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her mom is a four-year survivor – so annual mammograms were a must. In April 2010, after an abnormal mammogram, a biopsy revealed cancer. During the journey from imaging and surgery through radiation, the WellStar Cancer Network was there for her. The WellStar Cancer Network provides advanced, multidisciplinary care including prevention, education, early detection, treatment and survivorship support. Each year, over 3,000 cancer patients benefit from WellStar’s compassionate, individualized care. WellStar also offers seven digital mammography locations, including one of the largest and most advanced women’s imaging locations in the country at the newly opened Kennestone Outpatient Pavilion. In addition, our breast nurse navigator provides one-on-one guidance and support to patients going through treatment. For more information on the WellStar Cancer Network, call 770-956-STAR or visit wellstar.org
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Don Akridge..............................................16
Dr. Jared J. Lasseigner...............................56
Mark Billson..............................................76
Scott Lemmon..........................................49
Sonia Carruthers.......................................38
Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................32
Rick Coughlin............................................30
Dee Locklin...............................................60
Jill Goldberg .............................................26
Marietta Plastic Surgery...........................52
Dr. Scott R. Harden...................................54
Cindy Morrow...........................................78
David Hecklemoser...................................42
Northside Hospital...................................59
Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................18
State Sen. Chip Rogers..............................20
Shelley Herod...........................................40
Lynne Saunders........................................22
Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................19
Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................79
Joe Katafi..................................................48
Dr. Steven Weiskopf..................................58
Kara Kiefer..........................................28, 44
Laura Wischner.........................................46
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AROUND TOWNE by Kara Kiefer
Kara is the Editor of AroundAbout — Townelaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to editor@townelaker. com.
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After 63 days of 90 degree or higher temperatures in Atlanta, nothing has been more welcomed than fall! In our household, this time of the year is filled with football, fire pits, crock pot cooking and purchasing the first of several Cinnamon Brooms from Publix and Kroger. For many, October also is a time of festivals and Halloween activities. We’ve compiled a list of activities on page 64. Enjoy this time of the year with your family and friends!
What’s New? The Gifted Ferret, a gift, wine and décor store, is scheduled to open this month at 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. For more information, please visit www. thegiftedferret.com.
East of Main, an upscale hair salon, recently opened at 127 East Main Street in historic downtown Woodstock. The salon, owned by stylist Angie Stodghill, is a Pureology exclusive salon. East of Main can be reached at (404) 580-5168 or eastofmain@ ymail.com. Uptown Hair currently is under the new ownership of Josie McGinn Foley and recently was renovated. The salon offers booth rental and currently has stations available. Current stylists include Josie, Lisa Aviles, Ann Jackson, Pete Mazzola and Sandro and Louise Ronca, all offering a wide variety of services. For more Scenes from the Labor Day Tornado
Dr. Sauce’s Emporium, BBQ and Tailgating Supplies recently opened. The store specializes in hard to find barbecue sauces, hot sauces, team tailgating gear, grills, games and more. It is located at 6505 Commerce Parkway, Suite B (corner of Bells Ferry Road and Commerce Parkway). For more information, please call (678) 401-5088 or visit www.drsauces.com. Park ‘M Sell ‘M, located at 6352 Bells Ferry Road recently changed its name to Towne Lake Outdoor Power Equipment and expanded the business. The shop now is a licensed Husqvarna dealer. Inventory for sale includes power equipment including zero-turn mowers, push mowers, chain saws, blowers, generators and more. It also stocks parts for all types of mowers, edgers, and equipment and provides on-site warranty work and will continue to have the outdoor RV, boat, and car/truck storage as well. For more information, please call (770) 852-7355.
Who’s Celebrating? Earth, Paint & Fire is celebrating its seventh anniversary this month and will host a party October 15 with all-day specials and a Kid’s Pizza Plate workshop at 11 a.m. (pre-registration required.) Earth, Paint & Fire is located at 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 380, (770) 592-4114. AroundAbout TowneLaker would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Donald B. Kyle, age 18, who recently passed away.
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Community Board Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. The AroundAbout-TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Our Board consists of five members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Debi Radcliff, Colin Morris, Bill Ratliff and State Senator Chip Rogers.
Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for five years. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and four precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.
Debi Radcliff — Debi and her family have lived in Towne Lake since 1996. Debi served as a member of the Cherokee County Board of Education, Post 6. Debi was a full-time stay at home mom for 26 years and was an active parent volunteer, and she also has a background in office administration. Debi can be reached at radfam5@bellsouth.net.
Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-athome mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog-loving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 12 years, and she grew up in Marietta.
Bill Ratliff — Bill currently serves as the lead Pastor for Towne Lake Community Church. He has a Masters of Divinity degree and has served in Kentucky, Florida, Maryland and Georgia over the past 25 years. Bill and his wife Donna have two children, Christine and Scott and three grandchildren.
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Chip Rogers — Chip presently serves as our Senate Majority Leader. He has lived in metro Atlanta for 40 years, Cherokee County for 10 years, with his wife and four children. His mother, father and brother also live in Cherokee County.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Local Homeowner to Host Model Railroad Open House
charities. For more information on the group, please contact Artistic Director Scott Estep at (404) 483-5597 or email him at togetherinharmony@yahoo.com.
Local Scout on Mission to Eliminate Storm Drain Dumping
Eric Siegel of Deer Run North will be hosting a free open house from 1 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 29 for anyone interested in viewing his large O-Scale model railroad train layout. Eric’s model, named the Appalachian & Western Railroad, is more than 400 square feel and occupies his entire basement. The layout has been featured in several magazines recently and will be a featured area layout for the National Model Railroad convention to be held in Atlanta in 2013. His large O-scale layout is still under construction, so for anyone interested in getting into model railroading for themselves or for their kids, this is a great opportunity to learn how it’s done. Admission is free. There will be complimentary snacks and beverages, and a limited number of free train-related gifts will be given out to children under 10 years old. This open house is part of a larger “tour” of Atlanta area model railroads, called the “Piedmont Pilgrimage.” Eric’s home is located at 640 Overhill Drive. For more information on the Pilgrimage, please visit www.piedmontpilgrimage.com. Eric can be contacted at eric@ ericstrains.com.
Concert to Benefit MPS II Foundation Together in Harmony, a community choral group, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on November 19 at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Center, 8534 Main Street. The concert will be An Evening of Disney Magic to benefit Erin Peters of Woodstock and the MPS II Foundation. Tickets are available at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village box office, www.elmstreetarts.org, $11 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Together in Harmony is a new choral group in Cherokee County formed to benefit local
Local Boy Scout Austin Garlinghouse is taking his message to the streets, literally. For his Eagle Scout project, Austin is installing “No Dumping-Drains to Streams” medallions on storm drains in the Towne Lake neighborhoods of the Arbors and Towne Lake Hills South. “Storm water in Cherokee County is not treated at a wastewater plant, but is discharged directly into the creeks, rivers, and streams. Each time it rains, water washes over our streets, driveways, and yards, picking up pollutants along the way and flowing into our storm drains. This runoff may contain pollutants such as motor oil, yard clippings, pet waste, litter, lawn chemicals, anti-freeze, or other toxins, which can pollute our water supply as well as clog pipes and culverts which can lead to flooding,” said Austin. He noted there are several things homeowners can do to help: properly dispose of hazardous waste and recycle used motor oil; keep yard grass clippings, leaves, and trash, off the street and out of the gutters; clean up after your pets; wash your car at a car wash facility or park your car in the grass before you wash it. To report abuse, please call (678) 493-6077 or visit http:// stormwater.cherokeega.com.
Prudential Georgia Realty Welcomes New Agent Donna Charitat, formerly of “My Two Agents” recently joined the team of Prudential Georgia Realty. Donna, a 17-year resident of Towne Lake, represents buyers, sellers, investors, renters/foreclosures, short sales and regular re-sales in Cherokee, Cobb, Forsyth and Fulton counties. She also is a Certified Relocation Specialist. Donna can be reached at (770) 309-0253
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Bascomb Preschool Welcomes Police and Firefighters Bascomb United Methodist Preschool recently hosted City of Woodstock police officers and Cherokee County firefighters. The emergency personnel visited for a special presentation in honor of 9-11. Cherokee firefighters Chad Arp and Babette Davis brought their educational program, which includes Freddy the Fire Truck, and fire fighter Brett Kelley dressed in full gear to show the children what he would look like in case of a rescue during a fire. This is a note that is written with a full heart, and I didn’t want to wait too long, get busy with the tornado recovery and not thank everyone. On Labor Day, 2011, we all experienced varying degrees of fear and upheaval during the seemingly epic weather. Generally, we go about our lives, say, “Hi” to people and move along. That day, I felt a sense of community that I had never experienced, here or anywhere else.
Scout Troop Part of 9-11 Ceremony Cub Scout Pack 6410 participated in the City of Woodstock’s 9-11 Dedication Ceremony in order to show their support for the City of Woodstock, Woodstock Jaycees and veterans with The American Legion Post 316. Scouts with Pack 6410 enjoyed meeting and having their pictures taken with State & Local politicians, Woodstock firefighters and members of Post 316. Pack 6410 meets at His Hands Church on Molly Lane.
As I heard the “train” swoosh through and on my house, the first thing I thought was how I was going to cope, once things had subsided. I saw the refuse from my house all over my yard as well as the rain coming into my bedroom and living room. I went outside to join my cul-de-sac neighbors and without regard to their safety or well-being, they asked if I was all right and wanted to know how they could help. Some people arrived that I have never seen and certainly didn’t know their names. During the storm and after, also without any motive for monetary or personal gain, they housed me, protected me, moved my furniture to safer places where they could, tarped my house and gave me comfort. I want to thank my next door neighbor, Jake for his tireless help and emotional support. Beyond everyone, I want to thank Robbie, Jennie and the girls for their outreach, their graciousness, their spirit, their advice and their goodness. I don’t know if I could have gotten through it without them. I think I was in shock and they gave me the equilibrium I needed to make it. There aren’t sufficient words to thank them and I’m so grateful that their home was only minimally impacted. More importantly, I’m incredibly happy that they are well. Thanks to all of you, those I know and those I don’t. I hope your homes and your families are well and safe. Sincerely, Sherry Soloman
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Happy Birthday!
Elizabeth Greeson
Age 18 on September 25. Love, Mom and Drew
Luke Dusza
Age 3 on October 27 Son of Janna & Bryan Dusza Brother of London
Caitlin Stancourt
Age 27 on September 11 Happy Belated Birthday!
Ava Rodgers
Age 5 on October 3 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad and Noah
Breanna Boling
Age 7 on October 29 Happy Birthday Sweetie! Love, Little Sis Rachel, Mommy & Daddy
Noa Ann Lewis
Age 1 on October 29 Happy 1st Birthday to my 2nd Diva! Love, Mama, DaDa and Big Sis Gabs (aka 1st Diva)
Ryan and Kelly McKenna
Age 4 on October 28 Happy Birthday!! We love you!! Mom and Dad
Shelby & Andrew Rice
Age 6 on October 4 Daughter and son of Leaha & Jason Rice Sister and brother of Samantha
Jake Zehner
Age 6 on October 30 Happy Birthday Jakey!! We love you!! Love, Mom, Dad and Nick
Sara Duque
Age 14 on October 28 Happy Birthday Sarita! We love you, Mami, Papi and Matthew You are the best...muaaaa.
Matt Rodgers
Age 36 on October 24 Happy Birthday! We love you! Alysia, Noah and Ava
Holly Kate O’Brien
Age 9 on October 16 Sister of Laurel. Proud parents, Haley and David
Brianne Presley Olsen
Age 3 on October 9 We Love You! Mommy, Daddy, Brooke and Christopher
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Birth Announcement We are pleased to announce the arrival of our son
Happy Anniversary Ashley and Oscar Velez
Married 3 years on October 4
Benjamin Lindan Segall Born on August 27 8 pounds, 20 inches Parents: Allison & Jonathan Segall.
Engagement Announcement
Linda and Mike Macy
Married 40 years on October 8
Bride: Mary Beth Williams Parents: Eddie & Denise Williams
Groom: Anthony Saputo Parents: Vince & Melody Saputo
An October wedding is planned
Contest Corner
Celebrating
Congratulations to Brady Abramson (right) for being the first to find our hidden picture on page 60 of the September issue. Congratulations also to Tasha Holcombe for being the first to spot the phrase “We will exceed your expectations” on page 15. Brady won a gift certificate to Canyons Burger Company and Tasha to Chili’s.
Tammy Olsen
Celebrating her 3 year alive day on Oct 16 She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke exactly 1 week after her daughter Brianne was born Husband: Chris Olsen
It’s time to send us your homecoming pictures! Email to editor@ townelaker.com. Mail in or drop off at 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189
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October’s Finds: Be the first to find the phrase: “Naturally More Beautiful You”
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If you know the answer to the contest question or find the hidden picture, be the first to call (770) 615-3325 or e-mail editor@townelaker.com. Please provide your name, contact phone number or email address.
Contest rules: A player is eligible to win once every 12 months.
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Baby Boomer & Retirement Hopes A generation needs help to keep its dream alive by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus What do you think your retirement will be like? If you are like many baby boomers, you may be pessimistic about it. Look at the results of a recent poll conducted by the Associated Press and NBC’s LifeGoesStrong.com:
Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770) 952-6707.
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• Only 11 percentage of boomers think they will retire to a comfortable lifestyle. • 24 percentage of boomers say they have no retirement savings. • 64 percentage feel that Social Security will be their main source of retirement income. • 25 percentage of boomers in the work force say they will never retire. • 66 percentage of working boomers intend to work part-time or full-time after they end their careers. Yet the
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most recent Social Security Administration figures (2008) show that less than 50 percentage of Americans age 65-74 earned income from a job.
Hopefully, you have reason for optimism. The poll found that about 1 in 10 respondents had more than $500,000 in dedicated retirement savings. Additionally, approximately half of those surveyed had retirement savings of more than $100,000. If you don’t, what can you do to save your dream? Retiring later may help – it will give you added years of earned income and group health coverage. You can also apply for Social Security later, which can result in substantially greater benefits. Don’t want to retire later? Then you may want to pour as much as you can into your 401(k) or IRA. If you are 50 and have a Roth IRA balance of about $80,000, you could potentially wind up with more than $450,000 in that IRA at age 65 if you contribute $5,000 per year and realize a 9 percentage annual return. A 50-year-old with a $250,000 401(k) balance could
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Hopefully, you have reason for optimism. potentially end up with more than $1 million in that 401(k) by age 65 if he or she contributes $16,500 a year and gets an 8 percentage annual return. (That’s not even factoring in employer matches and “catch-up” contributions after age 50.)
