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Experience is PRICELESS
Setting the Standard in Courtyard Living
Plunge Pool
From the Mid $300’s
Tranquil, European Courtyards Private Outdoor Living Spaces Clubhouse and Fitness Center Oversized Pool Pickleball
Innovative Floorplans
Magnificent Stone Entryways Two separate entries with guard houses Immediate access to I-575 and Towne Lake Parkway Surrounded by numerous restaurants, theater, shopping and medical facilities
Separate Living Suites
Maintenance-free landscaping
Directions: Take I-575 North to Towne Lake Parkway, Exit 8. Turn left on Towne Lake Parkway. Turn left on Stone Bridge Parkway. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right on Dupree Road. The Village at Towne Lake will be on the left.
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Over 3 miles of Cobblestone walkways
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Custom parks located throughout
Tony Perry
WellStar and Mayo Clinic. Working together. Working for you. Achieving our vision of world-class healthcare is even closer now that we are a proud new member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, an innovative collaboration which brings the expertise of Mayo to our patients. As the first and only member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network in metro Atlanta, our depth of specialty care will be enhanced with new resources and tools while keeping patient care right here at home. Innovation. World-class care. WellStar. For more information, please visit wellstar.org/mayo. For physician referral, please call 770-956-STAR (7827).
The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare through our hospitals, physicians and services. Our not-for-profit health system includes WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital), WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals; WellStar Medical Group; Health Parks; Urgent Care Centers; Health Place; Homecare; Hospice; Atherton Place; Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and WellStar Foundation.
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Volume 19, Issue 11
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Honoring Moms
In Every Issue
Submit a photo for our annual tribute to Mom.
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Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Towne Lake Dining Guide Casual and upscale dine-in eateries.
Community News. . . . . . . . . . .8 Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
50 & 51 On the Cover The Tomlinson Team. L to R: Donna
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A digital version of the magazine, along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise is available at www.townelaker.com.
And the Winners Are
Your favorite local businesses revealed.
Snow Jam 2014 Pictures and Kudos!
Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 88 School Information . . . . . . . . 89
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Summer Camps
Guide on various summer camps.
Community Information. . . . 92
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Scouting in Woodstock
Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 94
Boy and Girl Scouts having fun.
Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Contributing Writers
Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. For advertising she can be reached at (770) 615-3322 or AroundAboutPatty@gmail.com.
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Don Akridge..............................................16 Betty Anderson.........................................40 Kyle Bennett.............................................80 Michael Caldwell......................................20 Caron & Alberto Catalรกn...........................28 Dr. Jeff Donohue.......................................46 Jason Fleeman..........................................62 G. Lora Grooms.........................................79 Dr. Scott Harden.......................................48 Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................53 David Hecklemoser...................................39 Michelle Hinson........................................52 Robyn Hohensee......................................38 Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................12
Sean Kaufman...........................................42 Kara Kiefer................................................44 Wayne Kosbe............................................46 Ann Litrel..................................................45 Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................26 Dee Locklin...............................................32 Matt Neal..................................................34 Northside Hospital...................................47 Bill Ratliff..................................................68 Lynne Saunders........................................36 Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................69 Jodi Tiberio...............................................74 Dr. Van Tran..............................................48
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AROUND TOWNE BY KARA KIEFER
The
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake
What’s New? Locals Bar and Grill opened at 6380 Bells Ferry Road, in the former location of Just a Bar. In addition to dining options, the family-owned restaurant offers live music and night life. For more information, visit www.localsbarandgrill.net or become a fan on Facebook at www. facebook.com/localsbar. 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.
M. Illusion Jewelry and Repair shop opened at 6426 Bells Ferry Road, in the same shopping center as Jersey’s Sports Bar & Grille. For more information, call (678) 9093897.
American Family Care Urgent Care/Family Care is now open and will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 13. The clinic is located at 6440 Bells Ferry Road. The hours will be 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. Sundays through Saturdays, and no appointments will be needed. Visit www.americanfamilycare.com. FLEX Nutrition opened at 6234 Old Hwy. 5. The shop offers vitamins, cleanses, protein powders, pre-workouts, post-workouts, fat burners and more. It also offers a military discount. Call (678) 540-6152 and find the store on Facebook.
What’s Coming? Reel Seafood, located at 8670 Main St., is hoping to open by mid-March. Owners Karen and David Silverman are Woodstock residents and bring years of restaurant experience to this new eatery. The restaurant is a family-friendly, casual, fine dining seafood restaurant. Initially, the restaurant will be open for dinner only, eventually opening for lunch. For more information, call (770) 627-3006. Marco’s Pizza, located at 2068 Eagle Drive, is scheduled to open this month. The pizzeria will offer delivery, carry out and dine-in services. To view the menu, visit www.marcos.com.
Who’s New? Cara Keener has joined the staff of AroundAbout Local Media as market manager. Cara has worked in sales for more than 15 years, and owned My Town Cherokee for five years. Cara, husband Rob and daughter Olivia live in Towne Lake, and her extended family members live nearby—her parents are in the Woodstock area, brother George Williams works for Woodstock fire department and sister Stacy Troxell is a server at Papa P’s. “I am very excited about this new opportunity and being able to work with such a great team and family of magazines,” said Cara.
We Will Be Celebrating Moms in our May Issue!
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At TowneLaker, we feel that each and every mom is her family’s “Mother of the Year.” For this reason, we would like to honor as many of our moms as possible for our May issue with a special pictorial celebrating all mothers!
of you and your mom, even from the 70s!
We are looking for photos of Towne Lake area moms with their children. The photos can be from babyhood through present day. If you don’t have children, we also would love to share your photos
2. Please submit the photos and text via email to editor@townelaker.com
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Here are the guidelines: 1. Please ensure all submitted photographs have identifications listed for each person in the photo.
3. The deadline for submissions is April 10.
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COMMUNITY BOARD
Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc.
The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback.
Ann Litrel — Ann is an artist and writer whose nationally published work includes decorative art, paintings for private and corporate collections, and writing and illustration for a range of publications. Ann lives with her husband and co-author Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons in Towne Lake. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for six years. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and five precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org. Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog-loving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 13 years, and she grew up in Marietta.
G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds. Gay can be reached at director@elmstreetarts.org Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 25 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children.
Market Director Patty Ponder AroundAboutPatty@gmail.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com (770) 615-3307
TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,000 free copies. Approximately 14,700 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,300 are placed in racks around the community. It also has 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2014. TowneLaker 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: (770) 615-3322 Website: www.townelaker.com Powered by Trustworkz Inc. Publisher’s Website www.AroundAboutLocalMedia.com Volume 19, Issue 11
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For 17 years, we have brought relevant, uplifting and reader-driven content to the residents of Towne Lake, Canton and Woodstock. We look forward to serving you, our readers and advertisers every month. Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this truly your community magazine.
Kara Kiefer Executive Editor TowneLaker & Around Woodstock
Candi Hannigan Title Editor Sixes Living
Patty Ponder Market Director TowneLaker & Sixes Living
Charlice Byrd Market Manager Around Woodstock
Cara Keener Market Manager
Michelle McCulloch Art Director
Denise Griffin Controller
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS MOMS Club Donates to Scottish-Rite Patients Members of the MOMS Club of Woodstock-Towne Lake filled more than 20 bags with stuffed animals, toys, books, DVDs, games and clothing. The donations were presented to patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
Pet Hotel Hosts Life Skills Class The Life Skills class at E.T. Booth Middle School recently visited the Pet Hotel in Towne Lake. The class observed the daily tasks of running a boarding/grooming kennel facility.
Teen Leadership Cherokee Selected The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2014. Of the 109 Cherokee County high school sophomores that applied for the program, 20 students were chosen. Applicants were asked to submit a formal application and participated in two rounds of interviews with local business leaders. The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow.
Front row (left to right): Yeseul Heo, Sequoyah; Dixie Rich, Creekview; Donovan Giardina, Sequoyah; Luke Berryhill, River Ridge; Julia Morrow, Cherokee Christian School. Second row: Caitlin Franchini, Sequoyah; Samantha Rolka, Creekview; Cherokee Rabjohn, River Ridge; Lucy Groves, Cherokee; Paula Ruiz, Woodstock; Emily Stuchlik, Etowah; Breeara Murphy, Woodstock. Back Row: Miles Ruff, Cherokee; Joshua Minter, Etowah; Molly Perkins, River Ridge; Nick Duclos, Sequoyah; James Lindsay, Sequoyah; Coleman Pecht, Sequoyah; Katie Carlsen, River Ridge; Amber Richards, Sequoyah.
Bascomb UMC to Host Ongoing Bible Study for Men
Adult Volunteers Needed at Therapeutic Riding Center Horse Talk, a Therapeutic Riding Center for special needs children, needs adult volunteers to groom and saddle the horses, lead horses or walk next to children on the horses to guard their safety. Shifts of varying lengths are available Mondays through Fridays between 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Training is provided. Exceptionally rewarding experience and wonderful exercise! The facility is located at Green Acres Equestrian Center, 345 Bluebird Acres Road in Woodstock. For more information, visit www.greenacresonline.com, email greenacresonline@bellsouth.net or call (770) 517-5154. 8
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Bascomb United Methodist Church recently held an inspiring weekend seminar called “Success That Matters.” The seminar was a kick-off for an ongoing Bible study for men. The study is designed to show that true “success” is not how much money one makes but how successful one is in his relationship with his family and God. The study is open to all men in the community. Groups will be formed based on interest and dates/times will be at the groups’ discretion. For more information, contact Rev. Larry Woodall at (770) 363-5464 or larrywoodall2@hotmail. com, or Jim Ledoux at jamesledoux@mindspring.com.
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Towne Lake Area Dining Guide RESTAURANT
CUISINE
Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants BKFST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAYS SPIRITS
RESERV.
Cheeseburger Bobby’s, 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. (678) 494-3200, cheeseburgerbobbys.com
American
no
$
$
open
no
no
Chili’s Bar & Grill, 1460 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-7676, chilis.com
American
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
call ahead seating
Chinese
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Soup/Salad Sandwiches
no
$
no
closed
no
no
American Irish
no
$
$$
open
full bar
6+
Mexican
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
no
Homestyle Cooking
$
$
$$
closed
no
no
American Casual
$$
$$
$-$$
open
full bar
special events
GAMEDAY Fresh Grill, 2990 Eagle Dr. (770) 693-6754, gamedayfresh.com
American/Burgers
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
*Hacienda Vieja, 290 Molly Lane (770) 517-7958, lahaciendavieja.com
Mexican
no
$
$$
4-11 pm
full bar
yes
Thai/Sushi/Chinese
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
BBQ
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
American
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Pizza/Pasta/Salad
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
no
Country Scratch Cooking
Sun. brunch
$-$$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Japanese Steak/Sushi
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
yes
Mexican
no
$
$$
open
full bar
no
Steakhouse
no
$
$$
open
full bar
call ahead seating
Pizza/Pasta/Salad
no
$-$$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
Bakery/Soups/ Sandwiches
$
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Mexian/Irish
Sat.&Sun. brunch
$
$
open
full bar
no
Chinese/Japanese
no
$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
Pizza
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Song’s Garden, 4451 Towne Lake Pkwy. #320 (770) 928-8387, songsgarden.com
Chinese
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
The Place, 1105 Parkside Ln. (770) 928-8901, theplacebargrill.com
Bar/Grill
no
$-$$
$$
open
full bar
no
Town Lake Diner, 2290 Eagle Dr. (770) 675-3390
American
$
$
$-$$
open ‘til 3
no
no
Italian
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
10+
China Fun, 1075 Buckhead Crossing (770) 926-2671, chinafun88.com Corner Bistro, 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 924-1202, cornerbistrotl.com Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Dr. (770) 693-8763, donovansirishcobbler.com El Ranchero, 1025 Rose Creek Dr. (770) 516-6616 Family Tradition, 4379 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 852-2885, familytradition.net Featherstone’s Grill, 1003 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969
Izumi Asian Bistro, 2035 Townelake Pkwy. (678) 238-1899, iloveizumi.com JD’s Barbeque, 6557 Bells Ferry Road (678) 445-7730, jdsbbq.net Jersey’s Sports Bar, 6426 Bells Ferry Rd. (770) 790-5740, jerseysgrille.com Johnny’s Pizza, 1105 Parkside Lane (770) 928-9494, johnnyspizza.com *Jump Kitchen Saloon, 1085 Buckhead Crossing (678) 388-7717, jumpkitchensaloon.com Kani House, 2455 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-5264, kanihouse.com LaParilla, 1065 Buckhead Crossing (770) 928-3606, laparilla.com LongHorn, 1420 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 924-5494, longhornsteakhouse.com Mellow Mushroom, 2370 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 591-3331, mellowmushroom.com Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Pkwy. (678) 813-4809, panerabread.com *Papa P’s, 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-3100, papa-ps.com Peking & Tokyo, 200 Parkbrooke Dr. (770) 591-8858, pekingandtokyo.com Pizza 3.14, 6424 Bells Ferry Rd. (678) 401-7250, pizza314.com
Tuscany, 250 Cinema View Dr. (678) 453-0888, mytuscanyrestaurant.com
$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20
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* Denotes Advertiser
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL -CHEROKEE DOCTOR? AT A PTA MEETING. The physicians and staff of Northside Hospital-Cherokee are some of the most talented and professional individuals the world of medicine has to offer. They are also your neighbors. Most of our team lives right here in Cherokee County. Northside HospitalCherokee is devoted to supporting local community organizations, venues and schools. It’s because we live here, too.
Cherokee’s community hospital. Northside.com TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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My Friend has a License and He’s Going to Sell My Home BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON
Kurt and Sheila Johnson are Licensed Realtors with Keller Williams Realty Partners and have served Cherokee County for more than 10 years. Visit them online at www. KurtandSheila.com or call (404) 954-2486.
It may be a kind gesture to let your friend sell your home, but it could potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars if he or she isn’t the most qualified. We report a list of the homes sold in Cherokee County every month through this publication, and the dollars per square foot for homes sold vary greatly from property to property. One of the biggest contributors to this variability can be controlled by selecting the most qualified agent to sell your home. Discerning who is most qualified can be tricky, so we have prepared a few questions, listed below in no particular order of importance, to ask potential agents.
How many homes did you sell in the last 12 months? The top producing agents in Cherokee County sell at least 40 homes per year which gives them the cash flow needed to market your home. Also, it gives them first-hand knowledge of your home’s competition. Do you have a strong presence in my market? In other words, when buyers think of buying a home in your community, are they going to call this agent for assistance? Top agents in a given market tend to sell the majority of real estate, and the reason is simple. Well-marketed listings attract buyers, and top agents with buyers sell more homes.
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“The top producing agents in Cherokee County sell at least 40 homes per year, which gives them the cash flow needed to market your home.” Are you currently working with buyers who may be interested in my home? Does this agent only list homes or do they work with buyers as well? What is the average days on market and average dollars per square foot for your sold listings? The data shows us that homes that sell faster, sell for more money. Find an agent that outperforms the market average. Do you have a team supporting you? The team approach in real estate allows a specialist to handle each aspect of the selling process, providing you the highest level of personalized service. Can this agent promote my listing to other top agents in my market? Selecting a top agent from a top brokerage is like hiring every top agent in that office. What method do you use to determine the right price for my home? Instincts, gut feeling and a one-dimensional comparative analysis just isn’t enough. The analysis of your home’s value should be so thorough that there are no questions remaining as to its market value. You have updated and maintained your home so you can get the most you can upon its sale. Shouldn’t you trust the sale of your home to the most qualified agent?
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Happy Birthday!
Xavier Alexander Page Age 2 on March 20 Happy Birthday to our sweet boy! You have grown so much and we cherish every second with you! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Goober, Pepper, Uncle George, Nana, Pops, Papa, YiaYia and Gary!
Addison Burns Age 3 on March 29 Happy birthday sweet girl! We love you very much! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Charlotte
Aliyah Dunning Age 6 on March 19 I love you so much! Love, Mommy
Ansley Giesler Age 7 on March 17 Love, Mommy, Daddy, and big sister Lauren
Benjamin M. Yee Age 5 on March 16 Happy Birthday big boy! We love you. Mom, Dad and Eve
Cullen Wallace Age 10 on March 4 Happy Birthday! You are such a blessing to our family! Love, Mom, Dad and Skylar
Jordan Miramonti age 23 on March 22 Madison Miramonti age 17 on March 13 Happy birthday to our oldest and youngest. We are so proud to be your family! Love, Mom, Dad and Austin
Hannah Menard Age 13 on February 25 Happy Birthday! We love you, Mom, Dad and Gracie
Colton Kuleszynski (left) age 4 on March 13 Colby Kuleszynski, age 5 on March 26 Happy Birthday boys! We love you! Mommy, Daddy, and baby brother Cooper
Grayson Clark (right), age 8 on March 2 Kady Clark, age 6 on April 15 We love you guys! Dad, Mom, Grammy and Coco.
