TowneLaker November 2013

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November 2013

Volume 19, Issue 7

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Run for Erin

14th year in honor of Erin Peters.

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Helping Hands

Community News. . . . . . . . . .10

Ways to help our local charities.

Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Meet Richard McLeod

50 & 51 On the Cover

A downtown Woodstock visionary.

Photo by Kim Bates.

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Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 26 Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Hartman-Imbriale Attorneys.

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.

In Every Issue

Etowah and Woodstock celebrate.

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DaVinci Storytellers

Local artist takes the trip of a lifetime.

Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 88 School Information . . . . . . . . 89 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Community Information. . . . 92 Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 94 Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Contributing Writers

Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. For advertising she can be reached at (770) 615-3322 or AroundAboutPatty@gmail.com.

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Don Akridge..............................................14 Michael Caldwell......................................18 Caron & Alberto Catalรกn...........................22 Jenna Clover.............................................80 Chicka Elloy...............................................40 G. Lora Grooms.........................................79 Dr. Scott Harden.......................................44 Dr. Travis Jones.........................................48 Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................47 Kristina Havens.........................................72 David Hecklemoser...................................39 Shelley Herod...........................................38 Robyn Hohensee......................................29

Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................20 Kara Kiefer................................................28 Ann Litrel..................................................34 Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................24 Dee Locklin...............................................32 Bill Ratliff..................................................68 Julian Reid................................................42 Doug Rohan..............................................15 Lynne Saunders........................................36 Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................66 Jodi Tiberio...............................................74 Tim Timmons............................................42 Dr. Van Tran..............................................46

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Community

AROUND TOWNE

BY KARA KIEFER

The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake

My family and I moved to Towne Lake because we wanted to be part of a community. We wanted to live in a neighborhood where we know and care about our neighbors, and we wanted to raise our children where we felt they would be safe.

And for the most part, all of that is true on a daily basis. But sometimes, the unthinkable happens. On Sept.

29, locally owned business Play N Trade was robbed at gunpoint Kara is the Editor of and then set on fire. Owner Troy TowneLaker magazine.

Brazelton suffered severe burns and She lives in Towne Lake will require numerous surgeries with her husband Mike and rehab; his store was almost and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. destroyed, and his employees are Feel free to send your now without a paycheck. It’s hard comments or questions to to wrap your mind around such a editor@townelaker.com. horrible crime against one of our own, in our own backyard. But we are strong, and we support each other during times like this.

In that spirit, Donovan’s Irish Cobbler and TimeWise Financial have partnered to help Troy and his family two ways.

First, when you dine at Donovan’s, you can add any amount of money to your bill, and that extra will be donated. Or you can donate online at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/5c7D0.

What’s New?

be YOU…on purpose, a boutique offering clothing, accessories and home décor opened at 390 Chambers St. Fashion Cupcake opened at 8670 Main St, at the corner of Main and Elm streets in downtown Woodstock. This clothing boutique was started by a former NFL cheerleader. To keep up with the store’s latest inventory and sales, visit www.facebook. com/FashionCupcake, call (770) 891-8180 or visit www. shopfashioncupcake.com.

Your Diner opened at 295 Molly Lane, adjacent to Lowe’s.

The restaurant is open Monday–Sunday, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. For more information, call (770) 755-5918 or follow Your Diner on Facebook and Twitter.

Creative Interiors & Consignments opened at 1428 Towne Lake Pkwy., adjacent to Tuesday Morning. The store offers highend consigned, new and custom made furniture, home décor, art and more. The store is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. For more information, call (678) 402-8386 or find it on Facebook.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches opened at 121 Lauren Lane, in the former location of Caribou Coffee off Hwy. 92.

The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. every day. For more information, call (678) 445-1500 or visit www.jimmyjohns.com.

Neurosport Physical Therapy opened a clinic inside the Rapid 4

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Sports facilty, 105 Smoke Hill Lane. In addition to physical therapy, Neurosport offers sports medicine, active release techniques, dry needling, chiropractic and more. Call (678) 4949869.

Oya Salon recently opened at 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 109, adjacent to the Corner Bistro. Stylists include Mikel Carlisle, Jennifer Madden, Dawn Tucker and Robyn Karlin. For more information, call (678) 903-8220 or find the salon on Facebook.

What’s Coming?

The Gifted Stork, a personalized stork and baby sign company, will be open for business starting Nov. 1. Each sign is gifted to the parents and/or grandparents as a keepsake. For more information, visit www.thegiftedstork.com.

A new title from AroundAbout Local Media!

AroundAbout Local Media is proud to announce the launch of our third magazine, Around Woodstock, debuting this month. Residents in the 30188 ZIP code—including downtown Woodstock, Bradshaw Farms, the Woodlands and the Hwy. 92 corridor—will enjoy the same type of relevant and timely information the readers of the TowneLaker and Sixes Living currently enjoy. For advertising information in our newest publication, please contact Charlice Byrd at (770) 615-3308 or charlice@aroundaboutmagazines.com. For all other inquiries, please contact me at editor@aroundwoodstockmagazine.com.

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CONTEST CORNER

Sponsored by Papa P’s Mexican/Irish restaurant Congratulations to Carol McHugh, she was the first to find our hidden picture on page 52 of the October issue. Congratulations to Meg Crayne, she was the first to spot the phrase “Everyone Welcome” on page 34 of the October issue. They both won gift certificates to Papa P’s Mexican/Irish restaurant.

November Finds: If you know the answer to the contest question or find the hidden picture, be the first to e-mail editor@townelaker. com. Please provide your name, contact phone number or email address.

Find the hidden picture: Be the first to find the phrase: “Reupholstery services”

Contest rules: A winner is eligible once every 12 months.

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COMMUNITY BOARD

Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc.

The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback.

Ann Litrel — Ann is an artist and writer whose nationally published work includes decorative art, paintings for private and corporate collections, and writing and illustration for a range of publications.

Ann lives with her husband and co-author Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons in Towne Lake. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for six years.

He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and four precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.

Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog-loving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 13 years, and she grew up in Marietta.

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

During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children.

Market Director Patty Ponder AroundAboutPatty@gmail.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com (770) 615-3307

TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,250 free copies. Approximately 14,700 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,550 are placed in racks around the community.

It also has 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month.

TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month.

Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below.

The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher.

All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013.

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For 17 years, we have brought relevant, uplifting and reader-driven content to the residents of Towne Lake, Canton and Woodstock.

We look forward to serving you, our readers and advertisers every month. Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this truly your community magazine.

Candi Hannigan Title Editor Sixes Living

Kara Kiefer Executive Editor TowneLaker & Around Woodstock

Patty Ponder Market Director TowneLaker & Sixes Living

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Funds Sought for K9 Memorial The Green Pets America Rescue organization is raising money to build a memorial in Woodstock for K9 dogs that die in the line of duty. The death of Spartacus, a Woodstock K9 who died from heat stroke after being left in a police cruiser, has sparked this movement. To make a donation to the nonprofit or to get more information, contact Steve Monahan at (770) 712-4077 or SteveMonahan777@gmail.com. www.GreenPetsAmerica.com.

A Look at History through Pottery The Potters of Orange, 1913-2013, is a temporary exhibit that will be open through December at the Cherokee County History Museum & Visitors Center. The exhibit, featuring historic and contemporary pottery, will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. The center is in downtown Canton at 100 North St., Suite 140. No charge for admission. Visit www.rockbarn.org for more information.

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MOMS® Club Collects Donations for Local Charities MOMS Club® of Towne Lake/Woodstock kicked off its annual fall service project by “passing the bag” for The HOPE Center.

Sixteen empty bags were passed between 75 MOMS Club® members, who filled with donations of diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby supplies.

With the help of all the moms, the club ended up with a garage filled Pictured left to right: Hailey Machielsen, with donations. The club Lolly Bivens and Morgan Hector. also collected linens, food and pet supplies for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. After presenting the donations, the group was able to tour the shelter and play with the animals.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Optimist Club Holds Annual Children’s Boat Ride The Towne Lake Optimist Club held its annual boat ride for the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. The cruise provided fun and entertainment for several hours on Lake Allatoona. The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children was established in 1983 and focuses on pediatric brain disease.

Zachary Kennedy Receives Eagle Award Zachary Kennedy, a sophomore at Etowah High School, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Zachary is a member of Woodstock Troop 994.

During the process of satisfying the requirements for the Eagle rank, Zachary has performed community service, provided service and leadership for his troop and is currently serving as the Troop Scribe.

His Eagle project was to organize and coordinate a paver walkway at Woodstock Church of Christ.

Zachary’s volunteer crew planted scrubs, spread pine straw, used a Bobcat to clear the walkway and laid a paver walkway. Zachary is the son of Marlene and David Kennedy.

Photo by Michael Beck

Homeowner to Host Model Railroad Open House On Sunday, Nov. 17, local resident Eric Siegel will host a Model Railroad Open House in his Deer Run home, 640 Overhill Drive. The open house will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is for anyone interested in his large O-Scale model railroad layout, which takes up 900 square feet in his basement.

Admission is free, and there will be complimentary snacks and beverages and a limited amount of free train gifts for children.

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Local Pre-Teen to Compete in National Pageant Christina McArdle, Miss Pre-Teen Atlanta, was chosen as a finalist in the National American Miss pageant. The pageant will be held in Anaheim, CA during Thanksgiving week. Each year, the National American Miss Pageants award $1.5 million in cash, scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist young women nationwide. Christina is a sixth grade student at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School and resides in Deer Run with her parents Maribell and James.

WE SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND VENUES. BECAUSE CHEROKEE IS OUR HOME,TOO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee offers more than the latest medical treatments. Since becoming part of Cherokee County in 1997, we’ve been a devoted member of the community. We contribute to Partners in Education in Cherokee County schools and our physicians and staff have donated more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work to local organizations. In all, we’ve invested millions in local community centers, academic institutions and charity organizations in Cherokee County. We will continue to invest and support Cherokee. Because it’s our home.

Cherokee’s community hospital.

Northside.com

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Hobgood Baseball Raising Funds for Local Resident and Coach

Woodstock Market to Launch Community Outreach Program

On Nov. 6, Canyon’s Burgers is partnering with Hobgood Baseball to raise funds for the Mark Oelschlager family. A percentage of the sales will benefit the health care expenses for Mark as he battles ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Mark has been a loyal Hobgood Baseball coach for more than seven years, coaching his son, Zack, since t-ball. He has been a dedicated community leader in Towne Lake for the past 16 years by serving on his homeowner’s association board on many levels, including serving as president for the past five years.

He was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, in March 2013. Canyon’s is located at 335 Chambers St. in downtown Woodstock

The owners of the Woodstock Market will launch a new community outreach program, The Big Give, starting Nov. 1. The market will partner with Papa’s Pantry to host a “Christmas in Candyland” kick off, held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 1. Admission will be a new toy or a non-perishable food item. Santa and carolers will be on hand, and hot cocoa will be available. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, everything at the market will be discounted 20 percent, and Santa will be on hand from 2 to 4 p.m. for photos. The market is held on the first weekend of each month. For more information on the market, visit www.woodstockmarket.com.

RUN FOR ERIN: Fourteen Years of Raising Funds for Research The 14th annual Run for Erin was held at Woodstock High School with 180 participants. The event is held in honor of Woodstock resident Erin Peters who is afflicted with MPS III (San Filippo Syndrome). A raffle raised more than $1,000 with items that included $100 Visa gift cards compliments of Findlay Roofing and Pizza 3.14, a gift basket from the Animal Hospital of West Woodstock, Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses from Towne Lake Eye Associates as well as many other gift cards to local restaurants, businesses and services. All in all, $10,000 was

Overall winner, Destin Porche

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raised from this year’s event for research.

The overall winner of the 5K was Etowah High School senior Destin Porche with a time of 19:15. The overall female winner was Jessica Ruiz with 23.31; overall masters male was Roger Wilson with 21:50, and the overall masters female was Rosa King with 25:55.

A special thanks to the following sponsors: CVS, Williams Orthodontics, Starbucks, Robert Gresham Agency (Nationwide Insurance), Publix, Ursula & Associates and O’Charley’s.

Clockwise from top right: Susan Tellini, Left to right: Erin’s sister, Kelly and Margaret Blair, Erin Peters and Karen cousin Dan Murphy Lyner. All three ladies help the family take care of Erin at home, in the community and at Next Step Ministries.

Announcer Virginia Richards

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Women Should Take Charge of Their Money Why do so many of us delegate financial responsibilities to others?

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

Many women are in charge of their financial lives and proudly so. Some have become their own financial captains as a result of life events; others have always steered their own ships. Even so, there are too many women who are left out of financial decision making – some by their own choice.

That may be a mistake.

Allowing a spouse or partner Don Akridge is President to handle financial affairs may of Citadel CPA, Financial predispose a woman to a lack of Planning & Investment money knowledge – an education Services founded in deficit that may allow a couple 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain to slip toward indebtedness Road between I-575 one day, or prove economically & I-75 in Kennesaw. crippling in the event of a divorce Phone 770-952-6707. or death.

Are you one of these women?

If so, why do you think you find yourself among them?

Inherited perceptions about wealth can shape your outlook.

If your parents saw wealth in terms of material items linked to prestige and present-day satisfaction, this could influence your definition of wealth. Seeing wealth in terms of creature comforts invariably associates wealth with spending, and spending can promote debt.

If your parents were lifelong savers who had a habit of living within their means, your attitude toward money may be wholly different. Their thrift may have resulted in them getting rich slowly – a good and realistic model for growing wealthy. They may not have had the biggest house or the hottest coupe in the driveway, but they may have lived well.

Many of us grow up with little understanding of the way investment markets or retirement plans work. Yet the more financial literacy we possess, the more confidence we have about making financial moves, and the more confident and assertive we can become about money decisions.

If you aren’t in charge of your financial life, chances are you will be at some point. The National Center for Women and Retirement Research (NCWRR) at Long Island University estimates that 90 perecent of women will 14

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“Many of us grow up with little understanding of the way investment markets or retirement plans work. Yet the more financial literacy we possess, the more confidence we have about making financial moves, and the more confident and assertive we can become about money decisions.” eventually be solely responsible for their finances. A recent study from Financial Finesse (a provider of financial education to corporate and municipal employees across America) notes that while women participate in workplace retirement plans to a greater degree than men, just 43 percent of women had an emergency fund and only about a quarter bothered to rebalance their investment portfolios with time.

The more knowledge you have, the more confident you can become. When you acquire more financial knowledge, you can shatter money myths that may have crept into your life and replace them with truths. You can see your financial behavior in a new light and adjust that behavior to give yourself a better chance at amassing significant retirement savings and lifetime wealth.

What is a good first step? Talk with a financial professional who recognizes some of the common money myths out there, and who can counter them with realistic approaches to saving and building wealth for retirement. Don’t be afraid to “pay yourself first” and embrace some risk in investing – over time, the rewards may far exceed the degree of risk you take.

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Weapons at School

BY DOUGLAS B. ROHAN, ESQ. ROHAN LAW, PC

Yes, kids can really go to jail for having fishing equipment in their cars at school…

Two recent Cobb County cases bring to the forefront the debate about weapons in school. It’s important to understand what a weapon is and how we can convict someone of a crime without the requisite intent to commit that crime. To answer these questions, I need to start by analyzing OCGA 16-11Doug Rohan is a bi127.1, which is the statute that lingual attorney and criminalizes the possession of a owner of Rohan Law, PC specializing in auto weapon or explosive in or near a accidents, workplace school, school function or school injuries and criminal bus. defense. You can Let’s leave explosives alone email him at doug@ for now; I don’t expect there rohanlawpc.com. to be a lot of confusion around that item. What I would like to address is the definition of “weapon,” the penalties for possessing one and some thoughts on when you may or may not run into trouble if you do have one with you. The last piece of the puzzle is intent vs. zero tolerance.

