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50 & 51 On the Cover DISMERO. Chic Casual fashion for Spring.
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Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. She can be reached at (770) 615-3322 or patty@townelaker.com.
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Don Akridge..............................................18
Shelley Herod...........................................38
Dr. Randy Beck..........................................69
Robyn Hohensee......................................32
Kyle Bennett.............................................77
Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................22
Michael Caldwell......................................17
Kara Kiefer..........................................28, 72
Jyl Craven..................................................41
Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................24
Darlene DeMesa.......................................34
Dee Locklin...............................................36
Chicka Elloy...............................................40
Marietta Plastic Surgery...........................48
Jason Fleeman..........................................60
Betty McGinty...........................................42
G. Lora Grooms.........................................78
Bill Ratliff..................................................68
Dr. Scott R. Harden...................................44
Deborah Rey.............................................12
Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................47
Lynne Saunders........................................22
David Hecklemoser...................................39
Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................66
Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................79
Jodi Tiberio...............................................76
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AROUND TOWNE by Kara Kiefer
Kara is the Editor of Townelaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to editor@townelaker. com.
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I can think of a lot of reasons to celebrate March! First, daylight saving time begins on March 10. The first day of spring is March 20, which means spring break is just around the corner! It’s also the month we will be relaunching our newest publication, Sixes Living. We are excited to bring this publication back to the Sixes Road corridor and Holly Springs, and we are thankful for the excitement we have seen from the moment we announced our plans to re-launch Sixes Living. But that’s not all! 2013 is going to be a year of growth for AroundAbout Local Media, and we have plans to launch a Woodstock publication this summer.
CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Barb Kish (right). She was the first to spot the phrase “Relax . . . Life is Beautiful” on page 80 of the February issue. Barb won a $10 Downtown Dollars certificate! Congratulations to Diane Cook. She was the first to find our hidden picture on page 25. Diane won two gift certificates at Canyon Burger Company!
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Find the hidden picture: Be the first to find the phrase: “Once Upon a Tree”
What’s New? Perfect Touch Nail and Spa opened in the former location of Sooji Nail, 2045 Towne Lake Parkway. The salon is full-service, offering waxing, massages, facials and eyelash extensions in addition to nails. For more information, please call (678) 4450011. Envision, Family Focused Fitness is open at 101 Victoria North Court, inside World Campus, across from Hobgood Park. The facility offers a variety of fitness programs including Fit Body Bootcamp, WERQ Dance Fitness, Personal Training, Athletic Performance Training, Youth Fitness and more. For more information, call (770) 926-4180 or visit www. envisionhealthstudio.com.
What’s Coming? Autumn Leaves of Towne Lake, a memory care community, is scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2013. The community will exclusively care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory impairment. This will be the second Autumn Leaves community in metro Atlanta and is located at 1962 Eagle Drive. For more information, visit www. autumnleaves.com or call (888) 662-8886. Cherokee County will be the home to a $15.7 million dollar aquatic center scheduled to open this spring. The complex, located off Sixes Road, will consist of a 48,000 indoor facility and an 18,000 square foot outdoor leisure pool and deck area. The indoor area will have a 50-meter competition pool with a large seating area for spectators. There will also be a 25-yard recreational pool with warmer water for therapy, exercise and instruction, two indoor poolside classrooms and party rooms. The outdoor pool will have features such as a play structures, water cannons, geysers and deck sprays. Guests will enjoy a large concession area and locker rooms. For more information, visit http://crpa.net/ page/aquaticcenter. Actual construction of the new aquatic center (top) and artist’s rendition.
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The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Our Board consists of four members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Colin Morris, Gay Grooms and Dr. Scott Harden. Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for six years. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and four precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@hillsideumc.org.
Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dogloving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 13 years, and she grew up in Marietta.
Market Director Patty Ponder patty@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com, (770) 615-3310 TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free to approximately 14,700 homes by mail. An additional 1,550 are placed in racks around the community. We also have 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month.
G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds. Gay can be reached at director@elmstreetarts.org
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Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 25 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS CASA Seeking Volunteers
United Way Assists Focus
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking qualified, compassionate adults to advocate for children in the foster care system. Candidates will be trained and equipped to advocate for a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and to grow in the security of a loving family. For more information, please call (770) 345-3274 or email info@ casacherokee.org or visit www.casacherokee.org.
The United Way visited Cherokee FOCUS with its “Gifts in Kind” truck. The truck contained donations ranging from paper goods and office supplies to wall art. The United Way will continue to bring its truck to Cherokee Focus once per quarter.
Senior Project Supports Locks of Love For her senior project, Woodstock High School senior Clare Botti organized a “Locks of Love” event. The event was held at Gossip Salon in downtown Woodstock, and eight girls participated in the event. The participants requested monetary donations for each inch of hair that was cut off. In addition to donating hair, $816 was raised for Locks of Love. “I would like to extend a huge thank-you to Gossip Salon stylists for donating their time and efforts, especially Jennifer Madden, Dawn Tucker, Mikel Carlisle and Brynn Peters, said Clare.
Front row (From left): Annisabelle Aguilar, Clare Botti and Reesa Winters. Back row: Brittni Hoover, Courtney Mixon, Elisabeth Studer, Deanna Winters, Melissa Barclay. Not Pictured: Niki Mallinak.
From left: Paul Young, Catherine Owens, Sonia Carruthers, Reuben Young and Daniel Lewis.
Library to Hold Book Sale Cherokee County Friends of the Library will host a book sale at the Woodstock Library from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on March 22 and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on March 23. Gently used paperbacks will be $.50, hardbacks $1, DVDs, CDs,
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books on tape and cassettes $.50, children’s books $.10-$1, and coffee table and specialty books $3. Proceeds from the sale will go to toward the purchase of books and supplies for the library. The Woodstock Library is located at 7735 Main Street.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Here Comes Peter Cottontail There will be two free Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, March 23. Summit Financial Solutions, 1816 Eagle Drive, will hold one at 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny. Northside Hospital-Cherokee will hold its annual Eggstravaganza from 1 – 3 p.m. on hospital grounds, 201 Hospital Road in Canton. Easter Egg hunts will be held at 1:30 p.m. for ages 0 – 3 or those with special needs who require assistance, 1:45 p.m. for ages 4-6, 2 p.m. for ages 7-9 and 2:15 p.m. for ages 10 and older. Admission, food and activities will be free, but photos with the Easter Bunny will be $5 for two photos.
Fire Explorers Compete in Winterfest Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services’ Explorer Post 469 participated in the 39th annual Winterfest Competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and brought home six trophies. More than 3,200 people, representing states from all over the southeast, attended the event to compete in drills that would test their skills and knowledge in the fire and emergency services field. Explorer Post 469 had 16 youth to compete against over 60 teams. During the event, the fire explorers scored first and second place in “The Pittsburgh Drill,” which simulates rescuing a down firefighter through multiple obstacles to get him to safety. The group also scored first and second place in “The Z-Drag,” in which participants had to rig a rope rescue system to assist them in the removal of a victim from a hostile environment. The youth also scored first place in the “Save Your Skin Drill.,” which resembled a crew of disoriented firefighters having to locate their hose line and navigate their way out of a hostile environment with only seconds to spare. Finally, the local fire explorers placed first in the “Secret Knots Drill,” where the youth were given a random series of fire department knots to tie in a matter of seconds. Assistant Fire Chief Eddie Robinson said, “I am very pleased with the effort that the individuals that make up our explorer post put into our profession. The accomplishments of this past weekend were outstanding and demonstrate their dedication.”
V is for… By Deborah Rey
Vacations, vineyards and Venice all good things. Think of images of Deborah Rey is the swaying palm trees, gentle ocean Volunteer Coordinator for waves, Napa Valley vistas and a The HOPE Center, a nonromantic gondolier rides… profit pregnancy medical Here’s another great V word clinic in Woodstock, Georgia (www. - volunteer. This word is not supporthopecenter.com). particularly exciting in itself, since it Call (770) 924-0864 for implies a lot of hard work for which more information. you won’t get paid a nickel and can be a tough sell these days. But that’s the beautiful thing about this word, and the work — it means serving someone or something other than yourself, requiring a sacrifice of your time, talent and treasures. Volunteering is an activity where you don’t ask yourself, “What’s in it for me?” But volunteering does bring rewards: • Value - There is great worth in humble, selfless service to others. • Voice - It gives a way to express tangible, “touchable” love, mercy, compassion and concern. • Vision - It opens our eyes to see life in a new context, the bigger picture, the greater good. 12
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• Vitality - Working hard is energizing, invigorating and actually essential to life! • Variety- There are so many volunteer opportunities to choose from, it’s hard to choose just one! Sure, volunteering might cost you something — time away from a beloved hobby, a day of lunch and shopping, a favorite TV show, or maybe a Saturday on the golf course. So here’s the challenge. Do you want to make a change in your life this year? Help change someone else’s life! Get out of your comfort zone (and that recliner!). Take just a few of those hours and help stock the shelves of a food pantry, answer the phone for a non-profit organization, sort items in a thrift store, counsel a scared, pregnant teenager, visit a lonely resident in a nursing home or serve a meal to a hungry family. Step out, step up and see what happens. There’s a volunteer name badge with your name on it, just waiting to meet you! Check out some of these local opportunities that always welcome volunteers: The HOPE Center- www.supporthopecenter.com MUST Ministries- www.mustministries.org Papa’s Pantry- www.papaspantry.org
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Happy Birthday!
John Sepe Celebrated on February 14 Happy Birthday John! We love you so much! Kimberly, Sami, John Jr, Paul and Anthony
Atticus Neuhaus Age 4 on February 27 You’re turning four, and we couldn’t love you more! Happy Birthday kiddo! Mama and Daddy
Colton Kuleszynski Age 3 on March 13 Happy Birthday! We love you, Mommy, Daddy and Colby
Stormy Isabella Oringderff Age 2 on March 18 Daughter of Denise and Brian Oringderff
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Keagan Simons Age 5 on March 14 Son of Trina and Cortland Simons Grandson of Renee and Steve Gann and Joanne and Rick Simons Brother of Ryder
Eduardo V. (left) age 8 on February 14 and Julia R. Farrier age 11 on February 8. Happy Birthday Pochochos! Love you! Mommy, Daddy, Percy, Gigi, Rango and Rosie.
Ashley Mensonides Age 6 on March 20
John V. Hummel. Age 1 on March 22 Happy 1st Birthday! We love you to the moon and back! Mom and Dad
Nathaniel Owen Wood Age 1 on March 5 Happy Birthday baby! We love you bunches and bunches. Love, Mommy, Daddy and sissy
Xavier Alexander Page Age 1 on March 20 Happy Birthday to our bouncing baby boy! We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Papa, YiaYia, Uncle George, Goober and Pepper
Colby Kuleszynski Age 4 on March 26 Happy Birthday! We love you, Mommy, Daddy and Colton
Kaleigh Gilbert Age 7 on March 12 Love Mom, Dad, Dana and Bruiser
Cullen Wallace Age 9 on March 4 Happy Birthday! You make us proud! Love Mom, Dad, and Skylar
Ansley Giesler Age 6 on March 17 Daughter of Kristen and Kyle Giesler Sister of Lauren
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Wyatt Conley Age 3 on March 25 Son of Jenny and Chad Conley Grandson of Kathleen and Michael McGahee and Connie and Tony Smith Happy Birthday sweet boy!
Olivia Laflamme Age 10 on March 3 Happy Birthday Liva! We Love You! Mom and Dad
Ryan Peters Age 21 on March 19 Happy 21st Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, Dalton, Lauren and Stephanie.
Victoria Laflamme Age 10 on March 4 Happy Birthday Peanut! We Love You! Mom and Dad
Dryden Markovic Age 2 on March 18 Happy birthday sweet little boy! Love, Mama and Daddy
Dalton Peters Age 15 on March 20 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren, Ryan and Stephanie
Cole Laflamme Age 13 on March 29 Happy Birthday Cole and welcome to the teens! We Love You! Mom and Dad
Danika Beaton Age 7 on March 11 Happy Birthday to the sweetest daughter we could ask for! Love, Mom and Dad
Lauren Peters Age 15 on March 20 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, Dalton, Ryan and Stephanie
Mia Godwin Age 5 March 16 Love, Mommy, Daddy, Reece and Oliver
Ashlyn Beaton Age 2 on March 7 Happy Birthday, smiley girl! Love, Mom and Dad
Oliver Godwin Age 6 February 8 Love, Mommy, Daddy, Reece and Mia
Payton Donley Age 19 March 22. Happy Birthday from your biggest fans! Mom, Dad, Savannah, Sam and Jake
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Ashlee Gilleland and Stephen McMillan will be married on Friday, October 25, 2013 at White Oaks Barn in Dahlonega.
Nikki Tsarouhas and Joey Boettcher will be married on June 8, 2013 in Marietta. Nikki is the daughter of Jean Mosier and Athan Tsarouhas. Joey is the son of Karen Tousignant and Steve Boettcher.
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Morgan Taylor and Alex Lundeen will be married on March 30, 2013 at the Flint Hill Mansion in Norcross, GA.
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Julie DeBate and Matt Lillquist became engaged on December 27 , 2012. They will wed in late summer or early fall.
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Celebrations Ryder James Simons Born January 23, 2013 5 lbs, 15 oz 19 inches Son of Trina and Cortland Simons Grandson of Renee and Steve Gann and Joanne and Rick Simons Brother of Keagan
Pamela and Jason Tweedell celebrated their 9th anniversary on February 20
Stefanie and Brad Henderson will celebrate their first anniversary on March 31
Stephanie Griggs and Ryan Peters were married on December 29, 2013 in Hickory, NC.
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The Importance of Consecutive Term Limits by State Representative Michael Caldwell
Setting term limits was a core component in my campaign for state house. I promised that, when elected, one of the first bills I would introduce to the General Assembly would be legislation for consecutive term limits. On December 27, 2012, I pre-filed HR 5, a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the terms of our State Senators and State Representatives. There are two basic types of Michael Caldwell is the term limits: Absolute Term Limits State Representative for District 20, which and Consecutive Term Limits. covers Towne Lake and Absolute Term Limits limit the Woodstock. He can number of terms a person could be reached at (678) hold a specific office in his or her 523-8570 or email life. One of the most notable him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com. examples of absolute term limits regards the President of the United States of America. The 22nd Amendment states that, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice...” Consecutive Term Limits limit the number of terms a person can hold an office in a row. Once that limit has been reached, he or she may not run for the same office again until the following term. The American people have seen the effectiveness of term limits as a control against corruption with our president and the majority of our governors. This measure would extend the same controls that we see fit in the executive branch to our legislature, which many other states have already implemented. HR 5 proposes consecutive term limits for the Georgia House of Representatives and the State Senate. The legislation states that an individual can be elected for four consecutive terms, but must take one term off at least once a decade. It should never be forgotten that a representative’s seat belongs to the people. Some elected officials I have spoken to have told me that they have earned their incumbency advantage. When an individual believes that
“HR 5 proposes consecutive term limits for the Georgia House of Representatives and the State Senate. The legislation states that an individual can be elected for four consecutive terms, but must take one term off at least once a decade.” he or she has a right to an elected title, he or she begins to lose sight of what it means to represent the people. This is the attitude held by many career politicians, not citizen legislators. However, when the people really believe that they’ve found a great representative, we should not make it impossible for that person to ever run for office again. That would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. With consecutive term limits, we take away the incumbency advantage once a decade. After that, a previous representative can earn back the title of State Representative once more. On another note, consecutive term limits help to level the playing field financially. Incumbents sometimes have hundreds of thousands of dollars on hand. This can be a daunting challenge for new opposition. How does a fresh face compete against an incumbent with that kind of money? While great ideas and strong work ethic go a long way, some newcomers may turn to lobbyists’ contributions and out- of-state dollars to fund campaigns. This has the potential to strip the power from the people and creates less accountable government. When a representative has to take two years away from his or her elected position, there is a more level playing field, which incentivizes greater competition and stronger candidates. After two years, the people can re-elect a previous representative if they still think he or she is the right person for the job. The people are the ultimate winners.