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Halloween in Woodstock by Mayor Donnie Henriques In the “kid year,” which we all know begins with school and ends when you go back to school, the biggest, best time of the year is Christmas. Who’da thunk it, right? Well, arguably the next biggest time is Halloween. I mean, Charlie Brown even made a special about it.
Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling (770) 592-6001 or e-mail dhenriques@ woodstockga.gov.
Halloween in Woodstock has taken on many different forms over the years. Before I became a Council member in 2000, it was the typical small town with kids running from house to house, being rewarded with treats, as the dutiful parents followed closely behind, making sure they remained safe.
Around 2001, the City started holding what has now become Kid’s Fest in our City Park. It started out small, with a handful of volunteers, approximately one dozen games for the kids to enjoy and treats. The first year, there were a few hundred kids in
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attendance. I’m sure that some of them still went trick or treating that night, since the festival is held from 4 - 7 p.m. Things started to change and very quickly. The next year, we ran out of candy and had to make several sweet runs to the local stores. In addition, the crowds not only got bigger, but were staying longer. It didn’t take us long to figure out we were going to need more volunteers. Ross Wiseman, Pastor of the then-Metro Church, now Momentum Church, stepped up. He and his congregation made this their own mission to continued on page 82
Are Homes selling in my Towne Lake Neighborhood? by Sheila & Kurt Johnson
Kurt and Sheila have bought, renovated, rented and sold 130+ homes for their own investment since 2000. 50+ of these transactions were through the use of IRA custodian accounts. More information about IRA investing can be found at www. KurtandSheila.com or (404) 954-2486.
You might be surprised to know that according to the First Multiple Listing Service, 310 Towne Lake homes* sold between January and August of this year. With 219 listings currently on the market for sale in Towne Lake, we have a 5.65 month supply of homes. While homes are still selling for less than they have in years, they are selling, and we are considered to be in a seller’s market at these reduced prices. This temporary decline in inventory can be attributed to the bank’s reluctance to foreclose on properties and acknowledge their losses; but for the time being, we are moving closer to a balanced market. You might be asking yourself….
What is the current supply of homes in my neighborhood?
What are they asking for that house down the street or what did the house around the corner sell for? There is now a way to get the latest sales information for every individual Towne Lake neighborhood. The website www. TowneLakeListings.com has a directory of Towne Lake and surrounding neighborhood websites dedicated to each neighborhood’s real estate sales activity. Each unique neighborhood site features that neighborhood’s active listings, homes under contract and recently sold listing reports. While researching the sales results for a given neighborhood, you can “like” that neighborhood’s Facebook page to automatically receive periodic updates of homes as they come on and off the market or are price reduced. This level of real time information can be very useful in staying on top of property values in your own neighborhood. * Single Family homes in 30189 — Cherokee County. AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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Census Results in Redistricting by State Senator Chip Rogers Millions of Georgians will go to the polls in 2012 and find new names across the ballot. The Georgia General Assembly has completed the mandatory once-perdecade redistricting. Every State House, State Senate and Congressional district has been redrawn in order to re-balance the population following the 2010 U.S. census. Chip Rogers is the State Senator for our district. You can call him at (404) 463-1378 or fax him at (404) 657-9887. You also can e-mail Chip at Chip@ SenatorChipRogers. com. Chip also serves on the AroundAbout — TowneLaker Community Board.
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The process involves taking the population data as recorded by the census and equalizing the number of citizens in each of the 180 State House, 56 State Senate, and now 14 Congressional districts. Sounds simple, right? Not really. Georgia is one of nine states required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to have our maps pre-cleared by the Federal government. The list of states includes
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By any meaningful measure, the 2011 map is superior . . . Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. There also are various counties and cities across the United States from Manhattan to Merced County, California which are subject to this law. The Voting Rights Act includes a number of restrictions we must follow in constructing district lines. Perhaps the most sensitive involves race. Under this law, white voters are considered “majority” and black voters are considered “minority.” Voters who are neither “white” or “black” don’t become involved in the “majority” — “minority” balancing act the law requires. When creating the districts, lawmakers may not retrogress.
In other words, if a district is currently “majority, minority” it must stay that way. We must also be cognizant of “packing” or “bleaching” districts. For example, if district A is currently 45 percent black population and the bordering district B is 75 percent black population, we must make every effort to balance these two districts into two separate “majority, minority” districts. Perhaps we make district A 55 percent black voters and district B 65 percent black voters. Once lawmakers have complied with the Voting Rights Act, we must then try to meet our “aspirational” goals of maintaining communities of interest. This often means keeping counties and precincts whole without splitting them. Most observers of “map-drawing” agree that a map is measured by how few counties it splits, how few precincts it splits, how few incumbents are paired together, and the mathematical compactness of each district. With these criteria in mind, it is important to compare the last three efforts to redraw political boundaries in Georgia. Remember, the 2001 maps were thrown out by the courts, and in 2004 a panel of Federal judges drew the current districts. So we can compare the 2001 General Assembly maps, the 2004 Judge-drawn maps, and the 2011 General Assembly maps. I will supply the comparative data from the State Senate maps only because that is the body in which I serve and have firsthand knowledge of this most recent redistricting effort. The 2001 map split 81 counties, the 2004 map split 40 counties and the 2011 map split only 38 counties. The 2001 map also split 159 precincts. The 2004 map split 138 precincts. The 2011 map split less than 50 precincts. The 2001 map paired 12 incumbents. The 2004 map paired 21 incumbents. The 2011 map paired only two. Finally, using the “Polsby-Popper” map compactness scale (the higher the score, the more compact) the mean district score for the 2001 map was .16, the 2004 map .27, and the 2011 map .27. By any meaningful measure, the 2011 map is superior to both the 2001 General Assembly map and the Judge-drawn map of 2004. While I do not have the State House or Congressional numbers, I believe them to be quite similar when comparing the last three redistricting results. What is also of great interest to taxpayers is the time required to complete this process. The 2001 special session lasted some 40 days. Each session day cost us taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. In comparison, the 2011 special session lasted on 11 legislative days. And, for good measure, we also passed a gas tax cut during this time. The 2011 special session is proof-positive that sometimes government can do the job — efficiently and effectively.
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October Job Seeking Tip: A Winning Resume
to simply update the last copy of their resume with the most recent employment details. This represents a biographical approach that we’ve been wrongfully conditioned to believe as the one and only approach.
by Lynne Saunders
There are many people who have accepted employment in areas outside their career path just to keep basic expenses met in this sagging economy. There are also others who have been out of work for many months, if not years. Taking this biographical approach may not create enough attention or confidence by those making hiring decisions. Knowing how to create a resume that reflects an expert may be a challenge, but not an impossibility, if there are truly skills and experiences to draw from.
Part 3 — The Butterfly Effect
When I ask most job seekers what kind of work they are looking for, I often hear, “At this point, I’m desperate. I’ll do anything!” Unfortunately this phrase is repeated by the majority of those who have been unsuccessfully looking for work for several months. Lynne is the founder and executive director of Papa’s Pantry and The MastersTrainingCenter. com in the Towne Lake area. For more information, you can contact her at lynneatthepantry@ yahoo.com. Employment Strategies Core Concepts classes and Advanced Coaching sessions are offered bi-weekly. Call (770) 591-4730 for the schedule and more information. Papaspantry.org.
This is what I call “The Butterfly Effect.” When hiring managers or recruiters hear this response, they are immediately turned off because it represents a desperate and unfocused candidate. This butterfly thinking comes out of hopelessness, chaos and fear. Employers are looking for confident professionals not caught up in drama or crisis.
In last month’s article, we covered what should be included in the introduction section of your resume: key skills, experiences, and education. These qualifications are yours, and if packaged well, will present you as being masterful or an expert in your field. Employers want to be certain that your mind is clear and your skills and abilities are focused, not flittering from one thing to another as a butterfly tends to do. When faced with looking for a new job, it is common for people
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There are actually two separate kinds of resumes, and possibly a third if you combine the two. Of course, your circumstances and history should dictate the approach that you take. It is important to be realistic about current skills as well as those things that may be working against you. The biographical approach is called a chronological resume and is date-driven. The first job presented should contain the details and employment dates of the most recent position held. Historically going backward, the second job noted should include details of the job held previously, and so on. Employment dates need to contain the starting month and year to the ending month and year. It is important to go back approximately ten years. This approach works well when there has been longevity with each company. If you are still employed or have recently lost your position, this resume style is the one to choose. The other resume style gaining popularity is the functional resume. This style helps the job seeker target the most relevant past job experiences that line up with the job being applied to, continued on page 84
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EVENT CALENDAR: October Events at Tikvah l’Chaim — Hope for Life
October ticket. All employers present will be accepting resumes to fill current positions. Contact Dorothy Spaulding at (678) 260-3520.
October 13 October 7 & 8, Yom Kippur October 13, Sukkot Festival of Booths October 19, Hoshana Rabba Location: 4206 North Arnold Mill Road Information: Visit www.tlchaim.com for details
October 8 Spinning and Weaving Demonstration
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Gazebo at Woodstock City Park Information: The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild will be demonstrating handspinning on a spinning wheel and drop spindle and weaving on a variety of looms.
October 13
North Atlanta Shorter University Job/Career Fair Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church St SE, Smyrna Information: Visit http://2011shorterunajobfair.eventbrite. com to register for your free admission
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Events at Autumn Hill Nursery Vino Under the Trees — Ladies Night Out Time: 7 p.m. Location: 4256 Earney Road, Woodstock Information: Enjoy wine and cheese and learn how to make a jeweled sun reflector to take home. Limited space. RSVP to (770) 442-3901
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October 25 Jazz Singer Rondi Charleston Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska Information: Tickets $35 for adults, $28 for seniors and children 12 and younger. Call (770) 720-9167 or visit http:// www.reinhardt. edu/fpac.
Community Garage Sales October 1 Victoria Crossing Community Yard Sale Time:
Events at Autumn Hill Nursery Build a Gourd Birdhouse Time: 7 p.m. Location: 100 Pea Ridge Road, Canton Information: Make and take workshop. Limited space. RSVP to (770) 345-5252.
October 22
American Red Cross Blood Drive Time: Location:
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Highway 92
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (if rain, held on October 2)
October 7 & 8 Towne Lake Hills Time:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
October 14 & 15 Towne Lake Hills South Time:
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wyngate Time:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Send Us Your Community Calendar Events to editor@townelaker.com. November deadline is October 10.
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Woodstock Walker CAN “CERvive” by Jill Goldberg What can you say about a woman that has fought breast cancer, faced a bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy just to discover two years later that she had developed stage IV metastatic breast cancer, and yet raises money for others battling the disease? Amazing, selfless, positive, caring and spectacular are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind. How someone can face such adversity and still have a desire to help others affected by cancer is truly a lesson in the power of a positive attitude. That someone is Woodstock resident Teresa Seitz; along with the support of her family, friends and coworkers, she organized a 21-person team that raised funds and walked 30 miles in the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer September 24-25 this year. “I just enjoy being around people, my family and friends especially. I look at this as a chance to talk to others…really to share my experiences and hopefully, help someone get through the tough times,” said Teresa. Teresa’s team, Country Girls Can Cervive, grew from just five participants in 2010 to 21 strong for the 2011 walk. Members’ ages ranged from the early teens to the mid-fifties, and included Teresa’s daughter, son, three of her sisters, two nieces, a coworker, and even a set of twins! Coming from a large family of eight brothers and sisters, Teresa felt right at home with all the team camaraderie, the jokes, the laughter and the tears of spending two days together, walking to make a difference. Team members say it was a life-changing experience and the miles just melted away as their spirit and determination set in and the momentum grew. Many believe the team will be even larger next year and bring in more funds needed for breast cancer programs. Country Girls CAN CERvive raised more than $20,000 towards breast cancer education, awareness, detection, research and patient support. In the months
Above left: Teresa Seitz
prior to the Atlanta 2-Day Walk, team members held various fundraising events, including a very successful effort supported by the businesses and residents of Eagle Watch and Towne Lake Hills. A large raffle was organized with donated items, services and even visits to vacation condos that ultimately brought in more than $5,200.
After her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2009, which started after finding a small lump during a self-exam, Teresa decided to have the BRAC gene test performed to learn if the cancer was hereditary. She tested negative, and urges others to be vigilant in their own monthly self-exams because she knows only too well that breast cancer can happen to anyone. In fact, one out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2010, based on her personal experience battling breast cancer and being on the road to recovery, Teresa wanted to make a difference. She discovered the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer and signed up to walk and raised needed dollars for breast cancer programs. She particularly liked the fact that every dollar raised by the Atlanta 2-Day stays in Georgia to benefit local programs and patients. “Being part of the event made me feel stronger, like I had a voice,” says Teresa. “I wanted to make a contribution to the fight against cancer, and I welcomed the challenge of the 30-mile 2-Day Walk.” In 2011, Teresa received the devastating news that once again she was facing cancer; but this time it had traveled to her eye, lungs and brain. Taking it in stride with her trademark positive attitude, Teresa got creative and learned of a clinical trial for developmental cancer treatment being conducted at Duke University. Accepted into the program, Teresa and her family travel to Raleigh, North Carolina each weekend for treatments that keep her prognosis positive and her spirits high. She may still have a long and winding road ahead of her, but the 30 miles she dedicated to breast cancer awareness are some of the most rewarding she has traveled this year. For more information about the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer and how you can support walkers like Teresa, please visit www.2daywalk.org or email info@2day walk.org.
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by Kara Kiefer Three years ago, Izumi Asian Bistro opened, along with several other restaurants. Today, many of those fellow restaurants have closed, but Izumi remains a popular Towne Lake destination. Why? Three words: food, service and atmosphere. A typical week finds me at Izumi at least once, sometimes twice. Whether it’s a business lunch, sushi and sesame chicken with my sons or Friday night with my husband, my entire family loves Izumi, and apparently a lot of other people do as well, as we always see at least one or two people we know. Over the last year, Izumi has made several positive changes that have only improved the overall experience.