Section Two of this statute defines a “weapon” as any pistol, revolver or object designed to propel a missile of any kind. It also includes a knife having a blade of two or more inches, a straight edge razor, spring stick, brass knuckles (made of any substance, not just brass), blackjack, bat, club or any “bludgeontype weapon” (think nun-chucks). Also prohibited are tasers or stun guns. It is important to also obtain and review a copy of the individual school’s policies, as the statute sets the state guidelines only. The school is empowered with the ability to make more stringent internal policies which exceed the state statutes.

The prohibition against weapons extends to the school grounds, the school bus and any school function - such as prom or a football game which might take place off campus. A playoff football game at the Georgia Dome could be included in this description. Of course there are some exceptions, including police officials who are carrying out their duties or sports equipment (such as bats) during practice or a game. But just because you are on the baseball team doesn’t mean you can roam the hallways wielding a bat. Another exception is an individual who is licensed to carry a weapon with a concealed carry permit under OCGA 43-38-10. This allows a licensed carrier to keep his or her weapon inside a vehicle parked on school property or a car that is in transit through a designated school zone, so long as the licensed carrier is not also a student at the school.

“The prohibition against weapons extends to the school grounds, the school bus and any school function - such as prom or a football game which might take place off campus.”

Interestingly enough, the state will not allow you to argue that school was not in session or that the school bus was not being used by students at the time of the infraction. Consider the school to be a sanctuary, where there is a reasonable expectation that at least one student will always be found on campus during most hours of the day or over the weekend. Be sure to look through those backpacks that you took on your summer camping trip to make sure there isn’t a knife buried in the bottom of the bag. Or if you recently purchased a vehicle for your new senior, make sure you tear the car apart and check every nook and cranny. I have represented students on both such cases. In the cases from recent headlines, a student was at school while his fishing tackle box was still in his car.

Presumably, a filet knife was the objectionable weapon found in his vehicle. The second news story involved a young man that kept a pocketknife in his car in case he was in a traffic accident and needed to cut himself free of his seatbelt.

The penalties for violating this statute will vary widely depending on the jurisdiction, the type of weapon and the intent of the person carrying the weapon. It is important to note that intent is not an element of the crime. This is what is called an “absolute bar” and can also be referred to as “strict liability.” Intent, unlike most crimes, is not required to be present. The simple act is criminal. Punishments can range from detention and probation, to jail time and expulsion from school.

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Happy Birthday!

Noa Ann Lewis Age 3 on October 29 Happy Birthday Little Noa! Love always Mommy, Daddy and Big Sis Gabs

Adlee Kate Lear Age 1 on November 14 Happy Birthday to our precious sweet Addie Bug! We love you always! Daddy and Mommy

Sara Duque (pictured with brother Matthew) Age 16 on October 28 Happy Birthday to the best sister and daughter anyone could ever ask for.

We love you Love and Hugs, Mom, Dad and Matthew.

Jake Devine Age 12 on November 2 Happy Birthday Big Jake!

Love Dad, Carolann, Bryan, Lilly and Mia!

Christina McArdle Age 12 on November 30

Madison Dodd Emily Pasillas Age 8 on November 21 Age 18 on November 11 Love, Mom, Dad, Madeline Lots of love, Madi and Lexi Loo! Williams

Alex Hopkins Age 2 on November 5 Happy Birthday Bubby!

Love, Dada, Mama, and big sister Audrey

Simmie Bray Age 20 on November 27 Love Mom, Dad, and your sisters Sierra, Savannah and Sydney.

Farrah Elizabeth Nixon Age 2 on November 11 Happy Birthday Farrah!

You are truly loved!

Always and forever, Mommy, Daddy and sisters Nikki and Krissy.

Madison Nicole Nixon Age 15 on November 6 Happy Birthday!

We Love you!

Daddy, Jenn and Farrah

Krisheena Louise Storm Nixon Age 16 on October 5 Happy Birthday!

We love you!

Daddy, Jenn and Farrah

Madison Curtis Age 2 on October 24 Happy Birthday!

Love, Mom and Dad

Evan Alexander Riddle Age 2 on November 10 Happy Birthday sweet boy! We Love You, Mommy, Daddy, Brandy, Austin, Nana, Grandpa, Granny and Grumpy

Raynah Neal Age 7 on November 30 Happy Birthday RayRay! We love you!

Mom, Dad, Hayden and Marlee

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Celebrations Birth Lea Rose Negron Born May 24, 2013 Daughter of Emily and Mike Negron and sister to Isabella Welcome to the world!

We love you!

Anniversary Shirley and Russell Vaudrey will celebrate their 70th anniversary on November 5

Wedding Ms. Carol C. Lovelace and Mr. Charles W. Lovelace Announce the beautiful marriage of Ashley Gabrielle Lovelace Cantrell and Justin David Cantrell Friends and relatives wish them a blessed life together.

Our prayer is that they will be happy and blessed with their marriage and a family of their own to come.

Anniversary Linda and Jay Rogers will celebrate their 25th anniversary on November 26

Wedding Kimberly Minchey and Donnie Barrett married on October 7, 2013

Wedding Amanda Border and Traver Aiken were married on September 21, 2013

Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free!

E-mail to: editor@townelaker.com. December deadline is November 5.

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Georgia’s Budget Lessons for Congress

BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL CALDWELL

As I write this article, the U.S. government has been shut down for more than a week with no end in sight. This seems an ample opportunity to speak to some differences between state and federal budgets and some lessons that Congress could learn from Georgia’s General Assembly.

The first thing to understand about our federal budget is that we don’t have one. The U.S. Congress has failed to uphold Michael Caldwell is the its constitutional duty to pass state representative for District 20, which a budget since 2009. The covers Towne Lake and budgeting process starts with the Woodstock. He can president submitting his proposed be reached at (678) budget to Congress. Each house 523-8570 or email then takes this proposed budget him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com. and amends and alters it to be acceptable to that chamber as “budget resolutions.” The House and Senate then appoint a few selected members to a conference committee to resolve differences between the two resolutions. This conference report is then submitted to both chambers, passed and becomes a “concurrent resolution.”

The concurrent resolution is still not the budget. This resolution is then sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. These committees use the resolution as a blueprint for the budgeting process. They each submit appropriations bills to their chambers, and the conference committee process is repeated. After a complete budget bill has been approved by both chambers of Congress, it is submitted to the president for signature or veto.

Since 2009, Congress has not been able to complete the appropriations process, with the failure typically occurring on the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol. In order to keep government open, lawmakers have passed “continuing resolutions,” which are joint resolutions that fund federal programs for a set period of time.

The State of Georgia operates under a different budgeting process. The process begins with the governor presenting his proposed budget to the General Assembly. The budget begins in the House of Representatives, as Georgia’s Constitution requires that all spending measures originate from the lower chamber.

From this point, the budget is subjected to the legislative process in the same manner as any other piece of legislation.

The House Appropriations Committee passes an amended version of the governor’s proposal. This is then considered and passed by the House and sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee where it is considered, altered and then passed.

After passing through the Senate, it is returned to the House,

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“The U.S. Congress has failed to uphold its constitutional duty to pass a budget since 2009.” and the two chambers appoint a conference committee to work through differences. The conference committee’s report is then presented to both chambers, passed and sent to the governor for signature or veto.

What are a few major differences between the state and federal processes?

Firstly, the state’s budget is constitutionally required to be balanced. This means that state spending is directly tied to state revenue. When revenues have fallen, lawmakers have two choices: cut spending or raise taxes. Fortunately in the recent budget crises, Georgia’s legislature has had the wisdom not to shift even more burden to the taxpayers and has continually trimmed our budget to keep within our constitutional requirement. One of the more popular grassroots movements I’m witnessing across the country is an outcry for a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In order to get the ever-widening federal deficit under control, the American people are demanding that the federal government mimic business and state leaders in balancing its annual budget.

The General Assembly is also time-limited. Due to the introduction of continuing resolutions, Congress is no longer limited by an impending end of a fiscal year to force lawmakers to negotiate, compromise and pass a budget. Not only does the General Assembly not have the option to pass a continuing resolution, but we are also operating under a limited legislative session. Rather than congressional leaders who meet throughout the year, state legislators are constitutionally limited to a 40-day annual session that lasts from the second Monday in January until late March or early April. With a looming end of session ever in mind, state legislators are constantly mindful of the budget process. In fact, the only annual requirement of the General Assembly as designated by our state constitution is the passage of an annual, balanced budget. Another wise method to limiting irresponsible behavior by congressional leaders would be to limit the amount of time that they spend in Washington.

As we continue to watch Congress debate, argue and spend our nation further into debt without an official budget, please rest assured that the Georgia General Assembly is operating under a balanced budget that was passed on time. If you have any concerns about our budget process or any other issue, feel free to reach out to me at Michael@CaldwellForHouse.com or on my cell phone at (678) 523-8570. You can also join me at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings for my Weekly Coffee with District 20 at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you for the opportunity to represent you in our General Assembly.

Ribbon Cuttings

Far left: American Family Care 6440 Bells Ferry Road Health Care Left: Cagle’s Family Farm – The Corn Maze 362 Stringer Road, Canton Tourism

Far right: Right: Loudermilk for Congress P.O. Box 447, Cassville Individuals Right: Fashion Attitudes Consignments 122 Riverstone Parkway, Canton Retail Consignment Shop

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The Cost of Home Ownership is on the Rise

BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON

The cost of home ownership fluctuates mainly because of home prices and interest rates.

While still considered low by historic comparison, interest rates have risen 31 percent in the last five months, and Cherokee County home prices are up 19 percent over last year.

This equates to a $469/month increase in the principal and interest portion of the payment on a $300,000 home bought Kurt and Sheila Johnson in 2012 versus 2013. It’s not are Licensed Realtors with too late to take advantage of Keller Williams Realty the 2008 - 2011 housing crash.

Partners and have served Existing home prices are still Cherokee County for over 10 years. Visit them online below their historic highs and at www.KurtandSheila.com remain competitive with the or call (404) 954-2486. costs of building a new home.

Interest rates are currently being held artificially low by the Federal Reserve’s $45 billion per month purchases of mortgage-backed securities. This is not sustainable and is expected to rise as the labor market improves.

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Homeowners looking to purchase now are probably curious about down payment requirements and closing costs. Most homes for sale in Cherokee County under $300,000 qualify for down payment assistance. A buyer with a household income of less than $60,000 can still buy a home, with no down payment money of their own, using the available $5,000 down payment assistance from the Department of Community Affairs.

Additionally, in rural parts of Cherokee and elsewhere, the United States Department of Agriculture is making 100 percent loans on properties. For homebuyers with money to put down, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will insure loans of up to $346,250 that require only a 3.5 percent down payment.

An FHA loan works on almost any home that will pass an FHA inspection. When using an FHA loan to buy a HUD home (a home that had a foreclosed FHA loan), the down payment is only $100. The buyer’s agent can likely negotiate that the seller pays the closing costs on behalf of the buyer.

Seminars for first-time home buyers are offered by HUD and local real estate brokers. There is no time like the present to learn more about the home buying process and get started.

If you are considering selling, don’t delay. We have been in an intense seller’s market for almost two years. This is very good for sellers, but it can’t last in the face of rising interest rates.

Call your realtor today for a comparative market analysis of your home’s value.

NOVEMBER EVENT CALENDAR Nov. 1

Woodstock Elementary Fall Festival Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

Location: 230 Rope Mill Road Information: Wristbands $10 if purchased in advance or $15 at the door. Event will include inflatables, food, cakewalk, basket raffle and an artist’s market.

Nov. 2

Coat and Can Drive Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Eagle Watch Park Information: Benefitting Forever Fed. http://foreverfed.org/

Nov. 9

Bascomb UMC Craft Fair Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Bascomb UMC, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road Information: There will be more than 45 vendors. www.bascombchurch.org

Nov. 9

Free Cardiovascular Screening Time: 9 a.m.-noon Location: Northside-Cherokee Towne Lake,

900 Towne Lake Parkway Information: Registration required by calling (404) 845-5555, press “0”

Nov. 9-10

Holiday Tour of Homes Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., candlelight tour 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9,

noon-5 p.m. Nov. 10.

Tickets: $20 Information: The Junior Service League of Woodstock presents a tour of Canton and Woodstock homes professionally decorated for the holidays. Benefits various Cherokee charities. (770) 592-3535. Purchase tickets in advance at www.jslwoodstock.org.

Follow at www.facebook.com/JSLofWoodstock.

Nov. 9

Cherokee County Humane Society Silent Auction Time: 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Location: Kennesaw Community Center,

2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw Information: Tickets $25 per person; available at Cherokee County Humane Society Thrift Store, 5900 Bells Ferry Rd. (770) 592-8072.

Nov. 15

Jingle Bell Shop Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center,

1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton.

Information: No charge to attend the one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza, which will feature vendors with gift and craft items on display. (770) 345-0400. www.cherokeechamber. com/jingleBellShop.htm

Nov. 18

CASA/DFCS Informational Meeting Time: 6 p.m.

Location: 105 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Information: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will host this informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Cherokee County. For questions, call Amy Blanton at (770) 345-3274.

Nov. 20

Hypnosis to Stop Smoking Fundraiser Times: Four sessions: 10-11:30 a.m.; noon-1:30 p.m.;

3-4:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.

Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC,

6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125 Information: For a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society, participants can learn to how to stop smoking without cravings, irritability or weight gain. Pre-registration is required by calling (678) 938-7274. www.GAhypnotherapy.com

Nov. 28

11th Annual Gobble Jog Times: 1K Fun Run 8:45 a.m., 5K Run timed 9 a.m.,

5K Run/Walk (untimed) 9:30 a.m. Tot trot 10:30 a.m.

Location: Historic Marietta Square Information: Benefitting Must Ministries, for more information call their hotline: (678) 218-4521 or gobblejog.org

Happy Thanksgiving! from the staff of AroundAbout Local Media!

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Recipe Corner

BY CARON AND ALBERTO CATALÁN

Strawberry Meringue Roulade

The Irish have a real sweet tooth. You wouldn’t dream of showing up to visit someone without some form of sugar — candies or chocolate for kids and cake or some form of dessert for the adults.

My Nana Hegarty had the best treats ever. When you would visit her, she always had some kind of goodie - toffee pops, hob nobs (cookie), ginger nuts – all delicious. One of her favorites was meringues, a very simple yet tasty dessert served with a nice hot cup of tea in a china cup. There was no better way to pass the time during a visit.

Here is a variation of the recipe below. Serve it in a margarita glass for extra flair!

Caron and Alberto Catalán are the owners and managers of Papa P’s – Mexican with an Irish side, located in the Towne Lake Kroger shopping center.

They have lived in Towne Lake since 2008. They have four children, Conor, Ciara, Derek and Fiona.

Visit them online at www.papa-ps.com or call (770) 592-3100.

ingredients preparation

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Ingredients 4 large egg whites 1 cup of sugar

Beat egg whites and half of the cup of sugar with electric beater on high, until soft peaks form. Slowly add remaining sugar while continuing to beat on high, until stiff peaks form.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread meringue mixture on sheet about one inch thick.