Dayton Christopher Peters Age 1 on February 20 Son of Stephanie and Ryan Peters Grandson of Lori and Chris Peters
Avery Madigan Age 5 on March 26 Happy Birthday sweet girl! We are so blessed to be your parents. Love Mommy, Daddy and Lucy
Dryden Markovic Age 3 on March 18 Happy birthday sweet boy! We love you so much! Love, Momma and Daddy
Dalton Peters (left), age 16 March 20 Ryan Peters, age 22 March 19 Lauren Peters, age 16 March 20. Children of Lori and Chris Peters
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Celebrations Births
Anniversary
Alec Steven Bradfield Riggin Born February 2, 2014 8 lbs 4.5 oz, 21” Proud parents Denise and Nick Riggin Big brother Kurt
Sharon and Scott O’Prey will celebrate their 30th anniversary on March 10
Sydney Leigh Weiss Born January 24, 2014 5 lbs 8 oz, 17 1/2 “ Proud parents Sarah and Stephen Weiss
CONTEST CORNER Sponsored by Papa P’s Mexican/Irish restaurant Congratulations to Ethan Henderson, (right). He was the first to find our hidden picture on page 61 of the February issue. Congratulations also to Steven Shillcutt, (left). He was the first to spot the phrase “Your Sweetheart Deserves the Best” on page 27 of the February issue. They both won gift certificates to Papa P’s Mexican/Irish restaurant.
March Finds: Lonnie and Lee Ayers will celebrate their 74th anniversary on March 24
Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free!
If you know the answer to the contest question or find the hidden picture, be the first to e-mail editor@townelaker.com. Please provide your name, contact phone number or email address.
Find the hidden picture: Be the first to find the phrase: “Don’t Be Left in the Dark”
Contest rules: A winner is eligible once every 12 months.
E-mail to: editor@townelaker.com. April deadline is March 10.
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The MyRA, the USARF and Cash Balance Plans New and old concepts to address the retirement savings gap. BY DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
How many 401(k)s have more than $100,000 in them? According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), the average 401(k) balance at the end of 2012 was $63,929. Even with stocks rising last year, the average balance likely remains underwhelming. Is this enough money to retire on? No, and this is only part of America’s retirement dilemma. Don Akridge is President There is inequity in retirement of Citadel CPA, Financial savings – some households Planning & Investment have steadily contributed to Services founded in retirement accounts, others have 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain not. Additionally, IRAs, 401(k) Road between I-575 s and 403(b)s can suffer when & I-75 in Kennesaw. stocks plunge, with the most Phone 770-952-6707. invested potentially having the most to lose. There is no perfect retirement savings plan, and there probably never will be, but ideas are emerging to try and address these problems. More than 40 percent of Americans don’t have a chance to participate in tax-advantaged workplace retirement plans. Last week, President Obama authorized the Treasury to create a new retirement savings account for these workers without a
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workplace retirement plan – the MyRA. Technically speaking, the MyRA is a Roth IRA with one savings option. After-tax dollars going into the account would be invested in a new type of federal savings bond. As the White House told NPR last week, a MyRA would offer the same variable rate of return as that of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Government Securities Investment Fund. From 2003-12, the TSP’s GSIF returned an average of 3.61 percent annually. A Roth IRA with one savings option may not sound very exciting, but the MyRA isn’t about excitement. A MyRA would feature principal protection with tax-free growth. Employees who earn as much as $191,000 a year could invest in one, contributing as little as $5 per paycheck. The federal government would pay account fees for MyRA owners and hire an institutional investment manager to oversee the program. A MyRA would act as a starter retirement account for hampered or reluctant savers: MyRA assets of $15,000 or more would be automatically rolled over into Roth IRAs. Analysts see three drawbacks to MyRAs. One, accountholders will apparently be able to withdraw their assets at any time. As IRA guru Ed Slott told Reuters, workers would “have to look at it as a long-term savings account and not a slush fund” to get the most out of participating. Two, enrollment will be voluntary, and “if you don’t have automatic enrollment, then not a lot of people are going to use it,” cautions Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Three, the rate of return on a MyRA would be well under historical norms for stocks. continued on page 82
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Readers’ Choice Awards Rea wards Readers’ Choice Awards Readers Feature
Congratulations to all the winners in our 2014 TowneLaker Readers’ Choice Survey!
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All of our winning businesses will receive a framed certificate listing the winner and category. In addition, each winner will receive a window cling that can be displayed on a storefront window or door.
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Both of these items can be picked up at our office, located at 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189. We are open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our phone number is (770) 516-7105. If you prefer to have your certificate and cling mailed to you (minus the frame), please contact Denise Griffin at denise@aroundaboutmagazines.com. Best Bre akfa J. Christo st Place pher ’s
Any winner wishing to purchase a Thank You ad may contact Patty Ponder at Patty@townelaker.com or (770) 615-3322.
Restaurants All-Around Restaurant Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill Asian Izumi Asian Bistro Bakery Publix, Rose Creek Barbeque Place JD’s Bar B Que Breakfast Place J. Christopher’s Coffee Shop Starbucks Dessert Place Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Ethnic La Parrilla Fast Food Chick-fil-A
Retailers
Fine Dining Century House Tavern
Boutique Dress Up Boutique
Jeweler Art Jewelers
Italian Tuscany Italian Restaurant
Children’s Clothing Store Kohl’s
Kid-Friendly Chick-fil-A
Drug Store CVS Pharmacy
Liquor Store Bullock’s Wine & Spirits Warehouse
Lunch Place Panera Bread
Florist Brenda’s House of Flowers
Mexican La Parrilla
Furniture Store Woodstock Furniture Outlet
New Restaurant Cheeseburger Bobby’s
Garden Center Pike Family Nurseries
Pizzeria Mellow Mushroom
Gift/Home Décor Store Tuesday Morning
Seafood Marietta Fish Market
Grocery Store Publix - Rose Creek
Sports Bar Taco Mac
Hardware Store Morgan’s Ace Hardware Home Improvement Store Home Depot
Music Store Ken Stanton Music Pet Supply Store PetsMart Shoe Store Famous Footwear Specialty Foods The Butchers Block Sporting Goods Dick’s Sporting Goods Tire Store Kauffman Tires Toy Store Learning Express
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aders’ Choice Awards Readers’ Choice s’ Choice Awards Readers’ Choice Awa Services Auto Repair Christian Brothers Automotive
Dry Cleaner Elite Cleaners
Car Wash Towne Lake’s Carwash and Detail
Electrician Mr. Sparky
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner Noble Services Caterer JD’s Bar B Que Chiropractor Ribley Family Chiropractic Cleaning Servies Rejoice Maids
Financial Institution/Bank Wells Fargo Bank Hair Salon Salon Gloss Home Improvement/ Repair RainAway Deck Drain Systems Home Improvement/ HVAC Reliable Heating & Air Home Improvement/ Flooring Lowe’s
CPA Summit Financial
Home Improvement/ Roofing Home Depot
Day Care/Preschool Hillside UMC Preschool
Home Improvement/ Handyman Mr. Handyman
Day Spa Beverly’s Day Spa Dentist Baird & Baird Family Dentistry
Insurance Agent Steve Cannon – State Farm
Lawn Care Service (tie) Lawn Doctor R.C. Landscape Medical Doctor Dr. Jeff Donohue Nail Salon Big Apple Nail & Spa Ophthalmologist Dr. Vincent Magliocco Optometrist Dr. Steve Keith, Towne Lake Eye Associates
Pest Control Arrow Exterminators Pet Boarding Pet Hotel Pet Groomer PetSmart Photographer Sandy Watkins Physical Therapist Rebound Physical Therapy
Orthodontist Dr. Michael D. Williams
Plumber (tie) Bryan Plumbing Superior Plumbing
Painter Three Brothers Painting
Realtor Ursula Dahle
Pediatric Dentist Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock
Tutoring Huntington Learning Center
Pediatrician Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Veterinarian Animal Hospital of Towne Lake
Recreation & Entertainment Dance Studio Dance Imagination
Gymnastics Center World of Kids Athletic Campus
Fitness/Health Club LA Fitness
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What can Your State Representative do for you? BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL CALDWELL
One thing that I’ve learned in my experience campaigning and representing Georgia’s 20th district in our House of Representatives is that our community is extremely well informed about the political realm—at a congressional level. When it comes to state-level governing and politics, it becomes much more difficult for Georgians to keep up with what is going on each day. Michael Caldwell is the During my door-to-door state representative for District 20, which campaign (I knocked on 3,800 covers Towne Lake and doors—twice—over the summer Woodstock. He can of 2012), I remember standing on be reached at (678) a doorstep asking a constituent 523-8570 or email for his or her vote. In return, I him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com. was asked, “How do you plan to change Washington?” The best answer that I could think to give was that I would set a good example. Then I explained that he or she would be sending me to Atlanta, not to Washington, to serve in our state General Assembly. Although most of us know who our state representatives and state senators are and have a basic understanding of the functions of the General Assembly of Georgia, I thought it might be helpful to give a brief overview of some of the services that I can provide for you as a state representative (aside from voting prudently and wisely on your family’s behalf on the measures presented to the House of Representatives, of course). Having an issue with a state agency or department? Nearly every department in the executive branch has a liaison or a contact dedicated to the legislature. The liaison exists to help us navigate the bureaucracy on behalf of our constituents when they are having issues. If you ever find yourself with the feeling that state government is not responding quickly or adequately enough, please feel free to reach out to my office, and we will be happy to help any way we can. Has a loved one accomplished something truly special? The House of Representatives honors outstanding Georgians through special resolutions. If you would like to request a special resolution to congratulate someone for his or her accomplishment, contact my office. Due to a high demand, not all special resolution requests are fulfilled, but my office will respond to every request. Would your child (8 years or older) like to serve as a page during the session? Paging is a great opportunity for students to experience the House of Representatives during a legislative session. They 20
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“If you ever find yourself with the feeling that state government is not responding quickly or adequately enough, please feel free to reach out to my office, and we will be happy to help any way we can.” will be employed (paid $10 and lunch for a legislative day’s work) to deliver notes, make copies, introduce constituents and perform other duties to keep the House moving smoothly. Each representative is limited to 10 pages per year. Does your student wish to attend the Georgia Military College? This is one of my favorite responsibilities as a state representative. In order to attend the Georgia Military College, the student must be nominated by a state legislator. If you or your student are interested in attending, please contact me and we will set up a time to meet. What else can I do for you? Our office can do much more for you as well. If you’d like a flag (American or Georgian) flown over the State Capitol, we can make that happen. We also issue letters of recognition for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. I participate in speaking engagements and appreciate all requests for participation in events as well. If you ever wonder if I can serve you in a certain way, just reach out. My most important goal is to keep you informed Above and beyond all of the constituent services I can offer you as a state representative, I hope to make the 20th District’s legislative office the most accessible, transparent campaign that Georgia has ever seen. Through an online Legislative Tracker, I post every single vote that I have ever cast in the House of Representatives. These posts include a summary of the vote, how I voted and the details of the outcome. My Campaign Finance Tracker makes details on every penny that we spend campaigning available to you every day (dramatically above and beyond legal requirements for disclosure). Finally, my Weekly Coffees with District 20 are held nearly every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. I call these my “Anti-Town Hall Meetings.” It’s an opportunity for you to come sit with me and a few others to discuss issues in a roundtable setting. I’ve learned more during these meetings over the last four years than any other resource at my disposal. Thank you for the opportunity to represent you in our General Assembly.
MARCH EVENTS CALENDAR Now through June
Timothy Lutheran Preschool Registration Location: 556 Arnold Mill Road Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Information: For children ages 18 months through 5 years School is held from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Call Barbara Bowler at (770) 924-7995.
March 5
Ash Wednesday Service Location: Woodstock United Methodist Church, 109 Towne Lake Pkwy. Time: Noon Information: (770) 516-0371
March 7, 9–11
Library Book Sale Location: Woodstock Public Library, 7735 Main St. Times: Noon– 5:30 p.m. Friday 2–5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday Noon–7:30 p.m. Tuesday Information: Adult and children’s books, videos, CD, DVDs, cassettes and books on tape will all be on sale. The proceeds will benefit the library’s purchase of children’s books.
March 10
Cherokee Christian Schools Open House Location: 3075 Trickum Road Time: 7 p.m. Information: Prospective families can meet staff and faculty and get more information about the schools. Contact Kim Howell at kim.howell@cherokeechristian.org or (678) 494-5464.
March 13
CASA Volunteer Fair Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Location: Chick fil A, Canton Marketplace, 2048 Cumming Hwy, Canton Information: Learn more about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), which connects qualified, compassionate adults to advocate for children in the foster care system in Cherokee County. Call (770) 345-3274, email amy@casacherokee.org or visit www.casacherokee.org.
March 13-15
All 4 Kids Consignment Sale Times: Thurs. 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location 10029 Hwy. 92 (former WalMart building) Information: www.all4kids.com
March 16
Cherokee Chorale “Romantic Masterworks” Location: Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Road, Canton Time: 3 p.m. Information: Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets available from any chorale member, the Cherokee County Arts Council, Chamberhouse, Three Sisters, FoxTale Book Shoppe, Jasper Drug Store and Ball Ground Pharmacy. Call (678) 4398625 or visit www.cherokeechorale.org.
March 19
Quit Smoking Presentation Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, 6478 Putnam Ford Drive Time: 7–8:30 p.m. Information: Free seminar “The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking Without Chemical, Cravings or Withdrawal.” Register by email at georgiahypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 9387274. www.Georgiahypnotherapy.com.
March 20
An Evening of Magic Location: Woodstock High School auditorium Time: 7 p.m. Information: Featuring Arthur Atsma with Atsmagic. All tickets are $5 and proceeds will benefit the music program at the school. Email wwbbtreasurer@comcast.net for more information.
March 22 and 29
Free Wine Tasting Location: The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive Time: 6–8 p.m. Information: Help decide what wines will be added to inventory. Reservations recommended. Visit www.thegiftedferret.com.
March 22
Coffee and Quill Mini Conference Location: Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road Time: 9 a.m.–noon Information: Guest authors/teachers include Haywood Smith and Amy Hanley. Free event hosted by Christian Authors Guild. Call (770) 735-3020 or visit www.christianauthorsguild.org.
March 29
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church, 6659 Bells Ferry Road Information: Sponsored by Woodstock Lions Club. Adults $6; children (5-12) $4, children under five, free. Proceeds will support local community service projects. Call (770) 906-2958 for tickets. TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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EVERYDAY
Don’t we all love it when the underdog comes out on top? Don’t we rejoice with those who have overcome a troubled and tragic past to carve their way to a better future? Centavia is a local student who has had more than her fair share of turmoil in her 17 years of life. Centavia was born in Michigan to a mother who loved and adored her. However, love cannot always protect children from the consequences of bad decisions. “There was so much going on, so much moving around, If you would like to make fighting and changes, I think my mind blocked a lot of it out. a donation, please visit When I do talk about it, I try to laugh now,” admitted Centavia. www.townelaker.com/ Centavia and her mother moved from Michigan to everydayangels to donate via Birmingham, AL, and lived with friends and family, in project Paypal or send your donations homes, cars, and homeless shelters. While they lived in a to: Everyday Angels, 2449 car, she recalls, her mom would take her and her little sister Towne Lake Parkway, to restrooms in stores to get cleaned up. Her world then Woodstock GA, 30189. One consisted of fighting, police encounters, drive-by shootings, hundred percent of your aggressive mean girls, an abusive step-father and drug users. funds will go to the family you She vividly recalls her feelings of anger, hatred and sadness as specify. Also, if you know of a result of all that she had witnessed as well as the way others a special need within your treated her. Her family life started improving when she was community that you would 12. Centavia finally felt secure and happy, and her mom was like to share, please send an expecting a baby. However, after her little brother was born, e-mail to aaeverydayangels@ Centavia’s mother became ill, fell into a coma and passed away. gmail.com for consideration Her world was once again in turmoil. and qualification. Five years ago, Centavia, along with her sister and brother, came to Woodstock to live with their grandmother. She has made new friends, attends church, and joined the marching band at school. “The adjustments have been difficult for everyone, including Grandma, but moving here has been the best thing that could happen to me, and I know my mom would be proud,” she said. Centavia is thankful for the love and support from her new school friends and the band community. She was voted onto her school’s homecoming court, and while at first she thought it was joke, she cannot help but smile at the memory of it all and how special it made her feel. Centavia graduates in May and plans to attend college to earn a degree in criminal justice and psychology. She hopes to work as a police dispatcher while in school to assist with the costs. “I want to help people. I am surrounded by people that help me every day, and I know the right thing for me to do is return the favor.” Today, Centavia has concerns for her grandmother and her family. “My grandmother is a nursing aid and works six days a week. Our car has been broken for months, and she cannot afford to repair it. She has to pay others to help with transportation, which depletes what little there is left for food and utilities for our family. Grandma has sacrificed so much to give us a better life, and we really appreciate her,” said Centavia. Everyday Angels is proud of Centavia and all that she has overcome, and thankful to her grandmother. We would like to encourage and support her family by helping with car repair and groceries, and welcome the support of Left to right: Tori Lawton, aunt Towannder, Centavia, grandma Phyllis and sister Isis our compassionate community. 22
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Snow Jam 2014
Things To Be Grateful For
In spite of sitting for hours, needing to use a rest room and unable to move more than a few inches for hours in an automobileI am in good enough physical shape, to be able to walk the 8 or 9 remaining miles home I thought of those in wheel chairs Automobiles sliding every direction didn’t hit me I did not get frost bite, although I was a little numb. Once home, the house was warm, there was food, a man and a dog that love me. I thought of those who had no one. I was able to turn on water, and take a hot shower. I thought of those whose pipes had busted. I was able to crawl into a nice warm bed. I thought of those sleeping under a bridge. I woke up to a beautiful, winter landscape. I thought of those who can’t see. I was given a day off work, with pay. I thought of the unemployed I love the snow. The inconvenience was challenging to say the least. It’s not like we are gridlocked for days, weeks or months. I am going out to make a snow angel. Anyone want to join me? — Anita Sheffield
Shout Outs! Johnny’s Pizza — Fed 12-15 school kids who were stranded on a bus in the Johnny’s parking lot!
