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November 2010 Volume 16, Issue 7
Featured Articles 14 Peace Corp Volunteer
Rose Marie Smith shares her experiences.
18 Run for Erin
The 11th annual event attracted 275 runners for a great cause— fighting MPS.
28 A Positive Inspiration
Meet Sandra Letizia, breast cancer survivor.
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Homecoming
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(Left to right clockwise): 1. Justina Delhiem and Mari Cicero. 2. Tom Grisafe. 3. Jay and Sue Whiteside and Jason Reith. 4. Ross Byrne. 5. Front row: Kathy Pucci, Abbey Gould, Laura Ruscilli, and Stephanie Richardson, back row: Deidre Norton, Laurel Reitz, Sammie Layne and Tammy Kincannon. 6. Jonathan and Dave Meadows. 7. Jessica Jauregui and Judith McKernan. 8. Alison Sawyer, Skip Shipman and Ryan Bermingham.
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Left to right: Margaret Blair and Erin Peters.
Etowah and Woodstock students celebrate.
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Charitable options for the holiday season.
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Cherokee Gift Connection
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A great way to help teens in our community.
Woodstock Homecoming King Jonathan Amador and Queen Kristen Sellers.
In Every Issue Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Local Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 & 91
Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Community Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Sen. Chip Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Product Recalls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Community Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dr. Litrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
School Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Community Coupons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 & 86
Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . . . . 102 & 103
Contributing Writers Don Akridge............................................... 22
Scott Lemmon............................................ 80
Mark Billson............................................... 65
Rachael Letourneau.................................... 23
Dr. Steven Bowser...................................... 40
Dr. Mike Litrel............................................. 34
Susan L. Cannizzaro ........................................28
Colin Morris............................................... 48
Sonia Carruthers......................................... 76
Paul Pugliese.............................................. 44
Brooke Doss............................................... 70
Debi Radcliff............................................... 66
Dr. Scott Harden......................................... 40
Rev. Bill Ratliff............................................ 82
David Heckelmoser..................................... 49
Sen. Chip Rogers......................................... 24
Shelley Herod............................................. 42
Sgt. William Rownd.................................... 50
Dr. Osbourne D’Souza................................. 46
Olivia Stallings............................................ 31
Kara Kiefer.............................................20, 48
Dr. Rose Marie Smith.................................. 14
Jared Lasseigne.......................................... 31
Dr. Doug Thrasher...................................... 83
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Community Kara is the Editor of AroundAbout — Townelaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to editor@townelaker.com.
Around Towne The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake by Kara Kiefer
We recently held a “Free Hot Dog” event for the community in front of our office, and what a great turnout we had! Out of 90 hot dogs, we had 4 left! We announced the event on our Facebook page, Twitter feed and website. We will hold more community events in the future and will announce them the same way, so if you’re not connected with us online, we invite you to become part of our virtual world. Our website is www.townelaker.com, Facebook is www.facebook.com/ aroundabouttownelaker and Twitter is www.twitter.com/ TowneLaker. Hope to see you online!
What’s New? Woodstock Coffeehouse has reopened! The establishment is under the new ownership of Laura and Mike Gullicksen. The coffeehouse still serves a wide variety of beverages as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, call (678) 831-0707 or visit www.woodstockcoffeehouse.com To see an interview with the new owner, visit our website, www. townelaker.com under “Community.”
Golden Caribbean Tan recently opened at 200 Parkbrooke Drive, Suite 110. Call the salon at (770) 516-1161 or e-mail goldencaribbeantan@att.net. The Center for Yoga recently celebrated its 12th anniversary, and the studio recently introduced Anusara® yoga classes. For more information on classes or schedules, please call (770) 5175212 or visit www.TheCenterForYoga.com. Rausch Family Practice recently opened at 1000 Wyngate Parkway, Suite 210. The practice has office hours Monday – Saturday and can be reached at (678) 384-7305. A new Rotary Club has been formed, Rotary Club of Towne Lake. The group will meet every Thursday at 12 noon for lunch at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. Rotarians provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. For more information on joining, contact Ivan Garcia at (770) 926-0105.
The Butchers Block finally has reopened in its new location, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 120, next to El Ranchero. For more information, call (770) 517-2225 or visit www. thebutchersblockmarket.net.
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Maxwell’s Cigar Bar recently opened in downtown Woodstock at 460 Chambers Street. The lounge will allow patrons to smoke their favorite cigar, enjoy a drink, watch TV on flat screens and use free WiFi service. For more information, call (877) 6665501 or visit www.maxwellscigarbar.com. Endless Fitness has opened at 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 740 in the former location of All About Bodies The new fitness gym is owned by Maria Kugelman, Rik Sadwoski and George Ragan. A grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, November 13. For more information, please call (678) 4026755. MainSale Realty, LLC, recently opened and offers real estate services while listing homes for a flat rate of $299. Owner/ Broker Ernie Frocione and his wife Sheila, an agent with the company, are longtime Woodstock residents. Agents are available seven days a week. For more information, call (678) 928-9407 or e-mail MainSalerealty@yahoo.com.
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14th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes presented by Junior Service League, AroundAbout Community Magazines and LGE Credit Union
Saturday, November 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and selected homes candlelight tour 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets: $17 presale or $20 at the door
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www.townelaker.com Keeping you plugged into the latest online happenings Publisher AroundAbout Community Magazines, Inc.
by James Ball
Why All the Fuss?
Owners Karen and Jon Flaig
You have likely noticed our efforts to promote our newly designed website and social media channels. I wanted to take just a moment today and explain why we’re so excited about all of this. It’s all about “Community.” AroundAbout Community Magazines, Inc., is just that; we’re the community magazine that you look forward to receiving each month. We’re now also the website that you can look to for real-time and relevant community information. We’re your friend on Facebook, and on Twitter … well, we Tweet! “Building Stronger Communities” is much more than simply a tagline for us. Our mission is to accomplish this by utilizing all of the resources that are available to us, and the Internet is undeniably a huge resource! Communication with members of our community helps us to shape and produce the best magazine and website possible. Our website has been redesigned to be a place where people can connect and interact. Social media channels like Facebook and Twitter facilitate and embrace those same principles. By our participation in these, and in connecting with you, we are able to accomplish our mission even more effectively. You and I — all of us — are the voices and personalities that make up our community. While we have always reflected this in our printed form, we now have the ability and resources to connect with you in real-time. We are so excited to have access to your voices, opinions, concerns, and input. We value this because it truly helps us become better at what we do as a company! So if you’ve not already, please take the time to connect with us the next time you sit down at your computer.
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Local News Together in Harmony is a new community chorus located in Cherokee County. The goal of Together in Harmony is to provide extraordinary performances benefitting both the singer and community with a wide-ranging repertoire. Auditions will be held November 11 – 14. For more information or to schedule an audition time, contact Scott Estep at (404) 483-5597 or e-mail togetherinharmony@yahoo.com.
fill two landscape trailers with food. This year, we want to fill three,” said Dr. Craig Gruber. A “Souper” Food Drive Day will be held November 10, when existing patients will receive chiropractic care at no charge in exchange for 20 or more canned goods or a $25 grocery gift card. New patients will receive their entire first visit with no out-of-pocket expense for the same donation. Soup and crackers will be available for patients while they wait. For more information, contact the Kennesaw office at (770) 423-9010 or Towne Lake (770) 516-9900.
Volunteers Become Registered Firefighters
Shiloh Hills to Celebrate Veterans Day
Auditions Open for Community Chorus
Nineteen volunteers recently became registered firefighters. The volunteers who participated in the course learned the fundamentals of fire behavior, water supplies, protective equipment and breathing apparatus, hose nozzles, forcible entry, fire streams, suppression techniques, ventilation, and other topics necessary to provide a firefighter with the basic knowledge of firefighting. Classes also traveled to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth to train in the live fire burn building. The newly inducted firefighters are: John Bennett IV, Todd Chadwick, Robert Chambers, Issac Holaway, Curtis Endicott, Lyle Harp, Robert Kintner, Dusty Mashburn, Eric Massaro, Joe Massaro, Josh Nealey, Heather Shuler, Brett Smith, Walt Snead, Rebecca Strobl, Corey Sutton, Jacob Thompson, Corey Wester and Cody Wilson.
Shiloh Hills Christian School will host a Veterans Day celebration at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 11, in the Shiloh Hills Baptist Church auditorium. The Kindergarten through 12th grade students will present a program featuring a variety of musical selections and tributes to America and those who have served this great nation. All veterans and current military personnel are invited to attend as honored guests. A complimentary breakfast for the veterans will be offered at 8:30 a.m. for those who R.S.V.P. to tim.jones@shilohhills. com. Fourth grade student Ben Stewart honoring veterans at last year’s celebration.
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Which advertisement includes the phrase “Open Mic Mondays?”
Chiropractor Holding Annual Food Drive Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is hosting a food drive through Nov. 20, accepting donations of non-perishable food items and canned goods at the Woodstock and Kennesaw offices. “Last year, with the help of the community, we were able to
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Congratulations to Loren Garofalo (left) for being the first to find our hidden picture on page 67 of the October issue. Congratulations also to Rick French (right) for being the first to spot the phrase “complimentary personal training session” it was on page 31. Loren and Rick both won gift
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If you know the answer to the trivia contest or find the hidden picture, be the first to call (770) 615-3325 or e-mail editor@townelaker.com. Contest rules: A player is eligible to win once every 12 months.
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Scouts Help Clean Up Elm Street Cub Scouts from Pack 2010 recently donated their time and skills for a clean-up day at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. The boys worked diligently for four hours cleaning up debris and trash. The scouts would like to thank Sunbelt Rentals of Kennesaw for donating a high brush mower, and Red Oaks Landscaping for providing weed eaters and mowers. The Elm Street Cultural Village will be a four-acre cultural arts complex in downtown Woodstock. The site will include a performance theater and visual arts center housed in a restored century-old farmhouse. For more information, visit www.elmstreetarts.org.
Scouts roll an old tire to the curb for trash pickup (from left) Liam Vanderveen and Mason Sass.
Carrying the flags for Pack 2010 Color Guardredundant (left to right) Bradley Caleb MacCracken, Will Apple, Bradley Stewart, Mason Sass, Alex Caputo, Jay Cookson and Mathew Broomhall. 10
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Member Spotlight: WebSpigot.com Creston Parker is the founder of WebSpigot, a website design and development company. With more than 12 years experience in website design, Creston believes that really listening to each client and understanding his or her goals is crucial to a successful website design. Most of WebSpigot’s clients are small businesses that want a professionally designed custom website that is unique to them and accomplishes their marketing goals. Approximately half of those clients are new businesses that have not had a website. The other half are established businesses that have a website, but need it to be redesigned to a have a fresh look with new content.
The topic of our October Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop was Creative Problem Solving - YOUR Competitive Advantage. We want to thank Jo Ann Canada for leading this workshop. Please take a look at our upcoming events.
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Creston said, “Even though there are website design tools businesses can use themselves, our clients choose us because we give them a professionally designed website at a great price. We save our clients money, time, and frustration, and help them generate more clients, customers, and sales.” In addition to WebSpigot, Creston owns and operates a 3D animation company that specializes in technical animations for attorneys, architects, product designers and engineering firms. These animations are used to illustrate auto accidents, medical procedures and mechanical processes and to visualize products and architecture. With more than 21 years of experience in 3D animation, Creston’s goal is to make the complex easy to understand. Currently, Creston is the vice president of programs for the Towne Lake Business Association, the participation coordinator for the Kennesaw PowerCore Team (a networking association), and leads the business group at His Hands Church. He also is the assistant coach for his son’s soccer team and an avid model railroader. Creston, his wife Cindy, and four–year-old Will moved to Towne Lake in 2008 from Louisville, Kentucky. Cindy takes care of the marketing and administrative side of the business. For more information about WebSpigot, visit www. WebSpigot.com. You can contact Creston at (678) 439-7845 or creston@WebSpigot.com.
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Join us on December 14, and help ring in the holidays as the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) hosts its annual Holiday Gala at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills from 6:30 — 9 p.m. All members, their guests and anyone wishing to join us and learn more about the TLBA are invited attend and celebrate the holidays. We welcome you to come meet us and network with others within the Towne Lake area business community. A sampling of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, entree items and soft drinks will be provided by the TLBA, free of charge.
Tuesday, November 16, 12:30 — 2 p.m. Tax Planning for Your Business., presented by John Drawdy of Drawdy CPA Services, LLC. Come and learn what’s new with federal and state income taxes for your business and you personally for 2010. What are some of the most common mistakes you can avoid and what steps can you take to minimize your income taxes? John will discuss some of the top issues you should be aware of and how you can address these.
Holiday Gala December 14, 6:30 — 9 p.m. TLBA’s Annual Holiday Gala will be held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350.
Welcome New Member:
Northwest ENT Associates, PC
Kelly Ladd
As always, we thank you for supporting our community and our local businesses, and thus “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” All of us at the TLBA wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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You, Too, Can Be a Peace Corps Volunteer “The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love” by Dr. Rose Marie Smith “The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love” is one of the statements often heard Being a Peace Corps Volunteer is a difficult experience, but it is a very rewarding one. After I retired as a federal government civilian employee, I joined the Peace Corps at age 69 in 2005, and and served in the Republic of Armenia until August 2007. If I can do it, perhaps you would like to give it a try. Age is hardly a factor in applying. Being healthy and having an attitude of service are more important.
laboratory in the school. I trained teachers and other volunteers. I was willing and capable of doing many types of jobs there, but they needed me to be a teacher more than any other type of work. I lived with a family of six for the entire two years. One important skill that I was able to pass on to this family was how to use a computer. I had taken a laptop and a printer with me, and I taught them to use both. When I left, the father purchased a computer and I left my printer. I had signed them up with Yahoo e-mail accounts and I stay in touch with them now over the Internet. Recently the father opened an Internet café. I’m told that many young people often come to use the computers in his business.
Most people join the Peace Corps right after college, but more and more older Americans are signing up after working for many years. Actually, our government values the knowledge and skills that older people bring to the service. Currently about seven percent of all volunteers are over age 50, and this percentage appears to be increasing. Peace Corps volunteers reflect the diversity of America. People from every background are welcomed without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or marital status. Many couples serve together. The Peace Corps will celebrate 50 years of service in 2011. That represents a lot of help and service to people of other nations promoting peace and developing friendships. One major goal of the Peace Corps is to transfer skills to people of other nations. To date, there have been about 200,000 volunteers who have served in 77 countries, including Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East, Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean. Volunteers serve in several work areas: education, health, business, environment, agriculture, and youth development. This year there are 7,671 volunteers – 60 percent female, 40 percent male – serving around the world. Volunteers receive money sufficient for housing, food, travel, and necessities during service. Complete medical and dental care is provided by the Peace Corps. Safety is usually not a concern if volunteers obey the rules of behavior provided by the initial training in country. If volunteers don’t follow acceptable practices, their service can be terminated and they are sent home. I spent 26 months in the Republic of Armenia (borders with Iran and Turkey). After two months of training in the language and culture of the country, I worked for two years as a teacher of English as a Second Language in schools, college, homes, and clubs. I obtained two grants for computers and a language 14
Most returned volunteers glow as they speak of their service. I’m sure I do. Volunteers learn so much about themselves and others. They say their experience has a significant impact on the rest of their lives. Living among people of other cultures, especially people who don’t have the comforts and opportunities that we in America have, teaches us to appreciate what we have. Most volunteers come back with a pledge to themselves to live with fewer products and services that are not necessary for life. Volunteers make friends for life and stay in touch with those friends. There are often ways to help people where you served, even after returning to the U.S. In my case, my friends in Armenia are happy to receive items of clothing, kitchen tools, over-the-counter medicines, English books, cosmetics, and baby items, to name a few. Having Peace Corps volunteer experience on one’s resume can enhance career opportunities. Many universities look favorably on such experience when listed on applications to graduate school. While Peace Corps volunteer service is performed
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Happy Birthday! Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail to: editor@townelaker.com • Deadline is November 5.
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Celebrating on November 23 Daughter of Betty Rowell
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Age 7 on October 22 Age 9 on November 29 Daughter of Son of Christy & Dylan Reach Christy & Dylan Reach Sister of Gray, Cooper, & Caroline Brother of Libby, Cooper, & Caroline
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Age 1 on October 25 Son of Amanda Hawkins Love You, Mommy, GranPammy, and Papa
Celebrating the big 3-0 on October 28
Age 5 on November 21 Daughter of Michelle & Steven Dodd Sister of Steven II & Madeline
Age 10 on October 30 Son of Megan & Joshua Bowen Brother of Riley and Quinn We love you!
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Brian Faughnan were married on October 2, 2010
Katie Wootton & John Gould will be married on May 13, 2011
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Residents Run for Erin The 11th annual Run for Erin, recently held at Woodstock High School, raised approximately $15,000 to fund National MPS Society research projects. The run, organized by family and friends in honor of Towne Lake resident Erin Peters, included 275 runners and walkers. The overall winner was Dustin Bearden, age 16, with a time of 18:45. The overall female winner was Carolina Ayerby, age 38, in 22:37. Overall Masters Male and Female were awarded to Kevin Matthews, 52, in 20:30 and Judy Bonnell, 52, in 25:10. Each winner received a trophy, and gift certificates to Firestone and Roly Poly. Dianne Shelton of Cumming was the raffle winner of a new Wii sports gaming system.
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Local sponsors of the event included Play-n-Trade Video Games, Wendy’s, Sweet Tomatoes, Starbucks, SOHO Bagels, O’Charley’s, CVS, Starbucks, Williams Orthodontics, Knights of Columbus, Big Peach Running Company and Optimum Health. Participants and volunteers included Etowah and Woodstock high school track teams, along with DECA and Friends Club members. Erin, 21, is a senior of Woodstock High School. She rode in the pace car with her father Tom Peters and friend Margaret Blair. Bobby Singer
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hink of the reasons you choose to go out to eat. First and foremost, you either don’t want to cook what you have at home or you don’t want to go to the store only to have to cook it when you get home. Once you’ve made that decision to eat out, you now have to decide where. If you eat out a lot, you want a menu that doesn’t bore you by the second or third visit. If you eat out with children, you want to make sure the restaurant is kid-friendly and will have enough choices to please even Mr. Picky Pants. If you’re watching your pennies (and who isn’t?), you want to ensure you’re getting a good value for your hard-earned money. Finally, you want to know you’re going to have a good time, be relaxed and served with professionalism, courtesy and promptness. I have found WOW Café and Wingery to meet all of the above criteria and then some.
