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Volume 18, Issue 7
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Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Run for Erin
Thirteenth year raising money to fund research.
Community News. . . . . 10 & 12 Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Pushup Fundraiser
Event Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bob Montgomery vows to complete 55,000 pushups.
Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 28 TLBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
50 & 51 On the Cover
Phillip Friduss, partner with law firm Landrum, Friduss & Ash, LLC
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Charter Schools
Considerations for both sides of the argument.
Photo by Studio 7, www.studio7hub.com.
A digital version of the magazine, along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise is available at www.townelaker.com.
Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 96
64 Homecomings
School Information . . . . . . . . 97
Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
E.T. Booth Middle and Woodstock High Schools celebrated Homecoming.
Community Numbers . . . . . 100
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Citizen of the Year Bill Johnston.
Advertisers Directory. . . . . . 102 Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Contributing Writers
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Peter Allen................................................60 Don Akridge..............................................18 Jyl Craven..................................................49 Darlene DeMesa.......................................42 Chicka Elloy...............................................48 Jason Fleeman..........................................72 G. Lora Grooms.........................................84 Dr. Scott R. Harden...................................52 Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................54 Kristina Havens.........................................82 David Hecklemoser...................................47 Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................80 Shelley Herod...........................................46
Robyn Hohensee......................................45 Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................18 Kara Kiefer..........................................34, 40 Dee Locklin...............................................39 Bob Montgomery.....................................44 Billy Peppers.............................................78 Bill Ratliff..................................................74 Sen. Chip Rogers.......................................20 Phil “Rocky� Salet.....................................36 Lynne Saunders........................................32 Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................73 Jodi Tibero................................................33
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AROUND TOWNE by Kara Kiefer
Kara is the Editor of Townelaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to editor@townelaker. com.
People Places and Pleasures that make Towne Lake
The , The The It’s a common belief that if you put forth good, good will come back to you — in other words, Karma. At the TowneLaker, we strive each and every month to put forth a good, if not great, product. It’s our goal to provide interesting and relevant content as well as provide a proven vehicle for our advertisers to get the word out about their businesses. We must be doing something right because every month, we receive a lot of great things from new contributors and residents sharing what’s important to them to new and renewed advertisers. This month, we welcome new contributing writer and chef, Darlene DeMesa, who will be sharing some of her wonderful recipes with us. In fact, I tried this month’s recipe (page 42) and loved it! During this month of thanks, we thank all of you for your continued support!
What’s New? ICE Martini and Sushi Bar, located at 380 Chambers Street in downtown Woodstock, recently opened. The Bar features an extensive martini menu, fresh sushi, tapas, and desserts and is open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturdays. For more information, call (770) 672-6334, visit www.icemartinibar.com or find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/icewoodstock Endless Fitness, located at 1025 Rose Creek Drive, is under the new management of Robert Agne. Robert is a personal trainer with a wide variety of expertise. The gym also has a new senior program, FitOver55. For more information, call the gym at (678) 402-6755 or visit www.endlessfitnesscenter.com. Local resident and owner of Designing Women, Shelley Herod, recently began offering holiday decorating services. For more information and a special offer, please see page 18 or call Shelley at (770) 235-5640. Ridgewalk Chiropractic and Massage, located at 1000 Woodstock Parkway, Suite 160 (same building as Dancentre South), recently opened with Dr. Darren Surma, Dr. Linda Bell, and Dr. Jenn Paulo. Specializing in Chiropractic for families, infant care, sports injuries, athletic performance, and nutrition. The practice will host a Grand Opening on Thursday, November 15 from 4-6 p.m. For more information, call (678) 388-7788. Envision Health Studio, LLC opened on the World of Kids Campus with health and fitness classes designed to help families Get Fit and Stay Healthy. Fitness expert and best-selling author Stacy Ward, entrepreneur and World Campus founder Laura Mikszan, and fitness trainer Eric Gurvin currently offer classes 4
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six days each week for all ages and fitness levels. Envision Health Studio, LLC is located on Victoria North Court, across from Hobgood Park on Bells Ferry Road in Woodstock. For more information, contact Envision Health Studio at (770) 926-4180. Swirl By Design recently opened at 390 Chambers Street in downtown Woodstock. The shop’s owner, Amanda Perry, creates customized Maui jewelry. For more information, call (770) 310-4241 or find the store on Facebook. Tiffany Davis, a Toni & Guy Academy graduate and hairdresser/ make-up artist for the Atlanta Opera, is now available in Towne Lake at Styl’n Salon, located at 2990 Eagle Drive. Tiffany’s services include the latest cuts and coloring, special occasion hair, and make-up, bridal parties, destination weddings, makeovers, and personalized private make-up instruction. For an appointment please, call (678) 494-0001.
What’s Coming? JUMP Kitchen and Sports Saloon is coming to the location formerly occupied by Bogey’s, 1085 Buckhead Crossing. Coowner Dave Young described the restaurant as, “a relaxed, unique, family environment with scratch made food. The menu will include burgers, tacos, poboys, fresh fish, entrée salads, fresh salads, and unique desserts.” Dave and co-owner Matt McGehee hope to have JUMP open by late November or early December. A website still is in the works, but those who are interested can find JUMP Kitchen and Sports Saloon on Facebook. Woodstock West by Walton apartment homes will open its leasing office in January 2013, with the first move in beginning in February 2013. The pre-leasing office is located at 450 Chambers Street and will be open until January 7, 2013 for those interested in leasing now. The complex will be located just west of Main Street and will feature Loft, and 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes. For more information, contact property manager Amanda Queen at (678) 946-0011. The new Ridgewalk Interchange (exit 9) may be open as early as Thanksgiving, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. When completed, the project will include a diamond-shaped interchange, replacing the existing Rope Mill Road bridge over I-575, realigning the Rope Mill Road and Ridgewalk Parkway intersection, and installing auxiliary lanes between the new interchange and Towne Lake Parkway
What’s Closed? We are sad to report the sudden closing of Izzy’s Tex-Mex Cantina, located on Molly Lane.
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Community Board The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Our Board consists of five members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Colin Morris, State Senator Chip Rogers, Gay Grooms and Dr. Scott Harden. Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for five years. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and four precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.
Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog-loving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 12 years, and she grew up in Marietta.
Chip Rogers — Chip presently serves as our Senate Majority Leader. He has lived in metro Atlanta for 40 years, Cherokee County for 10 years, with his wife and four children. His mother, father and brother also live in Cherokee County.
G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds. Gay can be reached at director@elmstreetarts.org
Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Market Director Patty Ponder patty@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com, (770) 615-3310 TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free to approximately 19,000 homes by mail. An additional 2,000 are placed in racks around the community. We also have 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2012. TowneLaker 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189
Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 24 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children. Congratulations to Scott & Kathy on their recent 25th “silver” wedding anniversary.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Local Scout Awarded Eagle
Boys and Girls Club Roasts Olens
Troop 994 member Vernon James Herrington, age 16, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. His rank advancement was celebrated at an Eagle Court of Honor on October 6. His service project was adding onto the Gathering Place at Hillside United Methodist Church by building a large outdoor fire pit and a wooden cross behind the stage. Vernon is the son of Lynn and Vernon Herrington.
Sam Olens, Georgia State Attorney General, was recently roasted at the 9th Annual Charity Roast to benefit the Malone D. Mimms Boys and Girls Club. Many were present to roast Sam Olens and entertain the hundred-plus supporters attending the event. A performance by gymnasts from World of Gymnastics & Cheer was enjoyed by all. Front row (left to right): Macayla Butler, Jordan Curtis and Jayden Rutledge. Middle row: Brittany Miller, Kristin Dyson, Morgan Spaeth, Isabella Thomas and Olivia Wimbish. Back row: Savannah Devine, Tess Reboucas, Brooke Stephan, Samantha Patrick, Owner/ Coach Tim Courtwright, Erin Williams, Gabee Thomas and Taylor Powell.
Cherokee Farm Bureau Receives State Recognition The Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) was recognized during the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) 1st District Annual Meeting for its outstanding member programs. William Grizzle is the CCFB President. The CCFB Women’s Committee, cochaired by Vicky Grizzle and Laurie Cagle, was honored with the 2012 GFB 1st District Outstanding Women’s Leadership Award. The CCFB Legislative Committee, co-chaired by Len Cagle and B.J. Weeks, was honored with the 2012 GFB 1st District Outstanding Legislative Program Award. The CCFB Promotion & Education Committee, chaired by Nichelle Stewart, received the GFB 1st District Outstanding Promotion & Education Award. CCFB Young Farmer Committee Chairs James and Megan Dault won the GFB 1st District Young Farmer Achievement Award. The Georgia Farm Bureau’s volunteer members actively participate in local, district and state activities that promote agriculture awareness to their non-farming neighbors.
Premier Group Provides Market Update The Premier Group, Keller Williams Realty Partners had the opportunity to give attendees of the Woodstock Morning Buzz meeting an overview of what is happening in the local real estate market. Kris McKeeth, Team Leader, stated, “We are beginning to see home prices slowly rise and have experienced a definite shift from a buyers’ market to a sellers’ market. Buyers can no longer expect to have available to them 20-30 properties from which to choose. A balanced market is defined as six to seven months of inventory on the market at any given time. With less than six months’ inventory in the under $300,000 price point, buyers must be able to move quickly once they see a home they like.” Distressed properties, including bank owned foreclosures and short sales, were another topic of discussion; they comprise 42 percent of the Cherokee County marketplace compared to 49 percent of the metro area, with the Northeast quadrant of the county being the hardest hit.
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In an emergency, experience matters Emergencies happen. And when they do, rest assured that you’ll get the best care close to home. Northside’s board-certified emergency medicine physicians and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified nurses are just right up the road. We hope we don’t have to see you, but if we do, you’ll be in the best possible hands. Visit us online at www.northside.com.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Local Resident to Hold Train Open House
Seminar to Get Your Child in TV or Film
Eric Siegel, a local model train enthusiast, will host a model train open house in his Towne Lake home on November 10 from 1 – 6 p.m. Eric has a large O-Scale model railroad layout, named the The Appalachian & Western Railroad. The layout is more than 400 square feet long and has been featured in several magazines. It also will be a featured layout for the National Model Railroad Association convention, held in Atlanta in 2013. Admission is free. Eric’s home is located at 640 Overhill Drive in Woodstock, 30189. For more information, please call him at (404) 577-3593.
Terri Roland, mom to child actor Curt Roland, will be holding a workshop for parents from 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. The workshop will cover many topics such as getting your child started, headshots and marketing, hiring an agent/manager, casting directors, effects of rejection on the child and much more. Terri will be able to give you the point of view as a parent from hands-on experience. Curt began his career at the age of 7 at the Towne Lake Arts Center, now Elm Street. The seminar is for parents only. The cost is $50 and will be held at City Center, 8534 Main Street. For more information, please call (678) 494-4251.
Local Resident Joining Peace Corps
Senator Rogers Visits Primrose of Woodstock State Senator Chip Rogers recently visited Primrose School of Woodstock to help celebrate Georgia Pre-K program’s 20th anniversary. Senator Chip Rogers is one of nearly 140 officials who visited some of the approximately 3,800 Pre-K classrooms located in all 159 counties in Georgia. “We were so honored that Senator Chip Rogers took time away from his demanding schedule to spend time with us,” said Robin Dalton of Primrose School of Woodstock. “We need leaders like him to be vocal about the positive effects that early childhood education programs have on the future success of the child and of our state.”
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Kelli Cody, a recent graduate of Valdosta State University and Woodstock High School alumni, was recently accepted into the Peace Corps. Kelli will be departing for Guinea, West Africa on November 26 to become an Agriculture Advisor Volunteer. Her work will include food sustainability and natural resource management. Kelli earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geosciences with an emphasis in Geology and a minor in Political Science in 2012. She previously worked for Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful, a non-profit environmental organization working to promote environmental stewardship and beautification throughout the South Georgia region. Kelli is also a former Student Government Association President of Valdosta State University (20092010). Kelli says, “Joining the Peace Corps is something I have always wanted to do. I feel the Peace Corps will give me the opportunity to explore the world, allow me to help those less fortunate, and help to guide and prepare me for my future career in the environmental field.” Kelli is the daughter of Rhonda and John Cody.
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Happy Birthday!
Savannah Marie Cardin “Little Miss Sunshine” Age 8 on November 28
Madison Dodd Age 7 on November 21 Happy Birthday Missy Moo We love you! Mommy and Daddy, Sister Madeline and Lexi Loo
Rozhin Vaghefi Age 3 December 5 Daughter of Ali and Elham Vaghefi
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Sami Sepe Age 15 on November 15 Happy Birthday! We love you and are so proud of the young lady you are! Mom and Dad
Cole Mason Blackman Age 3 on November 3 Happy Birthday Baby! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Eily, Pfifer and Ramsey
Kylan Tubbs Timothy Champagne Age 1 on November 30 Age 4 on November 7 Happy Birthday Kylan! You Happy Birthday! are truly loved! We love you so much! Always and Forever, Mom Love, Mommy and Daddy (Adrian), Dad (Jarred), Grammy and Papi (Andrea and Raymond), Gigi (Angela), Me-Me and Gabby!
Breanna Boling Age 8 on October 29 We Love You BB! Lil Sis Rachel, Mommy and Daddy
Chloe Marie Rusek Age 10 on November 20 Happy Birthday! We love you! Mama, Daddy and Kaden
Jordan Armstrong (right) Age 6 on November 1 Adam Armstrong will celebrate on November 20 Happy Birthday Guys! Love, Arlesa and Gavin
Troy Kizer Age 18 on November 8 Happy Birthday Troy! We are so proud of you! Love you, Mom, Dad and Tyler
Hayden Hastings Age 11 on November 18 Happy Birthday We love you!!
Evan Alexander Stegall Age 1 on November 10 Happy First Birthday Evan! Your family loves you so much! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Big Brother Austin
Simmie Bray Age 19 on November 27 Daughter of Latresse and Sammie Bray Sister of Sierra, Savannah and Sydney
Ashley Bloom Age 13 on November 9 A great big Happy Birthday! We Love You!! Mom and Dad
Happy Birthday!
Carolyn and Steven Shillcutt celebrated their 16 year anniversary on October 19
Anniversary
Leslie and Brian Mitchell celebrated their third anniversary on October 19
Anna Wolfe Age 6 on September 24 Happy Birthday Anna! We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Andrew and Amelia
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Diana Maciel Age 8 Rafael Maciel Age 7 Love: Mommy, Daddy
Holli Pinkerton Age 3 on November 23 Happy Birthday! We love you! Mommy, Daddy and Lil Sis’ Heidi
Amanda and Chris Lineback celebrated their first anniversary on October 21
Amber Mabry and Shaun Ansell were married on September 22 at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club
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New Arrivals! Heidi Ashlyn Pinkerton Born August 29, 2012 7lbs, 3 oz, 19.5” Proud parents Nick and Jessica Pinkerton and Big Sis Holli
Finley Paige Roe Born September 19, 2012 7 lbs, 14 oz, 20 1/4” Daughter of Rebecca and Robert Roe Little sister of Kylie and Presley Roe
Contest Corner
CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Stacy and Shelby Petrus for being the first to spot the phrase “Chic Casual” on page 76. Congratulations also to Joanne Hrabar (bottom) for being the first to find our hidden picture on page 87 of the October issue. Both won $10 Downtown Dollars.
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Channing Jane (CJ) Hood Born September 12, 2012 at 1:46 p.m. 6 lbs, 12 oz, 21” long Son of Crystal and Todd Hood Little sister of Harrison and Connor
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How’s the Real Estate Market? by Sheila & Kurt Johnson
Kurt and Sheila live in Towne Lake and are top producing, Keller Williams Agents. They are Short Sale Experts and CDPE certified. www.KurtandSheila.com
Sheila and I are asked this a lot lately. We love this question because we can answer with a resounding “Fantastic!” Homes are selling faster than they have in years and for more money than they did a year ago. In the neighborhoods served by TowneLaker magazine, homes sold an average of 24 percent faster and for 16 percent more money in September than they did a year ago.
