NorthsideCherokeeOrtho.com Dr. Brian Seng is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the hip and knee, and offers conservative and minimally invasive treatment options to return you to activity. Our experienced team of physicians is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care possible, and treats all types of sports related and musculoskeletal conditions. • Evaluation of the painful hip and knee • Direct anterior hip replacement • Minimally-invasive total and partial knee replacement • Revision total hip and knee replacement • Treatment for complex periprosthetic hip and knee fractures
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Contents
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Features
In Every Issue
Contributors
16 We’re Bringing Brunch Back
4 Around Towne 8 Community News 14 Birthdays & Celebrations 34 Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 36 Everyday Angels 38 Rob’s Rescues 44 TLBA 58 Towne Lake Dining Guide 64 Downtown Woodstock Dining Guide 66 Library Events 68 Calendar 73 School News 82 Greenprints Trail Map 88 Church Listings 90 Clubs & Orgs 92 Home Sales 94 Directory of Advertisers
26 Don Akridge
From our tables to yours, we’re sharing some of our favorite no-fail crowd pleasers.
22 An Ambassador in our Midst
Young Jacob Stegall is the March of Dimes ambassador, and his family is embracing a mission to help others.
24 On the Hunt for Eggs
The much loved oval objects, diligently sought after by youngsters with baskets in hand, will be scattered throughout the county.
42 Big Time Football, Locally
With successful seasons under their belts, KSU and RU coaches and players prepare for an exciting 2018-19 year.
20 Luanne Allen 40 Danny Branom 30 Michael Caldwell 28 Cherokee Office of Economic Development 56 Dr. Jennifer Dattolo 78 Tina Farmer 50 Dr. James Haley 65 Delia Halverson 55 Dr. Jordan Harrell 72 John Harris 32 Kurt & Sheila Johnson 54 Dr. Thomas Jordan 76 Joseph Lemmo 55 Dr. Sarah Licht 46 Ann Litrel 42 Dave Loudin
Advertising
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AROUND TOWNE
The
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake
Letter from the President
What’s New
After spending almost 30 years in the corporate environment with a few small technical companies, the defense industry and telecommunications, I have had the opportunity to spend the last eight years in a job that serves the community. While I am extremely grateful for the first 30 years, I am extremely gratified in my current position. I’m often asked what I do and what I like about my job. Consider this “a day in the life” of Aroundabout magazines’ president and market manager. Often, I start by attending a meeting where I get to see esteemed members of our community: business owners, residents who want to get involved, and others who want more information. I get to meet the people who make decisions about a trail we need in our community, a dog park for our canine friends or plans for an amphitheater. Next, I might meet a client for advertising. While we talk business, we also form a relationship that leads us to share our life stories. Many times I meet family members and pets, and I see pictures of children and especially grandchildren, along with photos of special events or prized possessions like rare sports cars (one of my personal favorites). I hear heartfelt stories about family members a client Buster, from Hill & Hill has lost and about a business they Financial, looking dapper. are opening to support a cause. I have a client whose dog wears a tie and we talk about where the dog goes for his play dates. Of course, we talk business and how our magazines can help their businesses grow, but I find that so many times people just want someone to talk to. Community is a place where we all have commonality and if you spend enough time with someone you will find that connection. How could I not like that? I am thankful to have connected with our owners, Jon and Karen Flaig, and to have been given the opportunity to be part of a team that has such a giving heart. I want to say thank you to our readers for being loyal, to our advertisers to making it possible to be in our communities for more than 21 years, and to our remarkable staff that is always dedicated to giving you what you ask for each and every month.
Copper Coin Coffee at 400 Chambers St., in downtown Woodstock has new hours: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Also serving Ray's Donuts daily. www.coppercoincoffee.com.
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Brett & Michele Ruffino, owners of Mosquito Authority, announce the launch of their newest business: GloScapes of NW Georgia. Homeowners who share an image of their home can see, with use of GloScapes proprietary technology, what their home will look like with outdoor lighting. For more details, visit Georgia.Gloscapes.com, on Facebook at GloScapes of NW Georgia, or call 404-984-1599.
What’s Coming National arts, crafts and home décor retailer Hobby Lobby is scheduled to open in early April as the anchor
tenant of The Canton Exchange shopping center, off exit 19 at I-575. Between 35 and 50 employees will staff the 55,000-square-foot store, which will be open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The store is closed on Sundays. www.hobbylobby.com.
Dr. Larissa Chismar, a board-certified dermatologist, will be joining Atlanta North Dermatology on March 5. Dr. Chismar specializes in general dermatology with an interest in medical dermatology. She’s the author of multiple publications and has given presentations at local and national conferences. Atlanta North Dermatology is at 100 Stoneforest Drive, Suite 320 in Woodstock. www.atlantanorthdermatology.com.
Who’s Moving "To better accommodate our growing brokerage, Red Barn Real Estate will be moving to 105 Towne Lake
Parkway, Woodstock, which is the current Plae building. We plan on making this move in June of this year. We are looking forward to remaining in the downtown Woodstock area and being involved in the Woodstock community,” according to Managing Partner Scott Martineau, and Qualifying Broker Laura Crowe. Red Barn’s current office is at 790 Market St. www.redbarnhomes.com.
What’s Closed According to a sign posted on the door at press time,
Marco’s Pizza at 2068 Eagle Drive has closed.
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COMMUNITY BOARD The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board members assist us in many ways, including contributing to our magazine and providing valuable feedback.
Kurt Johnson, co-founder of the Kurt and
Sheila real estate team, has been involved in real estate most of his adult life. He and his wife have lived in Cherokee County for more than 13 years, their three children have attended county schools since the oldest started first grade at Bascomb Elementary. Kurt and Sheila work hard to promote Cherokee County and all it has to offer.
Ann Litrel is an artist and writer whose nationally published work includes decorative art, paintings for private and corporate collections, and writing and illustration for a range of publications. Ann lives in Towne Lake with her husband and co-author Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com. Dee Locklin is a Georgia State University retiree who moved to Towne Lake in 1998 with her beloved husband Lewis, now deceased, and their only son Taylor, who now lives and works in Sandy Springs. Dee joined the TowneLaker as a contributing writer in 2011 and spends much of her time catering to two pampered American Eskimo dogs, Lea and Gidget.
Joe Lemmo is an English teacher and comedian who has taught in Cherokee County since 2000. He performs improv comedy in and around Atlanta. He lives in Woodstock with his wife Justine, his son Beethoven and his cat, Wasabi.
Lynne Saunders is the founder and executive director of Papa’s Pantry and The Master’s Training Center. Her employment classes are based on a book she wrote, “21st Century Keys to Employment.” Lynne has been married to Bill for 33 years and has three grown daughters and five grandchildren.
Publisher Aroundabout Local Media, Inc. ALM President Patty Ponder 770-615-3322 Patty@AroundAboutMagazines.com Executive Editor Candi Hannigan 770-615-3309 Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com Managing Editor Jackie Loudin 770-615-3318 Jackie@AroundAboutMagazines.com Art Director Michelle McCulloch 770-615-3307 Michelle@AroundAboutMagazines.com Page Designer Laura Latchford Laura@AroundAboutMagazines.com Controller Denise Griffin 770-615-3315 Denise@AroundAboutMagazines.com Market Support Associate Christie Deese Christie@AroundAboutMagazines.com Copy Editors Bill King, Eliza Somers
TowneLaker, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,400 free copies. Approximately 15,500 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 900 are placed in racks around the community. It also has 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. Editorial deadline is the 1st and advertising deadline is the 5th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/ Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2018. TowneLaker PMB 380 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: Patty Ponder, 770-615-3322 Website: www.townelaker.com Volume 23, Issue 11
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Choices for Boating Safety Course U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22 will offer a one-day boating safety class, called About Boating Safety. Topics include: • Know Your Boat • Before You Get Underway • Navigating the Waterways • Operating Your Vessel Safely • Legal Requirements • Boating Emergencies Individuals who successfully complete the program and exam meet the Georgia boating certification requirements, and are awarded certificates and wallet cards. Boaters born after Jan. 1, 1998, must complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety class to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft in Georgia. Class dates (Only one day needed to complete the course). • March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8 Classes are located at Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Program materials cost $20. Family discounts available. Gift certificates also are available. Email Greg Fonzeno at flotilla22pe@gmailcom.
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It’s Time to SPRING Forward! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. March 11. It’s best to set your clocks forward an hour before bedtime on Saturday. This is also the time to replace batteries in home smoke detectors, flashlights and weather radios. It is suggested that light maintenance be performed on other home safety equipment.
Balance, at The Exchange The March 8 topic is balance, with Kristy Dickerson as guest speaker at The Exchange — Woodstock. Elizabeth Pherson will join her for a discussion about the effective ways to achieve balance, success and happiness. Come ready to be inspired to start living a more organized, balanced and meaningful life! The Exchange — Woodstock meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Venue 92, 12015 Highway 92, Woodstock. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP at www.theexchangeus.org.
Welcoming New Patients! A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Mian is a board-certified physician in family medicine who is proud to serve the families of Canton and North Georgia with the highest standard of care. Dr. Mian works alongside our experienced nurse practitioner, Leslie Jackson NP-C, serving each patient with the time, attention and personalized care you and your family deserve. We offer early office hours for your busy schedule, same-day appointments for sick visits and a convenient, new location in the BridgeMill Communuty.
Haroon Mian, M.D.
Services: • Care for patients aged 2 and older • Chronic disease management and acute illness care • Physical exams for school and sports participation • Immunizations for children and adults
NEW Location! 10515 Bells Ferry Road, Suite 200 Canton, GA 30114 Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 770-395-1130 to schedule an appointment PNFM.com
Leslie Jackson, NP-C
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS A Sweet Donation
Walk With a Purpose: Be a Peep
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 14665 attended a benefit luncheon given by Nina Grace Barbaree on Feb. 10, and donated $200 from the troop’s cookie sales to The Children’s Miracle Network.
Summer Concerts are Back! Woodstock’s 21st annual Summer Concert Series lineup has been confirmed, with the following shows being presented by Carriage Kia of Woodstock. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. Similar to last year, city officials are working to finalize plans to utilize a shuttle for off-site parking. More information on parking shuttle plans will be released in the future. www.woodstockconcertseries.com
MAY 12: The Swingin’ Medallions, with a four-piece horn section and high energy
party-style stage performance.
JUNE 9: Love and Theft, a country music duo, will entertain with hits like “Angel
Eyes,” “Runaway” and “If You Ever Get Lonely.”
JULY 14: Departure, The Journey Tribute Band, replicates the look, sound and feel
of the original 80s rock supergroup.
AUG. 11: Everclear, a popular 90s alternative rock band will perform hits like
“Father of Mine” and “Santa Monica.”
SEPT. 8: A Southern rock band, which will be announced on June 2.
It’s training time for Molly Maher and her team, Trudy’s Peep’s, who are preparing for the Georgia 2-day Walk for Breast Cancer (formerly known as the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer). Teammates will raise money for breast cancer health and breast cancer programs that focus on screening diagnostics, genetic counseling, testing, support services and more. Molly, a BridgeMill resident, and Trudy, who lives in Towne Lake Hills East, participate to spread the news about the walk. Anyone interested in being part of the team is invited to meet at 7:30 a.m. March 24 at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3368 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. “I’m hoping to find walkers to join my team, so we can train together around Woodstock, Heritage Park and the Reinhardt University area,” said Molly, who was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 6, 1998, and underwent surgery and treatment. The first nonfamily member that Molly told about her diagnosis was close friend and 2-day volunteer Trudy Gray. They became exercise buddies after Molly’s treatment; Trudy introduced Molly to the walk. Molly and Trudy walked 30 miles in two days for the first time in 2009. This year will be Molly’s fifth time to raise $1,000 and walk 20 miles on Saturday and 10 miles on Sunday to support breast cancer research and to celebrate with survivors and their families. If you’d like more details, contact Molly at mfmaher08@gmail.com. www.2daywalk.org.
Lace Up Those Dancing Shoes The Service League of Cherokee County has announced the lineup of celebrity dancers for the eighth annual Dancing for the Children competition. The popular black-tie-optional fundraiser will be held April 14 at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. This year’s dancers include: Calvin W. Moss, Woodstock police chief; Kelli McLaren, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Candler Howell, retired chief of finance for Cherokee County School District (CCSD); Lantz Cleveland, CCSD facilities technician; and Sgt. Marianne Kelley, public information officer for Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Dancers commit to raising a minimum of $3,000 each in sponsorship dollars. They will be partnered with and trained by local professional dance instructors. Money raised from sponsorships and dancer sponsors, and donations received at the event, are used by the service league to meet the daily needs of underprivileged children in Cherokee County, including medical, dental and vision care, clothing and scholarships. In addition to the dance competition, guests will enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and casino fun. 10
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Trudy, left, and Molly are ready to train.
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 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 is 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).
WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. WellStar consists of WellStar Medical Group, 240 medical office locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice, homecare, as well as 11 inpatient hospitals: WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South, WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital), WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, and WellStar Cobb, Douglas, North Fulton, Paulding, Spalding Regional, Sylvan Grove and Windy Hill hospitals. As a not-forprofit, WellStar continues to reinvest in the health of the communities it serves with new technologies and treatments.
We believe in life well-lived.
YOUR LOCAL NEWS The Main Event A quarterly gathering called The Main Event, a program of Main Street Woodstock, was hosted last month at Red Barn Realty and attended by Ken and Anita Corsini of Red Barn and the newest HGTV stars of “Flip or Flop Atlanta.” An estimated 170 people attended the event, catered by Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill, which brought its newest equipment: a mobile pizza oven. The next Main Event will be at Pivotal Performance on May 10. For more information on Main Street Woodstock, visit www.mainstreetwoodstock.org.
Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill mobile pizza oven at work.
Scott Martineau and Anita Corsini.
Brian Stockton, director of Woodstock’s Office of Economic Development.
Bradlea Reibly, Scott Martineau, Laura Crow and Megan Vinyard of Red Barn.
Red Barn’s Scott Martineau and Ken Corsini.
Caring for the Caregivers
Library System Earns Grant
Nelson Elder Care Law, Northside Hospital and Camellia Place are hosting a special event, Taking Care of You, at 12:30 p.m. March 15 at Camellia Place of Woodstock, 294 Rope Mill Road. The event is designed to be a time to support, educate, empower and recognize individuals who take care of and assist others in life. Cindy Nelson, elder law attorney, will discuss the necessary legal documents that every caregiver should know about, as well as benefits available to assist with the cost of care. Jennifer Stanley, community relations specialist from Northside Hospital, will explain how to find the support needed, as well as additional resources available within the community. There’s no charge for the event. Lunch is provided. RSVP by calling 770-296-1513.
The Sequoyah Regional Library System has been awarded a $21,047 grant for the Language Development from Birth to Age Four project, designed to increase verbal interactions between parents or caregivers and their children. The library system will use this grant to provide parents, caregivers and children access to language development tools and wearable word counters. www.sequoyahregionallibrary.com.
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Celebrations!
Cullen Wallace
Age 14 on March 4 Happy birthday buddy! We love you to the moon and back! Mom, Dad and Skylar
Emily Michelle Fletcher
Joscelyn “Joscie� Roldan
Happy 14th birthday! We love you!
Age 23 on March 19 Happy Birthday to our amazing daughter! We love you! Daddy, Mom, Tj, Christian and Lili
Camden Hinkelmann
Age 14 on March 31 Happiest birthday wishes, baby girl! We love you bunches!
Ansley Giesler
Happy 11th birthday! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Lauren
Happy birthday to the Peters kids
Dayton, age 5 on Feb. 20, Ryan, age 26 on March 19 Dalton and Lauren, age 20 on March 20
Ava Lakhansingh
Age 7 on March 30 Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our legendary cowgirl! Love, Mommy and Daddy
Pitou De Beukelaer
Age 75 on March 3 Happy birthday to our artistic, genius, inventor and creator of Pirouline. Love, Isabella, Charlotte, Dorothy, Sophie, Caroline, Virginia, Herwig and all the grandkids
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Hannah Brandt
Happy ninth birthday to our precious angel! Mom, Dad, Abby, Leslie, Melinda, James and Ashley
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! E-mail to: Candi@AroundaboutMagazines.com April deadline is March 10. Please specify TowneLaker.
Breathe Easier! Sleep Better! Get Healthier! CherokeeLungAndSleep.com
Our board-certified physicians have helped thousands over the years breathe easier, sleep better and get healthier. Using the latest in nonsurgical care, lifestyle therapies and stateof-the-art medical devices and medications, our patients are served with the most advanced pulmonary and sleep disorder care possible. Additionally, we treat or supervise critical care treatment and ICU patient care.
Our Canton Office Has Moved! 678-493-2527 460 Northside Cherokee Blvd. Suite 130 Canton, GA 30115 Located in medical office building on Northside Hospital Cherokee campus
New Woodstock Office Now Open 770-852-7740 900 Towne Lake Parkway Suite 206 Woodstock, GA 30189
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni
Dr. Matthew Haack
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Brunch
It’s the New Black!
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hat started as a midday meal for late-night partiers has become a popular way to celebrate special occasions, connect with family and friends, or merely a way to enjoy a slow start to the day. Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became widespread in the United States in the 1930s. Today, families and restaurants serve brunch for the social and culinary aspects of dining. To help you plan a meal that is easy and delicious, we’ve gathered sweet and savory brunch recipes from our staff, copy editors and community board members.
