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October 2013

Volume 19, Issue 6

50 & 51 On the Cover

Fountain View Dentistry. Photo by Kim Bates.

Fall Festivals and Halloween Happenings Your guide to local fall fun!

Jamie Deen Coming to Woodstock

Jamie Deen discusses his new book.

TLBA Golf Tournament

Annual tournament raised scholarship funds.

54 A digital version of the magazine, along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise is available at www.townelaker.com.

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In Every Issue Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Community News. . . . . . . . . .10 Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 26 Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 88 School Information . . . . . . . . 89

Etowah and Woodstock commence season.

Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Cherokee Photo Club

Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 94

Showcase of photo contest winners.

Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Community Information. . . . 92

Contributing Writers Don Akridge..............................................14

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Robyn Hohensee......................................29

Peter Allen................................................27

Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................15

Dr. Ross Brakeville.....................................48

Kara Kiefer...........................................28,30

Michael Caldwell......................................18

Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................24

Caron & Alberto Catalรกn...........................22

Dee Locklin...............................................32

Jenna Clover.............................................78

Bill Ratliff..................................................68

Chicka Elloy...............................................40

Doug Rohan..............................................12

G. Lora Grooms.........................................79

Lynne Saunders........................................36

Dr. Scott Harden.......................................44

Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................70

Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................52

Jodi Tiberio...............................................74

David Hecklemoser...................................39

Tim Timmons............................................42

Shelley Herod...........................................38

Dr. Van Tran..............................................46

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AROUND TOWNE BY KARA KIEFER

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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake

What’s New? Omega Learning Center recently opened at 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Ste. 300. Omega offers tutoring for K-12, SAT prep and other college entrance exams. For more information, call (678) 540-6606 or visit http:// omegalearning.com/woodstock-ga.

Kara is the Editor of 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.

Subway opened another Woodstock location at 4427 Towne Lake Pkwy., in the Publix shopping center off Rose Creek Dr.

Game Day, a family-friendly sports bar, will be opening in the former Summit’s location, 2990 Eagle Dr. The sports bar is scheduled to open in early November. Greenprints Alliance Trail System began construction on a portion of the Greenprints Trail that will cross Elm Street’s fouracre site. This portion of the trail will connect it to residential areas surrounding Woodstock, including Towne Lake. Bikers and walkers will be welcomed on the trail (no motorized vehicles) and is part of the 60 plus mile bike/pedestrian trail and open space network in Cherokee County. For more information, visit, www.greenprintsalliance.org.

Farmers Insurance Agency - The Clarke Agency opened on October 1. The agency, owned by Mike and Steve Clarke, is located at 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy, Ste. 105, adjacent to the Corner Bistro. For more information, call (678) 400-6725 or email mclarke@farmersagent.com. Towne Lake residents Jeff Rowell and Bob Stier opened Insurance Group of the Southeast at 4595 Towne Lake Pkwy., Bldg. 300, Ste. 130. They can be reached at (770) 854-0385 or www.insurancegroupse.com.

What’s Coming? Marco’s Pizza is coming to 2068 Eagle Dr., Ste. 330. The franchise restaurant, primarily delivery and take-out, serves pizza, meatballs, subs and a variety of side dishes including salads, wings and more. Visit http://marcos.com for menu and franchise information. As of press time, an opening date could not be confirmed.

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The 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.

Ann Litrel — Ann is an artist and writer whose nationally published work includes decorative art, paintings for private and corporate collections, and writing and illustration for a range of publications. Ann lives with her husband and co-author Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons in Towne Lake. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com 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 six 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. Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home 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 13 years, and she grew up in Marietta.

G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds. Gay can be reached at director@elmstreetarts.org Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 25 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children.

Market Director Patty Ponder AroundAboutPatty@gmail.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com, (770) 615-3310 TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,250 free copies. Approximately 15,000 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,250 are placed in racks around the community. It also has 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013. TowneLaker 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: (770) 615-3322 Website: www.townelaker.com Powered by Trustworkz Inc. Publisher’s Website www.AroundAboutLocalMedia.com Volume 19, Issue 6

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Timothy’s Cupboard Receives Grant Timothy’s Cupboard, a food bank ministry of Timothy Lutheran Church in Woodstock, has been awarded a $40,000 Partner Agency Capacity Building Grant by the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The grant will enable the cupboard to add 900 square feet to the 1,100-square-foot existing facility, adding storage space for food, an office, and a client waiting area. In 2012, Timothy’s Cupboard distributed more food to Cherokee County families than any of the other 13 Atlanta Community Food Bank agencies operating in Cherokee County. Through the end of July this year, the cupboard has served 1,646 families consisting of 5,555 individuals with more than 163,235 pounds of food. Timothy’s Cupboard is located at Timothy Lutheran Church’s property at 556 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. For more information about this ministry, call (770) 591-5515

County Band Exhibition to be Held at Etowah The 17th annual Cherokee County Band Exhibition will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8 and is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $7 for preferred seating. Elementary and middle school band students admitted free with a paying adult if the child wears his or her band T-shirt. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Etowah Eagle Band Boosters. The exhibition will begin with Creekview High School performing “Land of the Free,” followed by Woodstock High School presenting “007 - 50 Years of James Bond.” River Ridge will follow with its “Daredevil” program, and Sequoyah High will follow with “The Quest.” Cherokee High School will then perform “Red Light, Green Light,” and rounding out the evening is Etowah performing “Afterworld.” The exhibition concludes with a special performance of “Taking Flight” by the newly formed Reinhardt University Screaming Eagles.

Children of the American Revolution Invited to Join Charter The Georgia State Children of the American Revolution Cherokee Rose Society recently reorganized and is inviting eligible candidates to join this new charter. Eligibility requirements for boys and girls include being under the age of 21 and lineally descended from a man or woman who rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence in one of the several Colonies. For further information, please contact Loriann White at cherokeerosegscar@gmail.com

Local Poet Receives Awards Woodstock resident and poet Jill Jennings recently was awarded a Congressional Commendation from U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, for winning an International Merit Award in poetry from the “Atlanta Review,” for her teaching and for being a lifelong learner. Jill published her first book, “The Poetry Alarm Clock,” in 2008 and a second, “Dead Man’s Flower” in 2012. Currently, she is working on a third book. Jill was a former Latin and English teacher at Etowah, Woodstock and Cherokee high schools from 1989 through her retirement in 2004. Jill’s books can be found at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock or Yawn’s Books in Canton or at www.jilljennings.org. 10

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Local Student Planning Flash Mob Dance in Honor of National Make a Difference Day Woodstock High School senior Lindsay Rhino is planning a flash mob dance on Oct. 26 to kick off National Make a Difference Day in Cherokee County. Starting Oct. 1, Lindsay will be posting simple steps for the dance on YouTube for participants to practice. The dance will be held at Envision Health Studio, 101 Victoria North Ct. Additionally, Envision will post a list of Cherokee County Make a Difference events on its Facebook page. To be added to this list, send the information to Laura Mikszan at laura@envisionhealthstudio.com. Laura also is inviting any non-profit organization that is participating in the flash mob dance to host a table, free of charge, at the event. Make A Difference Day — Cherokee will conclude the evening of Oct. 26 with the Twilight Run at Hobgood Park.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL -CHEROKEE DOCTOR? AT A PTA MEETING. The physicians and staff of Northside Hospital-Cherokee are some of the most talented and professional individuals the world of medicine has to offer. They are also your neighbors. Most of our team lives right here in Cherokee County. Northside HospitalCherokee is devoted to supporting local community organizations, venues and schools. It’s because we live here, too.

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You Can Change Your Past BY DOUGLAS B. ROHAN, ESQ. ROHAN LAW, PC

Each month, I receive a desperate call from someone who has come to the realization that his or her criminal past is negatively affecting current circumstances. Whether it’s a matter of losing out on a job opportunity, trying to register for a weapons permit, or simply finding their mug shot posted online, many people simply want to make their past mistakes go away so they can move forward Doug Rohan is a biwith their lives. lingual attorney and Previously, there was really owner of Rohan Law, PC specializing in auto nothing that I could offer other accidents, workplace than solace and the assurance injuries and criminal that a reformed present can defense. You can overcome a checkered past. email him at doug@ Prior to July 1, 2013, the rohanlawpc.com. circumstances for those eligible for expungement (the sealing of a prior conviction) were limited to only those cases that were dismissed before being sent to the court for prosecution, or those cases dismissed by the prosecuting attorney before formal charges were filed at arraignment. The new law allows for a whole host of other opportunities for charges to be expunged from your record. They include the following: • A material witness is unavailable or refuses to testify. • An open arrest (meaning a case placed in limbo because it was never formally dismissed by the prosecuting attorney). • A case was dismissed due to judicial economy (prosecuting attorney determined that the charges were not sufficient to justify the time and resources required to prosecute a case). • Dismissed due to the successful completion of pre-trial diversion. • Acquittal by a judge or jury after a trial. • Successful completion of a sentence under conditional discharge (often related to drug offenses or nonviolent property crimes). • Youthful offenders under the age of 21 convicted of misdemeanor crimes. • Cases where a conviction is later 12

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“Those who are interested can now go through the expungement process and reclaim their life, truly starting with a clean slate.” reversed or vacated. • Cases where a felony charge is dismissed, but the individual is still convicted of an unrelated misdemeanor. This is a major change and will have a dramatic effect on those who have previously encountered hardships for past criminal convictions. Those who are interested can now go through the expungement process and reclaim their life, truly starting with a clean slate. To accomplish this, they will likely require the services of someone well versed in an area of law called post conviction relief. This is simply the name for a process by which a defendant goes back before the same court where he or she was convicted and requests that the court expunge the criminal conviction from their Georgia Criminal Information Center record. One immediate impact will be the ability to request certain websites to remove your mug shot from their online database. A companion law this year allows an individual to request the removal of their photograph if his or her charge has been expunged from the record. So if you have an old charge that has been haunting you or holding you back, these changes may assist you in reclaiming your good reputation.

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The Two Biggest Retirement Misconceptions BY DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

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.

We’ve all heard about the new retirement, the mix of work and play that many of us assume we will have in our lives one day. We do not expect retirement to be all leisure. While this is becoming a cultural assumption among baby boomers, it is interesting to see that certain financial assumptions haven’t really changed with the times. In particular, there are two financial misconceptions that baby boomers can fall prey to – assumptions that could prove financially harmful for their future.

#1) Assuming retirement will last 10-15 years. Previous generations of Americans planned for retirements anticipated to last only 1015 years. Today, both men and women who reach 65 can anticipate around 20 additional years of life. It’s important to note that this is just an average; a quarter of people reaching 65 will live beyond 90 and 10 percent will live another five years or more. However, some of us may live much longer. The population of centenarians in the U.S. is growing – the Census Bureau counted 53,364 folks 100 years or older in 2010 and showed a steady 5.8 percent rise in centenarians since the previous count in 2000. It also notes that between 1980 and 2010, centenarians experienced a population boom, with a 65.8 percent rise in population, in comparison to 36.3 percent overall. If you’re reading this article, chances are you might be wealthy or at least “affluent.” And if you are, you likely have good health insurance and access to excellent health care. You may be poised to live longer because of these two factors. Given the landmark healthcare reforms of the Obama administration, we could see another boost in overall American longevity in the generation ahead. Here’s the bottom line: every year, the possibility is increasing that your retirement could last 20 or 30 years … or longer. So assuming you’ll only need 10 or 15 years worth of retirement money could be a big mistake. Many people don’t realize how much retirement money they may need. There is a relationship between Misconception #1 and Misconception #2 … #2) Assuming too little risk. Our appetite for risk declines as

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“Previous generations of Americans planned for retirements anticipated to last only 10-15 years. Today, both men and women who reach 65 can anticipate around 20 additional years of life.” we get older, and rightfully so. Yet, there may be a danger in becoming too risk-averse. Holding on to your retirement money is certainly important; so is your retirement income and quality of life. There are three financial issues that can affect your quality of life and/or income over time: taxes, healthcare costs and inflation. Over time, even 3-4 percent inflation gradually saps your purchasing power. Your dollar buys less and less. Here’s a hypothetical challenge for you: for the rest of this year, you have to live on the income you earned in 1999. Could you manage that? This is an extreme example, but that’s what can happen if your income doesn’t keep up with inflation – essentially, you end up living on yesterday’s money. Taxes may be higher in the years ahead. So tax reduction and tax-advantaged investing have taken on even more importance whether you are 20, 40 or 60. Healthcare costs are climbing – we need to be prepared financially for the cost of acute, chronic and long-term care. As you retire, you may assume that an extremely conservative approach to investing is mandatory. But given how long we may live - and how long retirement may last - growth investing is extremely important. No one wants the Rip Van Winkle experience in retirement. No one should “wake up” 20 years from now only to find that the comfort of yesterday is gone. Retirees who retreat from growth investing may risk having this experience. How are you envisioning retirement right now? Has your vision of retirement changed? Is retiring becoming more and more of a priority? Are you retired and looking to improve your finances? Regardless of where you’re at, it is vital to avoid the common misconceptions and proceed with clarity. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.

Selling During Winter BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON

This time of year, we are often asked, “Does it make sense for me to have my home on the market in the winter months?” We know from experience that there are only a few absolutes in real estate, and this isn’t one of them. We have pulled together sales data going back to January 2012 to provide you with an informed opinion. The chart bottom right illustrates that Kurt and Sheila Johnson throughout are Licensed Realtors with 2012 and into Keller Williams Realty 2013, the Partners and have served average dollars Cherokee County for over 10 years. Visit them online per square foot at www.KurtandSheila.com for homes sold or call (404) 954-2486. in Cherokee County has been steadily rising. As you can see, there doesn’t appear to be a significant dip in the winter months. Since the chart shows sales for each month, it is a trailing indicator of what the offer activity looked like in the prior month. June and November of 2012 showed spikes in these averages. Our experience in recent years has been that offers in May and October are very strong. The chart top right shows what many already know; more homes sell in spring, summer and fall than in the winter. It also shows that in 2012, the offer activity remained strong through the end of November (based on the number of sales that closed in December 2012) and resumed strong again in February (based on the number of sales that closed in March 2013). Only January and February sales showed a noticeable drop in units sold. What isn’t taken into account is the fact that there are typically fewer homes on the

market in December and January. The lack of supply last winter explains why we don’t see a noticeable drop in the average dollars per square foot for homes sold in those months. The demand remained balanced with supply. Since buyer demand continues to outpace supply (as evidenced by a sustained upward trend in prices), we are optimistic that home prices should not significantly decline this winter. With interest rates on the rise and the lack of a true broad-based economic recovery, we are growing concerned that prices may be peaking within the next twelve months. Our advice to our clients would be to take advantage of this market, winter or not.

