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June 2015

Volume 2, Issue 8

10 Our Sustainable City

Woodstock earns points for being ‘green.’

18 Celebrating Fathers

A photo tribute to the very special dads in our lives.

23 Beauty from Ashes

Women overcome difficult pasts to carve out a brighter future.

24 Everyday Angels

Life changed for 22-year-old just days after her birthday.

28 The Faces of Woodstock

Highlights of races and concerts, Spring Festival and Trailfest.

36 Enjoy the Outdoors

Take your family to experience summer nights, summer lights

38 Prom Pics

Woodstock, Sequoyah students celebrate this year’s special occasion.

41 VBS

Themes for the summer range from Everest to Nazareth.

45 School Prep

A guideline for preparing your elementary students for fall.

Contributing Writers

In Every Issue Sean Kaufman

Around Woodstock

Christopher Brazelton 14

Mark Kissel

Community News

Michael Caldwell

Brett Campbell

Ann Litrel

Birthdays

Katie Coulborn

Dr. Mike Litrel

Everyday Angels

Claire Frost

Rob Macmillan

Community Calendar

Delia Halverson

Matt Neal

School News

Dr. Scott Harden

Premier Group

Recent Home Sales

Dr. Jan Henriques

Susan Schulz

Dining Guide

Beth Hermes

Tracy Stark

Parking Map

James Imbriale

Jodi Tiberio

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Dan Jape

Lynne Watts

Advertisers Index

Bill Bingham

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AROUND WOODSTOCK The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock What Do You Think? Here’s your chance to offer your opinion on the types of public art you’d like to see in downtown Woodstock! Members of the new Arts Coalition of Woodstock are looking for feedback. Visit: www.artwoodstock.org and answer the questionnaire. The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is asking residents to share their thoughts on what their community should look like. A new community assessment and economic development strategic plan, called Opportunity Cherokee, can be found at www.opportunitycherokee.com, where you click on Provide Your Input.

She volunteered with children with special needs and for the Farm Bureau with many projects including the Safety Camp. The scholarships are awarded to students who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture. Ashley plans to attend Kennesaw State University and major in Meteorology. Ashley is the daughter of John and Cheryl Carson. Alyssa, who wants to be a veterinarian, plans to attend Gwinnett Technical College and major in Animal Science. Alyssa is the daughter of Scott and Michelle Williams.

What’s New Steven and Michelle Tran are the new owners of Elegant Nails in the Publix East Cherokee shopping on Old Highway 5 in Woodstock. 678-401-4734. Steven and Michelle are the former owners of Towne Lake Nails in Woodstock. Hairstylist Kitty Pearson has joined the staff of Salon 3:16, at 97 Grove Park Lane, Woodstock. She specializes in color and haircuts. 770-485-9791 or book online www.salon-316.com.

What’s Open Little River Marina has opened at 6989 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, and is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The marina sells marine and boating supplies, including safety equipment, trailer parts and accessories, watersports, clothing, paddleboards, kayaks, cleaners and more Also featuring boat rentals and a boat club, an alternative to owning a boat. 770-345-2900. www. littlerivermarina.com.

What’s Coming Aspire Development and Wells Real Estate Funds are planning to build a senior living community at the intersection of Sixes Road and Vince Merolla Drive, not far from the entrance to BridgeMill. The facility, designed as a resort-like campus, will have 140 independent living and 80 assisted living and memory care units, and is expected to add nearly 300 new operational and construction jobs to the area, according to a recent press release, which also states that all Aspire communities focus on wellness, quality of life and social engagement. Construction will begin later this year, with a projected completion date of late 2016. www.aspire-development.com.

Congratulations! The Cherokee County Farm Bureau has named Etowah High students Ashley Carson and Alyssa Williams as winners of the first Cheyenne Heard Memorial College Scholarship. Cheyenne Heard was a senior at Creekview High School when she was killed in an automobile accident in September 2013. 4

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From left, Alyssa Williams, Etowah High School Principal Keith Ball, Cherokee County Farm Bureau Program Coordinator Shirley Pahl and Ashley Carson.

Main Street Woodstock Ribbon Cuttings Blush Nail Bar, 9999 Highway 92, Woodstock.

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings Staymobile Venture, LLC, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 124, Woodstock. www.staymobile.com. Edward Jones – Kelly Geiken, Financial Advisor, 4390 Earney Road, Suite 210, Woodstock, www.edwardjones.com. Burnette Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc., 150 North Street, Suite F, Canton. www.BAMSinc.com. Reel Seafood, 8670 Main Street, Woodstock. www.reel-seafood.com. Massage Envy of Canton, 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 620, Canton. www.massageenvy.com

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock. She has lived in Cherokee County for 28 years. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation. Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys dog, pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments. Darleen’s son serves overseas as an Army Military Police Officer. Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church in 2005 and still serves as head pastor. He draws from his experiences in more than 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter.

Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive for Window Expert Tinting, volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe and natural trail riding experiences. Beth Hermes is a graduate of Auburn University’s School of Journalism, and a professional writer for more than 26 years. Her writing has appeared in magazines, newspapers and online publications, and she has created marketing campaigns for corporations and nonprofits.

Suzanne Litrel is a young adult historical fiction author and doctoral student in GSU’s graduate history program. Suzanne resides with her family in downtown Woodstock, which she is very happy to call home.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Back-to-School Bash Seeks Volunteers Give a Kid a Chance - Cherokee organizers are preparing for this year’s event, set for July 18 at Hillside United Methodist Church in Woodstock and First Baptist Church in Canton. Last year more than 3,000 children were given free backpacks filled with school supplies. Children also received new socks and underwear, gently used clothing, haircuts and medical screenings. To sign up to be part of this year’s event, visit www.giveakidachance.org.

New Physician Joins Woodstock, Canton Locations Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine recently announced the addition of Brian Seng, D.O., as its newest physician. Dr. Seng is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in hip and knee replacement. He graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed an internship and his residency at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, Dr. Brian Seng Mich., where he also served as chief resident. He followed with a fellowship in adult reconstruction with Joint Implant Surgeons in Columbus, Ohio. Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is located at the Northside Cherokee/Towne Lake Medical Campus at 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 320 in Woodstock, and at the Northside/Holly Springs Medical Office Building, 684 Sixes Road, Suite 130, in Holly Springs.

Motorcycle Ride Supports Single Moms Serenade Heights held its second annual motorcycle ride on May 9 and raised $4,500 for the nonprofit. A total of 45 bikers came out to ride the day of the event. Serenade Heights is a supportive housing alternative for single mother families. Their current focus is to offer safe, transitional housing for a single mothers in crisis in Cherokee County. Summertime provides childcare challenges for full time, working single moms who need affordable childcare. Serenade Heights has added childcare and dental care to its projects that the community can support. For information on how to help or to become a monthly donor, visit www.gosponsorit.com/serenadeheights.

Northside Brings New Office, Technology to Cherokee

Farmers Markets Downtown Woodstock: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, on Market Street. River Church: 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays, at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Waleska: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, at Reinhardt University at the corner of Highway 108 and Highway 140. Canton: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, at Cannon Park. Acworth: 7-11 a.m. Fridays, at Acworth First Baptist, 4583 Church Street Jasper: 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, at the Park and Ride lot at Lee Newton Park on Highway 53. Marietta Square: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market at City Hall: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 38 Hill Street. Sweet Apple: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, at World Harvest Church, 320 Hardscrabble Road. 8

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Northside Hospital recently announced that it has enhanced its Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Program with the addition of the latest Xi™model of da Vinci® Surgical System at Northside HospitalCherokee. The newest iteration of the robotic system is already being utilized for general surgery, colorectal and urology procedures. Dr. Jeffrey S. Cohen performed the first surgery with this device at Northside Hospital-Cherokee on March 24. The new technology comes with a whole suite of technical advancements to improve patient outcomes including better visualization and multi-quadrant access (a boom overhead that gives the surgical team more room around the patient). Robotic surgery has given surgeons an alternative in performing the most intricate of minimally invasive procedures. Fewer and smaller incisions mean less pain and scarring and reduced blood loss. Northside Hospital also has expanded and relocated its Spine & Pain Center in Cherokee County to the Oakside Professional Center at 120 Oakside Court, near the Northside Hospital-Cherokee campus in Canton. Approximately 80 percent of Americans will experience low back pain sometime in their lives – whether due to a new, isolated injury or a persistent problem. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and spasms. Northside Hospital’s comprehensive Spine Center evaluates, diagnoses and treats back, neck and spine pain. Patients have access to specialists in pain treatment, orthopedics, neurosurgery, radiology and physical therapy.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Historical Society is the Winner on Derby Day The annual Kentucky Derby Day at the Rock Barn is the Cherokee County Historical Society’s largest fundraiser. This year more than $20,000 was raised to be used for the Historical Society’s educational programs.

Riding Center in Need of Adult Volunteers

Winners of the Derby Day hat contest, from left, are Lisa Furilla, Laine Wood, Theresa Brown and Karen Long.

Volunteers Needed to Donate, Deliver Lunches Officials from MUST Ministries are asking for help from the community to support the summer lunch program. Donated supplies for lunches, completed lunches and drivers to make deliveries are needed. Each year the Cherokee County nonprofit coordinates the preparation and delivery of lunches for the thousands of children who are able to eat free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. Each weekday, for 10 weeks during the summer, sack lunches are packed and hand-delivered to targeted locations suggested by school counselors. The program reaches children in eight counties. The summer lunch program is a great opportunity for individuals, families and small groups, such as Girl Scouts and Sunday school classes, to be involved in community service. For more information, contact Summer Lunch Coordinator Ranettia Beasley at 770-576-0359 or cherokeesummerlunch@mustministries.org

Horse Talk, an established PATH-I approved Therapeutic Riding Center for special needs children, is in need of adult volunteers to groom and saddle the horses, lead horses, or walk next to children and guard their safety while they are on the horses. Shifts of varying lengths, including mornings, are available Monday through Friday and training is available. For more information, contact the Green Acres Equestrian Center located at 345 Bluebird Acres Road, Woodstock, 30188. 770-517-5154 or email greenacresonline@bellsouth. net. www.greenacresonline.com

Sustainable Woodstock is a Green Community BY KATIE COULBORN

Since 2010, Woodstock has been a Green Community, a certification given by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) as part of the Green Communities Program. Cities are ranked bronze, silver, gold, and platinum by earning points in 10 different categories. There are 72 measures overall where cities can potentially receive points. The checklist can be found here: atlantaregional.com/environment/green-communities. Woodstock’s first certification was at the bronze level, followed by a bump to the silver level in 2011. This year the city is going for gold certification - we won’t know until November, after our application is reviewed by ARC. The city’s mission statement reflects a commitment to sustainability: “Woodstock is a sustainable city with hometown pride. Our city is a community for a lifetime with first class neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown and natural and designed beauty. Our residents enjoy convenient living and active lifestyles. Experience Woodstock…Her Heritage…Her vision.” By participating in the Green Communities Program, the city earns points for the things people love that make our community special, like the farmers market, Greenprints trail system, community garden and Earth Day recycling events. While residents are aware of these initiatives, city officials have instituted policies that aren’t as noticeable. For example, the city council has adopted a green purchasing policy, a no-idling policy for city vehicles (except police vehicles), and a lights off/power down policy for city facilities 10

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when not in use. We have conducted energy efficiency audits on almost all of our government buildings, and through this process, recommended upgrades to the buildings to save money. In 2012, Fire Station No. 10 was upgraded with a new efficient HVAC system, LED lighting, and solar thermal hot water system, paid for by a competitive federal grant. As a result, energy costs have been cut by 23 percent. We also have recycling at our facilities, including battery recycling at the City Annex, and we have upgraded to energy efficient LED traffic lights. There are many other sustainability-related ordinances and policies in place that enhance quality of life for Woodstock citizens. Among them are incentives to developers for building green, a tree ordinance that requires new developments to save or replace trees removed during construction, and traffic signal synchronization which results in fewer vehicle emissions and faster travel times. For more information on these programs and policies, and for updates on plans and initiatives of the city, please go to woodstockga.gov and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ WoodstockPlanning.

Katie Coulborn. long-range planner for Woodstock, has a Master’s Degree in Design for Sustainability from Savannah College of Art and Design.

WE VOLUNTEER AND DONATE TO CHEROKEE SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT NEIGHBORS DO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has given more than 10,000 volunteer hours and donated millions to Cherokee schools and charitable organizations. Because Cherokee County is not only the location of our hospital, it is our home. Most of our physicians and staff live right here. Our children go to school with yours and we shop at the local grocery stores with you. Since becoming part of the community in 1997, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to keeping this county great. Because, after all, it’s our home, too.

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Celebrations! Courtney Carpenter Age 22 on June 8 I am so very proud of the young woman you are. I love you to the moon and back. Always, Mom

Joshua Anderson Graduated from basic training in the Army on April 23 at Ft. Benning. We are so proud of you! Mom, Dad and Jer

Isaac Robertson Age 6 on May 9 Happy Birthday! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Owen and Savannah

Elijah Massey Age 4 on June 30 Happy Birthday!

Savannah Robertson Age 4 on June 29 Happy Birthday! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Owen and Isaac

Kyla Cantey Angelina Scoggins Age 7 on June 23. Age 10 June 25. Happy Birthday! You’re Happy Birthday Kyla! We amazing! We love you, love you! Mommy, Daddy and Kaylin Dad, mom and Catalina...

Holden Hunt Age 1 on March 1 We love you so much! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Davin.”

Dan Anderson June 20 Happy birthday sweetheart! I love you soooo much!!!

Owen Robertson Age 9 on June 22 Happy Birthday! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Isaac and Savannah

ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! Tom Prior Age 60 on June 13 Happy birthday!

