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October 2017 Volume 4, Issue 12
12 Updates in Store
Dean’s Store has new owner, a few plans for the future.
14 It’s Fall, Y’all!
Grab your family and the car keys so you won’t miss the fun.
16 Lights Out in GA
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Crowd gathers downtown for historic solar eclipse.
18 To the Rescue
Local residents find ways to help hurricane victims.
27 A Chance to Help
Runners, walkers hit the road for Friends for Recovery.
30 A Night of Treats
It’s not tricky to enjoy Halloween with these tips.
42 Proud Pups
Dog owners celebrate National Dog Day.
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42 Contributing Writers
In Every Issue Around Woodstock
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Community News
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Celebrations
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Don Akridge
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Dr. Michael Litrel
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Stacy Brown
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Rob Macmillan
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Siobhan Brumbelow
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Matt Neal
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Dr. Wilmer Bustelo
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Erika Neldner
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Everyday Angels 48
Michael Caldwell
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Dr. Christa Nelms
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Woodstock Dining Guide 50
Trent Chambers
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Dr. Asher Niazi
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Library Events
Madison Erceg
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Premier Group 22
Dr. Scott Harden
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Tim Timmons
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Recent Home Sales 60
Dan Jape
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Shelley Winter
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Directory of Advertisers 63
Faith
School News
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Gentle Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 2
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AROUND WOODSTOCK The
From the Editor
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock
I love the saying, “blessed to be a blessing.” There’s so much truth in that. Who can honestly say, “I wish I had not done that,” after filling a horse trailer with water, diapers and cleaning supplies and delivering to hurricanedevastated neighbors? That’s not how it goes. We see how you, our readers, pull together each month to respond to the needs of our neighbors featured in Everyday Angels. That’s why we so easily have a non-profit feature each month, with no danger of repeating ourselves. Organizers and volunteers with the many nonprofits in our county work tirelessly and joyfully to help others. I hope you’ll be blessed to read the blessings shared in this issue. The theme of people helping people runs through these pages, from fundraisers for nonprofits listed in the calendars to a roundup of hurricane relief efforts. The methods vary from something as simple as running a 5K to staying up all night with displaced neighbors, but the goal is the same: helping others who need our help. I wish each of you could have heard the awe and excitement in the voice of Dave Andrews, executive director of the Cherokee YMCA. I spoke with him to get details about the emergency shelter that the YMCA opened for Irma evacuees. He had to be exhausted, having been open for two nights and preparing for a third when we talked, but his amazement at the help offered by neighborhood businesses and volunteers was evident in our conversation. “It’s been really heartwarming to see how everyone has come together to help out,” he said. That’s one reason I’m proud to live in Cherokee County, and even more blessed to share the goodness and light in our community with you each month. Stay safe, and see for yourself what it feels like to be blessed to be a blessing. You won’t be sorry.
What Do You Think?
Locals have a chance to give input on Woodstock’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan during a series of three community meetings, held at the Chambers at City Center on the following dates: • 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19. An overview of the planning process and a chance to contribute to developing an overall long-term vision. • 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15, 2018. Attendees participate in exercises to define initiatives the city can pursue to achieve the vision. • 6-8 p.m. April 12, 2018. Participants review the draft recommendations and offer comments before the plan is finalized.
What’s Coming
Last Chance Escape Games will
open at 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1300, in Woodstock. 678-265-8828. On Facebook and Instagram @LastChanceEscape. www.lastchanceescape.com. Addison Jane, a new boutique, will open at 470 Chambers St. 678-909-5270. On Facebook and Instagram @AddisonJane.
Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar and Gift Shop
will open at 220 Chambers St., in the former Salon Gloss location. Bubble tea, also known as boba milk tea, is a cold, Our Aroundabout Local Media team with frothy drink made with a tea base shaken our stylish scarecrow, ready to grace the with flavors, sweeteners and/or milk with streets of Woodstock this month! From left: Jackie Loudin, Karen Flaig, Laura Latchford tapioca pearls at the drink’s base. No and Katherine Amick. opening date was available at press time. www.tinybubblesteabar.com. Arden’s Garden hopes to open around Nov. 1 at 1402 Highway 92, across from Lifetime Fitness in Woodstock. The fresh-pressed juice manufacturer offers drinks with no sugar, no additives and has detoxes and cleanse options. www.ardensgarden.com. Uptown Cheapskate, a consignment clothing store, will open at 12184 Highway 92, Suite A-120. The store will feature gently used clothes, shoes, bags and accessories with brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Express, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters and more. www.uptowncheapskate.com.
What’s New
Parkside Optique has opened at 105 E. Main St., Suite 116. Currently the staff offers frame and lens services, and fills contact lens prescriptions, welcoming current and valid prescriptions. 770-485-7459. On Facebook and Instagram @parksideoptique. http:// parksideoptique.com. Sidelines Woodstock has opened at 300 Village Center Drive, off Highway 92, next to Aldi. 770-824-4858. www.facebook.com/sidelineswoodstock. www.sidelinesgrill.com. GetAJob Skateboards has opened at 6230 Old Highway 5 in the Village Shoppes at East Cherokee, attached to Chase Bank. The shop sells decks, wheels, trucks, long boards, apparel and accessories for skateboards. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaysSaturdays, noon-7 p.m. Sundays. 678-848-9913. www.getajobskateboards.com.
What’s Closed
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of TowneLaker. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com.
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Honey Belle Boutique, has closed, and owner Jodi Tiberio has integrated sizes XL through 3X sizes into Branches, which brings the options at Branches (located at 370 Chambers St. and 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 140) to sizes small through 3X. On Facebook as Branches Boutique.
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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback.
Donnie Henriques has been mayor of Woodstock
since 2006, after having served as city council member beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren. He works for Northside Hospital Cherokee in the community relations department.
Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for
The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation.
Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys dog, pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments. Darleen’s son serves overseas as an Army Military Police Officer.
Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church
in 2005 and still serves as head pastor. He draws from his experiences in more than 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter.
Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive for Window Expert Tinting, volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe and natural trail riding experiences. Dan Thrailkill loves living in the “city
unexpected” with his family. He currently serves on the Main Street Woodstock Board of Directors, the board of trustees for Ebenezer UMC, and is actively involved in the Young Professionals organization. By day, he works in community relations and business development for two local companies and, in his free time, you might see him and Joe doing good in and around Woodstock. Dan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988 and believes no one should be a victim of their disease, so you’ll also see him at the gym. 6
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Woodstock Youngster Part of Times Square Video Hadley Stavropoulos of Woodstock appeared in the bright lights of Broadway last month as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Times Square Video presentation. The featured photographs highlight children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome, reminding the world in a very big way about the contributions and milestones of people with Down syndrome. These collective images promote the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The photo of Hadley, who happens to have Down syndrome, was selected from more than 2,000 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Almost 500 photographs will appear in the video, which will be shown in the heart of Times Square. In the photo, shown here, Hadley is pictured holding her newborn brother Knox. The Times Square Video presentation kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The video presentation was followed by the 23rd annual Flagship Buddy Walk in New York City, one of more than 275 host cities in and around October, with more than 325,000 people participating around the world. For details, visit www.buddywalk.org or call 800-221-4602. Hadley Stavropoulos with her little brother Knox. 8
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Woodstock Wins Recycling Challenge The city of Woodstock collected the most recycling, totaling 537,320 pounds, to win the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Mayors’ Recycling Challenge, sponsored by the Going Green Committee. North Metro Waste and Hauling, Santek Waste Services of Georgia, and Waste Management partnered with the chamber on this event. The city of Canton came in second with 312,080 pounds, Ball Ground third at 98,920 pounds, followed by Waleska with 175,360 pounds, and Holly Springs with 44,580 pounds. The combined total collected by all the cities was 1,168,260 pounds. For the sixth consecutive year, Waleska collected the most recycling per capita with 199.50 pounds per resident, as determined based on 2016 U.S. Census population estimates. Additional per capita totals included Ball Ground with 51.82 pounds/resident, Woodstock with 17.37 pounds/resident, Canton with 11.85 pounds/resident and Holly Springs with 3.95 pounds/resident. Waleska also was recognized for having the highest percentage increase of collected recyclables during the previous year. This year the city collected 175,360 pounds, a 54 percent increase from last year's 113,840 pounds. The mission of the Chamber's Going Green initiative is to encourage the community to implement green practices that conserve community resources while helping businesses thrive. To learn more about the Chamber's Going Green efforts, or to participate in upcoming events, visit CherokeeChamber.com, call 770-345-0400, or email Jessica@CherokeeChamber.com.
Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques, right, accepts his city’s award from Going Green Chairman Nancy Wesselink, PhD, One Source Counseling and Employee Assistance Services.
Waleska Mayor Doris Jones, accepts the awards for the most recycling collected - per capita and the highest percentage increase from Wesselink. 10
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Riders to Get Special Escort into the City Riders with the Road Warrior Foundation, making a trip from Austin, Texas, to Charleston, S.C., will arrive with a police escort in Woodstock between 5-6 p.m. Oct. 27, and leave at 8 a.m. Oct. 28. When they arrive, they’ll gather at Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater for a greeting from Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques, followed by dinner at Freight Kitchen & Tap. The annual ride is a benefit for wounded veterans. For more details, visit www.roadwarrior.org.
Fundraiser to Benefit Veterans Veteran Appreciation Cherokee, sponsored by Atlanta Air Authority and Fit4Mom, is a free fundraising event noon-4 p.m. Oct. 7 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project®. The day will feature live music, free food, family fun and games, raffle prizes, speakers and special guests. Keith Weathington, owner of Atlanta Air Authority, had the idea for this event to raise awareness and funds for service members. His company will give away a free, fully installed HVAC system to a veteran in need. All donations will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project®, whose goal is to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in the nation’s history. The fundraiser will be held at JJ Biello Park, 175 Brook Blvd., Woodstock. For more info, email contact@atlantaairauthority.com or slw8882@gmail.com.
Using Laughter to Face the Hard Stuff The Exchange - Woodstock meets the second Thursday of every month to explore a topic and engage in conversation in order to encourage women to live with intention. Local residents are invited to bring a bottle of wine and friends to enjoy a ladies night out with a purpose. The gathering takes place at Venue 92, 12015 Highway 92, Woodstock. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP at www.theexchange.org. The guest speaker for Oct. 12 will be Melanie Dale, who will discuss her book “It’s Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn’t Choose.” Dale speaks from personal experience as she candidly talks about her struggles with depression, chronic pain and infertility. She shares her quirky and humorous views on dealing with the hard stuff, because she believes that there are times when the only acceptable response to life is hysterical laughter.
New hospital. Familiar Name.
Georgia’s newest hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee, is now open. With the very best the medical world has to offer, it’s designed for patient comfort. That’s because we built it for you with patient needs as its foundation. See it now at NorthsideCherokee.com.
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Dean’s Store
Historic Property Gets a New Owner The Woodstock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Woodstock Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently purchased Dean’s Store, one of the most historic properties in the city. For 111 years, Dean’s Store has been a fixture on Main Street, serving as the city’s visitors center since 2001. The store belonged to Alice Felton, daughter and granddaughter of the store’s founders. Mrs. Felton passed away Jan. 20, and her estate offered the opportunity for the purchase. Dean’s Store opened in April 1906. A local physician, Dr. William Dean, and his oldest son, Linton, who had graduated from business school in Atlanta, intended to operate a doctor’s office and pharmacy at that location. After Dr. Dean passed away in the store’s first year, Linton turned it into a patent drug store and general store. It was the home of the area’s first Coca-Cola fountain, and it served as a Trailways bus station, a service that was discontinued in 1975. At different times, the store served as the collection agency for telephone, electricity and water, in addition to some city services, such as payment of taxes and applications for business licenses. With the attractions of the soda fountain and the abundance of Coca-Cola products, and Mrs. Dean’s welcoming spirit, Dean’s Store has served as a meeting place for decades. Woodstock’s retired gentlemen have gathered in the store throughout its history. Linton Dean operated the store for 75 years until he died in 1981. At that time, Alice made keys for “the guys,” as the retired men who meet daily at the store are called. She wrote a note saying the place was as much theirs as it was hers. She kept up the expenses associated with the store, and it remained open daily. Eventually, her generosity also provided a home for Preservation Woodstock and the Woodstock Visitors Center, which serves more than 14,000 visitors each year. It’s one of Georgia’s Regional Visitor Information Centers and is staffed by two Georgia-certified travel planners, Woodstock’s Tourism Manager Kyle Bennett and Marketing Manager Stacy Brown. The center houses historical displays, an extensive inventory of brochures, and a growing retail selection. “Dean’s Store has been a central part of Woodstock’s downtown business district almost since the beginning of our city,” Woodstock DDA Chairman Perry Tanner said. “As a visitors center, it’s been pivotal in the effort to build a vibrant, energetic downtown. The Woodstock DDA and Woodstock area CVB are excited about the opportunity t o continue this store’s contributions to both residents’ and visitor’ enjoyment of our city.” The DDA will invest in updates to the store that will keep the store’s historic charm intact while improving the function of the space. Staff is currently planning to refine the historical displays, bringing the generosity and spirit of the Dean family to life and highlighting the vital history of retail in downtown Woodstock. www.visitwoodstockga.com
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If you fill your calendar with the activities that we’ve listed here, fall will come and go before you know it. Enjoy!