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Why It Is Wise to Diversify A varied portfolio is a hallmark of a savvy investor. by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus
You may be amused by the efforts of some of your friends and neighbors as they try to “chase the return” in the stock market. We all seem to know a day trader or two: someone constantly hunting for the next hot stock, endlessly refreshing browser windows for breaking news and tips from assorted gurus. Is that the path to making money in stocks? Some people Don Akridge is President have made money that way, but of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment others do not. Many people Services founded in eventually tire of the stress 1994 and conveniently involved and come to regret the located off Chastain Road emotional decisions that invite between I-575 & I-75 in financial losses or stifle the Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707. potential for long-term gains. We all want a terrific return on investment (ROI), but risk management matters just as much in investing, perhaps more. That is why diversification is so important. There are two great reasons to invest across a range of asset classes, even when some are clearly outperforming others. #1: You have the potential to capture gains in different market climates. If you allocate your invested assets across the breadth of asset classes, you will at least have some percentage of your portfolio assigned to the market’s best-performing sectors on any given trading day. If your portfolio is too heavily weighted in one asset class, or in one stock, its return is riding too heavily on its performance. So is diversification just a synonym for playing not to lose? No. It isn’t about timidity, but wisdom. While thoughtful diversification doesn’t let you “put it all on black” when shares in a particular sector or asset class soar, it guards against the associated risk of doing so. This leads directly to reason number two... #2: You are in a position to suffer less financial pain if stocks tank. If you have a lot of money in growth stocks and aggressive growth funds (and some people do), what happens to your portfolio in a correction or a bear market? You’ve got a bunch of losers on your hands. Tax loss harvesting can ease the pain only so much. Diversification gives your portfolio a kind of “buffer” against market volatility and drawdowns. Without it, your exposure to risk is magnified. 18
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“We all want a terrific return on investment (ROI), but risk management matters just as much in investing, perhaps more.” What impact can diversification have on your return? Let’s refer to the infamous “lost decade” for stocks, or more specifically, the performance of the S&P 500 during the 2000s. As a USA TODAY article notes, the S&P’s annual return was averaging only +1.4 percent between January 1, 2001 and Nov. 30, 2011. Yet an investor with a diversified portfolio featuring a 40 percent weighting in bonds would have realized a +5.7 percent average annual return during that stretch. If a 5.7 percent annual gain doesn’t sound that hot, consider the alternatives. As T. Rowe Price vice president Stuart Ritter noted in the USA TODAY piece, an investor who bought the hottest stocks of 2007 would have lost more than 60 percent on his or her investment in the 2008 market crash. Investments that were merely indexed to the S&P 500 sank 37 percent in the same time frame. Asset management styles can also influence portfolio performance. Passive asset management and active (or tactical) asset management both have their virtues. In the wake of the stock market collapse of late 2008, many investors lost faith in passive asset management, but it still has fans. Other investors see merit in a style that is more responsive to shifting conditions on Wall Street, one that fine-tunes asset allocations in light of current valuation and economic factors with an eye toward exploiting the parts of market that are really performing well. The downside to active portfolio management is the cost; it can prove more expensive for the investor than traditional portfolio management. Believe the cliché: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Wall Street is hardly uneventful and the behavior of the market sometimes leaves even seasoned analysts scratching their heads. We can’t predict how the market will perform; we can diversify to address the challenges presented by its ups and downs. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
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Scouting in Towne Lake Scouting provides amazing opportunities for boys and girls, from Kindergarten through adult hood. Children who participate in scouting learn about serving their community, gain leadership experience, learn to work as a team as well as how to accomplish individual goals and gain friendships that can last a lifetime. Children can join scouts at any age, and there are many boy and girl scout troops throughout the Towne Lake area. To find one near you or get more information, visit www.scouting.org or www.cpds.org (Cherokee/Pickens district) for boys and www.girlscouts.org for girls.
Brownies bridging to Junior Girl Scouts
Girls work on their Journey Badge by making their own recycled paper.
Troop 11923 Cookie Sales
Troop 641 at Hut
Troop 641-Wreaths Across America
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Front row (left to right): Jake Lowy and Trey Lewis. Back row: Andrew Crowers, Mac McMullen, Josh Tipton and Olivia Girard
Pack 994, Den 4 at Back to Bethlehem
Haverkos brothers won first and second place for Best in Show at the Pinewood Derby.
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Troop 639-Dragon Patrol Boys at Summer Camp
Pack 994 at US Alabama
Pack 994, Den 10 after cleaning up at Hillside United Methodist Church
Cub Scout Pack 999 at the Holiday Jubilee parade in downtown Woodstock
Troop 639-Troop presenting Colors at Dixie Speedway
Pack 994-Andrew Rice at Space Derby
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Troop 639-Eagle Scout Tyler Graham
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Spring Fever? by Lynne Saunders
By March, most of us are tired of the winter cold and are ready to get outside! As a Miami girl, I can totally relate. If there is not beautiful snow on the ground, it should be at least 70 degrees! For the unemployed, every break in seasonal highs and lows should energize job-seeking activity away from the computer and Internet. One old-fashioned yet practical technique is coldcalling. For those who haven’t Lynne is the author of put this magazine down yet, this the newest job seeker’s book 21st Century Keys method is a highly successful to Employment and way of getting yourself seen and Founder/Executive known. The first time you try will Director of Papa’s be the hardest; the most difficult Pantry and The part is simply getting dressed to MastersTrainingCenter. com. Employment do so. The second is getting out Strategies Core Concepts of the car at the predetermined classes and Advanced destination. Coaching sessions offered Some advanced preparation will bi-weekly. Call 770-591be needed before starting out. I 4730 for the schedule. For more information, am an avid proponent of using visit Papaspantry.org. customized resumes that not only speak to the candidates’ skills, but also fulfill the needs of the hiring company. Going through the customization process for the same job title or description will result in what I call an “industry template,” which can then be used almost as your calling card. This will not be a one-sizefits-all document that describes many jobs or experiences. Before setting out, use the Internet and Yellow Pages to identify key companies that employ people with your qualifications. Online research will uncover hidden jobs, hiring manager’s names, company history, and other information that can be used to tailor an impressive introduction. Apply to companies online before going on your cold calling expedition when you discover openings. When the day arrives to come face to face with real people, be sure to wear comfortable and durable interview clothing. Print out customized cover letters and resumes to personally deliver when possible. Once inside each door, pleasantly ask for the hiring manager by name if you located it during your online search. If that person is not available, offer your documents to the acting “gate-keeper.” Make note of his or her name to follow up with a thank you note or email. You may need to revisit the top companies every few weeks to be respectfully considered. Keep your spirits optimistic and upbeat. You are valuable! 22
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Home Improvements to Make Before Selling by Sheila & Kurt Johnson
Kurt and Sheila live in Towne Lake and are top producing, Keller Williams Agents. They are Short Sale Experts and CDPE certified. www.KurtandSheila.com
We meet with soon-to-be sellers every week and the question we get most is, “What improvements to my home will get me the highest return?” We approach this question differently depending on the home’s immediate needs and the seller’s budget. We put these improvements into two categories: recommended and optional. The recommended improvements help a perspective buyer see the potential of the home without being concerned about all the repairs they will need to do after buying it. The optional improvements will actually elevate the perceived value of the home and get it to sell much faster and for more money.
Recommended Improvements 1. Exterior curb appeal – Rotten wood, damaged garage doors and peeling paint are all items that will likely come up on a home inspection anyway, so it’s best to address these before marketing the home. Dressing up your yard’s natural areas with fresh pine straw or bark is a good idea. Add a little color with flowers that will thrive in the months you have your home listed. 2. Color neutralization – We strongly recommend repainting any rooms that have wallpaper or aren’t neutrally colored. You really can’t go wrong with the hardware store’s neutral color combination swatches. They typically coordinate multiple colors on a swatch that go great together. 3. Flooring – If the carpet is in good condition and neutrally colored, it can be steam cleaned (we can recommend a company that will do the whole house for under $70). If the hardwood floors are scratched and worn, you can have them refinished for $1.50/foot, and they will look like they did the day they were originally installed. If you have dated linoleum in the kitchen or master bathroom, you should consider replacing it with tile. This runs about $7/ foot. Optional Improvements 1. Eradicate all polished brass – If you wait long enough, polished brass might come back into style, but for now it indicates that a home hasn’t been updated since the 90s. We recommend changing out doorknobs, light fixtures and continued on page 81
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March EVENT CALENDAR Ongoing
Timothy Lutheran School Registration Ages: 16 months – 6 years with extended day programs from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The school day will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 Arnold Mill Road Information: Call Barbara Bowler at (770) 924-7995. Registration forms and class schedules are available at www. tlcwoodstock.org.
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Mother’s Morning Out Registration Ages: 18 months – 4 years Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Information: The program is 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mondays – Thursdays and this summer, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Call (770) 345-7644.
March 2
Woodstock Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church, 6659 Bells Ferry Road Information: Adults $6, children under 12 $4. Children under five eat for free. There will be pancakes, sausage or bacon, coffee/milk/juice. Bring your used sunglasses, reading and prescription glasses in any condition to be recycled.
March 14
Quit Smoking Seminar Time: 7 p.m. Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, 6478 Putnam Ford Dr., Suite 125 Information: Free presentation “The Most Effective and Easiest Way to Quit Smoking Without Chemicals, Cravings, Irritability or Weight Gain.” Advanced registration is required due to limited space by calling (678) 938-7274 or emailing GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live.com
March 17
Cherokee Chorale Spring Concert Time: 3 p.m. Location: Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Road, Canton Tickets: Adults $10, students $5, available at the door Information: The concert is titled The Enchanted Isle: Celebrating Ireland. Call (678) 439-8625 or visit www. cherokeechorale.org.
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Basic Digital Photography with Kim Bates Days/Times: Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton Information: Call (770) 704-6244 or visit www.cherokeearts. org.
March 8
Bella Notte Benefit Dinner and Show Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m. Location: His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane Informaton: Benefit for Papa’s Pantry that will include catered dinner, silent auction and live musical performances. Tickets will be $35 per person, $60 per couple or $225 for a table of eight. For tickets, call (770) 591-4730 or visit www. papaspantry.org.
March 8
Dessert Auction for the HOPE Center Time: Dinner 6 p.m. Auction 7 p.m. Location: Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton Information: Bring a covered dish to share and any desserts to be auctioned 24
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March 17
Reinhardt Music Faculty Concert Time: 3 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska Information: Free concert from faculty members who will present solo and ensemble selections. Call (770) 720-9167 or visit http://www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.
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Easter Eggstravaganza Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Location: Northside HospitalCherokee, 201 Hospital Road, Canton Information: There will be egg hunts for all age groups, petting zoo, moon walks, games and more. Admission, food and activities are free, but there is a cost for photos with the Easter Bunny or souvenir t-shirts. All proceeds will benefit the Special Care Nursery at Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Call (770) 720-5474
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Everyday
If you would like to make a donation, please visit www. townelaker.com/ everydayangels to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com for consideration and qualification.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 began as a routine work day for a local family. Mary-Ellen Austin was working her contract job while her husband Tim was working two jobs. On this day, extraordinary events and heavy traffic caused Mary-Ellen to take a different route home than her normal route on Bells Ferry Road. When she finally arrived, she was greeted by two Cobb County police officers who informed her that her husband, Tim, had been involved in a fatal bicycle accident on Bells Ferry Road. Her life was instantly changed. Mary Ellen recalled, “Looking back, there were unusual things that kept me from taking my normal route home that day. As well as I know my name, I know that Jesus Christ prevented me from passing that accident site, and I am grateful for that. ” Tim Austin, 42, was a hard-working family man who did whatever necessary to provide for his wife, his mother- in- law, and his three children. He never put himself first. Tim worked two jobs - full time for Atlanta Beverage Company’s night shift in Marietta and part time as a dishwasher for Family Tradition Restaurant in Woodstock. His bicycle was his main form of transportation. Erica Dixon, Family Tradition’s owner, said, “Tim was a humble, hard-working gentleman whose attitude was beyond positive despite having to wash dishes each day. He touched everyone who worked here, and I consider it a blessing and privilege to have known him.” Tim grew up in a small town in Virginia. He loved wrestling and was a diehard Pittsburg Pirates and Steelers fan. Most friends called him “Packer.” He enjoyed connecting with the online wrestling world in what little free time he had. He hosted an Internet show called “Ringside with Packer,” interviewing local wrestlers and helping many get started in their careers. Some of his closest friends had never met him face to face, but describe the impact he had on their daily lives. One friend credited Tim with helping him work through suicidal thoughts; Tim had clocked out of his job to talk with him over the phone for hours until he was safely asleep. Another friend said, “I think Tim is defined most by how he doted over his wife, his kids, his family and his friends. Tim gave a lot of himself to make sure things were okay with you. To leave this earth and leave such a mark like he has after 42 years, that’s pretty good for a good ol’ boy from Woodstock, Georgia.” Tim Austin was a selfless, caring husband, dad and friend. “We didn’t have a lot of money and didn’t require much,” his wife said. “What we had was special, and, despite my heartbreak today, I will live my life knowing that I had something – however brief – that most people spend a lifetime longing for.” Since Tim’s accident, many have reached out to Mary-Ellen and the family, sharing special stories of how her husband impacted their lives. Emails and Facebook posts came all the way from Australia and Afghanistan. There have also been many tributes in Tim’s honor, including one of Mary-Ellen’s favorite — The Tim Project. The project is 42 days of giving where friends will strive to perform 42 random acts of kindness before May 14, Tim’s birthday. It is great to see friends share their selfless acts of kindness in memory of the man who modeled selflessness throughout his life. Mary-Ellen is grateful to everyone for their outpouring of love and support. Her heart is full! Everyday Angels would like to rally our wonderful community to honor this special man by assisting with his children’s college funds and by helping the family through this tragic transition. Tim’s two jobs had sufficiently provided for his wife, her mother and three children. Moving forward without his two paychecks will be challenging; however, nothing will compare to the void of Tim’s daily presence. This world needs more people like Timothy Austin.
TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The April 1 application deadline for the Towne Lake Business Association’s (TLBA) 11th Annual TLBA Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship Awards is just a month from now. Scholarships in the amount $1,000 will be awarded to two graduating seniors, one each at Etowah and Woodstock High Schools. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated entrepreneurial enthusiasm and spirit, in addition to academic achievement, during his or her high school career. Please be sure to contact your school counselors today and ask for an application. You also can request an application by emailing Gloria Snyder at gjsnyder@bellsouth.net. The topic of our February Lunch ‘N’ Workshop was “Goal Setting - Mental versus Written and More!” We want to thank Chuck Douglas for leading the workshop.
Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop
Tuesday, March 19, 12:30 — 2 p.m. Please check our website for further information on the topic and speaker. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events to tverlander@masterscapesinc.com. We welcome our newest member, Mike Traub of Edward Jones. As always, thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org.
TLBA Spotlight ECS Insurance Group As we rake up the dead leaves and clean up around our homes from the effects of winter, many of us look forward to new growth and the promise of renewal that comes with warmer weather. This is also a good time to re-examine our homeowners and auto insurance policies. For some of us, these policies have been in place for many years. Our assets and family needs change each year, and we must be sure the coverage we have in place will protect us in the event of a loss. ECS Insurance Group is a multi-line, full service independent agency located in Towne Lake. The company represents many different carriers such as Auto-Owners, Progressive, Travelers, Hartford, Utica and MetLife. ECS is able to prepare a package to custom fit the individual needs of each client. This includes home and auto as well as life and health insurance for individuals or groups. ECS also has an expert that can help seniors navigate all aspects Medicare including Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans. For businesses, ECS Insurance Group is able to examine the needs of each business. This includes General Liability, Workers Compensation, Auto, Errors and Omissions, Employment Practice Liability, Directors and Officers and Bonds. ECS Insurance Group is a trusted member of the Towne Lake community and is staffed by friendly, licensed insurance professionals, and located at 1190 Buckhead Crossing, Suite A. Please call at (770) 926-2288 or visit www.ecsinsurancegroup.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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My Wife Needs Her Hormones Checked by Mike Litrel, MD
Recently, a patient confided she was so tired after working all day that she didn’t have the energy to exercise, cook or clean. She said her husband hadn’t been too concerned about the change - until her sex drive plummeted. Then he wanted her hormones checked immediately. It was an emergency. My patient’s hormones were fine. I suggested a simple treatment - a little more rest. Dr. Litrel and his wife My patient was in disbelief. I Ann, co-authoring their “he said/she said” book reminded her what the flight on marriage and family. attendant says before a plane For details and release takes off: “In the unlikely event date, register at www. of a loss of cabin pressure, before mikelitrelmd.com you help small children or other people who need assistance, put the oxygen mask on your own face first.” The typical woman in distress takes so little, and gives so much, that by the time she comes to my office, she can’t breathe. The typical guy thinks of himself – and when the masks come down, he grabs four. So I am a little disgusted when a patient’s husband blames his wife’s difficulties on her hormones. Men should stop pointing fingers, start helping around the house, and take some responsibility. That being said, I think my wife needs her hormones checked. Ever since Ann reached her mid-forties, there has been an excess of whining and crying and screaming and complaining in my household. It’s been a very difficult time for me. And Ann and the boys sometimes don’t behave so well, either. Guys have it tough. You marry a beautiful woman who smiles at you, laughs at your jokes, and as an added bonus, even does your laundry. But one day she gets pregnant, and things take a turn for the worse. Instead of telling you how awesome you are, she occasionally complains how miserable she is. What gall! And with all those leg cramps and nausea and aches of pregnancy she experiences, you need earplugs at night just to get forty winks. Then the baby comes out of her body. Delicious meals, clean laundry, and snuggling at night suddenly go away. Your wife loves on the baby instead. It’s an outrage! And God forbid you request a nice neck massage when she is finished breast feeding. Just look how irritable she becomes! Those hormones must really get messed up. But hormone imbalance becomes far worse when your children reach their teenage years. At that point, surrounded by
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“You marry a beautiful woman who smiles at you, laughs at your jokes, and as an added bonus, even does your laundry. But one day she gets pregnant, and things take a turn for the worse. Instead of telling you how awesome you are, she occasionally complains how miserable she is.” unappreciative, selfish ingrates and exhausted from years of her sacrifice, your wife finally comes to her senses. She realizes in a flash how much work she has put into raising the family and how little you as a husband have done. And boy, does this make her mad! For some odd reason, when Ann and I reached this stage in our relationship, we decided to write a book about it. It’s a “he said, she said” book celebrating 25 years of marriage, detailing our experiences as a couple raising a family and the lessons God taught us along the way. In theory, we thought this would deepen our love and strengthen our marriage. Unfortunately, there was an unforeseen problem. Although the “he said” part was both insightful and humorous, the “she said” part I found difficult to swallow. On the plus side, at least Ann was afforded the opportunity to document my mistakes and shortcomings over the years, recorded in print for all posterity. On a serious note, in most marriages, a woman’s life is more difficult than a man’s. A woman is required to sacrifice both her body and her immediate needs to take care of her family. This can be a painfully difficult task - but surprisingly, there are some advantages. These have to do with spiritual health. Real health and happiness grow when we channel God’s love in our daily lives. This is the reason we are here. In giving birth and caring for children, women are naturally encouraged in this daily service. Every day I hear this in their stories, and I see that the purpose of our earthly life is echoed in the tasks of motherhood. Guys approach the gate to spiritual maturity kicking and screaming. Women are already on the path. Maybe it goes against a guy’s physical nature to give rather than take…but in spite of that, most of us grow up. Hopefully.
2295 Towne Lake Parkway (770) 517-1505
Your Partner in Looking
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Owner Jodi Tiberio was very deliberate and thoughtful when she designed the concept for Branch Boutique. Branch is the result of two of Jodi’s passions: fashion and helping people. “I designed Branch to be a boutique where any woman in Towne Lake can shop with very affordable price points.” Branch offers clothing and accessories for a wide variety of ages, sizes and tastes. “Our clothing is on trend, but not so trendy that it can’t be worn again next year. Our styles vary from items you can wear to the office to a night on the town with your husband or girlfriends.” One-on-one service is standard at Branch, which is one of the reasons customers return again and again. “With Branch, we are creating a personalized shopping experience. We want to get to know our customer and what her needs are so we can better serve her. We love to show a customer how to put an entire look together. We will also show a customer how to accessorize a particular piece or an outfit, creating several new looks from one or two items. We want her shopping experience
Manager Mari Pineda (left) and owner Jodi Tiberio
to be fun and exciting, and we want her to leave with a piece or an outfit that she feels and looks great in,” said Jodi. Branch has a loyal following of customers who love the clothing and personalized service from Jodi, store manager Mari or any of the other helpful and friendly staff. Rebekah Sanford is one of these customers. “Branch keeps me in style with clothes that fit and wear well. I love the assistance I receive in putting together outfits and accessorizing. I always feel
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confident in every purchase from Branch.” With daily shipments, Branch’s inventory is constantly changing, keeping the store options fresh. The boutique carries the popular brands Miss Me and Silver jeans, which flatter a wide variety of women’s figures. Customers also come to Branch for their favorite jewelry from Brighton and Beaucoup. All jewelry (except Brighton and Beaucoup) is buy two get one free, every day. Jodi is passionate about her stores (she also owns THREADS in downtown Woodstock) and her community and she and her staff give back in many ways. One of the ways they give back is by providing free makeovers to women in the community. Jodi and Mari will spend hours with a makeover recipient getting to know her lifestyle and needs, and she will find the perfect outfit that complements and transforms her appearance. “Nothing is more rewarding to me than to receive feedback that not only did she love her new look, but so did her husband and/or girlfriends,” said Jodi. The staff at Branch loves their customers and is thankful to each of them, which is one reason they offer freebies to her Facebook fans. “We will offer free sunglasses, bras during Breast Cancer Awareness month and other items, with no purchase requirement, as a way to show our appreciation to my customers,” Jodi said. Be sure to follow Branch on Facebook to take advantage of this month’s freebies. “We want our customers to feel like Branch is their store. Shopping at Branch is like shopping with a friend, and we never take that trust for granted,” said Jodi. Branch Boutique is located in the Kroger shopping center on Towne Lake Parkway. Visit today and see what they can do for you!
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Painting Like Picasso by Kara Kiefer
I have a deep admiration for those people who possess artistic talent. As a child, I enjoyed drawing freehand, and at one time I thought I was pretty good. That is until I took an actual art class in junior high, which made me realize how pedestrian my “talent” was. I moved onto other interests… like boys. I dabbled in several artistic ventures throughout the years, including hand-painted cards and Kara Kiefer is the Editor calligraphy, but eventually, work of TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her and raising a family took over my husband Mike and sons artistic interests — until I saw a Brandon and Garrett. Groupon for one of those “do your own painting” art studios. A few girlfriends and I each purchased a certificate and made our date with a blank canvas, some brushes and a bottle of wine. The class consisted of about 20 ladies and one brave guy (dragged by his girlfriend, no doubt). Once we got our aprons, our palettes of paint for the project and our wine, we were ready to embark on creating our masterpieces on our individual canvases. We are first shown by the instructor what the painting “should” look like when it’s completed. “Artists” (and I use this term loosely) can change the color scheme that is recommended. Our first instruction was to paint the entire canvas white.
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Easy enough. I finished that task with time to spare, so I took a few sips of wine and thought smugly and prematurely, “This is going to be easy.” After the white background had sufficiently dried, the instructor began painting the background with swishes of purple, yellow, teal and black. The instructor kept a steady pace, leaving little to no time for wine sipping or selfadmiration. You either had to keep up or hope your neighbor was keeping up so you could copy her. Stroke by stroke and color by color, the instructor led us through the development of our portraits, which for that session was wine bottles. Once everyone’s paintings were completed, participants were encouraged to show their creation to the group. I passed. The paintings among my group of friends were all unique. Two of us stayed within the suggested color scheme while the other two “rebels” chose their own palette. I was impressed with all of our paintings. We had a great time, which was really the main purpose. I would warn anyone who wants to do this to wear something you don’t mind getting paint on. Even though we were provided with aprons, a few of us still managed to paint our pants, and the paint doesn’t come off. Today, my painting is propped up in my dining room until I can find an appropriate place to hang it - I’m thinking the garage!
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Musings from Towne: Over-Stuffed Suitcase by Robyn Hohensee
Robyn Hohensee has resided in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. She is currently working on a children’s book and an adult fiction novel. Feel free to contact her at Robyn561@yahoo.com.
I am heading off on a sevenday cruise in a few days and can’t wait. Thoughts of tropical temperatures, pristine sandy beaches, and limitless food and drink have put a silly grin on my face and an extra bounce in my step. Even my two cats wonder what is up with me as they eye me with curiosity. “Mama is headed to the Caribbean, my little darlings,” I coo to them as I pull my suitcase out of the closet. “What to take. What to take,” I say as I stare at the empty suitcase. I mentally make a picture of all I will need and, with much energy, gather it all on the bed, scooting my cats away. “Sorry girls. There’s no room for you now. Mama has some packing to do.”
The fun has begun. A few hours later, I am finished packing and try to zip up my suitcase. Sitting on it, I attempt to zip it up but can’t because it obviously is too full. I try bouncing on it, but that only forces its contents to spill out of the sides even more. “Oh drats! I have to take some stuff out,” I lament. What can I do without? Sorting through it, I decide I can
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live without the magazines (except one), my books (except two), and my dresses (except six). Maybe I can do without four knitting projects. Three will keep my busy. Sighing, I take out the things I hope I can live without and attempt to zip up the suitcase once again. I still have to sit on it, but don’t have to bounce. Progress is being made, but unfortunately my clothes still stick out of the sides, making it impossible to zip around shut. “Dang it! It’s still too full,” I yell in disgust. With that, I pour out the entire suitcase and decide to start all over. My cats get up and walk out of the room. They have had enough of this silly debacle. “I don’t blame you girls. Mama is crazy,” I yell after them. After five attempts to narrow the contents down to only the necessities, I believe I am done packing. The only problem is I didn’t leave enough room for souvenirs, so I go back to my closet and take out another suitcase that will be used for that purpose. “Maybe I can bring more stuff in this suitcase,” I say to myself and begin packing it. Here I go again.
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Make My Dinner: Weekend Pancake Squares by Darlene DeMesa
This recipe has changed my life. I have found the easiest way to make delicious pancakes for the whole family in one dish, and these Pancake Squares are now my new way to make a great breakfast on the weekend.
Darlene is a personal chef and owner of a local cooking service. For more information, email her at chefdarlene@ makemydinners.com.
Of course, you can make them anytime, and you probably will, but I just love waking up on the weekend and treating my girls to pancakes and bacon the easy way. But just because they’re easy, doesn’t mean they’re not awesome. These Pancake Squares are so moist and flavorful that you will never spend time making them one by one again.
Topped with melted butter and drizzled with some maple syrup, mmmmmm! Try them, and I bet you’ll make them every weekend. I usually double the recipe for my family.
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Pancake Squares ¾ cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish 3. In a large bowl, beat together the milk, egg and melted butter 4. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt and mix together 5. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes 6. Cut into squares and serve with butter and syrup and crispy bacon!
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Legacy by Dee Locklin
Ann Landers once wrote, “It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.” I wish I had read her words 20 years ago when, as a shiny new parent, I vowed to shower my son with everything he needed to live a happy, worry-free, and secure childhood. Truth be told, my own childhood was a journey of uncertainty as to Dee Locklin is retired what each day of family life would from Georgia State University. She lives bring. My parents’ marriage was in Towne Lake with precarious and volatile. They husband Lewis and son eventually divorced, but my scars Taylor in a cluttered of insecurity and constant worry home filled with ran deep by then. love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at Thus, when my baby boy dlocklin89@gmail.com or arrived, I instinctively began to follow her on Twitter and wrap him in a cocoon of certainty Facebook. and harmony. Superior suburban schools, birthday parties with the perfect themes, awesome snack bags for his soccer teams, annual beach vacations, and a really cool car just prior to his 16th birthday. Indeed, the life we created in Towne Lake was a calculated effort to raise our son in an idyllic setting, free of the bumps and bruises of my own upbringing. But life is rarely idyllic. And when it is idyllic, it’s due to the
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grace of God, not necessarily our own human agency. This was a lesson I eventually learned. Skip to 2011, the year our son graduated from high school and started college. The year I was forced to retire from a lucrative career due to a progressive illness. The year my husband was forced to retire following a diagnosis of Stage IV colon cancer. The year our son’s secure and sheltered cocoon was punctured. Skip to 2012. If you close your eyes, you can hear our son as he calls my cell phone to ask, “How do I write a check?” “What does it mean when the oil light comes on in the car?” “What do I have to do to get my car tags renewed?” I spent most of the year cursing myself for not teaching him basic life skills. For thinking that doing things for him had somehow been a better plan than teaching him to do things for himself. Skip to 2013. Our son is now finishing his second year of college. He works part time to contribute to his college expenses. He manages his checking and savings accounts. He shops with coupons. I questioned him the other day about a fraternity activity and he replied, “Don’t worry; we’ve done a thorough risk assessment.” Risk assessment? I don’t recall even hearing that term before I turned 30. Had it not been for the puncture of his safe cocoon, my son would have limited life skills at this point in his life. There is no doubt he would still rely on his parents to manage his affairs, and we would blindly do so in a misguided effort to let him live worry-free. We would have remained oblivious to Ann Landers’ wise advice to teach him to do for himself. My father-in-law passed away last month. Our son was among seven grandchildren asked to offer remarks at their continued on page 81
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Memorial Ride Held for Fallen Cyclist Cycling is a sport enjoyed by many. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors, experience camaraderie with fellow cyclists and get exercise. But along with the joys of cycling comes the risk. According to Brent Buice with GeorgiaBikes.org, there were 20 bicycle fatalities in the state of Georgia in 2012, a 54 percent increase over 2011. That’s 20 too many. Recently, an avid cyclist, Louis “Bud” Phillips lost his life in an accident with a vehicle. Bud was 66 years old. Bud was traveling westbound on Cumming Highway near the I-575 ramp when he was struck by a pickup truck. He was life-flighted to Kennestone Hospital where he remained in a coma and on life support until his passing. Bud’s death hit the local cycling world hard, and a Memorial Ride was scheduled in his honor. The ride was organized by Robert Wilhite and Josh Boggs. Even though the day was cold, damp and drizzly, more than 75 riders showed up to participate in the Ride. Participants came from as far as Lawrenceville, Duluth, Decatur, Atlanta and Roswell. Not only did the riders receive a police escort, the 20-mile route was secured by police forces from the City of Canton, Holly Springs and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office. The bike procession included two “Ghost Bikes” mounted to the roof of a car. One “Ghost Bike” was in honor of Bud, and the other was referred to as
an “Angel Bike,” which listed the names of fallen cyclists since January 2012 to date. The procession stopped at the place where Bud lost his life, where the riders observed a moment of silence. In addition to remembering Bud, Robert wanted to use the Ride as an opportunity to educate motorists. “Our goal is not to make life miserable for motorists, but to exercise, have fun and continue to enjoy the sport we love.” He stated that Georgia does have a Three Foot Passing Law that requires motorists to give at least a three-foot clearance from the outside Ghost and Angel bikes of their side mirrors when passing cyclists. “This is not about competition [on the road] but about working together as a team,” said Robert.