Bake for 50-60 minutes on middle rack at 300 degrees. Remove from oven, let cool.

Whip heavy cream with electric mixer

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream Pint of strawberries, sliced

until thick, being careful not to overdo, or you will create butter.

When meringue is cool, place another sheet of parchment paper on top and flip over. Spread whipped cream all over meringue and cover with sliced strawberries. Using the edges of the paper, start to roll the meringue together like a jellyroll. The meringue will crack, and this is ok.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Slice and serve.

Holiday Craft Bazaar

Saturday, November 09, 2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road Woodstock, GA 30189

(770) 928-2795

Shop from LOCAL vendors showcasing jewelry, art, sewn creations, and other types of handmade goodness.

Vendor Information: Booth Rental $25. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please email your contact information to events@ prayerandpraise.org

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The Two Marital Arguments

BY MIKE LITREL, MD

I was shocked the other day when my patient’s husband proudly confided that he and his wife had gotten into only two arguments in their 38 years of marriage. Although I consider Ann and myself to be happily married, it seems like we argue a few times a week.

I asked the husband his secret.

“Well, our first argument lasted about 20 years,” he said Dr. Mike Litrel has authored with a grin. “And the second hundreds of articles and one isn’t over yet.” two books on the faithhealth connection. He is I laughed. But his comment a board certified OB/GYN got me thinking. and specialist in pelvic Upon reflection, I realized reconstructive surgery that after 25 years of marriage, at Cherokee Women’s Ann and I have finished up our Health Specialists in Roswell and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel first argument. can be reached at www.

And the second one is just cherokeewomenshealth.com. warming up.

As an obstetrician, I know the first argument had something to do with motherhood. And as a husband, I can admit Ann had it harder than I did. She experienced morning sickness - not me. She lost blood when the babies were born - not me. She yelped with discomfort when she started breast feeding - not me. And she worried every day about our boys as they were growing up - not me. As a witness to the miracle of creation and the labors of motherhood, I have been grateful to God for the opportunity to serve both my wife and my patients.

I am also grateful God didn’t make me a woman.

As a gynecologist, I’ve learned the second argument has something to do with menopause.

As a husband, I’ve observed over the past few years if I happen to wake at four in the morning, Ann may not always be sleeping next to me. Hot flashes and insomnia and headaches have been the explanation. Ann is not a complainer, but I suspect there is something else, too.

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“I’ve been caring for women with menopausal changes for 20 years, and I am able to guide them to choices that help them feel better. But caring for women with menopausal symptoms is not the same as living with one.” when the physiological, hormonal orchestra that allowed for the creation of life comes to its finale. It’s a time when many a woman suddenly understands just how much she has sacrificed for her family in comparison to her husband.

And this really ticks her off.

I’ve been caring for women with menopausal changes for 20 years, and I am able to guide them to choices that help them feel better. But caring for women with menopausal symptoms is not the same as living with one.

Sometimes I feel I am growing as a physician but losing ground as a husband.

All my patients want my medical opinion. My practice philosophy is to treat my patients the way I would want another physician to treat my wife. So I listen carefully to my patient’s communications - both verbal and non-verbal – to help direct my recommendations. As a husband, I do the same thing.

And Ann’s communications clearly told me to keep my medical opinions to myself.

But the other morning, after a night of sleepless misery, Ann finally asked for my medical advice. Gratified, I offered her a natural hormone supplement I have been recommending for decades.

Ann is not a big fan of medication.

She also knows I am not a big pill pusher. So when she questioned if the hormone was safe, I didn’t know what to say. Somehow, what I always tell my patients didn’t seem appropriate “If you were my wife, this is the first thing I would have you try.” ©Copyright 2013

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EVERYDAY “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” -Mother Teresa One of the great things about Thanksgiving is how it inspires us to reflect on gratitude, family, and the holiday’s true meaning. Thanksgiving is more than a parade, a gridiron battle or pumpkin pie. It is meant to be a time for intentional gratitude for our daily blessings.

While the attitude of thanksgiving is typically heightened this one month, let’s make it our intention to always be thankful, humble, and grateful for life’s many blessings while deliberately sharing our blessings with others.

Everyday Angels would like to share a few notes of Thanksgiving recently received.

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

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November is the beginning of a very busy season for Everyday Angels, as well as other nonprofit organizations. We will be busy assisting local qualified families with food and utility expenses. We encourage you to reach out and share your blessings with others.

By doing so, you can enhance your holiday experience while helping to strengthen and enrich our community.

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Helping Hands A lot of our friends and neighbors struggle financially every day. Fortunately, there are many charitable organizations in and around our area equipped to help those in need. And while these charities always need the community’s assistance, that need increases during the holiday season because more residents are seeking help. For November, we have compiled a list of local charitable organizations and their specific needs. We will do the same for our December issue. If your organization would like to be included in December, please email your request to editor@townelaker.com by Nov. 5.

Papa’s Pantry—Papa’s Pantry’s mission is to help families in need gain, or regain, financial stability. Giving opportunities for children in these struggling families are available through the program “Papa Noel.” The food ministry needs funds to purchase meat, milk and produce, especially now through Christmas. Donated turkeys and hams are accepted; please call for details. An updated list of needed non-perishable items and household items is available on the website, www.papaspantry. org. Donations can be mailed to Papa’s Pantry, 6551 Commerce Pkwy., Ste. 200, Woodstock, GA 30189 or made safely online on its website.

Never Alone—Never Alone provides clothing and food for those in need. This Thanksgiving, the organization has a goal of providing 100 families in need with a turkey and food box. Fifty dollars per family is needed in order to provide a Thanksgiving meal and food that will sustain the family for one week; in order to receive discounted pricing on the food items, donations need to be

collected by Nov. 11. Donations can be made online at www. firstgiving.com (enter “Lamar Green” in the search box and click on Lamar Green’s Fundraising Page) or mail your donation to Never Alone, P.O. Box 1904, Woodstock, GA 30188.

Cherokee County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)—DFCS is holding a Secret Santa program and is in need of gift sponsors for more than 200 children in foster care. It also is accepting monetary donations to the year-round Secret Santa Fund. To help with either program, call (678) 4279393 or visit www.cherokeesanta.com.

Baby & More Thrift Store — A ministry supporting the HOPE Center, a pregnancy diagnosis and support center, is accepting donations of new toys for its Christmas Toy Closet. Donations of diapers, baby wipes and gas cards for its ICU Atlanta Mobile Unit (mobile ultrasound). The store is located at 295 Molly Lane, off Hwy. 92 near Lowe’s.

MUST Ministries — MUST would like to fill 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. The following items are needed: cans of corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes; boxes of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread mix, stuffing; jars of gravy or packages of gravy mix; and frozen pies and turkeys. Non-perishable items can be dropped off November 11 – 15 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at New Life Church, 154 Lakeside Dr., Canton, GA 30115 (in house on top of hill to the right of the church).

Frozen turkeys and pies can be dropped off November 25 – 27 between 8 – 9 a.m. at MUST Ministries, 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114.

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House Purging

BY KARA KIEFER

Over the course of our married life, my husband and I have moved twice—once from Denver to Las Vegas and again from Las Vegas to Woodstock. Both were company moves, which meant we had the luxury of being packed and moved by a moving company.

Moving companies are instructed, unless otherwise told, to pack EVERYTHING. This includes trash from trash cans, as we later Kara Kiefer is the editor found out when we unpacked in of TowneLaker. She lives Woodstock. in Towne Lake with her The advantage of having a husband Mike and sons company pack you is obvious— Brandon and Garrett. much less work and stress for the homeowner. The disadvantage is because you’re not packing yourself, the need to purge the house of unneeded belongings isn’t really a priority.

Nineteen years later, we are acutely aware of this disadvantage. We’ve often joked that we need to rent a dumpster for the day to rid our house of everything we no longer need. Scary thing is, we’d probably fill it.

Every now and then (not often enough), my husband and I will have a day where we don’t have anything going on, and the weather is miserable, so we will decide to tackle a room or two and purge. We grab a box of trash bags and go through closets and cabinets, deciding what to keep, donate or throw away.

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The latest purge involved the hall coat closet. Over the years, this closet has amassed large amounts of hoodies, coats, foul weather gear and blankets. We could barely keep the door closed. Typical of projects like this, I got distracted when I was trying to find a new space for the blankets we use while watching TV in the winter. The logical place to house them was in the armoire where the TV was housed. But when I opened the armoire, a whole new project stared me down—this was the place where all the kids’ VHS tapes had gone to die. I knew they were there, but over the years, I just couldn’t throw any of them away, even though it had been YEARS since any of them had been touched. What’s the rule? If it hasn’t been used or worn in six months, toss it?

So I sat down and began the process of sorting through these tapes, and with the sorting came a flood of memories. There was the “Barney” tape that we made my oldest son when he was two. It contained episode after episode of “Barney,” and I can remember him like it was yesterday, sitting on the couch with his blankey, watching it over and over. Then I found “Here Comes the Truck” and “Here Comes the Firetruck.” Both my boys watched those videos incessantly. And of course, we had almost every Disney movie released on video from 1993 to 2000, including “The Lion King,” “Pinocchio, “Aladdin” and lots more. Every movie had a memory attached, and I remembered the age of each child when the movie came out and which one was a favorite of whom.

It was hard to put these tapes into a garbage bag, but I also realized that the memories associated with this period in time weren’t going to disappear just because the tapes did.

And in the end, I donated all the videos to charity.

Except “Barney.”

Musings from Towne: Thankful

BY ROBYN HOHENSEE

This year has been a challenging one for me personally. Yes, there have been some positive events that have occurred in my life, but overall, it has been fraught with loss and sadness. At the risk of being depressing, I will refrain from listing the events that have been difficult. Instead I will focus being thankful for what Robyn Hohensee has resided I do have. in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years.

First of all, I am alive and She is currently working on a breathing. Second of all, children’s book and an adult I have plenty to eat and a fiction novel. nice roof over my head.

Feel free to contact her at Sometimes it is as simple as Robyn561@yahoo.com. that. When you think about it, some people do not even have those basic things and would give their eyeteeth to be this fortunate.

Being thankful for the simple things in life has helped me put things in perspective. When the simple things are taken

away, it makes you realize their importance. Just ask any of the unfortunate Moore, OK, tornado victims of this past year, and I am sure they would agree. When being interviewed by the press, victims of natural disasters always say they are grateful to be alive.

The house and possessions can be replaced, but being alive and breathing cannot be.

This year brought home to me the importance of being happy in the moment, no matter what is going on around you. I observed the struggles of a few people in my life, and one of the qualities they displayed was the ability to keep a positive outlook and a sense of hope no matter how fearful or uncertain they felt. They were not going to let negativity and pessimism rule their destiny.

The obstacle they were facing took enough from them already, and they were not about to let it take anymore. They choose to be thankful for what they had and not focus on what they lost.

Witnessing them made me want to be a better person. I bow down at their courage.

This Thanksgiving, I will not worry about fixing the perfect turkey, keeping the tidiest house or having everyone arrive on time for dinner. In the past, those things would drive me insane!

This year and for the rest of my life, I vow to be thankful that I have a turkey to eat, a nice house to live in and a healthy and crazy family with whom to spend the holiday. I wish the same for each and every one of you!

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TLBA SPOTLIGHT Papa P’s – Mexican with an Irish side What could this possibly be? It may sound like an unusual combination but Caron and Alberto Catalán have made it work. Papa P’s opened its doors October 2, 2012. It is the dream of this husband and wife team. She is from Dublin, Ireland and he is from Cuexcontlan, Mexico. Since they first met in the restaurant business, opening their own restaurant has been on ongoing conversation over the years. They started to accumulate recipes and ideas and after close to 20 years, it eventually happened. Papa P’s is not your average Mexican restaurant. Diners can choose Mexican, Irish or a bit of both. It is the perfect place for those of you who love Mexican but who have a friend who maybe doesn’t. Perfect, one can enjoy fish and chips and a pint of Guinness while the other enjoys fajitas and a margarita! The atmosphere is family friendly with a great kids menu and all the food is fresh and homemade from scratch. Alberto and Caron live in Towne Lake with their four children. Come try their unique concept and introduce yourself. Their restaurant is an extension of their home where everyone is treated like family.

TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Join us on Tuesday, December 10, and help ring in the holidays as the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) hosts its Annual Holiday Gala at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills 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 “Using Smart Website Marketing to Engage, Persuade, and Sell.” We want to thank our speaker, Tom Tortorici for leading the workshop. Please take a look at our upcoming events.

Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop Tuesday, November 19, 12:30 — 2 p.m.

Tax Planning for Your Business, presented by John Drawdy of Paragon Accounting & Tax Solutions, LLC. Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 — 9 p.m.

Annual Holiday Gala at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to donaldekyle@gmail.com by December 4.

All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills.

Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350.

We want to welcome our newest member, Branlo Holistic. As always, thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.”

Visit us at tlba.org.

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Mama Justice

BY DEE LOCKLIN

We recently took our 20-yearold son on vacation. Hear me clearly when I say we will not do it again, for many reasons. But we got some great here’s-ourhappy-family photos to post on Facebook, and I guess we crossed one more thing off the 2013 parental to-do list.

After spending an entire week with our little dickens, we concluded that he is, well - to be truthful - an ingrate. There. I said Dee Locklin is retired it. May lightning strike me if I’m from Georgia State fibbing.

University. She lives in Towne Lake with Lewis and I had suspected as husband Lewis and much for many years, his being son Taylor in a an only child and coming to us cluttered home filled late in life and all. But we fooled with love and lots ourselves into thinking he was of dust bunnies.

Contact Dee at just gifted. Confident. A prodigy dlocklin89@gmail.com beyond compare. Yes, my friends, we were that deluded.

We are now wise to his tricks and prepared to practice really tough love. That’s right, and here are two examples. We promised the bambino a truck for Christmas. Much to his surprise, it will be a used truck. Ha! Take that, you ingrate! And, secondly, if my blue-eyed angel thinks I’m indulging him with that Movado dress watch, he’d better think again. It’s the Timex for you, buddy boy.

Here is one thing that prompted our wrath. While driving through Miami, Lewis and I became confused by the GPS directions. It didn’t help that our little lamb’s music was blaring

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through the car speakers, and that we were caught in a traffic tapestry on an interstate with cars and trucks weaving around us at 97 miles per hour.

Our directional confusion grew, and we got trapped in the wrong lane, thereby missing an important exit. Not a good thing in Miami. I know, because I grew up there. Then, as Lewis and I fumbled with maps and pushed GPS buttons at random, our ingrate shouted from the backseat, “You two are getting so old!”

Now I don’t know about your family, but in mine, no one tells Mama that she is old or overweight or wrong in any way whatsoever. It’s just not done. Not after hours of labor with no epidural or pain medicine. Not after changing hundreds of poopy diapers, sitting in the cold rain for sporting events, bringing green eggs and ham to school for Dr. Seuss Day, administering three-a-day nebulizer treatments for four years, cooking tasteless kid-friendly food for 18 years, and watching “The Lion King” until the video tape began to smoke. Oh, but I could go on.

Don’t get me wrong. I loved being a mom and still do! But my husband and I did forfeit a few grown up pleasures to give our progeny a dreamy childhood. And keep this in mind: no epidural.

The little monkey called tonight from college. Surprisingly, he needed some money. Ha! Well, this Mama stood her ground and told the rascal to go earn some bucks by donating blood plasma or a vital organ. So the stinker pulled his trump card and called Daddy, who pretty much wrote a blank check. Clearly the act of someone who never endured morning sickness.