Menu — Izumi’s menu has always included several traditional and
non-traditional Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes. New additions to the menu include several seafood dishes, including steamed Chilean Sea Bass and whole snapper. Owner On Eng has created several unique sauces and flavors that give Izumi its unique spin on traditional dishes. A new lunch menu was added that includes Hibachi, rice/noodle, Wok, and curry and tempura options. With most items priced between $7 and $9, lunch won’t empty the wallet. One of the main reasons I frequent Izumi is for the sushi- the best in town, in my opinion. If you go with a fellow sushi eater, you can enjoy 50 percent off any second “Popular Roll.” One of my favorite and inexpensive lunches is from the $1 and Up menu: tuna roll and tempura asparagus.
Atmosphere — The biggest change by far is the atmosphere. Added booths make the restaurant far more cozy and private for diners, and an expansive sushi bar allows diners to watch the chefs at work. And if you enjoy dining outdoors, you will love the new, covered patio. During the cooler months, the patio will be heated and enclosed. There are food and drink specials every night of the week and live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Service — If On is the “taste” of Izumi, his wife Carmen is the face.
She is always on the front end greeting customers (usually by name) and constantly going out of her way to ensure customer satisfaction. The service has always been prompt and friendly, orders are accurate and the price reasonable. “Our goal is to provide quality food at reasonable prices,” said Carmen. I would say they have met and exceeded this goal. Izumi is located on Towne Lake Parkway in the Starbucks center. If you haven’t been there in a while, it’s time to see what’s new; if you’ve never been there, what are you waiting for?
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Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Friday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Sunday 4 – 10 p.m. AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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EPA Signal Words for Mosquitoes and Other Pests by Rick Coughlin
Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito Authority and a Towne Lake resident. If you have any mosquito related questions, e-mail Rick@ themosquitoauthority. com.
As most of you know, the Environmental Protection Agency regulates all pesticides that are used in the United States. In an effort to establish a consistent means for the consuming public to assess and compare toxicity among pesticides, the EPA came up with something called “Signal Words.” You have seen these signal words many times.
relatively non-toxic. It has only slight potential to cause acute illness if swallowed, inhaled or exposed to the skin. The skin or eye irritation it would cause would be less than those with other signal words.
Modern day pesticides are designed to be toxic to a target pest. By their very nature, pesticides are toxic. The signal word and the symbol on the product’s label indicate the pesticide’s toxicity to humans.
toxic. Products with this signal should not be swallowed, inhaled or exposed to skin. Danger may also indicate that the product will cause serious eye irritation. Some pesticides advise waiting a time amount of time following application before children and pets are allowed back in the house or yard at the risk of exposure. Carefully follow safety guidelines.
There are four general EPA categories of pesticides based on toxicity.
Caution — This signals the product is slightly toxic or
TLBA Spotlight Christian Brothers Automotive Christian Brothers Automotive was founded in1982 by current CEO Mark Carr on the basis that businesses should be centered around honesty and integrity. Since that time, Christian Brothers has continued with this view and adheres to it every day and on every vehicle the team works on. The Towne Lake location is locally owned and operated by Cherokee county resident Danny Branom. “Our friendly staff and James and Nathan at the shop are here to help you with any automotive needs or concerns, and our ASE certified Master technicians Rich and Mark are some of the best in their field! We work on all makes and model vehicles, and our state of the art facilities allow us to do anything from simple oil changes and tire rotations to transmission and engine replacement,” said Danny. He also noted that they provide a complimentary shuttle service for local residents to and from work, home, or wherever needed so that you are not waiting in our customer lounge. If you do feel like waiting, you will find that our cozy atmosphere and clean facilities surpasses even most dealerships. Christian Brothers Automotive, NICE DIFFERENCE! 30
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Warning — This signals that the pesticide or product is
moderately likely to cause acute illness if swallowed, inhaled or exposed to the skin. It is also likely to cause moderate eye irritation.
Danger — This signals that the pesticide or product is very
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TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION On an ideal September day, the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) hosted its 11th Annual TLBA Golf Tournament at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. Thanks to the generosity of the players and sponsors, the TLBA raised the funds necessary for our annual TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarships, whereby two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded, one each to a graduating senior at Etowah and Woodstock High Schools. See page 62 for the full story. The topic of our September Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop was “Presentation Skills for Non-Presenters.” We want to thank our speaker, Kelly Vandever of Communications for Everyone, LLC. Please join us at our next Lunch ‘N’ Workshop.
Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop
Tuesday, October 18, 12:30 — 2 p.m. Promoting Your Business through Your Community, presented by Don Kyle of Small Bizz MBA. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350. We welcome our newest members: Atlanta’s Built by Design, RelyLocal Woodstock, Real Tech Solutions, Holdheide Academy, Mary Kay Cosmetics and Brian K. Gibbs. Thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.”
Visit us at tlba.org.
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A Cookie Jar Surprise by Mike Litrel, M.D. My mom owns a long-haired, ill-tempered cat that gives me asthma attacks. This animal is named “Bastet” after the Egyptian cat goddess, but I dispense with pleasantries and call her “Asbestos” instead.
Dr. Mike Litrel practices with his fellow OB/GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists in Canton and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife, Ann, and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www. mikelitrelmd.com.
The other day Joseph and I went to the vet’s to pick up Asbestos as a favor for my mom. As we entered the vet’s office, I was pleasantly surprised to spy two cookie jars on the counter. I have a weak spot for cookies. Maybe this was my reward for a good deed.
Joseph headed into the back with the receptionist to look at some puppies, and I was alone for a few minutes. With happy anticipation, I lifted the lid off the first jar and looked inside. Dog biscuits! My heart sank.
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With dampened hopes, I lifted the lid from the second jar. To my surprise, it was filled with miniature chocolate chip cookies! Now that made sense: cookies for the dog, cookies for the owner — everybody’s happy. Still alone, I palmed a modest handful. I didn’t want anybody to think I was a pig. I popped a few in my mouth and began happily crunching. But my taste buds staged an immediate protest. They were the most disgusting chocolate chip cookies I’d ever tasted. Suddenly it came to me: these were not cookies — they were dog biscuits in disguise! As my mouth filled with crumbling dog treats, Joseph and the receptionist re-appeared. Now I had a problem. How was I going to spit out the biscuits without everybody knowing? I had no problem picturing the veterinary staff laughing it up for days after I left. Can you believe that dumb guy? A whole mouthful of doggie cookies! And forget about my family. Joseph would be mocking me all the way home — and would make sure to tell my mom and brother to boot. I’d be
hearing about this for weeks. I held my mouth shut, trying to stanch the awful taste, and wondered what to do. Then I had an idea: I started padding my pockets as though looking for my cell phone. Oh my gosh, I must have left it in the car. I grabbed my keys and headed for the exit. My plan was to open my car door, sit in the seat, and spit the dog biscuits out into the parking lot where no one could see. But just then Dr. Cohen walked out carrying Asbestos. He motioned me over to him. Inwardly I groaned. My mouth still full, I sauntered over with elaborate nonchalance and feigned a smile. Dr. Cohen opened Bastet’s medical chart to show me her low potassium level. He began explaining with impressive professionalism what causes this condition, and what should be done. Who cares about the potassium level?!! I wanted to scream. Just throw Asbestos in my car so I can spit out those poison cookies! I already KNOW how to treat low potassium — A banana a day will fix the cat just fine! Instead I nodded my head sagely and pretended to listen to Dr. Cohen’s erudite dialogue. I was concentrating on swallowing the doggie treats without gagging. One last valiant swallow, and finally it was over. I breathed a sigh of relief. As Joseph and I began to leave, I had an inspiration. It was the perfect way to turn this unpleasant experience into a much more enjoyable memory. Yes, I’d get Joseph to eat a few cookies, too. Okay, immature maybe, but let’s just call it a family bonding moment. Casually I gestured to the second cookie jar and mentioned to Joseph he should grab a handful “for the road.” He sauntered over and lifted the lid. I waited halfway out the door, holding the cat carrier with an expression on my face that conveyed the usual parental impatience that he was taking too long. But inside, I was bursting with joy like a kid on Christmas morning. Hiding my eagerness, I watched him peer in the jar. For years I’ve watched this kid wolf down snacks like they were trying to get away. I couldn’t wait for him to pop a handful of those disgusting things into his mouth. Joseph stared at the camouflaged chocolate chip cookies for a long moment. And then he looked at me and rolled his eyes. “Dad, those are dog biscuits!” he said shaking his head. “How dumb do you think I am?”
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The Fincher Drug Store was started in 1899 by William Wesley (WW) Fincher and his brother Olin Fincher. WW was the druggist and Olin was in charge of the front end. The name of the store was changed to Canton Drug Store in 1912. WW later sold the drugstore to Charlie Darnell in 1918 and began the Chero-Cola Bottling Co. of Canton which only lasted for two years. He bought the drug store back from Darnell in 1922 and it remained in the Fincher family until it burned in 2009.
The 2011 holiday ornament for the Cherokee County Historical Society is of the Canton Drug Company and is $15. It is available for purchase at the Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center at 100 North Street in downtown Canton. It is also available at Northside Pharmacy on Marietta Highway in Canton. It can be ordered online at www.rockbarn.org. For more information, please call the Historical Society at (770) 345-3288.
NASCAR and Its Beginnings by Dr. Elsa Nystrom, Kennesaw State University October 18, 2011 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn 658 Marietta Highway Join us for a presentation given by Dr. Elsa Nystrom on the beginnings of NASCAR. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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Dear Everyday Angels: I am writing to you on behalf of my neighbor of 20 years. For the past few years, her eyesight has been steadily getting worse, but she has not been able to afford to go to the eye doctor. Consequently, her eyesight has affected her ability to work efficiently as a medical transcriber, and she is having difficulty driving to and from work. I knew that she was having a difficult time but didn’t realize just how bad it had gotten. Today, her home is up for auction, and I have great concern for her. I understand that many people are in similar situations; however, she cannot get on her feet until she can work and drive. She desperately needs help with her eyes first followed by many other needs. She is single and lives alone and does not have anyone else to help her. I have been taking her everywhere this summer but as of August, I had to go back to work myself. I have helped her all I can but now I am really concerned for her. Her needs are growing every day, and I am not sure what she is going to do. Any little bit of help you can provide would be much more than she has today and greatly appreciated. Everyday Angels will assist this sweet neighbor with an initial eye examination to determine the underlying problem with her eyes. Additionally, we will provide her with gift cards for food and assist with potential living options for her future. If anyone is able to assist this sweet lady, please contact us at aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Also, thanks to the help of our generous readers, Everyday Angels is able to assist several families with their disconnected utilities this month. These recipients are carefully qualified families with children who were referred by school counselors. It is difficult to get caught up once your utilities are disconnected. We always pay just a portion of the balance directly to the utility company to insure funds are properly applied and necessary. Everyday Angels takes great responsibility and respect for those who generously give to others.
Will your charity need some help this holiday season? We live in a great community with many helping hands to volunteer their time! Email Kara at editor@townelaker.com with contact information and specific needs of your charity and we will include you in the Holiday Helping Hands section of AroundAbout – TowneLaker in November and December. AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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Focus on Cherokee Youth Challenge 2 by Sonia Carruthers Last year, Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Council held the first Cherokee Youth Challenge. A life size ‘game of Life,’ the challenge allowed teenagers to face real life situations and experience the consequences of making poor decisions. The event was so successful that we are looking forward to hosting the event again this year at New Life Church in Holly Springs, on November 8, 2011. This date is Election Sonia Carruthers is the Day Tuesday and Cherokee County youth Executive Director of will be out of school. Instead of sitting Cherokee FOCUS. home watching television, we hope that You can e-mail her at cherokeefocus@ youth will elect to spend this day with windstream.net or visit their friends having fun and learning www.cherokeefocus.org. about teen resources in the community. Designed for youth in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade levels, the event begins with entertainment and ice breakers lead by our wonderful MC Keven Pimentel. Youth will then break off into groups based on grade level and go into our “Maze of Life.” Topics in the maze will include drugs and alcohol, dating and relationship issues, driving and safety, social media, money management, education and jobs/ careers. Within the maze, students will meet local contacts from Cherokee County agencies, organizations and government that they might come into contact with in real life. They will get to meet people from area support services such as the health department, counseling services, the HOPE Center, and many more. They will also meet local law enforcement, attorneys, and judges who will show them what it might be like if they make poor decisions in real life and have to face the legal system as a consequence.
Youth Challenge 2 will be held at New Life Church in Holly Springs, on November 8
were handcuffed and sent to our mock jail to await sentencing by a real judge.
A highlight of last year’s event was the staging of the aftermath of a drunk driving accident involving teenagers. Cherokee County Safe Kids along with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, the Holly Spring Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s officers participated in a mini ‘Ghost Out’ for the participants. The demonstration spurred a lot of discussion among the youth and a few youth shared stories of losing loved ones of their own to accidents involving alcohol and drugs.
During lunch time, which was provided by Chick-fil-A at Canton Marketplace, the youth got the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with individuals from the Cherokee District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement officers. The majority of the questions asked were regarding laws and how they applied to teenagers. At the end of the event, the youth got to hear from a teen mother and how having a baby while you are still in high school could impact their lives and futures.
On a lighter side, Mothers Against Drunk Driving brought their drunk goggles for the kids to try on and look through the lenses in order to give them a sense of what it is like to function while intoxicated. Youth wore the goggles while trying to drive a golf cart through an obstacle course. All the teens had fun trying to maneuver through the course. They also thought it was funny to wear the drunk goggles while law enforcement had them do a mock sobriety test. Yes, it was all fun and games until they
One hundred percent of the youth surveyed at last year’s event said that they had a great time and would attend again. Register now because space will be limited to insure that every participant has the opportunity to fully enjoy the experience and come away with a good understanding of how poor decisions can affect their lives and the benefits of making positive choices. For more details on the event and to register, please visit www.cherokeefocus.org.
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Sweet Dreams by Shelley Herod
Shelley lives in Towne Lake and owns her own interior design company. She can be reached at (770) 2355640.
Many people frequently experience a restless night’s sleep. A decent mattress and pillows are the foundation to a good night’s rest. Many hotels, such as the Marriott, Hilton and Ritz Carlton, are now investing in quality bedding. Starwood hotels have fabricated the “Heavenly Bed;” their studies show that a good night’s sleep makes happy customers.
The main objective of a mattress and pillow is to keep the body comfortable and neutralize its alignment. The incorrect combination can aggravate existing neck and back issues and even cause new ones. On average, a mattress should be replaced every ten years. When purchasing a new mattress, it is imperative to purchase the box spring and mattress together and acknowledge the warranty. The type of mattress chosen is an individual preference. Back sleepers generally need a firm supportive mattress to distribute their weight over a larger area, avoid pressure points and assist in keeping the spine in alignment. Side sleepers prefer a mattress that is soft enough to conform to their body. Most sleep experts and chiropractors do not advise sleeping on the stomach. Mattresses are smooth or pillow top. Smooth tops can be flipped and vacuumed; they’re also not as apt to attract as many dust mites. Pillow tops are more cushioned, and preferred by side sleepers. Their give prevents pressure points on the hips and shoulders.