Rick and Denise Miller — Denise fielded phone calls and texts to relay to her husband, Rick, who had a four-wheel drive vehicle. Rick picked up stranded motorists and delivered food and supplies. 24
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Jeff, Lori, Nic and Madi Johnson — Jeff and daughter Madi used his four-wheel drive truck to help stranded motorists on Towne Lake Parkway. Jeff estimated he towed 60-70 cars that night! Lori and son Nic stood at the top of Eagle Watch and handed out hand warmers to those who were walking home along the parkway.
Kroger — A manager at Kroger in Towne Lake allowed stranded neighbors to come into the store, which had closed. He opened the salad/ food bar and allowed them to spend the night in a safely locked store.
Spicers Grove Neighbors — Carmel art teacher Bill Barsh provided a warm place to stay for Carmel custodian Curtis Green after he was unable to make it home to Macedonia. Carmel parent Rob Thomas picked up teacher Merry Willis at Carmel after she stayed with students until they were reunited with their parents. Mandy and Cale Collins provided Merry with a warm place to stay the night. Thank you to all the neighbors, the teachers, the school administrators, the bus drivers and the local businesses that helped out in a true time of need! TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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A Midlife Crisis BY MIKE LITREL, MD
Both Ann and I are early risers. Since the first days of our marriage, we have sat most mornings in the darkness before dawn, talking together and enjoying our morning coffee. It’s my favorite part of the day. Communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and I have been blessed with a spouse whose conversation I (usually) find interesting. Dr. Mike Litrel has authored But last month, that hundreds of articles and suddenly changed. No longer two books on the faithhealth connection. He is was Ann the scintillating a board certified OB/GYN woman to whom I had been and specialist in pelvic married for more than 20 reconstructive surgery years. Almost overnight, she at Cherokee Women’s had become… boring. Health Specialists in Roswell and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel As a rule, our morning can be reached at www. “coffee talks” have held cherokeewomenshealth.com my interest. The topics of conversation range from thought-provoking spiritual insights to friendly verbal fencing that leaves us both laughing. I was worried. Why did my wife suddenly seem so dull? Secretly, I pondered possible causes. Maybe I had fallen victim to a low-grade, sub-symptomatic virus. Could being bored by your loved ones be a symptom of the swine flu? Indeed, a virus would explain the fatigue and irritability I was experiencing throughout my work day, tempering even my usual enthusiasm for practicing medicine. But on the other hand, a virus didn’t seem to fit, because overall I remained fairly healthy. Besides, I had already received my vaccinations. Then the headaches began. Each time a patient of mine suffers from a new pain, my underlying concern is cancer. Likewise, I worried about myself. Was this the first symptom of a brain tumor? But just as I was entertaining the idea of getting a CAT scan, an even more disturbing diagnosis occurred to me. Maybe I was having a Midlife Crisis. A midlife crisis is no laughing matter. I have watched friends and patients suffer through these things, 26
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“I can say with certainty that couples who make time for each other – even if it comes with coffee – grow healthier marriages than those who don’t.” and I’ve read about celebrities’ lives ruined as tabloids expose every last detail of their midlife indiscretions. A midlife crisis seemed an even worse possibility than a brain tumor. When you are confused about yourself, about the meaning of your life, when you have no connection with the higher purpose for your existence, you can make bad decisions that cause a great deal of pain down the road. I was reasonably certain I was not having an extramarital affair. But Tiger Woods took me by surprise, too, so I guess you never know. I was thinking about checking my cell phone records just to make sure. But before I did, one last diagnosis occurred to me – a diagnosis that could explain every one of the symptoms I was experiencing. But I just couldn’t imagine Ann would betray me in this way. Sadly, when I confronted her, she had to confess. Clandestinely, Ann had changed my morning coffee to decaf. It was an outrage! A tumult of conflicting emotions washed over me: anger, relief, disbelief – and then concern. Is it possible my marital relationship is not based upon love, respect and admiration – but rather on caffeine? Was my wife the source of my morning happiness – or was it Starbucks? As a physician, I endeavor to be a role model for my patients. I can say with certainty that couples who make time for each other – even if it comes with coffee – grow healthier marriages than those who don’t. Certainly decaffeinated coffee is healthier for you than the hi-octane I prefer. But the way I see it, divorce is not healthy either, particularly from a loving, supportive – albeit surreptitious – spouse such as mine. So Ann and I have since compromised on the coffee, now brewing half-caffeinated, half- decaf in the mornings. And even with this diluted morning mix, my marriage has never been better. I just make sure I drink two cups. ©Copyright 2014
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Recipe Corner BY CARON AND ALBERTO CATALÁN
Irish Soda Bread
Happy St. Paddy’s day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig! St. Patrick’s day is March 17, and if you are planning on being Irish this month, here’s the perfect easy thing to make. If you have ever visited Ireland, you will probably have eaten this bread. The below recipe is for a white soda bread, but you can make it brown (like the bread we serve with our stew and potato leek soup in Papa P’s) or also a fruit soda. See note at bottom of recipe. Enjoy! —Caron and Alberto
Caron and Alberto Catalán are the owners and managers of Papa P’s – Mexican with an Irish side, located in the Towne Lake Kroger shopping center. They have lived in Towne Lake since 2008. They have four children, Conor, Ciara, Derek and Fiona. Visit them online at www.papa-ps.com or call (770) 592-3100.
ingredients preparation
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4 cups all purpose flour 1 level teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt
Approximately 14 fluid ounces butter milk
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Little by little add the buttermilk, making a moist dough. Place parchment paper in a 2lb loaf tin. Add dough to tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. The bread should sound hollow when you turn it upside down and knock on it. Place on a wire rack to cool. To make brown soda bread, use 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour. Bake same as white. To make a fruit soda bread, use same ingredients as white, add 2 oz raisins. Bake fruit bread in oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes then reduce heat to 325 degrees for 25 minutes.
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TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The April 7 application deadline for the Towne Lake Business Association’s (TLBA) 12th 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 contacting Gloria Snyder at gjsnyder@bellsouth.net. The topic of our February Lunch ‘N’ Workshop was “Say What? What to Say When You Get Action on Social Media Sites.” We want to thank Elaine Reed for leading the workshop.
Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop
Tuesday, March 18, 12:30 — 2 p.m. Please visit our website, tlba.org, for further information. Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 — 8 p.m. Still Kickin’ After 5 - Come and join us on at Papa P’s as we unwind from our busy day and enjoy the company of fellow business owners in the Towne Lake area. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events by email jstaughton@renasant.com. Help us welcome our newest member, Metal Salon. As always, thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org.
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TLBA SPOTLIGHT Ribley Chiropractic: Dr. Heidi Arabia Most people expect to walk into a chiropractic office and find patients in pain, suffering from back and neck injuries or perhaps scoliosis. But when visiting Dr. Heidi Arabia’s office at Ribley Chiropractic, you’ll find more than expected: a pregnant woman, getting adjusted in order to have a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy and delivery; a man looking to lengthen his golf drive through the improved biomechanics achieved through chiropractic adjustments; and children whose parents bring them in regularly to boost their immune system or mitigate their ADD symptoms. Dr. Heidi, who has been a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic for 16 years, spends her day supporting patients of all ages along their personal plan to better health. She is passionate about helping people live their best lives, and shares, “Each patient has a very personal vision of their best self. My work involves identifying and correcting the obstacles that stand in the way of that vision.” Spending time with Dr. Heidi changes the way we think about wellness: “Patients are surprised and empowered when they find themselves feeling more alive, vibrant and in better control of their natural ability to heal. It’s a little miracle in their life which I am blessed to support.” You can reach Dr. Heidi at Ribley Family Chiropractic at (770) 5922505.
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Digital Confessions BY DEE LOCKLIN
It’s a good thing my beloved husband is retired because he is completely unemployable. And that is because Lewis Locklin is computer illiterate. Bless his heart. I don’t like having to “out” him, but my true love has had every opportunity to become a digital citizen. I bought him a laptop and he has an iPhone, the last iPhone 3 on the planet. He has all sorts of spare time to learn, Dee Locklin is retired from Georgia State and I’m willing to tutor the boy. University. She lives in But he simply doesn’t have the Woodstock with husband interest in digital technologies. Lewis and son Taylor in a My sweetie is quite content in cluttered home filled his little analog world, in which with love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at mastering the up/down volume dlocklin89@gmail.com and channel buttons on the TV’s remote control met his needs just fine. Oh, he knows a few more tricks. He uses his phone to take
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frequent photos of our pets and the neighbors’ flowers. He can turn on his computer, find the Internet and pull up pages about Auburn football and PGA golf statistics. But I don’t think he manages multiple windows and tabs online, he does not text and he does not know that the world includes cool stuff like apps and Excel spreadsheets. For the most part, my honey lamb doesn’t need to be a digital citizen. I’m the home office manager who pays the bills, compares insurance and natural gas rates, makes our appointments and does all the other home management stuff. I take care of our taxes and keep categorized lists of vendors and medical providers. And I handle all this electronically. I don’t mind doing these things because the activities keep my brain from becoming neuron sludge now that I’m a semisedentary retiree. At least twice monthly, I have a nightmare from which I awake, panicked and screaming. In my recurring nightmare, something happens, and I lose my laptop, my iPhone and all my jump and backup drives. And with these items go my encrypted files, all of which keep the Locklin household up and running. The nightmare varies and sometimes I’m being whisked into the emergency room by two very handsome EMT guys, and I’m continued on page 82
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There’s No Crazy Like Middle Aged Crazy BY MATT NEAL
Just face it, ladies. Men are crazy. The things we do often astound the more rational minds of our female companions. But I’m here to tell you that we are not necessarily insane. Usually, there is a reasonable explanation for the things we do. To understand that, come with me on a trek into the mind of the middle aged man. When I was young, my head was filled with dreams of tropical Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived islands. I had a cast net, a crab in Woodstock with his trap and scuba gear. My plan was wife since 1999. He has to find a secluded beach and live a daughter who turns there in a tent. Period. Oh, and shoeboxes into dollhouses, a in my spare time, I would dive for son who fights those stealthy ninjas, and a wife, Diane, sunken treasure. I actually spent who provides patience, a semester at Armstrong State compassion and a kick in the College solely because it was near pants when needed. the beach. It’s a wonder I ever mattnealwriter@yahoo.com got my degree. After college, I didn’t really want a job. I only wanted to move to the beach. I spent a summer restoring an old cabin cruiser that would take me to exotic places all around the world. But instead, I let society steer me into a responsible career. Twenty odd years later, and I still never sailed around the world, never lived at that beach, never found sunken treasure—never even looked for it! I never used my cast net; my crab trap rusted away to nothing, and my scuba gear sits in a box in my garage and is
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more likely to fit my 8–year-old son than me. The dreams of my youth are shelved away, forever. It’s hard to look in the mirror and realize that what was once so vitally important to me is now something that’s further away than it ever was, and life is a one-way track. I recently got in touch with a few old college buddies, and what I discovered surprised me. A few of them, after turning 40, started new families with younger wives, and some started new careers. One friend of mine is dating a young woman exactly half his age. A few others did things I don’t even feel comfortable sharing. Only a precious few are still with their high school or college sweethearts. I may dislike some of the choices a few of my friends made, but I envy their boldness to make them. I thought about this, and I’ve finally figured it out. I finally realized why being 40-something is so hard for men. It’s because we are still young enough to pull it off, and that realization makes us do crazy things. There’s a feeling of quiet desperation that everything we ever wanted to do has to be done soon, before it’s too late. Old age hovers over us like a grim reaper, reminding us that our youth is evaporating. We will soon be too old to start a band, or sail off to Tahiti or live on that beach with our crab trap and cast net. We desperately want to prove to the world that not only did we once do those things, but that we still can. But then reality sets in. The problem for me is that cast net is heavier than it was 25 years ago. I think someone added more weights or something. Plus, when I scuba dive now, I suck air like a vacuum cleaner. Okay, so maybe I can’t relive my youth, or live the youth I never had. But there is nothing wrong with getting the most out of the life I have now. Like most men I know, I’m not about continued on page 82
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Your Job Search: Eagerly Anticipating Your Next Chapter! BY LYNNE SAUNDERS
March brings an eager anticipation… just look at the trees with bulging buds. We know that spring is coming which will give a much needed reprieve from the nasty cold of winter we experienced. The weather can still be“iffy” which makes it perfect for illustration. Dropping temperatures and falling snow naturally create a personal need to stay inside where it is warm and “safe.” Lynne is the director of Unfortunately, hibernation does Papa’s Pantry and the MastersTrainingCenter. not help any of us meet our goals com, and she is an or needs. March will bring the first author. She can be glimpses of daffodils and hyacinths. reached at (770) 591Color, beauty, optimism and hope! 4730 or visit www. But we also know March can bring papaspantry.org. on the biggest and “baddest” storms too! What a conflicted month! A job search at any time of year feels conflicted. “Do I get out there and push my name and resume to everyone?” or “Should I follow protocol and wait for a response from my application or resume submission?” Two very practical questions with several answers. Most people think the answer to question one is an easy “YES; Do push your resume to everyone.” That is only a correct answer IF the resume has been continually crafted and customized to speak to one industry or job title, which gives the applicant an advantage of appearing as if an expert. But, if the
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“The best guide to follow up with a particular company is within 3-5 days after submitting an initial resume or application.” job seeker is submitting a one-size-fits-all resume that reflects several industries and job titles, then the odds are against gaining much attention. It is quality, not quantity. The answer to question number two needs a bit more conversation. When to reach out to a potential employer in which a resume has been submitted is questionable. Clues to look for within the job posting will reveal when the job posting was posted and when it is intended to close. Does it state, “No phone calls please?” If so, then don’t! The best guide to follow up with a particular company is within 3-5 days after submitting an initial resume or application. If the job posting actually represents the true skills of the applicant, (a perfect match) and there is not a clause refraining from follow up, then pick up the phone or send an emailed inquiry. Job postings that seem perfect are few and far between! If the job applicant has been granted an interview, then follow up is allowed. It is a huge step in the hiring process to be granted an interview. If an applicant gets in the door, the most important information to walk away with is WHEN the hiring decision is to be made. If you have made it this far, you have more rights than those who did not even get the interview. Do not be afraid. MOST jobs are lost due to a lack of follow up! Follow up, Follow Through…. Keep making Progress!
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The Characters of I-575 BY ROBYN HOHENSEE
It’s always an adventure driving on I-575. There are times when the drive is smooth sailing, and there are times when it is a nerve-wracking pain in the tush. One thing is always certain: there are plenty of characters driving along that make me either laugh out loud, curse out loud or leave me utterly confused. Robyn Hohensee has resided Let me introduce you to in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. some of them. She is currently working on a The first character on children’s book and an adult the list is what I call “The fiction novel. Magnet.” The Magnet sticks Feel free to contact her at to the back of your car like Robyn561@yahoo.com. (you guessed it) a magnet. You could be driving 120 mph and The Magnet would still be stuck to your bumper. The only way to detach from this character is to move into the other lane to let him or her pass. After all, where he or she is going is certainly more important than where you are going. I just hope it isn’t to his or her own funeral. The next character is “The Chow Hound.” The Chow Hound loves to eat and drive with much enthusiasm. With one hand on the wheel, he or she stuffs and chomps with great gusto. You would think he or she hasn’t eaten in months! I actually saw one Chow Hound eating his sandwich with TWO hands! How Mr. C.H. kept his car on the road I will never know. Hopefully, he didn’t kill anyone on his way to
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who-knows-where. The third memorable character is what I refer to as “The Glamour Puss.” This character applies make up, teases and styles her hair and primps as she drives along way over the speed limit. I actually saw one man shaving. No kidding! I think a course in time management is severely needed here. The last character makes me laugh and is more entertaining than hazardous to other drivers. I call this one “The Rock Star.” This character pounds the steering wheel like a drum, bouncing up and down to the beat, singing at the top of his or her lungs. This person is oblivious to other drivers because he or she probably doesn’t think anyone can see him or her. How wrong the Rock Star is! I have probably been one of these characters at one time or another and so have you. Of course, never to the extreme that I have described above. All is good as long as we keep our eyes on the road and our hands upon the wheel! Rolling baby, rolling down 575.