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3 Tips for Updating Your Home With Brass BY THE PREMIERE GROUP

For those who lived through the bright, shiny, blindinglygold brass trend of the 1980s and ’90s, this may be hard to hear, but it’s true: brass is back. Don’t worry, you don’t need to dig up those yellow-gold brass doorknobs, drawer pulls and light fixtures just yet. Today’s brass trend is more subtle and sophisticated, featuring muted and patinaed finishes as opposed to high polish. The warm glow of brass is gaining traction after decades of cool nickel, chrome and stainless steel dominating the home design industry. After most people transitioned their kitchen appliances to stainless steel, it made sense for cabinet hardware and other fixtures to follow suit with cool, silvertoned finishes. However, brushed nickel or polished chrome can seem cold, especially when paired with the white and gray colors that have become so popular in kitchen design. Now that nickel, chrome and stainless steel have become ubiquitous, brass seems fresh and interesting once again. Brass mixes well with other metallic finishes, including silver, copper, bronze and iron. The contrast between warm and cool or dark and light can work to your advantage if your home already has a lot of stainless steel, nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finishes. 12

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Whether you’re getting ready to put your house on the market or just want to give your home an update, here are tips for implementing the brass trend in your home. • Look for matte or antique finishes. The safest bet when choosing brass cabinet pulls, hardware, lighting and fixtures is to opt for muted finishes like antiqued, matte or brushed brass. • Don’t be afraid to mix metals. Adding brass to your kitchen or bath doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything and start from scratch. For instance, try using brass as an accent in your stainless steel kitchen. If the refrigerator, range, and cabinet hardware are silver-colored, opt for a brass vent hood, faucet and light fixture. Make sure that the brass elements are distributed evenly throughout the space in order to achieve an intentional-looking mix. • Get the most bang for your buck. Bathrooms are a great place to start your foray into the brass finish trend because they tend to be smaller than kitchens and usually don’t have as much going on visually. Changing out the hardware, fixtures and/or lights will make a big impact.

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Sharing opinions, in a connected world, can get you in trouble. You might be associated with Group A with your political opinion, and then Group B later if you talk about cats on Facebook. Today, I figured I would share an opinion to introduce myself. I’ve worked at Elm Street for two years, but I’m new to living in Woodstock and haven’t written in this space until now. I wanted to share why I feel that Elm Street is important, why art is important, and why the Reeves House is important. Growing up involved in the arts, I would repeatedly hear comments like, arts and humanities are not as essential as science and technology. There it is, Group A OR Group B, which perhaps is the issue, more than either opinion of Group A or B. There is no doubt that science and technology are keys to the future. Without a basic understanding, we will become disconnected from systems that govern our lives. Yet, so far discussions have presented a false polarity: science and technology OR arts and humanities. The two, however, are not mutually exclusive. Not only are the arts essential, science has a lot to learn from art. The first reason: without foundations in each of these fields, a whole scope of human experiences and emotions will be invisible to us. The second reason is simple yet sensible: to find a solution to our problems. Solution is deceptive. I think solutions require more than just engineering new tools. The perspective of the issue for those tools is perhaps more essential. Arts supplement the thinking that is the heart of science. They go hand-in-hand. On June 1, Elm Street launches the Revive the Reeves Campaign. Phase I is now completed and the Reeves House begins Phase II. Elm Street as a whole is important because it says some things in the world are gray - not black OR white, this OR that. The Reeves House will host a gallery, studios, instructional space, computer labs and more, and combine it all under one roof. The same computer helping someone discover photography will do the same for software engineering. Science AND technology AND arts AND humanities. You can find out more at revivethereeves.org. My opinion: Science finds an answer, the arts ask more questions. Both are equally important for our culture.

I wanted to share why I feel that Elm Street is important, why art is important, and why the Reeves House is important.

ELMSTREETARTS.ORG 678.494.4251 Christopher Brazelton, a Florida State University graduate, works as the operations director for Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.

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Anatomy of a Bill BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL

As you can imagine, much of my role as our representative is spent discussing legislation with constituents. Between emails, town halls, my weekly coffees with District 20 and more, reading, reviewing and discussing legislation is a core part of my job. Because of this, I have become fairly comfortable with reading bills. Too often though, I take that comfort for granted and assume that everyone I’m speaking with shares the same knowledge of the format, structure and layout of our legislation in the General Assembly. In the interest of opening up that institutional knowledge, I’ll be devoting this article to explaining the basic structure and parts of a bill in Georgia’s legislature. All changes in the law in Georgia start with a piece of legislation introduced in either the state House of Representatives or the Senate, and carried by a member of either body. Legislation can come in one of two forms: a “bill” or a “resolution.” Bills can take on a few forms, whether a general bill, local bill, etc., but the goal is the same: bills make basic changes to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA, law of Georgia). Resolutions can take two forms: a resolution honoring or recognizing someone or something, or a constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot and decided on by the citizens of Georgia.

At the top of the bill are a few details that look like random numbers and gibberish: The number in the upper left represents the year in which the bill was introduced. This legislation was written in 2015. The series of letters and numbers in the upper right is what is referred to as an LC Number, or a legislative counsel number. This is the tracking number used by the General Assembly’s attorneys to track individual versions of legislation as it is amended through the process. Then below these, you’ll find the bill number, House Bill 423, which tells you that it was the 423rd bill introduced in the House of Representatives for the current two-year biennium, and the names of the first five sponsors. Next up is what is referred to as the bill summary:

The goal of the summary is simply to give a brief, often tooambiguous-to-be-useful overview of what the legislation does. The most important thing to remember about the summary? It does not affect the law and does not become a part of the code. 16

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That part that says “and for other purposes” at the end is not a secret way to hide frightening new provisions in the bill. It’s just a catch-all for a summary that doesn’t actually affect our law. Finally, we’re into the meat of the legislation:

The bill being featured here is my House Bill 423. It would do one simple thing, and add only one line to the code referencing the way the governor presents his proposed budget to the House and Senate: “For each line item proposed expenditure, there shall be a citation to the state constitutional authority for such proposed expenditure.” In order to add this one line to the law, the bill must include the entire code section it would change. That means that when reading a bill, much of the language you’re reading is not new language. It’s just a recitation of the code. So how do we know what is new and what is being removed? New language being introduced to the code in a bill will be underlined. Language being removed from the code will be struck through. Finally, once we’ve finished outlining our changes we have two things to add in order to wrap up the bill:

We need an effective date, which will typically take one of two forms: either taking effect on July 1 (the first day of the fiscal year of Georgia’s government) or taking effect upon the signature of the governor. Then, the final section of nearly every piece of legislation is a final check-your-work provision to ensure the courts understand that this bill is intended to repeal and replace any piece of code that may be in conflict with this measure but wasn’t caught or specifically enumerated in the legislation. I hope this helps you as you follow along with our work in the General Assembly! If you have any questions for me, please feel free to reach out to me on my cell phone at 678-523-8570 or email me at Michael@caldwellforhouse.com. You can also meet me at one of my Weekly Coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing our families in Georgia’s General Assembly! Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com.

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I Love You, Dad BY SEAN KAUFMAN

My dad once said, “It will be a very sad day for me when you become too cool to hug and kiss your dad in public.” I’ve got news for you Dad – that day has never, nor will it ever come! My dad: first in his family to graduate from college, a proud United States Marine with 20 years of service to his country, a loving husband of more than 44 years, a father to two boys and grandfather to five. Retired, playing golf and enjoying life. He told me, “Never embarrass the family name – you represent a long line of relatives who have at times had to struggle to live honorably and with integrity.” You sure did it right, Dad. You have handed us a name to be extremely proud of, a legacy to live up to. Dad, you’ve given us family traditions. My children have asked why we save the best gift until last on Christmas Day. I tell them you always wanted to hold on to the Christmas spirit until the very last minute, knowing that as children, we would always anticipate the last gift. That allowed the spirit of giving and receiving to last the entire day. And your desire to say one last “I love you” by holding three fingers up as you wave goodbye is a tradition your grandchildren keep every day as they leave for school. I can graduate from college, start a family, testify in Congress, go to Africa during an Ebola outbreak, or change the world, but nothing pleases my heart more than when I hear you say, “Son,

you have made me proud to be your Dad.” You’ve had your eyes on me since the day I was born. I realize one day you will leave this earth and return home, and I will no longer be able to feel your hug, see your three fingers, or tell you just how much you mean to me. Sean Kaufman with his Dad. So I do it here, Dad, and encourage all those reading this to do the same. Happy Father’s Day, old man. You are my hero and your life, like those of your children and grandchildren, has made a difference in this world. It is I who am proud to be your son. You are one of the greatest blessings of my life. Thank you for being my Dad – I love you and will always cherish you. Sean Kaufman, an expert in behaviour change, specializes in life coaching and workforce motivation and owns The Texting Coach and Behavior-Based Improvement Solutions. sean@seankaufman.com

A Few Ideas for Father’s Day Fun BY CLAIRE FROST

I have been pretty intent upon planning the best first Father’s Day ever for my husband since- well, since we found out I was pregnant last year. (No neckties here!) I have a few tricks up my sleeve, not to be divulged here, but I have put together a list of Father’s Day activities, if you want to go a different route than a necktie and a golf certificate. Put together a family tournament. Grab your outdoor game of choice, throw some burgers on the grill and start a tournament with the whole family. My husband is the youngest of three boys, and in our family you can’t go wrong with a game of corn hole or bocce ball. Smack talk optional. Backyard Camping. We’ve all created indoor forts under tables with sheets. Relive those days with the family in a real tent in your backyard. It’s a nice way to “get away” while knowing the comforts of home are steps away. Breweries. Grab a sitter and visit one of our local breweries. Drinking delicious craft beer while taking a tour is a fun, unique experience for dads and moms. Hiking, Biking, Canoeing. Get outside is basically what I’m saying. Cherokee County has an abundance of green space to explore.

Festivals. Load up the family and attend an outdoor event or concert. Festivals are great for the nonplanners because you can just go, and partake in whatever strikes you. A concert? Some food? Sure, it’s all there! Golf/Putt-Putt. Dad likes to be out on the links? Don’t just give him a gift card to a driving range (which is also a great idea), but take the whole family. Bringing kids to a golf course is not the best idea, but everyone playing putt-putt and enjoying the day as a family is perfect. Bowling. This goes along with numbers 1 and 6. Competition is fun! Rules. Establish some ground rules for the day, like no smartphones. Only cameras allowed. NO checking email. Mom has to take all the pictures for the day so Dad can be in them. Or even better, only strangers can take the pictures so everyone can be in them.

Claire is the editor of House of Frost, a blog juggling family, fashion, food and furnishing with a little sparkle. HouseFrost.com

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Young Mom Brings the Focus Back to Herself BY JODI TIBERIO

Alicia Maddox loves seeing the wonderful transformations and reading about the makeovers each month. The 30-yearold mother of a 20-month-old doesn’t take much time for herself and can’t quite define her style. Alicia reached out to us to say she would love to have someone show her how to dress appropriately for her age, and be current and trendy as well. Lots of young moms find it easy to dress their children in trendy, cute fashions but struggle to find fashionable clothing for themselves. Alicia, and moms like her, are discovering that boutique shopping is an easy and affordable way to dress in the latest fashions. Alicia met with Erica, the manager of Brooklynn’s, to help define Alicia’s style and talk about trends. T-shirt dresses

are a current favorite that provide comfort and style. Add jewelry or a cardigan for a put-together-look. The dresses are available with varying lengths in several styles and colors, including short sleeve and sleeveless. Alicia also tried on some new jeans − an item missing from her closet. Erica helped her find a great pair of Silver Jeans and an adorable tank from Enti, one of of our favorite designers. Alicia left with lots of great new clothes and accessories to complete the look. This should really spice up her closet. Alicia’s next stop was at Salon and Spa Venèssa. Venèssa Lanier, owner of Salon and Spa Venèssa, knows that new moms often neglect their own looks as they care for their little ones. Alicia was doing just that. On most days, she pulled her hair back into a ponytail while she chased after her toddler. Alicia was ready for a change and showed Venèssa a photo of a celebrity with a short, cropped pixie cut. First, Venèssa razor cut the back and sides and kept the bang heavy to create a soft and feminine style. Stylist, Ashley Anne highlighted Alicia’s hair with two shades of blonde – a bright, light blonde against a beige, summer blonde to show brightness and dimension. After a deep conditioning treatment, Venèssa razor cut the top the top of Alicia’s hair to create volume and texture. To compliment her new sassy hairstyle, Alicia was shown how to create a soft line above her lashes with eyeliner and then smudge through the lash line with a Copper Haze shadow. A finishing touch of Pink Lotus lip glaze gave her soft, shimmery lips. Alicia has a trendy new look and sassy new haircut. She’s ready to tackle motherhood and she’ll look good doing it! The recent consignment sale held at the Towne Lake Branch Boutique raised more than $1,500 for the family of Emily Bowman, who was the subject of April’s makeover. Emily is recovering from lifechanging injuries she sustained two years ago.

Jodi Tiberio owns Branches and Brooklynn’s boutiques. Contact Jodi at jodi@tiberioretail.com.

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Senior Sense: The Joy of Intergenerational Living BY DELIA HALVERSON

Every time I meet a new senior in our community I ask why he or she chose to live here. Many came to be close to grandchildren. I grew up a day’s travel from one grandmother and three day’s travel from the other, so I really did not get to know either one very well. Things have reversed now. We personally choose homes with children nearby. Just seeing them energizes us! Children need to have adults of various generations around them. Although “age appropriate” learning is good, I think our grandchildren have learned many things from us that they would not have learned from busy parents. We moved here to be closer to family, although the grandchildren we then had lived in Ohio, but have moved to Cherokee County. Since moving here, our daughter adopted fourday-old twin girls with Marshallese heritage, and since she is single, I went with her to get them in Hawaii. We took care of them every day until they were school age while our daughter worked. They live across the street from us. Recently the twins danced at an assisted living home. I saw smiles on the faces of those seniors as the dance studio performed for them. Since then I’ve reflected on the importance of crossgenerational activities. Children and youth today have few opportunities to be with other generations. We put them in “silos” according to age.