WOW Café and Wingery 2295 Towne Lake Parkway (770) 926-9225 www.wowcafe.com
When WOW took over the location that formerly housed Decio’s, the owners, New Orleans natives Alina and Kevin Ferrier and Harold and Janet Rosselli, completely renovated the interior. A variety of water walls separate dining areas; a bar with ample seating is located in the rear of the restaurant, and the covered patio provides the perfect outdoor dining experience for lunch or dinner. Patrons always are immediately greeted upon entrance. The staff, which consists of many local high school and college students, is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. “But what about the food?” you ask. “You will not be disappointed,” I say. With “wingery” being in its name, patrons should expect WOW to be on its game when it comes to wings, and they are. Wings are available with a choice of 17 sauces! And you can mix and match. You can go sweet with the Polynesian style, savory with the Asian or Sante Fe or traditional Buffalo-style, original or off-the-chart hot. Personally, I’m obsessed with the
Paradise City, which is sweet but with a hot chili-sauce kick. In addition to traditional wings, you can get boneless wings as well as tenders. There are some who can live on wings alone, but if you’re not part of that elite group, there are plenty of other choices, including favorites from the owners’ home state. In fact, according to Alina, what makes WOW unique is the incredible spices and New Orleans flavor. This is evident in their red beans and rice, Louisiana-style catfish and gumbo. The menu choices are extensive, and include quesadillas, wraps, salads, fajitas, burgers and special entrees including one of my favorites, Asian Rice Bowl. And when the gang is all coming to your house, let WOW handle the food. The restaurant offers a large catering menu featuring wings, wraps, tenders and all of their sides. WOW Café and Wingery is a great, casual place to join friends, dine with your family or watch the game on a weekend afternoon. And if you need more incentive, see page 1 for a money saving coupon.
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Paying For College While Saving For Retirement These two objectives are not mutually exclusive. by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus It can be done. All across America, families are meeting a mighty financial challenge – paying college costs with retirement potentially on the horizon. How do they do it? They go about it consistently; they also get creative. First, make sure the priorities are in the right order. Strange as it may sound, your retirement may need to take precedence over your child’s college education. Think about it. Your son or daughter might qualify for student loans or financial aid. By the time they are 30 or 35, they will have the earnings potential to pay those loans back. Do you see any ads out there for “retirement loans” or “retirement aid?” For most, it is much harder to earn money at age 65 than at age 35. Because of this, many choose to allow the younger generation to assume the debt.
your taxable income low. Will Roth IRA conversions raise eyebrows? Yes, they will. However, don’t stop contributing to your own retirement savings accounts, and feel free to pay off consumer debts with the money from your savings and checking accounts – the assets in these accounts aren’t used in financial aid formulas. Let the college know if your financial situation has changed. Has the value of your home fallen? Is your business netting you far less than it once did? Financial aid departments should be willing to review these developments and may be able to adjust aid for your student accordingly.
Make it a family affair. In some cultures, it is common for all members of a family to pitch in on the down payment or mortgage payments for a home. Consider this strategy as your family saves for college. Close friends and family members may be willing (or even excited) to make ongoing contributions to a college savings plan for your child, and/ The following are some short-term and longor an annual “birthday” contribution. They “By the time they are 30 term ideas you may want to consider if you may find giving such a gift to be much more have college costs on your mind: meaningful and fulfilling than a mere toy or or 35, they will have the item of clothing. earnings potential to Save for college the DCA way. While In short, hunting for every scholarship or alumni pay those loans back.” dollar-cost averaging is a useful way to connection you can and finding a great school build retirement savings, its merit often goes at a reasonable price – that’s important. But it unrecognized when it comes to saving for may be just as useful (if not more) to be both higher education. Move the money from a creative and consistent as you save for college. checking account each month into a savings account, or … While it has always been a challenge, by putting some thought into it, most families and students can find ways to respond. Consider a tax-advantaged college savings plan. Contribute to Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment a 529 plan, which features tax-advantaged growth and tax-free Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road withdrawals when the withdrawn funds are used to pay qualified between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707. Securities education costs. Not all 529 plans are the same – in fact, some of offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment them will even provide a small cash “match” or “sign-up” bonus advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. when you start your plan. Some 529 plans are even “prepaid” – that means you may be able to secure future tuition rates at current This material was prepared by Peter Montoya Inc. For more complete prices, usually at in-state public colleges. Another advantage of information about the 529 savings plan, including investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses associated with it, please read the issuer’s official the prepaid plans – they are often guaranteed by the state. Exploit your credit card. No, don’t pay for college with it … well, at least not directly. Some credit cards give you a cash-back rewards option. You may as well put the rewards toward college. Some of the major banks let you do this and so do online shopping websites such as Upromise. Keep your income as low as possible in the base income year. That is the calendar year that starts as your child is in the middle of his or her junior year in high school. That is the year when college financial aid departments start to look at a family’s earned and received income. If you can avoid taking capital gains or a distribution from a 401(k) or 403(b) in that year, that will keep 22
statement. The issuer’s official statement can be obtained from your financial advisor. Please read it carefully before investing.
Please consider, before investing, whether your home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in your state’s qualified tuition program. Other benefits may include reduced or waived program fees, matching grants, and scholarships to state colleges. Any state-based benefit offered with respect to a particular 529 college savings plan should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered in making an investment decision. You should consult with your financial, tax or other adviser to learn more about how state-based benefits (including any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances and you also may wish to contact your home state or any other 529 college savings plan to learn more about the features, benefits and limitations of that state’s 529 college savings plan.
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A Time of Giving by Rachael Letourneau In the spirit of the giving season, it seems like an appropriate time to talk about — what else? Giving. In this difficult economy, it seems as though charitable giving has become a strain on people. There simply isn’t enough money to go around, so charity and non-essentials are the first things to go out of the finances. Charities are feeling this pressure, too, as their donations become scarce and any government funding they may receive is dwindling. Everyone has good intentions, but when it comes to ramping up any giving efforts, the most common answer out there is, “when things get back on track, then I’ll start giving again.” The giving that I refer to here is primarily monetary, but remember that you have the opportunity to give more than just money. Your time, talents, and treasures all have a place in the world of charities and non-profits. Say, for example, your finances are tight because your hours were reduced at work. Some of that extra time can be used to volunteer at a shelter, a school, an animal rescue organization, or whatever you feel passionate about. Involve your family in these efforts. Or, say you are a whiz on the computer. Organizations are always in need of people who can help with technology, and who enjoy doing such things. For the busy professional who is making a good living and is limited on time to volunteer, cash donations would certainly be appreciated.
Facebook Hot Dog Party!
If you are a fan of AroundAbout – Townelaker’s Facebook page and Twitter feed then you knew about our surprise Hot dog party! The event was promoted on Facebook, Twitter and our website and took place on Wednesday, October 20 from 3 – 5 p.m. We gave away almost 100 hot dogs!
So as you can see, especially at this time of the year, giving can come in many shapes and sizes. For many of us who have experienced difficulties in the last couple of years, we still have so much to be thankful for! Giving should be an activity that is done out of joy and happiness. What can be better than reveling so much in your many blessings that you feel compelled to share those blessings with others in the form of time, talent or treasures? Have a joyful Thanksgiving! Rachael Letourneau is a banking center manager for Bank of America. You may contact her at Rachael.letourneau@yahoo.com. November 2010
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Community by State Senator Chip Rogers
Waiting for Superman I am not a movie-goer. So it feels strange for me to ask others to go to the theater, but I will. The movie Waiting for Superman is a must-see for every American. If I had three thumbs, I’d give it three thumbs up. As Americans, we have one major obligation: to leave this nation better off for our children than we found it. Suffice it to say, we are failing to meet this challenge. Waiting for Superman is about this challenge, and it is as important in Woodstock, Georgia, as it is Woodstock, New York, or Woodstock, Illinois, or Woodstock, Vermont and every place in-between.
college. The resulting economic impact is staggering. The film documents that in Pennsylvania some 65 percent of the inmates are high school dropouts. The cost is almost $40,000 per year per inmate to keep them in jail and the average length of stay is four years. The state could have paid for every one of these inmates to attend the best private schools in Pennsylvania for 13 years, and taxpayers would have been much better off. This doesn’t even consider the lost wages, lost tax revenue, and cost of crime resulting from these inmates. The relationship between education and economic success is no mystery. American taxpayers have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in education over the last 40 years with almost no measurable improvement. Money, money, and money does not seem to be the answer, so what is?
The world is changing at a pace never seen before in human history. The markets for goods and services have never been more connected. The reliance on intellectual capital has never been “It is a success story more substantial. The need for education has never been more critical. that will literally bring I will not give away the final message of the movie, but I will present the foundation and the facts.
The film documents the efforts of two incredible school models, the KIPP school in Houston, now with an affiliate in Atlanta, and the Harlem Success Academy in New York.
The Harlem Success Academy is perhaps the best case study. The area it serves is the worst of the worst for the entire state of New York. The drop-out rate is the highest and the children come from the most impoverished backgrounds. Almost the entire school population is minority. Every characteristic that is supposed to pre-determine failure has been met, yet this incredible school is graduating 99 percent of its students and they are all going to college. It is a success story that will literally bring tears to your eyes.
tears to your eyes.”
The film is a documentary by Davis Guggenheim, a selfdescribed liberal. His previous work includes Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth and the Barack Obama Biography Film for the 2008 Democratic Convention. It is safe to say that Mr. Guggenheim and I likely do not agree on many political issues; which is exactly why this film is so powerful. Right, left, black, white, male, female, we all want what’s best for our children and our nation. We may differ on parity of results but we can all agree that every American child should be given opportunity. The child of a single mom working two minimum-wage jobs should have the same chance at an education as the only child of a doctor and a lawyer. Yet the reality is, we don’t offer that in America and it’s not even close. Stanford Professor Eric Hanushek is a national expert on the issue of failing schools and is featured in the film. He has created a list of thousands of schools he calls “dropout factories,” schools where year after year a majority of kids drop out and do not graduate from high school, much less
The method by which this success is achieved can only be accurately described by the film. However, it is truly inspiring to know that it can be done. Every child can learn if given real opportunity! If this film could be viewed by millions of Americans, we could change the future of American education and, in doing so, the path of our nation. This movie is that important! Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You can call him at (404) 463-1378 or fax him at (404) 657-9887. You also can e-mail Chip at Chip@SenatorChipRogers.com. Chip also serves on the AroundAbout — Townelaker Community Board.
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Recent Consumer Product Recalls AroundAbout — TowneLaker wants to help keep you and your family safe. The following items have been recalled by their manufacturers in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Transportation Station Toys.
Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. Black & Decker
Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling approximately 56,000 in the United States (7,700 in Canada) Sand & Water Transportation Station toys. The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
(U.S.), Inc. of Towson, MD is voluntarily recalling approximately 160,000 Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers (these lawnmowers were previously recalled in September 2002, and that recall expanded in August 2006, for a fire hazard). The lawnmower’s motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower’s safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.
Inflatable Balls. Fisher-Price, Inc. of East Aurora, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 2.8 million Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playgrounds™, Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcades™ , Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall, Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium (C3068 and H8094), 1-2-3 Tetherballs™, and Bat & Score Goals™ (in the United States and 125,000 in Canada). The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Night Lights. Molenaar LLC of Willmar, MN is voluntarily recalling approximately 315,000 electroluminescent night lights. The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
High Chairs. Fisher-Price, Inc. of East Aurora, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 950,000 Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me high chairs (in the United States and 125,000 in Canada). Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair resulting in injuries or lacerations. The pegs are used for high chair tray storage.
Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway. Fisher-Price, Inc. of East Aurora, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 100,000 Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampways (in the United States and 20,000 in Canada). The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Children’s Trikes. Fisher-Price, Inc. of East Aurora, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 7 million Fisher Price trikes and tough trikes toddler tricycles (in the United States and 150,000 in Canada). A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.
Notebook Computers. Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 41,000 (worldwide) Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers. The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Children’s Mood Rings and Necklaces. D&D Distributing-Wholesale, Inc. of Tacoma, WA is voluntarily recalling approximately 19,000 mood rings and 4,000 necklaces. The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Light-up Rings and Star Glasses. CEC Entertainment, Inc. of Irving, Texas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,100,000 light-up rings and 120,000 star glasses. If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane.
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A Positive Inspiration: Sandra Letizia shares her personal journey with Breast Cancer.
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reast Cancer was the last visitor she was expecting to knock on her door. A full-time working mom with two small children, a loving husband, and busy life, 37-yearold Sandra Letizia got the dreaded diagnosis on Thanksgiving 2008. Even though the journey was far from easy for this Woodstock resident, she claims she never looked at it as a lifechanging event. “I’ve never taken things for granted; it could have been so much worse. It was not a big deal compared to what some people get dealt in life,” says Letizia Letizia’s journey began with a routine visit to her OB-GYN, when a small pebble-like bump was discovered. After going to Breast Care Specialists in Atlanta for several sonograms and biopsies, they concluded that one breast had Ductile Cancer in Situ (DCIS). DCIS is inside the duct and she was told by her doctors, it was “the best kind of cancer to have.” Between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2008, more biopsies and diagnoses evolved. One breast had three ducts with DCIS and the other breast had an area of unknown cancer outside the duct, in the tissue. This kind is considered invasive since it’s not contained. “The incidence of synchronous bilateral breast cancers, that is, of cancers in both breasts diagnosed within three months of each other is 1 percent or so, which is very rare,” says Dr. Kristina Bowen, Letizia’s oncologist. Letizia had a bilateral or double mastectomy on January 21, 2009. A mastectomy has a few different reconstructive options. “They can take skin from your stomach (transflap) or from your back (lateral), use tissue expanders or implants. I was not a candidate for the stomach or back options, so luckily the implant option worked for me,” says Letizia. Three weeks after her five-hour surgery, the pathology reports from the removed tissue were analyzed by the oncologist, who determined the best treatment plan. Her margins between the cancer and the muscle wall were very close, so the game plan was aggressive: rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. “Her tissue expressed high levels of hormone receptors (estrogen and progesterone receptors) and a protein called her2/ neu. The presence of the hormone receptors on her cancer means that a hormone-blocking pill called Tamoxifen can decrease her risk of recurrent breast cancer. The presence of the her2/neu protein on her cancer means that a medication called Herceptin can also decrease her risk of recurrent breast cancer. Herceptin is a monoclonal protein that has been on the market since 1998. It has been used to treat advanced stages of her2/neu 28
by Susan L. Cannizzaro expressing breast cancer and earlier stages like Sandra’s,” adds Dr. Bowen. Letizia received a port, and her chemotherapy schedule was once every three weeks, which took four to five hours each session, for a total of six treatments. She received the Herceptin once every three weeks for several months. After the chemo ended, she began the radiation, which included 33 treatments, five days a week for six weeks, followed by the Tamoxifen. “ I was most apprehensive about losing my hair and becoming sick, but things were put into perspective once I found out a friend of a friend was shot down in Afghanistan and was now paralyzed,” says Letizia. She says she never got sick during the chemo treatments but felt like she had the flu and had a hard time sleeping. Her husband Cliff, who is a firefighter for the city of Alpharetta, was able to spend six months at home with Letizia, thanks to co-workers who gave up their sick and vacation time.. She kept a journal on Caringbridge.org to keep friends and family updated on her progress and maintained such a positive attitude and managed to bring some humor in an otherwise dark situation. She made light of losing her hair, saying the best perk was that getting ready in the mornings only took 10 minutes. Another great perk was getting to spend more time with her children, who normally would have gone to an after-school camp during the summer. One organization that was critical in helping Letizia cope was Turning Point in Alpharetta, which is run by breast cancer survivors. “After you have a mastectomy, it’s hard to lift your arms. After receiving physical therapy at Turning Point, I was able to lift my arms over my head,” says Letizia. The other saving grace was Illuminations by Borrelli’s Salon, also in Alpharetta. “They were so compassionate and are really making a difference in women’s lives and I got the best wig, it matched my old haircut,” says Letizia. Owner Kelli Christie says they specialize in services to anyone undergoing chemo, experiencing alopecia, or hair thinning. “Women come in, and in our private rooms get measured. Hair color is matched and we match up their style with synthetic or human hair wigs. We also have an extensive array of headwear such as hats, scarves, turbans and sleep caps and more,” says Christie. Since her experience, Letizia wants to become a nurse navigator to oncologists and help others with the process. “There should be a one-page checklist for people, telling women what to expect with breast cancer, including mastectomy, reconstruction, chemotherapy, hair loss and radiation. No one tells you what to expect,” says Letizia. According to Dr. Bowen, “Sandra is doing great and there is no evidence of cancer recurrence at this time.” The best advice Letizia can offer is to have a positive attitude. “I truly believe if you are doom and gloom, it’s not good for your recovery. Attitude is key in this fight. This whole journey has been a unique opportunity,” says Letizia.
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Caught in the Headlights
Building Your Immunity
by Olivia Stallings
by Jared Lasseigne
I remember many years ago when I started working in the automotive collision industry, a truck was brought into the shop where I worked. The vehicle had been involved in a collision with a deer. Never before had I understood the amount of damage a single animal could do to a vehicle or its occupants. It was beyond devastating. Insurance deemed the full sized truck as economically non-repairable. The driver of that vehicle was an off duty police officer who underwent several plastic surgeries as part of his recovery.