I n C h e ro k e e Oct. 2-31
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the streets with creative scarecrows decorated by area businesses, schools and nonprofit organizations. Viewers can vote for their favorites at Dean’s Store at 8588 Main St.
inflatables, music and food. The school is at 710 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock.
Scarecrow Invasion in downtown Woodstock will line
Arnold Mill Elementary festival, 5-8 p.m., with games,
Oct. 21
Georgia Zombie Fest
Oct. 7
will take over downtown Woodstock noon-9 p.m. Last year’s event drew about 8,000 fans to enjoy the live music, contests and zombie face painting. Sponsored by Cherokee FOCUS, a nonprofit that helps children and families in our county. Admission: adults $5, children age 11 and younger free, families up to six people, $20. www.cherokeefocus.org.
Holly Springs Autumn Fest is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at
Barrett Park and will feature local arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, entertainment stage and a kids zone with inflatables, rock climbing wall and double trampoline bungee. www.hollyspringsga.us.
Oct. 13
Light Up the Night Community Fall Festival, 6-9
p.m. at the Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Road, Canton. Free entry, tickets for booths and inflatables, food and entertainment. www.ccaptc.org.
Knox Elementary School, 5-9 p.m., will feature
inflatables, rock wall, trackless train, bungee jump, kaleidoscope swing, carnival games, concessions, giant raffle baskets and bingo. Activity bracelets are $15 each for ages 3 and older. The school is at 151 Riverbend Way, Canton.
Oct. 14
Fall festival at Carmel Elementary School, noon-4 p.m., with bounce houses, carnival games, raffles and food. www.carmelpta.org.
Georgia Zombie Fest 5K Walk, Run, Creep or Crawl
and 1-Mile Fun Run for all ages begins with registration at 5:30 p.m., 1-miler at 6:30 and 5K at 7 p.m. A virtual 5K is available for those who can’t attend the event. More details at www.georgiazombiefest.com.
Oct. 20
The third annual Bobcat BOOgie 5K starts and finishes behind Bascomb Elementary School, with a 6:30 p.m. Fun Run and 6:45 p.m. 5K. Event includes food, costume contests and more. To register, visit Active.com and search Bobcat BOOgie 5K. 14
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Cherokee Family Fun Day and Children’s Health and Safety Expo will take place at Brown Park in downtown
Canton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free for trick or treating, games, food, safety demonstrations and entertainment.
Oct. 27
Monster Dash Glow Run 5K and Little Monster 1 Miler
at the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency, 7545 Main St., Woodstock, with inflatables, music, food trucks, games and more. Check-in begins at 7 p.m., with 1 Miler starting at 7:30 and the 5K at 8 p.m. Participants should dress in their most outrageous costume. Awards given for best costumes. After the race, enjoy an outdoor movie on the lawn at 9 p.m. For more information, contact Kate Borden at 770-924-7768 or kborden@cherokeega.com. www.crpa.net.
Sixes Elementary festival takes place 5-9 p.m. at 20 Ridge
Road, Canton. Featuring inflatables, face painting, carnival games, cotton candy, rock wall, bungee jump, silent auction, crazy hair and exploding watermelons. PTA-sponsored event.
Out s i d e C h e ro k e e Oct. 28
Trick-Or-Try-It Halloween Open House at the
Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway, Canton, is 1-3 p.m. No admission cost. Programs to try include: swim lesson evaluations (all ages), swim team tryouts (ages 5-18), PNO/camp craft room for kids, yoga (ages 15 and older), log rolling (ages 5 and older), water aerobics (ages 15 and older) and more. Visit www.crpa.net for more details.
Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., at Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road in Woodstock. Live music, hayrides, games, trunk or treating, prizes and more. www.BascombUMC.org.
Halloween festival in Canton, in conjunction with
the season’s last farmers market, includes a DJ; trick or treating with farmers, market vendors and downtown businesses; and a costume parade and costume contest. Farmers market hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Trunk or Treat and fall festival at Fields Chapel UMC, 5-7 p.m. Family fun with food, games, candy
and hayrides. Everyone is welcome. 1331 Fields Chapel Road Canton.
Cherokee YMCA Dressed for Fun is 1-4 p.m. at the outdoor facility at 201 E. Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, featuring hayrides, climbing tower, costume contest, games and a bounce house. Free. 770-345-9622.
Oct. 29
Woodstock Elementary School fall festival, 6-9 p.m., with games, cake walk, face painting, vendors, snow cones, popcorn and barbecue. Also, the book fair will be open 6-7 p.m.
Oct. 31
KidsFest is 3-8 p.m., featuring trick or treat activities for
the younger ghouls and goblins, including moonwalks, DJ Ronnie, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, games, stringed apple and pumpkin bowling games, face painting, costume contest and candy giveaway, all in the safety of The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Costume contest begins at 6 p.m. Trophies and prizes for the funniest, scariest, cutest and best costumes. Also, vote for your favorite pet costume.
Oct. 7-8
Georgia Marble Festival at Lee Newton Park in Jasper, open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Live entertainment, parade, children’s area, business expo, quarry tours, bingo and road race. www.georgiamarblefestival.com.
Oct. 14-15, 21-22
Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay, with more than
300 vendors featuring handmade, hand-crafted items, and on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. Antique car show on Oct. 14 at the civic center, parade on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., downtown Ellijay. www.georgiaapplefestival.org.
Oct. 21-22
Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega celebrates the city’s 1828 discovery of gold. More than 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the public square and historic district. It’s estimated more than 200,000 people visit this event. www.dahlonegajaycees.com/gold-rush.
Oct. 27-28
The Kennesaw State University Owl-O-Ween Festival, open 6-11 p.m.
Friday and 4-11 p.m. Saturday, features balloon glows, trick-or-treating, tethered hot air balloon rides, Oktoberfest beer garden, live music, vendor marketplace, sports bars, artist market, food trucks, roving entertainment, interactive kids’ area, a main concert stage and more. www.owl-o-ween.com.
Weekends in October
Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards in Ellijay, with wagon rides, pig races, cow milking, a petting farm, mini golf, museums, jumping pillow and numerous playgrounds. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Live entertainment and food. www.hillcrestorchards.net.
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The Day the Light Went Out On Aug. 21, the City of Woodstock celebrated the Great American Eclipse of 2017 with Dark In the Park. Families, friends and co-workers enjoyed, what was for some, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Members of the Aroundabout Local Media team enjoyed a staff outing. Front row, from left: Karen Flaig, Christie Deese and Katherine Amick; second row: Jackie Loudin and Patty Ponder; back row: Michelle McCulloch and Denise Griffin.
Dark In the Park became a party in the park with a carnival-like atmosphere.
When solar eclipse glasses became scarce, many people made homemade viewers from cereal boxes like (from left) Susan Briscoe, Rosalind Woods and Umar Thames.
Katherine, Emmie and Dave Amick watched as the sun grew dimmer.
From left, Woodstock Fire Chief David Soumas, Woodstock Fire and Rescue Community Outreach Coordinator George Williams, Jan Henriques and Mayor Donnie Henriques.
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Serena Newhall with her sons Hilly (center) and Grayson.
Karen Flaig enjoys the view through her NASA-certified glasses.
Vickie Baranowski with her DIY viewing device made from a pair of binoculars.
Several hundred people spent the afternoon at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater enjoying the event.
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HELP
in the Hurricanes With Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hitting Texas, Florida and Georgia almost back-to-back, our neighbors have kept busy coordinating relief efforts to help those affected by flooding and devastating winds. Here are a few of the ways Cherokee County residents have sprung into action.
Dr. Jennifer Monroe, Jamie Rauscher and Andrea King with the truck and trailer carrying supplies to Texas.
Animal Hospital of Towne Lake The Woodstock veterinarian office was a collection site for a rescue delivery to a church in Orange, Texas. Employee Andrea King set up the collection for her cousin, Melissa Cotton, from Cumming, who does rescue work for Save the Horses and made the drive with a horse trailer full of supplies. Hundreds of pounds of dog food, bowls, beds, leashes and other items were given for families who lost everything.
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Cherokee Emergency Shelters The Cherokee Outdoor YMCA on Bells Ferry Road was busy for four days, peaking with 33 Irma evacuees on Sept. 11. Among the overnight visitors were local residents and a few from Brunswick, Ga., a double amputee in a wheelchair with his service dog, and multiple pets, including a bird. Most people sought safety because of concerns about the strong winds and potential for uprooted trees. The YMCA had capacity for 77, with seven individual rooms each with 11 beds. Each room also had a bathroom, and towels and linens were provided. Dave Andrews, executive director of the Cherokee YMCA, said the Canton Hampton Inn donated bedding, and WalMart gave towels. Food donations came from Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s Pizza, Alessandro’s Italian Cafe and Pizzeria, and Tasty Donuts. “It’s been really heartwarming to see how everyone has come together to help out,” Andrews said. “We had a lot of kids, so we set up a crafts area downstairs that included building kits from Home Depot, and two screens to show movies. It was helpful for the parents to be able to relax, and the kids to enjoy being with other kids.” Social media helped in the challenge of spreading the word about the available shelter. Andrews said he started by contacting Pam Carnes at the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, representatives of the Canton, Woodstock and Holly Springs police departments, and Northside Hospital Cherokee officials. Multiple shared social media posts, one of which went viral on the Cherokee Emergency Management Facebook page, helped broadcast the news. “We even heard people found us from a spot on NPR. It’s been everywhere,” Andrews said. The outdoor YMCA was one of two emergency shelters for the county. Action Church in Canton, known for opening an emergency shelter during the coldest days of winter, opened and housed 13 local residents when Irma blew through on Sept. 11. The church is at 271 Marietta Road.
Revolution loads donations for delivery.
Revolution Church Canton church representative Zip Cain said members collected enough items between Revolution Church and Freedom Church to almost completely fill a 26-foot box truck. The items went to Shiloh Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas. Brian Hudgins and Freddie Mitchell drove the truck in place of Paul Crisp, who was originally supposed to drive the truck but suddenly passed away the week before the mission. Collections were gathered in a six-day span.
Towne Lake Family Chiropractic Amber York said her employer, Towne Lake Family Chiropractic, and Healing Palms Massage Therapy connected to gather donations for a displaced 20-member family who fled Texas to escape Hurricane Harvey to be with relatives in this area. Word spread through the community and participation grew. DD Lee from Skyline Properties initially reached out to friends on Facebook, which caught the attention of Sue Lorincz of Healing Palms Massage Therapy, and the staff at Towne Lake Family Chiropractic. “We have since received donations of clothes, bedding, school supplies, personal hygiene items, food, cash and gift cards. The outpouring of support from our community has been amazing,” York said. The plight of this family and others devastated by the hurricane caught the attention of one special, tender-hearted 12-year-old, who is the daughter of Sara Dorsey, a physician’s assistant at Northside Pediatrics. When Amberlee Dorsey heard about the family in need, she donated $190, which was all of the money she had saved.
From Amberlee Dorsey:
“I first heard about the hurricane in Texas when my mom and I were watching videos of people saving other people and animals. It made me feel so sad that I wanted to cry. I knew right then that I wanted to donate. I felt something in my heart, like God was telling me to do something. I didn't need my money, these families did! Giving is one of the greatest things you can do. It changes lives! It doesn't matter how much money or what you give because every little bit counts. Pray for families who have gone through this, and God will help.”
Amberlee Dorsey
Sue Lorincz of Healing Palms and Amber York of Towne Lake Family Chiropractic with donations from community members.