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A smooth top would be a better choice for back sleepers. Layering your bed can assure a pleasant night’s rest. Both pillow tops and smooth tops should be covered with a waterproof protector to keep it clean and free of stains. To produce that pillow top likeness with your smooth mattress, place a memory, convoluted, or therapeutic foam pad on top of the protective layer. This maintains that firm support but with a cushioned touch. The final layer should be a mattress pad to protect the mattress and add another layer between you and the mattress. To create that true “Heavenly Bed” feeling, add a down comforter between the sheets and the decorative comforter. Down comforters are lightweight but still warm. Most importantly, make your bed daily; an unmade bed isn’t inviting at the end of the day. Another important aspect is the pillow. Price should never be the deciding factor when determining the type of pillow you desire. Back sleepers prefer down pillows because they are thinner and will help prevent twisting and spraining neck muscles. Foam pillows aren’t a good choice for allergy suffers; however, they’re an excellent choice for side sleepers due to their fluffiness. Quality pillows cost around $50 each; that may seem pricey, but remember, we spend a third of ours lives in bed. Pillows should be replaced every two years to eliminate mite and fungi. Good quality sheets put the finishing touch on every bed. Quality is determined by the touch of the fabric, thread count and weave. Cotton sheets are recognized for their durability continued on page 82
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Cabernet Franc by David Heckelmoser
David Heckelmoser is a Towne Lake resident and professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition.
Across the world, Cabernet Franc is one of the 20 most widely planted grape varieties. Cab Franc was planted in Bordeaux, France back in the 18th century, and planting in France’s Loire Valley was earlier than that. It is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a Bordeaux style, but can also be produced as a standalone varietal, primarily from France’s Loire Valley.
Cab Franc was established as a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. It is a medium body red wine. In general, it’s very similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but Cabernet Franc is a more lightly pigmented red. It shares some of the same aromas as Cabernet Sauvignon, but Cab Franc tends to offer more perfume notes of violets and raspberries. It can also have a green pepper, green leafy aroma as well. The aromas of spices, fresh berries and violets create a refreshing wine which is enjoyable at room temperature, but also when slightly chilled. It will have less tannin than a Cabernet Sauvignon and a smoother mouth feel.
for: Bourgueil and Chinon. Chinon is a town on the banks of the Vienne, which joins the Loire downstream very close to Fontevraud L’Abbaye, where King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their son, Richard the Lion Heart, are all buried. Both wines are Cab Franc based, with up to 10 percent of Cabernet Sauvignon permitted. Cab Franc from the Loire can be purchased in the $12-25 range. Cab Franc is also produced in the US and likes the cooler climates, so look for these wines from Washington State. If the grapes are grown in warmer climates, the resulting wine can have harsher tannins.
There are two different soil types, or terrior, that produce different styles of Cab Franc. Grapes from the steeper slopes where limestone is prevalent produce wines which can be more rustic, tannic and fuller bodied, whereas gravely and chalky soils produce a lighter wine.
Cab Franc is a good, versatile food wine. The tannins are modest, and there is an emphasis on ripe fruit flavors, but there’s still enough acidity to work well with food. Try pairing the wine with duck, lamb, ham, grilled salmon and roasted vegetables, especially eggplant!
Here are two Cab Franc wines from the Loire Valley to look
Until next time, cheers!
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Not Ready for Oz… by Kara Kiefer Labor Day is the last long weekend of the summer, and typically, it’s filled with the last visits to the pool, barbeques with friends or, if you’re lucky, one more trip to the beach. This year, Tropical Storm Lee had his own Labor Day plans.
Kara Kiefer is the Editor of AroundAbout — TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.
On the heels of Hurricane Irene, Lee was swirling in the Gulf at the start of the long weekend, and at this point, I was glad our trip to the beach had fallen through. After all, being cooped up in a condo with one husband and three teenage boys did not spell “relaxing” to me! Lee was promising to dump a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast and move into our area Sunday night and Monday, making at least Monday a wash out.
Monday started like a lot of our last days of the weekend with grocery shopping and chores. It was drizzling with occasional pockets of heavier rain, but nothing that would indicate what was about to happen. Tornado warnings first began in Heard County with tornado watches for most of the Atlanta Metro area, including Cherokee County. I’m a closet “storm chaser,” so while others get nervous by impending severe weather, I get excited. I had a false sense of security since in all the 17 years we’ve lived here and the many tornado warnings
was working, debris was hitting the house, and we immediately went to the basement. In no more than 30 seconds, it was over.
we’ve had, nothing has come close to our neighborhood. Again, Lee had other plans. At around 3 p.m., tornado warnings were issued for Cherokee County. I watched the trees out my back door, and saw not even a breeze. But then, the wind started 44
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increasing and the rain started coming down harder — no thunder, no lightening, no “train” noise, just wind. The trees were bending, and I had seen this before, but when I couldn’t close the door due to the wind, I knew this was different. As my husband came in from the garage where he
Later, as we exited our home, we were speechless. We had holes in our siding where debris impaled it and a large pine tree on our back property had snapped and was laying in the woods. All around us, trees were uprooted and branches snapped off, and the air was scented with pine, making me think inappropriately of Christmas. Everyone slowly emerged from their homes, their shocked faces reflecting our own. The first thing that was said was, “Everyone ok?” The next thing was, “Do you have any damage?” followed by “What can we do to help?” Less than one block away, the damage was much more severe. Roofs were torn off or impaled by trees, metal gutters were twisted and pieces of lawn furniture from the community pool were in the trees. Immediately, neighbors rushed to the hardest hit area of our neighborhood with chainsaws, moving from one house to another to help where needed. Some were friends, others strangers, but they all had one thing in commonthey came together to help those in need. I knew that kind of community outpouring and spirit existed, but I had never seen it to this extent before. While the debris is now gone and houses have been repaired or will be shortly, the memory of all those people helping will trump any lingering memories of Lee.
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Has Anyone Invented a Self-Cleaning Bathroom? by Lauri Wischner
Lauri Wischner is a Towne Lake resident who left her sales career behind to be a stay-at-home wife and mother. Contact her at laurihiking@yahoo.com.
If I could invent anything in the world, it would be a self-cleaning bathroom. It’s the one chore I’ll do anything to avoid, and I have no idea why, since I hail from a German background where cleanliness and orderliness are highly valued. Genetically speaking, I should eagerly anticipate bathroom-cleaning day, but I don’t and never will. For years I’ve tried to find a painless way to pull off this onerous set of tasks, but I haven’t had much luck.
There are those who don’t mind the job. My mom is one of them. In fact, one time when she and her best friend were in town, they donned their bathing suits and gleefully headed off to my bathroom to spend an hour or two scrubbing until it was meticulously spotless and sanitized. I am not kidding. I was extremely grateful, but I’m sorry to say, I did not inherit that gene. Then one day, I ran across a magazine article heralding a cleaning method so stress-free you wouldn’t even realize you were doing chores. Now this was more like it, cleaning without feeling like I’m cleaning. The concept was to spend a few minutes each day completing a few small tasks rather than cleaning in one long stretch. This sounded promising, so I thought I’d put it to the test in my bathroom.
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Each morning while getting ready for the day, I’d finish one or two simple bathroom tasks. My rule was that the task couldn’t take more than three minutes. Monday, I cleaned the toilet. It only took a few minutes while I waited my turn for the shower. Tuesday, after brushing my teeth, I quickly cleaned the sinks. Wednesday I did the mirrors and Thursday the shower, saving the worst for last. The shower broke my three-minute rule (lots of mildew in there), but that was OK. I gave myself Friday off to celebrate my “accomplishments.” The resulting bathroom wouldn’t pass the “mom” test, but it also wouldn’t be considered a hazardous zone either, at least for a few more days. Unfortunately, until they wheel me into the old folks’ home, I’ll most likely be cleaning at least one bathroom each week. Some weeks, it’s definitely simpler to attack it head on and clean it all at once like ripping a Band-Aid off quickly, but for those hectic weeks when I think no bathroom cleaning will get done, this new technique has allowed me to feel a little more guilt free. No bathing suit needed.
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The Rise & Fall of the Young Pitcher by Joe Kafati
Joe Kafati opened Rebound Physical Therapy in 2006. He graduated from the University of St. Augustine in 2001 with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and also has earned his MTC (Manual Therapy Certification). He can be reached at (678) 4459799.
Adolescent shoulder and elbow injuries have been increasing dramatically in the past decade. One prominent orthopedic surgeon suggests these types of upper extremity “overuse” injuries are approaching an epidemic level. While this specific area of study in sports medicine continues to have controversy, there have been recent studies and recommendations that all parents, coaches and student athletes should be aware of.
Thousands of children and teenagers are seen each year complaining of elbow or shoulder pain. Damage or tear to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the most common injury suffered and is often caused by pitchers throwing too much. This ligament is the main stabilizer of the elbow for the motions of pitching. When it becomes damaged, it can be difficult to repair and rehabilitate. Tommy John surgery is the procedure to repair the damaged UCL, and the rehabilitation period is typically 12-18 months. Other common overuse types of injuries include: rotator cuff tendonitis, biceps tendonitis, tennis/golf elbow and multidirectional instability. If left untreated, all of the common overuse injuries can lead to diagnosis requiring surgical repair, extensive rehabilitation and significant time away from sporting activities.
Symptoms
If a young athlete is throwing too hard, too much, too early, and without rest, a serious elbow or shoulder injury may be on the horizon. The athlete may complain of elbow or shoulder pain the day after throwing, or movement of the joint is painful or restricted compared to the opposite side. The pain can either be global or point specific within the elbow and/or shoulder complex. The athlete may be seen changing his or her body mechanics to avoid pain when throwing. Body language such as wincing, grabbing the elbow or shoulder after a throw or arm shaking (trying to loosen up the joint) should be observed and taken seriously. In extreme cases with acute tendonitis (inflammation), the painful area may even feel warm to the touch and have localized swelling.
Treatment
The most obvious treatment for overuse injuries and symptoms is rest, especially from the activity that created the injury. Ice is also used to reduce soreness and inflammation. Ibuprofen can be taken to help with any pain and inflammation, but should continued on page 82 48
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More Than a Halloween Symbol, Bats Are Important For the Ecosystem by Scott Lemmon As Halloween approaches, many people are taking time to learn about one of the holiday’s well-known icons and one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures — bats. A lot of people do not understand the useful role bats play in helping control insect populations. Most of the myths about bats have created such fear that the topic of bat conservation is rarely discussed. In recent years, significant populations of several hibernating bat species have declined. The cause of death is believed to be Geomyces destructans, a cold temperature-loving white fungus, commonly know as White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Little Brown Bats appear to be the species hardest hit. WNS has been reported in 18 states in the U.S. and four Canadian provinces. It is believed that infected bats are depleting their fat reserves more quickly during hibernation, awaking more often and/or for longer periods of time. What can be done to help? The Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC) suggests building or buying a bat box to provide roosting sites. They also suggest planting mothattracting wildflowers to give bats an additional food source. Also, leave up dead or dying trees to provide bats with natural shelters. The bats that would use a manmade house in Georgia include the Evening Bat, the Little Brown Bat, the Big Brown Bat and the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat. Why would you want to encourage
bats to roost in your area? Because a single bat can eat up to 600 mosquitoes in one hour, which translates to 3,000 insects in one evening! Place a bat box at least 15 feet from the ground and facing a very open area. They find the box more quickly if mounted to the side of a building or on a post, as opposed to the side of a tree. Make sure it can hold at least 100 bats for best results — that’s the average number of bats in a single colony of the species that will use bat boxes here in Georgia. The single chamber type bat house is the best design to hold this number of bats. These are truly amazing and beneficial creatures. The more people know about bats, the less frightening they are. Scott Lemmon can be reached at (770) 928-3014 or e-mail him at wbuwoodstock@comcast.net.
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Experience Shear Perfection In 1999, Jyl Craven opened Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio with a simple mission: to provide exceptional hair services in a hip, upscale and inviting salon. Her vision was a tremendous success, and the community embraced this salon, voting it as the Best Hair Salon for four consecutive years in the annual Around About Readers’ Choice poll. Quickly outgrowing her BridgeMill location, Jyl then relocated her salon to Knox Bridge Highway in 2006. The larger space has allowed for a state-of-the-art L’Oreal Elite Color Center where clients can receive an extensive color consultation as well as see their color mixed in front of them. Though the location changed, the staff members’ dedication to providing the latest developments in technique and product to clients never waivered. Constantly looking for ways to deliver a better client experience, Jyl has decided to change the name of the business to something that better resembles the creative talents that define the truest image of the salon. Jyl Craven Hair Design, as the studio will now be known, exemplifies, to guests new and old, the range of services the salon provides. “The name change reflects more of what we have evolved into as a business,” said Jyl. “We are a full service hair salon that offers services ranging from trendy and traditional haircuts and creative and conventional hair color. We also offer extensions, specialized stress relieving treatments, bridal and special occasion styling and more. Changing the name only made sense.”
Experience….
what’s new
Clients also will notice renovations to the salon’s interior. A new, luxurious treatment room is being built to offer a unique, relaxing and pampering atmosphere for clients to receive reparative stress relieving hair treatments. The room will include chairs that deliver pressure therapy massage for anyone deciding to receive one of the salon’s signature scalp massages. Now, all guests can feel even more comfortable and pampered in this aesthetically pleasing environment. “Any hair salon can give you a hair cut. Our goal is to provide each client with an experience,” said Jyl. Jyl’s clients always have plenty to say about the salon and their experience. “I’ve been a client of Jyl’s for almost 10 years, and I would never think of going elsewhere. She has amazing instincts and talent, and I always feel pampered, from the complimentary beverage to the amazing scalp massage. I leave
Dani satisfied every time,” said Elizabeth K.
