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Contents

48 & 49 On the Cover élon Salon

November 2018

Features

In Every Issue

14 Welcome to Woodstock

4 8 10 32 34 46 54 58 68 71 72 76 78 86 90 92 94

Canton couple finds independence, sense of community in new home.

16 Thanksgiving Must-Haves

See what your neighbors’ families just can’t do without on their holiday table.

22 Helping Hands

Comprehensive list outlines the ways you can help those in need this holiday season.

64 Savannah Smiles

Towne Lake team, 95--members strong, was the largest group in Next Step Ministries’ Walk, Run or Roll.

82 Crosstown Rivalry

Etowah and Woodstock high schools meet up for their annual football game.

Around Towne Celebrations Community News Everyday Angels Rob’s Rescues Towne Lake Dining Guide TLBA Ribbon Cuttings Community Calendar Greenprints Trail Map Library Events Downtown Woodstock Dining Guide Recent Home Sales School News Clubs & Orgs Church Listings Directory of Advertisers

Contributors 36 Don Akridge 45 Danny Branom 20 Stacy Brown 81 Siobhan Brumbelow 24 Michael Caldwell 14 Leana Conway 56 Rajayne Cordery 40 Dr. James Haley 79 Delia Halverson 28 Kurt & Sheila Johnson 84 Bryce Jones 44 Ann Litrel 18 Matt Neal 50 Josh Nelson 66 Bill Ratliff

Advertising

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AROUND TOWNE

The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake

From the Managing Editor

Welcome to the ALM team!

Before I started on the editorial side of the magazine fence, I spent almost 20 years working in production. During those years, I learned a lot and had the opportunity to watch the magazine publishing industry grow, stumble, adjust and regain ground as a dependable vehicle for readers and advertisers. One of my favorite memories from my days in production was a visit to a paper mill. Watching logs and wood pulp become paper was a fascinating and complex process. Undoubtedly, the technology has changed, but one thing hasn’t - paper requires trees. As someone who cringes every time one of my neighbors has trees removed, I used to be bothered by the fact that I work in an industry that was allegedly contributing to the demise of our forests. But, then I did my research. “Each year the amount of wood harvested from U.S. forests is much less than annual forest growth. Land covered by forests in the United States increased by 4.5 percent between 1997 and 2012, even as suburban development expanded,” according to an article by Gary M. Scott, professor and chair of the Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. (Source: Is the Paper Industry Getting Greener, TheConversation.com.) Here’s the thing: Paper mills can choose to use wood harvested from SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative) certified forests — those that are managed based on environmental, social and economical requirements at local, national and global levels, and that do not cause damage to other ecosystems. Printers have the option to use paper produced from wood harvested from sustainable forests. And, magazine publishers (like us) can partner with printers that use paper produced from wood harvested from sustainable forests. So, what does it really mean? It means no more wood is being harvested from these forests than is regrown, and that trees are replanted or naturally regenerated after harvesting. I’m proud to be a part of an industry that has chosen to focus on the sustainability of our resources. And I’m even prouder to work for a company that partners with those who work diligently to improve our environmental citizenship at every opportunity. Speaking of opportunities, here’s yours (and mine). In this month’s issue, local artist and writer Ann Litrel encourages us to “Plant a Tree, Feed a Community” (page 44) and she provides some great resources and information for planting trees. So, let’s do it! Let’s create sustainability in our own backyards.

Katie Beall is the new editor of Around Acworth magazine. The Georgia native is a two-time graduate of Georgia College & State University with a bachelor’s in mass communication and a master’s in public administration. She’s worked in athletic media relations and corporate communications before joining ALM. In her spare time, she enjoys attending sporting events, reading and exploring the area. Katie and her husband David also are learning to enjoy the adventures of parenting their daughter Parker Grace, who will be 1 this month.

Sustainability is the process of maintaining change in a balanced fashion, in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations. Source: Wikipedia

What's New IVMD, the newest hydration solution therapy and wellness center, opened at 200 Parkbrooke Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock. IVMD provides IV therapy, the fastest method of introducing fluid and nutrients throughout the body. The health benefits take effect as soon as the hydration treatment begins. 770-869-2035. www.ivmdsolutions.com. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

is a full service direct lender with access to all government programs. Branch Manager Lauren Zoghbi can be reached at lauren.zoghbi@ fairwaymc.com or 951-339-3429. Fairway is located at 225 Creekstone Ridge, #22 in Woodstock. fairwayindependentmc.com/ lauren-zoghbi.

Your CBD Store Woodstock has opened at 2340 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 120B, next to Anytime Fitness. The store carries oil made from the hemp plant, available in a variety of forms that include oil, capsules and topical pain cream. The oil is used to treat inflammation, pain and anxiety. 770-627-3512. www.CBDRX4U.com. Leggings Park has opened at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, in front of Palmetto Moon and next to Famous Footwear. The store features leggings, jeggings, shorts, pants, sport active wear, skirts, tops and accessories for women.

What's Closed Jackie Loudin is the managing editor of TowneLaker. She and her family have lived in Towne Lake since 1997. She can be reached at jackie@ aroundaboutmagazines.com.

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Hardee’s of Towne Lake has closed. No updates were available at press time.

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COMMUNITY BOARD The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board members assist us in many ways, including contributing to our magazine and providing valuable feedback.

Kurt Johnson, co-founder of the Kurt and Sheila real estate team, has been involved in real estate most of his adult life. He and his wife have lived in Cherokee County for more than 13 years, their three children have attended county schools since the oldest started first grade at Bascomb Elementary. Kurt and Sheila work hard to promote Cherokee County and all it has to offer. Ann Litrel 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 in Towne Lake with her husband and coauthor Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com.

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Scott Coleman is the owner of Coleman Home

Services, a residential construction firm based in Towne Lake. He and his wife Lisa have three grown children and have lived in Towne Lake for 23 years. Scott and Lisa are supporters of the local special needs community. Scott enjoys the outdoors, cooking and his annual fishing trip to Alaska.

Bettie Sleeth has lived in Towne Lake for more than 12 years, and helped start the Kiwanis Club in Cherokee County. She's been active in service leadership programs in Cherokee County schools, helping bring Key Clubs to Etowah, Sequoyah and Creekview high schools and a Circle K club at Reinhardt University. She's active at her church, Hillside United Methodist, and serves in many community service projects and activities. Lynne Saunders is the founder and executive director of Papa’s Pantry and The Master’s Training Center. Her employment classes are based on a book she wrote, “21st Century Keys to Employment.” Lynne has been married to Bill for 33 years and has three grown daughters and five grandchildren. Anthony Hughes, raised in St. Petersburg, Fla., has been a special education teacher since 2001. He teaches at E.T. Booth Middle School and moved to Woodstock in 2015 with his wife Jessica and sons Jacob and Gavin. They are excited to be a part of the Towne Lake community. Depending on the season, they spend a lot of time at any of the area’s sport fields or enjoying Lake Allatoona. 6

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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 16,400 free copies. Approximately 15,600 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 800 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. Editorial deadline is the 1st and advertising deadline is the 5th 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 2018. TowneLaker 1025 Rose Creek Drive, PMB 380, Suite 620 Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: Patty Ponder, 770-615-3322 Website: www.townelaker.com Volume 24, Issue 7

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Celebrations!

Nov. 17

Happy 15th birthday!

Happy second birthday, sweet P! Love Mom, Dad, Anderson and Harris.

To my Beautiful Bella! I love you to the oceans and back!

Nov. 16

Breanna Boling

Happy eighth birthday, Flanders! Love Mom, Dad, Harris and Penny.

Age 14 on Oct. 29 Happy birthday! Love Rachel and Daddy.

Happy 11th, Olivia and happy 15th birthday, Zach!

We love you both so very much and are so proud of you just as you are. You are blessings in our lives. Make it a wonderful year! Love, Mom and Dad.

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COMMUNITY

YOUR LOCAL NEWS Woodstock Earns Accreditation

Farm Bureau representatives, from left: Director Molly Childs accepted the Young Farmers and Ranchers award; Director Don Keeter with the Outstanding Promotion and Education award; Office Manager Shirley Pahl accepted the Outstanding Women’s Leadership award; and Vicky Grizzle with the Legislative Program Award. Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau.

Farm Bureau Wins District Awards Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) received four awards for its member programs during the Georgia Farm Bureau 1st District annual meeting. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, chaired by Ben Cagle, won the 2018 1st District Outstanding Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Award. The committee consists of farmers and ranchers between ages 18 and 35. Among its key activities in the past year, the committee sponsored a first-grade apple coloring contest in 24 elementary schools. More than 3,000 students participated, coloring pictures of an apple tree and drawing how they like to eat apples. The committee provided the book, “Welcome to Our Apple Farm,” to the schools. Forty-eight winning students and their families were invited to spend a day on a farm to learn more about agriculture. The CCFB Promotion and Education Committee, chaired by Nichelle Stewart, received the GFB 1st District Outstanding Promotion and Education Award. Among other activities, the committee implemented a collection of agriculture activities at Indian Knoll Elementary School, where each grade focused on a separate topic. More than 1,100 students participated, along with 87 faculty members and approximately 50 parents. The CCFB Women’s Leadership Committee, chaired by Jeannie Ross, received the 1st District Outstanding Women’s Leadership Program Award. The committee partnered with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and the Cherokee County Extension Office to plan the Cherokee Ag Expo, which drew more than 400 attendees and featured interaction with farm animals, and the opportunity to take classes from master gardeners and learn from local farmers about agricultural commodities produced in the county. The CCFB Legislative Committee, chaired by Don Keeter, received the 1st District Outstanding Legislative Program Award. The committee organized a Political Forum/Meet and Greet event for Farm Bureau members and the general public, who heard from candidates for local, state and national offices. 10

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The city of Woodstock has been awarded reaccreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation designation reserved for park and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency's overall operations, management and service to the community. Accreditation is awarded based on an agency's ability to comply with the organization's 151 standards. The Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department met or exceeded all 151 standards, with no unmet standards. There are only 166 accredited parks and recreation agencies across the United States and 11 in Georgia.

Red Cross Seeks Blood Drive Hosts The American Red Cross needs hosts for blood drives this winter, in an attempt to help prevent blood shortages and potential delays in medical care. Blood shortages are not uncommon during the winter months; by hosting a drive in December, January or February, individuals and groups can ensure patient needs are met all winter long. To learn more, visit RedCrossBlood. org/HostADrive. Blood drive partners who host a drive between Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 will receive long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirts for all who come to give, and, if the partner achieves its donation goal, it will be recognized in a national newspaper highlighting its lifesaving work.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Chamber Elects New Board Members

Bonny Keheley is Citizen of the Year Bonny Keheley is this year’s recipient of the Barbara G. Ingram Citizen of the Year Award. Awarded by Preservation Woodstock Inc., the honor is given to someone who has been engaged actively in the preservation of Woodstock’s heritage and history. She will be honored during ceremonies at The Park at City Center following the Christmas parade on Dec. 1. The award is named for Barbara Granger Ingram, a founding member and officer of the organization that planned and carried out a year-long series of centennial events and projects. Barbara’s death in late 1996 prompted the establishment of the award in 1997 to honor her memory, while recognizing the contributions made by others. Keheley, the 22nd recipient, is retired after teaching 36 years. She was the face of historic preservation at Woodstock Elementary School. The tradition of an annual “history” walking field trip to the Woodstock Visitors Center at Historic Dean’s Store was her brainchild, a continuation of similar walks to the park that she began as a way to establish and enhance a sense of community, especially to the many newcomers to the area. Initially it involved second-graders, but later changed to thirdgraders. The addition of two other “stations” on the field trip has made the event a full day of learning, as the students also visit the Chambers at City Center, where they learn about city government, and the park, where fire and police departments explain about their services. The history segment moves this year to the amphitheater, where students still will learn about the town’s history. It is estimated that more than 2,000 students have been introduced to Woodstock’s history through the efforts of Keheley and other faculty and staff. All departments, including art, music and social studies have added to the overall atmosphere that acknowledges the school’s history along with the city’s heritage.

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has announced seven new members of the organization’s board of directors: Joe Brownlee, Georgia Power Co.; Brian Hightower, Cherokee County School District; Melissa Madigan, BB&T; Katie Pearson, Northside Hospital-Cherokee; Frank Reynolds, Cherokee County sheriff; Abby Roach, Roach, Caudill & Gunn, LLP; and Guillermo Sanabia, WellStar Health System. These volunteers will serve three-year terms beginning in January 2019. The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia certified chamber of commerce, is to promote business and the community, while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life. To learn more about the Chamber, visit CherokeeChamber.com

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Newfound Freedom and Community BY LEANA CONWAY

It has been more than five years since my husband, Dennis, and I decided to move from BridgeMill in Canton to downtown Woodstock. A couple of things played into this decision. Our youngest child was entering college and we had more space than we needed, along with a pool we no longer used. However, the most compelling reason to move to Woodstock was we were looking for a place for Dennis to find some independence. Dennis has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, is permanently confined to a wheelchair, and lost his ability to drive in 2007. Our move to downtown Woodstock has given Dennis his independence, but we have found so much more! The freedom for Dennis to go places on his own, like the hardware store, the pharmacy, shopping, or just out for a drink without me (I mean, I’m fun but 24/7 of me?), is wonderful. We also have discovered a community in a way we never understood before. When you live in a place where you are able to walk/roll everywhere, people get physically and emotionally closer. If we are absent from town for more than a few days, I get phone calls of concern. If I’m out alone and look bedraggled and exhausted, people always give me that look that says, “Girl … do you need a therapist, or an ambush makeover?” Then they ask what they can do to help. I could give you many examples of the warmth and cohesiveness of this community, but I will just share two. One, Dennis had been homebound due to illness for more than a week. My unofficial nurse’s uniform is my pajamas, so that’s what I had on when I remembered I hadn’t gotten the mail. I thought I could sneak to our neighborhood mailbox station and no one would notice. I was walking back when my sweet neighbor popped her head out and asked if everything was OK (since I was walking the street in my pajamas). When I got home I felt a little better; although I was still 14

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Leana and Dennis Conway. Photo courtesy of Hello Honey Portraiture.

exhausted and frustrated, I felt safe and cared for in my community. Another time, Dennis fell asleep in the park while out for a roll. Someone driving by saw him and called the fire department to have them go and check if he was OK. Fire Chief Dave Soumas immediately assumed it was Dennis and went to the park himself to find him. Dennis was no longer there, so he went the extra mile to track him down. He found Dennis rambling around town, just fine. Talk about going the extra mile for the residents of the town you work in!

When we first moved to Woodstock (don’t tell Dennis this), the first day he set off on his own, I followed him in our car, like some kind of creepy stalker. I was worried about him, but I soon realized he was OK; the community was going to watch out for him. Next month, Leana shares how the city has given them purpose and passion.

