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Contents October 2019
28 & 29 On the Cover Pacific Law Group, Christina Pritz and Justin Pacific Photo by J. King Images
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Features 16 Everything Autumn
We’re ready for fall, from festivals and favorite apple recipes to tips for seasonal planting.
22 Think Pink
What you need to know about breast cancer from our expert medical writers.
30 From Tragedy to Blessings
Woodstock mom of eight shares her experiences in ministering to families in need.
In Every Issue 4 Around Woodstock
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Don Akridge
8 Community News
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Bill Bingham
12 Celebrations
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Siobhan Brumbelow
14 Downtown Events
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Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists
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Barbara P. Jacoby
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Harry Johnston
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Bryce Jones
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Dr. Andy Kragor
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Saanvi Lamba
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Dr. Sarah Licht
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Susan Schulz
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Teddy the Spaz Man
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Ashley Velez
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Dr. Rhonda Wachsmuth
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Pacita Wilson
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Shelley Winter
32 Rob’s Rescues 36 Everyday Angels 47 Library Events 48 Community Calendar 50 School News 52 Woodstock Dining Guide 54 Directory of Advertisers
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Around Woodstock Letter From the Editor If you want to feel good about life in Cherokee, and surround yourself with a room filled with people who genuinely care about others and work hard to prove it, attend a Cherokee FOCUS collaborative meeting (held at 8:30 a.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at 100 Hickory Circle, Canton). Cherokee FOCUS is a nonprofit collaborative that works to improve the lives of children and families. Each board and community meeting is an assembly of who’s who among those who care in our county. Glancing around the room at a recent board meeting, I saw our county’s district attorney, representatives of the county’s probation services and DUI/ drug court, director of the county’s homeless veterans program, a Reinhardt University staffer, a banker and an attorney, a lieutenant with the school police, and several members who work in mental health, juvenile justice and health care. Missing from the meeting, but usually in attendance, were a superior court judge, a mayor, a Georgia state representative, the county’s solicitor general and a United Way spokesperson. Yes, I’m shamelessly name dropping. I want to make sure our readers know that, no matter what you or your family are going through, there are folks in our county who are there to help, through their vocation or volunteer service. If you look at our community calendar on Page 48, you’ll see fundraisers for local nonprofits: Next Step Ministries; the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation; Concerned Clergy of Cherokee County; the Christian Egner Foundation; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; SORBA Woodstock … the list could fill this column space. And that’s just from events through the 12th of this month! On Pages 22-23, you’ll find ways to support research and awareness of breast cancer, an annual October theme. We hope you’ll be inspired by Lori Apon’s story on Page 36. This Woodstock mom of eight took a personal tragedy and turned it into a ministry that blesses families in Cherokee and beyond. I believe our county is unique in the way its leaders work together to make life better for everyone, especially our neighbors in need. If you have a passion for helping, read this issue thoroughly and stay tuned in the coming months for more ways to help, especially as the holidays approach. I’m thrilled that we are able to share such positive stories and help our readers get plugged in to causes that matter!
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to Candi@ AroundaboutMagazines.com.
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Welcome! Michelle Smith has joined the Aroundabout Local Media family as a marketing and advertising specialist. She has been involved in publications and diverse support roles since 1991. Michelle, her husband Clint, and their three boys have been Georgia transplants since 2002. Her crowning achievement has been homeschooling their boys through graduation. They attend First Baptist Church of Woodstock. In her down time, she enjoys hiking in the mountains, collecting and reading century-old books, and savoring these last moments with her boys at home.
What's New
FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, a
medically and scientific-based physical therapy and fitness organization, has opened a second location (the first is in Hickory Flat) at 3342 Trickum Road, Suite D, Woodstock. 678-401-5772. www.fyzical.com/woodstock.
What's Coming
Get a Clue Escape Games will be opening at
9539 Highway 92, behind Starbucks and beside Waffle House near I-575. According to a recent news report, the facility will have two themed rooms and a virtual reality play area; opening in October or November. According to Woodstock City Manager Jeff Moon, a Thrive Affordable Vet Care will be opening at 1065 Buckhead Crossing.
Hollywood Feed is going in at 2295 Towne Lake Parkway (Kroger Shopping Center). It is a natural and holistic pet specialty retail store. Plans are to open by the end of this year. www.hollywoodfeed.com. Sojourn Church has purchased 2 acres on Main Street, site of the former Whole Nine Yarns and Sew Woodstock. Short-term plans are to use the small house on the property as office space, opening a larger building next door to the community. “Our desire is to create a space where people can gather, celebrate and escape the monotony of our hyper-paced commuter culture,” Pastor Trent Chambers said. The longterm goal is to have a business/community building on the property that will be used by the church on Sundays.
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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers and providing valuable feedback.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Cousin, Sr., was appointed pastor of Allen Temple AME Church in June 2017. His degrees include a bachelor of arts in political science from Hampton University, master of divinity degree from the Boston University School of Theology, and a doctoral degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the field of marriage and family therapy. Donnie Henriques has been mayor of Woodstock
since 2006: he served on city council beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren.
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.
Publisher Aroundabout Local Media, Inc. ALM President Patty Ponder 770-615-3322 Patty@AroundaboutMagazines.com Executive Editor Candi Hannigan 770-615-3309 Candi@AroundaboutMagazines.com Managing Editor Jackie Loudin 770-615-3318 Jackie@AroundaboutMagazines.com Art Director Michelle McCulloch 770-615-3307 Michelle@AroundaboutMagazines.com Director of Marketing Katherine Amick 678-279-5502 Katherine@AroundaboutMagazines.com Page Designer Laura Latchford Laura@AroundaboutMagazines.com Controller Denise Griffin 770-615-3315 Denise@AroundaboutMagazines.com Market & Advertising Specialist Michelle Smith Michelle.Smith@AroundaboutMagazines.com Copy Editors Bill King, Eliza Somers
Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church in 2005 and
still serves as lead pastor. The father of five draws from his experiences in 26 years of ministry and 24 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, has been Woodstock’s Planning and Zoning Commissioner since 2015 and 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 trail riding experiences. Dan Thrailkill and his family love living in the “city unexpected.” He serves on several civic and private local boards and is active in YPOW. In 2016, Dan co-founded Front Porch Advisers, LLC which focuses on community relations and business development strategies for Georgia-based companies. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988, Dan believes no one should be a victim of their disease, so you’ll likely see him at the gym.
Around Woodstock, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in Woodstock and surrounding area by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,500 free copies. Approximately 15,700 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 800 are placed in racks around the community. See page 64 for a distribution map. Around Woodstock also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month. Around Woodstock welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Woodstock is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2019
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Local News Donation Makes Way for Surgical Suite Half the Way Home Inc. received a donation of more than $12,000 for a surgical suite from QA Construction. With this money, the nonprofit animal rescue group will purchase equipment and tools, and hire an in-house vet to vaccinate and perform low-cost spaying and neutering for the rescue. This donation comes as Half the Way Home celebrates its three-year anniversary. "We are going to be able to spay and neuter our kitties at our own shelter, saving us thousands and thousands of dollars every month, and we're going to be able to reach out and help community cats as well. This will save even more lives!" said Dana Starr Rittelmeyer, CEO of Half the Way Home Inc. Established in 2016, the nonprofit animal welfare organization saves cats from rural animal controls that have high kill rates. The cat rescue gets shelters’ numbers down, so animal controls are not forced to euthanize. There are three board members, 12 executives, and various volunteers divided into specialized teams, consisting of experienced kitten caregivers, working with feral cats, and vets who foster high-risk cases. www.halfthewayhome.org.
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A Welcoming Sanctuary from the Storm Primrose School of Sixes Road collected toiletries, books, water and snacks to take to the seniors at Merrill Gardens in Woodstock, where about 60 evacuees from a senior living center in the Carolinas took temporary shelter after evacuating for Hurricane Dorian. The Primrose children enjoyed time with evacuees (above), reading books and creating crafts.
Woodstock Wins the Recycling Challenge Woodstock won the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce eighth annual Mayors’ Recycling Challenge, collecting 847,273 pounds. Canton collected 321,030 pounds, with Holly Springs weighing in at 277,853; Waleska with 42,400 and Ball Ground at 27,760 pounds. Waleska took the prize for most recycling per capita, with 44.03 pounds per resident.
Volunteers Needed at Timothy’s Cupboard Timothy’s Cupboard, located at Timothy Lutheran Church at Arnold Mill and Barnes roads, is looking for volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays to unload food trucks. Help is needed to weigh and sort the food, and help also is needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays when clients come to get food. Established in 1991, Timothy’s Cupboard has been Cherokee County’s food bank for 28 years, and has served tens of thousands of residents. It is a vital resource for the county to assist the needy. For more information, call Jeannie Bernerth at 678-852-8498.
Credit Unions Rally for Children’s Fundraiser The Greater Atlanta Credit Unions for Kids Chapter raised more than $47,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at an annual bowling fundraiser, surpassing the goal by $2,000. The Credit Union of Georgia was part of the effort, with employees, friends and family rallying to support the cause through yearly fundraising efforts, including the bowl-a-thon. Business Development Officer Kelly Nagel represented the Credit Union on the 2019 Credit Unions for Kids committee.
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Local News Northside Hospital System Receives Awards Northside Hospital Cherokee has been given the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Gold NSTEMI Achievement Award for its treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests, heart failure and stroke in the hospital. The award is given by the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline quality improvement program. Northside Cherokee also received the association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award for meeting quality measures developed to reduce the time between a stroke patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. The hospital also has been named a recipient of the 2019 Environmental Services Department of the Year award by the Association for Heath Care Environment, a winner in the 1-to-250-beds category.
Vietnam Wall Replica to Stop in Blue Ridge A traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall will be in Blue Ridge Oct. 3-7, and Elaine Owen, chair of the Special Veterans Project Committee, has been working to make the visit a memorable one. The wall will be set up on the grassy area beside the United Methodist Church, behind the Chamber of Commerce building. “I want to make this as elaborate as we can,” she said. “We have invited Gov. Brian Kemp, Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, our representative and Speaker of the Georgia House David Ralston and State Sen. Steve Gooch.” Owen said the wall is to leave Florida early morning Oct. 3 and arrive, escorted by the Patriot Riders, at the site for opening ceremonies by noon. Visits can be made to the wall 24 hours a day until it leaves on Oct. 7.
