and guide them to a safe, name), whose father was absent and mother was an permanent living arrangement. unstable alcoholic. Cherokee County’s CASA for Children is a nonprofit Sally was placed in a foster home when her mother organization with three fulltime employees and close could no longer care for her. No information was given to 100 volunteers who work out of the basement of the about extended family; as far as Sally knew, she was alone. marble courthouse next to the Justice Center in Canton. What appeared to be a hopeless situation had a happier Currently, 214 children are in custody of the Division of ending. Sally’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Cherokee county did an online search, and found two maternal uncles in and 128 are assigned CASA volunteers, leaving 86 children Florida who had lost contact with her and her mother. A without an advocate because of lack of volunteers. month later, Sally attended a family reunion and met the There’s clearly a need for help. people who will be there to support her for the rest of her The current system isn’t equipped to adequately make life. sure children who can’t live safely at home are treated Sally’s advocate made a difference in her life, fulfilling with dignity, given a safe place to live and services to the mission of CASA for Children, Inc.: to provide advocacy help them recover from their hardships and enjoy being children, according to Deidre Hollands, executive director of CASA “The foster care system is an overburdened During the fiscal year July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012: and underfunded one. It cannot begin to give each child the individual attention they deserve,” • CASA volunteers attended hearings on said Hollands. “We don’t want any children in our 84 424 community to fall through the cracks.” behalf of children 246 The best way to make a difference is to settle the children into a permanent home as quickly as • Volunteers drove 50,644 miles and donated possible, according to Hollands. More volunteers hours during their service are needed to help these vulnerable youngsters. 3,338 “Our mission is also to make sure progress is • children were returned to a stronger, safer home being made to move the child out of foster care and 54 into a permanent home,” said Hollands. “The foster • placed in guardianship of fit, willing relative care system is not a place for a child to grow up.” 35 CASA services begin after a judge has determined that a child should be placed in a foster setting • 14 children adopted into a non-relative home while the family is offered services to overcome the issues that caused the child to be removed. • 9 children turned 18, became independent adults The volunteer then meets monthly with the child in the foster home to make sure it’s a healthy and

36 sixes living | March 2013 observing in the courtroom. Two of the CASA staffers work fulltime supporting the work of the advocates after their initial training. The next training session begins in April, with two more starting in the fall. Class times vary between daytime, evening and weekends to accommodate more people. This year, CASA Cherokee is celebrating its 20-year Court Appointed Special Advocates anniversary. The program, which has served more than 1,900 children during that time, has grown to include a dedicated network of advocates, staff, board members, friends and financial supporters. “As we look to the next 20 years, we are called to fill a role that reaches beyond helping one child to transforming the massive state system to provide best possible care for all court-involved children” Hollands says. “With our network of community members who want to see these at risk children succeed, we can ensure that CASA’s impact goes beyond what we have already accomplished.” Part of the growth plan is to move to a larger facility that can offer a safe environment for supervised family visits, as well as increasing educational support and opportunities for youth to CASA volunteer Suzzie develop leadership skills and Gilham completed her receive grief counseling. “We training in October 2011 have been uniquely positioned and has been an advocate to identify gaps in vital services for six children in the last to children. We want to close 14 months. Photo by Kim Bates. those gaps.” “Opportunities exist for supportive environment. anyone and everyone who Volunteers also follow up with teachers, counselors, and wants to support CASA’s mission and growth,” said others in the child’s life to ensure the child’s needs are Hollands. You can volunteer as an advocate, help with being met. The advocate also monitors the progress of the a fundraiser, provide a meal for a training class, invite birth parents if they’ve been given a plan to improve the a CASA representative to speak to your church or civic home situation. group, or attend a fundraiser. A Super Hero 5K is planned “These are things the DFCS case managers don’t have for April 13. A viewing of the movie “Casablanca” is time to do. It’s really important to make sure the situation planned for 6 p.m. June 29 at the Historic Canton Theatre, has been corrected before you return a child to the followed by an October golf tournament. The annual Light home,” said Hollands. of Hope, an evening that honors individuals who have Advocates stay with their cases until the child is been a “light of hope” to children, will be held at 7 p.m. returned to a strengthened family, placed in the April 16 at the Arts Center in Canton. The event is open to guardianship of family members or adopted. While the public, no charge for admission. cases typically last 12 months, the relationship between Hollands guarantees that any level of involvement offers advocate and child often remains strong long after the rewards for both the adults and the children. case is closed. It isn’t unusual to see CASA volunteers at “I’m inspired by the volunteers as much as anything. graduations, weddings and other special occasions. They provide a caring, listening, warm body to children “Volunteers go so far above and beyond to do what who feel like a number, a case to everybody else,” she is right for the child; it’s amazing and heartwarming to said. “When you tell a child, ‘I’m here because I want watch. It renews your belief in humanity,” said Hollands. to see you succeed,’ it touches their heart to know An intensive program is in place to equip the advocates. somebody cares about them.” Each volunteer receives 40 hours of training that includes For more information about CASA, call (770) 345-3274 30 classroom hours, and 10 more as an intern and or visit www.casacherokee.org.

sixes living | March 2013 37 Health & Wellness Positive Changes in the Pharmacy World By Dale Coker

Change is good ... change interactions. is good … Sometimes I have Another change in pharmacy is that there is a greater to repeat this several times acceptance of pharmacy compounding by physicians and to convince myself. Seriously, patients alike. Pharmacy compounding is the age-old practice though, there have been in which pharmacists prepare an individual patient’s medication many positive changes in the that has been prescribed by a health care practitioner. Making pharmacy profession over prescriptions “from scratch” was what all pharmacists did until the years. I remember in drugs started being manufactured in the 1930s. There are 1977, fresh out of pharmacy many examples of the importance of pharmacy compounding school, typing out prescription in health care today. Tablets or capsules that a patient can’t labels on a typewriter (many swallow can be changed to a liquid. A pain medication that times with strike-overs) causes stomach upset or ulcers can be compounded into a and typing the name of the cream or gel. Individualized hormones can be compounded for Pharmacist Dale Coker is a University of Georgia grad drug on the label only if the men or women in many different strengths and dosage forms. with more than 30 years of physician had checked off The cat that is impossible to dose can have the medication experience that led to his a box instructing me to do prepared in a cream to be applied to the ear. opening Cherokee Custom so. There were also times To find a local compounding pharmacy, you can go to the Script, an independent when placebos were ordered, website of PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of pharmacy specializing in compounding. He also is a resulting in prescriptions being America) at www.pccarx.com or IACP (International Academy member of the Sixes Living filled for capsules containing of Compounding Pharmacists) at www.iacprx.org. To find community board. Email him nothing but sugar. Laws and a pharmacy that has taken the extra step to gain national at [email protected]. regulations have changed accreditation, go to the website of PCAB (Professional to ensure safeguards and to Compounding Accreditation Board) at www.pcab.org. PCAB make patients better informed Accreditation, the seal of approval for quality and safety in about the medication(s) they are compounding, is yet another good change. taking, as well as expected side effects, precautions and drug Yes, change is good.

Colorectal Cancer: Understanding Your Risk and How to Prevent It

By Betty McGinty

Colorectal cancer, or cancer of the nearly 45 percent of colorectal cancers. large intestine, is the second highest Dramatically reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer by Betty McGinty is cause of cancer-related deaths and following these five simple rules. the director of the the third most diagnosed cancer 1. Exercise. In a recent study, exercise was linked to a 24 Advanced Center for among men and women. Luckily, percent decreased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Aim GI Therapeutics at modern technology makes screening Northside Hospital. for at least 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. for colorectal cancer much easier 2. Eat nutritious foods. Eat a diet plentiful in fiber, fruits and and, when detected early, it is a very veggies. Limit processed meats. treatable disease. 3. Get Screened. Beginning at age 50, schedule routine Your risk of developing colorectal colonoscopies at least every 10 years. cancer is a combination of controllable and uncontrollable 4. Manage Vices. People who consume more than seven factors. People older than 50 and those who have a family alcoholic beverages a week have a 72 percent increased history of colorectal, ovarian, or breast cancer have a higher risk risk, whereas long-term smokers have up to a 164 percent of developing colorectal cancer than others. increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of 5. Keep Your Weight in Check. Obese people (those with a developing this disease, even if some of the risk factors you have BMI over 29) have a 20 percent increased risk of developing are unmanageable. In fact, researchers believe that eating a colorectal cancer compared to those of normal weight. nutritious diet, exercising, and controlling body fat could prevent