Bon Appétit!
• Monkey Bread
• Three Cheese Quiche
“All my favorite recipes come from dear friends and this one is no exception. Thanks to Susan Miller for a fun and comforting food that everyone loves! Her mom, Pat served this to her and her siblings growing up in Roswell. And now we make this for our kids!”
“Courtesy of my church friend Linda Wilson. I have fond memories of enjoying this treat with friends who met for a weekly small group when our children were young. Moms would gather and enjoy fellowship, and eat, of course.”
Ingredients
Ingredients
• 2 cans Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits • ¼-½ cup of sugar • 1-2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese • 1 medium onion, chopped (about ½ cup) • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour • 4 eggs • 1 cup milk • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon dry mustard • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
ALM Market Support Associate, Christie Deese
Topping • ½ stick butter • ½ cup brown sugar
Directions Spray a bundt pan with non-stick spray. Cut biscuits into quarters. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a gallon plastic bag and add 5 pieces of biscuit at a time. Shake to coat. Transfer biscuit pieces to bundt pan. Continue until all the biscuit pieces are coated with sugar. Save the leftover sugar for topping. For the topping, melt butter and mix with brown sugar. Spoon over biscuit pieces in pan. Sprinkle any leftover sugar from gallon bag to the pan as well. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Best served hot but you may make ahead and serve at room temperature. 16
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ALM Executive Editor, Candi Hannigan
Directions Mix cheeses, onion and flour. Spread in a greased pie plate, 10-inch by 1 ½-inch or 9-inch by 2-inch quiche dish. Beat eggs slightly, beat in milk, salt, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cheese mix. Cook uncovered at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes, arrange tomato slices around the edges of the pie, overlapping slightly.
• Baked Cheese Grits
• Mmmmm Hash Brown Potatoes
"No self-respecting Southerner can host a brunch without serving grits!"
Ingredients
ALM Managing Editor, Jackie Loudin
Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •
4 beaten eggs ½ cup milk 16 ounces cubed cheddar cheese ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups regular grits ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups chicken broth 1 stick butter 8 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese
Directions
ALM Executive Editor, Candi Hannigan
• 2 pound bag frozen hash browns, shredded or diced • ½ cup chopped onion • 1 can cream of chicken soup • 16 ounces sour cream • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese • ½ cup butter, melted • 1 teaspoon salt • Cornflakes • 2 tablespoons butter
Directions Mix all and pour into 9- by 13-inch baking dish, top with cornflakes mixed with 2 tablespoons of butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 4-quart casserole dish. Bring the broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in the grits and whisk until completely combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grits are thick, about 8 minutes. Add the cubed cheddar cheese and milk, and stir. Gradually stir in the eggs and butter, stirring until all are combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the white cheddar cheese and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
• Breakfast Burritos
ALM Art Director, Michelle McCulloch
• Smoke a Fatty ALM Controller, Denise Griffin
"This is a family favorite camping recipe!"
Ingredients • 1 roll of spicy sausage, browned • ¼ cup chopped onion • ¼ cup red bell peppers • 2 tablespoons oil • 1 bag Ore Ida frozen home fries • 12 eggs beaten • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 1 package of large flour tortillas • Shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions and salsa for toppings.
Directions Add oil to large frying pan, sauté onions and peppers and frozen potatoes. When potatoes are brown, add beaten eggs and browned sausage, stir constantly. Once eggs are cooked, sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, let that melt. Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds and let everyone add toppings to taste.
Ingredients • • • • • • •
1 pound sausage 1 ½ pounds thick sliced bacon ¼ cup diced onions ¼ cup diced green peppers 1 pound sliced cheddar cheese ½ package refrigerated uncooked hash browns salt and pepper
Directions Weave bacon slices (this will be the base for rolling your fatty). Roll out sausage inside a gallon baggie, when rolled to the size of your weaved bacon, cut baggie off, then lay sausage over weaved bacon slices. Layer shredded cheese. Mix together the hash browns, onions, peppers, salt and pepper. Layer mixture over the shredded cheese. Roll up on the diagonal (start with a corner and end with a corner) and secure the ends with toothpicks. Smoke at 250 degrees for 2 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 165. Enjoy!
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• Breakfast Casserole
ALM Copy Editor, Eliza Somers
"My favorite brunch item is the breakfast casserole, which you can make the night before. I first heard it called the Christmas Breakfast Casserole, and the recipe varies depending on what you have in the fridge or whatever you fancy. I'm gluten free and use gluten-free bread and it is just as wonderful. I've also heard of people using hash browns instead of the bread."
Ingredients • 1 pound sausage or bacon • 1 onion • 1 package fresh mushrooms • 1 green pepper • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese • 6 eggs, beaten • 2 cups milk or milk alternative (coconut or almond milk) • 6-8 slices of bread • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions Brown sausage or bacon and place on a plate with a paper towel to absorb the grease. Sauté onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Grease 13- by 9-inch pan. Tear apart bread and line the pan with the bread. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl, add meat and veggies, then pour over bread. Cover with foil and chill overnight in fridge. In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook, covered 40-60 minutes. Uncover and reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook another 30 minutes or until set.
• Mini Chicken and Waffles
ALM Managing Editor, Jackie Loudin
"It doesn’t get much easier this! And they’re so cute!"
Ingredients • Eggo Minis Waffles • Chicken nuggets (Make it really easy on yourself and order a tray from your favorite fastfood restaurant.) • Maple syrup
Directions Cook waffles and chicken nuggets as directed on packaging. Stack together using long toothpicks. Serve with warmed syrup and be prepared for the compliments to flow! 18
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• Don’t Forget the Beverages!
One of the things that sets brunch apart from your typical breakfast or lunch, is that it’s perfectly acceptable to indulge in an adult beverage. In fact, it’s practically required. Make it super simple and set up a mimosa or Bloody Mary bar and let your guests do the rest.
• French Toast
TowneLaker Community Board Member, Joe Lemmo
"My Uncle Doug made this recently and my wife loved it! That’s saying a lot because my wife doesn’t particularly like French toast whereas I love it! Now we found a dish we can share!"
Ingredients • 1 cup brown sugar • ½ cup butter • 1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-size pieces • 2 cups milk • 6 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or as needed
Directions Grease a 9- by 12-inch baking dish. Stir brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer of bread pieces over the top. Beat milk, eggs and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread into the baking dish and move bread as necessary to ensure all bread is absorbing liquid. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for eight hours up to overnight. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
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Girl Scouts: More Than Just Cookies BY LUANNE ALLEN
Most of us know to watch out from mid-February into March — those sweet young ladies with their boxes of cookies will be out and about. Just when you think your new year’s resolutions are solid, and you’ve gotten past the addiction to Thin Mints, here they come again! It’s true, Girl Scouts in Georgia have been selling cookies for a long time; 2018 marks the 101st anniversary of cookie sales. But, around the country and here in Cherokee County, Girl Scouting involves more than just selling cookies. The current program provides opportunities for girls in kindergarten through high school seniors. Girls get the opportunity to try outdoor skills, like canoeing, geocaching or archery on a troop camping trip, or at summer camp. They can learn STEM concepts through robotics or race car design challenge badges. Many of the traditional Girl Scout badges are still available, such as cooking or first aid. But, Scouts today also learn about internet safety, music, outdoor art, comic book writing, entertainment and digital photography.
Troop 14629 after an archery session at Camp Misty Mountain.
Girls partner with local charities to complete service projects and take an interest in their community and their world. From the very youngest scouts forward, girls are encouraged to learn leadership skills and build the courage to try things themselves. And, yes, they can sell cookies, but, through cookie sales, they learn marketing, budgeting, sales and entrepreneurship skills. Girl Scouts focus on age-appropriate skills as the girls progress through the
program. Kindergarten and first-grade Daisies learn basic first aid skills while fourth- and fifth-grade Juniors learn about nursing and EMT professions. Higher awards in scouting help girls focus on their community and look for areas where they can bring change. Junior Girl Scouts begin working as a group toward a Bronze Award. They may partner with a charity to help provide children’s games and activities during a food pantry and block party. A single middle school Cadette scout or a small group of Cadettes can work toward a Silver Award. Cadettes could work with the Humane Society to raise awareness of pet health and care. Senior and Ambassador high school scouts are eligible to work toward a Gold Award, which includes projects that are focused on making a lasting difference in the local community, region or beyond, with a provision for sustainability. The life skills learned during these projects build courage, confidence and character. To learn more about Girl Scouts in our area, use the Contact Us link on one of our local service unit or council websites: www.starlilygs.org. www.riverwoodgs.org or www.girlscoutsatl.org.
Luanne Allen, a software product manager, lives with her family in Woodstock. She coleads a troop of 11 amazing Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts who have stolen her heart.
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A Special Ambassador
Jacob and his family are on a mission to help others. BY BRANDY STEGALL
As a child growing up in Cherokee County, one of my fondest memories is the daily trips I would take with my mom and/or dad to the “little market” to get a much-needed after school snack. With those snacks, there undoubtedly would be loose change, and, even as a child, I found joy in putting the change in the well-placed March of Dimes donation box at the cash register. Never did I once think that such a small, kind gesture would someday impact my life in such a powerful way. Fast forward 30 years. On Aug. 20, 2017, at 7:05 p.m. after 17 hours of labor, Jacob Alan Wendell Stegall was born at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Shortly after birth, he was whisked away to the special care nurse, with his dad following close behind. While we knew Jacob would have Down syndrome, we did not expect the other issues that soon would present themselves in his short life. He had pneumonia, a broken clavicle, a hematoma on his head, and he was not oxygenating his blood well, causing him to not breath properly on his own. Seeing our newborn with so many wires and tubes was beyond painful, and something I prayed no mother ever would have to go through. However, I also prayed that the Lord would grant me the opportunity to help and educate others on the things I went through during my pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-natal care. Earlier this year, Jacob was selected as the ambassador for March of Dimes. My husband and I wondered, how did we get chosen for such an amazing honor? The March of Dimes was founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938 to help eradicate the polio epidemic that gripped our nation. The organization has grown to become an unstoppable source of research, advocacy and education to help mothers, babies and families become the best they can be. We quickly learned that many things we utilized during and after Jacob’s birth were not only researched by March of Dimes, but also were introduced into hospitals nationwide. 22
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After a rough start as an infant, Jacob is doing well and is an ambassador for the March of Dimes.
“The Stegall family lends their voice and shares their journey to help others see the impact of our mission. From planning to prepregnancy, and every step along the way, even if a pregnancy does not go as planned, March of Dimes has the research, advocacy, education and support to help. We are here before and when you need us doing the work to save babies lives,” said Kirby Lewis-Hobba, Northwest Georgia development manager. Along with its generous sponsors, Northside Hospital and Publix, we are excited to announce the March of Dimes Walk for Babies happening April 27 in downtown Woodstock. It’s a chance for all of us, as residents of Cherokee County, to rally around an amazing cause and make a difference in the world and our own backyard! Please take a moment to check out the event website (www.marchforbabies.org) and Facebook page (Cherokee County March for Babies) to see how you can become involved.
Cherokee March for Babies Participants will gather April 27 at the Woodstock Arts Village Event Green in downtown Woodstock, and walk the Noonday Creek Trail. Registration begins at 5 p.m., event begins at 6. www.marchforbabies.org/event/cherokee.
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Egg Hunts March 9
• Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Check in 6:30 p.m., hunt is 7-8:30 p.m. for ages 1-12. $10 per child. Craft and snack stations, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny. At Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. 770-924-7728. www.crpa.net/special-events/ glow-in-the-dark-egg-hunt.
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• Northside Hospital Easter Eggstravaganza
Is moving to Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. The event includes activities and fun for all ages, such as a petting zoo, moonwalks, carnival games, face painters, arts and crafts, snacks, music and more. Activities, snacks and selfies with the Easter Bunny are free. Souvenir T-shirts are $10 each. Guests also are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, wipes and baby food for MUST Ministries in Cherokee. No glass bottles or jars. Collection bins will be available at the event. Egg hunt times are: 1:30 p.m. for children, age 0-3 years old, and for those who have special needs and require assistance; 1:45 p.m. for ages 4-6; 2 p.m. for ages 7-9 and 2:15 p.m. ages 10 years and older. In case of inclement weather on the day of the event, it will be rescheduled to March 25. In case of inclement weather on March 25, the event will be canceled. https://give.northside.com/events/easter-eggstravaganza.
• Sutallee Baptist Church
At 2 p.m. at 895 Knox Bridge Highway. 770-479-0101. For children up to fifth grade. www.sutaleebaptistchurch.com.
• City of Holly Springs’ 17th annual Hunt
At Barrett Park, 120 Park Lane. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 11 a.m., but guests can arrive early for the petting zoo, face painting, spin art and to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Each family will receive one complimentary printed picture. More than 15,000 eggs will be hidden for children infant to 12 years old. Every child will receive a special prize. In case of inclement weather, the egg hunt will be rescheduled to March 31 at 11 a.m. For more information visit www.hollyspringsa.us/easteregghunt.
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• City on a Hill
7745 Main St., Woodstock. Free community event. Three opportunities to bring the kids for an egg hunt: 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Children will be divided by age during each hunt. There will be hotdogs, cotton candy, a petting zoo, bounce house and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. For more info, call 678-445-3480 or email coah@cityonahillumc.org.
• Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza
At the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. There will be an egg hunt for ages 1-3 on the outdoor grounds of the Aquatic Center (participants must provide their own baskets), a shallow water egg hunt for ages 4-6 and an underwater egg dive for ages 6-10. (The pool depth is 3 ½ feet to 5 feet.) Baskets are provided for all water egg hunts but must be returned after the hunt along with the eggs. There will be inflatables, face painting, crafts, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Times and registration are listed on the website: www.crpa.net/special-events/ eggs-traordinary-extravaganza. For more info, contact Jordan Kenney at Jlkenney@cherokeega.com.
• Bascomb United Methodist Church
At 11 a.m. The church is at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. For more details, contact Tammy Smith at tammysmith.bumc@live.com or visit www.BascombUMC.org.
• New Victoria Baptist Church
11 a.m-12:30 p.m. at 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. For toddlers through fifth-graders. Activities include a cake walk, inflatables and face painting. 770-926-8448.
• Little River United Methodist Church
At 10 a.m. Children will be divided into three age groups, 3 and younger, 4-7 and 8-12, to hunt for more than 3,000 eggs. Refreshments available. 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock.
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Why Having a Financial Professional Matters DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
What kind of role can a financial professional play for an investor? The answer: a very important one. While the value of such a relationship is hard to quantify, the intangible benefits may be significant and long lasting. A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years. A good financial professional can help an investor interpret today’s financial climate, determine objectives and assess progress toward those goals. Alone, an investor may be challenged to do any of this effectively. Moreover, an uncounseled investor may make self-defeating decisions. Some investors never turn to a financial professional. They concede that there might be some value in maintaining such a relationship, but they ultimately decide to go it alone. That may be a mistake. No investor is infallible. Investors can feel that way during a great market year, when every decision seems to work out well. In long bull markets, investors risk becoming overconfident. The big-picture narrative of Wall Street can be forgotten, along with the reality that the market has occasional bad years. This is when irrational exuberance creeps in. A sudden market shock may lead an investor into other irrational behaviors. Perhaps stocks sink rapidly, and an investor realizes (too late) that a portfolio is overly weighted with equities. Or, perhaps, an investor panics during a correction, selling low only to buy high after the market rebounds. Often, investors grow impatient and try to time the market. Poor market timing may explain this divergence: According to investment research firm DALBAR, the S&P 500 returned an average of 8.91 percent annually across the 20 years ending on Dec. 31, 2015, while the average equity
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investor’s portfolio returned just 4.67 percent per year.1 The other risk is that of financial nearsightedness. When an investor flies solo, chasing yield and “making money” too often become the top pursuits. The thinking is short term. A good financial professional helps a committed investor and retirement saver stay on track. He or she helps the investor set a course for the long term, based on a defined investment policy and target asset allocations with an eye on major financial goals. The client’s best interest is paramount. As the investor-professional relationship unfolds, the investor begins to notice the intangible ways the professional provides value. Insight and knowledge inform investment selection and portfolio construction. The professional explains the subtleties of investment classes and how potential risk often relates to potential reward. Perhaps most importantly, the professional helps the client get past the “noise” and “buzz” of the financial markets to see what is really important to his or her financial life. This is the value a financial professional brings to the table. You cannot quantify it in dollar terms, but you can certainly appreciate it over time. Securities offered through registered representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., a registered investment adviser. Cambridge is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya Inc. or MarketingPro Inc. continued on page 84
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Doctors who CARE for YOU...Inside & Out! rs. Heath and Ashley Trowell are on a mission to share the benefits of personalized healthcare and medical spa services. To accomplish these goals, the founders of Governors MedSpa and Concierge Medicine are hosting free events, offering complimentary consultations and diving deep into the details with each prospective patient to show how personalized concierge medicine can save patients time and money. The Trowells established the Acworth practice in 2017 to provide innovative and personal medical care, and the latest in medical spa services. They opened and operated a successful family medical practice in 2009, but sold the business after several years to a large healthcare system. The doctors soon realized that they prefer to work more closely with patients, and offer more ways to access care and services than many traditional medical insurance plans provide. Governors MedSpa and Concierge Medicine is a unique blend of the physicians’ desires to maintain internal and external physical fitness and appearance. By offering concierge medicine and medspa services, they are able to help heal patients inside and out.