Once again the cold and flu season is upon us and many people will be coughing, sneezing, dealing with sinus problems, and fever. They will feel more like staying inside rather than carry on with normal daily activities. Some people will scramble for any possible remedy that could help them win the battle against these dreaded enemies. While you often will hear references to immunity when discussing the common cold and flu, your immune system plays a vital role in daily health, the prevention of disease, and treatment of serious health conditions. Here are seven natural and healthy ways to supercharge and strengthen your immune system from within.
Hunters are starting to feel the excitement build as deer season fast approaches. For those who do not hunt, you may think this time of year is simply another average autumn day, at least until that deer is caught in the headlights of your vehicle. Georgia is currently ranked fifth in the country for deer related insurance claims. Deer related “Georgia is accidents have caused over $3.6 currently ranked billion in vehicle damage with fifth in the country tens of thousands of injuries and for deer related many deaths.
insurance claims.”
Don’t think simply because you may not live in a rural area that you are safe. Deer are more active between October and December due to mating season. They actively seek food everywhere. This brings them closer to cities and major roadways. Keep in mind, deer travel in a herd. If you see one, it only means more will be near. Fences and safety rails along the roadways will not stop deer. It is simple and natural for them to jump over these objects. How would you react if you approached a deer on the road? Here are some simple tips to try and avoid a deer impact: Always drive at a safe speed. Always make sure you can safely stop within the lighted distance of your headlamps. This allows you more reaction time to stop safely. Stay alert to your surroundings. Actively scan the sides of the road in addition to your driving path. Watch the behavior of other cars. If the cars around you are slowing down, you can be sure there is a reason for caution. Do not swerve or leave your lane of traffic. If you see a deer, brake firmly and maintain your lane. Just as many accidents are caused by simply trying to avoid the animal altogether. The last thing you want to do is turn into the path of an oncoming vehicle. continued on page 88 November 2010
1. Vitamin C – A powerful antioxidant with strong immune properties (Vitamins A and E also). 2. Echinacea – Plant source good for the immune and lymph systems.
3. A healthy diet – Primarily fruits and vegetables, with nuts, seeds and grains (high fiber); reduce high fats, meats and sugar which suppress immunity. 4. Garlic – Immune enhancer 5. Reduce stress – Through meditation, positive affirmations, etc. Stress severely hampers immune response.
6. Regular exercise – Reduces stress and elevates mood thus increasing immunity
7. Regular chiropractic care – An optimal functioning spine and nervous system is a powerful immune booster While no one is entirely immune to a cold and the flu, it is true that people with healthy spines tend to have greater resistance to the germs that cause these illnesses. Recent research demonstrates the important role that our nervous systems play in our everyday health. Dr. David Felton M.D. Ph.D., explains: “Nerve fibers go into virtually every organ of the immune system and form direct contacts with the immune system cells… if you took the nerves or nerve flow away, you virtually stop the immune responses in their tracks.” Further, Dr. Pat Brennan PhD conducted a research study to look at the impact of chiropractic adjustments on the specific immune cells of our body. She found that those levels increased significantly when measured 15 minutes after a specific chiropractic adjustment, correlating to a major boost in immune status. Other studies have shown this to be maintained over time for patients under chiropractic wellness care. You don’t get colds, flu or pneumonia because of the bacteria and viruses that constantly surround us. You get a cold and/or the flu because your body’s natural immunity to these viruses is weakened or impaired, thus affecting your health. Remember, building a strong immune system is a process – just as life and health are both processes. It is impossible to build a strong immune system overnight. Do not get discouraged if you don’t “see” results right away. Every choice you make either builds or destroys your immunity! Be well. Dr. Jared Lasseigne can be contacted at Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Towne Lake at (770) 516-9900.
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Community Calendar: November November 5 – 7
Woodstock Market and Show Times: Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: 9464 Main Street Information: The show is held the first weekend of every month through December. More than 60 vendors, petting zoo, pony rides and food. For more information, please call (770) 517-7771 or visit www. woodstockmarketshow.com.
November 6
Messiah Christian Academy Fall Festival Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Church of the Messiah, 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton Information: Free family activities, food, games and more. Call (770) 479-5280 or visit www.messiahchristianacademy.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive Information: Blood drive will be held in Fellowship Hall. Call (770) 924-7286.
November 6 & 7
Woodstock Art and Wine Festival Times: Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Main Street/Arnold Mill, behind Pure Taqueria Information: Free admission. $25 for a wrist band for wine tasting. www. woodstockartandwinefestival.com.
November 7
The Impossible 5K Time: 1:50 a.m. Location: Town Center Mall, Kennesaw Information: The race will take place as daylight saving time changes. Proceeds
from the race benefit 65 Roses Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit www. thetimeisnow2010.com.
November 9 or 17
Decorating Boss Holiday Workshop Time: November 9, 12:30 p.m.; November 17, 6:30 p.m. Location: House and Garden Boutique, 103 Bowles Drive Information: “Decorating Boss” Sue will demonstrate several decorating techniques and show attendees some fun and fabulous ways to deck the halls for the holidays. Call (678) 494-5800 or e-mail info@houseandgardenboutique. com.
November 12
Jingle Bell Shop
Time: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Northside Hospital –Cherokee Conference Center at the Cherokee Co. Admin. Building 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Information: Free Admission. There will be Santa’s Workshop, gift wrapping and pictures with Santa.
November 13 & 14
Junior Service League Holiday Home Tour Times: Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; two of the four homes will be showcased in a candlelight tour from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Homes in Towne Lake Hills East and North, Deer Run and BridgeMill Information: Tickets will be $17 through November 10 at www.jslwoodstock. org, Towne Lake BP or Pineapple Park. Tickets also can be purchased the day of the event for $20 at all homes on the tour.
November 20
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Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Towne Lake Equestrian Club, 409 Old Boring Lane Information: Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share and enjoy food, fun and togetherness. Call (770) 778-1146.
December 1
Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting Time: 6 p.m. Location: City Park, downtown Woodstock Information: Lighting of Cherokee County’s Public Menorah. Family fun, Dreidels and Latkes and entertainment. Visit www.JewishWoodstock.com or call (678) 460 7702.
December 3 & 4
A Night in Bethlehem Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: Liberty Hill @ The Mill, 141 Railroad Street, Canton Information: Free event. Come and experience what Bethlehem was all about. Live nativity, refreshments, crafts, free family photo and more! For more information, please call (678) 493-8920.
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Lifestyle by Mike Litrel, M.D.
A Failure to Communicate
Ann and Mike Litrel and their sons, Tyler and Joseph.
The key element in a successful marriage is listening to your spouse. It can also be the most painful. The anatomical differences between a husband and a wife are nothing compared to the differences in what a man and woman find interesting to talk about.
Ann is an artsy type. For many years, she has been in a book club with several other women. They meet monthly at a restaurant for dinner and high brow conversation where together they dissect the themes from the month’s book selection in what I imagine is enthusiastic non-stop conversation. “I was fascinated how the author demonstrated so poignantly the love between….blah, blah, blah…” “Me too…and I was filled with wonder about…blah, blah, blah…” “And don’t forget in chapter seven when….blah, blah, blah…” Many intelligent words are spoken, and insightful phrases turned in conversation that I’m sure on some spiritual level advances the collective wisdom of human kind. But for me, it all boils down to a whole lot of blah, blah, blah… Just imagining all the gabbing that goes on in that restaurant gives me a migraine. This is a group of book-reading, wine-drinking intelligent women who meet monthly just to talk to each other. I feel sorry for the waiters. For some reason Ann has never invited me to join her book club. But when this oversight is finally corrected, I know exactly how I will decline: “Look Ann — when I was a kid, and I was forced into boring conversation about a boring book, it wasn’t called “Book Club” — It was called high school English.” The reason I know what is said at book club is because when Ann comes home excited by the evening’s gabfest, she continues the conversation with me. Her eyes shine bright blue as she recounts blow by blow who said what and how brilliant it was and why. As a husband, I will admit it’s a pleasant experience to be around a happy wife. Lord knows it beats the alternative. I like watching Ann’s face glow with enthusiasm. I like the way her body moves when she laughs. But sometimes when she recounts all the intelligent things said at book club and shares with me all the hilarity, I find myself perplexed determining the most polite way to get her to finally shut up. It’s not that I am an intellectual caveman. It’s because I am trying to fall asleep. Picture a wide-awake wife sitting up in bed, words
pouring out of her mouth faster than thought, next to an exhausted husband with his head on the pillow endeavoring to time his grunts so his wife doesn’t think he is ignoring her. I have learned the hard way it is rude to snore when your wife is talking to you. It’s also not acceptable to groan in despair when your wife is in mid-sentence and cover your head protectively with a pillow. I might not remember doing those things, and I might even sleep blissfully through the night. But I have found that I will sustain a full recounting of my transgressions in the morning. And the expression on my wife’s face over morning coffee will not be the enthusiastic or happy one glimpsed the evening before. Of the various outcomes, I’ve found I prefer the, “I am really angry with you” outburst over the, “You hurt my feelings” expression any day. Anger is easier for a man to handle and goes far better with the cup of morning Joe. My strategies have evolved over the years. First line of defense is the Rhetorical Question: Why in the world do you talk to me when I am falling asleep anyway? Next is The Big Explanation: I was in surgery all day…. The offhand joke can also be applied – Can I just go with you to book club next time so I don’t miss anything? The truth is, I’ve had plenty of practice apologizing for all kinds of shortcomings over the years. If the “You hurt my feelings” comes to the fore, the morning conversation will go much worse. It makes me feel bad to discover I hurt my wife’s feelings — but I can also get a tad bit resentful. I mean, I just slept great and I’m ready to tackle the day! I’ll take my coffee black — hold the sugar, hold the cream, and most of all — hold the Guilt Trip. When it comes to apologizing, I still don’t always get the tone right on my first go. After more than 20 years of marriage, Ann can hear my eyeballs rolling in their sockets. Occasionally, if I’m especially clumsy or irritable, I’ll hurt her feelings more and more — until finally, I have no alternative except the last resort. I feel Genuine Remorse. Only then does my apology echo the sincerity a man feels toward the woman he has loved through the years: “The wonder of your beauty brings Love and God into my life, and only in my incompleteness do I hurt you.” Dr. Mike Litrel practices with his fellow OB/GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists in Canton and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. Email Dr. Litrel at www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
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Everyday Angels Compassion is the deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it. Compassion is not an easy virtue. It is kindness, but it is more than kindness. It is the wonderful capacity to put oneself in the place of the other, caring as if another’s sorrows were one’s own. Constantly asking yourself, “If it were me, what would I like someone to do for me to help me do or feel better?” To become really good at becoming a compassionate, loving being, we need to get our mind off our own concerns enough to really pay attention to others. Many times, we need to change our priorities in terms of what occupies our thoughts and our time. As we grow in the habit of compassion, we let go of the habit of self-absorption. We also grow spiritually in a very real way. As mentioned in last month’s edition, Everyday Angels has begun reintroducing ourselves to the local schools. We are working with teachers and counselors to determine certain needs of children and families within our community. During our first week of school visits, we were told of several students who simply needed clothing. They were coming to school each day, wearing the same clothes and shoes that did not fit their feet. A simple e-mail was sent out to friends and neighbors requesting clothing for these children, and within days we received bags of gently worn clothes for them. After dropping them off at the school to be sent home with the children, we received the following notes of appreciation that illustrate the great impact from simple acts of compassion. After mentioning our student’s need with you, almost immediately, we had some gently used clothes for him. He was very excited and went home right before our break with a big bag of clothes. This morning, he arrived happily at school and ran up to give me a high five. Thanks for showing our students what compassion and a giving heart looks like! I ran into one of our teachers who had the student mentioned previously in her classroom. She said he is a “new little guy.” She stated that he is happy, more energetic and is trying harder in class. I just wanted you to have all that info to pass on to everyone. Thanks again for being his angel!! While it took just 15 minutes to go through our kids’ closets to gather items they had outgrown, the difference it has made to this child is immeasurable. One can never underestimate the strength of compassion and our small acts of kindness. continued on page 96 36
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Allergy Eyes
The Mathematical Formula for Successful Patient Care
by Dr. Steven Bowser Fall allergy season is upon us. Many of us rely on allergy medicines for our sinuses, just to be able to function throughout the day. The same airborne offenders that cause sinus issues often attack the ocular surface. The results are itchy, red, watery, puffy eyes or some similar combination of symptoms. A trip to the pharmacy for eye drops can be overwhelming. Marketing claims on the packages include reduce redness, stop itch, dry-eye relief, tired eye relief, extra protection, and extra hydration, to quote a few. How does one make a decision when staring at an 8-foot section of shelves filled with tiny packages ranging in price from $2 to $15? What’s the difference? If your answer is $13 then you may want to get some advice. The truth is that there are plenty of differences. However, the most expensive drop is not necessarily the best drop for every individual case. Sometimes the additional expense is justified. Making a decision based upon price point is not an effective approach. As a general rule, itchy eyes indicate allergy. This time of year, that is common. Anti-itch drops have the broadest range of price points because a new wave of allergy eye drops has become available over the counter in recent months. There are even more medicines, currently available by prescription, soon to follow. That means expensive prescription medicines will be more affordable. However, the decisionmaking process for the allergy sufferer is likely to become more complicated. Visiting your eye doctor for a microscopic examination of the ocular surface will help maximize your relief and minimize your frustrations. Finding the appropriate treatment can be complicated because a variety of ocular surface conditions can create similar symptoms. In addition, there are commonly multiple conditions present at the same time. A single bullet approach may fall short of providing the desired relief. An eye care professional can partner with you to develop an effective solution to eye discomfort. Dr. Steven Bowser is an optometrist at Towne Lake Eye Associates. He can be reached at (770) 926-2858 or www.townelakeeye.com.
The Big 10 Elements of Patient Satisfaction by Dr. Scott R. Harden Quality patient care! It’s what every doctor strives to achieve. It’s what every patient desires. Staff members in every hospital, clinic and private office want to provide the best patient care possible. Then, reality gets in the way, and patient care is delivered at a level lower than anyone would like to admit. Patient care could boil down to the old phrase: “Happiness is when Reality meets or exceeds Expectations.” I do not believe patients’ expectations are too high. I do believe reality does fall short of what it should be. So, how do we improve patient care so that everyone - patients and health care staff -is happy? How do we make patients feel special and not like a number? My 20 years in dentistry have taught me that there are certain fundamental elements that make patients feel good about their dental visits, and I refer to them as: The Big 10 Elements of Patient Satisfaction 1. Patient understanding of the treatment (communication during exam) 2. Patient awareness of the cost in advance of the treatment 3. Promptness of patient being seated on time for the appointment 4. Dental work performed in predicted amount of time 5. Patient comfort during treatment 6. Confirmation call prior to appointment 7. Follow-up call by staff or doctor to check on patient 8. Patient acknowledgement upon entering reception area 9. Listening to patient needs carefully to help patient in any way possible 10. Proper filing of insurance and billing. Any one of these areas is a potential hot spots for patients, yet successfully delivering most of the elements doesn’t guarantee the patient will be satisfied. An anxious patient who feels any pain may never return to that office or have the courage to receive dental care for years. An impatient patient who waits in the reception area for 20 minutes may leave and never return. Thus, it is important for the care provider to achieve each of the 10 points. Why do dental offices often fall short? There are countless reasons, but here are several scenarios that offer insight. Your appointment is running 20 to 30 minutes late because the two or continued on page 88
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Back in Black by Shelley Herod Using black in decorating your home can make a stunning and dramatic effect. Just like the “little black dress” that has been a staple in a woman’s wardrobe since Coco Chanel revealed the first version in Vogue magazine 80 years ago, the color black is classic and never goes out of style — especially in the home. While some refer to black as a dead color, it can coordinate the entire look of a room by pulling together contrasting pieces of furniture and giving your room an elegant appeal. Leather always radiates luxury. This is why many people prefer leather to fabric-covered couches. Black leather sofas give a room a punch of richness. Many courageous consumers are buying furniture in shades of black, prompting manufacturers to offer more selections. A black leather couch can provide a modern touch to any room. Black leather definitely has an edgy look. Those who prefer a more contemporary appearance may prefer sectional sofas. They are a little pricey, but allow you to arrange your room a number of ways. Typically, more consumers opt for fawn, auburn or ivory shades of sofas, which explains why companies put a larger price tag on neutral couches than black ones. You get more for your money with a black sofa than a common neutral shade. However, personal preference is most important. Shop prices when looking for your leather furniture. Have a set budget and try to stay within that price range. High-quality leather is not available in all stores and can range in price. Another way to incorporate the color black is with paint. Every paint manufacturer offers many shades of black, and the color typically is used on front doors and shutters. However, black can be much more than just an accent color. A daring, dramatic and even sexy look can be created by using black for one accent wall or the entire room. The natural lighting in the room will affect the shade of black. Try samples on the wall and observe them throughout the day. Chalkboard paint comes in black and can be used for scribbling memos and notes. According to Behr color experts, the chalkboard paint is a true black, not containing any shades of blue found in other black paints. If you glance through magazines, furniture advertisements, and store displays, you’re likely to see more than just a touch of black. Black and white checkered chairs are taking the spotlight. If you are not comfortable using black on an entire wall, experiment with the lesser elements in a room by using black in continued on page 88 42
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Leaf and Needle Drop of Evergreen Plants by Paul J. Pugliese
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o your evergreen trees have many needles that are starting to change color, or are turning brown this fall? Did you realize that evergreen needles change color in the fall too, just like deciduous trees? It’s true, and it often causes alarm to homeowners when their evergreen trees start to drop needles. Although most conifer trees are considered to be “evergreen,” their needles don’t live forever. What makes them evergreen is that their leaves persist more than one year before falling. Since new needles are added every year, there is always an overlap between green needles and those that are due to fall. There is usually no need to be alarmed, since leaf and needle drop often occur as a natural part of the yearly growth cycle of many plants.