River Church The Sixes Road congregation sent 6,000 bottles of water, more than 8,000 diapers, 50 cans of baby formula, more than 100 packs of baby wipes and 30 gallons of bleach to Harvey victims. Also included in the 8,000 pounds of supplies were hundreds of rolls of paper towels, gloves, cleaning rags and towels. Teena and Eric Regan delivered the donations to Texas. AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2017
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Don’t Look Now, But the Scarecrows are BACK! BY STACY BROWN
The invasion has returned! Once again, downtown Woodstock is being invaded by scarecrows. As you drive down Main Street during October, you will be welcomed by hundreds of scarecrows. Last year 150 scarecrows lined the roads, and we are expecting an even larger invasion this year. Voting for the best scarecrow will take place at Woodstock Visitors Center, located at 8588 Main St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Just drop by anytime in October to vote for the scarecrow that you like the best. The votes are $1 each; businesses with scarecrows may have voting set up in their store for their scarecrow. The winner will receive bragging rights and an awesome trophy. The proceeds from the Scarecrow Invasion will be donated to GROW (Green Reaps Opportunity for Woodstock), which is the design committee for Main Street Woodstock. It creates and implements great design initiatives for the downtown community. You might recognize their handiwork when you enjoy the beautiful landscaping and holiday decor along Main Street. The money raised from this event will help in further beautification. Proceeds from last year’s Scarecrow Invasion went to purchase beautiful art benches, which have been installed around town. For more information, visit us at the Woodstock Visitors Center, check out VisitWoodstockGA.com or call 770-924-0406.
Stacy Brown is the marketing and tourism coordinator for the City of Woodstock. She can be reached at sbrown@woodstockga.gov.
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Elements to Consider When Buying a Home SUBMITTED BY THE PREMIER GROUP
Buying a new home is an exciting and daunting prospect. When searching for a new home, it’s easy to get tunnel vision and miss important aspects of home ownership. Before making your purchase, consider elements of house buying that many people overlook. Floor plan and lot. Painting walls and replacing carpet are two of the ways to “nest” and turn your ideal house into your dream home. However, there is a limit on how much you can alter your new home. If you don’t like that the master bedroom is upstairs or that your backyard is next to a busy street, consider buying a different home that meets all of your wishes. Environment around your home. Before house shopping, explore the area outside of the neighborhood. Is your new home near a railroad or hospital? The sound of a train or an ambulance may wake you at night. How far away is your favorite restaurant, your child’s school or the office? Determining how far you’re willing to travel to commonly visited places is one element of house buying that will have a major impact on everyday life.
Present and future lifestyle. It’s common to buy a home based on the needs of your current lifestyle. A two bedroom, one bathroom home is great for a family of three. However, if you’re planning to have more kids, you may quickly outgrow your little home. When you’re looking for a home, consider your future family and future self, and choose a home that fits those specifications.
The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Oct. 27 - Networking For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770-592-6056 mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
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The Thrill of the Theater BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW
“I like the ephemeral thing about theater, every performance is like a ghost — it’s there and then it’s gone.” – Maggie Smith About 14 years ago, I witnessed a theater performance that I have not forgotten. The impact it made on me is a significant piece of what encourages me to continue to pursue theater today. I went to see a touring performance of Deaf West Company’s “Big River,” a musical based on the adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The music alone is worth being in attendance. Being a deaf theater company, this performance was special. The actors were mixed between those who spoke and those who used sign language. I was infatuated with the movement and communication between actors. For example, Huck Finn was deaf and signed all his words and song lyrics, like elevated choreography. But, the most impactful thing that remains with me was when the company sang “Waitin’ for the Light to Shine.” They all came together to sing and sign the words as a sharp, choreographed ensemble. The chorus repeated the lyrics a couple of times and the orchestration built up to what felt like the finale. And, just then, the music stopped. In your head, you could hear them still singing strong and proud, but there was not a sound. The orchestra was silent. The audience was silent. The actors were silent. The only thing you could see was the movements from the cast signing the words to the song. And I cried. I sat there with goosebumps and tears running down my cheeks. When the song was over, the audience stood, and the show hadn’t even gone to intermission. There is something about live theater that makes it a thrilling experience. Whether it’s the quality of performance, or who you are seeing it with, there’s that thing that makes it exciting to watch. And every experience is different. With Elm Street Cultural Arts Village’s upcoming musical, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” there’s a marvelous interactive opportunity to see a different show every time. This musical is based on Charles Dickens’ last novel, which was incomplete, and the audience gets to choose the ending of the show. You get the thrill of picking who is the murderer, the detective, and who falls in love. And, the show itself is absolutely amusing and the songs are extremely catchy. What a thrill!
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Adding Life to Years … C
amellia Place is a unique senior living community created by local owners Denise Swords and Lauren Clifton, who were looking for a place for their own mothers, but were not happy with anything they found. The friends blended their decades of healthcare experience with their desires as daughters to have excellent care for their mothers, and founded Camellia Place. The dream that was born in their hearts became a brickand-mortar reality, where every detail with regard to design and operation was perfected to deliver on the credo of adding life to years. Denise and Lauren explain their vision for the community, and share examples of how their vision became a reality. Like an extended family The eight-acre campus has six spacious homes, each with 9,450 square feet, but the household model is intimate and warm. Each home has 16 private suites, and is designed to inspire camaraderie, friendships, laughter and connectivity. Two of the first residents in House 300, Gloria and Frances (pictured below), have made that vision a reality. Their love for each other is evident. “We are like two long lost sisters, who never would have met without Camellia Place,” Gloria said. “You know everyone has friends, but a friendship like the one I have with Gloria comes once in a lifetime. We hit it off and have been like sisters since the first time we had dinner together,” Frances said. PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBEKAH GREGG
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Life as it should be There is no hint of institutional care. Whether enjoying the outdoors, dining on fresh delicious meals or watching grandkids take an art class, Camellia Place is designed to be a change of address, not a change of lifestyle. Gloria’s granddaughter visits every day after school. It brings a smile to our faces to see her skipping to House 300. Her grandmother was off-site one afternoon, and when she was told, she said: “That’s OK, I have lots of grandmothers to visit,” and continued to House 300 to spend time with all of her grandmothers. Integrated care You can’t add life to years if you don’t manage health and well-being. Camellia
Place has a clinic on-site, staffed by a nurse practitioner and full rehab services. No one that we know of has this level of service available, and a true team-based approach to integrated care. A wheelchair-bound gentleman with severe health needs recently moved into Camellia Place. His lack of progress led his physicians to doubt continued recovery. The right place and the right attitude made a world of difference for him. This man today bears no resemblance to the man of three months ago. He goes to water aerobics, fishes, plays golf with new friends at Camellia Place and enjoys every minute of life. He told the staff on his first day at Camellia Place that he planned to
dance again with his wife; what seemed like only a dream at that point now is a dream come true. Living with meaning and purpose Person-centered care means getting to know the individual, identifying past pleasures and skills, and connecting all to bring continued joy and purpose. One memory-care resident spent her professional life as a nurse, and takes pride in the great care she provided her patients. Our person-centered approach to care designed a plan for her to provide well-being checks for her fellow housemates. It became official, with a job description, clipboard, name tag and schedule for daily rounds. When the leadership team presented her with the idea, her joy left not a dry eye in the house. It is one of those images that you never forget, and reminds us that what we do does make a difference. A place filled with laughter The saying that a picture is worth a thousand words could not be more accurate. Last week, our day started with a photo of one of our residents heading off to water aerobics. Picture this 93-yearold wearing a T-shirt made to look like she had on a bikini and the biggest smile you can ever imagine. Now, that is what 93 should look like. Camellia Place is intentional each and every day in Adding Life to Years! Sponsored Content
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Finding Common Ground Over Partisan Division the work the Republican party has done in the country, from the abolition of slavery, to women’s suffrage, and continuing the fight for The father of our nation, George Washington, departed the limited government and self reliance. I believe the Democratic party presidency in a surprising fashion. Men and women across America has a history from which it can choose many noble accomplishments were shocked when the president announced he would not seek for the long-term health of our nation and its people as well. Political re-election after his second term. He was our natural leader. There parties can be an engine for good. They do, however, provide a was no one who could have taken the executive office from him. He means by which division, for division’s sake, can be embraced, departed under his own volition, setting an example to be followed and we all have a responsibility as Americans to look past partisan and eventually enshrined in our constitution as differences to find real solutions. term limits on the presidential office. It would That’s why I’m so proud to co-chair Georgia’s We hope to have been unfitting for him to take such a Future Caucus. It’s a bipartisan group of legislators identify issues monumental exit without saying goodbye. in Georgia’s House and Senate under the age of 40 He did so with his farewell address, and in it that we can come who are looking to find solutions together to the he warned of three dangers to the survival of problems facing Georgia. We launched the caucus our Union. The first was regionalism. At the time, together on and at the end of the 2016 session and will hold our first most Americans identified loyalty to their states for which we can official caucus meeting around the time you read over their nation. In modern day, most of our this. fight alongside countrymen identify themselves as Americans We hope to identify issues that we can come first. The second was against partisanship, which one another... together on and for which we can fight alongside we are clearly seeing divide our nation today. The one another in the coming year for the greater good final warning was against foreign entanglements, of all Georgians. Will we agree on everything? Not and we have certainly watched our nation go through ebbs and a chance. I represent one of the most conservative districts in the flows of entangling foreign alliances during the course of our 241 state and not by accident. I represent this district because I tend to year history. be one of the most conservative legislators in the General Assembly. With regard to partisanship, we are seeing the negative effects That doesn’t mean I can’t dedicate time to finding common ground of what our 18th century predecessors referred to as factionalism. with those on the other side of the aisle, or even those who think Though we see parties as inseparable from the political process differently from me on my own side of the aisle. today, many of those who originally shaped our nation saw them as Until we all start taking time to consider opposing viewpoints and a tool solely for division. Washington warned that it would generate finding merit where it exists, avoiding rhetoric and start treating a “spirit of revenge” and that those affiliated with a party would be continued on page 62 more concerned with maintaining a grip on power than governing for the good of the people. He warned that partisanship “opened Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District the door to foreign influence and corruption” by encouraging voters 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can to make decisions based on “ill-founded jealousies and false alarms.” be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael. Caldwell@house.ga.gov. As I write this, I write it as a proud Republican. I am proud of BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
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Helping Hands Left, the Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee brings out adults and children of all ages for a great evening of fun raising money for a great cause. Below, race winners will be awarded medals.
Friends’ Foundation Hits the Road for Fundraiser
A Mission for Safety The Cherokee Friends of Recovery (FOR) Foundation Inc. The annual Twilight Run FOR Cherokee will hit Towne was formed by a group of citizens in Cherokee County wanting Lake Oct. 21, as runners, families and those wanting to help to reduce the number of traffic accidents and injuries related Friends of Recovery’s cause will join in for the evening 5K to impaired drivers on our highways and possibly saving the lives and 1K Fun Run/Walk. of someone we love. The event raises money for the Cherokee Friends The Hon. C.J. Gober first initiated the DUI/Drug Treatment of Recovery Foundation and the Court in 2007. Today, services of the court Cherokee County DUI/Drug Treatment are presided over by the Hon. Alan W. Jordan, Court. chief state court judge. The goal of Cherokee “This event is always so much fun, FOR is to protect the safety of all citizens and its mission to keep Cherokee from impaired drivers. County’s roads safe is one that Alcoholism and drug abuse are a significant benefits the entire community,” said part of today’s impaired-driving problem. If Don Stevens, chairman of the Friends the problem is not corrected, the endless and of Recovery Foundation board. “We deadly cycle of impaired driving never will end. hope you will register and come out to The DUI/Drug Treatment Court can provide support this great cause.” the needed intervention to get repeated The ninth annual event will be drunk drivers into necessary treatment held 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Hobgood Park, as a way to help stop recidivism. With the Gary Donehoo and his son, Triton, enjoyed 6688 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. population growth of Cherokee County, drunk the 2016 Twilight Run. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and costs drivers are expected to increase; however, $25 ($30 after Oct. 10); registration for children under age with the success of the DUI/Drug Treatment Court, participants 12 is $15. Those who don’t want to run still can support the are given the opportunity to become productive members of our cause as a Phantom Runner for $25. community. The course begins and ends at Hobgood Park. Awards will continued on page 62 be given for first, second and third place for the 5K male and female runners, as well as major place age groups for males and females. Erika Neldner is a member of the Cherokee Friends of Recovery Foundation board. She lives in Woodstock with her husband Register by visiting active.com and searching 2017 and two children. Twilight Run FOR Cherokee. BY ERIKA NELDNER
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Rob’s Rescues This dog’s name is China. She is an owner-surrender and is 6 years old. She looks like a really cute seal. She is a corgi-mixed breed, but she looks way more different – but in a better way. She is very friendly and not demanding. She would not be a good jumper but would be a very good dog for someone. Hello, this is your host Rob Macmillan on the game show “How Many Kittens Today?” Cherokee County Animal Shelter has 19 kittens! Please help them find a home! I interviewed The Grey Project. This is four ladies: Ginger Sardina, Diane Fell, Caryn Presswood and Brianna Bankston. http://theanimalproject.org/ Facebook - @thegreyprojectga
What does the Grey Project do? We bridge the grey area between TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) and Rescue. We work with feral and stray cats and try to understand the grey area in between by first asking: Who is the cat in the trap? Is it feral? Adoptable? We follow and try to help with lost cats threads on Furry Friends Lost and Found in Cherokee County Facebook group. We work closely with the Georgia Animal Project for spay and neuter, and with Refuge Rescue for rescue. We do a lot of trapping to assist with medicinal needs, and we feed and help protect feral colonies. What made you think of starting the Grey Project? Originally we were just four women doing different things - socializing kittens, TNR, etc., and we realized we had special abilities that complement each other. It started with us helping to find a cat by using a trap. Two weeks later we found a feral colony. We just saw the need. The Grey Project grew organically and at each step things just fell into place. Our mission is to help the cat, the people who care for the cat and the community the cat lives in. continued on page 62
I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.