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Last year was another record-breaking year for the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED). The COED 2017 Year in Review was presented to more than 200 attendees of the Cherokee State of the County address; the following highlights are worth noting. The Cherokee 75 Corridor - the stretch of land from Exit 277 off I-75 along Highway 92 to Woodstock Road continues to attract new and expanding companies. Jaipur Living opened its headquarters facility in Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, and Papa John’s Pizza opened their regional hub in Majestic Realty’s Cherokee Commerce Center. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal cut the ribbon for the new state-of-art YANMAR EVO// CENTER, and CORE5 broke ground on a
new 312,500 square-foot speculative building. Woodstock Furniture Outlet started construction on its new headquarters facility. Last but not least, the adidas SPEEDFACTORY opened and received the Georgia Deal of the Year award. Existing Cherokee companies also have made their mark. Universal Alloy Corporation opened a new facility in Ball Ground, and Chart Industries relocated its headquarters, expanding the campus in the Airport Commerce Center. Inalfa Roof Systems continues to grow, and is now the largest manufacturer in Cherokee. NorRal, Inc. in Holly Springs received the Elite Supplier award from Lockheed Martin. Northside Hospital Cherokee opened a new $286 million hospital and has announced expansion plans.
Entrepreneurship continues to be an area of focus. The Fresh Start Cherokee program was launched with great success, and The Circuit – Cherokee’s first coworking space – opened its doors. COED’s film program has continued to grow, with five major motion pictures released this year and the Netflix original series “Ozark” debuted and signed for second season. The Cherokee Workforce Collaborative took off with leadership from top management of three existing industries. These groups are connecting education and industry while growing awareness for local career opportunities. COED also hosted the community’s largest career expo in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Labor. The 2018 Cherokee Career Expo is scheduled for March 14, at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. COED launched the new Cherokee By Choice brand platform, highlighting companies such as adidas and YANMAR that are choosing to locate in our county. “We were in search of a brand platform that embraced Cherokee as a metro Atlanta community while illustrating the unique features and assets that set the community apart,” COED Chairman Marshall Day said. “After repeated success from new and expanding businesses and impressive population growth, Cherokee By Choice was launched, showcasing all of the reasons Cherokee has been the choice and will continue to be.” COED also unveiled its new office in the historic Woodstock Elementary School building at Chattahoochee Technical College, along with the Cherokee in Photos Gallery. The economic development team is looking forward to 2018 being another record-breaking year.
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is the leading organization for business and film recruitment and industry retention & expansion. For more information, visit www.cherokeega.org.
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Innovation Thrives in Woodstock at The Circuit BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
For five straight years, Georgia has been rated by Site Selection magazine and other publications as the “No. 1 state in which to do business.” This designation reflects a focus on economic development and attracting new jobs, which has been at the forefront for the Georgia House and Senate since Gov. Nathan Deal’s first year in office. Since 2011, Georgia has reduced its unemployment rate from 10.4 percent to the current 4.3 percent, and added roughly 675,000 new private sector jobs. To compare, Gov. John Kasich of Ohio regularly touts the economic revival in Ohio (a state with a very similar population to Georgia’s), where they have added only 350,000 private sector jobs in the same period. Georgia’s economic growth has been truly incredible. Although public policy makers are often first in line to take credit for job growth, let’s remember one simple truth: entrepreneurs and the private sector create jobs, not government. Certainly, the kind of growth we’re seeing in Georgia wouldn’t be possible without government making the conscious decision to get out of the way. But, in the end, the private sector invests, the private sector takes risk, and the private sector creates. You’ll often hear me say in my stump speeches that government doesn’t create jobs, but it’s our role to create an environment in which job creators can thrive. That can include ensuring tax burdens remain low, keeping overbearing regulations at bay, or just ripping away the inevitable red tape that entrepreneurs find in their way. In downtown Woodstock, we see a particularly unique partnership between the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, the city of Woodstock and Chattahoochee Technical College, aimed at creating a thriving environment for job creators. Chattahoochee Technical College has a campus located in the historic Woodstock Elementary School, built nearly a century ago just off the intersection of Main Street and Arnold Mill Road. These three public entities saw an opportunity to partner, renovate a portion of the campus, and
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establish a coworking space in Woodstock called The Circuit, which is managed by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. The Circuit is a 3,000-square-foot collaboration and innovation space built for entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground. This is a space and a network for entrepreneurs and business people from all around our area, and it has been exciting to see our community grab hold of it. The facility features plenty of free access space, paid “hot desks,” dedicated desks and even a half dozen rentable office spaces. With nearly two dozen paid members and companies located in the space, it is becoming a corner of the metro Atlanta area where innovation truly can start to take root. I’ve plugged into this growing community myself. As you know, our part-time Legislature requires that legislators maintain a “real job” to support our families. After we sold the last company I helped build, my business partner and I purchased and relaunched a web design and development firm called Black Airplane. We relaunched it out of The Circuit last May, and have seen more than 300 percent growth in nine short months. We’ve hired people from Cherokee County. We’re growing the economy here at home, and we’re not the only ones. The companies that call The Circuit home are prioritizing innovation, and they’re building Georgia’s economy in Woodstock. The Circuit is just one excellent example of Georgia’s rising economic tide lifting ships in Cherokee County. The facility is a great illustration that innovation is at the heart of an economic renaissance, and our city and county are no stranger to it. I’d encourage each of you to come see this space and get plugged in, whether you consider yourself an entrepreneur or not. As continued on page 84 Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael. Caldwell@house.ga.gov.
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The Optimal Time to List Your Home BY KURT & SHEILA JOHNSON
We are currently in a strong seller’s market so there really isn’t a bad time to sell. That being said, let’s explore sales data from last year to shed some light on the optimal time to list. We are using all Cherokee County sold data of single family and attached homes, new and used, from January through December 2017. This data was taken directly from the FMLS (First Multiple Listing Service). It is a large enough sample of data to draw some meaningful conclusions. The first chart shows the number of active listings on the market by month. The surge of new listings began in March and peaked in June. April last year was the sweet spot for residual winter demand meeting the correct level of supply, coupled with the arrival of spring. This varies from year to year based on when spring-like weather arrives. The second chart shows that home sales were strongest in May, June, July and August. We can also conclude from the data that even with increasing sales, the supply of listings more than met the demand. There were 1,400 homes active on the market in June while 560 were sold. The last graph shows us when homes sold for the highest percentage of their original list price. This is telling because it shows the level of exuberance of buyers in each month. A higher ratio suggests that demand increased faster than supply. You’ll notice in the provided graph that homes sold for their highest ratio in May 2017. Because homes typically close 30 to 40 days after going under contract, April was the peak month to list to get the most of your list price.
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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton 770-345-0400 • www.cherokeechamber.com
EVENT CALENDAR March 1, April 5
Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast:
7 a.m. March sponsor is Edward Jones Investments, offices of Ned Castleberry and Kelly Geiken. April sponsor is TBD. Breakfast meetings offer current and future chamber members the opportunity to conduct business and network with more than 200 fellow business leaders. Held at the Cherokee County Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. Register by emailing gini@cherokeechamber.com or online.
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March 9
Regional Issues Awareness Program on
topics that affect Cherokee residents and the region. 8-9:30 a.m. at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. Speaker Jill Goldberg, communications program manager for the Georgia Department of Transportation, will give an update on the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes. No charge. RSVP by March 7.
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Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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at the Rotary Club of Canton, Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Presented by AT&T. Cost: members, $5; future members, $10. Registration due March 9. Register online or email brandy@cherokeechamber.com.
March 15
Power Hour, 10-11 a.m. for fast-paced
networking with fellow business leaders, takes place in the chamber board room. $5 for members, $10 future members, payable at the door, no advanced registration required. Sponsor is Cobb EMC.
March 20
B.L.A.S.T.T. Workshop: "Wage and Hour
Compliance in the 21st Century: presented by Brad Adler, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP. 9-11 p.m. at the chamber office. Cost: chamber members, $30; future members, $45. Register online or email brandy@ cherokeechamber.com.
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March officially was dedicated Tawni, and on April 10, 2017, was as National Colorectal Cancer blessed again with the birth of Awareness Month in 2000. our baby girl, Tennille, who was Since then, it has grown to be a born prematurely at 3 pounds, rallying point for the colon cancer 9 ounces. God answered our community, where thousands prayers during that time and today of patients, survivors, caregivers Tennille is almost a year old and and advocates throughout the weighs 20 pounds. country join to spread awareness “Looking back, there were no of colorectal cancer. major physical signs or symptoms Woodstock resident Christopher that caused me concern. I felt like Banks, 40, shares his personal small changes were a result of my journey to inform readers of the weight loss, so I discounted them. national increase in young-onset I never considered something like colon cancer and the importance cancer at only age 40,” he said. of early detection. Chris currently is undergoing Nov. 25, 2017, began as a normal aggressive chemotherapy to Saturday. “My wife, Tawni, a local arrest the growing cancer cells veterinarian, was working while I in his liver. He has worked in the had baby duties. That morning, as banking industry for 15 years, I got out of bed, the room began and is thankful for insurance and Christopher and Tawni Banks with daughter Tennille. spinning and I became light-headed short- and long-term disability, and dizzy. I didn’t feel well most of but his salary will be significantly the day. I knew something was wrong and decided to go to the reduced. Tawni continues to work as much as she can while emergency room when my wife returned from her shift. caring for Chris, Tennille and the fur babies in the community. “While at Northside Cherokee, my blood work revealed a very Everyday Angels asks for your prayers for Chris and his family low red blood count, resulting in four blood transfusions over as we raise funds to assist with his daily expenses during his a 48-hour period and more testing to determine its underlying treatments. cause. A CT scan revealed a mass in my colon and surgery was Chris hopes that his story will remind others to be prudent quickly scheduled. with your health care. “Know your family history and do not “Doctors initially expected to remove a large portion of my discount changes in your body, regardless of age. I realize that colon along with the tumor but fortunately they ended up God is sovereign and is in control, but I pray for a miracle with removing only 10 percent of my colon, which was a big relief, as this new battle that I face today. He hasn’t gotten me this far we hoped we had caught it at an early stage. However, a liver to leave me now.” biopsy revealed that the cancer had already spread to my liver and a stage four diagnosis was given,” Chris said. Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since “I have been through my fair share of trials in a short period 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit of time, and could not have made it without my strong faith in www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations God and the love and support of our family and friends. to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go “In 2016, after spending my entire life struggling with to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within obesity and depression, I opted to have a much-needed your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to weight loss surgery. I finally began feeling healthier and aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification. happy. In 2015, I met and married the woman of my dreams, 36
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Rob’s Rescues This dog’s name is CB. He is 8 years old, and loves people and soft toys. He even will bring the toys back to you if you throw them for him. He would be a very good dog to have, as he listens when you call his name and will lie on your lap. He is free to adopt at Cherokee County Animal Shelter, because he is a senior dog and also will need some teeth taken out. He is very calm. This cat is Miles. He is a sweet cat, and he is 2 years old. He will love you, and he loves playing with a laser pointer. I have never seen a cat play with a laser pointer like this one.
I got an email from Haley Williams, who is the director of the Street Dog Dash, and wanted to have an interview so I could let everyone know about this 5K run and why she is organizing it.
Above, Rob and CB. Left, Miles at Cherokee County Animal Shelter.
What made you want to organize a 5K run? I am working to raise funds and awareness for two organizations that are on the ground in Asia, fighting against the dog meat trade: Soi Dog Foundation (www.soidog.org) and the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation (https:// animalhopeandwellness.org). Thirty million dogs are killed for human consumption through the horrific dog meat trade each year across Asia. The dogs are beaten and tortured before they are killed. Something has to be done to stop this, so I have organized the Street Dog Dash to try and bring awareness and help where I can. What are the details for the run? The first Street Dog Dash 5K will be held at Etowah River Park (http://streetdogdash5k.com) at 8 a.m. April 14 (race packet pick-up at 7 a.m.). This is a dog-friendly event, so feel free to bring your (leashed and vaccinated) best friend. After the race, there will be fun events, including a DJ, face-painting, snacks and adoption events by local rescues. A collection bin will be out for contributions to Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Register online. You also can mail in an entry form. Is there anything more you want people to know? I want to try and educate people about what is happening to dogs in Asia. A sickening reality of the trade is that many of these dogs are stolen pets. In South Korea, dogs are specifically bred for the dog meat trade.
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People need to know that, if they see a need, they should do something about it, and I thought, why not me? Individuals can make a difference in the world around them if they act.
I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.
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Understanding Your Dash Lights illumination is designed to catch your attention to enable you to take corrective action in the near future. The lights on your car’s dashboard instrument cluster are If it’s a green light, it simply means something is turned there to communicate with you. Communication is a great on, that’s all. No need to worry or stress that your vehicle thing, even when, as in this case, it’s a one-way street. may not get you to where you’re headed. Why do you need to “talk” with your car? Now that you have identified the color of You probably don’t, but you do need to the lamp, and understand its urgency, let's ... listen and listen and understand what your vehicle is move on to the next step of understanding understand what what each light means. It can be simple to communicating to you. When you first power up your car, all the dash lights should come understand what component the light is your vehicle is on. Once you start the engine, the lights referring to if you follow a few easy steps. communicating should go off as the vehicle goes through a First, do you recognize the symbol that’s self-test of its systems. What if a light stays illuminated, such as an oil can, battery to you. on? Why are some lights green, yellow or red? or engine? If not, look in your owner’s Let’s start with first understanding what manual and turn to the page that describes the different colors are telling you about your vehicle’s your instrument panel. There, you will find a simple index operation. I like to keep it simple, just remember the colors that corresponds to the location of the various operating of traffic lights and what they mean. systems that are being monitored on your vehicle. Once you If a dashboard light is red, stop your car immediately. have identified the light, go back to the owner’s manual There is potential for serious damage to your vehicle’s index to look up that specific component if you require operation. Most owner’s manuals will instruct to have your additional information. vehicle towed to your servicing facility. I cannot emphasize strongly enough to follow your owner’s manual. You would not intentionally drive through a red traffic light, would you? If it’s a yellow light, your vehicle is telling you something is Danny Branom is owner/operator of Christian Brothers Automotive in Towne Lake. not operating as designed. However, you do not need to stop 770-926-4500. www.cbac.com/townelake. immediately and have the vehicle towed. The yellow light BY DANNY BRANOM
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Eagles and Owls Soar Local college football teams look to build on last year’s success. BY DAVE LOUDIN
The state of Georgia has a long tradition of being home to some excellent college football teams. We are fortunate to have two universities in our area that are building championship-level football programs. The Reinhardt University Eagles are looking to build on a phenomenally successful 2017 campaign. Led by first-year head coach James Miller, the Eagles finished their season with a record of 13-1. They capped off an undefeated regular season, easily winning the Mid-South Conference with three straight playoff wins at Ken White Field in Waleska, including a thrilling, 37-34 doubleovertime win over Southern Oregon University. Unfortunately, Reinhardt came up short at the NAIA National Championship game in Daytona Beach, Fla., with a 24-13 loss at the hands of the University of Saint Francis, to finish the season ranked second in the nation.
Miller, a former college football player at Virginia Tech, has been with Reinhardt since 2014. He also has served as the program's recruiting coordinator, in addition to being the assistant coach in charge of the offensive line. He has used that experience to develop a dominating running game. This year, the Eagles averaged 350.5 rushing yards per game to lead the NAIA Division, while averaging 46.2 points per contest. Paving the way for the rushing attack were two first-team AP All-American offensive linemen, Xavier Carter and Trey Coney. In addition, Carter won the Rimington Trophy, given each year to the nation’s most outstanding offensive center. On the defense, the team was led by second team All-American defensive end Tevin McCoy. He was named the conference defensive player of the year. At the conclusion of the Eagles’ record-breaking season, Miller signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Reinhardt through
2020. With recruiting season and preparations for spring practice in full swing, he laid out his expectations for the coming year: “The offseason has been very busy for our staff,” Miller said. “Playing in the championship game, we got a late start getting on the road recruiting and in front of kids across this great state, but we have worked extremely hard to see as many kids since Dec. 16. We have a lot of really good kids committed, and must continue to work hard. Our guys on campus have been training their butts off every day since they got back on campus Jan. 9. We will start drills in February and spring ball March 15. “We must continue to work hard and keep our nose down to achieve our goals. Our expectations for next year are to pay the price for success. All we can focus on is the process, not the outcome, and we will work hard to achieve that.” For up-to-the-minute Eagles sports news, follow Reinhardt Athletics on Facebook (@ ReinhardtAthletics), Twitter (@RU_ Eagles) and Instagram (@ru_eagles).
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Reinhardt's defensive line was led by conference defensive player of the year, number 10 Tevin McCoy.
Just a short drive down the road from Reinhardt, the Kennesaw State University Owls completed a record-breaking season in Big South Conference football. The Owls are coming off a program-record 12-2 overall campaign, which included a string of 12 straight victories. The team was the first KSU squad to advance to the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) quarterfinals in just its third year of existence, defeating three ranked opponents along the way.
