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May 2012

Volume 18, Issue 1

22 Featured Articles

In Every Issue Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Mother’s Day Pictorial

Some of Towne Lake’s special Moms.

Downtown Woodstock A new special section.

Community News. . . . . 10 & 12 Event Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 28 TLBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

44 50 & 51 On the Cover Marietta Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thaddeus S. Fabian A digital version of the magazine, along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise is available at www.townelaker.com.

Readers’ Choice Awards Local businesses celebrate being named “the Best” by our readers.

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Find out how you can support team “Breasta Fiesta.”

Etowah’s Prom Pictorial Local students celebrate their special night.

You Can Make A Difference. . 75 Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Community Numbers . . . . . . 88 Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 90 School Information . . . . . . . . 91 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 94 Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Contributing Writers Don Akridge..............................................16 Dr. Randy Beck..........................................32 Sonia Carruthers.......................................44 Rick Coughlin............................................56 Chicka Elloy...............................................21 Arit Essien.................................................66 Jason Fleeman..........................................76 Dr. Scott R. Harden...................................54 Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. She can be reached at (770) 615-3322 or patty@townelaker.com. 2

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Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................60 David Hecklemoser...................................48 Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................38 Dr. Ernesto Hernandez..............................58

Shelley Herod...........................................46 Robyn Hohensee......................................42 Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................18 Joe Kafati..................................................52 Kara Kiefer..........................................24, 34 Dr. Jared Lasseigne...................................57 Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................26 Dee Locklin...............................................64 Dr. Ada Mercado.......................................58 Cindy Morrow...........................................68 Bill Ratliff..................................................78 Lynne Saunders........................................20 Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................79

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AROUND TOWNE by Kara Kiefer

Kara is the Editor of Townelaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to editor@townelaker. com.

People Places and Pleasures that make Towne Lake

The , The The I recently saw a quote that I found quite applicable to my life, “Mothers are guinea pigs in a scientific experiment to show that sleep is not necessary to human life.” I think the last time I slept through the night, it was 1989 BC (Before Children). Sleepless nights for mothers start with the baby monitor- we can hear every toss, every turn and every chirp our baby makes, all night long. And while mothers try to adapt to this way of sleeping, fathers are learning the art of playing “possum.” The cell phone has replaced the baby monitor as an invisible line to my children, and now instead of baby noises in the night, it’s old dog noises… and yes, my husband sleeps through those, too.

What’s Open?

Cupcakelicious, located at 8654 Main Street is now open. The sweet shop will feature eight flavors of cupcakes on a daily basis plus two rotating ones. For more information, call (404) 819-7660 or visit www.cupcakelicious.net. Salon Gloss, located at 220 Chambers Street, will be open as of May 1. For more information, visit www.salongloss.biz.

Contest Corner

Zest and Zing café closed in April, and is now BeesKnees Kitchen and Co-Op Shop. BeesKnees includes a boutique carrying unique gifts and specialty items, arts and craft and culinary classes, special events and meetings and a deli with baked goods and food to go. The space also has a rental kitchen available to rent by the hour or as needed. For more information, call (770) 591-4000 or visit http://beeskneesshop.

Congratulations to Campbell Carter (with younger sister, below left) for being the first to spot the phrase “Easter Extravaganza” on page 78. Congratulations also to Tyler Cossel (below right) for being the first to find our hidden picture on page 32 of the April issue. Campbell won a gift certificate to Hot Dog Heaven and Tyler won a gift certificate to Canyons Burgers.

com. The shop is located at 6687 Bells Ferry Road, across from Hobgood Park.

What’s Moved?

Brenda’s House of Flowers has a new location, 200 Chambers Street. For more information, call (770) 926-3306 or visit www. brendashouseofflowers.com.

What’s Coming?

Ribley Family Chiropractic will be opening a new massage retreat, separate from the current chiropractic office. The new massage retreat will offer membership privileges and discounted rates for club members. The retreat will be fully staffed six days per week, offering massage services to members and non-members from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. The retreat will hold a grand opening on June 1. For more information, call (770) 592-2505. Papi P’s will be opening in August in the former location of Wow Wingery. Owners describe the cuisine as “Mexican with an Irish side,” featuring a predominately Mexican menu with a sprinkling of Irish (think corned beef tacos or Guinness balsamic salad dressing). The husband and wife team are Towne Lake residents and have a combined 32 years of restaurant experience, including working for the Buckhead Life Group. For additional information, please email info@papa-ps.com

What’s New?

Wink recently gained approval from the Woodstock City Council for outdoor service for dinner, wine and martinis. The restaurant also welcomed Chef Matthew Eldred along with an expanded menu. Wink is located at 380 Chambers Street. For more information, visit www.winkwoodstock.com or call (678) 383-6332.

May Finds: Be the first to find the phrase: “A Breath of Fresh Hair!”

Find the hidden picture:

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Community Board The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Our Board consists of five members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Colin Morris, State Senator Chip Rogers, Gay Grooms and Dr. Scott Harden. Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for five years. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and four precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.

Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog-loving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 12 years, and she grew up in Marietta.

Chip Rogers — Chip presently serves as our Senate Majority Leader. He has lived in metro Atlanta for 40 years, Cherokee County for 10 years, with his wife and four children. His mother, father and brother also live in Cherokee County.

G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds. Gay can be reached at director@elmstreetarts.org

Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 24 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children. Congratulations to Scott & Kathy on their recent 25th “silver” wedding anniversary.

Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Market Director Patty Ponder patty@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com, (770) 615-3310 TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free to approximately 14,300 homes by mail to all Towne Lakers. An additional 1,800+ are placed in racks around the community. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2012. TowneLaker 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: (770) 615-3322 Website: www.townelaker.com Powered by Trustworkz Inc. Franchise Opportunities Available: www.AroundAboutLocalMedia.com Volume 18, Issue 1

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Rotary Club Assists Children’s The Towne Lake Rotary Club presented a check for $1,200 to the Anna Crawford Children’s Center. The proceeds were raised from the club’s annual charity poker tournament. The Anna Crawford Children’s center is a child advocacy group helping abused children here in Cherokee County. To learn more about it, please visit www. CherokeeeChildAdvocates.org. The Rotary Club of Towne Lake meets every Thursday at noon at the Featherstone’s Grille in Towne Lake Hills. Visitors are welcome.

Donations Needed for Pets of Families in Need The Cherokee County Humane Society is seeking sponsors for its spay/neuter program to assist families who cannot afford to have their animal spayed or neutered. Many of these families have found themselves out of work or are on disability or fixed incomes. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information, please email jorgancchs@hotmail.com or call (770) 928-5115.

Join Relay for Life to Fight Cancer The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Cherokee will be held on Friday, May 18 at River Ridge High School. Funds raised from the event support our community with information, daily help, and emotional support for cancer patients, caregivers, and others affected by cancer. For more information on how you can become involved, please visit www.cherokeerelay.org.

Kate’s Club Member Addresses House Woodstock High School freshman student and Kate’s Club member, Josiah Gnanamuttu, addressed the Georgia House of Representatives. Josiah was there as a member of Kate’s Club, a non-profit organization that assists children and teens after the death of a parent or sibling. Recently, the Club, along with House Josiah Gnanamuttu with the Speaker of the Representative Elena House, David Ralston. Parent, brought forth a resolution declaring February 29, 2012 as Grief Awareness Day in the State of Georgia. Josiah openly spoke of losing his father and the process that ensued as he dealt with his tremendous loss. Josiah has been a role model and mentor to many other children in Kate’s Club.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Etowah Students Choose Project that Gives Back For their senior projects, Etowah High School students Emily Daniel and Zach Wilcox chose to lend their talents to the Bright Stars Gymnastics program at North Metro Gymnastics Center. The program is for children diagnosed with autism or sensory processing disorders. Emily developed a program for high school students to use Bright Stars for community service hours. Zach put together and ran a gymnastics meet for the Bright Stars students. Both Emily and Zach spent numerous hours on their projects, making longterm impacts on the program.

Successful Fundraiser Held for Tyler Rolison Jay and Sue Whiteside, Owners of Jerseys Bar and Grille, hosted a fundraising event for Tyler and Pam Rolison. Tyler, recently featured in Everyday Angels, suffered a traumatic car accident and is currently recovering and rehabilitating at the Shepherd Center. Jersey’s donated 100 percent of that night’s profits, and between that and proceeds from the silent auction and raffle, a check for $5,000 was presented to Tyler and Pam, Tyler’s mother. Thank you to all the local businesses who donated raffle items and to those who patronized Jersey’s that night in support of Tyler. Left to right: Tyler Rolison, Jay and Sue Whiteside, Pam Rolison and Jason Reith.

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EVENT CALENDAR: May 5 Annual Senior Extravaganza Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Cherokee Recreation & Parks Center’s Exhibit Hall South Annex, 7545 Main Street, Building # 200 Information: Free admission. Celebrate “Older American’s Month” with the Cherokee/East Cobb communities. All seniors and their families/care-givers are invited to our annual festival and to meet our 60 or more exhibitors. Activities will include free all day bingo, a fashion show (Fashions from Dressbarn), singing with DJ DM, and Zumba & fitness demonstrations. Door Prizes will be drawn every half hour. Call Sgt. Stacy Bailey at (770) 720-4883 or Glenda Hinton at (404) 316-7468.

Through May 6 Shrine Circus and Carnival Time: Varied Location: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road Information: World’s largest Shrine Circus and Carnival will perform 24 shows over a 10 day period. For a full schedule of circus performances, carnival times andmore information, visit www. circus2012.org or call (404) 872-5818

May 11 MOMS Club Open House Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Deer Run West Playground, 7032 Hunters Ridge Information: Call Michelle Consolino, Membership Vice President of MOMS Club at (678) 398-7040. Send Us Your Community Calendar Events to editor@townelaker.com. June deadline is May 10.

May May 14

Men of Hillside Golf Tournament Time: 8 a.m. Location: Towne Lake Hills Golf Club Information: All proceeds benefit various ministries supported by the Men of Hillside UMC. The cost will be $100/player or $400/foursome. Call Blake Roberts at (678) 523-3734 for tournament information and J.C. Mauldin at (404) 421-5913 for sponsorship opportunities.

May 17 & 22 Learn About the Virtual Gastric Band Time: 7 p.m. Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, 6478 Putnam Ford Drive, Suite 125 Information: The presentation is free but requires advance registration due to limited seating. Register by emailing date and number of attendees to GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. Visit www. VirtualGastricBandGeorgia.com.

May 21 St. Andrew UMC Golf Tournament Time: Registration 8 – 9 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m. Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Information: Funds raised will benefit families in need this holiday season. The cost is $95/player and $15 for individual lunch. Contact Gordon Mosley at (404) 667-3221 or email him at gmosley@eliinc.com.

May 22 Free Stroke Screening Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Northside/Holly Springs Medical, 684 Sixes Road, Holly Springs Information: The comprehensive screening will be administered by health care professionals and will include a risk assessment, blood pressure reading, total cholesterol (HDL, ratio of TC/HDL), glucose, a limited number of carotid ultrasounds and a one-on-one consultation with a healthcare professional. The screening is free, but registration is required. Call (404) 845-5555 and press “0” to schedule an appointment.

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May 19-20 Canton Festival of Arts Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Brown Park, downtown Canton Information: More than 60 exhibitors, food, wine and beer gardens, children’s experience, free parking and more. Visit www.cherokeearts.org/festival.

Memorial Day Freedom 5k Time: 8 a.m. Location: Hobgood Park Information: Sponsored by Hillcrest Baptist Church. Register online at www. hillcrestfreedom5k.com

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William Michael Shaffer Born March 23, 2012 8lbs 4oz and 20 in. Brother of Adrian What a beautiful blessing! Love, Mommy and Daddy

Mekenzie Zimmerman and Brent Jackson were engaged November 2011. They are planning an October 2012 wedding.

Anna and Daniel Shaffer Celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on April 28 Love you forever!

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Ansley Mitchell Age 5 on May 1 Daughter of Corinne and Aaron Mitchell Sister of Hall

Neal Caldwell Age 21 May 16 Happy Birthday Neal! With love, Mom, Dad, Michael, Katie & Erik

Chloe Elizabeth Nolan Age 2 on May 6 Happy Birthday Chloe Bug! You are such a blessing! We love you! Love, Daddy and Mommy

Birth

Hall Mitchell Age 3 on April 14 Son of Corinne and Aaron Mitchell Brother of Ansley

Adrian Benjamin Shaffer Age 3 April 22 Happy Birthday Big Boy! Love you always, Mommy, Daddy and William

Anniversary Engagement

Kendall “Kenny” Parks Gabrielle Samone Lewis (left) and McKenzie “Mac” Age 8 on April 17 Parks Happy Birthday Our Big Age 10 on May 22 Girl Diva! Daughters of Gloria and Love Mom, Dad & little Joe Parks diva in training-Noa We Love you always!”

Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail to: editor@townelaker.com. • June deadline is May 10.

Lucia Hummel Age 37 on May 30

Jaclyn Olivia Moore Age 2 in May Happy Birthday! We love you! Momma and Daddy

Johnny Hummel Born on March 22, 2012 Parents: Lucia and Gerard Hummel Mom and Dad love you very much!

Arin Rubino and Kerry Hendrix will be married on May 19, 2012 at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church.

Latresse and Sammie Bray Celebrated 25 years of marriage on April 25

Ryan Armstrong Age 2 on May I love you so much! Lucia

Lynlee Scout Harike Age 2 on May 28 Daughter of Donne and Scott Harike Sister of Donovan

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Ways to Put a Refund to Work What could that money do for you? by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus Is a tax refund coming your way? If you have already received your refund for 2012 or are about to receive it, you might want to think about the destiny of that money. Here are some possibilities.

Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.

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• Start (or add to) an emergency fund. Many people don’t have a dedicated rainy day fund; instead, they have only the presumption that they might have enough cash in case of a financial tight spot. • Invest in yourself. You could put the money toward education, career training, personal improvement, or some sort of personal experience with the potential to enhance your life. • Use it for a down payment on a car or truck or real property. Real property represents the better financial choice,

but updating your vehicle may have merit - cars do wear out, and while a truck also ages, it can help you make money. • Put it into an IRA or workplace retirement account. If you haven’t maxed out your IRA this year or have a chance to get an employer match, why not? • Help your child open up a Roth IRA. Has your under-18 son or daughter worked and earned money this year? He or she can open a Roth IRA. Your child’s contribution limit is $5,000 or the amount of his or her earned income for 2012 (whichever is lower). You can actually make this Roth IRA contribution with your own money if your child has spent his or her earnings. • Buy some warehouse memberships. If you have a large family or own a small service business, why not sign up to save regularly? • Pay down debt. Always a smart choice. • Establish a financial strategy. Some financial advisors work on a fee-only basis. They can perform a review of your current financial situation and give you pointers for the future for roughly $1,000 with no further obligation. • Pay for that trip in advance. Instead of racking up a bigger

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In the past two years, federal tax refunds have averaged about $3,000. That's a nice chunk of change and it could be used to bring some positive change to your financial life and the lives of others. credit card bill, consider pre-paying some costs or taking an allinclusive trip (some are not as pricey as you might think). • Get your home ready for the market. A four-figure refund may give you the cash to spruce up the yard and/or exterior of your residence. Or it could help you pay a professional who can assist you with staging it. • Improve your home with energy-saving appliances. Or windows, or weatherstripping, or solar panels – just to name a few options. • Create your own food bank. What if a hurricane or an earthquake hits? Where would your food and water come from? Worth thinking about. • Write a proper will. Your refund could pay the attorney fee, and the will you create might end up more ironclad. • See a doctor, optometrist, dentist or physical therapist. If you haven’t been able to see these professionals due to your insurance situation or your personal cash flow, the refund might provide a way. • Give yourself a de facto raise. Adjust your withholding to boost your take-home pay. • Pick up some more insurance coverage for cheap. The typical flood insurance policy in a low-to-medium risk area costs less than $1,000 (and sometimes less than $500). A $1 million personal liability umbrella policy can usually be bought for $400 or less. • Pay it forward. Your refund could turn into a charitable contribution (deductible on your 2012 federal tax return if you itemize deductions). In the past two years, federal tax refunds have averaged about $3,000. That’s a nice chunk of change – and it could be used to bring some positive change to your financial life and the lives of others. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.