38 sixes living | March 2013 school news

Graduation Schedule to Span $200,000 Prize at Stake for Woodstock Three Days High Students The schedule for high school graduation ceremonies has The Follett Challenge, a national technology content, been announced. The ceremonies will take place over three rewards schools for their work applying technology, content days at First Baptist Woodstock, 11905 Ga. 92, Woodstock and creativity in ways that engage students, foster literacy 30188. May 23: Sequoyah at 4 p.m., River Ridge at 8 p.m. May and promote critical thinking. Six schools will be awarded the 24: Etowah at 4 p.m., Woodstock at 8 p.m. May 25: Creekview cash equivalent of a total of $200,000 in Follett products and at 9 a.m., Cherokee at 1 p.m. More information can be found at services. www.cherokee.k12.ga.us. A video from each school is posted online at www. follettchallenge.com. To help Woodstock win, fans are asked to go to the website, search for WHS VisionQuest, and vote once a day through March 15. The more votes the school receives, the Cherokee Schools’ Top Chefs Head to more likely it is to be chosen for the final prize. State Competition District School nutrition employees Tonya Cannon of Mountain Road Elementary and Wendy Morrow of Holly Springs Elementary each won first-place honors at the Seventh District Freedom Middle Students Show Stock School Nutrition Association Culinary Contest. The next step is the Georgia School Nutrition Association’s statewide Culinary Market Savvy Contest on March 16. The winner will be announced at the Freedom Middle state conference in April. School students won There were three categories in the competition: Meatless/ the Fall 2012 Georgia Vegetarian Entrée, won by Cannon; Red/Orange Side Dish, won Stock Market Game by Morrow; and Legume Side Dish. Program sponsored by the Georgia Council on Economic Education. Freedom winners (from left) Macy The winning Pfaffenbichler, Lauren Bryant and Sarah team - Lauren Bryant, Students Brush Up on Dental Hygiene Snider. Macy Pfaffenbichler and Sarah Snider - topped 56 other teams to earn the honor. Dr. Miles Mazzawi of Cherokee Children’s Dentistry, a Participants begin with a hypothetical $100,000 to invest in partner in education with Liberty Elementary, enlisted the aid the stock market, and the team in the region (the public school of Kindergarteners (from left) Addyson Herring, Presley Roe, district and any other participating schools in the geographic Alli Eichenberger and Caitlin Smith to show classmates proper region) with the highest portfolio value at the end of the 10 brushing techniques. weeks wins. The Freedom team will be recognized May 7 at the Stock Market Game Banquet in Atlanta, when the state winner will be announced.

Liberty Principal a Featured Speaker at Winter Conference Two Cherokee County School District principals were invited to serve as featured presenters at the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) Winter Conference. Liberty Elementary’s Dr. Nicole Holmes and Clark Creek STEM Academy’s Dr. Jennifer Scrivner spoke about the district’s development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum and STEM academies. The presentation informed attendees about STEM instructional strategies, key standards and resources necessary to create STEM classroom activities.

sixes living | March 2013 39 School & Sports

Sixes Chorus Performs at Sequoyah Students Place at Governor’s Mansion DECA Regionals The Sixes Elementary chorus recently performed in the State-level competition this month is the next step for ballroom of the Governor’s Mansion for Georgia’s First Lady Sequoyah High students Nich Stinson, Sydney Anderson and Sandra Deal and guests. “The performance was a great Noe Magana, who placed first in business speech, second in success,” said Principal John Hultquist. Music teacher Margaret food marketing and second in business finances respectively. Swarts leads the chorus, with members Morgan Beasley, Sean Hannah Kidd, Riley Martinez and Madison Locke also Blankenship, Kinsey Bracegirdle, Riley Briggs, Jonathan Brown, participated in the DECA Regional Competition. Adam Burns, Lola Canales, Madison Caracalas, Evie Clark, Kacey Colina, Alyssa DiCarlo, Gabriella Dickerson, Madeleine Findley, Carly Henderson, Avery Hughes, Emily Hutto, Chloe Jones, Andra Lavrich, Sarah Grace Livingston, Kristen Malencsik, Ana Markosi, Averie McDaniel, Elizabeth McDonald, Kate Meredith, Julia Miller, Noah Myers, Taylor Orick, Kaaliyah Potts-Heard, Jessica Reid, Cassidy Rogers, Ansley Royal, Katelyn Rud, Morgan Sacklyn, Emily Saenger, Taylor Sedlatschek, Shyam Selvam, Ashley Smith, Brea Smith, Jessica Thomas, Juliette Thomas, Olivia Wade, Rebecca Weeks, Mackenzie Wilder and Emily Zuluaga.

DECA winners (from left, front row): Noe Magana and Nich Stinson. Back row: Riley Martinez, Hannah Kidd, Advisor Beth Carey, Madison Locke and Margaret Swarts (left) and choral members perform for Georgia’s Sydney Anderson. First Lady.

Johnston Classroom Becomes Spirited Cherokee High Takes Temporary TV Studio Top Honors Chesley McNeil, 11Alive News Meteorologist, visited Johnston Cherokee High School was presented with the Georgia EMC Elementary to share his knowledge and broadcast from there Region 5AAAAA Spirit and Sportsmanship Award, awarded to for the station’s live newscast at noon. three high schools in the state. Schools from within each region vote to determine the winners. The award was presented by Rachel Young of Georgia EMC during a February basketball game.

Taking part in the presentation were (from left) Cherokee High Assistant Principal Dr. Pam Andes, Principal Debra Murdock, Rachel Young of Georgia EMC and Athletic Director Jack Wallner.

40 sixes living | March 2013 Fan of the Week Honors District’s Transfer Request Period Sequoyah Students Ends April 1 The Cherokee County Fan of the Week honored the 2012 The Cherokee County School District’s request period for participants during the program’s annual banquet recently, and student transfer/reassignment for the 2013-14 school year is also recognized two football players from each high school who open through April 1. If parents/guardians are interested in one exemplify outstanding character and leadership traits. Logan of the five opportunities for transfer or reassignment for next Honea and Trenton Dorner were chosen from Sequoyah High school year, they are asked to review documents posted on the School. website, www.cherokee.k12.ga.us. Requests for reassignment “Logan and Trenton have represented Sequoyah to one of the Cherokee STEM or Fine Arts academies will be football at the highest level and we are very proud of their handled in a separate process beginning April 16. accomplishments,” said Principal Elliott Berman. “Their selection for this award is well deserved.” The Fan of the Week organization provides the opportunity for students in the county who are faced with special challenges Reinhardt Players Help at Clayton and circumstances in their life to participate and be a part of the Bingo Night football game day experience. This is often an experience these Clayton Elementary School recently welcomed Reinhardt children would not otherwise have. Most often the participants University football players, who volunteered at the school’s are elementary school students nominated by their teachers or PTA Bingo Night. “It was a night of great family fun!” Principal others in the community. These students become part of the¬ Beth Long said, thanking all the volunteers and participants who team for one exciting Friday night, participating in pre-game came out to support the PTA fundraising event. meals and pre-game festivities on the field, including throwing out the first pass and having their name called on the PA system in the stadium. The culmination of the season involves a banquet and trophy presentation.

Reinhardt University football players Carl Edward (left) and Hunter Oswald (right) with Assistant Coach Will Heath.

State Superintendent Barge Visits Cherokee High Sequoyah standouts (from left): Assistant Coach Jeff Beinke, Head Coach State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge visited Cherokee Jim Teter, Logan Honea, Trenton Dorner and Assistant Coach Jeremy Law. High School to talk with students and teachers about the Cherokee County School District’s Career Pathways program, which focuses on work-based learning and career-related education under its Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program. National Junior Beta Club Adds Dr. Barge visited classrooms in the areas of agriculture, healthcare, automotive, metals, JROTC, business, construction Avery Students and family and consumer science. Avery Elementary School inducted 50 students into the Student members of Cherokee High’s Go Build Georgia team National Junior Beta Club, which promotes scholarship, served as tour guides for Dr. Barge in each classroom. Go Build leadership, and citizenship at the school and in the community. Georgia is a state workforce development initiative to foster Janet Read, Cherokee County school board chair, was the interest in skilled trades as a career focus. ceremony’s guest speaker. Inductees include: Lilly Steiner, Collin At the end of the classroom tour, Dr. Barge engaged in Thomas, Matthew Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Lyriel Todd, a roundtable discussion with students and teachers about Hannah West, Alyssa Williams, Alex Young, John Zarzycki and education issues. Dilyn Zertuche.

sixes living | March 2013 41 School & Sports Student Athletes Recognized for College Plans

Forty-eight Cherokee County student-athletes were recognized in a ceremony last month for signing scholarship commitment letters to compete at the college level. The event was held at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. The students, along with their parents, coaches, athletic directors and principals, were honored at a brunch for making their college choices for a variety of sports on National Signing Day, which is the earliest day on which high school seniors can make a commitment to play football for a college. About 250 people attended the event, sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia and coordinated by the School District’s Office of School Operations.