Leana Conway is a full time caregiver, massage therapist and blogger. Leanaconway. wordpress.com.

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Thanksgiving Side Dishes We asked you, our readers, to share the recipes for your must-have Thanksgiving dinner side dishes. You responded to our plea, and now we all can enjoy your favorites as our own. Thanks for sharing a taste of your holiday traditions, and happy Thanksgiving!

Ham Glaze

From Lynn Meharg Our family recipes are tried and true. We use the same ones every year, because we have to have the same exact meal. We always have a ham and a turkey, to make Momma happy. She is 86, so she gets what she wants. We use the bone in (not sliced) butt end of the ham, but any kind is fine to use. • • • • • • • • • •

6 garlic cloves 4 ½ ounces dried mangoes Small jar of orange marmalade ½ cup Dijon mustard 1 cup light brown sugar Zest from 1 large navel orange ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh ginger from tube 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions, reconstituted in the vinegar

Directions

Put everything in a blender and blend well. Simmer in small saucepan until thickened. Spoon over ham about 30 minutes before you are ready to take it out of the oven, and again about 15 minutes later. Reserve some sauce for the table. Cook the ham for about 1 ½ hours, at 350 degrees, inside a large oven roasting bag.

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Cranberry Oatmeal Delight From Ashley Velez

Here's a recipe that my Mom makes every year at Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorites! • 1 16-ounce can whole-cranberry sauce • 1 ½ cups chopped Granny Smith apples (with peels) • 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar • ¼ cup butter, melted • ½ cup chopped pecans • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ cup flour

Directions

Combine cranberry sauce and apples in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Stir together remaining ingredients and spread over fruit. (This can be done a day in advance, and covered and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.) Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Great served the next day for breakfast or as a dessert with vanilla ice cream.

Wanda's Creamed Corn From Jen Bixler

When my husband and I got married, my mother-in-law gave me a stack of favorite family recipes. Creamed corn is my husband's favorite Thanksgiving side. It is now one of our children's favorite dishes. • • • •

6 ears of fresh corn 1 stick of butter 2 tablespoons of sugar 1/4 cup of milk, if needed (very fresh corn often has enough liquid in it) • Cornstarch, if needed to thicken • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Use a large bowl to catch all the kernels and juice from the corn cobs. Using a very sharp paring knife, cut the very tips of the kernels off the cob. Then use a fork to scrape what remains of the kernels plus all the juice. Place corn and other ingredients in a pan and cook over medium to low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Serves six to eight people.

Broccoli Casserole From Tammy Cobb

If you were to ask my family which side dish is a must for Thanksgiving, they’d tell you broccoli casserole — like, I would be disowned if it’s not on the table. (Kidding, kinda.) They even suggest that I make a double batch, so there will be more leftovers. • 20-ounce bag frozen broccoli • 2 eggs (beaten) • 1/2 cup milk

Gooey Butter Cake From Tiffany Hughes

No holiday meal is complete without dessert. Desserts usually have their own table, because there are so many of them. You always should consider the amount of food that will require refrigeration versus how big your refrigerator is. It’s a good idea to have a few dishes that do not require refrigeration, such as gooey butter cake. Family recipes are important and should be preserved, so if you’re asking folks to bring dishes to your gettogethers, why not ask them to jot down their recipe so you can save it. Another great idea is to photograph each person holding the dish they made, and save it in your holiday photos. • • • • •

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup • 1 cup Miracle Whip • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 1 sleeve Town House crackers, crushed

Directions

Cook broccoli in a small amount of salted water until tender; drain. Mix remaining ingredients together, add cooked broccoli. Pour into casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. Note: You can assemble the casserole the day before, and add the cracker crumbs right before baking, Add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time if it is refrigerator-cold.

One box yellow cake mix 3 eggs One stick butter, melted 8 ounces cream cheese, softened One pound powdered sugar (or 3 ¾ cups)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cake mix with the melted butter and one egg, then press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan coated with cooking spray. In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and two remaining eggs, and beat with a hand mixer until well blended. Spread across the cake mix and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Note: The middle still will wiggle, but it is done when golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

A Time for Making Memories farther apart than when I was young. Being spread all over the country, getting together is difficult. Often, we Just like the song, we really did go over envy our friends who have relatives in a river, and often through some woods, town. For them, a visit to Grandma’s is on our trek to visit my grandparents for a regular Sunday afternoon occurrence, Thanksgiving. Although, we were zipping and sometimes more often. along a highway and it was my dad who Unfortunately, with my job, I knew the way, not a horse. sometimes find myself unable to get Throughout my childhood, those visits away. A couple of Thanksgivings back, were usually the same. We had a large my wife and kids flew to Ohio for the gathering of aunts, uncles and cousins, huge family get-together, while I stayed and that often was the only time I Matt Neal's table setting for one. home alone … just me and the dog. But, saw some of them. My grandparents I was glad my kids were able to go. didn’t have a big house. It was a small place on a quiet, tree-lined Every time I called, people were laughing and talking in the street, with a big backyard, where we spent most of our time. My background, and I could hear a football game on TV. My kids were uncle would wrestle with us, my grandmother would show us her making their own memories. garden, and my grandfather would fascinate us with his vast array of I made my own feast. My entrée was a Cornish hen, with a few saltwater fishing gear, old pictures and stories of the road. side dishes, and I was good to go. I managed to pull through. I The back den of their house was set up with tables, and became wasn’t going to let being alone ruin my Thanksgiving. a makeshift holding area for cakes, pies, casseroles and other wonderful dishes. The whole house smelled like roast turkey and stuffing. I can’t smell turkey to this day without traveling back in time to that house, and those people, lost to all but old photos and fading memories. Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived in Woodstock with his wife since 1999. He can be reached My wife and I understand the importance of building and at mattnealwriter@outlook.com. maintaining that connection with family. Our relatives live much BY MATT NEAL

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Photos by Ben Rees, www.falconaerials.com

Main Street Woodstock Reveals New Look BY STACY BROWN

Main Street Woodstock board members and staff unveiled a new brand and broader mission for the organization. During the course of its existence, the Main Street Woodstock program has connected and energized the community around the downtown district of Woodstock. As relationships have been forged through the organization, the momentum of this area has grown and so has the need to make changes to how the organization will move forward. To meet the needs of Woodstock’s business communities, both physical and professional, the board of directors approved staff’s recommendation to re-brand. The organization will now be known as In Woodstock (INWDSTK). The vision and mission will not change. INWDSTK will welcome businesses, residents and visitors from every street who are invested, involved and included in Woodstock’s continuing growth and opportunity. Woodstock Economic Development Director Brian Stockton said, “INWDSTK exists to connect communities. When looking back at what we have done and where we intend to grow from here, it became apparent that there are communities, in the sense of physical places, that we need to reach across the city, such as the Highway 92 corridor or Towne Lake. We also have seen a rise in professional communities that focus on different interests of its members, such as young professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives.” Hosting more than 125 events annually, INWDSTK 20

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offers business owners, start-ups, residents and visitors opportunities to engage with each other and promote the economic development of the city. The organization has launched new creative promotions that focus on local artists and musicians, and collaborated with partners at Fresh Start Cherokee and the Circuit to offer programming to help grow small businesses and entrepreneurship in the city. INWDSTK will continue to hold popular events, such as Friday Night Live, scavenger hunts, farmers market, and Taste and Sound of Woodstock. The organization will remain a downtown affiliate member of the Georgia Main Street Program, and is also tasked as being the destination marketing organization for Woodstock, helping to promote and grow Woodstock as a tourist destination. The heart of the city continues to be downtown, but engagement will expand throughout greater Woodstock. INWDSTK is a member driven 501(c)6 nonprofit organization. It receives funding from a portion of the city’s lodging tax to use to promote the city, as well as from private investors. Business investments start at as little as $100 annually. For additional information, contact me at 678-217-2386 or sbrown@woodstockga.gov.

Stacy Brown is the Marketing Manager INWDSTK for the city of Woodstock. She can be reached at 678-217-2386 or sbrown@woodstockga.gov.

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Helping Hand

Lend a

Because many of our friends and neighbors struggle financially every day, there are many charities that work hard to help people in need. Here’s a list of local nonprofits that have additional needs for the holidays. While you’re at it, consider bringing a basket of homemade goodies, fresh fruit or colorful flowers to show your appreciation for the staff and volunteers at these nonprofits. To learn about many other ways to help throughout the year, visit www.volunteercherokee.org.

Adopt a Senior 2018 www.cherokeega.com

The Cherokee County Senior Center is collecting gift items for local seniors, including: nightgowns, pajamas, slippers, grocery gift cards, a book of stamps, or other nonperishable items. Place gifts in holiday gift bags (no wrapping please). Register to adopt Nov. 5-Dec. 12 by calling 770-704-2320 or emailing jnmceuen@cherokeega.com. Drop off gifts Nov. 19-Dec. 14 at the Cherokee County Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road.

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency www.crpa.net

The Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is collecting items for Cherokee County Nursing Centers Nov. 5-Dec. 7 for the Hugs in a Blanket campaign. Individuals can bring a new warm blanket and a pair of unisex slipper socks to the rec center at 7545 Main St., Building 200 in Woodstock. 770-924-7768. lcollett@cherokeega.com.

Cherokee Family Violence Center

26th annual Cherokee Thanksgiving Hosted by Canton First United Methodist Church. Volunteers will serve approximately 2,000 meals in Cherokee and Pickens counties on Thanksgiving day. Delivery, dine-in or pickup. This dinner is for anyone who needs a meal, does not want to eat alone, or simply isn’t able to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Local area emergency service personnel and hospital emergency staff members will receive dinners, too. To order a meal for dine-in, delivery or pick up, call 770-877-2601. Dinners are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Dine-in starts at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers for delivery can email ctdrivers007@ gmail.com (password: turkey dinner). Allow a few days for response. Opportunities to volunteer to assist with meal prep and serving start the week before Thanksgiving; email CTvolunteers2017@gmail.com or contact Cheryl Mosley at 678-296-7297 or mcbratney52@comcast.net. Allow a few days for response. Food or monetary donations also are needed. Mail a check to CFUMC, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30114. Indicate Cherokee Thanksgiving in the memo line.

The Children’s Haven

www.CherokeeChildrensHaven.org This nonprofit promotes the health and happiness of children in Cherokee who are affected by abuse. The group works to ensure their safety, advocate on their behalf, and respond to meet their needs. Holiday needs include new coats, socks, pajamas and underwear. Target or Walmart gift cards are welcome. Items can be dropped off at 1083 Marietta Highway in Canton. 770-345-3274.

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The center has a transitional housing complex with 72 apartments, and an emergency shelter that accommodates 12 women and children. The Thanksgiving wish list includes turkey or ham, fresh or boxed potatoes, gravy mix, corn or other canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, tomato or Alfredo sauce, pasta, pumpkin pie mix, instant coffee, hot chocolate mix, apple cider, fresh fruit, rolls, marshmallows, chocolate bars, graham crackers and cinnamon rolls. 770-479-1703. irma@cfvc.org.

Forever Fed is distributing 350 Christmas food boxes to families in need, as well as hosting mobile pantries in communities experiencing high need. Groups, businesses and individuals can donate nonperishable foods, such as peanut butter, jelly, canned beans, canned soups, breakfast-style snacks and hygiene items. To donate, contact Susan@ForeverFed.org or phone 678-883-3314.

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Goshen Valley Foundation

Never Alone

The holidays can be difficult times for the foster youths Goshen Valley serves. The youths can use a little extra support from their community, and area residents can help by providing meals for the youths and house parents. “Frozen casseroles are a huge blessing for our house parents who are having to prepare three meals a day when the boys are out of school,” says Zach Blend, CEO of Goshen Valley. Individuals or small groups are encouraged to donate frozen meals. You even can deliver them in person and take a tour of Goshen Valley. Gift cards from Walmart, Target and Amazon also can help to fill many Christmas wish lists. Gas cards also are encouraged. The executive director at Goshen Valley Ranch, Stacy Cooper, is putting together an Amazon wish-list for the youths. If you would like to purchase a specific gift for one of the youths, email Stacy at scooper@ goshenvalley.org or call 770-796-4618.

The food pantry needs financial donations (tax deductible) to provide Thanksgiving turkeys and family meal boxes to 600 local families who are having financial difficulties. Never Alone’s partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank allows it to purchase food at greatly discounted prices. Donate online or by check, made payable to and mailed to: Never Alone Outreach, P.O. Box 1904, Woodstock, GA 30188.

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Operation Christmas Child www.samaritanspurse.org

Representatives will be collecting donations of filled shoeboxes Nov. 12-19 at Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, collects boxes filled with clothing and accessories, craft items, school supplies, toys and personal care items (no liquids accepted, including toothpaste, shampoo, deodorants, etc.) and ships them around the world to children in need. Collection times are: noon-3 p.m., Nov. 12-16, with additional times of 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17, noon-3 p.m. Nov. 18, and 8-10 a.m. Nov. 19. Consult www.samaritanspurse.org/occ to learn how to pack a shoebox. Other details, email Termar5@yahoo.com.

Papa’s Pantry

www.papaspantry.org Donations of turkeys, hams and produce are needed, as well as nonperishable food items. A list of the top 10 food needs is kept up-to-date on the website. Papa’s Pantry is a food and stability training organization for the community. For details, call 770-591-4730.

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MUST Ministries — Cherokee www.mustministries.org

The Thanksgiving Food Box Program has its roots in the very origin of the Thanksgiving holiday. The agency is looking for donations of cans of green beans, corn, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes; boxes or packets of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, stuffing and gravy mixes; frozen pies; and turkeys (no glass please). Grocery store gift cards also are welcome. Monetary donations for turkeys and frozen pies are the most helpful. Nonperishable items can be dropped off 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1-14. The frozen turkeys and pies can be dropped off 8-9 a.m. Nov. 19-21. Both drop-offs are at MUST’s Canton location at 111 Brown Industrial Parkway. Volunteers are welcome, too. It always helps to let MUST know what items you’ll be bringing. Please contact Ranettia Beasley at 770-576-0359 or email at cherokeeholiday@mustministries.org.

The Secret Santa program of the Department of Family and Children’s Services for Cherokee County offers a way for individuals, businesses, schools, churches or groups such as Sunday school classes or Boy and Girl Scout troops to help the more than 300 children in foster care this year. Sponsors can be matched with specific children or collect speciality items needed to service our program. All levels of contributions are accepted. All size donations are appreciated. For more details, call the Secret Santa phone line at 470-235-0753 or email cherokeesanta@yahoo.com.