The real estate market’s current recovery can be explained best by one of the basic laws of supply and demand: with increased demand coupled with decreasing supply, a higher equilibrium price will follow. The pace of default notifications to homeowners by the banks (preforeclosures) has dropped 50-60 percent as compared to a year ago. This is translating into a decline in supply of foreclosures coming onto the market. Also, new home builders have been slow to react to the increased demand and cannot build new home inventory quick enough to fill the void left by fewer foreclosures. Simultaneously, the increase in demand for homes is being stimulated by artificially low interest rates on
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In the neighborhoods served by TowneLaker magazine, homes sold an average of 24 percent faster and for 16 percent more money in September t han they did a year ago. traditional mortgages. These lower rates cannot be sustained forever, as it is the Fed’s new program to buy back $40 billion dollars per month of mortgage-backed securities that is keeping these rates “artificially” low. We can’t predict how long this basic law of economics will continue to work in our favor, but if it continues, we might see real estate lead us out of the recession it led us into. For the time being, we are happy to say “The real estate market is fantastic.” Kurt and Sheila are coordinating a Papa’s Pantry Food Drive November 10. Check out the back cover for more information.
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Major Risks to Family Wealth Will your accumulated assets be threatened by them? by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus All too often, family wealth fails to last. One generation builds a business – or even a fortune – and it is lost in ensuing decades. Why does it happen, again and again?
Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.
It is because families fall prey to serious money blunders – old and new. Classic mistakes are made, and changing times aren’t recognized. Procrastination. This isn’t simply a matter of failing to plan, but also of failing to respond to acknowledged financial weaknesses.
For example, let’s say we have a multimillionaire named Alan. Alan gets a call one afternoon from his bank, which considers him a VIP. It turns out that his six-figure savings account lacks a designated beneficiary. He thanks the caller, and says he will come in soon to take care of that – but he never does. His schedule is busy, and the detour is always inconvenient. While Alan knows about this financial flaw, knowledge is one thing and action is another. Sadly, procrastination wins out in the end and those assets end up subject to probate. Then his heirs find out about other lingering financial matters that should have been taken care of regarding his IRA, his real estate holdings and more. Minimal or absent estate planning. Forbes notes that 55 percent of Americans lack wills, and every year multimillionaires die without them – not just rock stars and actors, but also small business owners and entrepreneurs. Others opt for a living trust and a pour-over will or just a basic will created online. This may not be enough. Anyone reliant on a will risks handing the destiny of his or her wealth over to a probate judge. The multimillionaire who has a child with special needs, a family history of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or a former spouse or estranged children may need more rigorous estate planning. The same is true if he or she wants to endow charities or give grandkids a nice start in life. Is this person a business owner? That factor alone calls for coordinated estate and succession planning. A finely crafted estate plan has the potential to perpetuate 18
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and enhance family wealth for decades, perhaps generations. Without it, heirs may have to deal with probate and a painful opportunity cost: the lost potential for tax-advantaged growth and compounding of those assets. The lack of a “family office”. Years ago, wealthy families sometimes chose to assign financial management to professionals. The family mansion boasted an office where those professionals worked closely with the family. While the traditional “family office” has disappeared, the concept is as relevant as ever. Today, wealth management firms consult families, provide reports and assist in decision-making in an ongoing relationship with personal and responsive service. This is a wise choice when your financial picture becomes too complex to address on your own. Technological flaws. Hackers can hijack email accounts and send phony messages to banks, brokerages and financial advisors greenlighting asset transfers. Social media can help you build your business, but it can also lend personal information to identity thieves who want access to digital and tangible assets. Sometimes a business or family installs a security system that proves problematic – so much so that it is turned off half the time. Unscrupulous people have ways of learning about that. Maybe they are only one or two degrees separated from you. No long-term strategy in place. When a family wants to sustain wealth for decades to come, heirs have to understand the how and why. All family members have to be on the same page, or at least read that page. If family communication about wealth tends to be more opaque than transparent, the mechanics and purpose of the strategy may never be adequately conveyed to heirs. No decision-making process. In the typical high net worth
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A finely crafted estate plan has the potential to perpetuate and enhance family wealth for decades, perhaps generations. family, financial decision-making is vertical and top-down. Parents or grandparents may make a decision in private, and it may be years before heirs learn about it or fully understand it. When the heirs do become decision makers, it is usually upon the death of the elders – only now the heirs are in their forties or fifties, with current and former spouses and perhaps children of their own to make family wealth decisions more trying. Horizontal decision-making can help multiple generations understand and participate in the guidance of family wealth. Estate and succession planning professionals can help a family make these decisions with an awareness of different communication styles. In-depth conversations are essential; good estate planners recognize that silence does not necessarily mean agreement. You may plan to reduce these risks (and others) in collaboration with financial and legal professionals who focus on estate planning and wealth transfer issues. It is never too early to begin. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
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Homestead Option Sales Tax by State Senator Chip Rogers On November 6, Cherokee County voters will not only decide between President Obama and Governor Romney, but we will choose whether to shift from a property tax to a sales tax for funding local government. The question is whether to vote “Yes” or “No” on the HOST (Homestead Option Sales Tax). Chip Rogers is the State Senator for our district. You can call him at (404) 463-1378 or fax him at (404) 657-9887. You also can e-mail Chip at Chip@ SenatorChipRogers. com. Chip also serves on the TowneLaker Community Board.
In deciding on HOST, we will answer a fundamental question—is there a better way to collect taxes? If we voters approve HOST, an additional 1 percent sales tax will be collected throughout the County. The tax will be collected in the same manner as current optional sales taxes, like SPLOST and E-SPLOST. Every dollar collected will go to reduce property taxes!
First, the county portion of property tax for every homestead property in Cherokee County will be eliminated. This is expected to account for about 60 percent of all the dollars collected. Second, the remaining revenue will go to reduce the county portion of non-homestead property taxes by more than half. What does this mean for the average Cherokee County homeowner? It is estimated that overall tax burden for the average homeowner will be reduced by almost $100. This takes into account the average savings from the reduction in property tax and the average increase from the 1 percent sales tax. If the taxes collected through the 1 percent sales tax equals the property tax reduction, how is there savings for Cherokee homeowners? It is estimated that somewhere between 15–20 percent of all purchases made in Cherokee County are made by nonCherokee homeowners. These are people who use the services provided by Cherokee 20
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By implementing the HOST, it essentially shifts the tax burden from Cherokee Homeowners to non-Cherokee residents. County government but pay no Cherokee property taxes. By implementing the HOST, it essentially shifts the tax burden from Cherokee Homeowners to non-Cherokee residents. Does this impact the school property tax? No. The HOST only applies to the County government portion of the property tax. Often lost in the discussion of taxation is the manner in which government actually collects tax revenue. Like most conservatives, I continually search for ways to lessen the tax burden by lowering or eliminating specific taxes. Yet the manner in which government collects certain taxes can also be significantly important. Most economists agree that a proper taxation system should have certain characteristics. First, it should be transparent. Taxpayers should be able to readily see how the system works. Second, it should be fair. Exemptions, favors, and government picking “winners and losers” do not treat citizens equally. Third, it should be easy to understand. Simplicity encourages compliance and lessens the need for a government “tax collection” bureaucracy. The HOST offers Cherokee County voters the opportunity to move away from the convoluted, unfair, and bureaucracy-laden property tax to the simpler, more fair, and easy to understand sales tax. Again, it is a dollar for dollar shift from property tax to sales tax with about 15 percent to 20 percent of the burden also being shifted from Cherokee homeowners to non-Cherokee residents. The choice on how we tax ourselves is ours. The decision is November 6.
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Ribbon Cuttings Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
TrustWorkz Inc. September 13, 2012 2449 Towne Lake Parkway Woodstock, GA 30189-5525 770-615-3275 Marketing Services
Main Street Woodstock Rope Mill Park Historic signage telling the history of Rope Mill. The Signage was developed through a partnership with Woodstock Parks & Recreation and Preservation Woodstock, Inc
Train Depot Exhibit Preservation Woodstock’s “Down by the Station: An Art Exhibit Celebrating the Woodstock Depot Centennial.”
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EVENT CALENDAR: November/December Through December Moonshine Exhibit Times: Wednesdays – Fridays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Cherokee County History Museum and Visitor’s Center, 100 North Street, Suite 140, Canton Information: The free exhibit will feature photographs, documents, firsthand accounts, and artifacts from the Society’s collection. Included in the exhibit are copper stills, photographs of distillery raids by law enforcement officials, ATF Daily reports from local agent, Warren Cagle, and videos including an oral history with Cagle, and of a liquor still in operation.
November 13 & 15 Discover The Easiest Most Effective Way To Quit Smoking Without Cravings, Irritability Or Weight Gain Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Information: Presentation will be free but registration required. Email number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274.
November 15 Art History Lecture Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Studio 101, Suite 110 Information: Arts Alliance of Georgia is hosting the lecture on art history presented by Gabrielle Perry, Resident Clay Artist at Studio 101. This event is free and open to the public. Email gabstopper@bellsouth.net for more information.
November 19 Reinhardt Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska Information: All seats $10. To purchase tickets, call (770) 720-9167 or visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac
November 29 & 30
November 10 Master Gardener Seminar — Fungus Among Us Time: 10 a.m. Location: Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Information: Identify diseases in the garden. Learn how to treat and minimize their effect on your garden. Call (770) 479-0418 or visit www.caes.uga.edu/extension/ cherokee.
November 13 Ladies PowerUp Lunch Time: 12:15 – 2 p.m. Location: Family Chiropractic & Wellness, 104 Mirramont Lake Drive Information: Vegan/Detox Lunch and Learn. The cost will be $45 and includes lunch. Please RSVP as space is limited by calling Dr. Kristi Pszczola at (770) 517-5610 or visit drkristie.net.
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Georgia Clay Council Holiday Marketplace Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Studio 101 – 101 Emma Lane, Suite 110 Information: Hosted by the Arts Alliance of Georgia. This event will continue into December 1 & 2 and for two additional weekends, Thursday through Sunday. The public is welcome to browse and holiday shop the hand made functional and art clay pieces. Visit www.artsalliancega.org for more information.
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Run for Erin
Nets Funds for Research The annual Run for Erin was held at Woodstock High School in honor of resident Erin Peters. Erin is afflicted with MPS III (San Filippo Syndrome). In its 13th year, the Run raises funds for research, and this year’s race netted near $14,000! To date, the Run for Erin has raised more than $250,000. This year, 219 people participated with Chuck Jones winning the Overall title, his third win! Overall Female went to Erin Sutton; Overall Male Roger Wilson and Overall Masters Female was Susan Miller.
Above: Left to right: Ben and Erin Peters, Lauren, Rachel and Kara Schirripa and Kelly Peters
Left to right: Student volunteers Pierce Blanchard, Carlos Fuentes, Nick Clift, Ben Peters, Shannon Stevenson and Madison Albright
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A special thanks to sponsors Williams Orthodontics, Woodstock High School, Gordon Hospital and Kajima Building and Design and for donations from Starbucks, Big Peach Running, Chick-fil-A, Oo La La Yogurt and Stevi B’s.
Front row (left to right) Jamila Otieno, Sydney Runyon and Alexis Dominguez. Back row: Lisa Petersen, Angela Keener, Teresa Neal, Coach Ed Koschewa and Virginia Richards.
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Everyday
My son has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is 100 percent preventable. Nearly six years ago, I unknowingly stepped into the world of special needs the day my son was born. His birth mother granted me an amazing gift when she asked me to be with her as she delivered him. She instructed the staff that I was to be the first to hold him, which was another unspeakable gift. Adoption is the merging of two mother’s hearts that are forever reflected in the brand new life that is born.
If you would like to make a donation, please visit www. townelaker.com/ everydayangels to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com for consideration and qualification.
I did not suspect that any permanent damage lay hidden beneath the exquisite beauty of my newborn son, Jonathan. Yet the alcohol that was consumed while he lay nestled in his mother’s womb created lasting damage in his brain and nervous system. Our son has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is 100 percent preventable. I think about this often when I watch my sweet boy struggle. It makes me incredibly sad to know children like Jonathan will face life-long challenges through no fault of their own. FAS is manifested in numerous ways. Jonathan has language delays, neurological deficits and learning differences. He has ADHD and struggles with impulse control. Transitions are not easy for Jonathan, and he experiences frequent meltdowns. Developmentally, Jonathan would always lag behind his peers. There would be many behavioral and emotional challenges, the doctors said. There is no cure. But there are interventions. Despite these challenges, Jonathan is a loving, sweet and tender little boy. He dreams of becoming a firefighter and loves to climb trees and ride his bike. He is a playful and a protective big brother to his three younger siblings.
our family is raising funds to provide Jonathan with a service dog. A service dog will be trained to snuggle with Jonathan when he is anxious, to lay a paw on his shoulder when he needs help calming down, and to watch out for him when he plays outside. This dog will be trained to respond to Jonathan’s unique temperament and needs in order to help him interact more successfully with his environment at home and in the community. More specifically, the dog will be able to nuzzle Jonathan when he is overwhelmed, and help redirect meltdowns while Jonathan continues to mature in his ability to self-regulate. The dog will help Jonathan navigate with less impulsiveness. The dog will decrease overall anxiety and increase Jonathan’s self-esteem. Our family is excited about this opportunity for Jonathan and is working hard to raise funds in order to make it happen.
After tireless testing and recommendations, today
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We share Jonathan’s story to educate others about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and to raise awareness of how service dogs can enrich the lives of children whose disabilities might not be obvious at first glance. You can follow our journey at www.steadfastliving.org.
Currently, this family and friends have successfully raised less than half of what is needed for Jonathan’s service dog. They have just enough to place their order and must now wait four to six months for the fully trained dog to be ready to care for Jonathan. The dog will cost $4,000. Everyday Angels is happy to share Jonathan’s story with our community in hopes of helping raise funds and awareness. If you’d like to make a donation, please see the box on the left. 28
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TLBA Spotlight Fetch! Pet Care
Fetch! Pet Care allows pets in the Towne Lake area to get the loving attention and exercise they need while the pet owners can go about their busy day without having to worry about them. “I completely rely on Mike and his pet sitters,” said Katie Donovan, a resident of Eagle Watch and a long-time Fetch! client. “My babies are always happy and healthy when I get home, which gives me peace of mind when I’m away.” Fetch! provides a variety of in-home pet sitting and dog walking services. Before the first visit, you’ll meet Mike McMackin, the owner and your sitter. You’ll be able to see first-hand how much the pet sitters love pets and how your pet interacts with them. You will explain the pet’s routine, and it will be followed. Attention to detail was one of the things that helped Mike have a successful 25 year career as a TV producer. “If your dog is use to eating at 5:30 and taking a walk right before hand, that’s what he’ll do while we’re taking care of him,” saif Mike. “He’ll eat the same food, at the same time, in the same bowl every day.” Fetch! is insured and bonded. The sitters are your neighbors and have passed background checks. Call (678) 932-8651 or visit http://roswell.cobb.fetchpetcare.com to talk to Mike about scheduling your consultation. Ear rubs and belly scratches are provided free!
TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Join us on December 11 (tentative date), and help ring in the holidays as the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) hosts its annual Holiday Gala at a location to be determined from 6:30 — 9 p.m. All members, their guests and anyone wishing to meet and network with others within the Towne Lake area business community are welcome. A sampling of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, entree items and soft drinks will be provided by the TLBA, free of charge. Check for updates at tlba.org. The topic of our October Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop was “Stand in the HEAT: Lessons from Legendary Entrepreneurs on Staying Cool Under Pressure.” We want to thank our speaker, Glenn Carver for leading the workshop. Please join us at our next Lunch ‘N’ Workshop.