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Your Home Can Sell In 60 Days! by Sheila & Kurt Johnson The most important factor in getting the most money for your home in the least amount of time is pricing it correctly. A study of last quarter’s home sales data* indicates that the average days on market was only 28 days for homes that did not need a price reduction after being listed. Kurt and Sheila Johnson These listings sold for an average of are Towne Lake residents and Keller Williams 97.8 percent of their list price. When Realtors. Call today for homes are overpriced, the inverse is a free analysis of your also true. Thirty four percent of the home’s price. www. homes that sold last quarter had been KurtandSheila.com listed previously for too much, and 404-954-2486 ultimately sold for an average of 69.3 percent of their original list price and in an average of 288 days. Determining the right price for your home is a delicate balance between a variety of analysis methods and market area experience. It’s not enough to rely only on past sales when market conditions are indicating a strong trend up or down. Consult with a Realtor familiar with your neighborhood and market conditions to get the right price for your home. To get the highest price for your home, you must prepare it for sale. This may involve a mix of staging and improvements. Industry studies indicate that with the right staging, a seller can add 20 percent to the sales price of their home. For example: $500 in staging can bring 20 percent more for a $300,000 home (or $6,000). Our experience with flipping homes has taught us that a fresh paint job and new carpet ($6,000) can add $20,000 to the value of a home. That’s more than a 300 percent

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return on those repair costs. The goal is to get the most for your home with the least amount of money spent on staging and improvements. Consult with an experienced Realtor to determine which improvements to your home will bring you the highest return on your investment. You cannot get the most for your home if buyers aren’t asking their agents to view your property. The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers in 2011 to determine how they found the home they purchased. Seventy five percent of these homebuyers found their home through the Internet (40 percent) and their Realtor (35 percent). It’s probably safe to assume that the majority of the homes referred to clients by their Realtors were largely from their use of the multiple listing service to find homes to recommend. With 75 percent of homes being purchased as a result of how the home appears in the listing and on the internet, it is more important than ever that your home be marketed with great photos and with high placement on the most popular real estate portals online. It’s just not enough to have your home on the multiple listing service. The more traditional marketing methods are important too. Open houses, print advertising and “Just Listed” postcards to your neighborhood are still effective ways to enlist the help of your neighbors in finding a buyer for your home. These methods of marketing seem to be more effective in a community like ours because so many of the homes sold in Towne Lake are bought by other Towne Lake residents wishing to upsize or downsize. *FMLS SF Detached residences data

TennisPalooza 2012

Thursday, May 10th â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday, May 13th Cherokee Tennis Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TennisPalooza Adult Doubles Tournament Hosted by the BridgeMill Athletic Club

njoy e o t s Come out and Watch some great tennis! 2 way event! or the Come out and PLAY some great tennis!

Registration Deadline is Sunday May 6th (limited number of spaces) Levels Available: Mens & Ladies 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 and Open (USTA Combo Level rules will apply)

Entry fee: $50.00 per person plus a new can of balls. l All players will receive a T-shirt and other gifts at registration. l Players Appreciation Party with dinner, drinks and fun hosted on Saturday night at Sixes Tavern. l Trophies presented to Champions and Finalists. l Possible prize money for Open levels.

To register or for more information, please go to www.cherokeetennis.org.

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Underemployment Strategies by Lynne Saunders So you’ve landed a job! Time for “Congratulations!” Or is it? For some, accepting an employment offer well beneath a previous job title or income producing capacity is humbling, yet many times necessary. People often ask, “Should I accept a salary less than what I used to make?” Lynne is the founder and executive director of Papa’s Pantry and The MastersTrainingCenter. com in the Towne Lake area. For more information, you can contact her at lynneatthepantry@ yahoo.com. Employment Strategies Core Concepts classes and Advanced Coaching sessions are offered bi-weekly. Call (770) 591-4730 for the schedule and more information. Papaspantry.org.

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The answer is “yes.” Today’s job market is trying to rebound, but it is not yet there. During the economic tumble in 2008/2009, many companies asked entire staffs to take a reduction of pay so the company would have a better chance of survival. In many cases, this strategy worked well and wages have been restored. But for others, business doors closed, leaving millions of Americans out of work. Wages took a 15-50 percent reduction

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Embrace employment, even if part time. Decide to continue your search for the dream job. during the downturn in most industries that were hiring. Anyone in construction or real estate can tell you the financial hit has been nearly 100 percent. To many of our surprises, incomes have not restored for “new hires” at a rapid rate. What to do with this information? First, reevaluate what you can and cannot do, or will or will not do for an income. Secondly, swallow your pride and put your toe back in the water. Help Wanted signs are springing up all over, just like seasonal flowers, with renewed life and much opportunity! Apply for positions for which you are qualified with a renewed sense of purpose. If you are offered a job with disappointing income numbers, you may be wise to accept the opportunity, especially if you have been unemployed for an extended period of time. continued on page 82

The Truth Behind Your Lie by Chicka Elloy I just got back from a wedding where I was asked what I thought of the flower girls’ dresses— I did not like them. I smiled as a good daddy does and assured them that they looked fabulous; after all, they are my daughters.

Chicka Elloy lives in Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel daughters. He writes for USA Today Education and was voted #1 Daddy Blogger by Parents.com - Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather. com.

This month, I have researched more of “the why” behind our parental (or adult) lies and have come up with some interesting truths. Definition of Lying: A deliberate untruth. A sociopath is typically defined as someone who lies incessantly to get his or her way and does so with little concern for others. A compulsive liar is defined as someone who lies out of habit.

Definition of Truthfully Lying: Untruth by omission (by simply not admitting something).

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Lying is about instant gratification. In general, we lie to obtain protection. If it is not truth in your eyes, you lie. Lying is about instant gratification. In general, we lie to obtain protection. If it is not truth in your eyes, you lie. Here are the ways we lie through our “i’s”: The Deception of the iLie: iProtect: The most honorable of lies — lying to protect our friends’ and family’s feelings. Another situation is lying to cover, help, or benefit another person. iSelf: Lying often to avoid suffering painful consequences, shame, embarrassment, or conflict. iInterest: We lie to get material goods (e.g. money) and non-material goods (e.g. attention) from the telling of tall or exaggerated tales. iImage. Rather than admit it and suffer a loss of others’ respect, we often cover things up or we fail to act courageously and continued on page 82 TowneLaker | May 2012

Moms Feature

Celebrating

Happy Mother’s Day!

“Our mom, Katie Surgala is the best for so many ways. As the Director of the Preschool at Hillside, she touches the lives of so many children. We love you mom and so very proud of you! Thanks for being the best! Cooper, Samantha, Emmeline and Dad!”

Left: Marisol and Jonathan Thompson

Below Tina Kirkland and daughter Olivia

Left to right: Melanie and Jaclyn Moore

Left to right: Daughters Dawn Barbera and Debbie Rufa, son Keith Matthews, Patricia and Wesley Mathews.

Left to right: Ashley, Grayson and Pilar Velez “Thanks for everything, Pilar! Love, Ashley, Oscar and Grayson.”

Left to right: Sarah and Chloe Nolan

Kristi and Gabriel Evaristo

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Taking the Bite out of Summer by Kara Kiefer This time last year, I knew I needed to make a change. I was being taken advantage of and literally run out of my own yard. I was attacked at every turn: barbequing, reading on the porch, tending to my garden at all times of the day. Our yard was under siege by something smaller than a fingernail — mosquitoes. I tried conventional and non-conventional remedies including citronella candles and dryer sheets stuck in my pocket. Sprays were effective but were sticky, smelly and only temporary. I also had a dog to consider and using sprays on him was not an option. Rather than admit defeat to these pesky and sometimes dangerous insects, I decided to defend my yard and try a different approach. That’s when I called The Mosquito Authority. For the first time since moving to Georgia, we spent a mosquitofree summer in our backyard. I could go outside, any time of the day not just when it was inconvenient for the mosquitoes, and enjoy my yard! And it was seamless! Every three weeks, my yard was sprayed; I didn’t need to be home. There was never any residual odor and the results were immediate- no mosquitoes! This year, I’m starting even earlier in my treatments because due to the extremely mild winter, bugs, including mosquitoes, are going to be worse than ever! This is how it works: The Mosquito Authority sprays the perimeter of your yard, creating an invisible barrier to mosquitoes. Eggs are killed as well as any existing mosquitoes, and the barrier keeps them from returning. The insecticide contains the same ingredients as lice shampoo and is safe for foliage and animals. It doesn’t contain Deet, the ingredient found in many spray on insecticides and also an ingredient many don’t want on their skin, especially our children’s skin. In fact, 24

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Deet cannot be used on children under the age of two, which makes The Mosquito Authority the perfect solution if you have little ones who want and need to play outside. And if you have pets, the insecticide used by Mosquito Authority kills fleas and ticks in addition to mosquitoes! If you’re worried about contracts, don’t be. There are none with The Mosquito Authority. You can use their services once or get on a reoccurring treatment plan. If you don’t tend to spend a lot of time outdoors but you’re having a special celebration such as Graduation, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, the one-time treatment option is perfect. But if you’re like me and really enjoy spending time outdoors, the every three week plan is perfect. And if you see a mosquito between treatments, The Mosquito Authority will gladly come out and re-treat at no charge. The local franchise is owned by Towne Lake residents Maureen and Rick Coughlin. The couple strongly believes in giving back to the community in which it serves and routinely donates to school and charity fundraisers. If you’re being held hostage by one of nature’s most annoying insects, support a local business, take control and take your yard back.

Contact Information: The Mosquito Authority (678) 294-7597 Maureen@themosquitoauthority.com www.BugsBite.com

Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Upscale Dining — Minutes From Home

Photos by Kim Bates

For many in the Towne Lake area, commuting to work is a way of life. And if you are one of these commuters, one of the last things you are going to want to do is get back in your car to drive 15-30 minutes to enjoy a nice dinner out. But what if there was a place that was only minutes away that served amazing, chef-created cuisine, had a quiet and cozy atmosphere and one of the best wine lists in the area? That place is right here in Towne Lake — Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills.

Featherstone’s Grille has been part of the Towne Lake community since 1995 and is and always has been open to the public. Rob Van Leer recently returned to the helm of Featherstone’s as Food and Beverage Director after a short time at Featherstone’s at BridgeMill. “I’m happy to be back at Towne Lake, and I look forward to serving the Towne Lake area again,” he said. Under the management of Doug Foley and Rob, Featherstone’s employs some of finest and most creative chefs in the business who thrive on creating new and exciting dishes, many of which are showcased in daily lunch and dinner specials.

is eager and excited to share his wine knowledge and expertise with his customers. In fact, Rob recently was invited by the Guild of Sommeliers to participate in educational trip to Napa Valley. “Out of 120 applicants throughout the United States, only 20 were chosen so this truly was an honor for me,” he said. Rob will be parlaying his new knowledge and wine finds in a special Napa Valley wine dinner, which will be held at Featherstone’s on Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m. If you are a fan of Napa Valley wines or simply want to expand your horizons, be sure to call today as reservations are required.

The menu at Featherstone’s is filled with many crowd favorites but also includes several new tantalizing items including shrimp and grits, blackened shrimp and scallops alfredo, grilled Portobello sandwich and a new brunch favorite, chocolate chip pancakes. Some of the recent featured specials include coffee glazed swordfish, citrus beurre blanc Grouper and a New York strip steak with bleu cheese butter.

Featherstone’s is open for lunch daily, dinner Wednesday – Friday and Sunday Brunch. And speaking of brunch, don’t forget about Mom! Mother’s Day is May 13, and Featherstone’s will hold a special Mother’s Day Brunch.

Rob is a Certified Sommelier and always

Featherstone’s is the perfect destination when you want a nice dinner, sample from an amazing wine list or enjoy a drink from the full bar and stay close to home. Win-win.

Food and Beverage Director, Rob Van Leer

Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills 1003 Towne Lake Hills East (770) 926-6097 ext. 2 Hours: Lunch: Daily, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner: Wednesday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. TowneLaker | May 2012

Community

Camouflaged Bullies by Mike Litrel, M.D.