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Identifying and Repealing Old Law most boring title available in Georgia government. Despite the boring title, I couldn’t be more excited about the role itself. Our The name of Georgia’s law is the Official Code of Georgia House Code Revision Committee has one purpose: to identify and Annotated, often abbreviated as the OCGA. As a state legislator, eliminate antiquated code sections. you have entrusted me as one of 236 people (180 representatives As an officer on the committee, I have had the privilege of and 56 senators) who are able to change the OCGA. It is a authoring both of the repeal packages this committee has responsibility that does not sit lightly with me. generated over the past six years, including the J. Calvin Hill Jr. Act, The OCGA governs nearly 10 million Georgians, and my voice on which we passed and had signed by the governor in 2015. This the floor of the House of Representatives represents almost 60,000 23-page repeal package represented the largest single instance of of them, including each of our families. In the repeal of antiquated law in Georgia that I 2018 legislative session, which lasted Jan. 8 until Our House Code have been able to identify throughout our March 28, those 236 legislators drafted more history. It was an awesome milestone Revision Committee state’s than 10,000 bills and resolutions. The dramatic for a Georgia conservative who values small majority of these measures would add code to government, and I was very honored to be has one purpose: the already 80-plus volume OCGA. able to carry the legislation. We named the to identify and If you’ve never seen a copy of Georgia’s code, bill after the late Cherokee legislator Calvin I’d recommend making a trip to the local library. eliminate antiquated Hill, who had chaired the committee and They’ll show you that the law we live under in started the endeavor. this state takes up an entire bookshelf. I once was code sections. Then, this year, I carried a second repeal told, that on average, a Georgian breaks eight of package that represented an even larger these laws every day without knowing they’re doing so. I haven’t attempt at repealing old law. This package was passed by both the been able to substantiate that statistic independently, but taking House and Senate, but due to a change made in the Senate, we a look at the volume of laws we have placed on ourselves, it isn’t needed a final House approval. At midnight on Sine Die (the final hard to believe that we’re each inadvertently coming into conflict day of the legislative session), I was the member in the well of the with it on a regular basis. House at the cut-off time. Every year, someone gets to be the first This code traces origins back through the 1861 Georgia Code, person who misses the deadline, and, this year, it was me. which was the first successfully enacted attempt in any EnglishIn light of that, my intention for the 2019 legislative session is to speaking jurisdiction at a comprehensive codification of the make this one of the first pieces of legislation I file. Between this common law. It has provisions and laws that date back to colonial continued on pg 80 days, and although the commonly referenced law that says it is “illegal to keep a donkey in the bathtub on Sundays” is really just a rumor, we do have some truly bizarre provisions buried away in Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District those thousands of pages of code. 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael. This is where I get to play my favorite role in the Legislature. As Caldwell@house.ga.gov. the secretary of the Code Revision Committee, I hold perhaps the BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL

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Is Social Media a Community Killer? YPOW defies that notion.

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Social media has created new means of social interactions in ways that most people couldn’t fathom 20 years ago. It often gets a bad rap, but when used for good, social media allows us to share details and events of our lives, engage and exchange ideas on personal opinions, and ideally, offers potential for making new friends. For the Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW), we defy the notion that social media reduces the strength of our community. We believe social media is our way to share important announcements and life updates, and allows us to connect with people we see at weekly morning networking, EmPOWer, and Sneak Peek events. As an organization, we use our social channels to interact online in between events. These channels also supplement and support in-person conversations, e.g., when YPOW members invite new people or share information about upcoming events. YPOW AM meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at the Copper Coin, and our other events are posted (and reposted) to engage as many people as possible. The impact of YPOW can be seen in these numbers (as of October 2018): • 224 Meetup members • 650 Facebook likes YPOW celebrated its third anniversary in October. It began when founders Jenna Hill and Mallory Britt asked the city to create a program for young professionals that would address the need to engage the large number of young people choosing to live, work and play in Woodstock. The goal was to empower them to network, collaborate and invest in the community in which they chose to live. Our organization values building relationships, giving back and growing 26

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Members of YPOW stay connected in person and through social media.

our community. These values are aimed at making the best future for Woodstock and leaving a legacy for future generations. YPOW allows people to learn about each other professionally and personally, and we share a commitment to working with established Woodstock residents to make our city a great place to live, work and play. We get to take ownership of the changes in Woodstock, and it’s impossible to walk down Main Street and not run into someone you’ve met at one of our events.

YPOW is more than a group of people who meet each week to network and engage each other professionally. Our online interactions strengthen our relationships through the IN WDSTK initiatives of being invested, involved and included in Woodstock’s growth and opportunity. Our members are passionate about using social media channels to further develop YPOW and IN WDSTK’s outreach to connect, energize and build stronger relationships for the people of greater Woodstock. (See Stacy Brown’s article on page 20.)

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What to Know Before Buying New Construction BY KURT & SHEILA JOHNSON

Before the market showed signs of improvement, it wasn’t feasible or practical to buy a newly constructed home, but with the current lack of inventory of singlefamily homes, it’s becoming more of a necessity. In Towne Lake, for example, there are only 98 single-family homes on the market for sale, which is fantastic for sellers but problematic for buyers. With homes that are priced to market selling in one to two weeks, it can be difficult for buyers to get the home they want. Buying a new home from a builder is more feasible now since the builders have had several years to identify land to build on and get county approval for development. The number one thing to do when buying any home is to hire your own real estate agent. Having an understanding about the price direction in the community, recent sales prices and buyer incentives is essential to you getting the best deal. When interviewing a buyer’s agent, make sure they have sold new construction and worked with builders and understand the new home buying process. Additionally, you should have your own representation since the builder’s onsite agent is paid to represent their builder’s best interest, as your agent would do for you. Also, a good buyer’s agent will be able to ensure that contingencies and cancellation rights are built into your new home contract. The correct contingencies are especially important when you have a home to sell before the completion of the new home. The good news is, your buyer's agent will be compensated by the listing agent to represent you and look out for your best interest. Hiring a licensed, accredited individual to perform your home inspections is also recommended. A pre-drywall inspection would be advisable since it is the last chance to see how the plumbing, electrical and framing were completed. No builder is perfect and construction workers are human and make mistakes. A good builder should correct any problems found by your inspector without hesitation. Building has resumed in the hottest markets around Atlanta and the best communities are selling again. Singlefamily homes in and around downtown Woodstock, for example, are selling quickly and with the finite availability of home sites within walking distance of downtown, the prices are on the rise. Having a new home built can be a four to six month process, so don’t delay.

Kurt and Sheila are a top-producing real estate team that lives in Towne Lake and has served Cherokee County for more than 15 years. www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com

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The holiday season is here! During this time, we especially appreciate our school counselors who help identify and discern the needs of families within our community. The love and concern for their students and families goes far beyond the school walls and hours of their work day. Everyday Angels was recently contacted by elementary school counselors concerning their beloved Ruiz family. “This family has three daughters - one elementary, one middle school, and one [recent high school graduate] - and they are all just precious,” the counselor wrote. “We are reaching out to anyone who may be able to help them in hopes of getting them through this difficult time and back on their feet again.” Here’s a letter from the oldest daughter in the Ruiz family:

Hugo, Maria, Casandra, Celia and Ashley Ruiz.

Dear Everyday Angels: Our family spent our fall break week off school to care for my younger sister, Celia, after having her adenoids and tonsils removed. We spent most of the week at my grandfather’s house, who lives in our same neighborhood. On Friday, September 21, 2018, my mom, an insulin dependent diabetic, drove to our house to give herself an insulin shot. She parked in the driveway but when she got back in the car, it would not start. She didn’t’ notice anything unusual so she called my cousin for a ride back to care for us. Twenty minutes later, she received a frantic call from a neighbor telling us that her car was on fire. Immediately we called 911 but by the time the fire department had arrived in the back of our neighborhood, our mobile home was engulfed in flames and the fire had begun to spread to our neighbor’s home. My parents lost everything that they have worked so hard for. My family has lived in Hidden Falls for the past 17 years. Initially we rented our home but after many years of hard work and saving, my father purchased our home as a gift for my mom. We felt very fortunate and proud to own our own home. Prior to the fire, my mom, Maria, spent much of her time helping in schools as much as possible. She dedicates her time to helping the students, making sure they grow and are successful in school. She helps with transportation, is the one who parents call when they need their child picked up from school due to illness and keeps them until they get home from work. She is known to get several children off the bus and keep them until the parents come home. Were it not for her, several children wouldn’t be able to attend tutoring sessions at school since this requires transportation after school hours. We had liability insurance on our vehicle, which has paid for the repairs to our neighbor’s home. However, our limited coverage did not help replace our vehicle or our home. Our family of five are all living with our grandfather until we can figure things out and get on our feet again. Cassandra Everyday Angels hopes that by sharing this story, we can help this sweet family who has helped so many others. It is their hope and desire to remain in the Hidden Falls community that they love and serve. They will need to rent a home and begin again with furnishings.

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Rob’s Rescues This dog’s name is Tess. She came to the shelter in August and is an owner surrender. I think she’s got some Ridgeback in her. Ridgebacks come from Africa and were famous for tracking lions. Tess really likes treats and is a good dog. She is 6 years old and friendly and easygoing. There are 19 cats in the shelter right now. Be sure to adopt them before it’s too late. There are four large black cats that come from a hoarding situation. Eighteen of the 19 cats are under 1 year old, and the other is just over. Also, if you are looking for cats, Cobb County Animal Services has way too many. Here is a selfie that I took with a cat named Chloe at the Cobb County shelter. I interviewed Freedom Flightz recently and flew with them. Freedom Flightz is part of the Two Tailz Rescue organization (twotailzrescue.org) founded by Carolyn O'Brien. I will be interviewing Ms. O'Brien soon about Two Tailz. Kevin Saunders is the chief pilot for Freedom Flightz and Hannah Jahr is the president and chief flight coordinator.

What does Freedom Flightz do, and who do you work with?

Primarily, we pull dogs from high-kill shelters and fly them to homes or foster homes in different states along the Southeast corridor. In this way, we save more lives and save dogs from the stress of being in a crate for 24-plus hours of ground transportation somewhere.

How many animals do you fly each year on average?

This past year has been our highest year to date. We average a dog a month.

Where do you usually fly to, and how far is it usually? We fly all over the Southeast corridor. We fly a lot to the Carolinas, also locally in Georgia, Mississippi, Texas and Florida. We try to keep the flights under two hours per pilot, and sometimes we string together a few flights.

How far is the longest flight you've flown with an animal, and your shortest flight?

I've done Naples, Florida, which is about four hours, and Washington, D.C., which was three and a half to four hours. My plane is a Moony M20 J that cruises at 200 miles per hour. My shortest Freedom Flightz flight recently was Anderson, South Carolina, which is less than 30 minutes flying time.

What types of animals do you fly?

Generally, dogs. We are not breedspecific. The dogs we fly are typically abused and neglected dogs and lots of bully-breeds. We tend to take dogs that other rescues don't want, and if we can't find fosters or homes in the vicinity, we fly them to homes out of state.

Where do you put the dogs when they're on the plane?

Wire kennels in the cargo section. The Moony has great space in the back.

Has anything ever gone wrong when you and a dog are in a plane?

I was flying a crate full of puppies to Washington, D.C. It was a hot day and, due to some parachuters jumping over the airport, I was put in a holding pattern over the Potomac. Finally, I was given the go-ahead to land and, on descent, every puppy ejected out of every orifice all over the place. Another troublesome time was with a German Shepherd dog I was flying to a former military dog handler in Winston Salem, North Carolina. It would not get out of the plane. Eventually, it took six people to get the dog out. We got him into a soft crate and had to pull him out like luggage and put him on a cart.

What has been your favorite flight?

Carolyn and I flew Libby, a terminal cancer dog, to her forever hospice home in Meridian, Mississippi. Above, Rob, Hannah Jahr and Kevin Saunders (co-pilot selfie in flight). Top Right, Rob and puppies during a Freedom Flightz transport.

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I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.

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River Ridge marching band members took part in the event.

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For the past several years, River Ridge High School has hosted the Cherokee County Special Olympics. Peer facilitators and athletes flock from elementary, middle and high schools in the county to participate in this event. From the moment the athletes step off the bus, their accomplishments are celebrated by a fanfare of the River Ridge band, cheerleaders and volunteers. The opening ceremony includes singing the national anthem, reading the Olympic Oath and the ceremonial torch run, which leads into the variety of field events including football toss, bowling, obstacle courses and track, to name a few. The pure joy and excitement on each and every athlete's face is undeniable. More than 100 students at River Ridge give their time to help the event run smoothly and make every athlete's day memorable. In fact, volunteer slots for this event are snatched up within hours of being posted, proving that this day gives as much joy to those serving as to those being served. It is the intent of the River Ridge student body to make a positive impact on the community. We are honored to host this event every year and eagerly anticipate how we can serve the special needs community in the future.

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More than 100 River Ridge High School volunteers who ran the event.

A chorus of athletes shared special music.

Student organizer/volunteer coordinators Justin Bacon, Principal Dr. Kerry Martin and Henry Fornuto.

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‘I Knew Every Bathroom in Town.’ BY JAMES HALEY, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

Gabrielle is a vibrant woman in her mid-50s, a common age for women to experience bladder problems. With November being National Bladder Health Month, we asked this longtime patient to share her story of life before bladder surgery. “I never leaked – but I had to use the bathroom ALL the time. I knew every bathroom in town. My husband used to complain, ‘I hate running errands with you, because you have to go to the bathroom every stop.’ “It started in my late 40s, when I was getting this weird feeling that my bladder had ‘fallen.’ It got worse and worse, and it just became this constant pressure. It affected everything. When I exercised it was never painful, but it was this constant sensation of pressure. “I finally talked to my GYN, and he said it was a prolapsed bladder.”

What is Prolapsed Bladder? Prolapsed bladder, also known as fallen bladder or cystocele, is a condition where the bladder drops down from lack of support. Pelvic floor muscles and tissues hold the bladder and other organs in place, but can weaken over time. This causes the bladder to descend from its fixed position and slip downward into the vagina. In more severe cases, the bladder may dangle completely outside of the vagina.

What Causes Prolapsed Bladder? • Childbirth: A difficult delivery, long labor, a large baby or multiple births. • Strain: Heavy lifting, strained bowel movements, excessive coughing. • Menopause: Lack of estrogen, vital in maintaining the health of vaginal tissue. • Obesity: Excess weight putting undue strain on pelvic muscles and tissues.

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What are the symptoms? • Sensation of pressure in the bladder or vagina. • Leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, etc. • Protrusion of tissue from the vagina. • A sensation that the bladder is not completely empty right after urinating. • Difficulty urinating. • Pelvic pain or discomfort. • Painful intercourse. Gabrielle relates that her GYN gave her multiple treatment options. “Since I was pretty young, I wanted the permanent treatment - a surgical bladder lift. That surgery literally changed my life. It’s been five years, but since then, I have never had a problem. No more crazy bathroom trips!”