The Grey Project : Caryn Presswood, Ginger Sardina, Diane Fell and Brianna Bankston with Rob.
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The Truth About Kennel Cough BY DR. WILMER BUSTELO
Kennel cough, also known as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) complex or Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis, is not limited to the trachea and/or coughing. Some of the clinical signs may include sneezing, coughing, nasal and/or eye discharge, fever, lethargy, difficulty breathing and sometimes could include lung disease, such as pneumonia. A common misconception about the disease is that only pets that are boarded or spend time at a kennel are at risk. This confusion can come from the similarity between the name of one of the causative agents, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and the word boarding. Pets that are around other dogs in the dog park, neighborhood, grooming facilities and doggie day care centers are at risk of becoming infected. It is important to know that Bordetella bronchiseptica is not the only cause of kennel cough. The CIRD complex is caused by multiple highly contagious bacteria, viruses and secondary bacterial organisms that can complicate the original infection. As pet owners, we have our dogs vaccinated with the kennel cough vaccine (Bordetella) and we believe that our pets are protected against all the CIRD complex organisms. The best protection from the CIRD complex diseases is prevention. The good news is that we have vaccines for the most common organisms. There are vaccines against Adenovirus 2, Herpesvirus 1, CIV H3N8, CIV H3N2, Canine Distemper, Parainfluenza virus, and Bordetella bronchiseptica. Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) vaccines are the most recent to come on the market. After multiple cases of dogs infected with CIV in Georgia, including Cherokee County, the University of Georgia released the following statement recommending Canine Influenza Vaccine H3N2/H3N8 vaccination: “Canine influenza vaccination is considered a ‘non-core’ vaccine and is recommended for socially active dogs, such as those that travel, are boarded with other dogs, or are exposed to dog shows or dog parks. The risk factors for Bordetella infection and canine influenza are the same, and it only takes a single infected dog to bring the virus into a new area. Consult a veterinarian for more information about the vaccination and to decide if your dog has a lifestyle that would support administration of the vaccine.” We recommend having your pet up-to-date with all the necessary vaccines a few weeks prior to boarding, grooming, visiting the dog park, and any other exposure. Ask your groomer and boarding facility which vaccines are required for admission. A good facility will require or recommend having your dog vaccinated for Canine Distemper, Adenovirus 2, Parainfluenza virus (DA2PP Vaccine), Rabies, Bordetella and Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. continued on page 62
Dr. Wilmer A. Bustelo, a small animal veterinarian with 17 years experience, has owned Woodstock Veterinary Hospital since 2006 with his wife, Dr. Maria C. Salazar.
Crossfire Volleyball
OPEN HOUSE We’ve enhanced our club programs to bring our players, parents and coaches an even better experience with Crossfire Volleyball. Come see what all the buzz is about at our open house meetings! If you can’t make the meeting, no worries we have you covered with an online webinar. October 5th, 7pm @ Palmer Middle School Auditorium 690 North Booth Rd. Kennesaw 30144 October 7th, 10am - Online Webinar. (Register online)
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Have a SAFE Halloween It isn’t tricky to remain safe on Halloween night! Follow these tips for the best experience with family and friends.
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Light up the night. Always carry a flashlight. Glow sticks, as well as reflective tape and stickers, are a fun way to help others see you in the dark.
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Candy inspection. Parents, remind your children to not eat candy along the way, unless you inspect it. It’s better to wait until you get home to sort through the candy where you can see properly. Throw away any open or unwrapped goodies. And stash your favorites before the kids see you do it!
Trick or Treating, Then and Now BY MATT NEAL
When a chill is in the crisp, fall air, and houses are decorated with pumpkins and witches, I remember my Halloween experiences as a kid. My early childhood was spent in one of the best neighborhoods a kid could ask for – oak tree-lined streets with old houses, sidewalks and white picket fences. School was a quarter-mile away. All my friends were within walking or biking distance. When it came to Halloween, every house around was easy pickins’. We had Halloween parties at my house every year, and my friends could walk over without any trouble. Everyone lived nearby. Later in my childhood, we moved to some out of the way, less than savory places. The last few times I went trick or treating, my dad drove us into a neighborhood like the one where we used to live. I suppose the folks who lived there knew we weren’t local. They could see us getting out of the car instead of walking from house to house. But they didn’t seem to mind. Now in my adult years, I spend Halloween sitting at home handing out candy while my wife goes off with our kids and their friends. I find an old black-and-white horror movie to watch while waiting for the doorbell to ring. As the evening wears on, I notice the same thing. Parents driving from house to house. Maybe 30
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they were like me, or maybe those kids have exhausted their own neighborhoods and are on a mega-candy mission. Either way, it’s good to see parents, like my own, who went the extra mile for this one night of the year when candy is king. Then, as it gets later and the younger kids wear out, teenagers start showing up. Some of them have the most outlandish costumes. Some of them look to be 18 years old. A few of them are talking on their cellphones instead of saying, “Trick or treat.” They are with their friends, laughing and having a good time. But, if they are willing to put on some goofy costume and go out to have fun, I’m not going to ruin it for them. I would never say, “You’re too old.” I was a kid once, and those years never come again. In fact, I think if it was socially acceptable, you might find me out there in a costume, going door to door. Let’s see, I wonder if my old caveman costume still fits.
Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived in Woodstock with his wife since 1999. He can be reached at mattnealwriter@outlook.com.
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isitors to the website of Gentle Dental Care and Georgia Dental Implant Center (www. georgiadic.com) will see a display of famous smiles, from professional sports stars to A-list celebrities. But, Dr. Steve Hahn and his staff want everyone — from toddlers to senior citizens — to know that the Hollywood smiles they’re so proud of creating are available to all, though not at Hollywood prices. With an emphasis on services ranging from family dentistry to implants, the dentist’s standards are high. For example, an on-site lab ensures quality and a more efficient response time, using all digital imaging equipment for the right fit the first time, with the help of highly trained lab personnel.
Because of his extensive knowledge and skills, patients are able to address a variety of dental issues under one roof.
Getting that Hollywood Smile
Dr. Hahn’s training and experience attracts patients from around the United States. It’s not unusual for folks from New York and other parts of
Dr. Hahn is trained in three disciplines: routine care, implant surgery, and advanced prosthodontics.
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10 years at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine instructing dentists on implants, crowns, bridges and treatment planning. One service he offers, the All-On-Four, is performed by only a handful of dentists and is made possible by the on-site dental lab. All-On-Four (teeth in a day) is for patients who have no upper or lower teeth, or need full extractions, and consists of four implants with a fixed prosthesis. This procedure is less costly than replacing every tooth with dental implants. Walk in the office in the morning with your old smile, and walk out later the same day with your new smile. Teeth in a day! For a consultation and discussion of your dental needs, call 770-926-2784. PHOTO BY HAILEY HUGGINS
the country to hop on a plane to visit the Acworth dentist for their dental care. The practice has grown from one office in 2008 to six locations in Georgia, and Dr. Hahn will continue to expand his business for his patients’ convenience. Prosthodontics — the specialty that restores optimum function of the teeth as well as the appearance of the face and smile — brings about the most visible results. His expertise in prosthodontics enables Dr. Hahn to restore broken, decayed, worn and discolored teeth to a natural state of beauty and strength. The beauty of a smile can be enhanced by replacing stained, chipped, missing or worn teeth by a variety of methods, including whitening, veneers, crowns and implantsupported teeth. One particularly happy patient was a young man who had reformed from a life of using drugs, which had taken a toll on his teeth. With a transformed smile and renewed confidence, he was able to find a full-time job and get married.
More Than a Pretty Smile
Oral health is essential to general good health and well-being. The consultative approach used by Dr. Hahn is aimed toward health literacy, so patients can make informed health-related decisions. Maintaining good dental health involves regular six-month checkups, even for implant patients. The dental hygienists at Gentle Dental are given specific training in cleaning implants, in addition to general hygiene practices. Dr. Hahn is a cross-trained specialist and spent
Dr. Steve Hahn, DMD, MS, received his academic training in dentistry at Boston University and earned a certificate of advanced education in general dentistry from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He completed an additional specialty residency with a master’s of science degree in advanced prosthodontics at Columbia, followed by
an implant fellowship with a surgery specialty at New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Hahn’s education and training qualified him to become one of a select group of highly skilled dentists with training in advanced prosthodontics and implant surgery. Dr. Hahn is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the International Congress of Oral
Implantation, the Academy of Osseointegration, the New York Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He is also board eligible for the American Board of Prosthodontics and is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society and the advisor for the Korean American Dental Student Association at Columbia University.
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Are You Saving Enough for Retirement? DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Are you on track to save $1 million or more for retirement? If you are 50 or younger, you may need that much in savings to generate the kind of retirement income you prefer. That’s why an early start (and accepting some risk) matters. Personal finance website NerdWallet recently did some math concerning this objective. What kind of sustained savings effort would a 30-year-old, with nothing invested, need to make to amass $1 million in retirement savings by age 67, assuming a consistent 6 percent annual return? (Keep in mind, a tax-advantaged retirement account is not the only potential source of retirement savings.)1 According to NerdWallet’s projection, a 30-year-old earning $40,000 a year would have to set aside 18.3 percent of each paycheck toward that goal. The percentage drops to 12.2 percent for a 30-year-old earning $60,000 annually, and 9.2 percent a year for a 30-year-old with an $80,000 salary.1 Salaries are not frozen across a lifetime of working, of course, but this simple math denotes the initial effort a millennial may want to make. A general rule of thumb is that you should direct 10 percent to 15 percent of each paycheck into retirement savings.1 You must take some risk as you save for the future. Some people are afraid of Wall Street and reluctant to invest in equities; they wish they could just save for retirement through a bank account or in an investment vehicle with minimal risk. For most people, this approach is not realistic. The earlier you start, the more compounding potential you have. Take the hypothetical example of a 25-year-old who starts investing just $200 a month in equities via a tax-advantaged retirement account. The investments earn 8 percent a year. That 25-yearold is positioned to have $622,000 in that account by age 65. So, even a little invested per month might help a young adult make considerable progress toward a retirement savings objective.2
While some people take too little risk when they invest, others simply invest too little. There are people in their 40s and 50s who have very large cash positions — more than $100,000 in deposit accounts. Their bank accounts are almost as large as their investment accounts. They are taking another kind of risk: having too much money on the sidelines. Putting an extra $10,000 — just to throw out a figure — into retirement savings at age 45 or 50 could make a real difference. Just using the Rule of 72 (Google this phrase if it is new to you), at an 8 percent annual return, that $10,000 would double in just nine years; further growth and compounding would come after that, becoming more dramatic with time.2 Having a lot of cash in the bank is wonderful, but there are times when an emergency fund is larger than it might need to be. Some of that money might be better off in a tax-advantaged retirement account, especially if a household is behind on retirement saving. Securities offered through registered representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., a registered investment adviser. Cambridge is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya Inc. or MarketingPro Inc. This material was prepared by MarketingPro Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Please note: Investing involves continued on page 62 Don Akridge is president of Citadel Professional Services, LLC, an independent firm, founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. 770-952-6707.
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Re-elect a Mayor with Woodstock at Heart
Donnie and wife Jan.
It’s been 12 years since I was first sworn in as Mayor of Woodstock. I think you’ll agree, there have been significant changes throughout the city, but especially downtown. Our central business district developed from a sleepy town to a vibrant downtown community with a variety of businesses that either started in or relocated to Woodstock. The transformation started in 2006 focusing on transportation, the budget, sustainability, economic development and arts. Some of the major accomplishments during my tenure as mayor are:
conserve energy, reduce waste and protect natural resources. • Electric car charging stations.