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Happy Birthday! CJ Hood Age 1 on September 12 Baby girl to Crystal and Todd Little sis to Connor and Harrison

Stacy Wilson Age 30 on October 22. Pictured with her daughter, Lola.

Holly Kate Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Age 11 on October 16 Happy Birthday, Love, Dad, mom and Laurel

Gabriel Evaristo Age 2 on October 18 Son of Kristi and Brian Evaristo

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Anniston Grace Age 1 on August 20 Love, Daddy, Mommy, Ava and Haley

Brenden Bolzenius Age 4 on October 3 Love Mom, Dad, and Brantley

Konner Dean Broome Age 1 on October 25 Happy birthday to our little monkey man. We love you. Love Mommy and Daddy

Ethan Howard Age 8 on October 10 Happy Birthday to our big man! Love, Mommy, Robby and Lexi

Caroline Kapcsos Age 11 on October 17 Happy Birthday sweet Caroline! Love, Mom, Dad, Nathan, Brendan and Max!

Luke Dusza Age 5 on October 27 Son of Janna and Bryan Dusza Brother of London

Andrew Rice Age 8 on October 4 Happy Birthday Andrew! Love, Mom, Dad, Shelby and Samantha

Breanna Boling Age 9 on October 29 Happy Birthday! Love, Rachel, Mommy and Daddy

Shelby Rice Age 8 on October 4 Happy Birthday Shelby! Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew and Samantha

Celebrations! Anniversary Jo and David Grabrovac celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary September 21

Anniversary Cheryl and Robert Espitia will celebrate their 24th Anniversary on October 14

Anniversary Betty and James Douglas celebrated their 63rd anniversary on August 5

Engagement Haley Morgan Painter is engaged to marry Carl Webb Holley. Haley is a 2008 of Woodstock High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson Painter III. Carl is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd Holley. A November wedding is planned for Atlanta.

Wedding Michelle Lynch and Tom Kwasniak were married on September 21 in Santa Clarita, California. The bride is the daughter of Janice and Ken Riordon and the groom is the son of Henry and Lucyna Kwasniak, both families are from Woodstock.

Engagement Ms. Carol C. Lovelace And Mr. Charles W. Lovelace Are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Gabrielle Lovelace to Justin David Cantrell The wedding will be held on October 5, 2013. The couple are currently employed at Publix Super Market. Their families and friends wish them all the happiness and May God bless their love and devotion to each other forever in their marriage to be.

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Musical Chairs in Georgia Politics BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL CALDWELL

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ decision not to run for re-election has created a heavily contested race to fill the senator’s seat in 2014. When top-level positions open up, the effects are seen in elections all the way to the bottom of the ballot. Several of Georgia’s congressmen have decided to run for U.S. Senate, and dozens of General Assembly members will run for their seats in Congress. Even more local Michael Caldwell is the officials will run for the newly state representative for District 20, which opened General Assembly covers Towne Lake and seats. This phenomenon is often Woodstock. He can accurately described as “Political be reached at (678) Musical Chairs.” 523-8570 or email To make this new election him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com. hysteria even less predictable, a federal judge has now ruled that Georgia’s primary election schedule did not leave servicemen and women enough time to vote in case of a primary runoff. In response, the judge has moved the primary election date for Georgia’s federal elections from July 15, 2014 to May 20, 2014. The General Assembly will almost certainly alter our primary date for state elections to match in order to prevent the cost of two separate elections. This will be the earliest primary election date in Georgia’s history. Voters in Cherokee County will have several opportunities to cast a ballot over the next year. These ballots will feature dozens of races and candidates that voters will need to familiarize themselves with. Keeping everything organized may present a challenge. The first elections that Cherokee County residents will need to watch for are the 2013 Municipal Elections on Nov. 5. Before those of us who don’t live in incorporated parts of the county scan over this section, it’s important to note that this election will also include a special election for the 14th State Senate district which encompasses most of western Cherokee County. Congressman Phil Gingrey has chosen to run for U.S. Senate. State Sen. Barry Loudermilk is among the contenders (along with Bob Barr, Ed Lindsey, Tricia Pridemore and others) to fill the vacant congressional seat. In order to do so, Sen. Loudermilk is resigning his post in the Senate early, and the resulting election will fall on the municipal ballot. This means that many who would not typically vote in municipal elections will need to go to the polls to elect a new State Senator. Also up for election on this day will be mayoral and city council positions from several of Cherokee’s cities (including Woodstock and Canton). If any of these races have more than two candidates and no

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“Voters in Cherokee County will have several opportunities to cast a ballot over the next year. These ballots will feature dozens of races and candidates that voters will need to familiarize themselves with. Keeping everything organized may present a challenge” candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes cast, there will be a runoff election between the top two contenders on Dec. 3. This is a likely outcome considering the large number of races and an open State Senate seat. After the Dec. 3 runoff, ballots will be put away until May 20, 2014, but campaigning will kick into high gear. The shortened primary campaign period due to an early election date will cause nearly seven months of campaigning to be packed into a less than five-month period. For incumbent General Assembly members who will be in session from January through March, this process will be effectively constrained to April and May. On May 20, voters will report to their precincts to choose their party’s nominee for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, State Senate and House and several other positions. Assuming a runoff is made necessary by any of these races, the primary runoff will take place on July 22, 2014. After the primary elections are complete, the party politics begin. The general election in 2014 remains unaffected by the federal court’s decision and will fall on Nov. 4. Each of the political parties’ victors from the primary races in May will square off in November, creating an abnormally long general election season. This will leave time for more nuanced messaging and more fundraising, which will create an unprecedented dynamic in Georgia’s elections. If the general election results in a need for a runoff election, it will take place on Jan. 6, 2015. Cherokee County’s election season is starting heavily now in late 2013 with an unexpected State Senate race and likely won’t come to completion until early 2015 with the general runoff election. Hang onto your hats, ladies and gentlemen. If you have questions or concerns throughout the process, feel free to reach out to me at Michael@CaldwellForHouse.com or on my cell phone at (678) 523-8570. You can also join us at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings for our Weekly Coffee with District 20 at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you for the opportunity to represent you in our General Assembly.

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OCTOBER EVENT CALENDAR Tickets will be $20 for 10 tickets. Proceeds to benefit Etowah tennis and softball programs.

October 5

Touch a Truck Event Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street Information: For those who love big trucks, fast cars and emergency vehicles. Children will be able to explore, honk, push buttons and climb in the display vehicles. Call (770) 924-7768 or email Kate Borden at kborden@ cherokeega.com.

October 7

October 25-27

Camp Gideon Knights Camp Time: Starts at 6:30 p.m. Location: 3545 Walden Lane, Acworth Information: For boys ages 8-16. The camp provides activities including martial arts, archery and craftsmanship. The cost is $125. Visit www.campgideon.com

YMCA Golf Tournament Time: 11 a.m. Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Information: Proceeds to benefit local YMCA. The cost is $100 per person and includes a four-person scramble, lunch, dinner and awards. To register, visit www.YGolfOpen.com or call (404) 245-9368.

October 11

Taste of Etowah Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Etowah gym Information: Sample food from several area restaurants.

October 26

Zombie Fest 2013 Time: TBA Location: Main Street, downtown Canton Information: Free event. Chander Riggs, “Carl” from The Walking Dead will be there. www.cherokeezombiefest.com

November 9

Church 4 Chicks- Conference for Women Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Tickets: $15, includes parking and lunch Information: www.church4chicks.com

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HALLOWEEN & FALL FESTIVALS Fall Festival

Date: October 5 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive Information: Free games and activities for children. Food, bake sale and silent auction. Date: October 18 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Towne Lake Community Church, 132 Medical Parkway Information: There will be games, food and arts and crafts vendors.

Ghost Tales and Trails

Dates: October 24 – 26 Time: Doors open at 6 Location: Elm Street Village, corner of Market and 111 Elm Street in downtown Woodstock Information: Tour groups depart every 45 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 5 and older. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org.

Pumpkin Patches

Sixes United Methodist Church Dates: September 28 – October 31 Times: Mondays – Fridays 1:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sundays 12:30 – 7 p.m. Location: 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: Proceeds will benefit missions and outreach of the youth and children’s ministries at Sixes UMC.

Heritage Presbyterian Church

Dates: October 9 – 31 Times: Mondays – Fridays 4 – 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays noon – 8 p.m. Location: 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Information: Pumpkins are priced by size. Proceeds will benefit youth mission trips.

Trunk or Treat

Date: October 27 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: Children are encouraged to dress in costumes and fill their bags with treats from the congregation of Sixes UMC.

Kid Fest

Date: October 31 Time: 3 – 7 p.m. Location: The Park at City Center Information: Trick or treat activities for children including moonwalks, DJ, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, face painting and more. There will be a costume contest at 6 p.m. in front of the gazebo with trophies and prizes.

Cagle’s Dairy Maze

Dates/Times: Through November 17 Fridays 5 – 11 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Location: 355 Stringer Road, Canton Information: Visit www.caglesfamilyfarm.com/fall-fun/

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Recipe Corner BY CARON AND ALBERTO CATALÁN

Shepherd’s Pie This dish has many memories for me growing up in Ireland. It is one of the weekly foods served in most Irish homes. In our house, it was Thursdays after swimming lessons at the local boys school swimming pool. We would come home starving and freezing with our hair dripping wet. This dish was a great way to warm us up! In Ireland, Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground beef; our neighbors in England use lamb. The Shepherd’s Pie at Papa P’s is a mixture of Mexican flavored beef with veggies and mash potatoes. The following recipe is how we make it at home. — Caron

Caron and Alberto Catalán are the owners and managers of Papa P’s – Mexican with an Irish side, located in the Towne Lake Kroger shopping center. They have lived in Towne Lake since 2008. They have four children, Conor, Ciara, Derek and Fiona. Visit them online at www.papa-ps.com or call (770) 592-1706

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Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 3 T vegetable oil 2 lbs. ground beef 1/4 cup beef broth 3 T Worcestershire sauce 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 T ketchup 3-4 carrots diced 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas Salt and pepper Ingredients for mashed potatoes 3 lbs potatoes 1 cup broth from cooking potatoes 4 oz. butter Salt

In a saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onion for 8-10 minutes, until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, ketchup, carrots, chicken broth and some salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas, stir and continue to cook for 5-10 more minutes. Transfer to a glass baking dish. Boil potatoes in water until tender, 20-30 minutes. Drain potatoes, save liquid. Mash potatoes adding more or less a cup of the potato water, until creamy. Add butter and salt to taste, mash again. Place mashed potatoes on top of meat in glass dish. Spread evenly and use a fork to make lines from left to right. Place in oven at 350 degrees for around 20 minutes, until top starts to get golden. Serve and enjoy.

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An Embarrassing Truth BY MIKE LITREL, MD

The first time I ever prayed with a patient before surgery was when I was a chief resident 16 years ago, in my eighth and final year of training in obstetrics and gynecology. My patient’s husband was a tall man who wore a large cross over his turtleneck shirt and had a bible tucked under his arm. He held his wife’s hand as I explained what she should Dr. Mike Litrel is a national speaker and author on the expect and asked if she had faith-health connection any questions. She appeared and a board certified OB/ troubled but didn’t have GYN and specialist in pelvic any. I could sense a nervous reconstructive surgery at expectation from them both. Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel can be Hazarding a wild guess, reached via his website www. I asked the husband if he mikelitrelmd.com wanted to say a prayer. He nodded slightly and smiled. I held my patient’s hand as we listened to his prayer. Her husband’s deep voice reverberated through the preoperative holding area, attracting the attention of other doctors and nurses and patients in the large room. I felt a wave of embarrassment. All I could think was, “Please don’t pray so loudly.” Prayer is not a topic covered in surgical training. It is viewed by many practitioners of evidence-based medicine as superstition, a sign of incompetence, or both. But even before that first shared prayer, I had always prayed before my surgical cases – in absolute privacy. It’s a difficult and sometimes frightening task to cut into another’s body. No matter the number of years or volume of cases, bad things sometimes happen. As a young surgeon, I found there were two things that worried me most before each operation. One was that I would screw up; the other was that I would suddenly have to go to the bathroom. So as my patient was wheeled to the operating room, I made it a practice to handle both my spiritual and biological needs. I prayed in the bathroom. Learning to be a doctor and practicing medicine are difficult because of the volume of information and skills that must be mastered. More difficult still is choosing how to apply them in life-threatening situations. Physicians and surgeons are blessed with an opportunity to use science and technology to prolong life and alleviate suffering. Yet, no matter how far medical science has advanced, our ignorance vastly overshadows our knowledge. Why do we love? Why do we hope? How do our thoughts and prayers impact our daily life? And just how does a single, microscopic cell grow into a newborn baby? Health is not just about living as long as we can and limiting our suffering. This has value, of course, and lies directly in 24

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“As a young surgeon, I found there were two things that worried me most before each operation. One was that I would screw up; the other was that I would suddenly have to go to the bathroom.” the realm of medical science, a tool we use to ease our pain. Declarations of faith can cause embarrassment to those of us dedicated to science, simply because the Divine is not measurable by the experiments used to understand the physical universe. The reconciliation boils down to this: although the nature of life is biological, its purpose is spiritual. Life is a gift granted to each of us. It is not a biological accident, but rather, the direct manifestation of God’s love. Awareness of this gift is called faith. And prayer is the practice of understanding God’s desire for our lives. This truth is not provable by the scientific method. We must see it in our hearts. © Copyright 2013

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EVERYDAY

“Children are a gift of God, and He has placed them among us. A parent’s role in raising a child is vital; parents have one of the most influential roles–if not the most influential role–in a child’s life.” — Everyday Angels

If you would like to make a donation, please visit www.townelaker.com/ everydayangels to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

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Recently, Everyday Angels has listened to a few too many troubling stories concerning children. Often, children are innocent victims of difficult times or bad choices their parents make. They find themselves abruptly moving to live with their grandparents or friends who take them in, out of concern. We have great admiration for the selfless sacrifices grandparents and family friends make to save a child during difficult circumstances. In September, Everyday Angels helped with clothing and groceries for two families whose lives have dramatically changed because they are now caring for someone else’s children. We are grateful that people are willing to make family sacrifices in the best interest of an innocent child. We are humbled by their love and selfless sacrifice. In addition to the local needs we feature each month, Everyday Angels fulfills many other needs behind the scenes when funds

allow. Sometimes we receive calls for help from school counselors or administrators when certain circumstances arise. We use our resources by emailing loyal friends, small group leaders, churches, bible study groups, etc., confidentially outlining the situation and ask for assistance. Many times, situations involve young students who are in desperate need of clothing, toiletries, shoes and groceries. We simply serve as a conduit. Community leaders are often searching for special projects of compassion for their group to participate in. If you, your family, or group would like to be included on our email list when specific needs arise, please email us at aaeverydayangels@gmail.com. The holiday season is quickly approaching and a busy time for us as well as other local nonprofits. It is a time when grocery gift cards are needed the most. If you would like to donate, please see the box on the left.