Carol first came to our office a couple of years ago, seeking a second opinion for a GYN problem. Overwhelmed by a snowballing of pelvic pain, anxiety and insomnia, she was on several medications. Her physician had scheduled her for another exploratory surgery, but the source Dr. Mike Litrel practices with his of her problems was a fellow OB/GYN’s at Cherokee mystery: her physical exam Women’s Health Specialists showed nothing abnormal. in Canton and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel Something else was going on. lives in Woodstock with his wife After seeing Carol, my Ann and their two sons, Tyler and thoughts flashed on Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www. cherokeewomenshealth.com lessons from one of my all-time favorite surgical mentors. That would be Mr. McDermott, my ninth grade shop teacher. In the movie “The Breakfast Club,” three high school boys

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serving Saturday morning detention were characterized as the Jock, the Criminal and the Nerd. In the line-up of Mr. McDermott’s ninth grade shop class, I undoubtedly fell into the category of Nerd. Unfortunately, at least half my fellow classmates fit the title of Criminal. The ear splitting electric saws and 2000 degree forge were intimidating enough. But far worse was the gang of five delinquents led by Joe Canato, a burly loudmouth with bushy eyebrows and the forehead of a Neanderthal. As Joe made himself more known to me, I began to dread each day more than the last. The work was tough to start with. My first project was a chisel. Pounding the molten steel on the anvil, I struggled to craft a straight cutting edge, but the completed tool was a pitiful affair that clearly deserved a bad grade. Mr. McDermott scrunched his eyes as he turned my misshapen creation in his hands. “Let’s just see if it works,” he said simply. He grabbed a hammer, placed my chisel over a piece

of sheet metal, tapped, and the chisel easily cut through. “It works. That’s an ‘A.’ ” Lesson Number One: Go with what works. Sometimes, surgery and medication provide relief. But for Carol, the medications and surgeries were not working. It was time to try something else. Mr. McDermott delivered my second lesson a month later. I was sitting in the front row, Joe and his buddies right behind me in prime position for my daily torture session. Joe pushed my head, flicked my ear, then complained I was in the way; his friends snickered. I saw a foot come from behind to kick my books over, and reappear to step on my fingers when I bent to pick up the books. I was angry, but still afraid. Then I felt something dragging across the back of my shirt. I turned to look. It was Joe with a marker, drawing on the back of my favorite rock concert t-shirt. Enraged, I leaped up to face Joe. He took one look at me and scoffed, almost shoving me across my desk. Suddenly I was punching him everywhere, anywhere, as hard as I could. I couldn’t feel the punches I was receiving; I was only aware of the ones I was delivering. One final satisfying shot to Joe’s stomach doubled him over enough so I could reach his face. I managed to bloody his nose, just before Mr. McDermott calmly waded in to break up the fight. I was sent out to the hallway. After a few minutes of cooling down, it began to dawn on me that my parents were not going to be thrilled with my getting expelled from school. The class ended, and Mr. McDermott gestured me into his office. He looked me in the eye. I waited for the inevitable punishment. Mr. McDermott started nodding. “Joe’s been asking for it,” he said. “Good job….but don’t fight anymore in my class.” Mr. McDermott added that Joe and his buddies probably wouldn’t give me any more grief anyway. And he was right. Lesson Number Two: Stand up to the bullies, or they’ll keep beating you down. In shop class, it was easy to spot the bullies. But the bullies we face in adulthood, unlike the childhood variety, are often camouflaged. Carol was seeking medical help because she was miserable. Permeating our culture is a notion that whenever we are suffering, it’s due to a medical condition; the forces of modern medicine come together to “bully” us into more medications and more surgeries, even if our problems are not physical in nature. No idea in modern culture bullies us more than the simplistic continued on page 82 TowneLaker | May 2012

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Everyday

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

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During a time when so many of us are rightfully concerned, struggling and complaining about today’s slow economy, jobless rates, real estate values, etc., we are reminded of the importance of good health. Meet Juanita. Fifteen years ago, at age 34, Juanita already a mother of a four year-old, was expecting twins. Because of her age, the fact she was expecting a multiple birth and her African descent heritage, she developed Cardiomyopathy, a rare condition that could result in heart failure. Juanita delivered two healthy baby girls, but her own health was in serious jeopardy. “When my oldest daughter was eight and my twins were four, I was being evaluated for a heart transplant. During that time, I also was diagnosed with kidney cancer, which now disqualified me as a heart transplant candidate. Instead, I had one of my kidneys removed. In 2008, after 20 years of marriage, I was divorced. I underwent open heart surgeries in May 2011. I also had stents placed in my heart and kidney in April and December 2011 and January 2012. Today, my remaining kidney is failing due to End Stage Renal Disease, and I’m now on dialysis until such time I am placed on the donor list for a kidney transplant. I also have the auto immune diseases Sarcoidosis and Lupus. These two issues, along with my poor heart

function, cause me to tire easily and have totally changed my life. I’m no longer able to simply walk through the grocery store; I have to drive the electric cart. I can no longer walk up stairs while carrying anything; I need all my strength to walk! The biggest impact is my inability to really get out and interact with my girls.” Today, Juanita spends most of her time in and out of the hospital while trying to maintain some normalcy for her daughters. If that isn’t enough for one person to handle, her oldest daughter is now experiencing sporadic Grand and Petit Mal Seizures and is currently meeting with a neurologist. At 49, Juanita is unable to think beyond tomorrow and what the next healthy concern could be. With one vehicle to share, high medical co-pays, rent and utility costs, groceries have become somewhat of a luxury. Juanita is grateful for the love and support received from her dear friend Crystal Schuller, the Woodstock High School band community, Kimberly Thomas and Liberty Church and Kennestone Hospital’s 5 West and 7 Blue Towers for the best possible care. Everyday Angels was happy to team with William Parsons of Carpet Dry-Tech as they graciously offered to clean Juanita’s carpets for half price in preparation for her home dialysis care. We also will assist her with utilities and provide her with grocery and gas cards. The family’s imminent needs are vehicle maintenance/repair and grocery or gas cards. See the box to the left if you are interested in helping this family.

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Community

TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 each will be presented to the two winners of the 10th Annual TLBA (“Towne Lake Business Association”) Entrepreneurial Scholarship Contest during Etowah and Woodstock High Schools’ Honors Programs. Please read next month’s column in the TowneLaker for more about each of our winners. Our 12th Annual TLBA Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. The proceeds from this annual tournament fund our annual Entrepreneurial Scholarships mentioned above. To sign up to play, sponsor or volunteer, please contact Jon LaMonte (Tournament Chairperson) at eesllc@ymail.com. The topic of our April Workshop was “How To Use Your Computers And Technology To Better Run Your Business.” We want to thank Brad Klaus of Real Tech Solutions for the presentation. Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop Tuesday, May 15, 12:15 — 2 p.m. Blind Spots: How to Find Yours... presented by Gary W. Patterson of The Fiscal Doctor. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350. Thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org.

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TLBA Spotlight Stellaris Group Stellaris Group is a human resource/organizational development consulting firm committed to partnering with small and mid-size companies to provide organizational and human resource (HR) expertise and guidance. Specializing in legal and regulatory compliance, Stellaris provides an outsourcing alternative to professional employer Organizations for those who need assistance in the actualization of the true value of their human capital. Providing consultative support, Stellaris Group affords a big business level of knowledge, skill, and value added dedication within a fee structure targeted to bring an affordable solution to businesses of all sizes. As a full-service firm, Stellaris helps companies address a multitude of changing needs ranging from establishing and maintaining compliance, satisfying a short-term vacancy, launching a new venture, and due diligence asset valuation. The company can even aid in tackling that one-time special assignment to fulfill your strategic goals. Launched in April 2011, Stellaris Group has established a corporate foundation guided by integrity and committed to a culture of corporate citizenship. Stewardship of its company, industry, and communities is a key priority. Stellaris’ vision is to continually promote ethical behavior and to advocate environmentally and socially considerate decisions. Managing Partner, Dawn Stastny (pictured), SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), has more than 16 years of experience in human resources and operations, including mergers and acquisitions, organizational and strategic planning, employee relations, contract negotiation and compliance and management coaching. The company resources as a whole are ideally suited to provide the utmost of turnkey solutions for small businesses that need HR specialists without the associated overhead.

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Lifestyle

Why Is Surgery So Expensive? by Dr. Randy Beck Good veterinary care is expensive. Surgery is one area that can really cut into the wallet, and it is not always clear to the client for the reasons behind this. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discuss what is actually involved with veterinary surgical procedures. Anesthesia is required for most surgeries to prevent pain and to Dr. Randy Beck is the keep the patient asleep so that the owner of South Cherokee procedure can actually be done. Veterinary Hospital located at 513 Sharp Did you know that the incidence of Street in Woodstock death is less than one percent with anesthesia? This number certainly goes up quickly if certain precautions are not taken. There currently are no standards of care for veterinary anesthesia, so it is quite possible that you could have a very minimalist approach, which unfortunately compromises the health of the patient and increases the chance of death under anesthesia. Most surgical procedures require gas anesthesia, which is where the patient is intubated with an endotracheal tube. This allows a proper depth of anesthesia and adequate delivery of oxygen to the lungs. Simply giving an injection of a drug for anesthesia is typically not enough and not safe for certain procedures. There are some procedures that can be done this way, but they are very few in number. General anesthesia with gas is more expensive to perform, but it is not an area to cut costs. It is very important to check blood work prior to anesthesia to make sure the anesthetic drugs can be eliminated from the

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body. You would not consider general anesthesia without running blood work first in a person, so why would you do it with an animal? The blood work costs money to run, so this is one item that some clients want to skip, but it can make the difference between successful anesthesia and death. All anesthesia causes the blood pressure to drop. When the blood pressure drops, there is a decrease in blood flow to the vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, heart, etc. Placing an intravenous catheter and running fluids during surgery helps to minimize this. The early onset of kidney failure is a possible long term effect of low blood pressure during surgery. We all know that recovering from surgery hurts! When I first graduated veterinary school, pain management was in its infancy, and that was only 1994. So much work has been done in this field, and we have now confirmed that these pets feel pain just as much as we do. Pets never received the amount of drugs to control pain 20 years ago as they do now, and it shows in how fast they recover and heal. All surgeries should receive medication during surgery and medication for after surgery for pain control. There is no excuse for not having this done! Guess what? It costs money for these drugs, but I promise you it is so very worth it for your pet. The old saying of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get what you pay for,â&#x20AC;? is never more true than with surgery. The complication rate will definitely increase with every corner that is cut. Make sure to discuss these things with your veterinarian when your pet undergoes surgery to help prevent any problems.

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Blinded by a Pretty Face by Kara Kiefer

Kara Kiefer is the Editor of TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.

I would like to say that for the most part, I make good, sound decisions. I take time to weigh the pros and cons and tend to be pretty conservative with my decisions, especially when they involve money.

I test drove three convertibles. The first one was the black one. The second one was a stick shift, and when the knob fell off the stick, I knew that wasn’t the car for me. The third was much less expensive and not half as cute. I was blinded by a pretty face, forgetting about my reliable and paid-off SUV. Signed, sealed and delivered, the convertible was now mine.

But then I saw it online — a black convertible.

There were a few other things I conveniently forgot about:

Owning a convertible had been a dream of mine for more years than I can recall. I have always loved the feel of the wind in my hair and the warmth of the sun on my skin. This would be my destiny, but I always planned on fulfilling my destiny later rather than sooner.

Then I saw it on a dealer’s website. Shiny. Black. Cute. My husband had told me, on more than one occasion when I pined for a convertible, that I “deserved it.” Those words ran through my mind as we drove to the dealership, fully knowing what would probably happen.

1. My then-14-year-old son. I wasn’t thinking that in one year’s time, he would be learning to drive and in two, he would get a license; the only choice of car for him to drive would be MINE. My husband has a company car that our son would not be allowed to drive. 2. Vacations. I had given up a roomy SUV that fit all of us and our junk for a week at the beach for a car that barely fit four people and that had a trunk the size of a glove box. Now we have to take two cars to the beach. 3. Maintenance costs. I definitely wasn’t thinking about the $60 per windshield wiper blade replacement or the $90 oil changes when I saw the car gleaming at me from the dealer parking lot. 4. Premium gas. Silly me. I thought I could use regular unleaded gasoline. continued on page 83

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Special Section

Downtown Woodstock Welcome to the new Downtown Woodstock section! Our readers have expressed an interest in finding out more about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in our thriving downtown area, and this section is in response to those requests. Here you will find event listings for the month, local business features, editorial from Mayor Henriques and more. Our featured business of the month is Salon Gloss, which will be celebrating its Grand Opening May 1. We hope you enjoy this new addition! We welcome your input and suggestions!

Downtown Advertisers FoxTale Book Shoppe.......................... 27 Blue Frog Imports.................................. 27 The Painted Lady.................................. 29 Salon and Spa Venessa ...................... 36 Salon Gloss............................................ 38 Windsong Properties............................. 40 Williams Orthodontics.......................... 52 C&T Auto................................................ 52 Hot Dog Heaven................................... 61 Elm Street Cultural Arts......................... 65 TowneLaker | May 2012

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Home Rule by Mayor Donnie Henriques

Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling (770) 592-6001 or e-mail dhenriques@ woodstockga.gov.

Just recently, my wife and I returned from a business trip to Boston. This was our first time there, so we took an extra day to tour the different sites around one of America’s greatest cities. Should you go, spend the day following the “Freedom Trail.” This is a free walking tour throughout various historical sites. It’s easy to follow; it starts in Boston Common and runs throughout the city by following a brick or painted red pathway. I highly recommend it, and if you need help understanding the history you are seeing, you can rent an audio player which guides you around the different sites.

This trip started me thinking about just what went on during our nation’s formative years. Yes, our founding fathers were “rebels” with a cause. But they were more than that. These were men from all walks of life — lawyers, doctors, farmers, cobblers, craftsmen, etc. When they finished their business, they went back to their “real” jobs — a lesson to be learned here for our representatives in Washington today, don’t you think? The Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were documents that did not just appear one day, everybody agreed upon them, and the signing commenced. These were our cornerstones by which we live today, and much debate took place before all could put their “John Hancocks” on the dotted line. One of the most hotly contested issues was the issue of “Home Rule.” Some wanted the central or federal government to handle everything. Others wanted nothing to do with the federals interfering with what went on back home in their own states. Well, we all know how the story turns out, but I believe our Washington representatives, as well as our own state representatives, sometimes forget what the term means. Maybe it’s in the water they drink, but many forget what their constituents back home really want, and start thinking they know best and forget why they went to legislate in the first place. 38

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I think it's high time the public that's you - get more involved and better educated concerning what our representatives do with their time down in Atlanta and up in Washington. Need proof? Over the last several years, the City of Woodstock, as well as Cherokee County, have endured legislation numerous times that we, the local representatives, didn’t ask for, and in some cases, openly opposed. Now, I’ve always said I don’t believe in embarrassing anyone in public either through written or spoken word. If I have an issue with an individual, I take it up with them, in private. Which is what I have done and will continue to do with our representatives, both state and national. However, I think it’s high time the public - that’s you - get more involved and better educated concerning what our representatives do with their time down in Atlanta and up in Washington. Don’t just rely on their “newsletters” for the facts. Go to the websites for both Georgia’s legislature and, of course, Washington’s. You can find each representative on these sites, what bills they are sponsoring, how they voted on any issue, and any other information you desire. Why? Because they are spending your money and telling you what you can and cannot do, sometimes flying in the face of the basic concept our founding fathers came up with....HOME RULE. I believe our representatives need constant reminder that those of us who live, work and play here, locally, know what’s best for ourselves. If your representative doesn’t follow that same code, hold them accountable not only at the ballot box, but with emails, phone calls, and yes, even snail-mail still works. Do what those brave souls in Boston did so many years ago — let your voice be heard!

For many, going to the salon isn’t just about getting your hair done — it’s about the whole experience. On May 1, Downtown Woodstock’s newest tenant, Salon Gloss plans to take your salon experience to the next level. Owners Tim Timmons and Nicolie Griffin promise the experience and ambiance of an upscale, sophisticated in-town salon while being located only mere minutes from the Towne Lake area. Salon Gloss offers a full range of hair services, skin care and makeup delivered in a chic yet fresh, contemporary setting. Combined, Tim and Nicolie have more than 30 years of industry experience. Nicolie has been a hairstylist for 18 years and has also held leadership experience as an Artistic Technical Trainer with L’Oreal Professionnel, teaching other stylists on the latest hair coloring and hair cutting techniques. Tim has been a hairstylist for 13 years and has extensive industry experience including positions as Creative Director for one of Atlanta’s Top 10 salons, Education and Business Manager for L’Oreal Professionnel and National Trainer for Phyto. Tim has the unique distinction of working with several celebrities including Pamela Anderson, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton and Hilary Duff during awards ceremonies including the SAG Awards, Grammy Awards and The MTV Video Music Awards.