When Should You See Your Doctor? If you notice that you may have any of these symptoms and suspect a prolapsed bladder, you should see your doctor immediately. This is not a condition that repairs itself. It usually worsens over time, but it can be fixed, thanks to many modern methods available today. A board certified gynecologist or specialist such as a urogynecologist (FPMRS) can help.

James Haley, M.D. is a double board certified OB/GYN and urogynecologist with Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.

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Russell Troesken measures wood planks.

A young volunteer gets experience with a drill.

Freshening Up at the Y The Cardwell Manor camp lodge at the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA got a bit of a makeover recently, thanks to close to 60 volunteers who took part in the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Days of Service event. Volunteers for the Cherokee Outdoor Painting Project included students from Woodstock High School's Interact Club, Home Depot, as well as members and nonmembers of the YMCA. They worked through the sweltering heat to replace outdated siding, repaint exteriors, prune and clean shrubbery, spread mulch, build benches, and paint fencing. "We are so thankful to our wonderful volunteers," said Ryder B. Leary, associate executive director of the Cherokee Outdoor & G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCAs. "Their hard work put new life back into a wonderful aspect of our Cherokee Outdoor YMCA." This was Jennifer Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first visit to the YMCA.

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Plant a Tree, Feed a Community BY ANN LITREL

ART BY ANN LITREL, ANNLITREL.COM

My husband and I awoke at 1 a.m. to a stupendous sonic boom. It was a spring thunderstorm. After we confirmed the electricity still was running and nothing was on fire, we went back to sleep. In the morning, we found my favorite white oak tree still standing in the yard. But, its trunk was branded with a vivid lightning mark — my favorite tree, silvery bark, leaves dark red at my Thanksgiving table. I called an arborist to take a look. The tree may die. If so, it takes a whole community with it.

Natural Disaster – A Community Gone

A tree is like a city in and of itself, providing a home for thousands of creatures, seen and unseen. A mature oak tree feeds and hosts everything from blue jays to butterfly caterpillars, turkeys to stick bugs. All kinds of tiny critters and lichens inhabit its form, species too unlike us to capture our interest, or too tiny for our eyes to perceive. Five hundred different butterfly caterpillars call the oak tree their “host” – that is, their eggs are laid on oak leaves and the caterpillars eat them before going on to form their chrysalis.

Choose a Tree, Start a Community

The single most significant act you may ever do for your local ecology is to plant a tree. But, not just any tree. The choice of the tree is the most important part. An ornamental tree native to Asia may support a few dozen local species of insects or birds. A large native tree such as an oak or hickory will support hundreds of different creatures. By all means, plant an ornamental tree – sometimes that’s part of your homeowner association guidelines, as it is here in my subdivision. November is an ideal month to plant trees in the South, the wet winters allowing the roots to develop over the winter months. 44

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But, consider planting an additional tree – a slow-growing canopy tree – at the same time. Perhaps on the south side of your home, to provide shade in summers to come, or in a corner of your backyard to slowly spread and become a refuge for our native birds and butterflies, and the tiny bugs that are the backbone of our native wildlife. If you plant a few native wildflowers at its roots, you will have provided the infrastructure of a tiny flourishing community, to grow and restore a little bit of our Eastern woodlands – right in your backyard.

Ann Litrel is an artist, writer, and certified Master Naturalist. She works in her studio, Ann Litrel Art, in Towne Lake. She lives with her husband, Dr. Michael Litrel. Email her at ann@annlitrel.com.

Resources Great native trees for wildlife

White oak, American beech, river birch, red maple, sourwood, Southern sugar maple, water oak.

Local Sources for Native Trees

Numerous online sources, but local nurseries sell a limited selection. Try Nearly Native Nursery near Fayetteville (nearlynativenursery.com); plant sales at Georgia Perimeter College Native Plant garden (bit. ly/natplant), and Trees Atlanta (treesatlanta.org); plant sales at Georgia Native Plant Society (gnps.org); and plant-rescue trips, where members can collect native plants threatened by development.

The Book to Read

“Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants” by Douglas Tallamy.

Money Saving Tips for Your Vehicle BY DANNY BRANOM

Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health, increase your life expectancy, and reduce your cost of living. Wait a minute, I thought we were talking about cars? We are! The vehicle you depend on every day to take you to work, school, church, grocery shopping and a number of other places we all go, is really no different. Keeping your tires inflated to the correct air pressure will help maximize fuel economy by reducing rolling resistance, improving the vehicle’s ride and handling, and extending the tires’ life expectancy. Tire pressure changes with the air temperature and the tire temperature. It is recommended to check your tire pressures when they are cold and when daily outside temperature averages have changed. I recommend checking and adjusting them with our changing seasons. Replacing your dirty air filter will improve fuel economy and engine performance. Dirt that gets past your air filter can foul air sensors, cause premature wear to engine components, turbo chargers, throttle bodies, intake valves, piston rings and cylinder walls. How often to replace them is determined by driving mileage and road conditions. With all the road construction we have in our area, take a

look more frequently. Do not purchase the least expensive filter you can find, since you usually get what you pay for. Look for an air filter with the highest micron level (just like the one you have for your home’s HVAC system) to provide your engine with the best protection from the elements. Cabin air filters are in almost every make and model of vehicles today. Their purpose is much the same as your air filter, except they protect your health instead of your vehicle’s engine. Wiper blades are one of the most neglected items on a vehicle today. Most of us don’t think about them until we need them − when it’s raining outside. Poorly maintained wiper blades reduce your vision when you need them most, and if they are severely deteriorated they can cause permanent damage to your windshield. I suggest replacing them every year, just before the rainy season or your favorite family vacation road trip.

Danny Branom is owner/operator of Christian Brothers Automotive in Towne Lake. 770-926-4500. www.cbac.com/townelake.

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Cancun Mexican Grill, 4430 Towne Lake Parkway 770-693-4680

Mexican

open

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Cheeseburger Bobby’s, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway 678-494-3200, cheeseburgerbobbys.com

American

open

Chinese

$-$$

open

American Irish

open

full bar

Mexican

$-$$

open

full bar

Family Tradition, 4379 Towne Lake Parkway 770-852-2885, familytradition.net

Homestyle Cooking

closed

GameDay Fresh Grill, 2990 Eagle Drive 770-693-6754, gamedayfresh.com

American/Burgers

open

full bar

yes

Thai/Sushi/ Chinese

open

full bar

JD’s Barbeque, 6557 Bells Ferry Road 678-445-7730, jdsbbq.com

Barbeque

$-$$

open

Jersey’s Sports Bar, 6426 Bells Ferry Road 770-790-5740

American

open

full bar

yes

Johnny’s Pizza, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-9494, johnnyspizza.com

Pizza/Pasta/ Salad

$-$$

open

full bar

Kani House, 2455 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-5264, kanihouse.com

Japanese Steak/Sushi

$-$$

$$-$$$

open

full bar

yes

Keegan’s Public House, 1085 Buckhead Crossing #140 770-627-4393, keegansirishpub.net

Irish/Pub

Sunday Brunch

$$-$$$

open

full bar

La Parrilla, 1065 Buckhead Crossing 770-928-3606, laparrilla.com

Mexican

open

full bar

Steakhouse

open

full bar

call ahead seating

Southern

closed

Mellow Mushroom, 2370 Towne Lake Parkway 770-591-3331, mellowmushroom.com

Pizza/Pasta

$-$$

open

beer/wine

NY Style Deli & Pizza, 2340 Towne Lake Parkway 678-426-7004

Pizza/Subs/ Bakery

$-$$

open

Bakery/Soups/ Sandwiches

$-$$

open

Chinese/Japanese

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open

beer/wine

Chinese

$-$$

open

Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills Drive see ad on pg 28 770-592-9969

American

Sunday Brunch

open

full bar

The Place, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-8901, theplacebargrill.com

Bar/Grill

$-$$

open

full bar

Tuscany, 250 Cinema View Drive 678-453-0888, mytuscanyrestaurant.com

Italian

$-$$

$$-$$$

open

full bar

10+

Volcano Steak & Sushi, 2990 Eagle Drive 678-498-7888, volcanowoodstock.com

Asian

$-$$

$$-$$$

open

full bar

Vietnamese

$-$$

open

coming soon

full bar

yes

China Fun, 1075 Buckhead Crossing 770-926-2671, chinafun88.com Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-693-8763, donovansirishcobbler.com El Ranchero, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-516-6616

Izumi Asian Bistro, 2035 Towne Lake Parkway 678-238-1899, iloveizumi.com

LongHorn, 1420 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-5494, longhornsteakhouse.com Maple Street Biscuit Co., 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy #160 678-903-2161, maplestreetbiscuits.com

Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway 678-813-4809, panerabread.com Peking & Tokyo, 200 Parkbrooke Drive 770-591-8858, pekingandtokyo.com Song’s Garden, 4451 Towne Lake Parkway 770-928-8387, songsgarden.com

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Beauty of an

The Education

Learning permeates every aspect of local salon in their pursuit of excellence. For 28 years, the secret to élon Salon’s success has been surprisingly simple - education. The approach taken by élon Salon is that the beginning education received by the stylists lays a formidably solid foundation for the intensive, careerlong, continual education they will receive at the salon. The same level of advanced learning is applied to every phase of the salon’s business practices, including photoshoots, customer care, product development and community involvement. The education of the stylist begins with an apprenticeship that lasts up to three years depending on the prior experience of the individual. The stylist learns the intricacies of the exacting methods used in the salon, providing a consistent base of knowledge across the styling team, and allowing clients to know that they can count on any élon stylist to deliver exceptional results. Once the stylist is working behind the chair, continual education expands his or her skill set with classes by toptier educators, such as William DeRidder from Belgium and Fabrice Gili of Frederic Fekkai SOHO, and an immersive annual educational retreat. This dedication has earned élon Salon designation as an Intercoiffure salon by Intercoiffure-Mondial, the organization widely regarded as the world’s authority on hair fashion. Additionally, an integral part of the education system is the biannual professional photoshoots. Utilizing local models, these sessions give stylists the ability to showcase their individual artistic and technical skills. The resulting images grace the pages of hair fashion magazines and websites, with many earning the distinction of being featured on the covers or home pages.

Photos: hair cut, colour, style and makeup by élon Salon

The cumulative education of the owners, their daily experience, and their continued diligent study of emerging hair fashion trends, is invaluable in developing and expanding the salon’s products and services.

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In addition to receiving a beautiful hair style, élon Salon wants to make sure that each guest’s visit is enjoyable. The staff receives instruction on developing exceptional client relations and creating great customer experiences to make the entire experience extraordinary.

Photos: hair cut, colour, style and makeup by élon Salon

One of the most important things that learning brings to the salon’s staff is the connection it feels with the community. While applying what the stylists have learned to make their clients look and feel beautiful, staff members also are discovering what is important to their community and how they can contribute beyond the services they provide. As a result, élon Salon just celebrated the 12th anniversary of their annual Cut-A-Thon, a fundraiser for a local breast cancer awareness charity, It’s The Journey, Inc. Salon members also partner with local educational agencies to provide Secret Santa to underprivileged youth, host annual coat drives in cooperation with local ministries, and raised money to help displaced animals during a recent natural disaster. Giving back to the community that supports them is essential and will continue to be a focus at élon Salon.

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Helping the Sandwich Generation BY JOSHUA NELSON

According to the Pew Research Center, (http:// www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/01/30/the-sandwichgeneration/) almost half of adults in their 40s and 50s are living in the “sandwich,” working full time and caring for their minor children, but also caring for elderly parents. This so-called sandwich generation carries the responsibilities of child care and education, planning for their own retirement, and caring for their aging parents.

Here are five ways to help effectively manage the caregiver role.

Ask for help. You might think you can do it all yourself, but here’s the truth: You cannot. Asking for help doesn’t show weakness; it shows compassion and intelligence. Find resources for your parents at the local senior center, or try the local county senior services office (Cobb County 770-528-5355; Cherokee County 770-345-2675), which has lots of information and resources.

Find the right lawyer. The maze of Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits is complex, and you likely need guidance to help you and your parents navigate it. The right lawyer will be attuned to the needs of the senior population and provide information on a variety of resources. An experienced attorney can guide your family through estate planning that may assist you in qualifying for various benefits, thereby easing some of the financial burden imposed on the sandwich generation.

Plan as far in advance as possible. If your parents are still healthy, now is the time to discuss their desires

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for the future. While it is easy to put off uncomfortable conversations, especially if mom or dad is not thrilled with the idea of needing help, it only makes things more difficult in the future.

Keep the lines of communication open. As with any relationship, open communication is key. This is especially important when parents are reluctant to accept help, or are located far away. Either situation lends itself to hiring someone else to handle day-to-day caregiver tasks. Perhaps having someone come in to clean or cook once a week (someone who also is happy to sit and chat for a while) will be perceived as less intrusive, but can help provide enough assistance. Talk with your parents about what they want for the future, what they like about the help they are receiving, and communicate regularly with the caregivers.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself. Studies have shown that the burden of caregiving is significant, even if we don’t think of it as a burden. Up to 50 percent of sandwich generation caregivers report anxiety, emotional stress and even depression. Caregivers who neglect their own needs have an increased risk of developing serious conditions themselves. Do the best you can and remember to care for yourself, too.

Joshua Nelson is an elder care law attorney with Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 900, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA, 30189. www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com.

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Towne Lake Business Association For many of us November brings with it thoughts of beautiful fall foliage and time spent with family, pumpkin pies and the smell of cinnamon. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings we have and we find our schedules filled with holidays to celebrate and business still to be done. November is also National Entrepreneurship Month. We know that small business and entrepreneurship are cornerstones of our community and at the TLBA we understand and appreciate all of your hard work. We offer a community of like-minded business owners to support you and provide engaging, informative speakers to assist and educate you. Guests are always welcome at our monthly lunch-n-learn! Consider joining the TLBA for $75/year to take advantage of the benefits of membership. WHEN: WHERE: COST: SPEAKER: TOPIC:

November’s Lunch-n-Learn Tuesday, Nov. 20, 12:15-2 p.m. The Tavern at Towne Lake Hills E. $14 (includes lunch) John Drawdy, CPA and owner of Paragon Accounting & Tax solutions and Kristi Cobb, CPA. 2018/2019 Tax Changes and how it affects Small Businesses

Thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” For more information: www.tlba.org

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TLBA SPOTLIGHT Imbriale Injury Law has been serving Woodstock and the surrounding area for more than 20 years, specializing in personal injury claims for individuals involved in auto accidents, trucking collisions, motorcycle wrecks and unsafe premises. Jim Imbriale is the founding partner and has been practicing law more than 28 years. Senior attorney Nancy Pasterz has been practicing more than 30 years. Imbriale Injury Law recently received the Readers’ Choice award for the Best Law Firm in Woodstock, among numerous other awards, including Super Lawyer. Imbriale regularly submits articles to the TowneLaker, offering valuable information on legal issues facing citizens. Imbriale and Pasterz are residents of Woodstock, and believe in giving back to the community and offering honest and efficient service. Imbriale Injury Law offers free consultations. The offices are located on Towne Lake Parkway, near I-575. For more details, visit www.imbrialeinjurylaw.com or call 678-445-7423.