Riders gathered at the site of Bud’s accident
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Let the Sunshine In by Shelley Herod
Those winter gloomy days are only a past memory; spring is upon us said groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. If you have a sunroom, it’s time to spruce it up and invite the outdoors back in. There are some basic steps in preparing your sunroom: • Determine how this room is going to be used. Is it a relaxing getaway, a playroom, a game room, or an additional dining space? Once the main purpose Shelley lives in Towne is determined, it is much easier Lake and owns her own interior design company. to furnish, accessorize and She can be reached at decorate. (770) 235-5640. • A new coat of paint is a great way to freshen up any room. Neutral colored hues are most commonly used; however, a sunroom can be a cheery and fun space. Don’t be afraid of adding a punch of color to this area.
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• Furniture placement is just like any other room in the house. First, a focal point must be established, and then the furniture placement can be determined as to the function of the room. • An area rug is always a wonderful addition to a sunroom. Flooring in sunrooms is generally wood or tile; therefore, a rug will warm the space under bare feet and anchor the furniture arrangement. Furnishing a sunroom can sometimes be difficult. The décor in this space needs to flow from the adjacent rooms. Many times teak, wicker, rattan, or other natural finishes are used in this more “outdoor” space. In some cases, iron outdoor furniture is acceptable if it compliments the interior of the house. Since this is an enclosed space, indoor furniture can be used as well. It is important to use fabrics that will not fade from the sun. Typically, this space is used to sit and relax, read the newspaper or enjoy a cup of coffee. Make sure the furnishings follow suit. Generally, sunrooms are comprised of multiple windows; however, there are times when privacy might be an issue. Natural rattan or bamboo blinds are an excellent choice for a continued on page 81
New Zealand Wines by David Heckelmoser
New Zealand is broken up into two large, narrow islands. For the purposes of this article, I’m going to focus on two wine-growing regions on the South Island, which is home to the world’s most southerly wine-growing region in the world, Central Otago. It’s also New Zealand’s highest region, situated at latitude 45º south. The area is surrounded by mountains and deep river gorges. What grapes and wines are David Heckelmoser is produced in this area? This unique a Towne Lake resident and professional region is ideally suited to Pinot member of the Society Noir, producing expressive and of Wine Educators, elegant wines. New Zealand Pinot Certified Specialist of Noir shows the fine tannins and Wine CSW, Atlanta elegance of good Burgundy, with Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition. the added excitement of vibrant, intense fruit with bright cherry flavors. In recent years, Pinot Noir from Central Otago has won numerous international awards and accolades, making it one of New Zealand’s most soughtafter varieties. High quality examples of New Zealand pinot noir are distinguished by savory, earthy flavors with a greater complexity. Moving to the northern end of the South Island, there is a region noted for its Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough is home to what many critics consider the world’s best Sauvignon
“There are other wines produced in New Zealand, but Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are the two key wines from the South Island.” Blanc. These fantastic white wines will have lush passion fruit, melon and tropical fruit characteristics. They are also very aromatic with a balanced acidity that makes them a good foodfriendly wine. This would be a perfect wine to pair with goat cheese. Marlborough is also recognized as one of the premium wine growing regions in the world. They have also drawn international acclaim for their wines. There are other wines produced in New Zealand, but Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are the two key wines from the South Island. The special combination of the climate and intense sunshine during the growing season make it ideal for grape growing and for the proper ripening of the grapes. The New Zealand winemakers have also consistently championed the use of screw caps, and approximately 90 percent of their wines are closed with screw caps. Next time you are looking for a Pinot Noir or a Sauvignon Blanc, make sure you look to the wines of New Zealand. Until next time, cheers! To visit my website, scan this code
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What Would Yoda do? by Chicka Elloy
Chicka Elloy lives in Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel daughters. He writes for USA Today Education and was voted #1 Daddy Blogger by Parents.com Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather.com.
I am a fan of wise Master Yoda from the first Star Wars trilogies. By fan I must stipulate that I grew up watching the movies, wearing the costumes and using my flashlight-saber in the dark. I never read the books or joined the Galactic Republic. Whether you are a fan or not, here’s some quick trivia to catch you up. • Yoda is the Jedi Grand Master (think Mr Miyagi, Xena Warrior Princess and Chuck Norris combined)… with the power to land a house on a witch without a tornado using “The Force.” • No official Star Wars source has ever answered the question of why Yoda speaks backwards or what is the name of his species. Actor John Lithgow has also
been the voice of Yoda along with genius Frank Oz. • The artist that created Yoda used Albert Einstein’s face as inspiration. • Walt Disney just bought the Star Wars franchise from creator George Lucas. Imagine the possibilities: Beauty and the Wookie or Darth White and the Seven Sandpeople. I have been working hard on slipping in a few parental Star Wars-isms between episodes of Dora and the Crocodile Hunter: • My youngest daughter will see me eating a cookie, and she will reach for it. I will then look her straight in the eye and say, “These aren’t the cookies you’re looking for!” • Any time my daughter pushes me, I boldly pronounce, “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” • And when my wife starts telling me something should be done HER way, I’ll just pick her up (using the force) and loudly proclaim, “Only Sith’s deal in absolutes!” Yoda often phrases his sentences in the following format, continued on page 81
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Don’t Frizz Out!
You Can Win the Battle Against Frizzy Hair by Jyl Craven
The Academy Awards may be over, but this wet North Georgia winter has given many of us our 15 minutes of fame - as the poster children for frizzy hair! Why do some heads of hair become frizzy messes when it’s humid out? And what can you do about your frizzy locks if you’re a victim? What the Frizz is Going On Here? While we usually associate frizz with humidity, frizz actually occurs Jyl Craven has been in the when your hair is too dry. Your hair industry since 1989 and is the owner of Jyl hair is made up primarily of natural Craven Hair Design since oils (lipids), water, and a protein 1999. Jyl is currently a called keratin. When your hair senior hairstylist and is out of balance (e.g. dry) then education director for meets a very wet atmosphere Jyl Craven Hair Design. She is also a L`Oreal outside, the hair swells and its Professionnel INOA outer layer creates that frizzy color consultant. She appearance that nobody loves. can be reached at Worse yet, we don’t just meet (770) 345-9411 one humidity level per day. You may step out of your dry house into the humid air, and then get back into your dry car only to repeat the process. This could cause your hair to frizz multiple times per day, leaving you unsure of just WHAT your tresses are going to subject you to next! How to Fight the Frizzies Fortunately, with a few simple modifications to your hair
routine, you could say farewell to the frizzies forever. 1. Treat Your Hair Gently – You wouldn’t scrub your face with sandpaper, would you? Hard brushing, wearing a hat over wet head, intense heat exposure with no protection and other common hair care no-no’s can damage your hair, leaving it open to frizz. Treat your hair as delicately as you treat your skin. 2.Use Your Products Correctly – Do you overuse alcohol-based gels? Or do you wash too often? You may be inadvertently leaving your hair open to a frizz attack. If you’re frizzing out, consult your stylist so he or she can make sure you’re using the correct products in the right balance. 3. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize – Properly moisturized hair won’t be compromised when you meet humid conditions, since the balance of moisture inside and outside the hair will stay consistent. Therefore, the best attack for frizz is to fight moisture outside (in the air) with moisture inside (your hair)! 4. Smoothing Treatments - Ever considered a smoothing treatment? While the options available to help fight frizz may be overwhelming, discuss with your stylist to determine the best and safest alternative for your specific lifestyle. 5. Consult your Stylist – People with some natural hair types, like curly hair, tend to suffer more from frizz. While you can’t do anything about the hair type you were born with, your stylist can recommend routines and products that will help you tame your mane. Frizz is one of those day-to-day problems that can really mar your look. We hope these tips have helped prevent you from frizzing out too much!
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Colorectal Cancer:
Understanding Your Risk and How to Prevent It By Betty McGinty
Colorectal cancer, or cancer of the large intestine, is the second highest cause of cancer-related deaths and Betty McGinty is the third most diagnosed cancer the director of the among men and women. Luckily, Advanced Center for GI Therapeutics at modern technology makes screening Northside Hospital.� for colorectal cancer much easier and, when detected early, it is a very treatable disease. Your risk of developing colorectal cancer is a combination of controllable and uncontrollable factors. People older than 50 and those who have a family history of colorectal, ovarian, or breast cancer have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than others. There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of developing this disease, even if some of the risk factors you have are unmanageable. In fact, researchers believe that eating a nutritious diet, exercising, and controlling body fat could prevent nearly 45 percent of colorectal cancers. Dramatically reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer by following these five simple rules.
1. Exercise. In a recent study, exercise was linked to a 24 percent decreased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week.
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“People older than 50 and those who have a family history of colorectal, ovarian, or breast cancer have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than others.�
2. Eat nutritious foods. Eat a diet plentiful in fiber, fruits and veggies. Limit processed meats. 3. Get Screened. Beginning at age 50, schedule routine colonoscopies at least every 10 years. 4. Manage Vices. People who consume more than seven alcoholic beverages a week have a 72 percent increased risk, whereas long-term smokers have up to a 164 percent increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. 5. Keep Your Weight in Check. Obese people (those with a BMI over 29) have a 20 percent increased risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to those of normal weight.
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What Happens To Your Teeth When You Avoid the Dentist? by Dr. Scott R. Harden
Avoiding a visit to the dentist is comparable to going to Las Vegas and gambling, only with higher stakes. Left unchecked, the odds that bacteria will “win” are similar to the “house” odds in Vegas. When patients avoid visiting the dentist, they not only avoid early diagnosis but also the treatment of tooth decay and gum disease. There are several important facts about your teeth that are critical to understand. First, 75 Dr. Scott Harden is a percent of people have some dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry level of gum disease. Second, and has served the tooth decay and gum disease are Towne Lake area for typically painless at any level, more than 21 years. which means your body does He is a Dental Advisor not provide you warning signs for two nationally renowned dental that you have cavities (large or research companies. small) or gum disease (early or You can reach him at advanced). And finally, bacteria, (770) 926-0000 or visit which lives on sugars from our FountainViewSmiles.com. diet, causes tooth decay and gum disease. As a child, I had the unfortunate experience of having my both my front teeth broken off by a baseball injury. As a result of the ensuing treatment, I developed a dislike of going to the dentist. However, once I had my missing teeth replaced and once I regained the ability to smile with confidence, my dislike turned to a great appreciation for dentistry. This experience compelled me to become a dentist and help others; it’s a passion that has lasted me a lifetime. Obviously, not everyone feels this way about dentistry, and many people are reluctant to visit the dentist on a regular basis. People avoid going to the dentist for several reasons, including denial, anxiety, fear, lack of time and cost. Since dental technology has progressed to provide a nearly painless level of care, the predominant reasons for avoiding the dentist appear to be time, cost and discipline. Life demands structure and discipline. The process of learning dental discipline throughout our lives is gradual and cumulative, and it begins when our parents teach us basic principles, including brushing and flossing our teeth every day. If you avoid 44
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“If you avoid the dentist and lack the discipline to receive routine dental care, then your teeth will suffer the consequences.” the dentist and lack the discipline to receive routine dental care, then your teeth will suffer the consequences. Dental health requires consistent professional attention to keep little problems from becoming big problems. Examples of problems that arise from not receiving routine dental care include: 1. Large cavities into the tooth nerve requiring root canal therapy or extraction. 2. Advanced gum disease requiring gum surgery. 3. Teeth shifting into very poor positions from previous extractions. Shifting can cause traumatic function between remaining teeth and can ultimately cause a tooth fracture or TMJ problems. 4. Dentures that cause anchor teeth to break off at the gum line because they are not adjusted regularly. 5. Infected teeth that can cause facial abscess with severe toothaches. 6. A crown that comes off due to long term decay spreading underneath the crown. This may result in the need to have root canal therapy. 7. Front teeth fracture(s) due to missing back teeth. The lack of teeth causes the front teeth to be overused. 8. Root decay on the teeth under the gums. In the elderly, this is devastating to teeth. 9. Chronic infection from the mouth can circulate oral bacteria systemically to all organs of the body. 10. Chronic plaque and tartar build up on your teeth can cause bad breath. Logically, we all know that going to the dentist keeps teeth healthy. Healthy teeth are the result of visiting the dentist regularly for professional check-ups and cleanings. Are you disciplined about going to the dentist? As a parent, are you setting a good example for your children by visiting the dentist regularly? Remember, cavities and gum disease do not hurt, so see your dentist regularly and avoid avoiding the dentist.
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If I Had A Magic Wand by Dr. Amy Hardin
Amy Hardin is a pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. Check out Northside Pediatrics’ new website at www. northsidepediatrics. com and follow them on Facebook at Northside Pediatrics!
One Christmas vacation, I actually brought one of my daughter’s magic wands to work with me. We were in the middle of a very busy flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season, and I was seeing many sick kids who had germs I really couldn’t do much to fix. I thought maybe I could lighten things up with a magic wand while telling parents their kids would still be sick on Christmas, they may get worse and need to come back, and there was no medicine to make their coughing stop. Let’s just say my attempts at humor landed like a lead balloon. If I had a magic wand, there would be a cough medicine that worked! There are certainly lots for sale, but none of them really
work for cough or congestion. The best thing still out there are steamy showers, nasal saline, and if older than one year old, honey! In numerous studies, all the Delsym, Mucinex and Triaminic cough remedies and Vick’s Vaporub (a favorite of my husband’s!) did nothing to stop congestion or coughing. If I had a magic wand, I also would find a vaccine for both RSV and rhinoviruses, which cause most of our basic colds. A vaccine would stop these viruses before they even started. RSV is a horrible illness which has put quite a few babies in the hospital. There are actually a few companies working on RSV vaccines right now, and it can’t happen quickly enough. My magic wand also would be used while riding up and down Towne Lake Parkway and I-575. I cringe when I see kids under the age of 12 in the front seat, kids under 4’9” not in booster seats, and kids under the age of two not riding backwards. Poof! The babies would be properly restrained! We’ve seen enough kids with horrible injuries such as liver lacerations, neck injuries and deaths caused by not riding correctly in a vehicle. Finally, I think my magic wand would be used to stop bullying. Bullying really causes such heartache amongst so many kids. continued on page 81
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Now is Perfect Time for Skin Rejuvenation by Marietta Plastic Surgery
Drs. West, McNeel, Fabian, Hanna and Symbas. Marietta Plastic Surgery is a full service surgical and aesthetic center with locations in Marietta and Woodstock. All doctors are Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Additionally, doctors West, NcNeel, Fabian and Hanna are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Call (770) 425-0118 or visit www.mariettaplasticsurgery. com.