Ten ways to Cultivate Happiness! BY PETER ALLEN

Peter Allen has a degree in Business Management and holds several certificates from coaching institutes for life, business relationships and retirement. He can be reached at (770) 977-2232. peteaca@ bellsouth.net

We always seem to want those things we don’t have. Moreover, we are often convinced that if we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy. We confuse having what we want with being happy. We believe we will finally be happy when we get that new car, or that new dress etc. We do the same thing with our relationships, including our relationship with our self. We think we will be happy with ourselves when we finally lose weight or get rid of a bad habit. We believe that we will be happy if our significant other changes his/her behavior and shows us more love or is more considerate or pays more attention to us. If we are single, we believe that we will be happy as soon as we are in a relationship. The truth is happiness comes

from the inside. It’s an attitude. It’s not created by outside circumstances. It is completely within your control. This means that you can be happy regardless of whether your relationships work out or not. To nurture your happiness, it’s best to consciously cultivate it within yourself. Here are a few examples of how to accomplish this: 1. Be grateful. Create a sense of gratitude for all that you have what is working for you. A good time to do this is in the morning or at the end of the day. 2. Be creative. Creativity and self-expression generate happiness. Do something creative each day, whether in your work or with just a few minutes of writing, painting, sculpting, etc. 3. Take care of yourself. Do small things that make you feel good such as a walk, meditate, exercise, take a nap, eat healthy, watch a sun rise, sunset, etc. 4. Move. Moving our bodies generates feel-good hormones called endorphins. Move a little every day. 5. Read inspirational material. It helps to be reminded of positive thought and attitudes. 6. Contribute. Stand up for something that matters to you. Being of service to others boosts your self-esteem and feeling of well-being. continued on page 82

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Senior Year Advice BY KARA KIEFER

Kara Kiefer is the editor of the TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.

This is my youngest son’s senior year, and unlike when my first son was a senior, I know what to expect this time. When my oldest was a senior, there were a lot of things that took me by surprise. I recall thinking at the time that I wish someone would have taken me under his or her wing and warned me ahead of time. So I will be that friend to you, right now.

It’s Expensive! When my oldest was a senior, it seemed like every month I was asked to part with more of my hard-earned cash, and it started the summer before his senior year! The following is a typical list of senior expenses, some I knew about, others I did not: senior photo for yearbook, casual photos for everyone else, yearbook page, yearbook, yard sign, SAT/ACT testing fees, college application fees, graduation cap and gown purchase (yes, purchased not rented), graduation announcements and last, but not least, the graduation party. Cha-ching. If your student is involved in sports, be prepared for a few senior costs with that as well for gifts, dinners, etc. What I learned from my first senior experience was to budget as best I could and start saving early so there wouldn’t be any nasty surprises. Take SAT/ACT Early — My oldest took his SAT and ACT in the

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fall of his senior year,and that’s fairly common. However, I felt like we were running out of time by the time he took both, especially if he wanted or needed to take either a second time. My youngest son took his SAT at the end of his junior year, and the ACT in the summer before his senior year. I felt much more relaxed because I knew we had plenty of time to retake either and still apply to colleges during the first semester. Which brings me to my next point…

“Senior year is exciting as your student prepares for the next phase of life.”

Apply to College First Semester, if You Can — My oldest did not apply to college until his second semester, and it was a nail biter. Applying early allows a lot more time if your student doesn’t receive immediate acceptance to the school of choice. There is time to apply to others or retake the SAT or ACT, if that’s the issue. Room to breathe and think is the goal. Mood Swing Central — Knowing this is your student’s last year in high school is emotional for everyone, but for different reasons. Parents are nostalgic and constantly wondering where time has gone. Students are simply ready to be done and be independent. Teenage moods can change with the drop of the hat, which makes me wonder if this is intentionally created by a greater power to make saying goodbye in the fall a little easier. Senior year is exciting as your student prepares for the next phase of life. It’s meant to be enjoyed, but enjoyed a little bit more with a little preparation!

Musings from Towne: Picture Happy BY ROBYN HOHENSEE

I come from a family that loves to take pictures. My childhood home was filled with photographs of family, friends and interesting vacations. Some of these pictures dated back to the late 1800s. These people who lived and died before I was born fascinated me, and I would study their pictures and make up stories about Robyn Hohensee has resided their lives. These pictures in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. instilled in me a need to She is currently working on a preserve people and events children’s book and an adult in photographs. That is why fiction novel. I carry a camera with me Feel free to contact her at everywhere I go. Robyn561@yahoo.com. Cameras have come a long way since the 1970s when I began my interest in photography. Back then, you had to use a square flash cube that was put on top of the camera. It would rotate, make a clicking sound and produce a blinding flash that was most unpleasant to the eyes. You had to change the cube after only four pictures. There was no instant gratification in

seeing the picture after it was taken. I would ride my Schwinn bike to the drugstore with my film cartridges in both pockets and give them to the nice man behind the counter. “When will they be ready?” I would eagerly ask him. He would say, “In a week or so.” I was disappointed that it wasn’t going to be sooner. After a week, I would pedal my bike as fast as I could to the drugstore to pick up my pictures, which cost me $1.10. I would then take the pictures outside, sit down beside my bike and shuffle through each picture. I would smile as I looked at the pictures of my mom and dad, my brother, my best friends and cat Ralph. I was happy because I now had them all preserved in that moment in time, as they were then, forever. I thought that was very cool. Today I use my cell phone, iPod or Sony camera to take pictures. I carry one of them with me at all times. Photo opportunities can happen at any time. Recently I got some beautiful pictures of an approaching storm developing on the beach. I used the panoramic feature on my Sony and got a picture worthy of a prize. But the star pupil of my photographs these days is my very photogenic one-year-old grandson Lyndon. I am hoping he will be fascinated by the many photo albums on the coffee table and pictures in frames he sees around my house and will take up photography like his grandma. Someone has to preserve the memories.

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Cooking, Kids and Combining the Two Jamie Deen — the name sounds familiar, right? He’s the oldest child of restaurant owner and TV personality Paula Deen. And like his famous mother, he loves to cook, especially for wife Brooke and sons Jack, 7, and Matthew, 2. He has a show on Food Network, “Home for Dinner” and along with his brother Bobby, has published four cookbooks. Recently, he published a solo venture titled “Good Food: Cooking Up a Storm with Delicious, Family-Friendly Recipes.” On October 8, FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock will host a book signing with Jamie. He took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for us. Q: What was the inspiration for your cookbook? A: I talked to so many people that had seen my show, “Home for Dinner,” and really enjoyed the idea of feeding kids and your family. I was Photo credit John Kernick inspired by the day-to-day experience of feeding my own family, including two growing boys, healthier and fresher food, and I felt like there was a big audience for fresh family food. Q: When did you first become interested in cooking? When did it become a career? A: I started cooking with my mom around the age of 8 or 9. Breakfast usually. My first job, at the age of 16, was working in a kitchen, and I haven’t taken my apron off since then. Q: How has your cooking style changed over the years? A: The biggest change came seven years ago when my first son, Jack, was born. I also started to think about eating healthier once my kids began to eat table food. What we as parents eat and what we offer our children turned into a whole familyeating-healthy revival. Q: How do you get your young sons to eat nutritious foods, especially vegetables? A: Honestly, I just offer it to them. The more you offer and let them try different things, the more they’ll take to it. Our boys love broccoli and carrots. Jack’s favorite snack is celery. Just expose them to a lot of different textures and flavors at a super young age, and you’ll find that it really opens their palate up. Q: Is cooking a family affair in your home? If so, how do you divide and conquer? 30

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A: It is, and that’s a secret for parents. The more you let your kids help you cook, the better they’ll eat. Just like when I was a child in the kitchen, I was given all the prep duties, but the knife handling and hot stuff is still adult duty. Q: Regarding cooking, what are some lessons you hope to pass on to your sons? A: So much of our food is our family’s history. So while we might change the preparation, we’ll continue to share the stories about Grandma Paul and my mom and they’ll have stories to tell about me, too. Most of our family stories are generated in the kitchen. Q: What is your favorite part in creating a cookbook? A: For this particular book, my favorite part was having a hand in the design including choosing the paper, the photographer and being creative with the writing. I love that the chapter titles are things like, “Oodles of Noodles,” instead of just, “Pasta.” And the dessert chapter is called, “The Payoff.” The creative element was probably my favorite aspect, and I think it shows in this book. Q: Did you receive professional culinary training or did your mom, Paula, teach you everything you know. Also, do you have any culinary influences? A: I worked for other people for probably six years in a restaurant before working for my mom, so like a lot of people, it’s just extensive on-the-job training. I’m largely influenced and inspired by the kids that are influenced by me. TV-wise though, Justin Wilson was the first television chef I ever saw, and I really liked the guy. Q: Any other cooking/culinary ventures on the horizon? A: Only the good Lord knows. I hope so, and that’s on the professional side. On the personal side, I’ve gotta cook dinner tonight so that’s a guarantee.

Jamie Deen Book Signing October 8, 6 p.m. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street Ticketed event. Visit www.foxtalebook shoppe.com for more information.

TLBA Golf Tournament Raises Scholarship Funds On a perfect September day, the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) held its annual golf tournament. The tournament is held each year to raise funds for the TLBA entrepreneurial scholarship. The scholarship awards $1,000 to two graduating seniors, one from Etowah and the other from Woodstock high schools. A special thanks to the following sponsors who helped to make this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament such a success: Efficiency Energy Solutions; Legendary Renovations; Five Pillars of Hope; Publix; Small Bizz MBA; Cobb EMC; Stellaris Group; American Family Insurance; Papa Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Elaine Interactive; Skyline Properties; Chick-fil-A; McStatts Printing; Christian Brothers Automotive; Cycle Works Sanitation and Recycling; Solid Source Realty, Inc.; Towne Lake Family Chiropractic; Tom Cramer Company; Twisted Technologies; Joseph W. Segraves, Attorney at Law; Best Possible Mortgage LLC; TowneLaker magazine and Renasant Bank.

Above: Closest to Pin Winner, (right) Sean Malone

Above: Last Place Award, (left) Marc Replogle and Jon LaMonte

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Searching for Cinderella BY DEE LOCKLIN

Now that I’m a retiree, I spend a great deal of time purging closets and cabinets of items I haven’t seen in decades. You know the kind of stuff I’m talking about: the box full of pens and matchbooks collected from every place I ever traveled, my Presidential Physical Fitness Awards from junior high school, and my graduation certificate from the Sears School for Young Charmers. Dee Locklin is retired These discard sessions are both from Georgia State fun and freeing. It’s a hoot to find University. She lives in Towne Lake with items from my youth and to recall husband Lewis and long-forgotten experiences. And son Taylor in a following my trip down memory cluttered home filled lane, I bask in the glow of a shiny, with love and lots uncluttered closet or drawer. of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at There are some items from my dlocklin89@gmail.com past that I wish had not slipped away over the years. Treasured photographs disappeared or were broken in the course of too many moves. And despite her strong protests, I know for certain that my college roommate absconded with my beloved Allman Brothers album, Eat a Peach. Worse yet were the losses due to actual burglaries. Twice in my 20s, I was burglarized. The thieves robbed me of various electronics as well as modest but irreplaceable pieces of jewelry. And of all the items in my jewelry box, I would give anything to have back the most revered object from my childhood – my Cinderella watch.

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In 1964, when I was six years old, my family left Miami to spend the summer in my father’s hometown nestled in the southwest corner of Colorado. It was a small town on the Dolores River, with unpaved streets and no traffic lights. It was the kind of town and an era in which a six-year-old girl could hike safely along the river in search of Native American pottery shards on her way to the local hardware store. And what a store! Every day I made my way to the dusty mercantile and stood mesmerized before a long glass case displaying pocket knives, lighters and watches. And there it was – the object of my dreams. A Cinderella watch adorned with soft pink numbers and a matching pink wristband. My treasure was even more magical because it came with a ceramic Cinderella figurine outfitted in a ball gown and looking like a princess. With the help of my kind grandfather, I dutifully saved over the summer the $7 needed to buy my beloved watch and delicate statuette. It was the first thing I ever purchased, and it brought more joy than anything I’ve ever bought. Then I lost my watch in 1978 to an evil burglar who had a penchant for college student apartments and easy-to-nab jewelry boxes. The purchase of my Cinderella watch was more than a child falling prey to growing commercialization. It was my first lesson in knowing what I wanted and taking the steps to make it happen. And it was driven by my desire to feel like a princess during a difficult time for my family. In subsequent years, I’ve had little opportunity to be a princess. Pursuing an advanced education, embarking on a demanding career, and becoming a wife and mother – my life’s chronology brought joyous rewards! But it was not always magical, and that is surely true for many women. Nevertheless, I’m proud that, for the most part, I had the ability to decide continued on page 82

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Spooky, Scary Job Applicants BY LYNNE SAUNDERS

Boo! What, or who, lies behind each mask may be harmless or quite dangerous. You never know unless, or until, you spend time interacting with the person behind it. You may know immediately if you should run, or continue to play the game. As we talk about job seeking strategies this month, I’d like to first focus on how employers think and make decisions. They consider each job seeker a stranger in disguise. Lynne is the director of An employer’s biggest fear is Papa’s Pantry and the MastersTrainingCenter. making a hiring mistake. They com, and she is an quickly disqualify questionable author. She can be candidates to prevent potential reached at (770) 591problems in the workplace. Hiring 4730 or visit www. managers have to be detectives at papaspantry.org. times. If they do not readily extract information needed, they can form conclusions on which to base their decisions. These conclusions may or may not be correct. Nevertheless, their decision impacts the future of each candidate they pre-screen or interview. Job seekers cannot change how people think, but they can change the way in which they present themselves. Frightening candidates arrive at an interview with bizarre hair, rumpled clothing, expressive T-shirts, tattoos and/ or multiple body piercings. This first meeting between an applicant and potential employer is important. The applicant should pay special attention to personal details, including hygiene and clothing, to present a professional image.