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Tuesday, November 20, 12:30 — 2 p.m. Tax Planning for Your Business, presented by John Drawdy of Drawdy CPA Services, LLC. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350. Thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org. 30
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Today’s Most Attractive Job Candidate by Lynne Saunders
Lynne is the author of the newest job seeker’s book 21st Century Keys to Employment and Founder/Executive Director of Papa’s Pantry and The MastersTrainingCenter. com. Employment Strategies Core Concepts classes and Advanced Coaching sessions offered bi-weekly. Call 770-5914730 for the schedule. For more information, visit Papaspantry.org.
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It has been said that you can’t judge a book by its cover. In the job market, it seems most people expect their “cover,” or introduction documents, to do all the talking. However, resumes should be considered a sales tool, not a candidate’s entire story. It should contain just enough information to create an interest. The next important step is the interview. Most people do well at putting on a nice outfit to go off to an interview. Certainly it is important to arrive appearing professional, but beauty is only skin deep. When a candidate gets through initial qualifications screenings, what then do employers seek? Beauty on the inside, emotional stability, and an “above and beyond” work ethic are rolled up as simple, yet complicated concepts. If someone
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does not have any of these qualities and can’t acquire a job, a downward spiral can begin, ending with much frustration, anger and defeat. Inner beauty includes an unselfish care and respect for others. People are drawn to a person with inner beauty, feeling unconditional acceptance. The next images are also part of this description. Emotional stability is tough to illustrate. The true test is the ability to effectively withstand stress and pressure for the “here and now,” blocking out all non-pertinent, yet pressing distractions. In class, I touched on this in regard to a homeless person who needs the job most, yet who, because of the crisis in his or her life, is not generally able to focus on details of the new position. Lastly, performing with a standard of excellence speaks greatly to the character of a potential candidate. Arriving early, staying late, and going the extra mile are all attributes of an employee that an employer loves to have on staff. Equally, they are also things potential employers want to hear on employment verifications. continued on page 91
Restyle Yourself by Jodi Tibero Jodi Tibero owns Branch Boutique for women in Towne Lake and THREADS boutique for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. Contact Jodi at info@shopthreads.net.
As the owner of two local boutiques, I want to reward one lucky Facebook fan per month to receive a restyle makeover. We asked those who were interested to answer several simple questions about why he or she is looking to make a change, and we received a huge response. This month’s winner is Trina Pennington, who received a free outfit and new hairstyle.
either quickly or over the course of time. Many women have a difficult time figuring out how to dress their new body. It is easy to fall into a rut when this happens. I wanted to fit Trina with a great pair of jeans that she could wear casually for everyday or could be dressed up for date night with her husband. We chose a pair of boot cut LA Idol jeans with the “chopper cross” motif on the pocket. We paired the jeans with a fabulous two-layer top from Elan. The top is fitted but has a chiffon layer with a drape in the back. After her outfit was chosen, it was time to get a new hairstyle with Tim Timmons.
Choosing to reinvent yourself is a fun, exciting, and scary decision. There can be many obstacles in putting that decision in motion. Luckily for Trina, Branch Boutique, THREADS, and Salon Gloss made it easy!
According to Tim, Trina was happy with the overall look of her current color and style but was beginning to feel a little bored and uninspired. To excite Trina with her hair again, Tim chose to keep her overall look but updated it with something a little sleeker, sophisticated, and refined. He chose a more solid highlighting pattern with a non-ammonia hair lightener and hand-painted a complementing lowlight to give Trina’s hair a bit more depth and dimension. After the completion of her color, Tim cut Trina’s hair into a more modern angled bob, giving her the feel of a longer front. He also inverted her bob so that her hair was quite a bit shorter in the back. The overall look gave Trina a cut that worked in harmony with her bone structure and accented her features along with a color that complemented her skin tone.
Trina focuses a lot of time mentoring and volunteering with teenagers. She teaches a Sunday school class at First Baptist Church Woodstock, and she has worked with at risk youth by teaching a class at North Cobb High School for the last four years. This year has been a year of change for her. In January, she decided she was tired of the weight she had gained six years ago after having her left leg rebuilt through a series of surgeries. Her goal was to lose 40 pounds by August. Her motivation really paid off because she lost that 40 pounds and a few extra. She spent a lot of time the last few months buying bits and pieces of clothing that would fit her new body, but she was having a hard time creating a cute and sassy look that she craved. Trina is a mother of two—a 15-year-old son, who is a sophomore at Etowah High School, and a 12 year old daughter at E.T. Booth Middle School. She wants them to see her as their new sassy mom both inside Trina before and out. They’re very proud of her weight loss accomplishment, and she wanted them to be proud of her new look. She also owns her own business and would like to feel confident in her wardrobe with clients. Every day, I meet women whose body, weight, and shape have changed significantly Trina after
We all had a lot of fun meeting Trina and helping her achieve a look she and her family love. If you are interested in updating your look, tell us your story. You could be the recipient of a free outfit and hairstyle! Email me at info@shopthreads.net For more information about where to find these looks, please call (770) 517-1505.
LA Idol jeans with “Chopper Cross” detailing on back pocket
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Grandma Scam by Kara Kiefer My mom is a very logical and levelheaded woman except when it comes to her grandchildren. She would do anything for them, including wiring one of them $3,000 so he could get out of jail.
Kara Kiefer is the Editor of TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.
A few months ago, my husband and I were on our way home from a day in the mountains when my mom called my cell phone. She wanted to know the whereabouts of my youngest son. I told her he was home playing X-box. She proceeded to tell me a sordid story of drugs, jail, and a grandson reaching out to his grandma.
She received a phone call, and on the other end was someone who said, “Grandma? It’s me, and I need you.” The voice eerily sounded like my son, so she continued the conversation. The person on the phone told her he was in trouble, and he didn’t want to call his parents. He was detained at the Canadian border, and drugs were found in his car. The person went on to say that while he tested negative for
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drugs, he was in jail for drug possession, and he needed $3,000 wired to him so he could post bail. I admit, at this point in our conversation, I started laughing hysterically — my mom, not so much. When my mom questioned as to why he was at the Canadian border, he said, “Haven’t you ever made a mistake, Grandma?” This person was so convincing that my mom took down directions on wiring the money so she could get her precious grandson out of jail. My dad walked in the room at this time, and he got on the phone. Through a series of questions to the other person, my dad knew this was a scam and hung up. My mom was left shaking. She was dumbfounded how this person almost convinced her to wire $3,000 and couldn’t figure out how he found her. The answer lies in Facebook. Apparently, these thieves will scour Facebook and find profiles of elderly subscribers, garnering personal information. They are trained to have believable answers to most of the questions posed from the unsuspecting grandparents. continued on page 89
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Coupon Your Way Out of Debt While Supporting our Local Economy by Phil “Rocky” Salet
Phil “Rocky” Salet is a local marketing Consultant. He connects the local community with local businesses through his Relylocal Woodstock website, Pay It Forward fundraising, Mobile Apps, Mega Postcards, and thedailyvalue.com. His mission is to build a stronger local economy in Cherokee County. He can be reached at (404) 547-1157.
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I am the first to admit couponing is a pain. Yet I’m a “couponer” (I doubt you will find this word in any dictionary). But I’m not a hardcore couponer, better known as OCD (Obsessive Coupon Disorder). I have seen these types of “couponers” at the store, and with my luck, I usually get behind them in line at the checkout with their boatload of groceries and boatload of coupons. Well, we can’t change these dedicated coupon clippers, but we can change the way we use coupons to slowly but surely get out of debt.
Robin), she and I thought it would be a good idea to take an inventory of our spending habits as a couple.
I currently am enrolled with my wife in a nine- week class called Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace at City On A Hill Church. We have learned that money fights are the number one cause of divorce in America. Since I wouldn’t be very good as an eligible bachelor (my friends call my wife Saint
Save Local: What impact could we have if we patronized Local businesses that have specials and coupons instead of national chains in 30189? If everyone (over the age of 18) in 30189 spent $20 of their existing monthly spending and shifted it over to a local business, it would generate more than $3,000,000 back into the local economy.
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So, where do we go from here? We go LOCAL by thinking LOCAL, buying LOCAL, and saving LOCAL. Think Local: A healthy community depends on a healthy economy, and both completely depend on the LOCAL businesses in Woodstock. Buy Local: Woodstock businesses create jobs (tax revenue for schools, parks, roads). Not to mention these local business owners sponsor our little leagues, donate to our local charities, and volunteer for our community events, giving back in countless ways.
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Rescued by Dee Locklin With the Little Prince away at his second year of college, my empty nest grew way too quiet this fall. I found myself doting on my husband a lot, but one cannot continue that sort of behavior because a spouse may actually come to expect home cooked meals and regular pampering. Not good. Not good at all. Dee Locklin is retired from Georgia State University. She lives in Towne Lake with husband Lewis and son Taylor in a cluttered home filled with love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at dlocklin89@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
pups. Bring them on!
So I took on something new— something that I felt led to do for years. I opened our home to rescued dogs in need of foster care. After all, the joy reaped from helping save doomed doggies from the multiple kill shelters throughout the metro area would be indescribable, right? My empty nest would once again be full of happy sounds and I would be surrounded by grateful, happy
All did not go as planned. My first rescues were a mother, Katelyn, and her six-month old daughter, Bertha. Lovely Katelyn was the size of a six-point buck. Though gentle and loving, she was able to barrel straight through the baby gates set up to separate the new dogs from my own pets, so my little dog and cat were sequestered to an upstairs bedroom. On the fifth day, my
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husband and I began to slowly introduce Katelyn to our Little Jack the Wonder Dog, closely following instructions we’d been provided. We kept both dogs on tight leashes and let them get within sniffing proximity. It took only a nanosecond for Katelyn to lunge at Jack’s throat. Her action was not a warning; it was a vicious move. Thankfully, we were able to pull Katelyn back in time and Jack only sustained ear bites. It could have been much worse. With tears in my eyes, I returned Jack to the upstairs bedroom then called the rescue organization and reported that gentle Katelyn, who loved to climb up on the couch with me, wrap her front paws around my waist, and nuzzle my neck, was an extreme danger to my dog and had to be relocated. My heart was broken. The first lesson of foster care? Rescue dogs come to foster homes from difficult circumstances. Some have been severely neglected and abused; others have been caged in kill shelters for long periods of time where they sense well the fear and death all around them. The dogs are traumatized by the time they are rescued. Foster parents seldom know much about the dogs’ backgrounds, their temperaments, or their acceptance of other dogs and cats. Behavioral training can help, but the initial days following a rescue can be difficult. And foster parents need to be prepared for anything. Young Bertha was all clumsy puppy and not even a tad housebroken. Within five minutes of coming to the house, my continued on page 91
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by Kara Kiefer If you’ve seen the Papa P’s sign and perhaps read about this restaurant coming to our area, I’m sure you scratched your head and said, “What? Mexican and Irish food together??” I was right there with you. Owning a restaurant is not an easy venture, and in Towne Lake, many have tried. Residents are eager to support locally owned and run restaurants, but only if the restaurant can deliver consistently great food, service and atmosphere. Papa P’s owners and Towne Lake residents Caron and Alberto Catalán have the experience and talent to deliver what Towne Lake residents expect in a restaurant: high quality and freshly made food, consistent, above average service and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Owners Alberto and Caron Catalán
Caron and Alberto Catalán are an unusual couple — she’s Irish, he’s Mexican. When they met, they both worked at Rio Grande Cantina; he was a line cook, and she was a server. Caron eventually worked for the Buckhead Life Group, specifically Buckhead Bread Company. She started as a server, became Assistant Manager and then General Manager. Alberto also worked for Buckhead Life at the Buckhead Diner, where he was a line cook. Alberto is a self-taught chef and began cooking at eight years-old alongside his aunt. Caron introduced him to Irish food, which he promptly covered in salsa, simply out of habit. “He never even had potatoes, and I had potatoes every day of my life,” recalled Caron. Caron’s Irish food introductions and subsequent “dousing” by Alberto led to certain flavor combinations, and the idea to combine the two flavor profiles was born. “We did a lot of research when it came to opening our first restaurant together and felt a guiding hand throughout the entire process. We are confident that our guests will love our food and will be impressed by the level of service they will receive. Our goal is to be the ‘go-to’ place for families and making our guests feel like family,” she continued. The menu is primarily Mexican featuring familiar dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and more. Irish influences include corned beef tacos, balsamic vinaigrette made with Guinness stout, Shepherd’s Pie made with Mexican spices and nachos made with homemade potato chips instead of tortilla chips. The Irish twists are subtle yet delicious, giving the dishes a uniqueness most diners have never experienced. The menu also contains several purely Irish dishes including beef stew, fish and chips and Irish breakfast, available all day. Lunch menu items start at $4.50 and include Mexican favorites such as tacos, burritos and 40
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quesadillas as well as salads and huevos ranchero. I’ve been to Papa P’s several times, so I’ve had the chance to try several items. Every meal starts with chips and homemade salsa, but on our first visit, we tried the Dublin nachos. The chips were super thin and crispy, topped with cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, onions and sour cream, and were definitely made to be shared! This dish was positively addicting! Wanting to try the Mexican/Irish fusion, I ordered the corned beef tacos. Diners can choose either a soft or crispy shell — I recommend crispy shells, because they complement the taco perfectly. The combination of the tender corned beef, crunchy cabbage and tangy avocado salsa verde made this unique take on a Mexican favorite simply delicious. The other dish that caught my attention was the chicken mole. Mole is a brown, rich and complex sauce made with a myriad of ingredients including chocolate, dried chilis, onions and sesame seeds. It takes a lot of time and a skilled hand to create this authentic sauce. The sauce was thick and silky, with the slightest hint of chocolate and spice. Served over chicken with tortillas and rice and beans on the side, it felt like Mexican comfort food. My husband loves Mexican food and could probably eat it every day. Therefore, when I suggested Papa P’s one day for lunch, he was thrilled. He ordered the chicken burrito and cheese enchilada and everything about the dish impressed him. He loved the richly flavored enchilada sauce and the homemade refried beans. He retained his title as President of the Clean Plate Club! I tried the lunch chicken fajitas and would order them again. The all white meat chicken was seasoned perfectly, and everything that accompanied the fajitas was fresh and delicious.
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From my experiences, I realized something that future diners are sure to notice: from salsas and sauces to entrees and taco shells, everything at Papa P’s is fresh, homemade and expertly prepared. Nothing tasted like it was from a jar or a can — every last morsel is amazing.
According to Caron, dessert is a big part of the Irish dining culture, which is why she has included several delectable items on the menu. While dining with the girls from work, we asked our server for his recommendation, and without any hesitancy, he suggested the bread pudding. Served with an Irish whisky sauce and ice cream, the pudding was a warm, creamy and melty piece of decadence! Other desserts include tres leches cake, brownie, pavlova, fruit and ice cream. Caron and Alberto completely renovated the interior, and guests can enjoy a full bar and an expansive covered outdoor seating area. Committed to giving back, the restaurant recently raised more than $515 for juvenile diabetes charities during its “friends and family” tasting, prior to opening to the public. “Opening this restaurant is a dream come true for us,” said Caron. “We want to thank our guests for their patience during our first few months of being open. We want every guest to leave satisfied every time and will do whatever we can to achieve that goal.” Pavlova
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Make My Dinner! by Darlene DeMesa It’s that time of year again! The leaves are falling, there is a chill in the air, and the holidays are just around the corner. Apples, cranberries, and pumpkins are showing up on the shelves of your local stores. These are all signs that it’s time to start cooking those fall meals, and I have several easy recipes that my clients always ask for. Darlene is a personal chef and owner of a local cooking service. For more information, email her at chefdarlene@ makemydinners.com.