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Spring is the perfect time to kick start your facial skincare routine so you can truly put your best face forward. As we age, we produce less collagen and our bone structures begin to change—all things that can cause our facial skin to sag. Outside of surgery, many people wonder if there are less invasive options to revive our appearance. There are—but it can be challenging to know which ones are tried and true, are really safe, and will give you the results you want. It’s also important to work with a boardcertified plastic surgeon, as
they have had many years of dedicated plastic surgery training and are experts on what course of treatment may give you the results you desire. Some minimally-invasive options include: Fraxel Laser. This is a breakthrough in skin resurfacing because it provides superior results with minimal downtime. The technology softens fine wrinkles, improves skin texture and tone and causes little to no discomfort. Plastic surgeons appreciate the benefits of the Fraxel Laser because it produces predictable results and is extremely versatile. BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections. Botox targets simple forehead and crow’s feet lines. With a series of injections, Botox temporarily weakens facial muscles that control forehead and crow’s feet wrinkles, softening or eliminating their appearance. Results last for 3-4 months or longer. Facial Fillers. Dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Sculptra® or Radiesse® fill in deeper lines and improve facial volume. They often target the “parenthesis” lines around the mouth that get deeper with age. A board-certified plastic surgeon can give you the best treatment advice because not all continued on page 82
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Cover feature
Chic Casual One of the best ways to express your personal style and individuality is through clothing; fabric, color, fit, and style all tell a story. What’s your story? Do you appreciate quality pieces that blend up-to-date elements but remain timeless in style? Do you seek fabrics that retain their color and fit, wear after wear? Do you appreciate items that are unique, adding to your own sense of style? And do you enjoy wearing clothing that makes you look younger but still age appropriate? If you answered, “Yes,” to these questions, DISMERO is your new store. DISMERO opened in downtown Woodstockin October 2012, and it’s a store like none other in the area. Under the direction of Italian designer Andy D’Auria, the pieces are best described as “sophisticated casual.” DISMERO is for the woman who seeks quality active wear that doesn’t fade, shrink, or stretch and is classically tailored to be worn season after season. Each woman can visit DISMERO and find her own unique look in casual to casual-dressy separates that fit the curves of a woman’s body and that she can feel good in. DISMERO’s collections are a timeless investment that you will reach for in your closet time after time. DISMERO is headquartered in Verona, ITALY with shops throughout Europe and the United States. Andy has been designing for 35 years, but his career path wasn’t always in the design world. As the son of an artist mother and art dealer father, Andy always had a creative side. He earned a Doctorate in Economics, but eventually, his creative side took precedence. His line fits a real woman with curves and retains its shape. All fabrics are pre-shrunk, and he uses a reactive dye, which keeps colors from fading. The pieces are easy to maintain as they all are intended to be cold-water washed, not dry cleaned. DISMERO’s locations tend to be in resort areas, including Naples and Vero Beach, FL, so the question begs to be asked, “Why Woodstock?” And the answer is, “Why not?” As most of us are realizing, downtown Woodstock 50
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Chic Casual for people who love strong emotions and long distance travels for people who love to be comfortable at any time is a vibrant and energetic destination, not only for Towne Lake residents, but from surrounding areas. After being introduced to downtown Woodstock through his wife’s best friend, Andy spent more and more time there and felt a connection. “Woodstock brings back what used to be,” said Andy. “It’s nostalgic in that there’s a real connection between the people and the community. There’s a warmth here that is unique and that I wanted to be a part of.” DISMERO’s presence will only help downtown Woodstock as its uniqueness will draw customers from surrounding areas. An upscale store such as DISMERO fits perfectly into downtown Woodstock’s overall plan of providing unique experiences for Towne Lake residents and others. Customers of the Woodstock location will enjoy an inventory that is priced up to 30 percent less than DISMERO’s regular retail. The merchandise is not seconds or clearance but rather a special collection of high quality pieces. Because of Andy’s classic designs and attention to detail, the styles can be worn year after year, with colors that match and complement seasonto-season and year-to-year. The DISMERO collection includes
tops, jackets, sweaters, trousers, and jeans — chic but casual and made to fit and flatter. Andy is excited to add more “DISMERO Women” to the legion of loyal fans he currently has in regards to his clothing line. He realizes the DISMERO woman is discerning yet practical. He is ever aware that she will invest in quality apparel but wants her investment to last more than one season. He is committed that each piece that bears his name is the best in fabric, design details, fit, and style. The DISMERO woman wears her clothing with confidence, knowing she is wearing items that flatter her from top to bottom, making her look stylish and, yes, younger. The DISMERO woman is you. DISMERO 470 Chambers Street, Woodstock • (678) 398-4008 Hours: Tuesday — Thursday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m., Friday —Saturday, 10 a.m. — 8 p.m. Sunday & Monday, Closed www.dismero.com
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Words Are Powerful —Young Voices From the Community “If only adults understood…”
Paige Parker
If only adults understood…what it’s like to be a kid. I know they would probably argue that they were a kid once, but I think it’s different now. Kids have more technology and devices these days and more things going on. Our lives are not easy all of the time, and we have many responsibilities just like adults! Even though kids don’t have jobs or have to raise a family, we do have school, lots of homework and many chores. Many kids have problems at school with bullying or even problems at home with their parents. Our lives can get really difficult sometimes, too. We go through a lot of struggles, and sometimes adults may fail to recognize that. Perhaps they could try to put their feet in our shoes!
If only adults understood…how being a kid is difficult. You know how adults always tell their kids how being an adult is difficult? Well, being a kid is difficult, too, because we have harder work than what they had when they were young. School work is really difficult. Some classes are more challenging than others. Now, jobs for adults are either boring or really hardworking. I understand all of that, but we go to school, learn all day and sometimes have to come home and do chores. Adults work all day and come home acting worn out. Now, they probably are worn out, but have they ever thought about how tired we were? If only adults understood.
Preston Jackson
If only adults understood…that we try our best in school, even if we may get bad grades once in a while. But learning one subject after another in one day is pretty tiring! I love school and learning, but 7-8 hours, then a terrifying 45 min bus ride home and finally homework. It’s a lot to take in, all in one day. The only thing I would change about school days would be that we get up a little later. All the rest I can handle, but it’s just the morning! Dragging myself out of bed every morning is hard. I really hope it’s different when I get to high school.
Erica Horton
If only adults understood…how different it is for us than how it was when they were our age. Now we have a different way of living. It’s harder to fit in today compared to when our parents were in school. If you do something weird, your parents say it’s okay, but at school people laugh at you and make you feel bad. School has a lot of pressures, but adults often don’t think it does. Kids put a lot of time into getting ready for school. They get dressed up just to fit in. If adults knew how hard it was, they could probably help us get through it, but sometimes they don’t.
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school news Charter Students Collect Pennies for Peace
Cherokee Charter Academy second graders are collecting “Pennies for Peace.” Funds collected will be used to purchase pencils and help build schools for children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This campaign is part of the school’s character education program.
Etowah Band Students Selected for JanFest
Six Etowah High School Band students were invited to participate in the 65th annual JanFest at the University of Georgia in Athens. JanFest is a four-day event for high school band musicians. Students are nominated by their director and then the UGA Bands’ staff selects students to participate based on the order of nomination, instrumentation need of the festival bands and the reported musical achievements of each student. Typical festival attendance is approximately 1,000 students from 130 schools.
Woodstock Elementary Named Award Finalist
Woodstock Elementary School has been named as a Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School Award finalist by the Georgia Department of Education. Nine finalists were chosen from applicants statewide. A panel of six judges will visit the school at an undisclosed time between now and April to see firsthand how the school has “cultivated an environment where families and community members feel they belong, and in turn, play an important role in supporting your school’s student success.” The visit will include touring the school and speaking with school staff as well as available parents and students. After visiting all nine finalist schools, winners will be announced by State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge in late April or early May.
Boston Buddies Support Seniors
The Boston Buddies at Boston Elementary created ornaments for the residents of Savannah Grand Assisted Living Center. They also wrote a short note to their respective recipient that was attached to the ornament.
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Left to right: Tyler Graham, Megan McFeron, Shaina Futch, Elizabeth Hale and Abby Smith. Not pictured: David Morrison.
Chapman Partner in Education Rewards Perfect Attendance
Chapman Intermediate School longtime Partner in Education, Clyde Holmes of Invest Financial Corporation in Atlanta, presented bicycles to two students as a reward for perfect attendance. The winning students are fifth-grader Madison Williford and sixth-grader Deonte Harrison. The two winning students had no absences, no tardies and no early dismissals for the entire first semester. Left to right: Madison Williford, Principal Susan McCarthy, Deonte Harrison and Clyde Holmes.
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school/sports news Woodstock Holds Annual Saga Contest
Woodstock High School held its annual Saga pageant. A dozen competitors were scored on GPA, judges’ interviews, character presentation, talent, wardrobe and on-stage questions. Madison Tank and William Penniman were crowned as Mr. and Miss Saga, 2013. Category winners include Best Interview, Meredith Shea; First Alternate, Bailey Garner; Miss Saga, Best Wardrobe and Best Talent, Madison Tank; Mr. Saga and Best Costume, William Penniman; Highest GPA and First Alternate, Parth Patel; and Congeniality, Daniel Peters.
Etowah Academic Team Ranked in Top 20
Etowah High School’s Academic Team has earned another win and is ranked in the top 20 in the U.S. for high school quiz bowl teams. The team won first place at Centennial High School’s Second Annual ATTACK Competition in February. The team has competed against top schools in the state such as Marist, Norcross, Chattahoochee, Baconton Academy, Brookwood and Woodward Academy and has been invited to compete in the State and National competitions in March and May.
Left to right: Lindsey Dolhan, Sydney Carlson, Lucas Read, Duncan Morgan, Craig Wineman and Dylan Morgan. Left to right: Meredith Shea, Bailey Garner, Madison Tank, William Penniman, Parth Patel and Daniel Peters.
E.T. Booth Recognizes Perfect Attendance
E.T. Booth Middle School recognized four students for perfect attendance. The students enjoyed a limo ride donated by Ashley Limousine and lunch at Family Tradition with Assistant Principal David Childress. The school offers attendance incentives throughout the school year, recognizing both individual and collective efforts. Winning classrooms have received donut and juice breakfasts, pizza parties, coupons to popular local restaurants, Visa gift cards and bicycles. Left to right: Davis Allen, Camden Cozart, Olivia Klinger and Kara Stanley.
Local Junior Golfers Test Skills
The Rolling Red Junior Golf Tour allows aspiring junior golfers to test their abilities against strong competitors. The Tour recently played a two-day tournament at BridgeMill that included several local junior golfers. Jake Forbes of Etowah High School (EHS) won the tournament with a score of 162. Adam Burns, EHS, finished second with 165. Kevin Burns of Woodstock High School (WHS) came in third with 169. The girls saw Tyler Dawson, EHS, win with 192, Madi Dalton, WHS, came in second with 215 and Amanda Burton, Cherokee High School, finished third with 215.
E.T. Booth Basketball Wins Championship
The E.T. Booth 8th Grade basketball team won the Cherokee County Middle School Championship. The team also won the regular season title and finished the season 12–2. Congratulations!
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The More You Know by Jason Fleeman
Jason is a USPTR professional, a USTA Georgia Tennis Professional of the Year and director of junior tennis programs at a local club. Jason can be reached at jasonfleeman@gmail. com.
I have been coaching tennis at every level for almost 20 years. If someone asked me in 1994 if I saw tennis as my career choice, I would have laughed and said, “no.” My intention was to be a counseling psychologist because that is the area in which I received my degree. Two obstacles kept me from pursuing my Masters and PhD in psychology: 1. GRE –a test similar to the SAT for students pursuing higher degrees. 2. Teaching tennis was fun!
I started teaching tennis “on the side” to make some money to pay off student loans and take a short break before returning to school. I never imagined I would be teaching children of all ages and abilities and finding satisfaction doing so. Pursuing knowledge stays with me even today. Continuing to educate myself is what makes me a successful and sought after coach. There was a short two to three year period when I thought I knew all I needed to know about developing toplevel juniors. One day, I realized “know-it-alls” typically do not know as much as they think they do.
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Every so often I am asked to speak at USTA Workshops, and honestly it makes me feel a little uncomfortable. These feelings come from the sense that I learn a lot from people I speak with at these workshops. I assume that is what successful networking is all about: sharing success stories and even some not so successful ones. Slow growth of a sport is not due to lack of interest, but a lack of re-education. Most coaches and parents are educated and experienced, but knowledge remains limited by not staying up to date with what’s new. There are many great resources to help someone stay educated and help continue to grow in the sport of tennis: USTA Georgia – www.ustageorgia.com • Rules & Regulations under “Junior Team Tennis” and “Juniors” is a great starting point. ALTA – www.altatennis.org • One of the largest “local” tennis organizations in the world Cherokee County Tennis Association - www.cherokeetennis. org • Cherokee’s Local USTA organization Also check out social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter to see what local tennis facilities are offering on a regular basis. This is truly the best way to see if your facility is up to date and to stay educated on serving the tennis community. All the information you require is easily accessible on the net, and don’t forget the old adage that “knowledge is power.” If it can help you off the court, imagine what it can do for you on the court.
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National Signing Day Forty eight Cherokee County students signed letters of intent during the annual National Signing Day. Listed below are students from Etowah and Woodstock High schools who signed letters of intent:
Etowah High School
Bryan White, Baseball, University of North Carolina, Greensboro Tanner Shelton, Baseball, Georgia Tech Alexandria Hankins, Cheerleading, Reinhardt University Justin Brown, Track/Cross Country, St. Andrews College Bryce Coroi, Football, Valdosta State University Kelly Anthony, Soccer, Frances-Marion University Jaclyn Miller, Soccer, University of Massachusetts Erin Moore, Soccer, Pfeiffer University Caroline Waters, Soccer, University of Georgia Torrie Garner, Softball, Birmingham Southern College Kaitlyn Hughes, Softball, Kennesaw State University Chelsi Palazzo, Softball, Georgia Gwinnett College Allie Brown, Softball, University of North Georgia Hannah Martin, Swimming, Louisiana State University Maveric Rechsteiner, Wrestling, Brewton Parker College
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Woodstock High School
Clara Young, Basketball, Samford University Brianna Lakes, Basketball, Charleston Southern Makensie Block, Track/Cross Country, Troy University Troy Kizer, Baseball, Young Harris Trey Alexander, Football, U.S. Air Force Academy
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summer camps
To have your summer camp included in our April issue, please send the information to editor@townelaker.com by March 10.