Needle-Leaved Evergreens Needles of evergreens, such as junipers, pines and arborvitae, may shed their oldest leaves or needles in late summer or early autumn. Most pine trees drop their needles in the fall, but some species may drop needles at other times also. The natural yellowing of the older needles occurs uniformly from the top to the bottom of the tree. Newer needles at the tips of the branches stay green. The needles on most evergreens usually last about three years, although some juniper needles may last for 10 years or more. Arborvitae and white pine needles turn brown, yellow, or reddish tan and drop in the autumn of the second year. Arborvitae sheds branchlets rather than needles which usually turn brown as they age, yet remain on the tree for quite some time before falling. Yew (Taxus species) needles commonly turn yellow and drop in the late spring or early summer of the third year. During this time, older needles should be shed and not the current season’s growth. If the new growth is turning yellow or brown, it may be caused by other stresses such as insects or disease.
once the older yellow leaves drop off. Other broad-leaved evergreens such as rhododendron, azaleas, and euonymus, shed their leaves at times of the year other than spring. Leaf drop on these plants usually occurs in the summer or early fall when the leaves are two to three years old. This period of leaf drop occurs following the maturing of the current season’s growth.
Other Causes of Leaf Drop Various environmental stresses can also cause leaf and needle drop of evergreen and deciduous plants. The most common of these is drought or too much soil moisture. A nitrogen deficiency can also cause the older leaves of a plant to turn yellow. Air pollution, herbicide injury, insect infestations or disease can all cause similar symptoms. Fall needle drop is a natural condition and is not a sign of disease or insect infestation, however, any factor that increases stress on evergreen trees will intensify autumn needle drop. Always check your plants closely to determine the true cause of leaf or needle drop. Paul Pugliese is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent for Cherokee County Cooperative Extension, a partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Cherokee County. (770) 479-0418. For more information and free publications, visit the local website at www.ugaextension.com/cherokee
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Work Out Right to Get Rid of Fat by Dr. Osborne F. D’Souza There are two kinds of body fat – essential and storage. Essential body fat is necessary to lead a healthy life. Among men it is 3-5 percent and among women it is 8-12 percent of body weight. Storage fat is normally stored under the skin but as the percentage increases, it accumulates around the internal organs. It could even displace muscle, thereby affecting physical activity.
Fat burn zone
If your workout is at a high heart rate, you burn less fat and could end up building lactic acid and burning protein once you run out of blood sugar. On the other hand, a low intensity cardiovascular exercise, like a stroll on the treadmill or slow cycling, will hardly do anything to burn fat. Your exercise intensity should be directed to burn your fat as primary fuel. For this, maintain 60-70 percent of your maximum heart rate, which is determined by multiplying your resting heart rate (beats per minute) by one and a half times.
Morning workout ideal
The most popular and effective time to burn body fat is the morning, on an empty stomach. After 7-8 hours of sleeping and not eating, the body stores of glycogen are depleted and an aerobic exercise in this state is more effective in using stored body fat as fuel. An aerobic activity like jogging, bicycling, swimming, step walking, brisk walking, etc. helps improve the body’s ability to acquire and deliver oxygen to its working muscles, and improves the functioning of the heart and lungs. It also helps reduce fat and increases muscle and joint flexibility. When you work out in the evenings, you will definitely burn calories but lose out on the after-burn (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) effects as your metabolic rate changes once you go to sleep. The advantage of the morning workout is that this effect continues throughout the day, leading to a better metabolic rate.
High intensity training
After a 15-minute warm up, intervals of high intensity training offer a higher after-burn benefit. Examples are running at a good speed for three minutes and then walking for a minute, or cycling for two minutes at top speed and then at a lower speed for the next two minutes.
Weight training burns fat
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Annual Tradition Continues to Support Local Charities in Cherokee County Junior Service League of Woodstock, along with AroundAbout Community Magazines, announce that tickets are on sale online for the 14th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
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massages from Ribley Chiropractic, and warm paraffin hand dips from Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter raffles to win two AirTran round-trip tickets, a $1,000 Ideal Image gift certificate, a decorated holiday tree courtesy of Divine Living Interiors, and one of several gift certificates for services from Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to adopt an Angel from the Hillside Angels Tree.
he 14th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, presented by the Junior Service League of Woodstock (JSL), and AroundAbout Community Magazines along with LGE Credit Union, will be held November 13th and 14th. This year’s Tour will feature four beautiful homes in the communities of Bridgemill, Towne Lake Hills North, Towne Lake Hills East and Deer Run. The designers taking part in this year’s Tour and filling these showcase homes with holiday cheer will be Designing Women, Divine Living Interiors, Fun Finds and the interior design students at Chattahoochee Technical College.
The Holiday Tour of Homes first began in 1997, and allows the JSL to invest in the lives of needy citizens and families in Cherokee County. With the proceeds from this Tour, the JSL will have contributed more than $300,000 to local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, The Hope Center, Meals on Wheels, MUST Ministries and Papa’s Pantry.
The Tour hours will be Saturday, November 13, from 10 am to 4 pm, and two homes will be shown that evening during a special candle light tour from 5 pm to 7 pm. On Sunday, November 14, the Tour homes will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Pre-sale tickets (tickets purchased now through November 10) are $17 and can, for the first time with this year’s Tour, be purchased online at www.jslwoodstock. org. Beginning October 22, tickets can be purchased at the Towne Lake BP and Pineapple Park on Main Street in Woodstock.
The Junior Service League of Woodstock is an organization of women committed to improving our community through volunteerism and fundraising. Our purpose is to serve Cherokee County families by making a positive impact on their lives and their future. The Junior Service League of Woodstock was established in 1990 and is a non-profit organization. The League reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to
Tickets may also be purchased on the Tour dates for $20 at each home on the Tour. Tickets purchased online will be available for pick up at any of the homes on the Tour. This year, the Tour ticket will pay for itself, as it contains hundreds of dollars in coupons from many of this year’s sponsors. Besides touring the beautiful homes decorated for the season, attendees will enjoy holiday carolers from the Towne Lake Arts Center on Saturday morning, complimentary hot cider, chair November 2010
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Pets. If you have a family with children, the question inevitably will arise, “Can we get a pet?” For most of us, we acquiesce and a four-legged creature joins our lives. For us, it was a dog. In 2001, we adopted Tucker, a 7-monthold, full bred Labrador Retriever. My husband had a chocolate Lab after college, and she was everything you would expect from a Lab — she fetched, she swam and she was loyal and sweet. Because of this, we figured getting another Lab would be a great idea for our first family dog. The Good — Because he’s a Lab, he’s always eager to please. He’s never chewed up a pair of shoes or furniture, although his dog bowl has suffered a bit of toothy damage. He was potty trained very quickly, and he’s loyal beyond measure. He has a great temperament and has been a great family dog. The Bad — Tucker is a digger. He gets bored so he is digging a hole to China in the backyard. And his favorite time to dig is right after a bath! Bad dog! Tucker likes to show our guests that he thinks he’s the alpha dog so on occasion he will jump on our guests’ back and try to get busy — sorry Amanda, Robert, Michelle, Adam, Molly, and more. Very Bad Dog! The Weird — Tucker is pretty much a weirdo. If he hears the click of any camera, including cell phone, he will hide in the bathroom. If he’s on a walk and he hears anything that could possibly resemble thunder, he will stop, lie on the ground, and refuse to move (We call that his Stop, Drop and Roll move). Sometimes he does this move for no apparent reason at all. And every time my husband leaves town, he becomes one of two things: restless and bumping into the bed all night, or gastrointestinally upset, which can mean a nasty surprise in the morning. The gastro problems could stem from the fact he refuses to eat or drink anything until one of us is home, so he’s always eating and drinking late in the day. And bless his Labrador heart, he doesn’t fetch and is terrified of the water. Like the old man he’s becoming, he gets more eccentric with age. We continue to retrieve the tennis balls we toss to him, attempt to get his picture before he hides in the bathroom and do our best at keeping Tucker’s “ultra-friendly” side in check when we have guests. Long live Tucker! Kara Kiefer is the Editor of AroundAbout — TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett. 48
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Leaves, leaves, leaves. Autumn colors make me happy. In fall, I have favorite trees like my neighbor’s tree across the street. Every year, it starts changing colors from the top down. In a couple of weeks, it will Colin Morris with her children (left to be yellow at the very right) Patrick, Micaela and Gabriel. top, orange in the middle and still a hint of green at the bottom. It looks like a giant-sized autumn lollipop. If you love fall color as much as my family, here are some ideas for seizing the day. You don’t have to drive all the way to the North Georgia mountains to see beautiful vistas. Go to Kennesaw Mountain instead. First, you get to enjoy the multitude of colors as you drive up the mountain. Cars are only allowed up the mountain on weekdays. On weekends, you will need a couple of dollars to ride the shuttle. When you get to the top, there is a 360-degree view. On a clear day you can see all the way to Stone Mountain. If your kids have plenty of energy, you can hike the trail back down the mountain and enjoy the crunching of leaves beneath your feet. If you still feel the need to drive north to see fall color, check out Red Top Mountain. Off exit 285 on Interstate 75, Red Top Mountain gives you all the color with half the drive. There are easy walks and longer hikes along the lake. There are deer to see and campsites if you are inspired to spend the night. But mostly, there are trees turning all shades of the autumn rainbow. Bring your backpack and snacks for a fall getaway without the long drive home. The last suggestion I have is no matter where you go to see the fall leaves, bring old crayons and some printer paper. No kid can resist picking up the brightest leaves they find. “Look at this leaf, Mom!” Whether the leaf is bright orange or brick red or brilliant yellow, you can save it for later. Then, when you stop for lunch, the kids can make etchings of the leaves they have collected. Just put the leaf under a plain piece of printer paper with the veins in the leaf facing up. Unwrap old crayons and lay them flat to color the paper on top of the leaf. The pattern of the leaf shows up on the paper as if by magic. You get to enjoy the etching long after the leaf is gone. Albert Camus said, “Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf’s a flower.” I couldn’t agree more.
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Viognier — Say What? by David Heckelmoser Viognier (VEE-oh-nyay) is an aromatic white wine, and my wife’s favorite white. For those who crave a softness and want less or no oak, Viognier might just be to your liking too. The wine will show notes of peaches, mangoes, honeysuckle, and other tropical fruits. Envision over-ripe apricots mixed with orange blossoms. The wine is well known for its floral aromas, which are also found in Muscat and Riesling wines. The color and aroma of the wine could lead you to believe it is a sweet wine, but Viogniers are predominantly dry. This wine is meant to be consumed while it is young, as it has a tendency to lose its aroma with age. The Viognier grape is low in acidity, and sometimes used to add fragrance and to soften wines made with the Syrah grape. An example would be French Syrah Cote Rotie. The Viognier grape is the only grape used for the Northern Rhone Appellation Condrieu and ChateauGrillet (look to spend $50.00+ for ChateauGrillet). The origin of the grape is unknown. It is presumed to be an ancient grape, and brought to the Northern Rhone by the Romans. Viognier likes the company of rich tasting seafood such as crab, lobster and scallops. Add some cream sauce to heighten the pairing. If you typically serve Chardonnay at Thanksgiving, try opening a bottle of Viognier to compare. Serve Viognier with your butternut squash, sweet potatoes and turkey. Also, give Viognier a go with Thai food or Sushi. Chardonnay and Viognier share tropical fruit flavors and a creamy mouth feel similar to crème brulee. Viognier can be as full-bodied as a Chardonnay, but offers much more distinctive fruit characteristics. If you’re a Chardonnay lover, you might want to give this wine a try! I recommend trying the following, which are under $25: Yalumba Eden Valley from Australia, Zaca Mesa from California, Miner Viognier from California, Fess Parker from California, or Robert Hall from California. Until next time, cheers! David Heckelmoser is a professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition. November 2010
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It’s OK To Call 911 by Sergeant William Rownd For years, we have had it embedded in our heads that 911 is for emergencies only. Generally, that’s when most of us will utilize this service, but some people are still confused about its purpose. The truth is that the Cherokee County 911 Center is there for you to use anytime that you need help from a public servant (e.g. police, fire, and ambulance). I have had numerous people tell me that they did not want to call 911 to report a lost wallet, driving over their mailbox or any other non-emergency. Remember, you pay for this service, and you should use it when needed. Whether you need a report for your homeowners insurance or your child has been stung by a bee, 911 communication officers are there to help you through whatever situation may arise. The professionals on the other end of that line are trained to communicate with you about medical emergencies, crisis situations, and many other issues that may present themselves. The communication officers at 911 will dispatch public service personnel while they are talking with you. The Cherokee County 911 Center was awarded the top 911 center in the state in 2009. Considering there are 159 counties in Georgia, this was a huge accomplishment for Director Chris Collett and Cherokee County. Each communications officer is required to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification (24 hours of training), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (eight hours of training), Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification (40 hours of training), and Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) certification (44 hours of training). That is a total of 116 hours of training and up to a year of on-the-job experience before becoming a viable communications officer. Below are the numbers of calls that the Cherokee County 911 Center handled over the last three years. 2007: 368,387 calls. 2008: 343,227 calls. 2009: 331,852 calls. Jan – Oct 7, 2010: 256,558 calls. As you can see, the operators at the Cherokee County 911 Center answer hundreds of thousands of calls each year and are always there to serve you. The days of emergency-only calls are in the past, so the next time you need anything from a public servant, please pick up the phone and call the Cherokee County 911 Center. If you are still hesitant to dial 911, the non-emergency number is (678) 493-4080. This line is answered by the same dispatchers that answer the 911 lines and they will be glad to help you in any way that they can. As always, please feel free to e-mail your questions to me at wrownd@hollyspringsga.us 50
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t’s not uncommon to hear these comments in Justina’s Accessories Boutique: “I love your store so much.” “I have been hearing about your store and I just had to come in.” These sentiments are affirmation for owner Justina Dellheim that her attention to personal service and stocking fun and unique items is paying off. Justina said she has always wanted to open a boutique, and believes that the loyalty of her staff and customers has made that possible. She recently celebrated the store’s one-year anniversary in Towne Lake after moving from the Sixes Road location where she was open for three years. She is thankful that many of her Canton customers continue to shop in her Woodstock store, despite the distance. And she is very thankful for the warm welcome she has received from Towne Lake. “Customers like that they can pop in and get that last-minute gift, wrapped and ready to
go,” said Justina, adding that gift wrapping is complimentary. The shelves at Justina’s are filled with gift items, accessories and jewelry from Brighton, as well as Miche Bags (right), Volatile sandals, and Fossil handbags, watches and wallets. She also carries collegiate jewelry and gifts, Lolita glassware, monogrammed items, key fobs and cookbooks. Anything monogrammed is the most popular choice for gifts, according to Justina, who offers many options under $25. Hand-painted wine glasses by Lolita are in demand, as well as anything interchangeable like handbags or charm bracelets. The Brighton line is the store’s largest collection. New merchandise will be arriving to offer customers fresh choices for the holidays. Preferred customers who sign up in the store will receive e-mails about special events and promotions. Also keep up with Justina’s through Facebook for the latest news and special giveaways.
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ith the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to forget to take care of the most important person … you! A New You Skin & Body Wellness provides advice and services for the face and body, perfect for a little holiday rejuvenation. Clients are seen in a relaxing spa atmosphere by nurses and medical estheticians who have more than 40 years of experience combined.
Services include laser hair removal, PhotoRejuvenation (lighten, brighten and tighten skin), custom facials, medical microdermabrasion, injectibles for wrinkle relaxation and plumping, and more. Each client receives a consultation and given a chance to discuss concerns and expectations. In return, the client receives a consultation without any obligation. “We provide top-notch services using state-of-the-art equipment, and do it at prices that are affordable,” said owner Judith McKernan RN, BSN, AAMEP. Judith commented that it gives the office staff a real sense of pride to see clients return year after year. “We know our clients trust the staff who has depth of knowledge and excellent skills. There are no gimmicks here! I am proud when 52
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I see someone beam with excitement that his or her acne has cleared up, when I hear that a man who never went shirtless has gone to the beach or when a woman who was in tears two months ago because she was unhappy with her appearance, is now smiling and confident.” For the holidays, customers can take advantage of several offers. Mention you saw this article in AroundAboutTowneLaker, and you will receive 15 percent off any gift certificate worth $100 or more. All clients are offered a special price for a facial toning treatment that includes the popular peptide treatment. Clients will notice a brightening and tightening effect with this treatment, regularly priced at $125 but now $99 for a limited time. Judith noted this is a great treatment to receive before a holiday party. Judith said the staff members feel like “official encouragers. Whether it’s a teen with acne, a man with embarrassing hair or a woman who doesn’t feel pretty anymore, we are here with encouragement and solutions!”
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Unique Hair Salon
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nique Hair Salon is celebrating its five-year anniversary this month. The salon has been the recipient of the AroundAbout –Towne Laker’s, Best of the Best, Readers Choice Award, for the best salon two years running. Unique Hair Salon offers the complete package for the entire family, including a separate children’s salon with TV’s at each station and a playroom.
The team’s objective is simple: understand the customer’s requests and then apply their experience to achieve their vision. Their dedicated team of professionals consists of a diverse and dynamic group that each brings a unique set of skills to the salon. Kathy Pucci, the owner of Unique Hair Salon has 30 years of experience. She specializes in pivot point cutting, color, perms, cap highlights and roller sets. She has trained with Redken, Matrix and Rusk to name a few. Sammie Layne (left) has 16 years of experience. She specializes in braiding, extensions, corn rolls, color and cutting. She is very friendly, loves working with children.
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Stephanie Richardson (right) also has 16 years of experience. She is a former educator and trainer for Redken in color application, foundation foiling, and hair polishing. She is very energetic and creative. Abbey Gould graduated from Chattahoochee Technical School this year. She is very knowledgeable on the latest technology and is eager to express her talent. Unique Salon also has two independent stylists, Laurel Reitz and Tammy Kincannon. Laurel of Hair by Laurel provides cuts, color and waxing and specializes in razors cuts. She attends continuing education classes in order to keep up with the latest trends. You can reach Laurel at (404) 395-9169. Tammy of Tammy Kincannon Hair Designs provides clients with cuts, color, permanent waving, straightening, formal up-dos, waxing and extensions. She can be reached at (770) 313-6610. Unique also has a full service nail salon, Nail Mechanics with Deidre Norton. Call (404) 483-4681. Unique believes strongly in giving back to the community and is a proud sponsor of Breast Cancer foundations and Locks of Love.