Transportation
Arts, parks and recreational services
• Improved traffic patterns and roads for better mobility. • Built a new interchange at Ridgeway Parkway through a partnership with the state and federal Departments of Transportation.
Budget
• Standard & Poor raised city credit rating to AA. • Worked with city manager to identify areas in budget for improvement and efficiency. • Reorganized job descriptions. • Removed out of town retreat.
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Northside Hospital Medical Office Building The Outlets Shoppes of Atlanta. Farmers Market. Sprouts. Sam’s Club.
Sustainability
• Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) recognized Woodstock for its leadership on sustainability issues due to its efforts to Donnie with Rev. Carl Moore.
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Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. Greenprints Trail System. Brown Bag Lunch Concerts. Elm Street. War memorial. Bicycle share program through Zagster.
Awards
• 2017 Live Work Play City Award given by the Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Trend magazine. • For 22 years in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded a Certificate of Achievement for excellence in finance reporting for its comprehensive financial annual report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. • Time-Money Magazine named Woodstock as one of the best places to live in 2015. My record as Mayor of Woodstock is one of accomplishment, cooperation and partnerships. I know there Donnie with U.S. Army E7 Sgt. is still work to do especially David Lundquist. in the area of parking and transportation. This will be my primary focus going forward. Thank you for your continued support. I ask for your vote on Nov. 7 at the Woodstock Library, so we may continue to improve the quality of life in our city.
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Health & Wellness
Serve, Set and Spike Your Health BY ASHER NIAZI, M.D.
Two years ago, I was overweight, like two out of three Georgians. As a physician, I was at risk for many of the health issues I treat. It was time to get healthy. As you may have guessed from the headline, my story includes volleyball. With any luck, I hope it encourages you to challenge yourself. As our weight increases, the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer skyrockets. Life expectancy drops. That means a shorter and lower quality of life. For example, six months ago, one of my patients was struggling with a decreased quality of life. She was depressed, heavily medicated and weighed 210 pounds. Together, we tackled her weight. At her latest checkup, she was 30 pounds lighter. She no longer had diabetes, and we took her off one of her cholesterol medications. She just had been shopping for new clothes, and she was vibrant. I had a wake-up call of my own two years ago. I was forced to shop for new pants, because mine didn’t fit anymore. And that meant I was one step closer to an early grave. But, I lost 45 pounds by setting achievable goals and going after them. Please allow me to share how I did it, so you can, too.
Input versus output challenge
Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is about output versus input. You’ll need to eat a set number of calories for your size, age and activity level. If you increase your input (calories), you’ll need to increase your output (exercise). But, you don’t have to do any math.
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Download a calorie counting app. You enter the goal; the app does the math. Enter your calories and exercise throughout the day to help yourself eat and live mindfully. I use MyFitnessPal.
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Cut portion size. We live in a country with king-sized portions. But, healthy bodies need less. You still can enjoy the foods you love, just in moderation.
Trade empty calories for nutrition. Starchy foods like pasta and rice offer less nutrition, but cost a lot of calories. I eat fewer starches and more whole foods like fish and green vegetables.
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Grill. Grilling gets my family outside. And, it’s healthier than fried foods. Have you ever grilled corn?
Have fun. Find one or a few fun exercises. Mine are backyard volleyball and soccer games with friends. Frisbee with the family at the park. And, tennis with my older son.
Do it together. You’ll have better chances of success if you make your personal challenge a competition with a friend or family member You will motivate each other and enjoy life together.
Dr. Niazi practices internal medicine at WellStar Medical Group at Towne Lake Medical Center at 145 N. Medical Parkway, Woodstock. 770-592-3000.
Thirty Years - And Life’s Lessons Continue BY MICHAEL LITREL, MD, FACOG, FPMRS
Five years ago, Ann wanted to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary with a big party where we renewed our vows. She described in detail how wonderful it would be to gather with friends and family to celebrate our milestone. I listened to her enthusiastic ideas about how much fun we would have. She was so happy. Just the thought of it made my stomach turn. I couldn’t quite put my finger on the reason I found the idea distasteful. The expense and the general hassle certainly came into play. But a weekend gathering of loved ones didn’t sound so great either. It’s not that I don’t like loved ones – it’s more that I don’t like being around so many of them all at once. Oh, yeah. And sometimes I don’t like the loved ones. But Ann was so excited about renewing our vows at this second wedding, I knew sheer brilliance would be necessary for me to get out of it. What do you say to a woman to whom you have dedicated yourself in marriage, who has borne and raised your two sons, with whom you’ve shared life’s joys and sorrows for 25 years, and whose only request is that once again you make promises to God to her in a public setting? I pondered this dilemma for several days. And suddenly, inspiration struck! “Ann,” I said solemnly when the moment was right. “The fundamental reason I don’t want to renew our vows to celebrate our 25th anniversary is because when I promised my heart to you before 36
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God the first time - I meant it.” Only a very smart doctor with decades of experience caring for women could come up with something so brilliant. And only a very dumb guy would ruin the moment with an even worse idea. I suggested to Ann instead of a party, we could write a book together. “Mismatch Made in Heaven – Surviving True Love, Children, and Other Blessings in Disguise,” published five years ago, is a whimsical ‘he said, she said’ book - mostly humor and illustrations, punctuated with the occasional profound thought. But it was NOT whimsical to write. Ann and I had inadvertently discovered an entirely new way to argue. Ann has been a great wife and friend to me all these years, so I always assumed that I, too, was a great husband. I urged Ann to “be honest,” to “share true feelings.” What emerged were eloquently written accounts from Ann detailing “this is what I remember about our struggles the past 25 years.” A few were a bit rough on my soul and our marriage. continued on page 62 Dr. Michael Litrel, a board-certified OB-GYN and Urogynecologist at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists, writes books and essays on faith, family and health. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com
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The Virtues of Dentistry is truly one of the greatest gifts a dentist can give to their patients. A deep-rooted compassion for helping people instills a sense of altruism that becomes greater with the years. There have been My childhood dream of one day becoming a dentist was many opportunities to give to others: Providing senior citizen challenged by the seeming misfortune of losing my front teeth discounts for the elderly, providing dental care for ladies emerging in a fourth-grade baseball game. The physical pain of this trauma from a women’s shelter, providing scholarships for high school was minor compared with the embarrassment I felt at this young graduates, mentoring interested students into the profession of impressionable age. The transformation from having no front teeth dentistry, donating dental supplies for people in poverty, supporting to possessing a new smile restored my confidence, and allowed sports programs in the community, donating time me to appreciate dentistry at a level I could never have imagined. The joy of creating to serve people in need at free dental clinics, sponsoring local organizations to raise money The day I was accepted into Emory Dental a cosmetically for good causes, coaching kids in sports and School was the beginning of a career that has providing good Christian messages, donating provided me with the gift of helping others with beautiful smile time at health fairs, making regular donations to their dental care for the past 30 years. I enter the for a person adopt a child program and to the humane society. office every day with exhilaration as though it is The virtues of dentistry are paramount, and the my first day. is the perfect heart and soul of our profession. It is wonderful to treat patients during the culmination of Dentistry is a challenging profession, and course of a long career and get to know them certainly is not for everyone. However, after and their families. It is challenging, but rewarding, science and art in eight grueling years of higher education and the to help patients conquer dental anxiety so they dentistry. compassion I have for helping people, there is no can complete their dental care and achieve other job I would ever imagine for myself. I help healthy teeth and gums. It is challenging, but people every day, and that alone is the best virtue of this job. rewarding, to tell a patient he or she is going to lose all their teeth It is with great pride and admiration that I announce my son, to chronic gum disease, but astounding to receive a hug and tears Spencer, has followed in my footsteps, and is in his first year of of happiness when they leave with no more infection and a set dental school at the University of Michigan. Good luck Spencer in of dentures that looks natural. It is challenging, but rewarding, to your future of dentistry! introduce an apprehensive child to their first filling or to prove to an adult that a root canal procedure can be painless. The joy of creating a cosmetically beautiful smile for a person is the perfect culmination of science and art in dentistry. A person who has felt disfigured by trauma, crooked teeth, congenitally Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 25 years. missing front teeth or discolored teeth can find great satisfaction in 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewDentistry.com. the outcome of dazzling white teeth that will last them a lifetime. It BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
Annual Hearing Evaluations Are a Must BY DR. CHRISTA NELMS
We all know how important annual physicals are to our overall health. In the same way, annual hearing evaluations also are vital to healthy hearing, and can help manage and monitor your hearing levels. Once damaged, your hearing never can be restored to full capacity. Doctors of audiology help, not only in the treatment of hearing loss, but also to provide awareness and information on how to protect your hearing and monitor it over time. In terms of protecting your hearing, volume is important, but so is the amount of time spent in the noise (known as exposure time). Noise-induced hearing loss can be immediate or gradual, temporary or permanent, and it can affect one ear or both. No matter how it occurs, noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable. Being aware of how loud sounds are around you, wearing appropriate hearing protection when around loud noises and, most importantly, having your hearing checked annually to monitor any changes, are the best ways to preserve your hearing. 38
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Unavoidable age-related hearing loss (also known as presbycusis) can occur gradually. Many people will wait until they notice the symptoms of hearing loss, like asking for repetition, difficulty hearing in background noise, or even ringing in their ears, to seek treatment. Baseline hearing evaluations are helpful for audiologists to determine if a hearing loss has declined significantly or remained stable over the years. Excluding traumatic events, family history of hearing loss from a young age or sudden hearing loss, the National Campaign for Better Hearing recommends hearing evaluations begin at age 60 to establish a baseline for future comparison.
Christa Nelms, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2000.
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Faith
Don’t Let Life’s Surprises Pass You By BY TRENT CHAMBERS
Surprise! It is amazing how much joy is packed into that single word. It takes us back to birthday parties, unexpected gifts and the smile of a friend we haven’t seen in ages. Surprise. In our pursuit of joy, there is rarely anything as powerful and potent as a single surprise. Surely, some surprises are planned. Others, perhaps most, are unexpected. I wonder how often we pass by surprises. At Sojourn, we are gearing up for a study of the gospel of Matthew. Now, if you were to decide that you were going to start reading the Bible and turned to the first gospel, it would be hard for you to get past the first chapter. But, the first few chapters of Matthew’s gospel, with the genealogy angelic messengers, the appearance of the Magi and the tirade of a tyrant, all provoke surprise. Surprise is woven into the fabric of the seemingly mundane details of God with us. The scandals, poverty, suffering and weakness that frame Matthew’s proclamation of the coming kingdom of God
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seem ill-fitted for a fameobsessed world. In a hype-driven culture, most of us will look right past the baby born in poverty, the messenger in rags and warrior who wears the uniform of the lowest slave. I wonder how many other surprises we miss every day? This fall, I encourage you to unplug and engage in the mundane moments. Enjoy the breeze. Gaze at the colors. Gather around the bonfire, and be open to good gifts that we neglected in our consumer crazed culture. You might find that there is more joy to be found in the present than you thought possible.
Trent Chambers is pastor at Sojourn Community Church, husband to Emily and father to Abby Grace, Isaac and Eli. Trent and Emily moved to Woodstock in 2012 to start a church that would connect the hope of the gospel to everyday life.
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Strut Your Mutt
Proud Pups
Woodstock residents enjoyed time outdoors with their pets during the recent National Dog Day, a holiday that celebrates all breeds of dogs and encourages adoption. Strut Your Mutt took place at Patriots Park in Acworth, with the Fancy Nance 5K at Hobgood Park. Photos Courtesy of Lauren Sabia. Ella with owners, the McKinney family.
Sasha the wonder dog with owner James Whitney.
Dakota and Bear with owners Nick and Scott Raridon.
Cricket, owners the O’Neal family.
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Katrina and owner Darlene Duncan.
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Heidi with her dog Rooby.
Participants line up for the 5K.
Julianne and Samantha with Pet Paradise with their pups Aari and Xena.
Tiki with owner Jackie Green.
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Hair 4.
What is the best way to transition from a short hairstyle to a longer one? My recommendation is to skip your regular full haircuts for four months, then get a bob. Wait another four to six months and then go for layers. This does not mean that you shouldn’t visit the salon during this time frame. It is still very important to keep up your style while growing out your hair.
BY TIM TIMMONS
When it comes to caring for your hair, it seems as if everyone has a different opinion about what you should and shouldn’t do. This can make it very difficult to decide. If you’re like most people, you’ll do nothing while you continue to look for the answers to your most burning hairrelated questions, failing to get the relief you’re working so hard to find. Here are some of the most common hairrelated questions that I am asked, along with my answers. I hope this information will help end your search once and for all.