Sports
Nuno Soccer Experience (residential camp) Dates: June 8 – 11 Ages: 9-13 Cost: $510 (commuter $450) Elite Camp $545 (commuter $495) Dates: Ages: Cost:
June 14 – 17 13 – 17 $510 (commuter $450) Elite Camp $545 (commuter $495)
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June 27 – 30 9-15 $510 (commuter $450) Elite Camp $545 (commuter $495)
Contact: www.nunosoccerexperience.com Eagle Watch Summer Tennis Clinics www.eaglewatchtennis.com Dates: May 28-31 June 17-21 Ages/Times 6 & Under 8:30-9:15 a.m. 8 & Under 9:30-10:30 a.m. 10 & Under 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: 6 Under $45/clinic 8 and 10 Under $60/clinic Information: Contact Amanda Hall at amanda@eaglewatchtennis.com Intermediate-Advanced Dates: June 3-6 June 24-27 Ages/Time: 12-18 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $200 per camp or $75 per day Information: The focus will be stroke development, footwork, shot recognition, match play, etc. Spots are limited. Contact Amanda Hall at amanda@eaglewatchtennis.com Southern Closed 10s & 12s Camp Date: June 10 – 13 Ages: 8-12 and must participate in Georgia State Qualifier May 31- June 4 Time: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $200 Information: The focus will be directional controls, stroke progressions, movement and match play. Spots are limited. Contact Jason Fleeman at Jason@eaglewatchtennis.com.
JTT State Champs Camp Date: July 22-25 Ages: 10-18. Participants must be participating in JTT State Champs July 26-28 in Macon Time: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $200 or $75/day Information: The focus will be singles, doubles, shot percentages, patterns, match play, etc. Spots are limited. Contact Jason Fleeman at Jason@eaglewatchtennis.com.
Arts
Elm Street Teen Improv Camp Dates: June 10-14 Time: 4 – 7 p.m. Ages: 13-18 Location: Elm Street Cultural Art Village, 8534 Main Street Cost: $125 Information: Students will learn the basics on how to become an improv actor. Call (678) 494-4251 or register online at www.elmstreetarts.org. Elm Street Drama Camps Dates: June 10-14, 17-21, 24 – 28, July 8 –12, 15-19, 2 2-26 and 29-August 2 Times: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: Junior 5-7, Senior 8-14 Location: Elm Street Cultural Art Village, 8534 Main Street Cost: $200 Information: Each camp will write, produce and perform and original play. Call (678) 494-4251 or register online at www.elmstreetarts.org. Creative KidSpace Art Camp at Elm Street Dates: June 17 – 21 June 24 – 28 Times: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: 5 and older Location: Elm Street Cultural Art Village, 8534 Main Street Cost: $95 per session plus $25 material fee Information: Instructed by professional artists Aubree Metlick and Shawn McLeod. Students will complete projects in clay, paint, pastels and print making. For questions or to register, email Shawn.mcleod@att.net or aubree.metlick@att.net .
Technology
Bits, Bytes and Bots Dates: Weekly, June 3 – July 29 Times: Half day 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Full day 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Locations: Various throughout Cherokee and Cobb counties Cost: Half day $125 Full day $325 Information: Creative technology camp including LEGO robotics, stopmotion animated movie making, computer animation and more. Register at www.bbb-atlanta.com or call (770) 826-0449
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Bascomb United Methodist Church Dates: June 17 – 21 & 24-28 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages 3-6 Location: 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road Cost: $100 per week if paid by May 22. $125 per week after May 22 Information: visit www.bascombpreschool.com or call (770) 926-0397.
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feature
Favorite Apps With the popularity of smart phones and tablets is the rising popularity of Apps. Apps are designed to organize us, keep us entertained, track our fitness and so much more. But all the choices can be overwhelming, and unless you regularly search for Apps, it’s easy to miss one that fits you perfectly! That’s what this page is for! Send us your favorite Apps, a brief description of what the App does, and if it’s not free, the cost. Who better to get App advise than from your fellow reader friends! Send your favorite App to editor@townelaker by March 10 for our April issue. Ready? Set? Download!
march’s Favorite Apps Fitness
Sparklepeople ($3.99) — track your calories and fitness My Fitness Pal (free) — calorie counter and track fitness. Convenient bar scanner.
Hobbies
Organization Dropbox (free) — Cloud based storage that allows you to access your photos, documents and videos from anywhere. Evernote (free) — Helps you remember and act upon ideas, projects and experiences across all computers, phones and tablets you use. Any DO (free) — organize your tasks with this “todo” app
iBird Yard Birds ($4.99) — field guide for avid bird watchers
Finance
Meal Pay Plus (free) — In conjunction with the Cherokee County School District meal program. Student’s account can be accessed to track purchases and add funds. Kelley Blue Book (free) — trusted Kelley Blue Book values to simplify the car buying process SnipSnap Couponing (free) — capture all your coupons with your phone’s camera. No more carrying around paper coupons.
Send Us Your Favorite App!
editor@townelaker.com by March 10
Pocket (free) — stores articles, videos and web pages that you find interesting and syncs across phone, tablet and computer so information is always available. Entertainment Netflix (free with paid Netflix streaming account) — allows you to watch television episodes and movies from your phone or tablet. HBO Go (free with paid HBO/cable service) — unlimited access to HBO® shows, etc. on any device. Pocketbooth (free) — a fun, old-fashioned style photo booth
Zite (free) — pulls articles from all over the web based on personal interests Flipboard (free) — social magazine that pulls from all your social networks into one, personalized magazine.
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Take It to the Lord in Prayer by Dr. Doug Thrasher
Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.
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One of my favorite old hymns is “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” written by Joseph Scriven in 1855. The hymn is all about taking all our cares, troubles, concerns, etc. to Jesus in prayer. My favorite verse is verse three, which begins, “Are you weak and heavy laden? Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior still our refuge. Take it to the Lord in prayer.” I need to be reminded of this. Maybe you do too. In recent years, it seems we have faced many trials. We are living through the worst economy in my lifetime. War just seems to go on and on. There is a great spirit of divisiveness in our land. We have friends who have lost jobs and homes or are struggling in all sorts of ways. We certainly are
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Once Upon A Tree presented by the Chancel Choir and orchestra at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Holy Thursday Seder Dinner at 7:00 p.m. in the Celebration Hall. Come hear Steve Weiss share the significance of this holy meal in addition to the celebration of Holy Communion.
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Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Evening includes a service of Light, service of Word, and service of Baptism/Remembrance of Baptism.
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Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. in the outdoor Gathering Space Traditional Worship, Sanctuary, 8:00, 9:25, & 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship, Celebration Hall, 9:25 & 11:00 a.m.
9:25 and 11:00 a.m. Celebration Hall
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cumbered with a load of care, don’t you think? And here is the beauty of the hymn. It reminds us that cares and concerns have always been present in this world, but there is a way that we can deal with them that is productive and positive. That way is prayer. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) So, I ask you, what are you worried about? What is causing you anxiety? What bothers you to the point that you have trouble sleeping at night? Work? Relationships with children or spouse or friends? Finances? Safety? It could be any of a number of things. And I still say that prayer is probably the most powerful, productive, positive, and peace filled thing you can do. This year, God has given me a job to help people pray. One way that I am doing this is by sending out daily prayers via email. They are not long and the subject matter is wideranging. I am sending them out as a reminder to people to pray,
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Thursday March 28
Remembering the Cross - 6:30pm in the Chapel Friday March 29 Secret Church Simulcast - 7pm in the Chapel
Saturday March 30
3pm in the Worship Center & 5pm in the Chapel Childcare available for 4 years & younger
Sunday March 31
9am in the Worship Center & 11am in the Chapel Childcare available for 4 years & younger
1:30pm Servicio de Semana Santa (en espa単ol)
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Marriage Moments by Bill Ratliff
Marriage is not easy. I am convinced it takes work. However, there was a time when being married did not seem like work at all. In our first three years of marriage, my wife and I were full of bliss and blessedness. Financial concerns were present, but for the most part, we were like magnets. Our passion for each other eclipsed every problem or issue that came between us. We could not get Bill Ratliff is the Senior enough of each other’s company. Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. We would at times talk for He can be reached at (678) hours late into the night without 445-8766. complaint. As I recollect, our early years of marriage seemed to flow almost effortlessly. Sometime in the third or fourth year of our marital life together, things changed. We began to experience more conflict. We found the conflicts difficult to
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resolve, and we both realized we needed help. As a result, we signed up for a marriage enrichment class taught by a seminary professor and his wife. The class helped us to realize that we were past the honeymoon stage and had entered a new era of our marriage called the intentional stage. To allow our marriage to deteriorate was not an option for us. Since that time, we have taken very specific steps over the years to keep our relationship strong. We started reading books on marriage such as “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman, which helped us discover our individual ways we like to receive and express love and how that impacts our relationship. We recently led a marriage retreat using this material on our spouse’s love language. We are not a finished product. We struggle like everyone else, but we both have authentic relationships with Christ and take intentional steps to keep our marriage flame burning. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:8, “ Love never gives up; its faith hope and patience never fail.” Date Your Mate A couple recently told us of a very intentional type of date continued on page 82
Spring…Don’t Let It Hurt Your Pet! by Dr. Randy Beck
Spring is finally here! Easter is right around the corner so get ready to hide the eggs, but make sure you keep your pets’ safety in mind during this great season. Many people think about pet problems associated with Halloween and Christmas; however, Easter is a common time that can pose many hazardous risks. If you use real eggs for hiding, make sure you find them all! The Dr. Randy Beck is the hardboiled eggs will spoil outside owner of South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital and can cause vomiting and located at 513 Sharp diarrhea if consumed by a pet. Street in Woodstock Plastic eggs are fine as long as your dog does not decide to try to eat one for the candy inside and become obstructed by the pieces of plastic. As for the candy, well I think we all know that candy is no good for dogs or cats. Even the smallest amounts of candy
can cause severe inflammation in the stomach, intestines, and pancreas. Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) is a very expensive condition to treat and can even be deadly in some cases. Chocolate is probably the most well known toxin. The problem with chocolate is an ingredient called theobromine. Small dogs tend to have the most problems since it does not take a lot of chocolate to cause toxicity. If your dog happens to break into the Easter basket and consume this, then please call your veterinarian immediately for instructions on what to do! Some mulches are made out of cocoa seed husks and can cause problems. The fake green Easter grass can also be a problem, particularly in cats. The long synthetic blades of grass can cause intestinal obstructions that can be deadly! Easter lilies continue to be an all too common cause of kidney failure in many cats. They are pretty plants, but please make sure not to have any around your pets. Other toxic plants include varieties of tulips, hydrangeas and daffodils. Fertilizers and pesticides such as slug and snail bait are all toxic to dogs and cats. Be very careful about any exposure to these after applying them to your lawn. Get your dogs out walking this spring and enjoy all it has to offer, but keep them safe at the same time!!
Several Cats Looking for a Forever Home Kat Jordan was a faithful volunteer as and animal rescue worker for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter (CCHS). Unfortunately, Kat recently passed away, and under her care were eight cats, who now need to be placed. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter currently has four of them, and the other four need to be placed. All the cats are spayed or neutered and up to date on their shots. Three of the cats are pictured, below. Squeekie is a male, black and white long hair, Cleo is a female Tortoise and Monkey is a small, black and white cat and very much a “lap” cat. If you are interested in possibly adopting any of these cats, please contact Ottis Moore at (770) 548 1453 or call the CCHS Thrift Store at (770) 592-8072.
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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK There are many exciting things happening downtown that you will find on the following pages. The featured business for March is FREIGHT Kitchen and Tap
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downtown woodstock In the more than 100 years it has been in existence, the Woodstock train depot has had more than its fair share of tenants. Besides serving its original purpose, the depot has been home to a postal office, a government office, an exhibition space and, now, the restaurant FREIGHT Kitchen & Tap. With a nod to the depot’s rich history, patrons will see, taste and experience Woodstock’s rich Southern heritage. Owners, Chef Robert Morneweck and Neel Sengupta have created a dining experience that tells the communal story of the depot through food, drink and art. The food can best be described as “New Southern” — it Robert Morneweck (left) and Neel Sengupta. incorporates the farming heritage that is part of our community. The menu options are farm fresh, hearty but healthy and full of flavor. Local purveyors and small- to medium-size farms are sought to create seasonal menus that include a daily braise, catch and burger. People who choose to dine at FREIGHT are also choosing to support these local suppliers and smaller farms, said Neel. Diners can expect an above-average experience at FREIGHT — one that Neel and Robert hope inspires them to return over and over and to tell their friends about. I know that has been the case for me. The first time I dined at FREIGHT, I went with friends who highly recommended it. When we were presented with our menus, one of our friends was surprised to By Kara Kiefer
eat. drink. local. Freight Kitchen and Tap • 251 E. Main Street, Woodstock (770) 924-0144 • www.freightkitchen.com • www.facebook.com/freightkitchentap find it was not the same one he had the time before. Our server explained that FREIGHT changes menus seasonally in order to take advantage of the freshest from the land and the sea. A lot of items interested me, but I took our server’s suggestion and tried the gumbo. One of the keys to a good gumbo is creating the perfect roux — the process cannot be rushed and requires patience, and if you do it right, you are rewarded with a deeply flavored sauce. This is exactly what I found with this gumbo: shrimp, crawfish, okra and the holy trinity of green pepper, onions and celery, all cooked with the rich and slightly spicy roux. Everyone at the table agreed that our meals were not just good, they were exceptional. From the fried green tomatoes to the shrimp and grits, it was clear everything had been prepared to order and made with the freshest of ingredients. Of course, Freight Kitchen and Tap has a full bar, and what’s behind the bar is as impressive as the food! With a nod to the historical significance of the depot, FREIGHT offers several brands of bourbon and whiskey, as well as house made infused spirits such as bacon bourbon and cranberry infused vodka. While diners can get a domestic beer at FREIGHT, the focus is primarily on craft beers, many of which are local. In fact, one local brewery, Red Hare, is on tap and works with the bar team to create special restaurant exclusive beers. Eating at Freight is definitely a non-chain experience, and it includes brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to a make-your-own Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, diners can enjoy several made-to-order items from the traditional (Eggs Benedict) to the unusual (Slow Roasted Pork ‘N Hoe Cakes and eggs). Come and enjoy the best the seasons have to offer at Freight Kitchen and Tap, and now that the weather is becoming milder, enjoy it on the patio. See why dining at Freight truly is an experience! FREIGHT is open daily for lunch and dinner and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
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clothing • accessories • shoes • gifts • for him and her
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CALENDAR of events March 1
Friday Night Live — Mardi Gras on Main Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: The event will include a parade and the crowing of a Mardi Gras King and Queen
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iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m. Location: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main Street Tickets: $5 Information: Family friendly laughs. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org.
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Story time with The Cat in the Hat Time: 11 a.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street
Information: Bring a camera! Call (770) 516-9989 or visit www. foxtalebookshoppe.com
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Booking Signing with Beth Hermes Time: 6 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street Information: Local author Beth Hermes will be signing copies of her book, The Lightbearers: Found.
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The Taming of the Shrew Times: Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Location: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main Street Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors/students $11 if purchased in advance online. $15 and $13 respectfully at the door. Information: Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts. org.