Cherokee High School Sequoyah High School Kostya Benton, soccer at Point University Eli Dickens, baseball at Reinhardt University Olivia Black, softball at University of Alabama-Birmingham Mason Ward, baseball at Georgia College and State University Courtney Gibbs, softball at Valdosta State University Naomi Catt, softball at Alderson-Broaddus College Elizabeth Prance, softball at Georgia Highlands College Anna Rowe, softball at Georgia Perimeter College Jessica Ricks, softball at Georgia Highlands College Cody Parker, football at Berry College Margaret Hartman, basketball at Harvard University Tunde Ayinia, football at Mercer University Alex Murfin, baseball at LaGrange College Woodstock High School Clara Young, basketball at Samford University Brianna Lakes, basketball at Charleston Southern Makensie Block, track and cross country at Troy University Troy Kizer, baseball at Young Harris Trey Alexander, football at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

42 sixes living | March 2013 Cherokee County School District Police Chief Mark Kissel will write about school safety and security information each month. This initial column gives an overview of school safety plans. In coming months, Kissel will address bullying, cyber-bullying, Internet safety and other issues affecting our students and their families. Safety Plans in Place to Protect Cherokee Students

By Mark Kissel

Every public school in Georgia program. Coordinated through school PTA units, the program is required by state law to have a is designed to inform parents and others within the school safety plan that addresses violent community about critical issues related to safety and security. incidents that could happen Parents who want to learn more about our district’s school on school property, including safety plans are encouraged to attend a PASS program on crisis fires, severe weather and armed management, offered annually at the county’s schools through intruders, as well as how schools the PTA. respond to community dangers For more information on the PASS program, contact CCSD like a bank robbery. Police Department Sgt. James Morris at (770) 704-4346. The school safety plan is unique to each school, and every March PASS meetings school has a crisis response March 7, 6:30 p.m., ACE Academy: Bullying Chief of Police Mark Kissel team made up of designated March 7, 6:30 p.m., Creekland Middle: School Law has served the Cherokee staff members who are assigned County School District since specific responsibilities during an 1999 and has more than 35 incident. The principal serves as years of law enforcement experience. He serves as the “officer-in-charge.” Each plan an adjunct faculty member is prepared with involvement of at Georgia State University parents and other community and is recognized as a stakeholders and is reviewed senior instructor by the annually. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training A countywide multi- Council. jurisdictional response plan is in place for violent incidents occurring on a school campus that require the assistance of other public safety agencies. In the days and weeks following the 1999 Columbine High School incident, the Cherokee County School District Police Department — in cooperation with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security, municipal police departments and other local public safety agencies — worked together to create this plan, which outlines how each agency will respond. This plan is regularly reviewed, and the agencies train together periodically to ensure their responses will be successful when needed. While Columbine was considered a rare occurrence, it caused law enforcement, school districts and security professionals nationwide to rethink security and emergency planning. Our school district has made “providing a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning” one of its major system priorities. An integral part of our school district’s safety planning was beginning the Parental Awareness for Safe Schools (PASS)

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Sequoyah Cheerleader’s Positive Spirit Through Illness Earns Recognition from Atlanta Hospital By Jeff Cochran, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta began a monthly Comeback Athlete contest, for the 2012-13 school year, to recognize athletes who have overcome illness or physical challenges. Sequoyah High School’s Audrey Lockstedt, the January winner, is the first winner from Cherokee County. In May, Audrey will be in the running with seven others for Comeback Athlete of the Year. Watch for voting to begin at www.choa.org/comeback.

Audrey Lockstedt’s personality called the family and told them is a perfect fit for cheerleading. that the tumor was benign. “I thought I would be good at The relief the family felt was it because I kind of already am a indescribable. peppy person,” said 16-year-old Audrey had to sit out a couple Audrey, who started cheering in of practices and games, including eighth grade. homecoming festivities, after It wasn’t just her personality the surgery. She returned to the that made Audrey a staple on the squad three weeks later, with Sequoyah High School football limitations on her activity. cheerleading squad. Audrey, a Eventually, Audrey returned to junior, also has the leadership stunting, taking her position as a ability to get a crowd on its feet. front spotter for her junior season Audrey used that ability to lift on the varsity team. Last October, her family up, even when she was while practicing a difficult stunt, down. a teammate’s foot slipped and hit “Audrey was stronger than Audrey in the spot where she had the rest of us,” Kim Lockstedt, surgery more than a year before. Audrey’s mom, said. “We all felt She fell to the ground and hit the like we were falling apart and she back of her head. picked us up. I felt guilty at times Another CT scan determined because she was stronger than she had a concussion. Audrey all of us. I think she just felt like had to miss another couple of everything was going to be okay.” weeks of games and practices, On June 17, 2011, Audrey including another homecoming and her older brother Evan fell game and parade. She said it took asleep in the family media room. her a few practices to get back to Early in the morning, Evan heard herself, but she kept working and Audrey making strange sounds. finished the season. She was having a seizure. Evan woke up their parents, John and “I did think about quitting because I didn’t want to risk getting Kim, who drove Audrey to Scottish Rite hospital. hit again,” she said. “I did feel like I was behind and I didn’t When she arrived, Audrey received a computed tomography want to be that burden. But quitting isn’t what I do.” (CT) scan that came back normal. The doctor told the The close-knit Lockstedt family is now closer than ever. family to follow up with a neurologist, who ordered an Watching their youngest fight through waves of adversity electroencephalogram (EEG) and a magnetic resonance imaging provided them with enough inspiration to last countless football (MRI) scan. Both showed a mass on her brain, but it wasn’t seasons. clear if the tumor was malignant or benign. “Seeing her push through and come out on the other side has Joshua Chern, M.D., a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s been really wonderful,” Kim said. “It has been an inspiration Healthcare of Atlanta, wanted to operate right away and remove not just to me, but to a lot of people.” the tumor. Less than a week after the August surgery, Dr. Chern

44 sixes living | March 2013 DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK

There are many exciting things happening downtown that you will find on the following pages.

The featured business for March is Thomas Eye Group

sixes living | March 2013 45 downtown woodstock Specialty Care for all Ages at Thomas Eye Group one Convenient Location 149 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 102 • 770-928-4544 • www.thomaseye.com

The Woodstock office of Thomas Eye staff the Woodstock location. Each blocked tear ducts, misaligned eyes, and Group, which opened in 2001, moved to spent years learning his specialty after the need for glasses. the new Towne Lake Parkway location performing a residency in comprehensive “I have an opportunity to really impact three years ago. The office has the ophthalmology. Dr. Berland specializes a child who would otherwise have a latest technology and most advanced in pediatrics, caring for patients from disability for their entire life,” said Dr. treatment options for patients. birth to age 21. Dr. Berman specializes in Berland. “It’s never boring, and there The office has a warm, friendly glaucoma and offers general ophthalmic is an enormous amount of satisfaction atmosphere and a state-of-the-art care with an emphasis on cataract providing vital medical care to children.” electronic kiosk check-in. Thomas Eye surgery. Dr Kaufman specializes in retina, Dr. Berman chose glaucoma as has an ophthalmic surgery center and treating diabetic retinopathy and macular a specialty because he has a family 25 doctors who offer a wide array of degeneration. The Towne Lake location member who was blinded by the disease. specialties and the capabilities to treat all offers the only pediatric, glaucoma, and Early detection is the key to preserving ages, from newborns to senior citizens. retina specialist in Cherokee County. eyesight. “What I like about treating Drs. Jerry Berland M.D., Mark One of the goals of the Thomas Eye glaucoma patients is that I get to know Berman M.D. and Paul Kaufman M.D. Group is to offer specialty eye care at a them personally. You see the patients local convenient location. three or four times a year. Some of them Dr. Nhora Abril O.D. offers I’ve been following more than 10 years, Mark N. Berman, M.D. expertise in contact lens and so after seeing them 40 to 50 visits, you - Board Certified general optometry. know them. It’s nice that we can offer Ophthalmologist Glaucoma “We take care of all that kind of care and be in a location that and Cataract Surgery age groups with a variety makes it work for them.” - University of Georgia of special problems as well Patient satisfaction is a top priority graduate, earned Doctor as basic eye exams,” said for the doctors, who look forward to of Medicine degree from Dr. Berland. “A lot of the reviewing patient surveys for feedback Medical College of Georgia technical equipment we that helps determine areas in need use to care for patients – of improvement. Dr. Berman said the special cameras, lasers and results have shown that Thomas Eye Jerry E. Berland, M.D. other devices – is constantly Group doctors score well above the - Board Certified Pediatric being upgraded. We have national average, according to the Ophthalmology and the most cutting edge benchmarks set for comparison with Strabismus equipment here that exists other ophthalmologists across the - Assistant Chief of in ophthalmology.” country. Ophthalmology at Children’s Dr. Berland often treats “We’re very tuned in to customer Healthcare of Atlanta at patients that are just a few service,” said Berman. “We want to Scottish Rite days old. Common eye know about any concerns, and make sure issues in children include the patient has a good experience.” Photos by Kim Bates Kim by Photos

46 sixes living | March 2013 ADVERTISEMENT March CALENDAR of events

March 1 Information: Bring a camera! Call (770) 516-9989 or visit www. Friday Night Live — Mardi Gras on Main foxtalebookshoppe.com Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock March 15 Information: The event will include a parade and the crowing of Booking Signing with Beth Hermes a Mardi Gras King and Queen Time: 6 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street March 1 Information: Local author Beth Hermes will be signing copies of iThink Improv Troupe her book, The Lightbearers: Found. Time: 9 p.m. Location: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main Street March 15 - 17, 22 and 24 Tickets: $5 The Taming of the Shrew Information: Family friendly laughs. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit Times: Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. www.elmstreetarts.org. Sundays 2 p.m. Location: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main Street March 2 & 4 Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors/students $11 if purchased in Story time with The Cat in the Hat advance online. $15 and $13 respectfully at the door. Time: 11 a.m. Information: Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street org. Trailfest 2013 Flowers are starting to bloom; buds are on the trees and Musical guests will include The Whiskey Gentry, Kurt with daylight saving time in effect, there’s no better time to Thomas Band, Cute Boots, Red, White and Blues and celebrate with a street festival! Woodstock’s own Jonathan Peyton. Trailfest (formerly Streetfest) will be held in downtown There will be several food trucks and food and recreational Woodstock on Saturday, March 23. The event is sponsored vendors available for participants. by the Greenprints Alliance and is held to raise funds and The festival will run from 2 – 10 p.m. at the Park at City awareness for the trail systems throughout Woodstock. The Center. For more information, please contact Jennifer event will coincide with SORBA’s Southern Mountain Bike Stockton at (404) 435-1699 or Jennifer@greenprintsalliance. Photos by Kim Bates Kim by Photos Summit March 22-23. com.