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renda’s, a Woodstock fixture for more than 25 years, offers professionally designed and arranged floral arrangements for every occasion. Customers can choose from hundreds of holiday floral and gift/gourmet basket collections for personal or corporate gift giving needs. In this season of giving, Brenda’s is giving back to its customers and the community. Through Thanksgiving and Christmas, Brenda’s will add flowers to your original floral order, a value equal to the delivery fee, and deliver it for free! Customers who want to take advantage of this limited offer need to use promo code SUPER when calling or ordering online. This offer only applies to local deliveries. Brenda’s also wants to help the homeless, specifically babies of homeless parents. While diapers are a necessity, they are expensive, and lack of resources can result in severe diaper rash or worse if a baby has no option but to wear soiled diapers for an extended period. Brenda’s is collecting diapers for MUST Ministries through December 31. Bring a donation of diapers to Brenda’s, and you will get a free wrapped bouquet of flowers. And if you can’t make it to Brenda’s with your donation, call them. They will pick up your donation and deliver your free bouquet. November 2010
Limited Time Offer — Free Delivery! Through Thanksgiving and Christmas, Brenda’s will add flowers to your original floral order, a value equal to the delivery fee, and deliver it for free!
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Jerseys Sports Bar & Grille
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erseys Sports Bar & Grille opened in March 2009, and recently changed ownership this past July, when Sue and Jay Whiteside purchased the restaurant. Sue and Jay have been Towne Lake residents since 1994, and Sue serves as the general manager of the restaurant with the help of the couple’s close friend and assistant general manager, Jason Reith. “We are hands-on owners,” said Sue. “I am here all the time, taking care of the business and, most importantly, our customers.” Jerseys is a family-friendly restaurant and offers a game room for kids of all ages. For the adults, 47 TVs are strategically placed throughout the restaurant, and since Jerseys subscribes to a variety of television sports packages, patrons are sure to find the sporting event of their choice. “We offer high definition TVs, and all are equipped with Sound Dog. This feature allows guests to have a wireless speaker on their table with eight different channels available for them to hear their selected game or jump around to hear different scores,” noted Sue. Jerseys also hosts Keno from the Georgia Lottery, which is a big draw for many customers.
Best Dang Bakery or more than 15 years, Best Dang Bakery (formerly My Bakery) has been delighting Towne Lake, Woodstock and Cherokee County residents with a variety of treats. “As a full service bakery, we have a wide range of products, including doughnuts, cookies, cakes, and all treats in between,” explained Ross Byrne, owner and operator.
Jerseys offers daily specials on food, activities and drinks. Activities include bingo, poker, team trivia and karaoke nights. A special weekday lunch menu has just been added that offers lighter fare and reduced pricing. The restaurant can accommodate large parties, from baseball teams to company parties and holiday gatherings. Jerseys will accept reservations and make your time together that much more enjoyable.
grandmother,” Byrne said. “They truly are delicious and a nice variation to the typical side dish, though to some folks it is a meal on its own.” Pierogies can be stuffed with sauerkraut, sauerkraut and kielbasa and potato and cheddar cheese. The selection of ready-to-eat meals varies daily.
“We have added a line of ready-toeat express meals, including chicken or shrimp fettuccini alfredo, chicken pot pie (large and personal size), lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, pepperoni rolls and our specialty — pierogies.” Pierogies (left) are boiled, baked or fried dumplings of unleavened dough stuffed with varying ingredients. “My recipe is one that I learned from my
Don’t let the word “bar” fool you; the food is anything but typical bar food, according to Sue. “Most of our food is fresh and made from scratch, including our very popular beef tips, pastas, ribs, pulled pork, soups and desserts. Our menu is so varied that we have many repeat customers who come in daily.” But if you are looking for great bar-type food, it also can be found at Jerseys, especially wings and burgers, which Sue says are local favorites. “We pride ourselves on a very friendly and energetic staff. Our décor is open and inviting, and we are conveniently located on Bells Ferry Road across the street from Walmart.”
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And just in time for the holiday season, Best Dang Bakery has added festive side dishes that include dressing, candied yams, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes and squash casserole. A holiday reminder from Byrne: “Don’t forget to order your rolls and pies!” On your next visit to Best Dang Bakery, be sure to ask for an apple fritter. If you are lucky, you may get a hot one right out of the fryer!
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Mr. G’s Cigar & Tobacco Shoppe
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or some, there’s nothing better than a fine cigar, especially when enjoyed in the company of other aficionados.
Four years ago, Florence and Tom Grisafe opened Mr. G’s Cigar and Tobacco Shoppe, offering the largest selection of premium cigars, pipes, tobacco, lighters and other accessories in Woodstock. Mr. G’s is much more, however, than a retail store. It’s a place where customers can choose from hundreds of cigars, become educated about their purchase or enjoy their favorite cigar or pipe tobacco in the smoking lounge. “We welcome any and all questions. If there is something our customers don’t understand, we deliver with knowledge,” said Tom. Florence and Tom have many years of sales and retail experience. “We are a stand-out retail business primarily due to the high level of customer service we provide,” said Tom. “We offer a friendly atmosphere and a willingness to make our customers’ experience in our store pleasurable. Customers can trust in the fact we always will give them good advice and knowledgeable answers to any of their questions.”
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The owners are proud of the service they provide the community. “Our experience is grown out of a time where the community mattered, and everyone took pride in its success. Just this past year, Mr. G’s launched its own line of cigars, the DELLA REGINA. After months of working with a small cigar company we have come up with a blend, at a price that can be enjoyed by everyone,” said Tom. For the holiday season, Mr. G’s will be filled with discounts and unique gift ideas. “We have something for the novice cigar smoker to the aficionado and everyone in between,” noted Tom. Tom and Florence are grateful for the community’s support of their business, and they believe in giving back. They actively support the Armed Forces. “We regularly send product to our troops serving overseas,” said Tom. In fact, at Mr. G’s recent anniversary celebration, they recognized veterans who fought in previous conflicts and were wounded and awarded The Military Order of the Purple Hearts. Tom has a saying; “We all need to believe in something, so I believe I’ll have another cigar.”
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or Sheila and Dave Meadows, owners of Art Jewelers, jewelry is much more to them than a way to make a living — it’s a way to make lasting, indelible memories for their customers because that is what jewelry represents to them. The first piece of jewelry Dave ever purchased for his wife was modest engagement ring. “I was in college, and even though my dad was a jeweler, this .29 carat diamond ring was all I could afford,” recalled Dave. Sheila and Dave married on Valentine’s Day, 1975, and that modest ring represented Sheila and Dave’s love and commitment to one another.
original engagement ring and set it into my wedding band. It was a special way to immortalize the first diamond I gave to my wife.” When the couple celebrated their 35th anniversary and now, nine children later, Dave again marked the occasion with jewelry and presented Sheila with a two-carat ring. “Believe me, she deserves so much more!” In sharing their story, Sheila and Dave show that jewelry is a meaningful way to mark the milestones in our lives from marriage to children to grandchildren. “Sheila can recount which piece of jewelry represents which occasion; she knows them all,” said Dave. “I love this business because I not only have the opportunity to hear the story but be a part of it as well.” Art Jewelers truly is a family business. Started by Dave’s grandfather, Art, the tradition continues with five of Dave’s nine children working in the business, including son Jonathan who creates award winning designs. “We would be honored to be part of your family’s heritage and tradition,” remarked Dave.
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Woodstock High School Homecoming 2010
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oodstock High School celebrated Homecoming during the week of October 4-9. with a theme of “Cirque du Woodstock.” The Homecoming Game pitted the Wolverines against the Marietta Blue Devils with a 42-7 victory. The week culminated with the Homecoming dance on Saturday night. Kristen Sellers was crowned as the Homecoming Queen and Jonathan Amador was crowned King. Game photos by Skip Daugherty.
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Left to right: Erika Stastkevicius, Mary Penniman, and Zoe Yourchuck dressed the part on Country Day.
King Jonathan Amador and Queen Kristen Sellers.
Left to right: Seniors Amanda Eidenire, Lily Nelson, Mallory Bosko and Marissa Danielle.
Tiffany Minnick and Spencer Bosko.
Hannah Robbins and Cody Ott.
Hannah Robbins and Dan McNavish.
Left to right: Kaylee Walker, Emily Bowman, and Anna Lee Strickland on Nerd Day.
Alex Hankins and Garrett Kiefer.
Senior Court members Morgan Aszman and Amir Asadzadegh.
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Etowah High School Homecoming 2010
towah High School celebrated Homecoming during the week of October 4-9. Etowah’s theme was “Under the Sea.” Friday’s football game was against Wheeler High School with the Eagles victorious 38-0. The Etowah gym was transformed into the “Under the Sea” theme for Saturday’s dance. Katy Sissine was crowned Homecoming Queen and Jordy Roberts was crowned King.
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Sydney Foster, Abby Reidy, Mallory Tafoya, Laura Cox and Morgan Azman.
Etowah girls; Bless Darrah, Jasmine Louis, Taylor Snow, August Wolfe, Madison Cawood, Tiffany Laudette, Lindsey Roth, Delaney Hayman, Aubree Turner, Bella Hansberry, Madeline Thomas, Alex Ross and Melissa Kirkwood. Left to right: Hannah Keith, Sarah Thompson, Megan Wallner, and Ira Vogt.
Left to right: Karah Easterwood, Gretchen Erwin and Ashley Anthony. Maria Flores and Ben Blackburn.
Left to right: Abbey Anderson, Kasey Kiser and August Wolfe.
Back row (left to right): Lance Kelly, Matthew Tucker, Tyler Parks and Tyler Daily. Front row: Erica Hudson, Bailey Brim and Portia Keene.
Homecoming King Jordy Roberts.
Left to right: Will Mason, Ashley Sheridan, Bailey Cole, Colin Curry, Claire Dodelin and Ryan Barden. November 2010
Left to right: Will Fridlender, Megan Meyers, Martin Fuentes, Ansley Arnold, Nicole Mott, Hamp Reynolds, Erin Martin and Evan Hawes.
Jordan Rignary and Ansley Ponder.
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Brandon Schultze and Hayley Morton.
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Woodstock Middle Honors Students
Bascomb Students Read to Canine Guests
Woodstock Middle School recently recognized several Students of the Week. The students were chosen for encompassing the word of the week, which change each week. The students were nominated by the faculty and staff. Congratulations!
First grade students at Bascomb Elementary School recently participated in a special reading activity. Tim Nichols with Georgia Canines for Independence brought two certified assistance dogs, Kirby and Jerry, to the school. The dogs visit classrooms twice a month for two hours and sit with students as they read their favorite books to the dogs. “The dogs give a safe, non-judgmental environment for children to practice literacy skills. The dogs give their unconditional acceptance and support regardless of whether a child stutters, mispronounces a word, or stumbles over sentences,” according to Tim. Right: Luciano Corpora-Ellis and Kirby
Chapman Students Collect for Atlanta Food Bank Chapman Intermediate School is one of forty schools across metro Atlanta that participated in the 2010 FalCan Food Drive Challenge, sponsored by the Atlanta Falcons. The drive benefitted the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Students of the Week for “Respect for Environment.”
Forensics Enthrall Cherokee Christian Students
Students of the Week for “School Pride.”
Cherokee to Host College Fair Cherokee High School will host the PROBE College Fair 2010 6 – 8 p.m. November 8 in the new gym. Students and parents can receive information from more than 75 colleges and universities, technical colleges and representatives of the Georgia State Finance Commission. A competitive college panel, featuring representatives from Emory, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, UGA and Mercer, will be held at 5 p.m. in the auditorium. Any student who plans on applying to a college or university that has a competitive admissions policy should attend. 62
Corporal Julie Welch from the East Point Police Department recently demonstrated fingerprint lifting techniques to the middle school forensic science class at Cherokee Christian School.
Left to right: Corporal Welch, Rachel Malone, Mrs. Pam Weeks (science teacher), Maddie McMahan, Justin Ismach and P.J. Reardigan.
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Austin Herod Proves Dreams Do Come True
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reams and aspirations give us purpose. To achieve those dreams, one must be focused, hard-working and tenacious. Inevitably, obstacles are part of that journey and to overcome any adversity makes the final achievement that much better. When Austin Herod began playing football in the sixth grade, he knew he wanted to be a Georgia Bulldog, and his journey along the way has shown the strength of Austin’s character. After playing in middle school and honing his skills, Austin became a member of the Etowah Eagles high school football team. He played quarterback his freshman, sophomore and junior years and corner back freshman and senior years. Austin’s middle school coach, Mark Alexander, told him he had the talent to play almost anywhere he wanted. However, his high school coaches weren’t as encouraging. “I’m 5’10”, which is short for a football player, and my high school coaches felt my height would only allow me to play at a division three school,” Austin recalled. “But I believed differently. I was going to achieve my goal at any cost.” As a sophomore, Austin endured a shoulder injury that required surgery. He reinjured the same shoulder before the start of his junior year, but continued playing until his second surgery at the end of the season. Austin was diligent with his rehabilitation while continuing to train with weights and run, so he could keep an edge on his opponents. November 2010
Austin was as determined in the classroom as he was on the playing field, and graduated from Etowah with honors and a 4.0 GPA. His dream to play college ball was fulfilled when he signed with LaGrange College. “I chose LaGrange because I wanted to play ball close to where my friends and family could come and watch, and the LaGrange coaches really pursued me.” He played at LaGrange but the thoughts of becoming a Dawg never left Austin’s mind. He worked his body as hard as he could in the weight room and on the practice field, including the off-season. “I worked my body as much as it could handle, and in the back of my mind, I recalled a saying
from Etowah Head Coach Bill Stewart, ‘when your brain tells you that you can no longer go, your body can always go one step further.’” After his first semester, Austin transferred to UGA, and in January of his freshman year, he walked on to the UGA football team, participated in work outs and mat drills. Half way through spring practices, Austin once again injured his shoulder and needed more surgery and rehab. “I lifted and ran hard to get myself back to where I needed to be.” He never gave up and continued working and training hard during the summer before his sophomore year. “The Wednesday before the first game of the season, I was told I made the team. I was now a Georgia Bulldog!” In overcoming injuries, staying single-minded in his goal and not listening to the naysayers, Austin achieved his lifelong goal, and said he feels the confidence that he can now do anything. He is studying biology, and plans to attend medical school and become an orthopedic surgeon. Austin is the son of Shelley and Kirk Herod.
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Cherokee Christian Soccer
New Programs at Hobgood Park
The middle school boys soccer team at Cherokee Christian School recently finished in third place in their division in the North Atlanta Metro League (NAML). The team defeated the Bridgeway Christian Lions 2-1 to earn the spot.
Hobgood Park is offering two new programs, Boot Camp Tenniz and Tenniz Trends Homeschool Tennis Program. Boot Camp Tenniz is an upbeat workout led the Tenniz Trendz instructor Christy Raab. For more information, contact her at ChristyRaab@TennizTrendz.com. The homeschool tennis program is designed to emphasize sportsmanship and fun rather than winning. Programs will include drills, group lessons, leagues and other tennis events. For more information, contact Amanda Hall at AmandaHall@TennizTrendz.com.
Etowah Jr. Eagles Celebrate Championship The Etowah Jr. Eagles fast pitch softball team recently ended its season with an undefeated record. The team also received a championship trophy at the Twin Creeks “Border War” tournament. Congratulations!
Front row (left to right): Sam Pierre, Juan Aguirre, Trey Ergle, Trevor Newman, Will Redmond and Sam Grenier. Second row: Jake Hackney, Dylan Murray, Ethan Daily, Stephane Joseph and Brian Biddiscombe. Third row: Coach Murray, Aaron Richardson, Ricky Joseph, Andrew Coleman and Coach Newman.
Lacrosse Clinics and Registration Cherokee Youth Lacrosse will hold free clinics and spring registrations on Saturdays in December and January. The dates will be December 4, 11, 18 and January 8 and 15, rain or shine. The times will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at J.J. Biello Riverside Athletic Complex, 347 Arnold Mill Road. Online registration begins November 21 at www.cherokeelacrosse.com.
Josh Raab Selected for USTA Competition Training Center Josh Raab, 9, recently was selected to train at USTA Competitive Training Centers in Cumming and Macon. Josh, along with 32 other children, was chosen based on an overall assessment of his performance in competition, talent, sportsmanship and willingness to improve as determined by the USTA Georgia Junior Competition Committee and training center staff. Josh is the son of Christy and Michael Raab. Congratulations!