One of my favorites of these recipes is my roasted pork tenderloin. It’s covered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from cranberries, balsamic vinegar, and onions. It is a dish that’s great for company or busy weeknights and also can be frozen for later use. I know you’ll love it! Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 8–10 ounce pork tenderloin 1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in a large ovenproof skillet. 3. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides over medium heat in skillet. 4. Place skillet with pork in oven and cook for about 10 minutes or until pork reaches a temperature of 140 degrees. 5. Set pork aside on a plate and use the same pan to melt the remaining butter over medium heat, then add the rosemary and onion; sauté for about 3 minutes. 6. Add the chicken broth, cranberry sauce, and balsamic vinegar. 7. Whisk for about 2 minutes until cranberry sauce melts. 8. Turn the heat up just a little until the sauce begins to boil. 9. Let sauce reduce until thickened, about 6 minutes. 10. Slice pork and serve with sauce. This recipe can also be made with pork chops, chicken, or turkey. Give it a try!
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Pushups for a Cause by Bob Montgomery I think just about everyone has been affected by cancer in some way. Most people either know someone who has fought cancer and won or fought it and lost. All of them are heroes. My wife lost her mother to cancer before we met. She had just turned 63; 63 is too young to die, and 32 is too young to lose your mother. Skip to late Spring of 2011 when I started doing a lot of pushups because they are great exercise. It occurred to me that I could do 50,000 pushups in one year if I set my mind to it, so I started doing 200 pushups every weekday and resting on the weekends. I realized that nobody else would benefit from all these pushups, and I might as well make them count for something, so I decided to use it as a means of raising money for cancer research or some other charity. Then I realized 2012 is the year I would turn 55, so why not add 50 Saturdays of 100 pushups to make it 55,000 pushups instead? Doing 1,100 pushups in one week is one thing, but repeating this effort month after month is something Photo courtesy of Derek Middlebrook, dpmproductions.net else, so I started doing a lot of pushups back in July to make sure I can do this before I put it on the line in front of the whole world. My pushup exercise plan was going along just fine when everything changed on September 30, 2011. My father-in-law, Gene Rundquist, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. That was not part of the plan. He was given 9-12 months with chemotherapy. 44
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Bob with his father-in-law Eugene
Gene died two months and one day later on December 1, 2011 at the age of 80. As Gene laid dying in his hospice bed, I knew why I was doing these pushups, and which charitable cause would benefit from them. I told Gene I would do 55,000 pushups in 2012 with the goal of raising $1,000,000 for The American Cancer Society (ACS), and I’ve never looked back. As I write this article, I’ve done almost 47,000 pushups since January 1. The pushups are going well. Barring sickness, injury or death, I will definitely finish them. I started a blog last December where I describe what I’m doing and why. My blog site ishttp://55kpushups. blogspot.com. The blog is covered with links to the American Cancer society where people can make donations. There is also a My Pushup Log page where I keep track of my pushups every day, so people can monitor my progress. If 40,000 people each were to make a $25 donation, we would raise a million dollars. With today’s social media, there is no reason why we can’t achieve this goal. I invite everyone who reads this article to visit my blogsite and click a link to the ACS to make a donation. Then, share it with all your friends and encourage them to do the same and share it with their friends, etc. Cancer is a terrible disease. Together we can fight back!
Musings from Towne: Facebook + Politics = Disaster by Robyn Hohensee I hate it when people argue about politics on Facebook. With the election just around the corner, I have seen more than my share of these unproductive exchanges. I thought I could never be pulled into one of them, but I unwittingly got in the middle of one not so long ago.
Robyn Hohensee has resided in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. She is currently working on a children’s book and an adult fiction novel. Feel free to contact her at Robyn561@yahoo. com.
By making what I felt was an innocent comment, I let loose the wrath of a man I do not even know. He is a friend of one of my relatives and before I knew it, we were furiously in an
exchange of angry jabs, trying to outdo the other in cleverness. It was like I was transformed back to 1975 when I was in junior high and arguing over who was cuter, Donny Osmond or Shaun Cassidy. That was how completely idiotic it was, and yet I could not stop until I got the last word in. About an hour into it, I realized with horror that this conversation was most likely being read by all of my
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“It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” Facebook friends, including my parents. I was embarrassed because I had allowed myself to lose my temper and become “one of those” people whom I do not like. Oh dear Lord, what can I do? I thought to myself. I suppose I could erase all of my posts, but that would make me look even more like an idiot. Plus I am not backing down or apologizing. What I did decide to do is to stay clear of politics on Facebook for good. I hide all political posts. I won’t be bated back into another nasty spat. It is a waste of time because you will never change anyone’s mind. If anything, you will give them further reason to believe they are right and you are wrong. Who needs that? Abe Lincoln had the right idea when he said, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” Yes. Yes indeed.
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May Your Holidays Be Bright! by Shelley Herod Each January, designers gather in Frankfurt, Germany to introduce the new trends, colors, and decorations for the following holiday season. Silver and gold, red and green are traditional combinations that have stood true to the season throughout the years; however, the 2012 holiday season is upon us, and it is ready to introduce a little more excitement in our holiday Shelley lives in Towne dÊcor. This isn’t to take away from Lake and owns her family holiday traditions, but to revive own interior design the old with the addition of a few new company. She can be holiday trends. This year, the holiday reached at (770) 2355640. designers presented ideas for the 20122013 season; cultural influences, nature, modernism, and vintage elements were top selections for the new season. Cultural Influences Europe, Asia, and Africa sport bright colors, ranging from burgundies to purples, with a lemon-lime green accent. A variety of blue shades were also added to the list of new trends. African influences are represented by animal prints, while Asian inspirations are depicted by flowers and birds. Scandinavian sweater designs are also being introduced on simple red and white or blue and white ornaments. One other popular design is unpainted wooden winter animals.
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Tasting Room Etiquette by David Heckelmoser
David Heckelmoser is a Towne Lake resident and professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition.
Having just returned from another great Napa Valley wine tasting excursion, I thought I would write about wine tasting etiquette. A good tasting experience starts with a friendly, professional welcome from the staff. If you are not treated warmly upon arrival, it’s best to just leave, as you will probably not enjoy your experience or the wine, nor will you be inclined to make a purchase. On the flip side, make sure you treat these hard working staff members with respect as they vie to win you over as a potential customer. A little homework into the tasting room etiquette will help you discover what is expected of you to make the staff and your fellow tasters more comfortable during the experience.
Prep Tor The Tasting: I would recommend eating something. The reason for eating is that a full meal will help absorb some of the alcohol in your system. Even if you sip lightly, the alcohol levels can creep up on you before you know it. Hydrate by drinking plenty of water before, during and after each winery visit. Drink as much water or more than the amount of wine you sip. Also, drinking water during your tasting can affect how you perceive some of the wines’ flavors. Certain grape varieties are best experienced when the glass is rinsed with water between tastings. A huge part of tasting is smell. Don’t wear heavy perfume, cologne or shaving lotions before tasting. Dress for your visit! If you are planning a visit into the wineries’ caves, know that this is a cool environment, typically around 60 degrees, and you might want to bring a light jacket. Also, if you are going to wander in the vineyard, wear comfortable shoes with closed toes.
If you will be purchasing any wines to take with you after your tastings, take along a nice size cooler with some ice packets to keep your wine cool. If you leave your wine in the car even on a cool day, the temperatures can get warm fairly quickly. Putting the wine in the cooler will help protect your purchase and keep the wine tasting fresh. Heat kills wine. Once You Arrive At The Tasting Room: Taking notes during the tasting can help you remember what you tasted, and it signals to the pourer that you are serious about the tasting experience. This is likely to get you more personalized attention, and often a chance to get a pour of other wines that they don’t typically serve on that day’s schedule. Tasting fees and appointments are fairly customary. Tasting fees are typically refunded or waived with a minimal purchase. There can be stipulations on the number of bottles or a dollar figure. You will notice dump buckets during your tasting, as they are a place to dump unwanted wine. Your pourer will not be offended, and the empty glass is a trigger for the employee to pour the next wine to taste. Don’t be surprised if you see tasters spitting a mouthful of wine into the dump bucket. Actually, this is a common practice among experienced tasters. The spitting technique helps to keep your palate clean and your head clear if you are tasting a lot of wine. You can experience all of the lovely aspects of wine without swallowing it. Taste buds are only in your mouth. If you’re in a crowded tasting room, you can request a plastic cup for more discreet spitting. And finally, the best way to show your appreciation is to purchase the wines that you liked. Following these tips wherever you taste can make your experience more enjoyable. Happy tasting! To visit my website, scan this code
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Layering The “Like” Back Into Your Speech by Chicka Elloy Totally! I don’t think you’re like, aware of like, the reason behind like, everything that is coming out of their like, mouths. Like, right? #yolo!
Chicka Elloy lives in Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel daughters. He writes for USA Today Education and was voted #1 Daddy Blogger by Parents.com - Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather. com.
I was befuddled this week when my kindergarten daughter dropped four “likes” in the same sentence while making her point in the form of a question. As an educator, I felt despair, but as her Australian father with her Georgia born mother, I am seeing the end of my “koala drawl” in my girls. In any case, I combined some of my profession with new experience and peeled back the shell on these vocal trends.
Saying “like” is the same as “um,” “er,” “so,” “ah,” or “you know” and dates back to the Southern California 70’s “valley-speak.” Although these fillers are still used by effective communicators to hold attention today, using the word “like” mid-sentence can portray a sense of uncertainly in oneself, and removing it instantly provides more credibility and perceived competence - “You should like, totally give me the like, job”. As painful as it is apparent, I looked up this “like” translation, and it has forged its way into the Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition. “So like, whatevs”. Add in the linguistic trend of the “Uptalk”: a vocal knack (or faux pas) of conversing statements as questions. “Hi, my name is Ron Burgundy?” Wow, this just adds to one’s efficacy, not! Next time you listen to people order food or like, talk with each other you will hear it seep out?... seep out. Finally, layer in the new linguistic fad called ‘Vocal fry’. A croaking sound injected usually at the end of a sentence for a raspy effect… for real-l-l-l? It conveys a relaxed or bored tone instigated by many pop culture icons (Britney Spears) and young fans are adopting it. Turn on the radio; this is rampant in today’s vocal culture-e-e-e. Does this cap off an apathetic label to a generation? People absorbed in these “vocal trends” might do so unconsciously as a social chameleon, even if it’s immediately perceived by us “polished” adjudicators as insecure, emotional or unintelligent. As kids, these mannerisms serve a specific purpose because in their world, they are megaphones for building relationships. continued on page 89 48
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The Benefits of Hair Extensions by Jyl Craven
Jyl Craven has been in the hair industry since 1989 and is the owner of Jyl Craven Hair Design since 1999. Jyl is currently a senior hairstylist and education director for Jyl Craven Hair Design. She is also a L`Oreal Professionnel INOA color consultant. She can be reached at (770) 345-9411
If you’re like me, your fascination with hair and its many forms began with a pair of scissors and a Barbie doll. Unfortunately, once your day of styling fun was over, you were left with an ugly doll with a short, choppy haircut. Experimenting with cutting and styling your own hair has slightly more emotional stakes – even though it grows back. Of course, if you get a cut you don’t like, that growing out process can seem like an eternity! That’s why high-quality, human hair extensions have been such a revolution in the salon industry. Now women (and some men!) can experiment with a new look if they want to – with little risk, and better yet, no styling damage to their own natural head of hair.
We’ve all been in those in-between stages trying to grow our hair out. Hair extensions make that awkward, in-your-face length a thing of
the past. Better yet, high-quality extensions like the ones from LOX ™ are made from 100 percent Remy brand real human hair, so they can be cut, colored and styled just like your natural hair. Have you considered hair extensions in the past and decide against them? I understand why. Early application methods were harsh on the hair. Fusion techniques that often used glue adhesives greatly increased the possibility of damaging the hair. Battling against unwanted stiffness in the extensions usually left an unnatural appearance and would compromise the integrity of one’s new look. But fortunately for us, the beauty industry heard our demands, and hair extension technology has come a long way. Real human hair is now cost-effective, and the loop method of insertion means you can get a whole new look in a couple of hours – without sticky glue. And the results are amazing! Plus, when applied by a trained stylist, getting extensions takes only an hour or two, and they look absolutely natural. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is explaining how your hair grew ten inches over the weekend. Hair extensions can be used to add volume to flat hair, length continued on page 89
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Landrum, Friduss & Ash Questions and Answers with Partner Phillip Friduss
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n 2007, one of the largest law firms in the Blue Ridge/Appalachian Circuits (Cherokee, Pickens, Gilmer and Fannin counties) was formed, Landrum, Friduss & Ash. The firm consists of five attorneys and a combined 75 years of legal experience. Landrum, Friduss & Ash is a top-tier firm like you would expect to find in a large, metropolitan city such as Atlanta, but it also has small town sensibilities. These two qualities of the firm allow clients to receive superior legal representation and results while each experiencing the attention and respect he/she deserves. We sat down with partner and Towne Lake resident Phil Friduss to find out more about the firm.
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The firm has a partner with historical ties to the area. Tell us about him.
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talents of our team have created a twolocation, multi-faceted law firm (Jasper and Woodstock) that provides a wide variety of legal services, statewide.
Phillip Landrum III is the grandson of Phillip M. Landrum, a Georgia Congressman who served for 22 years. You may have noticed while driving on I-575, the highway is named the Phillip M. Landrum Memorial Highway. Phillip practices at our Jasper location and is one of the best wills, estates and trust attorneys I have ever known.
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How did the firm come to be and why here?
Prior to establishing this firm, I was instrumental in growing an Atlanta firm from 18 attorneys to more than 100 in less than 10 years. Because I lived in Towne Lake, I had considered Cherokee County as a potential regional location for my Atlanta firm. But, as I continued to study the situation, it occurred to me that the Blue Ridge/Appalachian Circuits were in need of a top-notch firm we can call our own. In creating this firm, it was only natural for me to approach Phillip Landrum III to partner with. I was extremely familiar with his work as the Pickens County Attorney, and I highly respect his integrity and business practices. To partner with someone as established and talented as Phillip was the best professional decision I have ever made. The combined
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You’re a very accomplished attorney in your own right. What makes you most proud?
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One of my proudest accomplishments has been obtaining an AVPreeminent rating, the highest status available through Martindale Hubbell, our profession’s leading legal peer review organization. Also near and dear to my heart is being named as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Atlanta Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine, nine years running. This type of peer recognition is humbling and greatly treasured. I have served as a member and leader in several committees, task forces and programs throughout the years. I also am quite proud of my “baby” Strokes of the Pen, a live broadcast documentary and a book. The story covers the seven most famous civil rights cases in American history. The film is scheduled to be shot live at Belmont University in Nashville, TN in March 2014. Landrum, Friduss & Ash, LLC 8681 Highway 92, Suite 400
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Legal Services Public Entities and Officials Medical Correction Healthcare Real Estate Labor and Employment (Employees and Employers) Workman’s Compensation (Employers) Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Wills, Estates and Trusts Front row (left to right): Shonna M. Thomas and Laurie L. Davis, Second row: Marsha S. Teems, Phillip E. Friduss and Deborah V. Haughton. Back row: Dayna Sabrina Friduss and Ellen L. Ash.
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What types of legal services do you provide?
First and foremost, we are all about service to our clients — number one priority. My sister and partner, Ellen Ash, and myself are civil attorneys who go to court on most high stake matters not involving criminal or domestic/divorce. As stated above, Phillip Landrum III handles wills, estates and trusts, but he does not try cases. He also serves as General Counsel to Pickens County, the Pickens County School District, Amicalola EMC and several community banks. My wife, Dayna Sabrina Friduss practices in the areas of government liability, medical malpractice and correctional healthcare. Deborah Houghton is particularly experienced in the areas of labor and employment law, landlord-tenant law and appellate advocacy. We also help obtain excellent results for those with upper-end personal injury or wrongful death cases, helping families in Towne Lake, Cherokee County and the north Georgia region during extremely trying times in their lives.
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Yes, my wife, my sister and even my mom work at the firm. However, we are ALL family in my eyes. We are a team and constantly utilize our team members’
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various talents to provide the best possible service and outcome for our clients. I am very proud of our progress as leaders in the legal services industry.