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Help! My hair is too frizzy. What can I do? The main culprit behind frizz is dry hair. First, try to limit heat-based styling devices, use hair conditioner regularly, and look for products that don’t contain alcohol. Be sure to use a daily leave-in conditioner for added moisture. Additionally, avoid running a brush or comb through your hair when it is dry, since that can make the dry appearance worse.
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How often should I cut my hair? Ideally, you want to have a hair appointment scheduled every four to six weeks. Your hair will grow somewhere around ½ inch in this length of time, which can affect your style. Going longer between cuts also can cause possible split ends, which can make it difficult to manage your hairstyle.
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I seem to be losing a lot of hair. Is that normal? Most hair experts say that it is normal to lose 50 to 200 strands of hair per day, which can seem like a lot, especially when you’re constantly picking it off your clothes. However, some medications also can create hair loss, as can certain medical conditions. If you feel like you’re losing more than you should, you might want to see your physician to rule out other causes.
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Can I get rid of split ends without cutting my hair? Most hair experts seem to agree that the only way to remove split ends is to get them trimmed. However, you can reduce them by using moisturizing products, not combing your hair when it is wet, and limiting the amount of heat you apply to your hair with curling irons, flat irons and hair dryers.
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How do I add volume to my extremely fine hair? Because fine hair is so easily weighed down, the key to creating volume is to use products that are light and designed specifically for fine hair, like mousse and thickeners. Steer clear of gels, pomades and pastes. When in doubt, ask your stylist for his or her recommendation, keeping your particular hair type in mind.
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Does plucking gray hair make it come back in force? Fortunately, the answer to this question is no. However, you should still leave your grays alone, as pulling them out can potentially hurt your follicle and also opens it up for infections.
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Does what I eat affect my hair? Absolutely! Your diet can have a huge impact on your hair. You can improve the quality of your hair by eating a diet high in protein, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Foods to focus on for healthy hair include salmon, eggs, carrots, beans and dark green veggies. Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss Woodstock. Tim’s industry experience includes positions as trainer/educator, celebrity stylist and beauty consultant for the Grammys and MTV video music awards.
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Be Wary of Free Offers BY DAN JAPE
I have noticed a trend in advertising and marketing of service companies to stress free goods and services. It seems like when the economy gets tough, more dishonest companies spring up to play on consumers’ emotions and bad judgment. Everyone should know that there is nothing worth having that is truly free, especially when it comes to a service such as heating and cooling your home. Good, honest consumers, who are having a tough time making ends meet, desperately want this free claim to be legitimate, and their common sense is put aside. Generally, employees of the companies that offer free services are paid on commission, and are interested in selling you more services than you really need. If you think about the free offer, common sense would tell you it is not possible to send a competent employee to your home in a truck to do anything free. The cost of sending an employee
to your home for the first hour is somewhere around $100. This includes gas, auto insurance, wages, unemployment benefits, social security, workers comp and overhead items related to the operation of their business. If you try to take advantage of a free offer, be aware that you may receive inferior service at an inflated price, and risk being charged for services and repairs you don’t need. Read the fine print, ask a lot of questions, and look out for the buzzword, free.
Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. He can be reached at 770-594-9969.
Real to Reel
Learning By Doing BY MADISON ERCEG
As the entertainment industry continues to firmly root itself in and around Atlanta, the landscape changes for young adults facing the decision to attend college or step directly into the workforce. Countless young actors are deciding to opt out of a university education in favor of industry experience. One young actor, 19-year-old Haley Crites, Haley Crites recently made the choice to skip school and dive into her career. “If it’s what you want to do — you have to put it first,” Crites said. Born in Louisiana but raised in Towne Lake, Crite wanted to be an actor as long as she can remember. Years ago, she attended summer camp at the Towne Lake Arts Center (now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village) and fell in love with acting. That year, campers chose characters while counselors wove their stories together into a play. Those hours of make believe inspired a lifelong passion. She fondly recalls choosing to be Alex Russo, a character from “Witches of Waverly Place.” “Mostly, I just wanted to be Selena Gomez. Not much has changed.” Although originally drawn to the creativity of acting, Crite learned 46
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the importance of taking the industry seriously and tackling it with a plan in mind. “When I was younger, I wasn’t very consistent. I don’t think my parents really believed it was what I wanted to do until I proved it.” There is an element of education in this career path. Crite attends class at the Southeast Actors Academy in Kennesaw, where she made the connection to her current representation, RCM Talent and Management. She’s landed roles in two comedic short films, one of which recently premiered at the 48 Film Festival in Atlanta. She also has the lead in an upcoming horror short film. For many parents, the idea of a child choosing such an unpredictable path is incredibly daunting. The support of her parents has made all the difference for Crite. “They’ve always wanted me to be able to do what I wanted to do,” she said. “Once they realized that acting was really what I wanted, they supported me. I think the most important thing is just be supportive; it’s really hard when someone you love and admire doesn’t support what you do.”
Madison Erceg, a graduate of Pepperdine University with a degree in media production and theater, lives in Towne Lake, where she works in front of and behind the camera.
Choosing an Assisted Living Community BY SHELLEY WINTER
Making the decision to move into an assisted living community can be a stressful, confusing and difficult one. Whether you are searching for a loved one or yourself, there are a few things to consider when deciding on the best community for your situation. Location is a major determining factor. A place close to family and medical professionals is important. Most families search within a 5- to 10-mile radius. Look for friendly, professional staff. How they treat you and each other on your tour of the community is an indicator of how they will treat you and your loved one. Observe staff members interacting with residents. Asked to be introduced to the management team. The residence should be clean and free of odors. Odors may indicate a lack of cleanliness or a temporary problem. If you detect an odor only in one area, the smell could be from an isolated incident. If there is an odor throughout the community, there could be a larger problem. Ask to observe an activity or see an activity calendar. Are there different types of activities offered, including trips and outings away from the community? Ask to see a weekly menu. Are alternatives to the main entrée offered? Do your internet research. We all know there can be negative
reviews about the finest of establishments. However, consider the amount of negative comments or look for a trend in issues and concerns. Ask for family references for your short list communities. Take into consideration the costs of the future. While a resident may be more independent when moving in, care needs will most likely increase at some point. Also consider what types of care levels the community can offer. I often tell people to trust their instinct. Use the tips mentioned in this article to help you make a decision that will best fit your or your loved one’s social, emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive needs. Take your time when assessing the services and features offered by the communities in your area. Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. No one said it is an easy one, but doing thorough research will offer you a peace of mind in the future.
Shelley Winter, community relations director at Oaks at Towne Lake, has worked in assisted living/memory care communities since 2008. 770-592-2195. shelley@oaksseniorliving.com.
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EVERYDAY October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. -American Cancer Society Everyday Angels would like to introduce you to Heather Miller, wife, mom and cancer survivor. Heather, 41, is the wife of Holly Springs Mayor Steve Miller, and the proud mom of Stephanie, 13, and JT, 10. Heather is battling her fourth recurrence of cancer, Stage 4 Breast Cancer, HER2 positive, an aggressive form that affects one in five with a breast cancer diagnosis. Heather was born in 1975 to a military family in South Carolina. At age 14, a knot was discovered on her neck, which turned out to be Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system. Throughout her entire seventh-grade year, Heather underwent chemotherapy treatments every other week. The following year, recognizing a familiar feeling, she told her mother that she felt as though she had cancer again. She was correct. A tumor was found in her left chest, and her eighth-grade year consisted of radiation treatment every day for six months. Fast-forward 24 years later: Heather lives in Holly Springs and is married to the love of her life and blessed with two beautiful children. Her nightmare recurred when she discovered a marblesize lump above her chest while applying lotion. Immediately, she scheduled a mammogram, which led
to a sonogram and biopsy. Her worst fears were confirmed when she learned she had breast cancer. “This time, it is different. I have kids and a husband who need me,” Heather said. “On Jan. 26, 2015, a double mastectomy was performed, followed by Taxol Herceptin chemotherapy. I had made it through seven of the 12 cycles of chemotherapy before going into congestive heart failure. The drugs that were supposed to kill my cancer cells were damaging my heart, so they halted treatment.” On July 14, 2017, Heather’s cancer returned again and she is now in the midst of her fourth fight. “I do everything in my power to win this battle once and for all. I control my diet with juicing, natural remedies and exercise, while doctors creatively experiment with the latest medical advancement drugs. Because of my treatments as a child, I have reached my lifetime limit of radiation therapy, so doctors must be creative. There are also lots of prayers!” Heather and Steve will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this November. “He is my best friend, defender and biggest cheerleader,” she said. Steve and Heather have given so much of themselves to their family and community. Steve, a Marine veteran, serves on the Honor Transport, respectfully honoring fellow veterans and their families at funerals. They serve as scout leaders for Pack 8880 and they began the All Pro Dad chapter, a program that promotes involvement of fathers in schools, at Indian Knoll Elementary. “I urge all women to remain vigilant and on top of their breast cancer screenings. If you feel like something may be wrong, trust your gut and get checked out immediately,” Heather said. “I would like to thank my beloved family, amazing team of doctors, especially Georgia Thompson of Piedmont for accelerating my diagnosis, our scout family, Woodstock City small group, friends who have organized fundraising events in my honor, neighbors and strangers. I have had more than my fair share of cancer scares. Through it all, my faith, family and friends have been my strength. As I face my greatest challenge, I will praise Him.” Everyday Angels asks for your prayers for Heather and her family in the months ahead. We will accept donations in support of Heather’s on-going treatments and care.
Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, 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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CHEROKEE CHRISTIAN ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP PLAN!
What was impossible for many is now possible with our new scholarship plan that aligns with a family’s adjusted gross income (AGI). Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
Tuition Range for ONE student for All Grades1 (2017-2018)
Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
$0- $39,999 $40,000- $49,999 $50,000- $59,999 $60,000- $69,999 $70,000- $79,000 $80,000- $89,999 $90,000- $109,999 $110,000- $114,999
$4,000-$4,900 $5,000-$5,400 $5,500-$5,900 $6,000-$6,400 $6,500-$6,900 $7,000-$7,900 $8,000-$9,900 $10,000-$11,000
$0- $39,999 $40,000- $49,999 $50,000- $59,999 $60,000- $69,999 $70,000- $79,000 $80,000- $99,999 $100,000- $119,999 $120,000- $150,000
Total Tuition Range for TWO students for All Grades1 (2017-2018) $8,000-$8,900 $9,000-$9,400 $9,500-$9,500 $9,600-$9,900 $10,000-$10,400 $10,500-$10,900 $12,000-$12,900 $16,000-$16,900
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After applying appropriate scholarship Note: For three or more students, please call the Admissions Department at 678-494-5464. Interest Free Payment Plans Available (Monthly, Quarterly or Semester)
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Household AGI Greater than $115,000
One Student Tuition2
K5 full day Elementary school grades 1-4 Middle school grades 5-8 High school grades 9-12 Masterwork or STEM Program
$10,400 $12,100 $12,250 $13,200 $500 additional
Financial Assistance, payment discounts, and multiple student discounts available.
For more information call 678-494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
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Casual and Upscale Restaurants
RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 American centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone see ad on pg 9 Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 Brunch freightkitchen.com Habanero’s Taqueria Mexican no $ $-$$ open Full bar yes 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern 770-592-8295 Sandwiches jmillerssmokehouse.com Mad Life Studios 8722 Main St madlifestageandstudios.com
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Magnolia Thomas Southern 108 Arnold Mill Rd. 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com Pure Taqueria Mexican 405 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock Reel Seafood Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006
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Sequoyah Regional Library System 770-479-3090 www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org
ROSE CREEK 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, 770-591-1491
Oct. 10, 17, 24
Family storytime at 10:30 a.m. Designed for families with
children of all ages; followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. This event will not meet Sept. 28.
Oct. 14
Lego club at 3 p.m. with a different theme each month.
Children may work alone or in teams to build Lego masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Lego and Duplo are provided. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Oct. 17
Characters and creatures at 6 p.m. A late-night adventure to see what lurks in the library after dark. Georgia Paranormal Investigators will be demonstrating how to “hunt ghosts” and what kind of equipment to use. For all ages; children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Oct. 19
Nerdfighters Unite at 6 p.m. Celebrate the release of
“Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green. Catch up on our favorite Vlogbrothers videos, compete in trivia, and talk books; for Nerdfighters in grades 6-12.