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“Job seekers cannot change how people think, but they can change the way in which they present themselves.” Job seekers often begin their job search with a list of important factors to consider: high pay, good schedule, health insurance, paid sick days and vacation, and, hopefully, a 401Ksavings plan. A creepy candidate will bring up compensation early in the interview before taking any interest in the duties of the position for which they are applying. Even worse, a monstrous applicant will attempt to negotiate the entire package within the first several minutes of the interview. Sensitive issues, such as salary, should only be brought up by the employer during the first interview. It is important to understand that from an employer’s perspective, the best candidate is focused on fulfilling the needs of the company. Scary employees prioritize personal needs, allowing important tasks and deadlines to fall through the cracks. They clearly just want a paycheck. An offensive candidate will openly complain about past employers and companies, never taking responsibility. Potential employers have no tolerance for negativity in an interview. A shocking candidate will look at his or her cell phone when it rings during an interview. An outrageous interviewee will answer it. It is best to turn the phone off completely to avoid distraction. Nothing should interrupt this meeting. Bottom line, to avoid a truly terrifying interview, each candidate should research the hiring company and open position. Time taken to prepare to discuss pertinent qualifications and interesting company facts will pay off! Keep Making Progress

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Go Team! BY SHELLEY HEROD

Are you ready for some football? Tailgating has become more than just a pre-game party; it’s a celebration of friends, food, and football. It’s that time of year for you to drag out your favorite team’s jersey, paint your face and show off your team spirit. Regardless of the final score, you and your fellow fans will enjoy the afternoon cheering on your team. Tailgating is always exciting Shelley lives in Towne and festive. Simply start with Lake and owns her own your team’s logo or team colors interior design company. on everything you use. It’s just She can be reached at (770) 235-5640. like decorating for a toddler’s birthday party. Every plate, cup and napkin should reflect your theme. Look around your house for items that can be incorporated in your decor. Most sport fans have plastic souvenir cups and koozies. Use the cups to hold silverware, peanuts, pretzels or a floral centerpiece. A variety of different team koozies can be used to keep drinks separate. My personal favorite is to use artificial turf that can be purchased at any home improvement store as a tablecloth. Team pennants, banners and flags can add to the decor. A plain, white plastic cooler is a thing of the past. Custompainted coolers that show off your game-day spirit are big hits this season. They will keep perishable items from spoiling and become a conversation piece. Many display team colors and logos Being entertained might come easily at tailgates, but consider incorporating a game of corn hole. Custom-painted

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“Tailgating is always exciting and festive. Simply start with your team’s logo or team colors on everything you use.” sets in your team’s colors are available. A space where friends and family can sit down comfortably and enjoy a bite or two is a must. Set up an area with a custom team tent and folding chairs. Food selections should be easy to eat on disposable plates. Many guests might be standing, so finger foods and dips are typically ideal. Toothpicks with team flags are fun and eliminate serving utensils. Team decorated cupcakes and/or cookies are always a big hit in the sweet department. Remember to decorate around the food to add more spirit to your food table. Every little detail counts toward making your tailgate a huge success. There are so many team related items on the market today. Keep your eyes open and be creative. Add a few new items each season. Go team!

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Celebrities who decide to get into the wine business aren’t new. There are some well-known stars who are more serious about their adventures in making wine than others, and some who truly enjoy wine and want to be a part of the wine culture. Here are a few that you might not know about. Are you ready for some football? New England Patriot’s former quarterback Drew Bledsoe has his own wine label called Doubleback. David Heckelmoser is a Launched in 2008, this wine is Towne Lake resident wine enthusiast, member of made from fruit from vineyards in the Guild of Sommeliers, Walla Walla valley in Washington Certified Specialist of State. Dick Vermeil, former coach Wine (CSW) and is Wine of NFL teams such as the Eagles, Spirits Education Trust Rams and Chiefs, has wines based certified (WSET). Contact David at heck4773@ in Napa Valley. True to his Napa bellsouth.net. Valley roots, Vermeil partnered with On The Edge Winery and produced his own “Garage Cabernet” wine, named in honor of his father, Jean Louis Vermeil. After football, wine is Vermeil’s biggest passion. His wines have received accolades from Wine Enthusiast magazine. Terry Hoage was an All American football player at University of Georgia. He later played in the NFL, and after football, he purchased a 26-acre vineyard in Paso Robles, California. His first wine was called The Hedge, after the famed hedges at the UGA Sanford Stadium. In 2008, his winery was named among the top new California wine producers by Wine Spectator. South African golfing great Ernie Els has more than 60 career golf victories, two U.S. Open , and one British Open title. He launched his wine venture more than a decade ago. Ernie, also known as Big Easy on the PGA tour, has a red and white wine by the same name. His wines are from a South African region called Stellenbosch. Mario Andretti, world famous race car driver, has won the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, and Formula One world championship. His winery is based in Napa, California, and was founded in 1996 with his friend Joe Antonini, the former CEO of Kmart. His winery produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Francis Ford Coppola is probably the most well known celebrity wine maker. His wine business was born out of dinners he would have while hosting and filming The Godfather movie. He owns Rubicon Estate Winery in Napa, and is noted for the Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut wine. Each label pays tribute to the history of filmmaking, with a wrap-around label designed after a Zoetrope Strip, one of the earliest moving picture devices. From the music scene, Dave Matthews owns Blenheim

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Lifestyle

Got Friends? BY CHICKA ELLOY

I think about how much time I spent face-to-face with friends growing up, and I wonder if that is going to happen at the same level of intimacy with our next generation. The abundance of social media has impacted how adults interact, but how is it going to affect children who only know it this way? After all, interacting with friends online is just a crafted way to connect and feel engaged, when in reality, it Chicka Elloy lives in will never replace a physical hug, Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel laugh or hiccup, right? daughters. He writes As connected as we may feel for USA Today Education with friendships, the growing and was voted #1 Daddy body of research is proving what Blogger by Parents.com we already feel deep in our gut: Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather.com. we’re more lonely and isolated than ever. Our kids are in a world where self esteem can pivot on the amount of “likes” they get to an online post or simple skills like debate and conflict are being evaded by neutrally crafted text responses. For many people technology is providing a convenient placeholder – a way to avoid the challenges of relationships, while still feeling connected. We’ve replaced sharing our thoughts, fears, hopes and vulnerabilities with sharing photos, news articles and funny videos. It is easier to build rapport on the surface with laughter but surely we hold deeper values than amusement over the next “dancing fox video” in our relationships.

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This month, I researched the newest studies on friendships in America to find that most people are not fully satisfied with or secure about the state of their friendships, no matter how many friends they think they have in their online portfolios. In particular, 30-55 year olds are less satisfied with their friendships, leaning towards indicators of a mid-life friendship slump. Here are a few more friendship research revelations (via getalifeboat.com): • Most people want friends who are loyal, good and will be there for them in a crisis. • Attributes considered less important for friendship by both sexes include physical attractiveness, similar political views and similar religious views. • Women are more likely than men to seek out loyalty in friendship; while men, by far, say they are more likely than women to seek out physically attractive friends. • About one-third of people said they would lend $500 to a friend in financial trouble; however, only 15 percent said they would bail their friends out of jail. • People who attend religious observances once a week or more are twice as likely to express complete satisfaction with their friendships as those who seldom or never attend services. • When asked what makes life meaningful, 55 plus year olds mention friends more frequently than family, religious faith and occupational success. Yet, we spend on average four percent of our time face-toface with friends today. continued on page 82

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Lifestyle

Repair Summer-Ravaged Hair BY TIM TIMMONS

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

Now that summer’s officially coming to an end, it’s time to pay extra attention to your hair. Even if you weren’t a beach bunny this summer, chances are you spent more time outdoors in the past three months than you did during the rest of the year. Sun, salt water, and chlorine can be hard on both the color of your hair and its texture. But don’t worry — help is here! If your hair is in need of a rescue remedy, there are simple steps you can take to repair, rehydrate, re-nourish and renew overly salted, chlorinated and sun-damaged locks. The most important thing you can do to repair summer-ravaged locks is to start a routine and stick with it.

1. Clarify. The products we use and even the water we use to remove the products can cause your hair to have a lessthan-healthy sheen. Build-up from product, mineral and hard water deposits can cause hair to be limp and lifeless and leave ends split and feeling brittle. Getting this build-up off your hair is the first step in repairing damage. First, a good clarifying shampoo for removing build-up on your hair is recommended. How often you need to remove build-up depends on the products you use and the water coming out of your tap. Most people could use a clarifying treatment at least once a month. 2. Protect. Sun damage is one of the biggest culprits of hair damage, color fading and brittle ends. If you’re not protecting your hair from the sun’s UV rays, the time to start is now. I highly recommend using spray-on UV protective sun veil. UV damaged hair fiber – unlike skin - cannot regenerate, resulting in straw-like hair. Even though we are more exposed in the summer, don’t forget that the sun shines all year long. 3. Hydrate/Treat. You can apply a leave-in conditioner for continued on page 82

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Health & Wellness

A Good Dental Goal BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

During the Labor Day holiday, and for the first time as empty nesters, my wife and I left town to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. This included a round of golf, which provided me insight on the comparison between golf and dental care. While it’s possible to play golf without lessons, bad habits that are reinforced over time may develop. Similarly, patients Dr. Scott Harden is a who aren’t taught proper dental dentist at Fountain care techniques, especially in View Family Dentistry flossing, aren’t gaining the full and has served the benefits that can improve their Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. dental health. He is a dental advisor A golfer who only goes for for two national an occasional lesson can get dental research frustrated with a problematic companies. You can reach Dr. Harden at swing. The person who goes (770) 926-0000 or visit for an occasional dental FountainViewSmiles.com. checkup can get frustrated with problem teeth or gums. Regular checkups allow patients to benefit from proper oral hygiene techniques and the latest technology. The basic goal of golf is to get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible. Par defines the ideal goal, or number of strokes, for each hole. The golf course creates different conditions that alter the approach to this goal, but the goal is still par. Similarly, the basic goal of dental care is preventing and eliminating tooth decay and gum disease. Again, there are different conditions that alter the path of achieving dental health, (i.e. deep decay, abscess, crowded teeth, gum disease, bone loss, fractured teeth), but the goal is still good dental health. Technology has advanced dramatically in golf equipment through the years and created a much better and easier way to play. Dentistry has also benefitted tremendously from technology improvements. The use of digital X-rays, laser cavity detectors, intra-oral 44

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“The use of digital X-rays, laser cavity detectors, intra-oral cameras, better materials and even computer anesthesia has allowed patients a much better and easier dental experience.” cameras, better materials and even computerized anesthesia has allowed patients a much better and easier dental experience. Despite this wonderful technology, you can’t benefit from the advancements or achieve your goals if you don’t take advantage of them. Maintain a goal of healthy teeth and gums throughout your life by being committed to professional checkups every six months. It’s important to incorporate proper flossing and brushing techniques and performing preventive care and necessary treatment when suggested by a dentist. It’s also important to take advantage of new advancements in dental care recommended by your dentist. Play a round of golf, and it’s obvious to see whether you’ve been practicing regularly and receiving professional instruction. Practice oral hygiene at home and there is little or no way to determine if you have dental problems. Only a dentist can detect cavities or gum disease. Keep regular appointments to make sure you’re at the top of your dental health game.

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Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia BY VAN TRAN

When I first started in this profession many years ago, a patient in her mid 50s by the name of Erica came into my clinic with chronic stiffness, fatigue, depression, headaches and pain all over her body. She stated that she had been dealing with these symptoms for nearly 20 years. Her shoulders, neck, backs, and legs were sore and very sensitive to the touch. She told me that every morning was a Dr. Van Tran is a board real challenge. It would take her certified chiropractor with Discover Chiropractic. He several hours every morning just can be reached at (770) to be able to collect herself. The 516-9900. widespread pain she experienced throughout her body on a daily basis made her feel depressed all the time. After many years of suffering, she was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia. No one knows for sure what causes fibromyalgia, but many experts believe it is a result of overactive nerves and

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“No one knows for sure what causes

fibromyalgia, but many experts believe it is a result of overactive nerves ...”

predominantly affects women ages 35-55. It is chronic in nature, and patients seem to have increased sensitivity to many different sensory stimuli and an unusually low pain threshold. Erica had exhausted all her options before she showed up in my clinic. After a few months of conservative manipulation to the spine, along with massage therapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation, Erica’s symptoms improved tremendously. She had more range of motion in her spine and the pain and stiffness were greatly reduced. She was able to do more activities with less pain. Chiropractic care is very beneficial for those who suffer from fibromyalgia because it keeps the spine and muscles from losing too much movement. The loss of movement in the spine results in a neurological reflex that causes the muscles to tighten further and over time will lead to increased pain, increased muscle tightness and a loss of movement.

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Health & Wellness

Concussions in Sports BY DR. ROSS BRAKEVILLE, PT, DPT, STC, TPI-CFI

The Center for Disease Control estimates that 1.6 – 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur each year and of these, high school athletes sustain an estimated 136,000 to 300,000. Furthermore, a 2011 study of U.S. high schools with at least one certified athletic trainer on staff found that concussions accounted for nearly 15 percent of all reported sportsrelated injuries. Additionally, there is a 1 in 88,000 chance of dating a Dr. Brakeville is a Physical Therapist specializing in supermodel. Although not directly Sports Medicine. He is owner related to a concussion, each can of Woodstock Physical produce monster headaches. Therapy & Performance A concussion results from a Institute and Georgia sudden stop of the head such as Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine near BridgeMill. impact on the ground, a twisting/ For more information shearing force or a blow such as a or to contact him call: punch or helmet-to-helmet contact (770) 516-9191. in football. The sudden impact causes a decrease in blood flow to the brain, even as demands for energy to repair the damage increases. According to new scientific evidence, this metabolic disturbance not only causes limitations in cognitive function but increases susceptibility of the brain to further harm if injured again before fully recovered. While a concussion can cause unconsciousness, in most cases, it doesn’t. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include feeling dazed, the feeling of “having your bell rung,” memory problems, confusion, poor coordination, headache, sensitivity to light, nausea, and a change in demeanor such as being easily angered or emotional. An injured brain needs time to heal. During the healing process, the brain is more sensitive to irritants and vulnerable to further damage. Continuing to participate in strenuous activities or suffering another blow to the head can result in an event called Second Impact Syndrome. Consequences of this syndrome are an increase in pressure from swelling to the brain leading to more severe, possibly life threatening, problems. Concussions usually resolve without complications but should be monitored closely the first 24 hours for a worsening of symptoms. This does not mean keeping someone awake for that long. In fact, inability to fall asleep is a possible sign that medical attention should be sought. Management of concussions should be supervised by a trained healthcare professional and starts with rest, which may mean staying home from school or work. Rest may include no school work, video games or planning sessions for double dates. Activities should not be resumed until signs and symptoms disappear. Realize not all signs are observable. Some are related to cognitive function such as ability to concentrate and continued on page 82 48

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Fountain View Dentistry Bravery and Education Lead to Happy, Healthy Mouths If there’s one industry that has seen an enormous transformation in technology and patient care, it’s dentistry. Older patients have vivid memories of their early dental experiences, some of which left them scared and full of anxiety about any trip to the dentist. The dentist’s office meant an antiseptic smell, the sound of drills and anesthesia that was administered in an uncomfortable if not painful manner. Older patients recall a time when losing one’s teeth was just part of aging. For that reason, many decided not to bother going to the dentist. Dr. Scott Harden and his staff at Fountain View

Dentistry are keenly aware of these anxieties and misconceptions about dental care, especially in the aging population. For Dr. Harden, dental anxiety is nothing new; patients of all ages experience it. He knows he needs to gain the trust of the anxious patients, be empathetic and take time to explain all procedures, step by step. He believes in educating his patients in the hopes of alleviating anxiety and to dispel misconceptions of past experiences. Three of his patients have learned to forget the past and open their minds to Fountain View’s state-of-the-art dental care that will keep their mouths healthy and patients happy their entire lives.