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Planning a Successful Alta Season by Mark Billson Atlanta is one of the biggest tennis centers in the world. Many teams enter the ALTA season with high hopes, but few teams win in the end. The process of competing and achieving the victory at city finals takes a well coordinated team effort led by a hard-working captain and a group of supportive tennis players. All too often, individual players put their own ambitions ahead of the team, which leads to unhappiness and often the breakup of the team. So what makes a good team? The old cliché “there is no I in team” is still a key to success. To get a group of people with different ambitions and commitment levels to a place where they all can support the common goal is quite an achievement. Here are some of my ideas on how to become a successful ALTA team. The first and most important rule is to prepare adequately and to prepare early. Too many teams start one week or so before the season and hit “The first and most the season unprepared and important rule is to lose the first two matches. prepare adequately Achieving a winning and to prepare early.” season is very difficult from this point, unless some unbelievable tennis is played in the remaining five weeks. To prevent this, I tell my teams that they should try and practice year round, as a group, so that they are ready when the time comes. The more time people play together, the better they will be. If you are playing and practicing while others are doing something else, you can make the improvements needed and catch up with the teams that have beaten you in the past. I do understand that many people have busy lives and doing the extra practice becomes difficult, But it really is the only path to follow if you want to see improved results. I also cannot emphasize enough how important it is to develop partnerships. The more you play with someone, the better you will play together. Find someone that complements your game and plays on the side you don’t like, and has skills that make up for your weaknesses, if possible. This will allow you to play to your strengths and allow your partner to cover your weaknesses. I often ask players what side they prefer. If they tell me they don’t care, it tells me that they don’t really understand what skills are needed to play on the so-called forehand or backhand continued on page 88 November 2010
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Cherokee County School Board Update by Debi Radcliff November is a month of thanks and giving. It’s a short month and is generally regarded as the prelude to the holiday season and the end of another year. For most students, it’s crunch time. The semester is quickly drawing to an end, and if they are going to be thankful come report card time, they will need to be “giving” a lot of attention to their studies and tests which fall right before the winter break. Juniors and seniors will be paying special attention to their academic performance as they make their plans for life after high school. This is a busy time of year, full of anticipation and expectation. Parents need to be mindful of the pressure our young adults face in making critical decisions about their future. I hope you will take a few moments to unwind with your children and offer them the support and encouragement they need.
worried) about his involvement on the field, so I would drop him off at practice and sit in the bleachers to keep an eye on him. After practice, I would listen to him describe his version of how the practice went – which sometimes didn’t jive with my observation – but I would always listen and talk about his stories. One night, I really needed to run an errand during practice, so I ran my errand and got back just in time to pick him up. The first thing he said was, “Hey mom, where were you? I couldn’t find you in the bleachers.” Your children may never acknowledge your presence or participation, but they certainly notice your absence.
In the Cherokee County School District, parent involvement is a top priority that is highlighted in our School Board System Priorities, our School Improvement Plans and in our approach to achieving academic success. Every one of our schools has an active and productive PTA that offers many opportunities to be involved. Community partnerships provide opportunities for sharing of resources and offer valuable learning experiences. Public education is truly a community effort – and parents are the key. As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Most students I’ve talked to over “Most parents would tell me the years believe that at age 18 they are their high schoolers didn’t miraculously transformed into competent want them hanging around and mature adults. Take it from me, it’s their school. This puzzled not true! Parenting is a job that never me because I found just the ends – but the rewards are priceless! opposite to be true with my Who would want to miss out on those opportunities? children.”
High school can be tough. When I was a PTA president at Etowah High School, I always was amazed at the high degree of parent involvement in the elementary levels, which tapered off at middle school, and seemed to be an abandonment of parents at the high school level. Most parents would tell me that their high schoolers didn’t want them hanging around their school. This puzzled me because I found just the opposite to be true with my children. My almost daily appearances at Etowah (I was a very active PTA president!) allowed them to “mooch” extra lunch money, allowed them and their friends to help with a PTA project, and allowed me to get to know their friends and teachers. I’m not advocating that everyone should become a PTA president and be at the school on a very frequent basis. But don’t assume that your high school children don’t want you to be an active participant in their high school life. Let me share this story – my youngest son, Morgan, played football. At that time, he had issues with asthma and was not the “biggest” player on the field. I worried (and probably over-
Now more than ever our schools need you, and our children need you. Remember that our public schools are a reflection of the communities in which we live and our communities are a reflection of our public schools! The Cherokee County School District and the Board of Education recognize the importance of parent involvement and have made it a top priority – have you? Remember, stay involved to be informed. Debi Radcliff is Post 6 representative and Vice Chairman of the Cherokee County School Board. You may contact Ms. Radcliff by e-mail at Radfam5@bellsouth.net.
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You Can Make A Difference Joe Lemmo’s 7th grade Language Arts students at E.T. Booth share their thoughts with the community.
Sara Kate Brockmeier What comes to mind when you think of the word “thankful”? Do you think of Thanksgiving and the food? What about little things people do to help others out? For me, I think of both of those things, and how important they are to people. Some people, when they think about Thanksgiving, remember the food and fun family times they had during the feast. I remember those things too, but mostly I think about the families who can’t afford to have a feast, and spend their Thanksgiving scavenging the streets. What would it be like for them to have a caring person come up and offer them food? They would probably be thankful for the food, and remember that person for the rest of their life. So the next time you think of Thanksgiving, remember the feast and the family times; but also think about helping those who cannot afford a feast, and how grateful they would be to have someone offer them food.
Lexi Sanford What does being thankful mean to you? For me, when I think of being thankful, I think of my family sitting around the dining table at Thanksgiving eating and sharing jokes. I am always giving thanks to my family and friends. When I get angry, I always reflect back and realize how lucky I am to just have an amazing family who loves me. My parents are always looking out for me and want what’s best for me. My older brother and I rarely fight and have a lot in common! When I hear about the people who don’t have a mom, or a dad, or even a loving sibling, I feel ashamed that I have such an easy life. I never realized how much I take even the smallest things for granted. I hope, this November, you will think of all the things you take for granted, and also keep in mind those who don’t have it easy like you!
Le’Ana Lawrence When I was little, I thought Thanksgiving was all about eating and gobbling down turkey with a bunch of family. Now that I’m older, I’ve noticed that Thanksgiving means a lot more. Since I now know what Thanksgiving really means, I enjoy it much more! I think Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks to the people in your life that help you or that encourage you. Many people don’t actually give thanks on Thanksgiving, but my family does. My family always prays right before we eat. We may forget once in a while, but we always know to say “thanks” to the people that helped us. I like to eat on Thanksgiving, but I mostly like spending time with the ones I love. My mom always makes a big meal that can feed an army, and our family is usually the army! By the end of the night, all of the food is gone, and all of the desserts as well. When everyone leaves, we always make sure we say thank you to my mom for giving us an amazing meal!
Thomas Griffin Everyone does it; we get so caught up in all we do in our lives that we forget to thank the people who helped us get to that point. Whenever I’m in the middle of the day, I just get so caught up in all of my work that I forget to give thanks to the people who got me to that point in my day. I’m going to start thanking my dad for making my breakfast in the morning, and stop taking it for granted. If he wasn’t there to make my breakfast, I would lose my energy which is vital to my school work. When I get out of bed, I don’t stop and thank my mom for working so hard to keep a roof over my head, but now I’m going to start! When I walk into school, guess who got me there…my bus driver, who doesn’t get enough appreciation for transporting me to school and back. My teachers don’t get paid enough to teach over 100 kids in a day for 180 days! Look. All I’m trying to say is, pause and don’t get so caught up in your day that you can’t even stop to say thank you to the people who have helped you along the way! 68
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School Information Public Schools Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/carmel-es Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Dr. Pam Colvin www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/chapman-es E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA. 30189, (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3500 Principal: William Sebring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ woodstock-hs
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Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms
Private Schools American Heritage Academy 2126 Sixes Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 926-7779, www.ahacademy.com Principals: Maryann Radnovich (PreK & K) Sharon Day (1 — 12 grade) PTO President: Fran Chandler Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org Principal: Hal Scripka
Lyndon Academy 9914 Highway 92 Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org Headmaster: Linda Murdock New Life Christian Academy 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-3010 Principal: Katherine Knoke North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org Headmaster: Todd Clingman Omega Learning Center 5330 Brookstone Drive, NW, Suite 320 Acworth, GA (770) 792-7431
Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92 Acworth, GA 30102 (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah
Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw, GA 30144, (770) 926-7729 www.shilohhills.com Administrator: John D. Ward
Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road Acworth, GA 30102 (770) 974-9091, www.harvestbaptist.org Principal: David Goings
St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328 www.stjosephschool.org Principal: Pat Allen
Cherokee County School District 2010 – 2011 Calendar at a Glance
November 2 No School, Teacher Work Day November 22 – 26 Thanksgiving Break December 20 — January 4 Christmas Break January 17 No School, MLK Day February 21 – 25 Winter Break March 18 No School, Teacher Work Day April 4 – 8 Spring Break May 27 Last Day of School Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
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Make Your Holidays Green by Brooke Doss The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them often are days of overwhelming shopping, wrapping, cooking, and decorating. As you’re preparing for the season, you can conserve natural resources, decrease waste, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some tips on how to make your holidays green!
Wrapping paper: Between Thanksgiving and the new year,
the average American increases trash output by 25 percent. According to Carnegie Mellon’s Green Practices, if every American family wrapped just three presents in reused materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields. Pages from old magazines and newspapers work well, especially for children’s gifts. You can also cut out letters to make fun words and phrases, and you can make your own gift tags. Decorative cloth bags, boxes, and jars are also great reusable options for wrapping gifts. You can top gifts with reused bows, fake holly or mistletoe, bells, dreidels, or anything else you can find around your home.
Christmas Trees: It may seem green to buy a fake tree
because it’s reusable, but fake trees contain petroleum-based products and are usually made of unrecyclable PVC, and often contain lead as a stabilizer. If you already have a fake tree, don’t let it go to waste. But if you’re thinking about buying a new one, a cut tree is your best bet. When looking for a cut tree, remember to choose one that is free of pesticides and herbicides. Buying a tree that’s locally grown is also a greener and cheaper option. If you buy a cut tree, be sure to dispose of it properly. Go to http://www.christmastree.org/home.cfm to find a recycling center near you. Remember that trees with tinsel usually aren’t accepted. A real tree in your own backyard is definitely the greenest option of all, but isn’t convenient for everyone!
Lights: If you’re in the market for new lights this year, why not go for LED (light emitting diode) holiday lights? These bulbs use up to 95 percent less electricity and last 10 times longer than traditional bulbs. An added bonus is that LEDs create less heat, so they’re much safer to have on your tree and around your home. Regardless of what type of lights you use, the easiest way to save money on your electricity bill is to flip the light switches to off during the day and when you go to bed. Brooke Doss, 16, is the reigning Miss Cherokee Rose Outstanding Teen. Her platform is ‘Teens Live Green! — Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.’ She is passionate about living green and educating others on the importance of this issue and what they can do to help save our environment.
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s we take the time to plan and prepare for the holidays, remember those who are struggling; and if you are able, lend a helping hand. You CAN make a difference! For many charitable organizations in and around our community, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. Listed below are several organizations to which you could volunteer time, effort, or funds to assist with the bustle of the season. We hope this list is helpful as you consider your participation in giving during this holiday season.
Cherokee Gift Connection
The Cherokee Gift Connection is an online means of donating to a Cherokee County boy or girl between the ages of 14 and 21. Gift options include GED, SAT and ACT testing fees, college and technical school application fees, and group counseling and therapy fees. You can also make donations for gas cards, job interview clothing, work uniform cost, and childcare cost. For details, visit www. cherokeefocus.org or see page 76.
Papa’s Pantry
Papa’s Pantry has several opportunities to offer help this season. In November, Thanksgiving meal items will be given to families in need. The following items are requested: stuffing (bagged or boxed), white potatoes (fresh or boxed), sweet potatoes (fresh or canned), apples, cream of mushroom soup, jarred or canned gravy, chicken stock, green beans, fried onion crispies, cooking oil, coffee, beverages, and tin foil. All Thanksgiving donations must be received by Saturday, November 20. Office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Papa’s is located at 6551 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 200, Woodstock. Financial contributions are needed to purchase turkeys, milk, eggs, butter, spices and fresh veggies. For Christmas giving, families that want to help provide presents will be matched with families that need help. Gifts, Christmas trees, lights and ornaments are some of the holiday needs. The same food items requested for Thanksgiving will be collected at Christmas. Throughout the winter months, Papa’s Pantry also accepts new electric space heaters to give to clients. For more information, please call Papa’s Pantry at (770) 591-4730 or visit www.papaspantry.org.
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Foster Care Support Foundation Inc.
Georgia’s 13,000 foster children are given donations of free clothes, toys and infant-care equipment through the nonprofit Foster Care Support Foundation Inc. (FCSF). Donations of new, like new, and gently worn clothing, preemie baby sizes to size 24 teens clothing, (underwear, socks, and shoes must be new unless they are infant sizes). New or used toys in good condition are needed to stock the toy shelves for Christmas. Between 100 and 300 foster children are expected to visit FCSF. Monetary donations also are accepted, as well as CDs for teens, teen boy toiletries, portable headset CD players and handheld games. Volunteers are needed to help organize, sort items, and fill orders to ship to children who are unable to visit the center. For more information, to be a sponsor, or to volunteer, please visit www.fostercares.org, e-mail rachel@ fostercares.org, or call (770) 641-9591.
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Helping Hands,cont’d
Operation Christmas Child
MUST Ministries Cherokee
MUST Ministries Cherokee will prepare boxed meals for more than 800 families for Thanksgiving. Items needed to complete the boxes include canned corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, boxes of mashed potatoes, stuffing, cornbread, gravy mixes, pie makings and macaroni and cheese. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off 9 a.m.-3 p.m. November 8 - 12 at MUST’s Canton location, 141-B West Marietta Street.. MUST officials ask that perishable items, including turkeys and frozen pies, are delivered 8-9 a.m. November 22 – 24. Grocery store gift cards also are accepted. MUST will collect toys suitable for children from infants to age 18 to stock the 2010 Christmas Toy Shop. Toys can be dropped off at the Canton location 9 a.m.-3 p.m. November 29-December 17. New, unwrapped toys for children and new gifts for teens and for parents are needed. The greatest need is for gifts for older children. MUST also needs donations of new winter hats, mittens, scarves, underwear and socks, Christmas gift wrap, and large trash bags. Volunteers are needed to sort toys, set up, staff and tear down the toy shop. For details, please contact the holiday coordinator at (770) 479-5397 ext. 3107 or e-mail mcherokee@mustministries.org.
A program sponsored through Samaritan’s Purse for children in need. Volunteers are asked to supply shoe boxes of gifts for boys and girls within one of three age brackets. The shoe boxes need to include a $7 donation that will cover the shipping costs. To find a local drop-off location, visit www.samaritanspurse.org.
Hillside United Methodist Church — Christmas Angels
Members of Hillside are continuing a tradition of giving this season by providing toys, clothing and food for less fortunate children in Cherokee County by asking community members to “adopt” children identified through the local schools and other agencies. Beginning November 7, names of children are available between Sunday worship services in the Celebration Hall foyer. For more information, look under the outreach link at www.hillsideumc.org.
Soldiers’ Angels
The 501(c)(3) organization is sponsoring “Wrapped in Holiday Spirit,” an effort to send a care package to every service man and woman in every branch of the military stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Donations are being accepted of items for each package, which will include a handmade blanket, snacks, socks and holiday card, or money to help pay for shipping. www.soldiersangels.org.
Cherokee County Secret Santa Program
The Cherokee County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Secret Santa program is looking for sponsors to provide Christmas for approximately 175 foster children. To sponsor a child or make a donation, please contact Ann Feczko at (678) 427-9393 or e-mail feczkoj@ bellsouth.net. For more information, visit www. cherokeesanta.org.
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American Cancer Society — Love Lights a Tree
The American Cancer Society will host a tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 26, in the downtown Canton gazebo. Residents of the community are invited to help decorate the tree by purchasing an ornament in honor of a loved one who has beat cancer or in memory of a loved one who has lost the battle with cancer. This year’s tree will be dedicated to the memory of Peggy Buchanan and N.J. Wilbanks. Donations for the ornaments begin at $15 and may be mailed to the American Cancer Society Cherokee County, P.O. Box 1149, Canton, GA 30169. For more information, please call Gayle Johnson at (770) 479-5551. Immediately following the tree lighting, a benefit concert, Notes of Hope, will be held featuring inspirational music performed by local artists. The concert will be held at the Arts Center in Canton.
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Feature by Sonia Carruthers
Focus on the Cherokee Gift Connection It’s the most wonderful time of the year again. The weather is getting cooler and the holiday shopping is getting hotter. This year as you venture out to buy gifts for friends and family, don’t forget our neighbors who might be less fortunate. Of course, I know that you’ve probably heard that before, but this year I would like for you to think about a neighbor that is often overlooked: the Cherokee County teenager. Each year, I see wonderful donations of food, clothing and toys, toys being gathered by churches, civic clubs and schools for those less fortunate. Rarely however, do you see a charity drive specifically targeted for the 14- to 21-year old population. It is much easier to purchase an extra doll or toy train for a tot than it is to try and determine what a teenager would want. Why make the effort?
and just wants to get back on the right track. These teens don’t think about the option of playing a sport or buying a new dress for the prom. They are focused on finding the safest place to stay and getting through the next day. But when I asked one of our 18-year-olds who is going to night school, working two jobs to support herself and sleeping on the floor of someone’s apartment, what her favorite television show was, she said Hannah Montana. This quickly reminded me that while these youth have taken on adult responsibilities, they are still children and need our help today to become the adults they need to be tomorrow. These teenagers do not need a handout; they need a hand up. For example, we knew a teenager who put herself through high school, had good grades and a career goal. When asked why she wasn’t registering for classes, she stated that she didn’t have the $52 for a fee that the school required. Now we can choose to have that kind of child either in school or basically on the street.