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The Canton Theatre in the Spotlight BY RAJAYNE CORDERY

Set in historic downtown Canton, The Canton Theatre sits center stage at the heart of the city. Through the years, it has undergone many costume and makeup changes, playing various roles. Its acting parts cast and recast, The Canton Theatre remains a classic, a perennial treasure that has withstood the test of time. Initially created around 1911, the theater was first called The Bonita in the early 1920s. Hand-cranked movies played, with a wait between the first and second parts as reels were exchanged. Often lasting 30 minutes or so, spectators had enough time to go home and see about the children, come back by the drugstore and get a drink, visit the neighbors and still be back in plenty of time to see the second part. The Bonita was later updated and renamed The Haven, following a naming contest. Utilizing “modern” projection equipment, The Haven seated less than 150, claiming it was “large enough to entertain a road show of any kind.” Vaudeville enjoyed only a brief stay, since the “populace found it a little wicked.” The first talkie in Canton starred Al Jolson as “The Singing Fool,” marking a “milestone in the motion picture industry world,” according to the papers. In the late 1930s the theater was purchased by the MartinThompson Theatre Company, and in a North Georgia Tribune article of the day, it was described as a “thoroughly modern sound movie palace with all the comfort and color and light and cheer that denotes first class movie houses in the larger cities.” Air conditioning was added, along with inner steel framing, and a newly installed sprinkler system ensured it was fireproof to the

Above, a photo of the theater from the early 1900s, when it was still called t old theater ticket reveals.

point of boasting it would withstand “heat intense enough to crumple brick and mortar.” In the decades that followed, The Canton Theatre was a destination for many, as residents recollect. Karen Smithwick remembers walking to the show wearing clothes sewn by her grandmother with a little pin of artificial flowers at the top of her blouse as was the style, dressed to “congregate with friends and hopefully get a boyfriend.” Joe Satterfield recalls going to the movies in town at least every Saturday at 10 a.m. With a quarter to spend, the movie was 9 cents, popcorn, a coke and a candy bar each cost a nickel, and he had a penny left over! The show started with a newsreel followed by a cartoon and a cowboy western. “I can hear the rooster crowing now.” Joe also recalls his first date with Brenda, his wife of more than 50 years. The show starred Brigitte Bardot in a bikini. Joe quips, “I never dated anyone after that!” Tragically, the closing credits were rolling as The Canton Theatre dramatically fell in popularity in the 1970s and ’80s, experiencing an intermission that lasted into the early ’90s. Falling into disrepair, its roof caved in, and, sadly, it became a haven for resident pigeons and was nearly condemned before being acquired in 1997 by the City of Canton and later by the Downtown Development Authority.

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Nov. 2-11: “Catfish Moon,” presented by Cherokee

Theatre Company. The show is a Southern comedy about the friendship of three old friends. Tickets $15 for seniors and students, $18 for adults.

A recent photo of the Canton Theatre. 56

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Nov. 16-17: The Skillet Lickers, a fifth-generation band, is usually a sellout, so call early for tickets. Tickets are $12 for seniors and students. $15 adults.

the Bonita. Top right, ticket prices have increased through the years, as this

Local architect Mark Robillard was commissioned to design its renovation and complete its restoration with careful attention to replicating the art deco style the structure reflected in its early heyday. A monumental staircase utilizing existing truss girders was constructed as were cast deco style medallions, a ball and arch frieze and a new logo designed by Bill Grant, are features employed to suggest and emphasize its early architectural style. Globe lamps, a backlit theater sign, paved entry and the four refurbished original round windows dressed the new entrance while brick, wood, brass, iron and glass complemented the new interior. Bob Seguin, manager/director of The Canton Theatre, speaks of what he calls “this gem on Main Street.” “This is my life. This is the happiest I have been in my whole working life.” And it shows. Currently, the Canton Theatre showcases theater, live music and movies, including an upcoming Silver Screen series. The Canton Theatre now stages shows produced by The Cherokee Theatre Company and Broadway Bound Productions, while its goal of producing shows in-house is upcoming with “Anything Goes,” opening on Valentine’s Day 2019. Tyler Webster, the theater business manager, promises that with such a fabulous production team, “It’s going to be ridiculously good.” There is an old superstition in theater about a ghost light − a bare bulb that remains lit on the stage at all times. The spirits of past actors and the souls of others, who put so much effort into a performance, are always welcomed as the stage is never dark. In The Canton Theatre – downstage right – one remains lit, glowing day and night, illuminating a memorable past.

Rajayne Cordery lives in a historic home near downtown Canton and is a lover of all things aged, including her husband, Rich. She is currently gaining professional certification in antique appraisal. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

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Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast 7 a.m. breakfast meetings offer current and future chamber members the opportunity to conduct business and network with more than 200 fellow business leaders. November sponsor is WellStar Health System. December sponsor is WLJA - 101.1 FM / Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine. Advance single registration: $17. On-site registration: $22. Future member: $30.

Nov. 9

Jingle Bell Shop, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with gift and craft items for sale. Visit with Santa, take your own photos. Also, a Santa’s workshop for kids to be creative while parents shop. At the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton.

Nov. 13

Business After Hours 4:30-6:30 p.m. Presented by AT&T at The Children’s Haven, 1083 Marietta Highway, Canton. Members $5, future members $10.

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Waiting on God’s Will BY THE REV. SONNY SELLERS

Being a waiter is a tough job! Serving the public was my son’s first eye-opening experience of the service industry. How do we treat those who serve among us? The word waiters has a double meaning for our youth group. They are preparing a musical production where they play waiters in a local restaurant. But, the point of the musical is about actual waiting, waiting for God’s will to be worked out in their young lives. We Christians have various opinions about the way God’s will can be discovered in our lives. Those of us who focus on God as “the one who knows everything” might believe that God has already written the script for our lives. We pray to figure out what the script says and do it. One of our favorite phrases is “everything happens for a reason” and one of my favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” But God does not do the illogical, like make a square circle (that can’t be). And God wants a real relationship with us. We are not pre-programmed robots, but authentic humans who have the free will to choose. So, we should pray, and we should wait for and seek out God’s direction, yes. But my free choices may impact your

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free choices, and we end up making a mess of things. My car and your car cannot fit into the same space at the same time – that’s illogical – and we may have a fender-bender or worse. That is not God’s will according to Jeremiah 29:11. I believe each day my page is blank. God wants me to say “yes” to loving my neighbor, caring for creation, and being a blessing to others. However, God allows me to have a say in what I choose. Sometimes I choose wrong and sometimes stuff just happens – hurricanes, floods and earthquakes that send tsunamis that destroy – stuff that God allows, but does not cause. Our free will happens and nature happens, and it all comes together to make our life. My God is the God of the second chance – a God that rebuilds a plan for my life every morning. “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, God’s compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is God’s faithfulness,” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJV). Now that’s good news!

The Rev. Sonny Sellers is an elder serving Bascomb United Methodist Church. A teacher, musician and actor at heart, he can be reached at sonny.sellers@ngumc.net.

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A Piece of WWII History Lands in Canton BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

The story of how a World War II airplane got to Canton starts like an episode of the popular TV show, “American Pickers.” In 1941, the U.S. Army Air Corps ordered four airplanes from AERONCA (Aeronautical Corporation of America) to evaluate as liaison and training aircraft. Only four of this model (designated YO-58) were made and delivered to the U.S. Army in Louisiana. Two-seaters, these airplanes consist of a tubular metal frame covered with cloth and weigh only 825 pounds. Used and evaluated in war games, two of the airplanes had crosses painted on them to designate them as the opposing team. After the games, many of these airplanes were ordered and put into service around the world during WWII.

Manufacturer’s plate of 1941 YO-58. 62

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Today, only two of these original four YO-58 warbirds have survived. One of them recently was purchased by Canton resident and Navy veteran Buck Benton. He brought this piece of history home to Cherokee County to begin the hard work of restoration. The only other surviving YO-58 is owned by Gene Oshrin of Southhampton, New York. Benton held a longtime dream of owning an AERONCA, so acquiring the holy grail of warbirds in 2017 had to be well worth the wait. About the history of this airplane, Benton said, “After the war ended, historical records show that my plane went to the U.S. Navy Gun Factory Flying Club in Maryland, and then later was owned for decades by NASA employee Vestor Bowers. Bowers flew the airplane to his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, after his retirement.

“In 1977, he disassembled the plane to begin a rebuild, but never got around to completing the job. Mr. Bowers passed away, leaving the YO-58 in a barn in pieces.” The Bowers family put the airplane up for sale in December 2017, but the understandable emotional attachment and memories of flying with their dad made the price way too high. Benton’s love of history and desire to own an important piece of it caused him to persist. “During negotiations, I thought it was important to convince the Bowers family members not to sell this precious piece of history in parts,” said Benton. “After six weeks of haggling, a fair price was finally agreed upon. My 17-year-old daughter and I drove to Greenville, South Carolina, loaded the airplane on a trailer, and brought it home to Canton.” I asked Benton about his own military history. He said, “I was part of the last group of men drafted in 1969. My uncle’s next door neighbor was a Navy recruiter. I went directly into the Navy. I was enlisted as a hospital corpsman, rescue swimmer, and aircrew member who rose to the rank of senior chief petty officer. I was then commissioned as an officer, rising to lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps.” After serving in Naval hospitals across the USA, Spain and Japan, including USMC aviation and ground units, he came to the Naval Air Station in Atlanta in 1987 and served as officer in charge of the U.S. Navy Medical Clinic until retirement in 1991. Benton transitioned from active military duty to become the CEO of several hospitals across the southeast. He presently serves as executive vice president of Potomac Healthcare, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business performing work with the Special

Above, one of the four YO-58s during the Wargames. Right, Navy rescue swimmer Buck Benton.

Operating Forces for the past six years. A very busy man, restoration of the YO-58 will take Benton some time. “The ultimate goal is to get this warbird restored to its original glory and fly all the way to Middleton, Ohio, where the National AERONCA Association holds their biannual convention in 2020,” said Benton. “And, maybe even take off from my property here on the Etowah River.” As we celebrate and honor all of our amazing veterans this month,

cheer on Buck Benton as he works to make even more history happen right here in Cherokee County! Side note from Buck Benton: "If any airplane A&P IEs are interested in assisting in this restoration, they are more than welcome to contact me at AeroncaYO58@yahoo.com." Susan Browning Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Woodstock City Church.

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Run, Walk & Roll for Next Step PHOTOS BY BRITTANY WEIR

Next Step Ministries' recent 5th annual Run, Walk or Roll in Woodstock was a wonderful success that raised more than $24,000 with 350+ registered runners, thanks to community participation as well as the support of 33 sponsors. Proceeds will benefit Next Step programs for adults with special needs. These programs, along with community-focused activities, provide enriching life skills to adults with special needs who have aged out of the public school system. Learn more about their programs and how you can get involved, as well as timing results and race photos, at www.nextstepministries.net. - Matt McCoy, Next Step Ministries, Inc.

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Marriage Moments

Count Your Blessings As a Couple BY BILL RATLIFF

Adam and Eve had no sin and no guilt. They had a truly pure, organic environment. They had a calling, which was to name the animals and care for them as well as the garden. Unlike the rest of us, Adam and Eve had perfect bodies and they went “au naturel” with no shame. The weather was always great, as well. They had no hurricanes, tornados, volcanoes or tsunamis. They had plenty of light and plenty of night. They had no need for health insurance or a hospital, because their bodies were divinely designed to heal themselves. They always had plenty to eat and enjoyed a good night’s sleep. Philippians 4:19 was true for them, “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Adam and Eve had an awesome relationship for a long time. They also had regular face time with God, their creator. They had only one rule given to them to follow. Everything they did was blessed until they broke that rule. Thus, succumbing to temptation, and most grievously breaking their fellowship with the God who loved them. I’m sure you’ve heard the rest of the story. My point is that many couples are like Adam and Eve, in that they do not appreciate all the blessings they have been given. As a

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result, they experience consequences from sin, entitlement and ungratefulness. The message of hope for every couple, however, is that God did not give up on Adam and Eve, and he will not give up on any of us, even when we turn away from him. At the core of sinfulness and being disobedient toward God is ingratitude. Therefore, I encourage you as a couple to thank God every day in November for the blessings he has given your marriage and family.

Date Your Mate Recently, a couple celebrating their anniversary of many years told me that the best advice they got about marriage was to keep dating your mate. So try this: Have a game night. Choose one game your partner enjoys and one game you enjoy. Play the games not for competition (which is a temptation at our house) but for the fun of it.

Bill Ratliff is a pastoral counselor and certified life coach. Contact him at billratliffcatalyst@gmail.com or www.billratliffcatalyst.com.

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Around & About NOVEMBER ESCAPE Room at Elm 2 Madagascar Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Like Marty the Zebra and the Penguins, you're an animal wanting to break free and live in the wild. Can you get out of the zoo in 30 minutes? Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. www.elmstreetarts.org.

“Catfish Moon,” 2-11 presented by Cherokee

Theatre Company at the Canton Historic Theatre, 171 E. Main St. The show is a Southern comedy about the friendship of three old friends. Tickets $15 for seniors and students, $18 for adults. www.cantontheatre.com.

Merry Market is an annual 3 arts and crafts bazaar set for 10

a.m.-4 p.m. at Canton First United Methodist Church. More than 60 arts and crafts, home décor, clothing and gift vendors, plus a bake sale and a café serving breakfast and lunch. Proceeds benefit church missions. Admission is free. Details on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MerryMarketatCantonFirstMethodist. Email questions to merrymarketatcantonfirst@gmail.com.

8 tribute to John Denvermusical Ted Vigil will perform a

in Flint Hall at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-40 for adults, $30-35 for seniors and $10-15 for children. www.reinhardt.edu.

Bell Shop will be held 9 11Jingle a.m.-8 p.m. at the Northside

Hospital Cherokee County Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Vendor booths available for the annual Christmas event that offers free admission, free visit with Santa, holiday shopping, Santa’s workshop with children’s crafts, Santa’s sweet shop and a restaurant raffle. Contact gini@cherokeechamber.com for more information

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Madagascar Day Ceremony, a 9-11 Dreamwork's 11 Veterans celebration to honor America’s — A Musical Adventure Jr. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday show at 2:30 p.m. Opening night reception immediately following show on Nov. 9. Photo opportunity after show on Nov. 10. Ice cream social after show on Nov. 11. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. www.elmstreetarts.org.