Eduardo clearly remembers his first dental visit, more than 60 years ago. “I went with my mother because I needed to have a molar extracted. My father had always told me, ‘Real men don’t cry.’ I knew I wasn’t going to be a ‘real man’ that day. In the adjacent office, I heard a young man screaming in pain. When my doctor arrived, he sterilized the instruments with heated alcohol, but he assured me that he would allow the instruments to cool before he used them. He asked me to open my mouth and without any warning or gentleness, he stabbed my gums with anesthetic and then removed my molar. I never went to his office again, and I couldn’t even walk by it, even though it was on my way to school. He only symbolized pain to me.” Eduardo knew that dental care was important and continued to see a dentist every eight months, but it wasn’t until he visited Fountain View that he knew visiting the dentist could actually be enjoyable. “I needed a bridge in my mouth fixed, and walked into Dr. Harden’s office. I was greeted with such friendliness that I decided to make an appointment. I had anxiety being back in a dentist’s chair for dental work, but this experience was much different. Rather than screaming, I heard the soothing sounds of a fountain, and as I reclined in the chair, I was mesmerized by the ceiling with its twinkling ‘stars.’ Extra care was given when the anesthesia was administered; I didn’t even feel it. I left the office feeling great physically and emotionally. I felt respected and cared for.”

“I felt respected and cared for.”

Eduardo Urrea

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Like Eduardo, Norma’s first memory of going to the dentist is not a pleasant one. “As a child, I grew up on a farm and never had a toothbrush. The first time I went to the dentist, I had to have one of my bottom teeth removed. The experience was very painful and traumatic, and I was left with a gaping hole in the front of my mouth. I was self conscious and unwilling to go back to a dentist. When my family moved to the city, I earned money babysitting and purchased my first toothbrush in the seventh grade and hid it from my siblings. When I got married and had children, life was busy, and it was easy to put off tending to my oral health, especially since I was terrified of going to a dentist. Because we moved frequently, any dental work I had started was interrupted, and eventually, I would end up at a dentist’s office with an abscess or broken tooth. At the age of 50, I was divorced and had to enter the workforce, and because I didn’t have any immediate dental needs, I didn’t consider dental insurance a necessity. I assumed I could go the rest of my life with an occasional cleaning.” Norma developed a medical condition that required she increase her caloric intake. But because she had neglected her dental health for so many years, she lost several teeth on her lower jaw, making it difficult to chew. Norma’s daughter Julie was a patient of Dr. Harden’s, so Norma decided to put her fears aside and make an appointment. “This was an amazingly different experience. Dr. Harden and his staff were always warm and friendly and eased my fears by explaining everything that needed to be done, step-by-step. He was willing to work with my financial considerations. Now, I have been provided with a fantastic solution that has restored my ability to eat and enjoy a normal diet.”

“This was an amazingly different experience.”

Norma Hale

Christine is 88 years young and, unlike the other two patients, she has never had a traumatic dental experience. She visits the dentist regularly and has all but two of her own teeth — a source of pride for Christine. But Christine has seen her husband and some friends suffer later in life as a result of not receiving proper dental care throughout their lives. “If my story says anything, it’s the importance of receiving regular dental care, no matter how old you get. My husband lost most of his teeth and friends of mine are either in the same predicament or have several loose teeth. A lot of these friends feel they are just too old to go to the dentist or can’t afford it. I’m living proof that losing teeth is not inevitable.” Dr. Harden agrees that you’re never too old for dental care, and regular visits can prevent a myriad of problems. “Regular check ups and maintaining in-home care are just as important as you age as they were when you were young. Any changes in medical conditions can make the mouth more susceptible to problems,” he said.

“I’m living proof that losing teeth is not inevitable.”

Christine Power

For Eduardo and Norma, fear of the dentist and dental procedures is a thing of the past. Christine is a walking testament to the benefits of life-long dental care. New patients are accepted

and welcomed at Fountain View Dentistry, as are most dental insurance plans. If you don’t have insurance, the staff will work with your financial considerations.

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Our Friend, the Cough BY DR. AMY HARDIN

The kids have been back in school a couple months, so that means the sounds of coughing are reverberating up and down the halls of our schools, homes and at Northside Pediatrics. One of the questions we get most frequently from parents in the office, on call and to our phone nurse is, what kind of over-the-counter cough medicine should we use? Our answer … none! Coughing is a reflex our body Amy Hardin is a has that protectively keeps mucus, pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. irritants and infection out of our Check out Northside airways and our lungs. Coughing Pediatrics’ new website at is usually involuntary, so trying to www.northsidepediatrics. suppress a cough when the brain com and follow them on says “cough!” is very difficult. Also, Facebook at Northside Pediatrics! by coughing out these secretions, our bodies make it less likely for other germs (bacteria) to go down the airways and set up secondary infections like pneumonia and bronchitis. I’ve heard this: “But Dr. Hardin, our child is up all night coughing, and we’re getting calls from the school/daycare about his cough, and our friends are looking at us funny when he’s outdoors playing with their kids!” What is a parent to do? Sleep and rest are important when it comes to getting better quickly. A few of grandma’s remedies are really helpful here. A tablespoon of honey at bedtime (if your child is older than two years) helps with the tickle in the back of the throat. Also, warm lemonade or decaffeinated tea with lemon and honey are helpful to loosen mucus. Older kids can suck on a honey cough drop, which again

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helps that tickle. Kids tend to be super clean if they follow our advice for home treatment of coughs too … steamy showers, even two or three times a day, help unstuff the nose (relieving post nasal drip) and loosen the phlegm in both the nose and chest. Showers are especially helpful for kids suffering from croup, an infant with a barky cough and laryngitis. All coughs are worse at night because secretions pool when lying down. Propping up the head of an older child with a pillow is often helpful. Coughs come from a wide variety of sources. The number one reason kids cough throughout the year are cold viruses. There are more than 200 versions of these viruses. Your child in school or daycare can on average get 9-12colds per year. Cold coughs can be anywhere from dry and hacking to wet and junky, sometimes during the same illness. Add in a few versions of bronchiolitis and flu, which also are viruses that cause bad coughs, and viral or bacterial pneumonia, and you increase the number of times your kids can be sick this year. Living in Atlanta, we see two major seasons (and some suffer year-round) from pollen allergies, which also cause a lot of post nasal drip coughing — that dry, tickly annoying one. Kids who have asthma (and that includes those kids that have used inhalers a few times in the past) can have coughs and wheezing (a junky chesty cough) triggered by viruses, strong smells, smoke (even if the smoker just smokes outside) and pollen. These kids usually get relief from their inhalers. Coughs that need antibiotics are at the bottom of this list because only a very small percentage of kids and teens with a cough need antibiotics. Even that “bronchitis,” for which all parents seem to get a Zithromax prescription, is a viral infection about 80 percent of the time and we all know antibiotics don’t cure viruses. There are two horrible coughs that can be prevented by vaccines. Pertussis is a very contagious cough which can be fatal in infants. This cough lasts for up to 100 days in most adults continued on page 82

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School & Sports

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Roswell 10/18 • @Etowah 10/25 • Wheeler 11/1 • Milton 11/8

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School & Sports

Etowah Eagles Games: @ Milton 10/4 • BYE 10/11 • @ Che

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School & Sports

INSIDE THE MIND OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT Each month, students in Joe Lemmo’s seventh grade Language Arts class at E.T. Booth Middle School will be sharing thoughts on topics important to them. This month’s topic is, “How does homework interfere with extracurricular activities?” Even when kids try their hardest on homework and are completely focused on what they are doing, homework still interferes a lot with after school activities. For example, on Mondays I wake up and go to school. After school, I carpool with a friend to gymnastics. I get home by 8:15, and by the time I am done Kristin Dyson eating dinner, it is already 9:30! This goes on pretty much all week. It is the same on Tuesdays and Fridays, but Wednesdays and Thursdays I have cheer. All of my activities get me home around 8:15, so if I have any homework, I have to either get it done at school or I will be up until 10! If I stay up until 10, then I am tired in the morning and cannot get my school work done. As you can see, I barely have any time to get my homework done, and when I do my homework, I usually am completely focused, but it is hard to stay focused on work when it is 10 at night and I should be sleeping! Homework interferes a lot with after school activities, in my point of view.

Homework… Don’t we all dread it? Sometimes it takes up so much time; we have to skip after-school activities to finish everything. I have had to do this before, and it stinks. Maybe you have also had to do this as well. It can become very stressful if you are needed on your team or in a head position on your team. Whether you’re a cheerleader, Jessica Rinker quarterback in football, band member, dancer, gymnast, etc., this affects everyone in different ways. So, it is kind of obvious that homework sometimes messes with your mind and may get in the way of everything outside of school. I feel that if teachers give out less homework, not only would students be HAPPY, they will be able to concentrate more on their activity/sport. This will definitely help everyone be mentally, emotionally and academically wiser in school, at home and in their sports. On the other hand, many students, some that might not have a busy afternoon, rush through their homework and struggle daily staying concentrated. They do this because they want to get to their extra-curriculum activity ASAP. I have experienced this MANY times before, and I bet you have too. We all know that there are more exciting things to do besides homework like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TV, etc.; however; homework is something we all have done. Also, I feel that it is important to get an education in order to succeed and meet all of our goals.

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Conor Bowen

My dad always says, “Once you’ve committed to something, you stick with it.” In my opinion, homework takes up way too much time with things that I have committed to already. With travel baseball, football and a church group, I honestly don’t have time to do a workload of homework. Usually, I can fit in 30-40 minutes of homework in a normal day, but that typically doesn’t leave me any time for the remaining homework I still have left. Every day of the week is

busy for me, and homework is just another thing that makes me busier. In my normal day, I get off of my bus around 4:30, so I get home around 4:40 ordinarily. This is about the only time period I can fit in homework. At 5:15, I have to get ready for football practice, and then eat which takes about 30 minutes total. I leave for football around 5:50 because we have to be there at 6. Football practice usually ends at about 8:40, so I get home in between 8:50 and 9 p.m. every night. On weekends, I have a football game or a baseball game on Saturdays, and baseball games on Sunday. I don’t mind doing homework, but the amount that we get is sometimes a bit overboard. At times I can’t finish at night, so I have to wake up earlier than normal just to finish homework. So, if teachers could stand in our shoes, they would feel overloaded with things to do.

Everybody wants to bash homework; there is too much or it’s too hard. My friends complain, and don’t get me wrong, I do too, but it’s not about how much or how hard. For me, it’s about how it interferes with after school activities. I’ve never really finished my homework until after sports, and it’s been like that for nearly seven years. I try not to complain about it, but I don’t Ryan Crook get time to be me. What I’m trying to say is, there needs to be less. If there is, we will have more time to be ourselves and have time to do what we want. Eight hours of school is enough, so why give us one to two hours more? Also, the majority of the time our after school activities are one or two hours long, sometimes even three. They tend to start at around dinner and end at 8 or 9 p.m., which means my family is not able to eat together, and that’s important to us. Since our activities don’t end until a certain period of time and we still have homework, it causes us to lose sleep. This can change our mood the next day, causing us to become irritable and get in trouble. Then it will cause us to miss assignments and get a worse grade, which I’m positive no one wants.

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School & Sports

Etowah Grad Receives Duke Internship Amy Fey, a graduate of Etowah High School, recently completed an internship at Duke University. Amy received her undergraduate degree in psychology at Georgia State, and is studying for her master’s in health administration at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Only three internships were awarded, and Amy was one of more than 800 applicants. Once selected, Amy traveled to North Carolina and began her internship at the Duke University Medical Center, where she worked on three separate nursing quality research papers that will be published. She also analyzed productivity on a surgical unit to provide recommendations to executive and clinical leaders. Amy has a 3.9 GPA and, in addition to her summer internship at Duke, she currently works as an intern at St. Joseph’s/Candler in the surgical services and finance department. Amy is the daughter of Michelle and Allan Fey.

District Pre-K Centers Receive Donations from Give a Kid a Chance The Cherokee County Preschool Centers were presented with donations of backpacks, school supplies and other necessities by the community organization Give a Kid a Chance. “It was just what we needed to launch a new school year Parent Zachery Hubble with his successfully,” Principal Donna children, Cedar and Azalea. H. Adams said. “We saw our shy little three-year-olds smile widely as they tried on backpacks and explored their school supplies for the first time. They instantly realized that school is going to be a good place for them.”

Boston Celebrates Spirit Night

Left: Evan Blalock, Maria Harris, Austin Cash, Ian Sheridan, Matthew Stringfellow and Walter Klimczak. 60

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Boston Elementary School celebrated Spirit Night at Stevie B’s pizza. A portion of proceeds from the event’s sales donated by the restaurant to the school will be put toward the costs for the fifthgrade field trip.