Salon Gloss is proud to be one of the very few local salons to offer Phyto and Subtil to its clientele. Phyto is a botanically based hair care line that utilizes more than 700 active botanical ingredients and Subtil is Phyto’s revolutionary botanically based hair color line. The ingredients are highly concentrated and contain minimal to no water, parabins, formaldehyde, Photos by Kate synthetic dyes or silicone’s. “The botanical ingredients allow the products to penetrate and change the Kelava Sitting Pretty hair from the inside out,” said Tim. Understanding that beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp, Salon Gloss will introduce the Phyto Scope into its salon, which allows the scalp and hair strand to be viewed at 250 times magnification. The Phyto Scope allows the stylist and the client to analyze the specific needs of the hair and scalp to create an individualized product prescription plan based on its needs. And the results are immediate. “The Phyto Scope and product prescription allows us to fix ongoing issues clients are having with their hair. Traditional products often mask problem hair, while not repairing it. With the combination of the Phyto Scope and product prescription, problem hair is fixed, not masked,” said Tim. On the first and third Friday evening of each month, Salon Gloss will be the place to visit before hitting the town with its “Style Bar.” “We will offer hairstyling, make up, and hair treatments, all in an environment complete with dance music, DJ, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails,” said Tim. “Everything we do every day is geared to elevating the client’s experience, said Nicolie. Upon arrival at Salon Gloss, you will be immediately greeted and offered a beverage including soda, coffee, fruit infused water, beer or wine, and led to a dressing room or the waiting area located in the middle of the salon. “If a client has to wait, even for a few minutes, we want him or her to feel as though he or she is part of the experience, which is why we chose the middle of the salon as our waiting area location, continued Nicolie.” New clients can expect an extensive consultation and return clients can have confidence their stylist will know them, their preferences and listen carefully to what that client wants out of that day’s experience. And to top it all off, each client will receive the salon’s signature shampoo, relaxing head massage and complimentary makeup touch up. Clients can expect only the best in service when they visit Salon Gloss. Salon Gloss is the perfect addition to the downtown Woodstock area with its hip, unique eateries, bars and retail shops. Call today for an appointment!

Salon Gloss • 220 Chambers Street, Woodstock www.salongloss.biz • 678-483-8900 • 404.558.8313 TowneLaker | May 2012

Downtown Woodstock

CALENDAR of events May 18 –26

May 3 & 4 Tea with Cinderella Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Tea Leaves and Thyme, 8990 Main Street Information: Enjoy flavorful teas and tasty treats and meet Cinderella and her friends! (bring your camera!) The price will be $15 and includes meal, tax and gratuity. Call for reservations, (770) 5162609.

May 4 Friday Night Live — Cuatro de Mayo Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Enjoy special offers and hours from downtown merchants and restaurants.

May 5 Billy Goats Gruff and Sneetches Time: 10 a.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: The iThink Improv Troupe is bringing their School Tour to the Elm Street Stage! Show includes Sneetches, Billy Goats Gruff, and YOUR creative stories! Tickets will be $5. Call (678) 4944251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org

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May 12 Concert in the Park — Mother’s Finest Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: City Park Information: Juggler Adam Boehmer of the Boehmer Family Jugglers will be at the park before the concert entertaining all with his unicycle juggling act! Bring a picnic or come early for dinner at many of the restaurants or vendors in the park. Don’t forget your lawn chair and blanket! Alcohol is not permitted. Visit www. woodstockconcertseries.com.

May 12 Queen for a Day Event Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: House and Garden Boutique, 103 Bowles Drive Information: All moms will be treated to a delightful day of shopping specials, photographs with their children, refreshments and giveaways. Call (678) 494-5800 or info@ houseandgardenboutique.com.

Whose Line is it, Woodstock? Days/Times: Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 & 9 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: The iThink Improv Troupe brings their well mannered yet zany humor to the City Center stage! Tickets are $10 in advance online or $12 at the door. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www. elmstreetarts.org

May 19 History Scavenger Hunt Time: 1 p.m. Location: Start at Visitor’s Center Information: This first time event will offer a fun & exciting way to learn more about the history of Downtown Woodstock, a scavenger hunt! Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in the scavenger hunt.

Main Street Morning Buzz May 25 at 8 a.m. The Chambers at City Center 8534 Main Street Sponsored by Around About Local Media

Small Business Academy 102 Course Social Media & Marketing May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pre-register at 770-592-6056 The Chambers at City Center 8534 Main Street

New Members: Frontstage Entertainment NVUS International Top Niche Solutions Anda Designs Carole Anderson Cupcakelicious, LLC Homeward Bound Veterinary Housecalls ISC Jewelers ASC Group Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. Woodstock Foundation Mike Sena Primrose School at Mountain Brook FoxTale Book Shoppe TowneLaker | May 2012

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Musings from Towne: From Mother by Robyn Hohensee

Robyn Hohensee has resided in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. She is currently working on a children’s book and an adult fiction novel. Feel free to contact her at Robyn561@yahoo. com.

My journey with my mother began the day of my birth on a crisp May morning in 1961. I was my mother’s first child and only daughter, so the depth of our bond was deeply formed early on. From the beginning, my mother enjoyed dressing me up in frilly little dresses and admiring me like I was a porcelain doll. I have many pictures to prove it. Mother enjoyed showing me off to anyone who would pay attention. She showered me with kisses and praise. I was her little Princess.

As the years went on, I was less her little Princess and more her big pain in the backside. As I grew, I became headstrong and sassy. Not only that, I cried a lot. Mother had her hands full, yet still managed to never raise her voice, always keeping her composure. She was protective and concerned for my welfare. For example, whenever we crossed a busy street, Mother would hold onto my hand very tightly until we got safely to the other side. Even today I can still feel her strong hand holding mine as I cross a busy street. I hear her urgent voice saying, “Robyn, hold my hand. Stay by me.”

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It is a fact that I would not be the woman I am today without my mother. As I became a young woman, Mother stood quietly in support of me, no matter how immature and irresponsible I may have been. She fretted and prayed when I would stay out until 2 a.m. and not call home. Her bedroom light would be on and she would be waiting at the door when I finally came home. Her face would be worn and tired from worry. Mother would hug me tightly and say, “Please call home if you are running late.” She may not have liked what I did at times and would say so in her gentle way, but I always knew she was there for me. No matter what, her love has been constant, unwavering and unconditional. Today, I am the mother of two grown sons and will welcome a precious grandson in August. I may not be perfect, but I think I have turned out pretty well, regardless of all the mistakes I may have made. It is a fact that I would not be the woman I am today without my mother. I owe my life to her. I am forever thankful that God decided to pick her to be my mother. Happy Mothers day to all of you amazing moms!

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Readers’ Choice Awards The 16th Annual TowneLaker Readers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. More than 30 businesses attended, where they received framed certificates of their awards and vinyl stickers for their storefronts. Congratulations to all our winners. Photos by Kim Bates, www.kimbatesphotoart.com Janet Detch and Natcha Norris, Best Ophthalmologist, Thomas Eye Group

Frank and Adam Coco, Best Florist, Brenda’s House of Flowers

Katie Surgala, Best Preschool, Hillside UMC

James Browning, Best Automotive Repair, Christian Brothers

Tim and Shae Trotter, Best Home Improvement/Roofing, Trotter Roofing

Abbie Fuchka and Sean McEntegart, Best New Restaurant and Best All-Around Restaurant, Firestone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill

Matt Godfrey, Best Insurance Agent, Steve Cannon State Farm

Rod Noble, Best Carpet/ Upholstery Cleaners, Noble Services

Mandy Seiz, Best Physical Therapist, Rebound Physical Therapy

Jeff Weiss, Best Toy Store, Learning Express

Jason Malcolm, Best Dessert Place, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Tim Courtwright, Best Gymnastics, Tim and Peggy Smith, Best Car Wash, Towne Lake’s Carwash and World of Gymnastics and Cheer Detail.

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Dr. Vincent Williams, Best Chiropractor, Towne Lake Family Chiropractic

Chris Schmitt, Best Painter, Davis Paint Company

Tom Ware, Best Home Improvement/Handyman, Handyman Matters

Billy Rama and Nick Patel, Best Dry Cleaner, Esquire Cleaners

Diane Alred, Best Tutoring, Huntington Learning Center

Caroline Jones, Best Boutique, Three Sisters Gifts

Best Furniture Store, Woodstock Furniture Outlet

Dr Lisa King and Chelsea Morris Best Pet Boarding ad Best Veterinarian Animal Hospital of Towne Lake

Lee Knox and Debbie McCoy, Best Bakery, Publix, Rose Creek

Erin and Dr. Julius Park, Best Pediatric Dentist, Park Pediatric Dentistry

Derek Shane, Best Photographer, Derek Shane Fotos

Robbie and Dana Matiak, Best Home Improvement/HVAC, R&D Mechanical

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Are You Hungry for Red? by Shelley Herod We are inspired by color everyday. This is particularly true in the kitchen. The effect that color has on a person’s subconscious mind has been studied for years. This being said, the colors that are used in your kitchen should reflect the way you want your room to be perceived. Shelley lives in Towne Lake and owns her own interior design company. She can be reached at (770) 2355640.

When deciding on your kitchen’s color scheme, it is important to know the atmosphere and the ambience you are trying to generate. The following are common affects on how some colors influence people in the kitchen from the western civilization:

Red- is a very intense hue. Not only does it instigate hunger and heat but it also provokes violence and passion. The boldness of its color tends to make people take things in an intense manner. Using red as an accent in the kitchen is a good way to stimulate a feeling of hunger and motivation. However, using too much of this bold color can create too much heat and anger in the kitchen. Orange- is subconsciously associated with eating, overeating, and a fullness feeling but not as intensely as red. Psychologically, oranges and reds

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are used in many restaurants to arouse their patrons’ appetites. These positive affects make orange an ideal accent for kitchen décor. Blue- on the contrary from red and orange, blue tends to make people feel less hungry. The theory behind that has to do with the fact that there are very few blue foods, so consumers naturally avoid a connection between blue and eating. It is a cool color so it will offset the heat in the kitchen, but it is contradicting the hungriness of the kitchen. Black- is typically not a good kitchen color. Black encloses the space and makes it feel claustrophobic. It also has a tendency to absorb heat just like black clothing on a hot summer day and overheat the kitchen. Browns- such as tans and beiges are probably some of the best kitchen colors. While creating a sense of warmth, they also establish a sensation of closeness and ease. Being a neutral shade, this tone will relate to many different parties that gather in your kitchen. Our surroundings play a big role in our subconscious minds. Color is a big contributor to those feelings. Even though color psychology is not an inherited trait, we as a society develop similar reactions to different colors. By using these tones in an organized fashion, you will be able to generate the impression in your kitchen that you desire.

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The Difference Between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris by David Heckelmoser Actually, Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same wine with two different names! In Italy and California, you will probably see the wine labeled as Pinot Grigio while in Oregon and France, it is known as Pinot Gris.

David Heckelmoser is a Towne Lake resident and professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition.

Thought to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape, Pinot Grigio normally has a grayish-blue fruit, accounting for its name (Gris meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;greyâ&#x20AC;? in French), but the grape clusters can range from bluish grey to light pinkish brown. The wines produced from this grape also vary in color from a deep golden yellow to copper and even a light shade of pink. Many of you might have tried Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, which was the first winery to make its mark as an import to the United States.

Pronunciation: Pee-noh Gree-Jhee-oh or Pee-noh Gree

Type of wine: Light, very crisp and clean, dry white Flavor Profile: Lively, fruit-forward character with aromas of pear, lemon apple, and/or melon In Oregon, the wines are medium-bodied with a yellow to pink color and aromas of pear, apple, and melon. In California, the Pinot Grigio is lighter bodied with a crisp, refreshing taste with some pepper notes. The Pinot Grigio style of Italy is light bodied as well continued on page 83

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Marietta Plastic Surgery The Right Choice to Enhance Your Natural Beauty The longevity of our lives and our looks is largely dependent on the care we provide to ourselves, inside and out. For the inside, it’s important to eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol — advice that is not new. Sometimes, however, our outside appearance doesn’t match with how good our inside feels, and the desire to fix that becomes very compelling. There are many reasons people seek the services of a plastic surgeon. Whether it’s for reconstructive purposes, to enhance a post baby body, or receive a more youthful appearance, it’s important to find the right plastic surgeon to become your partner in any appearance-changing journey. It’s important to do your homework and find not only a plastic surgeon that you like and trust but that possesses the best-in-industry credentials. If you have Marietta Plastic Surgery on your list of surgical groups to investigate, your search could very well begin and end at the same place. Meet Dr. Fabian Dr. Thaddeus Fabian started his medical career in general surgery— specifically cardiac and liver transplants— but soon developed an interest in Plastic Surgery. “I found that I enjoyed dealing with healthy people and transforming their lives,” stated Fabian. “Plastic Surgery involves a lot of creativity, and I love having a positive impact on patients.” Dr. Fabian has been with Marietta Plastic Surgery for ten years, and just like he encourages his patients to do, he did his research when it came time to find a practice to join. “This practice appealed to me because each physician brings substantial research knowledge with him. We share the 50

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information we have learned with one another, benefiting from each doctor’s individual research. It was important for me to be associated with a practice that truly cared about patients and their long-term well-being. I wanted to be part of a practice where relationships are built and maintained between colleagues and patients. Because I saw how good the other doctors were to their patients, I knew they would be good to me as well. The word ‘integrity’ describes our practice to a tee.” Dr. Fabian’s Expertise Dr. Fabian is a leader in breast surgery, providing patients with some of the most complicated-to-perform surgeries including advanced revisional cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. “Breast reconstructive surgery is particularly satisfying to me as a physician. When a woman comes to me for reconstruction, it’s because she’s had a catastrophic event occur in her life. To rebuild something she lost and make it look better than before while seeing her self confidence rise and her state-of-being become a lot more positive is extremely rewarding.” Dr. Fabian’s expertise in reconstructive breast surgery has allowed him to teach plastic surgery techniques and pursue scientific research in the field. He has won numerous awards due to this expertise including a Patients’ Choice Award.

Other Services One of the most popular procedures for women today in their late 30s and 40s is a “Mommy Makeover.” “I see a lot of women in this age bracket who want to undo what having children has done to their bodies. The most common surgeries include breast and abdominal,” says Fabian. For women who want a freshened appearance, Dr. Fabian offers several minimally invasive procedures including cosmetic injections (BOTOX®), dermal fillers (Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Radiesse® and Sculptra®), laser skin resurfacing, and other aesthetic skin treatments. “These products make the face look more youthful and can definitely delay facial surgery,” he said. Dr. Fabian is sensitive to the fact that sometimes women want to improve their appearance but also don’t want to appear vain. “No one wants to look like she got ‘work done.’ When my patients report that their procedure wasn’t overtly noticeable but had been told by friends they looked ‘refreshed’ or ‘well rested,’ and want to know her secret, that’s the biggest compliment I can receive.” Patients also are naturally concerned about safety, especially when it comes to elective surgery. “Part of being safe is developing a long-term plan with our patients. If we feel a procedure is not going to be right for a patient, we are honest about it. We want what’s best for our patients, not what’s best for us. We provide cutting edge medicine, but we do it in a conservative manner.” Do Your Homework One of the things Dr. Fabian can’t emphasize enough for anyone considering any type of

plastic surgery is to do your homework. There is no shortage of “deals” for procedures including many offers through the various daily deals. However, Dr. Fabian advises patients not to let price be the deciding factor. “Consumers need to look for the following credentials when it comes to selecting a plastic surgeon: Board Certification in Plastic Surgery, and membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).” Dr. Fabian also advises for potential patients to schedule a consultation before making any decisions. “It’s important for a patient to bond with her physician. Patients have a choice and have total control over whom they go to in the field of plastic surgery. Make sure it’s a good fit.” Choosing to receive any type of plastic surgery is an important decision and should not be taken lightly. In your search to find the right plastic surgeon for you, Dr. Fabian and the other physicians with Marietta Plastic Surgery invite you to call them today for a consultation.