World Premiere Set for Hometown Movie If you want to see a movie that’s been filmed in Cherokee and Pickens counties, be sure to check out the world premier of “Charlie’s Christmas Wish,” set for 3 and 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Elm Street Cultural Arts Center, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. Members of the cast, including Charlie, will be at the screening, as well as service dogs and their handlers. The movie is about a dog that helps a homeless Vietnam veteran, as well as a returning Afghanistan veteran with PTSD. The Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program is planning the event, and will have 300 tickets available for each show. Ticket cost is a $10 donation. To purchase, visit www.elmstreetarts.org.
Cherokee’s Growth Trend Continues Cherokee County continued to grow at a fast pace, adding 8,200 new residents in the past year, bringing the total population to 262,700, according to 2019 population estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The estimates show that Cherokee has become one of metro Atlanta‘s growth engines. Cherokee’s population increased 3.2% in the past year, the fastest rate in the 10-county Atlanta region. Cherokee has added nearly 48,000 people since 2010, and the population has almost doubled since 2000. 10
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Celebrations!
Chloe Caroline Reeves
Born Sept. 1 at 7:11 a.m. Welcome sweet child of ours. Love, Mom and Dad.
Archer
Happy 3rd birthday to our precious Archer. We love you, Mommy and Daddy!
Happy 7th birthday, Rylee!
You continue to amaze us with your big heart and beautiful spirit. Love, Mommy, Daddy and Bodhi.
Derek Langlois
Oct. 28 Happy 25th birthday! Thank you for your service. I love you, Mom.
Chansia Marie
A star was born on Oct. 13! A very special happy 14th birthday! Love, your friends and family.
Walker May
Happy 11th birthday, sweet boy! We love you so much and are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Hadley.
Hope this year brings many blessings! Your daughter, Mega Baby.
You are an amazing kid. Follow your dreams buddy! Love, Mommy, Braylee, Beau and KitKat.
Happy first birthday! We love you so much! Mom and Dad.
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Sept. 30 Happy Sweet Sixteen, my baby girl! I love you to the moon and back! Love, Mom.
Happy birthday, Nanny!
Happy 7th birthday Tucker!
Izzy
Bella Newlove
Madison
Happy 16th birthday! We love you and are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad.
Ethan
Wishing you a happy 4th birthday! Love, Mom and Dad.
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IN town
Woodstock OCTOBER
The Gina Furtado Project will perform in the season’s last 5 Lantern Series event, on the Elm Street Cultural Arts Center’s
Event Green, 113 Elm St., the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Details at www.elmstreetarts.org/lantern-series.
Station 14 Open House is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 12 Fire 225 Arnold Mill Road. Enjoy fire truck displays, firefighter drills, tours, live extrication demonstrations, free lunch, with bounce houses and a hose line experience for the kids.
ONGOING Woodstock Farm Fresh Market
8:30 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through Dec. 28. Market Street, downtown Woodstock. 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm St.
INFluence
Meets the last Friday of each month at 8 a.m. Breakfast is served. The event includes a brief presentation that focuses on updates given by greater Woodstock or Cherokee County officials on important issues or services offered that affect the community. www.inwdstk.org.
Small Town Creatives (STC)
STC is for creative professionals (designers and makers), and alternates between a morning event and an evening event every other month. The morning events are the third Friday and the evening events are the fourth Tuesday. www.inwdstk.org.
YPOW AM
Young Professionals of Woodstock meet 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Copper Coin. www.inwdstk.org.
ELM STREET THEATER www.elmstreetarts.org
Through Oct. 6: “Little Shop of Horrors.” Hapless floral shop worker Photo courtesy of George Williams.
Taste of Mt. Olive, an annual event, will take place 19 The 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the historic Missionary Baptist Church at
131 Mill St. in Woodstock. Church members will prepare and serve their favorite dishes.
NOVEMBER
11 Park at City Center, with military and public servant Veterans Day Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at The
representatives. Coffee and donuts after the ceremony. www.woodstockga.gov.
the Season to be Green, Recycling Event Saturday is 16 ‘Tis 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Woodstock Elementary School parking
lot, 230 Rope Mill Road. Accepting electronics, batteries, textiles, cell phones, etc. For more details, visit www.WoodstockParksandRec.com.
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Seymour discovers a mutant plant that feeds on human blood and flesh grows popular at a deadly price. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m. Rated PG-13.
Oct. 11: iThink Improv Troupe Show
at 8 p.m. Fall into funny and spend your Friday night with an Improv Comedy show fit for the entire family.
Oct. 19: Art on the Green at the Elm
Street Event Green, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 6th annual open air art market will feature paintings, mixed media, photography, hand-crafted jewelry, eclectic gifts, and more for purchase! In addition to the outdoor art market, there will be live acoustic music, free art and food demos, food trucks, and a kids area. Free to attend.
The Production of Art BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW
“Art is not a thing; it is a way.” - Elbert Hubbard What is it that makes art, ART? Is it paint, a photo, an expression? The definition of art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as a painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. When we visit a museum, see a performance or a movie, or attend an art show — we typically see the final product. But, looking beyond the final piece in front of us, there are countless hours spent in creating this art. From initial concept and sketches, to having a full finished canvas, a painting can take weeks, months or even years to complete. When looking at a performance, there are numerous volunteers and artists who work together, and put thousands of hours of work into months of preparation. And, let us not forget the actors who dedicate their time to learning and honing their craft, in order to present the best form of this performance art for you, the audience. Why do artists do what they do? Thomas Merton said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Creating art and being creative is a way of life. We often think about creativity as making something, but, in fact, the root meaning of the word means to grow. When we are creative, we feel vibrantly alive. From birth, we find creative ways to negotiate life. The most creative people find ways around obstacles because they see them not just as roadblocks but also as opportunities. At Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, we encourage creative expression through art. We create vibrancy to help bring our community together. On Oct. 19, we are hosting our sixth annual open air market, Art on the Green. Local artists from North Georgia will gather on our event green to display their art, which includes paintings, mixed media, photography, hand-crafted jewelry, eccentric gifts … and much more. In addition to the outdoor art market, there will be live acoustic music, free art and food demos, food trucks and a children’s area. This event is important to our mission: Engaging the community with relevant art experiences every day. Whether it’s an artist, performer or patron, we hope to help nurture the art and creativity of this community by bringing them all together.
UPCOMING AT ELM STREET
OCT 19 | 9am-5pm th
Artists, Food Trucks, Beer , Music. 111 Elm St. Downtown Woodstock, GA
NOV 15th - 17th OCT 11
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8pm Siobhan Brumbelow is on staff at Elm Street. She holds a BA in Theatre from Brenau University and toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre.
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Activities Autumn
SCHOOLS
OUTSIDE CHEROKEE
Oct. 4
Weekends in October
Canton. 770-721-5840.
Ellijay, with wagon rides, pig races, cow milking, a petting farm, mini golf, museums, jumping pillow and numerous playgrounds. Live entertainment and food. www.hillcrestorchards.net.
Sixes Elementary, 5-9 p.m. 20 Ridge Road,
Oct. 11
Free Home Elementary, 6-9 p.m. 12525 Cumming Highway, Canton. 770-721-5960. www.freehomepta.com/events.html.
Oct. 12
Carmel Elementary School, noon-4 p.m. 2275 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. 770-704-1184.
Oct. 18
R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy, 4:30-7:30 p.m. 1375 Puckett Road, Waleska. 770-704-1212.
Bascomb Elementary School, Bobcat Boogie
5K, mile fun run and fall festival. 6-8:30 p.m. 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock. 770-721-6630.
Oct. 25
E.T. Booth Middle School Booth Bash, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 6550 Putnam Ford Drive, Woodstock. 770-721-5500. Arnold Mill Elementary, 5-8 p.m. 710 Arnold Mill Elementary, Woodstock. 770-721-6470. Hasty Fine Arts Academy Costume Dance,
6-8 p.m. 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. 770-721-6555.
Oak Grove Elementary School, Fall Ball (dance) 6-8 p.m. at the Yanmar Evo Center, 5889 Old Alabama Road, Acworth. 770-721-8550.
Oct. 26
Johnston Elementary School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2031 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock. 770-721-8461.
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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!
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Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at Hillcrest Orchards in
Oct. 5-6
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. 12-13, 19-20
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. 13 at the civic center, parade on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m., downtown Ellijay. www.georgiaapplefestival.org.
Oct. 19-20
Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega celebrates the 1828
discovery of gold in the area. More than 300 art and craft exhibitors, and food vendors will 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. 18-19
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.
IN CHEROKEE Oct. 5
Autumn Fest in Holly Springs is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barrett Park. The festival features arts and crafts, a free kids zone, live entertainment and food vendors. www.hollyspringsga.us/autumnfest.
Oct. 12
The Canton farmers market is hosting Pumpkin Day, in conjunction with the season’s last farmers market. It 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.
Oct. 26
Y Halloween Festival, noon-3 p.m., at the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA, 201 E. Bells Ferry Road. Climbing tower, bounce house, games, trick-or-treating and more. No charge. Trunk or Treat 5K/1K at Etowah River Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m., offers a safe, healthy alternative to traditional Halloween activities. Event includes races as well as face painting, food trucks, and trunk or treat after the race. Register at www.active.com.
Trick-Or-Try-It Halloween Open House, 1-3 p.m., at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway, Canton. 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 Treating 5-7 p.m. at Bascomb United
Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. Activities include trunk or treating, live music, free food, haunted hut, costume contest and hayrides, followed by a family Halloween movie.
Oct. 27
Costumed children pet a horse at Mariposa Farms.
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Third annual Haunted Horse Hill is open 7-10 p.m. at Mariposa Farms, 75 Red Gate Trail in Canton. It’s a walk through a haunted pasture to a barn filled with frights around every corner. Kids can play in the children’s area at the main barn, where there are games, face and pumpkin painting, a bounce house, and trick or treating with costumed horses. $10 haunted house, $5 kids zone. Proceeds benefit Bethany’s Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services (BEATS), which provides therapy and recreational opportunities for kids and adults with special needs. www.beats-inc.org.
Oct. 23
HFUMC Trunk or Treat is 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a free community event. Chili will be served to adults, and there will be hotdogs for children. There will be face painting, bounce houses, a fire pit with smores, raffles and, of course, trick or treating. Hickory Flat UMC, 4056 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton.
Oct. 25
Spooktacular in the Park, in downtown Ball Ground, is
planned for 4-8 p.m. at the Community Center at 250 Civic Drive. For more details, visit www.cityofballground.com.