School Board Welcomes Student Advisor and Delegates Since 1999, the Cherokee County School Board has included a student advisor, and in the past five years, a student delegate has been selected from each county high school. These students serve one year and provide feedback to the school board. This year’s student advisor is Sydney Webb, who attends Sequoyah High School. Sydney is ranked second in her class, and is serving as Student Government Senior Class President. As a member of the Air Force Junior ROTC, she is a squadron commander and received Citadel Leadership School accolades. She is excited about being to chosen to represent her school as well as conveying to the school board what her fellow students want and what matters to them. After high school, Sydney hopes to major in business finance and pre-law at Georgia Tech. She eventually would like to attend law school and someday go into politics. Our two local high school delegates include Alex Johnson from Etowah and Briana François from Woodstock. Alex is ranked in the top five of his class and is the recipient of the Superintendent’s Key Scholar Award, AP Scholar with Distinction and He has been a member of Etowah’s Student Advisory Board for three years and a senior leader in Etowah’s Junior Leadership Academy. Alex is looking forward to observing the school board navigate through problems facing our school district, particularly the yearly budget. He hasn’t made a college commitment yet but has interest in attending Vanderbilt, Georgetown or Columbia. Briana is ranked fourth in her class and serves as president of the Student Government Association Executive Board. She is a member of the Beta Club, DECA marketing association and International Club. She is an active volunteer with her church and Cherokee County Safety Town each year. Briana is looking forward to interacting with other delegates from the county schools. “I feel that information that we can share with each other and bring back to our respective schools will help us help our schools,” she said. After graduation, Briana plans on attending Stanford University, double majoring in film and psychology.

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School & Sports

Woodstock Elementary Wins Prestigious Award

Local Student Inducted into Scholar Organization

Woodstock Elementary School was presented with the Georgia Department of Education’s (DOE) 2013 Family-Friendly Partnership School Award by State Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Barge. Only four schools statewide were selected for the award, which recognizes the Title I schools that maintain the best customer service statewide. “I am amazed at what you have done and what you are doing,” Dr. Barge told school leaders during his visit, which included the presentation of a giant red welcome mat and a plaque, a tour of the school and a roundtable discussion with administrators, teachers, parents and volunteers. “Most importantly, families are respected. My hope is that every school will be able to learn from you all.” Winning schools were selected based on factors including student and parent engagement, staff friendliness, community partnerships, easy-to-use websites, clear signage and comfortable waiting areas. As part of the selection process, Georgia DOE staff visited finalist schools and conducted interviews with students, parents, staff and community members; GaDOE staff also “went undercover,” Dr. Barge said, to act as “parents” and anonymously gauge customer service.

Robert Mallinak, a dual student at Kolbe Academy and Kennesaw State University, was selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. Robert is a Cadet Second Lieutenant with the Ellijay Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), an auxiliary of the Air Force. He actively participates in search and rescue training exercises with CAP and is trained and certified to participate in search and rescue missions. Robert is the son of Diana and Bob Mallinak.

Cherokee Christian Inducts New Members to NHS Cherokee Christian School inducted new members into the National Honor Society (NHS). Congratulations!

Front row from left): Keegan Murphey, Emily Goff, Jana Pomerantz, Julia Morrow, Rachel Caldwell and Breanne Cunningham. Back row: Grace Aste, Joshua Bishop, Jacob Light and Amber Murphey. 62

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Etowah Cross County Places First The Etowah High School varsity girls cross team recently placed first in two events, the NEGA (Northeast Georgia) Championship and the Covered Bridge Invitational. Congratulations!

Left to right: Katie Hildebrant, Emily Gebhard, Schyler Foslom, Madison Fowler, Kingsley Green, Julia Turbyfield, Shelby Rensel, Kyla Resnick and Stephanie Newman.

Left to right: Jaylin Lucier, Shelby Rensel, Madison Fowler, Julia Turbyfield, Kingsley Green, Kyla Resnick, Stephanie Newman, Emily Gebhard, Kaitlyn Dorsey and Kathryn Stapleton.

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Cherokee Photography Club

Country

For September, the Cherokee Photography Club’s contest was “Country.” Winners were selected from digital projection, color and monochromatic print entries. The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton.

David Ferguson — Old Country Church Peter Kilpo — Eat More Chickin

Carole Dubec Ohlemueller — Hey, Not Funny — Give Me Back My Clothes

Cathie Kelley — Portal 64

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Eilleen Kirk — Jessie Mae

Karen Beedle — Down a Country Road

Bob Kelly — Home is a Memory

Jim Kirk — New Country

Vicki Sellers — Miss Lillian’s Country Store

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Faith

Marriage Moments BY BILL RATLIFF

Bill Ratliff is the Senior Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. He can be reached at (678) 445-8766 or bratliff@ tlcchurch.com

After many years of postponing and making excuses like, “I hurt when I walk that far,” or “My back can’t take those hard seats,” I finally gave in and bought tickets for my wife and I to go to a concert. I enjoy music very much, but I have trouble with the hassle of concert venues. The last three concerts I attended were outdoor events. At one, there was lightning just above the stage and a tornado watch. In another, there was a huge downpour of rain. In still another, the temperature was 100 degrees and the

humidity was 100 percent. Purchasing these tickets meant I had laid aside all the excuses and bad experiences in hope of blessing my wife. This reminded me of a spiritual truth found in Philippians 3:13-14 “but one thing I do; forgetting what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” On the day of the concert, rain poured all afternoon and into the evening. As my wife and I prepared to drive to the amphitheater, the rain continued. I called to see if the concert was canceled. It was not. Remembering my concert history, I was a little

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concerned, but decided to persevere. I stopped to purchase waterproof ponchos. Pulling into the parking lot, equipped with our ponchos and umbrellas, the rain began to diminish. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable concerts my wife and I ever attended. I’m glad we pressed on despite the adverse conditions and created a special date that both of us will remember fondly. Date Your Mate: At times, you may have a well-thought-out date plan, but circumstances prevent the plan from being carried out. In frustration, you may be easily tempted to cancel the date altogether. Instead, be flexible enough to do something else. Spend those important moments together no matter what.

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Faith

Directions BY DR. DOUG THRASHER

Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.

My father-in-law, Maurice Sims, was what people call a self-mademan. He grew up on a small farm near Gainesville, Georgia. His parents were sickly and, as a teenager, he had to work to provide for the family. He served in the Army in World War II, and later went to work for Belk-Gallant Stores and became a store manager. He also taught himself how to invest in the stock market, and when he died, he provided well for his wife. As to formal education, he never went beyond high school, but he read constantly. And, when it came to doing anything, he prided himself on “figuring things out.” Most things he had no trouble figuring out. But, one day, Debbie and I and the kids arrived for a visit, and we found him

in the middle of a project. Maurice was trying to mount a glass insert on his fireplace, but things weren’t working out. He told me he had been trying for a while, and I offered to help. We worked together for a while,

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making no headway at all. Finally, I asked him, “Where are the directions?” His reply, (classic Maurice) “I don’t know, probably in the box.” So, I went looking. I found the directions. We started looking at them. We figured out there was a trick to mounting the insert, followed the directions and had the job finished in a short while. So, my question for you is, are you the kind of person who figures things out or are you a person who finds and follows the directions? I admit, there is a little of both in most of us. And, I think, most of us try to figure things out first, and then, only if we have trouble, look at the directions. When you get right down to it, most of us live our lives the same way we do projects. We try to figure things out as we go through life and, only when we’re having trouble, do we go looking for the directions. And you know where the directions for life can be found – the Holy Bible. Jesus was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” He answered, “Love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.” And then He said, “and the second is this, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22: 37-39) These are two directions that are the foundation for a good life. Are you trying to figure things out or are you seeking and finding the directions? Let me encourage you to read the Bible, read the directions and then, follow them. You will be blessed.

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Chic Casual Italian designer Andy D’Auria has been extremely successful in Europe with his clothing label, DISMERO. The line has earned the reputation of providing women with high quality and timeless pieces of clothing that accentuate their sophisticated sense of style. Andy wanted to expand his brand into the U.S. and fell in love with downtown Woodstock. He and wife JaDon opened DISMERO in September of 2012. Andy created a special line for this store, DISMERO Redline, which offers customers the quality of a DISMERO at up to 40 percent less than DISMERO’s regular retail prices. Over the past year, Andy has received a lot of feedback from customers. The feedback included an appreciation for the style and quality of the DISMERO line but also included concern over the prices. He listened, and he made a significant change in response to his customers’ biggest concern. When customers visit DISMERO now, they will still see the same high quality pieces that the store is known for, but they also will see much more attractive price points, making DISMERO Redline a lot more accessible. Andy and JaDon hope their customers will now enjoy and appreciate a variety of sale items that regularly change and are announced on DISMERO’s Facebook page. DISMERO fashion can best be described as casual-dressy active wear. A lot of care and detail go into each piece, which is designed to fit and flatter a woman’s body. Because Andy uses pre-shrunk fabric and reactive dyes, the clothing is not only flattering but retains 72

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its shape and color. It’s easy to build a DISMERO wardrobe because the classically designed pieces can be mixed and matched season-to-season and year-to-year. The DISMERO collection includes a variety of sport, casual and evening wear separates. DISMERO is best known for its pants, a customer favorite, mainly because of the fit. “Andy designs his pant to fit and flatter a woman’s body. We offer several styles to ensure that every DISMERO woman is confident and comfortable in our pants,” said store manager Michelle Champana. “They don’t shrink in the dryer or fade and are definitely a staple in many women’s closets.” DISMERO carries a wide variety of sizes, XS – 3XL in tops and 2-14 in pants. But when customers shop for pants, they will notice the sizes aren’t listed in the traditional 2-14 style, but by inches, 26-37. Michelle explained, “By listing pants in inches, it allows a much better fit because many women actually fall between sizes.” All the clothing can be washed and dried at home. Dry cleaning isn’t needed to keep the pieces in pristine condition. Local resident Michele Bassett, a busy mom with a fulltime career, is a fan of DISMERO’s timeless wardrobe. “I really appreciate the stylish clothes which are a work of art in their unique design but more importantly, fit my need to have comfort and versatility. As a pharmaceutical salesperson, I have confidence knowing that I look professional for work. But I also feel comfortable wearing my DISMERO pieces to my kids’ baseball and basketball games or just doing errands around town. DISMERO

is truly for everyone and for everywhere. It’s a great investment and the pieces are always in style!” Andy, JaDon and the staff at DISMERO are as excited to be part of the Woodstock community as they were a year ago. The changes they made show that they value feedback from their customers. They know that a DISMERO customer truly appreciates quality, fit and style and now even more reduced prices which makes owning DISMERO pieces more affordable for more women. If you haven’t shopped at DISMERO, or haven’t visited in a while, stop in and let Michelle help you create a oneof-a kind look to make you feel amazing, season after season and year after year. DISMERO 470 Chambers Street, Woodstock • (678) 398-4008 Hours: Tuesday — Thursday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Friday —Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday & Monday, Closed Facebook: www.facebook.com/DISMERORedline

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Downtown Woodstock

Chay’s Amazing Transformation BY JODI TIBERIO

We met Chay Gantt when she visited one of our stores looking for new clothes to wear on Jodi Tiberio owns vacation. She recently lost 60 Branch Boutique for pounds and was ready to update women in Towne Lake her wardrobe. Chay has three and THREADS boutique children ages 12, 2 and 1. Having for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. babies back-to-back means that Contact Jodi at info@ she has been wearing maternity shopthreads.net. clothes for the better part of three years. Reaching her weight loss goal has been a huge boost to Chay’s confidence. After her vacation, we got in touch with Chay to see if wanted a makeover. She was so fun when we first met her, we wanted to reward her for her weight loss. A free outfit and hair service seemed in order. She was excited, and I appreciated her trust. When Chay came in for her fitting, I already knew exactly what would look great on her. I chose our new Cello dark wash skinny jeans. We had a new chevron lightweight slouchy sweater in blue and brown hues that I knew would go perfectly with the jeans. Our employee Jona chose ankle booties and the jewelry to complete the outfit. Skinny jeans with ankle booties will be a popular fall look. We still hear many people say, “I can’t wear skinny jeans.” This is not true! Ladies, keep trying until you find the right pair for you. Slouchy Dolman-style tops and sweaters will continue to be on trend this season. Bell sleeve tops and dresses also will be popular. At Salon Gloss, Chay made it clear to owner Tim Timmons that she wanted a low maintenance hairstyle and one where she wouldn’t lose her length. Chay had grown her hair out for some time, and had golden highlights in her brown hair. Rather than cut her hair, Tim chose to create layering in her hair resulting in weight removal, added shape and more lift. After deciding what tones would work best on Chay’s complexion, Tim chose a warm chestnut base that was very close to her natural color and complemented it by adding handpainted golden caramel highlighting to frame her face and throughout the ends of her hair. The result gave Chay the change that she was looking for, the length that she wanted and a low maintenance hair color that would work for her lifestyle. Wow, another amazing transformation! Chay looks so beautiful, and I can see that her confidence will continue to grow. Chay told us she enjoyed the boutique shopping experience, including the prices. Her entire outfit was less than $100! 74

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Downtown Woodstock

Discover Woodstock Through Scavenger Hunt BY JENNA CLOVER

Explore Woodstock in a brand new way! Coming soon, locals and tourists alike will have a new and exciting opportunity to experience Woodstock through a scavenger hunt. The first Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt will take participants on a week-long journey through various areas in Woodstock. Participants will learn new things, explore exciting places and visit some familiar and some Jenna Clover is a Tourism new areas. The lucky winner will Information Assistant at the Woodstock receive $100 in Downtown Dollars Visitors Center. to spend at his or her favorite place in downtown Woodstock, as well as other prizes! The Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt is free, and participants will have a week to complete as many of the 100 challenges included as they can. The challenges are given points based on a scale according to their degree of difficulty. Participants may not be able to finish them all, so it’s important to choose the challenges wisely to get the

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“The first Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt will take participants on a week-long journey through various areas in Woodstock.” most points. Participants will take photos with a camera or cell phone to have proof they completed the challenges. Participants can expect a variety of challenges during the scavenger hunt including learning about the history of Woodstock, asked to perform an amusing task or to make a funny face in pictures, all while having a great time. The scavenger hunt will be a great excuse to take the family and friends to restaurants, shopping destinations, parks, and places in the Woodstock area. Since this scavenger hunt takes place over a week, participants will have time to fully explore the most intimate nooks and crannies of this charming town. For more information about this or other events in Woodstock, find us at facebook.com/mainstreetwoodstock or visit http://www.whatsupwoodstock.com/. You could also visit the Woodstock Visitors Center in Downtown Woodstock Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or call us at (770) 924-0406.