Contact Information Marietta Plastic Surgery 149 Towne Lake Parkway (678) 494-2380 www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com

Dr. Thaddeus Fabian Education Emory University-Undergraduate Wake Forest University of Medicine – Medical Degree University of Tennessee, Chattanooga – General Surgery Internship and Residency Washington University of Medicine’s Barnes-Jewish Hospital – Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Johns Hopkins School of Medicine – Fellowship in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Memberships American College of Surgeons American Society of Plastic Surgeons Cobb County Medical Society Medical Association of Georgia Dr. Fabian is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Health & Wellness

The Rise and Fall of the Young Pitcher by Joe Kafati

Joe Kafati opened Rebound Physical Therapy in 2006. He graduated from the University of St. Augustine in 2001 with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and also has earned his MTC (Manual Therapy Certification). He can be reached at (678) 4459799.

Adolescent shoulder and elbow injuries have been increasing dramatically in the past decade. One prominent orthopedic surgeon suggests these types of upper extremity “overuse” injuries are approaching an epidemic level. While this specific area of study in sports medicine continues to have controversy, parents, coaches, and student athletes need to be aware of recent studies and recommendations.

Thousands of children and teenagers are seen each year complaining of elbow or shoulder pain. Damage or tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the most common injury suffered and is often caused by pitchers throwing too much. This ligament is the main stabilizer of the elbow for the motions of pitching. When it becomes damaged, it can be difficult to repair and rehabilitate. Tommy John

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surgery is the procedure to repair the damaged UCL, and the rehabilitation period is typically 12–18 months. Other common overuse types of injuries include: rotator cuff tendonitis, biceps tendonitis, tennis/golf elbow, and multi-directional instability. If left untreated, all of the common overuse injuries can lead to diagnosis requiring surgical repair, extensive rehabilitation, and significant time away from sporting activities. Symptoms If a young athlete is throwing too hard, too much, too early, and without rest, a serious elbow or shoulder injury may be on the horizon. The athlete may complain of elbow or shoulder pain the day after throwing, or that movement of the joint is painful or restricted compared to the opposite side. The pain can either be global or point specific within the elbow and/or shoulder complex. The athlete may be continued on page 84

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Health & Wellness

The Wonderful Gift of Dental Anesthesia by Dr. Scott R. Harden

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. You can reach him at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles. com.

Dental anesthesia is truly a wonderful gift in today’s modern dental care. There are many issues regarding dental anesthesia that are notable. How does dental anesthesia numb our teeth? Is dental anesthesia more comfortable today than years ago? Is it safe for everyone, especially for pregnant women or people with heart conditions? Needle phobia, sensitivity to dental anesthesia, and being difficult to “get numb” are special concerns for many patients. Dental anesthesia is amazing in how it works to numb your teeth. Once injected under the skin, dental anesthetics stop nerve transmission by blocking sodium channels in the nerve membranes at a cellular level preventing tooth sensation.

Two elements cause dental injections to hurt: the size of the needle, and the rate the fluid exits the needle. Years ago, needles were large due to less sophisticated manufacturing that caused injections to be painful, especially in the mouth. Today, needles are very small— almost the same diameter as a hair and relatively short— allowing injections to be nearly painless. The modern technology of computerized anesthesia (as opposed to hand delivery of anesthesia) allows the fluid to be delivered under the skin very slowly and is programmed to be slow enough so that the nerves do not realize what is happening and do not respond. This allows for a painless injection. Very little anesthesia is required to get a person’s teeth numb. This allows for a very safe and predictable process. Dental anesthesia comes in numerous varieties for different purposes. The most commonly thought of dental anesthesia is Novocain and ironically is seldom used in dentistry any more. It was invented in 1905 and is the oldest man-made local anesthetic, which is why it is so popular. It has predominantly been replaced by Lidocaine, which is more hypoallergenic for most common dental procedures and lasts for approximately 2-3 hours. For longer procedures such as root canal therapy or oral surgery, Articaine is the dental anesthesia of choice lasting up to 6 hours. Carbocaine or “plain anesthesia” is a shorter acting anesthesia commonly used for pregnant women, patients with high blood pressure, or small procedures allowing numbness to go away quickly. The dentist is able to provide the patient more suitable and personalized care by utilizing one of these three common forms of dental anesthesia.

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Once injected under the skin, dental anesthetics stop nerve transmission by blocking sodium channels in the nerve membranes at a cellular level preventing tooth sensation Anesthetic causes the dilation or widening of the blood vessels in the area of the injection site. When blood vessels get bigger in diameter, the anesthesia is undesirably carried away in the blood vessels faster, which shortens the duration of the numbing time. An additional element called “epinephrine” is placed into Lidocaine and Articaine. Epinephrine causes vasoconstriction, or shrinking of the diameter of blood vessels in the area of the injection, so that anesthesia lasts longer. There is no epinephrine in Carbocaine, which is why it is referred to as plain anesthesia. Rarely, epinephrine can be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and create temporary heart palpitations (fast beating of the heart) that last for approximately two minutes. This usually happens in women and can be attributed to small body mass, poor diet before dental appointment, too much caffeine, or dental anxiety. If this occurs, the dentist and staff easily fix it by reassuring the patient and using a simple technique of blowing light air on their face for about 30 seconds. It is not dangerous but can be alarming to patients that are already nervous. The overall goal of dentistry today is to provide painless injections. This can be accomplished by use of topical anesthesia applied to the injection area prior to the injection, use of computer anesthesia, and a gentle technique. Patients should consider themselves very blessed by today’s great technology in reducing pain from injections. Further, since injections are nearly or totally painless, dental anxiety experienced by many patients is greatly reduced. Count your blessings regarding the great dental anesthesia that is available for you today, and if you have trepidation about going to the dentist (especially related to shots), you no longer have to worry since computer anesthesia offers you a great solution. Healthy teeth and gums are just a phone call away.

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Health & Wellness

Warm Weather Brings Unwanted Pests by Rick Coughlin

Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito Authority. Email him at rick@ themosquitoauthority. com.

While the summer weather brings out back yard grilling, kickball games, reading on the deck and all sorts of outside activities, it also brings out the nuisance of mosquitoes, flees and ticks. The unusually warm weather this year in Georgia is going to lead to one of the worst seasons for pests we have seen in a long time. There was not a good freeze this year to kill off all the mosquitoes, fleas and ticks.

Mosquitoes are responsible for more human suffering than any other organism. It is very important to protect ourselves, children and pets against the numerous diseases they spread. Deet is very effective in protecting people and older children but needs to be applied directly to your body. You can also have a barrier spray applied by a professional to protect your entire yard. This is very effective in protecting everyone and everything in your yard against those pesky and dangerous pests.

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As previously stated, veterinarians may have seen on TV that veterinarians are predicting that this will be an extremely bad flea and tick season. That is not good news, especially when you consider that even just one flea can lead to a full flea infestation in no time at all. Fleas generally begin their optimal life cycle when the temperature is above 70F and as the humidity increases. The full breeding cycle peaks with temperatures (70F to 85F) and high humidity (70%). An adult flea can lay 15 to 20 eggs per day and over 500 in her lifetime. The development of the flea includes the adult lays eggs, which develop into larvae, then pupa and ultimately emerge as adults in as little as 14 days during peak conditions. The only way to protect your pet is to treat them with a flea and tick prevention medication. This will also protect your pets against tapeworm, which are transmitted by fleas. As an added protection some mosquito barrier sprays also protect against fleas and ticks. Remember, this flea and tick season could be a bad one and the best time to prevent fleas and ticks is now! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay.

Fix Your Feet for the Summer by Dr. Jared J. Lasseigne

For more information, contact Dr. Jared at Discover Chiropractic in Towne Lake (770) 516-9900.

At the end of the day, if your feet hurt and give you trouble, chances are your body is trying to tell you something. Feet are designed to support the body through practically any activity, and discomfort is usually a sign that something may not quite be right. The human foot is an extremely strong, complex structure containing more than 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot can be subdivided into the hind foot, the mid foot, and the forefoot.

The arch of the human foot is the foundation of the body, working to stabilize the foot and to help balance the entire body while standing and walking. As can be examined in the arch of a footprint, the mid foot is connected to the hind and fore foot by muscles and the plantar fascia. These arches help to maintain the shapes of the bones, strong ligaments, and muscles of the foot, which are used during all types of activity. When weight is applied to and removed from the foot, the slight mobility of these arches makes walking and running more economical in terms of energy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flat feetâ&#x20AC;? is a formal reference to a medical condition in which the arch of the foot collapses with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. In some individuals, the arch simply never develops in one or both feet. Flat feet can also develop due to injury, prolonged stress to the foot, faulty foot mechanics, or the aging process. It is most common in women greater than 40 years of age and can also occur in pregnant women as a result of temporary changes due to increased elasticity during pregnancy. People today find themselves walking on hard and flat surfaces. Unfortunately, human feet donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do very well on these surfaces. To make matters worse, shoes are poorly designed to support the arches against these conditions. If you keep standing and walking on hard surfaces without arch supports, the gradual flattening of your arches can make the pain worse! Wearing arch supports can help your arches pull themselves back together. When the arch is properly supported, the entire body is better aligned. The body gains a strong center of balance from the feet through the legs and back and all the way up to the top of the head.

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Heart Health FAQs by Ada Mercado, M.D. and Ernesto Hernandez, M.D. The field of cardiology is constantly changing and moving forward. We are just starting to replace valves (particularly the aortic valve) percutaneously (meaning through the leg, like in a cath), instead of requiring open heart surgery. There are new genetic tests that can identify certain genes that put one at risk of early myocardial infarction and others that test for response to certain drugs. Patients can also participate in a heart screening that does not require physician order. A heart screening, also known as a CT Cardiac Calcium Score, is a fast and non-invasive CT Scan used to determine the risk of Coronary Artery Disease. The screening is recommended for those who have diabetes, family history of heart disease, history of smoking or tobacco use, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Candidates for the heart screenings are patients ages 35 or older and -Smoke or use tobacco -Have a family history of heart disease -Have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol -Have a weight problem/are obese -Are not physically active In regards to your heart health, The most important thing is that you need to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. Everyone should know his or her blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and body mass index (and Hgb A1C if they are diabetic). People should talk to their doctors about these numbers and about other things that put them at risk for heart disease including a history of smoking and a family history of coronary artery disease.

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It is so important to pay attention to the health of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart because cardiovascular disease is one of only a few disease processes that we know can be prevented. Many other diseases concentrate on early detection but not necessarily prevention. Heart disease can be prevented in many cases, so it is key to know how to do it. What are the most common heart problems? The most common problems are congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease (that leads to heart attack). Are there benefits of dark chocolate and red wine in regards to heart health? There is good evidence that both have beneficial cardiac effects. Alcohol (not just red wine) increases your HDL (good cholesterol). Dark chocolate and red wine both have a high number of antioxidants which appear to be beneficial from a cardiac perspective. Of course, the key is everything in moderation. Most of the studies that have shown benefit with chocolate include only a very small amount (about the equivalent of one square of a chocolate bar per day). Recommendations are for no more than one glass of wine per day for women (two for men). For more information about WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine or for a cardiology referral in Cherokee County, please call (770) 956-STAR.

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Fun in the Sun….But Not Too Much! by Dr. Amy Hardin All the warm weather has us all going outside, and that’s great for both the exercise and the Vitamin D that the sun provides, but this month’s article is a quick one about sunscreen and the proper ways to use it.

Amy Hardin is a pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. Her youngest daughter plays lacrosse and will have IMPACT testing before the season starts. Check out Northside Pediatrics’ new website at www. northsidepediatrics. com and follow them on Facebook at Northside Pediatrics!

First, babies under six months old should avoid direct sunlight. Your twomonth-old does NOT need to go to the beach or lake during peak hours of sun, which are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dress yourself and kids in cool but tightly woven clothes (preferably long sleeves) that cover your body’s surfaces. The new swim shirts are an awesome way to do this. Remember to wear hats and sunglasses to protect your thinner hair areas and eyes.

Sunscreen can protect you and your kids from skin cancers and sunburns, but it should never be used as a reason to stay out longer in the sun. Be a good example and wear sunscreen yourself! Sunscreens now have a lot of different

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ratings and numbers. Always choose a sunscreen that says “broad-spectrum,” as these kinds block UVA and UVB rays. We always remind our patients to choose a sunscreen with an SPF rating of at least 15. The higher the SPF on the bottle, the better the UVB ray protection. The new 1-4 “star” rating system assesses UVA protection at a glance -one being low protection, four being the highest protection. Areas that you continued on page 82

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Every Day is Mother’s Day by Dee Locklin

Dee Locklin is retired from Georgia State University. She lives in Towne Lake with husband Lewis and son Taylor in a cluttered home filled with love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at dlocklin89@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

I was 35 and my husband was 41 when our son arrived. He came into the world on a Tuesday morning in March— two days after the Blizzard of ’93. Various medical personnel were still stranded at the hospital, unable to maneuver slick roads and steep driveways in northern suburbs. But they coached a terrified husband and wife through the biggest event of their lives. Indeed, our lives have not been the same since that day. We really should have started earlier and had about a dozen kids. Who knew they brought such joy?

Being so inexperienced, our parental journey has not always been easy, and we deserved to lose our mommy and daddy badges on more than a few occasions — like the time when infant Taylor wouldn’t stop crying. We tried everything, but his piercing screams led us to panic and call 911. By the time the paramedics arrived, our young son had, well, broken some wind and was back to cooing adorably. We told the paramedics that all was fine, but they insisted on examining the little lad. No doubt they were hesitant to leave a helpless baby in the hands of two blockheads posing as parents. I over-indulged the Little Prince over the years, but I also nagged him incessantly and yelled way too much. I allowed the limelight of my career to repeatedly blind me to family

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I can state that each and every day since his arrival in 1993 my son has touched my heart through both simple and substantial acts. priorities. I’m not a bad mother, but I could have been better. I suppose this is every parent’s lament as they reflect on the years that passed so quickly— the many days that now seem like so much blurred landscape as you look through the window and watch the moments that made up your life fly past. I can state that each and every day since his arrival in 1993 my son has touched my heart through both simple and substantial acts. He has made every day Mother’s Day. On May 13, my son may or may not give me a card. I learned long ago not to expect one. The three of us will head to brunch, something that the Little Prince detests because he is too impatient for lengthy meals that require actual conversation. He will spend our brunch time eating no green vegetables, and I will nag him about that for the zillionth time. I already see him hunched over his iPhone, texting friends, and counting the minutes until he is free from this annual ritual that is Mother’s Day. And I will treasure the afternoon despite my son’s lack of doting because I know he will shower me with gifts both simple and substantial for the remaining days of the year and every day thereafter. His presence in my life is the greatest gift of all.