BBQ Brews and Boos is set for downtown Canton and billed as “the biggest Halloween party in North Georgia.” Main Street will be closed to accommodate barbecue vendors, craft beer, live music, ghost tours, a kids zone, and trick or treating for kids (4-5:30 p.m.). Free. Details on Facebook.
Oct. 30
Canton First Baptist is hosting its annual Trunks and Treats 6:30-8 p.m. There will be carnival games, inflatables, hayrides and lots of candy. 1 Mission Point, Canton, 30114.
Oct. 31
Woodstock’s KidsFest, 3-8 p.m., at the Northside
Cherokee Amphitheater, will feature Halloween trick or treat activities for younger ghouls and goblins, including moonwalks, DJ Ronnie, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, games, the ever-popular stringed apple and pumpkin bowling games, face painting, costume contest and candy give-away. Costume contest is 7 p.m. in front of the stage. Trophies and prizes given for the funniest, scariest, cutest and best costume. Vote for your favorite pet costume, too.
Nov. 2
The Great Pumpkin Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton, is a free family festival that includes bounce houses, rope maze, petting zoo, craft show, music, food trucks and more. Helicopter rides at an additional cost. Bring your pumpkins to launch from a trebuchet. www.crpa.net.
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Harvest
An Apple
Our creative photographers, who each month capture images of the faces and places of our community, share their favorite apple recipes.
Apple Dumplings
Cider Pork Chops
In addition to being a professional photographer, I’m also a local firefighter and paramedic with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. As a firefighter, you have to know how to cook! We all take turns cooking, and you’re going to have an unhappy crew if you don’t have a few good meals up your sleeve. This is my favorite apple recipe, and has proven to be a favorite at every fire station I’ve been assigned to. Enjoy!
This is a family favorite recipe that originated from Southern Living magazine from the late 1990s.
Angela Rice, Shot From the Heart Photography www.shotfromtheheartphotography.com
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2-3 Granny Smith apples 2 8-ounce cans of crescent rolls 2 sticks butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Cinnamon to taste 1 12-ounce bottle of Mountain Dew
Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9-inch x 13-inch buttered pan. Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir, and pour entire mixture over apples and crescent rolls. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauce from the pan over the top.
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Rebekah Gregg Rebekah Gregg Photography www.rebekahgreggphotography.com
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops 4 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup raisins (optional) 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup apple cider
Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chops. Seal and shake to coat. Remove chops, and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet; add chops, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Grease a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place apples in bottom of dish; top with raisins, if desired, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange chops over brown sugar, and drizzle with apple cider. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until pork chops are done.
Overnight Apple French Toast
Heather Stevens Joyful Day Photography www.joyfuldayphoto.com My favorite apple recipe is a variation on a family tradition that has been enjoyed for as long as I can remember. We have it every year during the holiday season.
French toast
This is a recipe from our family cookbook bible – Betty Crocker circa 1960. The secret to a memorable pie crust is butter. So, whenever any recipe calls for shortening – substitute salted butter and don’t think twice about it.
• 1 pound loaf sourdough or French bread, cut into chunks • 3 cups chopped apples (2 large apples) • 8 large eggs • 2 cups whole or 2% milk • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, unpacked • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10-inch pie crust
Streusel topping
Apple Pie
Beth Fornuto, Beth Fornuto Photography www.bethfornuto.com
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1 cup butter 2 ⅔ cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 7-8 tablespoons cold water
Cut butter into flour and salt until particles are the size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, one teaspoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl. (1-2 teaspoons of water can be added if necessary.) Divide pastry into two halves and shape into two rounds. Flatten on a lightly floured surface. Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie plate with a flour-covered rolling pin. Fold pastry into fourths, unfold and ease into pie plate, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Fill with apple filling. Trim overhanging edge of pastry ½ inch from rim of plate. Roll out the other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits, so steam can escape. Place over filling and unfold. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under the lower edge, pressing on rim to seal.
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1 cup sugar ⅓ cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of salt 8 cups thinly sliced tart apples (about 7 medium) 3 tablespoons butter
Mix sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples. Turn into pastry-filled pie plate. Dot with butter. Cover with crust that has slits and seal edges. Cover edges with foil to prevent excessive browning. Remove during last 15 minutes of baking. Bake at 425 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in the crust.
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 1/2 cup salted butter, cut into pieces
Grease a 9-inch × 13-inch casserole dish. Combine the bread chunks and chopped apples, place in an even layer in the bottom of the dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, minus the streusel, and pour evenly over bread and apples. Cover dish and store in the fridge overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and bake for 35-40 minutes. While casserole bakes, combine the dry ingredients for the streusel in a bowl. Add the butter and mash it into the dry ingredients until it forms a crumbly mixture. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the streusel crumble over the top of the casserole. Continue baking casserole for about 5 minutes, or until the streusel is melted. Serve warm with syrup. AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2019
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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Brittany Weir, Brittany Weir Photography https://brittanyweirphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/ portfolio I make this every year for my daughter, Amelia. She is a huge fan of cinnamon rolls, so this is a special treat for her.
Dough
• 1 cup milk (I use 2%) • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup butter • 1 envelope instant or rapid rise • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoon) reserve ½ cup • 1 egg • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Skillet Bacon Apple Crisp Abigail Peyton, Abigail Peyton Photography www.barefootfotos.com
Over the years, my husband has become passionate about the art of smoking meat, and I have always loved baking. We decided to marry our two passions and make a delicious fall dessert! Our recipe comes from smoking pro, Susie Bulloch of “Hey Grill, Hey.”
Apple Filling
• 4 pounds crisp apples peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 tablespoons flour • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 1 teaspoon lemon zest • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • pinch of salt
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4 strips bacon cut into small pieces 1/2 cup instant oats 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 8 tablespoons cold salted butter cut into very small pieces
Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on high heat. Add the bacon pieces for the topping to the skillet and cook until crisp. Remove the cooked bacon and drain most of the bacon fat from the pan, reserving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Preheat your grill, smoker or oven to 375 degrees. While your grill heats, start assembling ingredients for the crisp. In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the apple filling. Stir gently to combine and pour into the skillet with the bacon fat. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients for the apple crisp topping. Then stir in the cold butter pieces with a fork, pressing on the butter and mixing until the butter is in small pieces and the topping mixture resembles coarse sand. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples. Place the skillet in the oven/grill/smoker and close the lid. Cook for 40-45 minutes (turning the skillet halfway through cooking) or until the apples are tender and the crisp topping is golden brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy. 20
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Filling
• 6 tablespoons butter, • 1/3 cup granulated sugar softened • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped • 2 tablespoons ground • 1/2 cup caramel sauce cinnamon
Topping
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce • 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, pecans or peanuts (optional) Combine milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, remove and stir. Continue heating at 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until butter is melted and the milk is warm to the touch. In a bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add the egg and milk mixture. Using a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, beat on medium to low speed until combined. Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, beating after each addition. When the dough begins to form a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, you have added enough flour. Continue beating for 5 minutes on medium to low speed. Remove the dough hook, cover dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, begin making your filling by whisking together sugars and cinnamon in a bowl until combined. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured work surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 14 inches x 9 inches. Use a knife or pastry spatula to evenly spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Add finely chopped apples, and drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel sauce. Beginning at the 14-inch edge, tightly roll up the dough, and seal the final seam by pinching the dough together. Cut off the ends of the roll (just a centimeter or so) so they are even. Cut the remaining dough into equal pieces. Place each cinnamon roll into a greased pie plate or 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Cover again with a damp towel, and leave the dish in a warm place to rise for 25 minutes. When the rolls have risen, uncover the dish, place on the center rack in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and cooked through. Remove and let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes. Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce and serve.
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The Fundraisers October
Worship in Pink. Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta is promoting October as Worship in Pink month, and offers materials for area faith organizations to use in raising money. www.komenatlanta.org/wip.
Oct. 5-6
The Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. This annual event covers 30 miles of Atlanta in two days. Originating in 2002, the fundraiser has funded 338 grants totaling $15 million to support breast health programs in Georgia. www.itsthejourney.org.
Oct. 11
Tennis Against Breast Cancer in Cherokee County. Drills will take place at BridgeMill, Cherokee Tennis Center and Woodmont. Lunch at the Cherokee Conference Center. The event includes activities to fund mammograms and transportation for underinsured women. https://give.northside.com/tabc.
Oct. 26
Paint Gwinnett Pink. The fourth annual 5K Walk/ Run for breast cancer will celebrate survivorship and honor those affected by this disease. Money raised benefits local cancer survivors and the Gwinnett Breast Center at Northside Hospital. paintgwinnettpink.org. Making Strides of Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. This one-day event is presented by Independent Insurance Agents For A Cure to benefit the American Cancer Society. www.makingstrideswalk.org.
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OCTOB The Risks
BY RHONDA WACHSMUTH, M.D.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and the second-leading cause of cancer death. However, death due to breast cancer has been decreasing since 1989, thanks to early detection and advances in treatment. The most significant risks for developing breast cancer are gender and age. Being a woman means that you have a 12% chance of developing breast cancer in your lifetime, and it is more likely to develop in later years. Early detection is your best chance of survival – with screening mammograms, breast self-exams and annual clinical breast exams. For women with an average risk of breast cancer, annual screening mammograms should begin at age 40. For women with increased risk, screening should begin at an earlier age dependent upon risk factors. Discuss this with your doctor and develop a screening plan. Additional risk factors include certain hereditary genetic mutations, a personal history of breast cancer, family history of breast cancer, personal history of radiation to the chest wall or face before age 30, certain types of fibrocystic breast changes,
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BREAST CANCER Awareness Month
use of hormone replacement therapy after menopause, being overweight, alcohol use, cigarette smoking and dense breast tissue. Race/ethnicity also impact your risk. White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer, but African-American women are more likely to develop more aggressive breast cancer diagnosed at a more advanced stage and at a younger age. Screening is critical to cause a change in this paradigm. Although you hear a lot about family history and gene mutations as risk factors, it is important to know that less than 15% of women who develop breast cancer have anyone in their family with the disease, and only 5% to 10% of breast cancers are due to a gene mutation inherited from the father or mother. That means that about 85% of women with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. This is why screening is so important.