Photos from last year’s Streetfest, courtesy of Kyle Bennett.

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Last Minute Makeover by Jodi Tiberio

Some things are just meant to be. Our first makeover recipient Jodi Tiberio owns for this month’s feature decided Branch Boutique for she was not ready to make a women in Towne Lake change. Feeling a bit defeated, and THREADS boutique I went into a restaurant to have for men and women in dinner when I saw my friend, Downtown Woodstock. Contact Jodi at info@ Joanne Hutchings. After we shopthreads.net. exchanged greetings, I asked her if she was interested in getting a makeover. She said, “Sure, why not?” I was excited and really appreciated that she trusted me to take good care of her. Due to the last minute nature of this makeover, I was not going to be able to meet with her myself, but I knew my manager, Mari, at Branch would do an amazing job in my place. Mari always goes the extra mile to make our customers happy. She and Joanne spent a lot of time selecting the perfect jeans. I always ask our makeover recipients to bring several pairs of their favorite shoes, and Joanne found several tops and accessories to mix and match with them. After Mari got Joanne all set with some fabulous new clothes, Joanne went to Salon Gloss for her hair and make-up. After a consultation with Salon Gloss co-owner Tim Timmons, Joanne agreed that her hair color should be deeper and richer. Tim chose a warm, chocolate base color and fine, golden- copper highlights to complement Joanne’s warm skin tone. Next, Tim chose to cut her hair into a more modern bob. By creating an angle from back to front and carving a soft fringe to frame Joanne’s face, Tim delivered a relevant look that was on point with the season’s latest trends. The transformation was completed with a make-up consultation, which was aimed at helping Joanne to know what colors worked best for her new hair color and skin tone as well as quick application techniques that she will be able to use to duplicate her look at home. With her look complete, Joanne called me on her way to dinner to tell me how happy she was with her new look. She had not realized that she never takes the time to shop for herself. She said, “I realized I was wearing “mom jeans,” and these Miss Me Jeans are amazing and comfortable, and I feel great in them.” Joanne was very thankful, and I was thankful to Mari and Tim for giving my friend a renewed sense of self. Like many women, Joanne spends most of her time tending to her family, putting herself last. I know her husband and daughter were as thrilled with her new look as she was.

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Play in the Dirt in Downtown Woodstock by Kyle Bennett

One of the most popular “Since the Community Garden programs offered by Woodstock Parks and Recreation is the program started, many of the Community Garden program. This program provides the gardeners have become vendors opportunity for would-be at the Farmers Market.” gardeners to have a plot of land to garden right in Downtown Woodstock. According to GardenWorks, an organization Woodstock residents have the opportunity to purchase fresh that promotes community produce that is grown in Downtown Woodstock? gardens, the benefits of The Community Garden is located on Dobbs Road, just to the Kyle Bennett is the community gardens are east of Chattahoochee Technical College. If you are interested Director of Tourism numerous: they add natural in playing in the dirt and growing your own fresh produce, for the Woodstock beauty to the community and consider signing up for a plot at the garden. Plots are available Downtown Development provide areas for exercise and Authority. He can be in 20’ x 20” or 10’ x 10’. The numbers of plots are limited, so reached at kbennett@ recreation; gardeners tend to eat advanced registration is required. Existing plot renters in the woodstockga.gov. healthier than non-gardening Community Garden have first priority to keep their plot for the families; they increase access to next year. Renewals for existing gardeners will begin March 1, local produce and they allowing and registration for new participants who are Woodstock city individuals without access to residents will start April 1. Registration for non-Woodstock farmable land to have the opportunity to garden. residents will begin on May 1. The Community Garden program has had a positive impact The registration fee for 20’x20’ plots is $25; 10’ x 10’ plots on another popular feature of Downtown Woodstock- the registration fee is $15. You can register in person or by mail Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market. Since the Community at Woodstock Magnolia Hall at 108 Arnold Mill Road between Garden program started, many of the gardeners have become the hours of 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m., Monday- vendors at the Farmers Market. How wonderful is it that Friday. For more information, please call (770) 517-6788.

50 sixes living | March 2013 In the more than 100 years it has been in existence, the Woodstock train depot has had more than its fair share of tenants. Besides serving its original purpose, the depot has been home to a postal office, a government office, an exhibition space and, now, the restaurant FREIGHT Kitchen & Tap. With a nod to the depot’s rich history, patrons will see, taste and experience Woodstock’s rich Southern heritage. Owners, Chef Robert Morneweck and Neel Sengupta have created a dining experience that tells the communal story of the depot through food, drink and art. The food can best Robert Morneweck (left) and Neel Sengupta. be described as “New Southern” — it incorporates the farming heritage that is part of our community. The menu options are farm fresh, hearty but healthy and full of flavor. Local purveyors and small- to medium-size farms are sought to create seasonal menus that include a daily braise, catch and burger. People who choose to dine at FREIGHT are also choosing to support these local suppliers and smaller farms, said Neel. Diners can expect an above-average experience at FREIGHT — one that Neel and Robert hope inspires them to return over and over and to tell their friends about. I know that has been the case for me. The first time I dined at FREIGHT, I went with friends who highly recommended

By Kara Kiefer eat. drink. local. Freight Kitchen and Tap • 251 E. Main Street, Woodstock (770) 924-0144 • www.freightkitchen.com • www.facebook.com/freightkitchentap it. When we were presented with our menus, one of our friends was surprised to find it was not the same one he had the time before. Our server explained that FREIGHT changes menus seasonally in order to take advantage of the freshest from the land and the sea. A lot of items interested me, but I took our server’s suggestion and tried the gumbo. One of the keys to a good gumbo is creating the perfect roux — the process cannot be rushed and requires patience, and if you do it right, you are rewarded with a deeply flavored sauce. This is exactly what I found with this gumbo: shrimp, crawfish, okra and the holy trinity of green pepper, onions and celery, all cooked with the rich and slightly spicy roux. Everyone at the table agreed that our meals were not just good, they were exceptional. From the fried green tomatoes to the shrimp and grits, it was clear everything had been prepared to order and made with the freshest of ingredients. Of course, Freight Kitchen and Tap has a full bar, and what’s behind the bar is as impressive as the food! With a nod to the historical significance of the depot, FREIGHT offers several brands of bourbon and whiskey, as well as house made infused spirits such as bacon bourbon and cranberry infused vodka. While diners can get a domestic beer at FREIGHT, the focus is primarily on craft beers, many of which are local. In fact, one local brewery, Red Hare, is on tap and works with the bar team to create special restaurant exclusive beers. Eating at Freight is definitely a non-chain experience, and it includes brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to a make-your-own Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, diners can enjoy several made-to-order items from the traditional (Eggs Benedict) to the unusual (Slow Roasted Pork ‘N Hoe Cakes and eggs). Come and enjoy the best the seasons have to offer at Freight Kitchen and Tap, and now that the weather is becoming milder, enjoy it on the patio. See why dining at Freight truly is an experience! FREIGHT is open daily for lunch and dinner and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

sixes living | March 2013 51 ADVERTISEMENT downtown woodstock

Experience Elm Street – Commedia Dell…what? by G. Lora Grooms

According to a dear and knowledgeable friend who has thoroughly researched this topic, “commedia dell’arte,” Italian for “comedy of art” was extremely popular in Italy at the time Shakespeare wrote “The Taming of the Shrew.” The play is set in Italy, so it would make sense that Shakespeare would have been influenced by this style. G. Lora Grooms is the But what is it? And why Director for the Elm would Shakespeare be Street Cultural Arts interested in anything from Village. She has been Italy? teaching, writing, directing and performing Back in the 16th century, in the Atlanta area “commedia dell’arte,” was since 1990. You can performed by traveling players, reach her at director@ often on city streets but elmstreetarts.org sometimes at court. This style included music, clever dialogue, masks, colorful costumes, dance and all sorts of physical humor - what we now would call slapstick. It quickly became popular all across Europe, and even our present-day theater is influenced to a degree by commedia. CITY CENTER • WOODSTOCK Why am I telling you this? Well, let’s face it, there are some elements of “Shrew” that are problematic for women. The ‘shrew’ of the title, Katharina, is eventually subdued by her suitor/husband Petruchio, almost to the point of becoming subservient. She makes an eloquent MARCH speech in the last act about how women are softer than 15,16,17,22,24 men and that they should obey their husbands. So much for equality - IF you take that message seriously. Fri/Sat @ 7:30pm However, if you enjoy the play from the perspective that Shakespeare is making fun of the entire situation between Sun @ 2pm Petruchio and Katharina, that changes everything. Even many of the character names in “Shrew” are commedia style names. How more obvious could it be that Shakespeare did not intend this play to be taken seriously? Call or visit us on the web to learn about our That is why the Elm Street version playing this month will be performed in the commedia style with broad humor, slapstick SUMMER CAMPS comedy and elements appropriate to the text and characters. Director Travice Obas and her cast have embraced this interpretation with hilarious results. It’s not often we produce Shakespeare, so be sure to make plans to attend this fabulous ELMSTREETARTS.ORG production. We look forward to seeing you! 678.494.4251