Corked BY DAVID HECKELMOSER
Have you ever wondered where the cork in your bottle of wine came from? The answer is Portugal or Spain, where more than half of the world’s cork is harvested. In fact, it is the national tree of Portugal. Cork is harvested from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, which has a thicker layer of bark than other trees to help protect the tree from the harsh Mediterranean conditions. Cork trees can live David Heckelmoser is a Towne Lake resident wine up to 200 years, but they are enthusiast, member of not ready to harvest until they the Guild of Sommeliers, are 25 years old. A tree can be Certified Specialist of harvested about 15 times in its life. Wine (CSW) and is Wine When the cork is Spirits Education Trust certified (WSET). Contact harvested, it David at heck4773@ doesn’t kill bellsouth.net. the tree. The tree is stripped every nine years in a process known as extraction. The extraction takes place in the summer, when the tree is least susceptible to damage. The first two harvests produce a lower quality cork that is not suitable for wine stoppers. These harvests are typically used for cork flooring and insulation. The third harvest would be suitable for wine closures. It’s not until the tree is in its 40s that
premium cork will be harvested. The average cork oak tree produces one ton of raw cork, which equates to 65,000 wine stoppers. How is the cork harvested? The skilled extractors make two cuts into the tree with a sharp long-handled hatchet. The first cut is horizontal and cut around the tree, known as the necklace. Then a series of cuts are made vertically and are called openings. Then the cork is pried off and set aside to dry. When cork slabs are processed, holes are punched out to make the bottle stoppers. Cork has been used as bottle closures for more than 400 years. It is possibly the best suited material to use for this because it contains a natural waxy substance called suberin. This substance makes cork impermeable to liquids and gas and prevents the cork from rotting. About 60 percent of all cork harvested is used for wine bottle closures. Scrap cork is ground up, molded into large blocks, and used to make other cork products such as badminton shuttlecocks, cricket bats, and the centers of some baseball bats. Cork is also a great material for insulation because it’s nonallergenic, and its fumes are non-toxic if it does catch on fire. The next time you pull the cork from your wine bottle, think about the neat old cork oak tree that gave its bark to secure your bottle of wine! Until next time, cheers!
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THE NEW 3 Rs – Decorating at its Best! BY BETTY ANDERSON
Remember when the 3 Rs meant, Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic? Today, many are more conscious of the environment, more frugal in spending habits and looking for new, fun ways to make our homes more beautiful. Say “hello” to the new 3 Rs— Recycle, Repurpose, and the way to make the greatest impact while spending the least amount Betty Anderson is owner/ of money, Repaint. Repainting designer of Interiors at that old, damaged and dated Fun Finds and Fun Finds piece of furniture that has great and Designs Home Decor Consignment in Canton, lines but just doesn’t work in Georgia. For Interiors your space anymore is one of at Fun Finds, call (678) the best ways to not only give a 880-9146 or email Betty@ new a lift to your room, but also interiors2751.com. For Fun to your spirit. Finds and Designs, call (770) 704-0448 or email Info@ A lot of people have a piece funfindsanddesigns.com of furniture they don’t love anymore. But, for the most part, the piece is functional, a good fit, sentimental or reminds us of the sacrifices we made to purchase it. An afternoon of painting can make you fall in love with it again. Paint enthusiasts who have discovered the joy of bringing a tired furniture piece back to life consider it a passion and even therapy. Then, there are people like me who love the new look and admire the transformation, but think they don’t have the time or patience to do it. Well, think again. There are so many new products out there that not only make it do-able but keep it fun. The days of having to have a special place to paint because of the mess—removing all of the old paint first or sanding down to bare wood before you can even begin—are over. The new furniture paints are so easy to use. There is no mess, no smell and no hard prep; just spray on a cleanser that is provided by your paint source, two coats of the paint that dries within 20 minutes and with a clear finish. If you want that fantastic aged look, you can add one additional step of easy glazing, and you will have a gorgeous new piece of furniture, probably within a couple of hours. Even I am hooked. So, if you are yearning for something new, a room pick-me-up or just a new hobby that will keep you smiling, consider repainting anything. It doesn’t matter what. Furniture, lamps, frames, mirrors—even chandeliers—are great items to consider. Join the “do it yourselfers” and the 3R revolution because as you Repaint you are also Repurposing and Recycling, not only to beautify your own home but also to conserve for our future. What could be more beautiful or rewarding? Happy painting! 40
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Parent Forgets BY SEAN KAUFMAN
Sean Kaufman lives in Woodstock with his wife, two sons and daughter. He specializes in intrinsic coaching/motivation, owns a behavioral-based consulting business and is an internationally recognized trainer. He can be contacted at sean@seankaufman.com.
My day starts waking the kids up early for school. “Did you clean your room?” “Comb your hair better.” “You know you can’t wear that.” “What do you mean you forgot your homework?” “Get back here and give me a hug please.” Jumping in the car, I fight traffic, get to the office, work and return home. Upon my return, I say: “Why is this house a mess?” “What do mean you haven’t started your homework?” “For the third time, No. 26 is wrong.” “Yes, you have to go to practice.” “Hang your towels, please.” “Chew with your mouth
closed.” “Who left toothpaste in the sink?” “No laughing during prayers.” “Go to bed.” In the silence that follows their rest, I begin pondering how I have done as a parent. W. Livingston Larned wrote “Father Forgets.” In this story, Larned becomes aware of his habit of finding fault in his son, who is a little boy. While his son is sleeping, Larned comes to him knowing even if his son was awake, he would not be capable of understanding the remorse he feels as a father. Larned says out loud, “It is not that I did not love you. It was that I expected too much of youth. I was measuring you by the yardstick of my own years.” In that moment, as Larned stands over his sleeping son, he promises to hurt when his son hurts,
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“While his son is sleeping, Larned comes to him knowing even if his son was awake, he would not be capable of understanding the remorse he feels as a father.”
to be there and spend more time listening to his son, and to bite his tongue when impatient words come. When I read Larned’s words, they produce tears and a sense of guilt that the craziness of my life has led me to develop habits that focus more on what my kids are doing wrong rather than what they are doing right. Three kids, a wife, a life and a job don’t allow for much time to reflect on how I measure the expectations I place on my children. Larned’s words challenge us as parents to stop and reflect on our habits, and—if we are focusing more on what our children do wrong instead of what they do right—consider changing that habit. I have accepted this challenge. Will you?
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When Men Get Sick BY KARA KIEFER
Getting sick is terrible. At least once a year, both my husband and I get an awful cold, and like many men and women, we each handle sickness very differently. I know when I’m getting sick. I feel run down and my nose starts running. At the first sign, I start taking a preventative Kara Kiefer is the editor supplement. If I get a of TowneLaker. She lives full-fledged cold, I am in Towne Lake with her armed with decongestant, husband Mike and sons antihistamines and cough Brandon and Garrett. syrup. I know what to take and when. I know I need extra rest and lots of fluids. Give or take a week, I’m back to normal. Not so much with my husband. While he isn’t a stereotypical “Man Baby,” he is Mr. Denial. Mr. Denial either doesn’t recognize the signs of getting sick or he simply ignores them. The pattern repeats itself, yearly. First, Mr. Denial gets a tickle in his throat. I know what’s coming, but to him, he just needs a glass of water. Secondly, Mr. Denial’s nose will start running like a sieve. “Are you getting sick?” I will ask. “No. Why do you ask?” replies Mr. Denial. There’s a train about to hit him head on, but only one of us can see it. After a day or two, there’s no denying that Mr. Denial is indeed sick with a terrible cold. He now accepts his fate, but that doesn’t mean he accepts it easily. Mr. Denial has no idea what over-the-counter medicines to take to alleviate his symptoms, so oftentimes he won’t take anything. One would think the constant sniffling, blowing of the nose and coughing would make one want to seek relief. If he does seek relief, he often chooses the exact opposite medicine he needs to relieve his misery. When he’s congested and stuffed up, he will take an antihistamine, and if his nose is running constantly, he will take a decongestant. This year, we had a breakthrough! When his usual cold symptoms started appearing, I asked him if he was getting sick. Instead of answering in the typical fashion, I got a “maybe” out of him. I had him start pumping a at-the-first-sign-of-a-cold supplement into his body and this year, he actually took the correct over-the-counter medications to relieve his symptoms. Hang in there, wives of Man Babies. If Mr. Denial can have a breakthrough, there’s hope for them all! 44
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Street Names and History Books BY ANN LITREL
Juanita Hughes is an author of multiple books, columnist with the Cherokee Tribune, and retired branch manager of the Woodstock Library, where she worked for 20 years. Named Woodstock’s official historian in 2006, her ongoing influence pervades the town, including the collections of the Woodstock Visitors Center, a dozen new street names, and in collaborations such as Elm Street’s recent theater production, “Mizz Edna Drives on Main.” This story is part of a series featuring local leaders and visionaries, some behind the scenes, who have had an impact on the community. For Juanita’s full story and the accompanying art, visit www.annlitrel.com “Can we make the interview Thursday?” she said when I called. “I strongly resemble Albert Einstein until after my Wednesday appointments at the hairdresser.” Juanita Hughes defies the stereotypes of humorless, grayhaired librarians. She dives into our interview with a question connected to the biggest mystery of her past. “Are you going to ask me things I know the answer to?” I answer, “Yes.” “Well, let me tell you a story,” she said. “Years ago, I did an interview on a local Canton TV station with Marguerite Cline. I wasn’t too nervous about it because I knew nobody in Woodstock would be able to watch it. Marguerite promised she wouldn’t ask anything I didn’t know. “So her first question was, ‘Tell me about your mother and father.’ Well, my father left our family when I was 2. Back then, when people asked about my father, my pat answer was, ‘We didn’t have no daddy, ‘cause we was too poor.’ But this didn’t seem like the right thing to say for TV, so I stammered and stuttered on my very first interview question. Marguerite was embarrassed. She apologized afterward for asking me a question she thought anybody would be able to answer.” Juanita related she’s made three trips to her father’s
birthplace in Pennsylvania looking for more information about him, a journey she’s shared with readers in her weekly column. “There were so many things we hadn’t known. He had another wife and a family. When I was little, he had sent me a few penny postcards with a few stories and drawings. That’s all I had from him growing up. It makes me wonder what will happen to this generation. They only have electronic notes. Those get erased—and then there’s nothing.” I’m surprised to find out Woodstock’s historian wasn’t born here. “I was born in Denver and grew up in Dalton, my mother’s hometown. Homer [her husband] and I moved 13 times before we settled down here in 1965 for his job. When we came, Woodstock had a population of 750. You could walk to the grocery store, to the library with your children. It was just a perfect little town.” “The library was in a storefront, where LKT Sports is now. When I started working there, we were only open 15 hours a week, and people stayed mad with us all the time. Everybody in Woodstock came from somewhere else where the libraries were perfect,” Juanita commented dryly. “That was in the 1980s, when my different interests kind of came together – the history, the library and also the writing.” She mentioned her first newspaper column, and authoring the history of First Baptist Church Woodstock, “Set Apart”, which she described as an almost overwhelming task. “You know, I never had a formal education. I learned to write by reading. “I began collecting history files at home when I was working on Set Apart. Later, they went to the Visitors Center. The city named me ‘Woodstock’s Official Historian,’ ” she laughed, “because they got tired of not knowing answers to people’s questions. They just sent them to me. When the new development downtown was going on, I started thinking about those generic street names they use like ‘Oak’ or “Magnolia.’ So I just e-mailed the developer Pam Sessions and said, ‘can we have some input into what you name the streets?’ She came and met with me right away—for two hours. I showed her my list of Woodstock people and why they were important. ‘Evelyn Chambers was the first and only female Mayor. Bailey was the first black councilman….’” I nodded as she spoke, but she looked at me and uttered with the certainty of one who has seen much of life: “The longer you live, the more interested you will be.” Whether it’s the history of her father or her adopted hometown, Juanita tells the stories—and keeps asking the questions. Ann Litrel www.annlitrel.com
Woodstock’s Official Historian Searches the Past For Her Father While She Unearths the Family Tree For an Entire Community
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Keeping on Track with Fitness Goals BY WAYNE KOSBE AND DR. JEFF DONOHUE
For many, one of our New Year’s resolutions was to get in shape and lose the excess weight. Many of us probably joined a new gym hoping to get on the health track, but did you know that 65 percent of new members quit after just one month? Perhaps the reasons include not seeing results, lack of good customer service or personal training sessions that were too expensive. But don’t give up just yet! There are gyms out there that can get you the results you want and won’t break your bank. The solution is easy. Look for gyms that have adopted small group and affordable personal training (typically four to eight in a class-type setting) for typically around $6 per class. A smaller gym may even offer members a free class or training session before committing to anything, and who doesn’t like getting free stuff? Ask if the class incorporates training such as high intensity interval training (HIIT), tabata and TRX Suspension training. This type of training has become the number one trend in fitness due to its affordability and its effectiveness, especially when combined with a heart rate monitoring system where you can visually see your effort while working out. Participants will burn a lot of calories during the class, as well as over the next 24 hours. The best part about training at these smaller gyms is that anybody of any age can
do it. Don’t be one of the 65 percent who quit after just one month. Many people perform their best when coached, but it needs to be affordable. Check out your local smaller gyms. You will find one you can afford with fun and effective classes that doesn’t treat you like “another membership” it just signed up. Remember, as long as you are willing to put in the work, you will see results! As always check with your doctor before starting any efficient high intensity training.
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How Daily Habits Impact Your Sleep BY NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
A good night’s sleep is important to your health for many reasons. Chronic lack of sleep has been linked to health problems such as obesity, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. It decreases attentiveness and reaction time and may cause you to lose focus at work. It also has been linked to a rise in motor vehicle accidents, involving drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. Here are some simple solutions to help you catch more Zzzzz’s. • Limit technology. How often do you bring your laptop to bed? Do you watch television before going to sleep? Studies show that chronic light from TVs, cell phones and other electronic devices decreases your brain’s production of melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep onset. Avoid any source of bright light in the evenings and make your bedroom a technology-free zone. Your sleep quality will improve. • Travel smart. Jet lag results from an imbalance in your body’s natural 24-hour cycle. To fight it, select a flight that lands in early evening, then stay up until your usual bedtime, local time. • Limit caffeine. You may be preventing sleep at night by consuming caffeine during the day. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends limiting your caffeine consumption to 300-400 milligrams per day (about three to four 8-ounce cups of coffee), and avoiding it in the late afternoon and evening. • Watch your weight. Being overweight can impact your sleep by affecting your breathing and your ability to get comfortable. Exercising to lose the extra pounds will increase your metabolism and make you tired. Working out in the morning is good and late afternoon even better (six hours before bedtime). If you work out at night, try to finish at least three hours before your planned bedtime. • Relax. Unmanaged stress impacts your ability to sleep. To help overcome stress, try various bedtime rituals – listen to relaxing music, focus on deep breathing to slow your heart rate and reduce muscle tension, and keep a journal to write down thoughts that keep you up at night.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends limiting your caffeine consumption to 300-400 milligrams per day (about three to four 8-ounce cups of coffee), and avoiding it in the late afternoon and evening.”
If sleep problems persist for a few weeks, it is important to talk to a health care provider, as you may have a sleep disorder. To watch videos and learn more about how to get a better night’s sleep, visit www.northside.com/sleep.
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Personal Injury BY VAN TRAN
The recent winter storm caused massive gridlock, stranded commuters and students and caused a large number of motor vehicle accidents in the metro Atlanta area. Our clinic is seeing a lot of patients who were involved in accidents during that storm and still suffer from aches and pains. One particular case was a female patient showing up with a lot of pain ranging from her Dr. Van Tran is a board neck all the way to her toes. She certified chiropractor with also complained about shortness Discover Chiropractic. He can be reached at (770) of breath and bruising in her 516-9900. chest. We immediately referred her to the emergency room to be evaluated. After extensive evaluation and a lot of imaging at the ER, she was diagnosed with low back disc protrusion. If she had waited, her low back disc protrusion might have led to more serious long-term problems. She is currently being treated in our clinic and
“If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, even a minor one, it is important to ensure that you are properly assessed and treated.” responding favorably to care. It is good to be proactive about your health. Better safe than sorry! If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, even a minor one, it is important to ensure that you are properly assessed and treated. Even minor injuries can develop into more serious conditions if they are left untreated. The most common injuries during a motor vehicle accident are neck and back injuries. Neck injuries can be mild—such as whiplash and neck strain—or more serious, such as cervical dislocation and disc injury. The lower back is the most common site of back injuries, which can include sprain and strain, herniated discs and fractured vertebrae. Do not wait for symptoms to go away, because they might not.