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You employ several young people as clerks in your office. How do they fit into your “family” structure?
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Throughout my career, I have always been dedicated to bettering the growth of others through mentorship. With this in mind, I wanted to provide real world experiences to our local youth. The clerk program actually started with a former intern of the TowneLaker, Kate Federman. The clerks start out with small tasks, such as filing or shredding papers, but eventually, I give them more responsibility and meaningful projects to work on that not only help the firm but facilitate growth in the clerks. Like everyone else in our “family,” the clerks learn to listen because they are listened to, are treated with the same respect as everyone else, and they learn that everyone’s opinion counts. Towne Lake area residents are fortunate to have the pedigree of attorneys found at Landrum, Friduss & Ash located within the community. The firm provides a high level of representation, resolve and most importantly, service to its clients. To find out more about Landrum, Friduss & Ash, visit the website or give them a call. TowneLaker | November 2012
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Our Practice Set of Teeth by Dr. Scott R. Harden
Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. You can reach him at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles. com.
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You are born with baby teeth that fall out and are replaced by an entirely new set of adult teeth. Have you ever wondered why this happens? We do not get two sets of fingers, two sets of eyes or extra hair that men could certainly take advantage of later in life. Every other part of the human body either grows from childhood to adulthood or replenishes itself, such as skin cells. So why are teeth extremely unique in this fashion? It is my belief that we receive an additional set of teeth for three reasons: 1. FUNCTION— Teeth are designed to be very hard and do not have the ability to change shape or grow. 2. PHYSIOLOGY — Teeth come in two sets to allow for growth of the body. 3. SURVIVAL — We cannot take care of our teeth when we’re young, so our second set is essentially a second
Functionally, teeth are covered by enamel that is very hard and allows us to chew most things without causing damage to the teeth. As omnivores, our diet demands strong teeth. The limitation, however, is that the structural hardness of enamel does not allow teeth to grow throughout our lives. Physiologically, the size difference in our jaws between birth and adulthood is quite substantial. Since teeth do not grow as we age, the body forms a second set of teeth that corresponds with jaw growth. “Baby teeth,” also called “primary teeth,” start erupting into the oral cavity at six months of age. We receive twenty primary teeth by age two and keep the primary molars until about 11 years old. These primary teeth are sized, ideally, to fit our child-sized jaws. Adult teeth begin to erupt into the oral cavity at six years of age. We receive 28 adult teeth by age 12, plus four wisdom teeth at age 18 that are typically extracted. If you think about it, humans could simply form only one set of teeth 52
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I believe that a baby set of teeth is God’s way of giving us a practice set to learn on and “brush up” (forgive the pun) on our oral hygiene skills before getting our adult teeth.
as adults. However, this would have left young children vulnerable and would not have been feasible for survival. Therefore, the aspect of survival is programmed into the development of our teeth, and so we develop two sets of teeth. However, there is yet another reason for two sets of teeth. Simply put, baby teeth are a practice set of teeth. I believe that a baby set of teeth is God’s way of giving us a practice set to learn on and “brush up” (forgive the pun) on our oral hygiene skills before getting our adult teeth. Children do not have good dexterity for brushing their teeth, they love sugar and they drink liquids (including milk) that produce tooth decay. If humans only received one set of teeth as a child that remained through adulthood, many of those teeth would be decayed and lost. Primary teeth are lost to make way for our adult teeth when we possess better dexterity for brushing and flossing and an understanding of the importance of proper eating and drinking. Teeth are very vulnerable to bacteria that live in our mouths. The human mouth has an estimated 100 species of bacteria that are always present to cause cavities in our teeth. In the last few decades, people with access to dental care have tremendously lower rates of rampant decay in their adult teeth. Early dental intervention emphasizing good oral hygiene in children with their “practice set” of primary teeth is what has made such an impact in today’s society. I only suppose it goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway make sure to take good care of your adult teeth and see your dentist regularly.
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Helping Your Child Deal with Death by Dr. Amy Hardin
Amy Hardin is a pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. Check out Northside Pediatrics’ new website at www. northsidepediatrics. com and follow them on Facebook at Northside Pediatrics!
We’ve had a sad run recently at Northside Pediatrics. We experienced several deaths in our Northside family: two parents of patients, one who passed accidentally, the other sadly expected due to illness; a staff member’s son passed away, and the father of another’s. Death is a part of life, but is always very difficult and can have very different responses in even the same family. Helping children learn to cope with death is an important part of being a parent.
Children at different ages have different developmental responses to death. A preschool child does not understand the concept of permanence. They think Grandma will be back eventually because she’s always come back. Responses to grief at this age can be increased temper tantrums, and reversion in milestones, such as wetting the bed or sucking their thumbs. An elementary school aged child is in a stage of magical thinking. They may think that their previous anger at a sibling, even wishing the sibling was dead, was the
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reason their brother died, or if they pray or wish enough, it might have just been a horrible mistake. Kids even at this age can have depression after the death of friends and family. Preadolescents and teens definitely can be self-centered. This doesn’t change when it comes to death. Questions such as, “none of my other friends have lost their dad, how will they treat me?” may come to their minds, and then the guilt associated with these thoughts. Again, depression, anger, and school problems can be seen as stages of grief. As parents, friends, and family members of these children, our job is to allow kids to ask questions. These questions should be answered clearly and honestly with age appropriate responses. If a grandparent has died, it’s normal that younger kids may be worried their parents are next…let the kids know that mom and dad are healthy. Eating healthy foods and going for walks are ways we stay healthy! Both verbal and nonverbal comforting is very important. Mobilizing extended family and friends at these times provides important reassurance to the kids. Often we get questions about trying to hide illnesses and death from kids. Kids are smart and know when important family events such as illness and death are happening. Trying to hide continued on page 89
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RECENT CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS 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).
1. 1. Garden Swings
The seat on the Wilson & Fisher log-style, wood swings can break. The twoseat swings have a natural wood finish.
2. Specialized Bicycle Components
The front fork can break on both women’s and men’s 2008 and 2009 Globe model bicycles.
3. Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles
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The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak.
4. Children’s Water Bottle
Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores, the water bottle’s spout can break off. Recalled products were sold from July 2012 through August 2012.
5. Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewers
The brewing chamber on KG1 coffeemaker models can unexpectedly open and expel hot water and coffee grounds while user is making coffee. Burn injuries have been reported.
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6. Gas Dryers
LG Electronics and Kenmore Elite dryers can overheat, burn clothing or start a fire. Companies have received reports of burns to hands or arms, burnt or scorched clothes and dryers heating after cycle is complete.
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Retirement -When Your Routine Disappears, Will You? by Peter Allen When you decide to retire, will you retire completely or work part time? Whatever you chose, your routine will, for the most part, disappear.
Peter Allen has a degree in Business Management and holds several certificates from coaching institutes for life, business relationships and retirement. He can be reached at (770) 9772232.
Once the thrill of leaving the company or business and sailing off into the sunset of retirement is gone, some people may face an identity crisis. It usually takes between six and 13 months for the dissatisfaction and or depression to set in. Why? The VIP status may evaporate. The many roles you played come to a halt. Your re-entry back into your family’s and friends’ lives can be challenging. And the desire to spend every day doing your hobbies, golf or tennis or whatever, may not be satisfying.
This chapter of your life can be the best part of your life, so how do you make the adjustments so that this can be true? Making a plan with some understanding of the transition you will be faced with is a good start. Here is an assessment that identifies and measures some of the success factors that can put you on the road to the best time of your life. These are some examples of the areas to be considered.
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Making a plan with some understanding of the transition you will be faced with is a good start. as it will be practiced in the 21st century will bear very little resemblance to the old retirement generally practiced before the turn of the third millennium. New definitions have emerged. 3. Health Perception - Your subjective assessment of the current condition of your overall wellness. Thinking in terms of “retiring from” rather than “retiring to” can be a setup for poor health. 4. Financial Security - Have you planned sufficiently? Finances alone do not give life meaning, yet there in no underestimating the value of finances in every phase of life, especially the retirement phase.
1. Work reorientation - The degree to which you have emotionally distanced yourself from taking your personal identity from work.
5. Family/Relationships Issues - The degree to which you derive satisfaction, intimacy, connectedness, love and a sense of well-being from your primary relationships and/or family life defines your ability to connect.
2. Attitude Toward Retirement - This is your perception of what your next life stage will look like. The new retirement
This stage of life calls for new attitudes, new roles, new responsibilities, new goals and achievements.
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Words Are Powerful —Young Voices From the Community What does thankfulness mean to you?”
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Sometimes, life may not go well. You may feel like there’s nothing for which to thankful. That’s ok, because feeling thankful isn’t something everyone feels. I bet though, if you thought about everything that’s recently happened, you can find some things that make you a little more thankful. Based on what I have learned and what I know, thankfulness can come in any way. It may come in a situation where you’ve had a bad day. You may be feeling unthankful for everything that had happened. Well, what about when you come home to a warm house with loving family members or pets? That’s something to be cherished and thankful for since not everyone can experience that. Try to find good qualities in little things to become thankful today.
Thankfulness: it’s a thing I feel everyone thinks they know and show, but no one actually knows. You’re probably thinking, what would a 13 year-old like me know when he’s saying that no one else knows? What I’m trying to get across is that no one will ever know what that feeling is, not entirely. It’s the complete wanting for someone to be around you, and not just when he gives you something, but even on his darkest days. Getting caught up in the modern day technologies is easier than it sounds. Being more thankful for a non-existing object is not thankfulness. To spend time with someone… is. To receive it is a gift, like nothing else. But to receive this gift, you must pass it on, and when you do that, you will set an example for others.
Thankfulness to me is more than a response to a situation, it is a lifestyle. I know that might sound weird, but I believe a little thankfulness can go a long way. Thankfulness is a way to show kindness towards others. It’s to appreciate someone, someone’s time, or work or actions, which better improve your life or help you out in some way. If someone does you a favor or something special, it is important for you to show your gratitude by thanking them in some way. You can speak your thank you, act it out or do something in return. Giving the other person a gift can show you are grateful for them as well. Letting them know that you really appreciate them is certainly important. Showing them that you are thankful really expresses to the person that you truly love and care about them.
For some, showing thanks isn’t easy. It is sometimes very difficult because you are unsure of what to be thankful for. As you may know, November is the month of Thanksgiving and throughout this holiday several people give thanks to others. Showing that you are thankful can make someone feel so much better. Words are powerful. People are thankful for many things. You can be thankful for just about anything. You can be appreciative of what you have, what you do, and even how you live. A lot of people take things for granted when they shouldn’t, because there will always be someone in a worse situation than them. Remember to always be thankful. During the Thanksgiving holiday just say “thank you” to as many people as you can. I challenge you. You will be surprised how much your words can affect someone!
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Voting on the
Charter School Amendment On November 6, there will be an amendment on the ballot which is receiving a lot of attention. Voters will see the following amendment on the ballot:
“Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities?”
• Charters may use non-certified teachers with little or no experience. • Charter schools may be operated by non-educators. • Parents are the ultimate in local control.
Below are considerations for both sides of the argument. Information provided by the Georgia PTA.
Considerations for a NO vote:
Considerations for a YES vote:
• Creates and funds a dual school system.
• Creates a third avenue for startup charter petitioners to be evaluated – an appointed state charter commission.
• 180 elected school boards and a state board of education already exist as avenues for charter applicants. No commission needed.
• Charter applicants can propose attendance zones which include more than one school district or even statewide. • Charter applicants have only one appointed body of seven members to convince of the viability of their petition. • The state funding of commission chartered school students is higher than students in a traditional school. • Funding formula can be changed with a simple majority of the legislature. • Charter applicants have more flexibility in where they might locate. • State charters must teach the same standards and administer the same state tests as all other public schools. • A few parents will have another choice for their student paid for with taxes.
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• Creates another state agency
• Local boards of education will spend hours and hours reviewing petitions because a denial is preferred. • Attendance zones for charters are determined by local school boards and/or the state school board and can be multidistrict if all boards agree, or statewide if the state school board agrees. • Charters approved by local school boards are funded as other schools within the district with the same grades or programs. • State charter students get more state funding than students in either traditional or local charter schools. • State charter governing boards are not required to adopt the state code of ethics or maintain accreditation.
• State charters are almost always managed by out of state forprofit corporations. • Parents of enrolled students are not required to be represented on a charter governing board. Local school councils in traditional schools must include parents of enrolled students. • Schools under local boards of education are suffering a $1.15 Billion annual shortage in the state funding formula. Funding for additional state charter schools will exacerbate this shortage. State revenues are not keeping up with needs. • Choice is not the issue. Parents may already choose public or private schools, or home schooling, may choose which school district by living there, may enroll in any school within the local school system or any school in another school system, if room available. Another charter school or two will not significantly increase choice options. • Neither parental involvement nor student achievement improvement is mentioned in this legislation as a prerequisite for a state charter. The ballot language is misleading.
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E.T. Booth Middle School
Homecoming September 29, 2012
Left to right: Ansley Froman, Hayden Neal, Marlee Neal and Evan Arnold.
Front row (left to right): Sarah Reibly, Gracie Albright and Evan Arnold. Middle row: Mallorie Rollins, Meghan Heines and Taylor Sullivan. Back row: Marlee Neal, Taylor Gilkey, Brittany Tullis, Hayden Neal and Victoria Heck.
Melissa Wright and Christian Gomez.
Front row (left to right): Blaine Miller, Garrett Zamerano, Chris Womack, Hayes Johnson, Ryan Feather, Tyray Devezin, San Singer, and Brandon Hopper. Back row: Tyler Deese, Nick Bartosz, Landon Guinther, Jacob Rose, Harrison McDaniel, Chris Rinker, Ben Amick, and Pete McCoy. 64
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Seventh graders.
Left to right, Chris McCulloch, Alex Franciosi, Randall Martinez, Alex Gallagher, Mohammad Salame, Cristian Alfaro, David Hickman and T.J. Weiss.
Left to right: Nic Johnson, Alec Hundley & Dillon DeJager
Left to right: Cristian Alfaro, Mohammad Salame and Randall Martinez.
Left to right: Tyler Jackson, Alan Michael Harris and Santino Corpora. Jake Stewart and Diane White.
Left to right: CJ Pleasant, Alex Franciosi and Alex Gallagher.
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Woodstock High School Homecoming
Left to right: Bailey Garner, Madison Doughty and Samantha Watson
Left to right: Austin Ellington, Alex Norman, Troy Kizer and Bishop Boening.
Left to right: Alex Norman and Bryce Hren
Brittani Long and Chris Farmer
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Left to right: Evan Maxwell and Meredith Shea
Left to right: Parade Grand Marshall John Bell, Annie Jiang, Luke Chamberlin and Craig Yaeger
Left to right: Kerby Baier, Clare Botti, Michelle Baruchman, Abbey Rogers and Sara Graf during Wolverine Spirit Day.
Left to right: Kate Eidson and Kasey Lawton
Woodstock Celebrated Homecoming with a theme of “There’s No Place Like…. Homecoming.” Spirit week included Sports Day, Nerd Day, Country Day, Formal Day and Wolverine Spirit Day. A parade was held on Towne Lake Hills South Drive with the marching band, Homecoming court and various clubs. Friday night football saw the Wolverines take on the Cherokee Warriors, with a Wolverine victory 28-0. At half time, the Homecoming Court was presented with Makensie Block crowned as Homecoming Queen and Trey Alexander crowned as Homecoming King. The week culminated with the dance on Saturday evening.
Left to right: Makensie Block, Brittani Long, Chris Farmer, Mckenzie Fortson, Trey Alexander, Sarah Aguirre, Grant Cumbie, Kelsey Montgomery and Brianna Lakes
Left to right: Rachael Frances and Jacob Beckham
Left to right: Evan Maxwell, Meredith Shea, Mia Vahle, Emma Dixon, Kasey Lawton, Lesley Brewer, Katie Eidson, Erin McNamara, Stella Atsma, Leah Miller and Adam Shepherd.