Recently as I prepared a speech for AARP, I dredged an idea from my memory about a day care center for both seniors and children in the same building. When I went on line to find out about intergenerational day care, I discovered this site, among others: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/ This is a wonderful idea, not just for day care centers but for seniors in general. I like to see seniors volunteer in the elementary schools. Some churches use seniors as tutors for children during after school programs. I volunteer at MUST Ministries every Thursday and Friday, and when my grandchildren are available they volunteer with me. The more often we can involve various generations, we’ve made a good contribution to their world and ours. I would like to see an intergenerational day care center established in our area. I think it would not only be good for the seniors and children, but also for the community.

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

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A Deeper Look into Definition of Character BY BETH HERMES

In 2001, I had the honor of being selected to participate in Leadership Cherokee, a program designed to cultivate informed individuals and business leaders through an intensive eightmonth study about the history, government, economics, health and human services, and education in Cherokee County. The program required an interview, conducted by past participants and current board members, who asked questions ranging from my interest in volunteerism to what I hoped to see in the county as it continued to grow. But one question in particular has stuck with me, and I have used it with job applicants, volunteer candidates and some of my students over the years. How do you define character? The first thought that came to mind was this: “Character is who you are when no one is looking.” (Attributed to Oprah Winfrey, author H. Jackson Brown, even golfer Bobby Jones, depending on whom you ask.) That definition is true, to some extent, but I think it goes deeper than that. So I thought for a moment before I answered my interviewers, and I recall saying something along the lines of, “Character is being consistent in my words and deeds, whether I’m at home with my family, at work, or in the presence of people whom I have never seen before and likely won’t see again.” That consistency is an important component of character, but integrity—a sense of trust— is, as well. Making commitments is one thing, but a person of character makes sure to deliver on those commitments. A person of character is one who may not say yes to every opportunity, but if he or she does, you know the person will be there. In celebrating a milestone birthday, a friend of mine once said that she was tired of people defining an entire generation by the actions of a handful of stand-outs. “Not all young people are selfish and rude, and not all old people are forgetful and grouchy,” she said. “What you are when you are young just intensifies as you grow older. I raised smart, happy children by example, and I intend to be a smart, happy old person!” Her words rang true with another quote that has been showing up for me lately: “Treat everyone with kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” Good character sets a positive example, not just for our children, but for everyone we meet.

Character is being consistent in my words and deeds , whether I’m at home with my family. . .

For more than 26 years, Beth Hermes has written for magazines, newspapers and online publications. beth@eirismarketing.com.

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Cherokee Family Violence Center

BY SUSAN SCHULZ

“Being an active part of social change is the most rewarding work you can do,” said Meg Rogers, executive director of the Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC). A former banker, BridgeMill resident Meg Rogers began volunteer work at the center in 1993. She became the first full-time employee in 1995. After getting to know one of the CFVC residents personally, I stand amazed watching the ashes of her life turn to beauty. Even though the work must be difficult, I can’t imagine what it’s like for Meg and her staff to witness this over and over in the hundreds of women who come through the center. The sparkle in Meg’s eyes reveal the joy she receives from her work. The founders and workers at the center, which began in 1985, envision a community that values women and girls, where all women can be safe and free from intimate partner violence. Over the past 30 years, the center’s employees have kept this goal in mind. CFVC continues to grow its services to better help victims of domestic violence through support groups, safe and secure housing in their 72-apartment transitional facility, free legal services, and much more. Last year it launched a statewide Spanish hotline. “Domestic abuse is all about power and control and is accomplished by tearing down the victim,” said Meg. “Our programs are designed to rebuild lives of the moms and children.” And the rebuilding goes on and on. CFVC served approximately 1,700 victims in 2014. A typical stay at the shelter is about 90 days and the women in the housing program stay up to three

years. Since its inception, the center has served close to 30,000 women. With legal, cultural and family advocates in place, the center’s new project is to develop a children’s program that will offer computer labs and various therapies, like drama, art, music and mindfulness. Mindfulness therapy helps children identify their feelings, which is another integral part of healing. Tutoring will also be Meg Rogers was given the 2015 Unity Award, sponsored by Allen Temple AME Church, at available to help children the annual Martin Luther King breakfast catch up educationally. in January. Meg is with 11 Alive’s Chesley Right here at the CFVC McNeil, left, and Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., hope is springing up. MLK Jr’s nephew. Beauty abounds as the restoration of lives rises from the ashes of domestic abuse. If you would like to get involved either by volunteering or by donating, find out more at cfvc.org. Also, the second annual “Galloping Against Violence” fundraiser will be coming in October (date to be set soon) at Chukkar Farm Polo Club.

The center’s staff and interns gathered to make holiday gifts for community partners. From left, Lexia Kitchens, Candace Pranger, Vivian Keller, Lorena Jocobo, Maggie Jackson, Meg Rogers, Teresa Milsaps and Taylor Foerst.

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Three days after Scarlet Cuello turned 22, life changed for her and her family. On February 7, 2015, Scarlet and her two sisters, Scarlina and Milcia, left their Canton home for work at Bella’s Dominican Salon in Kennesaw, where Scarlet is a stylist. Their oldest sister, Yemny Cuello-Peralta, owner of the salon, wasn’t in the car that morning because she was in the hospital awaiting the birth of her second child. On I-575 southbound, just south of Sixes Road, an aggressive driver in a green fourdoor Jeep Wrangler hit them from behind, forcing their van off the road, down an embankment and into a line of trees. The accident is still under investigation. Scarlina suffered minor injuries and Milcia’s leg was broken. However, Scarlet was thrown 15 feet from the vehicle, instantly severing her right arm. She also broke her ribs, pelvis, upper and lower leg, jaw, suffered deep face lacerations and experienced a brain injury. Since the accident, she has had numerous surgeries to repair her ribs, pelvis, leg, mandible and arm. She still has a deep cut near her right eye and nine broken bones in that area. Due to all the trauma and complications, Scarlet suffered a stroke and was in a coma for 10 days. Scarlet was released from the hospital on

March 23, but she still needs facial surgeries, a prosthetic arm and countless hours of therapy. Despite her prognosis, Scarlet has made surprising progress. She is aware of her surroundings and can speak words and shows movement. Today, Scarlet’s mom and sisters give her 24-hour care with rotating shifts. “Scarlet has always been positive, happy and the first one to help others in need. She has taken care of our youngest sister when Scarlet was only 12 years old,” says Scarlina. Her loyal clients have spearheaded several fundraisers to assist this sweet family but much more is needed. “It is hard to ask for help but we need to make sure Scarlet gets the treatment she needs. We appreciate any donation toward her treatment as well as your prayers.” Insurance limitations and compromised work schedules have created a heavy financial burden for Scarlet’s family. Everyday Angels would like to assist in Scarlet’s future recovery efforts. If you would like to help Scarlet and her family through this difficult time, please send your tax deductible donation or you may follow the link set up by her family: www. gofundme.com/0y7qq0.

Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, 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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The Apple, the Tree, and the Promise of Things to Come BY BILL BINGHAM

My family and I were sitting around the dining room table the other day after dinner when my son stood and approached me with a cunning smile on his face. The gadget of the week was out and he had to have it. Had to. So I asked him. “This sounds pretty cool, Son,” I said with as much enthusiasm as I could muster. “Now tell me what you’re going to do with it.” He looked at me with a perfectly straight face and began to go through this soliloquy of reasons clearly being constructed on the fly. How the world as we know it would soon end if he didn’t have this technogadgety geek-o-widget du jour in his hot little hands. I commended him on the creativity of his presentation, told him to save his money, and sent him on his way. As he went to bed, his part in saving the universe already forgotten, I glanced at the screen on my iPad and exclaimed to my wife. “Look honey! The iWatch comes out next week,” She looked at me and rolled her eyes. “What?” I replied with a perfectly straight face. She maintained her glare with a look every husband is familiar with. You know the one— where she somehow manages to look like she’s rolling her eyes without actually doing it. That look that can somehow be maintained indefinitely.

“Seriously, you know what this thing will do?” The gaze continued as I prepared possible objections in my mind. “I have two words for you,” she said. Gesturing to the staircase my son just traversed, she said “fruit”, then she poked my forehead with a single finger. “Tree” It took me a minute. “wait for it…,” she said as she stood from the table. She looked at me, I looked at her, and the lightbulb went off in my head. “There it is!” She exclaimed. Having wisdom beyond my years, I helped her clear the table, and said nothing. It did get me thinking, though. How many times have you given a child a box of Legos only to have them returned to you as something way cooler than plastic pieces in a box? My hat is off to Apple, a company that will release a product having absolutely no clue how it will be used, but confident that creative minds will make it flourish.

Bill, who lives in downtown Woodstock, owns several tech companies and often writes about being a new husband and father. bill@thenetaffect.com.

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Rob’s Rescues This cat’s name is Hal. He is 5 years old and is very big. He loves to be held and likes other cats. He really likes attention. He is a stray, he is harmless and will be a good friend. He is a mixed breed. Tigger, the cat I have written about before, is still in the shelter. This dog’s name is Jimmy. He is really cute. He is 5 years old and has a lot of energy, but he is very small. He is a Chihuahua mix. He was found as a stray. He likes to walk on a leash and he likes other dogs. He has a curly tail. He is not crazy. He is quiet and likes to look outside. He is a good friend. If you throw something he will fetch it and chew it. My brother’s and my friend, Charlotte Herrig, has collected lots of food and blankets for dogs and cats at the shelter. She did this for Junior Beta Club at Freedom Middle School. If you want to do the same thing please tell me. Thank you Ms. Susan, who runs the VCA Terrell Mill Animal Hospital in Marietta, for setting up a Rob’s Rescues collection bin and for the food you have already given us. Some went to the shelter and some will go to I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Pet Buddies Food Pantry.

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June 2, 3 and 4

Summer Reading Kick-Off Programs. June 2 10:30 a.m. RT Jones Library, 1:30 p.m. Rose Creek Library, 4 p.m. Woodstock Library. June 3 10:30 a.m. Woodstock Library, 1:30 p.m. Hickory Flat Library, 4 p.m. RT Jones Library. June 4 10:30 a.m. Ball Ground Library, 1:30 p.m. Pickens County Library, 4 p.m. Gilmer County Library. Sequoyah Regional Library System presents: BB Fuzz − the fuzziest guy in show business. Combine a trumpet, a fuzzy green guy, and a bad case of “rhymitis,” and kids of all ages will be singing, laughing and dancing as the summer reading program kicks off. Jeff Johnson’s appearance is generously sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County, the Optimist Club of Jasper and the Friends of the Gilmer County Public Library.

June 5

Dog Days of Summer is the theme for Friday Night Live in downtown Woodstock. Bring your dogs to participate in contests.

June 6

Coffee House 6:30-8 p.m. in Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, sponsored by Woodstock United Methodist Church. Quarterly event begins with refreshments and includes music and time of personal testimony.

June 7

Homecoming Picnic at the historic Fields Chapel United Methodist Church is noon-2 p.m. under the pavilion. The current building was constructed in the late 1890s, replacing the original log structure. 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton. www.fieldschapel.org.

June 8

Chamber Classic Golf Tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. www. cherokeechamber.com

June 11-13

Georgia Celebrates Quilts will be held 10 a.m.6 p.m. at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. Open to all Georgia quilters, the show presents more than 350 competition quilts, vendors, raffles and demonstrations.

June 13

Woodstock Concert Series presents Eliminator KC, a ZZ Top tribute band, with special guest Highway 55, in the Park at City Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m. No charge. www.woodstockga.gov. American Girl Tea Party, presented by the Cherokee County Historical Society, begins at 2 p.m. at the Rock Barn. Tickets are $25. Girls, moms and grandmothers are invited. Seating is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door. Call 770-345-3288 or visit www.rockbarn.org for a reservation.

June 20

Summer Movies in the Park, “Penguins of Madagascar” movie starts at 8:50 p.m. in Brown Park in downtown Canton.

June 27

Cagle’s Family Farm Ag-venture farm tour begins at 10 a.m. Open to the public on the fourth Saturday of each month April through July for tours. By reservation. caglesfamilyfarm.com

June 28

Celebrate America 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Woodstock. Musical celebration in the worship center followed by an outdoor festival − food trucks, inflatables and live music performances. Bring tents and lawn chairs. This is a free event for the entire community.