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The salon always has provided an exceptional line of L’Oreal Professionnel retail products, allowing clients to nourish as well as replicate their style at home. In addition, the salon offers products from Kerastase and Shu Uemura, two product lines that have won numerous awards from Allure, Brides and Self magazines; Jyl Craven Hair Design is the only local salon to carry both of these exclusive product lines. AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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The Staff
Clients can expect only the best in service when they visit Jyl Craven Hair Design. From the moment you enter the salon you’ll be greeted by one of the friendly staff members. From there, you will be offered a complimentary beverage and either escorted to a changing room or directly to your stylist. On your first visit, your stylist will take the time to get to know you, your needs, your lifestyle, and the look you desire. Returning guests can feel confident that your stylist will remember your preferences, listen to any changes you wish to be made, and implement those changes to exceed your expectations. As part of every client’s experience, all guests are treated to a relaxing shampoo and scalp massage as well as product and styling education. Every stylist is Sassoon trained and has at least two years of on-the-job-training with Jyl; and with four levels of stylists, there’s one for every budget. Haircuts start at $40 for women and $25 for men, and color services start at $55. A complete list of pricing can be found at www.jylcraven.com. All stylists receive continuing education on the latest in cutting and coloring techniques. Jyl Craven Hair Design is one of the few salons to offer the innovative hair color INOA created by L’Oreal Professionnel. All hair color is not created equal, and INOA sets the standard for hair color of the future. “INOA is a non-ammonia hair color that provides unprecedented color results, coverage and restorative conditioning,” said Jyl. “Within 5-7 applications, our clients notice overall improvement in the health of their hair and scalp.” Jyl Craven Hair Design is one of the top INOA salons in the Southeast. When Jyl is not working in her own salon she can be seen working as an ambassador for L`Oreal educating other area salons on the usage of INOA.
Jyl Craven Hair Design 7970 Knox Bridge Highway Canton (770) 345-9411 info@jylcraven.com
JYL New client Tina M. said, “This was my first visit to Jyl Craven, and I had a great experience. All of the staff was pleasant and hospitable. You are always apprehensive when changing salons, but stylist Lisa did a great job and understood just what I wanted with my new hairstyle. I’ll be back.”
Experience….
a company that gives back
Jyl Craven Hair Design has always had an altruistic side. Over the years, the salon has performed numerous cut-a-thons supporting a variety of causes, ranging from community organizations to individuals in need. For the past several years, the salon has provided free haircuts for the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. For the salon’s 10th anniversary, it held an event in midtown Atlanta and donated proceeds from tickets sales to St. Jude’s Hospital. Now through the end of the year, the salon will donate $4 from every stress relieving treatment to Bert’s Big Adventure, a non-profit organization that provides trips to Disney for children afflicted with chronic and/or terminal illness and their parents. “Whatever hits our hearts, especially if it’s in our community, we like to support it,” said Jyl. “We are very grateful for all of our supporting clientele over the last 11 years, if not for them, there would be no us,” said Jyl. Appointments can be made via phone or online. Call today and experience everything the salon has to offer.
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For Prevention, Wear Pink this October by Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna, Keith West, John Symbas and Michael McNeel
Drs. Thaddeus Fabian*, Keith Hanna*, Keith West*, John Symbas and Michael McNeel* are plastic surgeons with Marietta Plastic Surgery, with offices in Woodstock and Marietta. Trained at top teaching institutions, they are skilled in the latest techniques and procedures in the field of plastic surgery. For a private consultation, contact www. mariettaplasticsurgery.com.
October is a time for pumpkins, hayrides, and, of course, all things pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; in the past 25 years, we have seen growing interest, awareness and support for eradicating this devastating disease. Pink is everywhere: in supermarkets, on sneakers, on NFL players, and even in the Georgia Aquarium, which is going pink this October.
Has it made a difference? In 1982, the five-year survival rate was just 74 percent (for breast cancers that hadn’t spread beyond the breast); today the survival rate for the same type of cancer is an amazing 98 percent. Back then, only about 30 percent of women over 40 received regular mammograms, compared to the nearly 75 percent who do today.*
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Plastic surgeons have been privileged to help women as they navigate the waters of recovery and reconstruction from
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...today the survival rate for the
same type of cancer is an amazing 98 percent. the effects of breast cancer surgery and take great pride in offering women an option to maintain some semblance of themselves, often at the beginning of their treatment and recovery process. Patients also need someone who will listen to their concerns and provide a steady arm of support during this trying time. It’s hard to find anyone these days that hasn’t continued on page 84 52
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Why Do Teeth Form the Way They Do? by Dr. Scott R. Harden
Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. You can reach him at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles. com.
We all know those wonderful individuals that are born with the gifts of life that include great teeth: straight white teeth with a beautiful smile. These lucky people are among the few. On the opposite side of the spectrum are people with bad teeth: dark, crooked teeth with an unpleasant smile. The majority of people have teeth somewhere in between these two levels. Let’s explore how teeth develop (good or bad), what factors influence this development and the opportunities that exist to correct dental crowding, spaces, dark teeth, underdeveloped or overdeveloped jaws and when in your life these corrections can be achieved.
It all begins with tooth development or “odontogenesis,” which is the complex process by which teeth form from embryonic cells, grow, and erupt into the mouth. Healthy teeth require healthy enamel, dentin, cementum, gum tissue and bone to properly develop during appropriate stages of fetal development. Just think for a minute how amazing it is that all our teeth form in the correct 32 positions of our mouth with their individual unique shapes and that this occurs successfully in billions of people.
Improper jaw growth can be front-to-back (i.e. short jaws) or side-to-side (i.e. narrow jaws). Most importantly, people can have a size discrepancy between their upper and lower jaws, termed a skeletal problem. This affects the physical appearance of your face, your smile and ability to eat and occurs in childhood and carries over into adulthood if not corrected. Recognizing a skeletal problem is first. Correction of minor to moderate jaw formation can be treated during the orthopedic develop of the child from ages 6 to 18, using dental orthopedic appliances that influence jaws to form longer, shorter or wider. The goal is to match the upper and lower jaws together with the teeth to look and function ideally. Orthopedic appliances have been used for decades with great success to avoid potential jaw surgery. Correction of severe jaw discrepancies requires jaw surgery and is performed upon the completion of jaw growth after age 18. An orthodontist first aligns the teeth and then coordinates with an oral surgeon to surgically correct the jaws to the right size relative to the person’s chin position, nose position and facial profile. Patients seldom elect to have this surgery done enforcing the value of early diagnosis and treatment with orthopedic appliances. Men with a weak chin or strong chin will often grow a beard to disguise this problem. More routinely, teeth can be improperly sized relative to the jawbone and this creates crowding or spacing of the teeth. This is a tooth-related problem, not skeletal, and is typically treated with braces. Braces are usually put on teeth between 10-12 years of age for two years or more. Sometimes early braces can be used around age 7 or 8 to quickly correct significant tooth position problems, such as “cross bites” and reduce wearing braces longer at puberty.
People have two major levels of dental development - primary teeth and adult teeth, each providing its own inherent developmental problems. Primary (baby) and adult teeth start to form during fetal development. Primary teeth erupt into the oral cavity between 6 months and 3 years of age. Adult teeth develop underneath the baby teeth and push them out in two predominate stages, at ages 6 and 12. This transition has inherent problems that can cause adult teeth to erupt into bad positions.
There are other conditions that affect tooth development. Children can unduly influence the proper development of their teeth by thumb sucking and tongue thrusting. Any child that sucks on their thumb, finger or pacifier past the age of 6-8, can affect tooth alignment and skeletal development of the bone in the front of their mouth. This behavior needs to be discouraged to avoid these problems or correction with appliance therapy and braces will be required. People are born with extra teeth and missing teeth, not uncommon to see, and these problems will influence how their smile and function develop. Advanced tooth decay and extracted teeth also influence how a person’s smile and function develop. Wisdom teeth provide yet another problem due to late eruption around 18 years old, often causing crowding after people have had braces at puberty.
Primary teeth simply add another complex layer of development that can cause problems and often do. The largest concern for primary teeth and childhood dental development is orthopedic growth. The formation of the developing teeth and developing jaws ideally coordinate together and end up with a harmonious balance of the jaws and teeth. This is a stage between 6 and 18 years of age that we monitor in dentistry to determine if dental appliances are needed to influence jaw growth.
The family dentist can provide many solutions to problems involving minor crowding, spacing or missing teeth in children and adults with modern dental materials. The best answer for today’s patient care comes from regular visits for adults and children. Early dental diagnosis and care can avoid small problems from becoming big problems and translates into a healthy dental condition throughout your adult life.
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How Bad Was That Football Injury? by Dr. Jared J. Lasseigne Football is an important sport to our American culture and way of life. American football has more participants than any other sport at the college and high school levels. More people watch football in the USA than any other sport, with at least 100 million people watching the Super Bowl on television each year. Because we know the importance of football, let’s take a look at the number of injuries associated with this great American sport. WebMD Health News released an article in April 2005, stating, “U.S.-style football sends more athletes to the emergency rooms than ice hockey, soccer, and baseball combined.” In the British Journal of Sports Medicine, American researchers tallied emergency room visits for neck injuries in the 1990’s. There were more than 120,000 neck contusions, almost 2,000 neck fractures, and more than 600 neck lacerations. “These types of collisions probably require more force and occur more often in football than in any other sport,” said J. Scott Delaney, MD. For more information, contact Dr. Jared at Discover Chiropractic in Towne Lake (770) 516-9900.
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Football is a rough sport, and despite the helmets, pads, braces, and supports, injuries are a common part of the game. The combination of the size of the players, speed of play, and physical nature of the game makes football injuries quite common. While helmets will protect a player’s head, they won’t prevent all neck injuries. Depending on position,
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While helmets will protect a player’s head, they won’t prevent all neck injuries. a football player may experience dozens of collisions per game. Any blow to the head will transfer forces to the neck, and the most severe helmet-to-helmet hits can cause serious compressive forces to the neck and lead to permanent damage. Use the protection of shoulder pads to block and tackle opponents. If a “Stinger” occurs, you may feel pins and needles in the arm, hand or fingers for some time after the injury. This force continued on page 90
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Common Runners’ Injury: Stress Fractures of the Foot by Dr. Steven Weiskopf Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners. It’s a condition that I frequently see in my office.
Dr. Steven Weiskopf is a board certified podiatrist specializing in treatment and surgery of the foot, ankle and lower leg. His office is located at 1190 Buckhead Crossing in the Towne Lake community. For more information, call (770) 9289263 or visit www. villagepodiatrycenters. com.
Often, first-time marathoners enter a race with little or improper long-distance training. The lack of conditioning coupled with the repetitive impact placed on the feet during the run can produce enough stress to cause hairline breaks in the bones of the foot.
Runners who increase their mileage too quickly or who change to a more intense phase of training may be more susceptible to a stress fracture. A general rule of thumb for runners is to increase mileage by no more than 10 percent each week. When training, it is very important to have adequate rest time in between runs to help decrease the risk of a fracture. Runners at all levels of experience are at higher risk for stress fractures if they wear improper shoes while running or training. Their risk is further increased if they suffer from flatfoot or other foot deformities, or if they have osteoporosis. Stress fractures can occur anywhere in the foot and can
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eventually lead to a complete break of the bone if left untreated. Signs of a stress fracture can include pain, swelling, redness and possibly bruising of the area. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to ensure proper healing. If a break is suspected, you should immediately follow the RICE protocol—Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. If pain and swelling last longer than a few days, an appointment for an x-ray and diagnosis is in order. In most cases, treatment includes rest and immobilization with casting of the foot. Surgery may be required in certain instances to repair and stabilize a stress fracture that has progressed into a full fracture. Runners should take action to prevent repetitive stress injuries in their feet by wearing supportive athletic shoes and slowly building up their activity levels according to their abilities. If a runner suffers from abnormal mechanics in the foot, such as over-pronation or hyper-mobility, custom orthotics can be helpful to prevent injuries. Respect the fact that your feet, just like your legs, arms, and even your heart, need proper conditioning for strenuous exercise in order to avoid injury. Anytime you experience recurring pain in your feet, don’t ignore it. See your podiatrist for a proper evaluation.
Create a Heart-Healthy Diet by Northside Hospital Northside Hospital is a not-for-profit health care provider with the largest medical staff in the Southeast. Northside’s hospitals in Atlanta/Sandy Springs, Forsyth/Cumming and Cherokee/Canton care for more than 700,000 patients each year.
Heart disease can start with few noticeable signs or symptoms. The choices you make today, including what you eat, can help you prevent or manage heart disease. Committing to a hearthealthy diet decreases your risk for cardiovascular disease and strengthens your heart.
Why does food play a role in preventing heart disease? Your arteries are like semi-flexible pipes that supply oxygen to the heart and allow blood to flow throughout your body. When you are born, these pipes are clean and clear, but over time, cholesterol and fat can harden and cause plaque buildup, preventing oxygen from reaching the heart. You can keep these pipes clean and prevent high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease with these heart-healthy diet tips. Think more plants, less animals. Fill your plate with veggies, fruits and whole grains. Plant-based foods protect your heart without the negative effects of fat. Look for alternative sources of protein such as beans instead of meat. Tip: Use frozen fruits and vegetables, but avoid canned and processed products, which tend to be higher in sodium. Reduce sodium. Beware of hidden sodium found in packaged foods and restaurant meals. Sodium can increase blood pressure. You can add flavor with heart-healthy ingredients such as cinnamon, garlic, peppermint, berries and sage. Tip: Talk to a dietician about lowering your sodium intake and chances for high blood pressure with the DASH eating plan. Cook-in instead of dining out. Buy a cookbook with low-fat recipes and learn how to make tasty meals without the added salt, fat or cholesterol. Look for recipes that include hearthealthy ingredients such as salmon, soy, spinach, berries, nuts, lentils, whole grains and avocados. Tip: Cook once, eat twice – double the recipe and refrigerate or freeze the extra ingredients for future meals. Don’t skip meals. Starting your day off with breakfast helps prevent you from feeling famished at lunchtime, giving you more energy and helping you make better food choices. Tip: Incorporate healthy snacks such as granola bars, hummus, peanut butter and low-fat cheese to keep you from raiding the vending machine in the afternoon. Load up on Omega-3’s. Omega-3 fatty acids decrease risk of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats), which can lead to sudden death, according to the American Heart Association. In addition, these fatty acids found in fish, nuts and leafy veggies decrease triglyceride levels, decrease plaque buildup and can lower blood pressure. Tip: To increase omega-3 consumption, consider taking a fish oil supplement or add ground flax seeds to yogurt, oatmeal and baked goods. AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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Leaky Jugs of Water by Dee Locklin
Dee Locklin is retired from Georgia State University. She lives in Towne Lake with husband Lewis and son Taylor in a cluttered home filled with love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at dlocklin89@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
I’ve recently had some fun researching lesser characters from Greek mythology and connecting their particular plights to my own life. The fifty daughters of Danaus, known as the Danaides, are certainly interesting. They offed their husbands on their wedding nights and were then sentenced to an eternity of carrying leaky water jugs. This is clearly a lesson in the futility of repetitive tasks that lead nowhere. That pretty much sums up my life these days. Repetitive tasks, mind you, not “husband-cide”. Although a boot to my husband’s backside might not be a bad idea.