Your gender, age and family history can’t be changed; however, other risk factors can be modified. • Regular, moderate exercise for 4-7 hours per week lowers the risk of breast cancer. • Hormone replacement therapy after menopause increases the risk by 75% (so instead of 12% lifetime risk of breast cancer, the lifetime risk would be 21%). • Smoking cigarettes is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer, particularly in younger premenopausal women. • Reducing alcohol consumption also lowers risk; women who drink two or more alcoholic drinks per day (wine, beer or liquor) are 50% more likely to develop breast cancer than women who don’t drink alcohol. • Having a full-term pregnancy prior to age 30 and breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer (but these are not necessarily decisions that are made purely for the purpose of reducing breast cancer risk and are very personal).
Dr. Rhonda Wachsmuth is a breast surgeon affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee and Georgia Breast Care in Marietta and Woodstock. www.builttobeatcancer.com
The Fight
BY CHEROKEE WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALISTS, PC
According to the American Cancer Society, one out of every eight women will have breast cancer. However, early detection can lead to a good prognosis, and is the key to fighting cancer. If breast cancer is caught early, before it spreads beyond the breast, the five-year survival rate is 99%. (Data: American Society of Clinical Oncology.) Breast exams are an important part of a woman’s health. You have multiple options for screenings, and it is important to select the one that is right for your situation. Your doctor will help you decide which type is best for you. These are the most common choices:
• Mammograms. They are the most common type of
breast cancer screening, and require the use of X-rays. Mammograms can show both the early and late stages of tumors through X-ray imaging. It is recommended that women over the age of 40 have an annual mammogram.
• Clinical breast exams (CBE). This type of screening checks for abnormalities and lumps in the breasts without invasive tools. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network shares that the breasts and underarms are usually part of the examination. • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
An MRI relies on magnetic fields to generate images. This is considered to be a more invasive procedure and is usually reserved for high-risk patients, such as those with BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, family histories of cancer or dense breast tissue.
• BRCA testing. This test helps determine your genetic risk for breast cancer. This type of screening looks for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations that increase the risk of having breast cancer. • Thermography. This procedure uses a camera with heat
sensing technology to create a map of your breasts. Changes in temperature in the tissue can be a sign of tumors. The goal of breast cancer screenings is to catch problems at an early stage, so treatment is more effective. It is crucial to use screening tests and exams to catch this type of cancer, because symptoms may not appear right away. Regular screenings can detect cancer before it spreads to other parts of your body, giving you an increased chance of survival. Breast cancer kills 40,000 women every year, but screenings can help with early diagnosis. Whatever you do, don’t delay your annual exam. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to schedule your breast cancer screening appointment.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT • The business.
Hardrock Landscape Construction has been a small, local family-owned business serving metro Atlanta since 2004. Hardrock began as a small lawn care business and quickly grew into a custom outdoor living and hardscape business in 2006. By late 2007, the niche had been established: working with pavers, stone, decorative concrete patios, retaining walls, custom decks and porches. Team members have held themselves to a higher level of success by being committed to having proper qualifications and certifications specifically for the type of projects that are sold. Knowing how to install the materials properly and being able to provide this knowledge to the homeowner gives everyone a sense of security that Hardrock is the right choice.
877-295-2060 www.hardrockscapes.com On Instagram and Facebook “I contacted Casey to design and complete a backyard renovation. He listened to our wants and asked us what our budget was. He was able to design an amazing stone patio, a fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen. He implemented a landscape plan that was flawless. He also included an irrigation system to sustain the beautiful plants and trees his team had planted. We would recommend Casey to all of our friends and neighbors.” - M. Maria
• What’s unique.
A professional approach at Hardrock is taken with each project. Step 1: Team members listen and take notes, utilizing a very friendly, personal approach to determine what the homeowner wants done. Step 2: Team members typically become consultants on realistic expectations of the scope of work and really drill down on the wants versus the needs of the project. Step 3: A very detailed proposal is given to the homeowner, including multiple options, designs, credentials for the work being installed, insurance, etc. Step 4: Once the project is completed by one of the teams, a thorough walkthrough is scheduled with a project manager to ensure the homeowner is more than satisfied with the new space.
Don’t Forget Your Behind Pink reminds us to screen for breast cancer. But screening for colon cancer is important, too! It’s the third leading cause of cancer-related death in women – following lung and breast cancers. At age 50, everyone should get a screening colonoscopy – earlier if you have a family history or other risk factors.* Cover all your assets. Talk to your doctor about getting screened.
Canton 678.593.1295 *U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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Teddy the Slash Man BY TEDDY THE SPAZ MAN
I love Halloween! It’s the time of year to be anyone you want and escape reality, because let’s face it, being a stud 24/7 is exhausting. My first idea was to be a cat burglar, so I dressed the part and waited for the perfect victim. Then Mama Kitty walked by and swiped at me, and it reminded me that one cat is more than enough. So, nope − I would will not be stealing a cat this year. I went to the Woofstock Dog Park to mingle with my own, when this cute Beagle started playing the “Y.M.C.A.” song. Naturally, we all stopped to do the dance - ‘cause who doesn’t? Then it hit me! I’d make an awesome Village People … err Person! So, I donned my shiny hot pants and flashed the shedogs my sweet side. Big mistake! Hordes of Poodles, Shih-Tzus and an overly ebullient Great Dane nearly mauled me. Dang, maybe I can’t escape being a stud. As I headed west down the trail, the unmistakable excitement of a football game filled the air. “Aha!” I thought, “I’ll be a cheerleader!” Within minutes, I was standing smack dab in the middle of Woodstock High School’s football field, and I must’a looked good ‘cause you could’a heard a pin drop. I kicked up my gams and cheered, “2, 4, 6, 8 who do we appreciate? Spaz Man, Spaz Man!” The fans erupted. “Boo! Get off the field! Go home!” they yelled. “Rude!” I thought. So, as I was being escorted off the field by a couple of beefy seniors, I turned to the stands and chanted, “2, 4, 6, 8 don’t hate ‘cause I’m so great. Pfft.” Annoyed, I shoved my earbuds in and cranked up some Guns N’ Roses. Before I knew it, I was head bangin’ and playin’ my air guitar right there on the trail, and then it dawned on me. Why was I trying to be something I’m not? I’m a rock star and I’ve always been a rock star. So, meet Teddy the Slash Man! And yes, I will be takin’ the she-dogs down to Paradise City, baby! Aaawooooooooo!
Teddy the Spaz Man is a social media dog and not-so-humble Hallmark star living in downtown Woodstock. Facebook/Instagram: @teddythespazman.
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THANK YOU
to all who supported the
élon Salon Cut-A-Thon
for 12 fantastic years! Together we raised over $158,000 for breast cancer charity It’s The Journey, Inc.
Farewell to the Cut-A-Thon We have greatly appreciated your support and enjoyed sharing music and entertainment, delicious food, fun raffles, and lots and lots of beautiful hair. Photo: Hair cut, colour and style by élon Salon.
As we say goodbye to the Cut-A-Thon, we are excited to continue our relationship with and support of It's The Journey, Inc.
A new tradition starts this year.
Now through November 16th
Join us in raising funds for It’s The Journey, Inc. in three ways:
élon Salon DONATION WALL of RIBBONS
Donate any amount and add a ribbon to our wall.
Pop-Up BAKE SALES at élon Salon
Featuring scrumptious treats from home bakers and area favorite restaurants.
élon CASINO NIGHT at The Brickyard
Our efforts will culminate November 16 at this event, because helping others should be fun!
Purchase Casino Night tickets at élon Salon or on our website at elonsalon.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and specials. facebook: elonsalon | instagram: @elonsalon1 | youtube: elonsalon facebook: elonsalon | instagram: @elonsalon1
770.427.8698 • elonsalon.com 770.427.8698 • elonsalon.com 695 Piedmont Rd • Marietta GA 30066 695 Piedmont Rd • Marietta GA 30066
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Your Neighborhood Closing Firm Pacific Law Group Offers Concierge Service, From Contract to Closing
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modern and interactive closing experience, one that’s “fun and effective,” is what Justin Pacific promises at Pacific Law Group. The attorney opened the Woodstock firm in January, 2018, because he believed the landscape of the home closing business was evolving, and he wanted to be a part of the change. “We are professional, organized, and offer a modern twist on the closing experience,” Pacific said. “We provide the legal knowledge in residential and commercial real estate transactions of a large law firm with the personal touch of a boutique-sized law firm.”
THE DIFFERENCE Using the most up-to-date technology, “our process allows for secure client interaction, app access to our closing software, and real-time updates on where our staff is on the closing process,” Pacific said. Secure transactions. A secure server within the software platform is used to exchange information between sellers, buyers and lenders — including wiring instructions and personal information. This method of sharing information eliminates the need for email communications, which are at risk of being compromised. Experienced attorneys. The closing attorneys have handled
more than 30,000 transactions in their respective practices, Pacific said. “There is rarely going to be a situation that arises in the closing process that we do not already have several solutions to overcome.” The attorneys share their personal cell numbers, adding to the multiple ways — social media messaging platforms, office phone, fax and email — they are available to their clients. Remote service. Pacific Law will send attorneys to close local to the property in the transaction, specifically serving Atlanta proper and north Atlanta, at no charge. Easy access. The firm’s original location is near the I-575 and Sponsored Content
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Ga. 92 interchange, overlooking the driving range at the Cherokee Golf Center. It’s easy to reach, Pacific said, with great views from the closing table. Pacific is a graduate of the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, and has a B.A. and master’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, and enjoying the local life in Woodstock, his home since 2011. “Our business is growing rapidly, and we currently offer closings on-site in more than 30 locations all around Atlanta,” Pacific said. “Our goal is to bring the small firm services to neighborhoods all over Atlanta and beyond.”
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“Top flight closing attorney with keen focus on process and ensuring closings are done properly. I have great faith in Justin’s operation and integrity and readily encourage friends and referral partners to use his services.” - Robert L. “Easiest closing I have ever done! Their use of technology in dealing with the paperwork really speeds up the process. I was in and out of there in 30 minutes or less!” - Celese W. “With all the bumps and bruises we can suffer along the road of going through a real estate deal, it is wonderful to know that a closing with Christina Pritz and Pacific Law Group, LLC is NEVER one of them! I have always been amazed at the ease with which things get done when working with these true professionals! “ - Bill C. “Justin Pacific and Pacific Law Group are amazing! They take awesome care of our clients, make sure everything is in line and are great are the closing table!” - Denisse O.