You know that tough economic times have hit The Cherokee Gift Connection is an online adults hard this year. Adults are now taking means of donating to a Cherokee County “. . .volunteer your services jobs that have typically gone to teenagers. boy or girl between the ages of 14 and 21. with: car repair, tutoring, Some adults have found it necessary Gift options include: GED testing fees, haircuts and styling, to separate themselves from their older SAT and ACT testing fees, college and teenagers, sending them out into the world to technical school application fees, and group music lessons, art classes, fend for themselves. These teens are trying counseling and therapy fees. You can also cooking classes, or job to stay in school, find jobs and places to live. make donations for gas cards, job interview shadowing opportunities.” They are more excited to get a couch to sleep clothing, work uniform cost, and childcare on or a ride to school than they are to get a cost. You can also give the gift of your pair of designer jeans. These teens typically talents. You can go to the Gift Connection don’t ask for handouts; they are more apt just to come in and ask and volunteer your services with: car repair, tutoring, haircuts for help in figuring out what to do. This is also true for teens and styling, music lessons, art classes, cooking classes, or job who have graduated from high school but haven’t been given the shadowing opportunities. The donations are tax deductible and life skills or direction they need to move forward. you will be issued a receipt. All gifts and donations will be matched with one of the youth in the Cherokee Youth Works While we do a variety of things at Cherokee FOCUS, we have program. These teenagers have already undergone an interview the opportunity to see a lot of teenagers come through our door. and qualify as low-income or at-risk. Money is never given We’ve gotten to know the most wonderful 19-year-old who is on to the youth through this initiative, but is given directly to her own, just starting college and working full time while raising the school, store or organization that is providing services. her little brother and sister since the death of their mother. We Youth who receive the benefits of the Gift Connection are also have a terrific teen mom who is getting through her senior year required to provide proof that they have used the gift as it was honors and AP classes while working to pay for childcare. In intended. her spare time, she is filling out applications and looking for financial aid opportunities so that she can earn her degree in Today we have the chance to focus on getting these teenagers social work and eventually work with other teenagers to help headed toward a stable, self-sufficient future or we can leave them make positive choices. them to struggle and bear the burden when they need our help as adults. These teenagers are the future of Cherokee County and We also know the young girl who says that she was kicked out of they need your support. her father’s home and has only met her mother once. She chose not to connect any further with the mom because of the mother’s Visit the Cherokee Gift Connection at www.cherokeefocus.org apparent drug use. The girl made it through her junior year in Sonia Carruthers is the Executive Director of Cherokee FOCUS. high school but dropped out and got a job to support herself. You can e-mail her at cherokeefocus@alltel.net or And then there is the teenage boy, just out of jail for stealing to visit www.cherokeefocus.org. get money for drugs. He knows that he used to be a “good kid” 76
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Gobble, Gobble by Scott Lemmon
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efore you enjoy Grandma’s traditional Thanksgiving turkey, maybe you’d like to know a little more about this truly American bird. Many of you have seen the ancestor of the domestic turkey strolling through your neighborhoods here in Cherokee County, and they’re here year-round. Did you know that Benjamin Franklin preferred the wild turkey as the national bird of the United States? He criticized the choice of the bald eagle and suggested that a turkey would have made a better alternative. In a letter to his daughter, he wrote:
European explorers took them to Europe from Mexico in the early 1500s. They were so successfully domesticated there that English colonists brought turkeys back with them when they settled on the Atlantic Coast. The range and numbers of wild turkeys had decreased in the early 1900s due to hunting and loss of habitat. Game managers believe that their numbers were as low as 30,000, but current estimates place their population at more than 7 million.
“For the truth the Turkey is in comparison (to the Bald Eagle) a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a bird of courage...”
The wild turkey prefers oak and pine forests, and young birds (known as poults) need open areas where they can forage for insects. Wild turkeys are omnivorous, but prefer eating acorns, nuts, seeds, berries, roots and insects. They sometimes visit backyard bird feeders to pick uneaten seed from the ground. Turkeys are strong flyers, and are often seen high up in trees, although they prefer to forage on the ground.
This letter to Franklin’s daughter was written after Congress spent six years choosing the bald eagle as the emblem of the United States!
So before you enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings, take a little time to give thanks for the resiliency of the wild turkey.
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Scott Lemmon can be reached at (770) 928-3014 or by e-mail at wbuwoodstock@comcast.net.
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Marriage Moments by Rev. Bill Ratliff I heard a news report recently that sparked my enthusiasm for marriage. A man named John was brutally attacked by a black bear while walking his dogs near his vacation home in the Seattle area. At one point, the bear turned on the two dogs, but John was able to pull away the dogs unharmed. The bear jumped on John again, and he cried out for help from his wife and 11-year-old daughter, who sprang into action. His daughter called 911 while his wife went outside with a flashlight, and found her husband wounded and bleeding while the bear was pacing back and forth at the bottom of the driveway. John’s wife Lyn is the hero in this story because she stayed by her husband’s side, using the flashlight and yelling to keep the bear at bay until the ambulance arrived. Lyn is credited with helping to save his life. She threw caution to the wind, putting her life in jeopardy to help him. The thought of her husband’s life at risk overrode her fear as she faced that bear, armed with her trusty flashlight and a few screams. She stood by her man, like it says in the old Tammy Wynette song: “Stand by your man. And show the world you love him. Keep giving all the love you can. Stand by your man.” In Ephesians 5:25, the Bible states, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave himself up for her.” This verse implies that a husband should be willing to give up his life for his wife like Christ did for each of us. Lyn’s actions proved she was willing to die for her marriage to John.
Date Your Mate:
Husbands, take your wife to a fancy restaurant of her choice. Dress up for the occasion. Pull out her chair and cozy her in to the table. Use all your best manners during the meal. Make sure you get the car door for her. Give her a genuine compliment which she will accept and not debate. Even if she’s not a ”sweetie” on that day, be sweet to her anyway. Bill Ratliff is the Senior Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. He is also a member of the Around About — TowneLaker’s Community Board. He can be reached at (678) 445-8766.
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Vote! by Dr. Doug Thrasher I grew up in Decatur, Georgia. By virtue of being born in America, of American citizens, I am an American. There are so many things I love about this country and that remind me of my freedom as an American. For example, whenever I attend Georgia football games or Braves games, the National Anthem is always played before the start of the game – and I am one who sings it with my right hand placed over my heart. The “Star Spangled Banner” reminds us of the battles that have been fought for our freedom as a nation and to preserve freedom in the world. We need to sing it. Every time I hear or see a news story about some group speaking out over any issue, I am reminded of the freedom of speech that we are privileged to enjoy here. To be truthful, every time I get up to preach on a Sunday morning, I think of brothers and sisters in Christ around the world who do not live in a place where they can freely practice their faith in Jesus Christ. And I am always a little sad that, in America, we have the freedom to practice our faith and that so few actually do. Whenever I see a member of the Armed Forces, I say a prayer of thanksgiving for those who serve that we might enjoy the benefits of freedom. I was at the Atlanta airport the other day and noticed that every serviceman or woman who came into the concourse from the planes was greeted with applause. It warmed my heart. Our holidays are special to me: Independence Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and even Thanksgiving. All these days remind us of our history and the “why” of America: “One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” I have had occasion to travel to places around the world. There is no place that compares with America. And, those times that I have flown into New York City, seeing the Statue of Liberty brings tears to my eyes. But, of all the things that remind me of my freedom as an American, possibly the greatest is the privilege to vote for our leaders. I started voting when Richard Nixon was elected president, and I have not missed voting in any election since. Our vote is our opportunity to express our influence over the leadership of our country, and our community. It is an act of extreme patriotism to vote, and I am thankful for the opportunity to do so. What about you? Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the AroundAbout — TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@hillsideumc.org. November 2010
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Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner
Chabad Jewish Center 1635 Old Hwy 41 NW, Suite 112-265, Kennesaw (770) 771-9952, info@JewishwestCobb.com Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWestCobb.com
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor: Paul Vance New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:50 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Monty Guice www.newvictoriabaptistchurch.org South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert
Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Priest: Stephen Hunter Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Rector: Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler
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Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock (678) 936-4125 or (678) 445-8766 Shabbat Services — Saturday’s 10 a.m. Rabbi Gary Maxted www.tlchaim.com (partnering with TLC Church, Woodstock, GA)
Lutheran Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church 2260 Holly Springs Pkwy, Suite # 120, Canton (770) 503-5050 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: 9 a.m., Faith Formation: 9 a.m. Pastor: Virginia Krekling www.CelebrationofGrace.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Service at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel, 8855 Main Street, Woodstock (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Pastor: Alan Lutz www.cherokee-pca.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m.
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Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jake Marshall
Roman Catholic St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Niese www.stmichaelthearchangelwoodstock.catholicweb.com Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com
United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church Worship Experiences at Johnston Elementary School 2031 East Cherokee Drive, (404) 862-7850 Sunday Service: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Nursery available at both times Pastor: Chris Bryant www.COAHUMC.org First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org
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Towne Lake Area Religious Services Liberty Hill Church Worship at 930 Marietta Highway (Cherokee High School), (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: All ages, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Buckman www.sixesumc.org
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 — 8:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Axios Church 155 Rickman Industrial Drive, Holly Springs (678) 493-5969 Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Ray Brim www.axioschurch.org Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 2355 Highway 92, Acworth, (770) 917-9040 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Chuck Angel www.bridgepointechurch.org Celebration Church 340 Towne Lake Parkway, (678) 461-9626 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Williamson Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
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Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb Carmel Road Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 12:30 p.m. Sacrament Meeting: 2:15 p.m. Bishop Phil Karski Canton Ward, 3459 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 10:20 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Bishop Scott Harman Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org
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Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org The Pointe Church Hasty Elementary, 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, (404) 557-9640 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Jones www.myfriendschurch.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Goebel www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Covenant Christian Center 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd, Canton (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Apostle Kito J. Johnson www.CityOfCovenant.org
Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com
Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org
Freedom Church Meeting at North Cobb High School 3400 Old Highway 41 NW, Kennesaw, (770) 529-6006 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.freedomchurch.tv Pastor: J.R. Lee Jubilee Church (Newfrontiers) Meets at Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, (678) 471-1930 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.jubileechurch.us Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (Cherokee Corners) (404) 663-1828 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv AroundAbout — TowneLaker
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Bryan Collins www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Greg Brown www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 8534 Main Street, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael November 2010
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three patients before you were late, or perhaps the procedure on a patient before you ends up more complex than anticipated and delays the schedule. Your treatment becomes more complex, requires more work, and costs more than anticipated. What can a dentist do to maximize the patient’s satisfaction in situations like these? If appointments are running behind, patients should be notified of the delay, so you can make adjustments. If the dentist determines a change is needed in the treatment the procedure should be stopped and the patient informed of the changes and what they may cost before proceeding. These solutions clearly reflect fundamental respect for the patient and good communication. These are key elements to achieve patient satisfaction.
Do not rely on car mounted “deer whistles.” There are no studies supporting benefits from these devices.
Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. You can reach him at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles.com.
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fabrics, accessories and accent pieces. Black can be used as an alternative in many design styles. A room can change from contemporary to country chic by using black. It makes a bold statement. Black is the perfect backdrop for any accent color. It isn’t true that a dark color makes a small space look smaller. Use the space’s negative features and turn them into positive ones. Did you know that dark rooms feel larger because the room’s lines disappear? “Black is a great saturation for a small room, an entryway or tight hall,” said Phillip Jude Miller, founder and principal of America Dural. Black causes the wood grain to pop out, details come to life, and clients love its drama.
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Always expect the unexpected. Need we say more? Sometimes an animal collision is inevitable. Deer often freeze at the sight of headlamps. This does not mean it will remain still. They commonly dart into the roadway. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, what should you do? If possible, pull over and turn on your hazard lights. Check for injuries to yourself and your passengers and treat accordingly. Call 911 for immediate help. Most importantly, DO NOT approach the animal. If the animal is alive it could be in fear or shock and react accordingly causing further injury to you or itself. These tips will not guarantee avoiding a deer impact. It is always best to be mentally prepared in case of an emergency to help you remain as calm as possible. At Legacy Coachworks, we are aware of the dangers faced when driving and wish everyone a safe journey! Olivia Stallings is the office manager of Legacy Coachworks. (404) 969-CARS, www.legacycoachworks.com
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side. All good players know what side they are better on. Once you have chosen a capable captain, the team needs to be supportive even if the decisions made do not always go in the team’s favor. The last part of the process should be to look for a coach that has your team’s best interest at heart. Learning new skills and improving old ones should be part of the process. A coach can help a team do well, but ultimately it is up to the players to take responsibility for their performances. Many people have played ALTA for many years and some have never won a city championship. If you are one of those, then I highly recommend that you work hard to reach this goal. When things go right in a season and a team works together and wins, it is something not easily forgotten. We all need those memories to keep us going in the less-successful seasons. Good luck and let’s bring home some “plates” to Towne Lake. Mark Billson is Director of Tennis at Towne Lake Hills Tennis Club. He is USPTR certified with more than 20 years teaching experience. He works with players of all ages and levels. Mark can be contacted at tlhtennis@comcast.net.
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Towne Lake Area Clubs and Organizations Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: Keller Williams Realty, 220 Heritage Pkwy Contact: Steve Monahan, (770) 712-4077 Website: www.CherokeeToastmasters.com No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday morning at 7:30am Location: Corner Bistro off Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: Stephanie Natarus, (770) 928-2700 stephanie@livinginsured.com Website: http://www.meetup.com/No-Fee Referral-Network-Woodstock/ North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Steve Green, (770) 427-2799 Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: November 16 at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 Website: www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Latimer Hall Contact: info@woodstockcba.com Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Stephanie Natarus, (770) 928-2700 stephanie@livinginsured.com Website: www.womenofwoodstock.com
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 Website: www.ahimsahouse.org Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika. org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org Cherokee County Animal Shelter Auxiliary Contact: (770) 704-PAWS or ccasa4paws@yahoo.com Website: www.ccasauxiliary.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115, admin@cchumanesociety.org Website: www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road,
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Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Location: CrossRoads Middle/High School Contact: Colleen Konwick, (770) 517-7101 Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: Candice Knight, (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net Genesis Adoptions Contact: Lindsay Kirk, (770) 517-0043, lkirk@genesis-adoptions.org Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia. Contact: (770) 345-1879 Website: www.habitatncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com Website: www.hopectr.com Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: Shari Koch, (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com
Meeting: Location: Contact: Website:
Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (678) 494-4841 www.kiwanisofwoodstock.org
Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@ southernco.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Terry Morrison, (770) 715-3375
iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com
Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-8336
Meals “Fur” Pets has pet food collection bin at AroundAbout — TowneLaker offices. Contact: Steve Monahan, (770) 712-4077 Website: www.mealsfurpets.com
Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958
MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397
Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627
Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org
Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50 and older. Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 American Legion & Auxiliary Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 Beta Sigma, Kappa Chi Chapter Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: Maria Kuhn, vccibaker@aol.com or April Bolle, (678) 327-7233 Hickory Flat Optimist Club Meeting: First & third Tuesdays 12 noon Location: Family Tradition, Highway 140 Contact: Alan Flint, (770) 720- 9056 Junior Service League of Woodstock 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535 Kiwanis Club of Woodstock AroundAbout — TowneLaker
Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663
Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Third Monday at 7 p.m. Location: The Holly Springs Train Depot Contact: Judy Hamilton, (770) 380-7071, jkmailbox@yahoo.com Website: www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: Fourth Monday at 7 p.m.; Breakfast at Right Wing Tavern first Saturday at 8 a.m. Location: Justice Center in Canton Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545 Cherokee County Republican Women Meeting: Third Wednesday, Dinner at 6 p.m., Speaker at 7 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s at BridgeMill Contact: (678) 520-2236 for reservations Website: www.ccrwcga.com November 2010
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Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
Airstream Caravan Club Website: http://home.windstream.net/topofga/ Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044
Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119
Allatoona Gold Panners Location: Creeks around Lake Allatoona Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 rrkelly@bellsouth.net Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Location: Woodstock Art Center, 205 Arnold Mill Rd. Contacts: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482 woodstockartcenter@comcast.net Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting First Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Community Center Contact: Jim Millsap, PIO, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Meeting Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Family Tradition, Hickory Flat Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; Club, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Location: Recreation Center, Main Street Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Contact: Dan Baldwin, 770-846-4843 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Melanie Williams, (770) 345-2983 Website: www.cherokeemta.org Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197 Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Meeting: Third Tuesday Contact: Carolyn White, (770) 926-6756 Singles of Towne Lake 35+ holds monthly mixers. Contacts: Lisa, (770) 597-3430 LisaR789@bellsouth.net Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (800) 753-2264
Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock November 2010
Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551
Meeting: Second Saturday Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities Contact: Tom, (770) 345-4864, Tom@brushwithart.com Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (770) 926-2791 Megan, (770) 517-0191
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880
Miracle Mothers is for women trying to conceive or adopt. Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org
Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189 Contacts: www.momsclubtownelake.com momscluboftownelake@gmail.com
CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group A support group for families with children on the autism spectrum. Contact: Heidi at hcf67@comcast.net or Renee at mrjperrelli@yahoo.com Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org Website: www.fosteroradopt.org C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. 24-hour information line: (770) 517-3043 Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (770) 560-7112, healthymoods@aol.com Website: www.Myspace.Com/healthymoods Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Contacts: Cindy, (770) 928-6554; Sherry, (770) 926-1889 Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second & fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887 Georgia Canines for Independence Meeting: First Monday at 6:30 p.m. Location: 6683 Bells Ferry Road, Suite H Contact: Ramona Nichols, (404) 735-3647 Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Hearing Loss Resource Group Contacts: Cathy, (678) 483-9135 WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group for families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes. AroundAbout — TowneLaker
MOMS Club Woodstock — 30188 Contacts: momsclubwoodstockn@yahoo.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Tues. a.m. or Wed. p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Mothers & More Meeting: First & third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Kroger at Towne Lake Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group Meeting: Second & fourth Tuesdays, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 or Patrick, (678) 654-2091 Website: www.nami.org National Psoriasis Foundation Support Group Meeting: First Tuesday at 7 p.m. (call for directions) Contact: Scott Bell, (404) 218-6626 Website: http://support.psoriasis.org/woodstock NWAtlantaMommies.com Play dates, mom’s night out, and online support Meeting: Weekly Contact: Stephanie Peterson, (678) 653-1418 admin@nwatlantamommies.com Website: http://www.nwatlantamommies.com Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: H.O.W. Place, behind fire station on Bells Ferry Road at Old Bascomb Court Contact: Lois, (770) 592-6421 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711. S.N.A.P. offers resources for children with special needs. Meeting: Second Monday from 10 — 11:30 a.m. Location: 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs Contact: (770) 720-4068 Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899
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Community Information Numbers & Websites Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout — TowneLaker • (770) 615-3322 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
(770) 345-0400
Non-Emergency 911 Parks and Recreation:
(770) 345-7270 (770) 721-7810 (770) 517-7650 (678) 493-6000 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-5312 (678) 493-6120
BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. www.nasa-ga.org (770) 926-4175 SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
(678) 493-6400 (770) 924-4099 (770) 479-0407
(770) 592-9779 (770) 720-7712 (770) 479-1804 (770) 345-5483 (770) 720-3581 (770) 720-3610 (770) 924-0864 (770) 479-5397 (770) 591-4730
(678) 413-8400
Fire Department (District 1, Station 20)
(770) 926-7155
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 205-5400
Health Department
(770) 345-7371
(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center — Atlanta Outside Metro Atlanta Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (404) 250-KIDS (770) 428-2666
Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter Business Licenses Clean & Beautiful Commission Commissioners Courthouse Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation
Taxes: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax Woodstock Office Voter Registration
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Department of Family & Children Services The Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat)
Hospitals: Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Libraries: Rose Creek R.T. Jones Woodstock
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org (770) 591-1491 (770) 479-3090 (770) 926-5859
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(770) 479-3117
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 Meals “Fur” Pets www.mealsfurpets.com (770) 762-4077 SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock) www.usps.com
(800) 275-8777
Recycling Center
(770) 516-4195
Schools: see www.townelaker.com for complete listing Board of Education www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 Sheriff’s Department www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4200 Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com A T & T www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority Comcast Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power
(770) 907-4231 (404) 780-2355 (770) 479-1813 (770) 926-0334 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890
(678) 494-2500
Urgent Care Facility Wellstar Urgent Care
Woodstock, City of:
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) www.ci.woodstock.ga.us City Hall (770) 926-8852 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6025
LGE
770-424-0060
www.LGEccu.org
Community Credit Union
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Reference
Elected & Appointed Officials United States Government:
President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
P.O. Box 425 Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7
90 North St., Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.linder.house.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson Harry Johnston (R), Post 1 e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
(202) 224-3521 fax: (202) 224-0103
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768 (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 479-2999
e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms (R) Post 4 e-mail: cnelms2@gmail.com
Cherokee County School System
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo P.O. Box 769, 110 Academy St., Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
Governor Sonny Perdue (R)
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org e-mail: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21
(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner David Fields
(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602
State Government:
State Capitol, Room 111 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chip@SenatorChipRogers.com
Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27
e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20
e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov
Rep. Sean Jerguson (R), District 22
e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(678) 493-6001
e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
(404) 656-0126 fax: (404) 463-2793 (404) 656-0287
Cherokee County Courts:
100 North St., Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: dfields@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 8681 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30189
Board of Education: Stephen Bentley (R), Post 1
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(678) 493-4200 fax: (678) 493-4228
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420 (770) 924-4099 fax: (770) 924-9567
(770) 704-4398, x4374
e-mail: me@stephenbentley.com
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Magistrate Court: Judge James E. Drane III (R)
(678) 493-6431
e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)
(678) 493-6160
e-mail: Radfam5@bellsouth.net
Juvenile Court: Judge John B. Sumner
(678) 493-6250
Clerk of Courts: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6511
(770) 704-4398, x4372
e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Gary Puckett (R), Post 3
(770) 928-3315
e-mail: puckett@bellsouth.net
Janet Read (R), Post 4 (Chair) Rick Steiner (R), Post 5
(770) 516-1444
(770) 704-4398, x4370
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby
90 North Street, Suite 310Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners 90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega.com
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Debi Radcliff (R), Post 6 (Vice Chair)
(770) 592-7864
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 e-mail: kimgcochran@gmail.com
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
(770) 592-6017
e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com (404) 362-1600
Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association (Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas) (678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Douglas Properties
(770) 926-3086
117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188
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Exercise Right to Burn Fat
Peace Corps
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go on to the aerobic workouts in the morning. When an aerobic workout is overdone, especially in the case of distance running, the result may be a loss of muscle. Muscles are the driving force behind movement because they move the skeletal system, and muscle loss could inhibit movement.