Left to right: Dorothy (Jessie Cook) the Wizard (Robin White) and the Wicked Witch (Emma Cook)
Left to right: Clara Young, Alex Norman and Savannah Barlitt.
Teacher Robin White with decorations
Left to right: Makensie Block and Trey Alexander
Kelsey Crouch and Duncan Morris
Left to right: Sarah Aguirrem Grant Cumbie, Chris Farmer and Brittani Long
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Photos by Skip Daugherty, www.skipdaughertyphotography.com
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school news Home Depot Donates Games to Carmel
Thanks to The Home Depot in Woodstock, the students at Carmel Elementary enjoyed a new game to play at its annual Fall Festival. The Home Depot built a custom Plinko board. Plinko, Left to right: Assistant Principal Dr. Pam Green, which originated Shugh Patel, Brisa Davila-Reyes, Jack Hegman on the Price is and Woodstock Home Depot Manager Shawn Right in 1983, Brooks. is considered the most popular game on the long running show. Last school year The Home Depot built Carmel a Wishing Well, which was used to raise funds for the school to purchase a defibrillator. The Wishing Well has also appeared at other staff appreciation events and at a book drive for children in need in Cherokee County. Carmel PTA Fall Festival Chairperson Rebecca Hayes said, “We cannot thank the staff at The Home Depot enough for building this for us as well as always being there to support our school. Thanks, Home Depot - you guys are the best.”
Oak Grove Recognizes Character
Oak Grove Elementary School regularly recognizes Kids With Character. The students are are nominated by teachers for exemplifying the Character Education Words of the Week.
Left to right: Kindergartener Max Mullinax for Initiative; first-grader Davin Troutman for Patience; second-grader Erin Murphy for Kindness; third-grader Brooke Bell for Respect for Others and fourth-grader Edwin Flores for both Service and Kindness.
Cherokee Christian Gets Wacky
Cherokee Christian School recently celebrated “Wacky Tacky Day” as part of the school’s Spirit Week
Bascomb Holds Bingo for Books
PTA Family Fun committee organized the first annual Bingo for Books event. Bascomb families donated more than 2,700 books - including everything from board books to textbooks! Some of the books went to the bingo winners, while the remaining books were given to teachers for their libraries or were donated to Books for Africa. Books for Africa collects, sorts, ships, and distributes books to children in Africa. For more information, go to www.booksforafrica.org. Thanks to all the Bascomb families for their generosity and making the event a huge success!
Mrs. Mittrucker’s kindergarten class Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Nickell’s second grade classes show their wackiest faces on Wacky Tacky Day.
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school/sports news Chapman Recognizes Students of the Month
Chapman Intermediate School recognized the September Students of the Month for during a special morning breakfast ceremony. One boy and one girl are chosen every month from each of the three fifth-grade teams and each of the four sixth-grade teams. The following students were celebrated for demonstrating exceptional character and phenomenal leadership: Emma Kosbe, Mateo Maluf, Campbell Carter, Cal Stros, Rachel Hugenberg, Andrew Graner, Kaylie Cofield, Jacob Vande Corput, Sara Lyerly, Ross Carlson, Bailey Ellis, Nick Ladd, Mariana Murillo, Andres Contreras, Katherine Reed and Nick Wilson.
Bascomb Receives New Playground
Bascomb Elementary School held a ribbon cutting for its newest playground. Through the efforts of the school and fundraising by the PTA, Bascomb was able to get a new playground that is safe and handicapped-accessible. Left to right: Lyn Turnel, Michelle Wells, Principal Ruth Flowers, Kim Crosby, and Gordon Swordsma.
Cherokee Charter Welcomes Special Visitors
Boston Fall Fundraiser Rocks
Boston Elementary School students in Paige Galbraith’s thirdgrade class dressed up as rock ’n’ roll stars to kick off the school’s Fall Fundraiser.
Cherokee Charter Academy’s Kindergarten class had the opportunity to learn firsthand what a life of service to the community really means. The children had a visit from area law enforcement and firefighter personnel, including the Georgia State Patrol, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County Fire & EMT, Holly Springs Police K-9 Unit and the Red Hot Fire Truck. Lessons the kids have been learning in social studies and through the school’s STRIVE curriculum about community helpers came to life as the guests talked about their training and jobs and showed off the special equipment they use on a daily basis.
Woodstock Wrestling Club Starts Practice
Front row (left to right): Jocelyn Stallings, Hannah Graham, Alexis Hammock and Ryan Cole. Back row: Mrs. Galbraith, Tori Watson, Gabby Hudema, Lauren Gibbs, Macy Peterson and Meyliann Vazquez.
The Woodstock Wrestling Club is a USA Wrestling sanctioned club that caters to sixth to eighth grade kids in the Woodstock area. Practice will begin November 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The practices will be held in the Woodstock High School wrestling room. There are USAW tournaments locally on most weekends, which will include beginner tournaments for kids with two years or less experience and regular tournaments for those with more experience or who desire more of a challenge. For more information and to get on the mailing list, email WoodstockWrestlingClub@yahoo. com. For more info on team wrestling in Georgia, www. teamgeorgiawrestling.com.school’s Fall Fundraiser. TowneLaker | November 2012
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Human Versus Human by Jason Fleeman Competition in any sport can be fierce and, at times, even volatile. There are so many factors that come into play, and I often wonder why we expose ourselves to such stressful situations. Oh yeah because it’s fun! Everyone enjoys a good battle, but each time we compete, there has to be a winner and a loser. In tennis, there are no ties. Jason is a USPTR professional, a USTA Georgia Tennis Professional of the Year and director of junior tennis programs at a local club. Jason can be reached at jasonfleeman@gmail. com.
“So Jason, what would you suggest to give us the edge?” I am glad you asked! We fight three battles every time we go out and compete: (1) human versus nature, (2) human versus self and (3) human versus human. Remarkably, we only truly have a chance at success within one of these battles.
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Everyone enjoys a good battle, but each time we compete, there has to be a winner and a loser. In tennis, there are no ties.”
With “human versus nature,” there is no way we can control the environment we are in. The weather conditions are identical for all opponents on the court. Each opponent has to deal with the court conditions. And no, there is no USTA rule against cheering during matches (only rules against coaching from the sidelines). These factors are outside of our control and letting them effect how we play only leads to distractions and excuses. Ultimately, this leads to losing and/or disinterest in competing in the future. With “human versus self,” the demons come out! Raise your hand if you ever said to yourself “Don’t double fault,” and you double faulted. Or maybe you were ahead one set to love and you let your opponent back in the match and lost the second set. My favorite is, “I hate playing a human backboard (pusher),” but truly you lost because you have patience like that of a child opening a birthday present. You sling one unforced error after another and never truly construct points that will lead to success. Winning matches is by no means easy, but it is by focusing on things you CAN control: “human versus human.” You are going to compete against “pushers,” players who may be weaker or stronger, people who are extremely nice or the most annoying opponents you have ever met. You can control them and their behavior about as much as you can control which way the wind blows! When hitting the ball, do not think, “get it in.” It is better to think, “I am going to make my opponent hit a backhand” or “I am going to hit deep balls until my opponent gives me a short ball” or “I am going to angle this return so that my opponent is out of position.” To me, tennis is more like chess than any sport. It is a game 72
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of move and counter move. When someone “checks,” it is only the threat of him winning. He has not captured your king. Essentially, “pushers” block your check to keep you from winning. However, more than likely, you are still in the driver’s seat. Maintain your composure and focus on the things you can control. Play to your opponent’s weaknesses so that you can structure points that allow you to use your weapons. It is not easy, but focus, discipline, and the desire to give each match all that you have can lead to only one thing: the “best” opponent that day will win! The funny thing about using chess as an analogy for tennis is that I have no idea how to play chess. But I am a firm believer that competition is a battle of wits. Once you learn not to blame losses on things you cannot control, the sooner you will be successful with the things you can!
Faith
A Call to the Nation by Dr. Doug Thrasher
Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@hillsideumc. org.
This coming Tuesday, our national elections are scheduled. I want to encourage everyone to vote. It is our privilege as a free people to vote for our leaders. It is also our responsibility. I am always amazed at the low percentage of citizens of the United States who choose not to vote especially when we are faced with all the challenges we have experienced in the last few years. Every person’s vote is important. Please vote! That being said, I also feel that we, as a nation, have drifted away from God. In the Bible, we read these words: “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
I believe that we, as a nation, have turned away from God. We have done this in a variety of ways. We have chased after the
gods of money and power and prestige. We have occupied our time with the pursuit of pleasure and wealth and status. We are more concerned with political correctness than we are with morality and truth as taught to us by God through the Holy Bible. We have sinned. But, God still loves us. God continues to reach out to us and call us to follow Him. God pursues us with a love that is higher and wider and deeper than we can even grasp. God has never changed or wavered from His abiding love for us. His love is best seen in sending Jesus into this world to die for our sin and to rise from the grave, demonstrating God’s great power. And God is calling us to humble ourselves, to pray, to seek Him, and to turn from our wicked ways. God calls us to do this personally, and God calls us to do this as a nation. How can we do this? I’d like to suggest three things you can do. First, pray diligently over these next few days that God will raise up the leadership we need as a nation. Second, worship with a congregation this coming Sunday in order to turn personally towards God and to begin returning as a nation to God. Third, prayerfully cast your vote next Tuesday with the mind that we might once more be a nation “under God.” And may God hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal us all.
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Marriage Moments by Bill Ratliff
Bill Ratliff is the Senior Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. He can be reached at (678) 445-8766.
I observed a sweet, young-hearted “AARP” couple the other day that really impressed me. He was quick to grab the car door and escort his partner to the restaurant. He had parked the car far back into the parking space, and when I asked him why, his wife immediately chimed in and said, “I asked him to do it for me.” In this encounter, I saw that this couple seemed to have developed the habit of being kind to each other. Maybe we all need a little dose of that.
Local middle school students recently participated in a program called Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel Scott was a 17-year-old girl who was the first person killed during the horrific Columbine school shootings in 1999. What stands out most about Rachel is not that she was the victim of a notorious killing spree, but rather that she was a Christian who practiced what she preached and was known for her kindness. She accepted those who were different, including the very ones who fired the shots that took her life. She stood up for those who were bullied and befriended those who were left out. Rachel didn’t care about being cool, but instead cared about being kind.
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It would strengthen our marriages if we all took a bit of Rachel’s kind spirit to heart. Recently, I was listening to my wife while she was sharing about her day. In the middle of her sharing (maybe 30 minutes had passed), I started to become a bit impatient and disinterested. However, this little voice inside me said to stop being selfish and listen attentively to my wife because she is precious to me. Do what the Bible says in Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind one to another….” Date Your Mate: Find a soothing place in your house where you can play music. Lay a blanket and some pillows on the floor. Cozy up to one another and spend an hour listening to music you both enjoy. If you have a fireplace, get it roaring. Candles can also set a calming mood. Stroke each other’s hair, massage each other’s necks and just relax. This activity might just become a staple of your dating calendar.
Welcome to our new expanded section! There are so many exciting things happening downtown that we decided to increase its size. We are including a downtown parking map, a new arts column, more photos from events and happenings and information from Billy Peppers and the mayor. The featured business for November is Salon & Spa VenĂŠssa, an oasis of wellness and beauty housed in a historic downtown building.
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Escape from everyday life and into an oasis of wellness and beauty at Salon and Spa Venéssa. You will be transported to a new sense of well-being with the personalized, focused and therapeutic services of the entire salon and spa team. Main Street Woodstock is home to Salon and Spa Venéssa. From the moment you walk up the steps and under the grand portico of this historic two-story antebellum building, you’ll know that you have found the tranquility your mind and body needs. As you enter through the front door, you will be warmly welcomed by the guest services team as they lead you on your journey. If visiting the Spa, you will be escorted up a magnificent staircase and greeted by soothing aromas in a luxurious atmosphere. Here, world-class services await you in your own community. Your experience begins with a consultation by an expertly-trained therapist. Sip complimentary warm Comfort tea or cool fruit-infused water while you exhale and begin your transport to renewed balance. The spa offers a full service menu which includes an array of massage therapy, facial and body treatments, waxing services and natural nail treatments. The spa keeps prices competitive by offering special off-peak pricing which changes monthly. The inspired artistry of the creative salon team will create a new look for you through their mastery of cut and color techniques, or simply refresh a look you love. With every salon visit, you’ll experience soothing personal touches from a moment of stress relief for head and shoulders, to sharing a consultation with your stylist, and then finishing your experience with complimentary touches of Aveda’s PurePlant based mineral make-up. Experience Aveda hair color that is customized, vibrant and 99 percent naturally derived, leaving your hair feeling renewed and essentially damage-free. Salon and Spa Venéssa offers pricing that fits within every budget. Please ask about special pricing for services with the “Rising Star” talent. A complete menu of services and prices can be found at www. salonvenessa.com. Salon and Spa Venéssa recently celebrated 21 years of service in downtown Woodstock. Over the years, the Salon and Spa has received numerous 76
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Q & A with Billy Peppers
Woodstock: Downtown Activities
Billy Peppers is the Director of Economic Development Services, City of Woodstock and an Economic Development Financial Professional. He can be reached at bpeppers@ woodstockga.gov or (770) 592-6056.
Q: A lot of effort has gone into making downtown Woodstock a destination location. What events and activities do you feel make downtown special? A: Downtown Woodstock is a special place because it is the heart of the community, specifically for those living in the southern end of Cherokee County. Parades for July 4th and for Christmas are community gatherings where residents can take pride in Woodstock, their heritage and their fellowship with each other. In Woodstock, we celebrate just about anything. Whether its Arbor Day, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and every major holiday in between;we enjoy having a familyoriented atmosphere of free events to bring people downtown.
Q: There is a lot of variety in activities in downtown Woodstock. How are you and others working to bring activities and programs for all ages to downtown? A: Events downtown aren’t the work of one group, but many. From the staff at Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire, Public Works and Main Street offices, events require the efforts of everyone. Downtown has become such a scene for events over the past several years that the private sector and local non-profits also are hosting community events. The Wing and Rock Festival came to Woodstock because it was more welcoming than Marietta. The 5K race [Freedom Fest] on July 4th is held by a local church and is the second largest street race in Georgia on that day (behind the Peachtree …and who wants to fight that crowd?). Everyone is constantly looking to improve our offerings and find new niche events. This year, we’ve added the outdoor movie series, as an example. There are events that are focused on the kids, such as National Night Out Against Crime and KidsFest, events focused on the business community such as Friday Nite Lives, and events focused on causes, such as StreetFest, Ghost Tales and Earth Day. Q: Are there ways for the community to get involved in the planning process or volunteer for the various activities? If so, which ones and how? A: Anyone interested in helping with events or volunteering can always contact Main Street Woodstock at (770) 592-6056 or Parks and Recreation at (770) 517-6788.
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Q: What activities are planned for the fall? A: Remember to check out www.WhatsUpWoodstock.com for a complete listing of events in a calendar format. This site include community events, shows, exhibits, workshops and classes through local businesses and organizations and allows users to export events to their own calendars. Some of this Falls Event Selections include: • Down by the Station Art Exhibit at Woodstock Library • Woodstock Art & Wine Festival (November 3 & 4) in City Park • Northside Hospital Outdoor Movie Series November 3: O Brother Where Art Thou? at 6:45 p.m. in City Park December 1: Grinch/Rudolph at 8 p.m. in City park • Ghost Tales & Trails (October 19, 20, 26, & 27) • Alice in Wonderland (November 1, 2,9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18) Elm Street Theatre • Woodstock’s Great American Chili Cook-off (November 3, 11:30-3:30) in City Park • Christmas Jubilee: Parade, Festival, Tree Lighting, First Citizen, Santa (December 1, Downtown) Q: Please tell us about the culinary tours of downtown Woodstock. A: The tours are done through Atlanta Culinary Tours (http:// atlanta-culinary-tours.com/woodstock-wednesdays/). Participants get to “nosh” their way through downtown Woodstock while learning about the history of the area. The tours take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. Be sure to visit the website for further information and to purchase tickets. By the way, the leaders share my name, but no relation. Q: With the growing popularity of the concert series, do you see the City of Woodstock ever allowing alcohol at these events? A: The city’s concert series is a family-oriented event that is not gated. There are no plans allowing alcohol to be sold or allowed to be brought in at these events. It’s the City’s desire to keep these concerts family friendly. Several private events, such as Wing & Rock Fest in June and Art & Wine Festival in November are provided permits for alcohol sales at the park. These are privately funded events and require state alcohol licensing, local permits, and are required to provide security and insurance.