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“At times it felt like some people, who had suffered real injuries, were placed at a disadvantage because of others who abused the system. I viewed teaming up with Jim as a chance to help those who have legitimate injuries as the result of people who refuse to accept responsibility for their negligent actions.” This firm has recovered more than $30 million for clients whose injuries were caused by the negligence of individuals and corporations. All injury cases are expensive due to the costs involved in obtaining records, deposing doctors and experts, retaining court reporters and investigators, paying court fees, etc. However, the expenses are part of the cost associated with fighting the insurance companies. The case expenses are advanced on behalf of the client by the firm so the clients don’t have to worry about the escalating cost of fighting all the way to trial. That is why the firm has to evaluate cases very carefully and believe it can obtain a fair recovery for clients. “Our services are performance based, value added, client first service. We can evaluate your potential case and will provide a free consultation, even if we aren’t able to take your case. The bottom line is, if you hire Hartman-Imbriale, we make sure your case moves along efficiently and as fast as possible, but, with the care and expertise needed for the best possible outcome,” says Jim. However, the attorneys will take on a more difficult

Hartman-Imbriale LLP has been chosen to represent one of the families who lost their daughter in the accident that killed five nursing students from Georgia Southern University. case that may cost more despite a significant risk to the firm. One example is when Hartman-Imbriale undertook a very complex case against two large corporate defendants. In the case, a pedestrian was killed at night while crossing a dark roadway outside a nearby crosswalk. Other lawyers had passed on the case before the pedestrian’s family members came to Hartman-Imbriale. “It was a very emotional meeting and we could tell from the outset that this was a wonderful family. As with many of our cases, the facts were blurry when it first came to us. But, we felt that the family deserved to know the truth about what happened.” Jim explains. “Through detailed investigation, which included many depositions, the truth began to reveal that there was more to the accident than the family had originally been told. In the end, we were able to obtain a favorable recovery that offered the family some sense of justice and closure to a difficult situation.” The expenses on the case exceeded $50,000. Hundreds of hours were spent working the case and more than 35 depositions were taken. It was a case that could have gone either way and there was significant risk, which is why some lawyers probably passed on it. But Jim and Jeff pride themselves on fighting for their clients and were willing to take the chance. Although the amount of the settlement is confidential, the clients were extremely appreciative that Jim and Jeff were in their corner and fought to see that justice was served. It is this tenacity for justice that separates Jim and Jeff from many of the lawyers advertising on television. Insurance companies know the attorneys who are willing to file suit and go to trial. That is important because it means Jim and Jeff won’t try to pressure clients into taking unfair settlement offers. “Auto insurance ads try to convince you they are ‘like a good neighbor,’ that ‘you’re in good hands,’ or even that they are ‘on your side,’ but the truth is, the insurance companies won’t put your health above their own desire for profit,” Jim says. It took tenacity to settle a slip-and-fall case against a hotel chain in Statesboro. The client, a guest at the hotel, slipped in a puddle of water leaking from an air conditioning unit. He hit his head on the concrete and suffered head, vision and hearing problems. Jim and Jeff discovered that the unit had leaked for more than 10 years. The hotel refused responsibility and blamed the incident on the plaintiff for “not watching where he was going.” After filing suit and presenting the case to a jury, Hartman-Imbriale won a $1.78

million verdict for the client. In another case, a Woodstock client recovered $2.1 million for a motorcycle collision. The client was safely riding his motorcycle when a careless teenager made a quick left turn into his path, causing significant injuries that included a hospital stay for more than a month and $300,000-plus in medical bills. After a year of litigation, the insurance company paid its limits of insurance. Many lawyers might have tried to persuade their clients to accept much less in order to avoid the work and the risk involved. Clients can expect the same tenacity and top-notch legal representation no matter the size of the case. Jim and Jeff have seen Jeff Yashinsky many cases in which the damage to the automobiles was minimal but the injuries were significant. They recently settled a minor fender bender for a young Woodstock man for $190,000. Although the Jim Imbriale property damage was barely visible, the impact caused a complication with a pre-existing brain condition. Although the insurance company tried to claim that the condition had nothing to do with the minor wreck, Jeff found one of the most qualified experts on this condition. Although some lawyers might have passed on the case because of the lack of property damage, Jim and Jeff were able to obtain a very satisfying settlement for their client. Jim and Jeff, and their highly qualified paralegals, are happy to talk to you about your injury case. There is no cost for a consultation. Hartman-Imbriale has a highly qualified personal injury department in addition to its real estate department. Real estate law – it’s all Andy Hartman does; and personal injury law – it’s all Jim Imbriale and Jeff Yashinsky do. AROUND WOODSTOCK | June 2015

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Tankless Water Heaters:

A Good Investment for Your Home? BY DON JAPE

Advanced heating and cooling equipment may save energy, but new models don’t always make financial sense for homeowners. It is important to take a look at purchase and installation costs as well as the benefits of lower utility bills over the life of the equipment. To address the problem of wasteful tank water heaters, you may consider a tankless model. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heating is the second biggest expense for homeowners, costing up to 18 percent of your utility bill. Since tank water heaters (also called storage heaters) heat and hold large amounts of water you don’t use, a great deal of this energy is wasted over the course of a year. A tankless model eliminates this problem and offers other benefits. Hot Water Only When You Need It. Tankless models supply hot water on demand to eliminate the need for constant heating. This system can save families over 30 percent on water heating costs, which amounts to more than $100 a year for many homes. Limitless Hot Water. Since there is no tank to empty, the tankless system gives you a limitless supply of hot water. You can run the dishwasher while people are showering or have several family members take showers one after the other without sacrificing comfort.

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Saves Space. Maybe the most obvious advantage of a tankless heater is the amount of space it saves over storage heaters. Rather than making room for a 6-foot tank that is several feet wide, a tankless model only needs a few feet of space. Greener Option. If you are concerned about greenhouse gas emissions, a water storage tank is the worst system for your home. Tankless models save a great deal of energy, so they cut down on your home’s emissions and reduce your carbon footprint. If you have an efficient heat pump, switching to a tankless model may not save you money once you factor in the cost of purchase and installation. However, switching from a wasteful, old tank water heater will almost always be a good investment. Total Life Span. Since a tankless model can last more than 20 years, these water heaters are one of the most durable options available.

Dan Jape is the owner or Reliable Heating & Air. He can be reached at 770-594-9969

Sharing Love and Germs BY MIKE LITREL, MD

Epiphany, I learned in church today, is a Greek word meaning “revelation,” originally referring to the supernatural appearance of the Star of Bethlehem that the three wise men followed. I had my own epiphany this morning during church services. But it had less to do with the birth of Jesus and more to do with the spreading of disease. As a physician, I’ve been conditioned to wash my hands 20 times a day and to be careful what I touch. I can’t look at a banister or door knob without seeing a petri dish teeming with bacteria. A common way disease is spread is by shaking hands. At the hospital this is not an issue. Around every corner is a sink or wall-mounted container of antibacterial gel. You can express as much affection and respect as you want, wash your hands of microbes and confidently move on to the next person. Church is different. In the foyer, I am greeted by people with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts, extending their hands in Christian friendship to all who walk through the door. I smile sincerely in return, but in the back of my mind, as I shake hands with someone who has already touched the hands of a hundred people, I feel physically violated. And I am thrown into a state of doubt as to my responsibility for the next brother or sister who outstretches his or her hand. When I smile and shake hands in return, will I only be spreading the flu? Entering the sanctuary, I find myself scanning the walls for the antibacterial gel. I sit down in the pew for the prelude. I endeavor to quiet my mind and open my heart to God. But inevitably, I am distracted by the certain knowledge that my hands are dirty. Ten minutes into the service comes what a responsible physician can only consider the coup de grâce. It’s called the “Ritual of Friendship.” All the congregation stands, and suddenly one is assaulted by the outstretched hand of every neighbor from the nearby pews, eagerly awaiting a happy greeting and a handshake. It’s open fire on the battlefield, with nary a foxhole in sight. Today I couldn’t take it. After the ritual of friendship, I turned tail and ran. My wife Ann raised her eyebrows questioningly as I fled the sanctuary. As a conscientious germ objector, I felt called to wash my hands.

Biological health is just the process of life; spiritual health is the purpose.

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Do You Have ‘Full Coverage’ Auto Insurance? BY JAMES IMBRIALE

There has been an unfortunate myth about full coverage car insurance circulating in insurance agent offices and the community at large for some time now — so please check your car insurance coverage after reading this article. Georgia law requires that all automobiles have insurance. The insurance required is liability insurance in case the car’s driver causes a wreck and injures someone or damages someone else’s property. Car owners typically purchase the least expensive policy possible — who wants to pay for something they probably won’t use, right? — and so agents will sell a policy that fully complies with the minimum liability limits required under Georgia law and clients think that they have “full coverage.” As a lawyer who has helped victims of car accident cases for more than 25 years, I hate to hear a client tell me that he or she has “full coverage,” when it more often means liability limits of $25,000 per person / $50,000 per occurrence and $25,000 for property damage. While $25,000 in liability insurance sounds like a lot, the reality is that a moderate or serious collision can result in injuries that warrant a recovery of $100,000 or more. If you have only $25,000 liability insurance and cause a wreck with serious injuries, there is the possibility that your own assets

(bank accounts, IRA accounts, home and other property) could be personally at risk. My recommendation to clients, friends and family is that they carry liability limits of at least $100,000 per person / $250,000 per occurrence. Uninsured motorist (UM) limits should be the same. I also recommend medical payments coverage (a.k.a. Medpay) of at least $5,000, if not $10,000 or $25,000 if you can afford it (it’s relatively cheap health insurance and pays regardless of who is at fault) and lost wages coverage (which replaces lost income due to injuries). Add towing to your policy as well, if it is affordable, and now you have what (in my opinion) is considered “full coverage.” Be careful out there, and be vigilant at all times. Wrecks happen when you least expect them. No texting or talking on the phone while driving (unless you use hands-free technology) and last but not least, make sure you have adequate insurance coverage. James Imbriale and Jeff Yashinsky personal injury attorneys at Hartman – Imbriale LLP, have strictly practiced personal injury law for the past 24 years and work and live in Towne Lake. 678-445-7423.

Summer Nights, Summer Lights BY LYNNE WATTS

Don’t you just love summer nights? There’s something about the warmer weather, stars twinkling overhead and crickets chirping that make us all want to relax on the porch and slow down our fast-paced world. When I was a kid we looked forward to the extra time spent outside playing games or creating our own light shows by catching fireflies in a jar and watching their flickering lights. Take the family on an evening outing to watch the Stone Mountain laser show, renowned for its state-of-the-art digital graphics and entertaining special effects. The presentation has been updated recently with more lights at the base of the mountain. You will feel like a participant in the show as an overhead laser canopy and laser mirror bounce shots from all directions. Energizing tunes such as Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” and “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel will have you on your feet dancing and swaying to the music. www.stonemountainpark. com/activities/shows-entertainment/Lasershow Visit the newest and largest site-specific exhibition of its kind in the Southeast, Light in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Stroll down the illuminated pathways as the garden is transformed into an enchanting magical landscape aglow with hundreds of miles of optic fiber installed by British artist Bruce Munro. Light in the Garden will have you imagining that you have wandered into a fairytale with creative, luminous works of 36

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art. www.atlantabg.org/events-classes/events. Want to know more about the stars that you see right in your own back yard? Take a trip to the Tellus Museum planetarium and learn the stories behind the constellations that are visible in the Georgia sky. In addition, the museum has several other shows including Dynamic Earth, where you will learn about climate systems, and Powerhouse of the Universe, where you will learn about both the beauty and destructive power of stars. www. tellusmuseum.org/galleriesmore/planetarium/ I encourage you to take some time this summer to be present in the outdoors and enjoy the simplicity and wonder of it. You can be entertained and informed as you enjoy the summer time nights and summertime lights.

I encourage you to take some time this summer to be present in the outdoors.

Lynne Watts is an author, speaker, coach, mom and a retired Cherokee County School District counselor. She can be reached at lynnewatts@comcast.net.

photo by Kim Bates

Spillane Orthodontics staff from left: Doreen Dorr, Robin Mende, Rachel Spillane, Dr. Kevin Spillane, Diane Pulley, Sheila Oliver and Becky Davis.

Spillane Orthodontics—Create a beautiful smile this summer

tudents look forward to summer as a time to sleep late and enjoy a relaxed schedule. Dr. Kevin Spillane suggests it’s also a good time to introduce braces, and may be the perfect time to try Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a method of straightening teeth that uses a series of removable aligners. When Invisalign® was introduced 17 years ago, adults were targeted because it was preferable aesthetically to traditional metal braces. The focus has gradually shifted to young people, with a new program called Invisalign Teen®. Parents may be wary that their teen would have difficulty with the responsibility of removable aligners. As a parent of four, Dr. Spillane identifies with these concerns. “I have found that teens are so motivated to have Invisalign®, it becomes a team effort with parent, patient and orthodontist. And the end result is a beautiful smile.” Invisalign Teen® addresses compliance with indicators that determine if aligners have been worn consistently, and provides free replacements of up to three lost or broken aligners. “Putting your teen in control helps them to own their treatment and has been extremely successful,” says Dr. Spillane.

There are many advantages with Invisalign Teen® • It’s easier to keep teeth clean because the aligners are removable. • Patients can view their ClinCheck, which allows them to see the computerized end result before starting treatment. • Aligners are more aesthetically pleasing than traditional metal brackets. • May result in shorter treatment schedule. • Perfect option for athletes who wear mouth guards or musicians who have trouble managing an instrument with metal brackets. The Woodstock orthodontist said Invisalign® can be a good option for many reasons. “It gives them a feeling of being in charge, making decisions and seeing results right before your eyes, before treatment begins,” he says. “The patient’s thoughts and feelings are part of the equation, and he or she can weigh in on what they like, don’t like and express concerns so that the outcome is a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.” Dr. Spillane is Invisalign® certified, trained in i-Cat® Imaging Systems, and an accredited orthodontist and member of the American Association

of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia and graduated with a doctorate of dental medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Spillane completed his two-year orthodontic residency at the University of Louisville. He has been practicing in Woodstock since 1988, specializing in orthodontics in the same location. Summertime is a great time to start orthodontics. New patient consultations are free of charge. For more information on treatment options and to set up a consultation, call 770-928-4747.

Spillane Orthodontics 335 Parkway 575 # 200, Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 928-4747 www.SpillaneOrtho.com

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SEQUOYAH

Prom 2015

Claire Makela & Nicky Laczko.

Logan Page, Meredith Jones, Bailey Stringer and Tori Rogers. 38

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Prom 2015

Drew Harvey, Brad Reardon, Gabrielle Oliverio, Raphael Freiberger, Robbie Ferguson and Silvana Bravo.

Haley Howard, Nora Aguirre, Caroline Peck.

Michael Hohl, Madison McColl, Jelani Regan and Celeste McDonald.

Benjamin Tompkins and Olivia Smith

Riley McBay, Jordan Barham, Prom Queen Gianna Penton, Prom King Justin Agner, AJ Hayes, Michael Buckles

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A Community That Encourages BY THE REV. BRETT CAMPBELL

I grew up watching Westerns. The two icons of the silver screen back then were John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Through their characters, these two Hollywood legends illustrated approaches to life that couldn’t have been farther apart. Clint Eastwood was a loner, drifting in and out of towns, never staying long enough to put down roots. John Wayne, on the other hand, always surrounded himself with a crowd. The Duke had long-established friends who would rally when trouble arrived. Just after God created Adam, the first man, He said, “It is not good that man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18), so God created Eve, the first woman. From the beginning of time the Bible teaches that you and I were made for community. It’s been hardwired into our humanity. Our culture often portrays the self-made man or woman as the picture of success. Frank Sinatra once boldly proclaimed, “I did it my way!” These messages suggest that we don’t need anyone in our life. Intuitively, however, we know the fallacy of that way of thinking. The Olympic gymnast who performs alone on the balance beam will quickly credit the role her faithful trainer has played in her victories. Golf may be a solo sport, but every professional knows how much he needs his caddie. Even Tom Hanks, stranded on an uninhabited tropical island, needed “Wilson,” who was nothing more than an inanimate volleyball.