52 sixes living | March 2013 Dream Big By Mayor Donnie Henriques Downtown

(Writer’s note: This article Woodstock is taken from the last few paragraphs of the State of the City Address. I felt it was worth repeating. Thanks to Jeff Moon, City Manager, who always helps in putting the Address together)

Take a minute to close your eyes and imagine the following. A community with a DDA (Downtown Development Donnie Henriques is the Authority) and the City not mayor of Woodstock. getting along. A community that You may contact him by had trouble filling retail spaces calling (770) 592-6001 and had only a few restaurants in or e-mail dhenriques@ woodstockga.gov. its downtown. A community that had a summer concert series with no sponsorships and acts that you were not familiar with. A community that had been fighting for 30 years for a new interchange and the hope of some sort of retail development at the site. A community with no multi- use trails, no mountain bike trails, no kids’ playground, and no dog park. A community with gridlock in its downtown because of no grid streets and no way for pedestrians to safely move about. A community with run-down apartment complexes in its downtown, no memorial to honor its residents who had paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom, and a police department with 12 to 15 vacancies that it could not fill. A community that required someone who wanted to start a business to make four different trips to various offices in the City. A community that had moved its Senior Center around multiple times without the hope of a permanent location. A community without a Main Street Program to allow the residents and businesses to have an outlet to be involved and positively impact their own lives. A community that had no tourism because of not having any destinations. You may have thought of several different communities, but I am describing Woodstock of five years ago. Just five short years. Now open your eyes. Do you see the difference? This is the Woodstock of today: the new Rope Mill Interchange, a thriving downtown, a new Senior Center, trails and parks; grid streets, new apartment complexes replacing old, a DDA and City working together for a common purpose, and, finally, an outlet mall under construction and the people it will bring to our community. Do you see a community that has done all this during the worst recession since the Great Depression? You don’t have to look far to see communities that are struggling… in various ways - struggling to get along, struggling with the economy, and struggling with other problems. Yes, we still have problems, and we will have more problems to face in the future - every community does. But I want to challenge each of you to dream big and continue to work together to move our city forward. Make no small plan.

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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 Next Buzz Meeting 8 am at City Center all mothers! Friday, March 29

We are looking for photos of our Sixes area moms Welcome New Member with their children. The photos can be from Venue 92 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 March15 [email protected] for April issue. 3. The deadline for submissions is April 15. [email protected]

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54 sixes living | March 2013 sixes living | March 2013 55 faith Where is God Moving You? by Dr. Joe McKechnie

Let me take you back to 1876 “After the church ended up on and to the small town of Swan Quarter, North Carolina. A group that property, the landowner, with of Methodists decided to build a church. They owned a plot of trembling hands, handed over the land, but it was in a very low-lying deed to the Methodist preacher. part of town and, to make matters worse, it was in a flood plain. People consider this to be either an The Methodists tried to buy a amazing coincidence or an act of more desirable piece of land, but the owner of that property would God. You be the judge.” not sell. They had to settle for Dr. Joe McKechnie is the their original location. senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church, and a They worked hard to build their member of the Sixes Living little church, which was a small community board. Email white building propped up on But three days later, Swan Quarter was hit by a major storm, him at jmckechnie1@gmail. brick pilings to avoid the potential com. and many of the town’s buildings were destroyed. of flooding. Imagine the shock of the townspeople as they looked out Finally, the church was built, of their windows and saw the little church floating down the and they celebrated in a big way! street! The building was so well built that the water did not penetrate the walls, but rather gently lifted the structure off the bricks, at which point the church began to float through town. Local residents battled the waist-deep flood waters, using ropes and poles to try to slow down the floating building, but to no avail. As the people looked on, something amazing happened, something that no one can explain. The church mysteriously made a sudden right turn: literally, at an intersection, as if it had someone steering it. It floated down that road for two blocks, and then made another sharp turn and headed toward the center of a vacant lot. The building then stopped, and it sits at that exact spot even today. As the flood waters receded, the people of Swan Quarter were amazed at what had happened. You see, the church ended up nestled on the piece of land that the Methodists originally wanted to buy. But that shrewd, miserly landowner had refused to sell it to them. After the church ended up on that property, the landowner, with trembling hands, handed over the deed to the Methodist preacher. People consider this to be either an amazing coincidence or an act of God. You be the judge. I love this story because it parallels my own life. Sometimes change is subtle, while other times it is quite radical. God mysteriously took a small country church on a wet and wild journey through town. Can you sense God pulling, leading, or guiding you in a certain direction? The journey may seem a bit uncomfortable at the time, but know that, in God’s hands and in His timing, you are being taken to where you need to be. Can you notice (and appreciate) the ways in which God is moving you?

56 sixes living | March 2013 Thursday March 28 Remembering the Cross - 6:30pm in the Chapel Friday March 29 Secret Church Simulcast - 7pm in the Chapel Saturday March 30 3pm in the Worship Center & 5pm in the Chapel Childcare available for 4 years & younger

Sunday March 31 11905 Highway 92 9am in the Worship Center & 11am in the Chapel Woodstock, GA 30188 Childcare available for 4 years & younger 770.926.4428 fbcw.org 1:30pm Servicio de Semana Santa (en español) woodstockhub @fbcwoodstock

sixes living | March 2013 57 faith Acoustic Jeremiah Offers Unique Musical Venue for Singers, Songwriters

Nashville. Memphis. Detroit. New Orleans. These cities are considered by many music professionals to be highly preferred venues. Canton, Ga., is not likely to ever be ranked alongside Nashville or New Orleans for live music, but that doesn’t mean it can’t have a niche with the rebirth of Acoustic Jeremiah. A successful December show with a high-energy bluegrass band ended a two-year hiatus for Acoustic Jeremiah, a singer/songwriter performance venue. Organizers are planning more events for the first half of 2013. Acoustic Jeremiah (AJ) was started in October 2007 by Matt Hughes. The Canton native was inspired by his visits to the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville where, in a casual setting, songwriters Ruff J David by Photo take turns singing and talking about the The Packway Handle Band performed December 1, opening the new season for Acoustic Jeremiah. inspiration for writing their songs. His idea is to keep it simple. There are no over-the-top light displays or special effects. The decibel Cherokee Arts Center. level is cranked down. What remains is a stripped-down show: In 2010, Hughes and the AJ board decided to take a break an artist and a guitar. to re-evaluate because of the costs involved in presenting the The first AJ event in 2007 featured Jonny Diaz, and, over the shows. next three years, welcomed award-winning artists including “For those of us on the board of directors, I don’t think any of Gary Nicholson, Tyler Burkum, Bethany Dillon, Shaun Groves, us ever felt that it had played out its last song,” said David Ruff, Brandon Heath, DecembeRadio, Seth Walker, Ginny Owens and who stepped up to organize the new season. During the hiatus, music agents and artists continued to send emails asking to play EchoingJimmy Needham Angels. The first couple of seasons were hosted by Fields Chapel at AJ. United Methodist. Acoustic Jeremiah then moved to the Last year, AJ supporters formed the board of directors: members are Matt and McKenzie Hughes, David and Christine Ruff, Teresa and Brent Abernathy, Jason Acoustic Jeremiah Gaglione, Jamey Prickett, Len Simonis, Lyn Turnell and Jackie Riley. March 16: Jimmy Needham, “These are all people who have made the rebirth Tony Nolan and friends on the of AJ a hope turned into reality,” said Ruff, who was Clear the Stage Tour. pleased with the turnout for the December show. “It April 27: Christopher Williams was encouraging for the future of AJ and gave all of us June 1: Jenny & Tyler, with on the board a boost of energy for this year and the Cherokee High School senior years to come.” Jenna Lee Fair opening. Cherokee High School senior Jenna Lee Fair, who Ruff Shows start at 7:30 p.m. at describes as “a special young lady with a bright future,” Liberty Hill United Methodist in is scheduled to open for Jenny & Tyler on June 1. the Old Canton Cotton Mill, Ruff said there were many AJ fans in the audience 141 Railroad St. Tickets $10. For for the December show, and wants to make more more information, music fans aware of this unique venue. call (770) 639-3146 or visit www. “We hope that residents of Cherokee County looking acousticjeremiah.com. for an evening of great music will give us a shot.”