The season came to an end at the hands of sixth-ranked Sam Houston State in a 34-27 loss in Huntsville, Texas. The 12 wins tied a Big South Conference single-season record, and the school’s appearance in the FCS Playoffs quarterfinals marked the farthest a KSU team has advanced in the NCAA postseason since moving to the Division I level in 2005-06. In only his third season, Coach Brian Bohannon guided Kennesaw State to a Big South Conference championship and a No. 8 final ranking in the STATS FCS Poll. In addition, he was named the 2017 AFCA FCS coach of the year by the American Football Coaches’ Association. Bohannon has built a program that produced the nation’s No. 1 ranked rushing offense, totaling 4,623 yards, or 330.2 yards per game, in 2017. They became the first team in Big South Conference history with 4,000 yards on the ground in a season. On the defensive side of the ball, the Owls finished the
season ranked first in turnover margin, second in interceptions and seventh in scoring defense in the FCS. Kennesaw State redshirt freshman linebacker Bryson Armstrong and junior placekicker Justin Thompson headlined the 2017 AFCA FCS Coaches' All-America First Team selections for the Owls. Armstrong, a Marietta native, has garnered numerous postseason awards, including the prestigious Jerry Rice Award as the national freshman of the year, in addition to the AFCA Coaches' First Team ballot. Thompson was the fourth Owl to be named to an All-America Team this postseason. The junior place kicker garnered Big South special teams player of the year and league all-conference honors. Although its historic season came to a disappointing conclusion, KSU plans to remain a force at the national level as it continues to build the program in the coming season. Keep up with Kennesaw State Athletics on Twitter (@KSUOwlNation) and Facebook (@KennesawStateFootball). TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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Towne Lake Business Association The month of March brings the beginning of the Spring season and the end of the first quarter for our businesses. Because we are always moving forward with new ideas for growth, we invite you to attend the TLBA's next lunch-n-learn to hear from two more business experts. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT LUNCH-N-LEARN WHEN: Tues., March 20, 2018 12:15 - 2 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern at Towne Lake Hills E. COST: $14 (includes lunch) SPEAKERS: Jordan Sandler, founder of Frenik Marketing Group and Vincent DeCastro SEO Professional TOPIC: Tech Revolution on Marketing; How tech has changed the face of marketing and how to approach these changes Thank you to Christian Brothers Automotive for being this year's Title Sponsor supporting the TLBA's Scholarship Golf Tournament. You can showcase your business too by donating to this fundraiser which will allow us to give Entrepreneurial, Leadership and Work Based Learning scholarships to Seniors at Etowah, River Ridge and Woodstock high schools. Details at www.tlba.org or call Gloria Snyder at 678-431-2691. Thank you for supporting our community by " Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee"
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Natural Wonders BY ANN LITREL
It’s lunchtime. Colorful plates of Thai food dot the table between me and Charles Seabrook, the longtime science and nature writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Charles and I have just met, but we share the common interests of writing about and painting the natural world, and there is no shortage of things to talk about. He launches into a story: “I just visited a friend whose daughter came back from biology research in Costa Rica. The daughter was enthusiastically telling us all about Costa Rica’s native hummingbirds. There were 54 species, and she knew all their names, how to identify them … “And then, as we were talking, she looked outside the window beside us and noticed a bird outside on a tree. ‘What kind of bird is that!?’ she asked. She was very interested, having just gotten back from her project.” Charles smiles. “Well, it was a tufted titmouse! One of the most common birds in all of Georgia. And then she asked, ‘So what kind of tree is that?’” He laughs. “Here she’d just spent two months memorizing dozens of birds in another country, and she didn’t know one of the most common birds in her home state of Georgia, perched on one of the most common trees — a dogwood.” Charles says this not with the bite of a critic, but more with the smile of a philosopher, ruefully noting the state of the world. Seabrook’s nature column is a longtime favorite of mine, and of thousands of Atlanta readers. I had sought this meeting, however, because of one specific column he authored 10 years ago. It’s a “bucket list” still floating around on the internet: “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia to See Before You Die.” The descriptions light the imagination — with nicknames like “Georgia’s Amazon” for the Altamaha River, and “Little Grand Canyon” for Providence Canyon. I decided to paint every spot. “So, what are you trying to do again?” Charles asks, as our lunch conversation winds to a close. “You know how all of us are glued to our phones 24/7?” I say. “No one really sees the nature right in front of their noses – outside the window. “We have this idea that ‘nature’ is the rainforests, or the oceans rising, but it’s not the ‘nature’ right in our own backyards. I want to paint what’s around us – so people actually see it!” As we leave the restaurant, Charles shakes my hand encouragingly and promises to help. “Keep it up! It’s a worthwhile effort!”
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I do worry that art and writing are too quiet to get people’s attention. As I type this, outside the window a pair of Carolina wrens hunt for food I’ve left for them in the leaves, under a white oak tree. To me, it looks like just another “Natural Wonder” – right in my own backyard. Resources: Check out Charles Seabrook’s list, “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia to See Before You Die.” http://annlitrel.com/35-naturalwonders-in-georgia-to-see-before-you-die/
Ann is an artist who lives in Towne Lake with her husband Dr. Michael Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com.
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MEET THE STAFF CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON Executive Director, Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Florida State University SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW Associate Artistic Director, Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Brenau University BRIAN GAMEL Production Manager, Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Florida State University JILLIAN MELKO Community Engagement Coordinator, BFA Musical Theater, The New School, NYC
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here’s an African proverb that talks about the importance of the entire village being involved in the growth and development of a child. The same can be said about the growth and development of a community. At the heart of our community is the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, which has played a significant role in
the cultural and economic growth of downtown Woodstock. Started in 2002 as the Towne Lake Arts Center by Gay Grooms, Shawn McLeod and Ann Litrel, Elm Street was founded through the “Save the Reeves House” project and purchase of the adjoining 4-acre property. Since 2010, Elm Street has continued to make an impact on the community from its current location on Main Street. Using art as a platform, the organization is dedicated to making Woodstock one of the most vibrant and thriving communities around.
FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY
While you may be familiar with Elm Street Cultural Arts Village because of the theatrical shows it produces, the organization has grown and developed a focus that concentrates on people and the community. “Of course we think that art is vital to who we are, but we view it as a means, not an end,” executive 48
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vision,” Brazelton said. The goal of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village is to transform the casual bystander in the community into an engaged participant, and the way they plan to achieve this goal is through art.
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Village director Christopher Brazelton said. “In other words, while many art centers focus on art, and only art, we think our focus is art and people.” Brazelton said Elm Street wants to use art to plug people into their community, with the hope that art will inspire people to become engaged. Recent studies from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Civic America revealed that if middle-schoolers are involved in the arts they are 80 percent more likely to be civically involved when they grow up. And, data from NEA’s Survey of Public Participation in the Arts showed that American adults who attend art museums or live art performances are far more likely to vote, volunteer or take part in other community events. “If we truly believe that art is a catalyst for community involvement, the way so many organizations say it is, it is imperative that we include community and people into our
Everything the staff and board of directors at Elm Street do, build or design is with the community in mind. The Reeves House renovation project, or Revive the Reeves as it is is known around Woodstock, is no different. The Reeves House is an old farmhouse built in 1897, the same year Woodstock officially became a city. It has stood vacant for decades, but it is about to take on a life of its own and become the central hub for visual arts in our area. A groundbreaking ceremony took place in January to kick off construction on what will be a place for artists to be able to work 24/7, and for people to take classes and workshops on different crafts. The Reeves House, which sits on the Noonday Creek Trail, will host a small coffee shop and hospitality station intended to encourage passers-by to stop in, visit the art gallery and enjoy a casual conversation. “It’s no secret that a gallery can feel high-brow and unapproachable to people, especially to those who don’t typically go to a gallery. We want to create a space where people can grab a coffee, be social with friends and go to space where they feel comfortable,” Brazelton said. Future plans also include culinary gardens, which will be used to incorporate cooking and gardening as an art form, something Brazelton said is often overlooked by many art centers.
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Elm Street is unveiling a new series of performances in 2018 called the Lantern Series. Performances will take place on the Elm Street Event Green with seating at tables to emulate the style of Chastain Park Amphitheater located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The Lantern Series will host world class regional and national artists from different genres and cultures. The name of the series is intended to represent the different styles and cultures Elm Street hopes to represent. “We feel that the lantern is representative of all different cultures: The London gas light, the Chinese lantern, the Southern farm lantern, etc. We hope people will decorate their tables with this symbol to represent something that often is overlooked in today’s culture: conversation and common ground,” Brazelton said. You’re invited to attend the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 2018-19 Season Reveal Party on April 14. Details about the the theater season, as well the The Lantern Series and the Reeves House will be presented, along with a few other surprises.
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Are Natural Bioidentical Hormones the Best for You? BY JAMES HALEY, MD, FACOG, FPMRS
As women approach midlife and start to experience menopause, they experience bouts of depression, wild temperature swings and brain fog. As they consider hormone therapy, they realize the choices can be confusing. There are two types of hormone therapy: traditional or synthetic, which uses FDA-approved medications, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), a natural approach using compounds individually mixed at special pharmacies. Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources such as soy or yams, and are designed to replicate the same chemical structure as the hormones produced naturally by our bodies. Based on an individual’s hormone levels, a compounding pharmacy can individually tailor a bioidentical hormone regimen specifically designed for the patient by the physician. A custom BHRT typically costs $40-$45 per month. A significant body of literature suggests bioidentical hormone therapy is safer and more effective than synthetic hormone replacement. Since bioidentical hormones are derived naturally, your body metabolizes them properly. The second major advantage of bioidentical hormones is they can be specifically formulated to meet individual hormonal needs – unlike synthetic hormones, which often use a one-size-fits-all approach to symptom relief.
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Some of the day-to-day benefits of BHRT include: • Stops hot flashes, diminishes night sweats. • Increases energy. • Helps control anxiety and irritability, lifts mood or depression symptoms. • Decreases brain fog. • Controls loss of hair, brittle nails and dry skin. • Helps manage weight. • Increases libido, reduces vaginal dryness. Hormone therapy also has long-term benefits that can significantly impact life. • Protects your heart (No. 1 killer of women). • Protects your bones. • Decreases risk of colon cancer. • Good evidence suggests it decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
James Haley, M.D. is a double board certified OB/GYN and urogynecologist with Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
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Tips For Hair-Raising
Volume
BY TIM TIMMONS
Are you burdened with flat locks? Everyone wants a little bump at the crown, but there's a fine line between pageant queen and pretty. Sexy, bombshell hair will never go out of style, and limp strands are not at all alluring. For those days when you want instant volume without the hassle (and time commitment) of a curling iron, here are some foolproof ways to add volume to your hair in minutes.
First: Prep
Every hairstyle needs a good foundation. Start by drying your hair upside down. Skipping the brush and drying hair upside down allows gravity to lift your strands away from the scalp. To further lock in the volume, flip your head over again, spritz on some of your favorite volumizing spray at the roots and use some mousse to give your follicles a little extra texture, which plump after heat styling. Begin by distributing your product of choice at the roots, gradually working your way to the tip. Be sure not to over-saturate your damp hair — start with a golf ball-sized amount of mousse or a few spritzes of spray and apply more if necessary.
Then: Blow
When your hair is ready for styling, arm yourself with the right tools for height. A round brush gives fine hair maximum volume. As you dry your hair, work the nozzle of the blowdryer into your roots and push up — this trains your tresses to retain their lifted shape at the crown.
Next: Tease
Teasing had a major hair moment back in the 1970s and 1980s (school photos we'd prefer to forget), but there's a way to harness the technique without turning into Snooki! With a small backcombing brush, grab a couple of one-inch sections from the sides and back of your head, then tease a couple of times, staying close to the root. Then smooth the sections with your fingers or a paddle brush, and spritz some lighthold hairspray to really lock in the volume.
Last: Switch Your Part
This is really the easiest trick of all — just switch which side you part your hair for an instant lift. To ensure a deep part, take a comb and draw a line starting from the eyebrow, moving diagonally back to the center of the crown. Voila, instant volume!
After: Maintain
Even a perfect morning style session can go flat midday. To revive limp locks, meet your new hair bestie: dry shampoo. Blast dry shampoo into your roots, keeping the nozzle 10 inches from your head. Give the hair a good shake with your fingers — the dry shampoo will absorb any excess oil and brings back the lift.
Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss Woodstock. Tim’s industry experience includes positions as trainer/educator, celebrity stylist and beauty consultant for the Grammys and MTV video music awards.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Importance of Heart Health
BY DR. THOMAS JORDAN
There is a range of factors that can raise your risk of developing heart disease and having a heart attack or stroke. The more factors you have, the greater your risk. Although you can’t do anything about your age, gender, race and family history, there are factors you can modify, treat or control by making lifestyle changes or taking medication. • Quit smoking. A smoker’s risk of developing heart disease is two to four times greater than that of nonsmokers. • Lower your blood cholesterol. As blood cholesterol rises, so does the risk of heart disease. When other factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, the risk is even higher. • Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder than normal and makes your arteries more prone to injury. • Get active. Regular, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits. • Lose excess weight. Excess weight increases the heart's workload. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke, even if they have no other factors.
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• Manage your diabetes. Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control. • Reduce stress. Too much stress over time, and unhealthy responses to it, may create health problems in some people. Find healthy ways to manage stress, exercise and eat right. • Limit alcohol. Alcohol raises blood pressure, can cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It also adds calories, contributing to obesity and making it harder to lose weight. If you don't drink, don't start. If you do, limit yourself to one drink a day. You are at a higher risk if your father or brother developed heart disease or a stroke before they were 55; or, if you have a mother or sister who developed heart disease or a stroke before they were 65. You can protect yourself by taking care of your heart.
Dr. Thomas Jordan is a board certified physician in internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine. He practices at Northside Heart’s Cumming, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Woodstock offices. northsideheart.com.
Tips for Healthy Listening BY DR. SARAH LICHT
Noise induced hearing loss can occur from exposure to a one-time burst of extremely loud noise or repeated exposure to loud noise over time. You can conserve hearing by wearing hearing protection around loud sounds and limiting noise exposure. Audio players have been the subject of hearing loss research since the popularity of iPods and MP3 players has increased in recent years. While loud environmental sounds may not be easily escapable, personal listening habits are optional. There are steps consumers can take to diminish the risk audio players have on hearing loss. Volume, time listening and earphone style can all be optimized to find the best combination for hearing conservation. For example, to preserve your hearing, doctors recommend headphones, which sit on your head like earmuffs, rather than earbuds, which fit inside your ear. The main reason is earbuds naturally add about 9 decibels of volume because they are closer to the ear canal. In addition, earbuds do not block out as much background noise, so most of us will increase the volume to unsafe levels. There are many cheap earbuds on the market, which may be great in a pinch, but these poorly made products will distort sound or produce uneven levels of sound, which leads to increasing the volume to harmful levels.
Listening tips:
• If you hear ringing, roaring or buzzing after wearing earbuds or headphones, you could be damaging your ears. Make sure to turn down the volume. • If you go to a concert or club, sit in the middle of the room and make sure to wear hearing protection. The effects of loud noise exposure are cumulative and can damage your ears over time. • The chance of over exposure to loud sounds can be reduced by wearing headphones instead of earbuds. • Custom ear protection is important for people such as musicians and hunters. • If you hear your friend’s music while sitting next to them, ask them to turn it down. • Make sure to visit a hearing care professional to get a hearing health evaluation. Everyone over the age of 40 should have a baseline hearing test, even if you do not feel you have a problem. It is beneficial to have something to compare with five, 10 or 20 years down the road.
Sarah Licht, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2016.
Interesting Find in New Anti-Aging Research BY DR. JORDAN HARRELL
The first known case report of its kind recently was published in the Journal of Molecular and Genetic Medicine, and it may have great significance in the way doctors and scientist view many diseases, including cancer, inflammatory diseases, heart disease and even death. The basis of this new research involves a tiny part of your DNA called a telomere, which is measurable through a simple blood test. Telomeres are located in every one of the trillions of cells in the human body. Telomeres are related to being healthy and measure longest when you are born and get shorter and shorter as you age. A person in their teens would have much longer telomeres than a grandmother in her 70s or 80s. Geneticist Richard Cawthon and colleagues at the University of Utah found shorter telomeres are associated with shorter lives. Among people older than 60, those with shorter telomeres were three times more likely to die from heart disease and eight times more likely to die from infectious disease. Since scientists and doctors already have discovered that it is important to have longer telomeres, research has been conducted to find out how you could enhance your telomere length in order to live longer and healthier.
A doctor from Cumming, Ga., recently published research that showed an increase in telomere length after five months of chiropractic care. This is the only known case of its kind, and could have a huge implication for anti-aging possibilities. The patient in this case was a 35-year-old female elementary school teacher. Her telomere length was measured prior to starting chiropractic care at a value of 73/100. After five months of chiropractic care, her value increased to 79/100. The patient continued her normal lifestyle and did not change a thing, besides adding visits to her chiropractor. The research states that the patient even continued her bad habit of drinking three to five Mountain Dews a day. This new research points to the fact that being under chiropractic care not only helps with maintaining the health of your spine, reducing neck pain, headaches, back and joint pain, but could help you age more slowly and avoid serious diseases.