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A Most Sacred Responsibility by Mayor Donnie Henriques In a few days, most of you will cast your vote for our next president. History shows us that somewhere between 6070 percent of the population will take their voting responsibility to heart and actually cast their vote. While this is great, I have to ask one question: why isn’t that 99 percent? It’s not my job to give a history lesson on why we all should vote every time Donnie Henriques the opportunity arises. But people is the mayor of Woodstock. You may DID die during our nation’s formative contact him by calling years for everyone’s right to vote. Why (770) 592-6001 or would you not vote? It’s hard for me e-mail dhenriques@ to understand. While the national woodstockga.gov. elections pull the highest percentage of voters, state elections pull the next highest, with an average that falls between 45-60 percent. The elections that have the worst turnout are local elections — elections regarding the one government that has the most impact on your daily lives. The City of Woodstock, with almost 26,000 people, only generates up to ten percent turnout every two years. Ten percent, by the way, is a very generous average;
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it’s probably more like seven to eight percent. The last City election only generated under 1,600 voters! That’s only six percent! Think that’s bad? One year in recent history, we had less than a five percent turnout. I’m at a complete loss for words for this lack of civic responsibility. It’s one thing not to have the time to volunteer to give back to your community in some way. But not taking ten minutes to vote is, in my opinion, inexcusable! What lesson are we teaching our children about their futures? We should be voting in all elections and bringing our children to the voting machine to show that you also take your sacred responsibility with the utmost sincerity. THE KID YEAR If you have read my column in the past, you have seen me refer to the “Kid Year.” It starts on the first day of school (which was September first in my day) and ends on the last day of summer vacation. Well, the highlight of the Kid Year is coming up… the holidays! Woodstock’s Christmas parade and winter festival are right around the corner, followed by the most hallowed of all holidays… - Christmas! Didn’t think you could hear about it soon enough, did you? Well, your kids are already thinking about it. You might as well get on board!
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Share the Love of Art by Kristina Havens Kristina Laurendi Havens is the owner of Studio 81, portrait and Fine Art, which shares a beautiful studio space in downtown Woodstock with Ann Litrel Art. Kristina offers painting classes for all levels and holds an open weekly Figure Drawing studio. For more information, please contact her at 81artist@comcast.net.
For a few weekends every year, I pack up boxes of my paintings, stacks of prints, hundreds of business cards, my big white tent and my portable walls and head out to participate in an outdoor art show. I start praying for good weather weeks in advance. These shows require a lot of prep work and a lot of dedication, but they are some of my favorite weekends of the year.
At every outdoor art show, I meet so many wonderful people who take an interest in my work. It’s so much fun to talk about the paintings, my studio and my classes. I love it when visitors tell me about what kind of art they like, the collections that they’ve built, and their own artistic backgrounds. Art can create an immediate bridge between two complete strangers. Another benefit of participating in local shows is connecting with local artists, both professional and novice. Many of the novices are eager to get back into a studio – to hold a brush, to draw a picture, to learn a new technique —perhaps they’ve been sidetracked by a career, family or something else. Some of these artists have made their way to my studio for drawing sessions with a live model or to take a painting class. That’s where my biggest benefit of participating in an outdoor show comes to fruition: seeing someone’s joy as they get back to creating. Heading out of the studio and meeting new friends, collectors, and students makes every show worthwhile.
There’s another great way to meet fellow art lovers: opening the studio and inviting the public to come and see the artist at work (and yes, it is work!). There are two different weekend Studio Tours in the upcoming months that are designed to do just that: give you a chance to come into our workspace, see paintings in progress, and learn a little bit more about what goes into our creative process. The first event is the Artist Studio Tour of Northwest Atlanta. There will be over 20 artists in 14 different locations. The studio tour is November 3 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can view a map and learn more about the studio tour at http:// artiststudiotournorthwestatlanta.blogspot.com/. The first weekend of November will be a great month to visit the studio – we will be open for Friday Night Live from 6-9 p.m. on November 2. Plus, we will be open all weekend as the Art and Wine Festival takes place across the street at Woodstock City Park on November 3 and 4.. In December, Ann Litrel, Debbie Tidwell and I will all be participating in a second studio tour – the North Georgia Art Ramble on December 8 and 9. This is the inaugural year for the event, and it promises to be a great weekend to visit some of your favorite artists and galleries, and even discover some new ones! You can learn more about the NG Art Ramble at http://ngaartramble.com/. I hope you get to visit us at the studio! Ann Litrel Art and Studio 81, Portrait and Fine Art by Kristina Laurendi Havens are located at 8594 Main Street in Woodstock. We are on the second floor, above Outspokin’ Bicycles.
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Experience Elm Street— New Talent in November by G. Lora Grooms At Elm Street, we’re always excited to find and showcase new and budding talent. Our production of “Alice in Wonderland” (see ad to the right) is a great example. At least half of this very large, talented cast is new to our stage!
G. Lora Grooms is the Director for the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. She has been teaching, writing, directing and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can reach her at director@ elmstreetarts.org
Directed by Kyle Eason and Brett Leverette with artistic and technical support from Elaine Heinisch, Cindy Flanders, Shannon Sokol and many other great volunteers, this will be a treat for the eyes and ears. Fans of the original classic by Lewis Carroll will be especially intrigued by this faithful stage adaptation that uses the music of Gilbert and Sullivan for incidental music and dances.
And in the midst of this production, we will be hosting two other events: a playwriting festival called Wright-On at 5 p.m. on November 4 and a concert Saturday November 10 at 7:30 p.m. featuring three amazing up-and-coming musicians: Jordan Grassi of Canton, Courtney Dickinson of Acworth and Jonathan Peyton of Woodstock. All three write and perform their own material and have toured in and out of state. Jonathan recently released a CD entitled “Like a Ghost.” Courtney’s song “Wasting All My Time” was selected by Reverbnation & Dodge as part of the “Inspired by You Contest” now live on Dodge’s Facebook page. Ben Sesar, drummer for Brad Paisley, will be producing Jordan and her band’s first EP album this fall.
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Bill Johnson named citizen of the year
Preservation Woodstock, Inc is pleased to announce the recipient of the City of Woodstock “Barbara G. Ingram Citizen of the Year” award for 2012 is Bill Johnston. This honor is bestowed on a citizen of Woodstock who has been instrumental in the preservation of the city’s heritage and history. This award is presented annually since 1997 to someone who has been active in the preservation of Woodstock’s history and heritage. Bill’s interest in the preservation of the city’s heritage and history pre-dates the establishment of this award by many years. Recognition of his many contributions is long overdue. As Citizen of the Year, Bill Johnston will ride in the City of Woodstock’s Christmas Jubilee parade on December 1. After the parade, the award will officially be presented at ceremonies at the gazebo in the City Park. The Barbara G. Ingram Citizen of the Year award is named in honor of Barbara Ingram. Barbara was secretary/co-chair of the Woodstock Centennial Commission that had organized to plan and carry through a celebration of the city’s 100th birthday in 1997. She died in December of 1996, just one month short of the year long celebration. The award was suggested by Mayor David Rogers as a way to honor Barbara and others who would follow her example in efforts to preserve the city’s history.
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CALENDAR of events November 1 & 2
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: Tea Leaves and Thyme, 8990 S. Main Street Information: Tickets $16.50 and includes meal, tax and gratuity. Call (770) 516-2609 for reservations.
November 2
Melissa West Gravity Launch Party Time: 2 – 6 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138
November 2
Friday Nite Live — Main Street Art & Wine Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Merchants will be open late with specials and activities.
November 2
November 9 – 18
Alice in Wonderland Times: November 9 & 16, 7:30 p.m.; November 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: Tickets $10 in advance online; $12 at the door; call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org
November 10
Acoustic Trio Concert Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: Up and coming local talent Courtney Dickinson, Jordan Grassi and Jonathan Peyton present an acoustic concert. Tickets $10 in advance online or $15 at the door; call (678) 4944251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org
December 1
Christmas Jubilee Parade of Lights
iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: All seats $5. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www. elmstreetarts.org
November 3 - 4
Woodstock Art & Wine Festival Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p. m. (Wine tasting area open 12:30 – 5 p.m.) Location: City Park Information: Free admission with live music, kids’ activities, food and wine tastings. Wine tasting wristbands $25. Visit www.woodstockartandwinefestival.com.
November 3
Chef Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart launch party for Mastering The Art Of Southern Cooking Time/Location: TBA Information: Sponsored by FoxTale Book Shoppe. Visit www.foxtalebookshoppe for updated information on this event/
Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Parade will start in old Walmart parking lot at Highway 92 and Main Street and travel north, through downtown Woodstock. After the parade, enjoy and evening of family fun with the arrival of Santa, roasting s’mores and more. Visit www.whatsupwoodstock.com.
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December 1
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer/The Grinch Time: 8 p.m. (following the Christmas Parade and tree lighting) Location: City Park Information: This event is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs. Vendors will be on hand for food purchase or bring your own.
Faces and Places Woodstock Farmer’s Market
Parking Day Presented by GROW
Oktoberfest
Woodstock Wedding Giveaway
All photos by Kyle Bennett
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No Buzz meeting in November New Members: Threads QuickSpa Carwash Guston’s Grille Woodstock West by Walton Dae Han Martial Arts Northside Hospital Cherokee Signarama Landrum, Friduss and Ash, LLC Frank Niemeir, LLC Phil Fauve
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Grandma Scam continued from page 34
As proof that my son was indeed in the basement, I had him take a picture of himself, and I sent it to her. Google “Grandma Scam,” and you will get a lot of useful information; share this information with your children’s grandparents. And if Grandma and Grandpa are on Facebook, make sure they have secured their pages with high privacy settings.
Coupon Your Way Out of Debt While Supporting our Local Economy continued from page 36
It is easy to get started. Visit page 102 in this magazine for a listing of local businesses who are advertising, page 104 for deals they are offering and the dailyvalue.com. Next month, I will be sharing with you more detailed local holiday specials and coupon-saving ideas so your money can go further while we work together as a community to grow our very own local economy. Meanwhile, start couponing out of debt now.
The Benefits of Hair Extensions continued from page 49
to short hair, and versatility to any look. If your own hair has been damaged by coloring or over-styling, extensions can even camouflage the problem while you give your natural hair the therapy it needs to become healthy and shiny again. Ready for a brand new look? Consult with your stylist about natural human hair extensions!
Layering The “Like” Back Into Your Speech continued from page 48
Yes! So, like, there is some like, good? The verbal embellishments serve more as a relational tool than as effective communication of competence and confidence. As hard as is to hear, I get to teach my kids the professional costs while also allowing them to relate credibly and personally. Think before you speak, drop your chin at the end of the sentence and close your mouth. Problem solved. When a dad is in, everyone wins (and boyfriends, speak intelligently).
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Clearly, the world will be hearing great things from these three talented singer/songwriters! So if you’ve not had the opportunity to hear them yet, come out and hear them November 10 so you can say you knew them when. As for Wright-On, this is the second year for the festival created by Joe Lemmo, teacher at E.T. Booth Middle School, and Siobhan Brumbelow, Elm Street’s Education Director. A handful of youthful playwrights will have their chance to see their works performed live on stage and have coaching through the process of writing, casting, and producing from Lemmo and Brumbelow. We hope you’ll take the opportunity to support this delightful variety of local talent during November. And be sure to check our event listings here in the TowneLaker. We have something for everyone at Elm Street right here at City Center in the heart of Downtown Woodstock! You may also visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call (678) 494-4251 for more information.
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this doesn’t work and is counterproductive. Kids should be allowed to cry and grieve. They should be able to see you cry when you are sad to let them know it’s ok to be sad. This grief also should be explained in age appropriate manners. You expressing your feelings openly will allow your kids to express theirs. At the end, the family routine is what often happens to get the kids (and ourselves) through their stages of grief. Continuity comes with redirection of children’s attention back to their regular school and afterschool events. Sitting down every day and talking to kids about how they are feeling and how they are doing is very important. Don’t be surprised—like us, important anniversaries, such as birthdays and holidays, may remind us again greatly of their losses. If conditions such as sadness, anger, or problems sleeping linger beyond what you think would be appropriate, counseling may be needed, and we can be helpful in finding the right helper for your family.
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Moroccan rug in the den became her preferred pit stop. She easily climbed my baby gate barricades, even when reinforced by dining room chairs, and loped throughout the house at her will. She knew no basic commands, but was eager to learn and quickly began to respond to instruction after she arrived.
Natural Influences Tree branches, berries, seed pods, pine cones, acorns, moss, leaves, live plants, and flowers are elements that inspire designers when creating a natural Christmas scene. Pine cones in a woven basket nestled up next to the fireplace, tree branches spray painted to coordinate with an existing color palette, cranberries and other fruits in glass vases are all natural inspirations that can be used in your holiday décor.
The stars aligned and Bertha was adopted by a wonderful family in Johns Creek three days after coming to my house. She is now well-loved and called Scooby by three children and their parents in her forever home, and I hear she has made great progress in her potty training. The second lesson of foster care? Most young rescue dogs have not attended charm school. They smother you with sloppy kisses then make themselves at home by leaving lots of presents on your floors. They chew. They yip. They require time, patience, and the very best of your parenting skills. Next came little Cloud. I picked up this dirty young dog from the kill shelter just a few hours after she was spayed. She was quite loopy from pain medicines, but managed to look up at me with gorgeous, hazel eyes full of immediate trust. And in that one gaze, I knew that a certain white Spitz with a curlicue tail had found her forever home. It’s what rescue organizations call a “failed foster,” in which the foster parent falls in love with their charge and adopts them outright. The third lesson of foster care? Sometimes you rescue a dog, and sometimes a dog rescues you. A fluffy, perky, white dog has filled an empty place in my heart that I did not know existed until I looked into her loving eyes, which leads me back to the first lesson: be prepared for anything. When we feel confident that our expanded family has settled in, I will foster again. So many dogs are in need of rescue, and too few foster homes are available for placement. Despite the challenges, assisting these desperate dogs does bring great joy. And joy is welcome at this time in my life in which I miss my son-who-never-calls and my spirits wobble as I care for my husband-who-happens-to-have-cancer. Perhaps my next foster should be a miniature, very elderly, and with no teeth — preferably quite ugly. And I will still love him or her with all my heart.
Today’s Most Attractive Job Candidate
Traditional natural influences such as amaryllis and poinsettias are still simple, attractive additions to a fireplace or table centerpiece. Succulent plants have been making a big statement this past year and even more so during the holidays. A shallow bowl filled with them and a few miniature Christmas balls added in will create a naturally stunning display. Tie Christmas ribbon or raffia around evergreen and magnolia branches for an unusual look. The more living elements that you integrate into your decorations will give your home a more earthy impression. Retro/Vintage Influences Step back in your childhood and recall the Christmas tree decorations that we hung with care as young children. Tinsel trees, bubble lights, brightly-colored glass balls, strands of tinsel, and oversized Christmas light bulbs make us reminiscence of Christmas pasts. Typically, these retro themed designs were very bright and colorful with lots of metallic accents- the gaudier the better! It is all about the bling! Less is More Approach With the current economy many are taking the less-is-more approach to initiate a comfortable, homey Christmas spirit. Think very conservative and simple. Christmas décor does not have to be costly. Use Mason jars with votive candles to light up a mantel. Use funny long socks from the dollar store hung as stockings. Display Christmas cards from years past; they can be clipped on the tree or organized in a wreath. Red and green apples can be displayed in a bowl in the kitchen to welcome family and friends. Apothecary jars filled with holiday candies or nuts make for a nice display. Don’t forget to incorporate holiday fragrances to such as cinnamon, peppermint, Christmas tree pine, and other scents. A simple and sparse approach can create a sense of elegance. What is your style? Do your holiday decorations need a facelift or a few new additions? Whatever you decide, may your holidays be merry and bright!