Pacific Law Group 625 Molly Lane, Suite 130, Woodstock, GA 30189
770-702-8467
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Caring for the Widow and the Fatherless BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ
The origin of the word widow, from the Sanskrit, is vidhuh. This unwelcome word means: lonely, solitary. The hurtful time a wife becomes a widow is the moment her normal life becomes a distant dream. Lori Apon, mother of eight, saw her everyday life disappear in an instant when she received the tragic news of her husband’s passing. On May 17, 1999, Lori’s husband, Bobby Apon, made the choice to take his own life. This painful experience sparked a desire in Lori to relieve the suffering of other widows. Seventeen years later, the doors were opened for her to launch the nonprofit Perspective Ministries. Her aim is to connect
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Lori Apon, right, has walked alongside the Dooley family through difficult
the energy, passion and resources of others to serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the widows and the fatherless. The night before Bobby’s death, a passage from Psalm 68:5 was quoted in the church service where he served on staff as a worship leader: “I am a defender of the widow and father to the fatherless.” This truth became a lifeline for Lori and her eight small children. Lori experienced God’s fulfillment of this promise, as the church became his hands and feet by ministering to her family with overwhelming compassion. “I desire to replicate what the church did for me and my family in the lives of widows,” Lori said. Perspective Ministries’ mission is to direct the widow and fatherless to the one who is able to satisfy their deepest needs, meeting their practical, emotional and spiritual needs in the name of Jesus. In addition to meeting these needs, Perspective: Conducts WidowLife Workshops for churches interested in starting or enhancing their widow ministry. Leads monthly WidowLife Support groups in Woodstock (fourth Mondays) and Douglasville (third Mondays). This is a time of discipleship and encouragement from God’s word (for widows of all ages). Email info@perspectiveministries.org for locations. Offers a Giving Catalog that educates people on the ways to fulfill Perspective’s mission through gifts of comfort and care packages for practical help, like auto services, lawn care and more. Lori and her team also are in the process of developing an interactive online tool that will provide a way for widows to ask for help and then connect with people who want to help, but don’t know how. This tool is being launched and tested over the next year: 150 service providers are already a part of the network. “We feel it will revolutionize widow and fatherless ministry,” Lori said.
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One Young Widow’s Experience Brittany Price Brooker, a 25-year-old mom of three children under age 3, lost her husband when his heart stopped one day as he was working.
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In the beginning of this widow journey, I was barely surviving, forcing myself to get out of bed in the morning,” Brittany said. “But Lori Apon showed up to help and support me. She shifted my perspective during the most difficult days of my life. My main concern — just wanting to be sure my kids were going to be OK. Because Lori had been in my position, I believed her when she told me, ‘You’re going to be OK. Your kids are going to be OK, and God will be faithful to walk you through this.’
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Stories like this have been repeated in widows’ lives over and over since Perspective began in 2016. Last year, 232 widows and 109 fatherless children were served. Through the WidowLife Workshops, 150 additional widows were served, extending their reach beyond Georgia. The creativity behind the wide variety of options to serve these precious women in the giving catalog is remarkable. Perhaps the most touching is giving away soft blankets on Valentine’s Day to show them God’s covering and love. To donate, volunteer, or find out more about this ministry, visit www.perspectiveministries.org, or email info@perspectiveministries.org. Send contributions to: Perspective Ministries, P.O. Box 286, Woodstock, GA 30188.
Susan Schulz is a wife, mom, writer and mentor who lives and plays along the Etowah River in Canton. She loves serving at Woodstock City Church. Connect with her at www.susanbrowningschulz.com. AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2019
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Rob’s Rescues Helping Others Help Animals Rob with Piper.
This dog’s name is Piper. She is a hound mix and is 7 years old. She is pretty, cooperative, and a sweet dog that loves to be petted on her back. This dog is very nice and friendly, and would be a great family dog.
There are a lot of people around who help animals, but often we don’t know how to find them. That is what I try to do with my interviews: let you know who is out there helping animals. Here are three people I recently interviewed who do good in the community, and one person who contacted me because she needs a miracle.
Diviya Roney
founded Frida’s Companion Animals Foundation (FCAF) (www.fridasfoundation.com). She focuses on educating about the importance of spaying and neutering, and TNR. She also is an advocate for cats in kill shelters, and partners with cat rescues. FCAF also helps low-income people by providing food and supplies. Her work is based on lifting people out of despair and giving hope to the hopeless. She wants to get the word out in Cherokee County that FCAF can help low-income families.
The shelter doesn’t have only cats and dogs. Sometimes they have rabbits and guinea pigs, which are are good pets, because they are easy to care for. I had fun with these at the shelter.
Rob’s Rescues was contacted recently by the owner of a cat called Meera, who is looking for a miracle. Meera was last seen in October 2018. She disappeared from her home near Lake Acworth, in the area near Dallas Street and Seminole and East Lakeshore drives. She is 10 years old and a big (15-20 pounds) black-brown-tabby blend, long-haired Manx/Maine coon cat, with a short puffy tail, green eyes and very long whiskers. Photos were lost on a lost phone, but she looks like this. She is microchipped. If anyone has seen her, or knows anything about her, please call or text 770-670-1947. AROUND WOODSTOCK | October 2019
is 18 years old, and his dream is to create a feral cat sanctuary. When he was 16, he found a feral kitten he called Ghost. It died within days, but his passion for helping cats started with Ghost, and he does TNR (trap-neuter-return) in neighborhood colonies. He has trapped upward of 200 community cats, half of which have been adopted. Please support James by visiting his Facebook page, Saving Ghost Cat Rescue.
Tim Smith
founded HUHA (www.huha.org). It stands for Help Us Help Animals. They do a lot of good work around here, and accept donations of all kinds, which they use to provide relief to animal rescue, wild life sanctuaries, rehabilitation facilities and fosters.
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. Follow Rob at www.robsrescues.com and on Facebook @robsrescues.
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Cherokee County Growth Remains Steady BY HARRY JOHNSTON
For the second consecutive year, Cherokee County remains the fastest-growing county in metro Atlanta, according to the latest 2019 population estimates for the region by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). I don’t have statewide numbers, but it’s clear we’re the fastestgrowing large county in the state. Our estimated population is 262,700, up 3.2% from 2018 — a growth rate higher than in recent years, which has averaged just under 3%. Cherokee County remains a highly desirable place to live. We have low taxes, and great schools and public safety services. And, I believe, we’ve done a better job than other fast-growth counties of preserving our quality of life. We still enjoy a small-town and community lifestyle, where we feel safe and comfortable to live and raise our families. The challenge is, this level of growth makes it harder to sustain the quality of life we all enjoy so much. If we’re not careful, our success could become our downfall. For 12 years, a majority of our Board of Commissioners has favored reasonable restraint in the county’s residential growth and development. Our land use plans aim to hold population growth at or below 3%, mainly by limiting the areas for high-density residential development. But, we’re still seeing some high-density development that was approved prior to those 12 years. City annexations also play a part in the higher growth rate. Canton and Woodstock mostly have been restrained in their annexation for the past 10 years. While, in the past, Holly Springs approved annexations and higher-density development reaching far into eastern Cherokee County, they recently have shifted toward a more moderate approach to growth management.
Woodstock’s recent annexation on Arnold Mill Road is an example of when county and city officials do not agree. But, recent discussions with city leaders indicate hope for a new and better level of city-county cooperation on growth. I’m optimistic we all truly can work together going forward to keep Cherokee great as we grow!
More facts from the ARC population report:
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We have an estimated 71,592 jobs for our workforce of 124,236. Our out-commute is estimated at 53%, lower than other estimates we’ve seen. We’re getting older, with 14% of our residents over 65, versus 9% in 2010.
Birth rates for all races in Cherokee County and throughout the region are below the replacement level. All of our growth is from new people moving to the area.
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We’re slowly becoming more racially diverse. Though Cherokee still has the highest white non-Hispanic population in the region at 78%, that’s down from 81% in 2010. As always, I want to hear from you. Email me at hjohnston@cherokeega.com.
Harry Johnston is chairman of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. He's a retired CPA and accounting manager, and a former district commissioner.
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Understanding and Preparing for Long-Term Care DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Addressing the potential threat of long-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are developing a retirement strategy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 69% of people over age 65 can expect to need extended care services at some point in their lives. So, understanding the various types of long-term care services — and what those services may cost — is critical as you consider your retirement approach.1 What is long-term care? Long-term care is not a single activity. It refers to a variety of medical and nonmedical services needed by those who have a chronic illness or disability that is most commonly associated with aging. Long-term care can include everything from assistance with activities of daily living — help dressing, bathing, using the bathroom, or even driving to the store — to more intensive therapeutic and medical care requiring skilled medical personnel. Long-term care may be provided at home, at a community center, in an assisted living facility, or in a skilled nursing home. And long-term care is not exclusively for the elderly; it is possible to need long-term care at any age. How much does long-term care cost? Long-term care costs vary state by state, and region by region. The national average for care in a skilled-care facility (semi-private in a nursing home) is $85,775 a year. The national average for care in an assisted-living center is $45,000 a year. Home health aides cost a median $18,200 per year, but that rate may increase when a licensed nurse is required. Individuals who would rather not burden their family and friends have two main options for covering the cost of long-term care: They can self insure or purchase long-term care insurance. Many self-insure by default — simply because they haven’t made other arrangements. Those who self-insure may depend
on personal savings and investments to fund any long-term care needs. The other approach is to consider purchasing long-term care insurance, which can cover all levels of care, from skilled care to custodial care to in-home assistance. When it comes to addressing your long-term care needs, many look to select a strategy that may help them protect assets, preserve dignity, and maintain independence. If those concepts are important to you, consider your approach for long-term care. 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. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note: Investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor a recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Citation: 1 - fool.com/retirement/2018/09/02/5-long-term-care-stats-thatwill-blow-you-away.aspx [9/2/18]
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EVERYDAY “The only safe dive is the one you never take.” - An infographic from Shepherd Center
Madison Johnson grew up swimming, boating and enjoying the outdoors with her family on Lake Allatoona. On Aug. 9, Madison, 20, and her best friend, Lucy, were spending their Friday evening with Madison’s dad on his boat at Lake Allatoona. Anchored in a familiar cove, both girls dove simultaneously into the water from the back of the boat. Lucy surfaced, but Madison did not. Madison is a good swimmer, so, when she did not immediately surface, Lucy knew something was wrong and pulled Madison out of the water. “Madison told me that she knew something was wrong when she could not swim up to get air. Her body would not move. She was helpless and realized she would drown so she just prayed,” said Lori, Madison’s mom. Lucy pulled her up for air and yelled for help. Jeff, Madison’s dad, removed her from the water. EMTs quickly arrived and Madison was taken to Kennestone’s Trauma Unit where immediate surgery was performed to repair her fractured C5 vertebra. Surgery was successful, but setbacks began. She developed pneumonia, requiring a tracheostomy. After spending a month in ICU, Madison was moved to Shepherd Spinal Center’s ICU unit and rehab. As with any spinal cord injury, it will take time and hard work before they will understand the long-term effects of her accident. Her break was considered “incomplete,” which means she does not have complete paralysis, and has some feeling and sensation, which is positive. Madison graduated from Etowah High School in 2017, and is a junior at Kennesaw State University majoring in business. She has a twin brother, Nic, 36
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Madison, right, with her best friend, Lucy.