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“Breasta Fiesta” Hopes To Go Big at 2-Day Walk by Arit Essien

As Woodstock resident Katie Barkley describes it, the “overwhelming shock” of her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 and the loss of her close friend Sara Papp just one year later to the same disease was not discouragement enough to keep her from finding a way to channel the harsh circumstances into a positive outcome. In 2009, Katie was inspired by both ordeals to help create “Breasta Fiesta,” a walk team in the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Katie’s team name was derived from the Mexican Breasta Fiesta she and her friends hosted for Sara before she underwent a double mastectomy. They wanted to celebrate their friendship and honor Sara in a positive way during her brave fight against breast cancer.

Katie finds the entire experience extremely emotionally rewarding. “It’s such a teambuilding event, and I chose the Atlanta 2-Day because all the money raised stays in Georgia. My mom went to therapy at TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare in Roswell, an Atlanta 2-Day Walk grantee,” she said. Celebrating ten years this October, the Atlanta 2-Day Walk has generated more than $8 million for 169 grant programs throughout Georgia that provide screening and early diagnosis, treatment, education and support services

Individuals or teams can participate in the Atlanta 2-Day Walk, which covers 30 miles over two days, with each walker responsible for raising $1,000. Three 2-Day Walks and 90 combined miles later, Katie and the members of Breasta Fiesta -which include her recovered mother, father and brother - have raised $29,000. Fueled by shoestring fundraising endeavors consisting of bake sales, gold parties, dress-down days and a more elaborate tennis tournament, Breasta Fiesta has set a higher goal for 2012 to raise $30,000 and to recruit 30 team members for the 10th anniversary Atlanta 2-Day Walk on October 6-7. In doing so, the team, which has had 10 members each year since it was formed, will triple in size and surpass last year’s largest Atlanta 2-Day team of 29 walkers.

For those who choose to embark on this “ultimate girlfriend weekend,” there are also a number of perks: rousing speakers, opening and closing ceremonies, uplifting stories, pink-adorned Harleys, vans and cheerleaders along the route, over-the-top whimsical team names, motorcade escorts and a fantastic night’s sleep and hot shower at the Marriott Marquis Saturday night.

Top: Left to right: Harry Barkley (Katie’s Dad), Katie Barkley and Kristine Barkley (Katie’s Mom) at the 2011 Walk finish line Bottom: Team Breasta Fiesta 2011 at the 30

mile marker on Sunday. Though fundraising and the 2-Day Walk may be challenging to some, Breasta Fiesta prepares by participating in monthly training walks organized by the Atlanta 2-Day Walk throughout Atlanta. 66

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More so than the fun and healthy challenge of it, Katie believes that the keys to recovering from breast cancer are family, friends, staying connected, and celebrating every positive thing—reasons why she and her Breasta Fiesta comrades continue to walk in the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer every year.

For more information about sponsorship, becoming a walker, or making a donation to the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, visit www.2daywalk. org, e-mail info@2daywalk.org or call (404) 531-4111.

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Pure and Simple by Cindy Morrow The first time I met Jeff, it was after a tangle of sweaty arms and legs. I know— usually you meet first, but this was different. It was hot yoga. 100 degrees hot, and Jeff is the instructor. At least I finished a whole class; Jeff said he spent half of his first class lying on his back.

Cindy writes freelance from Woodstock where she has lived since 1990. She welcomes ideas for her column and can be reached at cindy.morrow@gmail. com. Her website is www.cindymorrow.net.

To some, Jeff might seem an unlikely candidate to own a yoga studio. Before March 2008, he might have agreed. With a degree in Physics, he was a partner in an engineering firm based in Woodstock. Dissatisfied with how he handled stress, he felt an internal distraction. So when his wife, Margaret, invited him to a class, he gave it a try.

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"You have to create space for your own personal practice," said Jeff. "Teaching is one thing. You can't do practice while you teach. If you teach too much, it will crowd out your practice." “You have to create space for your own personal practice,” said Jeff. “Teaching is one thing. You can’t do practice while you teach. If you teach too much, it will crowd out your practice.”

Jeff said his first impression of yoga was, “Simplicity. Purity.” He smiles. “A lot like physics. The beauty of simplicity: all you need is your body.”

With two elementary-age children and a new business, there is a lot of crowding going on right now, but Jeff and Margaret had asked themselves at the start, “what is success?”

It took a few classes but, “By July I’d experienced the ‘yoga high’,” he said. “All the knots untied…physically as well as my bound-up ways of thinking.”

“For us, it wasn’t about having a bigger house and more stuff, and for Ember it is not growth at all costs; it is about being happy where you are.”

Jeff wasted no time. He dove into the practice of yoga, traveled to New York for extensive training, and in September 2010, opened Ember Yoga in downtown Woodstock. With Margaret’s degree in architecture, they created a space that is open and modern but feels grounded and earthy, too.

Opening a new business in this economy, especially introducing something with which many Georgians are unfamiliar, was a risk Jeff faced head on. His biggest surprise is a pleasant one.

Jeff teaches most every day, often multiple classes, so I wondered: did he separate or integrate his teaching with his practice?

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“So many people have been receptive. It’s just made this experience a palette to be painted on.” And now you’ve met Jeff. Namaste.

The June issue of TowneLaker magazine will pay tribute to all the great Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Towne Lake and we know there are lots of them! Send a photo of you and your Dad by the May 10th deadline to Editor@townelaker.com Please identify everyone in the photo.

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Prom Feature

Etowah High School

Etowah High School celebrated its Junior/Senior Prom on March 17. Caroline Alred was crowned Prom Queen and Anthony Capozzi was crowned King.

Katheryn Donati and Dylan Herod

Left to right: Amanda Hall, Ashleigh Crews, Shaina Katteron, Andrea Wiggins and Scout Olton

Left to right: Lauren Hagood and Brandon Cannon.

Madison Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Michael Strickland

Left to right: Michael Strickland, Hunter Hayes, Brett Overy, Braden Gathercole, Aaron McDonald, Mason Mayes, Sam Wesely, Jack Beyer and Win Price.

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Left to right Zack Wilcox, Tim Yandel, Mikey Lanier and Tyler Uliss

Left to Right: Grace Townsend, Sarah Beecham, Jenny Ladd, Sarah Monahan, Alana Ashley, Madison Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Rachel Monahan, Kate Messerly, Allie Mandle, Allison Knight, Abby Rogers, Emma Auger, Jada Culver, Carlie Gilbert, Anna Claire Smith, Chelsea Brady

Left to right: Jenny Karpowich and Harrison McCloud, Katheryn Donati and Dylan Herod and Christine Halvorson and Caleb Woods

Hunter Hayes and Alana Ashley

Megan McGuiness and Stephen Lukens

Left to right; Dalton Porche, Becca Carpentier, Nick Rowell, Jenna Wilt, Martyn Detz and Megan Emery

Left to right: Alex Hankins, Marisa Bass and Laura Anderson

Ansley Ponder and Brandon Schultze

Left to right Kelly Crumpton, Caroline Tilton, Nicole Mott and Jessica Butler.

Left to right: Savannah Arnold and Sam Rubin

Kyle Jenkins and Layne Livingston

Bless Darrah and Chris Smith

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Schools & Sports

Polaris Students Create Murals for Chapman

Students of Mrs. Mulvey at Polaris Evening School recently painted a mural depicting math as art. The completed mural was presented to Chapman Intermediate School, where students can now “see” part of their math curriculum. Mrs. Mulvey, also a teacher at Chapman, said “The students at both schools were excited about this project. The Polaris students felt they were helping their school community by painting the mural.”

Engineering and Computing Students Celebrate Awards

Woodstock High School (WHS) Engineering and Computing students have Left to right: Andrew Dameron, been busy winning awards Joshua Chang, Ed Shields, Joshua at several competitions. The Eppinette and Kyle Beard. WHS Technology Student Association competed in various engineering, programming and robotics events at the association’s State competition held this month in Athens. Joshua Chang, Joshua Eppinette and Ed Shields won first place in the Systems Control Technology competition, while Joshua Chang, Ed Shields and Kyle Beard won third place in the Technology Bowl. In other competitions, Andrew Dameron won second place for a movie he programmed and entered into the Alice Individual Movie competition, and Kyle Beard won first place in the Graphic Design competition.

Cherokee Christian Students Construct Telescope

Cherokee Christian Middle School completed construction of a 14 inch Newtonian reflector telescope. The telescope took three months to complete and is fully operational. The project was a part Front row (left to right): Olya Stang, Alex of the Introduction Hultstrom, Dillon Byers, Juan Aguirre and to STEM (Science, Andrew Coleman. Middle row: Megan Lukas and Erika Youngberg. Back row: Justin Technology, Engineering, and Ismach, Zac Kieffer, Benjamin Goss, Noah Lense, Mr. Drew Lawes, and Mr. Hal Scripka. Math) class.

Carmel Academic Bowl Places Third

The Carmel Academic Bowl completed its season with a third place finish at the Cherokee Innovation Zone Meet. The Colts were lead in scoring by Team Captain Greg Carroll. Michael Brown, Brett Dougherty, Rebecca Smith and Jenelle See all scored individual points, and other team members contributed to bonus questions. The team was coached by fifth grade teacher Merry Willis.

Front row (left to right): Ryan Cooney, Max Parman and Katelyn Hackett. Middle row: Brett Dougherty, Jenelle See, Rebecca Smith, Caroline Hayes and Katie Hartman. Back row: Greg Carroll, Ms. Merry Willis, Abby Dixon and Michael Brown.

Cherokee Charter Students Spruce up Children’s Home

Students at Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) spent part of their spring break bringing attention to Child Abuse Awareness Month. CCA students made colorful pinwheels and then filled the courtyard of the Anna Crawford Children’s Center with them. The art project was a part of the school’s STRIVE Communities of Character program. “I am so proud of my students, not only for their artistic abilities, but for their incredible sense of community,” said Elizabeth Jernigan, head of the schoo’ls visual arts department. The Anna Crawford Children’s Center is a non-profit community-based organization that works to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Left to right: Laurel Blasé, Lainey Blase, Mori Garcia, Anna Crawford Director Amy Economopoulos, Emma Blevins and Francis Garcia.

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Schools & Sports

Booth Student Places First at Technology Fair

Local Athlete Signs Scholarship

Bobby Kutschke, a seventh grade student at E.T. Booth Middle School, recently came in first place at the Georgia Technology Fair’s Competition for seventh and eighth graders in the category of 3D Modeling. The Georgia Technology Fair is a technology competition for students in several computer and computer-related divisions. He advanced to the state competition after winning the Sequoyah Regional competition. Bobby is the son of Wendy and Bob Kutschke.

Skye Bolt, a resident of Eagle Watch and a senior at Holy Innocents, signed a letter of intent for a baseball scholarship to University of North Carolina. He also has been accepted into the business Left to right: Connie, Skye and Mike Bolt. school. Skye has played in The East Cobb Baseball program for 10 years and is known for his switch hitting and speed. Skye is the son of Connie and Mike Bolt.

Chapman Student Wins County Author Fair

Etowah Girls Win Tournament

Piper Marcotte, a fifth-grader at Chapman Intermediate School, was recognized as the winner of the Cherokee County Young Author’s Fair for the fifth grade. Piper received a letter of commendation and a special journal to record future writings.

Left to right: Assistant Principal Carolyn Daugherty, Piper Marcotte and Principal Susan McCarthy.

Etowah Golf Places Third at Invitational

Members of the Etowah High School golf team competed in the Hardaway Invitational Golf Tournament. The two-day tournament had 31 teams participate, and after the second day, Etowah finished an Left to right: Coach Phil Dutko, Adam impressive third place. Cross, Jake Forbes, Nick Budd and Scoring for Etowah were Trenton Sanders. Nick Budd 73/78 (151), Jake Forbes 76/76 (152), Adam Cross 75/81 (156), and Trenton Sanders 78/82 (160). Nick Budd also took home a trophy for shooting one of the top ten lowest scores. 74

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The Etowah High School girls’ tennis team recently placed first in the Golden Isles Tennis Tournament, which was held in Jekyll Island. Congratulations!

Local Ball Player Signs with Georgia State

Local resident James Clements recently signed to play baseball for Georgia State University. James attends The Walker School and is the son of Kellie and James Clements.

Front row (left to right): Joseph, James Sr., James Jr., and Kellie Clements. Back row: travel baseball coach Ryan Sterling, high school baseball coach Mike Brady and travel baseball coach Danny Pralgo.

What Would the World Be Like Without Mirrors? Written by Joe Lemmo’s 7th Grade Language Arts Class at E.T. Booth Middle School

Brandon Snow

Margie Hall

Miranda Brown

Camryn Daniel

Every day, you wake up, walk into the bathroom and fix your hair using a mirror. Then you probably brush your teeth, wash your face, and finally make little adjustments to your appearance. Imagine if you didn’t have that mirror to fix your appearance. What would the world be like? How would it affect you? There are people all over the world who have never seen themselves or their appearance. Personally, I believe the world would be a better place without something as simple as a mirror. The world would most likely become a more humble place. No one would be able to judge himself, therefore boosting his self-confidence. Could you live without a mirror? Could you really go a day without judging yourself and your appearance? Don’t take simple things for granted. Try to challenge yourself by not using a mirror for a day

I think the world would be different without mirrors. People wouldn’t really know how they looked all the time, so their appearance would be different than today’s appearance. I think the relationships between people would be a little bit stronger, because we would rely on each other as “mirrors” telling each other if we looked good or not. The trust between people who used each other as “mirrors” would become stronger and stronger. The human appearance would be different for most people…well, mostly girls. When it comes to putting make-up on, you would need to rely on someone else. Every morning when you get up, you probably look in the mirror to fix your hair. But if there was not a mirror, how would you fix your hair? I think that’s when the human trust comes in again because you would need to trust your mom, a sibling, or a friend to do your hair. So in the end, no mirrors would equal more trust and stronger relationships!

If we lived in a world without mirrors, life would be so much easier. There would be no reason to make fun of someone’s personal appearance, because you wouldn’t know how different you are from him or her. If no one saw differences in appearances, there wouldn’t be as much gossip. This would mean less bullying, and a world with less bullying would be perfect! We also would have to see the good in people for friendships. If people couldn’t see themselves, it wouldn’t make sense for them to judge others by looks. If people didn’t judge by what they saw, they would judge by the most important thing…actions. If we could see the good in people and choose friends by that, and not by looks, the world would be much more peaceful. So the next time you judge someone by his or her looks, think…how do I look? But when you answer, make sure you are judging by the heart!