10 of Tears Association

The Georgia Chapter of the Trail will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Funk Heritage Center in Waleska. Guest speaker is Anita FingerSmith, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. The Cherokee Music Teachers Association will meet at 10 a.m. at the

Hickory Flat Library. The meeting will be followed by a program on the Alexander Technique, presented by Dr. Joshua Pifer of Valdosta State University. For details, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net.

10-11 TourHoliday Home The

, a fundraiser for the Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club, is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Three homes will be on tour, and tickets are $15. www.woodstockjwc.org.

Waiters: A Lesson in Waiting on God’s Perfect Timing, is a youth musical and dinner to be performed at 5 p.m. by the youth of Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road. 770-926-9755. www.bascumbumc.org

veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Join the city of Woodstock, the Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 Woodstock, American Legion Post 316 Woodstock and Warriors’ Watch Riders to celebrate our veterans who have given us our liberty and freedom. Candlelight ceremony begins at 7 p.m. in The Park at City Center (101 Arnold Mill Road).

Community 14 Thanksgiving Dinner at Fields Chapel United

Methodist Church begins at 6 p.m., with a short service after dinner. The community is invited to bring friends and neighbors and share a meal. 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton.

A Novel Idea is set for 7-9 pm. At East

Main Cafe (inside Audio Intersection) at 210 E. Main St. Featuring crime fiction with authors Roger Johns, “River of Secrets” (a politician is murdered in cold blood); Bill Warner, “Hold Up Number Six” (an FBI novel based on actual events); Steven Cooper, “Dig Your Grave” (a psychic helps solve a series of murders); Larissa Reinhart, “15 Minutes” (an ex-teen star returns to small-town Georgia); Sharon Marchisello, “Going Home” (a woman with Alzheimer’s is discovered hovering over her bludgeoned caregiver); and Sherrie Lea Morgan, “Sweet Fatalities” (contestants in a cooking competition are being knocked out of the running).

Mingle, 6-9 p.m. at 15 Jingle Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm

St, Woodstock. Raise a glass to the gift of small business and celebrate the start of the season. The social gathering is a chance to mingle with current/prospective business owners and friends from the Woodstock community. Ticket includes a souvenir glass, food from Queenie's BBQ and two beers from Reformation. Proceeds will benefit the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation to assist with their Shop With a Hero program. Advance ticket information can be found at: https://inwdstk.org/ event/2018-jingle-mingle/

The 14th annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration, an event

sponsored by more than a dozen faithbased groups in Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton counties, is set for 7 p.m. at Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road in Marietta. The event is free, but the 900 seats fill up quickly; organizers suggest arriving 15 minutes or more early. Viewers can watch a live stream at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3155 Trickum Road, Marietta. For more details, visit the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration page on Facebook.

Improv Troupe Show 16 atiThink Elm Street at 8 p.m. Tickle

your funny bone and kick off your weekend with an Improv Comedy show fit for the entire family. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. www.elmstreetarts.org.

Nov. 17

Model Railroad Open House Towne

Lake resident Eric Siegel hosts the annual event, featuring his large O-Scale model railroad layout, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 640 Overhill Drive in Deer Run. The Appalachian and Western Railroad is a 900-square-foot display that fills his basement. The layout is still under construction, so anyone interested in getting into model railroading can see how it’s done. The open house is part of a larger tour of Atlanta area model railroads called the Piedmont Pilgrimage. www.piedmontpilgrimage. com. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available. For details, call 404-400-2993. Admission is free; no reservations needed.

Holiday Lights of Hope Skillet Lickers, a 7-23 16-17 The is a Christmas celebration fifth-generation band, is usually a sellout, so call early for tickets. 770-704-0755. Tickets are $12 for seniors and students. $15 adults. www.cantontheatre.com.

DECEMBER Santa’s Mailbox. Children 1-16 can drop off their letters

to Santa at the gazebo in The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, in downtown Woodstock. Santa will respond with a personalized letter!

benefiting the Anna Crawford Children's Center. Lights, Santa, children's activity area, seasonal concessions, music and more. Hobgood Park. Open nightly at 6 p.m. Features a huge walk-through Christmas light display with more than 1 million lights, concessions, vendors, games, Santa and so much more! It’s the new Christmas tradition for kids of all ages! www.cherokeechildadvocates.org, http://holidaylightsofhope.com.

“A Christmas Carol” is an 7-24 Elm Street holiday tradition

that will put every Scrooge in the spirit of the season. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m., and Monday show at 2:30 pm. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. www.elmstreetarts.org.

Ho Horses. Santa is coming to 8 Ho BEATS (Bethany’s Equine and Aquatic

Run for the 1 Children Reindeer Run 5K The 16th annual

begins with a fun run at 8 a.m. and a 5K at 8:30 a.m. at Etowah River Park in Canton. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female 5K runners. A prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants. For more information, email serviceleaguerunforthechildren@ gmail.com.

Christmas Jubilee in Woodstock begins at 2 p.m. with Elm Street Theater’s performance of “A Christmas Carol.” 4:30 p.m. at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. Food vendors will be available for parade-goers who want to eat while watching the 5:30 p.m. parade. After the parade ends, Santa Claus will be at the gazebo at the park, ready to meet the children; the tree lighting will take place with Santa and the mayor, and the Citizen of the Year award will be given to Bonny Keheley. Lots of activities for the children. www.woodstockga.gov.

Foster children can visit Santa for free from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Canton. Sponsored by Santa “Pop” and Teena Coogle Photography, in cooperation with the Cherokee County Foster and Adoptive Association.

Therapy Services) at Mariposa Farms, 75 Red Gate Trail, Canton, 1-5 p.m. For a $10 donation to the nonprofit BEATS, Santa invites kids, families and pets to come visit with him and his horse pals, take a picture (or lots of pictures), have a cookie, hot cocoa and let Santa know your Christmas wish this season. Santa loves this location, especially for his friends in the special needs community, because his elves can ensure a positive experience even for those who may need extra help. Santa has lots of experience with our friends with special needs. All proceeds will go to BEATS Inc., a nonprofit that provides therapy for kids and adults with special needs. A pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran program, will be held at the county’s senior center, 1000 Univeter Road, Canton. All veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the free meal and get photos made with Santa. Each child present will get a gift from Santa. For more information, contact Jim Lindenmayer at jlindenmayer80@gmail. com or 678.983.7590.

Gaither and The Gaither 14 Bill Vocal Band Homecoming at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Other artists performing include Mark Lowry, The Martins, The Nelons, Lynda Randle and Angela Primm. Details at www.fbcw.org. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Nov. 30

Holly Springs: 6:30 p.m. at the Train Depot. www.hollyspringsga.us. Canton: 5:30-7 p.m. in Cannon Park. www.cantonga.gov.

Dec. 1

Woodstock: After the 5:30 p.m. parade, in The Park at City Center. www.woodstockga.gov.

CHRISTMAS PARADES

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1 Million Cups Cherokee (1MC CHK)

First and third Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. First Wednesdays are held at The Circuit, third Wednesdays are held in different Cherokee County cities. The free, biweekly coffee gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to practice their pitch skills, gain valuable feedback, or belong to a community.

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The 2018 March of the Toys Parade for Toys for Tots begins at 7 p.m. in Ball Ground. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign. Collection boxes for the toys will be available at City Park and along the parade route on Main Street.

Holly Springs: Begins at 1:30 p.m. Free photos with Santa,

Christmas crafts and sweet treats available after the parade at the train depot. www.hollyspringsga.us/ChristmasParade.

Canton: Begins at 6 p.m., sponsored by the Optimist Club. Other holiday activities leading up to the parade begin at noon. 770-704-1500. www.cantonga.gov. Woodstock: Begins at 5:30 p.m. at Woodstock Elementary and

ends at Sam’s Club on Highway 92. www.woodstockga.gov.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second Wednesdays. A monthly exclusive lunch gathering of aspiring and current entrepreneurs to eat, build community and learn the stories behind successful Cherokee entrepreneurs.

First and third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Local WordPress developers, designers and publishers get together to share knowledge and experience, and to meet other WordPress users in the area.

Entrepreneurship 101 Book Club

Every other Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This new meetup is a partnership with Creative Muscle Studios.

Creative Problem Solvers Meet-Up

First and third Tuesdays, 7-8:30 a.m. Join an innovative, diverse community of creative problem-solvers, entrepreneurs, “wantrepreneurs” and innovators dedicated to helping one another work through business challenges.

OTP and Greater Cherokee Tech Pros

Every third Thursday, 7:30-8:45 a.m. A gathering of local technology professionals.

Women Entrepreneurs Meetup

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Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For aspiring and current female entrepreneurs who want to take action and hold each other accountable for stated goals. NOT a lead exchange or referral networking program.

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Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street. It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92.

Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass - This approximately 1.2 mile trail connects the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It runs from the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South to Woofstock Park.

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Game-A-Thon. Drop in, play games throughout the library,

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Nov. 14

Homeschooler’s Book Club at 1:30 p.m. Join a community of readers who meet monthly for lively conversation about literature. This month’s theme is Reader’s Choice. Children read a book independently or with a caregiver, and share a brief book talk about their book with the group. Refreshments are provided.

and enter to win a prize to celebrate International Games Week. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Nov. 18

Nov. 10

Craft Cornucopia at 10:30 a.m. Get into the holiday spirit by

A Saturday of Writing Dangerously at 11 a.m. November is National Novel Writing Month, a fun seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Whether it’s your first time trying NaNoWriMo, or you’re a seasoned NaNoWriMo expert, everyone is invited! For ages 13 and older.

Nov. 13

Book Discussion Group at noon. Enjoy coffee,

conversation and a discussion on “Still Life” by Louise Penny. All ages are welcome; new members are encouraged.

Nov. 14, 28

Quilting Cheats and Techniques at 10 a.m. The theme is

making and sewing binding. Have fun learning a new skill at each class.

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Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Explore Pinterest-inspired creative projects.

Nov. 20

doing Thanksgiving crafts: leaf rubbings, lunch sack turkey puppets, Lego-stamped Indian corn, and disguising a turkey. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

A DIY Charlie Brown Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. Teens in grades

6-12 are invited to join in on cooking fun to re-create the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special. Materials are provided. Registration is required.

Nov. 27

Homework Club and Parent ESL at 6 p.m. Join teachers and volunteers from Woodstock Elementary School in the upstairs youth department as they help children struggling with homework, projects and school assignments. Parents of the children being tutored can engage with volunteers on the main floor for ESL tutoring.

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Nov. 8

Color for a Cause at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. In conjunction with Operation Gratitude, create special cards and coloring pages to send to the troops. Materials are provided. For all ages; children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Nov. 26

Pals and Pages at 3:30 p.m.

Seniors love stories, too! Sign up for a 15-minute slot to read or chat with a senior. Pals must be age 6 or older to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Librarian Rhonda Stancil reads a book for the R.T. Jones Memorial Library’s lap-sit storytime.

Nov. 27

R.T. JONES

DIY Holiday Gifts at 6 p.m. Teens

in grades 6-12 are invited to make Pinterest-inspired holiday gifts for themselves, family members or friends.

Nov. 29, 30

DIY Ornament Workshop at

10:30 a.m. Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Friday. Learn how to make Christmas ornaments for yourself or to give away this holiday season. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.

Nov. 29

Lego Robotics Club at 6 p.m. Teens grades 6-12 are invited to join in on some Lego fun. Take apart, rebuild and program Lego Mindstorm robots.

Left, Jonny Venters of the Atlanta Braves leads a special storytime for this year’s members of the Home Run Reading summer program at SunTrust Park. Sequoyah was among the library systems chosen to represent public libraries at the event.

Nov. 1

116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton 770-479-3090

DIY Easy Gingham Aprons at 2 p.m. Make a gingham apron to wear during your cooking endeavors. Materials are provided. Registration is required.

Nov. 7

Teen Technology Deconstruction Night at 4:30 p.m. Take apart old computers and radios to learn about the components that make up today’s technology. R.T. Jones library’s Facility Manager Frank Saggese will lead and teach. For ages 9-18; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Nov. 9

DIY Book Page Candle Votive at 4 p.m. Decorate a candle votive with book pages, great for nighttime reading or daily decor. Materials are provided.

Nov. 17

Adventure Awaits! Dungeons and Dragons at noon. Take a seat at

the table, grab some dice, and step into the boots of a hero for a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game. Beginners welcome. Materials are provided, or you may bring your own. For ages 12 and older.

Nov. 28

Adult Spelling Bee at 6:30 p.m. Think you’re a master speller? Prove it by

showing your skills and compete to take home the Spelling Bee Cup. For ages 18 and older. Registration is required. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

Cherokee Photography Club Congratulations to the winners in the September competition "Action/Motion!"

Monochromatic:

1st Vicki Sellers "Go to the Light"

2nd David Ferguson "Roped"

Digital Projection:

2nd Eillene Kirk "Aflutter"

1st Martin Longstaff "Princes St. Twilight" 74

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3rd Rick Sapp "Hands Free - It's the Law"

HM Karen Beedle "Aspens in Motion"

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 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at 770-617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@comcast.net.