An Unpleasant Journey That Can Be Avoided BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
It was another day in Atlanta with that rare threat of winter snow that typically doesn’t materialize. Yet on January 28, snow started to fall and quickly accumulate, creating a challenge for Atlanta motorists. Atlanta’s rapid transformation into a surreal winter wonderland resulted in a gridlock of bumperto-bumper traffic, adding a new complexity to the trek that soon Dr. Scott Harden is a unfolded into an unexpected dentist at Fountain View journey. Family Dentistry. I sat in my car observing You can reach Dr. Harden hundreds of motorists trying at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles.com. to make it home. While it may seem an extreme comparison to some, I found myself wishing that people felt as strongly about having regular dental check-ups each year as they did about reaching their destinations on that snowy Tuesday. The episode of extreme weather revealed the determination that people possess when they have a clear goal in mind. It was quite amazing to observe. I was left with the question: 48
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What would make people develop as clear a goal in seeking dental care as they in reaching home during this snowstorm? A 2008 and 2009 Gallup-Healthway’s poll revealed onethird of all Americans and about 50 percent of Americans in nine states did not visit a dentist in the previous year. It was interesting to think that, among the motorists in front of me that day, at least three out of every 10 people did not go to the dentist regularly. While most people value dentistry, it is often not a priority in their lives. Many lack the self-discipline and motivation to make their dental appointments. It dawned on me that dentists and their staff members make a tremendous difference with the motivation people need to achieve their dental goals. A dentist who cares and educates you about your dental needs in a positive manner will motivate you to maintain routine dental care. The dentist can help the patient overcome fear and anxiety, along with a friendly staff and an inviting and comfortable office. Organization within the dental office provides reminders about cleanings and exams, scheduling and financing - all which create a team approach that will add motivation for patient routine care. Good habits start best at a young age but can be developed at any age. The unexpected journey that people in Atlanta experienced continued on page 82
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Experience isn’t Expensive — It’s Priceless
THE TOMLINSON TEAM When it comes to buying or selling a home, experience matters— experience in the industry and experience in the community. Buying or selling a home can be very exciting but very stressful as well. When you’re making the important decision as to who should represent you, there are certain criteria to consider: the agent’s knowledge of the area and industry; professionalism; accessibility and trustworthiness. Cathy Tomlinson, founder and team leader of the Tomlinson Team, formerly with Prudential and now Berkshire Hathaway, knew the best way to serve clients was to have a team. The team consists of Donna Ripley, Donna Charitat, Tonya Duncan, Julie Auger, Rochelle Traub and Kellie Morvillo, who each bring unique talents to the table. “Our knowledge of the area and our knowledge of the real estate market makes us one of the best-selling teams in the area. We are experts in working with buyers and sellers, and we treat each client transaction as if it were our own,” said Cathy. “We all live and work in the area and have children who have been through the public and private school system; therefore, we are able to help our clients with school choices,” she continued. The Tomlinson team is part of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices® real estate franchise, which purchased Prudential. “The Berkshire Hathaway name stands for integrity and unquestioned financial strength, which will enhance our services and Internet presence for our clients,” said Cathy. The Tomlinson Team is the No. 1 real estate selling team in the Berkshire Hathaway Towne Lake office, and recently the team was awarded the Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices 2013 Chairman’s Circle Platinum award for production, putting the team in the top 1 percent of real estate agents worldwide and the fourth best team in all of Berkshire Hathaway. The agents are experts in the Atlanta area and in most metro counties from North Georgia to Metro Atlanta. Cathy and her team have the clout, professionalism and work ethic to keep them at a consistently strong performance level, and even during rough patches in the economy, the Tomlinson Team excelled. Cathy was named as the Realtor® of the Year in 2012 by the Cherokee Associations of Realtors®, and she recently was featured on the radio show, Real Estate Atlanta. Additionally, Cathy was chosen to be featured on the cover and as an inside 50
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L to R: Donna Ripley, Julie Auger, Cathy Tomlinson, Rochelle Traub, Donna Charitat and Tonya Duncan.
feature of Top Agent magazine. The team is always available to clients seven days a week, day or night. “It’s important to us to be honest, dependable and to always have the client’s best interest at heart. We put the ‘nice’ in real estate. We strive to be courteous, educated, professional, honest and ethical and just plain nice to fellow Realtors and clients,” said Cathy.
The Tomlinson Team Is A Name You Can Trust.
Cathy Tomlinson is a 20-year resident of Towne Lake and a Realtor for 17 years. She is the team leader and established the Tomlinson Team as a top-notch, high production team. Her daughter Melissa still lives and works in the area with her husband Mason and newborn son, Baker. Son Brice recently relocated to Salt Lake City and is engaged to be married. Donna Charitat is a 20-year resident of Cherokee County and a Realtor in Atlanta for nine years. She became a licensed Realtor in 2005. Prior to going into real estate, she was a registered nurse, which she believes gave her the great skills of having sharp attention to detail, being a good listener and acting as an advocate for her clients. Rochelle Traub lives in the Legacy Park area of Cobb County. Prior to becoming a Realtor, she worked in the legal field for nearly 10 years. She is particularly adept in the field of property management. Donna Ripley has lived and worked in the Towne Lake area for 14 years. In her real estate career, she moved from an administrative manager to becoming one of the top-producing agents on some of the top-producing teams in the area. Julie Auger has lived in Towne Lake for 19 years, and before joining the Tomlinson team, she enjoyed a career in the technology field. She brings to the team her love of technology and her ability to interact with buyers and sellers to help them from beginning to end in the process of buying and selling a home. Tonya Duncan is a 13-year resident of Towne Lake and has two teenage sons. She was born in Atlanta, and she has lived in different areas in around the city her entire life. Kellie Morvillo (not pictured) is the newest team member and looks forward to starting her real estate career with the one of the top-performing teams in the area.
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Attention Men: The Next Menopause Joke May Be on You BY MICHELLE HINSON
Popular menopause joke: Since women go through menopause, do men go through womenopause? Nope. They go through andropause. Contrary to popular belief, menopause is not solely the bane of women. Male menopause, called andropause, is a documented medical condition that can affect men as young as 35. It is also referred to as testosterone deficiency or late-onset hypogonadism. Testosterone, the male hormone required for proper male functioning, peaks in the late teens and begins to decline when a man enters his 30s. Symptoms of andropause include mood swings, weight gain, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, lessened ability to deal with stress, loss of energy, decreased muscle mass, increased body fat, and type 2 diabetes. Recent estimates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicate 4-5 million men in the United States currently suffer from andropause. Comprehensive tests of male hormone levels are essential to detecting imbalances. Testosterone levels can be checked by a primary care physician or at wellness clinics. Testosterone restoration is one recommended option for treating andropause. An increase in testosterone levels can lead to improved physical and mental wellness, often resulting in
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weight loss, muscle gain, improved bone density and heart health, and generally a better outlook on life. Treatments include traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Unlike synthetic hormones present in HRT, bio-identical hormones are made to duplicate your body’s hormones. In other words, BHRT infuses hormones that are identical in molecular structure to the hormones the body naturally makes. Hormones can be delivered to recipients in a number of ways including orally through tablets or capsules and through the skin (transdermal) with the use of injections, patches and gels. The two treatments, HRT and BHRT, also work for women. Be sure to use FDA-approved hormones in whatever therapy you choose. It is important to work closely with your physician or clinician to decide the best therapy for you. If your symptoms are bothersome, discuss your options with a physician or other specialist in menopausal health. Bottom line: male menopause, like female menopause, is no laughing matter. Except for this classic joke with a modern twist: What’s worse than one man going through menopause? Two men going through menopause.
Teen Acne BY DR. AMY HARDIN
As the tween and teen years arrive, so does an unwelcome friend, acne! We see a lot of teens in the office with mild to moderate acne that is easily treatable with over-the-counter medications. This month’s column is what to do about acne. First, to understand treatment, it’s important to understand from where acne comes. Number one on the hit parade is hormones, and teens are full of these! Dr. Amy Hardin is a Sebaceous glands produce extra pediatrician in Towne Lake oily sebum when hormones start at Northside Pediatrics. raging, and the skin cells in these Check out Northside glands get sticky, which causes Pediatrics’ new website at www.northsidepediatrics. plugging of the pores. When a com and follow them on pore is plugged, oil within the Facebook at Northside pore cannot escape. Bacteria that Pediatrics! normally are on our skin and in these pores make a lot of “baby” bacteria, which causes irritation, redness and swelling. Two kinds of acne are commonly seen: black heads (the pore is partially open, allowing the sebum to be seen), and white heads (a closed pore with only the white skin being seen). More severe versions of acne include papules, which are larger pink or red bumps that are tender to touch; nodules, which are like baby abscesses below the skin’s surface and again are painful; and cysts, which are deep, painful larger nodules that often cause scarring. Luckily, cysts are rare (only five percent of kids get cystic acne) but if we see cysts, we often send these kids to the dermatologist if our treatments don’t work quickly. Stress is a big factor in increasing acne flares, and luckily for most kids, food choices have nothing to do with causing acne (despite what our parents told us). A lot of teens develop acne because they simply aren’t washing their faces. Washing with a mild soap one to two times a day is important, but don’t overdo it. Scrubbing your face or using face scrubbers may seem like a good idea, but it often can cause irritation. A lot of kids want to hide their acne with their hair via bangs or long hair. Putting hair back when home after school and in the evening helps keep hair oil off of the face. Hair should be washed daily, too. I even tell boys with longer hair to pull it back with a bandana or put it in a ponytail when home. Many benzoyl peroxide products are now over the counter. Oxy10 is way cheaper than ProActiv and can be found at your local drug or grocery store. These products unplug pores. Another option is a salicylic acid product (such as the Neutrogena or Stridex), which dries up oily skin and causes the top layer of skin to peel. With any of these products, start once a day, and if it irritates skin, back off to every other day until the skin gets used to it. If your child has tried all the over-the-counter products and
“Patience is very important with acne. While we often see great results, there’s usually no 100 percent cure until puberty is done, and even then, many women still see a few pimples until menopause hits, especially during their menstrual cycles.” things seem to be getting worse instead of better, it’s time to see your pediatrician. We have a whole army of prescription medications we can try, some in combination with others. Retinoids are medicines that help with the stickiness of cells. Side effects seen with retinoids are irritation and flaky skin, but this often improves as the kid keeps using the medicine and the skin gets used to it. Antibiotics both in the cream and in oral forms help address the red inflammatory acne by killing the bacteria that cause acne. There are many combinations of each of these creams and gels available by prescription. Girls will often see some improvement by a short to medium course of birth control pills, which can help control hormone fluctuations. Kids that have bad cystic acne can often get good results from an oral medicine called Accutane, but important side effects can be seen in certain teens, so they need to be very closely monitored while on this, usually at the dermatologist’s office. Patience is very important with acne. While we often see great results, there’s usually no 100 percent cure until puberty is done, and even then, many women still see a few pimples until menopause hits, especially during their menstrual cycles. I always tell the teens, “pimples you see today, you made about four to six weeks ago, so it’s going to take four to six weeks for all these treatments to work.” I also always ask the teen if he or she is willing to use creams or meds once or twice a day, because creams that sit on the bathroom counter and aren’t used also won’t work! Acne is a rite of passage and the good news is almost all the friends are also suffering through it too because teens go through puberty all around the same time. Patience and persistence pay off when it comes to acne! TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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SUMMER CAMPS
Before you know it, summer break will be here! Whether you need a fun, safe place for your children daily or just an occasional camp to break up the sounds of, “I’m bored!” we’ve compiled a list of area camps. If your camp is not listed and you want to be included in our April guide, please email your information to editor@townelaker.com by March 10.
KidZone High Adventure Summer Day Camp Location: Escalade Rock Climbing Gym, 3694 Kennesaw South Industrial Drive, Kennesaw Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (free early drop-off at 8 a.m., late pick-up until 5:30 p.m.) weekly during the summer. Ages: 6-12 Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., daily (early drop off 8–9 a.m.; late pickup 4–5:30 p.m.) Information: Weekly camps. Call (770) 794-1575 or visit www.escaladegym.com. Theatre of the Sports and Stars Summer Camp Location: Allen Temple Christian Academy, 232 Arnold Mill Road Dates: June 2–July 25 (weekly) Ages: 5-12 Hours: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Information: Cost is $120/week (lunch included). For more information go to www.AllenTempleChristianAcademy.org. YMCA Day Camp Location: Cherokee Outdoor YMCA, 201 E. Bells Ferry Road Dates: June 2–Aug. 1 (weekly) Ages: 5-15 Information: Call (770) 345-9622 or visit www. CherokeeYmcaRegistration.com. Scholarships available. Curtain Call Youth Players Camps Location: 2800 Canton Road, Suite 600, Marietta
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Contact:
Call (404) 692-2297, email Summercamp@ ccyp.org or visit www.ccyp.org
Curtain Call Youth Players’ camps will have different productions based on age groups. Scheduled camps and productions are: Shannonigan’s Playhouse Date/Production: June 9-13 (half day), Peter Pan Ages: Kindergarten–second grade Information: Cost $110 Elementary Playhouse Dates/Production: July 7-11, Dragon Trouble July 14-18, The Gingerbread Girl July 21-25, Operation: Save the Environment Ages: Grades 3–5 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Information: $215/week Middle School Playhouse Dates/Production: June 2-6, Whose Line is it Curtain Call June 16-20, The Gift of Gab June 23-27, Macbeth July 14-25, Harry Potter and the Obnoxious Voice...Sssspoof! (two-week musical theater)* 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Ages: Grades 6–8 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Information: $215/week. The July 14-25 camp will take place at The Art Place—Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
High School Playhouse Date/Production: June 30-July 3, Whose Line is it Curtain Call? Ages: Grades 9–12 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Informaton: $55/day or $200 for four days Cherokee County Safety Town Location: Bascomb Elementary School, 1335 Wyngate Pkwy. Dates: June 9-13 June 16-20 June 23-27 Ages: Children entering kindergarten in the fall Time: 8 a.m.–noon Information: $75, includes materials, snacks and T-shirt. For more information, www.CherokeeCountySafetyTown.org. Elm Street Drama Camps Location: 8534 Main St. Dates: June 2–Aug. 1 (weekly) Ages: Junior, 5–7 Senior, 8–14 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Information: Register at www.elmstreetarts.org. Call (678) 494-4251 Georgia All-Star Gymnastics Day Camp Location: 105 Arnold Mill Park Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1 (weekly) Ages: 3-12 Time: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Information: Half day and daily rates, weekly rates and unlimited (all summer) rates. Call (770) 516-2654, email info@ ga-allstars.com or visit www.ga-allstars.com. Bits, Bytes & Bots—Technology 4 Kids Location: Various throughout Cherokee and Cobb counties
Dates: June 2–July 28 (weekly) Ages: 6 and older Times: Half day, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Full day 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Information: $200 for half day; $300 for full day. Register at www.bbb-atlanta.com or call (770) 826-0449. Dance Imagination Fairytale Ballet Camps Location: 119 Mill Street Dates: June 17–20, June 24-27, July 15-18 and July 22-25 Ages: 2 and older Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Information: $40/day or $140/week. Registration begins March 24. Call (678) 445-2731 or visit www.danceimagination. com. Gold Swimming’s “Camp Splash” (Swim and Multi-Activity Camp) Location: 103 Arnold Mill Road Dates: June 2–July 11 (weekly) Ages: 5–12 Time: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Information: $250/week. $20 registration fee for nonGold members. Call Beth Murphy at (770) 591-1998 or email officedir@goldswim.com. Club Scientific Summer Camps Times & Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weeks of June 23, July 7 and July 14 Ages: 4-14 Location: Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Rd. Cost: Starting at $245 per week Information: Options include 28 themes. Pre and postcamp hours available. Register at www.clubscientific.com or call (678) 880-6460. .
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INSIDE THE MIND OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT Each month, students in Joe Lemmo’s seventh grade Language Arts class at E.T. Booth Middle School will be sharing thoughts on topics important to them. This month’s topic is, “My experience with the winter storm of January 2014” When the snow hit hard in Atlanta, I was at school. It had become a pretty long wait for the bus, and many students were coming back to the school because their road was closed. I started to worry a little, but my dad came and got me when it began to snow harder and the ice was forming. It was pretty easy to get home, but I knew thousands and thousands of other people were struggling to get home to their families. When I looked outside, I saw a beautiful Jessica white blanket of snow all over. It Rinker was just breathtaking, so peaceful all over, but there were also many people struggling with their cars, and I wanted to help. The next day, I got to do something very helpful to many people all over Towne Lake, and it would be remembered by many people who were in desperate need those few days. My brother invited his girlfriend over to our house, and they were just throwing snowballs, sledding, etc. Then her dad came in his truck and started to pull people up the steep hill that I live on. He invited us to help others, and we ended up helping over 50 stranded cars and passengers! They even offered money, but there was no need to take it. It felt great to help everyone in need, and I knew they also appreciated it as well. So while others were playing in the snow or with their families, we were helping people, and to me, that was the best of all!