Experience Elm Street

Climbing a Mountain-Changing a Life BY G. LORA GROOMS

In 2013, Elm Street was awarded an Arts Education in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project included a handful of activities, including last month’s new play Mizz Edna Drives On Main, and acquiring equipment for our visual arts program. The grant also provided summer drama camp scholarships for children ages 5-14. We worked with G. Lora Grooms is the the school district to get the word director for the Elm Street out, and we were able to award Cultural Arts Village. quite a few scholarships, allowing She has been teaching, writing, directing and us to meet some children we might performing in the Atlanta otherwise never have met. area since 1990. You can A couple of weeks ago, I received reach her at director@ a lovely email from the parent of a elmstreetarts.org scholarship recipient. Her young son had not experienced anything like our summer camp before, and she said it changed his life. During our summer camps, the campers and their instructors have five days and 30 hours to write, produce and perform an original play with music. Yes, it’s kind of crazy, but what an incredible problem-solving, team-building exercise! The young campers have to make decisions: what character to play, the plot, where the play takes place, and costumes and props. After these decisions are made, the campers learn lines and songs they’ve helped to write, and they perform their show for family and friends on Friday of camp week. It’s pretty intense but also loads of fun. By attending camp, this young boy learned how to interact better with children his own age. School has been much more enjoyable for him this year, and he smiles and talks more. He gets on the bus happy in the morning and is still happy at the end of the day. He feels good about himself and is more confident. Well, who wouldn’t be after doing something that seemed impossible? My mother calls this “climbing a mountain.” When a person does something he has never done before or thought he could do, it is a huge achievement. It could be learning to tie shoes or mastering scales on the piano. It could be learning times tables or painting a picture of a cat. All of these can be just as daunting as climbing a mountain, and just as thrilling when achieved. Whatever it is, that one thing can actually change how you feel about yourself and give you the courage to try other things such as making new friends, raising your hand in class or contributing to the world around you in a positive way. If you’ve wanted to try something and haven’t quite gotten the courage — go ahead and do it. You may surprise yourself when you climb that mountain and change your life.

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Downtown Woodstock

October

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 8

Through Oct. 26

Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Woodstock City Center parking lot, corner of Main Street and Towne Lake Parkway Information: Contact Kyle Bennett at kbennett@woodstockga.gov.

Oct. 4

Friday Nite Live — Oktoberfest Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock

Oct. 4

iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Tickets: $5 Information: www.elmstreetarts.org or (678) 494-4251

We are currently conducting our annual membership drive. Please check out mainstreet.org for more information.

Next meeting: Friday, October 25 Speed Networking New Members:

Jamie Deen Book Signing Time: 6 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shop, 105 East Main Street Information: Jamie will be signing copies of his cookbook Good Food: Cooking Up a Storm with Delicious, FamilyFriendly Recipes. This is a ticketed event. Visit www. www. foxtalebookshoppe.com.

Oct. 24

Greenprints Alliance Outreach Meeting Time: 7 p.m. Location: Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: Public is invited. The meeting will include overview of Greenprints Alliance Organization, master plan of trails and project specific updates. Email Jennifer Stockton at Jennifer@greenprintsalliance.org or visit www. greenprintsalliance.org

Oct. 24 – 26

Ghost Tales and Trails Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. with tours every 45 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. Location: Elm Street Village site, corner of Market Street and 111 Elm Street Tickets: $10 Information: www.elmstreetarts.org or (678) 494-4251

Oct. 31

Kid Fest Time: 3 – 7 p.m. Location: The Park at City Center Information: Trick or treat activities for children including moonwalks, DJ, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, face painting and more. There will be a costume contest at 6 p.m. in front of the gazebo with trophies and prizes.

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November 2 - 3

Woodstock Art & Wine Festival Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p. m. (Wine tasting area open 12:30 – 5 p.m.) Location: City Park Information: Free admission with live music, kids’ activities, food and wine tastings. Wine tasting wristbands $25. Visit www.woodstockartandwinefestival.com.

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Concussions in Sports

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perform normal thought processing (of course, understanding the Pythagorean theorem may be easier than determining “normal” for a teenager). Once signs of a concussion are recognized, several tests are performed to determine when the brain is back to normal. These tests measure cognitive function, check for improvements in headache and light sensitivity, and ability to return to a normal activity level. The athlete’s ability to resume play is not based on time but resolution of symptoms and a full return of cognitive function. The average time is 1 – 2 weeks but can take as little as a few days or as long as a few months. New scientific evidence is changing how concussions are managed but full recovery after one is expected. Dr. Ross Brakeville is a physical therapist specializing in sports medicine, to include injury prevention, with a focus on kids and adults who want to play like one. He is owner of Woodstock Physical Therapy & Performance Institute. For more information, call (770) 516-9191.

minor hydration or see your salon professional for an intense treatment that will hydrate and soften while infusing shine and radiance. 4. Trim. If your tresses are damaged, your ends are breaking, brittle and splitting, a haircut will save the day. No need to cut it all off; a healthy trim can undo all of your damage without having to buy all of the products to reverse the damage to your hair. If you’re not bold enough to get a lot cut off, at least try some layering around your face or try some trendy bangs. A trim will remove some of the damage, give you a new look and make the repair process a little easier.

Our Friend the Cough

Searching for Cinderella

and kids! A vaccine against pertussis (TdaP) is now available for parents and grandparents, as well as kids. The influenza vaccine, while not perfect, does provide protection at least two thirds of the time from catching the flu. The vaccine makes death from the flu (which is much more common in young children and kids with asthma) less likely more than 90 percent of the time. Flu vaccines are available now. A new study from the UGA’s School of Public Health last year said that with even a common cold, coughs last on average about 18 days. Your child should be seen by a physician if he or she has a temperature greater than 101 for more than three days with a cough, has a cough (fever or no fever) with labored breathing (ribs or notch of neck sucking in, panting fast breaths), or is an infant with a persistent cough. If your asthmatic child is not getting relief with his or her inhaler, or your baby with croup is making a gasping Darth Vader kind of sound, you also need to call your doctor immediately. If there ever is a question as to whether your child be seen, call your doctor.

upon what I wanted and that I took the steps to make it happen. All the while with a wonderful husband at my side. Still, I sometimes wish I could don my Cinderella watch and once again feel like the six-year-old girl who found a way to be a princess. I search for her a lot these days, as an empty nester who has the time and inclination to reminisce about both achieved and eluded dreams. Thankfully, my life’s blessings outweigh the losses. Thus, I can now easily discard my mementos of the past. Cinderella will surely live on in my heart.

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In order to experience the joys of friendship –including health, well-being and happiness – we must focus on quality relationships, not quantity. This month, set a date to meet up with a friend and leave the phone in the car so you can be present. To give and receive undivided attention in a distraction driven culture is a big win for us, and creates a foundation for our kids to maintain as they cultivate their proficiency in building healthy relationships. 82

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Remember, exposure to the sun, hair dryers, flat irons, and even daily brushing can take its toll and leave you wishing for a time machine. It’s important to remember that repairing damaged hair won’t happen overnight, but over time these habits will put you on the road to recovery.

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7. Find some time. I know this is a hard one, but if you are determined, you can find some time every day to just be quiet. It will make a big difference in your ability to be happy. 8. Be in nature. Nature rejuvenates and restores the human spirit. Whether it’s the mountains or ocean, give yourself that gift as often as possible. 9. Rest. Your body and mind get to heal with a good night’s sleep and occasional naps. 10.Choose to be happy. It will keep you in the right mindset. Let your inner child come out and play, do fun things and remember to laugh a lot. This is very favorable for all of the cells in your body it keeps them healthy and vibrant. When you’re in a happy state,you attract more wonderful things in your life.

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Reference

TOWNE LAKE AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH Baptist

Jewish

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 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat monthly at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat monthly at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter

Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 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 Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell

Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green Street Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, (770) 973-3533 www.Kolemeth.net

New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org

Messianic Jewish

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

Lutheran

Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 9 a.m. (family service) & 11 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 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

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Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” 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

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.gslutheran.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 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org

Presbyterian Christ Covenant Presbyterian of Woodstock (PCA) Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester www.cc-pca.org

Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church Meets in Kings Academy Church Building 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 833-3797 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m., Sunday School: 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Matthew Holst www.genevaopc.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. Cynthia Parr

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: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org 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 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 Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info 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: Dr. Joe McKechnie www.sixesumc.org Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude T. Herbert

Unitarian Universalist Emerson U U Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, Georgia 30062 (770) 578-1533 Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. August – May www.emersonuu.org Rev. Jeff Jones

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 Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140 next to Folks Restaurant, (770) 924-4150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.awakeningwoodstock.com Lead Pastor: Jeff Whitmire 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 230 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Service: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org 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 Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.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

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

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. Gene Prince www.rezwoodstock.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, (678) 494-2100 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.sgcatlanta.org

Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Jonathan Ensign 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 Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle Church 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Pastor: A.D. Hinton www.EmpowermentTabernacle.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 His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas 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 Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org

Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770)-693-1018 Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Lance Turner www.sunnysidecog.com The Church at Acworth 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6:30 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton, (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.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 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: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael TOWNELAKER | October 2013

Reference

TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations 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: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8.30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Monday morning at 7:30 am Location: IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-NetworkWoodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Location: J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street Contact: (770) 592-5990

Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Tuscany, 250 Cinema Way Contact: WCBusinessAssoc@aol.com

Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults. Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net

Charitable Organizations

Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org

Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hr, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika.org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org 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 Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115 admin@cchumanesociety.org 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. Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 www.cacadopt.petfinder.com

The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.thejoyofconnecting.com

Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net

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

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com

Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 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 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com

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Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com

Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kendall Jones, (770) 479-5397

Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org

Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 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 Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. Location: Collective Co-Cop, 105 E. Main Street, Ste. 126 in Downtown Woodstock Contact: 24 hour info line: (770) 592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.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 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 Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: Charlice Byrd, (404) 557-2218 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (404) 690-4452 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: lodge.info@woodstocklodge246.org Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158

www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee County Arts Center Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey Website: www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com

Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663

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

Political Organizations

Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Contact: Ellen Kayton, (678) 494-6005 www.nntl.org

Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: Second Saturday at 9 a.m. Location: Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: www.rwccga.com Contact: (678) 520-2236

Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, www.artsalliancega.org 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 www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road

Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com

Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 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 www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee County Lupus Support Group Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: New Light Church Hall Contact: Pam Bennett, (404) 975-7580 C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Georgia Canines for Independence www.gcidogs.org Contact: (404) 824-4637 GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30188-30189 https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: (770) 924-4777 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711. 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 www.TowneLakeArea.com Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)

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

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)

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

Senator Johnny Isakson (R)

1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6

85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 http://tom.house.gov

Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7

75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 http://woodall.house.gov

Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11

100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461 (202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999

(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990

Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27

e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

(404) 656-0034 (404) 463-1378 (770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602 (678) 523-8570

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

(678) 576-2644

scot@turnerforhouse.com

Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22 calvin.hill@house.ga.gov

State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr.

Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

(404) 463-7778

(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431

(678) 493-6160

Juvenile Court: 88

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lbahrens@cherokeega.com

Harry Johnston (R) District 1 Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com bpoole@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) District 4 Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

(770) 735-8055 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228

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

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

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

2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188

Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(770) 924-4099 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

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

Kelly Marlow (R) District 1 Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 Michael Geist (R) District 3

Probate Court:

Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236 (770) 721-6298 x4369 (770) 893-2970 (404) 462-4950

michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Judge Keith Wood (R)

Commissioners: L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman

patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds

(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6001

kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Courts Superior Court: Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

www.cherokeega.com

jnelms@cherokeega.com (202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114

Brian Poole (R) District 3 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 232-3005

(404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov barry@barryloudermilk.com

(770) 479-1488 (678) 493-6511

hjohnston@cherokeega.com

State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)

Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14

District Attorney Shannon Wallace Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280

Janet Read (R) Chair

(770) 516-1444

janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rick Steiner (R) District 4

(770) 721-4398, x4370

rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R) District 5

(770) 928-0341

rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com

(770) 345-6256

(770) 592-6017

Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association

(Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas) Douglas Properties (770) 926-3086 117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Prey cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock (770) 924-6260 Principal: Ms. Joey Moss www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Dr. Curt Ashley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris

Woodstock Elementary School 230 Rope Mil Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6969 Principal: Kim Montalbano www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-es Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: Dr. Paul Weir www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs

Holdheide Education K-3 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org

Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms

North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

Private Schools

Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com

Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock (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 (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org

Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org

Home School Homeschool Community Classical Conversations Woodstock Director: Cari Lingerfelt carinwoody@bellsouth.net

Cherokee County School District 2013-2014 Calendar at a Glance

November 5 No School-Furlough day November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break December 23 - January 3 Holiday Break January 20 No School February 17-21 Winter Break Cafeteria account information: www.mypaymentsplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us TOWNELAKER | October 2013

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TOWNE LAKE AREA HOMES SOLD IN AUGUST Towne Lake Sales for August 2013

List Price $154,900.00 $169,900.00 $ 95,000.00 $175,000.00 $175,000.00 $ 98,500.00 $ 99,900.00 $154,020.00 $189,900.00 $199,900.00 $234,900.00 $275,000.00 $199,900.00 $185,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $175,000.00 $178,500.00 $ 75,000.00 $149,900.00 $179,900.00 $232,500.00 $314,900.00 $320,000.00 $367,000.00 $145,000.00 $165,000.00 $134,900.00 $130,000.00 $155,000.00 $129,900.00 $256,967.00 $174,900.00 $164,840.00 $197,900.00 $149,900.00 $199,480.00 $275,000.00 $114,000.00 $289,000.00 $111,000.00 $220,000.00 $264,900.00 $137,500.00 $248,500.00 $250,000.00 $235,000.00 $125,000.00 $129,900.00 $375,000.00 $309,900.00 $150,000.00 $104,850.00 $374,900.00 $104,200.00 $ 80,000.00 $315,000.00 $249,900.00 $120,000.00 $359,900.00 $390,000.00 $180,000.00 $186,000.00 $230,000.00 $238,900.00