without pay, the volunteer receives $200 for each month of service upon return to the U.S. This fund is available to apply toward tuition for graduate school, for paying down student loans, or any other purpose. If you have graduated from college and can’t find a job in this troublesome economy, entering the Peace Corps could be just the thing to do to wait out the economic recovery.
The exercises that help burn fat are the body-building workouts that target the larger muscle groups like legs, back and chest.
Fat-burning foods
There are certain foods, especially those with high fiber content, that force the body to draw on energy to digest them. Whole grain foods, eggs, chicken, and beans are some of them. Skipping meals can lead to disastrous results. Eat three meals a day and get going with your workouts. Dr. Osborne D’Souza is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He can be reached at (678) 324-7406.
Anyone can learn about becoming a volunteer by going to www. peacecorps.gov. Application may be made online or by calling 800-424-8580. The application process includes medical, dental, and eye exams, an interview, and an essay about your purposes in volunteering. The process involves lots of paperwork and it takes several months to become approved and assigned to a country. I hope you will seriously consider becoming a public servant of the United States of America as a Peace Corps volunteer. You will be happy that you did. Dr. Rose Marie Smith is a resident of Woodstock.
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As we begin our month of Thanksgiving and move into the holiday season, make an extra effort to practice compassion. Be an example to your children and teach them the importance of thinking of others before themselves. Everyday Angels, along with our sister charity organizations, will network with schools in assisting with food and clothing needs. As always, we need our readers’ support to make a difference, especially during the holidays. May God bless you all!
Will your charity need some help this holiday season? We live in a great community with many helping hands to volunteer their time! Email Kara at editor@townelaker.com with contact information and specific needs of your charity and we will include you in the Holiday Helping Hands section of AroundAbout – TowneLaker in December.
Everyday Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides short-term funding (currently up to a maximum of $425 per month) to those in need in our community. If you would like to offer assistance, please send your donations or gift cards to Everyday Angels, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30189. No amount is too small. To contact us, please call (770) 615-3349 or email AAeverydayangels@gmail.com.
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Times: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Location: Main Street at Arnold Mill Road in the Olde Town development behind Pure Taqueria in downtown Woodstock Admission: Entry is FREE for all ages; $20 for a wine tasting wristband
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help wanted, Cont'd.
instruction/tutoring
Childcare in Towne Lake Hills West. 11 years experience. Full time, 7:30 — 6 p.m. M — F. Sherry, (770) 924-3623.
Citywide Maintenance of Georgia is looking for full and part-time sales executives and quality control manager. More information at www. gocitywide.com or call Scott, (770) 990-3334.
Spanish Tutor Wanted for high school student, 3rd year Spanish. (770) 926-6563, smleeusa@ yahoo.com.
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Home Services FREE TO GOOD HOME
All Together Clean. Working in your area for 10 years. No teams, licensed, bonded. References available. (770) 294-0303.
Three Beautiful Cats that I must give free to a good home. They are indoor cats and have been well cared for. Please call Karen. (404) 431-6900.
E.P. Pressure Wash. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. (770) 380-2325. Penny Clean "One Woman Show." Residential, commercial, moving and deep cleans. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. Licensed, bonded and insured. Free estimates. (678) 494-3602. Todd's Tree Service. Trimming and removal. Dependable, insured, great clean up. (770) 592-4288.
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House Cleaning. Affordable/reliable. Cleaning since 1998. Satisfaction guaranteed. Excellent references. Call Renee, (678) 986-9366 or (770) 975-3455. A licensed and bonded service.
Reading Readiness Tutoring. Certified teacher wants to help your child read. Pre-K to 5th grade. I have a fun approach to teach phonics, word recognition and basic reading skills. Please call Suzanne at (678) 231-8372 and get your child started today.
PET SERVICES Pet Au' Purr Professional Petsitting since 1998. Bonded and insured, P.S.I. member. www. PetAuPurr.com. Book now for the holidays. Call Deb at (770) 310-4814. =^..^=
SERVICES Former Museum Instructor. Private lessons in oil, acrylic, watercolor and drawing. Contact Edward, (770) 365-6074. Return the Form Below for the Next Issue.
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Animal Atlanta......................................................................... 25 Azure Salon & Spa.................................................................... 43
Landscape Matters................................................................... 49
Baby & More............................................................................ 85
Liberty Roofing......................................................................... 70
Bar-B-Cutie............................................................................... 15
Mad Hatter Services Company.................................................. 43
Bon Vivant Salon...................................................................... 35
Marshall Gunn Window Cleaning............................................. 17
Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation................................................. 1
Mr. Junk................................................................................... 25
Carpet Dry Tech........................................................................ 42
My Mechanic Joe...................................................................... 75
Christian Brothers Automotive................................................. 33
PlaynTrade................................................................................. 1
Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitaion....................................... 15
Precision Painting & Remodeling................................................ 5
Dorton Co. Jewelers................................................................. 87
Reliable Heating & Air................................................................ 9
Dr. Jerry Smith Orthodontics..................................................... 42
Rudi Jewelry............................................................................. 85
Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills.................................. 97
Salon & Spa Venessa................................................................ 45
Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC........................................... 97
Sturges Heating & Air Conditioning........................................... 89
Green Heating & Air................................................................. 33
The Lawn Squad....................................................................... 93
Hair by Marcia.......................................................................... 82
The Plumbing Doctor................................................................ 89
Hammock’s Heating & Air......................................................... 65
The Sundance Center................................................................ 85
JD’s Bar-B-Que.......................................................................... 29
Towne Lake’s Car Wash & Detail............................................... 57
Jewelry Doctor......................................................................... 36
WOW Cafe & Wingery................................................................ 1
Kani House................................................................................. 9
Zest & Zing............................................................................... 75
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Support the Advertisers that Support Your Community! Attorneys/Legal Services
Churches
Health & Beauty
Bridgepointe Church.............................................. 83 www.bridgepointechurch.org
Azure Salon & Spa................................................. 43 (770) 345-8280
Kathleen McGillick, Attorney at Law...................... 95
Dentists/Orthodontists
Automotive
Byrd Dental Group................................................. 50 (770) 926-8200 2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock
Bon Vivant Salon................................................... 35 (770) 516-9100 www.bonvivantsalon.com
Merino & Jarvis, LLC.............................................. 46 (770) 874-4600
Christian Brothers Automotive.............................. 33 (770) 926-4500 Legacy Coach Works.............................................. 73 (404) 969-2277 www.legacycoachworks.com My Mechanic Joe................................................... 75 (770) 591-6640 Towne Lake’s Car Wash & Detail............................ 57 (770) 592-8102
Banking/Financial Services
Cherokee Oral Surgery........................................... 93 (770) 345-8118 www.cherokeeoralsurgery.com Dr. Jerry Smith, Orthodontist................................. 42 (678) 905-0300 Fountain View Dentistry........................................ 41 (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Woodstock
Citadel Professional Services, LLC.......................... 97 (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw
Park Pediatric Denistry of Woodstock, LLC............ 73 (770) 926-9260
First Cherokee State Bank...................................... 21 www.2gochecking.com
S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS............................................. 77 (770) 924-8848
LGE Credit Union....................................8, 32, 64, 92 (770) 424-0060 www.LGEccu.org
Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD.............................. 29 (770) 517-0444 4595 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock
Morrison Financial Group...................................... 45 (770) 384-8380
Williams Orthodontics........................................... 46 (770) 592-5554
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
Education/Instruction/Counseling
Carpet Dry-Tech .................................................... 42 (678) 368-5991
Chiropractors
1st Choice Chiropractic.............................Back Cover (770) 924-6757 1000 Woodstock Parkway
Access Education Towne Lake Driving School........ 13 (678) 494-2200 American Heritage Academy................................. 99 (770) 926-7779 www.ahacademy.com
Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.................. 15 (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com
Kennesaw State University, Cont. Ed..................... 71 (770) 423-6765 www.kennesawedu/coned.com
Towne Lake Family Chiropractic............................ 99 (770) 592-1877 www.townelakechiro.com
Music Together........................................................ 1 (404) 209-9953
Wellpath Center.................................................... 79 (770) 218-1166 www.wellpath.net 3590 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw
Computer/Business Services
Nerd in a Flash......................................................... 5 1-888-637-3462
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North Cobb Christian School................................... 7 (770) 975-0252 Park View Montessori School.................................. 5 (770) 926-0044 Waldron Dentistry................................................. 27 (678) 907-7907 www.dentalstaffschool.com
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Hair by Marcia....................................................... 82 (678) 494-7947 Reiki....................................................................... 95 Salon & Spa Venessa............................................. 45 (770) 591-2079 Sundance Massage Center, The............................. 85 (678) 591-5066
Holiday shopping guide
A New Creation Salon....................................... 56 A New You Skin & Body Wellness..................... 52 Art Jewelers...................................................... 55 Best Dang Bakery.............................................. 54 Brenda’s House of Flowers................................ 53 Center for Yoga................................................. 56 Earth, Paint, Fire............................................... 56 Invites by Tab.................................................... 56 Jersey’s Sports Bar and Grille............................ 54 Justina’s Accessories Boutique.......................... 52 Mr. G’s Cigars.................................................... 55 Skin Essentials by Marilyn................................. 56 Unique Hair Salon............................................. 53 Woodstock Coffeehouse................................... 56
Home Improvement/Repair & Service
Bryan Plumbing Services....................................... 77 (770) 826-5277 Dr. Fixit, Ph.D......................................................... 73 Efficient Energy Solutions, LLC............................... 49 (678) 986-0140 Georgia Hardwood.................................................. 7 (770) 771-3705 Green Heating & Cooling, Inc................................ 33 (770) 479-2844 Hammocks Heating & Air...................................... 65 (770) 794-0428 Liberty Roofing...................................................... 70 (678) 797-5325 Mad Hatter Service Co, The................................... 43 (770) 740-8133 www.madhatterservices.com Marshall Gunn Window Cleaning.......................... 17
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Mr. Junk................................................................. 25
John Lutz, PhD....................................................... 13
Nelson Painting & Home Improvement................. 37 (678) 283-8171 www.nelson-painting.com
Northside Hospital................................................ 11 (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com
Pike’s Professional Painting................................... 13 Plumbing Doctor, The............................................ 89 (770) 516-9000 Precision Painting.................................................... 5 (678) 234-9668 Reliable Heating & Air............................................. 9 (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com Roswell Woodstock Plumbing................................. 5 (770) 663-0600 Sturges Heating & Air............................................ 89 (706) 692-0898, (678) 300-4257
Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping
Calvary Landscaping................................................ 1 (770) 720-1727 Landscape Matters................................................ 49 (770) 403-5813 Lawn Squad, The................................................... 43 (770) 591-4745
Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine........ 15 (770) 928-0016 Plastic Surgery Center of the South....................... 19 (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net Progressive Audiology Center Inc.......................... 29 (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244 Rausch Family Practice.......................................... 17 (678) 384-7305 Signature Benefits................................................. 36 (678) 388-1837 Wellstar................................................................... 3 www.wellstar.org/heart Wellstar Cobb Hospital.......................................... 75 (770) 739-4670 Woodstock Physical Therapy................................. 89 (770) 516-9191
Real estate & related services
Zest & Zing............................................................. 75 (770) 591-4000
Services/Retailers Miscellaneous Baby and More Thrift Store................................... 85 (770) 924-0864 Critter Catchers...................................................... 17 Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce................... 77 (770) 345-0400 www.cherokeechamber.com Dorton Co. Jewelers.............................................. 87 (770) 426-0090 www.dortonco.com 425 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Finley Pinson & Assoc............................................ 57 (770) 517-0777 Habitat for Humanity No. Central Georgia............ 25 (770) 345-1024 Jewelry Doctor....................................................... 36 (770) 866-4791 JSL Tour of Homes................................................. 47 www.jslwoodstock.org
Lake Nantahala............................. Inside Front Cover (828) 321-3101 www.visitlakesend.com
Pineapple Park....................................................... 70 (678) 494-8494
Optometrist/Eyewear
Reflection - Lake Nantahala.......... Inside Front Cover www.reflectionlakenantahala.com
Play n Trade Video Games....................................... 1 (770) 924-9300
Photographer
Dancentre South . ................................................. 37 (770) 516-7229 www.dancentresouth.com
Rudi Fine Jewelry................................................... 85 (678) 445-2626 6790 Highway 92, Acworth
Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies
Endless Fitness Center........................................... 17 (678) 401-3158 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock
Towne Lake Arts Center......................................... 13 (678) 494-4251 www.tlaclive.org
Animal Atlanta....................................................... 25
Etowah Eagles Football.......................................... 95 www.etowaheaglesfootball.com
Woodstock Furniture Outlet.................................. 57
Animal Hospital at Towne Lake.............................. 37 (770) 591-9500
Optimal Performance Training, LLC....................... 50 (678) 738-5378
Woodstock Shoe Repair & Alteration.................... 43 (770) 928-7005
Cat Clinic of Woodstock......................................... 37 (770) 780-2800
Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC...................... 97 (770) 517-5154
Cherokee County Animal Shelter................81, 82, 83 (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html 1015 Univeter Road, Canton
Steps Dance Center............................................... 65 (770) 516-1363
Pike Nursery.................................................... 57, 67 (770) 926-3252 www.pikenursery.com Towne Lake Eye Associates.................................... 19 (770) 926-2858 Skip Daugherty Photography................................... 7 (770) 329-5807 www.skipdaughertyphotography.com
Recreation and Fitness
A Home Away From Home.................................... 73
South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital..................... 93 (770) 924-6746
Physicians and Medical Services
Cherokee Internal Medicine.......................................45 (678) 238-0301 Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists, PC............ 35 (770) 720-7733, (770) 516-0552 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com Foot & Ankle Clinic................................................ 95 (770) 926-6686 Georgia Pain Management.................................... 33 (770) 544-1000 120 Stone Bridge Parkway, Woodstock
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Woodstock Wolverines.......................................... 25 www.woodstockwolverinesfootball.com
Business A Little Slow?
Restaurants/Food Services
Bar-B-Cutie............................................................ 15 (770) 924-9491 Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills.............. 97 (770) 926-6097
Call
J.D.’s Bar-B-Que..................................................... 29 (678) 445-7730 Kani House............................................................... 9 (770) 592-5264 www.kanihouse.com WOW Cafe & Wingery............................................. 1 (770) 926-9225
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