Riley McCready
When most kids hear the word “snow,” they get excited. On January 28, 2014, that wasn’t the case. At about 10:30 a.m, the principal announced that we would be getting out of school two hours early. Later that day, it started to snow while we were still in class. When it was time to go home, everyone waited in anticipation to hear their name or bus called on the intercom. When mine wasn’t called for the next hour, I knew something was wrong. I started to worry, wondering if my parents and my siblings were alright. I was extremely tired and just wanted to get
home as soon as possible. As soon as my name was called for checkout, I leaped out of the classroom to leave. When I got to the office, my mom’s friend was there. She walked us to her house, which wasn’t that far from the school. Later that day, my siblings and I were driven to our house on the dangerously icy roads. Abandoned cars littered the streets and people were walking everywhere. When I finally arrived at my house, I was excited to see that my parents were safe. The next day, I played in the snow all day, and was happy the scary part of the unexpected storm was over.
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On Tuesday, January 28, what normally is called “Hotlanta” was now snowcovered across the area. When you looked outside, all you saw was abandoned or crashed cars, ice on roads and a fresh layer of fallen snow on the ground. This is very unusual for us but it definitely brought out the best in people. There were people, including me, who were bringing food and water to people who were stranded on the highway. Some brought clothes and others brought blankets. It was truly amazing. All you normally hear about on the news and Kaylie social media are mainly bad things, but Cofield this story was one that wasn’t. People cared about others and it showed… all the love in Georgia. But the snow wasn’t the only problem. There were frozen water pipes, people without electricity and heat, and people who were literally freezing to death. The house across the street from ours had frozen water pipes with water up to your ankles on the floor and it ruined all the new hardwood floors. But I don’t think many kids realized how dangerous this storm really was. To them it was just a free day or two off of school and a time to have fun and play in the snow. There were those children outside playing, having snowball fights and going sledding. But there are some families who now have to go to sleep and wake up every day with one less family member. I think this was one unforgettable experience. When we look back on it in the future, it will make us take the time to hug our family and be grateful that we still have them with us. This was one week Atlanta will NEVER forget.
When I found out it was going to snow, I was very excited. But then I remembered…when it snows here, it never sticks. As a matter of fact, it usually melts before there’s even a quarter-inch layer on the ground. Near lunch time that day, I looked outside and there wasn’t even a layer of snow on the ground. It looked like a few sprinkles of white fluff scattered on the ground. But then, just two hours later, there was nearly four inches of snow covering A.J. everything! Anderson I thought it was going to be great. I thought I was going to have so much fun, but the bus I was riding home on was going about three miles per hour, and people were getting into wrecks all around us. I thought that everything would return to normal after a few hours, but I was way wrong! After I got home, I got a call from my mom, and she said she had been on the road for five hours, trying to get home from work (which is usually a 30 minute drive). Later, I got a call from my dad, and he said he couldn’t make it home; he would have to spend the night at Publix. So in the end, what I thought was going to be a fun snow day turned out to be…far from fun.
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CCSD Students Recognized During Signing Day Fifty-six Cherokee County School District student-athletes were recognized in a ceremony for signing commitment letters to compete at the college level. Listed below are our local students: Etowah High School Signings Ty Cohen, Baseball — Florida Institute of Technology Will Campbell, Baseball — Kennesaw State University Nick DeSantis, Baseball — Lawson State Community College Jake Swan, Baseball — Georgia Highlands College Taylor Kimber, Basketball — University of Alabama-Huntsville Nathan Parrott, Bowling — Cumberland University Stephanie Newman, Cross Country — Troy University Savannah Smith, Cross Country — University of Memphis Ayden Bonilla, Football — University of North Carolina John Oliver, Football — U.S. Air Force Academy Benjamin Rowell, Football — Davidson University Chandler Steele, Football — Stetson University
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Matt McCarthy, Lacrosse — Long Island University at Post Will Sheridan, Lacrosse — Wingate University Zach Lord, Lacrosse — Wingate University Alexia Audet, Lacrosse — Young Harris College Schyler Folsom, Soccer — University of West Georgia Bridgette Flaherty, Softball — University of Louisville Maddie Beth Jenkins, Softball — Lander University Lauren Oglesby, Swimming — Gardner-Webb University Taylor Weiss, Swimming — University of Arkansas Megan Young, Swimming — Georgia Tech Woodstock Jacklyn Chiesa, Lacrosse — Wingate University Carolyn Edwards, Softball — Georgia Perimeter College Savannah Wood, Tennis — Samford University
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Clark Creek LEGO Team Wins at Regionals Two robotics teams from Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy won first place at the Kennesaw Super Regional FIRST LEGO League Tournament. FIRST LEGO League is a robotics program for 9 to 14 year olds, which is designed to get children excited about science and technology and teach them valuable employment and life skills. In the regional tournament held earlier this month with 30 other teams, Clark Creek’s RoboHawks team won first-place in Core Value Teamwork and the BrickMasters won firstplace in Computer Programming.
Front row (left to right): Liam Cruttenden, Owen Tarpey, Emily Faulkner, Noah Sherman and Kiera Bass. Middle row: Alex Smith, Korbin Roberson, Ashley Lago, Aidan Cumby, Hamza Khan, Ramon Mandujano and Daniel Varnell. Back row: Bobby Ashley, Kain Watson, Zack Laur, Deven Spencer, Amelia Ganues, Colin Pentecost, Sophia Stewart and Basia Coleman.
Cherokee Christian Students go Country Cherokee Christian students had a good time at the Country Western Round Up line dancing, square dancing and pie eating!
Left to right: Rachel Fail, Jordan Shaw, Emily Dokken, and teacher Mrs. Susan Gum.
Woodstock Senior Wins Scholarship to Attend Conference Woodstock High School senior Ahmad Bratton (right), has won a scholarship to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C., presented by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students interested in pursuing careers as physicians or in medical research fields. Ahmad was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, the medical director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, to represent Georgia based on his academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. Ahmad was a member of Woodstock’s varsity basketball team and an assistant coach for a second grade basketball team at Sixes Elementary School. 60
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Former Etowah Grad Named UGA Presidential Scholar Madison Miracle (right), 2013 Etowah High School valedictorian, recently earned the University of Georgia Presidential Scholar award for the fall 2013 semester. In order to receive this honor, a student needs to have a 4.0 GPA and at least 14 hours of classes. Madison is the daughter of Barbara and Greg Miracle.
Local Schools Win at Regional Reading Bowl Five Cherokee County School District teams won at the Regional 2014 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, which qualifies them for divisional competition. Etowah High School placed first and Woodstock High School placed second in the high school division. Members of the Etowah team: Tiffa Blakeley, Kaitlyn Burns, Joleen Coppolo, Zach Jordan, Bobby Kutschke, Sindhu
Manivannan, Francis Mukoma, Joan Mukoma, Brandon Olson, Carine Seudieu; and Coaches Cari Cain, Denise Lewis and Suzy Lolley. Members of the Woodstock team: Naudia Baisden; Brooke Burris; Casey Heidt; captains Baily Paschal and Matt Shear; and coaches Heather Bolt and Carrie Sprouse.
Carmel Counselor Nominated as Counselor of Year Carmel Elementary School’s Liz Ray has been chosen as the Woodstock Innovation Zone’s Counselor of the Year nominee. Liz will represent the Woodstock Innovation Zone (WIZ) in the Cherokee County School District Counselor of the Year process. Dr. Keith Bryant, principal at Carmel, said, “Liz does a superior job and is welldeserving of this honor!”
Mrs. Ray receiving word of her recognition and flowers presented by Mr. Mark Smith (left), Woodstock Middle School Principal and WIZ Lead Principal, along with Dr. Keith Bryant.
Etowah Principal Receives Scholarship Etowah High School Principal Keith Ball is one of 40 educators and the only one from Georgia to win EF Educational Tours’ Professional Development Scholarship. The scholarship will fully fund a 10-day trip to Peru this summer during which Mr. Ball will have hands-on, service-learning experiences with other educators from around the country. The trip includes service-learning projects in Lima, Urumba, Aguas Calientes and Cuzco. Mr. Ball will also visit local schools on each stop and have the opportunity to explore Peru’s major cultural and historical sites including Machu Picchu.
Cherokee Charter Sends Students to National Spelling Bee Two Cherokee Charter Academy students recently advanced to the Charter Schools USA’s National Spelling Bee. Andrew Tweet, fifth grade and Alex Dagraca, sixth grade, competed against other charter school students from Georgia and North Carolina. TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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Etowah Baseball Player Gives Back During Showcase William Campbell, a senior at Etowah High School (EHS), is a star baseball player. He recently was invited to participate in the International Power Showcase and All-World/All American Baseball Classic. The Power Showcase featured 130 of the world’s top high school baseball players from 20 countries. William represented Georgia as a featured player in the Home Run Derby and played for the East in the All-American game. He hit five home runs in the Home Run Derby, including one of the longest at 452 feet. Each player participated in “Home Runs that Help,” a community outreach program. The program partners each player with a buddy who has a lifethreatening illness or lifelong disease. Each home run the player hits is dedicated to his buddy, and players can raise money to donate to their buddy. William chose former Etowah teacher Brianna Elrod’s son Easton as his buddy. William loved the Etowah connection as well as William Campbell and Easton Elrod
the fact that Easton’s name is the same name as the bat he used at the Showcase. Easton was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bone Disease. His parents were told when he was born that they would be lucky if he got to come home. Needless to say, their little miracle made it home and is amazing them daily; Easton celebrated his first birthday on Jan. 14. William currently is looking for ways to raise money for Easton and recently ordered wristbands to sell that say, “Unbreakable Spirit.” He also is hoping to have an “Easton Day” for EHS baseball this spring with a yellow out and collect donations. If you are interested in donating to Easton, visit Regions Bank and ask for the benefit account for Easton Elrod.
William at bat during the Power Showcase
Kerri Magee, USTA Georgia Junior Captain of the Year BY JASON FLEEMAN
There are many reasons why Eagle Watch resident Kerri Magee, was chosen as USTA Georgia 2013 Junior Captain of the Year, but it comes down to her love for children. She spends countless hours organizing teams, socials and the M.A.T.C.H. (Metro Atlanta Tennis Challenge Hub) challenge ladder. She invites kids to her home for Ping-Pong and other events to make sure they are having fun and staying out Jason is a USPTR of trouble. Kerri cares for these professional, a USTA Georgia children as if they were her own, Tennis Professional of the Year and director of junior just as she does her stepson tennis programs at a local Grant. It was easy for USTA club. Jason can be reached Georgia to choose Kerri as its at jasonfleeman@gmail. Junior Captain of the Year. com. Kerri’s first stint as captain was in 2012 for a 12U tennis team. Over the years, she has captained countless adult tennis teams and was always supportive of team members’ children both on and off the court. Currently as a junior team captain, she organizes socials, practices and matches so children on her 62
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team receive tremendous amounts of positive reinforcement. The team won the 2012 state championships for its division and returned home hungry to get back. Placing third in the winter season, the team trained even harder, with Kerri’s encouragement, to qualify for the 2013 state championships. Kerri started organizing the return trip by coordinating hotels, discounted meals, goody bags, warm-up courts, etc. Her organizational skills helped parents enjoy matches without stress; she took care of everything and the team placed second in its division! As if captaining was not enough, Kerri attends practices, lessons or anything else children participate in. The kids know she is there for them. Kerri started a Friday night social called “Tunes & Tennis” for children who want to have fun learning tennis while listening to music. Knowing juniors continued on page 82
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SCOUTING 2014 Boy Scouts
Jacob Kish and Conor Barnfield learning to scuba dive
Scoutmaster Allen Jenkins of Holly Springs Cub Scout Pack 125 leads the boys on a hike on the Etowah Trail
Woodstock Pack 625, Den 3 Pack graduation. Front row (left to right): Daniel Lamboley, Christopher Sweeney, Dallas Webb and Anthony DelGais. Middle row: Thomas Merritt, Eddie Harmon, Aidan Bailey, Luca Ruocco and Gavyn Whitney. Back row: Assistant leader Thomas Merritt, Den leader Mike DelGais and Assistant leader Jeff Sweeney.
Pack 625 Overall 2014 Pinewood Derby Winners (left to right) Daniel Lamboley, Christopher Sweeney and Jack Lewis.
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Nick T., John D. and Baldwin M. with Cub Scout Pack 37 visited the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
Blake Armstrong with Cub Scout Pack 125 paints Christmas ornaments with a new friend at the Cherokee Counter Senior Center.
Members of Troop 639 learning to tie knots. Left to right: Connor Barnfield, Jacob Kish, Trenton Eagon David Humphreys and Jimmy Wilson.
Troop A323 at the National Scout Jamboree
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.
Girl Scouts
Ansley Bossart (an Explorer) and Tyson Mittrucker (a Tenderheart) winning for overall speed at Troop 2012’s Pinewood Derby.
Riley Perkins of Troop 12113 during a drug dog visit
Girl Scout Junior Troop 7011 participating in Scout Weekend at Snow Mountain. Front row (left to right): Lorelei Sanders, Caitlin Connor, Caylin Payne, Abby Goodwin and Megan Lee. Back row: Kristen Brunelle, Jasmine Jenkins, Madison Brunelle, Lori Goodwin, Jessa Richardson and Sheridan Branch.
Girl Scout troop 12113 at the Woodstock Christmas parade. Left to right: Kayah Cousar, Kelcie Graboski, Elizabeth Niedjaco, Autumn Restaino and Riley Perkins.
Junior Girl Scout Troop 2353 recently completed its Bronze Award community service project for Rose Creek library.
Junior Girl Scout Troop 2353 participated in World Thinking Day 2014
Troop 7017 of the Riverwood Service Unit camping at Pine Acres Girl Scout camp on Lake Allatoona.
Troop 2776 building fires.
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Carole Dubuc-Ohlemueller “Countryside” Eillene Kirk “Bale and Barn”
Jim Kirk “Wait’n in the Chutes”
Peter Kilpo “Valley Farm Barn”
Color Print: Club info: The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at (770) 617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@comcast.net. Martin Longstaff “Mustard Farm” 66
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Naomi Shively “Dahmen Barn”
David Ferguson “Pullman Yard Train Barn”
Allen Quandee “A Dying Icon”
Eillene Kirk “Mini Maids”
Monochromatic Print:
Eillene Kirk “Shabby Shelter” Naomi Shively “Invisible Light Barn”
Allen Quandee “Southern Comfort”
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Marriage Moments BY BILL RATLIFF
Jan. 28 proved to be a very long day as we began the saga of Snow Jam in Atlanta. As you are aware, many people had to evacuate vehicles and leave them on the side of the road. People walked miles to get home or to some sort of shelter. Still others were stranded at their schools or businesses. Metro Atlanta was under a crisis situation for sure. I was fortunate to make it Bill Ratliff is the Senior home early enough to avoid Pastor at Towne Lake many of the difficult weatherCommunity Church. related problems that others He can be reached at (678) 445-8766 or bratliff@ faced. My wife was at school tlcchurch.com helping children stay safe until parents could retrieve their children, and she stayed late into the evening. Administrators and other personnel stayed all night, as was the case in many schools. At one point, things were stable and there was enough personnel so she decided to go ahead and come home. She left her car and walked with another teacher. I was able to meet them part way. It had been an extremely stressful day for all. What really impressed me about my wife was her attitude about the weather crisis when she finally arrived home. Even though she was freezing cold and exhausted from all that had happened during the day, she did not complain at all. She had
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“Sometimes in marriage we need to take mental notes on what we observe in our partner’s experiences in situations they face in life.” only good things to say about how the day had gone. She was full of concern, grace and empathy for those she knew who were still struggling with the challenges of their circumstances. Sometimes in marriage we need to take mental notes on what we observe in our partner’s experiences in situations they face in life. Sharing these observations with our spouse can be an important way to affirm him or her as a person and as our mate. In this case, I saw a spirit of compassion in my wife that blessed me, and I’m sure others as well throughout that day. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another.” Date Your Mate Vacation: Take your mate to Paris. Save up over time for this trip so you can enjoy it while you are there as well as being debt free when you return home. While you’re there, take in all of the sights. Spend time enjoying the cuisine and people watching in the outdoor cafés. Every day, buy a baguette and drink café au lait so you can participate in a daily routine of French culture. By the way, the French are not unfriendly like you may have heard. They just hate the way we Americans butcher their language. Au revoir.