Oct. 31
Trick-or-Read, 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. During this fun twist
on trick-or-treating, drop by the library and experience an interactive story walk. Children are encouraged to wear costumes while participating in the story walk and other activities. Stop at the front desk before leaving and say “trick-or-read” to get a treat. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
WOODSTOCK 7735 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-5859
Oct. 1
Introduction to acrylic painting at 3 p.m. An introduction
to painting with acrylics for anyone interested in starting a new hobby. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
Oct. 2
Last-minute no-sew costumes at 4:30 p.m. Participants will make tulle tutus for various costumes while also using different felt, paper, duct tape and make-up effects for easy, fun costumes that anyone can make. Registration is required. 52
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Oct. 8
Woodstock Rocks at 3 p.m. Discover ways to be creative during
this painting program, then have fun hiding the art around town. For ages 8 and older; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Oct. 10
Game of Loans: Understanding Loans and Your Credit meets at noon; for students, families and businesses. Learn about different loan types, the importance of credit, and how to build, use and repair your credit.
Oct. 13
Paranormal 101 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how paranormal investigations are performed. Meet paranormal investigators and witness their best evidence.
Oct. 14, 28
Inklings writers critique group meets at 11 a.m. Love to write, but need some feedback? All writers interested in joining a group to share writings, ideas and feedback are invited to attend.
Oct. 15
Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Add a one-of-a-kind chic touch to any outfit with chip bead bracelets. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
Oct. 17
Book discussion group at noon for coffee, conversation and a
book discussion with new friends. The selection for October is “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. All ages are welcome; new members are encouraged.
Oct. 18, 25
Introduction to Quilling at 10 a.m. Discover how to turn colorful paper strips into beautiful works of art; learn to make snowflakes. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
Oct. 20
Woodstock Rocks Rocktober at 4:30 p.m. In this family-friendly
event, paint October-themed rocks: all things fall, Hallowee, and pink (the color of hope). Registration is required.
Oct. 22
Lego club at 3 p.m. A different theme each month. Children may work alone or in teams to build Lego masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Lego and Duplo are provided. Children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Oct. 26
Escape the Room: Glow in the Dark Edition at 5 p.m. Four timed escape sessions in a glow-in-the-dark environment. Bring the family and try to escape the room. Registration is required; opens Oct. 12.
Oct. 31
Monster Mash at 4 p.m. A Halloween monster party features games and crafts. Wear your monstrous best for the costume contest.
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OCTOBER
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Indoor pool fun with the Wibit at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. No extra fee, part of normal daily admissions. Children must be able to pass a 25yard swim test to use the Wibit.
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A summit on opioid abuse and behavioral health issues
will be held at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Doors open at 6 p.m. Speakers represent the Georgia legislature and administrative agencies, statewide and local law enforcement, and the treatment and recovery community. For info, call Tony Black at 678-576-6619 or email blackto@bellsouth.net. www. GeorgiaConnects.us. www.facebook. com/GaConnects.
Invasion 2-31 Scarecrow in Woodstock, a
fundraiser for the city’s beautification committee, lines the streets with creative scarecrows. For more details, visit www.visitwoodstockga.com.
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Shop With a Hero Golf Tournament, is a fundraiser
for the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation’s annual December event, that pairs children in need from the community with public servants to shop for their families. Tournament registration begins at 8 a.m., with a 9:30 tee-off at The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farms. For details, email info@wpfoundation.org.
First Friday, sponsored by 6 Canton Main Street, theme will be
Jeep Night, featuring the band Motel Cowboy, 6-9 p.m. Retail and food vendors available. Main Street is closed to car traffic. www.cantonhdl.com.
Woodstock’s Friday Night Live theme is Oktoberfest, with activities and stores open 6-9 p.m. www.woodstockga.gov.
in 6-8, 13-15 “Stuck Suburbia,”
an original production by Broadway Bound Productions, will run at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. The comedy farce explores the frustrations of living in an HOA community. For tickets and showtimes, visit www. broadwayboundproductionsinc.com.
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Open House Fire Station 14
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 225 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. Live extrication demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Firefighter drills, fire truck displays, free lunch, station tours, bounce houses, kids’ hose line experience and Lowe’s building stations. Free parking across the street at Allen Temple AME Church.
ONGOING GriefShare, a weekly support group for helping people rebuild their lives after the death of a loved one, meets 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through Dec. 13, at First Baptist Canton, 1 Mission Point. Contact: Barbara Nelson at 770-862-1253.
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Concrete planters is the
subject of the seminar at 10 a.m. at the senior center at 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. Sponsored by the UGA Master Gardener Extension volunteers of Cherokee County, the program will offer step-by-step instructions in creating hypertufa containers. $10 material fee. To register for class, call 770-721-7803 or e-mail uge1057@uga.edu.
Cadence Beer and BBQ Festival in downtown Woodstock is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. www.bbqandbrews.com.
Fifth annual River Church Pork & Torque BBQ, Car Show and Festival is 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Approximately 80-100 cars, trucks, bikes and other rides will be on display. Trophies awarded for competition, also raffles, children’s play area, vendors and barbecue. Rain date is Oct. 14. www.riveratlanta.org
Run, Walk or Roll: Take the Next Step 5K is a fundraiser
for Next Step Ministries, Inc. Race time is 8 a.m. with run, walk and wheelchair divisions at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Proceeds will benefit programs for people with special needs. Leashed dogs are welcome. Visit nextstepministries.net or call 770-592-1227.
Second annual Smile Run, Fun Run and Tot Trot at Etowah River
Park, hosted by the Christian Egner Foundation. Proceeds benefit children with special needs. Register at www.thesmilerun.com and follow on Facebook @christianegnerfoundation1.
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Tee Off Fore VAC is a golf 16 tournament fundraiser for the
Volunteer Aging Council, at the Eagle Watch Golf Club, 3055 Eagle Watch Drive, Woodstock. The Volunteer Aging Council supports Cherokee County seniors whose needs aren’t currently being met by existing programs. For sponsorship or player information, visit www. birdeasepro.com/teeoffforevac.
Annual Sandra Queen 17 10th Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Woodstock boys lacrosse golf tournament fundraiser takes place at Eagle Watch Country Club. Details at www.tinyurl. com/laxgolfwhs or by emailing Andrewbrennan7@yahoo.com or missde35@yahoo.com.
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Navigating the Senior Years, a seminar for
supportive loved ones, adult children and seniors, begins at 6:30 p.m. at Northside Hospital Cherokee, 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard in Canton. The seminar is sponsored by the hospital and Nelson Elder Care Law. Call 770-224-2424 to reserve a seat.
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Healing Hands Youth Ranch Golf Tournament
fundraiser will be at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. Breakfast, registration and driving range available at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. www.hhyr.org.
Night Out 13, 27 atParent’s the Cherokee
County Aquatic Center for ages 5 and older. Hours are 5:30-10 p.m. Includes pool games, crafts, dinner and a movie. $15 per child advance registration, $20 day of, if space is available. Register in advance; space is limited. Staff/child ratio is 1:10. www.crpa.net.
NOVEMBER
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Turkey Swim Competition at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center challenges swimmers to see who can complete the most laps during November. A log will be kept at the lifeguard table on the pool deck. No cost to participate. Winner gets an adult annual pass to the center. www.crpa.net.
For registration and sponsorship questions, contact Aaron Keith at akeith@ fca.org. For additional information, contact Bill Queen at bqueen@fca.org, or visit www.cherokeefca.org.
Veteran charity 20 Homeless golf event at Lake Arrowhead
Highlands Course in Waleska. Registration at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. Four-man team scramble format. Silent auction open throughout the event. Team entry fee is $400. Mulligans $10. Proceeds benefit Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program. To register, contact Jim Lindenmayer at Jlindenmayer80@gmail. com or 678-983-7590 or Mike Satterly at 404-680-2412.
Arts and Crafts 21 Artisans show at Latimer Hall, 109
Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Indoor pool fun with the Wibit at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. No extra fee, part of normal daily admissions. Children must be able to pass a 25yard swim test to use the Wibit.
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Holipalooza 9 a.m-3 p.m. at
Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Road, Canton. Holiday market (free entry), food, Santa photos ($25), kid’s crafts (3-$5), kids shopping area. www.ccaptc.org.
Etowah HOSA 5K Rainbow Run
Park begins with registration at 6 p.m., fun run/walk at 7 p.m. and 5K at 7:30. Proceeds benefit Cherokee DUI/Drug Treatment Court and Friends of Recovery Foundation. Register online at www.active.com.
(similar to a color run) with 7:30 a.m. lineup and 8 a.m. start at Etowah River Park. Cost $35 includes T-shirt and refreshments after the run. Fundraiser for the Health Occupation Student Association, an organization that encourages interest in the healthcare field.
Living for the 25 Healthy Brain, a one-hour presentation
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Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee 5K, 1K Fun Run and Walk at Hobgood
by www.alz.org, begins at 6 p.m. at Camellia Place, 294 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock. To RSVP, call 770-296-1513.
Black Friday sale at the Cherokee Aquatic Center, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., will offer 25 percent off December-February swim lessons using the discount code BLACKFRIDAY. www.crpa.net. AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2017
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School & Sports
YOUR SCHOOL NEWS Below, Lt. Mark Fagan, the school’s senior Naval science instructor, presented the award to Deveau as a surprise during her first period Naval science class.
Navy JROTC Cadet Lt. Commander Katlyn Deveau, center, with her proud parents, Mark and Shannon Deveau.
Woodstock Junior Receives Legion of Valor Award Woodstock High School Navy JROTC Cadet Lt. Commander Katlyn Deveau was the recipient of the Legion of Valor Award, the highest honor a Junior ROTC cadet can receive. She is one of only two cadets in Area 12, which includes all of Georgia and Northern Florida, to receive the prestigious award. Deveau also was presented the Cadet Achievement ribbon for outstanding performance as a cadre at Area 12 Leadership Academy.
Yearbook Photographer Receives Award River Ridge High School junior Angelica Millen won a state-level award for her yearbook photography. Millen was named the grand prize winner for photography from a pool of high school students statewide, selected for the Jostens summer yearbook program held at the University of Georgia. Angelica Millen with her award.
Hands-on Learning Is a ‘Cool’ Experience Woodstock High School students in teacher Kelly Burke’s Advanced Placement Physics 2 and Engineering 3 classes created electricity-free air coolers using Bernoulli’s principle, named after Daniel Bernoulli who published it in his book “Hydrodynamica” in 1738.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower with 2017-18 student adviser and school delegates. From left, front row: Katie Bishop, Etowah; Arely Gonzalez-Labra, ACE Academy; student adviser Ashlee Floyd, Cherokee; Katherine Relick, Woodstock; back row: Christian Fanning, River Ridge; Bryce Goodwyn, Creekview and Theodore “Teddy” Campbell, Sequoyah.
2017-18 School Board Student Adviser and Delegates Named The school board has included a student adviser position on its board since 1999, and for the past seven years, a student delegate from each high school. These students serve for one year to give input and feedback to the school board; the adviser role is rotated among the county’s high schools. For more school-related stories and pictures, visit the Cherokee County School District Facebook page Cole Smith, Bailey Rende and Setah Alavi work together. 56
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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS Solar Eclipse Provided Unique Learning Experience Throughout Cherokee County, students celebrated the Great American Eclipse of 2017 with activities that merged learning and fun.
River Ridge Boy Scout Kicks Off Braves Game Johnston Elementary School kindergartners in teacher Brittany Scanlon’s class celebrated with special eclipse hats. Front row, from left: Abigail Sargenski, Zoe Longoria, Olivia Paller, Hailee Brannon, Gracie Bohannon, Sophia Stockton, Carmen Mullins and Leah LaBrie; back row: Elijah Hazard, Lex McCoy, Joey Howell, Carson Croy, Alex Rider, Brendan Treanor, Will Thomas and Kyler Muffley.
Henry Fornuto, a River Ridge High School junior and member of Boy Scout Troop 641, recently helped kick off a Braves game by leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists Congratulations to twins Claire and Irene Chen, and Simon Yang of River Ridge High School, and Preston Alsup of Woodstock High School for being named 2018 National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which oversees the prestigious competition, has named 16,000 semifinalists, who were selected from a pool of 1.6 million students based on outstanding 2016 PSAT scores. Less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors are named semi-finalists. Finalists will compete for 7,500 scholarships worth about $32 million, which will be awarded in the spring.
Cherokee Christian Middle School students, armed with approved safety glasses, viewed the eclipse. From left, Emily Lauden, Chloe Seymour, McKenzie LongWallace, Abigail Reid, Lydia Conley and Morgan Wright.