3rd Martin Longstaff "The Opera House"

HM Russ Miller "Good Friends and Music"

Color Print:

1st Becky Sapp "Race to the Finishline"

2nd Vicki Sellers "A Serious Watersport"

Left, 3rd David Ferguson "Oops!" Above, HM Don Heatherly "Having a Blast" TOWNELAKER | November 2018

Casual and Upscale Restaurants

RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY Canyons American no $ $ open 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsresh.com

SPIRITS RESERV. Beer/Wine no

Century House Tavern Modern 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 American centuryhousetavern.com Copper Coin Coffee American 400 Chambers St. 470-308-6914 coppercoinoodstock.com see ad on Inside front, 54

$$$

open

Full bar

8 persons +

open

Beer/Wine

Fire Stone 120 Chambers St. 770-926-6778 see ad on pg 11 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap 251 E. Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com

Wood-fired Pizza & Grill

$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Southern

Sat./Sun. Brunch 10:30-3

$$$

open

Full bar

Habanero’s Taqueria 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com

Mexican Tapas/Sushi

Sat./Sun. Brunch 11-1:30 no

$-$$

open

Full bar

yes

Fri./Sat. only

open

Full bar

yes

Italian

open

Full bar

Diner

$-$$

open

Weekends only

BBQ & Southern Sandwiches

$-$$

open

Beer

Southern

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$$-$$$$

open

Full bar

Pizza

$$-$$$

open

Beer/Wine

Pure Taqueria Mexican Sat./Sun. 405 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 Brunch puretaqueria.com/woodstock 11-3

open

Full bar

6 persons+

Reel Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006 reel-seafood.com

Seafood

Sunday Brunch 10:30-3:30

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Rootstock and Vine 8558 Main St. 770 -544-9009 www.rootstockandvine.com

Wine bar Tapas

$-$$

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Salt Factory Pub 8690 Main St. 678-903-6225

Gastropub

Sat./Sun. Brunch 11-3

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

Semper Fi Bar and Grille 9770 Main St. 770-672-0026 Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com

American

open

Full bar

English Tea room

closed

yes

Truck & Tap 8640 Main St. 770-702-1670 truckandtap.com

Variety of Food trucks

$-$$

open

Craft Beer

Vingenzo’s 105 E. Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com

Italian

$$$

open

Full bar

yes

J Christopher’s 315 Chambers St., 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse 150 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com Mad Life Studios 8722 Main St. madlifestageandstudios.com Partners II Pizza 8600 Main St. 678-224-6907 partnerspizza.com/woodstock-ga

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Sunday Brunch 10-2

$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20

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Senior Sense:

A Granny’s Guide to Football

BY DELIA HALVERSON

Fall brings football, and some of us know nothing about what is happening on the field. I’ll share what I know. You’ll have to get the rest from your grandchildren. To begin, the referee flips a coin. The team that wins the toss chooses to start the first or second half of the game on offense or defense. The team trying to get the ball into its opponent’s goal area is the offense. The team defending the goal is the defense. The field is 100 yards long, divided into 10-yard increments. The 20 yards before the goal line is called the red zone. The object is to move the football across your opponent’s goal line, by moving the ball 10 yards at a time in at least four plays, or downs. Yardage is measured on the sidelines with a chain and poles. Game play is stopped by the referee’s whistle when the ball is no longer moving forward; that is the point where the next play begins. If the team does not move the ball 10 yards in four downs, the other team gets the ball. This usually happens by the offense kicking the ball as far down the field as possible on fourth down. To begin each play, the center hikes the ball between his legs to the quarterback. The quarterback hands the ball to a runner, throws it down the field to a teammate, or runs it himself. Players may block or tackle members of the opposite team. The defense also may intercept the pass or strip it from

the hands of an opposing player to get the ball, and then they become the offense. When a rule is broken, the referee blows a whistle and throws a yellow flag, and usually a penalty is assessed against the offending team. The opposing team may decline the penalty if it is to their advantage. When the offense moves the ball past the goal line of their opponent, they are awarded 6 points. They can kick the ball between the goal posts for an extra point, or run or pass the ball across the goal line again for 2 additional points. Sometimes, when a team is within kicking distance, they will kick a field goal through the goal posts and gain 3 points. The game is divided into four quarters. At the end of each quarter, teams switch which end of the field they are defending. At halftime, there is a break. In high school and college football, this is when the band and color guard perform. When you know what’s happening on the field, you enjoy the game more. Happy footballing!

Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.

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Identifying and Repealing Old Law continued from page 24

Hey Towne Lake,

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bill and the previous J. Calvin Hill Jr. Act, I have repealed far more law than I have added during my time in the General Assembly. We adopt into the OCGA between 200 and 300 new laws every single year. I take pride in serving as one of the members who actively is working to be sure that we don’t simply add without reviewing and subtracting. To effectively limit the size and scope of government, we must concentrate both on improving the existing OCGA, as well as maintaining an active repeal effort to eliminate government that has proven obsolete. As always, If you ever have any questions for me, please feel free to reach out to me on my cellphone at 678-523-8570 or email me at Michael@caldwellforhouse.com. You also can meet me at one of my Weekly Coffees With District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing our families in Georgia’s General Assembly!

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Elm Street

The Magic of Music BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW

The weather is cooling down, leaves are falling and pumpkins are still in season. In Georgia, that’s how we know the holidays quickly are approaching. And, for some of us, that means turning on some Christmas tunes. Did you know that many of your beloved Christmas songs were written by Broadway composers? “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” was written by Frank Loesser, who also wrote music for “Guys and Dolls”; “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was written by Meredith Wilson, who also wrote music and lyrics for “The Music Man”; and even the music for “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was written by ’50s Broadway composer Albert Hague. It’s crazy to think about the impact theater has made on things that aren’t theater! Music has been a lifeline that connects audiences in many different ways. How many times have you been in your car, driving along, and THAT song comes on the radio. You know the one. The one that makes you think of someone, or that moment, or makes you tear up a little bit because it relates to your situation right now. It is said that “music is the piece of art that goes in the ears and straight to the heart.” It’s not surprising how music engages your memories in different ways, good or bad. Even Christmas music has that effect on us; some people love it, and some people are against it playing before Thanksgiving. Concerts have that impact, as well, immersing you in a crowd that dances and sings with you. It’s a powerful thing. Music has the power to make you feel. It also has been said that “music is what feelings sound like.” So, why is it important for me to tell you about how music makes you feel when you hear a song? Because music is another reason why we do what we do at Elm Street. The emotion that is portrayed in a heartwarming holiday ballad or a show-stopping dance number — this is another way we engage our community with relevant art experiences. And, because we do it live, it is a different experience every time. From the movin’ jungle beats of “Madagascar Jr.” in November to the delightful holiday tunes in “A Christmas Carol,” Elm Street invites you to come, listen and create some memories. Invite your friends, bring your family and join us for some musical magic this season.

UPCOMING AT ELM STREET

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FRI/SAT AT 7:30PM | SUN AT 2:30PM

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FRI/SAT AT 7:30PM | SUN AT 2:30PM DEC 24TH AT 2:30PM

Presenting Partner: Siobhan Brumbelow is on staff at Elm Street. She currently holds a BA in Theatre from Brenau University and toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre.

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Crosstown Rivalry 2018 Etowah High took the win, 32-27, against Woodstock High on Oct. 5. Special thanks to Sallie Freas for sharing some photo highlights of the game.

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An Extraor This is the final installment in a three-part series written by a student from Woodstock Middle School, who spent his summer hiking through France and Spain.

Bryce said his journey isn’t over – it’s just beginning. 84

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rdinary Summer

My Walk on the Camino de Santiago

BY BRYCE JONES

You hear bad things on the news, and it makes the world seem like an awful place, but I'm here to tell you that it is actually a wonderful place, filled with wonderful people. On the Camino, I saw the kindness of strangers and saw that people really want to take care of one another. For example, strangers shared food and drinks. They helped wrap ankles and knees of strangers who had pushed too far in their walk. My dad and I even helped push a baby stroller up a mountain trail in a rainstorm! People are not out to get you, but want to help you. I learned, too, that if people come together for the same reason, like how pilgrims go and walk the Camino, no matter their differences, they will learn to befriend and love one another. It is said that you could walk the entire Camino de Santiago with no money and all of your needs would be met. You would be taken care of by the kindness of strangers. Finally, I discovered something I thought impossible. While walking the Camino, it seemed as if time slowed down. I am so used to the rapid pace of school, and the summer break is always over in a heartbeat. I hear my parents talk about time going faster as you get older, but, on the Camino, even my dad experienced life slowing way down. I don't know if it was one thing or many, like having no plans or reservations, having no place in particular

Bryce and his Dad in a field of flowers in the Spanish countryside.

that we had to be, or that we packed a month of friends and experiences into every single day, or that there were no homework deadlines, or my dad wasn't taking work phone calls or sending emails. We just existed in the moment, and there was nothing to stress over. That's what it was like while on my trip in Spain. My three-week trip felt like three months. Don't misunderstand me â&#x20AC;Ś it's

Bryce collected stamps in his Pilgrim's Passport to validate his walk on the Camino.

not that we didn't do anything, because I did more in three weeks than I have in three years, but we could do what we wanted, when we wanted. I just flowed like water, and let the Camino take me along for the ride. My whole Camino experience was amazing. I was excited to wake up every day and start walking, because I loved talking and learning about other people and their lives. Plus, while we were walking, we got to see the beautiful scenery around us, along with having our pilgrim credentials stamped throughout the day at the awesome places we visited (my favorite souvenir). But, the best part of the day was when we got to eat dinner. We would talk and laugh with new friends, and eat like kings. I loved it. Finally, during our trip, I loved the thrill of not knowing what we were going to do the next day, or where we would be going. The excitement of having no plans or a place to stay was awesome, and I enjoyed every last bit of it. If you get the opportunity to go on your own Camino, then you definitely should go. You will see your life and the world in a completely new light. My Camino did not end when I returned home at the end of the three weeks. It is just beginning. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

Fun Run Raises Funds Woodstock Elementary held its annual fun run Oct. 4 at the school’s track. The fundraiser was a success, with students and families raising more than $36,000. The money raised will be used for teacher support and other projects around the school.

YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

From left: Crew 641 Vice President Steven Naliwajka, President Daytona Parks and adviser Kathleen Velueta meet with Principal Robert Horn.

Serving Their School and Community Above, Andy Jacobsen, Woodstock Elementary second-grader. Right, Samantha Kistler, Woodstock Elementary second-grader.

Junior Eagle Champs The E.T. Booth Middle School Junior Eagles Blue Team won the Cherokee County Championship in their division with a 5-0 record. Pictured, front row from left: Abbie Kallbreier, Taylor Davis, Kennedy Johnson and Gaby Rodriguez; back row: Coach Edward Williams, Breanna Welker, Katie Thompson, Maddie Mueller, Emma Tipper, Raynah Neal, Sydney Johnson, Bella Jurs, Lindsey Porter and Coach Erin Light. 86

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Etowah High School will benefit from a new partnership with Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Venture Crew 641, which is adopting EHS through the BSA Adopta-School program. “The acronym for the areas of the Venturing program is ALPS: Adventure, Leadership, Personal Growth, Service,” Crew President Daytona Parks, a senior, said. “We would like to provide service to our school to give back to our community.” The crew will take on projects, including campus beautification and participating in school charitable activities, such as the Shop With an Eagle event to help children in need at the holidays. “When crew members provide service to their own school, they’re able to bond Scout pride with school pride, thereby strengthening the commitment to both,” crew adviser Kathleen Velueta, a math teacher, said. “We expect the crew members to experience leadership and personal growth as well as the school to benefit from this mutual relationship.”

Exchanging Culture and Experiences In our April community news, we highlighted a request from Paris-based Loisirs Culturels à l'étranger for families to host French students for the summer. One Cherokee County family, the Lavalles, opened their home for three weeks to Laura, a student from France. Lori Lavalle shared the family’s experience with us.

Why did your family decide to participate in the program?

“We have known several friends who had hosted an exchange student and wanted to do it, but didn’t want to start with a year-long commitment. This program was only for three weeks, so we thought it was a great test run.”

Tell us about your experience.

“Laura was part of the LEC (Loisirs Culturels à l’étranger) group that brought over more than a dozen teenagers, from France to Atlanta, for a home visit. We were encouraged to include her in our normal daily activities, show her around Atlanta, and introduce her to local teenagers.”

What were some of the activities and experiences you shared with her? “We took Laura to several Atlanta landmarks, and to Birmingham for our daughter’s Taekwondo tournament. Laura particularity enjoyed the Georgia Aquarium, White Water and DeSoto Caverns. Our evenings were spent watching TV or playing games. Laura was really good at Rummikub and usually beat us.”

The Lavalle family welcomed their exchange student at the airport. From left: Lori Lavalle, Michaela Lavalle, Laura and Luis Lavalle.

What advice would you give families considering hosting a foreign exchange student?

“If possible, contact the student or his or her parents ahead of time to get to know them. Try to balance the amount of time he or she spends with other exchange students and with your family. It’s comfortable for them to be around other French teens, but it also can limit their exposure to practicing their English and experiencing American family life. Doing a short program such as LEC is a great way to test the waters of being a host family.”

How did your family benefit from this experience?

“We learned about a different culture and a few French words. As an only child, our daughter Michaela loved having a ‘big sister’ for a few weeks, even though it meant sharing her bathroom. She was really sad when it was time for Laura to leave.” For more information about the program the Lavalle family participated in, contact Linda Farmer at lgfarmer@aol.com or 770-973-2452. www.lec-usa.com.

Media Center Career Cafe Continues The Woodstock High School Media Center continued its popular Career Cafe with guest speakers presenting during lunch periods. Recent speakers included Joe Cianciolo, chief achievement strategist for Front Porch Advisers in Woodstock, who encouraged students to set short- and long-term goals and led them in goal-setting activities. Several speakers from the city of Woodstock recently visited, including Preston Pooser, director of parks and recreation; Stacy Brown, manager of marketing and tourism; and Jacob Hill, senior building inspector. Students learned not only about happenings in the city, but also the steps to take, some of which they can begin in high school, to pursue careers in these fields. The media center-sponsored weekly Cafe program offers students the opportunity to participate in free career-focused learning sessions during their lunch period. Left, Joe Cianciolo, a former high school teacher, speaks to students. Right, Stacy Brown talks with students about marketing careers. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

YOUR SCHOOL NEWS EHS Homecoming Left: Etowah High School’s homecoming king and queen, Jaxon Etter and Brooklyn Digirolamo.

A Perfect ACT Score Etowah High School senior Victoria “Tori” Ridgeway earned the top composite score of 36 on the ACT – a feat accomplished by, on average, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the test.

Woodstock Junior Chosen for Harvard Debate Council

Right: Sophomore homecoming court representative Aliyah Salame with her brother, Eagles senior football player Ameer Salame.

Woodstock High School junior Laney Broussard has been selected for a Harvard University high school debate program. She is one of an elite group of students, selected from hundreds of applicants, to participate on the 2019 Harvard Debate Council through the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project.

Happening at Cherokee Christian Schools Cherokee Christian Schools joined with the Matiak Foundation in an effort to contribute items for a shoebox distribution for children in Haiti. Student helpers, shown with some of the donated items, are Bella Bertsch, Charlotte and Isabelle Mayfield, Alison Carlile, John Thomas and Brayden Bryant.

Cherokee Christian high school students celebrated Red, White and Blue Friday Night Lights at Cherokee Veterans Park. From right: Keeley Gould, Caroline Carter, Danielle Camp, Kassandra Garland, Rebecca Dugas, Annie Culpepper, Olivia Burns and Jenna Powell. 88

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REFERENCE

TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Ahimsa House helps domestic violence victims 24-hours a day get their pets to safety. 404-452-6248. www.ahimsahouse.org.

Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. 770-704-PAWS (7297). www.theanimalproject.org.

Pet Buddies Food Pantry provides pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs to families in need. 678-310-9858. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org.

Angel House Girls Home, residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. 770-479-9555. www.angelhousega.com.

Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org.

Safe Kids Cherokee County offers free child safety seat inspections by appointment. 770-721-7808. www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org.

Anna Crawford Children’s Center, dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through prevention and intervention services. 678-504-6388. www.cherokeechildadvocates.org.