Dr. Jordan Harrell is a third-generation chiropractor who focuses on neurostructural correction of the atlas. www.townelakechiro.com
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Macular Degeneration Know the Symptoms, Risk Factors
BY DR. JENNIFER DATTOLO
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss for people over 50, affects more than 10 million Americans. AMD is caused by the deterioration of the central and most sensitive part of the retina (the macula), causing wavy and blurred vision, a dimming of vision, and, in the most advanced stage, complete central vision loss. Macular degeneration does not cause complete blindness. However, the loss of central vision interferes with activities of daily living, such as the ability to read, write, cook, drive and distinguish people’s faces. There are two types of AMD – dry and wet. The dry form affects 85 percent to 90 percent of people, and consists of macular pigment changes, yellow deposits beneath the retina (drusen), and scarring. Drusen occurs in the early and intermediate stages of AMD and may cause no symptoms to mild vision loss. Bleeding occurs in the wet type, which affects 10 percent to 15 percent of people, and is also the late stage of the disease. Vision loss in this stage is usually rapid and severe. In some people, macular degeneration occurs slowly and never leads to vision loss. In others,
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it progresses quickly, leading to the complete loss of central vision in one or both eyes. While the exact cause of macular degeneration still is being explored, several risk factors exist. The most important risk factor is age. People over the age of 50 are more susceptible to the disease. Family history also plays a role. Caucasians are at a greater risk than AfricanAmericans and Hispanics. Smoking doubles one’s risk of developing macular degeneration. There is currently no cure for this condition. Treatments to try to reduce vision loss include: dietary supplements (vitamins with zinc and lutein, green leafy vegetables,
fish and other food sources high in antioxidants), as well as intraretinal injections to stop leaking of the retinal blood vessels. Low vision devices, including handheld magnifiers and CCTVs, and orientation and mobility training are available for those with severe vision loss. You can reduce your risk factor and progression of the disease through exercise, wearing sunglasses and/ or having UV protection on regular glasses, and quitting smoking. Keeping normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels also helps to minimize risk. It is recommended highly everyone over the age of 50 have yearly dilated eye exams.
Dr. Jennifer Dattolo, FCOVD, optometrist at Eyes on Towne Lake, has been in practice for 17 years and enjoys serving the Woodstock community. 770-702-5996. www.EyesonTowneLake.com.
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RESTAURANT
CUISINE
Casual and Upscale Restaurants
BKFST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAYS SPIRITS
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Cancun Mexican Grill, 4430 Towne Lake Parkway 770-693-4680
Mexican
no
$
$
open
full bar
no
Cheeseburger Bobby’s, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway 678-494-3200, cheeseburgerbobbys.com
American
no
$
$
open
no
no
Chinese
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Soup/Salad/ Sandwiches
$
$
$
open
no
no
American Irish
no
$
$$
open
full bar
6+
Mexican
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
no
Family Tradition, 4379 Towne Lake Parkway 770-852-2885, familytradition.net
Homestyle Cooking
$$
$$
$$
closed
no
no
GameDay Fresh Grill, 2990 Eagle Drive 770-693-6754, gamedayfresh.com
American/Burgers
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Thai/Sushi/ Chinese
no
$
$$
open
full bar
no
JD’s Barbeque, 6557 Bells Ferry Road 678-445-7730, jdsbbq.com
Barbeque
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Jersey’s Sports Bar, 6426 Bells Ferry Road 770-790-5740
American
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Johnny’s Pizza, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-9494, johnnyspizza.com
Pizza/Pasta/ Salad
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
no
Kani House, 2455 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-5264, kanihouse.com
Japanese Steak/Sushi
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
yes
Keegan’s Public House, 1085 Buckhead Crossing #140 770-627-4393, keegansirishpub.net
Irish/Pub
Sunday Brunch
$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
no
La Parrilla, 1065 Buckhead Crossing 770-928-3606, laparrilla.com
Mexican
no
$
$$
open
full bar
no
Steakhouse
no
$
$$
open
full bar
call ahead seating
Southern
$
$
no
closed
no
no
Mellow Mushroom, 2370 Towne Lake Parkway 770-591-3331, mellowmushroom.com
Pizza/Pasta/
no
$-$$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
NY Style Deli & Pizza, 2340 Towne Lake Parkway, 678-426-7004
Pizza/Subs/ Bakery
no
$-$$
$-$$
open
no
no
Bakery/Soups/ Sandwiches
$
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Chinese/Japanese
no
$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
Chinese
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
China Fun, 1075 Buckhead Crossing 770-926-2671, chinafun88.com Corner Bistro, 2360 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-1202, cornerbistrotl.com Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-693-8763, donovansirishcobbler.com El Ranchero, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-516-6616
Izumi Asian Bistro, 2035 Townelake Parkway 678-238-1899, iloveizumi.com
LongHorn, 1420 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-5494, longhornsteakhouse.com Maple Street Biscuit Co., 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy #160 678-903-2161, maplestreetbiscuits.com
Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway 678-813-4809, panerabread.com Peking & Tokyo, 200 Parkbrooke Drive 770-591-8858, pekingandtokyo.com Song’s Garden, 4451 Towne Lake Parkway 770-928-8387, songsgarden.com
Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills Dr., American see ad on pg 33 770-592-9969 The Place, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-8901, theplacebargrill.com
Sunday $ $$ open full bar Brunch
no
Bar/Grill
no
$-$$
$$
open
full bar
no
Tuscany, 250 Cinema View Drive 678-453-0888, mytuscanyrestaurant.com
Italian
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
10+
Volcano Steak & Sushi, 2990 Eagle Drive 678-498-7888, volcanowoodstock.com
Asian
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
no
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TOWNE LAKE AREA DINING
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
your business. • Describe We are an American-owned and operated salon that specializes in nail
care services. The salon was formerly known as All About Nails American Owned and Operated. We have been in Cherokee and Cobb counties for 22 years. We offer all nail services. SNS, gel polish manicures, natural manicures and pedicures. We also offer all facial waxing services.
makes you unique? • What We believe in complete customer satisfaction and educating clients. The
health of each client’s natural nail is equally as important to us as the beauty of the artificial product they choose. We use strong sanitary practices and do all work on natural nails by hand, never using drills.
customers say: • Our "Denise and Pam are the greatest! You can relax and be yourself, no
matter how shy or wild and crazy you think you are. You will love coming in to talk about anything or any situation, and will know they genuinely care about you and yours. They have been doing my nails for 15 years and I drive in from Ellijay every two weeks. No matter what, I am here! My nails look as good when I get here as the day I left here two weeks ago. I get compliments on my nails the day before I come in to get them done.” -Alice Milam
The Pink Iris Boutique Salon 6380 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock
678-581-9966 Closed Sundays and Mondays. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every other Saturday.
The Pink Iris Boutique Salon @thepinkirisboutiquesalon
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Galts Ferry day use area #2.
Check Out the Changes at Allatoona Lake BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS
Spring is quickly approaching which means it’s time to gear up for the recreation season on Allatoona Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages seven campgrounds and 14 day-use areas that offer a variety of great outdoor experiences. Now is a good time to familiarize yourself with what is new at the lake!
Campgrounds
Campsites are now 100 percent reservable at every campground managed by the Corps at Allatoona. The campground booking window is now one day, therefore, reservations can be made up to one day before you want to go camping. Walk-in sites still will be available at all campgrounds if not already reserved. Campsite pricing stays the same and is based on the location and campsite amenities. Prices differ for waterfront and interior campsites with either 30 amp and 50 amp electrical and water hookups. Call 1-877-444-6777 to make a reservation, or visit Recreation.gov which links to various recreational sites around the nation. Another big change for the 2018 recreation season will be that Clark Creek North Campground and Clark Creek South Campground
and Ramp will be leased to Bartow County effective immediately. For questions concerning the management of these campgrounds, please contact the Bartow County Parks and Recreation Department at 770-387-5149.
Day Use Areas
In December, the Corps and Etowah Disc Golf officially opened the new Etowah Disc Golf Course at Riverside Park. Several years in the making, the course offers moderate to challenging disc holes, great exercise and the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge Foothills and the Etowah River. The course is already being ranked as one of the top courses in North Georgia.
Passes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sells and issues most of the federal America the Beautiful Passes from the Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office. Visitors who hold one of these passes receive free admittance in our Corps-managed day use areas and ramps. America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass holders will also receive 50 percent off camping. All other passes will continue to be charged full price for camping. The “Every Kid in a Park” pass program is a federal initiative started two years ago to get children to our national parks. All current fourth-graders can receive a free annual pass that covers entrance fees for the entire family at all federal lands and waters for a full year. In the last year, Allatoona staff has issued more than 1,000 of these cards. If you are a parent or a teacher with current fourth-graders, contact our offices to receive this pass. continued on page 84
Christopher Purvis is the lead ranger at Lake Allatoona over Partnerships, Volunteers and Project Security. He has been a ranger on Allatoona Lake since 2005.
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Casual and Upscale Restaurants
RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 American centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone see ad on pg 1 Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 Brunch freightkitchen.com Habanero’s Taqueria Mexican no $ $-$$ open Full bar yes 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar yes 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar no 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no Weekends 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 only jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer no 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern 770-592-8295 Sandwiches jmillerssmokehouse.com Mad Life Studios 8722 Main St madlifestageandstudios.com
Southern
no
$-$$
$$-$$$$
open
Full bar
no
Magnolia Thomas 108 Arnold Mill Rd. 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com
Southern
Sunday Brunch
no
$$$$
open
Beer/Wine
yes
Sat./Sun. Brunch
$$
$$
open
Full bar
6 persons+
Sunday Brunch
$$
$$-$$$
open
Full bar
yes
Pure Taqueria Mexican 405 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock Reel Seafood Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006 Rootstock and Vine 8558 Main St. 770 -544-9009 www.rootstockandvine.com
Wine bar Tapas
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
Full bar
yes
Salt Factory Pub 8690 Main St. 678-903-6225
Gastropub
no
$$
$$-$$$
open
Full bar
no
Semper Fi Bar and Grille 9770 Main St. 770-672-0026 Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Truck & Tap 8640 Main St. 770-702-1670 truckandtap.com
American
no
$
$
open
Full bar
no
English Tea room
no
$$
no
closed
no
yes
Variety of Food trucks
no
$-$$
$-$$
open
Craft Beer
no
Italian
Sunday Brunch
$$
$$$
open
Full bar
yes
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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING
Senior Sense:
Winter to Spring BY DELIA HALVERSON
Most adults have been in a hospital at one time or another. Many have needed to enter the hospital through the emergency room. But, I doubt that too many have spent the night in an emergency room. In January, I went through the ER three times within two weeks. The first time (after a two-hour wait in the lobby among patients with yellow masks), I learned I had congestive heart failure. They drained the fluid from my lungs, and sent me home with instructions to double the dosage of one medicine. Three days later, I was back, and spent five days in the hospital getting my heart squared up. Four days later, my blood pressure plummeted, so back I went. This time, for a four-hour wait in the ER lobby. My new medication had to be adjusted. However, because it is winter, and the height of the flu season, there was “no room in the inn.” I spent the night in the ER. I’d suggest that you avoid such a night if you can. They treated me well, but it was noisy and the “bed” was too short and narrow and not very comfortable. Any of you who know me, help me remember to tell my heart not to act up during flu season again. I’m looking forward to seeing yellow daffodils instead of yellow flu masks. I already have daffodils peeking through the ground, and I hope they will bloom before this article is printed!
I lived for 13 years of my adult life in the Dakotas. Now, that’s a place that has some nice people, but not so nice weather. The worst blizzard was the last day of April and the first day of May. We had 6-foot drifts, and they had to blast the snow to open the road to our little town of 92 people. One year, we had frost in the middle of June and August, but, in between, the temperature rose to more than 100 degrees! After those years, I’m happy to be in Georgia, where the seasons are more reasonable. It’s not too early to look for the signs of spring. Look at the dogwoods. The buds on the ends of the limbs will become blooms. Ferns soon will be uncurling their fronds and showing their true green color. Pansies turn their faces to the sun, and my primrose survived the winter! Birds are returning, some nesting in the porches of our houses, and all of them singing to one another. Watch the earth come out of its shell, and people greet each other in their yards. The time of yellow flu masks will end, and the daffodils will bloom — thanks to spring in Georgia!
Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.
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@ the Library
Sequoyah Regional Library System 116 Brown Industrial Parkway • Canton, GA 30114 770-479-3090 • www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org
ROSE CREEK
WOODSTOCK
4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, 770-591-1491
7735 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-5859
Tuesdays
Mondays
families with children of all ages; followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
This coloring group has been meeting every Monday for more than a year; come meet new friends. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older.
Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Storytime is designed for
Knit & Crochet at 1 p.m. Let Ms. Darlene help you get started on a knitting or crocheting project. Bring your needles and yarn and be prepared to have fun. No prior knowledge is required.
Wednesdays
Lap-Sit Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Storytime, designed
for ages 1-3, gives children a chance to learn about the storytime experience and encourages early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Reading Dogs at 4:30 p.m. Children age 6 and older can
read to a non-judgmental, furry listener who won’t laugh if the reader stumbles or makes a mistake. Children are asked to select their reading material before their scheduled session. Parents can register their child (two weeks in advance) for a 10-15 minute reading session.
Crayons & Conversation at 1 p.m. Drop in to de-stress and
get your creative juices flowing. Socialize over a tabletop game (such as Scrabble or MahJongg) or color a picture. Players and colorers of all skill levels are welcome.
Coloring Group at 10 a.m. The coloring fun continues.
Tuesdays
MahJongg Meetup at 10 a.m. Learn to play American MahJongg, based on the ancient Chinese tile game. For people just starting out, honing their skills or playing at an advanced player. Tuesday Night Tutors at 6 p.m. Join teachers and volunteers from Woodstock Elementary School in the youth department as they help children struggling with homework, projects and school assignments. Tuesday Night Tutors (Parent ESL) at 6 p.m. Parents with children participating in the tutoring session can take part in the ESL class.
Wednesdays
Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Family storytimes are designed for families with children of all ages. Storytime is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Thursdays
Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Family storytimes are designed for families with children of all ages. Storytime is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Thursdays
March 10
Lego Club at 3 p.m. A different theme each month. Children may work alone or in teams to build Lego masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Lego and Duplo are provided. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
March 15
I’s of March: iPhones at 10:30 a.m. iPads at 2:30 p.m. Don’t
let your iPhone and iPad suffer the same fate as Julius Caesar. Bring your phone and learn basic functions and information about popular apps. A question-and-answer session will follow. Registration is required.
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Sit & Stitch at 10 a.m. Come and be crafty every Thursday. Enjoy the friendship of other creative people.
Fridays
MahJongg Meetup at 10 a.m. Learn to play American MahJongg, based on the ancient Chinese tile game. For people just starting out, honing their skills or playing at an advanced player.
March 4
Introduction to Acrylic Painting at 3 p.m. An
introduction to painting with acrylics for anyone interested in starting a new hobby. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
March 9
March 18
and purling together to make a beautiful knit stitch piece. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
may work alone or in teams to build Lego masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Lego and Duplo are provided. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Crafternoon at 4:30 p.m. Participants will be knitting
March 10
Inklings Writers Critique Group at 11 a.m. Love to
write, but need some feedback? All writers interested in joining a group to share writings, ideas and feedback are invited to attend.
March 14
Quilting Club Block-of-the-Month Project at 10 a.m.
Gather with other friends interested in learning to quilt. This program is designed for those interested in trying a new craft and provides instruction in sewing a different 12-inch block each month. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
March 15
Manga / Anime 101 at 5:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can enjoy an overview of manga and anime. We’ll be discussing a short manga and watching a short related anime. Assorted Japanese snack foods are provided.
March 17
Youth Cosplay 101 at 3 p.m., and Teen Cosplay at 4:30
p.m. Leading up to Sequoyah-Con ’18 and our first-ever cosplay contest, we’re studying different types of cosplay materials and talking about how to make a perfect costume. Bring an existing project if you’ve started one and we can help. For grades K-5; children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Lego Club at 3 p.m. A different theme each month. Children
Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Join us as we explore Pinterest inspired creative projects. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
March 20
Book Discussion Group at noon. Enjoy coffee, conversation and a book discussion with new friends. This month’s selection is “One Thousand White Women” by Jim Fergus. All ages are welcome; new members are encouraged.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Come to the Rose Creek 3-5:30 p.m. March 22; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 23, or 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24 for the sale. The preview sale on March 22 is open to members of the Friends of Cherokee County Libraries; become a member at the door. The sales on March 23 and March 24 are open to the public.
Sequoyah-Con
A mini-convention featuring popular free fandoms, panels, activities and programs will take place all day March 24 at the R.T. Jones and Woodstock libraries. All ages are welcome. First hosted in 2016 to great success, Sequoyah-Con is a whole day’s worth of family fun! For more information, visit www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/con/.
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Around & About MARCH
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Friday Night Live returns to
downtown Woodstock. For a look at the complete schedule and more details, see Page 83.
Rock Music 3-4 Country Festival is set for noon-11
p.m. both days at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Featuring food trucks and food tents, beer, wine and liquor tents, arts and crafts. Paint explosion area with washable paints, rock walls, carnival games, mechanical bulls and more. www.crmusicfestival.com.