Woodstock Middle students were ready for the eclipse. 58
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Claire Chen
Simon Yang
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Address 1749 Grand Oaks Drive 187 WEATHERSTONE Drive 323 Winchester Way 413 Thaxton Lane 803 Sandra Lynn Lane 141 Haleys Circle 300 Canter Way 171 Village Trace 402 Islandora Cove 120 Brendylynn Trace 314 Burdock Trace 218 Jeffrey Drive 345 Dobbs Road 810 Clubhouse Pointe Drive 201 Farm Path Court 137 Little Brook Drive 1038 River Plantation Drive 427 Norton Crossing 509 Drifton Way 112 River Creek Drive 307 Lakeside Lane 213 Cornerstone Drive 372 Weatherstone Place 103 Little Brook Drive 450 Arnold Mill Road 301 Wickley Way 496 Toonigh Road 154 Johnston Farm Lane 129 Riverchase Drive 103 Springwater Trace 104 Johnston Farm Lane 1080 Daventry Crossing 715 Ivory Trail 517 Anfield Drive 220 Allison Drive 1328 Winding River Trail 542 Augusta Drive 203 Maple Creek Chase 338 Heritage Overlook 211 Revillion Way 308 Westover Drive 445 Silver Brook Drive 521 Surveyor Walk 314 Lakeside Lane 301 Bouldercrest Way 307 Brownhill Court 506 Tara Court 1816 River Rock Trail 808 Riverstone Lane 307 Montgomery Way 324 Tuggle Court 1016 Dunedin Trail 4031 N Arnold Mill Road 998 Wiley Bridge Road 1417 Anona Place 223 Sterling Drive 166 Weatherstone Drive 208 Sabrina Court 171 Foxtail Road 426 Hathaway Avenue 354 Heritage Overlook 704 Fairfax Court 805 Cataya Cove 313 Sam Cobb Place
Subdivision Oakhurst WEATHERSTONE Springfield Montclair at Ridgewalk East Cherokee Village HALEYS MILL Newcastle Farm Village at Weatherstone Glens at Kingsgate Woodlands The Woodlands Bradshaw Farms None Bradshaw Farm Bradshaw Farm Little Brook Estates River Plantation Whitfield At Ridgewalk Kingsgate Little River Woodstock Village Cornerstone Park WEATHERSTONE LITTLE BROOK ESTATES n/a Woodlands Lebanon Place Woodstock Knoll Riverchase Springfield Place Woodstock Knoll Daventry Village Wellington Manor Riverside Copper Ridge Southlands Bradshaw Estates Bradshaw Farms Olde Heritage Woodlands Farmington Sanctuary The Springs Woodstock Village Briarwood Woodstock Knoll Southern Oaks River Oaks River Oaks Cornerstone Estates Whitfield at Ridgewalk Park at Kingsgate None Bramble Oak Regency At Kingsgate Waverly Hills Weatherstone Driftwood Forest Longleaf Woodstock Haney Walk Olde Heritage Farmington Park at Kingsgate Village at Weatherstone
Beds Full Baths Yr Built Sales Price Days On Market 4 3 2014 $345,000 260 3 2 1999 $199,500 65 5 3 1986 $219,000 62 2 2 2004 $215,000 77 3 2 1986 $188,000 200 4 3 2010 $300,000 30 4 3 2007 $409,000 32 4 2 2002 $238,000 55 4 2 2000 $235,000 43 4 2 2005 $318,500 19 3 2 2003 $230,000 49 5 4 1998 $275,000 92 3 2 1974 $235,000 52 6 4 1996 $397,500 32 6 3 1997 $375,000 289 3 2 1985 $137,000 37 3 2 2000 $206,000 14 4 2 2004 $237,100 30 3 2 2000 $222,000 3 4 3 1979 $203,750 38 3 2 2014 $229,900 11 4 4 2014 $365,000 77 3 2 1999 $225,000 2 3 2 1974 $165,000 75 2 1 1994 $135,000 27 4 2 2004 $327,000 3 3 2 1984 $229,000 4 4 2 2014 $438,000 158 3 2 1984 $177,500 33 3 2 1989 $165,000 1 4 3 2015 $425,000 49 2 2 1998 $152,500 10 3 2 1994 $211,500 5 5 5 2017 $373,860 6 5 3 1997 $280,000 40 3 2 1992 $232,900 9 4 2 2004 $319,000 2 4 2 1999 $332,000 2 5 4 2017 $395,035 245 4 3 2004 $347,000 10 3 2 1979 $215,000 25 4 3 2017 $483,475 49 3 2 1991 $154,500 23 4 3 2014 $249,900 14 3 2 1995 $220,000 6 5 4 2013 $523,000 9 4 2 1994 $180,000 3 3 2 1988 $152,500 28 3 2 1985 $215,000 38 4 2 2013 $271,500 18 6 3 2005 $253,000 2 3 2 2000 $235,000 6 3 1 1960 $130,000 1 4 2 1974 $215,000 3 3 2 2000 $189,900 2 3 2 1993 $180,000 8 3 2 1998 $201,000 4 3 2 1977 $165,000 2 4 3 2016 $465,900 51 5 4 2017 $395,000 77 5 4 2016 $511,997 23 4 2 1978 $217,000 4 3 2 2001 $226,000 2 3 2 2002 $200,000 13
FMLS SF Detached residences data provided by The Premier Group, Keller Williams Realty Partners, Woodstock, GA Data believed to be accurate, but not warranted.
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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM
Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, Š OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Visit our website for more information on these or other trail projects. greenprintsalliance.org
Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street.
It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92.
Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass - This approximately 1.2 mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South.
Rubes Creek Trail - This .5 mile trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2017
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Rob’s Rescues
Friends’ Foundation Hits the Road
Why do you call it the Grey Project? The first cat that Ginger ever trapped was a grey cat. He was a feral cat and it was a long journey through TNR to getting him into her arms. He became the symbol of the project. On a more metaphorical level, it also refers to that grey area that needs to be navigated by asking the first question: Who is that cat in the trap?
How It Works The DUI/Drug Treatment Court is part of the accountability court model, holding repeat offenders accountable and getting them the help they need. The rigorous program — lasting about 14-18 months — helps people overcome their addiction to drugs and alcohol, through court proceedings, counseling and support. Fundraising efforts help low-income participants get the support they need and provide assistance with their fees, as all participants are responsible for paying the fees associated with the program. “When someone is putting their all into the program and just can’t seem to pay their fees, for instance for graduation, their case is brought before the Friends of Recovery nonprofit board for a vote,” Stevens said. “We take each case seriously, and we ensure that the participants are giving 100 percent in the program before doling out money.” To qualify for the program, which is a sentencing option handed down by a state court judge, participants must be a resident of Cherokee County and have two DUIs in 10 years or three or more in a lifetime. For more information, visit www.CherokeeFOR.com.
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What kind of cats do you help? And what do you do for them? We work a lot with feral cats and kittens. Sometimes the feral colonies are in good shape. Sometimes we find lots of problems like feline leukemia and feline AIDS. We find the very best to the very worst. Sometimes the visit we make with these TNR cats is the only time they ever receive a human touch. When they have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated they all get photographed. We keep pictures of all the cats we have helped. How many cats have you rescued? 150-plus in the last six months between TNR, fostering and spay and neuter. How do you find cats to help? Often on the Furry Friends Lost and Found in Cherokee County Facebook group. People will post about feral colonies. We get texts, emails and posts on our The Grey Project Facebook page. We try to help everyone. Some people have money and resources but might need help with trapping a cat. Other people can’t afford care. Education is key. Spaying and neutering is essential to curb cat populations. Are most of the cats homeless? None of them are homeless because where they are is their home, whether it is a parking lot or someone’s home. Do they all have the life of an indoor cat? No. Do they all have a loving home? No. We are often their only caretakers. What donations do you need most? We need team members that can transport, donate, foster and trap. We also need monetary donations for spaying and neutering, which all goes to the Georgia Animal Project. We also need cat food.
Are You Saving Enough for Retirement? continued from page 34
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The Truth About Kennel Cough continued from page 29
If your dog develops any of the symptoms related to CIRD complex, notify your veterinarian immediately. These diseases are very contagious and may spread to other pets by sneezing or coughing, and through inanimate objects such as clothing and food bowls, which also are capable of transmitting infectious diseases. Your veterinarian should be able to test and try to identify the cause of the CIRD complex. If treatment is needed, it should start immediately to improve the comfort of the pet and to prevent potentially serious complications, such as pneumonia.
Finding Common Ground continued from page 26
people as people (regardless of the R, D or other letter they put after their name), we’ll continue to see our nation careen toward the divided destruction of our Union that the father of our nation predicted 220 years ago. As always, If you have questions, please feel free to call me on my cellphone at 678-523-8570 or email me at Michael@ caldwellforhouse.com. You can also meet me at one of my Weekly Coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing our families in Georgia’s General Assembly!
Thirty Years - And Life’s Lessons Continue continued from page 36
So this October, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, I came up with an entirely new idea. “Ann, let’s just have a party for a few friends and loved ones,” I suggested. “And let’s make sure we have a photographer to capture all the memories. “And I have a great idea ... “We’ll renew our vows.”
AROUND WOODSTOCK DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ANIMALS/PETS Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.chrokeega-animals.org
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Woodstock Veterinary Hospital 770-926-3722 www.WoodstockVetClinic.com
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Salon Gloss and Spa 770-693-6968 www.salongloss.biz
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Theory Salon 678-265-8681 www.theory-salon.com
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ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES
Wake-Up Made-Up & Electrolysis by Vanessa 26 678-445-5000
Imbriale Injury Law 25 678-445-7423, www.imbrialeinjury.com
HOME & GARDEN
Tidwell Strimban 9 678-999-8500, www.tidwellstrimban.com AUTOMOTIVE Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Downtown Buzz 22 770-592-6056 www.mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz CLEANING SERVICES Apex Building Care 3 678-485-2093, www.apexbuildingcare.com CREDIT UNION LGE Community Credit Union www.LGEccuu.org DENTAL Canton Dental Town 7 770-627-7260, www.dentaltownsmiles.com Dentistry at Hickory Flat 770-213-8166 www.HickoryFlatDentist.com
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Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implant Center Cover, 32,33, Inside back cover 770-926-2784, www.georgiadic.com Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827, www.kragorortho.com
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Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com
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Williams Orthodontics Woodstock: 770-592-5554 Canton: 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com
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Premier Group, The — Keller Williams Back cover 678-494-0102, www.TPGsells.com
Mr. Junk 678-MR-Junk1(675-8651) www.mrjunk1.com
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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT
Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969, www.ReliableAir.com
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INSURANCE Finley Pinson Insurance Agency 770-517-0777 www.finleypinson.com
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Eyes on Towne Lake 770-702-5996 www.eyesontownelake.com Marietta Eye Clinic 770-427-8111 www.MariettaEye.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY Photos By Hailey www.photosbyhailey.com
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PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Woodstock: 770-926-5459 Canton: 678-593-1295 www.atlantagastro.com
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Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com
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Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com
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E’s Barber Shop 9 770-926-6488, www.esbarbershop.com
Northside Hospital Cherokee www.northsidecherokee.com
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North Georgia Audiology 13 and Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948, www.YourHearingLink.com www.pnfm.com WellStar Kennestone Hospital
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Crossfire Volleyball Club www.crossfirevolleyballclub.com
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Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 23 678-494-4251, www.ElmStreetArts.org Fields of Faith www.FieldsofFaith.com
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Georgia Zombiefest www.georgiazombifest.com
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Jingle Bell Shop 59 770-345-0400, www.CherokeeChamber.com River Ridge Knights Football
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Sequoyah Chiefs Football
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Tennessee Overhill 877-510-5765
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Woodstock Wolverines Football
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World of Gymnastics & Cheer 770-516-6898 www.worldofgymnasticsandcheer.com
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD
Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 www.FireStoneRestaurants.com
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Yumsa Market 770-757-6835, www.yumsa.com
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Cherokee County Tennis Assoc. www.cherokeetennis.org
Rainbow Child Care Center 800-90LEARN
HAIR SALON, SPA & BEAUTY
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Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com
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Broadus Realty Group 404-583-8856 www.broadusrealtygroup.com
L.Bean Interiors 770-824-8386
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Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage 40 Tara Daigle, Realtor 404-925-6351
Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.MagnoliaDreamCottage.com
Cherokee Christian Schools 678-494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
FINANCIAL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES
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Northside Cancer Institute 39 Atlanta Cancer Care 770-721-3800, AtlantaCancerCare.com
EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION
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Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.LandscapeMattersInc.com
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POLITICAL Donnie Henriques
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Flagpole Warehouse 770-974-0507 www.FlagpoleWarehouse.com
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Sweet River Rough River of Woodstock 678-324-8340
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SENIOR LIVING Arbor at BridgeMill, The 34 770-691-0022, www.ArborBridgemill.com Camellia Place 24 770-296-1513, www.camelliaplace.com Oaks at Towne Lake 770-592-2195 www.oaksseniorliving.com AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2017
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