If the world had no mirrors, the world would dramatically change. People would have to find other ways to see their reflections. You could find this very difficult or possibly easier. For me personally, life would be very difficult because I am constantly looking in the mirror. It would be difficult to apply makeup, do my hair and even get dressed well. Just thinking of life without something as simple and common as a mirror, is terrifying. Although this would be difficult, I think it would progressively get easier over time. Perhaps the world would become a little less judgmental of others’ appearances. We might even stop constantly worrying about our looks and others. All in all, life without mirrors would be difficult, but it could also eliminate many of the common problems and prejudging done today. TowneLaker | May 2012

Schools & Sports

Your Tennis Tool Box by Jason Fleeman

Jason is a USPTR professional, a USTA Georgia Tennis Professional of the Year and director of junior tennis programs at a local club. Jason can be reached at jasonfleeman@gmail. com.

Let me start by asking this: would use a screwdriver to drive a nail into a wall? How about a jackhammer to cut down a tree? Is it possible? Maybe. Is it intelligent? Not so much. Over the years, I have watched thousands of tennis matches. Quite often, I contemplate what a player may be thinking when attempting lower percentage, and sometimes outright stupid, shot selections. “Stupid” does seem harsh, so to make you feel better, let’s say “unwise” shot selections.

Scenario #1 – Your opponent pulls you off the court with an extreme cross-court groundstroke. Why would you attempt a down-the-line winner when you are clearly on defense? That is exactly what your opponent wants you to do. The down-the-line shot must go over the high part of the net; it is shorter distance, and it gets you out of position for his or her cross-court winner on the other side. Solution – Since you are on defense, it is best to neutralize his or her shot by going back deep cross-court. Especially if your shot is a little high, your opponent is unable to get full control of the point and you put pressure back on them to make a better shot. Hypothesis - If you are on defense, then hit a defensive shot. Scenario #2 – You have worked the entire point and finally get the short ball to punish for a winner. You are on offense, so why would you slice a short ball or just hit a medium pace shot down the middle? Sure, the slice may be low and down the middle takes away your opponent’s angles, but don’t you like dictating the point and being in control? Solution – This one is easy: choose a higher percentage target in your favorite corner and put some velocity behind the ball. You have your opponent dangling by a string; go ahead and cut the chord! Hypothesis – If you are on offense, then hit an offensive shot.

It does not matter what level you play or even which sport. You and your opponent are competing for control of the match. Sometimes the player who is stronger on defense can frustrate their opponent into missing their shots. That is called an unforced error. At other times, an offensive player hits a majority of their balls in their strike zone and can punish short shots forcing their opponents to make mistakes. That is called forcing an error. As a coach, it can be extremely frustrating watching one of my students work hard for a short ball, only to try a drop shot or hit tentatively, making the ball go into the net or allowing their opponent to run up and punish the shot for a winner. Another instance is when one of my students tries to blast winners from 6-10 feet behind the baseline. That ball has to carry a long way to get over the net and still land deep enough to keep the opponent on defense. Point construction is what makes tennis competition. Having great strokes and speed around the court are only effective if you know how to use them. To randomly hit balls and hope your opponent misses isn’t competition. It is blind faith in a thought process that will never work. During each point, consider the job at hand and make sure you use the proper tools. Assess the situation as the point, or match, progresses and make adjustments as needed. If by chance you make an “unwise” decision, just pull out the hammer and drive the nail home. Have fun and play smart!

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Faith

Marriage Moments by Bill Ratliff One of the great challenges in marriage is to make attempts at romance. What does it really mean to be romantic? I believe it means different things to different people. Your job is to discover what is romantic to your spouse. By nature, women are typically more invested romantically than men. They grow up having fanaticized about their wedding day from childhood. Some are Bill Ratliff is the Senior Pastor at Towne Lake more likely to read romance novels and Community Church. watch chick flicks as well. When men He can be reached at make feeble or awkward attempts at (678) 445-8766. romance, the wife’s first response should not be to belittle, criticize or put him down. Instead she should embrace the romantic intention of her husband so that he will want to try again. In the interlude between attempts at romance, she should try to educate him (without him knowing about it) as to what is romantic to her. I recently heard of a couple who were celebrating their first anniversary. She suggested that they return to the city where their wedding occurred so they could relive those memories. He took

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her suggestion, and they both ended up enjoying their special day. Some husbands have tried but have given up on being romantic because their overtures have been rebuffed too many times. When a man’s wife makes him feel like a failure in this arena, he will stop trying and move to something else where he feels successful. Many men take lightly or just ignore the romantic initiatives of their wives. They recoil at some of their wife’s ideas. My wife thinks it would be romantic to go to a concert. For years, she has begged me to do this. However, I am usually uncomfortable sitting in crowded concert venues on hard seats due to back issues. So what should I do to solve this impasse? Go willingly to an occasional concert and have plenty of Advil handy. (Note: I am preaching to myself here). Romance at its heart is a sacrificial, loving and thoughtful expression of appreciation for your spouse. Even God includes romance as part of His curriculum in the Old Testament book, Song of Songs. Date your Mate: Go to a car dealership. Pick out a car you both like. Take it for a test drive and have fun playing with all of the accessories. Stop at Bruster’s and get ice cream for you, your spouse and the car salesman in the back seat. If you show enough interest, he might just pay for it.

Commencement by Dr. Doug Thrasher May is a time when there are a lot of graduations. There are college graduations, high school graduations, middle school, elementary school, and even pre-school graduations. People are graduating all over the place!

Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@hillsideumc. org.

And there are a lot of proud people. Parents are proud of their kids. Grandparents are proud of their amazing grandchildren. All sorts of people who have played a part in the growth and development of young people are proud such as teachers, Sunday school teachers, church youth counselors, coaches, etc. So many people celebrate with every person who graduates that the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” certainly makes sense.

But, when a person graduates, the ceremony is called a “Commencement Ceremony.” Have you ever considered why? Commencement

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A person goes to school to prepare for the next part of life. Therefore, the end of institutional education is the beginning of the rest of life is defined as “a beginning; a start.” Graduates are finishing high school, or college, or whatever school they have been a part of, not starting school, so why call it “commencement”? I believe it is called “commencement” because education concerns itself with preparation and growth. A person goes to school to prepare for the next part of life. Therefore, the end of institutional education is the beginning of the rest of life. Think about your conversations with graduates. What do you usually ask them? Most questions fall into the arena of, “What are you going to do now?” When talking with graduates, people continued on page 83

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Faith

TOWNE LAKE AREA RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist

Jewish

Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner

Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter

First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Associate Pastor Mike Maxwell New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Monty Guice www.newvicbaptist.org South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert

Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Priest: Stephen Hunter Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Rector: Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler 80

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Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi Gary Maxted www.tlchaim.com (partnering with TLC Church, Woodstock, GA)

Lutheran Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 503-5050 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: 9 a.m., Faith Formation: 9 a.m. Pastor: Virginia Krekling www.CelebrationofGrace.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien

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

Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr

Roman Catholic St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com

United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org

Presbyterian

First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert

Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Pastor: Alan Lutz www.cherokee-pca.org

Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org

Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Buckman www.sixesumc.org

Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Celebration Church 340 Towne Lake Parkway, (678) 461-9626 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Williamson Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Canton Ward, 3459 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 10:20 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Bishop Scott Harman

Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org Pointe Church, The Hasty Elementary, 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, (404) 557-9640 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Jones www.myfriendschurch.com

Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org

Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org

Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Goebel www.resurrectionwoodstock.org

Covenant Christian Center 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd, Canton (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Apostle Kito J. Johnson www.CityOfCovenant.org

Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com

Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White Freedom Church Meeting at Barber Middle School 4222 Cantrell Road, Acworth, (770) 529-6006 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. www.freedomchurch.tv Pastor: J.R. Lee His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Jubilee Church (Newfrontiers) Meets at Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, (678) 471-1930 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.jubileechurch.us Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (Cherokee Corners) (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv

Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael TowneLaker | May 2012

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notion we are just bodies – and not the eternal souls that we are with spiritual needs and deep purpose. As Carol explained her daily maladies, it didn’t take her long to figure out it might be her job at the root of her misery, both emotional and physical. Too much time away from her children, a toxic work environment and destructive boss, were enough to keep her awake at night and make her stomach hurt. Carol came in again last week. Her pelvic pain had actually completely disappeared. In the past two years, she had stood up to her own personal bullies: she’d changed jobs. We’re on a spiritual journey. The pain we experience in life is sometimes just a signpost, telling us to take a different path.

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virtuously. We lie to appear more courageous and virtuous than we are. iTime. We often lie to avoid expending energy, effort, or time doing something we really don’t want to do but don’t feel comfortable admitting. Research gives evidence that children lie to their parents far more often than parents realize; they believe that telling their parents what they want to hear will make them happier than telling them that they failed to live up to their parents’ expectations in some way. According to the research, forcefully confronting any suspected lying only makes children work harder at lying better. So now what? I have been consciously aware of the language my family has been using: “He is not home right now.” (iProtect) “I do not understand what’s going on.” (iSelf) “I once caught a fish THIS BIG.” (iInterest) “I never saw your note.”(iImage) “I am not sure what we’re doing this Saturday.” (iTime) The solution is to stop lying to yourself. Choose short-term pain for long term gain (much easier to say than do especially when you have loved ones involved. Isn’t that the iTruth!) How do you lie to your kids? How do you make lying ok? How can you be more truthful? When a Dad is in, everyone wins.

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know tend to burn (ears, tips of noses or cheeks) sometimes need an even stronger cream such as sun block with zinc oxide or the newer titanium dioxide. They now come in fun colors kids enjoy putting on as they don’t absorb completely. Babies younger than six months can wear sunscreen, but only apply on small areas of their bodies, such as backs of hands and their face. Use protective clothing for the rest of their bodies. What is the best way to apply sunscreen? Make sure a large amount is used! Studies show we put only 1/5th of the sunscreen on we need. Apply the lotion or spray 15-30 minutes before going outdoors. This gives the sunscreen time to bind and absorb, therefore protecting your skin. One thing we often forget is to reapply every two hours. Set an alarm on your smart phone - this is an easy way to help you remember! Also remember that even cloudy days can lead to sunburns. Going to the ballpark for a full day of games or the beach on a cloudy day? Still remember to wear the sunscreen! Finally, just say “NO!” to tanning beds for your kids. They are dangerous and should never be allowed for kids. Have a fun and safe summer in the sun!

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Long term unemployment can give way to depression and a lack of confidence. Daily habits can be reduced to rolling out of bed and onto the couch. Do your best to not fall into this trap. Once you are employed (even if underemployed), you will instantly become more valuable and attractive to other employers. You may actually be able to negotiate a higher rate of pay! It is perceived that your relevant job and computer skills are up to date and that you have a daily habit of arriving to work responsibly each day. Embrace employment, even if part time. Decide to continue your search for the dream job. It may not be out there yet, but when it becomes available, you will be ready! I look forward to hearing about your success!

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are always asking about the future and not dwelling on what has happened. You’re interested in what the graduate is planning, not so much what he or she has done.

and light in color with sometimes spritzy flavors that can be crisp and acidic. There is one exception. The varietal Pinot-Gris d’Alsace (France) is markedly different from Pinot Gris found elsewhere. These wines are extremely rich, including flavors like peach, apricot, and other tropical fruits. They are medium to full bodied. While most Pinot Gris are meant to be consumed young, Alsatian Pinot Gris can age well. Food Pairing A perfect aperitif wine, Pinot Grigio’s crispness primes the palate for food. It pairs well with all seafood, especially fish with a light cream or light oil-based sauce. The wine will also go well with salads with a light dressing, risotto, pasta primavera, and shrimp salad. Types to Try To experience a vibrant version of Pinot Grigio, look for one from the Alto Adige region of Italy. Oregon producers to try are Carabella, Adelsheim or Ponzi. Until next time, cheers!

We celebrate new beginnings. Perhaps all of us should think about what we need to commence this month. What are the new beginnings that are out there for you? What do you need to finish? What do you need to move on to? Why not let May become a month of new beginnings, a month of commencement for you? In the book of Revelation, we read Jesus saying, “I am making everything new!” That means you. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Peace be with you.

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Yes, I cringe every time my son takes my car. Yes, I cringe when it needs any maintenance and yes, I feel like the Beverly Hillbillies every time we go on vacation with our two overstuffed cars. But when the sun is out, it’s 80 degrees and traffic is light, I love my unwise purchase every minute of the day! Life is good!

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seen changing his or her body mechanics to avoid pain when throwing. Body language such as wincing, grabbing the elbow or shoulder after a throw, or arm shaking (trying to loosen up the joint) should be observed and taken seriously. In extreme cases with acute tendonitis (inflammation), the painful area may even feel warm to the touch and have localized swelling. Treatment The most obvious treatment for overuse injuries and symptoms is rest, especially from the activity that created the injury. Ice is also used to reduce soreness and inflammation. Ibuprofen can be taken to help with any pain and inflammation but should be approved by the family physician. If symptoms persist, it is critical that a physician be contacted, especially if there is a lack of full-joint motion. An examination and radiograph should be done. An MRI scan may also be helpful in diagnosing soft tissue damage. Usually a simple “rest cure” approach will not be enough because even though it allows symptoms to subside, it also creates loss of muscle bulk, tone, flexibility, and endurance. Once pain is gone and full motion is present, a throwing rehabilitation program can start. Under some circumstances, surgery may be necessary to

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correct a problem. Overuse and stress-related problems can affect growing parts of bone, not just the soft tissue (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). If the condition is not treated, it could cause deformity of the limb and permanent disability. The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional. Prevention Overuse injuries—especially those related to the UCL and shoulder—are preventable. Some tips to keep you in the game throughout your life include: • Warm up properly by stretching, running, and easy, gradual throwing • Rotate playing other positions besides pitcher • Concentrate on age-appropriate pitching • Avoid pitching on multiple teams with overlapping seasons • Don’t pitch with elbow or shoulder pain; if the pain persists, see a doctor • Don’t pitch on consecutive days • Don’t play year-round • Never use a radar gun • Communicate regularly about how your arm is feeling and if there is pain • Develop skills that are age appropriate • Emphasize control, accuracy, and good mechanics • Master the fastball first and the change-up second before considering breaking pitches

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Reference

TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations ABWA-Women Empowered Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: abwasynergy@hotmail.com American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: Keller Williams Realty, 220 Heritage Pkwy Contact: Steve Monahan, (770) 712-4077 Website: www.CherokeeToastmasters.com No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday morning at 7:30am Location: Corner Bistro off Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: Stephanie Natarus, (770) 928-2700 stephanie@livinginsured.com Website: http://www.meetup.com/No-Fee Referral-Network-Woodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Location: Zest and Zing, 6687 Bells Ferry Road Contact: Dr. Steve Green, (770) 427-2799 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 Website: www.thejoyofconnecting.com Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 Website: www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Barbara Bonatucci, bonatucci@gmail.com Website: www.womenofwoodstock.com Woodstock Business Networking Group Meeting: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Location: Atlanta Bread Company on Highway 92 Contact: Lee West, (770) 591-7101 Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Latimer Hall Contact: info@woodstockcba.com

Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 Website: www.ahimsahouse.org 86