Daddy then reminded the prodigal son that we are always here for him and love him beyond measure. What a pushover!

And, perhaps because I’m so old now, I caved in and agreed with my husband in a nanosecond.

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The Art of Building Cities

BY ANN LITREL

Ann is an artist and writer whose nationally published work includes decorative art, paintings for private and corporate collections, and writing and illustration for a range of publications. Ann lives with her husband and co-author Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons in Towne Lake.

Ann@annlitrel.com

“I sometimes had to picture the Mayor and Council in their underwear.”

The eyebrow-raising statement comes from Richard McLeod as he compares the position of community development director to his first career in his 20s, when he was, surprisingly, a professional dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. He said some elements from his career as a performer carried over into his job with the city in unexpected ways. He grins and explains: “When you’re in community development, sometimes you’re going to do things that are unpopular. I was working with private developers to help get their projects done, so part of my job was being able to stand in front of a room full of people who were angry at me and not be afraid to keep communicating.

Back when I was a dancer, one of the things we were told was to picture the audience in their underwear, so we’d be less nervous.

“Well, when I came to Woodstock, that just meant sometimes I had to picture Mayor Henriques or Bill Dewrell in their underwear when situations got tense.”

I asked McLeod to name the job description for director of community development. He gestures toward the modern skyline of downtown Woodstock behind him. White triangles of canvas shade the second-story patio at Pure Tacqueria. Private balconies hang from the brown brick face of the five-story building. Shops line the street level, which has wide, treeshaded sidewalks.

“I didn’t build anything; I didn’t engineer; I didn’t make any laws. My job was just to make sure all the right people stayed in the room. The developer had a spectacular vision, but it didn’t go with what was being done in Cherokee County at the time.

Everybody else was building subdivisions with cul-de-sacs and multi-car garages. This project needed a champion, and I guess I was that champion.

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“The developer wanted one thing, the elected officials wanted another, and public works wanted something else. It was my job to bring the artistic and regulatory sides together in a way that would allow a great creative project to happen. Part of my job description would have to include the word ‘artist.’

The dominant side to it has to be creative. So it’s recognizing the difference between a really good development and one that’s not so good.

“Technically, some of what we did here went against the code.

And it went against ‘industry standards.’ For example, we made the streets more narrow to slow down the cars. We took little things like the street drains, and used a type that didn’t give the appearance of being able to swallow small children. Some of what makes me different is that I am willing to dig into the kinds of items that are normally handled on the public works side.

“A great city is made of a million tiny details—where does the sun come from during certain times of the day? What is the color of the streetlights shining into the retail shops? I’ve been known to visit Savannah and walk around with a tape measure, measuring alleys and garages and houses and buildings. I’m always trying to figure out, what is the DNA that makes a city so distinctive?”

I asked McLeod if there are other connections between his career as a dancer and what he does now. He nodded.

“When I was a dancer, we traveled all over Europe, where the cities are hundreds, even thousands, of years old. Their cities are old and beautiful, and they still work. Over here, we’re lucky if our houses outlast our roofs. I would come back to Atlanta even then and think, Why can’t we build cities like that? Building good cities is a lost art.”

It’s an art that Richard McLeod is apparently dedicated to reviving.

Ann Litrel

Artist and Dancer Richard McLeod Brings a Creative Touch To Community Development Richard McLeod is the former director of community development for the City of Woodstock.

When McLeod began working for the city, Woodstock was a sleepy town with two or three blocks of aging retail stores along a state highway. During his tenure from 2002 to 2012, McLeod helped usher in the 26-acre development now known as Woodstock Downtown, a compact development of commercial retail space and restaurants crowned by four stories of condo units over retail shops and backstopped with multiple “pocket parks” and tall urban-style homes. Richard recently became director of community development for the City of Alpharetta, after serving ten years in that position at the City of Woodstock.

This story is the first in a series featuring local leaders and visionaries, some behind the scenes, who have had an impact on the community. For more on this story and the accompanying art, visit www.annlitrel.com.

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Your Reputation: an Asset or Liability?

BY LYNNE SAUNDERS

Signs of Thanksgiving and Christmas are already all around us. Actually, I had seen artificial Christmas trees in some local stores as early as this past July! For many who are trying to find work, seasonal jobs are prevalent. It is refreshing to see “Now Hiring” signs through the community. If you are looking for a job, you may not want to disregard “seasonal” opportunities. They hold a lot of potential!

Lynne is the director of More and more employers are Papa’s Pantry and the MastersTrainingCenter. cutting back on hiring full-time (40 com, and she is an hours per week) employees. There author. She can be has been a lot of news coverage on reached at (770) 591this issue. One hiring method being 4730 or visit www. utilized more often is recruiting papaspantry.org. temporary workers into entry-level positions. Employers watch new hires carefully to quickly identify those who have a good work ethic and are able to successfully think on their feet while working within the company’s policies and procedures.

Employees who do not rise to a company’s high standards are dismissed easily and quickly. Those who perform very well become known to be dependable, responsible and professional.

Permanent jobs, and many times full-time positions, are often offered to employees who have earned this good reputation.

One of the most valuable assets each of us can have is our reputation. One of our worst liabilities can also be our

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“A good reputation will open doors of opportunity that those with a poor reputation will never even know exist.” reputation. What people think about us is important. A good reputation will open doors of opportunity that those with a poor reputation will never even know exist.

In my employment classes, I often remind job seekers that those who are already working are generally more attractive to a hiring company. It is assumed that if the person has a job, that he or she already knows how to be a good employee. (Of course, this is an assumption and is not based on fact or direct knowledge.) “Good” employees are always in demand.

A popular hiring method for key positions does not always utilize a standard job posting advertisement. Instead, the company’s leadership will go to key people within their network and organization, asking for referrals for someone who has the needed qualifications and would be a good fit. They look for people who have a reputation for being able to accept responsibility and make sound, profitable decisions. Many times, this is how “hidden” (non-advertised) jobs are filled.

Employees with a reputation for being approachable, easy to work with and successful in managing job responsibilities often experience a greater level of job security. Not every company has a “last in, first out” policy. During uncertain economic times, being an employee with an outstanding and impeccable reputation may just be what gives you job security.

“Keep Making Progress!”

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‘Tis the Season

BY SHELLEY HEROD

It is my favorite time of year as my team and I add finishing touches to our Christmas Junior Service League Tour of Homes house. I have been so blessed to participate in this event for the past 10 years. As a designer, I can display my God-given talent and help raise money for Cherokee County charities.

In 1997, the Woodstock Junior Service League introduced this event and since its inauguration, Shelley lives in Towne Lake the league has raised over and owns her own interior $330,000 to improve the lives design company. She can be of Cherokee County families. reached at (770) 235-5640.

The Tour typically showcases four to five local homes that are professionally decorated by local interior designers. Attendees will observe an array of holiday decorating ideas to inspire them for this coming season.

As one of the featured designers, I work closely with the homeowners. When I first observe their home, I search for an inspiration or theme and get to know their personality.

Once I have a theme, I can carry it throughout the house to create a cohesive and comfortable environment. My work is a

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combination of the owner’s holiday decor and an introduction of the newest ideas in holiday design. This allows their personality and holiday traditions to be incorporated while giving old ornaments a fresh, new, chic look.

What I enjoy most about designing for the holidays is the unexpected. Holiday decor is a wonderful time to be creative and have fun. Year-round decorating is a little more traditional and expected. Ornaments hanging from the bathroom ceiling, garland draped over the curtain rod, or a wreath hung over a mirror or window are just a few examples of the unexpected. A touch of holiday is in every room is always a must.

Every year, I research for the newest trends for the seasons. It is not necessary to purchase all new holiday decorations every year; it is all about how you introduce a few new pieces to what you already own. I always find it interesting how designers in the tour use traditional items in a new way. Just by moving your decor to a different room from year to year will give it a fresh new look. If you have old ornaments that typically hang on your tree, try hanging them in a window or on garland, replacing the hooks with ribbons. Those old ornaments will have new life and become a conversation piece.

This year, the Holiday Tour of Homes will be held on November 9 and 10. I am pleased to be working with developer Tony Perry this year in his new model home in The Villages at Towne Lake.

This is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and for a fantastic cause. I hope to see you there.

But it Tastes Like Wine

BY DAVID HECKELMOSER

Oftentimes, when you taste wine and you are asked to describe the aromas and the flavors, those wine descriptors can escape you. So the answer often is, “It tastes like wine.”

The wine’s aromas are some of the key ways to understand more about the wine.

Taste “See,” “swirl,” “smell” and “sip” are the smell and taste stages of wine evaluation. It is the combination of these nasal and David Heckelmoser is a tongue reactions that define flavor.

Towne Lake resident wine enthusiast, member of The back of your tongue is the Guild of Sommeliers, sensitive to bitterness. The sides of Certified Specialist of your tongue are areas that pick up Wine (CSW) and is Wine sourness and saltiness. The front of Spirits Education Trust your tongue is where sweetness is certified (WSET). Contact David at heck4773@ perceived. The weight or the body bellsouth.net. of the wine is detected in the middle of the tongue.

Wines also have a “feel” in the mouth, which we often describe as body. A light-bodied wine actually feels light on your tongue. A heavy-bodied red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon, will feel fuller. These are tactile sensations, rather than sensory, but they are still part of the overall wine evaluation process.

The bitter taste in wines is due to tannin. Tannin, a natural flavor component of wine, is found in the skins, stems and seeds of grapes. Since white wines have very low tannin content (because of little skin contact during fermentation), they are generally free of a bitter taste. It is common in red wines, particularly young red wines, for the tannin content to be high

enough (due to extraction from the skins) to be noticeable to the taste. White wines tend to lead to acidity for description—think of Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The next time you taste your wine, think of these common aromas for red and white wine.

White Grape Variety Common sensory descriptors Chardonnay Apple, butter, creamy, lemon, vanilla

if aged in new oak. Steely, mineral,

flinty Riesling Citrus fruits, peach, honey, spicy Sauvignon Blanc Lime, cut grass, bell pepper,

grapefruit, crisp, tart, tropical fruit, pineapple Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) White peach, pear, apricot slate,

orange zest, crisp, tart Chenin Blanc Beeswax, honey, apple, apple,

almond Red Grape Variety Common sensory descriptors Cabernet Sauvignon Black cherry, black currant, cedar,

green pepper, mocha, cherry, vanilla Merlot Jammy (fruity), cherry, smooth tannins Malbec Plums, black cherry and blackberry,

smoky, earthy, leather Pinot Noir Cherries, plums, mushrooms, earthy,

raspberry, strawberry, prunes Syrah (Shiraz) Black pepper spice, black berries,

plums, smoky Zinfandel Black and white pepper, nutmeg, red

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The Sweat of Parenting

BY CHICKA ELLOY

When I chat with my friends and compare notes, I am often amazed at the wisdom that every parent achieves both proactively and reactively to their kids. Most parents are faced with The Three Stages of Sweating during their journey.

Until your child is around 4 years old, you are in the “Siesta sweat” stage of parenting. Your world revolves around changing diapers, sleep deprivation, potty Chicka Elloy lives in training and car seats. All you Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel want is a nap and this stage is daughters. He writes defined by physical labor. for USA Today Education When your child is 5-11 years and was voted #1 Daddy old you are in the “Sweet sweat” Blogger by Parents.com stage of parenting. Nothing is Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather.com. perfect, but this is about as good as it gets. You see the world all over again through the eyes of your child. In this stage, your child truly believes that you are larger than life. Children can dress themselves, hold a conversation, make you laugh, go solo to the bathroom and sleep a little bit longer. This stage is marked by a lot of fun.

During the “sweetness” years, parents get intoxicated with satisfaction over the joy of parenting. Many times they don’t even acknowledge (or know) that there is a final stage around the corner.

When your child is 12-18 years old, the “Stress sweat” stage

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of parenting reveals itself. This stage is ruled by core value challenges, waiting up all night, puberty, friend concerns, dating, driving and curfews. The problem comes when parents don’t take the time to prepare for stage three.

Many parents roll along having a blast through the summer after fifth grade. Then, without any warning, their child morphs into a grumpy, no-fun version of his or her former self and many simply see it as rebellion or disobedience. Parents react with anger, and the teenager responds with resentful silence. And the crazy cycle is well on its way. The hurt feelings that happen in this crucial transition pave a path for conflict and emotional wounds that can shape the direction of a life and choice of future spouse.

So how can we prepare to keep puberty parenting purposeful? Here are four thoughts on what any proactive parent could do: 1. Start reading up: It has been a while since you had acne and culture has changed the world, so read up on blogs, books and life as a teenager today.

2. Be the teacher: As awkward as it is, parents should prepare teenagers for puberty. I’ve worked with students as they are getting their first “physical change” and freaked out as no one really educated or prepared them outside of the school.

As a camp director, I have shared news to parents who joke about the child’s emotional state to neutralize the situation, and I’m not sure if that is worse than letting the child’s friends do the educating.

3. Go vanilla: Responding to the teenager’s mood swings with as little emotion as possible keeps you in a place of influence.

Say to your teen, “Tell me more.” continued on page 82

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What if ... Myths Keep You From Career Success?

BY JULIAN REID

Our current economy has created a business environment in which job satisfaction and job security are oxymorons. Many Americans are now taking control of their own careers, while others are falling victim to myths. Their thinking is based on FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real.

Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but some who would be wildly successful aren’t even taking a look. Here are a couple of Julian Reid has a chemical myths that drive FEAR of business engineering degree from ownership.

Georgia Tech, a U.S. Chamber certification in Myth 1: “I have to be an Organization Management expert in order to open and and several professional run a business.” Nope. In his coaching and sales modern classic business book certifications. Contact him “The E-Myth Revisited,” Michael at (770) 521-0698 or jreid@ esourcecoach.com.

Gerber reminds us that new small businesses often suffer because the owner is 70 percent technician, 20 percent manager and 10 percent entrepreneur. The fact is that a new small business needs

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an owner who is 33 percent technician, 33 percent manager and 33 percent entrepreneur. Franchise businesses open every day with new owners who are migrating from extraordinarily diverse careers. Lack of expertise in the new industry does not matter.

What matters are transferable skills. Just think: Warren Buffett owns many successful businesses. Do you really think he is an expert in all of them?

You do not have to be an expert to start and run your own business. To be a successful business owner, you need to work more ON your business, not IN it.

Myth 2: “I must convert a deep passion into a business in order to be successful.” This is more a cliché than a principle.

There’s nothing wrong with loving your business - it just isn’t a requirement. I know a successful restaurant owner who doesn’t eat there because he doesn’t like the loud music. I also know an owner of a porta potty company. Do you think he’s passionate about porta potties? No. His passions are time with family, volunteer work and playing golf. His business serves a marketplace need. He runs it well, and he makes a lot of money.

In other words, he sees his business for what it is: A vehicle to help him achieve his lifestyle and financial goals.

These are just two myths that keep people from pursuing business ownership. What if you address the FEARS that prevent you from pursuing your desired lifestyle and financial goals?

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Health & Wellness

Amazing Breakthroughs in Dental Diagnosis and Treatment

BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Many people still worry about going to the dentist. They ignore toothaches and avoid making appointments. They suffer from anxiety that causes them to lose sleep the night before an appointment, as they contemplate pain from shots and drilling. Unfortunately, these are very real concerns associated with dentistry.