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Last Minute Make-Over by Jodi Tiberio
Some things are just meant to be. Our first makeover recipient for this month’s feature decided Jodi Tiberio owns she was not ready to make a Branch Boutique for women in Towne Lake change. Feeling a bit defeated, and THREADS boutique I went into a restaurant to have for men and women in dinner when I saw my friend, Downtown Woodstock. Joanne Hutchings. After we Contact Jodi at info@ exchanged greetings, I asked her shopthreads.net. if she was interested in getting a makeover. She said, “Sure, why not?” I was excited and really appreciated that she trusted me to take good care of her. Due to the last minute nature of this makeover, I was not going to be able to meet with her myself, but I knew my manager, Mari, at Branch would do an amazing job in my place. Mari always goes the extra mile to make our customers happy. She and Joanne spent a lot of time selecting the perfect jeans. I always ask our makeover recipients to bring several pairs of their favorite shoes, and Joanne found several tops and accessories to mix and match with them. After Mari got Joanne all set with some fabulous new clothes, Joanne went to Salon Gloss for her hair and make-up. After a consultation with Salon Gloss co-owner Tim Timmons, Joanne agreed that her hair color should be deeper and richer. Tim chose a warm, chocolate base color and fine, goldencopper highlights to complement Joanne’s warm skin tone. Next, Tim chose to cut her hair into a more modern bob. By creating an angle from back to front and carving a soft fringe to frame Joanne’s face, Tim delivered a relevant look that was on point with the season’s latest trends. The transformation was completed with a make-up consultation, which was aimed at helping Joanne to know what colors worked best for her new hair color and skin tone as well as quick application techniques that she will be able to use to duplicate her look at home. With her look complete, Joanne called me on her way to dinner to tell me how happy she was with her new look. She had not realized that she never takes the time to shop for herself. She said, “I realized I was wearing “mom jeans,” and these Miss Me Jeans are amazing and comfortable, and I feel great in them.” Joanne was very thankful, and I was thankful to Mari and Tim for giving my friend a renewed sense of self. Like many women, Joanne spends most of her time tending to her family, putting herself last. I know her husband and daughter were as thrilled with her new look as she was.
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Play in the Dirt in Downtown Woodstock by Kyle Bennett
One of the most popular programs offered by Woodstock Parks and Recreation is the Community Garden program. This program provides the opportunity for would-be gardeners to have a plot of land to garden right in Downtown Woodstock. According to GardenWorks, an organization that promotes community gardens, the benefits of community gardens are Kyle Bennett is the numerous: they add natural Director of Tourism for the Woodstock beauty to the community and Downtown Development provide areas for exercise and Authority. He can be recreation; gardeners tend to eat reached at kbennett@ healthier than non-gardening woodstockga.gov. families; they increase access to local produce and they allowing individuals without access to farmable land to have the opportunity to garden. The Community Garden program has had a positive impact on another popular feature of Downtown Woodstock- the Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market. Since the Community Garden program started, many of the gardeners have become vendors at the Farmers Market. How wonderful is it that
“Since the Community Garden program started, many of the gardeners have become vendors at the Farmers Market.” Woodstock residents have the opportunity to purchase fresh produce that is grown in Downtown Woodstock? The Community Garden is located on Dobbs Road, just to the east of Chattahoochee Technical College. If you are interested in playing in the dirt and growing your own fresh produce, consider signing up for a plot at the garden. Plots are available in 20’ x 20” or 10’ x 10’. The numbers of plots are limited, so advanced registration is required. Existing plot renters in the Community Garden have first priority to keep their plot for the next year. Renewals for existing gardeners will begin March 1, and registration for new participants who are Woodstock city residents will start April 1. Registration for non-Woodstock residents will begin on May 1. The registration fee for 20’x20’ plots is $25; 10’ x 10’ plots registration fee is $15. You can register in person or by mail at Woodstock Magnolia Hall at 108 Arnold Mill Road between the hours of 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m., MondayFriday. For more information, please call (770) 517-6788.
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Experience Elm Street – Commedia Dell…what? by G. Lora Grooms
According to a dear and knowledgeable friend who has thoroughly researched this topic, “commedia dell’arte,” Italian for “comedy of art” was extremely popular in Italy at the time Shakespeare wrote “The Taming of the Shrew.” The play is set in Italy, so it would make sense that Shakespeare would have been influenced by this style. But what is it? And why G. Lora Grooms is the would Shakespeare be Director for the Elm Street Cultural Arts interested in anything from Village. She has been Italy? teaching, writing, Back in the 16th century, directing and performing “commedia dell’arte,” was in the Atlanta area performed by traveling players, since 1990. You can reach her at director@ often on city streets but elmstreetarts.org sometimes at court. This style included music, clever dialogue, masks, colorful costumes, dance and all sorts of physical humor - what we now would call slapstick. It quickly became popular all across Europe, and even our present-day theater is influenced to a degree by commedia. Why am I telling you this? Well, let’s face it, there are some elements of “Shrew” that are problematic for women. The ‘shrew’ of the title, Katharina, is eventually subdued by her suitor/husband Petruchio, almost to the point of becoming subservient. She makes an eloquent speech in the last act about how women are softer than men and that they should obey their husbands. So much for equality - IF you take that message seriously. However, if you enjoy the play from the perspective that Shakespeare is making fun of the entire situation between Petruchio and Katharina, that changes everything. Even many of the character names in “Shrew” are commedia style names. How more obvious could it be that Shakespeare did not intend this play to be taken seriously? That is why the Elm Street version playing this month will be performed in the commedia style with broad humor, slapstick comedy and elements appropriate to the text and characters. Director Travice Obas and her cast have embraced this interpretation with hilarious results. It’s not often we produce Shakespeare, so be sure to make plans to attend this fabulous production. We look forward to seeing you! 78
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Trailfest 2013
Flowers are starting to bloom; buds are on the trees and with daylight saving time in effect, there’s no better time to celebrate with a street festival! Trailfest (formerly Streetfest) will be held in downtown Woodstock on Saturday, March 23. The event is sponsored by the Greenprints Alliance and is held to raise funds and awareness for the trail systems throughout Woodstock. The event will coincide with SORBA’s Southern Mountain Bike Summit March 22-23.
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Musical guests will include The Whiskey Gentry, Kurt Thomas Band, Cute Boots, Red, White and Blues and Woodstock’s own Jonathan Peyton. There will be several food trucks and food and recreational vendors available for participants. The festival will run from 2 – 10 p.m. at the Park at City Center. For more information, please contact Jennifer Stockton at (404) 435-1699 or Jennifer@greenprintsalliance.com.
Photos from last year’s Streetfest, courtesy of Kyle Bennett.
Dream Big By Mayor Donnie Henriques
(Writer’s note: This article is taken from the last few paragraphs of the State of the City Address. I felt it was worth repeating. Thanks to Jeff Moon, City Manager, who always helps in putting the Address together) Take a minute to close your eyes and imagine the following. A community with a DDA (Downtown Development Authority) and the City not Donnie Henriques is the getting along. A community that mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by had trouble filling retail spaces calling (770) 592-6001 and had only a few restaurants in or e-mail dhenriques@ its downtown. A community that woodstockga.gov. had a summer concert series with no sponsorships and acts that you were not familiar with. A community that had been fighting for 30 years for a new interchange and the hope of some sort of retail development at the site. A community with no multiuse trails, no mountain bike trails, no kids’ playground, and no
dog park. A community with gridlock in its downtown because of no grid streets and no way for pedestrians to safely move about. A community with run-down apartment complexes in its downtown, no memorial to honor its residents who had paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom, and a police department with 12 to 15 vacancies that it could not fill. A community that required someone who wanted to start a business to make four different trips to various offices in the City. A community that had moved its Senior Center around multiple times without the hope of a permanent location. A community without a Main Street Program to allow the residents and businesses to have an outlet to be involved and positively impact their own lives. A community that had no tourism because of not having any destinations. You may have thought of several different communities, but I am describing Woodstock of five years ago. Just five short years. Now open your eyes. Do you see the difference? This is the Woodstock of today: the new Rope Mill Interchange, a thriving downtown, a new Senior Center, trails and parks; grid streets, new apartment complexes replacing old, a DDA and City working together for a common purpose, and, finally, an outlet mall under construction and the people it will bring to continued on page 81 townelaker | March 2013
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If I Had A Magic Wand continued from page 46
Bullies have often been bullied themselves. Waving my magic wand perhaps would have an effect like that “Liar Liar” movie. I see girls who cut themselves to “release” the pain of bullies, kids who have anorexia or bulimia because of bullying, and even preschoolers who have chronic stomach and headaches because of mean kids at school. Stopping bullying could really benefit more than you think! Alas….no magic wand for me. But I’ll keep my eyes out for many of these acts of magic to occur someday thanks to scientists, counselors, and psychologists and safety experts, who are already working on each of them.
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object, subject and verb. He also switches entire phrases, splits verbs and sometimes uses a normal word order. See if you recognize these famous quotes spoken in “Yodaic” verbiage, and you get bonus points for speaking them out loud in his voice: “The change you wish to see in the world, you must be.” “Alive with the sound of music, the hills are.” hmmm “Better to have loved and lost, it is, never loved at all, than to have.“ “Always greener on the other side, the grass is“ “Jigeumbuteo gal dekkaji gabolkka. Oppa Gangnam style” mmm yes The point? You have to slow down and think about it. Try it on the barista at Starbucks and educate him or her with your wise thoughts through poor grammar execution. “Drizzle extra Venti Macchiato Caramel. I will have a please, hmmm.” How are you going to share your wisdom with someone this week? When a dad is in, may The Force be with him.
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our community. Do you see a community that has done all this during the worst recession since the Great Depression? You don’t have to look far to see communities that are struggling… in various ways - struggling to get along, struggling with the economy, and struggling with other problems. Yes, we still have problems, and we will have more problems to face in the future - every community does. But I want to challenge each of you to dream big and continue to work together to move our city forward. Make no small plan.
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plumbing fixtures with bronze or nickel. Items that can’t be affordably replaced can be painted bronze or nickel. 2. Low-cost kitchen update – On the properties we remodel for resale, we have had great success with repainting the cabinets, swapping out the hinges and knobs and installing granite tile over the existing Formica countertops (with quarter inch Hardiebacker applied first). Granite tile is a third the cost of granite slab. 3. Bathrooms – Like in the kitchen, you can repaint the cabinets, swap out the hinges and knobs and replace the countertops. Bathroom countertops tend to be smaller and less expensive than countertops in the kitchen, but if granite slab proves to be too expensive, white cultured marble tops can cost less money and be very attractive with a thicker, decorative edging.
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grandfather’s funeral. I recall holding my breath as Taylor approached the podium, not knowing how my son would handle this responsibility. But from his first sentence he spoke eloquently of his pride to carry on the best of his family’s legacy. Through choked-back tears, my 20-year old son relayed a message of the most important lessons he had learned from his grandfather and father. He spoke of humility, devotion to family, and faith in a God that sees us through all things. Well done, my resilient son.
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sunroom. They can be rolled up to maximize the amount of natural sunlight and allow the outdoors in but can be lowered when privacy is desired. Shutters are another option, but they are generally a little more costly. For a more softening affect, fabric treatments are an alternative. Normally, lighter weight fabrics are best in this space, but make sure to determine that the fabric is fade resistant. Less is more when it comes to accessorizing a sunroom. The outdoor view is the main emphasis of this room. Too many extras are only a distraction. Many people make the mistake of using an excessive number of plants inside a sunroom. This only creates a distraction from the beauty that lies outside the windows. Make sure to not overdue the green thumb. Lighting is always important in any room, and the sunroom is no exception. Enjoying your morning cup of coffee is as important as unwinding with a glass of wine in the evening. Adequate lighting morning, noon, and night is imperative to making this space functional. townelaker | March 2013
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Now is Perfect Time for Skin Rejuvenation
Take It to the Lord in Prayer
facial fillers provide the same results. Fillers usually last at least six months, often much longer, and the results are immediate. Skin Care and Resurfacing. A facial cleans and provides nutrients for the skin and removes the outermost layer of dead cells, a process known as exfoliation. A facial peel is designed to remove more dead skin cells than a facial. Peels can be very mild, using fruit acids, or they can be powerful, using stronger forms of acid. Mild peels are designed to rejuvenate and fortify generally healthy skin, while more extreme peels are used to combat serious wrinkling, sun damage, discoloration, scars and even pre-cancers of the skin. Non-chemical forms of exfoliation, including microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing, are also effective in brightening up your complexion and smoothing out skin. Microdermabrasion uses tiny crystals to gently wear away the outer layer of skin. Laser skin resurfacing uses a laser to remove the outer layers of skin. You may be able to brighten up your appearance this spring with any one of these minimally-invasive skin care and resurfacing procedures. A board-certified plastic surgeon can help you navigate this road safely and effectively.
not as a substitute for people’s individual prayer lives. I must confess, I dream of a community that prays together. Wouldn’t that be awesome? So if you would like to begin receiving daily prayers, you can sign up by going to hillsideumc.org and looking at the bottom of the page and clicking on “sign up for e prayer partners.” Let’s “Take it to the Lord in prayer.” Peace be with you.
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they’ve been having recently. They go somewhere outside their home and they read a marriage book out loud to each other. They stop and discuss along the way. Being outside their home takes the routine distractions out of the way. Reading out loud makes them each pay attention as they prepare to talk about what they are hearing. “The Five Love Languages” or “What I Wish I knew Before I Got Married” by Gary Chapman are both great books to start with.
3 5 . 3 $2 Sponsor a Life Campaign You can help us WIN the 2013 ASPCA Rachel Ray $100K Challenge! We invite you to sponsor one or more of the 850 lives we are going to save in June/July and August 2013. To save more than 300 extra homeless pets during these three months of 2013 than we did in the same timeframe of 2102, Cherokee County Animal Shelter plans to host some fantastic events, implement the most extreme adoption promotions, and get the word out about adoption, reclaim and rescue bigger and better than EVER before. All because we LOVE what we do and we want to do MORE! 850 dogs and cats are depending on US and we can’t do it without YOU. If we get 850 people to each sponsor just ONE pet for $23.53 we will be able to do SO MUCH MORE by saving more than EVER BEFORE! Thank you for your support,
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Jewish
Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner
Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat monthly at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat monthly at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert
Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Priest: Stephen Hunter Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler
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Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, (770) 973-3533 www.Kolemeth.net
Messianic Jewish Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi: Gary Maxted
Lutheran Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Christ Covenant Presbyterian of Woodstock (PCA) Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester www.cc-pca.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr
Roman Catholic St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com
United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org
Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92 (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Joe McKechnie www.sixesumc.org Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway (770) 516-0371 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Clalude T. Herbert
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church 233 Arnold Mill Road Suite 400 (770) 517-2977 Sunday Service: 10:30 am Wednesdays Student Ministry 6-12th grade: 6:30pm Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Catalyst Church 9872 Main Street, Woodstock (770) 516-7070 Sunday Contemporary Worship Service: 11 am Men’s Bible Study: Friday Mornings 6 am Pastor: Dr. Kevin Ellington www.catalystonline.tv Celebration Church 340 Towne Lake Parkway(678) 461-9626 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Williamson Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92 (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Jonathan Ensign Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle Church 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock (770) 928-7478 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Pastor: A.D. Hinton www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5 (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Gene Prince www.rezwoodstock.org Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com
His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com
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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations
Charitable Organizations
American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618
Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org
Civic Organizations
Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika.org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org
AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944
Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366
No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Monday morning at 7:30 am Location: IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-NetworkWoodstock
Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115 admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org
Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. Location: Collective Co-Cop, 105 E. Main Street, Ste. 126 in Downtown Woodstock Contact: 24 hour info line: (770) 592-3535
North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Location: J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street Contact: (770) 592-5990
CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS.