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Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika. org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Cherokee County Animal Shelter Auxiliary Contact: (770) 704-PAWS or ccasa4paws@yahoo.com Website: www.ccasauxiliary.org Cherokee County Aspergers Syndrome Support Group Website: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115, admin@cchumanesociety.org Website: www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Location: CrossRoads Middle/High School Contact: Colleen Konwick, (770) 517-7101 Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: Candice Knight, (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net Genesis Adoptions Contact: Lindsay Kirk, (770) 517-0043, Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia. Contact: (770) 345-1879 Website: www.habitatncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com Website: www.hopectr.com Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: Shari Koch, (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org The Wildlife Sanctuary — Ellijay, Ga., to advance the conservation of indigenous wildlife species and habitats. Contact: (706) 276-2980 Website: www.thewildlifesanctuary.com

Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50 and older. Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills

Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366 Beta Sigma, Kappa Chi Chapter Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: Maria Kuhn, vccibaker@aol.com or April Bolle, (678) 327-7233 Junior Service League of Woodstock 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535 Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.kiwanisofwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@ southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Terry Morrison, (770) 715-3375 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627 Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663

Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot Website: www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast served Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd. Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meeting: Second Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Website: cherokeeteapartypatriots.org

Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197 Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Meeting: Third Tuesday Contact: Carolyn White, (770) 926-6756

Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275

Singles of Towne Lake 35+ holds monthly mixers. Contacts: Lisa, (770) 597-3430 LisaR789@bellsouth.net

Hearing Loss Resource Group Contacts: Cathy, (678) 483-9135 WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org

Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464

JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group for families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Meeting: Second Saturday Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities Contact: Tom, (770) 345-4864, Tom@brushwithart.com

Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (404) 747-3353 Website: www.rwccga.com

Support Organizations

Recreation & Hobbies

Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119

Airstream Caravan Club Website: http://home.windstream.net/topofga/ Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044

Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131

Allatoona Gold Panners Location: Creeks around Lake Allatoona Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 rrkelly@bellsouth.net

Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551

Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Contacts: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482 www.artsalliance.org

Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880

Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com

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

Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting First Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Community Center Contact: Jim Millsap, PIO, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Meeting Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Family Tradition, Hickory Flat Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group Website: www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; Club, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Location: Recreation Center, Main Street Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Melanie Williams, (770) 345-2983 Website: www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Contact: Dan Baldwin, 770-846-4843 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com

Location: 6683 Bells Ferry Road, Suite H Contact: Ramona Nichols, (404) 735-3647

CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group A support group for families with children on the autism spectrum. Contact: Heidi at hcf67@comcast.net or Renee at mrjperrelli@yahoo.com Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org Website: www.fosteroradopt.org C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (770) 560-7112, healthymoods@aol.com Website: www.Myspace.Com/healthymoods Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Contacts: Cindy, (770) 928-6554; Sherry, (770) 926-1889 Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887 Georgia Canines for Independence Meeting: First Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tues. at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Tues. a.m. or Wed. p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Mothers & More Meeting: First & Third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Kroger at Towne Lake Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 or Patrick, (678) 654-2091 Website: www.nami.org NWAtlantaMommies.com Play dates, mom’s night out, and online support Meeting: Weekly Contact: Stephanie Peterson, (678) 653-1418 admin@nwatlantamommies.com Website: http://www.nwatlantamommies.com Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: H.O.W. Place, behind fire station on Bells Ferry Road at Old Bascomb Court Contact: Lois, (770) 592-6421 S.N.A.P. offers resources for children with special needs. Meeting: Second Monday from 10 — 11:30 a.m. Location: 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs Contact: (770) 720-4068 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711. Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 Towne Lake Area Moms Group is a newly formed and active group for moms and their babies (newborns to toddlers) Contact: Melanie Website: www.TowneLakeArea.com TowneLaker | May 2012

Reference

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

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

Taxes:

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax Woodstock Office Voter Registration

(678) 493-6400 (770) 924-4099 (770) 479-0407

Children/Family:

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

Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20)

(770) 926-7155

Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:

Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee

(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100

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

Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 88

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BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264

Pets:

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org

Post Office (Woodstock) www.usps.com

(800) 275-8777

Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Schools: see www.townelaker.com for complete listing Board of Education (770) 479-1871 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4200 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm Utilities:

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:

Parks and Recreation:

Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&T (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890

Urgent Care Facility

Wellstar Urgent Care

Woodstock, City of:

(678) 494-2500

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

ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6025

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government:

President Barack Obama (D)

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)

Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

Senator Johnny Isakson (R)

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

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6

P.O. Box 425 Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461

(202) 224-3521 fax: (202) 224-0103

Governor Nathan Deal (R)

(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768 (202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570

(404) 652-7003 fax: (404) 652-7123

Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27

(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20

(404) 656-0126 fax: (404) 463-2793

e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov

Rep. Sean Jerguson (R), District 22

e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov

(404) 656-0287

State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Allen Dee Morris Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R)

Judge Gregory Douds

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

(678) 493-6160

Juvenile Court: Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

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

Clerk of Courts: Patty Baker

(678) 493-6511

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

(770) 735-8055

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e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) Post 4

e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County School System

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org e-mail: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

100 North St., Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 8681 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30189

(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236

(678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228

(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420 (770) 924-4099 fax: (770) 924-9567

Board of Education: Robert Wofford (R), Post 1

(770) 479-1871 (770) 704-4398, x4374

Mike Chapman (R), Post 2

(770) 704-4398, x4372

e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Michael Geist (R), Post 3

(770) 928-3315

Janet Read (R), Post 4

(770) 516-1444

e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (Chair)

(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431

Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)

Karen Bosch (R), Post 3

e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114

e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com

e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Courts:

Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

(678) 493-6001

Harry Johnston (R), Post 1

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887

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

e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com

P.O. Box 769, 110 Academy St., Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21

e-mail: chip@SenatorChipRogers.com

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson

(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013

Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2

Website: www.woodall.house.gov

State Capitol, Room 111 Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.state.ga.us

90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega.com

e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com

Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7

State Government:

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R), Post 6

e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 704-4398, x4370 (770) 592-7864

Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 (Vice-Chair) e-mail: kimgcochran@gmail.com City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com

(770) 592-6017

Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association (Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas)

Douglas Properties

117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 926-3086

SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ chapman-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road Canton, GA 30114, (678) 385-7322 Principal: Vanessa Suarez cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms

Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road Acworth, GA 30102, (770) 974-6682 Principal: Dr. Jennifer Scrivner www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA. 30189, (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3500 Principal: William Sebring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms

Private Schools Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org High School Principal: Rod Kirby Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Elementary School: Robert Lester Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92, Acworth, GA 30102 (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah

Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 924-6260 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es

Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road Acworth, GA 30102 Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd. Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org

Cherokee County School District 2012 Calendar at a Glance

May 25 Last Day of School Graduation at First Baptist Church of Woodstock Woodstock HS 4 p.m. Friday, May 25 Etowah HS 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26

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

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Reference

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Animals/Pets services Pet au’ Purr Professional Petsitting Services =^..^= Since 1998, Bonded & Insured, Owner Operated & Towne Lake resident. Please visit www.petaupurr.com 770-310-4814.

Free to Good Home

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Young Male Brindle Boxer/Lab Mix. “Kenny” Great with kids and other pets, very trainable, not aggressive, crate-trained. Deserves a family that will spend lots of time and give him lots of love. Please call Renee 770-265-7741.

Health & Beauty Non-invasive, affordable fix to take you from flab to fab in 45 minutes. The Ultimate Body Applicator. It Works! wrapperlynn.myitworks. com or 770-605-4019.

HELP WANTED FT Administrative Office help needed for small Industrial office. 40+ hours weekly. Benefits and 401k Options available. Strong organization skills,

self-motivated, general computer skills required. Fax resume to Deanna Heald @ 678-388-2291.

R&L Restoration Carpentry, painting, sheet rock repairs, pressure washing, any home repair, local contractor, licensed and insured. 404-784-6078.

Mompreneurs Needed. Flexible,fun,homebased business with excellent opportunity to advance. Selling functional stylish products. Visit www. mythirtyone.com/BagsOfJoy.

Music Lessons

CityWide Maintenance (Marietta) is looking for a quality individual to join our team. Part Time; Account Manager to visit our customers; ideal for a mother while children are in school. www. gocitywide.com or call Scott 770-990-3334

Rays Small Engine Repair. Weedeaters, lawn mowers, tool sharpening, I will come to you, free pick up and delivery. 404-784-6078.

Yard Sales

BohemianTile.com — Pattern design, installation, grouting, sealing, tile and stone since 1995. 404304-7698.

Huge Yard Sale. Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1210 Wooten Lakes Road, Kennesaw. (770) 422-9114. Rain or Shine.

Custom Home Decor Sewing. Window treatments, pillows, bedding, etc. Call Caron, (404) 372-1706, www.caroncreates.com.

YARD Services

FIX-IT-FAST: carpentry, drywall repair, kitchen/ baths, painting/caulking, tile/laminate installation. Call Dean 770-294-0138. Wyngate Resident. Penny Clean “One Woman Show.” Residential, commercial, moving and deep cleans. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. Licensed, bonded and insured. Free estimates. 678-494-3602.

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Reference

Advertisers Directory Attorneys/Legal Services Kathleen McGillick, Attorney at Law Merino & Associates, LLC (770) 874-4600

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Automotive

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TrustWorkz (770) 615-3275 www.TrustWorkz.com

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Dentists/Orthodontists Dr. Jerry Smith, Orthodontist (678) 905-0300

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

Salon & Spa Venessa (770) 591-2079

Salon Gloss (404) 558-8318

Skin Essentials by Marilyn (770) 928-1314

The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066

Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Road (404) 626-9926

Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 926-4500

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260

Fillo Painting (770) 402-1102

C&T Auto Services (770) 926-4276, (770) 928-5940

S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS (770) 924-8848

G&J Painting (678) 748-1974

Towne Lake’s Car Wash & Detail (770) 592-8102

Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD (770) 517-0444

Nelson Painting & Home Improvements (678) 283-8171

Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045

Banking/Financial Services Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317

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

Cleaning Services Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Image Maids (770) 627-4670

Noble Services (770) 363-0303 www.nobleservicesga.com

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

Home Improvement/Painting

Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (678) 224-5722 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250

Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554

Education/YOUTh Instruction

Towne Lake Family Chiropractic (770) 592-1877 www.townelakechiro.com

Computers / Web Services Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com

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The Painted Lady (678) 445-4969

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

A-1 Concrete Leveling (770) 591-6500

Access Education Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200

Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277

Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397

Coleman Home Services (770) 294-9667

Music Together (678) 613-2048

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390

Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044

Efficienct Energy Solutions (678) 986-0140

The Goddard School (770) 516-0880

Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428

Chiropractors Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com

Precision Painting (678) 234-9668

Health & Beauty Amber Klippel, LMT (770) 365-5106

Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490

Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280

Mr. Junk 1-877-675-8651

Big Apple Nail & Spa (770) 516-9996

Peach State Handyman (404) 324-2372

Elite Nail Spa (770) 926-6222

Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000

Hair 718 (678) 905-4081

Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600

Signature Floors & Design (678) 641-6471

Mountain Lakes Insurance (770) 926-9444 www.mountainlakesinsurance.com

Towne Lake Insurance Services (678) 494-8038

insurance

Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016

Totally Running (678) 275-2282

Optimum Health (770) 516-7477 www.optimumhealthrehab.com

Woodstock Wolverines

Pearle Vision (770) 592-7100 9801 Highway 92, Woodstock

Bar-B-Cutie (770) 924-9491

Bullock’s Wine & Spirits Warehouse 1050 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock (678) 445-5222 www.bullockswine.com

Butchers Block (770) 517-2225

Restaurants/Food & Drink

Calvary Landscaping (770) 720-1727, (770) 827-0346

Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net

Color Magic Group (404) 925-8425

Progressive Audiology Center Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244

Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813 Lawn Squad (770) 591-4745

Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305

Mosquito Authority (678) 294-7597

Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance

Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799 www.ReboundPT clinic.com

Towne Lake Eye Associates (770) 926-2858

Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272

Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697

Stewart’s Tree Service (770) 516-9494

Village Podatry (770) 928-9263

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TruGreen 45 (770) 974-6267

Wellstar Medical Group (770) 956-STAR

Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies

Wellstar Cobb Hospital (770) 739-4670

Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007

Animal Hospital at Towne Lake (770) 591-9500

Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html 1015 Univeter Road, Canton

South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746

Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301

Georgia Lung Associciates (770) 514-7550

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John Lutz, PhD (770) 592-906

Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery (770) 425-7575 111 Marble Mill Road NW, Marietta

Izumi Asian Bistro (678) 238-1899 www.iloveizumi.com

TwoSome Place (770) 924-4124

Retailers & Miscellaneous Services American On-Site Portable Storage (770) 517-1111

Blue Frog Imports (770) 592-0122

Cash for Broken Cars (404) 392-7586

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251

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Fox Tale Book Shoppe (770) 516-9989

Skip Daugherty Photography (770) 329-5807

Georgia Patio (770) 751-5800

Real estate & related services Back Cover

Tuscany 59 (678) 453-0888

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

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Hot Dog Heaven

Kim Bates Photography (770) 617-7595

Master’s Training Center (770) 591-9588

Rotary Club of Towne Lake

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

Towne Lake Business Assoc.

Windsong Properties (770) 516-3678

Towne Lake Storage (770) 516-8800

The Gifted Ferret www.TheGiftedFerret.com

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Recreation and Fitness

Marietta Plastic Surgery Cover, 50, 51 (678) 494-2380 www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com Northside Hospital – Cherokee (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com

Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191

Photographers

Physicians and Medical Services

Innovative Health & Wellness (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net

Woodstock Medical Weight Loss Inside Front (678) 501-5008 www.woddstockmedicalweightloss.com

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

Canton Festival of the Arts

Cherokee Tennis Palooza www.cherokeetennis.org

Woodstock Hippie Shop (770) 517-2620

Etowah Eagles Football

Woodstock Recycling (678) 494-0325

Hillside Golf Tournament (770) 924-4777

Steps Dance Center (770) 516-1363

Seniors Hearthside (770) 852-2225 www.HearthSideTowneLake.com TowneLaker | May 2012

Lawn & Landscaping

Animals & Pets Animal Atlanta

Automotive Aspen Falls Auto Spa

Christian Brothers Automotive

Towne Lake’s Car Wash & Detail

Cleaning & Home Services

Calvary Landscaping

Landscape Matters

Overstreet Lawn Care

The Lawn Squad

Medical & Dental Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery

Optimum Health

Carpet Dry Tech

Pearle Vision

Image Maids

Towne Lake Family Pharmacy

Mr. Junk 39 Rejoice Maids 45

Woodstock Medical Weight Loss

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Health & Beauty Amber Klippel, LMT Big Apple Nail & Spa Hair 718 Salon Skin Essentials by Marilyn The Sundance Massage Center Totally Running

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Miscellaneous Blue Frog Imports

Cherokee Computer Guys

Park View Montessori

Woodstock Hippie Shop

Restaurants/Food

Home Improvements / Repair Coleman Home Services

Bar-B-Cutie

Hammock’s Heating & Air

Butchers Block

Nelson Painting and Home Improvement

Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills

Roswell Woodstock Plumbing

Hot Dog Heaven

The Plumbing Doctor

Izumi Asian Bistro

Tuscany 59 TwoSome Place

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