County 7-14 Cherokee School District Art
Show A will be open 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton. A reception will be held 6-8 p.m. March 8. Free admission. 770-704-6244. www.cherokeearts.org.
Run/Walk Alone 5K 10 Never begins at 6:30 p.m. at Etowah
River Park and is presented by Family Tradition Restaurant to benefit Never Alone Food Pantry and Clothing Outreach Center. Cost: $25 for all ages, $35 after March 10. Register at www. runsignup.com or www.neveralone.org.
Cherokee Career Expo will 14 The be held 2-6 p.m. at the Northside
Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Representatives will be on site beginning at 1 p.m. to provide resume review assistance. 770-345-0600. www.cherokeega.org.
County Farm Bureau 16 Cherokee AG Expo will take place 4-7 p.m. at
Hickory Flat Fellowship Church, 5301 Hickory Flat Highway (Highway 140), Canton. Co-sponsored with Cherokee County Extension, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Woodstock. Featuring more than 30 booths showing different agriculture in the county. Also, activities for children, animals, agriculture classes and refreshments. Free, open to the public. If you would like to have a booth or attend, call Shirley Pahl at Cherokee County Farm Bureau, 770-479-1481, Ext. 0. www.ccfarmbureau.org.
of Faith launch party is 17 aBranches drop-in planned for 6:30-8:30 p.m.
at Blank Stage Acting Studio, Highway 92 in Woodstock. Guests can learn more about the new faith-based nonprofit created to hold community events with a focus on families, faith, fellowship and leadership. For details, contact Brandon Roberts at 678-232-7488 or brandon@branchesoffaith.org.
Garden Summit 17 isReady-Set-Grow planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the
The Cherokee Music Teachers Association will meet at 11 a.m. at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 Main St., Canton. Following the meeting, a program titled “Motivational Piano Teaching/Teaching for the Real World” will be presented by Geoffrey Haydon of Georgia State University. Anyone interested in learning more about the association is welcome to attend. linda@lokey.net.
senior services center at 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. Presented by the UGA Master Extension volunteers of Cherokee County. Participants will be introduced to a variety of topics: good horticultural practices; herbs; edible landscaping; raised bed gardens; pollinators. Demonstrations will give participants a better understanding of soils, amendments, compost and fertilizers. To register, call 770-721-7803 or email uge1057@uga.edu.
presented by the Cherokee Theatre Company at the historic Canton Theatre. Performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 and $18. 770-591-0282. www.CherokeeTheatre.org.
presents: “For Now and the Future” at 3 p.m. at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Featuring the music of Dan Forrest, with conductor Scott Martin and guest choir from Creekview High School. Tickets available at the door. www.cherokeechorale.org.
Miss Daisy” 9-18 “Driving by Alfred Uhry will be
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The theme for A Novel Idea is memoir/nonfiction. Gatherings are held 7-9 p.m. at East Main Café (inside Audio Intersection) at 210 E. Main St., Canton. Best-selling authors Lisa Russell, Lynn Garson, Mark Beaver, William Rawlings, Pellom McDaniels and Patricia Holt will read short excerpts from their books. Door prizes. Free and open to the public. Bring your own beverages.
County School 21-28 Cherokee District Art Show B will be
open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton. A reception will be held 6-8 p.m. March 22. Free admission. 770-704-6244. www.cherokeearts.org.
King's Academy 23-25 The presents “Annie,” 7 p.m.
March 23, 2 and 7 p.m. March 24 and 3 p.m. March 25 at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton. One of the most successful musicals in recent years, this production is the heartwarming tale of Annie's adventures, and her escape from the orphanage and the wicked Miss Hannigan to a new life with Daddy Warbucks. 770-704-6244. www.cherokeearts.org.
& Walk 9 a.m.-noon at 24 Wag Pawtriots Park, located in Patriots
Park, 1485 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. A one-mile wag and walk, breakfast items for sale and doggy treat bags. $5 per dog, pre-registration required. 770-924-7768. www.crpa.net.
The topic is Pruning Demystified for the gardener’s seminar presented by the UGA Master Gardener Extension volunteers, set for 10 a.m. at the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 E. Cherokee Drive in Canton. Unsure of what and when plants need pruning: spring, summer or fall? Come get those questions answered and see techniques and tools demonstrated. To register, call 770-721-7803 or email uge1057@uga.edu.
APRIL and Wine Walk 6-7 inArtdowntown Canton.
Participants can enjoy a stroll through town, viewing artwork available for purchase, as well as wine tastings. Tickets are $25. 770-704-1548. www.cantonga.gov.
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Broadway Bound Productions presents “Stitches” by Steve Holbert, 7:30
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays April 13-15, 20-22 at the Historic Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. “MANopause” will run June 8-10, 15-17. For more details, visit www.broadwaybound productionsinc.com.
& Sound of Woodstock 22 Taste is set for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at
the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, featuring dozens of Woodstock-area restaurants, live music, kids zone and a mini-food truck park and beer garden. The event benefits the Woodstock High School band program. Admission is free. Tickets are 50 cents each, with packages starting at $5. www.woodstockga.gov.
Hike, 7:30-9 p.m. at the 27 Night Riverside Athletic Complex, 610
Druw Cameron Drive, Woodstock. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Refreshments, $5 per person. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. www.crpa.net.
Day Recycling 21 Greenstock Event and Citywide Yard Mondays at 30 Music the Northside Cherokee Sale takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at
Woodstock Elementary School, 230 Rope Mill Road. For details, visit www.woodstockga.gov.
Amphitheather on Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. For details, visit www.visitwoodstockga.com.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATIONS Allen Temple AME
Academic programs for children ages 15 months to 4 years. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. www.allentemplechristianacademy.org.
Bascomb United Methodist Church
Classes for ages 2, 3, 4 and young 5s. Director Kathi Underwood, 770-926-0397 or kathi@bascombpreschool.com. www.bascombpreschool.com.
Hillside United Methodist Church
Hillside United Methodist Church. The nonprofit school is for children age 6 weeks through third grade. www.hillsideumc.org.
Timothy Lutheran School
Woodstock classes are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with extended hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for children ages 21 months to 5 years, including transitional kindergarten. Director Barbara Bowler, 770-924-7995. timothylutheran.360unite.com/home.
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Consignment Sale Guide This is the month for catching a few bargains for your little ones. Here’s a list of sales in Cherokee and neighboring counties that should help as you map your plan of action.
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Cumming First UMC
Times: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Location: 770 Canton Highway, Cumming Info: http://cfumcga.com/kids-consignment-sale/
All 4 Kids Woodstock
Green With Envy
Times: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock Info: http://all4kids.com
Times: Preview Thursday night, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Location: TBD in Alpharetta or Cumming area Info: www.greenwithenvykids.com
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March 15-18
All 4 Kids Cobb County
Angel’s Attic
Times: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta Info: http://all4kids.com
Times: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Johns Creek UMC, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Info: www.johnscreekumc.org
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Times: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: 3956 Due West Road, Marietta Info: www.duewest.org
Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Location: 1 Mission Point, Canton Info: www.fbckidssale.com
Due West Treasure Chest
Canton First Baptist Kids Sale
Mt. Bethel UMC
CCC MOPS
Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta Info: www.mtbethel.org
Born Again Blessings
Times: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Cumberland Community Church, 3110 Sports Ave., Smyrna Info: www.cccmopssale.com
Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: Riverstone Church, 2005 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw Info: www.bornagainblessings.com
Roswell UMC
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Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Info: www.nowamom.org
Times: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Mount Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta Info: http://all4kids.com
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Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: www.roswellumc.org/rumck
All 4 Kids East Cobb/Marietta
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FAITH
The Difference Between Happiness and Joy BY JOHN HARRIS
Are you happy right now? Sounds like a rhetorical question, doesn’t it? And when someone asks you that question, I bet you have a “canned” answer for them, don’t you? But, what is the reality? We all want to be happy, but things happen, and when they do we can lose our happiness. The truth is, happiness can go just as quickly as it came, but joy can last for a lifetime. Joy is what we really want, so we need to understand the difference between happiness and joy. You see, happiness and sadness are not that far apart. Both can be defined by the same phrase: An overwhelming circumstance. Happiness is an overwhelming circumstance that you desire to happen, and sadness is an overwhelming circumstance that you did not desire. If you only have happiness and sadness, then your life will feel like a rollercoaster most of the time. What is joy? Joy can be defined as “an overriding confidence.” That overriding confidence can carry you through the ups and downs of life. For me, as a Christian, my
joy comes from the fact that I know that God loves me, and that he has a plan for my life. He expressed this to me by having his son, Jesus, not only die on the cross to pay for my sins, but also come back to life, so I could have a new life. Through my belief in this, my joy has been established. In the Bible there is a small book in the New Testament called Philippians. It was written by a man named Paul, and the main theme of that book is joy. The most intriguing fact of that book is that Paul wrote it while he was in prison. How in the world can you write a book about joy when you are in prison? When you know that your entire life is in God’s control, you can have an overriding confidence that everything is going as planned.
John Harris is the lead pastor at New Victoria Baptist Church, 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. He lives in Woodstock with his wife, and two sons. His daughter is married to a U.S. Marine. johnharris@newvicbaptist.org.
Marriage Moments
Rewards Come to Those Who Don’t Give Up BY BILL RATLIFF
They were young and fancy-free, full of hopes, dreams and expectations. They began their married life on a high note, each of them quite accomplished in their fields of expertise. Daisy was a pianist who played for weddings, funerals and church services. William was a photographer who had his own studio. After a few years of marriage, their Shangri-La turned into a nightmare. It was the turn of the century, and the chemicals used in photography were very dangerous, causing William to lose his sight completely. Others might have lost hope completely, but they did not. William and Daisy had a strong faith in God, which kept them hopeful. With almost no income, no hope of employment, and a baby on the way, they decided to take a huge risk and move to another state. They found a new community and began again. As a blind man, William learned a new trade: piano tuning. He began his own business tuning pianos at the nearby Army base, Fort Sill. He and Daisy helped plant the First Congregational Church in Lawton, Okla. Daisy became the church pianist, while William became a church leader and soloist. Their little girl, Anna Marie, became a musician and sang with her dad. Their married life was full of trials and tribulations, but they clung to Christ as a family. Galatians 6:9 says it well: “Let us not be 72
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weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.” Unlike William, who was my great-grandfather, many people in today’s society claim to be hopeless. His example is a testimony of how this couple did not give up, but relied on God. This concept is reinforced for me each time I see the ornate gold-handled cane in my office. That cane was given to my great-grandfather in 1905 by his church family to acknowledge his testimony of a godly life.
Date Your Mate Years ago, I heard a wife tell her husband that all she wanted was for them to sit in the same room together, quietly reading books. I do not think this is everybody’s cup of tea, but I would suggest you try it. You might enjoy it.
Bill Ratliff is a pastoral counselor, certified John Maxwell Life Coach and pastor emeritus of Towne Lake community Church. bratliff@tlcchurch.com.
YOUR SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL & SPORTS
Roller Hockey Team Wins State Title The Cherokee Hockey In-Line League (CHILL) youth recreation team defended its 1A state championship title by beating the Atlanta Metro High School Team 6-2. For the third consecutive year, the team was awarded the Doug Russell sportsmanship award, which goes to the team with the least number of penalties. The CHILL team, coached by Matt Hackett, Ben Singer and Jim McDonald, is comprised of students from Cobb and Cherokee county high schools. This year’s team was led by captain Megan Hackett, and alternate captains Jacob Hawkes and Josh Schwartz.
Above, three-time state champion and captain Megan Hackett with coach Matt Hackett. Megan is a senior at Woodstock High School. Right, CHILL state championship team, front row, from left: Matt Stringfellow, Peyton Krupica, Ellis Harrod, Josh Schwartz. Back row: Coach Jim McDonald, Jacob Hawkes, Connor Donnelly, Mitchell Kolwaite, Austin Mulacek, Zack Kalet, Maddie Dennigmann, Megan Hackett and Coach Matt Hackett.
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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS Robotics Team Rules at Regionals and State Woodstock Elementary School’s robotics team members placed first in robot design and earned a 100 percent on their core values presentation at the First Lego League super regionals competition. The team advanced to the state competition where team members placed first in core values for teamwork at the First Lego League state competition held at Georgia Tech. Each team designs and builds a robot based on the Lego Mindstorms system. The robots are designed and then programmed by the team to solve a set of missions, which are laid out on a playing field with models made from Lego bricks. Each team also completes a research project affiliated with the tournament theme (this year’s theme was hydrodynamics), where they research and analyze a problem.
Woodstock Elementary School robotics team members, front row, from left: Coach Debby Pinion, Coach Neha Shah, Eddie Davis, Co-Captain Carly Goble, Captain Levi Little, Lauren Hunter, Emily Craig, GE Mentor Paul Hutto; second row: Coach Cindy Mauldin, Adam Elghonemy, Sarah Ebbs, Jordan DeFazio, Coach Danielle Cosey; back row: Bennett Keel, Principal Kim Montalbano and Maddy Brown.
Kindergarten Registration Made Easier
Kaden Fluhart, left, and Daniel Robbins of E.T. Booth placed second in robotics. Inspired by the recent winter weather, they programmed their robot to draw a snowman.
Tech Fair Challenges Students Nearly 200 students presented projects across 15 categories at the recent district technology fair at River Ridge High School. Forty-nine students won first place in their grade-level category, advancing them to the state technology fair this month. Categories included video production, digital game design, robotics, device modification, 3D modeling and more. E.T. Booth Middle School student Madeline May won in robotics for grades 5-6. She programmed her robot to play a song. 74
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The Cherokee County School District is launching a new online system for kindergarten registration beginning March 12. Instead of filling out registration paperwork by hand at the school office, parents can login from home to the Registration Gateway via the school district’s website at www.cherokeek12.net. Through a 15-20 minute user-friendly process, parents enter their identification information, such as emergency contact names and numbers, which will increase accuracy and eliminate redundancy. Required enrollment documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, etc.) can be scanned and uploaded to the system from home. After entering all information into the secure system, parents will be asked to schedule an appointment to bring the legally required enrollment documents to the school. During that appointment, records will be verified by the front office (and scanned and uploaded if you were unable to do this from home), and your child will participate in a brief assessment with a teacher to gauge his or her kindergarten readiness. The Registration Gateway will be open March 12-31 for parents of children who will begin kindergarten in the 2018-19 school year (child must be born on or before Sept. 1, 2013), and children who are starting school for the first time but are ready to enter the first grade (must be born on or before Sept. 1, 2012). Additional online systems will go live later this spring for registering Pre-K students and students new to Cherokee County schools in any grade. First-day forms for all students will be replaced with an online process this summer for the start of the new school year. “Parents have been pleading with us for years to spare them from paper forms, so we’re very excited to have the technology capabilities to roll out these new online systems,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said.
Spelling Skills to the Test Woodstock Middle School seventh-grader Lydia Lord correctly spelled "endocrinologist" and then "incorrigible" to win the 2018 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee. Thirty-one students put their spelling skills to the test in the Georgia Association of Educators and Cherokee County Association of Educators' annual competition, which went a record 47 rounds over three hours before a winner was decided.
Twice Is Nice Etowah High School boys varsity basketball team won the 4AAAAAAA region championship for the second year in a row. Front row, sitting from left: Grayson True, Julian Baldwin, Nick Nagy, Jaxson Etter, Adrian Cohen and Thomas Simonson. Sitting second row: Hailey Jefford, Lauren Cohen and Alex Ford. First row standing: Francisco Montilla, Carter Ingersoll, Za’ki Lowes and Bryce Dotson. Second row standing: Matthew Lane, Colby Milton, Dylan Bohling, Desmond Gamble and Alex Carroll.
Champion Lydia Lord reacts to winning after almost 50 rounds of words.
Dancing the Night Away Dr. Eric Richards with his daughter, Ansley, at Cherokee Christian School’s recent Father-Daughter Dance.
Eagles are Area Wrestling Champs The Etowah High School wrestling team recently won the area 4AAAAAAA traditional championship. The team, from bottom left: Matthew Morgan, first in 285-pound weight class; Mac McMullen, fourth in 132-pounds; Keyvon Thompson, second in 145-pounds; Nicolas Delarosa, second in 152-pounds; Nate Haas, third in 220-pounds; Jakub Daniels, second in 160-pounds; Aidan Cumby, fifth in 106-pounds; CJ Rojas, fourth in 126-pounds; Sylvia Obasi, senior manager; Abby Shuman, manager; Alex Pham, second in 195-pounds; Skyler Shuman, 170-pounds; Emmalee Crane, manager. Top left, Blake Smith, first in 138-pounds; Tyler Anderson, sixth in 120-pounds. TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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Creative Writing Enjoy these original works from Joseph Lemmo's seventh-grade language arts class at E.T. Booth Middle School.