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In the book of Hebrews, the author writes to a church that was weary from intense trials and seriously considering abandoning its mission altogether. Hebrews 10:24 says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Why is community so important? Because without it, we find it hard to persevere. It’s a lot easier to quit when you think no one cares, … or even notices if you do give up. Encouragement is a powerful force that enables people to push themselves farther than they had previously imagined. That’s why people look for lifting partners when they consider joining a gym. Many a soldier has survived a battlefield wound because his buddy urged him to hang on until they reached the medevac site. How can you welcome others into the community of your life? Your words and your friendship could make all the difference in someone pressing on today.

Brett is associate pastor at Sovereign Grace Church in Woodstock. The Philadelphia transplant moved to Cherokee County with his family in 2011. bcamp@sgcatlanta.org.

Vacation Bible School 2015 Allen Temple AME

Shining Star, The Jesus in Me begins with dinner at 6 p.m. daily June 22-26. Fee is $5 per person or $10 for the family (includes dinner). 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-926-6348. www.allentempleame.org.

Bascomb UMC

Everest, July 13-17. 2299 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. www.bascombchurch.org.

Cherokee Presbyterian Church

Summer Sea Quest, 9 a.m.-noon July 6-10. To register, call 770-704-9594 or visit www.cherokee-pca.org.

City On A Hill

Everest, 6-8:30 p.m. June 7-11. 7745 Main St., Woodstock. www.COAHVBS.com.

First Baptist Church Canton

Journey Off the Map, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. June 15-19, for ages 4 (by Sept. 1, 2015) through eighth grade. To register, visit www.fbccanton.org.

First Baptist Woodstock

Bible Blast to the Past, 9 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22-26. Family night 6:30 p.m. June 26. The whole family is invited. 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock. www.fbcw.org.

Good Shepherd Lutheran

G-Force: God’s Love in Action, 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19 for rising Pre-K (age 4 by Sept. 1, 2015) to rising sixth graders. 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock. 770-924-7286. www.gslutheran.org.

Heritage Presbyterian

Abundance Orchard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 14-18. 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Register online at www.heritagepres.com.

Hillside UMC

Everest, 9:30 a.m. - noon June 8 -12 for grades K–3, and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. June 14-17 for grades 4-6. Fee is $15 before May 17, price increases to $20 after. 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. To register, contact pwalker@hillsideumc.org or visit www.hillsideumc.org.

Hopewell Baptist Church

Journey Off the Map, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 15-19. To register, visit www.hopewellbaptist.com.

Sixes UMC

Everest, 6:30-8 p.m. June 21-25. 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.sixesumc.org.

St. Clement’s Episcopal Church

Everest, 9 a.m. – noon, June 15-19. 2795 Ridge Road, Canton. Contact Amy MacNeill at macneill7201@gmail.com. www.stclementscanton.org.

Sutallee Baptist Church Journey Off the Map, 6:30-9 p.m. June 1-5 for ages 3-18. 895 Knox Bridge Highway., White. www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com.

Timothy Lutheran Church

Everest, 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19. 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-928-2812. www. timothylutheran.360unite.com.

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The green frog – when you get to know him, he’s beautiful.

POP-EYED and SLIMY: Who Wins “Most Popular?” BY ANN LITREL

A frog clings to a rock by my tiny pond. From the kitchen window I can see his pop-eyes and mud colored back. PLOP. He’s gone in a flash, into the water. Out on the front sidewalk, I’m greeted by my neighbor Janet. Her fluffy white dog romps by on his leash. He looks right into my eyes. He knows he is adorable. If this were high school, he’d win the popularity contest. And he wouldn’t be caught dead with the pop-eyed frog from the other side of the tracks. I walk to the mailbox. The knockout rose is in full bloom, the debutante at her first spring dance. Her hot pink beauty overshadows the shy wild trilliums behind her in the shade. They hang their pale rose heads, quietly conversing with tiny, nameless pollinators. I open the mailbox and out tumbles a Caribbean vacation brochure. “Swim with the dolphins!” it shouts. The dolphin in the photo smiles and gleams against the turquoise water. I’ve always wanted to swim with the dolphins. Now that’s nature. Beside the mailbox post lives a small brown toad. When I get too close, he disappears into his hole under a rock. He is used to hiding. The only creatures who notice him are those who want to eat him. He’s interesting, with his bumpy skin and gold eyes. But I myself don’t want to touch him. In the distance, wild blackberries sprawl at the edge of the yard. Carpenter bees bumble from flower to flower, pollinating. I know people uproot the blackberries, calling them “sticker bushes.” And they poison the carpenter bees when they make ugly holes in our decks. But I also know that come July, blackberries will cluster thickly on the brambles, bending them with the weight of fruit. That’s four weeks of blackberry cobbler for dessert. This summer, many of us will travel thousands of miles to experience a grand slice of nature—to oceans, to mountains, to thundering waterfalls. We will look on in awe. And maybe fight 42

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off those sinking feelings we’re so tired of feeling—that there’s “nothing we can do” to save what we see, that we can’t make a difference. And yet there is change happening right here in our own neighborhoods. There is a growing movement of “backyard conservationists” who have woken up to the power that each of us has—in our yards, in our condo plots, in even the planter boxes on our apartment decks. Waiting for us at home are the small, unnoticed creatures and plants that form the backbone of nature. They are the renegades, living on the edge—under rocks, under leaves, in old stumps, and among the native plants we haven’t quite gotten around to weeding. To our surprise, we suddenly find that we are NOT the destroyers of nature. We are the guardians of the little kingdom all around us. Our small changes ripple out to so many creatures we can barely see, right under our noses. Be the BACKYARD HERO • Plant native plants and trees among your other flowers. • Install houses for the various critters that roam your yard— for birds, bats, butterflies and more. • Shrink your lawn and increase the islands of natural areas. Learn more and qualify your yard with “Wildlife Habitat Certification.” Visit the National Wildlife Federation at www. nwf.org/How-to-Help/Garden-for-Wildlife/Create-a-Habitat. aspx.

Ann is an artist and writer who lives in Towne Lake with her husband Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com

Attention Sciatica And Low Back Pain Sufferers……

Could One Hour With Our Doctors Give You The Answer To Your Disc Pain? Now, in Acworth, GA, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C. & Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. have what may be the most important breakthrough in non-surgical back pain treatment. Before and after MRI studies have shown disc bulges shrink in size – even with the most painful cases of L4-L5 & L5-S1 herniations. If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sciatica, you must hear about these new studies. Scientific studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column. When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the herniations occur at L4-L5, they can severely compromise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery. But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms (International Orthop 1987.) Do You Have A Disc Problem? If you experience any of the following in your back or neck, chances are your pain is due to a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration: • A vice-like squeezing feeling in your back • Sitting causes back or leg pain • Stabbing pain at the belt line or in your neck • Can’t turn over in bed without hurting • Numbness in your toes or fingers • Fire down your legs • Searing pain radiates into your arm • Prickling in your leg or toes Finally, Some Good News…… If you’ve been suffering with back pain or arm/leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or squashed or compressed discs. Until recently, the only advice for many of you suffering in pain was to try what you’ve been told: • Try exercising • Try physical therapy • Try pain medications • Try muscle relaxers • Try pain shots • Try dangerous back surgery • Just live with it If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these. Exercising makes you hurt more, pain medications and muscle relaxers cover up the problem and give you side effects. Pain shots can cause more pain, don’t work or don’t last very long or FIX the problem, back surgery didn’t work, or made you worse. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones that back surgery actually helped, but now the problem is back with a vengeance. Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check into a Breakthrough Computerized Non-Surgical Treatment

for back pain and sciatic or leg pain caused by a bulging, herniated or squashed disc or discs. It has helped hundreds of people who were suffering just like you. This new treatment machine we are calling “the squashed disc machine.” How “Good” Discs become “Bad” Discs Over time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed, especially if you’ve played certain sports when younger or have a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time. Car accidents, lifting things, very physical jobs just to name a few. It’s kind of like a cookie with cream filling, and the cream filling will start to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie if pressure is applied on top of the cookie (like gravity on our spines). Eventually this happens to a lot of us. Statistics show over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain some time in their life. Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once in a while I even catch a patient sleeping during treatment! How Does This Machine Work? Haven’t you ever had the thought…”Gosh, if somebody could just pull me apart…I would feel a whole lot better.” Yeah, we know you have. And it kind of makes a bit of sense. Well someone else, actually a medical manufacturer, back pain specialists, neurosurgeons and engineers have come up with just that. A machine that gently pulls you apart, stretches the disc to a certain point that causes a drop in pressure inside the disc (like a little vacuum in the middle of the cream filling) causing the cream filling to suck back in! You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area – then the advanced decompression computer system will do the rest. Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, and best of all there will be no dangerous drugs, no invasive procedures, and no painful exercises. Does Decompression really work? Absolutely! When you come in we will provide you with studies that show why decompression is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well decompression works is what patients say about it: Just Listen to What Our Patients Had to Say: I started at North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute for pain in my low back that traveled down my right leg. The pain felt like a burning sensation down my leg and numbness into my toes. I was unable to walk my normal 5 miles. Since starting the spinal decompression therapy I am now able to walk again without any pain. The pain and numbness down my right leg is completely alleviated. I was surprised to find that I am even sleeping better at night and that the tension in my upper back has also been relieved. The staff here has treated my great and is very caring! Thanks Bill Norman “Before I started getting spinal decompression therapy I was having severe pain in my low back and numbness down my leg constantly. I had been suffering with this for 3 years. I had two nerve abrasions, multiple steroid shots in my back, pain killers, PT and water therapy and nothing worked. After the first spinal decompression treatment I could stand up straight with very little pain. I can now sleep through the night and exercise again. I am 90-100% better and I am so thankful I found this office.” Thanks, John Ratledge

Dr. Amy Valente As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica, and back pain. In just a matter of weeks you could be playing golf, enjoying your love life, or traveling again. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Sciatica and Back Pain It’s time for you to find out if spinal decompression will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 15 days only, we’re running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression. What Does This Offer Include? Everything we normally do in our new patient evaluation. Just call before June 15th, and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your health and wellbeing where the doctor will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms. • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • An extensive review of your MRI. • You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like is has been for so many other patients. Until June 15th, you can get everything listed here for $20. The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking us up on this offer. Here’s What To Do Now: Due to the expected demand for this treatment, we suggest calling our office at once at 678-574-5678.

CALL TODAY! 678-574-5678 North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 3451 Cobb Pkwy, Ste. 4 Acworth, GA 30101

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School & Sports

Sophomore Wins Classical League Scholarship

Pictured from left: Chief Master Sergeant Marvin Palmer, Darian Kent, Alex Harrington, Elliot Gouba, Connor Gerdts, Harley Pyron, Ryan Perkins, Cody O’Dell, Javier Alvarenga, Michael Brown, Cameron Cone, Patrick MacKay, Connor Bomeisl, John Phillips and Lieutenant Colonel Brian Studley.

River Ridge AFJROTC Earns Highest Score Possible The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of River Ridge High School recently earned an overall score of “Exceeds Standards” during their rated unit evaluation. This is the highest score a unit can attain. Instructors Lieutenant Colonel Brian Studley and Chief Master Sergeant Marvin Palmer have focused on providing leadership in the cadet-centered citizenship program. The goal of the River Ridge High School Air Force Junior ROTC citizenship program is to make a positive impact on the cadets, the school and the community.

Nicolas Franco-Roldan, a sophomore from Woodstock High School, has been awarded the Lillie B. Hamilton scholarship by the Georgia Junior Classical League (GJCL). This scholarship is one of two Junior Classical League (JCL) scholarships Kellie Mason (left) and Nicolas Franco-Roldan. given in the state each year. Nicolas was nominated by his Latin teacher, Kellie Mason, and voted on by GJCL committee members that includes Latin teachers from across the state. The scholarship was established to help any underclassman attend the National JCL Convention. The criteria for this scholarship include service, dedication and spirited involvement in JCL, which is currently the largest classical organization in the world with more than 50,000 members. Its purpose is to encourage an appreciation of the culture and language of ancient Greece and Rome.

Poetry Month

The Woodstock High School media center celebrated National Poetry Month with different activities. Lunch programs consisted of Black-Out Poetry, “I Am” Poetry, “Leaves of Grass” Lunch on the Lawn, The Gathering – An Evening of Poetry, and a virtual poetry lounge with Etowah and River Ridge high schools. Interactive Poem In Your Pocket displays were also hung up throughout the school.

Emma Visser celebrating Poetry Month.

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(From left:) Clark Hayes, Piper Nix, Alex Hayes, Nathan Tellason and Matthew Hamilton.

Local Students Earn National Homeschool Award Five students from the Woodstock Classical Conversations homeschool community recently capped months of study by correctly reciting hundreds of facts from a multitude of subjects as part of the Classical Conversations Memory Master program. The students ranged in age from 7 to 11, and each child spent about two hours recalling facts from six subjects, as well as a history timeline. Besides a chronological timeline of 160 events and people, the other subjects were: history, including the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; 120 locations and geographic features in the United States and other regions of North America; science, including the elements of the periodic table and the parts of eight body systems; Latin rules and vocabulary, including the text of the Gospel of John 1:1-7 in both Latin and English; English grammar facts; math, including common squares and cubes, basic geometry formulas, and unit conversions, and reciting all 44 U.S. presidents. Classical Conversations is an educational homeschool group that follows the Classical Education model based on a three-part approach to learning known as the trivium. To learn more about Classical Education, contact Sara Hayes at ccwoodstockga@gmail.com, or visit www.classicalconversations.com.