58 sixes living | March 2013 Acoustic Jeremiah Offers Unique Musical Venue faith community CALENDAR for Singers, Songwriters March 8 Info: Event includes egg hunt, inflatables, face painting, Covered dish fundraiser for HOPE Center cake walk and refreshments. Time: 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. auction Contact: (770) 928-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org. Location: Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton 30115 March 30 Info: The covered dish dinner and dessert auction will Easter Egg Hunt benefit the HOPE Center in Woodstock. Please bring a covered Time: noon-2 p.m. dish and dessert for the auction. www.cherokee-pca.org www. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church, hopectr.org 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock 30189 Contact: (770) 926-9755 www.bascombchurch.org Beginning March 8 Archery lessons offered at Woodstock church Easter Services Time: 6 p.m. each Friday Sixes United Methodist, 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 Location: Woodstock Church of the Nazarene, www.sixesumc.org 874 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 • Good Friday service at 7 p.m. March 29, a solemn service that Info: The classes are taught by instructors from Red Tail focuses on sin and the need for the sacrificial death of Christ. Archery. Equipment will be provided. $10 per student. • Easter sunrise at 6:30 a.m. March 31, followed by services at Contact: (770) 726-7132 eric.turrentine@redtailarchery. 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. com www.redtailarchery.com. Hopewell Baptist, 78 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 March 16 www.hopewellbaptist.com Church4Chicks women’s conference • Easter services at 9 and 11 a.m. no Sunday school Ruff J David by Photo Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Cumberland Community Church, First Baptist Woodstock, 11905 Ga. 92, Woodstock 30188. 3110 Sports Ave., Smyrna 30080 www.fbcw.org Info: “Friend Me” is the theme for the conference, • Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. -8 p.m. March 28, sponsored by Church4Chicks and featuring Shelley Hendrix, Remembering the Cross in the chapel Nashville recording artist and Dove winner Kim Hill, and Regina • Secret Church with David Platt simulcast at 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Howard of A Sound Voice Ministries. [email protected] March 29 in the chapel. $5 book charge. www.church4chicks.com • Worship on March 30 at 3 p.m. in the worship center with choir and orchestra and 5 p.m. in the chapel, with childcare Through March 22 available for ages four and younger. • Easter service at 9 a.m. with choir and orchestra will be St. Clement’s Episcopal Church Lenten fish fry simulcast in chapel, followed by 11 a.m. service in the chapel Time: 5-7 p.m. every Friday Info: Adults plates are $6, plates for children under Mother’s Morning Out registration age 10 are $3. Meal options include a veggie plate for $5. Fish Registration is open for the Sixes United Methodist’s Mother’s dinners include tilapia, beans, hush puppies, cole slaw, roll, Morning Out program. The half-day program, for children ages dessert and beverage. Dine in or take out. Proceeds go to St. 18 months to 4 years, is open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday- Clement’s outreach ministries. Thursday, and will be open this summer on Tuesday and Contact: (770) 345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org Thursday mornings. Contact the church at (770) 345-7644 for more information. www.sixesumc.org March 24-27 Evangelist Don Graham in Revival April 12 Time: 6:30 p.m. Phil Keaggy Concert with Caspar McCloud and the Derek Location: New Victoria Baptist, 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., McCloud Band Woodstock 30189 Time: 7 p.m. Contact: (770) 928-8848 www.newvicbaptist.org Location: Church of the Messiah, 415 Charles Cox Dr., Canton 30115 March 30 Info: Keaggy is a Dove Award-winning musician who has Easter Egg Hunt been voted one of the top finger style guitarists by Guitar Player Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Magazine readers. $10 suggested offering. Location: New Victoria Baptist, 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., Contact: (770) 475-5501 www.theupperroomfellowship. Woodstock 30189 org

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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 Road, Canotn 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 www.mynertamid.org Rev. Zane Yi www.mtzb.org (678) 264-8575 Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11 a.m. AME Rev. Doug Mulkey Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 30068 Allen Temple New Victoria Baptist (770) 973-0137 232 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock 30188 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 30189 www.etzchaim.net (770) 926-6348 (770) 926-8448 Rabbi Shalom Lewis www.allentempleame.org www.newvicbaptist.org Services: 8, 11 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. Temple Kol Emeth Rev. Carl Moore Pastor John Harris 1415 Old Canton Rd., Marietta 30062 (770) 973-3533 St. Paul AME Sutallee Baptist www.kolemeth.net 390 Crisler St, Canton 30114 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 30184 Rabbi Steven Lebow (770) 479-9691 (770) 479-0101 www.stpaulame-canton.org www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Service: 11 a.m. Services: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. MESSIANIC JEWISH Rev. Lemora Dobbs Rev. Billy Edmundson CONGREGATIONS Toonigh Baptist Tikvah l’Chaim BAPTIST 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon 30146 4206 N. Arnold Mill, Woodstock 30188 www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com (678) 936-4125 First Baptist Canton Service: 11 a.m. www.tlchaim.com One Mission Point, Canton 30114 Rev. Terry Sandidge Service: 10 a.m. Saturdays (770) 479-5538 Rabbi Gary Maxted www.fbccanton.org. Watermarke Church Services: 8:15, 9:30, 11 a.m. worship location: 2126 Sixes Road, Congregation Beth Hallel Rev. George Anderson Canton 30114 950 Pine Grove Rd., Roswell 30075 678-880-9092 (770) 641-3000 First Baptist Holly Springs www.watermarkechurch.com www.bethhallel.org 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy. Holly Springs 30142 Services: 9 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Friday Erev Shabbat 8 p.m. (770) 345-5349 Lead Pastor Gavin Adams Saturday Shabbat 11 a.m. www.fbchollysprings.com. Rabbi Kevin Solomon Service: 10:45 a.m. Rev. Phil Young EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN First Baptist Woodstock Saint Clement’s 11905 Ga. 92, Woodstock 30188 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 Celebration of Grace (770) 926-4428 (770) 345-6722 411 Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30114 www.fbcw.org www.stclementscanton.org (770) 503-5050 Services: 9:30, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Services: 8, 9, 11 a.m. www.celebrationofgrace.org Pastor Johnny Hunt Rev. James Stutler Service: 10:30 a.m.

Heritage Baptist Fellowship Good Shepherd 3615 Reinhardt College Pkwy, JEWISH 1208 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock 30189 (770) 924-7286 Canton 30114 Chabad Jewish Center www.gslutheran.org (770) 479-9415 4255 Wade Green Rd. NW, Suite 120, Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Kennesaw 30144 Rev. Paul Baumgartner Service: 11 a.m. (678) 460-7702 Rev. Jake Hall www.jewishWoodstock.com Timothy Offers Canton and Woodstock study groups Hopewell Baptist 556 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 Introductory service : 1st Shabbat of each 75 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 928-2812 month at 11 a.m. (770) 345-5723 www.TLCWoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net

60 sixes living | March 2013 Service: 8:30, 11 a.m. Woodstock UMC Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m., 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Rev. Stephen Constien 109 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock 30188 Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. (770) 926-6440 Rev. Larry Niese www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga METHODIST Service: 11 a.m. English, 5:30 p.m. Spanish Bascomb UMC Rev. Claude T. Herbert NONDENOMINATIONAL 2299 Bascomb Carmel Rd, Woodstock 30189 Christian Praise Center (770) 926-9755 1358 Sixes Rd., Canton 30114 www.bascombumc.org ORTHODOX (770) 924-7532 Services: 9, 11 a.m. St. Elizabeth www.christianpraisecenter.com Rev. Millie Kim 2263 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock 30188 Service: 10:30 a.m. (770) 485-0504 Pastors Charles and Betty Holden Canton First www.stelizabethga.org 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115 Service: 10 a.m. Dayspring Church (770) 479-2502 Fr. Frederick Watson 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 30102 www.cantonfirstumc.org (770) 516-5733 Services: 8:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com Rev. Jim McRae PRESBYTERIAN Service: 10 a.m. Cherokee Pastor Tony Crawford City On A Hill 1498 Johnson Brady Rd., Canton 30115 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188 FaithPointe (770) 704-9564 (678) 445-3480 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd., www.cherokee-pca.org www.coahumc.org Canton 30115 Services: 10:30 a.m. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:35, 11:15 (770) 485-0891 Pastor Ross Ritter a.m. Sunday www.faithpointechurch.org Rev. Chris Bryant Grace Church Service: 10:30 a.m. 1160 Butterworth Rd., Canton 30114 Pastor Seth Kinneer Fields Chapel (678) 493-9869 1331 Fields Chapel Rd., Canton 30114 His Hands www.gracecanton.org (770) 479-6030 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 30189 Service: 11 a.m. www.fieldschapel.org (770) 405-2500 Pastor Robie Hembree Service: 11 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Rev. Anne Rex Heritage Service: 10 a.m. 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth 30102 Pastor Steve Craig Hillside (770) 926-3558 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock 30189 New Covenant Bible www.heritagepres.com (770) 924-4777 1095 Scott Rd, Canton 30115 Services: 8:45, 11:10 a.m. www.hillsideumc.org (770) 479-6412 Rev. Sid Gunter Traditional: 8:25, 11 a.m. www.newcovenantcanton.org Contemporary: 9:25, 11 a.m. Woodstock Service: 11 a.m. Rev. Doug Thrasher 345 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 Pastor Rob Murphy (770) 926-0074 Holly Springs Oak Leaf www.woodstockpcusa.com 2464 Holly Springs Pkwy, Canton 30115 151 East Marietta St., Canton 30114 Service: 11 a.m. (770) 345-2883 (678) 653-4652 Rev. Julie Ferguson www.hollyspringsumc.com www.oakleafcanton.com Service: 11 a.m. Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. Rev. Ken Godfrey ROMAN CATHOLIC Pastor Will Goodwin