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 770-796-4618. www.goshenvalley.org

Bend Your Knees, Inc. raises awareness, helps children with pediatric brain tumors. Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560.

Green Shelters America animal rescue group. 770-712-4077. GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com. www.GreenSheltersAmerica.com.

CASA for Children has programs to increase safety and improve educational, social and emotional functioning of children impacted by abuse. 770-345-3274. www.casacherokee.org. CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations, sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. 770-592-8072. Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. 770-479-1703. Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org. Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Bill Queen, 404-441-3508. www.cherokeefca.org. Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) 770-928-5115. admin@cchumanesociety.org. www.cchumanesociety.org.

Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia, 770-587-9697. www.habitat-ncg.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. 770-633-4451. www.hhyr.org. HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. 678-391-5950. www.hqmg.org. HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. 770-924-0864. info@hopectr.com. www.hopectr.com. HOPE Center — Seeds Thrift Store offers men, women & children’s clothing, furniture & other home goods. 770-517-4450. www.seedsthriftstore.com.

Cherokee FOCUS works to improve lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. 770-345-5483. www.cherokeefocus.org.

Life Connection Ministries provides humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities. Mission trips offered. 678-234-1798. www.lcm-ga.com.

Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. 770-345-5312. 770-345-5320. www.cherokeega.com/senior-services.

Matthew E. Russell Foundation establishes literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide. 678-234-1798. www.mattrussell.org.

Cherokee Young Life for high school students, meets Monday nights at Bradshaw Farm clubhouse, 7853 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 104, Woodstock 30188. 678 653-5707. www.cherokeecounty.younglife.org. Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. 678-640-3512. www.communityveterinarycare.com. Companion Animal Connection 678-493-9847. www.adoptapet.com.

MUST Ministries provides groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. www.mustministries.org. National Alliance for Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org.

Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. aaeverydayangels@gmail.com.

Never Alone provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org.

Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. 770-795-9348. office@feedmylambs.net. www.feedmylambs.net.

Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. 770-592-1227. www.nextstepministries.net.

Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org.

North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. 706-253-6303. www.ngapregnancy.org.

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. 770-842-8893. www.funds4furryfriends.com.

Papa’s Pantry, a year-round food ministry that includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. 770-591-4730. www.papaspantry.org.

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SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Offers mission trips. 770-516-1108. www.servone.org The Blue Ribbon Foundation fosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. 478-397-5542. www.theblueribbonfoundation.org. Volunteer Aging Council helps raise funds for seniors in Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. 770-310-3474. www.vac-cherokeega.org.

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

AA Meetings Canton: 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. Mondays at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock: 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html. Abortion Recovery Helping those who have been impacted by abortion. 678-223-3519. Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Canton: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays Al-Anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2208, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-516-3502. American Heart Assoc. - Cherokee Div. 678-385-2013. American Red Cross metro chapter 770-428-2695. A-Typical Parkinson’s Education and Support Group Meets 6:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at Ball Ground UMC, 3045 Canton Hwy. in Ball Ground. Contact Norma Schmidt at 770-366-9585. Caregivers Alzheimers Spousal Support Group Meets: 12:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month for lunch at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Road. 678-494-4500. woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com. Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. 770-366-7515. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. 770-345-7644. www.sixesumc.org. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House, 678-459-2347. www.MinistryHouse.org. Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton. 678-764-8660. www.celebraterecovery.com. Cherokee County Support Group for people with autoimmune conditions. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Road, Holly Springs. 404-402-0571, 770-337-0294, jhmom88@comcast.net or christystephenson@msn.com. Cherokee County Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org. Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock. www.cherokeeministers.org.

Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock. 770-793-7818. Georgia Canines for Independence. 404-824-4637. gcidogs@aol.com. www.gcidogs.org. Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors through small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. 727-251-7690. info@gracevalleyministries.org. www.gracevalleyministries.org. Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). 770-919-9275. Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta chapter for people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com. La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church. 678-315-7686. 770-517-0191. MOMS Club of Woodstock-Towne Lake momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com. www.sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock. MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-924-4777. Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center. 678-677-2589.

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter. Meets: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays at Dynastic Buffet at the intersection of Canton Highway and Piedmont. 678-493-3618. Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock. 770-345-8687. Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Meets: Various times during the year. Schedule at www.cherokeechamber.com. 770-345-0400. Gini@CherokeeChamber.com. Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock. www.cherokeetoastmasters.com. The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations. 678-7896158. www.xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/.

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. 678-662-2366.

Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock. www.cherokeelp.org.

Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program Contact Jim Lindenmayer at Jlindenmayer80@gmail. com or 678-983-7590, or Mike Satterly at 404-680-2412.

Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. third Saturday at American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure Street, Canton. www.cherokeecounty.gop.

Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. 404-663-4663.

Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women. Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton. 770-592-7811. jkconkey@gmail.com.

CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. Lunch is $15. 770-926-1944. Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room). www.saltcherokee.com. Cherokee County Historical Society 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org. Citizen Oversight and Education 678-520-2236. citizenoversighteducation@yahoo.com. Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. 770-345-8687. Kiwanis Club of Greater Cherokee Meets: 8 a.m. first Monday, at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2107, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 678-468-9900. www.greatercherokeekiwanis.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy. 20. 770-393-1766. Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com. www.pilotinternational.com. Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92. 770-480-4179. Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock. www.townelakerotary.com. Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92. 678-428-6514.

Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 951 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall. 770-294-0922. Republican Women of Cherokee County 678-520-2236. www.rwccga.com.

RECREATION & HOBBIES

Allatoona Gold Panners. Periodic events, outings. rrkelly@bellsouth.net. Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com. Cherokee Community Chorale 678-439-8625. www.cherokeechorale.org. Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244. www.CherokeeArts.org. Cherokee County Master Gardeners 770-721-7803. www.caes.uga.edu/extension/ cherokee/mastergardeners. Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org. Cherokee County Saddle Club hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com. Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org. Cherokee Music Teachers Association 770-720-1701. www.cherokeemta.org. Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187. www.csaimpact.com.

Service League of Cherokee County 770-704-5991. www.serviceleague.net.

Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com.

South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-926-3522.

Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org.

Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-715-3375. www.townelakeoptimists.com. Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road. 770-926-8336.

Kingdom Riders, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat.

Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club www.woodstockjwc.org.

Les Marmitons, for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org.

Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays at Freight Kitchen & Tap, 251 E. Main St., Woodstock. 404-816-3377. www.powercore.net.

Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 770-906-2958.

Neighbors and Newcomers of Towne Lake (NNTL) is a social club for residents of 30189 area code. 770-855-9623. www.nntlclub.com.

Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Tavern at Towne Lake. info@womenofwoodstock.com. www.womenofwoodstock.com.

Woodstock Preservation Group 770-924-0406. http://preservationwoodstock.com/.

Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton. www.cherokeechapter.com.

Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 678-389-3887. www.tlba.org.

Woodstock PowerCore Team Meets: 7 a.m. on Thursdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-952-5000 ext. 20.

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs. 770-345-3489. www.cherokeedemocrats.com.

William G. Long Senior Center offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 678-445-6518. TOWNELAKER | November 2018

COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org

AME

Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org

BAPTIST

Canton Bible Church 94 North St., Canton CantonBibleChurch.org Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007 Crossroads Primitive 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hickory Road 2416 Hickory Road, Canton GA 30115 www.hickoryroad.org Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com

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Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org Rising Hills Church 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock www.gorhc.org River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com

CHURCH OF GOD

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com Canton Church 110 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 678-285-3288 www.cantonchurch.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org

EPISCOPAL

Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-345-8540 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org

ORTHODOX

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869, www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 , www.heritagepres.com Trinity 1136 Trinity Church Road, Canton www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org

Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org

Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com

Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com

UNITED METHODIST Ball Ground 3045 Canton Hwy, Ball Ground 770-735-6247 www.ballground.church/

Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Big Springs 2066 Sugar Pike Road, Woodstock Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345-5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0837 www.mtgilead-umc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road, Canton 770-475-9628 www.antiochcanton.org Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572, www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestonesga.com Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 452 Milton Drive, Canton 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton lifebiblechurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock

678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 8534 Main St., Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 11303 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org TOWNELAKER | November 2018

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ANIMAL/PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Animal Atlanta 770-591-0007 www.AnimalAtlanta.com

Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org

Towne Lake Pet Care 404-907-9778

Imbriale Injury Law 678-445-7423 www.imbrialeinjury.com

Ribley Chiropractic 770-592-2505 www.ribleychiro.com

Aspen Falls Auto Spa 770-591-3630

Chloe's Auto Repair 770-575-8800 www.ChloesAutoRepair.com

Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898

BEAUTY SALON & SPA 15 Cover, 48, 49

Main Street Nail Studio 770-928-2662

Polish Nails Spa 678-324-1500

Salon Gloss 770-693-6968 www.salongloss.biz

Salon & Spa Venéssa 770-591-2079 www.salonvenessa.com

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COMPUTERS Cherokee Computer Guys 678-889-5900 www.ccrguys.com

CREDIT UNION Credit Union of Georgia 678-486-1111 www.CUofGA.org

(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics & Pediatric) Baird & Baird Family Dentistry 770-517-0444 www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com Dentistry for Woodstock 770-926-0000 www.dentistryforwoodstock.com Gentle Dental Care and Georgia Dental Implant Center 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com

Stem Hangar, The 678-224-6188 www.thestemhangar.com

St. Joseph Catholic School 770-428-3328 www.stjosephschool.org

FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707 www.CitadelWealthCare.com

Graham Bailey Edward Jones 678-445-9525 ww.edwardjones.com

Hill & Hill Financial, LLC 770-672-0402 www.hillandhillfinancial.com

FITNESS Burn Bootcamp 58 706-289-9762 http://woodstock.burnbootcamp.com

DENTAL

Joe's Automotive 770-517-2695

élon Salon 770-427-8698 www.elonsalon.com

Joint Chiropractic, The 678-214-4449 www.thejoint.com

AUTOMOTIVE

1922 Men's Grooming Salon 678-483-8900

Papa’s Pantry 770-591-4730 www.PapasPantry.org

EDUCATION

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC Inside front 678-250-9355 www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com

Christian Brothers Automotive 770-926-4500 www.cbac.com

CHIROPRACTIC

ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Debranski & Associates, LLC 770-926-1957, ext 306 www.Debranski.com

Towne Lake Business Association www.TLBA.org

Williams Orthodontics 770-592-5554 and 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

R2 Total Fitness 678-809-7833 www.r2totalfitness.com

FUNERAL SERVICES 1

Woodstock Funeral Home and Cremations 770-926-3107 www.woodstockfuneralhome.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827 www.kragorortho.com

CBD American Shaman of Woodstock 41 833-OIL-HOPE www.CBDWoodstock.com

Levitt Orthodontics 770-516-6100 www.levittortho.com

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 35 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Back 770-591-7929 www.TowneLakeFamilyDentistry.com

IVMD Hydration & Wellness www.ivmdsolutions.com

Your CBD Store 770-627-3512 www.cbdrx4u.com

HOLIDAY EVENTS GobbleJog www.GobbleJog.org

Holiday Lights of Hope www.HolidayLightsofHope.com

Holiday Tour of Homes www.WoodstockJWC.org

Jingle Mingle inwdstk.org/events

Titan Tidings Christmas Gift Show

HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277

Budget Blinds 678-540-1615 www.BudgetBlinds.com/Woodstock

Casey's Painting 678-445-9661 www.caseyspainting.com

CFM Electrical Services 678-614-9661

ClearView window cleaning & pressure washing 770-926-1960 www.ClearViewAtl.com Coleman Home Services 770-294-9667 www.colemanhomeservices.com

Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710 www.excavationandlandscaping.com RPM Landscape & Pavers 770-597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com

Broadus Realty Group 404-583-8856 www.broadusrealtygroup.com

OPTOMETRIST Eyes on Towne Lake 770-702-5996 www.eyesontownelake.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Brittany Weir Photography 678-514-9267

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Atlanta Gynecologic Oncology 59 Atlanta, Marietta: Dr. Feuer 404-459-1900 Canton, TowneLake: Dr. Glasgow 770-721-9400 www.AtlantaGynOnc.com Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care 770-516-5199 www.atlantanorthdermatology.com

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390 www.DrFixitPHD.com

Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists Woodstock: 770-852-7740 Canton: 678-493-2527 www.CherokeeLungAndSleep.com

Enhance Floors & More 770-565-3808 www.enhancefloors.com

Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine 21 678-888-5181 www.governorsmedicine.com

Handy Handyman, The 404-316-1490 www.thhmga.com

GYN Surgical Specialists 404-303-3157 www.GYNSurgicalSpecialists.com

L. Bean Interiors 770-824-8386

Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1 www.MrJunk1.com

North Georgia OB/GYN Specialists 770-926-9229 www.NorthGaOBGYN.com

Pike’s Professional Painting 770-516-0045

Precision Painting & Remodeling 678-234-9668 www.precisionpaintingatlanta.com

Northside Cherokee Sports Medicine Network 770-517-6636 SportsMedicine.Northside.com

Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com

Towne Plumber 770-257-7503 www.towneplumber.com

LANDSCAPING Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.LandscapeMattersInc.com

Northside Vascular Surgery 770-292-3490 www.NVS-GA.com

WellStar & Mayo Clinic 770-956-7827 www.wellstar.org/mayo

ReMax, Mahria Heller O:770-345-8211, C:404-731-5748 www.homesbymahria.com

Soliel Laurel Canyon 678-500-8099 www.SolielLaurelCanyon.com

Windsong Properties, Grace 770-516-3678 www.WindsongLife.com

RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT Cruise Planners, Kathy Faisal 678-445-5235

Eagle Watch Golf Club 404-960-9225 gary.weller@clubcorp.com

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org

Etowah Eagles Tip Off Club www.etowaheaglesbasketball.com

Georgia All-Star Gymnastics 770-516-2654 www.ga-allstars.com

Young Life 470-274-7712 cherokeecounty.younglife.org

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Copper Coin Coffee Inside front, 54 470-308-6914 www.coppercoinwoodstock.com Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 www.FireStoneRestaurants.com

Menchies Towne Lake 770-924-4016

Smallcakes — A Cupcakery 678-324-1910 smallcakeswoodstock.myshopify.com Tavern at Towne Lake 770-592-9969 www.tavernattownelake.com

SENIOR LIVING/ SERVICES

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Atlanta Communities, Tara Daigle 404-925-6351

Kurt & Sheila Team, Keller Williams Back Cvr 404-954-2486, 678-494-0644 www.kurtandsheilateam.com

Plastic Surgery Center of the South 40 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net Rausch Family Practice 678-384-7305 www.judithrauschmd.com

INSURANCE Geico Jerry Sorrels 770-565-9696

North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tomlinson Team, The 770-365-6193 www.thetomlinsonteam.com

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