It’s football season, so I’ve lost my husband to the Auburn Tigers. Know that Lewis and I met as AU undergraduates and married ten years later, cheered on by fellow alumni. Since that day, the ebb and flow of our marriage correlates highly with the SEC rankings. In the early days, I felt the spirit. On most Saturdays during football season, you could find me tailgating over the entire weekend for home games. I had a to-die-for wardrobe of orange and blue clothing, jewelry, shoes, and purses. If we watched a game from home, you could find me serving up scrumptious snacks each quarter and during halftime. Boiled shrimp, nachos, chicken wings, cheese and veggie trays – all prepared while wearing my festive AU football apron.
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Now? Not so much. I grew tired of the routine. Besides, there are just too many other interesting things that I want to pursue these days. Unfortunately, these interesting things get trumped by the leaky jugs of water that make up my life as a homeowner. And you know exactly what I’m talking about.
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...the ebb and flow of our marriage correlates highly with the SEC rankings. It’s time to paint the exterior of the house and ward off the warping of the Louisiana Pacific siding. It’s also time for the next frontal assault in the futile fight against the kudzu invading our back yard. And let’s not forget the need to haul in another 25 cubic yards of fill dirt to address the erosion around our foundation that was essentially poured into a vertical hillside. And don’t even get me started on the race against rotted wood window sills, fascia board, and soffits. These and other leaky jugs of water require our year-round attention. But it’s hard for one of us to stay focused from September through November, what with Auburn football and all. So I move on to the smaller tasks and hope the walls don’t cave in until January. This past weekend, as I listened to Lewis hooting and hollering at the TV in the adjacent room, I had an epiphany. Clearly, the person in charge of building my home was a big time SEC football fan. He simply got distracted during construction on my house, resulting in some really goofy decisions. Most likely, he was a graduate of the University of Alabama.
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11 Annual TLBA Golf Tournament On a perfect late summer day, golfers gathered at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club on September 14, for the 11th Annual Towne Lake Business Association Golf Tournament (TLBA). After the last putt was made, everyone gathered at Featherstone’s Grille for a great fajita buffet dinner and celebrated another successful tournament. With the support of our sponsors and players, the TLBA raised the funds necessary for our annual TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarships, whereby two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each spring to graduating college or technical school bound seniors, one each at Woodstock and Etowah High Schools. The winners of the tournament were: the team of Derrick Isham, Ryan Marston, Charlie Johnson and Jon Worms for the Lowest Gross score; the team of Marc Replogle, Pat Comeaux, Tammy Jensen and Mark Sorrell for the Lowest Net score; Raymond Jackson, Phil VanFossen, Scott Tufford, and Joe Hermon for Most Honest Score award; Joe Spagnuolo for the Closest to the Pin award; Mike Latini for the Longest Drive award; and Tammy Jensen for the Putting Contest.
Raffle Winners: Left, Drew Ford. Below (left to right): Jon Worms, Marc Replogle and Angie Hays.
Jon Worms, Charlie Johnson, Derrick Isham and Ryan Marston.
Megan Stuckey, Brent Davis, Jeff Hamm and Mike Latini.
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Mark Sorrell, Marc Replogle, Tammy Jensen and Pat Comeaux.
John Spagnuolo, Zach Weart, Joe Spagnuolo and Frank Mann.
Melissa McMillen, Jim Vadino and Matt Cockerill.
The TLBA would like to thank the following sponsors of this year’s tournament.
State Senator Chip Rogers AroundAbout TowneLaker Five Pillars of Hope Efficient Energy Solutions United Medical Response Joseph W. Segraves, Attorney at Law El Ranchero Mexican Restaurante Source 5 Payroll Chick-fil-A at Towne Lake Tom Cramer Company Drawdy CPA Services, LLC Twisted Technologies Payroll Professionals of GA, LLC Publix Super Markets Cycle Works Sanitation & Recycling Wood & Fullerton Goodyear - Towne Lake McStatt’s Printing Company Cobb EMC The Tranquil Spirit Center Fountain View Family Dentistry Gleichman & Debranski, Attorneys Renasant Bank RBM of Atlanta
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Halloween Happenings and Fall Festivals Towne Lake Fall Festivals: Carmel Elementary School
1 – 5 p.m. October 22. There will be a D.J. playing music throughout the festival, inflatables, and carnival style games. There will be a wide range of local vendors and a Food Court area including Stevi B’s, Chick-fil-A, and Rita’s Italian Ices. www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/schools/carmel-es.
Boston Elementary School
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., October 15. There will be inflatables, games, prizes, face painting, great food, and other entertainment. Admission will be $7 at the door.
Woodstock Christian Church
6 – 8 p.m., October 31. There will be food, games, inflatables, music, and an amazing amount of candy for your kids to take home. Everything is FREE for children 12 and under! Food plates will be $3 per teen/adult (13 & over). Visit www. woodstockchristian.org.
Bascomb United Methodist Preschool
2 – 5 p.m. on October 23. The church is celebrating its 25th anniversary with games, crafts, a bounce house , pumpkin carving contest and cake walk. Call (770) 926-0397 or email kathi@bascombpreschool.com.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church will host its annual Fall Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on October 22 which will benefit local organizations. The day will include free games and activities for children, entertainment by Translucent, a local Christian band as well as other church musicians. There also will be food available for purchase from the Butchers Block. For more information, call (770) 924-7286.
Towne Lake Area Events: Kid Fest
Kid Fest will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on October 31 at the downtown city park. The event will include Halloween trick or treat activities for the younger ghouls and goblins, including moonwalks, D.J., games, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, the ever popular stringed apple and pumpkin bowling games, face painting, costume contest and candy give-away. Come early and enjoy dinner at the downtown restaurants and vendors. Trophies for the funniest, scariest and best costume at 6 p.m. in front of the Gazebo! For more information, visit www. woodstockga.gov.
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Ghost Tales and Trails
Ghost Tales and Trails will run from 6 – 11 p.m. on October 21, 22, 28 and 29. Tours leave every 15 minutes, and tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for ages 12 and under. Those not feeling up to the walking tour will be allowed to buy a discounted ticket to see The Legend of Sleepy Hollow only on the City Center Stage — narrated by Paul Boehlert. For tickets and more information, call (678) 494-4251 or visit www. elmstreetarts.org.
Moonlight Madness
Safe Kids Cherokee County will host its annual “Moonlight Madness” event at Kroger on Towne Lake Parkway, 4 – 7 p.m. October 27. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and compete in the contest. Games, food and treats will be scattered throughout the store. Area firefighters will carve pumpkins, and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will discuss fire safety and hand out replacement batteries for smoke detectors. For more information, call (678) 493-4343.
Cherokee County Happenings: Cagle’s Dairy MAiZE
The Cagle’s Dairy MaiZE is an intricate network of twists and turns carved into acres and acres of corn. Food concessions are also available. The maze, with more than three miles of paths, will be open in October on Fridays 5 – 11 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Farm tours are available for $7 on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Hayrides and bonfires are Fridays and Saturdays 6 – 10 p.m., with tickets $7. The Haunted House will open through October 29, Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. – midnight. Tickets are $12. Discounted combination tickets are available. For more information, visit www.caglesfamilyfarm. com.
Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping
Fall Family Fun Day at both Hickory Flat and Canton locations, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on October 22. The day will be filled with fun activities, food samples and time together. Visit www. autumnhillnursery.com.
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SCHOOL NEWS Sisters Chosen as Shining Stars Campbell and Carson Carter were recently selected at “Shining Stars” at Bascomb Elementary School. Campbell is in the fourth grade and Carson is in Kindergarten. They are the daughters of Liz and Clark Carter. Congratulations!
Carmel Students to Work with Seniors Second grade students at Carmel Elementary School will participate in a Learn and Serve project this school year by partnering with Woodstock Nursing Home. Students will collect items to donate and make cards and crafts each month for the residents at the nursing home. Carmel currently holds the title from 2011‐2013 as the Georgia State School of Character. Carmel students have been nationally recognized for their community service projects since the induction of Service Learning school‐wide in 2005. All teachers have been trained in Academic Service Learning and promote the ideas of service learning within the classroom curriculum. Community projects are chosen by students as a grade level with the teachers overseeing the production and implementation of the projects within the curriculum standards.
Woodstock Teacher Participates in Nuclear Research Woodstock High School (WHS) AP Physics teacher Kelly Burke recently participated in PAN 2011, a week-long nuclear research experience at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab (NSCL) on the campus of Michigan State University. The program exposed Ms. Burke to ongoing nuclear physics research at one of the top labs in the world. During the week, Ms. Burke and 19 other teachers from across the U.S. analyzed cosmic rays, learned about nuclear bombardment and particle acceleration, and performed experiments with neutron detection. Left to right: Dr. Zach Constan, NSCL Outreach Coordinator; Kelly Burke and David McCreight, PAN 2011 Program Liaison.
Etowah Teacher Chosen for Workshop Pamela Teems, a teacher at Etowah High School (EHS), was one of 40 teachers nationwide chosen to participate in a food science workshop. This workshop was developed and implemented in a partnership between the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Graduate School USA. The one-week workshop for middle and high school science teachers, as well as family and consumer science teachers, took place in Washington, D.C. this summer. The goal of the program is to educate teachers and students about critical food safety issues, such as food borne illnesses, by exploring the science behind them. During the week, teacher participants worked with scientists from the FDA and conducted laboratory experiments at the University of Maryland. Mrs. Teems will complete the workshop this December with a followup program in Seattle, WA. In May 2012, she will host a food safety workshop at EHS for other family and consumer science teachers in the state.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ chapman-es E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs
Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA. 30189, (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris
Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road Acworth, GA 30102 Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org
Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: William Sebring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ woodstock-hs
Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd. Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org
Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms
Private Schools Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org High School Principal: Rod Kirby Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Elementary School: Robert Lester Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92 Acworth, GA 30102 (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah
Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org
Cherokee County School District
Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road Acworth, GA 30102 (770) 974-6682 Principal: Dr. Jennifer Scrivner www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es
North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance
November 21 - 25 December 19 -23, 26 - 30 January 16
School Holiday School Holiday School Holiday
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
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You Can Make a Difference
Joe Lemmo’s 7th grade Language Arts students at E.T. Booth share their thoughts with the community.
My friends play a big role in my life, especially Lindsay Simmons. In second and third grade she had A.L.L. Leukemia. After one miserable year, she beat cancer. I met her in 6th grade. When I had no one to talk to, Lindsay was there! This past summer, she was in tremendous pain, and the hospital ran tons of tests. When they ran blood tests, they realized the cancer was back. She continues to struggle, but she is the bravest person you’ll ever meet! Lindsay is sweet and really charismatic. She has a very fun, creative and bubbly personality. Everyone knows her and just loves her to death! She is nice to everyone, and she simply inspires me to be a better person!
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Food — it’s a universal language. With billions of people all around the world, there are many bizarre foods. Disgusting or not, food brings people together. I believe food is playing a critical role in my life; without it, I would die. My family is Italian. Needless to say, food is a big part of life. My grandpa had a rule that you always had to have enough tomatoes in the house to have a bowl of pasta! I can’t figure out why we don’t get tired of pasta. Food brings people together. One week, when we had no school because of snow, some people came over for lunch. My mom had made a big pot of soup, but before we knew it, the house was packed with more than 50 people! We never counted, but we do know that people walked from Bells Ferry to our home in Eagle Watch to eat soup. I know my mom’s cooking is good, but that’s extreme! Food brings people together, and makes us happy. Food creates fun moments that we will always remember!
Bryanna Montgomery
Music is my life, and lyrics are my story. Music is for everyone, and there are all kinds: pop, rock, hiphop, rap, soul, gospel, and much more! I can relate to music in so many ways. Music saves me. I always have my iPod with me everywhere I go. Music has a big impact on my life because every set of lyrics tells a story. I don’t like songs because of the beat, or the musician or the rhythm. I look deeper into the song to the lyrics. Every musician writes songs for his or her own reason. I sometimes wonder what inspires a musician to write the songs that he or she does. Maybe it’s an event that really had an influence on his or her life! Or maybe it is about someone who inspired him or her to be the person he or she is today. If there wasn’t any music, I don’t know where I’d be today. Music is kind of like a private getaway. It lets you get away from the real world. I listen to music every day, and I’d listen to it all day long if I could! Music is what makes me, me, and if you ask me, I think “me” is pretty amazing! How does music impact your life?
Casey Martin
We all have dreams. Some of us want to play for a professional sports team. Some of us want to be famous actors, writers, or musicians. And even more want to be teachers, scientists or work in business. Whether you’re active or just want to sit at a desk, there’s something in our lives that we just want so bad, we wish it could be a reality. S o here’s my question for you…where do you see yourself in 20 years? In 20 years, I would love to see myself as a missionary. The reason I say this is because my brother Kyle inspired me. You see, he is in China right now on a nine month mission trip. That’s right…nine months! At the age of 19, most people don’t envision themselves dedicating 9 months of their lives to helping others. As a missionary, you get to spend your lifetime helping others in need. At the age of 12, I realized that I’m willing to dedicate my time to God, not just making money. So basically whether you want to be a doctor, a professional athlete, or even a scientist, dream big – it makes a difference.
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SPORTS Woodstock Middle Cheerleaders Give Back The Woodstock Middle School cheerleaders have begun a program where each cheerleader will participate in at least one community service project per season. Recently, the eighth grade cheerleaders visited Savannah Grande Assisted Living and brought a lot of smiles to the residents. Left to right: Courtney Kirk, Madison Reeg and Jordan Gaines with a resident of Savannah Grande.
Etowah Ball Player Named to National Roster Bryan White, a senior at Etowah High School, was recently selected to represent the Mid-Atlantic region at the USA Baseball Mid-Atlantic National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Team. The NTIS staff held multiple evaluation events throughout the region’s six states (NC, SC, TN, GA, AL and MS) and has assembled teams at the 13U, 15U and 17U age groups. Jeff Schaefer, Mid-Atlantic NTIS Regional Director said, “After evaluating more than 300 players in five states, we believe we have found the cream of the crop and are looking forward to showing everyone what baseball in our region is all about.” Bryan is the son of Kathy and Mike White. Congratulations!