Alone Standing in the field letting the wheat brush my legs as the wind swept across the valley was the Hayes Thomas last thing I'd be doing at this old town. Once night fell I'd be off right away, no more constant working and getting so little in return, it was no place for me, only being fifteen. So, I sit, waiting for dusk. While waiting I think of the people here, Mr. Victor, the orphanage caretaker, who was rude and not that appealing to look at. The other orphans don’t talk to me, though I see them point my way and laugh occasionally. But then there was Ms. Winston. She is the only one that cares about me and will help me when I find trouble in my work. But that doesn’t matter now. Once the sun has finally set and the moon has just risen, I stand, and make my way towards the gate. I expect someone to be there to stop me but the only thing present is a crow perched on the near fencepost. The crow stares at me as I make my way through the gates, following the dirt path to the city. Then I was finally out, free of the town, only, I felt lonely. At least in the town I knew that I could be fed and people would make sure I have a home. But that couldn’t stop me now, not after I've come this far. I think of the crows that were always in the town somewhere in sight. They might not want to be there alone, they could want to be with other birds, in a different place, somewhere where they are happier. Then I think of myself, and how I wanted to go other places, but really, I would be better off there. I turn around. Though I may not have gotten to where I wanted to go, I know that I should have done this because I realized that I am better off staying and working, where at least I have three meals a day, a safe living place, and a few people that I know care. So, I stay at this town, where I am safe, where I know is home. 76
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Supernatural Academy Cameron walked into her new house, not surprised by its old, abandoned look. The house had a brick front with white shutters, a black front door, and an old white porch. It probably had been the old home of several ghosts, which left their mark on places they haunted, making it look uninviting so they'd be left alone. They Olivia Myers would wear away soon, though. When ghosts left the places they haunted, their frightening touches slowly faded away. She left her parents unpacking the moving van and hurried to claim her bedroom. She had no siblings, so she didn't have to race anyone up the stairs. She walked into several bedrooms, but stopped when she reached one that was painted a light blue. On one wall, a long window ran the length of the room, showing the railing of a small balcony and the forest behind it. There was one wall that was partially painted black, with smudges of old chalk on it, which was obviously meant to be used as a blackboard. She was able to imagine how she would arrange her furniture once it was unpacked. She decided to put her bed along the wall with the window, and her desk next to the blackboard. She had a bunch of old paper lanterns that she could hang from the ceiling. There was a large closet, and a small bathroom. She smiled. It was perfect. (To be continued …)
A Goat Named Lana Once there was a goat named Lana. She ate people's shoes. Her owners finally got tired of having to buy more and more shoes, so they bought super expensive ones that could not rip even if you tried. They had to wear these shoes whenever they were in the pasture. Lana eventually got sadder and sadder because she had a short supply of shoes in her diet. All she could Gracye Lamb eat was the food that her owners gave her. The owners noticed that Lana was sad, but for the wrong reason. They thought that she was sad because she didn't have any friends to play with. They bought a new goat and named her Ava. Ava was a very hyper and energetic goat, and she always wanted to play with Lana. But Lana wanted nothing to do with it. She ignored her and gave no attention to Ava. Eventually, Ava grew sad, too, because Lana wouldn't play with her. Every day, Lana and Ava sat side by side at the corner of the pasture, moaning and being depressed. The owners noticed and didn't know how to make them happy. They already bought a new goat for Lana, and now both of them were sad. One day, the owners took all of the daughter's old shoes and went to put them in the trash, but they got distracted and set them in the barn. When they came back to throw away the shoes, they saw that Lana was eating one, and that Ava was joining her. They also noticed that they were both happy while they were eating the shoes, so they decided to leave them there. From then on, Lana and Ava were happy, because Lana got to eat shoes, and Ava had a friend to play with.
Joe Lemmo is an English teacher and comedian who has taught in Cherokee County since 2000. He performs improv in the Atlanta area. He and his wife have one son.
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Seamless Summer
Meals Continue for Many During Summer Break BY TINA FARMER
The Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) School Nutrition Program feeds our students during the summer through a program called the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The Seamless Summer Option allows the school district to continue the same meal service procedures used during the regular school year. The federally funded program is approved through the Georgia Department of Education. For several consecutive summers, the CCSD has provided a reliable source of nutrition to the community during the long summer break from school. Meals are served at no charge to children age 18 and younger. We served 33,000 lunches and 20,000 breakfasts through the program last year, which averages about 1,000 lunches and 600 breakfasts each day. Menus during the summer months, just as those during the traditional school year, reflect our desire to provide the most nutritious, flavorful and desirable foods. We take great School nutrition worker Donna Cascello sets out lunches at Hidden Falls community in southwest pride in the fact that customer Cherokee County. preference and acceptability is always at the forefront of our minds during the menu development process. various locations. Specific dates, times and locations will Summer menu items include a variety of fresh fruits and be announced on the CCSD website and social media vegetables, whole-grain entrees and low-fat milk options. accounts this spring. The school nutrition staff consistently communicates the If your organization will be hosting a summer program importance of balanced eating and emphasizes healthful and you would like to partner with CCSD school nutrition choices to students who participate in the summer to offer meals at no charge, please contact the school program. nutrition office at 770-721-8419 for more information. Feeding sites are established each year at the schools operating summer educational programming and in Tina Farmer, director of school nutrition for the Cherokee places such as local YMCA campuses, sports camps and County schools, has held leadership roles in the public local community churches where students are often and private food and beverage industry and earned a master’s degree in business administration from the hosted for summer camps. The program will operate June University of North Carolina - Charlotte. 4-July 20, with breakfast and/or lunch meals offered at 78
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We’re one month closer to summer break and the risk of hearing, “I’m bored” from the kids. Check out our extensive camp guide to keep peace in your family!
2018 Brainy Bytes Technology Camps STEM adventures await, whether you are looking to conquer robot, drone and minecraft challenges or wanting to create games, movies, 3D objects, websites and more. Weekly half-day and full-day camps for ages 5 and up start June 4. Locations throughout Cherokee and Cobb 770-8260449. www.brainy-bytes.com/nw-atlanta. Camp Gideon A Christian camp located on Lake Allatoona that offers day and overnight camping programs for children and youth to engage them socially, spiritually and physically through a variety of outdoor activities. IMPACT Camp (co-ed, ages 12+) June 9-15, Discovery Day Camps (co-ed, ages 5-11) June 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 and D24 Overnight Camp (co-ed, ages 7-13) July 2-6, July 9-13. Visit www.campgideon.com for more information, pricing and online registration. Camp Invention For children entering K-6th grades at Lyndon Academy, 485 Toonigh Road, Woodstock. June 11-15, July 9-13. Participants enjoy hands-on fun by designing and building prototypes, problem solving, exploring STEM concepts and learning teamwork. In partnership with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 800-968-4332. www.campinvention.org. Camp Juliette Low An overnight camp for girls ages 7-17 that offers outdoor programs to foster self-confidence, independence, teamwork and leadership. Traditional camping, platform tents, outdoor adventure, fun and friendship await. One- and two-week sessions available June 3-July 28. Located on Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, Ga. For more info call 770-428-1062, email info@ CJL.org or visit www.CJL.org. 80
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Guide Camp Splash The Woodstock Aquatic Center and Gold Swim school will host weekly Summer Camp Splash June 4 through July 20 for ages 5-12 with a of maximum 16 campers per week. Campers need to bring a packed lunch daily; snacks and water provided. Camp is $265 per week, $250 for multiple weeks, 10 percent off for siblings. To register, call 770-591-1998, email Frontdesk@goldswim.com, or online at www.goldswim.com. Cherokee Tennis Center Tiny Tots Camp for ages 8 and younger Monday-Thursday 8:15-9 a.m. Cost is $50 per session. Includes tennis games, review of tennis fundamentals with the emphasis on fun. The USTA 10-and-under format uses smaller nets, softer/lower bouncing balls, and short courts. Day camp is for ages 8 and older, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $160 per session and consists of tennis drills, point play, game play and more. Each session will end with prizes and a pizza party. Multiple-child discounts are offered. Camp dates are June 11-14, 1821,15-28. July 9-12, 16-19, 23-26. Register online at www.cherokeetenniscenter.com or call 770-592-4582. Cherokee County YMCA Day Camps Summer camping experience available at the Woodstock and Canton locations. Full-day camp for ages 5-15, and halfday camp for ages 4-5. Traditional and specialty programs offered. Cost of traditional full-day camp is $170 per child per week. For more info, call 678-880-3502, email robertbe@ ymcaatlanta.org or visit www.ymcaatlanta.org/coy.
Dance Imagination Fairytale Dance Camp is four hours of games, craft activities, snack, play time, tumble, lunch and dance. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in June and July. Call 678-445-2731 or check www.danceimagination.com for updates. Dance For His Glory Camps will be held June 11-15 and July 9-13, and are available for ages 3-18. More information and registration available online at www.danceforhisglory.net.
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Camps are taught by trained counselors, who introduce children ages 5-14 to the exciting world of the theater. Campers explore the craft of acting and learn the discipline of performing, as they develop their unique creative voices. Call 678-494-4251 for more information.
Georgia All-Star Gymnastics Day Camp Children will participate in gymnastics, arts and crafts, outdoor and indoor games, sprinkler time, watch movies, and have quiet time to read, rest or play alone. Sessions are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekly May 29-July 27. Half-day and full-day rates available. Early drop-off (7-9 a.m.) and late pick-up (5-6 p.m.) available for additional $7. Located at 105 Arnold Mill Park, Woodstock. 770-516-2654 info@ga-allstars.com. www.ga-allstars.com.
Cherokee Recreation and Parks Registration begins 9 a.m. April 16 770-924-7768 www.crpa.net
Heaven’s Gait Therapeutic Riding A unique day camp experience for special needs children and young adults that includes horseback riding, crafts and experiencing how to give a horse proper care. For details, contact Kelly Rickard at krickard@hgtrinc.com or 770-656-5764. www.hgtrinc.com.
K.A.O.S. Camp Designed for individuals ages 6-22 with disabilities, sponsored by the Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Association, will be held at Woodstock Elementary School May 29-July 27. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Jen Fischer, jlfischer@cherokeega.com.
Hide and Seek Day Camp The Christian, outdoor adventure camp is in the Hickory Flat area of Canton, serving campers who’ve finished kindergarten through age 11. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, $140 per week. Early drop off is 7:30 a.m.($10/week) and late pickup is 6 p.m. ($20/week). Hsdc.camp. 770-720-0005. Cathy@hsdc.camp.
Fishing Camp The basics of fishing, strategies and tactics, and other skills will be taught to campers ages 9-14, June 4-8 and June 18-22. Campers will travel to new destinations each day. A cookout and fish fry will wrap up the week. Cost is $150 for each week. Contact Adam Fussell, cafussell@cherokeega.com.
Paper.Scissors.Cake. Camps for ages 2-12 are broken down into three camp days and times. Toddler and preschool camps have weekly themes, while schoolage children will explore painting, drawing, collage, mixed media and printmaking. No two camp sessions are alike. Located at 6687 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. For more details, visit www.paperscissorscakeartstudio. com, call 404-867-1630 or email paperscissorscake@windstream.net. Safety Town A summer camp with a pint-sized town where safety messages are taught by Cherokee County safety professionals to children entering kindergarten in the fall. Topics covered include water, poison and fire safety, stranger awareness, school bus, pedestrian and traffic safety, and more. Volunteers help run three one-week sessions at Bascomb Elementary School 9 a.m.-noon, June 4-8, 11-15 and 18-22. Cost is $80 per child per week and includes crafts, snacks and a T-shirt. For more information and registration forms, visit http://safekidscherokeecounty. org/. Contact director Ashley Arp cherokeecountysafetytown@gmail.com or 770-894-2151 for questions.
Adventures Express Camp Weekly camps May 29-July 27 at the rec center for kindergarten-age 8 and Hickory Flat Elementary for kindergarten-age 12. 6:30-9 a.m. drop-off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. camp activities, 4-6:30 p.m. pick-up. $130 weekly, $30 deposit per week due at registration.
Summit Lacrosse At Riverside Athletic Complex, ages 8-18, 9 a.m.-noon May 29-June 1. $160. Contact Adam Fussell, cafussell@cherokeega.com. Waterlogged At the Recreation Center pavilion for ages 9-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11-15 and July 9-13. Water field trip daily. $250. Contact Frankie Sanders, fsanders@cherokeega.com. Adventure Teen Camp At Recreation Center pavilion for ages 13-15 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16-20. Outdoor adventures including zip-lining, ropes challenge courses, canoeing/kayaking and more. Contact Jen Fischer, jlfischer@cherokeega.com. Teen Camp At Recreation Center pavilion for ages 13-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25-29. Fun trips to White Water, rafting, Six Flags, white water rafting and more. $250. Contact Jen Fischer, jlfischer@cherokeega.com. Cherokee High School fast-pitch At Twin Creeks Softball Complex for ages 7-14, 9 a.m.-noon June 25-28. Glove, bat, cleats and athletic clothing needed. $130. Contact Kate Borden, kborden@cherokeega.com. Champions Fast-Pitch Softball Camp at Twin Creeks for ages 7-14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 23-26. Glove, bat, cleats and athletic clothing needed. $125. Contact Kate Borden, kborden@cherokeega.com. Xplosive Speed & Agility For ages 6-15, 6-8:30 p.m. June 25-28. Participants will refine their techniques, increase speed, strength and agility for any sport. $95. Contact Neely Motijunas, nmotiejunas@cherokeega.com. Gymnastics At Recreation Center gym for ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 2-3 and 5-6. $75 for two days, $140 for four. No camp July 4. Learn fundamentals of gymnastics and tumbling. Contact Jen Fischer, jlfischer@cherokeega.com. Challenge Island STEM-Wars Camp for ages 6-11, 9 a.m.-noon June 11-15. Movie-inspired challenges, including building your own spaceship, droids and rockets. Includes all materials. $170. Contact Frankie Sanders, fsanders@cherokeega.com. Magic Camp At Recreation Center stage for ages 5-12, 9 a.m.-noon June 4-8, and ages 13 and older 1-4 p.m. June 4-8. Discover the art of magic including card and coin tricks, making objects appear and disappear, levitation and read a spectator’s mind. Parent show on Friday. Contact Frankie Sanders, fsanders@cherokeega.com. TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM
Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, Š OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Visit our website for more information on these or other trail projects. www.greenprintsalliance.org
Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street. It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92.
Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass - This approximately 1.2 mile trail connects the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It runs from the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South to Woofstock Park.
Rubes Creek Trail - This .5 mile trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. 82
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Downtown Woodstock 2018 Friday Night Live Series Main Street Woodstock has announced the schedule for the 2018 Friday Night Live (FNL) Series. From 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, March through December, enjoy the monthly FNL theme, live music and activities. Many downtown restaurants and stores stay open late and some offer special promotions. The 2018 Friday Night Live Series is presented by Reformation Brewery. For more information, call the Woodstock Visitors Center 770-924-0406 or visit visitwoodstockga.com.
March 2 ’80s Night
Celebrate the 1980s and kick off the 2018 Friday Night Live Series.
April 6
Renaissance Fair
Experience the age of the Renaissance as Elm Street’s cast from Monty Python’s “Spamalot” joins the fun!
Aug. 3
Sept. 7
Time to celebrate all things related to superheroes. Whether it’s Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman or the Avengers, this night is guaranteed to be super fun!
Enjoy the artistic side of downtown Woodstock.
Superhero Night
May 4
Art Night
Oct. 5
Roaring ’20s Night
Travel back in time as we celebrate the spirit of the Roaring ’20s.
Nov. 2
London Calling
Night of Thanks
Downtown Woodstock will be transformed into London for this magical night.
Have a fun night and give back at the same time. We will partner with local nonprofits to spotlight their efforts.
June 1
Downtown Luau
Enjoy tropical fun to usher in the summer.
Dec 7
July 6
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well on Main Street. It's the perfect chance to shop for gifts and have some fun at the same time. Santa already has plans to attend!
Christmas in Downtown
Downtown Dance Party
Put on your dancing shoes and head downtown for a dance party! It will be a night to remember.
Woodstock superheroes Jack “Batman” Ward with Alice “Wonder Woman” Ward and Lyla “Spidergirl” Ward.
About Woodstock Convention and Visitors Bureau: Woodstock Convention and Visitors Bureau
produces an annual visitors guide to Woodstock and maintains www.visitwoodstockga.com. It also operates the Woodstock Visitors Center, which welcomes more than 14,000 visitors a year to the community. The center is one of the state’s Regional Visitor Information Centers and is staffed by two Georgia certified travel planners. The center features historical displays, an extensive inventory of brochures and a growing retail selection. TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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Having a Financial Professional Matters
Changes at Allatoona Lake
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our job creators start taking root here at home, rather than commuting away, we have an opportunity to build an even stronger Woodstock and a more innovative Georgia for decades to come. As always, If you ever have any questions for me, please feel free to reach out to me on my cellphone at 678-523-8570 or email me at Michael@caldwellforhouse.com. You also can meet me at one of my Weekly Coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing our families in Georgia’s General Assembly!
The Corps still has a number of Park Host Volunteer and Park Attendant Contractor positions available for qualified couples this summer. Among the paid positions are Sweetwater Day Use, Sweetwater Campground and Victoria Day Use Area. Volunteer positions are still available at Riverside and Old Highway 41 No.1 Day Use Areas. Applicants must be a two person team at least 21 years of age and furnish their own factory built recreation vehicle. For more details, contact the ranger in charge of the Campground or Day Use Area Programs. For questions concerning Allatoona Lake or the recreation program, call Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office at 678-721-6700, visit us on the web at www.sam. usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/ Recreation/AllatoonaLake.aspx or on Facebook @USACEAllatoonaLake.