who is a U.S. Marine. Two days after Madison’s accident, he was deployed and will not return to see his sister until March. “Nic and Madison are very close. He reaches out as much as possible to check on his sister. His strength and encouragement continue to play a big part in her motivation to get through this. She is looking forward to showing him her progress once he returns, and that is going to be an amazing reunion!” Lori said. Lori is a single mom, who thankfully has a wonderful employer who allows her to work from the Shepherd Center, as she oversees her daughter’s critical care. Lori and Jeff rotate shifts, and never leave Madison’s side. Soon, Madison will be able to move from Shepherd’s critical care unit to begin an intensive and lengthy rehabilitation,
before returning home with her mom. “It is important for others to understand the dangers of a simple dive. I want to remind everyone to think, ‘feet first to prevent hurt’ when jumping into any body of water − even if you are familiar with it,” Lori said. The Johnsons have many unknowns ahead of them. Madison’s care will require months of intensive physical and occupational therapy, and lifestyle adaptations and home modifications. Everyday Angels hopes that by sharing her story, other local groups and organizations will raise funds in support of Madison. “I already knew we lived in a community of wonderful people. I am reminded of this especially now. We are so grateful for the love and support we have received in support of our precious daughter.”
Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. To make a tax deductible donation, 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. If you know of a special need in your community, e-mail aaeverydayangels@gmail.com
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Owner Molly Trost enjoys designing beautiful spaces while having fun and building relationships with her clients. She is known for designing interiors that are equal parts beautiful and functional. “Layers of textures, patterns and color encompass both elegance and practicality,” she said. Established in 2004, MTID offers an extensive variety in design, including architectural drafting, custom draperies and bedding, upholstery and case-goods, and wallpaper. Whether it is designing a whole home, or one room, careful attention is paid to even the smallest detail. Classic design, Southern graciousness, and a sophisticated modern-traditional outlook guide every decision for your project.
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Before relocating to Georgia in 2009, Trost owned a brick and mortar design shop on the square in Oxford, Mississippi, where she received her interior design degree at Ole Miss. “I now operate my firm out of my home studio where I have endless lines of fabrics, furniture, wallpaper, and all things home, in-house, and pass on discounts to my clients,” Trost said. “I carefully take care of every detail to make the process flow seamlessly and efficient as possible, all the while, having fun along the way.”
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Do’s and Don’ts of Dogs and Decor BY BILL BINGHAM
In our previous neighborhood, our HOA decided the silhouette cut-out of a dog, placed by our mailbox (and lovingly referred to as Shadow), was considered “lawn art,” and therefore against the association covenants. This would become known as the Great Dog Debacle of 2015. Apparently, lawn art was only permissible when used to celebrate a specific holiday. Never mind that 12-foot-tall inflatables moving motorized, internally lit animals were commonplace at Halloween. OK, subtlety clearly was not a concern. Maybe Shadow needed to represent a holiday rather than simply adorning our porch without purpose. Given this combination of facts, I figured I’d found my loophole, and, as Christmas approached, I added a Santa hat and jingle bell necklace to Shadow’s wardrobe. I had neighbors going out of their way to stop by and share their love for our “holiday decor.” Of course, it wasn’t long before Shadow donned a heart and flowers, followed by a leprechaun hat, then bunny ears, then … well, you get the picture. We had ourselves a much beloved unofficial mascot. This managed to perturb the HOA so much, they finally threatened to charge me $500 for each day Shadow remained standing at his post — attire be darned. I desperately wanted
to place Shadow in the yard next door — owned by the head of the HOA design board. I thought it would be a nice sentiment to add Shadow to the giant Cinderella pumpkin mobile parked next to his bushes. My wife thought otherwise, so more adult attitudes prevailed. We since have moved to a lovely new community, and, as the movers pulled away, my son (being my son) immediately grabbed Shadow and placed him out for all to see. I could not have been prouder. The question that remains is whether we should ask for permission or forgiveness from our new neighborhood. There certainly is a time and place for both, but I’m keenly aware that, no matter my choice, it will return someday to haunt me. I can only hope it doesn’t manifest as a situation involving a 2 a.m. phone call and bail money. Even knowing that, I have the strong suspicion that, come the first of October, Shadow will be wearing a pointy hat and be accompanied by flying monkeys. ’Course, this is just how I see the world. Your view may be different.
Bill Bingham, who often can be seen walking the family husky through downtown Woodstock, is an author, public speaker and podcast host, who writes about parenting with technology. bill@billyb.tv.
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The Habit of Thumb Sucking BY DR. ANDY KRAGOR
Thumb sucking is a common topic of discussion for orthodontists and pediatric dentists. While thumb sucking can be a perfectly normal soothing behavior for infants and toddlers, persistence into childhood and adolescence can cause major negative effects on teeth and developing jaws. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a thumb habit should be stopped by age 3. That sounds easy, but any parent will tell you that sometimes rules get broken so that mom and dad can sleep for more than 20 minutes a night. Some babies prefer a pacifier, some a thumb or fingers, and some are just fine with other forms of soothing. In any case, if a pacifier or thumb habit is formed, it ideally should be addressed at a fairly young age. The effects on teeth and jaw growth from a pacifier or thumb habit are essentially the same. However, AAPD recommends that, given the choice, a pacifier is a better option, since a pacifier is easier to take away.
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Common effects on jaw growth are anterior open bites (where the front teeth don’t touch), a high-arched narrow palate or a rotated upper jaw. Good news: If the habit is stopped at a young enough age, many of the skeletal and dental changes can reverse naturally (depending on a lot of factors). Some of the best ways to stop a thumb habit include positive reinforcement and identifying triggers that cause the habit (such as stress or lack of sleep). Typically, a child has to want to stop thumb sucking, so coaching him or her on the effects certainly can help. Even then, it can be difficult to stop, as in cases where they do it in their sleep. If these methods do not work, an appliance can be provided by your orthodontist or pediatric dentist.
Dr. Andy Kragor, and his wife Ambre, are orthodontists who practice in the Towne Lake/Woodstock area. 770-485-8827. www.KragorOrtho.com.
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Mastering the Mix of Style and Design BY PACITA WILSON
The beauty of style is that there are no boundaries to your design. Expressing personal style is what makes a home uniquely yours. Live with what you love and choose decor items and accessories accordingly; they make a house a home.
Collections
Collecting vintage items is a true passion of mine, and I love to add a vintage item to each room in our home. If only the pieces could talk and tell stories about where they’ve been, and the love they’ve experienced in all the homes before ours. My latest treasure is our entry hall table − a vintage Dutch dining table. The worn surface is what I love most. In celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary, my husband and I purchased this stunning piece from a vintage collector.
Color
Color is such an important part of design. Whether you prefer neutrals or bold colors, it’s all about the way color makes you feel in your home. You can go easy on your color choices by layering and using patterns in your pillows and throws.
Clutter
Set a tone in your decorating that reflects the theme “less is more.” This will help keep your space balanced and bring a calm, wonderful feeling to every room in your home.
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Three Areas to Protect Your Personal Brand BY ASHLEY VELEZ
As an (elder) millennial, I identify as someone who grew up during the information age of the internet. As a result, I’m comfortable with most digital technology. The internet, my smartphone, social media — these are all part of my everyday existence (and not just because of my job). I’ve had a web presence for as long as I can remember. Have I always been conscientious about what I post on social media? No. Is my old LiveJournal profile still out there somewhere in all of its teenage-angst glory? Yep, it is. The sum of everything that exists on the web associated with me, and I mean everything that’s out there, is my personal brand. It’s what is visible to anyone who might Google my name. The same goes for anyone who might Google you. Your personal brand is the culmination of what the world says or
feels about you after they encounter (and even research) you online. A personal brand that’s polished, professional and indicative of your career or expertise is a winning combination for establishing and promoting yourself and your business. Your entire digital footprint can be boiled down to three types of internet content. If you want everything that exists on the web to be clear, in terms of who you are and what you do, it’s important to be proactive and intentional. You may need to be your own clean-up crew, so to speak, in order to protect your personal brand as you disseminate information in these three areas of online media.
• Owned media.
Your own website or blog, your YouTube Channel, or even your Facebook page (you don’t technically own social media channels, but you do control the content) are all media you control and which can be leveraged by you, because you are in control of what people see.
• Earned media.
This comes from customers, clients and even family and friends who share your content, or when mentions are made about you, in real life or online. It’s earned, because it is voluntarily given by others, and happens in environments beyond your control.
• Paid media.
Paying for sponsorships or ads on thirdparty sites that you do not control.
Ashley Velez is the social media director for YPOW and is a digital marketing expert and proud resident of Woodstock, where she lives with her husband Oscar and their two sons. http://atlantaseo.pro.
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Available Soon BY DR. SARAH LICHT
Similar to reading glasses, over-the-counter hearing devices are coming in 2020. In 2017, the U.S. Senate passed HR 2430, which included the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act. Prior to this, hearing aids were a Class I or II regulated medical device under the FDA. While PSAPS, or personal sound amplifiers, have been available before, they are low cost amplifiers and not intended to treat hearing loss. The OTC Act is intended for patients who have a selfperceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss. At this time, it is unknown what the devices will look or sound like. The purchaser can self-fit the hearing device without a professional or a hearing test. Most current hearing aids allow the patient to make minor adjustments to the settings. However, the foundational fitting of the device is completed by a hearing professional. Programming hearing devices is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Audiologists perform what’s called real-ear verification. This involves a small microphone placed in the ear canal with the hearing aid, allowing the doctor 44
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to confirm that the hearing aid’s settings are fine-tuned with the patient’s hearing loss prescription. While the OTC Act may provide earlier access to devices for patients with perceived hearing loss, especially if cost is a barrier, these devices are not suitable for everyone. There is no current study that evaluates a patient’s ability to appropriately fit themselves for their prescription. Poor and inadequate programming and fitting can have long-term effects on the auditory cortex (the part of the brain that processes speech), and also can lead to auditory deprivation, which has been associated with early onset cognitive decline. While it’s better for someone with hearing loss to use something rather than nothing, it’s best to work with a licensed audiologist to help you select and program your hearing device to optimize its performance.