Liberty Hill Our Lady of LaSalette Revolution Church 141 Railroad St., Canton 30114 2941 Sam Nelson Rd., Canton 30114 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 30115 (678) 493-8920 (770) 479-8923 (770) 345-2737 www.libertyhillumc.org www.lasalettecanton.com www.therevolution.tv Services: 9:30, 11 a.m. Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Services: 9:30, 11:15 a.m. Rev. Jamey Prickett Sunday: 8, 10:30 a.m. English, Pastor Jason Gerdes 5:30 p.m. Spanish Sixes Rev. Victor J. Reyes Woodstock Community 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 30188 (770) 345-7644 St. Michael the Archangel (770) 926-8990 www.sixesumc.org 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 www.woodstockcommunitychurch.org Services: 9, 11 a.m. (770) 516-0009 Service: 10:30am Dr. Joe McKechnie www.saintmichaelcc.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m.

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Public Schools Hickory Flat Elementary Carmel Elementary Principal: Dr. Keith Ingram Principal: Dr. Keith Bryant Ace 2755 East Cherokee Dr., Canton 30115 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Rd. Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt (770) 345-6841 Woodstock 30189 3921 Holly Springs Pkwy., (770) 926-1237 Holly Springs 30142 Mountain Road Elementary (770) 345-2005 Principal: Tammy Sandell Woodstock Elementary 615 Mountain Rd., Woodstock 30188 Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling Cherokee High School (770) 664-9708 230 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 Principal: Debra Murdock (770) 926-6969 930 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 Indian Knoll Elementary (770) 479-4112 Principal: Dr. Ann Gazell Cherokee Charter Acadcemy 3635 Univeter Rd., Canton 30115 Principal: Vanessa Suarez Teasley Middle (770) 721-6600 2126 Sixes Rd. Principal: Dr. Susan Zinkil Canton 30114 8871 Knox Bridge Hwy., Canton 30114 Holly Springs Elementary — STEM Academy (678) 385-7322 (770) 479-7077 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck 1965 Hickory Rd., Canton 30115 Private Schools Clayton Elementary (770) 345-5035 Principal: Beth Long Cherokee Christian Academy and Woodstock High School 221 Upper Burris Rd., Canton 30114 Cherokee Christian High School Principal: Dr. Paul Weir (770) 479-2550 High School Principal: Rod Kirby 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr. Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Knox Elementary School Woodstock 30189 Elementary School: Robert Lester Principal: Dr. Kelly Jo Page (770) 592-3500 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 30188 151 River Bend Way, Canton 30114 (770) 345-4307 Woodstock Middle (678) 494-5464 Principal: Mark Smith R.M. Moore Elementary 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr. Furtah Preparatory School Principal: Jan Adamson Woodstock 30189 Headmaster: Fred Furtah 1375 Puckett Rd., Waleska 30183 (770) 592-3516 5496 Highway 92, Acworth 30102 (770) 479-3978 (678) 574-6488 Freedom Middle Liberty Elementary Principal: Karen Hawley Harvest Baptist School Principal: Dr. Nicole Holmes 10550 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 30102 10500 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 30114 (770) 345-4100 Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 345-6411 (770) 974-9091 Sixes Elementary Canton Elementary — STEM Academy Principal: John Hultquist Lyndon Academy Principal: Gwen Lince 20 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114 Headmaster: Linda Murdock 712 Marietta Hwy., Canton 30114 (770) 345-3070 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock 30188 (770) 720-6100 (770) 926-0166

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 March 29 Furlough Day Sequoyah High School Principal: Elliott Berman April 8 - 12 Spring Break 4485 Hickory Rd., Canton 30115 May 22 Last day of School (770) 345-1474 Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Dean Rusk Middle Principal: Cindy Cooper Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do 4695 Hickory Rd., Canton 30115 School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 345-2832

62 sixes living | March 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

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SIXES AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Business Organizations www.bethanyplacehome.org back to school. www.giveakidachance.org American Business Women’s Association, Hope Center offers pregnant teens, single Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter women pregnancy testing and counseling, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers care and Meets: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Dynastic childbirth and parenting classes, budget counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 34 Buffet, 2800 Canton Rd., Marietta. counseling, provision of maternity and baby young men ages 8-21 call the ranch their home Contact: Jackie Van Hook (678) 493-3618. supplies Contact: (770) 796-4618 www.abwa.org Contact: (770) 924-0864 www.goshenvalley.org www.hopectr.com Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Habitat for Humanity North Central GA Women’s Club Hope Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Contact: (770) 345-1879 Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at IHOP in Contact: (770) 517-4450 www.habitat-ncg.org www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Canton Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful Contact: Glenda Hinton (770) 345-1751 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parent environment where abused and at-risk children Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club Association of GA supports foster parents are paired with rescue horses to find hope and Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton Contact: Marie Blackwell (770) 378-0759 healing YMCA. www.fosteroradopt.org Contact: Jennifer Simonis (770) 633-4451 www.hhyr.org Contact: Steven Van Schooten, (770) 366-8224 Cherokee County Senior Services offers www.toastmasters.org educational, social, leisure and recreational HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who Cherokee Area Business Connection activities for senior citizens looking for struggle intensely with life dominating issues Meets: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays socialization related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or Contact: Marci Zied (770) 345-8687 Contact: (770) 345-2675 sexual brokenness [email protected] www.cherokeega.com Contact: (678) 391-5950 www.hqmg.org Cherokee B2B Network Cherokee County Special Olympics provides Meets: 8 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays at year-round sports training and athletic international City of Refuge (iCOR)exists to Best Western, 705 Transit Ave., Canton 30114 competition for children and adults with share God’s love, hope and healing with children Contact: (770) 781-3452. intellectual disabilities in need by providing loving homes with emphasis www.CherokeeB2B.com http://www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org on family unification when approproiate. Contact: Lily Colgate (404) 992-8155 Cherokee County Family Violence Center offers Cherokee Toastmasters http://icor-orphans.org Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at City On A emergency shelter and crisis intervention, Hill UMC, 7745 Main St., Woodstock 30188. affordable housing, education, support services Iron Hearts is a therapeutic horsemanship www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Contact: (770) 479-1703 program for children and adults with special in Spanish (770) 720-7050 needs Woodstock Business Networking Group www.cfvc.org Contact: (678) 493-5775 Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Atlanta Bread www.ironhearts.org Company, 180 Woodstock Square Ave., Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes Woodstock 30189. challenges professional, college, high school, MUST Ministries offers clothes closet, Contact: Lee West (770) 591-7101 junior high and youth level coaches and athletes employment services, GED prep classes, food to use athletics to impact the world for Christ pantry for Cherokee residents. Charitable Organizations Contact: Bill Queen (404) 441-3508 Contact: Kendall Jones (770) 479-5397 www.cherokeefca.org www.mustministries.org Ahimsa House for victims of domestic violence Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives National Alliance for Mental Illness is the who need help getting their pets to safety of children and families through collaborative nation’s largest grassroots organization in Contact: 24-hour line (404) 452-6248, Info (404) programs and initiative America working to build better lives for the 496-4038 Contact: Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 millions affected by mental illness. To find a local www.ahimsahouse.org www.cherokeefocus.org chapter, visit www.nami.org American Heart Association - Cherokee Division: Community Veterinary Care provides Never Alone is an outreach to homeless by Contact: (678) 385-2013 professional veterinary care for pets whose distributing food, clothing, and helping with American Red Cross metro chapter owners have limited financial means home repair Contact: (770) 428-2695 Contact: (678) 640-3512 Contact: (770) 363-5272 www.communityveterinarycare.com www.neveralone.org Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility for girls 12-18 to learn self-sufficiency. Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help Contact: (770) 479-9555 addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in and care to young girls and women with an www.angelhousega.com North Georgia by providing meals and sharing unplanned pregnancy or who are in need of the gospel. counseling Anna Crawford Children’s Center a child abuse www.foreverfed.org Contact: (706) 253-6303 and prevention program for children and adults www.ngapregnancy.org Contact: (770) 345-8100 Georgia Animal Project offers high quality, low- www.cherokeechildadvocates.org cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats Papa’s Pantry partners with individuals facing throughout North Georgia. a critical shortage of food or finances due to an CASA for Children, Inc. needs volunteers to help Contact: (770) 704-PAWS (7297) unexpected crisis or job loss. Offers life skills, job advocate for children in the court system www.theanimalproject.org classes, food pantry. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Contact: (770) 591-4730 Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a www.casacherokee.org www.papaspantry.org yearly back-to-school bash where thousands Bethany Place transitional home for single of children in need are given filled backpacks, Safe Kids of Georgia offers free child safety seat women, unwed mothers haircuts, socks, underwear, gently used clothing inspections (770) 479-9462 and health screenings to prepare them to go Contact: (770) 721-7808