The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Meeting March 30 - Elm Street Cultural Arts Village For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770-592-6056 mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
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Elm Street
Tackling Women’s History Herstory Month BY JILLIAN MELKO
When deciding this year’s performance season, Women’s History Month (aptly nicknamed “herstory” month) was a prevalent topic of discussion. There were many directions we could have taken our season in March, but we kept coming back to a women-centric topic and found the pull of stories about women too powerful to resist. In 1987, Congress decreed March as Women’s History Month to recognize the strength, courage, contribution and essential existence of the powerful force of women. Too often the achievements of women are unsung and overlooked. Our first March production of “Decision Height” written by Meredith Dayna Levy, runs March 2-11 and highlights just that. This moving, gravity-defying Georgia premiere explores friendship, fortitude and a way to trust one’s own strength through the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII. The accounts of this play are based on true stories where these women pioneered their way into history. To honor our veterans and military personnel, we will offer a $10 military discount at the door with ID and a military meet-and-greet on March 4. We would also love to invite anyone who has personal WASP accounts to share their story with our community. We then jump into an up-and-developing project, our New Works Festival, where once again women take charge of the stage. March 17-18 we will present a staged reading of two new works by local award-winning female playwrights. These include “Sincerely, Generation Z,” a collection of short plays and monologues by four playwrights exploring young-adult perspectives on the future and its unknowns, and last year’s festival winning one-act, “Check Mate,” by Laura King. Talk-backs will follow each reading, during which the playwrights will have the opportunity to receive public feedback. Finally, we end March with one of the most beloved classic stories of all time, Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.” This staged concert of “Little Women the Broadway Musical” will be filled with professional metro-Atlanta talent, featuring a live full-orchestra. Proceeds will go toward funding our RepTour program, which brings free live theater and theatrical education to schools in Cherokee and Cobb County where they otherwise wouldn’t have access. Jo weaves together her story and that of her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy in this enduring classic about their experiences growing up in Civil War America. Join us for this herstory-making month, as we explore the highs and lows, discoveries and accomplishments women have been achieving since the dawn of time. What are you waiting for? It’s time to make herstory your story. Nicole Adkins contributed to this article.
DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK
MAR 2 - 11 FRI/SAT AT 7:30PM SUN AT 2:00PM Presenting Partner:
Call or visit us on the web to learn about our
SUMMER CAMPS Registration Opens March 1st
Jillian Melko is the community engagement coordinator at Elm Street. She holds a BFA in musical theater and is a professional actress in metro Atlanta.
ELMSTREETARTS.ORG 678.494.4251
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C herokee P hotography C lub We started 2018 with the topic "Glass" for our January competition, and had lots of wonderful entries! Congratulations to the winners!
Digital Projection:
2nd Eillene Kirk "Bottoms Up"
1st Rebecca Blackwell "Statesboro Reflections"
3rd Allen Quandee "Up, Up and Away"
HM Rudy Coopman "Glass Star"
HM Peter Kilpo "Windows of the World"
Color Prints:
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2nd Rick Sapp "Antique Crystal"
3rd Allen Quandee "Lightning in a Bottle"
HM Becky Sapp "Glazed Glass"
HM Martin Longstaff "Torri Agbar"
Monochromatic:
1st Russ Miller "C.H. Light"
2nd Mike Voltner "Eight Cylinders"
HM Dayle Geroski "Half & Half Again"
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. 3rd David Ferguson "Abandoned Mansion" TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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REFERENCE
COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
AME
Rising Hills Church 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock www.gorhc.org River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org
Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org
Shallowford Free Will Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com
St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org
South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422
Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road
Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com
Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
CHURCH OF GOD
BAPTIST
Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007 Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org
Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com Canton Church 110 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 678-285-3288 www.cantonchurch.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
EPISCOPAL
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com
Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org
Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net
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Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
ORTHODOX
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869, www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 , www.heritagepres.com Trinity 1136 Trinity Church Road www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
UNITED METHODIST
Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.mtgilead-umc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org
OTHERS
Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road Canton, GA 30115 770-475-9628 www.antiochcanton.org Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life
Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572 www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestonesga.com Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 452 Milton Drive, Canton 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com
Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 8534 Main Street, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 11303 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Ahimsa House helps domestic violence victims 24-hours a day get their pets to safety. 404-452-6248. www.ahimsahouse.org.
Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. 770-704-PAWS (7297). www.theanimalproject.org.
Pet Buddies Food Pantry provides pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs to families in need. 678-310-9858. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org.
Angel House Girls Home, residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. 770-479-9555. www.angelhousega.com.
Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org.
Safe Kids Cherokee County offers free child safety seat inspections by appointment. 770-721-7808. www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org.
Anna Crawford Children’s Center, dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through prevention and intervention services. 678-504-6388. www.cherokeechildadvocates.org.
Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 770-796-4618. www.goshenvalley.org
Bend Your Knees, Inc. raises awareness, helps children with pediatric brain tumors. Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560.
Green Shelters America animal rescue group. 770-712-4077. GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com. www.GreenSheltersAmerica.com.
CASA for Children has programs to increase safety and improve educational, social and emotional functioning of children impacted by abuse. 770-345-3274. www.casacherokee.org. CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations, sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. 770-592-8072. Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. 770-479-1703. Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org. Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Bill Queen 404-441-3508. www.cherokeefca.org. Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) 770-928-5115. admin@cchumanesociety.org. www.cchumanesociety.org.
Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia, 770-587-9697. www.habitat-ncg.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. 770-633-4451. www.hhyr.org. HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. 678-391-5950. www.hqmg.org. HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. 770-924-0864. info@hopectr.com. www.hopectr.com. HOPE Center — Seeds Thrift Store offers men, women & children’s clothing, furniture & other home goods. 770-517-4450. www.seedsthriftstore.com.
Cherokee FOCUS works to improve lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. 770-345-5483. www.cherokeefocus.org.
Life Connection Ministries provides humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities. Mission trips offered. 678-234-1798. www.lcm-ga.com.
Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. 770-345-5312. 770-345-5320. www.cherokeega.com/senior-services.
Matthew E. Russell Foundation establishes literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide. 678-234-1798. www.mattrussell.org.
Cherokee Young Life for high school students, meets Monday nights at Bradshaw Farm clubhouse, 7853 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 104, Woodstock 30188. 678 653-5707. www.cherokeecounty.younglife.org. Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com. Companion Animal Connection 678-493-9847. www.adoptapet.com.
MUST Ministries provides groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. www.mustministries.org. National Alliance for Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org.
Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. aaeverydayangels@gmail.com.
Never Alone provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org.
Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. 770-795-9348. office@feedmylambs.net. www.feedmylambs.net.
Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. 770-592-1227. www.nextstepministries.net.
Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org.
North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. 706-253-6303. www.ngapregnancy.org.
Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. 770-842-8893. www.funds4furryfriends.com.
Papa’s Pantry, a year-round food ministry that includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. 770-591-4730. www.papaspantry.org.
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SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Offers mission trips. 770-516-1108. www.servone.org The Blue Ribbon Foundation fosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. 478-397-5542. www.theblueribbonfoundation.org. Volunteer Aging Council helps raise funds for seniors in Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. 770-310-3474. www.vac-cherokeega.org.
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
AA Meetings Canton: 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. Mondays at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock: 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html. Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Canton: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2208, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-516-3502. American Heart Association - Cherokee Division 678-385-2013. American Red Cross metro chapter 770-428-2695. A-Typical Parkinson’s Education and Support Group Meets 2-4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at Resurrection Anglican Church, 231 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. 954-830-7274. sbr4psp@gmail.com. Caregivers Alzheimers Spousal Support Group Meets: 12:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month for lunch at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Road. 678-494-4500. woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com. Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. 770-366-7515. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. 770-345-7644. www.sixesumc.org. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House, 678-459-2347. www.MinistryHouse.org. Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton. 678-764-8660. www.celebraterecovery.com. Cherokee County Support Group for people with autoimmune conditions. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Road, Holly Springs. 404-402-0571, 770-337-0294, jhmom88@comcast.net or christystephenson@msn.com. Cherokee County Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org. Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock. www.cherokeeministers.org.
Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock. 770-793-7818. Georgia Canines for Independence. 404-824-4637. gcidogs@aol.com. www.gcidogs.org. Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors through small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. 727-251-7690. info@gracevalleyministries.org. www.gracevalleyministries.org. Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). 770-919-9275 Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter for people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com.
VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. 678-662-2366.
Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock. www.cherokeelp.org.
Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program Contact Jim Lindenmayer at Jlindenmayer80@gmail. com or 678-983-7590, or Mike Satterly at 404-680-2412.
Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. third Saturday at Jump Kitchen & Saloon, 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock 678-882-0915. www.cherokeecounty.gop.
Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. 404-663-4663.
Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women. Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton. 770-592-7811. jkconkey@gmail.com.
CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. Lunch is $15. 770-926-1944. Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room). www.saltcherokee.com
La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church. 678-315-7686. 770-517-0191.
Cherokee County Historical Society 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org.
MOMS Club of Woodstock-Towne Lake momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com www.sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock.
Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. 770-345-8687.
MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-924-4777. Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center. 678-677-2589.
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter. Meets: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays at Dynastic Buffet at the intersection of Canton Highway and Piedmont. 678-493-3618. Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock. 770-345-8687. Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Meets: Various times during the year. Schedule at www.cherokeechamber.com. 770-345-0400. Gini@CherokeeChamber.com. Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock. www.cherokeetoastmasters.com. The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations. 678-7896158. www.xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/. Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 678-389-3887. www.tlba.org. Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays at Freight Kitchen & Tap, 251 E. Main St., Woodstock. 404-816-3377. www.powercore.net. Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Tavern at Towne Lake. info@womenofwoodstock.com. www.womenofwoodstock.com. Woodstock PowerCore Team Meets: 7 a.m. on Thursdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-952-5000 ext. 20.
Citizen Oversight and Education 678-520-2236. citizenoversighteducation@yahoo.com.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Cherokee Meets: 8 a.m. first Monday, at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2107, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 678-468-9900 www.greatercherokeekiwanis.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy. 20. 770-393-1766. Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com, www.pilotinternational.com. Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92. 770-480-4179. Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock. www.townelakerotary.com. Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92. 678-428-6514.
Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 951 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall. 770-294-0922. Republican Women of Cherokee County 678-520-2236. www.rwccga.com.
RECREATION & HOBBIES
Allatoona Gold Panners. Periodic events, outings. rrkelly@bellsouth.net. Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com. Cherokee Community Chorale 678-439-8625. www.cherokeechorale.org. Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org. Cherokee County Master Gardeners 770-721-7803. www.caes.uga.edu/extension/ cherokee/mastergardeners. Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org. Cherokee County Saddle Club hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com. Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org. Cherokee Music Teachers Association 770-720-1701. www.cherokeemta.org. Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187. www.csaimpact.com.
Service League of Cherokee County 770-704-5991. www.serviceleague.net.
Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com.
South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-926-3522.
Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org.
Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-715-3375. www.townelakeoptimists.com. Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road. 770-926-8336.
Kingdom Riders, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat.
Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club www.woodstockjwc.org.
Les Marmitons, for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org.
Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 770-906-2958.
Neighbors and Newcomers of Towne Lake (NNTL) is a social club for residents of 30189 area code. 770-855-9623. www.nntlclub.com.
Woodstock Preservation Group 770-924-0406. http://preservationwoodstock.com/.
Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton. www.cherokeechapter.com.
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs. 770-345-3489. www.cherokeedemocrats.com.
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ANIMAL/PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES Animal Atlanta 770-591-0007 www.AnimalAtlanta.com
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Limbocker Law 678-401-6836 www.limbockerlawfirm.com
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Christian Brothers Automotive 770-926-4500 www.cbac.com
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Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 7 678-505-8907 www.FrankfurtForeignAutomotive.com Towne Lake’s Carwash and Detail 33 770-592-8102 www.townelakescarwashanddetail.com Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898
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Ribley Chiropractic 770-592-2505 www.ribleychiro.com
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Hillside United Methodist Church 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org
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COMPUTERS
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DENTAL (Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics & Pediatric)
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Baird & Baird Family Dentistry 770-517-0444 www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com
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CREDIT UNION Credit Union of Georgia 678-486-1111 www.CUofGA.org
Gentle Dental Care and Georgia Dental Implant Center 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com
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Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 31 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Back 770-591-7929 www.TowneLakeFamilyDentistry.com Williams Orthodontics 770-592-5554 and 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com
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Music Together 678-613-2048 www.musictogether.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
First Baptist Church of Woodstock www.easterwoodstock.com
Cherokee Computer Guys 678-889-5900 www.ccrguys.com
Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827 www.kragorortho.com
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BEAUTY SALON & SPA élon Salon 770-427-8698 www.elonsalon.com
Towne Lake Business Association www.TLBA.org
CHURCHES
Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC Inside front 678-250-9355 www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com Aspen Falls Auto Spa 770-591-3630
Downtown Buzz 84 770-592-6056 www.mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz
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ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES
Imbriale Injury Law 678-445-7423 www.imbrialeinjury.com
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Sassy Paws Pet Boutique 678-275-2126 www.sassypawspb.com Debranski & Associates, LLC 770-926-1957, ext 306 www.Debranski.com
Salon Gloss and Spa 770-693-6968 www.salongloss.biz
Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707
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Cynthia Cline, CPA 404-748-1082
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Country Financial 678-535-5273
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Evolve Bank & Trust 31 Andrea Meador, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer Office 770-924-2451, Cell 770-714-9227 www.getevolved.com Hill & Hill Financial,LLC 770-672-0402 www.hillandhillfinancial.com Jeffrey L. Jackson, CPA 678-919-1250 jjacksoncpa.com
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Woodstock Funeral Home and Cremations 770-926-3107 www.woodstockfuneralhome.com
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Hustle House 330-416-2817 www.HustleHousehw.com
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R2 Total Fitness 678-809-7833 www.r2totalfitness.com
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Eyes on Towne Lake 770-702-5996 www.eyesontownelake.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277 CFM Electrical 678-614-9661 ClearView window cleaning & pressure washing 770-926-1960 www.ClearViewAtl.com Coleman Home Services 770-294-9667 www.colemanhomeservices.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY/PRINT/DESIGN Darleen Prem Photography 770-354-0675 www.darleenprem.com
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J. King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.jkingimages.com
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PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Woodstock: 770-926-5459 Canton: 678-593-1295 www.atlantagastro.com
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Designs by Fitzgerald 404-376-5443
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390 www.DrFixitPHD.com
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Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care 770-516-5199 www.atlantanorthdermatology.com
Enhance Floors & More 770-565-3808 www.enhancefloors.com
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Atlanta Gynecologic Oncology 21 Atlanta, Marietta: Dr. Feuer 404-459-1900 Canton, TowneLake: Dr. Glasgow 770-721-9400 www.AtlantaGynOnc.com
Handy Handyman, The 404-316-1490 www.thhmga.com
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Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1 www.MrJunk1.com
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PDI Kitchen, Bath & Lighting 770-924-2730 www.relypdi.com
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Pike’s Professional Painting 770-516-00459
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Precision Painting & Remodeling 678-234-9668 www.precisionpaintingatlanta.com
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Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com
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LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation 770-720-1727 or 770-827-0346
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Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.LandscapeMattersInc.com
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Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710 www.excavationandlandscaping.com
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Overstreet Lawn Care 770-861-7272 www.overstreetlawncare.com
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RPM Landscape & Pavers 770-597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com
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WellStar Health System 770-956-7827 www.wellstar.org/mayo Atlanta Communities, Tara Daigle 404-925-6351 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tomlinson Team, The 770-365-6193 www.thetomlinsonteam.com
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Kurt & Sheila Team, Keller Williams Back Cvr 404-954-2486, 678-494-0644 www.kurtandsheilateam.com Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.magnoliadreamcottage.com
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Soliel Laurel Canyon 678-880-3071 www.SolielLaurelCanyon.com
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Southeast Mortgage 770-279-0222, ext. 719 Todd Littlejohn: 678-662-3451
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RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com
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Cruise Planners, Kathy Faisal O:678-445-5235,C:770-231-7033
Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists Woodstock: 770-852-7740 Canton: 678-493-2527 www.CherokeeLungAndSleep.com
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Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Cover, 48, 49, 85 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists, PC 65 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine 27 678-888-5181 www.governorsmedicine.com North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com North Georgia OB/GYN Specialists 770-926-9229 www.NorthGaOBGYN.com
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Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Inside front 770-517-6636 northsidecherokeeortho.com Perimeter North Family Medicine 770-395-1130 www.pnfm.com
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South 30 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net Rausch Family Practice 678-384-7305 www.judithrauschmd.com
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Etowah Eagles Touchdown Club www.etowaheaglesfootball.com
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TLBA Golf Tournament www.TLBA.org 678-431-2691
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 www.FireStoneRestaurants.com
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Smallcakes — A Cupcakery 678-324-1910 smallcakeswoodstock.myshopify.com
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Tavern at Towne Lake 770-926-6097 www.tavernattownelake.com
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RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Nature’s Corner Market 678-310-2532 www.naturescornermarket.com
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Queen B's Boutique 770-380-6794 betsyrocks.jewelry
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SENIOR LIVING/ SERVICES Oaks at Towne Lake 770-592-2195 www.oaksseniorliving.com TOWNELAKER | March 2018
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