To quantitatively measure Dr. Scott Harden is a the success rate of painless dentist at Fountain dental care in my office, we View Family Dentistry conducted a poll of our patients and has served the that received injections and Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. treatment, including large He is a dental advisor fillings, crowns, extractions and for two national root canals. Of the 47 patients dental research we questioned, 95 percent said companies. You can reach Dr. Harden at they felt no pain, three percent (770) 926-0000 or visit said they experienced slight FountainViewSmiles.com. discomfort, and two percent experienced slight but tolerable pain ranging from 3 to 5 on a scale of 1-10. These patients also said that, based on their current experience, they wouldn’t be concerned about future treatments.

Given those positive results, why would people still worry about a visit to the dentist? Unfortunately, many still embrace old stereotypes and haven’t been introduced to modern procedures and materials that have revolutionized dentistry.

As I reminisce about techniques used when I started in dentistry 25 years ago, I realize the differences are astounding. Patients were given metal fillings and crowns with unattractive metal margins near the gum level. Dentists did not wear gloves and patients sat up during a procedure to spit into a spittoon. Computers were being introduced for basic front office accounting procedures, and not used at all for direct patient care. It’s important for potential patients to move past the old stereotypes and realize advancements have been made to make the dental experience more pleasant and dental work more appealing. Viewing dentistry today with antiquated methods is as inappropriate as viewing today’s automobiles with no air conditioning, no power steering and no power brakes.

The current experience is esthetic, artistic, painless and personalized. Technology has improved hygiene, diagnosis and treatment. Technology has also greatly enhanced communication, allowing the patient to better understand and appreciate their dental care.

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“Some of the advances in hygiene include electric brushes, improved manual brushes, flossing handles, water-irrigation devices, and medicated toothpastes and rinses for gum disease.”

Some of the advances in hygiene include electric brushes, improved manual brushes, flossing handles, water-irrigation devices, and medicated toothpastes and rinses for gum disease. Diagnosis is simpler with intra-oral cameras that close-up take photos of teeth to demonstrate to patients existence of decay and other dental-related problems. This allows the patient to be involved in the actual diagnostic process. The DIAGNOdent laser introduces digital technology in diagnosing decay and provides very accurate measurement as never seen before in dentistry. Digital x-rays have reduced radiation significantly and allow better quality with instant verification of the image needed. Microscopes have now been incorporated into the field of dentistry, which allow the dentist to assess decay further with extreme detail.

Innovative treatment options include using ultrasonic energy to remove plaque and tartar without scraping the teeth, a more comfortable experience for the patient.

Dentists can treat gum disease by placing antibiotics in specific areas. Computer anesthesia delivers pain-free numbing of gums and teeth, easing fear of pain in patients.

White fillings now utilize nano-technology, for the first time ever, with very small particle sizes that make them much more impermeable to bacteria. Crowns no longer have a dark line at the gums, thanks to 3-D color matching and new porcelain technology. Ultrasonic technology along with other state-of-the-art devices are used during root canal procedures to eliminate bacteria, infection and improve the seal required for optimal success. Dentures are now fabricated from materials that are more comfortable to the skin and have teeth that have greatly reduced wear and look very natural.

Implants are a fantastic method to replace missing teeth, using a technique that looks and feels as close to natural teeth as possible. Invisalign offers a new way to straighten teeth without metal brackets and metal wires, which is especially desirable for adults.

Dentistry today offers painless dental care, resulting in healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile. Make your next dental appointment with confidence, knowing that new techniques and technology have changed the patient experience.

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Whiplash

BY VAN TRAN

Most of us, at one time or another, have been in an automobile accident. I have seen many patients over the years coming into my office experiencing whiplash symptoms resulting from motor vehicle accidents, and the two most common symptoms that I have noticed are neck pain and headaches. These symptoms are referred to as whiplash.

Neck pain by far is the most Dr. Van Tran is a board common complaint in whiplash certified chiropractor with Discover Chiropractic. He trauma, with more than 90 can be reached at (770) percent of our patients reporting 516-9900. it. Often this pain radiates across the shoulders, up into the head and down between the shoulder blades. Whiplash injuries tend to affect all of the tissues in the neck, including muscles, ligaments and nerves. Damage to the muscles and ligaments in the neck and upper back are the major cause of the pain experienced in the first few weeks following a

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whiplash injury.

After neck pain, headaches are the most prevalent complaint among those suffering from whiplash injury. While some headaches are the result of direct brain injury, most are related to injury of the muscles, ligaments and joints of the neck.

With proper care, many whiplash injuries heal within six to nine months. Chiropractic care utilizes gentle manual manipulation of the spine to restore normal movement and position of the spinal vertebrae. In addition chiropractic also utilizes traction, electrical stimulation and ultrasound to restore proper function to the muscles and ligaments as well as to reduce pain.

Pediatrician=Perfect Parent? Nope!

BY DR. AMY HARDIN

About 14 years ago, I went to the Atlanta Bread Company on Barrett Parkway for a late lunch with my two and four year-old daughters. The girls loved this restaurant, and it was going to be a fun treat and a wonderful memory for the three of us. This would be a chance for me to be the fun and awesome mom that— of course—I was, and to show off the well behaved, intelligent and wonderful kids of a pediatrician.

Amy Hardin is a Within 10 minutes, our table was pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. a wreck. The two year-old was Check out Northside throwing a major temper tantrum, Pediatrics’ new website at and none of us had eaten. As I www.northsidepediatrics. was carrying my screaming two com and follow them on year-old daughter to the parking Facebook at Northside Pediatrics! lot to our van for timeout, I heard, “Hey! That’s Dr. Hardin! She’s our pediatrician! Hi, Dr. Hardin! Bless her heart…”

We all have had those days with our kids, whether it’s toddlers who are misbehaving, tweens who are rolling their eyes at us or teens who don’t want to be seen at the mall with us.

My mistake that day was trying to take a two and four year-old out to lunch when it was really nap time. With time, I learned from my mistakes.

One of the things our practice has seen over the past several years is even more moms trying to “do it all” and be Super Moms. Add a full-time job into the mix, and it can just make some moms feel like more of a failure. Stay-at-home moms know that their life is certainly not going to lunch or sitting

around watching TV when the kids are at school. And for those who are homeschooling, they are trying to be both the perfect teacher and mom.

My above story is to show you even the person who is supposed to be up to date on the best parenting techniques and care for children can have naughty kids and that she can mess up! It happens, and we all have to cut ourselves some slack. With Facebook, Pinterest and other social media sites, competition among new moms is amplified. Your neighbor’s baby has a video on Instagram of him walking at nine months old or going potty at 15 months. Your sister has an amazing birthday party for your niece with cool crafts from Pinterest. A friend from school has pictures on Facebook from her three year old’s Chinese class field trip and pictures of the gold medals she received from gymnastics class. Social media can make young moms who are not feeling 100 percent secure in their parenting skills feel like they are failing. Guess what? No one has a 100 percent perfect life. Social media posts are the five percent of your life when something amazing happens (or the five percent when something horrible does). And sadly, unrealistic expectations regarding a kid’s development (i.e. most kids are potty trained at 2 to 3 years old) cannot only make parents frustrated, it’s a leading cause of child abuse, according to National Institute of Health.

It’s our jobs as more experienced moms and friends to let new moms know we know how hard they are trying and to offer common sense and loving advice if they seem to need help.

Next time you see a mom and her toddler is throwing a temper tantrum in the grocery store, give her a pat on the shoulder and tell her, “We’ve all been there and it does get better.” When you see that young couple from church who have three little kids under the age of five, and the parents look exhausted, offer to babysit so they can go to a movie or get dinner. continued on page 82

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Recovery and Prevention Tips for Foot and Ankle Sprains

BY TRAVIS JONES, D.P.M., NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

Your feet and ankles are made up of several bones and ligaments.

Ligaments are strong, flexible tissues that connect the bones to one another, providing stability to many joints. A sprain occurs when the foot lands awkwardly, causing some ligaments to pull, stretch and tear. When the injury occurs to the middle part of the foot, it is called a foot sprain. Ankle and foot sprains are among the most common Dr. Travis Jones is a types of injuries, especially among podiatrist at Northside athletes. Still, simply tripping or Cherokee Orthopedics stumbling on uneven ground is and Sports Medicine. enough for anyone, athlete or not, His specializes in the to endure a sprain. foot and ankle. Call (770) 517-6636 or go Pain, swelling, bruising and northsidecherokeeortho. difficulty walking on the affected com for more information. foot or ankle are some of the most common symptoms of a sprained or fractured foot or ankle.

If you suspect you have sprained your foot or ankle, remember the RICE method: Rest. Stay off the injured foot or ankle.

Ice. Apply ice around to the affected area as soon as possible and reapply it for 15–20 minutes every three or four hours for the first 48 hours after injury.

Compression. Snuggly wrap an elastic bandage (such as an Ace® wrap) around the affected foot or ankle.

Elevation. Keep your foot or ankle elevated as much as possible to reduce swelling.

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“More serious injuries such as fractures of the foot and ankle can often be mistaken as a common sprain. If your condition does not improve or if you begin to experience increased pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking, it’s important to seek out care with a physician.”

Oral medications, such as ibuprofen, may also be used to help reduce inflammation. Temporary bracing may be important to help reduce inflammation and help hold ligaments in place to heal properly. A brief course of physical therapy has also been shown to help in recovery.

More serious injuries such as fractures of the foot and ankle can often be mistaken as a common sprain. If your condition does not improve or if you begin to experience increased pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking, it’s important to seek out care with a physician.

In order to help prevent injuries, it’s important to warm up properly before physical activity and undergo a proper stretching routine. Wear shoes that fit well and are activity-specific.

Exercises focusing on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance are also important components to preventing common injuries of the foot and ankle.

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Real Property.

The combination of law practices at Hartman-Imbriale may seem odd: real estate and personal injury. At a glance, the two specialties may not seem like they have a lot in common, but once you get to know the two attorneys at the helm, Andrew (Andy) Hartman and James (Jim) Imbriale, you will see similarities in philosophy, client care and results.

Fourteen years ago, Andy and Jim met at a real estate closing and became fast friends. In addition to sharing the same profession, they discovered they had a lot in common and shared a lot of the same values. Their business philosophies were also congruous, which led to the decision to go into practice together. “The type of law we each practice is a direct reflection of our personalities,” said Andy. “My specialty allows me to create long-term relationships with clients, and I enjoy the problem solving aspect of real estate law. Jim likes to take on a fight against big insurance companies and corporations. What is similar is our dedication to providing excellent customer service to our clients while achieving the best possible results.”

Real Estate

Left: Christina Adams, Andrew Hartman and Ralph Walker.

Hartman-Imbriale 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Woodstock, GA 30188

(678) 445-7423

www.hartman-imbriale.com

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Three real estate attorneys, Andrew Hartman, Ralph Walker and Christina Adams, and a team of paralegals handle nearly 100 closings each month from several office locations, with the “mothership” being located on Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. “Our goal is keep our clients informed every step of the way and make the process as seamless as possible,” said Andy.

In addition to commercial and residential real estate closings, the team provides legal counseling and advice for a multitude of complex real estate matters such as foreclosures, title examinations and clearing of defects and more. And in part due to the team’s years of experience and proficiency, Hartman-Imbriale is part of the Department of HUD’s Buyer Select Program, allowing the law practice to be closing attorneys for HUD properties.

“Whatever the situation or problem is, we will always offer candid advice.

We offer creative solutions for real estate agents, lenders, buyers and sellers,” said Andy.

The real estate team also handles estate planning including wills, trusts and power of attorney. “We guide our clients through the complexity of estate planning while providing a high level of service,” said Andy.

Andy and his team realize that while they can be extremely proficient and knowledgeable in the area of real estate law, if the customer service isn’t there, chances are repeat business won’t be there either. “Customer service is our number one priority. We are accessible and very responsive to our clients and promptly return all phone calls and emails. We provide big-firm expertise with small-firm sensibilities,” said Andy. As part of its commitment to customer service, Andy noted that while Hartman-Imbriale has two offices Woodstock and Jasper, he and his fellow attorneys are flexible and if the client can’t come to them, they will go to the client.

Real Justice.

Personal Injury

The personal injury team of Jim Imbriale, Jeff Yashinsky and Michael Gumprecht fight for the victims of car accidents, premises accidents and wrongful deaths. “For us, it’s about seeking justice and making companies and corporations who have been negligent or unfair accountable,” said Jim. Jeff continued, “We like to try cases. If settling isn’t an option, we have no problem going to trial to get everything we believe our client deserves. I equate it to a ‘David vs. Goliath’ mentality.”

A perfect example of this mentality can be seen in a case where Jim and Jeff were part of a legal team in a slip and fall case that involved a national hotel chain. The plaintiff, who was a guest at the hotel, slipped and fell on a puddle of water that had resulted from a leaking air conditioning unit. He hit his head on the concrete, which later resulted in headaches and vision and hearing problems. The client accumulated $45,000 in medical bills, and initially the hotel refused any responsibility at all for the injury and denied it three years. Three years later, after much legal maneuvering and many depositions, on the day of trial, the hotel offered $250,000, which was promptly rejected by the plaintiff and his attorneys. In the end, through the meticulous gathering of evidence, witness and expert testimonies, the jury was convinced the hotel had been negligent and awarded the plaintiff $1.78 million in damages.

This was a big case and time consuming, but no matter how big or small the case is, clients can expect the same tenacity and top-notch legal representation from a team of legal professionals. “We have six members of our team, and all six of those members work on each case,” said Jim. “We take cases that others turn down for various reasons, and initial expenses are fronted by us, not the client. No matter how big or small the suit amount is, we fight for the client every step of the way.”

And like the real estate part of the practice, providing superior customer service is paramount to the personal injury team as well. “We provide free consultations and explain the whole process from start to finish. All phone calls and emails are promptly returned, and we take our time with each and every case. Over the course of time, we hear repeatedly from juries that they could see how we believed in our client and how passionate we were to get justice for them,” said Jeff.

Jim and Andy are both residents of Cherokee County. Jim resides in Towne Lake and Andy in BridgeMill, and both believe in giving back to their community. The firm supports a variety of charities including Habitat for Humanity, Papa’s Pantry, MUST Ministries and many others.

Left: Jim Imbriale, Michael Gumprecht and Jeff Yashinsky.

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School & Sports

Etowah High School Homecoming

Left to right: Joey Ulis, Julia Turbyfield and Briggs Darrah

Left to right: Maddie Moore, Julia Turbyfield, Madison Fowler and Shelby Rensel

Olivia Stephenson and Anna Wagner

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Hayden and Marlee Neal

Connor Herod and Nikki Gilner

Left to right: Patrick Reidy, Savannah Arnold, Kingsley Green and Taylor Lobus.

Left to right: Christian Gomez, Madi Johnson, Chandler Riggs, and Taylor Almy

Left to right: Chris Rinker, Madi Johnson, Nic Johnson, Kimberly Turner, Collin Mitchell and Victoria Heck

Left to right: Cam Crumpton, Connor Herod and Daniel Ponder

Freshman Cheerleaders

Freshmen volleyball team

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Woodstock High School

Homecoming

Photo by Skip Daugherty

Queen Maria Franco and King Luke Chamberlin

Left to right: Hannah Jenkins, Hannah Frantz, Centavia Hooker, Kennedy Reeg, Amanda Fritsch, Maria Franco, Amanda Buckles, Annie Jiang, Maddy Stone. Claudia Harrison, Alexis Onuschak and Nicole Agner.