LIVING THE BIBLE – Forgiveness BY DR. DOUG THRASHER
If someone were to ask you what holiday is always in March, you’d know, wouldn’t you? On March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick died on March 17, 461. Not too many people know his story, so here is just a brief version. Patrick was born in Britain, but taken into slavery by the Irish when he was 16. Somehow, during his captivity, Patrick came Dr. Doug Thrasher is the to know Christ as his Savior. He Senior Pastor at Hillside escaped when he was 22 and United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the returned to his family in Britain. TowneLaker’s Community But his heart burned for the Irish Board. You may contact people, who were mostly pagan. him at dthrasher@ After several years, Patrick hillsideumc.org. returned to Ireland – this time as a missionary. For the rest of his life, approximately 40 years, Patrick preached and told the story of Jesus. During his life, he helped establish more than 200 churches and baptized 100,000 Irish people into the Christian faith. No wonder he is the patron saint of Ireland. None of this would have happened unless Patrick had been able to forgive his captors. The Bible teaches us very clearly that we should “forgive those who trespass against us.” Jesus was asked how many times we should forgive and he said
“The Bible teaches us very clearly that we should “forgive those who trespass against us.” Jesus was asked how many times we should forgive and he said “seven times seventy,” meaning unlimited times.” “seven times seventy,” meaning unlimited times. We, who are forgiven by Jesus (remember his words on the cross), must practice forgiveness in our lives. I highly recommend a book on forgiveness titled “Total Forgiveness” by R.T. Kendall. He presents forgiveness in a way that can be clearly understood. I have known many people who have told me that reading the book has helped them tremendously in dealing with something unforgiveable in their lives. When a person is unwilling to forgive and carries a grudge, the one who is being punished and hurting is the one holding onto something that is not forgiven. Forgiveness means letting another completely off the hook. When you practice forgiveness, you will experience a great sense of freedom. So what’s going on in your life? Do you know the forgiveness of Jesus? Have you forgiven others? To live the Bible means practicing forgiveness.
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Spotlight PAINTINGS BY KRISTINA LAURENDI HAVENS
Local Artist Kristina Laurendi Havens has spent more than 18 months creating a series of paintings depicting everyday scenes around Main Street in Woodstock. The paintings consist of more than 30 pieces in total. The paintings will be auctioned with proceeds benefitting the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village to help fund the next phase of development for the theater and arts center in downtown Woodstock. To participate in the auction, follow Kristina on Facebook (facebook. com/Krystyna81) or email her to join her mailing list at 81artist@comcast.net.
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Amy’s Transformation BY JODI TIBERIO
Jodi Tiberio owns Branches Boutique for women in Towne Lake and brooklynn’s boutique for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. Contact Jodi at info@ shopthreads.net.
Amy Walker is a teacher at Bascomb Elementary School. She has seen several of her co-workers receive makeovers through our program and has been ramping up her style on her own. She has listened to the advice in my columns, shops at smaller stores, which offer more personalized service, and she asks for help. We have gotten to know her and what
will look good on her. Amy is thin but has not been wearing skinny jeans because she did not feel they look good her. Like everyone else, she just needed to find the right pair for her. Many women who wear a smaller size in tops than they do in pants feel this way. Balancing the look with a scarf or chunky piece of jewelry helps to add shape and weight up top. We chose a pair of coral skinny jeans from Scarlet Boulevard. I love their colored denim because the price is low (under $35), and the fit is great! We put together several tops to go with the jeans so she would have a lot of choices. Our favorite outfit, however, was the black and white pattern dress from Hourglass Lilly. Their fabrics are so soft and beautiful. The shapes of their clothing are classic and look great on many women. Paired with leggings, this outfit works for school or date night with her husband. The maxi dresses for spring are amazing! With a lot of new clothing options, Amy left for her salon appointment. After Amy was outfitted, she went to Salon Gloss to complete her transformation. After a consultation with owner Tim Timmons, it was agreed that Amy would keep the length of her hair, yet drastically change her color. Amy mentioned that several of her family members had red hair, and she was ready for a major color change. Tim took Amy’s very dark hair to a vibrant copper-red shade accented by copper highlights. The result of the color change instantly took years off her appearance. Next, it was time for her haircut. Amy’s current hairstyle consisted of mismatched layers that she would wear in a ponytail. The objective was to maintain her current length but redesign her layers to add a more flattering shape and softness. Tim finished off her haircut by adding a softer side-swept fringe that fell right into her layering. The transformation was completed with a makeup consultation and application with Will, aimed at helping Amy to know which colors worked best for her new look as well as quick application techniques that will help her to repeat her look at home. These makeovers just keep getting better every month. Amy looks so amazing! I know it is a big change for her to see herself with a new hair color and make-up. She works so hard and does such a great job for her family and her students. I am very proud of her for doing this for herself. 74
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Downtown Woodstock Dining Guide Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants RESTAURANT
CUISINE
BREAKFAST
SUNDAY
SPIRITS
OFFERS RESERV.
Canyons 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com
American
no
$
$
open
Beer/wine
no
Century House Tavern 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com
Modern American
no
$$
$$$
open
Full bar
8 persons +
Fire Stone 120 Chambers St. 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com
Wood-fired Pizza & Grill
no
$$
$$$
open
Full bar
yes
Freight Kitchen & Tap 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com
Southern
Sat./Sun. Brunch
$$
$$$
open
Full bar
no
Hot Dog Heaven 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605
American
no
$
no
open
no
no
Tapas/Sushi
no
Fri./Sat. only
$$
open
Full bar
yes
Italian
no
$$
$$
open
Full bar
no
J Christophers 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com
Diner
$-$$
$ - $$
no
open
no
no
J Miller’s Smokehouse 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com
BBQ
no
$ - $$
$ - $$
open
no
no
Magnolia Thomas 108 Arnold Mill Rd. 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com
Southern
Sunday Brunch
no
$$$$
open
Beer/wine
yes
Pure Taqueria 441 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock
Mexican
Sat./Sun. Brunch
$$
$$
open
Full bar
6 persons +
English Tea room
no
$
no
closed
no
yes
Italian
no
$$
$$$
closed
Full bar
yes
Ice Martini & Sushi Bar 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com
LUNCH DINNER
Reel Seafood-Coming Soon Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com 76
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March CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 7
Friday Nite Live — Mardi Gras Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Information: Grab your beads and head to downtown Woodstock for the annual Mardi Gras parade and festivities. Witness the coronation of the Mardi Gras King and Queen, dine at one of the many area restaurants and enjoy extended hours at many of the retailers.
March 7
iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: All seats $7 (cash only at door) or $5 if ordered in advance online. www.elmstreetarts.org or (678) 494-4251.
March 10
Book Signing — Kim Harrison, “The Undead Pool” Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. Information: Book purchase optional
March 11
Hands-On Cooking Class, Greek Chicken Roulades Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars, 105 E. Main St. Information: Taught by Chef Alan. $35. Limited seating. RSVP required by calling (678) 401-2609. www.leaningladderoliveoil. com.
March 12
Book Signing — Erika Robuck, “Fallen Beauty” Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. Information: Book purchase optional
March 13
Book Signing — Stephan Pastis, “Timmy Failure and Pearls Before Swine” Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. Information: Book purchase optional
March 22
Hands-On Cooking Class, Asian Spring Rolls Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars, 105 E. Main St. Information: Taught by Chef Alan. $25. Limited seating. RSVP required by calling (678) 401-2609. www.leaningladderoliveoil. com.
March 14-16 & 21-23 The March Downtown Buzz meeting will be held on Friday March 28 at 8 a.m. at the Chambers at City Center and will feature guest speakers – Chief Moss and Chief Soumas with the Public Safety Program. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SPARC Lucas Hilt Cupcakelicious Anthony “Tony” Tortorici U Fine Consignment Nolette Marcellus
Find out what’s happening downtown by downloading the “Visit Woodstock” App
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“Treasure Island or Who’s Got the Map?” Times: Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays, 2 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: A comic re-telling of the Robert Louis Stevenson adventure pitting young Jim Hawkins and his friends against Long John Silver and some wacky pirates. Great fun for the entire family! All seats $10 if ordered in advance online or $12 at the door. www.elmstreetarts.org or (678) 494-4251.
March 26
Hands-On Cooking Class, Marinated Salmon Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars, 105 E. Main St. Information: Taught by Chef Alan. $45. Limited seating. RSVP required by calling (678) 401-2609. www.leaningladderoliveoil. com.
Experience Elm Street
One Great Idea for Thousands to Enjoy BY G. LORA GROOMS
If you have students in Cherokee County schools, they may come home one day soon talking about a special assembly. The iThink Free School Tour is happening again in March and April across the county, sponsored by the CarMax Foundation and Georgia Power Foundation. It all started a few years ago when I finally had Siobhan Brumbelow on board as a fulltime staff member. Though I had G. Lora Grooms is the lots of volunteer help, I really director for the Elm Street needed someone in the trenches Cultural Arts Village. with me on a daily basis. I had all She has been teaching, kinds of programming ideas and writing, directing and not enough time to implement performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can them. I don’t think she had reach her at director@ been at her desk for more than a elmstreetarts.org couple of hours before I sprung one of those ideas on her: a free program of some kind to tour the local schools. I didn’t know how it would be funded at that time, but that wasn’t the point. We needed to do it. Siobhan is superbly creative, and I knew she’d come up with something spectacular. Within a couple of days, she presented the concept of an improv troupe going into the schools with stories to act out, improv games and a third component to encourage writing and literacy. She wanted the students to write their own stories to be handed to the troupe in a folder upon arrival at the school. After performing a piece selected by the teacher in charge - such as “The Cat in the Hat” or “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” - the troupe would select a few of the student writings to act out in a similar fashion. On the spot. No rehearsal. The writer would get to stand with the troupe while his or her story is performed live. You can imagine what a thrilling moment that could be for a young writer. As if that wasn’t enough, Siobhan and the troupe started creating mini-movies of some of the particularly well-crafted stories that were in the folder but hadn’t been picked at random for the live show. There is a link to the mini-movies on our website, www.elmstreetarts. org, to demonstrate how it works. This wonderful program has impacted thousands of students over the years, thanks to the ingenuity and talent of Elm Street’s Siobhan Brumbelow and the iThink Improv Troupe she created.
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MARCH
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Downtown Woodstock
Friday Night Live Returns BY KYLE BENNETT
Kyle Bennett is the director of tourism for the Woodstock Downtown Development Authority. He can be reached at kbennett@ woodstockga.gov.
Main Street Woodstock is excited to announce the 2014 schedule for the Friday Night Live Series, presented by the Bank of North Georgia. This is the sixth year Friday Night Live series which has proved to be a wildly popular event. Each year, the series brings people to downtown Woodstock for a night of fun in the heart of the city the first Friday of every month. Friday Night Live, which runs from 6 – 9 p.m., offers the chance to enjoy the many restaurants and stores in the area. Each month features a different theme, with participating merchants hosting activities that include live bands. Organizers of the series have planned unique contests like 80s Night and Hippie costume contests, and a Hollywood celebrity look-a-
like contest. At each Friday Night Live, participants have a chance to win a $100 Downtown Woodstock Gift Certificate, which can be used at any downtown merchant.. Participants earn one entry in the drawing for every $10 spent at a downtown business during the event. To enter, bring your receipt (s) to the Woodstock Visitor’s Center.
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March 7: Mardi Gras On Main April 4: ’80s Night – Bring out those Members Only jackets for ’80s Night! From disco to pap, bangs to gig hair, come and relive the magic of the ’80s. May 2: Dos de Mayo – Bring out that sombrero and enjoy the area’s only Dos de Mayo Party. It’s South of the Border in South Cherokee! June 6: Dog Days of Summer – Find relief from the Dog Days of summer. July 11: Americafest Salute to the Troops – Join the fun as we celebrate America and salute the troops. Aug. 1: Summer of Love – Hippiefest- No pond bathing here, but we can promise a summer-lovin’ time. Break out the tie-dyes and headbands for a little early autumn fun as the history of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival is celebrated! Peace, love, and rock & roll. Sept. 5 The Great Downtown Tailgate – Put on your team colors and strike up the band for a little early autumn fun! Oct. 3: Oktoberfest – Grab a brew with your crew and have a blast too! Nov. 7: Hollywood Night – Celebrate all things Hollywood. Dec. 5: Christmas on Main – The perfect chance for Christmas shopping and having fun at the same time. Santa has already RSVP’d! For more information visit whatsupwoodstock.com or call the Woodstock Visitors Center at (770)924-0406
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Kerri Magee, USTA Georgia Junior Captain of the Year continued from page 62
need match play, Kerri also formed the M.A.T.C.H. ladder. More than 50 prizes are awarded monthly whether children win or lose. They simply have to play! Juniors LOVE it and actively set up matches to see what prizes they can win. Kerri spends time working on the ladder because she enjoys seeing the children excited to play matches and knows it is extremely beneficial to their success. Being a junior tennis captain can be a thankless job, but Kerri continues to go above and beyond to ensure children enjoy tennis as the sport of a lifetime!
Digital Confessions continued from page 32
shouting out the folder names and passwords Lewis will need to pay the power bill and access the family calendar so he doesn’t miss his next doctor appointment. Then, realizing in horror that he is not a digital citizen, I go into cardiac arrest. But here’s the thing. Lewis can sit in a restaurant and hold a real conversation without once picking up his phone to check tweets and emails. He is not held captive by the electronic manufacturers as they release new versions of the many tech toys on the market. His handwriting is still exquisite because he actually uses pen and paper, and he gives me real greeting cards, not virtual ones. When he awakens each morning, he brings me coffee in bed instead of checking Facebook messages. My Lewis isn’t a digital citizen. But he is still my prize, analog warts and all.
There’s No Crazy Like Middle Aged Crazy continued from page 34
to leave my wife for a younger woman. What we want is to explore those old dreams with the ones we love. I understand my wife, and I know she wants what most women want— stability. She wants me to stay at my current job until I retire. But what we both want isn’t necessarily taking us in different directions. We just have to find ways that satisfy both of us. The important thing is not to ridicule the dreams that were once so vitally important to us. Most men may live unassuming, quiet lives, but our hopes and aspirations can be immense and all consuming.
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during our January snowstorm was based upon unforeseen circumstances. People can avoid an unexpected journey in dentistry by devoting only a couple of hours a year for dental checkups, which will avoid serious tooth and gum problems that could otherwise develop. Be proactive about going to the dentist regularly. 82
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How about the USARF? Speaking of automatic enrollment, Sen. Tom Harkin (R-IA) proposes creating the USA Retirement Funds, a new private pension program. Workers would automatically defer six percent of their paychecks into these investment funds, which would be overseen by the federal government yet managed by independent trustees. Employees would be in unless they opted out. Employers wouldn’t be required to match employee contributions, and they wouldn’t shoulder any fiduciary liability for plan assets; they would simply deal with payroll deductions. Low-income participants could qualify for a “refundable savers credit” – the USARF would match as much as $2,000 of their annual contributions via direct deposit. A worker could contribute up to $10,000 annually to the USARF, with $5,500 in yearly catch-up contributions permitted for those 50 and older. Employers could optionally make per-employee contributions of up to $5,000 per year, but contributions could not vary per employee. The funds wouldn’t offer any principal protection for plan participants, but they would get a pension-like income for life, complete with survivor benefits and spousal protections. Defined benefits would only be reduced a maximum of five percent in a downturn. And how about the cash balance plan? A cash balance plan is a pooled retirement trust with characteristics of an old-school pension plan. The employer funds the plan and plan trustees make investment decisions instead of plan participants. The employer contributes X amount of dollars into each employee’s “account.” The contribution is based on X percentage of employee pay plus a fixed-interest crediting rate, usually around 4-5 percent. Assets tend to be conservatively invested, and annual contribution limits are age-weighted for shareholders – they can be much greater than those for 401(k)s. A retiree ends up with either a lump sum or lifelong income based upon their end salary. These plans are often combined with 401(k) profitsharing plans. During the 2000s, the number of cash balance plans grew by about 20 percent a year,and the trade journal Pension & Investments thinks they will be as common as 401(k)s in the coming years. 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.
Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
What do you get when you adopt a cat or kitten from Cherokee County Animal Shelter? Distemper combo vaccine $18 per booster
Rabies Vaccine $18
Ear Mite exam & treatment $45
Feline Leukemia Test $48
Microchip $35
Physical Exam $40
Spay/neuter $200 Initial Flea/Tick Treatment $20
Adopted in 2010
Deworming $30
Lifetime of love & companionship: PRICELESS
Our adoption fee includes all of this a value of over $450 for only $100
Cherokee County Animal Shelter 1015 Univeter Rd in Canton
Open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm
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Reference
TOWNE LAKE AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH Baptist
Jewish
Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner
Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat monthly at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat monthly at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor: Mike Maxwell
Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green Street Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, (770) 973-3533 www.Kolemeth.net
New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org
Messianic Jewish
South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert
Lutheran
Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 9 a.m. (family service) & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Priest: Stephen Hunter Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler
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Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi: Gary Maxted
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Christ Covenant Presbyterian of Woodstock (PCA) Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester www.cc-pca.org
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Meets at Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Matthew Holst www.genevaopc.org
Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Don Esa
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. Pastor: Rev. Harden Hopper www.bascombchurch.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org
Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Joe McKechnie www.sixesumc.org Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude T. Herbert
Unitarian Universalist Emerson U U Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, Georgia 30062 (770) 578-1533 Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. August – May www.emersonuu.org Rev. Jeff Jones
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140 next to Folks Restaurant, (770) 924-4150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.awakeningwoodstock.com Lead Pastor: Jeff Whitmire Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church 230 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Service: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Catalyst Church 9872 Main Street, Woodstock (678) 463-6330, catalystonline.tv Sunday Services: 11 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
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org
Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org 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: 1 p.m. Auxilliary meeting: 2:15 p.m. Bishop Paul Hailstone Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle Church 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Pastor: A.D. Hinton www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 3431 Trickum Rd., Marietta, (770) 924-8080 Sunday Orthros: 8:30a.m., Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Rev. Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, PhD 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
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 Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, (678) 494-2100 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.sgcatlanta.org Sunnyside Church of God 2510 East Cherokee Drive, (770)-693-1018 Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Lance Turner www.sunnysidecog.com The Church at Acworth 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton, (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. 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. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8.30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Monday morning at 7:30 am Location: IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-NetworkWoodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Location: J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street Contact: (770) 592-5990 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.thejoyofconnecting.com Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com
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Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Tuscany, 250 Cinema Way Contact: WCBusinessAssoc@aol.com
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hr, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika.org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee County Animal League Contact: Steve Monahan at CherokeeAnimalLeague@gmail.org or (770) 712-4077 Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115 admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. Email aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com Green Pets America Rescue animal rescue group (770) 712-4077, SteveMonahan777@gmail.com www.GPACharities.US Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com
Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kendall Jones, (770) 479-5397
Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults. Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org
Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366 Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Tuscany Contact: 24 hour info line: (770) 592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@southernco.com
Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335
Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 www.addlaughter.com
South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road www.cherokeehams.com
Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: Charlice Byrd, (404) 557-2218
Cherokee County Arts Center Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org
Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org www.fosteroradopt.org
Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (404) 690-4452
Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Cherokee County Lupus Support Group Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: New Light Church Hall Contact: Pam Bennett, (404) 975-7580
Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958
Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey Website: www.cherokeehockey.org
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: Second Saturday at 9 a.m. Location: Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: www.rwccga.com Contact: (678) 520-2236
Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, www.artsalliancega.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m.
Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group www.TCCSAG.org
Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.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 County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org
Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org
Diabetes Support Group Meets 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 & 11 a.m. at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Rd., Woodstock Linda Watson, (770) 793-7818.
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com
Georgia Canines for Independence www.gcidogs.org, Contact: (404) 824-4637
Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com
GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta, Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275
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 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 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
Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. at Bascomb UMC 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 Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589 TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6
85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 http://tom.house.gov
Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7
75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 http://woodall.house.gov
Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11
100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461 (202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27
jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
(770) 546-7565 (404) 463-1378 (770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602 (678) 523-8570
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
(678) 576-2644
scot@turnerforhouse.com
www.cherokeega.com
1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6001
Commissioners: L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman
lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Harry Johnston (R) District 1 Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com bpoole@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms (R) District 4 Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
(770) 735-8055 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
(770) 924-4099 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Kelly Marlow (R) District 1
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236 (770) 721-6298 x4369
kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rep. Sam Moore (R) District 22
Patsy Jordan (R) District 2
(770) 893-2970
patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist (R) District 3
Cherokee County Courts Superior Court: Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr.
Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)
(678) 493-6160
Juvenile Court: Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker TOWNELAKER | March 2014
(404) 462-4950
michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Magistrate Court:
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jnelms@cherokeega.com (202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com
(678) 493-6511
Brian Poole (R) District 3 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 232-3005
(404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
(770) 479-1488
hjohnston@cherokeega.com (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990
State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)
Sen. Bruce Thompson (R) District 14
District Attorney Shannon Wallace Clerk of Courts Patty Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Janet Read (R) Chair
(770) 516-1444
janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R) District 4
(770) 721-4398, x4370
rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher (R) District 5
(770) 928-0341
rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 345-6256
(770) 592-6017
Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association
(Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas) Douglas Properties (770) 926-3086 117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188
SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott O’Prey cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock (770) 924-6260 Principal: Ms. Joey Moss www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Dr. Curt Ashley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris
Woodstock Elementary School 230 Rope Mil Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6969 Principal: Kim Montalbano www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-es
North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.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
Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com
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 Cornerstone Preparatory Academy 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth (770) 529-7077 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org
Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92, Acworth (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org Holdheide Education K-3 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292, www.MyGiftedKids.org Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org
Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org
Home School Compass Prep Academy Director: Laura George www.compassprep.org info@compassprep.org (404) 643-9424 Homeschool Community Classical Conversations Woodstock Director: Cari Lingerfelt carinwoody@bellsouth.net
Cherokee County School District 2013-2014 Calendar at a Glance March 31-April 4 Spring Break May 26 No School May 29 Last Day of School Cafeteria account information: www.mypaymentsplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12. ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
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TOWNE LAKE AREA HOMES SOLD IN JANUARY Towne Lake Sales for January 2014 List Price $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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225,855 135,000 159,840 100,000 135,000 238,500 275,000 165,000 119,000 239,500 339,900 469,000 239,900 250,000 110,000 122,500 189,000 450,000 560,000 605,226 176,225 230,000
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Days on Market 215 BENNETT FARMS TRL Bennett Farms 4 3 1994 85 102 Bennett Farms DR Bennett Farms 4 3 1994 11 151 Walnut Hall CIR Brookshire 3 2.5 2003 14 211 Ashland DR Brookshire 3 2.5 2001 3 321 Santa Anita AVE Brookshire 3 2 2002 55 149 Countryside CT Countryside Villas 2 2 2002 15 208 Cabin Creek CT Deer Run 4 2.5 1994 8 433 OLD DEERFIELD LN Deer Run 6 4 1999 32 511 Scenic WAY Eagle Watch 5 4.5 1993 135 3257 Eagle Watch DR Eagle Watch 4 3.5 1991 49 2899 Emerald LN Emerald Forest 4 2.5 1988 24 702 Glendale Forest CT Glendale Forest 4 3 1995 6 308 Hidden CT Golden Hills 3 2 1975 35 1203 Cousins RD Heartwood 3 2 1993 10 6988 Heritage PL Heritage Place 3 2 1986 66 905 GEORGETOWN CT Independence Walk 3 2.5 1986 2 2010 Cumberland CT Kellogg Creek 3 2 1977 40 108 BASCOMB DR Kings Ridge West 3 2.5 1978 17 730 Kipling TRL Kingsridge Estates 3 2 1973 86 519 Arden Close Montclair 2 2 2005 204 See all the photos and details of these sold listings at http://TLJAN2014.HomeSalesData.info 336 Parc XING Parc at Kellogg Creek 4 2.5 2013 54 162 Stoneforest DR Parkview 3 2.5 1997 118 164 Stoneforest DR Parkview 3 2.5 1998 5 324 Mariner CIR Port Victoria 4 3.5 1985 2 419 Rose Creek PL Rose Creek 3 2 1990 10 376 Windsong WAY Serenade 4 2.5 2001 18 511 Melody PL Serenade 4 2.5 2002 4 613 SWEET BASIL LN Spicers Grove 3 2.5 1994 3 1037 Atherton LN Sturbridge 3 2 1986 65 1006 Poplar GRV The Arbors 5 3 1990 228 2609 GLADSTONE TER The Fairways 4 4.5 1992 40 303 Gray Shingle LN The Village At Towne Lake 4 4 2005 61 166 Heritage PTE The Villas at Heritage Springs 2 2 2012 428 207 WIND SHIP LN Township Place 4 2.5 1995 46 1814 Commonwealth DR Village At Cobblestone 2 2 1990 59 1906 Brittania CIR Village At Cobblestone 3 2 1989 24 420 Norton XING Whitfield At Ridgewalk 5 3 2004 7 138 Hubbard RD Woodstock Downtown 4 3.5 2005 4 437 Latimer ST Woodstock Downtown 5 5 2006 26 191 Hubbard RD Woodstock Downtown 4 3.5 2013 0 455 VILLAGE VW Woodstock Village 3 2.5 2013 25 1001 Braelin CT Wyngate 4 2.5 1992 80 Address
218,517 AVERAGES IN JAN 2014
Subdivision
Beds
Baths
Yr Built
Housing inventroy is still relatively low. We are in a seller's market. Early indications suggest that more homes will be enterin the market in the first quarter than in 2013. Get your home on the market now while the supply is still low!
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145,000 171,000 160,000 170,900 174,500 167,000 256,000 299,000 270,500 315,000 154,000 141,500 148,000 107,000 145,000 159,900 117,000 134,000 132,500 178,000
$ 65 $ 65 No Data $ 95 $ 106 $ 101 $ 99 $ 74 $ 62 No Data $ 65 $ 58 $ 101 $ 85 $ 65 $ 72 $ 45 No Data $ 96 $ 128
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
215,000 125,000 157,800 102,500 132,200 234,500 273,000 165,000 120,000 232,500 339,900 455,500 248,911 244,000 110,000 115,000 182,000 434,000 500,000 705,245 177,715 215,000
$ 78 $ 69 $ 75 $ 58 $ 95 $ 92 No Data No Data $ 51 $ 79 $ 87 $ 133 $ 107 $ 97 No Data $ 116 $ 79 $ 155 $ 125 $ 205 $ 102 $ 73
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Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by Townelaker)
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 Clean & Beautiful Commission (770) 517-7650 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Courthouse (770) 479-1953 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120
Taxes:
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 The Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:
Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center — Atlanta (404) 616-9000 Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666
Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 92
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Parks and Recreation:
BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock)
www.usps.com (800) 275-8777
Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4100 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm
Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&T (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com
Urgent Care Facility
Wellstar Urgent Care (678) 494-2500
Woodstock, City of:
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6030
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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY For advertising rates and information please contact Patty Ponder, 770.615.3322 • patty@townelaker.com 75
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Salon Gloss (678) 483-8900, www.SalonGloss.biz 220 Chambers St.
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The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066 www.SundanceMassageCenter.com
ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Burns & Speights, PC 181 E. Main St., Canton (770) 956-1400, www.bsgalaw.com Debranski & Associates, LLC (770) 926-1957, ext 306 321 Creekstone Ridge
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 3 (678) 445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 200 Kathleen J. McGillick, Family Law Attorney 43 (770) 591-5956, www.kathleenmcgillick.com Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600
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Towne Lake Business Association
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Downtown Buzz
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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS CASA 70 www.casacherokee.org JSL of Woodstock Golf Tournament Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org
AUTOMOTIVE
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Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Rd. (770) 591-3630
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Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 926-4500 1930 Eagle Dr., Woodstock
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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900, www.discoverrehab.com 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy.
Towne Lake’s Carwash & Detail www.townelakescarwashanddetail.com 1490 Towne Lake Pkwy.
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Optimum Health 13 (770) 516-7477, www.optimumhealthrehab.com 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy.
Citadel Professional Services, LLC (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Dr., Suite 440, Kennesaw
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Francis, Kingsley & Assoc., CPAs (770) 310-9726, www.woodstockcpa.com
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Renasant Bank (678) 388-5709, renasantbank.com
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Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280 1359 Riverstone Pkwy., Ste. 110, Canton
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Bon Vivant Salon (770) 516-9100
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Massage Envy (770) 928-0800 134 Woodstock Square Ave., Woodstock Salon & Spa Venéssa (770) 591-2079, salonvenessa.com 8516 Main St. TOWNELAKER | March 2014
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Cinderella Maids Service (678) 386-1249, sintija@ cinderellamaidsservice.com www.CinderellaMaidsService.com
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Rejoice Maids (678) 905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com
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COMPUTERS Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200, www.ccrguys.com 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock
BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA
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CLEANING SERVICES
BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jeffrey L. Jackson, CPA, LLC (678) 919-1250, www.jjacksoncpa.com
CHIROPRACTIC
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DENTAL
Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Dr. Suite 200-C
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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS 47 (770) 924-8848 2230 Towne Lake Pkwy., Bldg. 100, Ste. 100 Spillane Orthodontics (770) 928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Pkwy. 575, Suite 200, Woodstock
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Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 43 (770) 517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com 4595 Towne Lake Pkwy. 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 30 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 145 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 201
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EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION / COACHING Bascomb UMC Preschool (770) 926-0397 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd.
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Furtah Preparatory School (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org 5496 Hwy. 92, Acworth
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Music Together (678) 613-2048, www.musictogether.com
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Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044 6689 Bells Ferry Rd.
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Towne Lake Community Church Preschool (678) 445-8766 ext.203 preschool@tlcchurch.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE
(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric)
A-1 Concrete leveling (770) 591-6500, www.A1Atlanta.net Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277
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Advanced Dental Restorations, LLC 32 (678) 810-0881, BringBackSmiles@gmail.com 1505 Stone Bridge Pkwy., Ste. 220, Woodstock
Coleman Home Services (770) 294-9667 www.colemanhomeservices.com
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Fountain View Dentistry 49 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Dr., Bldg. 200, Suite A
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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Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 1015 Univeter Rd., Canton
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Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428
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South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746, www.southcherokee.net 513 Sharp St.
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Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490
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Mr. Junk (678) Mr-Junk1
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Nelson Exteriors (678) 283-8171
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Pied Piper Pest Control (770) 592-9814
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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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Uptronix (770) 928-0260, www.uptronix.com
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HOME INTERIORS Fun Finds & Designs 40 (770) 704-0448, www.FunFindsandDesigns.com 2765 Marietta Hwy., Canton Georgia Floors 12 (770) 516-3227 1105 Parkside Lane Suite 1338, Woodstock Interiors at Fun Finds 40 (678) 880-9146, www.InteriorsatFunFinds.com 2751 Marietta Hwy., Canton
INSURANCE The Clarke Agency (Farmers Insurance) 43 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 105 (678) 400-6725, mclarke@farmersagent.com
LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. C
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Northside Cherokee Cardiology 46 Gregory Petro, md, Sanjay Lall, md 900 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste 400, Woodstock 210 Oakside Lane, Suite 210-B, Canton www.NorthsideCherokeeCardiology.com (770) 924-5095 11
Northside Hospital Sleep Disorder Center 23 (770) 345-2568, www.northside.com/sleep Northside Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann St., Ste. 150, Marietta
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Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD 31 (770) 592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305
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Carters Lake Guide Service 27 (770) 883-5673 www.carterslakeguideservice.com/allatoona Elm St. Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251
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Etowah Eagles Football
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Etowah High School Drama Club
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Woodstock Wolverines Football
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD & DRINK Butchers Block (770) 517-2225 1025 Rose Creek Dr. Hacienda Vieja 290 Molly Lane, Woodstock (770) 517-7958
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Jump Kitchen & Saloon 3 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock (678) 388-7717, www.jumpkitchensaloon.com www.facebook.com/JumpRestaurants Papa P’s 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-3100, papa-ps.com
Small Cakes — A Cupcakery 2035 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 110 (678) 324-1910
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Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813 www.landscapemattersinc.com
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Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191, www.woodstockpt.com 1816 Eagle Dr., Bldg. 100 Ste.C
Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272
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RPM Landscape & Pavers (770) 597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com
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Animal Hospital of Towne Lake 36 (770) 591-9500, www.townelakevets.com 3105 Parkbrooke Circle
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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697 2045 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 110
Wellstar 1 (770) 956-STAR, wellstar.org
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The Village at Towne Lake Camille Gard, (770) 254-5368
Pizza Hut 4451 Towne Lake Pkwy., (770) 516-770
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Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007, www.AnimalAtlanta.com 6449 Bells Ferry Rd.
Skyline Properties Group 77 (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com
Shefa Urgent Care & Wellness 52 (678) 245-6244 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton
Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation (770) 720-1727, (770) 827-0346 www.calavarylandscaping.com
PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES
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Graham Pediatrics, Fitzroy Graham, MD, FAAP 47 (770) 485-9670, www.grahampediatrics.com 105 Mirramont Lake Dr.
Northside Hospital – Cherokee www.northside.com
Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486, (678) 494-0644 www.kurtandsheila.com
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RETAILERS Branches Boutique 5 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. #140, (770) 517-1505 370 Chambers St., (678) 540 5483 Diamonds R Forever 29 4200 Wade Green Rd., Ste. 212, Kennesaw (770) 422-0845, www.diamondsrforever.net
PHOTOGRAPHERS Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com
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REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES
Gifted Ferret, The 33 (770) 693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com 1910 Eagle Dr. Ste. 400
Berkshire Hathaway Cover,, 41, 50, 51 The Tomlinson Team (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953
Rudi Fine Jewelry 58 (678) 445-2626, rudifinejewelry@yahoo.com 6790 Hwy. 92, Acworth
HomeVestors (404) 644-5877 www.webuyuglyhouses.com
UFine Consignment Shop (770) 924-0025 12195 Hwy. 92 #116, Woodstock
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Spillane Orthodontics
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