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How can you become more attractive to a potential employer? Take time to write each quality or potential defect I have included. Do an uninterrupted self analysis in each area. Determine areas in which you can become more attractive.
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TOWNE LAKE AREA RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist 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 Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Maxwell New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org 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. 92
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Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 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.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi Gary Maxted www.tlchaim.com (partnering with TLC Church, Woodstock, GA)
Christ Covenant Presbyterian of Woodstock (PCA) Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester www.cc-pca.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr
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Roman Catholic
Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 503-5050 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: 9 a.m., Faith Formation: 9 a.m. Pastor: Virginia Krekling www.CelebrationofGrace.org
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org
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
Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian 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
United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert
Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Buckman www.sixesumc.org
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Celebration Church 340 Towne Lake Parkway, (678) 461-9626 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Williamson Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Jonathan Ensign Canton Ward, 3459 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 10:20 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Bishop Scott Harman Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Covenant Christian Center 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd, Canton (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Apostle Kito J. Johnson www.CityOfCovenant.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle Church 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Pastor: A.D. Hinton www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (Cherokee Corners) (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org Pointe Church, The Hasty Elementary, 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, (404) 557-9640 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Jones www.myfriendschurch.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Gene Prince www.rezwoodstock.org Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael TowneLaker | November 2012
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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations ABWA-Women Empowered Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: abwasynergy@hotmail.com American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: Keller Williams Realty, 220 Heritage Pkwy Contact: Steve Monahan, (770) 712-4077 Website: www.CherokeeToastmasters.com No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday morning at 7:30am Location: Corner Bistro off Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: Stephanie Natarus, (770) 928-2700 stephanie@livinginsured.com Website: http://www.meetup.com/No-Fee Referral-Network-Woodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Location: Zest and Zing, 6687 Bells Ferry Road Contact: Dr. Steve Green, (770) 427-2799 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 Website: www.thejoyofconnecting.com Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 Website: www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Barbara Bonatucci, bonatucci@gmail.com Website: www.womenofwoodstock.com Woodstock Business Networking Group Meeting: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Location: Atlanta Bread Company on Highway 92 Contact: Lee West, (770) 591-7101 Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Latimer Hall Contact: info@woodstockcba.com
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 Website: www.ahimsahouse.org 94
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Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika. org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org
Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
Beta Sigma, Kappa Chi Chapter Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: Maria Kuhn, vccibaker@aol.com or April Bolle, (678) 327-7233
Cherokee County Animal Shelter Auxiliary Contact: (770) 704-PAWS or ccasa4paws@yahoo.com Website: www.ccasauxiliary.org Cherokee County Aspergers Syndrome Support Group Website: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115, admin@cchumanesociety.org Website: www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Location: CrossRoads Middle/High School Contact: Colleen Konwick, (770) 517-7101 Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: Candice Knight, (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net Genesis Adoptions Contact: Lindsay Kirk, (770) 517-0043, Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia. Contact: (770) 345-1879 Website: www.habitatncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com Website: www.hopectr.com Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: Shari Koch, (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org
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 Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. Location: Collective Co-Cop, 105 E. Main Street, Ste. 126 in Downtown Woodstock Contact: 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535 Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.kiwanisofwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@ southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Terry Morrison, (770) 715-3375 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627 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: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot Website: www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast served Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd. Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meeting: Second Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Website: cherokeeteapartypatriots.org Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Call for times & location Headqters: 9910 Hwy 92 Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com
Recreation & Hobbies Airstream Caravan Club Website: http://home.windstream.net/topofga/ Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 Allatoona Gold Panners Location: Creeks around Lake Allatoona Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 rrkelly@bellsouth.net Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Contacts: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482 www.artsalliance.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com
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, (770) 924-7464
Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group for families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Meeting: Second Saturday Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities Contact: Tom, (770) 345-4864, Tom@brushwithart.com Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687
MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880 Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group Contact: Heidi at hcf67@comcast.net or Renee at mrjperrelli@yahoo.com
Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey Website: www.cherokeehockey.org Contact: Matt, (770) 851-1558
Hearing Loss Resource Group Contacts: Cathy, (678) 483-9135 WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org
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
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 Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wed. at 5 p.m.; Club, Wed. at 6 p.m. Location: Recreation Center, Main Street Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com
Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275
La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tues. at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191
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 Co. Social Adventures Group Website: www.TCCSAG.org
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
Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119
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 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
Contact: Gina @ 770-842-8893 or gjeter1@ comcast.net
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. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org 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
MOMS Club — 30188 Contact: Paige Robertson, (404) 399-4915 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: (770) 565-4335 Website: www.nami.org NWAtlantaMommies.com Play dates, mom’s night out, and online support, meets 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 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
Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Contacts: Cindy, (770) 928-6554; Sherry, (770) 926-1889
Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711.
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Contact: Dan Baldwin, 770-846-4843 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899
Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day”
Funds 4 Furry Friends supplies food, medical care and spay/neuter for pets in need
Towne Lake Area Moms Group Website: www.TowneLakeArea.com
Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 Website: www.cherokeemta.org
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government:
President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
P.O. Box 425 Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: use contact form on website
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
(202) 224-3521 fax: (202) 224-0103
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768 (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
(404) 652-7003 fax: (404) 652-7123
Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27
(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602
Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20
(404) 656-0126 fax: (404) 463-2793
e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov
Rep. Sean Jerguson (R), District 22
e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0287
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Allen Dee Morris Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R)
Judge Gregory Douds
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
(678) 493-6160
Juvenile Court: Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Clerk of Courts: Patty Baker
(678) 493-6511
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby
(770) 735-8055
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e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms (R) Post 4
e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County School System
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org e-mail: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
100 North St., Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 8681 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420 (770) 924-4099 fax: (770) 924-9567
Board of Education: Robert Wofford (R), Post 1
(770) 479-1871 (770) 704-4398, x4374
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2
(770) 704-4398, x4372
e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist (R), Post 3
(770) 928-3315
Janet Read (R), Post 4
(770) 516-1444
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (Chair)
(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)
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Karen Bosch (R), Post 3
e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114
e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com
e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Courts:
Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6001
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
P.O. Box 769, 110 Academy St., Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21
e-mail: chip@SenatorChipRogers.com
Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2
Website: www.woodall.house.gov
State Capitol, Room 111 Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.state.ga.us
90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega.com
e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7
State Government:
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher (R), Post 6
e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(770) 704-4398, x4370 (770) 592-7864
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 (Vice-Chair) e-mail: kimgcochran@gmail.com City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 592-6017
Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association (Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas)
Douglas Properties
117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-3086
SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace Academy 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ chapman-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road Canton, (678) 385-7322 Principal: Vanessa Suarez cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock (770) 924-6260 Principal: Ms. Joey Moss www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es
Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es
Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org
Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris
Holdheide Education K-2 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org
Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: William Sebring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms
Private Schools Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org High School Principal: Rod Kirby Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Elementary School: Robert Lester Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92, Acworth (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah
Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org
Cherokee County School District 2012-2013 Calendar at a Glance
November 6 November 19-23 December 21-January 4
Furlough Day, No School Thanksgiving Break No School
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
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Another Lawn Sprinkler Co. Specializes in lawn sprinkler service & repair. Also experts in outdoor accent lighting. www.keithwiseman.com. Call Keith 770-975-0108.
Unique Hair Salon has stations available for leasing. Make your move a positive change, bring your clients into a warm and professional atmosphere. Call Kathy @ 770-592-3562
Catering
Building Material Surplus of Woodstock. Selling discount building materials: Windows, Doors, Trim, Composite Decking, Roofing & more. 678445-3230.
Tutoring
Holiday Parties: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizers or Candymaking. From small parties to parties of 40. Call Kim or text (561) 843-7088.
CHild Care Towne Lake Child Care. 20+ years experience. Large basement playroom. Weekly, Daily or Hourly. No extra charges. Only pay when you come text or call Janine (770) 885-2574.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 Clean & Beautiful Commission (770) 517-7650 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Courthouse (770) 479-1953 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120
Taxes:
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 The Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:
Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center — Atlanta (404) 616-9000 Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666
Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 100
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Parks and Recreation:
BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock)
www.usps.com (800) 275-8777
Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Schools: see www.townelaker.com for complete listing Board of Education (770) 479-1871 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4200 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&T (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890
Urgent Care Facility
Wellstar Urgent Care (678) 494-2500
Woodstock, City of:
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6025
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ATTorneys/Legal Services Debranski & Associates, LLC (770) 926-1957, ext 306
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Landrum, Friduss & Ash, LLC Cover, 50,51 (678) 384-3012, www.LandrumFriduss.com 8681 Highway 92, Suite 400 Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600
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Automotive Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Road (404) 626-9926
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Citadel Professional Services, LLC Inside Front (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw
Cleaning Services Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991
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Image Maids (770) 627-4670
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Noble Services (770) 363-0303 www.nobleservicesga.com
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Rejoice Maids Service (678) 905-3476 www.rejoicemaids.com
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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com
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Dr. Kristie Pszczola (770) 517-5610 www.DrKristie.net
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Towne Lake Family Chiropractic (770) 592-1877 www.townelakechiro.com
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New Victoria Baptist Church (770) 926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org
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Computers Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com
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Alan S. Horlick, DDS (770) 591-8446 6572 Highway 92 Ste. 120, Acworth
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Fountain View Dentistry 53 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A
Health & Beauty Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280
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Big Apple Nail & Spa (770) 516-9996, Woodstock (678) 880-0029, BridgeMill
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Jyl Craven Hair Design (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com
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Kirby Webb Certified Senior Fitness Trainer (770) 924-2535
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Salon & Spa Venessa (770) 591-2079
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Salon Gloss (678) 483-8900
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Skin Essentials by Marilyn (770) 928-1314
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Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260
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The Sanctuary on Main (770) 365-5106
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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS (770) 924-8848
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The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066
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Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD (770) 517-0444
The Wild Orchid Salon (770) 924-4010
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Towne Lake Nails (678) 445-3051
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Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (678) 224-5722 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250
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Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554
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Education / Instruction / Coaching
Chiropractors
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Dentists/Orthodontists
C&T Auto Service 77 (770) 926-4276, 9336 Main Street (770) 928-5940, 2348-B Bascomb-Carmel Road
Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317
Empowerment Tabernacle Church (770) 928-7478
Vicki Roberts, Life Coach of Georgia 38 (678) 982-5304, www.lifecoachofgeorgia.com
Access Education Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200
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Bits, Bytes & Bots (770) 826-0449
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Musical Zoomy (404) 583-2933
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Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044 The Goddard School (770) 516-0880
Home Improvement/Painting Nelson Painting & Home Improvements (678) 283-8171
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Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045
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Precision Painting (678) 234-9668
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Home Improvement/Repair & Service Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277
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Capstone Design Solutions, Inc. (770) 778-8329 www.CapstoneDesignSolutions.com
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Designing Women, Shelley Herod (770) 235-5640
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390
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Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428
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Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490
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Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301
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Honey Do Help (404) 938-9880
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Georgia Urology, Dr. Carl Capelouto (678) 494-9201, www.gaurology.com
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J. Campbell Professional Property Maintenance 46 (770) 265-8715 Mr. Junk 1-877-675-8651
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Pied Piper Pest Control (770) 592-9814
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Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000
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Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600 TruGreen Insulation Service (770) 974-6267
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Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813
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Lawn Squad 59 (770) 591-4745 North Georgia Retaining Walls, Landscaping & Concrete 34 (678) 402-5072 www.northgaretainingwalls.com Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272
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Miscellaneous Cherokee Chamber Jingle Bell Shop 31 (770) 345-0400, www.cherokeechamber.com
South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746
Innovative Health & Wellness (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net
John Lutz, PhD (770) 592-906
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Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016
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Pearle Vision (770) 592-7100 9801 Highway 92, Woodstock
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
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Progressive Audiology Center Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244
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Recreation and Fitness Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251
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Etowah Eagles Football
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Etowah Tip-Off Club
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Steps Dance Center (770) 516-1363
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Woodstock Wolverines
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Restaurants/Food & Drink
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Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-6097
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Frankfurt Döner & Fine Meats (678) 401-4991, 6845 Hwy 92, Woodstock
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Kani House (770) 592-5264
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Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799
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Papa P’s (770) 592-3100
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Thomas Eye Group (770) 928-4544, www.thomaseye.com
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Woodstock Art & Wine Festival www.woodstockartandwinefestival.com
Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305
Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697
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Papa’s Pantry
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Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191
Towne Lake Business Assoc.
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Woodstock Recycling (678) 494-0325
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Woodstock Storage (770) 517-4133, 3155 Parkbrooke Circle
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Butchers Block (770) 517-2225
Weiss ENT (770) 971-1533
Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 1015 Univeter Road, Canton
Woodstock Downtown Condos (770) 592-4669 360 Chambers Street, Woodstock
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BeesKnees Co-op Shop (770) 591-4000
Lillian Burnaman for GA House Dist. 20 www.vote4lillian.com
Cat Clinic of Woodstock (770) 780-2800
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Northside Cherokee Pediatrics (678) 388-5485
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Northside Hospital – Cherokee 11 (770) 720-5100, 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com
JSL Holiday Tour of Homes www.JSLWoodstock.org
Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007
Prudential Georgia Realty (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953
Sykline Properties Group 30 (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com
Physicians and Medical Services
Wellstar Cancer Network (770) 971-1533
Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies
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Retailers DISMERO 450 Chambers Street, Woodstock www.dismero.com
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Gifted Ferret, The www.TheGiftedFerret.com
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Sew Mainstreet (678) 401-6126, www.sewmainstreet.com
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The Whole Nine Yarns 81 (678) 494-5242, www.thewholenineyarns.com
Photographers Portraits by Julie (404) 234-9114 www.portraitsbyjulie.com
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Skip Daugherty Photography (770) 329-5807 www.skipdaughertyphotography.com
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Studio 7 Photography (770) 685-7391, www.studio7hub.com
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Real estate & related services Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486, (770) 874-6200 www.kurtandsheila.com
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Threads 83 (770) 485-0744 www.shopthreads.net Woodstock Hippie Shop (770) 517-2620
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Seniors Hearthside 7 (770) 852-2225, www.HearthSideTowneLake.com Right at Home, In Home Care & Assistance (678) 403-1636 www.rahwoodstock.com TowneLaker | November 2012
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Lawn & Landscaping
Animals & Pets Animal Atlanta
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Automotive Aspen Falls Auto Spa C&T Auto Service
Landscape Matters
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Lawn Squad
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Medical & Dental
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Cleaning & Home Services
Alan S. Horlick, DDS
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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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Carpet Dry Tech
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Dr. Kristie
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Image Maids
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Pearle Vision
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Mr. Junk 46 Rejoice Maids 81
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Home Improvements / Repair Hammock’s Heating & Air
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Nelson Painting and Home Improvement
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The Plumbing Doctor 104
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Health & Beauty
Roswell Woodstock Plumbing
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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock
Vicki Roberts, Life Coach of Georgia 38
Big Apple Nail & Spa Jyl Craven Hair Design Plastic Surgery Center of the South The Sundance Massage Center The Wild Orchid Salon Towne Lake Nails
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Towne Lake Family Dentistry Towne Lake Family Pharmacy
Education/ Instruction Bits, Bytes, Bots
Progressive Audiology
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Restaurants/Food Butchers Block
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Featherstone’s of Towne Lake Hills
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Frankfurt Döner & Fine Meats
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Kani House
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