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Nic Franco and Kasey Lawton

Left to right: Mia Vahle, Valentina Quiroga and Stella Atsma

Emma Dixon and Bryce Bergman

Woodstock Wolverines Lassiter Trojans Photos by Skip Daugherty

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INSIDE THE MIND OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT Each month, students in Joe Lemmo’s seventh grade Language Arts class at E.T. Booth Middle School will be sharing thoughts on topics important to them. This month’s topic is, “Fast Food Verses Home-Cooked Meals. Which is better?”

One in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese. Most people think it’s the child’s fault but it is not. Teens try really hard to be skinny, but it’s not as easy as you think. It is more difficult when the parents don’t give them the healthiest choices.

Fast food may be convenient, but it is just calories that are leading Marie-Andree to weight gain in children. Parents Girard say they don’t have time to make home cooked meals, but they really do. My mom often gets home late, after my brother and I eat dinner, but she still makes us home cooked meals.

She cooks a lot over the weekend and puts the meals in the fridge so we can heat them up later. So working late is not an excuse. My mom always makes us healthy home cooked meals because we know how fattening and unhealthy fast food can be, especially since my mom is a doctor. So let’s all make better food choices and eat healthy home cooked meals to stop childhood obesity!

If you had a choice of either home cooked meals or fast food, what would you choose? When you ask teens that question today, they will most likely say fast food without giving any thought about it. I would choose home cooked meals because you can really enjoy delicious food in the comfort of your house. I am not saying I wouldn’t eat Riley McCready Wendy’s or Chick-Fil-A now and then.

I also have nothing against fast food because it can be delicious too! When it’s late and you come home from a long day of school, you immediately want something quick and easy, like fast food.

I participate in gymnastics, so I know a lot about being extremely hungry after a brutal workout. I think about going to Subway, but I decide that a warm, fresh, out-of-the-oven home cooked meal would satisfy me better. Also, most of the time fast food is very unhealthy for you. You don’t know what the restaurants are putting in their food, so you have to be careful about what you eat. A home cooked meal would be a healthier choice, so you don’t get in the habit of relying on fast food.

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Is fast food better than homemade food? Would people rather eat out than eat the meal their parents provide for them? Many people now a days go out and eat with friends at local restaurants.

Often times, full-time jobs keep people busy so they don’t have time to sit down and enjoy a meal and often times, they will get carryout or go through a drive – Jacob Vande thru to save time. Even though fast food Corput isn’t the healthiest of all food choices, people still eat it because it tastes good and is convenient.

Families that sit down and have a nice homemade meal are getting more rare to find. Personally, I enjoy a warm meal made by one of my parents, but sometimes I prefer to eat out. You will find most homemade foods during holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, or on the 4th of July. Even though fast food tends to be unhealthy, many homemade meals, especially desserts, will be even unhealthier than fast food. No matter which one you pick, you always need to see which one is healthier.

Deciding whether fast food or homemade meals are better is truly up to the person who eats it. If you asked me, I would have to choose the one that tastes better and is the least unhealthy.

Sometimes that is fast food and sometimes it’s homemade.

What do you prefer, nutritious or convenient meals? Many people choose fast food because it’s quick, easy and usually mouthwatering. You have to wonder how healthy some fast foods are for you. It turns out, they are usually low in nutrition and high in fat and calories. Home cooked meals are usually healthier.

Many families, including mine, are Zach Charitat raising their children with home cooked meals. There are benefits for cooking home cooked meals; there aren’t as many preservatives like in fast food, and it is much more nutritional. This also assists kids and adults to get healthier.

You might also get family bonding time enjoying food in the comfort of your home. Eating the different types of meals really affects your family!

Most of the time, the nutrition and the type of food you eat affects your attitude and your overall health. What commonly happens when you eat fast food is you feel good at first about how delicious the food is and then later you might have stomach problems or bloating. Home cooked meals might not appeal to you at first, but then when you take a bite out of them you are reminded how good they are. Also, later on you probably won’t have a stomach problem!

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District Posts Highest SAT Scores in Metro Atlanta The Cherokee County School District has posted the highest SAT district average score in Metro Atlanta for the Class of 2013, based on data released by the Georgia Department of Education and the College Board.

The school district tied with Fulton County for the top Metro Atlanta ranking with a score of 1,567, which is the secondhighest score in the State of Georgia. The highest possible SAT score is 2,400.

Cherokee County School District Class of 2013 graduates beat the national average by 69 points and the state average by 115 points on the curriculum-based, college entrance and placement exam, which is the most commonly recognized measure of achievement for high school students. Towne Lake’s high schools posted the following averages: Etowah 1,595 and Woodstock 1,556.

Goddard School Welcomes State House Representative The Goddard School of Woodstock recently hosted State House Rep. Scot Turner. He came to read to the students in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week.

Bascomb Teacher Wins Classroom Supplies Bascomb Elementary School third-grade teacher Kim Hellenga was selected by OfficeMax and AdoptAClassroom.org as one of its national recipients of $1,000 worth of classroom supplies as part of the company’s “A Day Made Better” program, which celebrates teachers for their extraordinary efforts. OfficeMax sent a team with flowers, a new chair and a large orange box of classroom supplies (including a Kindle book reader, a digital camera, label maker, binders, copy paper and other goodies) to surprise Kim. The school also received a second big box of supplies for all teachers to share.

Research shows that teachers spend $1,000 of their own money annually on essential classroom supplies. OfficeMax and Adopt-A-Classroom founded “A Day Made Better” to reward outstanding teachers for their commitment to students.

On Oct. 1, a thousand teachers across the nation received surprise deliveries of school supplies from OfficeMax worth a total of $1.7 million. Winning teachers were nominated by their schools for demonstrating passion, dedication and innovation in the classroom.

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Etowah Junior Named to State School Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Etowah High School junior Rashay Amarath-Madav has been named by State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge to his 2013-14 Student Advisory Council.

As members of the council, the 50 students chosen from across the state will meet three times throughout the school year to advise Dr. Barge on how state policies are affecting the classroom. The council also will discuss other educationrelated issues and serve as the superintendent’s ambassadors in their communities.

“The Student Advisory Council is a great way for me to hear directly from students in our schools and discuss major initiatives with them,” Dr. Barge said. “Having student input during the policy-making process is invaluable. The students are ultimately the ones impacted by our work, and I want them to share their ideas and concerns as we address many critical issues.”

More than 700 students applied to be a member of the council; students were chosen based on the strength of their essay answers.

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Cherokee Charter Announces STRIVE Awards Cherokee Charter Academy rewards students monthly through its character education program, STRIVE (Students Taking Responsibility for Important Values of Excellence). The first round of students recently were recognized for the 201314 year: kindergarten—Sammie Jones, William Eubanks, Mark Wachira, Skylee Poirrier, Hayden Walker and Hudson Allen; first grade—Austin Love, Lilith Affolder, Leia Lankford, Alyssa Mullholand, Anna Knight and Elaina Hoffecker; second

grade—Skylar Wuerth, Amelia Cory, Avery Hamlin, Ava Stuart and Abigail Humphries; third grade—Parker Czyz, Aidan Gerdis, Chloe Sexton, Watson Kerth and Emme Ganster; fourth grade— Susanna Rogers, Ashlin Yoder, Jesse Jerls, Nick Daniel and Cormick Legendre; fifth grade—Vevey Libert, Alexa Cruz, Kaitlyn Gower, Maya Miller and Zach Fletcher; sixth grade—Samantha Allen Bristol; seventh grade—Ashlee Scales; eighth grade— Tristen Wescott; and ninth grade—Gideon Ganster.

Cherokee Charter Volleyball Continues to Develop The Cherokee Charter Academy volleyball teams are coming on strong in just the second year of the school’s volleyball program. The Lady Tigers have been playing public and private middle schools in tournaments throughout the Atlanta area since early September.

Along the way, the players continue to develop the fundamentals of spiking, serving, setting and blocking, while also fostering friendship and team spirit. Coach Jonathan Serrano said, “About 75 percent of the girls have never played volleyball before this season. They have been exposed to so many opportunities to learn and succeed at aspects of the game that are new to them. I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for the team as they mature and grow stronger together.”

The team consists of 32 girls in fifth through eighth grades.

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Liquid

Sun Reflected in Oil—David Ferguson

Raindrops on Iris—Eillene Kirk

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Jump— Bob Kelley

When Worlds Collide — Eddie Myers

Paint Drop — Alan Quandee

For October, the Cherokee Photography Club’s contest was “Liquid” Winners were selected from digital projection, color and monochromatic print entries.

The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton.

Liquid Gold—Karen Beedle

Fireball — Kim Bates

My Cup Runneth Over —Eillene Kirk

Starrs Mill— David Ferguson

Pool — Rudy Coopman

Liquid Lines— Karen Beedle

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The ABCs of Thanksgiving

BY DR. DOUG THRASHER

Every year at this time, our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving.

There are so many things to be thankful for. One way that I have remembered what I am thankful for and that you could do as well is that I write my ABC’s of Thanksgiving.

Here they are for this year.

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.

A — Granddaughter Abigail. She is two years old and loves her “Papa” He loves her too.

B — Granddaughter Baby Anna.

Born September 25 of this year.

Number 5! I have a feeling she’ll end up being called this because that’s what her sisters call her.

C — Granddaughter Charlotte.

(My kids keep picking out names at the beginning of the alphabet!)

The oldest is five and turning into a

young lady.

D — My wife, Debbie. Known to the granddaughters as “Gigi.”

37 years of joy.

E — Granddaughter Elizabeth. Another two year old and so

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funny!

F — Friends. I am so blessed to have friends. So are you.

G — Granddaughter Georgia. Talkative and so smart. Always negotiating. (Five granddaughters in the first 7 letters!)

H — Health. Health is such a blessing. Praise God for good health.

I — Igniting Christ centered community at Hillside. A great church I am blessed to be a part of.

J — Jesus Christ. Savior. Lord. The center of my life.

K — Kids. In particular, mine – Brianne and Jordan and their spouses, Dan and Meredith. (Grands get their own letter. Even the granddog gets his own letter). I love them all.

L — Love. The love of God. The love of family and friends.

What a gift!

M — Mom. She is 93 this year and still doing well. I’m thankful for her long life.

N — Nest. Another term for home. We live in a beautiful home in Eagle Watch. Praise God for a sense of place.

O — Occupation. Work. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work and serve God. P — Potatoes. I love potatoes. I put them on the list because I can only eat them once a week while on a diet.

Q — Quiet. See A, B, C, E, G, and K above. Enough said. continued on page 82

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Marriage Moments

BY BILL RATLIFF

Recently, my wife and I played a round of golf. We don’t try to compete with each other but rather played to have fun. I rarely see her putt well except in miniature golf, and even then it’s not great. However, on this golf outing, she sank four putts that were 25 feet in length. This amazed me! She downplayed her skill with the putter because she did not realize how great a feat that was for a novice.

Bill Ratliff is the Senior Sometimes in marriage, just Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. like on the golf course, we do He can be reached at (678) not appreciate the greatness 445-8766 or bratliff@ of certain moments. When we tlcchurch.com were planning our wedding years ago, my goal was to survive the ordeal. Now as I recall that special moment in our lives, I realize how blessed we were. We were new followers of Christ and wanted our wedding to be a testimony of our newfound faith.

Like others have done, we memorized our vows and exchanged them flawlessly. It was an awesome moment!

When our children came along, getting up in the middle of the night to feed them didn’t seem like such a wonderful experience at the time. Yet when I look at the picture of my daughter as a baby fast asleep on my chest after having taken her bottle, I realize what a blessing that was. I was able to live out that moment with her and with my wife, who woke up and took the picture to preserve the memory.

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“Sometimes in marriage, just like on the golf course, we do not appreciate the greatness of certain moments. When we were planning our wedding years ago, my goal was to survive the ordeal. Now as I recall that special moment in our lives ...”

My wife and I were also able to hold and pray over all five of our precious granddaughters within hours of each of their births. At each of those particular moments, it had been a long and grueling day and I was fatigued, but as I look back I treasure those precious moments.

I encourage you as a couple to spend time together during Thanksgiving reflecting on those precious moments of your married life. The Bible tells us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, practiced this in Luke 2:19: “...but Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”

Date Your Mate: Go out and purchase or rent the “Downton Abbey” video series for you and your wife to enjoy. In my own personal survey, there are a few men and a ton of women who like it to the point of addiction. Be aware of the fact that you might be lured into watching more than one episode at a time. If it is not your cup of tea, just grin and bear it. Please note: Have an antidote available, such as a recorded football game or action movie.

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DaVinci Storytellers

BY KRISTINA LAURENDI HAVENS

It was one of those phone calls evening creating authentic Italian pizza in a wood burning stove, that I never thought I would get: hiking to the top of a mountain to visit one of the exclusive “You’ve won!” She said to me vineyards that produces wine for the winery’s Brunello di on the other end of the line. I Montalcino, tours of the DaVinci wine cellars and tasting the Kristina Laurendi was walking to my car at the young vintages. We visited more than 10 cities and a dozen Havens is the owner of time and dropped the two bags I restaurants, each meal introducing us to authentic Italian Studio 81, portrait and was carrying. I won—I WON!!! I cuisine paired with the perfect glass of Chianti, Brunello, Pinot Fine Art, which shares a beautiful studio was a 2013 DaVinci Storyteller. I Grigio, Prosecco or Vin Santo, and perhaps even a little Grappa space in downtown would be traveling to the Tuscany at the end. We even learned how to cut and inspect the Woodstock with Ann region of Italy to discover the grapes—although Karista, the culinary artist, spent more time Litrel Art. Kristina story behind the DaVinci brand tasting the grapes than collecting them! offers painting classes of wine.

What truly made the trip so memorable was the storytellers. for all levels and holds an open weekly Figure The DaVinci Storyteller You can have the perfect hotel, the best food and the most Drawing studio. For Experience is in its third year. expensive bottle of wine, but unless you enjoy the company more information, The company wanted to share seated next to you, it all doesn’t matter. I can honestly say my please contact her at its story of how much love, care favorite part of the Storyteller Experience was sharing it with 81artist@comcast.net. and integrity go into its product.

Karista, Leela and Jim. These three talented artists were funny, The vintners started with this intelligent, interesting, well traveled, ambitious, independent idea: How would you teach one and generous in spirit. We talked and laughed for five full days. person everything there is to know Sipping good wine and enjoying good food in a setting like the about DaVinci wine? The answer was to take that person to the pastoral vineyards of the Tuscan landscape—with this group of Tuscany region’s city of Vinci, show him or her the vineyards, people—will certainly be one of the highlights of my life. introduce him or her to the growers, The next step for all of the DaVinci taste the wine right from the barrels, Storytellers is to share what we have pair it with incredible food, and discovered about the wine. My goal experience the wine in every possible is to produce several portraits of aspect of its life. the people who are behind the key The company set out to find a aspects of the brand: the growers handful of artists in different genres who treat acres of vines with the who possessed three major qualities: same care you would apply to a a strong set of skills in their field, an small backyard garden, the staff ability to communicate through their of the winery that transforms the work and an audience with which grapes into wine with a mix of they can share this information. My science and well-honed instinct, the application showed samples of my DaVinci ambassador, Giacomo Alari, Left to right: The 2013 DaVinci Storytellers at the top of the paintings, samples of my writing from Leonardo daVinci Museum in Vinci Kristina Laurendi Havens, who personified the welcoming and my blog, and demonstrated that I had a Jim O’Donnell, Leela Cyd and Karista Bennett. generous spirit of the brand. These large following on Facebook, my blog, portraits—along with the recipes, Twitter and Instagram. photos and writings of the other The four Storytellers—Fine Arts storytellers—will be revealed by (myself), Culinary Arts (Karista DaVinci Wines November 15 on Benett), Photography (Leela Cyd) its Facebook page (www.facebook. and Language Arts (Jim O’Donnell)— com/DaVinciWine) traveled to Italy at a perfect time of Come by Studio 81 in November year: the harvest. During the last to get a sneak peek of the portrait week of September, we stayed at the series. The Studio, located with Ann former hunting lodge of the Medici Litrel Art above Outspokin’ Bicycles, family, or known as the Casale di is at 8594 Main St. in Woodstock.