Rep. Loudermilk Wears Local Team Colors for Charity Baseball U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk recently wore the colors of River Ridge High School at practice for the upcoming Congressional Charity Baseball Game. Members of Congress usually sport the uniform of their home states and districts. The game has been a tradition since 1909 and over the last century has evolved into a fundraiser for D.C. area charities. U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk wearing the River Ridge High School uniform.

Technology Student Association Competes at State Woodstock High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) recently travelled to Athens, Ga., to compete in the annual Georgia TSA State Leadership Conference. More than 2,000 students from schools all across Georgia attended the conference, competing against each other in events geared toward technology. Woodstock students competed in several events including animatronics, architectural renovation, digital video production, dragster design and flight endurance. Four teams did well enough to qualify for the national competition in Texas this summer. Davis Jackson and Sergio Tuberquia received third place in debating technological issues; Lindsay Davis and Peyton Gall took third place in manufacturing prototype; Paula Ruiz, Mickhala Delgado, Parth Patel and Greg Carroll received fourth in biotechnology design; and Taylor Kellner and Maaz Gul earned second place in structural design and engineering. Woodstock High School took seventh place overall at the conference, improving from last year’s ninth place.

River Ridge and Johnston collaborate for Exceptional Children’s Day Students at River Ridge High and Johnston Elementary schools participated together in activities at the fourth annual Johnston Elementary School Exceptional Children’s Day Celebration. This collaborative effort between the Johnston Elementary PTA and the River Ridge High Tim Johnson from River Ridge School Leadership Team was is guided while blindfolded by Johnston Elementary student a part of the celebration of Nicholas Gibson-Smith. Exceptional Children’s Week 2015, communicating this year that “All Kids Are Exceptional.” This inspirational week is observed by many schools throughout the county to help children understand the learning difficulties many students experience and to celebrate the strength and courage of individuals who have learning or physical disabilities.

Practice and Prep for Next School Year Woodstock Elementary School Principal Kim Montalbano shares with our readers some keys for helping your children prepare for the next grade level when school resumes in the fall. Here are a few goals to work on during the summer. Getting ready for kindergarten • Can sit and listen quietly for five or 10 minutes. • Is ready to handle school situations without separation anxiety. • Has appropriate eating habits as well as restroom manners. • Knows address, phone number, full name, birthday, age and gender. • Communicates basic needs effectively. • Can follow two-part oral directions. • Listens and speaks appropriately with adults and peers. • Knows how to hold a book. • Can hold pencil/crayon correctly and cut with scissors. • Recognizes name in print and can identify letters of first name as well as print first name with capital and lowercase letters (ie: Sue). • Can recite the alphabet and count to 10. • Can count number of objects to 10 and recognize numbers to 10. • Can identify nine basic colors and basic geometric shapes (circle, rectangle, square, oval, diamond, triangle). • Recognizes and continues patterns (ie: square, circle, square, …). Getting ready for first grade • Knows address, phone number, full name, birthday, age and sex and can write first and last name with capital/ lower case letters. • Knows how to tie shoes. • Can recognize and name all upper/lowercase letters and sounds. • Knows what letters are vowels, consonants and the difference. • Knows how to blend CVC words (ie: c-a-t sounds = cat). • Knows Dolch sight words (mrsperkins.com). • Can write a complete sentence with proper spacing, capitalization and punctuation. • Knows days of the week/months of the year. • Can rote count to 100 by 1s, 5s, and 10s. • Can add and subtract basic facts to 10 with manipulatives. continued on page 63 AROUND WOODSTOCK | June 2015

School & Sports

Child’s Online Activities May Create Parental Liability BY MARK KISSEL

Parents cannot turn a blind eye when they are aware their child is involved in bullying another child using electronic media. Last year, the Georgia Court of Appeals heard a case filed by the parents of an alleged bullying victim against the parents of the alleged perpetrator. The victim’s parents initially went to the school about the creation of a Facebook page. The administration began an inquiry into the content of the Facebook page and a 13-year-old boy admitted to his principal that he and another classmate created a fake Facebook profile for the purpose of “having some fun.” In creating the page, they posed as the victim, adding information that suggested the (female) victim had racist viewpoints, a homosexual orientation and took medication for a mental disorder. In addition, they also sent invitations to classmates, teachers and extended family members to “friend” the victim. Although disciplined by the school and punished by the parents, the Facebook page continued to exist for approximately 11 months until Facebook officials took it down. The victim’s parents alleged the boy’s parents were negligent in that they had a duty to supervise their son and remove defamatory content from their property. The court concluded the parents did not have the ability to take down

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the unauthorized Facebook page; however, the issue of whether they failed to exercise ordinary care in supervising and controlling their child was a question for a jury to decide. At issue was whether the boy’s parents had enough information “from which they should have reasonably anticipated that harm to another would result unless they controlled their child’s conduct.” The court noted that during the 11 months the page remained active, the boy’s parents made no attempt to view it, and they took no action to determine the content to be false, profane and ethnically offensive. Under Georgia law, bullying is prohibited on school grounds, on school buses, at bus stops, at school-related functions and activities, and on school computers. The law was substantially changed in 2010 to broaden the definition of bullying, to reflect concerns about highly publicized tragedies involving bullying and to address new forms of bullying, including cyber-bullying (electronic).

Chief of Police Mark Kissel has served the Cherokee County School District since 1999 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience.

Our Soon-To-Be-Over, Overly Short Summer BY MATT NEAL

The quintessential childhood memory for many people is the feeling you get on the last day of school. The immense relief, the intense joy as you look forward to months of absolutely nothing to do but whatever you feel like. As a typical parent, I take uncommon pride in crushing my kids’ dreams by planning and scheduling huge amounts of stuff designed to keep their lives regulated and incredibly busy. Sports is No. 1. Swim practice. Every. Single. Day. Who doesn’t love that? Reading books is way up there as well. What parent can resist a summer reading list, accompanied by chapter-by-chapter discussions of each book? I shudder when I remember my own summers—impromptu kickball games in the back yard, building forts in the woods, long bike rides, and exploring my world. What a waste! Why, I could have been getting up extra early every day and going to any number of camps designed to keep me busy while mom and dad were at work. I could have gotten a coupon for $3 off Mama P’s Pizza Buffet just for reading 10 select books from a specific list of approved authors. Instead, when I was a kid, I spent weeks with my friends digging a tremendous hole in my backyard, only to cover it with boards and declare it a secret fort, unknown to the girls. When we got tired of it, we found some turtles in the woods and turned the fort into a turtle-arium, until they managed to escape, never to be seen again.

Now, we have woods in our backyard, and a creek. That creek is a magnet for little Tom Sawyers and Huck Finns in our neighborhood. My own kids have spent countless hours down there, building huts and capturing minnows. After a hard day of such entertainment, they often come in the back door covered in mud and glory. Sure, they think now that summer is here, it will be endless fun, but little do they know my diabolical plans. Just when they’ve gathered up a pocketknife, net, bug jar and other essentials, I will lay my plans upon them. “Get dressed. Time for math camp!” They will be delighted.

The immense relief, the intense joy as you look forward to months of absolutely nothing to do but whatever you feel like.

Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived in Woodstock with his wife since 1999. He can be reached at www. mattnealwriter@yahoo.com.

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Health & Wellness

VERTIGO:

Why is the Room Spinning? BY JAN HENRIQUES AU. D.

The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770592-6056 • downtownwoodstock.org/downtown-buzz Presentation:

June 26 Topic: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available

You have been diagnosed with vertigo. Just what does that mean? Vertigo is the hallucination of motion. Sometimes it appears that the world is spinning around and others will describe that they are moving. Some sufferers will say that it is brought on by motion such as when lying down and turning over in bed, or bending over to pick something up. Vertigo is one of the most common health problems in America today. According to the Vestibular Disorder Association, over 76 million Americans will suffer with vertigo sometime in their lifetime. Each year, over 5 million people consult with their doctors with complaints of dizziness, which is the No. 1 complaint for those over age 70. Vertigo and other related balance disorders can be very difficult to diagnose, but once the diagnosis is made about 90 percent can be cured. Most physicians will treat the symptoms of vertigo with medication. Sometimes this will bring relief, but oftentimes the underlying cause remains undiagnosed. The correct diagnosis can be achieved after a comprehensive battery of tests. One of the most common causes of vertigo is termed Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo (BPPV). This can commonly occur in persons over age 60 due to the aging process. For persons who are younger and are diagnosed with BPPV, the cause is usually trauma to the head. Once properly diagnosed, this form of vertigo is virtually curable for all BPPV patients. Other causes of vertigo can include viruses, Ménière’s disease, medications and migraines. Audiologists are trained to evaluate the function of the ear as it relates to hearing and balance. They can provide the correct diagnosis and in many cases, such as with BPPV, can provide non-medical treatment for vertigo. Also with the correct diagnosis, they can provide the physician with guidance to the correct medical treatment when indicated. According to the American Institute of Balance, vertigo will affect 90 million Americans sometime during their lifetime! Take the American Institute of Balance ® Patient Self Quiz. Do you feel: • A feeling of motion, spinning or falling when moving your head quickly or changing your position, e.g. getting in and out of bed? • Uncomfortable trying to get around in the dark? • Walking down grocery store aisles or through the mall is upsetting? • Your feet just won’t go where you want them? • A sense of unsteadiness? • A feeling you are not surefooted? • A fear of falling or stumbling? • Looking at moving objects such as escalators or looking out continued on page 63

Dr. Henriques, a board certified audiologist and lead provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock, has been practicing since 1985.

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Tumors have nowhere to hide Patients now have somewhere to turn The future of cancer treatment is here. And it’s only available at WellStar. WellStar is the only health system in metro Atlanta to offer TomoTherapy® and CyberKnife® for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.

TomoTherapy

CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System

Unlike conventional systems, which allow radiation to be delivered from only a few directions, TomoTherapy rotates in 360 degrees, meaning that treatments can be delivered continuously to the tumor from every angle. More beam directions give physicians more control in how they plan treatments – and more assurance that the dose will be confined to the tumor.

The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System involves no cutting, and for many, can offer a non-invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of tumors. The system is composed of a radiation delivery device, which is mounted on a flexible robotic arm which enables CyberKnife to deliver radiation to tumors anywhere in the body. Its exceptional tracking ability eliminates the need for patients to have stabilizing head frames or limited breathing during treatment.

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Health & Wellness

The Importance of Quality Dentistry BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Most dental offices today accept PPO insurance that standardizes the financial relationship between the patient and participating offices. Patients should take advantage of their insurance options and find a dentist who can deliver quality care. Exceptional dental care often begins with computers equipped with dental software to store personal records including: insurance information, benefits, dental charting, radiographs and photographs, gum disease charting, financial records and more. These records can be accessed in multiple treatment rooms at the same time. Specific records can be instantly shared with a laboratory or other doctors, following HIPPA compliance. Security should be a priority on a dental office’s computer system, including firewall protection and an IT department to monitor the network. State-of-the-art sterilization equipment is another sign of a commitment to quality dentistry. The sterilization ovens must be monitored regularly, giving patients confidence in the process. While many dental procedures, such as fillings, root canals and extractions, have been around more than 100 years, patients can rest easy knowing modern technology has

improved these treatments. Root canals remain the most dreaded treatment, yet the reality is root canals are 99 percent successful and are pain-free 90 percent of the time. New technology permits root canals to be performed using ultrasonic machines to determine how long a root is inside your jawbone and highly developed motors that rotate and counter-rotate to clean and shape the root canals, producing a superior result. Dentists traditionally find cavities using a pointed explorer, but that method has been upstaged by a Diagnodent, a laser that scientifically measures decay. These advances can be seen clearly in a patient named Patricia, who had numerous problems. Her extensive dental work, done many years ago, was failing. She wore a lower partial denture replacing four molars, and the metal clasps on this old-style denture hooked onto several teeth continued on page 63

Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 21 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com.

Tips for Healthy Summer Travel from Start to Finish BY TRACY STARK, RD, LD, CDE

Families are packing up and heading for blue skies, warm breezes and sandy beaches. Vacations can be a time to enjoy and indulge, but this does not mean we should choose the highest calorie foods every time. Here are a few tips to help families stay on track this summer. Traveling by car: Packing coolers with healthy food and beverages for the car will allow you to avoid making fast food stops. It will also save you time and money. Pack this: •Healthy sandwiches. Whole grain bread, pitas or wraps filled with lean, low sodium lunch meat and veggies or natural peanut butter and banana. Try hummus for something new. •Fresh fruit. Pre-peel and slice for convenience. •Snack vegetables. For crunch, enjoy baby carrots or celery sticks. •Low fat yogurt. Try freezing ahead for a cold, slushy treat; remember the spoons. •Low fat string cheese. Pair with whole grain crackers. •Water. Plain, bubbly or unsweetened flavored. At your destination: Try using the 80/20 rule. Eating healthy 80 percent of the time allows you to indulge 20 percent without guilt. Try this: •Plan wisely and do not skip meals. Vacations often involve extended days of hiking, sightseeing or basking on the beach. Remember to pack healthy snacks such as trail mix or healthy 50

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granola bars and plenty of water. Indulging when over-hungry leads to overdoing it with unhealthy choices. •Start fresh the next day. If you slip and overindulge, get back on track the next day. Don’t let those slips become a downward spiral of unhealthy choices for the remainder of your vacation. Exercise: For many on vacation, exercising is difficult. Why not use your vacation as an opportunity to try something new? •Embrace your surroundings. If you are at the ocean, try beach yoga or rent a bike for an oceanside cruise. •Be adventurous. Try a new, fun activity such as rock climbing, paddle boarding or wind surfing. •Indulge in water activities. Swim, scuba, snorkel, windsurf or ride a personal watercraft. Sleep: Many of us go on vacation and try to make the most of every day by staying up late and waking up early and then we return to work overly exhausted. Maximize your vacation fun with eight hours of sleep each night. This will make for a great vacation and will ensure you return rested and rejuvenated.