World of Gymnastics and Cheer Flips for Papa’s World of Gymnastics and Cheer “flipped” for Papa’s Pantry and Family Ministry to help fund raising efforts for this program, which is designed to work with families at their immediate point of need. WMS cheerleaders.
Winter USTA Registration Underway Registration for the winter season of junior USTA (United States Tennis Association) team tennis will begin October 1 and will close October 30. Match play will be Sunday afternoons for intermediate and advanced players. Beginner players will play matches on Saturdays. All play will begin November 11. If you have a team and need players or if you are looking for a team to join, please email jrcoordinator@cherokeetennis.org or CTAJrvicepresident@cherokeetennis.org.
The gymnasts from World of Gymnastics and Cheer provided entertainment and demonstrated their skills at the Eagle Watch subdivision. Owners and coaches, Tim and Jackie Courtwright, said, “Given the current environment, we see families in need in our communities, and we wanted to do our part to show support.” Funds were raised through vendors, raffles and food sales. To find out how you can help, please go to www.papaspantry.org.
Running of the Colts Event Scheduled Carmel Elementary School Running Club and Woodstock High School Cross Country team will sponsor the Running of the Colts, a one-mile walk/run and 5K. Both events will take place at WHS, October 22, starting at 8 a.m. To register, visit www.active.com. All registered athletes will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact Coach Debbie Krug at deborah.krug@cherokee.k12.ga.us or Andrew Everest at aseverest@bellsouth.net. AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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How to be a Good Doubles Player by Mark Billson
Mark Billson is Director of Tennis at Towne Lake Hills Tennis Club. He is USPTR certified with more than 20 years teaching experience. He works with players of all ages and levels. Mark can be contacted at tlhtennis@comcast. net.
Although playing both singles and doubles is part of tennis, the skills required could not be more different for success. As they age, many people become doubles players only, and I feel this allows a person to play the game for longer. So what makes a good doubles player?
The first and most important skill a player needs for doubles is the ability to communicate and play as a part of a team. Singles play trains players to be very single-minded and selfish; every mistake that the player makes and all the pressure has to be dealt with without any help. Singles players do not learn how to be team players. In order to win a doubles match, a person needs his or her partner, and without this help, he or she cannot win. Supporting your partner when he or she is struggling is vital. A good team stays positive even when it is losing. They realize that the game could change at any moment and when it does, they want to be ready to pounce. Serving in doubles is a key part of the game. If you continue to hold your serve, it is difficult for the other team to beat you. This is easy advice for someone with a big serve. The problem comes when you or your partner has a vulnerable serve. If this is the case, then it is very difficult to win against a team with two good servers. If you have a weak serve, you need to develop excellent control and direction. Your team also needs to practice certain set moves that attempt to keep the receiving team off balance. Strategies that are well rehearsed can greatly increase the odds of winning your serve game. If you and your partner play the same one up, one back method from week to week without any change, then you are limiting
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your ability to win matches. One of the biggest clichés in tennis still remains true: “Always change a losing game, but never change a winning game.” In doubles, you do not get a chance to find your rhythm by hitting many shots in a point. Because the point is shorter, many times you have to execute a low crosscourt shot; otherwise the net person cleans you out. In singles, there is no net person, unless your opponent is a net rusher; you can hit the ball higher over the net with more area to work with. It is difficult to beat a good team that signals their intentions to each other. Do you and your partner have a system of signals worked out, or do you just play? A good team knows where the serve is going and can react early to pressure the return. If you don’t have a system of communication, then develop one. Once you learn this communication system, you won’t understand how you played without it in the past. There are many more ideas that can make you and your partner a good doubles team. If you want more information regarding what to do to improve your doubles game, ask players that are better than you to play a set and give you some pointers. A good idea is also to take a doubles lesson with the tennis pro in your area. One or two changes can make a vast difference to your results. Why not try new things and learn new strategies? It does not take much time, but it does improve your results over time.
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The Bee Keeper by Cindy Morrow I met Terry Ross a few weeks ago at his farm in Canton. Dressed in denim overalls, Terry, who is 57, walked me around his tidy, twoacre farm. The grounds look like a set for a movie, with every building well maintained and tidy, neat rows of vegetables growing; there’s not a weed in sight.
Cindy writes freelance from Woodstock where she has lived since 1990. She welcomes ideas for her column and can be reached at cindy.morrow@gmail. com. Her website is www.cindymorrow.net.
“We originally raised raspberries,” he said. “That’s why it’s called Ross Berry Farm.” But when Ross found out how quickly raspberries spoil, he turned to the beekeeping. He and his wife share a passion for educating the public on the important role bees play in our lives. “Honeybees,” Ross said, “are vital to agriculture and gardening because they pollinate the plants.” Ross started his business in 1994 with two hives. By 2009, he had more than 100.
He’s been stung too many times to count. “Bee keepers get stung every once in a while,” he shrugged. “When I get stung, it is usually due to someone else’s stupidity.” The worst time was when a helper prone to jerky movements wore new clothes (bees don’t like erratic movements or the smell of new material). “Once a bee sends out ‘attack’ pheromones,” Ross said, “and if you are in the way, you’ll get stung. I got 25 stings that time.” He shook his head. “Women make the best bee keepers; they are gentle, and move quietly.” He walked me out to a group of hives, which were large boxes on legs. They lined the bank of a small pond, rimmed with grasses, lily pads and the deep voices of frogs. A gentle hum filled the air as we approached. A brick sat atop the lid of each bee box. Ross removed the brick and slowly lifted the lid. He reached in, with his bare hand, and as delicately as an artist applies the final touch to a painting, he lifted a frame the length of the box. It was swarming with bees. They were beautiful. A couple of summers ago, Ross lost most of his hives to Colony Collapse, a disorder of indeterminate origin where the bees abandon the hive. Many in the business think it has to do with the wavelength of the frequency of cell phone towers—they are very close to the length of a bee’s antennae. If this were true, the signals would confuse the bees. “And when they are confused,” Ross said, “they just leave.” To support his theory, he downloaded a map of cell phone towers and laid it over a map of the areas with the worst colony collapse. The closer to a tower, the more likely the bees were to abandon the hive. By winter 2009, Ross only had 14 of his more than 100 hives. He simply started over again. He’s up to 45 now. “This,” Ross said, “is our retirement business.” It should be no surprise what retirement looks like to them: they are—forgive me—busy as bees.
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Maybe I’m Beginning to Get It! by Dr. Doug Thrasher
Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the AroundAbout — TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@hillsideumc. org.
As I’m writing this, I have been busy for a week helping my daughter, Brianne, with her new baby — our fourth granddaughter! This has involved sleeping on a sleeper sofa, losing sleep as my wife and I took a turn looking after Abigail at night, and running after our daughter’s other child, Charlotte, during the day. Debbie and I have gotten pretty exhausted. Our stamina is not what it used to be! However, after four grandchildren in the last three years, I’m beginning to understand something that had eluded me for the better part of my 57 years. What I’m beginning to “get” is that there is a tremendous amount of wisdom in what Jesus says when he states to “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Luke 18:16).
Why is this finally making sense? Because my grandchildren are teaching me things. Whenever I see Charlotte, almost three, or Georgia, almost two, I am greeted by them running up to me and throwing their arms around my legs with an enthusiastic, “Hello, Papa!” I have done nothing to deserve such unconditional love – yet there it is. Truly, this kind of love is a part of the Kingdom of Heaven – and it belongs to the children! At times, I will go for a walk with one of my grandchildren, and she will show me the wonders of God’s creation in brand new ways. We will look at the pink and yellow and purple flowers. We will feel the softness of the grass. We will see shapes in the clouds. We will discover berries and pine cones and acorns. And we will run in order to let the wind blow through our hair. Beauty and wonder and the hand of God become visible through children’s eyes. And beauty and wonder and the creative power of God certainly are characteristics of God’s Kingdom. The children see it, while we grown ups often miss it. Too often, I succumb to agendas and business and doing things, like watching TV, rather than recognizing the Kingdom of God that is all around us. But I’m beginning to get it — thanks to my grandchildren. And, if you are looking for a way to experience the Kingdom of God, spend some time with children. They will open your eyes as well as your heart.
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Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner
Chabad Jewish Center 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suite 112-265, Kennesaw (770) 771-9952, info@JewishwestCobb.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWestCobb.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor: Paul Vance New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Monty Guice www.newvicbaptist.org South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert
Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Priest: Stephen Hunter Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Rector: Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler 80
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Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi Gary Maxted www.tlchaim.com (partnering with TLC Church, Woodstock, GA)
Lutheran Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton (770) 503-5050 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: 9 a.m., Faith Formation: 9 a.m. Pastor: Virginia Krekling www.CelebrationofGrace.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Service at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel, 8855 Main Street, Woodstock (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Pastor: Alan Lutz www.cherokee-pca.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jake Marshall
Roman Catholic St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Niese www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com
United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org
Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Buckman www.sixesumc.org
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Celebration Church 340 Towne Lake Parkway, (678) 461-9626 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Williamson Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92 (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 12:30 p.m. Sacrament Meeting: 2:15 p.m. Bishop Phil Karski Canton Ward, 3459 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 10:20 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Bishop Scott Harman Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Covenant Christian Center 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd, Canton (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Apostle Kito J. Johnson www.CityOfCovenant.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White Freedom Church Meeting at Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth (770) 529-6006 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. www.freedomchurch.tv Pastor: J.R. Lee Jubilee Church (Newfrontiers) Meets at Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta (678) 471-1930 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.jubileechurch.us Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (Cherokee Corners) (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas
Pointe Church, The Hasty Elementary, 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, (404) 557-9640 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Jones www.myfriendschurch.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Goebel www.resurrectionwoodstock.org Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92 (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5 (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Greg Brown www.wcnga.com
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org
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serve the children of Woodstock through Kids Fest. Not only did they set up additional games and bring candy, but they provided much needed manpower for the rest of the games. Without their continued support, what happened next could never have occured.
be approved by the family physician. If symptoms persist, it is critical that a physician be contacted, especially if there is a lack of full-joint motion. An examination and radiographs should be done. An MRI scan may also be helpful in diagnosing soft tissue damage.
By 2008, the estimated number of kids coming through the Park enjoying the festival had reached well over 2,500, and it’s getting bigger every year. So, yes, we still need volunteers for that day! If you’re interested, call Mary Beth Stockdale at Magnolia Hall, (770) 926-7616.
Usually a simple “rest cure” approach will not be enough, because even though it allows symptoms to subside, it also creates loss of muscle bulk, tone, flexibility, and endurance. Once pain is gone and full motion is present, a throwing rehabilitation program can start.
Last year, a new addition to the already popular Jaycees Haunted House and Kid’s Fest was added by the folks from The Elm Street Players. Ghost Walk was introduced and proved to be a great success the first year. Groups of “victims” were lead by a member of the Players in costume from station to station, hearing about the haunted past of Downtown Woodstock. This year, they will be back on October 21 to “scare you out of your underwear,” or something to that effect. Be on the lookout for your chance to learn about former Woodstockians who walk among us!
Under some circumstances, surgery may be necessary to correct a problem. Overuse and stress related problems can affect growing parts of bone, not just the soft tissue (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). If the condition is not treated, it could cause deformity of the limb and permanent disability. The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional.
While still maintaining that small town feel, Halloween in Woodstock has a lot going for it.
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and softness. They circulate air which keeps the sleeper cooler. Egyptian cotton fibers are extra long which makes them the silkiest on the market. Pima is similar to Egyptian cotton, except it’s grown in the United States. Flannel sheets are a combination of wool and cotton which contains warmth but are prone to pilling and wear and tear. The thread count in sheets determines the softness and durability as well as price. The thread count is the number of fibers per square inch. Average sheets vary from 250-600, while luxury sheets are well over 1,000. The weave of the sheet also determines its comfort level. Sateen sheets have an extra sleek feel but tend to wear out quickly. Twill and percale sheets are not only cooler but have a crisp weave and are the most durable. Many younger adults prefer jersey sheets, which feel like a t-shirt, but they don’t hold their shape. Designing your dream bed is an individual preference. There are dozens of combinations that can be used. With the correct recipe for luxury, support, cleanliness, and comfort, you might have a hard time awakening in the morning. Sweet Dreams! 82
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Prevention
Overuse injuries—especially those related to the UCL and shoulder—are preventable. Some tips to keep you in the game throughout your life include: • Warm up properly by stretching, running, and easy, gradual throwing • Rotate playing other positions besides pitcher • Concentrate on age-appropriate pitching • Avoid pitching on multiple teams with overlapping seasons • Don’t pitch with elbow or shoulder pain; if the pain persists, see a doctor • Don’t pitch on consecutive days • Don’t play year-round • Never use a radar gun • Communicate regularly about how your arm is feeling and if there is pain • Develop skills that are age appropriate • Emphasize control, accuracy, and good mechanics • Master the fastball first and the change-up second, before considering breaking pitches • 0Speak with a sports medicine professional or athletic trainer if you have any concerns about injuries or prevention strategies
Send us your homecoming pictures! Email to editor@ townelaker.com. Mail in or drop off at 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189
Deadline is October 19 Please identify people in photo from left to right.
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with appropriate safety clothing. Pesticides with this level of toxicity are only available to certified and trained applicators. However, gasoline a product we use every day, carries this label (for exposure by swallowing).
been touched by breast cancer — we have within our own practice, unfortunately. That’s why we support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Only with dedicated research will we see improvements in prevention and treatment that may someday wipe out breast cancer. We hope that eventually our surgical expertise in breast reconstruction won’t be needed.
When it comes to mosquito control, it is important to understand what you are using. For example, Bifenthrin, the most common pesticide used for barrier sprays, will be labeled with Caution. Deep Woods Off will be labeled with Warning. Most people think that using an off-the-shelf product as opposed to a product that is professionally applied is safer. But, according to the EPA, the commercial products that are applied directly to your skin are more toxic. As always, if you have any mosquito related questions, feel free to email me at rick@themosquitoauthority.com.