Valle in Vinci. Surrounded by ripe We will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. vineyards of the Cantina de Leonardo Nov. 1 during Friday Nite Live. da Vinci, the view was 360 degrees Learn more about the DaVinci of spectacular. I must have taken 300 Storyteller Experience on Kristina’s pictures of the landscape! blog at www.studio81.biz.

Kristina making authentic Italian pizza in an outdoor oven.

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Julie’s Time

BY JODI TIBERIO

Julie Gable shops in my stores frequently, but she is always shopping for her girls and not Jodi Tiberio owns herself. Like many moms, she Branch Boutique for puts her children first, but that women in Towne Lake does not mean she should put and THREADS boutique herself last. As we were talking, for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. we decided she should be the Contact Jodi at info@ recipient of our next makeover. shopthreads.net.

Julie and her husband own C&T Auto Service in Woodstock. She is the only woman who works at their two locations Julie felt that wearing cargo capris and a T-shirt made her fit in with the mechanics, who wear coveralls. We discussed the possibility of a different approach - dressing to project herself as a successful business owner, wife, mother and role model. To accomplish this, we decided that some really nice new jeans would upgrade her look significantly while maintaining a casual feel. We just got in the new black Miss Me skinny jeans and they looked great on her. The tie-dye top, available in solids and patterns, has a bell sleeve and can be worn off the shoulder for a night out or on the shoulder during the day. This style is flattering on many people because of the shape and the sleeve detail. We added a simple infinity scarf to top off the look.

We have many customers who tell us they have never worn a scarf or do not know how to wear one. Scarves are still popular this year, and they come in many new styles and ways to wear them. If you need help, or aren’t sure how to wear them, ask us or watch a YouTube video.

In addition to her free outfit, Julie purchased several other tops and another pair of jeans which will really refresh her wardrobe and give her a lot of options.

She was now ready to visit with Tim Timmons at Salon Gloss for the second half of her makeover.

During a consultation, we agreed that Julie’s hair took attention away from her other features, and we decided to shorten her hair. Tim and Julie agreed to cut her hair to the base of her neck, adding layers to complement her facial shape.

Julie’s natural hair color is brown, and she was looking for something that did not require as much commitment as her current blonde shade.

Tim chose to color her hair to its natural shade of brown but added warmth to the tone to work in synergy with her skin. The transformation was complete with a makeup consultation aimed at helping Julie with knowing what colors work best for her new hair color and skin tone. She was also shown quick application techniques to duplicate her look at home and enhance her features.

As you can see from the huge smile on her face in the photo, Julie was thrilled with her transformation. I know her husband and kids are going to be proud to show her off!

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Park(ing) Day

Woodstock Elementary School’s parking spot Foxtale Book Shoppe’s parking spot

GROW (Green Reaps Opportunity for Woodstock) and Elm Street’s combined parking spot

Woodstock Elementary Visits Dean’s Store Woodstock Elementary School students enjoyed a field trip to Dean’s Store and listened to historian Juanita Hughes.

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November CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 1

Nov. 9 – 10

iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m.

Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: All tickets $5. www.elmstreetarts.org.

(678) 494-4251.

House and Garden Boutique Open House Time: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: 103 Bowles Dr. Information: www.houseandgardenboutique.com

Nov. 2 – 3

Veteran’s Day Celebration Time: 7 p.m.

Location: The Park at City Center Information: Honoring America’s veterans. Dirty, torn and retired flags unfit to fly can be dropped off year round for proper disposal. There will be collection boxes for the flags located in the parking lot of the Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Rd. and next to the memorial in the Park at City Center.

Woodstock Art and Wine Festival Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wine tasting 12:30 – 5 p.m.

Location: The Park at City Center Information: Free admission. $25 for wine-tasting wristband. www.woodstockartandwinefestival.com.

Nov. 4

Book signing with Mary Kay Andrews, author of “Christmas Bliss.”

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street Information: www.foxtalebookshoppe.com

Nov. 9

Cherokee’s Got Talent Time: Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 6 p.m.

Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: Tickets $10. Event benefits Elm Street Cultural Village, Cherokee Association of REALTORS® and Habitat for Humanity. www.CherokeesGotTalent.com. (770) 591-0004.

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Nov. 15 - 24 “Little Women” Times:

Location: Information: $12 at the door.

Nov. 26

7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 & 22 2 p.m. Nov. 16 – 17, 23-24 City Center, 8534 Main St. Tickets $10 if purchased online in advance. www.elmstreetarts.org. (678) 494-4251.

Book Signing with Joshilyn Jackson, author of “Someone Else’s Love Story.”

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. Information: www.foxtalebookshoppe.com

Experience Elm Street An Ode to the Joy of Live Music

BY G. LORA GROOMS

We live in a time when a person can carry around in his or her pocket an entire musical selection from a symphony orchestra or a favorite rock band. Everywhere we look, there are headphones in ears listening to all types of recorded music. This is convenient, of course.

But it makes it easy to forget what live music or music that doesn’t have amplification sounds like.

At Elm Street, we’ve been fortunate to have a live pianist G. Lora Grooms is the accompany the singers in our director for the Elm Street musicals. It’s a tough job sitting Cultural Arts Village. behind that piano, keeping everyone She has been teaching, together or making adjustments in writing, directing and tempos to accommodate a soloist. performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can This can be especially hard when a reach her at director@ soloist, who is having a dramatic elmstreetarts.org moment as a performer, does something a bit different than in rehearsal.

During rehearsals, the pianist has to listen while playing, and then stop everything when she hears even one person in the group sing an incorrect note. I don’t know how she hears that while playing the piano, but she does! At her direction, the singers must go over and over difficult phrases until they have them mastered. Even after the show has opened, she will keep listening and correcting, if need be, during cast warm-ups.

Before she gets to the rehearsals, she spends time on her own practicing every song. She plays through the entire show on her own every day there is a performance. That’s dedication to getting it right. That’s a true professional musician at work.

Amy Noel Welch has been the music director for Elm Street since 2007, before we moved to downtown Woodstock in February 2011. She started as an ensemble member on stage in one of our musicals when we were still using recorded tracks. She is a regular substitute music teacher for the Cherokee County schools. Besides playing piano, she is accomplished on the trumpet and can also teach other brass instruments.

Amy creates new songs for our classes and camps, often in just a few hours or overnight, using lyrics written by students continued on page 82

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Downtown Woodstock

My Main Street Dream

BY JENNA CLOVER

I have always dreamed of buying an old fixer-upper home on Main Street and restoring it to its former glory. It brings me such joy to see someone taking something old and making it new again. It’s special to be able to appreciate the history of a building because it has been renovated with meticulous attention to detail that captures its historical charm. It is so inspiring to me when I see a downtown area filled with hip new stores inside storefronts Jenna Clover is a Tourism that date back to the early 20th Information Assistant at the Woodstock century. I always thought to myself, Visitors Center.

“How could I make a living working to create a vibrant downtown area while still preserving its important history?” I didn’t realize it was a career option until a few years ago.

I have lived in Woodstock all my life until about seven years ago when my family moved to Canton. I spent four years of that time at Georgia Southern University, where I received a bachelor’s degree in recreation with an emphasis in tourism and community leisure services. I learned so much about what it takes to make an

area welcoming to visitors as well as locals, and the importance of keeping the roots of an area strong. While in college, I heard about careers that involved promoting a downtown area. I discovered my dream job, which is preserving the history of a city, and I discovered that working with a main street and downtown development program was right up my alley.

When my job hunt began after graduating from college, I was beyond ready to come home. I had been away for four years and I was homesick. When an opportunity arose to work as the Tourism Information Assistant for the city of Woodstock, I jumped at the chance. After just a few months on the job, I have learned so much. I have always wanted to have an opportunity to grow and develop my career in such a great area. I feel lucky to have met so many helpful people who I consider my mentors.

Downtown Woodstock has grown from a town with vacant storefronts to a fun, hip and thriving area that I am proud to call my hometown. It is a perfect example of what can happen if you have a team of people who want their downtown area to be a desirable place to shop, dine, play and work. The end result is a main street that retains its historical identity but is modern and fun.

I plan on working in Woodstock for years to come, enjoying what it has to offer with my family and helping with its success, continued progress and development. And I still plan on buying that old fixer-upper home on Main Street!

On the last Friday every month, Main Street members and community guests visit The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, at 8 A.M. for a networking breakfast meeting. Local sponsors provide insights into their business and organization, and community programs and projects are briefed. Members and guests enjoy light breakfast fare and community networking before and after the meeting. They are currently conducting our annual membership drive. Please check out mainstreetwoodstock.org for more information.

No Meeting in November Welcome New Members: American Family Insurance

Sherry Bryington

Founders Insurance

David Potts

Cherokee Hockey In Line League

Matt Hackett & Phil Eberly

Judy Davila

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But it Tastes Like Wine continued from page 39

Acidity It gives wine its lively taste. It is most noticeable as watering under the tongue, and most prevalent in wines from cooler climates.

Aroma Although this term is often used to refer to all the “smells” in a wine, it is meant to indicate those aromas that come from the fruit directly.

Body The weight of the wine in the mouth, the viscosity of the liquid.

An easy way to remember it is, if the wine feels like skim milk, it is light-bodied; whole milk, medium bodied; cream, full-bodied.

Tannin Chemical found in the skins of grapes that is transferred into the wine during fermentation. It is responsible for the drying sensation some wines leave on the gums and palate.

The ABCs of Thanksgiving continued from page 66

R — Riley, our granddog. Sweetest dog you’ll ever meet. Pets are wonderful to have around.

S — Small Group. I belong to a group of guys that meets every week, and I’m thankful for every one of them.

T — Tennis and golf. Tennis for Debbie. Golf for us both. Great recreation.

U — Unconditional Grace. God’s grace that forgives my sin and sets me free.

V — Vacation. It is so important to get away. We love Edisto Island.

W — Word of God. I love reading the Bible. I pray everyone reads it daily.

X — eXtra sleep. See A, B, C, E, and G above.

Y — You. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you every month. May God bless you Z— Zillions more blessings. The ABCs are not nearly long enough to count all our blessings. Thank and praise God for how He has blessed you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Sweat of Parenting continued from page 40

4. Forgive: Parents have the opportunity to show our next generation of leaders that letting go of resentment through forgiveness can eventually bring peace to a relationship. As easy as it is to write, we all need to work on it.

When a Dad is in, everyone wins!

Pediatrician=Perfect Parent? Nope! continued from page 47

Moms, if you are feeling at your wit’s end and starting to feel anxiety or anger regarding your family, make sure you talk to your family and friends and let them know how you are feeling.

If you’re one of those overscheduled moms, it’s time to start saying no if you’re asked to run the bake sale or be room mom.

Even asking a friend to watch your kids for an hour to go get a cup of coffee by yourself or read a newspaper can do wonders.

Ask for help. I sure did. Thankfully, my parents lived close by when my kids were little and could help by preparing a meal or watching the kids. If talking to friends and family doesn’t help, make sure you talk to a doctor. Clinical depression and anxiety can be seen in up to 20 percent of postpartum women and sometimes medication is needed.

It takes a village to raise kids and it takes a village to be a mom. Cut yourself some slack and know we are all out there for you. Remember, we’ve all been there and have plenty of stories to share of our own mistakes and triumphs of parenting.

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and class instructors. She teaches private voice and piano in the music studio at Elm Street most every day then stays for auditions and rehearsals.

This fall, she is especially busy with three musicals for November and December: “Little Women,” “A Christmas Carol” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” Juggling those rehearsals and performances will be a challenge, especially when you consider we’ll be having auditions for yet another musical – “Into The Woods” - before the year is out!

So if you happen to be at one of our musicals during the season, be sure to notice Amy, over in the corner at the piano, playing her very own ode to the joy of live music.

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TOWNE LAKE AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH Baptist

Jewish

Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Bob Goodner

Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat monthly at 11 a.m.

Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat monthly at 10:30 a.m.

Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter

Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m.

Pastor: Mike Maxwell

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

New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org

Messianic Jewish

South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Steven Lambert

Lutheran

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Priest: Stephen Hunter Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m.

Christian Education: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m.

Rector: James B. Stutler

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Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m.

Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m.

Rabbi: Gary Maxted

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m.

Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Stephen Constien

Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.

Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org

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

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

Pastor: Matthew Holst www.genevaopc.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr

Roman Catholic St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m.

Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com

United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m.

Traditional Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m.

Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m

Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Dr. Joe McKechnie www.sixesumc.org Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Claude T. Herbert

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

Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m.

Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m.

Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140 next to Folks Restaurant, (770) 924-4150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.awakeningwoodstock.com Lead Pastor: Jeff Whitmire Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church 230 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Service: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304

Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org

Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org

Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Gene Prince www.rezwoodstock.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

Saturday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Pastor: Jonathan Williamson

Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m.

Bishop Phil Karski Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m.

Bishop Jonathan Ensign Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle Church 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Pastor: A.D. Hinton www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy White His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5 (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org

Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770)-693-1018 Sunday service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Lance Turner www.sunnysidecog.com The Church at Acworth 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m.

Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton, (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m.

Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m.

Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Program: 7 p.m.

Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m.

Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8.30 a.m.

Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Monday morning at 7:30 am Location: IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-NetworkWoodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.

Location: J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street Contact: (770) 592-5990

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

Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety.

Contact: 24-hr, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika.org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115 admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 www.cacadopt.petfinder.com

The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m.

Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.thejoyofconnecting.com

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

Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets.

Contact: Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com

Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m.

Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday.

Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com

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Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy.

Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com

Hospice Advantage needs volunteers.

Contact: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers.

Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kendall Jones, (770) 479-5397

Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults.

Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry.

Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections.

Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org

Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366 Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Location: Tuscany Contact: 24 hour info line: (770) 592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522

Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: Charlice Byrd, (404) 557-2218 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m.

Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (404) 690-4452 Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: lodge.info@woodstocklodge246.org Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158

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

Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663

Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts.

Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197

Political Organizations

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

Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m.

Location: Holly Springs Train Depot www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: Second Saturday at 9 a.m.

Location: Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: www.rwccga.com Contact: (678) 520-2236

Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m.

Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, www.artsalliancega.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m.

Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting Second Saturday at 10 a.m.

Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road

Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization.

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

Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551

Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc.

Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee County Lupus Support Group Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Location: New Light Church Hall Contact: Pam Bennett, (404) 975-7580 C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m.

Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Georgia Canines for Independence www.gcidogs.org Contact: (404) 824-4637 GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m.

Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30188-30189 https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: (770) 924-4777 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost.

Contact: (770) 956-0711.

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

Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899

Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com

Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.

Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589

CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers.