$201,102.42

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1413 REED LN Allatoona Downs 1704 Reed CT Allatoona Downs 105 Spring WAY Bascomb Springs 201 Ascott LN Belmont Trace 127 Kingland ST Belmont Trace 2013 Britley Park Crossing Britley Park 204 Chelsea Court Britley Park 208 WINTHROPE DR Brookshire 180 Wallnut Hall CIR Brookshire 205 Whirlaway CV Brookshire 205 Gainesway PARK Brookshire 508 Ashland PKWY Brookshire 938 Silver Lake DR Centennial Lakes 4266 Moccasin TRL Deer Run 4247 Moccasion TRL Deer Run 708 Standing Turkey CT Deer Run 831 Eagle Glen XING Eagle Glen 136 Eagle Glen DR Eagle Glen 1615 Eagle DR Eagle View 1611 Eagle DR Eagle View 913 Fernwood RD Eagle Watch 1015 Fairway Valley DR Eagle Watch 725 WHISPER WIND CT Eagle Watch 1044 Longwood DR Eagle Watch 2000 Longwood DR Eagle Watch 1116 ETOWAH VALLEY LN Etowah Valley Estates 426 Hearthstone WAY Hearthstone 1882 Daffodil DR Kellogg Creek 328 Princess AVE Kings Ridge North 1532 Lake Koinonia DR Kingston Square 607 WOOD RIDGE DR Magnolia Walk 114 Meridian DR Meridian At Ridgewalk 335 Mirramont CT Mirramont 409 Thaxton LN Montclair At Ridgewalk 227 Winthrope DR Montclair at Ridgewalk 3431 Hill LN Olde Cedar Creek 304 Parc XING Parc at Kellogg Creek 218 Sable Ridge WAY Sable Trace Ridge 410 Sherwood DR Sherwood Forest See all the photos and details of these sold listings at 253 SOMERSET CIR Somerset 608 CALIBER CT Springfield 803 Chase PT Summerchase 3024 SUMMER POINT DR Summerchase 210 Sundown DR Sundown West 1806 The Byway The Arbors 612 Stillwood DR The Arbors 210 Twisted Timber CT The Village At Towne Lake 900 Barros CIR The Woods at Colony Crossing 1364 TOWNE HARBOR TRL Towne Harbour 1089 Towne Lake HLS E Towne Lake Hills East 3032 IRONHILL WAY Towne Lake Hills West 703 Mulberry CIR Victoria Cottage 502 BENTWOOD DR Victoria Cottages 193 Little Victoria RD Victoria Cottages 475 VICTORIA RD Victoria Crossing 122 Victoria STA Victoria Station 413 Dockside CV Visctoria Downs 2046 Castlemaine CIR Waterford 225 MINCEY WAY Whitfield at Ridgewalk 223 Mcaffee ST Woodstock Downtown 133 Johnston Farm LN Woodstock Knoll 1012 Elsberry DR Wyngate 1013 Chatsworth LN Wyngate 1007 Deer Hollow DR Wyngate 4005 Sussex CT Wyngate

AVERAGES IN AUGUST 2013

Days on Market 3 2 1989 19 3 2 1989 17 3 2 1979 9 4 2.5 2012 5 4 2.5 2006 7 2 2 1995 8 2 2 1996 9 2 2 2004 7 3 2.5 2004 22 3 3 2002 38 4 2.5 2001 13 5 3.5 2003 12 4 2.5 2008 39 3 2 1999 2 4 2.5 1998 2 6 4 1997 38 4 3 1997 58 3 2.5 1995 4 3 2 1998 9 3 2.5 1998 1 4 3 1989 30 4 2.5 1993 23 4 4.5 1995 2 5 3.5 1992 50 6 4 1995 91 4 2.5 1994 235 3 2 2002 14 4 2 1978 45 3 2 1973 11 3 2.5 1986 57 3 2 1988 13 3 2.5 2013 26 4 3 2001 49 2 2 2004 34 2 2 2005 35 4 3 1990 19 3 2 2013 126 5 3 2006 48 3 2 1960 3 http://TLAugust2013.HomeSalesData.info 3 2 2011 507 3 2 1994 46 4 2.5 1992 62 5 3.5 1993 15 3 2 1999 2 6 3.5 1992 9 5 3.5 1989 38 4 3 2007 87 3 2 1990 19 3 2 1992 12 4 4 1997 106 5 4 1995 23 2 1 1994 48 1 1 1983 104 3 1 1960 3 3 2.5 1985 27 3 2 1984 42 4 3.5 1988 26 5 3.5 1999 20 4 2.5 2004 233 3 2.5 2013 63 6 5 2009 100 3 2.5 1996 2 4 2.5 1996 86 4 2.5 1993 16 5 2.5 1998 50 Beds

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The seller's market continues but the interest rate increases may be slowing things down a littleâ&#x20AC;Ś..69 homes sold in August 2012. 65 homes sold August 2013. Units sold is down 5.7%. Get your home on the market now while demand is high and the supply is low!

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Sales Price $150,000.00 $168,900.00 $ 75,000.00 $170,000.00 $174,000.00 $ 88,900.00 $ 90,000.00 $156,500.00 $185,000.00 $193,000.00 $227,900.00 $265,000.00 $197,000.00 $182,000.00 $205,000.00 $290,000.00 $167,000.00 $179,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $142,000.00 $157,000.00 $228,000.00 $315,000.00 $310,000.00 $340,000.00 $145,000.00 $162,000.00 $130,000.00 $128,000.00 $149,500.00 $129,900.00 $263,000.00 $176,000.00 $159,900.00 $180,000.00 $149,900.00 $199,855.00 $275,000.00 $106,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

73.00 76.00 52.00 No data 81.00 No data No data No data 91.00 95.00 92.00 67.00 80.00 99.00 85.00 81.00 91.00 77.00 62.00 85.00 107.00 94.00 105.00 No data 73.00 No data 75.00 93.00 No data 76.00 71.00 No data 70.00 113.00 95.00 64.00 91.00 67.00 82.00

$285,000.00 $113,000.00 $212,000.00 $264,900.00 $137,500.00 $245,000.00 $255,000.00 $227,500.00 $125,000.00 $129,900.00 $364,000.00 $302,500.00 $140,000.00 $ 81,500.00 $365,000.00 $104,200.00 $ 80,000.00 $314,000.00 $230,000.00 $145,000.00 $404,750.00 $380,000.00 $175,000.00 $178,000.00 $225,000.00 $238,000.00

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118.00 65.00 65.00 108.00 85.00 59.00 93.00 92.00 69.00 79.00 92.00 118.00 100.00 98.00 340.00 77.00 62.00 107.00 96.00 62.00 183.00 115.00 83.00 66.00 99.00 97.00

$197,030.85

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Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheila.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by Townelaker)

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GARAGE SALE Towne Lake Hills South Community Garage Sale October 4 & 5, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLEANING SERVICES Penny Clean “One Woman Show” moving and deep cleaning available on weekends. Over 25 years experience, reasonable rates. Licensed, bonded and insured. Free estimates. (678) 4943602. The Dynamic Clean Team. Let us put a *SPARKLE* in your home! Weekly or Bi-weekly cleaning. Also move-in and move-outs! 10% off 1st service. 15 years experience, references available. CALL TODAY Melissa Jones, (404) 414-7743.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • 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 92

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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 Funds4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet 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 Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4100 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 www.georgiapower.com

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) 592-6030

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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Burns & Speights, PC 181 E. Main Street, Canton (770) 956-1400, www.bsgalaw.com

Debranski & Associates, LLC (770) 926-1957, ext 306 321 Creekstone Ridge

Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 77 (678) 445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Kathleen J. McGillick, Family Law Attorney 27 (770) 591-5956, www.kathleenmcgillick.com Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

JSL Tour of Homes

Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org

Azure Salon & Spa 47 (770) 345-8280 1359 Riverstone Parkway, Ste. 110, Canton

CLEANING SERVICES Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Rejoice Maids (678) 905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com

COMPUTERS Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200, www.ccrguys.com 2360 Towne LAke Parkway, Woodstock

DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS

AUTOMOTIVE

Hair Quarters (770) 516-9094 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1000, Rm 26

Jyl Craven Hair Design (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com 7970 Knox Bridge Hwy., Canton

Perfect Touch Nail & Spa (678) 445-0011 2045 Towne Lake Parkway

Salon & Spa Venéssa (770) 591-2079, salonvenessa.com 8516 Main Street

BridgeMill Dentistry 42 (770) 704-1812, www.bridgemilldentistry.com 3682 Sixes Road, Canton 30114

Salon Gloss (678) 483-8900, www.SalonGloss.biz 220 Chamber Street

Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Road (770) 591-3630

Fountain View Dentistry Cover, 45, 50, 51 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A

The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066 www.SundanceMassageCenter.com

Chevron at Hobgood Park (770) 928-6225 5195 Towne Lake Parkway Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 926-4500 1930 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C

The Midas Touch Mobile Detailing (404) 625-0117

Towne Lake’s Carwash & Detail www.townelakescarwashanddetail.com 1490 Towne Lake Parkway

BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317

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Citadel Professional Services, LLC 69 (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw Hill & Hill Financial, LLC (770) 672-0402 406 Creekstone Ridge, Woodstock

Renasant Bank (678) 388-5709, renasantbank.com

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Towne Lake Business Association

Woodstock Morning Buzz

CHIROPRACTORS Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900, www.discoverrehab.com 2295 Towne Lake Parkway

Towne Lake Family Chiropractic 26 1000 Wyngate Parkway, Ste. 200, Woodstock (770) 592-1877, www.townelakechiro.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Court Appointed Special Advocates www.casacherokee.org

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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS 25 (770) 924-8848 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 100, Ste. 100 Spillane Orthodontics (770) 928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock

Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 59 (770) 517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com 4595 Towne Lake Parkway Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 13 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste. 201

EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION / COACHING Bascomb UMC Preschool (770) 926-0397 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road

Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044 6689 Bells Ferry Road

Towne Lake Community Church Preschool (678) 445-8766 ext.203 preschool@tlcchurch.com Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200 www.TowneLakeDrivingSchool.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1328

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277 Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390 Eastridge Plumbing (770) 516-2977 www.eastridgeplumbing.com

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

Flooring Zone (855) 344-ZONE www.FlooringZoneOnline.com

Georgia Floors 28 (770) 516-3227 1105 Parkside Lane Suite 1338, Woodstock Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428

Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490

Mr. Junk (678) Mr-Junk1

Nelson Exteriors (678) 283-8171

Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045

Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000

Precision Painting (678) 234-9668

Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600

INSURANCE The Clarke Agency (Farmers Insurance) 27 2360 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 105 (678) 400-6725, mclarke@farmersagent.com

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Evergreen Grounds (770) 262-2190

Landscape Matters 23 (770) 403-5813, www.landscapemattersinc.com

Graham Pediatrics, Fitzroy Graham, MD, FAAP 49 (770) 485-9670, www.grahampediatrics.com 105 Mirramont Lake Drive Innovative Health & Wellness (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net 295 Molly Lane, Ste. 150

Marietta Plastic Surgery 20 (678) 494-2380 149 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104, Woodstock

Northside Hospital – Cherokee www.northside.com

Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272

Northside Cherokee Sleep Disorders Center (404) 851-8135 www.northside.com/sleep

Northside Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016

RPM Landscape & Pavers (770) 597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com

Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann Street, Ste. 150, Marietta

McLellan Excavation & Landscaping (404) 520-0710 www.excavationandlandscaping.com

PEST CONTROL Any Pest (678) 888-0035, www.anypest.com

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PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007, www.AnimalAtlanta.com 6449 Bells Ferry Road

Animal Hospital of Towne Lake (770) 591-9500, www.townelakevets.com 3105 Parkbrooke Circle

Bark Station 240 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock (770) 517-9907, www.bark-station.com

Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 1015 Univeter Road, Canton

South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746, www.southcherokee.net 513 Sharp Street

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Dr. Nandha Kanagarajan 2001 Professional Parkway, Suite 250 (770) 926-5459, www.atlantagastro.com

Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 33 (770) 720-7733, www.cherokeewomenshealth.com

Cobb Wellness & Aesthetics (770) 649-0094, www.cwaesthetics.com 1905 Woodstock Road, Roswell Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates (770) 213-3594 140 E. Marietta St., Suite 301, Canton

Shefa Urgent Care & Wellness 43 (678) 245-6244 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697 2045 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste. 110

Wellstar 1 (770) 956-STAR, wellstar.org Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191, www.woodstockpt.com 1816 Eagle Drie, Bldg. 100 Ste.C

PHOTOGRAPHERS Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com

Skip Daugherty Photography (770) 329-5807 www.skipdaughertyphotograpy.com

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Capital Property Management (678) 766-1402, www.CapitalRents.com

Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care 34 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 1000, Ste. 120, Woodstock, (770) 516-5199 www.atlantanorthdermatology.com Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. C

Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD (770) 592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com

Dream Key of Palmer House Properties & Associates 9 121 E. Main St, Suite 202, Canton (770) 704-0404, (404) 876-4901 www.dreamkeygroup.com Peggy Davis, (770) 318-4369 Lindsay Tubbs, (678) 525-6455 Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486 www.kurtandsheila.com Prudential Georgia Realty The Tomlinson Team (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953

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Skyline Properties Group 53 (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com

The Village at Towne Lake Patti Bachtel, (404) 483-1814

RECREATION AND FITNESS Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy (770) 516-4883 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Ste. 540

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251

Escalade Indoor Rock Climbing Gym (770) 794-1575, www.escaladegym.com 3694 Kennesaw S. Industrial Dr, Kennesaw

Etowah Eagles Football

Etowah Tip-Off Club

Taste of Etowah

The Max (678) 324-6245 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Ste. 540

Woodstock Art & Wine Festival

Woodstock Wolverines

RESTAURANTS/FOOD & DRINK Butchers Block (770) 517-2225 1025 Rose Creek Drive

Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-6097 1003 Towne Lake Hills East

Hacienda Vieja 290 Molly Lane, Woodstock (770) 517-7958

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Jump Kitchen & Saloon 63 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock (678) 388-7717, www.jumpkitchensaloon.com www.facebook.com/JumpRestaurants Papa P’s 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-3100, papa-ps.com

Small Cakes — A Cupcakery 2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 110 (678) 324-1910

RETAILERS Branch Boutique (770) 517-1505 2295 Towne Lake Parkway

Diamonds R Forever 63 4200 Wade Green Road, Ste. 212, Kennesaw (770) 422-0845, www.diamondsrforever.net DISMERO Redline 470 Chamber Street, Woodstock 9678) 398-4008, www.DISMERO.com

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Gifted Ferret, The 43 (770) 693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com 1910 Eagle Dr. Ste. 400 THREADS 78 (770) 485-0744, www.shopthreads.net 500 Chamber Street TOWNELAKER | October 2013

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Marietta Plastic Surgery

Aspen Falls Auto Spa

Mr. Junk

Atlanta North Dermatology

Nelson Exteriors

Azure Salon & Spa

Overstreet Lawn Care

Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy

Papa P’s

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Butchers Block

Perfect Touch Nail and Spa

Chevron at Hobgood

Plastic Surgery Center of the South

Carpet Dry Tech

Rejoice Maids

Christian Brothers Automotive

Roswell Woodstock Plumbing

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Small Cakes

Eastridge Plumbing

The Gifted Ferret

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Exact Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating

The Max

Evergreen Grounds

The Plumbing Doctor

Flooring Zone

Towne Lake Driving School

Georgia Floors

Towne Lake Family Dentistry

Jump Kitchen & Sports Saloon

Towne Lake’s Carwash and Detail

Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock

Hacienda Vieja Hammock’s Heating & Air

Landscape Matters

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