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and put them toward the top of the Work Experience section. Dates are not used, but the length of time with the company should be reflected. This is not an option for everyone. Some human resource people are still skeptical, but there is a greater understanding of the needs to utilize this approach. Take a look at your resume and consider your circumstances. Which is the right one for you? If the chronological approach makes you appear like an unfocused butterfly, it may be time to make some changes. We will discuss this in more detail next month! 84
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But until that day, women of all ages should focus on their breast health. Regular mammograms are imperative for early detection, but aren’t usually recommended until after 40 years old. Self-exams (which have not proven to statistically improve the detection rate) do help women understand the changes in their bodies. Antioxidant-rich foods like berries, broccoli, almonds, apples and red beans can also help the body fight off cancer-causing free radicals. Healthy digestion and a fiber-rich diet are critical to good overall health because fiber helps pull toxins and excess hormones out of the digestive system. And the list goes on. So this October, wear pink and support worthwhile charities but, more importantly, become educated on the many ways to help prevent breast cancer in the first place. Marietta Plastic Surgery is hosting an Open House on October 19, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Woodstock location to showcase its newest office and share information about facial, breast and body procedures. Guests can participate in event-only specials, hourly raffles, earn a chance to win a $1,000 practice gift card and help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. RSVP by 10/12/11 at openhouse@mariettaplasticsurgery.com. *Statistics from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ww5.komen.org.
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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations ABWA-Women Empowered Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: abwasynergy@hotmail.com American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: Keller Williams Realty, 220 Heritage Pkwy Contact: Steve Monahan, (770) 712-4077 Website: www.CherokeeToastmasters.com No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday morning at 7:30am Location: Corner Bistro off Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: Stephanie Natarus, (770) 928-2700 stephanie@livinginsured.com Website: http://www.meetup.com/No-Fee Referral-Network-Woodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Location: Zest and Zing, 6687 Bells Ferry Road Contact: Dr. Steve Green, (770) 427-2799 Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 Website: www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Barbara Bonatucci, bonatucci@gmail.com Website: www.womenofwoodstock.com Woodstock Business Networking Group Meeting: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Location: Atlanta Bread Company on Highway 92 Contact: Lee West, (770) 591-7101 Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Latimer Hall Contact: info@woodstockcba.com
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 Website: www.ahimsahouse.org Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika. org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org 86
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Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366
Cherokee County Animal Shelter Auxiliary Contact: (770) 704-PAWS or ccasa4paws@yahoo.com Website: www.ccasauxiliary.org
Beta Sigma, Kappa Chi Chapter Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: Maria Kuhn, vccibaker@aol.com or April Bolle, (678) 327-7233
Cherokee County Aspergers Syndrome Support Group Website: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115, admin@cchumanesociety.org Website: www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Location: CrossRoads Middle/High School Contact: Colleen Konwick, (770) 517-7101 Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: Candice Knight, (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net Genesis Adoptions Contact: Lindsay Kirk, (770) 517-0043, Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia. Contact: (770) 345-1879 Website: www.habitatncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com Website: www.hopectr.com Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: Shari Koch, (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at AroundAbout — TowneLaker offices. Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org The Wildlife Sanctuary — Ellijay, Ga., to advance the conservation of indigenous wildlife species and habitats. Contact: (706) 276-2980 Website: www.thewildlifesanctuary.com
Junior Service League of Woodstock 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535 Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.kiwanisofwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@ southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Terry Morrison, (770) 715-3375 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627
Civic Organizations
Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158
AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50 and older. Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944
Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663
Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot Website: www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast served Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd. Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meeting: Second Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Website: cherokeeteapartypatriots.org Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Call for location or check website announcement. Contact: RWCC Headquarters, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com
Recreation & Hobbies Airstream Caravan Club Website: http://home.windstream.net/topofga/ Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 Allatoona Gold Panners Location: Creeks around Lake Allatoona Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 rrkelly@bellsouth.net Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Location: Woodstock Art Center 205 Arnold Mill Rd. Contacts: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482 woodstockartcenter@comcast.net Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting First Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Community Center Contact: Jim Millsap, PIO, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Meeting Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Family Tradition, Hickory Flat Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group Website: www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; Club, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Location: Recreation Center, Main Street Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Melanie Williams, (770) 345-2983 Website: www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Contact: Dan Baldwin, 770-846-4843 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day”
Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197
Georgia Canines for Independence Meeting: First Monday at 6:30 p.m. Location: 6683 Bells Ferry Road, Suite H Contact: Ramona Nichols, (404) 735-3647
Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (800) 753-2264
Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Hearing Loss Resource Group Contacts: Cathy, (678) 483-9135 WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group for families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Meeting: Second Saturday Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities Contact: Tom, (770) 345-4864, Tom@brushwithart.com
Support Organizations
Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687
Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Meeting: Third Tuesday Contact: Carolyn White, (770) 926-6756 Singles of Towne Lake 35+ holds monthly mixers. Contacts: Lisa, (770) 597-3430 LisaR789@bellsouth.net
Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119 Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551 Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880 Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group A support group for families with children on the autism spectrum. Contact: Heidi at hcf67@comcast.net or Renee at mrjperrelli@yahoo.com Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org Website: www.fosteroradopt.org
La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (770) 926-2791 Megan, (770) 517-0191 Miracle Mothers is for women trying to conceive or adopt. Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189 Contacts: www.momsclubtownelake.com momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Tues. a.m. or Wed. p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Mothers & More Meeting: First & Third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Kroger at Towne Lake Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 or Patrick, (678) 654-2091 Website: www.nami.org NWAtlantaMommies.com Play dates, mom’s night out, and online support Meeting: Weekly Contact: Stephanie Peterson, (678) 653-1418 admin@nwatlantamommies.com Website: http://www.nwatlantamommies.com Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: H.O.W. Place, behind fire station on Bells Ferry Road at Old Bascomb Court Contact: Lois, (770) 592-6421
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org
S.N.A.P. offers resources for children with special needs. Meeting: Second Monday from 10 — 11:30 a.m. Location: 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs Contact: (770) 720-4068
Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (770) 560-7112, healthymoods@aol.com Website: www.Myspace.Com/healthymoods
Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711.
Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Contacts: Cindy, (770) 928-6554; Sherry, (770) 926-1889 Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 Towne Lake Area Moms Group is a newly formed and active group for moms and their babies (newborns to toddlers) Contact: Melanie Website: www.TowneLakeArea.com AroundAbout — TowneLaker | October 2011
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Reference
COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout — TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 Clean & Beautiful Commission (770) 517-7650 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Courthouse (770) 479-1953 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120
Taxes:
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 The Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:
Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center — Atlanta (404) 616-9000 Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666
Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 88
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Parks and Recreation:
BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock)
www.usps.com (800) 275-8777
Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Schools: see www.townelaker.com for complete listing Board of Education (770) 479-1871 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4200 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&T (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890
Urgent Care Facility
Wellstar Urgent Care (678) 494-2500
Woodstock, City of:
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6025
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government:
President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
P.O. Box 425 Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson
e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 (202) 224-3521 fax: (202) 224-0103
e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2
e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms (R) Post 4
e-mail: cnelms2@gmail.com (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Cherokee County School System
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7
P.O. Box 769, 110 Academy St., Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Government:
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
Website: www.woodall.house.gov
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(404) 652-7003 fax: (404) 652-7123
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org e-mail: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21
(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
State Capitol, Room 111 Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.state.ga.us e-mail: chip@SenatorChipRogers.com
Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27
e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20
e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov
Rep. Sean Jerguson (R), District 22
e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(678) 493-6001
(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602 (404) 656-0126 fax: (404) 463-2793 (404) 656-0287
Cherokee County Courts:
100 North St., Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 8681 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(678) 493-4200 fax: (678) 493-4228
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420 (770) 924-4099 fax: (770) 924-9567
Board of Education: Robert Wofford (R), Post 1
(770) 704-4398, x4374
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2
(770) 704-4398, x4372
e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Magistrate Court: Judge James E. Drane III (R)
(678) 493-6431
e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)
(678) 493-6160
e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Juvenile Court: Judge John B. Sumner
(678) 493-6250
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 (Vice-Chair) e-mail: kimgcochran@gmail.com
Clerk of Courts: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6511
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist (R), Post 3
(770) 928-3315
Janet Read (R), Post 4
(770) 516-1444
e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (Chair)
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby
90 North Street, Suite 310Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega.com
Rob Usher (R), Post 6
e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com (404) 362-1600
(770) 592-7864
(770) 592-6017
Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association (Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas)
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Douglas Properties
117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-3086
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stretches the nerves from the spinal cord in the neck through the arm, resulting in a stinging sensation in the neck, shoulder and arm. A player may not know how much he injured his neck till days later. As inflammation increases and sets in, pain and stiffness increases. All athletes want to return to the game as soon as possible after an injury. Starting back too soon after a neck injury can result in re-injury, further damage, and more time on the sidelines. Football neck injuries, especially those with arm symptoms, should be evaluated by a medical professional. Get advice on how long to rest and how to return safely to the game. Coaches and parents should monitor any possible neck injury and treat the player with ice, even if the player says the pain isn’t that bad. Modification of activity or taking a day off from practice can reduce the risk of further injury. Since football is a very fast-paced, high-energy game with frequent players slamming into one another as standard play, we must also count the possible cost of injuries associated with one of our favorite pastimes. Important Tips: 1. Don’t use your head 2. Pain can develop days later 3. Neck injuries can affect your arm 4. Treat with ice and rehab 5. Healing takes time!
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First Cherokee State Bank www.2gochecking.com
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Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A
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Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260
Automotive
Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw
Dr. Jerry Smith, Orthodontist (678) 905-0300
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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS (770) 924-8848
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Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD (770) 517-0444
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Cleaning Services
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Skin Essentials by Marilyn (770) 928-1314
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Sundance Massage Center, The (678) 591-5066
35
Towne Lake Nails (678) 445-3051
43
Wild Orchid, The (770) 924-4010
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Home Improvement/Repair & Service Advanced Stucco Repair Inc. (770) 592-1597
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Atlanta Architectural Cabinets (770) 405-0094 www.atlantacabinets.net
33
Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D.
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Access Education Towne Lake Driving School 27 (678) 494-2200
Gilbert Designs (770) 272-4088
27
Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397
67
Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428
16
Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Front Cover (770) 591-7929 www.RayMorganDMD.com Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554
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Education/Instruction 36
Salon & Spa Venessa (770) 591-2079
Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991
79
Educational Therapy Services (770) 579-1743
59
Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490
85
Moms’ Helping Hand (770) 345-7134
37
Goddard School, The (770) 516-0880
32
Mr. Junk
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Rejoice Maid Service (678) 905-3476 www.rejoicemaids.com
41
Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044
47
Nelson Painting & Home Improvements (678) 283-8171
84
Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000
77
Health & Beauty
Chiropractors Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com
25
Churches Bridgepointe Church www.bridgepointechurch.org
79
Computers Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com 94
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Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280
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Precision Painting (678) 234-9668
Bon Vivant Salon (770) 516-9100 bonvivantsalon.com
13
Pure Home Solutions (678) 453-0200
Jyl Craven Hair Design Cover, 50, 51 (770) 345-9411 7970 Knox Bridge Highway, Canton www.jylcraven.com Lamour Nails (770) 517-4757
32
Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600
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Samford Construction
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Tile Masters (404) 368-3067
65
Zachos Construction, Inc. (770) 365-7276
29
insurance ECS Insurance Group (770) 926-2288
47
Mountain Lakes Insurance (770) 926-9444 www.mountainlakesinsurance.com
65
Piedmont Financial Group /Scott Brandt (770) 551-3432
33
Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation (770) 827-0346, (770) 720-1727
45
Chumley Contracting (678) 894-5708
25
Northside Hospital -Pediatric Imaging (770) 667-4340
Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 41 (770) 928-0016 Pearle Vision (770) 592-7100 9801 Highway 92, Woodstock
43
Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
49
Progressive Audiology Center Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244
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Dirt Tech Landscaping (404) 934-3478
31
Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799 www.reboundptclinic.com
Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813
35
Towne Lake Eye Associates (770) 926-2858
Lawn Squad, The (770) 591-4745
27
Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697
Prose Tree Service (770) 876-7871
61
Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007
67
Animal Hospital at Towne Lake (770) 591-9500
22
Cherokee County Animal Shelter 66 (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html 1015 Univeter Road, Canton South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746
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Physicians and Medical Services Atlanta North Dermatology (770) 516-5199 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 120 www.atlantanorthdermatology.com
57
Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301
27
John Lutz, PhD
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Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery (770) 425-7575 111 Marble Hill Road NW, Marietta
23
Marietta Plastic Surgery (678) 494-2380 www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com
53
Meridian Surgical (770) 704-6101 3755 Sixes Road, Canton
45
Northside Hospital – Cherokee (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com
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Village Podiatry Centers (770) 928-9263 www.vpcenters.com
83
Wellstar Medical Group (770) 592-3000
1
Woodstock Medical Weight Loss (678) 501-5008
5
Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191
40
Photographers Hester Photography (770) 591-6640 Kim Bates Photography (770) 617-7595
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Ember Hot Yoga (770) 485-5583 www.emberyoga.com
48
Etowah Eagles Basketball www.etowaheagles.com/basketball
61
Etowah Eagles Football www.etowaheaglesfootball.com
90
Steps Dance Center (770) 516-1363
43
Woodstock Wolverines www.woodstockwolverinesfootball.com
52
Restaurants/Food Services Bar-B-Cutie
56
Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills
37
HMS Golf
96
Izumi Asian Bistro (678) 238-1899 www.iloveizumi.com
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Oo La La Yogurt Ur Way (678) 383-6129
85
Tuscany (678) 453-0888
83
TwoSome Place (770) 924-4124
78
WOW Cafe & Wingery (770) 926-9225
17
Retailers & Miscellaneous Services Cash for Broken Cars (404) 392-7586
20
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce PigNic
39
Sandy’s Photography (678) 445-2011
47
Econo Rides (678) 218-7170
Skip Daugherty Photography (770) 329-5807
85
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251 Fox Tale Book Shoppe (770) 516-9989
Real estate & related services Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson Back Cover (404) 954-2486 www.kurtandsheila.com
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Junior Service League Holiday Tour of Homes 67 Justina’s Accessories Boutique (678) 494-6331
7
Lake Nantahala (828) 321-3101 www.visitlakesend.com
92
Overstock Atlanta (770) 926-3332 9872 Main Street, Woodstock
83
Prudential Georgia Realty (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953
53
Master’s Training Center (770) 591-9588
56
Picture Perfect Custom Framing
63
Rotary Club of Woodstock
31
The Gifted Ferret www.TheGiftedFerret.com
19
Woodstock Furniture Outlet
56
Reflection - Lake Nantahala Inside Back www.reflectionlakenantahala.com
Recreation and Fitness Canton Martial Arts ATA (678) 445-3051
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