Towne Lake Area Moms Group www.TowneLakeArea.com

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

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

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)

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

Senator Johnny Isakson (R)

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

Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6

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

Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

(678) 576-2644

scot@turnerforhouse.com

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

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

Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

(404) 463-7778

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

(678) 493-6160

Juvenile Court:

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

lbahrens@cherokeega.com

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

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

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

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

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

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

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

Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

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

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

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

Probate Court:

Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

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

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

michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Judge Keith Wood (R)

1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114

patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Magistrate Court:

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

www.cherokeega.com

kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Courts Superior Court:

Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

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

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com

(678) 493-6511

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

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

(770) 479-1488

hjohnston@cherokeega.com (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990

State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)

Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14

District Attorney Shannon Wallace

Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

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

Janet Read (R) Chair

(770) 516-1444

janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rick Steiner (R) District 4

(770) 721-4398, x4370

rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R) District 5

(770) 928-0341

rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

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

e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com

(770) 345-6256

(770) 592-6017

Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association

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

SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott O’Prey cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock (770) 924-6260 Principal: Ms. Joey Moss www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Dr. Curt Ashley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris

Woodstock Elementary School 230 Rope Mil Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6969 Principal: Kim Montalbano www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-es Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: Dr. Paul Weir www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs 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 Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org Holdheide Education K-3 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten

(770) 516-2292, www.MyGiftedKids.org Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org 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

Home School Compass Prep Academy Director: Laura George www.compassprep.org info@compassprep.org (404) 643-9424 Homeschool Community Classical Conversations Woodstock Director: Cari Lingerfelt carinwoody@bellsouth.net

Cherokee County School District 2013-2014 Calendar at a Glance

November 5 No School-Furlough day November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break December 23 - January 3 Holiday Break January 20 No School

Cafeteria account information: www.mypaymentsplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

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TOWNE LAKE AREA HOMES IN SEPTEMBER Towne Lake SalesSOLD for September 2013 List Price $ 129,900.00 $ 170,000.00 $ 145,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 141,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 179,900.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 99,900.00 $ 139,900.00 $ 169,900.00 $ 209,500.00 $ 267,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 182,000.00 $ 211,000.00 $ 239,900.00 $ 159,900.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 164,900.00 $ 199,900.00 $ 329,900.00 $ 174,999.00 $ 189,900.00 $ 154,500.00 $ 145,000.00 $ 212,365.00 $ 193,900.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 145,000.00 $ 153,900.00 $ 159,927.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 108,100.00 $ 239,500.00 $ 295,000.00 $ 325,000.00 $ 74,500.00 $ 133,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 595,000.00 $ 365,683.00 $ 325,000.00 $ 350,000.00 $ 234,900.00 $ 84,900.00 $ 111,950.00 $ 196,000.00 $ 309,900.00 $ 160,000.00 $ 134,900.00 $ 469,900.00 $ 391,329.00 $ 159,900.00 $ 215,000.00 $ 235,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 259,900.00 $ 275,000.00

$ 207,634.73

Days on Market 205 Thrasher LN Audubon Forest 3 2 1974 6 416 Belmont WAY Belmont Trace 4 2.5 2005 16 136 Lynford LN Bentley Hills 3 2 1978 3 1148 Britley Park LN Britley Park 2 1 1996 73 507 Wallnut Hall CV Brookshire 3 2.5 2003 26 710 Waveland DR Brookshire 4 2.5 2002 7 615 Ravenwood DR Cardinal Woods 3 2 1974 25 4079 Mount Vernon DR Centennial Place 5 3 2000 6 617 Lexington WAY Centennial Place 4 3 2001 21 152 Timberland ST Cherokee Forest 3 2 1971 107 206 Rose Cottage DR Cottages At Towne Lake 3 2 1999 10 142 Countryside CT Countryside Villas 2 2 2003 9 636 Overhill DR Deer Run 4 2.5 1994 87 4284 Moccasin Trl Deer Run 4 2.5 1999 25 513 Talula CT Deer Run North 4 3 1993 37 4018 DREAM CATCHER DR Deer Run North 4 2.5 1996 48 116 Dragging Canoe Deer Run North 4 3 1997 122 8023 Ridge VLY Deer Run West 4 3.5 1997 202 828 Eagle Glen XING Eagle Glen 4 2.5 1997 44 835 Eagle Glen XING Eagle Glen 5 3 1997 21 673 wedgewood DR Eagle Watch 3 2 1990 36 906 Feather Creek LN Eagle Watch 4 3 1990 3 3210 EAGLE WATCH DR Eagle Watch 5 4.5 1994 40 443 Hearthstone WAY Hearthstone 3 2.5 2002 127 714 Hearthstone XING Hearthstone 5 3 1995 14 3046 CHELSEA LN Lake Pointe 3 2.5 1988 44 603 Wood Ridge DR Magnolia Walk 2 2 1988 1 223 Freelon LN Meridian At Ridgewalk 3 2.5 2013 148 See all the photos and details of these sold listings at http://TLSept2013.HomeSalesData.info 172 Mirramont Lake DR Mirramont 3 2.5 2001 71 420 CHRISTINA WAY None 3 2 1997 0 1387 Olde Mill TRCE Olde Mill Ford 4 2 1987 19 1350 Olde Mill TRCE Olde Mill Ford 3 2 1988 75 316 Mariner CIR Port Victoria 3 2 1986 15 305 Mariner CIR Port Victoria 4 3 1986 17 922 ROSE CREEK TRL Rose Creek 3 2 1992 69 229 SABLE RIDGE WAY Sable Trace Way 4 3 2007 5 246 Somerset CIR Somerset 2 2 2011 21 303 Kings WAY Somerset 3 3 2009 37 711 COPPER TRACE WAY Southfork 3 2 1984 54 512 Silver Maple LN Spicers Grove 3 2 1994 20 2029 Spicers LN Spicers Grove 4 3 1994 3 4016 Cinnamon Fern LN Spicers Grove 6 2.5 1994 53 118 Sundown WAY Sundown West 4 4 1999 41 1050 OLDE TOWNE LN The Estates 4 5.5 1998 3 The Village at Towne Lake 3 3 2013 5 310 Gray Shingle LN 1031 Towne Lake HLS E Towne Lake Hills East 5 4.5 1993 195 810 Hillcrest LN Towne Lake Hills East 5 3.5 1996 9 2089 Township DR Township Place 4 3.5 1997 93 2742 HWY 92 Vesta Estates 2 2 1982 41 1300 Yorkshire LN Village at Cobblestone 2 2 1991 24 1039 ASHFERN WALK Waterford 6 3.5 1997 32 1006 Wellesley Crest DR Wellesley 4 2.5 1998 27 712 Ivory TRL Wellington Manor 3 2.5 1994 26 401 West Wind DR Wood Wind Station 3 3 1982 15 224 Mcaffee ST Woodstock Downtown 4 3.5 2013 124 303 Spotted Ridge CIR Woodstock Knoll 5 3 2013 30 412 Pine Grove WAY Wyngate 3 2.5 1997 14 1123 Hunters Glen DR Wyngate 4 2.5 1992 52 2111 Harbor Wood CIR Wyngate 5 3.5 1991 49 3985 Fox Glen DR Wyngate 5 3.5 1991 113 1305 Spring Gate CIR Wyngate 5 3.5 1989 3 432 Sycamore TRL Wyngate 5 4 2000 4 Address

AVERAGES IN SEPT 2013

Subdivision

Beds

Baths

Yr Built

Higher interest rates and economic uncertainty are curbing demand slightly. As a result, the market is slowly moving in the direction of a more balanced seller/buyer market. Get your home on the market now while the supply is still low!

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Sales Price $ 126,000.00 $ 169,000.00 $ 140,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 127,300.00 $ 199,400.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 184,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 95,000.00 $ 139,900.00 $ 166,000.00 $ 205,000.00 $ 267,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 164,602.00 $ 207,500.00 $ 241,000.00 $ 156,000.00 $ 186,500.00 $ 163,000.00 $ 203,000.00 $ 329,900.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 182,000.00 $ 154,500.00 $ 138,000.00 $ 212,385.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ 187,000.00 $ 163,000.00 $ 120,000.00 $ 146,000.00 $ 159,927.00 $ 174,900.00 $ 110,211.00 $ 239,500.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 310,000.00 $ 74,500.00 $ 138,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 572,000.00 $ 365,683.00 $ 320,000.00 $ 350,000.00 $ 227,000.00 $ 82,500.00 $ 101,000.00 $ 199,000.00 $ 304,500.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 134,900.00 $ 472,665.00 $ 379,400.00 $ 155,000.00 $ 214,800.00 $ 235,000.00 $ 244,000.00 $ 253,000.00 $ 280,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ 203,314.08

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

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$$/sq ft

$ $ $ $ $ $

87.00 79.00 94.00 99.00 69.00 71.00 40.00 79.00 77.00 53.00 105.00 95.00 105.00 100.00 79.00 80.00 73.00 72.00 No data 84.00 No data 97.00 76.00 No data 72.00 71.00 106.00 No data

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

61.00 87.00 70.00 88.00 97.00 86.00 81.00 99.00 111.00 136.00 41.00 90.00 74.00 66.00 73.00 120.00 No data 56.00 No data 64.00 61.00 102.00 No data 113.00 No data 96.00 No data 121.00 97.00 76.00 80.00 69.00 75.00 77.00

$

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Cherokee County Government:

Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 Clean & Beautiful Commission (770) 517-7650 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Courthouse (770) 479-1953 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120

Taxes:

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400

Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407

Children/Family:

Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 The Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730

Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:

Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:

Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center — Atlanta (404) 616-9000 Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666

Libraries:

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 92

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Parks and Recreation:

BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768

www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187

www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc.

(770) 926-4175

www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264

Pets:

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115

www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org

Post Office (Woodstock)

www.usps.com (800) 275-8777

Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4100

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm

Utilities:

Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&T (404) 780-2355

www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100

www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com

Urgent Care Facility

Wellstar Urgent Care (678) 494-2500

Woodstock, City of:

(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,

ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels)

. www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6030

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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES

CHIROPRACTIC

Burns & Speights, PC 181 E. Main Street, Canton (770) 956-1400, www.bsgalaw.com

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

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Hartman Imbriale Attorneys Cover, 50, 51, 81 (678) 445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Kathleen J. McGillick, Family Law Attorney 37 (770) 591-5956, www.kathleenmcgillick.com Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600

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Rohan Law, PC (404) 923-0446, www.rohhanlawpc.com

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AUTOMOTIVE

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

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Towne Lake Community Church Preschool (678) 445-8766 ext.203 preschool@tlcchurch.com

CHURCHES

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C &T Auto Service 81 (770) 926-476, 9336 Main Street (770) 928-5940, 2348-B Bascomb-Carmel Road

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship (770) 928-2795, 6409 Bells Ferry Road

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Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200 www.TowneLakeDrivingSchool.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1328

Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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Azure Salon & Spa 25 (770) 345-8280 1359 Riverstone Parkway, Ste. 110, Canton

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

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

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

Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 926-4500 1930 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

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

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

Gateway Funding Brian Duncan, (404) 860-1300

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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS 37 (770) 924-8848 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 100, Ste. 100 28

Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 33 (770) 517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com 4595 Towne Lake Parkway Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100

Towne Lake Business Association

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Woodstock Morning Buzz

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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 42 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee County Chamber Jingle Bell Shop

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Court Appointed Special Advocates www.casacherokee.org

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JSL Tour of Homes

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Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org

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Must Ministries

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Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste. 201

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

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

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Holdheide Academy & Prep (770) 516-2292, www.MyGiftedKids.org 5234 Hwy. 5, Woodstock, 30188

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

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277

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

Bon Vivant Salon (770) 516-9100

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

DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS

Spillane Orthodontics (770) 928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

CLEANING SERVICES

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Citadel Professional Services, LLC 25 (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw

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Chevron at Hobgood Park (770) 928-6225 5195 Towne Lake Parkway

BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

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First Baptist Church of Woodstock FBCW.org

COMPUTERS

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

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

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Coleman Home Services 13 (770) 294-9667, www.colemanhomeservices.com Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390

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

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Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428

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Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490

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Mr. Junk (678) Mr-Junk1

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Nelson Exteriors (678) 283-8171

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Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045

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Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000

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Precision Painting (678) 234-9668

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HOME INTERIORS Creative Interiors & Consignments (678) 402-8386 1428 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 100

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Fun Finds & Designs 52 (770) 704-0448, www.FunFindsandDesigns.com 2765 Marietta Hwy., Canton Georgia Floors 39 (770) 516-3227 1105 Parkside Lane Suite 1338, Woodstock Interiors at Fun Finds 52 (678) 880-9146, www.InteriorsatFunFinds.com 2751 Marietta Hwy., Canton

INSURANCE The Clarke Agency (Farmers Insurance) 59 2360 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 105 (678) 400-6725, mclarke@farmersagent.com

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

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Landscape Matters 52 (770) 403-5813, www.landscapemattersinc.com

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. C

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Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates (770) 213-3594 140 E. Marietta St., Suite 301, Canton

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Graham Pediatrics, Fitzroy Graham, MD, FAAP 49 (770) 485-9670, www.grahampediatrics.com 105 Mirramont Lake Drive Northside Hospital – Cherokee www.northside.com

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Northside Cherokee Cardiology (770) 924-5095 100 Stone Forest Dr. Ste. 130, Woodstock 210 Oakside Lane, Ste. 210-B, Canton

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Northside Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016

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

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Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD (770) 592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305

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Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799

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

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Shefa Urgent Care & Wellness 43 (678) 245-6244 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton

Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272

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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697 2045 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste. 110

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

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

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PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES

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

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com

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

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Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007, www.AnimalAtlanta.com 6449 Bells Ferry Road

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

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

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Capital Property Management (678) 766-1397, www.CapitalRents.com

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

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Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486 www.kurtandsheila.com

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

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

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Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251

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

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Etowah Eagles Football

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Etowah Tip-Off Club

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Taste of Etowah

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

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Woodstock Art & Wine Festival

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Woodstock Wolverines

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

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

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

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Jump Kitchen & Saloon 19 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock (678) 388-7717, www.jumpkitchensaloon.com www.facebook.com/JumpRestaurants Papa P’s 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy.

(770) 592-3100, papa-ps.com

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

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

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES

Prudential Georgia Realty The Tomlinson Team (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953

Skyline Properties Group 35 (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com

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Diamonds R Forever 43 4200 Wade Green Road, Ste. 212, Kennesaw (770) 422-0845, www.diamondsrforever.net Gifted Ferret, The 63 (770) 693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com 1910 Eagle Dr. Ste. 400 Rudi Fine Jewelry (678) 445-2626, rudifinejewelry@yahoo.com 6790 Hwy. 92, Acworth

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Animal Atlanta Any Pest

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Landscape Matters

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Aspen Falls Auto Spa

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Mr. Junk

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Azure Salon & Spa

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Nelson Exteriors

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Bon Vivant Salon

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Overstreet Lawn Care

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Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy

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Papa P’s

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Butchers Block

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Perfect Touch Nail and Spa

Chevron at Hobgood

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Plastic Surgery Center of the South

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Carpet Dry Tech

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Rejoice Maids

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Christian Brothers Automotive

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Rudi Fine Jewelry

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Coleman Home Services

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Small Cakes

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Creative Interiors & Consignment

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The Gifted Ferret

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

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The Max

Exact Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating

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The Plumbing Doctor

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Evergreen Grounds

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Towne Lake Driving School

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Georgia Floors

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Towne Lake Family Dentistry

Jump Kitchen & Sports Saloon

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Towne Lake’s Carwash and Detail

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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock

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Hacienda Vieja

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Hammock’s Heating & Air

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