Sarah Licht, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2016.
Long-Distance Caregiving
2019-2020
BY SHELLEY WINTER
If you live an hour or more away from a parent, relative or friend who needs your help due to a medical condition or dementia, you’re probably a long-distance caregiver. Living many miles away, the situation can be complicated. Concerns about the person’s safety, nutrition and overall health can be tremendous.
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Here are some ways to manage long-distance caregiving.
• Identify the help your loved one needs.
You may need to arrange an in-home companion service to provide transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation and assistance with dressing and grooming.
• Build a village.
Establish a list of contacts and resources to help coordinate care. This can be in the form of other family members, friends and neighbors. They can tell you about any changes or safety concerns. This also should include your loved one’s doctors. Community organizations, such as churches and volunteer groups, often can provide transportation, meal delivery and companion services.
• Make the most of your time when you visit.
Use your time effectively, by going to doctor appointments with your loved one, and talking with neighbors and friends about any health changes or safety concerns. Spend time with your loved one by talking, going for walks, or doing other activities you enjoy together. When visiting your loved one, you may feel there is too much to do in the time that you have. You can get more done, and feel less stressed, by talking to your loved one ahead of time and discussing what he or she would like to do.
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• Provide your loved one with access to a phone.
You may want to give the person you care for a cellphone, and make sure he or she knows how to use it. If your family member lives in an assisted living or nursing home, consider having a private phone line installed. Program your telephone number, along with friends and other family members, into the phone. This way, you always will be connected.
Many long-distance caregivers feel guilty about not being able to do enough or spend adequate time with a family member in need of care. If you're feeling guilty, remind yourself that you're doing the best you can. There are many ways you can help from afar. And, don't forget to take care of yourself. Talk with close friends, siblings and other family members about your feelings, join a support group, or get professional help if you're overwhelmed.
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FALL IN LOVE WITH
Reading While most of us associate a good book or a must-read list of best sellers with summer, fall is the perfect time to visit the library, join a book club or snuggle up with a favorite title you’ve read before. These young writers know the importance of reading and encourage you to make time for a good book or two.
‘Open a Book and Explore New Worlds’ BY SAANVI LAMBA
Although I enjoy swimming, traveling and spending time with my family and friends, my favorite thing is always reading. During a trip to Washington, D.C., this summer, I visited the Library of Congress and saw the quote, “Open a book and explore new worlds.” The library was amazing, as was our White House tour. I am passionate about reading, and was glad to see so many options for kids to read during the summer. Every summer, I read books to kids at Primrose School, since I enjoy reading to others. I also encourage my friends to participate in rewarding reading programs. While the the Woodstock Public Library is a favorite place to participate in reading programs, I also participate in Barnes and Nobles, Books-A-Million and Scholastic reading challenges. Every step of reading contains knowledge and curiosity.
Choose what interests you.
The love of reading grows when you choose books that are interesting to you. I started my first book in the Harry Potter series this summer: “The Sorcerer's Stone.” The more I read it, the more my curiosity grows about what happens next.
Make it a habit.
Make reading a part of your regular routine. I prefer to read in the morning and before going to bed, but I also enjoy reading during road trips and on planes.
Explore and expand.
Reading is important because it helps with learning new words and new concepts, and also helps explore new thoughts and expand our imaginations. While I’m reading Harry Potter, I am completely engaged with its wizardly world. I encourage everyone to make reading a habit, as it surely is going to help you in every aspect of your life.
Saanvi is a Girl Scout and a third-grader at Little River Elementary. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, dancing, swimming, taekwondo and playing violin.
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Power in the Pages BY BRYCE JONES
Have you ever been swept away to a magical land with dragons and goblins, or maybe transported to the scene of a crime in a murder mystery? Have you learned about important historical events or people from the books you’ve read? Reading is one of the most enjoyable and helpful things you can do. Don’t pass up the power of reading and its many benefits.
Discover a wealth of knowledge.
When you read a book, you unlock the information inside of it. You can learn how businessmen built their multimillion-dollar businesses, how to build an airplane or send a rocket into space. You can learn about things that happened millions of years ago, and you can even get a picture of what the future may be like.
Improve your vocabulary.
Reading introduces you to new vocabulary words, helping you learn to comprehend and utilize them. Reading shows you the proper spelling and usage of words. When you read challenging books, your vocabulary will grow.
Improve your writing skills.
While reading, you are being exposed to different formats, styles, genres and techniques authors use to communicate. Reading can help us improve our writing. It helps you to make connections with your experiences and learn how to convey them through writing.
Relax and reduce stress.
Reading takes you away from daily worries and into new worlds, worlds where you can be anywhere or anyone; places of adventures and mystery. You forget about your stress and just relax as you escape into a book. Reading can lower your heart rate and even help you to fall asleep.
Be entertained.
If you have ever read a captivating book, you know that it is always bittersweet when you finish it. You keep turning the page to find out what happens next, but when you get to the ending, it is always sad that it is over. The good thing is, when you finish a book, there are always more you can read. Millions of books are being published each year, and they all have a wealth of knowledge or a captivating story. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into an epic adventure, or explore space and time. Studies even show that if you read, you will live longer! If you don’t believe me, go read about it for yourself.
Bryce is an eighth-grader at Woodstock Middle School, and is an officer for the National Junior Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America.
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Libraries aren't just books. Your library card is the key to unlocking a whole world of possibilities, including fun events, print and digital media, free admission to community attractions and more. The Sequoyah Regional Library System offers items for check-out including games, puzzles, robotics, sewing machines and much more. Visit your local branch for details. The list of everything offered in the Library of Things can be found at www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/library-of-things.
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Oct. 24
Halloween at Hogwarts at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Halloween, Harry Potter style. Participants can get sorted into their Hogwarts house, make crafts and play games. For all ages.
HICKORY FLAT 2740 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton • 770-345-7565
Oct. 15
Teen Manga Club at 5 p.m. Read and discuss different manga series and related topics, draw characters, and compete in manga/ anime-inspired group games. For teens in grades 6-12.
Oct. 16
Music & Moves at 10:30 a.m. Get moving and grooving! This program incorporates scarf play, music, gross motor skills play, and storytelling in one action packed hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Around & About OCTOBER
5 Peachtree Road Race qualifier, begins with a Fun Run at 7:30 Next Step Ministries’ 2019 Run, Walk or Roll 5K, a
a.m., 5K at 8 a.m. Awards ceremony starts at 9:10 a.m. Teams get a $5 per runner discount. www.nextstepministries.net.
Touch-a-Truck. Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency hosts the annual event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. Kids get a chance to climb on and get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicles, learn from the operators, and meet hometown heroes. www.crpa.net. Police in the Park is an event to promote unity, 9 a.m.-1
p.m. at Etowah River Park, with a kids fun run, 5K run/walk, police demonstrations, jump houses, public safety vehicles, food, music and entertainment. https://runsignup.com/Race/ GA/Canton/PoliceinthePark.
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A Power in Unity event at 4 p.m. at Etowah River Park, sponsored by Concerned Clergy of Cherokee (C4), a network of multi-racial, multi-ethnic pastors and community leaders. concernedclergyofcherokee@gmail. com. 404-483-2515.
Fourth annual Smile Run 5K, Fun Run and Tot Trot, hosted by the Christian Egner Foundation. 5 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Proceeds go to organizations that benefit children with special needs. www.thesmilerun.com.
music and dancing, art, craft and gift vendors, and martial arts demonstrations. www.woodstockinternationalfoodfestival.com.
Your Knees golf tournament begins with a shotgun 18 Bend start at 9 a.m. at the Fairways of Canton. A fundraiser for
the Collins Foundation, Bend Your Knees Inc., which helps families of children with brain tumors. www.bendyourknees.org/ golf-tournament.
Family Fun Day and Children’s Health and 19 Cherokee Safety Expo will take place at Brown Park in downtown Canton 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. Event features games, food, safety demonstrations and entertainment.
Tree and shrub selection and planting is the subject of a UGA Master Gardener Extension seminar set for 10:30 a.m. at the Rose Creek Library. To register, call 770-721-7803, uge1057@uga.edu.
Better Cherokee is an event planned for 3-7 p.m. 23 Breathe at Northside Hospital Cherokee, 450 Northside Cherokee
Boulevard, Canton. Free lung function testing and blood pressure screening, interactive and educational resources to learn about lung health, smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) and more. Free flu vaccines to the first 100 who register. Call 404-845-5555 and press 0 to register.
River Cleanup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the Upper 26 Etowah Etowah River Alliance Office, 180 McClure St., Canton.
Breakfast items and coffee provided, in the morning, light lunch after cleanup. Suggested items are old shoes, clothes and heavy work gloves — plastic gloves will be provided. 770-479-1813, Ext. 246.
of Faith takes place 7-9 p.m. at the Tommy 10 Fields Baker field at Cherokee High School. Todd Friel will be
the adult challenge speaker. Presented by the Cherokee County Fellowship of Christian Athletes. www.fieldsoffaith.com
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Gathering of Friends charity golf tournament at
Towne Lake Hills Golf Club with 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start and a 3 p.m. lunch and award ceremony. Sign up in the pro shop by Oct. 9. 770-592-9969 ext. 1.
Blankets Creek 3- and 6-hour Mountain Bike Race at
Blankets Creek Trails in Canton. Shirt and pint glass for all preregistered riders. Solo, two or three-person teams. Fundraiser for SORBA Woodstock.
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 p.m. and 5K at 7 p.m. at Etowah River Park. A virtual 5K is available for those who can’t attend the event. www.georgiazombiefest.com.
The annual Little River Cleanup will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock. Bring old clothes and thick work gloves.
Woodstock International Food 12-13 Festival, The
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NOVEMBER to Run 5K, a fundraiser for Reinhardt University’s Cherokee 2 Born County grant program, begins with registration at 7 a.m.; race
begins at 8 a.m. in Cannon Park at 130 E. Main St., Canton. The program supports Cherokee County students attending Reinhardt. Preregistration is $25 before Oct. 21, then $30. www.reinhardt.edu/5K.