The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.thejoyofconnecting.com
Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400
Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 www.tlba.org
Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com
Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 www.powercore.net
Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com
Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com
MUST Ministries Contact: Kendall Jones, (770) 479-5397
Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Tuscany, 250 Cinema Way Contact: WCBusinessAssoc@aol.com
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iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com
Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org
Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org
Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: Matt Halloran, (404) 307-8001, matthalloran@windstream.net Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (404) 690-4452
Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: lodge.info@woodstocklodge246.org Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663
Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast served Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Road Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Call for times & location Location: 9910 Hwy 92 (Headquarters) Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 www.rwccga.com
Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, www.artsalliancega.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 www.addlaughter.com
Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casaforchildren.org
Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group www.TCCSAG.org
Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055
Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey Website: www.cherokeehockey.org
Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org www.fosteroradopt.org
Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org
Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197 Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Contact: Ellen Kayton, (678) 494-6005 www.nntl.org Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com
Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119 Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road www.cherokeehams.com
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880
Cherokee County Arts Center Location: 94 North Street, Canton
Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Georgia Canines for Independence www.gcidogs.org Contact: (404) 824-4637 Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30188-30189 https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: (770) 924-4777 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711. Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 Towne Lake Area Moms Group www.TowneLakeArea.com
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090
Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6
85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 http://tom.house.gov
Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7
75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 http://woodall.house.gov
District Attorney Shannon Wallace Clerk of Courts Patty Baker Cherokee County Board of Commissioners 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114
Commissioners: L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 232-3005
(404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R) District 3 bpoole@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms (R) District 4 jnelms@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
(404) 656-0034
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov
(404) 463-1378
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
(678) 523-8570
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
(678) 576-2644
Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22
(404) 463-7778
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com scot@turnerforhouse.com
calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr.
Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
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Kelly Marlow (R), District 1
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420 (770) 924-4099 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us (770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236 (770) 721-6298 x4369
kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist (R), District 3
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480
rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
(770) 893-2970
Janet Read (R), District 4 (Chair)
(404) 462-4950 (770) 516-1444
janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R), District 5 Rob Usher (R), District 6
(770) 704-4398, x4370 (770) 592-7864
rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Kim Cochran (R), District 7 (Vice-Chair) kim.cochran@cherokee.k12.ga.us City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 592-6017
Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association
Juvenile Court:
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221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Probate Court:
Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
Judge Keith Wood (R)
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 735-8055
patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
Patsy Jordan (R), District 2
Cherokee County Courts Superior Court: Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
Harry Johnston (R) District 1
Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14
Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6001
lbahrens@cherokeega.com
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
www.cherokeega.com
hjohnston@cherokeega.com
State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)
barry@barryloudermilk.com
(770) 479-1488 (678) 493-6511
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
(Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas) Douglas Properties (770) 926-3086 117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188
SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace Academy 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ chapman-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 385-7322 Principal: Vanessa Suarez cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock (770) 924-6260 Principal: Ms. Joey Moss www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es
Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es
Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org
Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris
Holdheide Education K-2 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org
Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: Dr. Paul Weir www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms
Private Schools Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org High School Principal: Rod Kirby Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Elementary School: Robert Lester Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92, Acworth (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah
Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org
Cherokee County School District 2012-2013 Calendar at a Glance
March 29 Furlough Day April 8 - 12 Spring Break May 22 Last day of School Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
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Towne Lake Homes Sold in January Towne Lake Home Sales in January 2013 List Price
Address
Subdivision
Beds
Baths
Yr Built
Square Footage
155,000 145,000 89,900 229,900 189,900 189,840 130,000 175,000 249,900 234,900 321,500 219,900 207,421 149,900 174,900 115,000 400,000 400,000 69,900 109,900 104,900 139,900 189,900 64,900 76,000 94,900 166,500 229,900 215,000 359,900 363,780 488,020 334,900 154,900 250,000
296 Ascott LN 142 Lynford LN 1077 BRITLEY PARK LN 345 Santa Anita AVE 152 W Putnam Ferry RD 4079 Dream Catcher DR 123 EAGLE GLEN DR 3402 DORAL LN 1033 Fairway Valley DR 4114 Huntcliff DR 509 Scenic WAY 417 Lovinggood Landing DR 125 Meridian DR 530 Arden Close 6889 Woodstock RD 203 Don John TRL 1081 OLDE TOWNE LN 404 Amber LN 213 CAPTAINS QUARTERS 713 MULBERRY CIRCLE 465 Victoria RD 405 Allatoona CT 2025 Castlemaine CIR 2305 WESTLAND MILL 6209 WESTRIDGE TRCE 2490 W Wind TRCE 313 Tuggle CT 5211 Hickory Overlook 1595 Pine Creek WAY 244 Fowler ST 246 Fowler ST 175 Hubbard RD 207 Fox Pointe CT 806 Ridge Creek LN 1312 Spring Gate CIR
Belmont Trace Bentley Hills Britley Park Brookshire Cherokee Hills Deer Run Eagle Glen Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Lovinggood Landing Meridian at Ridgewalk Montclair At Ridgewalk None Stir Up Manor The Estates Towne Lake Hills East Victoria Downs Vitoria Cottages Victoria Crossing Victoria Station Waterford Westland Mill Westland Mill Westland Mill Whitfield At Ridgewalk Willow Creek Willow Creek Phase 2 Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Knoll Wyngate Wyngate
5 3 2 4 6 4 3 3 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 5 4 4 3 3 5 5 3 4
2.5 2 2 2.5 4 2.5 2 3.5 3.5 2.5 4.5 2.5 2.5 2 2.5 2 7.5 4.5 2.5 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.5 3 2 3.5
2012 1975 1997 2001 1979 1995 1994 1989 1998 1990 1997 1999 2012 2005 1997 1974 2000 1993 1987 1985 1984 1984 1999 1985 1986 1986 2005 1989 1986 2012 2012 2012 2012 1991 1991
2300 1568 871 3524 3432 2558 2118 2503 3080 3064 4922 2381 2129 1487 Not listed Not listed 12611 5699 2188 1638 Not listed Not listed 1775 2364 Not listed 1708 2286 2260 2094 Not listed Not listed 3050 Not listed 3000 3475
$205,461.74
AVERAGES
Because of the significant lack of supply, we are in a Seller's market. Home prices are starting to rise again and selling faster. It remains to be seen whether this Seller's market can be sustained with new home construction adding strong competition to the market.
Days on Market 112 80 8 7 113 48 107 84 65 3 7 95 89 8 12 46 184 68 8 32 126 5 62 11 132 7 99 176 8 21 0 0 210 37 38
60.23
Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheila.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by TowneLaker)
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Sales Price 155,000 140,000 89,000 229,900 189,900 185,000 127,000 161,000 225,000 234,900 319,500 212,000 207,421 149,900 180,400 100,000 330,000 395,000 81,000 109,900 94,000 134,000 177,000 66,001 74,000 87,629 152,000 215,000 200,000 335,823 382,831 540,189 320,000 150,000 245,000
$199,865.54
classifieds Commercial Space for Rent
Home Services
Local Spa, Skin by Marilyn located at 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 220 has 2 rooms available for rent — perfect for massage therapist or other beauty professionals. Serene atmosphere, negotiable rent, in-house referrals. Call (770) 9281314 or email marilyn@skinbymarilyn.
Another Lawn Sprinkler Co. Specializes in lawn sprinkler service & repair. Also experts in outdoor accent lighting. www.keithwiseman.com. Call Keith (770) 975-0108.
Home Services
pet sitting
The Dynamic Clean Team. Get a kick start on your SPRING CLEANING. 15 years experience, Towne Lake residents. Call Melissa (404) 414-7743. Planning to Sell Your House? We will repair/ remodel your home and make it ready to sell. Interior and exterior stone work, tile, brick pavers etc. Great quality, great rates. See our gallery of projects: http://sl357.Beta.photobucket.com/ user/vladislav55/library. Call to make an appointment (706) 331-4529.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government:
(770) 345-0400
Animal Shelter Business Licenses Clean & Beautiful Commission Commissioners Courthouse Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation
(770) 345-7270 (770) 721-7810 (770) 517-7650 (678) 493-6000 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-5312 (678) 493-6120
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax Woodstock Office Voter Registration
(678) 493-6400 (770) 924-4099 (770) 479-0407
Taxes:
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Department of Family & Children Services The Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat)
(770) 345-8100 (770) 720-7712 (770) 479-1804 (770) 345-5483 (770) 720-3581 (770) 720-3610 (770) 924-0864 (770) 479-5397 (770) 591-4730 (678) 413-8400
Fire Department (District 1, Station 20)
(770) 926-7155
Georgia State Patrol
(770) 205-5400
Health Department
(770) 345-7371
Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center — Atlanta Outside Metro Atlanta Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Libraries:
Rose Creek R.T. Jones Woodstock
Non-Emergency 911
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BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock) www.usps.com
(800) 275-8777
Recycling Center
(770) 516-4195
Sheriff’s Department
(678) 493-4100 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm
Utilities:
Hospitals:
Parks and Recreation:
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(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100 (770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (404) 250-KIDS (770) 428-2666
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org (770) 591-1491 (770) 479-3090 (770) 926-5859
(770) 479-3117
Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com A T & T (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com
Urgent Care Facility
Wellstar Urgent Care
Woodstock, City of:
(678) 494-2500
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6030
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CHURCHES Empowerment Tabernacle Church (770) 928-7478
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BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317
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Yates & Company 13 (770) 591-8887 4595 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg 300, Ste 220 Woodstock www.yatescpa.com
CLEANING SERVICES Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991
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Noble Services (770) 363-0303 www.nobleservicesga.com
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CHIROPRACTORS Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com
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Dr. Kristie Pszczola (770) 517-5610, www.DrKristie.net
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Fountain View Dentistry 45 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com
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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS (770) 924-8848
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Spillane Orthodontics (770) 928-4747 www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock
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Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 67 (770) 517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 53 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com
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EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION / COACHING Bascomb UMC Preeschool (770) 926-0397
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Music Together (678) 613-2048
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Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044
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The Goddard School (770) 516-0880
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Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200
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HEALTH & BEAUTY Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280
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Gossip Salon (770) 924-4005, GossipHairSalon.net
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Jyl Craven Hair Design (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com
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Perfect Touch Nail & Spa (678) 445-0011 2045 Towne Lake Parkway
DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS
Citadel Professional Services, LLC Inside Front (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw
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Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com
Bits, Bytes & Bots (770) 826-0449
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Salon & Spa Venéssa (770) 591-2079, salonvenessa.com
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Salon Gloss (678) 483-8900, www.SalonGloss.biz
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Skin Essentials by Marilyn (770) 928-1314
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The Sanctuary on Main (770) 365-5106
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The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066 www.SundanceMassageCenter.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE A-1 Concrete Leveling (770) 591-6500, www.A1Atlanta.net
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Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277
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Coleman Home Services (770) 294-9667 www.ColemanHomeServices.com
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390
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Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. (770) 912-0552, www.exactcomfort.com
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Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428
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Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490
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Mr. Junk 1-877-675-8651
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Nelson Exteriors (678) 283-8171
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Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045
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Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000
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Precision Painting (678) 234-9668
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Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600
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LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813 www.landscapemattersinc.com
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North Georgia Retaining Walls, Landscaping & Concrete (678) 402-5072 www.northgaretainingwalls.com Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272
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RPM Landscape & Pavers (770) 597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com
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Turf Solutions Lawn Care (770) 608-9100, (770) 680-9544
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TruGreen Lawn Service (770) 974-6267
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MISCELLANEOUS Latimer Hall Arts & Craft Show 103 Towne Lake Parkway www.MainStreetCraftShow.com
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Papa’s Pantry
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Splash Festival
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Towne Lake Business Assoc.
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Woodstock Recycling (678) 494-0325
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PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES
South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746
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Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486, (770) 874-6200 www.kurtandsheila.com
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta North Dermatology 35 (770) 516-5199 www.atlantanorthdermatology.com 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 1000, Suite 120 Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301
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Georgia Urology, Dr. Carl Capelouto (678) 494-9201, www.gaurology.com
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Innovative Health & Wellness (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net
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Northside Hospital – Cherokee 11 (770) 720-5100, 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com Northside Hospital-Spine Center (404) 459-1809 Northside.com/SpineCenter
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Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
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Progressive Audiology Center Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244
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Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD (770) 592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com
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Shefa Wellness & Urgent Care Centers 38 (678) 245-6244 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697
Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007
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Wellstar (770) 956-STAR
Animal Hospital of Towne Lake (770) 591-9500
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Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191
Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 1015 Univeter Road, Canton
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Kim Bates Photography www.KBPhotoArt.com
Prudential Georgia Realty (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953
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Skyline Properties Group 23 (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com
Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy (770) 516-4883
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CrossFit Towne Lake “The Garage” www.CrossFitTowneLake.com
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Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251
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Escalade Indoor Rock Climbing Gym (770) 794-1575, www.escaladegym.com 3694 Kennesaw S. Industrial Dr, Kennesaw Etowah Tip-Off Club
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The Max (678) 324-6245
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Woodstock Wolverines
Pearle Vision (770) 592-7100 9801 Highway 92, Woodstock
Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799
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RECREATION AND FITNESS
Marietta Plastic Surgery 61 (678) 494-2380 149 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104, Woodstock
Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD & DRINK BeesKnees Co-op Shop (770) 591-4000
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Butchers Block (770) 517-2225
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Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-6097
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FREIGHT Kitchen and Tap (770) 924-0144, www.freightkitchen.com 251 E. Main Street
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Papa P’s (770) 592-3100
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Small Cakes — A Cupcakery 2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 110 (678) 324-1910
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Tuscany (678) 453-0888 250 Cinema Way
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RETAILERS Branch Boutique (770) 517-1505
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DISMERO 470 Chambers Street, Woodstock (678) 398-4008
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Gifted Ferret, The www.TheGiftedFerret.com
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THREADS (770) 485-0744, www.shopthreads.net
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Medical & Dental
Animals & Pets Animal Atlanta
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Automotive Aspen Falls Auto Spa
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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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Marietta Plastic Surgery
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Optimum Health
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Pearle Vision
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C& T Auto Service
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South
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Christian Brothers Automotive
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Progressive Audiology
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Towne Lake Family Dentistry
Cleaning & Home Services Carpet Dry Tech
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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy
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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock
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Mr. Junk 40
Health & Beauty
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Miscellaneous Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy and The Max
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Atlanta North Dermatology
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Currie Financial & Tax Service
Innovative Health & Wellness
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Towne Lake Driving School
Jyl Craven Hair Design
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Yates & Company CPA
Perfect Touch Nail and Spa
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Salon Spa Venessa
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Home Improvements / Repair
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Restaurants/Food & Retail Bees Knees Co-op Shop
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Butchers Block
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Coleman Home Services
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Papa P’s 8
Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating
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The Gifted Ferret
Hammock’s Heating & Air
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Nelson Exteriors
31
Roswell Woodstock Plumbing
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The Plumbing Doctor
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TruGreen Lawn Service
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