64 sixes living | March 2013 www.cherokeesafekids.org first floor conference room, Woodstock 30189 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Contact (770) 517-3363 ext. 3 Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 30189; Al-Anon at 6 p.m. SERV International operates the House of www.addlaughter.com Wednesdays at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean 30114. water program in Dominican Republic and meal Christian Authors Guild 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 to determine appropriate www.CherokeeArts.org group Canton Optimist Club http://cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP Cherokee Community Chorale, a community Contact: [email protected] of singers from all walks of life including Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered program for https://sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/ housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office all types of habits, hurts and hangups home managers and professional musicians who love • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. Canton Rotary Club the art of choral singing. (770) 345-7644. www.sixesumc.org Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Contact: (678) 439-8625 • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at FaithPointe Church. Conference Center at the Bluffs www.cherokeechorale.org (770) 833-7143. www.cantongarotary.org www.faithpointe.org. Cherokee County Master Gardeners: • 6:15 p.m. Fridays at Towne Lake Community Cherokee County Historical Society (770) 479-0418 Church. Contact: (770) 345-3288 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ www.tlcchurch.com. www.rockbarn.org mastergardeners/ • 6 p.m. Fridays at Action Church. (770) 815- Rotary Club of Cherokee County 4593. www.actionchurch.tv. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sidelines Grille on Cherokee County Saddle Club Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association Contact: (770) 683-1327 for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian www.cherokeerotary.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association: denominations. Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the last Wednesday of Political Organizations www.cherokeemta.org the month at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Dr., Woodstock 30189 Cherokee County Democrat Party Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeeministers.org Meets: 7 p.m. 2nd Thursdays at Holly Springs www.cherokeepc.org Depot, 164 Hickory Rd., Holly Springs. Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by 8:30 a.m. 1st Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Cherokee Senior Softball Association offering small group meetings, free counseling Pkwy., Canton www.cssasoftball.com and a place to retreat. Contact: (770) 345-3489 Contact: (727) 251-7690 The Funk Heritage Center Book Club www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2/ www.gracevalleyministries.org Meets: 2 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Funk Cherokee County Republican Party Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy., MOMS Club of Canton, West GA (serving Canton, Meets: 9 a.m. first Saturday of month at The Waleska 30183 Ball Ground, Waleska and Holly Springs): Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton Contact: (770) 720-5970 http://momsclubofcantonwest.webs.com 30114 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Contact:(678)809-1411 Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee http://cherokeecountygop.com program, Saturday Respite, camps and special Chapter events for people with special needs. Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, Contact: (770) 592-1227 Contact: Conrad Quaqliaroli (770) 592-6545 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton www.nextstepministries.net www.cherokeechapter.com Republican Women of Cherokee County Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples for Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 Support Organizations parents of multiples www.rwccga.com Meets: 7 p.m. second Mondays at North Metro AA Meetings Church on Barrett Parkway Recreation & Hobbies Meets 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon www.NOWAMOM.org Monday-Friday, 7 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Sunday (for women) at Canton First United Methodist, Recovery Meetings in downtown Canton Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. 9 a.m. Sunday 11th Step; 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Meets: 10 a.m. second Saturdays at Studio 101, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton 30115. Contact: (770) 479-6961 Thursdays “Serenity Sisters” 101 Emma Ln., Woodstock 6 p.m. Wednesdays “Wednesday Night Wisdom” www.artsalliancega.org Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen at Studio 121, 121 Brown St., Canton 30114. (770) 479-696 Blue Skies Laughter Club Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Meets: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Northside Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton 30114; Cherokee Medical Offices, 100 Stoneforest Dr., Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7

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Sixes Area Homes Sold in January

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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]

70 sixes living | March 2013 To place a classified ad contact Michelle at (770) 615-3307 classifieds [email protected]

Community Garage Sale Home Services cont’d pet sitting

Towne Lake Hills Community Garage Sale Friday Another Lawn Sprinkler Co. Specializes in lawn April 19, 9 am-3 pm and Saturday April 20, 9 am-3 sprinkler service & repair. Also experts in outdoor pm. Flyers with map, locations and lists of items accent lighting. www.keithwiseman.com. Call will be in bins located at the entrance to each Keith (770) 975-0108. participating TLH subdivision on the sales dates. The Dynamic Clean Team. Get a kick start on your SPRING CLEANING. 15 years experience, Towne Home Services Lake residents. Call Melissa (404) 414-7743.

Planning to Sell Your House? We will repair/ remodel your home and make it ready to sell. Interior and exterior stone work, tile, brick pavers etc. Great quality, great rates. See our gallery of projects: http://sl357.Beta.photobucket.com/ JoAnn’s Pet Sitting. Loving and reliable in-home user/vladislav55/library. Call to make an pet care. Bonded and Insured. Since 2004. 770- appointment (706) 331-4529. 617-0221. www.joannspetsitting.com Penny Clean “One Woman Show” moving and deep cleaning available on weekends. Over 25 years experience, reasonable rates. Licensed, Repair Services bonded and insured. Free estimates. (678) 494- Woodstock Appliance Repair Company. We Want to update your house?…..Sick of looking at 3602. repair all major brands and models. Kitchen and those ugly white cabinets…. laundry! FREE estimates, service call, travel Full Service Design Firm: Cabinet “faux” painting, Under Pressure Power Washing, LLC. Driveways, charges -WITH REPAIR. $10 off any repair! Visit us existing room makeovers, real estate staging, Decks, Sidewalks — Insured — Free Estimates at: www.tomarcollc.com. Call us: 770-875-9934. residential and commercial design. BS in Interior 678-672-9375 or 678-777-6570. uppwashing@ Design. Gina at 404-558-3039 — local references. gmail.com.

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Wellstar Inside Front Automotive Education / Youth (770) 956-STAR Aspen Falls Auto Spa 7 CASA for Children Cover, 36, 37 6390 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock (770) 345-3274, www.casacherokee.org (770) 591-3630 Photographers Park View Montessori School 43 Cherished Moments by Court Photography 9 Christian Brothers Automotive 28 (770) 926-0044 (404) 966-3468, www.cmbcphotography.com (770) 926-4500 6689 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 1930 Eagle Drive, Woodstock Kim Bates Photography 27 www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com Health & Beauty Banking/Financial Services Azure Salon & Spa 17 Real estate & related services Citadel Professional Services, LLC 13 (770) 345-8280 (770) 952-6707 1359 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 110, Canton Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson Back Cover 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw (404) 954-2486, (770) 874-6200 Jyl Craven Hair Design 1 www.kurtandsheila.com (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com Cleaning Services Noble Services 9 Salon Gloss 49 Recreation and Fitness (678) 483-8900, www.SalonGloss.biz (770) 363-0303 Basketball Expo 19 www.nobleservicesga.com 220 Chamber Street, Woodstock Home Improvement/Repair & Service Canton Festival of the Arts 5 Churches A-1 Concrete Leveling 9 Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 52 First Baptist Church of Woodstock 57 (770) 591-6500, www.A1Atlanta.net (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org (770) 926-4428, fbcw.org 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. 9 Splash Festival 33 (770) 912-0552, www.exactcomfort.com New Victoria Baptist Church 57 SuperHero 5K 55 (770) 926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies Restaurants/Food & Drink Animal Atlanta 15 Sixes United Methodist Church 56 (770) 591-0007 BeesKnees Co-op Shop 17 (770) 345-7644, www.sixesumc.org 6449 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock (770) 591-4000 8385 Bell Ferry Road, Canton 6687 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock Cherokee County Animal Shelter 83 Computers (770) 345-7270 Butchers Block 15 TrustWorkz Inside Back 1015 Univeter Road, Canton (770) 517-2225 (770) 615-3275 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock www.TrustWorkz.com Physicians and Medical Services FREIGHT Kitchen and Tap 51 (770) 924-0144, www.freightkitchen.com Northside Hospital – Cherokee 11 251 E. Main Street, Woodstock Dentists/Orthodontists (770) 720-5100, 201 Hospital Road, Canton Fountain View Dentistry 35 www.northside.com (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com Retailers 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A Northside Cherokee Pediatrics 7 (678) 388-5485 Branch Boutique 21 Spillane Orthodontics 1 684 Sixes Road, Suite 220, Holly Springs (770) 517-1505 (770) 928-4747 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.SpillaneOrtho.com Plastic Surgery Center of the South 23 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock (770) 421-1242 Gifted Ferret, The 15 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net (770) 693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 30 1910 Eagle Drive, Woodstock (678) 224-5722 Shefa Wellness & Urgent Care Centers 3 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com (678) 245-6244, www.shefawellness.com, 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock www.shefaurgentcare.com 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton Williams Orthodontics 7 (770) 592-5554 For Sixes Living advertising information, please contact Patty Ponder (770) 615-3322 or AroundAbout [email protected] Advertising deadline is 15th of preceding month.

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