Merry Market is a free, annual arts and crafts bazaar set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Canton First United Methodist Church. Proceeds benefit church missions. www.facebook.com/ MerryMarketatCantonFirstMethodist.
Taste & Brews Country Fest is noon-7 p.m. Saturday, 2-3 noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown
Industrial Parkway, Canton. The free event celebrates the best of southern food and beverages, and includes live music, a play area for kids, vendors market and arts and crafts. www.tasteandbrews.com.
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The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Jingle Mingle is set for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Northside Hospital - Cherokee Conference Center. One-stop shopping experience, with a chance to visit Santa’s workshop, where children can play while parents shop. Vendors will be present with an array of gifts and craft items.
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10/19
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11/2
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11/16
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6 pm 1:30 pm
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School News Time for Teen Leadership Applications The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2020 through 5 p.m. Oct. 10. Students must be in 10th grade to apply. Applicants must attend school in Cherokee County and/or live in Cherokee County, demonstrate outstanding qualities as potential leaders and possess the desire to effect change in their community. Applications from home-schooled and private school students also are accepted. Academic achievements, active participation in school functions, membership in other organizations and responsibilities such as working after school will be reviewed during the selection process. The class is limited to 20 participants. The program’s mission is to help develop leadership skills in young people by offering a series of classes on topics that include community involvement, personal development, team building, and educational and economic responsibility. For details, call 770-345-0400. Applications are available online at www.CherokeeChamber.com.
School Construction Projects Approved The Cherokee County School District has taken the first steps in three school construction projects scheduled to begin at the end of the school year; a state-required capital outlay application was approved by the board. To respond to demand for a healthcare science career pathway at Sequoyah High School, the district is creating a classroom lab facility, scheduled to be installed between next June and August, using existing space. A new gym is planned for Woodstock High, and new classrooms will be added to Woodstock Middle; simultaneous construction on these two projects is set for May to August 2020.
Robotics Team Serves More Students Firestorm Robotics, formerly the Etowah Electric Eagles, has rebranded to include Etowah, Woodstock and River Ridge high schools and home-schooled students. One of the key components of this team is giving back to the community. Members use their STEM skills to build adaptive, all-terrain wheelchairs for children with disabilities. The Firestorm Robotics Team also plans, budgets and raises funds to design and build a robot to compete in FIRST Robotics Competitions around the state. The team’s goal is to attend the FIRST Championship in April, hosted in Houston, Texas. For more information about how to get involved, visit https://firestormrobotics.org. 50
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It’s Not Too Late to Pick a Partner in Education BY BARBARA P. JACOBY
The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) values its partners and offers many ways for businesses, nonprofits and other groups to support our outstanding schools. Each of our schools has a partnership ambassador who is knowledgeable about specific needs and how partners can help. We’ve created a school partnerships page on our website that lists the ambassador for each school, with an email link. This partnerships page also offers a link to wish lists from all of our schools, and a list of current partners for each school. We suggest beginning by reviewing the wish lists for schools in the community you serve. Each list notes schools’ needs by time, talent or treasure. Once you’ve identified the schools you’d like to partner with, the next step is to contact the ambassador to share your interest. You’ll work with the ambassador to complete a simple agreement form. Members of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce sign a partners in education agreement, which offers additional perks for chamber members. Nonchamber members also are valued partners, so we’ve created a similar agreement called Companies That Care. Both applications note what you as a partner will do for the school … and what the school will do for you. Partnership with our schools has its privileges: not only can you support students and educators through your donations of time, talent and treasure, but you also can benefit your business. Our schools celebrate their partners in many ways that include: providing certificates to post in the business; posting recognition inside the schools and on school signs; posting recognition on the school website and social media; and offering opportunities to speak and set up tables at school events. Through the CCSD Partner of the Year recognition program, every school selects its own honoree, and all are celebrated at a districtwide event in the spring. The school winners are considered by a committee of retired educators for the title of CCSD Partner of the Year, which is a surprise presentation at the conclusion of the awards event. Each school winner also is recognized on CCSD’s website and social media. Every fall, we give potential partners a chance to meet the partnership ambassadors and principals in one place, at an event called Partner Up with CCSD. The 2019 event was held in September. We’ll post the details next summer on our website and social media for the 2020 event. You’ll never regret doing more to help your community’s schools and the children they serve … we hope you’ll join the #CCSDfam soon.
Barbara P. Jacoby serves as chief communications officer for the Cherokee County School District, and is a CCSD parent with four children.
VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8
Sequoyah Chiefs
Woodstock Wolverines
Games start at 7:30 p.m.
Games start at 7:30 p.m.
vs Cherokee vs Osborne @ Dalton @ Campbell vs Creekview @ River Ridge @ South Cobb vs Sprayberry @ Harrison vs Allatoona
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vs North Cobb @ Creekview vs Cambridge @ North Paulding @ North Forsyth @ Etowah @ Cherokee vs Lassiter vs Roswell @ Walton
L 21-35 L 14-36 L 22-20 L 14-35
River Ridge Knights Games start at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8
vs Etowah vs Harrison vs Allatoona vs Osborne @Chamblee @ Dalton vs Sequoyah @ Creekview vs South Cobb @ Sprayberry
L 37-10 L 49-0 L 38-0 W 43-0
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Downtown Woodstock Dining Canyons
Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com
Rootstock and Vine
American 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsfresh.com
Century House Tavern
J Christopher’s
Salt Factory Pub
Diner 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com
Gastropub 8690 Main St. 678-903-6225 saltfactorypub.com/woodstock
J Miller’s Smokehouse
Semper Fi Bar and Grille
Modern American 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com
Copper Coin Coffee American 400 Chambers St. 470-308-6914 coppercoinwoodstock.com
Fajita Valley Mexican 180 Towne Lake Parkway 770-928-2570 fajitavalley.com
Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern 251 E. Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com
Habanero’s Taqueria Mexican 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243 habanerostaqueria.com
Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com
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BBQ & Southern Sandwiches 150 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com
Mad Life Studios
Southern 8722 Main St. madlifestageandstudios.com
Partners II Pizza
Pizza 8600 Main St. 678-224-6907 partnerspizza.com/woodstock-ga
Pure Taqueria
Mexican 405 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock
Reel Seafood Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006 reel-seafood.com
Wine bar & Tapas 8558 Main St. 770 -544-9009 rootstockandvine.com
American 9770 Main St. 770-672-0026 semperfibarandgrille.com
Tea Leaves & Thyme English Tea room 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com
Truck & Tap
Variety of Food trucks 8640 Main St. 770-702-1670 truckandtap.com
Vingenzo’s Italian 105 E. Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com
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ANIMALS/PETS
CREDIT UNION
Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org
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Half the Way Home 404-384-5366 www.halfthewayhome.org
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ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Imbriale Injury Law 678-445-7423 www.imbrialeinjury.com
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Pacific Law Group 770-702-8467 www.pacificlawwllc.com
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Tidwell Strimban 678-999-8500 www.tidwellstrimban.com
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AUTOMOTIVE Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 5 678-505-8907 www.frankfurtforeignautomotive.com Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898
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BEAUTY SALON & SPA élon Salon 770-427-8698 www.elonsalon.com
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Cherokee Co. Chamber Jingle Bell Shop 37 770-345-0400 www.cherokeechamber.com INWDSTK 31 inwdstk.org/events CLEANING SERVICES 13
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CHIROPRACTIC Joint Chiropractic, The 678-214-4449 www.thejoint.com 54
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DENTAL Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implant Center Inside back 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827 www.kragorortho.com
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Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 47 770-926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com Smile Doctors by Williams Orthodontics 34 770-592-5554 770-345-4155 www.smiledoctors.com EDUCATION/TRAINING/TUTORING Chattahoochee Technical College 770-528-4545 www.chattahoocheetech.edu
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St Joseph Catholic School 770-428-3328 www.stjosephschool.org
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Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707 www.citadelwealthcare.com Graham & Kapp, LLC 770-591-8121 www.grahamkappcpas.com
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HOME DÉCOR
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club Holiday Tour of Homes WoodstockJWC@gmail.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Carpet Dry Tech 678-368-5991 www.carpetdrytech.com
LGE Community Credit Union 770-424-0060 www.lgeccu.org
HOME AND GARDEN
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Budget Blinds 678-540-1615 www.budgetblinds.com/woodstock
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Pineapple Park 678-494-8494 www.pineapplepark.com
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Molly Trost Interior Design 404-372-9500 www.mollytrostdesign.com
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Neighborhood Nest, The 770-485-5898 www.theneighborhoodnestga.com
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Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277
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Carpet Dye Tech 678-368-5992 www.carpetdyetech.com
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Hardrock Scapes 877-295-2060 www.hardrockscapes.com
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Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.landscapematters.com
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Mr. Junk 678-MR-Junk1(675-8651) www.mrjunk1.com
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Nelson Exteriors 678-283-8171 www.nelson-exteriors.com
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INSURANCE State Farm Agent Sheila Geist 770-924-3680 www.sheilageist.net
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PHOTOGRAPHY J. King Images 404-384-2794 www.jkingimages.com
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PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates Canton: 678-593-1295 Woodstock: 770-926-5459 www.atlantagastro.com
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BridgeMill Family Health Care 770-704-4580 bridgemillfamilyhealthcare.com
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Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 13 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inside front www.choa.org/sportsmed North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.yourhearinglink.com
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PRINTING Chad’s Printing 770-924-0009
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REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Holbrook 5 678-371-4246 www.holbrooklife.com Premier Group, The — Keller Williams 678-494-0102 www.tpgsells.com
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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Cherokee Theatre Company 770-591-0282 www.cherokeetheatre.org
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Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org
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Georgia ZombieFest www.georgiazombiefest.com
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Kennesaw State Owls Football 470-578-6995 www.ksuowls.com
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Next Step Ministries 5K
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Reinhardt University Eagles Football www.reinhardteagles.com
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River Ridge Knights Football
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Rob’s Rescues Run www.robsrescues.com
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Sequoyah Chiefs Football
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Taste and Brews www.tasteandbrews.com
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Woodstock Wolverines Football www.woodstockfootball.net
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD KPOP BBQ 770-485-3055
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RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Lasting Impressions Boutique 706-530-1157
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SENIOR LIVING/ SENIOR SERVICES Oaks at Towne Lake 770-592-2195 www.oaksseniorliving.com
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TRANSPORTATION EconoRides 5 678-218-7170 www.econorides.com
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