Tracy Stark is a registered dietitian at WellStar Health Systems.

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Reference

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Address 2034 CRESTVIEW WAY 241 Colony Center DR 122 Heron XING 204 Overlook DR 113 Normandy DR 241 Cornerstone DR 380 Weatherstone PL 141 Village TRCE 323 WEATHERSTONE PL 301 Moss CT 654 Radford CIR 1352 Chatley WAY 114 Cornerstone PL 348 Weatherstone PL 181 Colemans Bluff DR 405 Sam Cobb CT 110 Cornerstone CIR 211 Cornerstone DR 184 Colemans Bluff DR 153 Colemans Bluff DR 7010 Woodfield WAY 108 Nocatee TRL 106 Towey TRL 4804 Augustus CT 815 Riverstone LN 1514 Willow BND 513 Carpenter WAY 186 Fowler ST 512 Papillion TRCE 1728 Grand Oaks DR 1792 Grand Oaks DR 908 BENDLETON DR 1372 Chatley WAY 130 Robinhood DR 257 Edinburgh LN 536 Drifton WAY 1419 Anona PL 1788 Grand Oaks DR 1520 River Rock TRCE 140 Windfields LN 1322 Timuquana TRL 102 Deerfield LN 608 Chickory CT 2665 Cox RD 106 Fairway Overlook 600 Creekbank CT

Subdivision Beds Full Ba Yr Built Sales Price WESTRIDGE 3 2 1995 197,500 Westridge 3 2 1996 181,000 Heron Pond 3 3 2015 401,919 MIsty Mountain 3 3 1979 155,000 Woodlands Enclave 4 2 2003 299,900 Cornerstone Park 3 2 2015 293,800 Weatherstone 3 2 1999 179,900 Village At Weatherstone 4 2 2001 195,000 WEATHERSTONE 3 2 1997 145,000 FERNWOOD CREEK 6 5 2007 590,000 Wellington Manor 4 2 1993 193,000 Wellington Manor 4 2 1993 185,000 Cornerstone Park 4 3 2008 271,000 Weatherstone 3 2 1997 190,500 Colemans Bluff 3 2 1988 150,000 Weatherstone 3 2 2001 177,000 Cornerstone Estates 4 3 2013 243,000 Cornerstone Park 3 2 2014 314,900 Colemans Bluff 3 2 1990 150,000 COLEMANS BLUFF 3 2 1990 186,000 River Oaks 3 2 1992 160,000 Glens at Kingsgate 5 3 1999 245,000 Woodlands 4 2 2003 265,000 Southlands 3 2 1990 190,000 River Oaks 3 2 1987 150,000 Willow Tree 5 3 1991 259,900 Woodstock Downtown 1 1 2005 267,000 Woodstock Downtown 4 3 2014 631,402 WOOODLANDS 4 2 2005 272,000 Oakhurst 3 3 2014 371,022 Oakhurst 5 4 2014 371,000 WOODLANDS 4 2 2003 240,000 Wellington Manor 3 2 1989 164,900 Sherwood Forest 3 1 1971 100,000 Wynchase 3 2 2012 225,000 Park at Kingsgate 3 2 2000 184,500 Regency at Kingsgate 3 2 2000 160,000 OAKHURST 4 4 2015 367,900 River Oaks 3 2 1987 169,900 OVERLOOK AT WOODSTOCK 5 4 2014 499,900 Regency at Kingsgate 3 2 2000 156,000 Deerfield 3 2 1985 157,000 Woodlands Enclave 5 3 2005 289,900 None 4 3 1982 389,000 Bradshaw Farm 5 4 1998 355,000 Bradshaw Farm 4 3 1998 250,000

A partial list of FMLS SF Detached residences data provided by The Premier Group, Keller Williams Realty Partners, Woodstock, GA Data believed to be accurate, but not warranted. 52

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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Camasini’s Italian Sicilian Grill Italian no $ $-$$ no Beer/Wine yes 9425 Highway 92 #100 770-672-6996 Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. American 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no 251 E Main St. Brunch 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven American no $ no open no no 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar yes 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar no 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no Weekends 315 Chambers St. only 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer no 156 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern 770-592-8295 Sandwiches jmillerssmokehouse.com Magnolia Thomas Southern Sunday no $$$$ open Beer/Wine yes 108 Arnold Mill Rd. Brunch 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com Pure Taqueria Mexican Sat./Sun. $$ $$ open Full bar 6 persons+ 405 Chambers St. Brunch 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock Reel Seafood Seafood Sunday $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar limited 8670 Main St. Brunch 770-627-3006 Salt Factory Pub Gastropub no $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar no 8690 Main St. (678) 903-6225 Tea Leaves & Thyme English no $$ no closed no yes 8990 Main St. Tea room 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s Italian no $$ $$$ closed Full bar yes 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com What A Dog Chicago style no $ $ open no no 9595 Highway 92 Hotdogs 770-485-3411 AROUND WOODSTOCK | June 2015

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

Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants

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WOODSTOCK CITY GUIDE

City Manager Jeffrey S. Moon, 770-592-6001, jmoon@woodstockga.gov Rhonda Smith, exec. assistant, 770-592-6001, rsmith@woodstockga.gov

Stay Connected on Facebook

City of Woodstock: www.facebook.com/WOODSTOCKGAGOVT

City Council Representatives

Woodstock Fire: www.facebook.com/woodstockfireandrescue

For minutes and agendas of meetings, visit www.woodstockga.iqm2.com.

Woodstock Main Street: www.facebook.com/MainStreetWoodstock

Ward 1: Warren Johnson Ward 2: Chris Casdia

Woodstock Parks and Recreation: www.facebook.com/woodstockparks

Ward 3: Bob Mueller

Woodstock Police: www.facebook.com/woodstockpolicegeorgia Woofstock Dog Park: www.facebook.com/woofstockpark

Ward 4: Liz Baxter

On Twitter

Ward 6: Rob Usher

Ward 5: Bud Leonard

www.twitter.com/woodstockpd www.twitter.com/woodstockfd www.twitter.com/woodstockparks www.nixle.com Sends alerts, advisories and community notifications from the city of Woodstock and Cherokee County Sheriff Department. www.cherokeega-sheriff.org A resource to check for registered sex offenders in your neighborhood. Click on Georgia Sexual Offender Registry then click on Register for Email Alerts for updates. City of Woodstock government 770-592-6000

Council appointed committees: Downtown Development Authority and Convention & Visitors Bureau; Ethics Board; Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Economic Development

Downtown Development Authority Convention & Visitors Bureau Brian Stockton, Director, 770-592-6056, bstockton@woodstockga.gov Woodstock Visitors Center/Dean’s Store Kyle Bennett, Tourism Manager, 770-924-0406, kbennett@woodstockga.gov

City Officials

Mayor Donnie Henriques, 770-592-6001, dhenriques@woodstockga.gov

Mitzi Saxon, Administrative Coordinator, 770-592-6056, or ext.-2250 msaxon@woodstockga.gov

Community Development Jessica Guinn, direct 770-592-6050 ext. 1600, jguinn@woodstockga.gov

Public Safety

Finance Robert Porche, CFO 770-592-6003, rporche@woodstockga.gov

George Williams, community outreach, Fire Marshal’s office 770-592-6000 ext. 1845, gwilliams@woodstockga.gov Woodstock Police Department 770-592-6030 Woodstock Post Office 770-591-0364

Parks and Recreation Preston Pooser, 770-517-6788, ppooser@woodstockga.gov

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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461

Sen. David Perdue (R)

202-224-3521 B40D Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 GA: 678-248-6444 perdue.senate.gov

1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114

Commissioners

L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman Steve West (R) District 1

131 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington DC 20510 202-224-3643 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 GA: 770-661-0999 isakson.senate.gov

Ray Gunnin (R) District 2

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 11 238 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington DC 20515 202-225-2944 9898 Highway 92, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188 GA: 770-429-1776 loudermilk.house.gov

bpoole@cherokeega.com

State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)

404-652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov

Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov

404-463-1378

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

678-523-8570

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

678-576-2644

Rep. Wes Cantrell (R) District 22 wes@cantrellforhouse.com

770-722-7526

Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23

404-656-0254

scot@turnerforhouse.com

mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov

Rep. John Carson (R) District 46 john.carson@house.ga.gov

404-656-0287

Cherokee County Courts Superior Court Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

678-493-6270 678-493-6260 678-493-6240

State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

678-493-6490 678-493-6480

Magistrate Court Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds

rgunnin@cherokeega.com

Brian Poole (R) District 3 Scott Gordon (R) District 4 sgordon@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

770-735-8055

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

678-493-4100 fax: 678-493-4228

498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

678-493-6431 678-493-6431

Probate Court 678-493-6160

www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-479-1871 fax: 770-479-1236 678-493-8088

Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

770-893-2970

John Harmon (R) District 3

404-462-4950

Janet Read (R) Chair

770-516-1444

kyla.cromer@cherokee.k12.ga.us

john.harmon@cherokee.k12.ga.us janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rick Steiner (R) District 4

770-721-4398, x4370

rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Clark Menard (R) District 5

770-928-0341

Mike Chapman (R) District 6 mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us

770-345-6256

City Government Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood

770-704-1544

Juvenile Court

678-493-6400 fax: 678-493-6420

Kyla Cromer (R) District 1

clark.menard@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Judge Keith Wood (R)

lbahrens@cherokeega.com swest@cherokeega.com

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com

www.cherokeega.com 678-493-6001

www.canton-georgia.gov

Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

Holly Springs Mayor Timothy Downing

770-345-5536

District Attorney Shannon Wallace

678-493-6250 678-493-6280 770-479-1488

Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

678-493-6511

Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

770-592-6001

www.hollyspringsga.us. www.woodstockga.gov

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Reference

WOODSTOCK AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock Contact: Marci Zied 770-345-8687 Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock www.cherokeetoastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: 8:30 a.m. third Thursday at J Christopher’s, 315 Chambers St., Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Contact: Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/woodstock/ Main Street Woodstock Meets: 8 a.m. last Friday of every month at 8534 Main St. at City Center www.mainstreetwoodstock.org Southeast Cherokee Business Networking Meets: 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Frosty Frog Creamery, 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy., #112, Canton www.secbn.com Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: 770-615-3350 www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7:15-8:45 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle 770-952-5000, ext. 20 or 404-816-3377 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com Ahimsa House Helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home A residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn selfsufficiency. Contact: 770-479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center Dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. Contact: 678-504-6388 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Bethany Place A transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. Contact: 770-479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org CASA for Children Promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. Contact: 770-345-3274 www.casacherokee.org CCHS Thrift Store Accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Contact: 770-592-8072 Cherokee Family Violence Center Offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800334-2836 option 2 www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes Challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Contact: Bill Queen 404-441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS)

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Contact: 770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org Cherokee FOCUS Works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Contact: Sonia Carruthers 770-345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Cherokee County Senior Services Offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. Contact: 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320 www.cherokeega.com/senior-services Community Veterinary Care Provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 www.adoptapet.com Everyday Angels Offers financial assistance for local families in need. Contact: aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. Contact: 770-795-9348 office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net Forever Fed A mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Funds 4 Furry Friends Helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter 770-842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com Georgia Animal Project, Offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Based in Ball Ground Contact: 770-704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee Sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. Contact: 770-796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Green Shelters America Animal rescue group. Contact: 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: 770-587-9697 www.habitat-ncg.org Harvesting Hope Ministries Gives surgery care packs to children facing liver and kidney failure. Contact: dawn@harvestinghopeministries.org www.harvestinghopeministries.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch Offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451 www.hhyr.org

www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Offers adult and children’s clothing. Contact: 770-517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com MUST Ministries Offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Parkway www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness The nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone Outreach Provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org. Next Step Ministries Offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center Offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. Contact: 706-253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry A year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. Contact: Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry Helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. Contact: 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County Provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. Contact: 770-721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org SERV International Operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Contact: 770-516-1108 www.servone.org Volunteer Aging Council A nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. Contact: 770-310-3474 www.vac-cherokeega.org Veterans Service Organizations American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin 678-662-2366 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Andrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663 Civic, County Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter For anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich 770-926-1944

HopeQuest Ministry Group Helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: 678-391-5950 www.hqmg.org

Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room) www.saltcherokee.com

HOPE Center Offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: 770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com

Citizen Oversight and Education

Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org

Contact: 678-520-2236, citizenoversighteducation@ yahoo.com Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. Contact: Marcie Zied 770-345-8687 Junior Service League of Woodstock Contact: 770-592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org/ Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20 Contact: Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com www.pilotinternational.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 770-480-4179 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 678-428-6514 Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Featherstone’s Grille at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock www.townelakerotary.com Service League of Cherokee County Contact: 770-704-5991 http://serviceleague.net South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: 770-926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: 404-557-2218 www.townelakeoptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: 770-926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Contact: 770-906-2958

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs Contact: 770-345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock http://cherokeelp.org Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. second Saturday at Winchester Woodfire Grill, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton Contact: 678-809-1411 http://cherokeecountygop.com/ Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli 770-378-8232, conradquag@gmail.com www.teapartypatriots.org/groups/cherokee-tea-partypatriots/ Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton Contact: 770-592-7811 or jkconkey@gmail.com Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Wendy’s in Holly Springs, 5343 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Contact: Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922 Republican Women of Cherokee County Contact: 678-520-2236 www.rwccga.com

RECREATION & HOBBIES Allatoona Gold Panners Periodic events and outings to pan the creeks in the Dahlonega Gold Belt along the Lake. Contact: Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net

Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee Community Chorale A community of singers from all walks of life including housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office managers and professional musicians who love the art of choral singing. Contact: 678-439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton Contact: 770-704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners Contact: 770-721-7803 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/mastergardeners Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) Roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey 770-720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Soccer Association Contact: 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock www.christianauthorsguild.org Kingdom Riders A forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons For men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. A conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. Contact: 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.seniorsoftball.com

Contact: 770-428-2695 Breast Cancer Support Group Meets: 10 a.m. - noon first Thursday of each month at Northside Hospital—Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: 404-843-1880 Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. Contact: 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist Contact: 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House Contact: 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton Contact: 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com Cherokee County Support Group Provides support for people with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, etc. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Road, Holly Springs Contacts: Stacie Collett 404-402-0571, jhmom88@ comcast.net and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294 christystephenson@msn.com Cherokee County Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association For pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock www.cherokeeministers.org Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock Contact: Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence Contact: 404-824-4637, gcidogs@aol.com www.gcidogs.org Grace Valley Ministries Connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: 727-251-7690, info@gracevalleyministries.org www.gracevalleyministries.org

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

Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Contact: Jeannie 770-919-9275

William G. Long Senior Center Offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Contact: 678-445-6518

Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter Support and resources offered at free and quarterly meetings in the Woodstock area. Contact: nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church Contact: Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770-517-0191

AA Meetings Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton; 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road, Canton; Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. Contact: Reba, 770-516-3502 www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.php?district=17 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: 678-385-2013 American Red Cross Metro Chapter

MOMS Club of Woodstock - Towne Lake Contact: momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: 770-924-4777 Unlimited Possibilities Support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly 678-677-2589 AROUND WOODSTOCK | June 2015

Reference

COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

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

AME

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

BAPTIST

Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org

River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com

CHURCH OF GOD

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com

Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007

Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.com

Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 www.crossroadspbc.org

Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org

Faith Community 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org

EPISCOPAL

First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com

New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org

Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 678-460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com

Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org

Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org

Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com

Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net

Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org

Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org

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Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS

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

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org

ORTHODOX

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

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

UNITED METHODIST

Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombchurch.org

Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org

Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com

New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org

CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org

Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.ngca.org

North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-733-2585 www.mormom.org

Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com

Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org

Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.ngumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371

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

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv

Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.info Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com

Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Community Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Watermarke 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 678-880-9092 www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth

Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com

Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org

Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com

BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org

Momentum 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv

Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org

Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com

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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM WOODSTOCK, GA

Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, ÂŠ OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street.

It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at HWY 92.

Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass (2016) - This approx. 1.2 mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills south. Rubes Creek Trail (2016) - This 1 mile paved trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. 60

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CHEROKEE COUNTY CONTACTS Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

770-345-0400

Cherokee County Government

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee

www.cherokeega.com Building Permits, Business Licenses 770-721-7810 Commissioners 678-493-6001 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) 678-493-6077 Environmental Health 770-479-0444 Extension Office 770-479-0418 Jury Phone 770-479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) 770-479-1953 Planning & Land Use 678-493-6101 Senior Services 770-345-2675 Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org 678-493-4100 Voter Registration 770-479-0407

Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park)

Taxes

Animal Control

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office Woodstock office Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Tax Assessors/Evaluation

678-493-6400 770-924-4099 678-493-6120

Children and Family

Anna Crawford Children’s Center 770-345-8100 Bethesda Community Clinic 678-880-9654 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club 770-720-7712 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. www.ccfapa.com 770-560-2624 Cherokee Family Violence Center 770-479-1804 Cherokee FOCUS 770-345-5483 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org 770-345-3274 Division of Family & Children Services 770-720-3610 Goshen Valley Boys Ranch www.goshenvalley.org 770-796-4618 Hope Center www.hopectr.com 770-924-0864 MUST Ministries - Cherokee www.mustministries.org 770-479-5397 Never Alone www.neveralone.org 770-363-5272 Next Step Ministries www.nextstepministries.net 770-592-1227 North Georgia Angel House www.angelhousega.com 770-479-9555 North Georgia Pregnancy Center www.ngapregnancy.org 706-253-6303 Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org 770-591-4730

Hospitals

Kennestone North Fulton Northside Hospital — Cherokee

Hotlines — 24-hour help lines

Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center

Parks and Recreation

770-793-5000 770-751-2500 770-720-5100 770-479-1703 770-345-7920 404-616-9000 800-222-1222 770-704-2610 770-427-3390

Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Outdoor YMCA, 201 E Bells Ferry Road www.ymca.net Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.cssasoftball.com Cherokee County Soccer Assoc. www.csaimpact.com 770-704-0187

Cherokee Tennis Association, www.cherokeetennis.org 678-909-0252 Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc., http://cherokeelacrosse.uslaxteams.com South Cherokee Recreation Association (SCRA)

770-928-5917

Cherokee Youth Football Association, www.cyfa.org

770-710-2835

North Atlanta Soccer Association: www.nasa-ga.org

770-926-4175

SCRA Baseball www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com

770-924-7464

Pets 678-493-6200

Cherokee County Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions www.cherokeega-animals.org

770-345-7270

Cherokee County Humane Society www.cchumanesociety.org

770-928-5115

Emergency Veterinary Clinic

770-924-3720

Funds 4Furry Friends

770-842-8893

Lost Pets:

www.townelaker.com.

(click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet) Pet Buddies Food Pantry

www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

Community Veterinary Care www.communityveterinarycare.com

678-640-3512

Utilities Atlanta Gas Light Co. Canton Water

www.aglc.com

770-907-4231

www.canton-georgia.com

770-704-1500

Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com

770-479-1813

Cobb EMC

770-429-2100

www.cobbemc.com

Georgia Power

www.georgiapower.com

Woodstock Water

www.woodstockga.gov

Recycling Center

888-660-5890 770-926-8852 770-516-4195

Free, Reduced-Price Health Care Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org

678-880-9654

Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth

770-345-7371

Urgent Care Facilities American Family Care, 6440 Bells Ferry Rd. Woodstock, 770-200-1220 Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575

678-426-5450

Physician’s Express Care at Towne Lake 900 Towne Lake Pkwy. #104 Woodstock

770-693-5880

SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110, Canton

678-661-3166

Wellstar Urgent Care 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock (off exit 8)

678-494-2500

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Practice and Prep for Next School Year

Sharing Love and Germs

Getting ready for second grade • Can write first and last name with capital/lower case letters. • Can read and write short and long vowel words. • Identifies rhyming words. • Knows Dolch sight words (mrsperkins.com). • Can read grade level appropriate passages with fluency. • Can retell a story with beginning, middle and ending, and can identify characters and setting in a story, • Can write a complete sentence with proper spacing, capitalization and punctuation. • Can identify basic shapes, all coins, odd/even numbers, and ordinal positions (first, second, third…). • Can add and subtract fluently through nine. • Can tell time to the hour and knows days and months. • Can skip count by 2s, 5s and 10s to 100. • Can create and describe simple patterns ( ie: abba, 123123).

Unfortunately, as a result I missed Dr. John Beyers’ Pastoral Prayer. I regretted this, for Dr. Beyers is a man who knows how to pray. The word minister means to give service, care or aid. As a physician, I minister to my patients for their physical ailments. I feel blessed to have skills to help others. But biological health is just the process of life; spiritual health is the purpose. Today Dr. Beyers preached on intentionality in prayer life. I noticed that even at this early morning service, the congregation was eagerly attentive. Dr. Beyers’ words touched both mind and heart. Ann, sitting next to me, was crying. Listening to Dr. Beyers, I was reminded of the expression “when the student is ready, the master will appear.” So I am grateful for Dr. Beyers’ presence guiding my spiritual journey in 2015. I hope to be an able student, growing a faith that reconciles the handshakes that spread germs with the neighborly gestures that spread love. But just in case I’m a slow learner – next time I’ll bring my own hand sanitizer.

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Getting ready for third grade • Can read and summarize an extended passage. • Can answer When?, Where?, Why? and How? about a story. • Can identify parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb. • Can write a three-paragraph story with a topic sentence, supporting details and conclusion. • Can add and subtract fluently through 18. • Can add and subtract with double digit regrouping (ie: 51-38=). • Can multiply fluently with 0s, 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s. • Can use keyboarding skills to explain how the answer was derived for math problems. • Take time this summer to practice addition, subtraction and multiplication facts. • Take time this summer to practice keyboarding skills. • Take time this summer to read, read, read! Getting ready for fourth grade • Can identify all types of nouns: common, proper, concrete and abstract. • Can identify all types of verbs (examples provided): regular (cooked), irregular (taught), action (jumps), helping (am), and linking (is floating). • Can read and retell a passage or story at grade level 3.5 or higher. • Can formulate ideas from a graphic organizer into a multi-paragraph story writing complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation. • Can multiply fluently through 12s. • Can identify shapes: quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, octagons. • Convert measurements: inches to feet, feet to yards, feet to miles, ounces to pounds, pounds to tons. • Can use keyboarding skills to type extended responses.

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Why is the room spinning? continued from page 48

the side of a car window makes you queasy? • Difficulty keeping your balance as you walk on different surfaces, eg. tile to carpet? • A feeling like you are drifting or being pulled to one side when walking? • No one really understands how frustrating all this is? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, we recommend scheduling a vestibular (inner ear) and equilibrium (balance) evaluation with a certified audiologist. A thorough evaluation can help either give you relief through a particular treatment or point you in the right direction. You don’t have to just “live” with it. Help could very well be waiting for you.

The Importance of Quality Dentistry continued from page 50

and ultimately wiggled them loose. She was frustrated and unhappy to be losing more teeth. She received an innovative new denture design that reduces stress on anchor teeth, and now enjoys a comfortable, quality result. Overall, dentists must set a high standard of caring for patients, relating to patients, understanding their needs and delivering comfortable care that is excellent in every way. AROUND WOODSTOCK | June 2015

ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Open Mortgage 30 404-992-7798, understandingreverse.com Schuckers & Associates 770-329-8873 or 706-745-2475 3760 Sixes Road, Suite 126 #127, Canton Schuckers.Consulting@gmail.com

ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Hartman Imbriale Attorneys Cover, 32,33,21 678-445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Limbocker Law Firm 9 678-401-6836, www.limbockerlawfirm.com 2230 Towne Lake Pkwy, Bldg 800, Ste.140

Community & Southern Bank 400 Chambers St. (800) 901-8075, myCSBonline.com

LGE Credit Union 27 12186 Highway 92, Suite 111B, Woodstock www.LGEccu.org, 770-424-0060 BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA

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CHIROPRACTIC North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Suite 4, Acworth

Ribley Chiropractic 2453 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-592-2505, www.ribleychrio.com

DENTAL (Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric) Fountain View Dentistry 51 770-926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A

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Spillane Orthodontics 770-928-4747 www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock

Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 41 678-224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 250, Woodstock

Kennesaw State University 17 470-578-6765, cccpe.kennesaw.edu/healthcare Piano Instructor-Ralph Iossa 973-519-6863

The Grant Academy 770-926-7827, www.thegrantacademy.net 102 Springfield Drive, Woodstock

Alcaraz Drywall 678-949-8689, fidelalcaraz@yahoo.com

Blue Horizon Air Cond. & Heating 678-279-2244, BHCool.com

Elite Roofing of Georgia 770-445-1290

EM Universal Services, LLC Reese, 678-773-2804

Landscape Matters 31 770-403-5813, LandscapeMattersInc.com Mr. Junk 678-MR-Junk1, www.mrjunk1.com

Precision Plumbing 48 678-758-3493, PrecisionPlumbingPros.com Rejoice Maids 678-905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969, ReliableAir.com

COACHING The Texting Coach Text: 770-500-9844 www.thetextingcoach.com

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C

HOME & GARDEN

Bambu Salon and Spa 35 150 Prominence Point Parkway, Suite 700, Canton 30114, 770-345-0027

Downtown Buzz

EDUCATION/TUTORING

BANKING

Salon Spa Venéssa 770-591-2079, www.salonvenessa.com 8516 Main Street, Woodstock

Hickory Flat Dental 7840 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-479-8654

Williams Orthodontics 22 770-592-5554 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 201, Woodstock 770-345-4155 205 Waleska Road, Suite 1A, Canton www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

AUTOMOTIVE Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 9285 Main St., Woodstock 770-926-3898

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Soil Sense Landscape Group 678-483-5185, soilsenselandscape.com

PETS/ANIMALS Cherokee County Animal Shelter Inside Back 770-345-7270, cherokeega-animals.org 1015 Univeter Road, Canton PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 30 770-720-7733, w ww.cherokeewomenshealth.com

North Georgia Audiology 1 and Hearing Aid Center, 770-560-4775 203 Woodpark Place, Suite B-100, Woodstock www.NorthGeorgiaHearing.com Northside Hospital – Cherokee 770-720-5100, www.northside.com 201 Hospital Road, Canton

Wellstar Cancer Network 770-956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine 34 770-517-0250, www.woodstockpeds.com 2000 Professional Way, Bldg. 200, Woodstock

PHOTOGRAPHERS J King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.JKingImages.com

Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Ashton Woods 605 Stone Hill Drive, Woodstock 770-517-9114 or 770-592-3375 ashtonwoods.com Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, Tara Daigle, Realtor 404-925-6351, tara@keatingbrs.com

Broadus Realty Group Donna Braodus, 404-583-8856 www.broadusrealtygroup.com

The Crest of Laurelwood 10247 Highway 92, Woodstock www.crestatlaurelwood.com

The Premier Group, Keller Williams 678-494-0102 Back cover 8604 Main Street, Woodstock www.TPGsells.com RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Dance Imagination 47 678-445-2731, www.DanceImagination.com 119 Mill Street, Woodstock East Cobb Quilters Guild www.ecqg.com

Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251

RETAILERS/SHOPPING Max Video Games & More 25 770-924-9300 6424 Bells Ferry Rd., Ste. 124, Woodstock www.facebook.com/maxvideogames Spirited 8670 Main Street, Suite 2, Woodstock 678-214-5304, www.spritlala.com

Trickum Wine 678-503-2269, www.TrickumWine.com 3333 Trickum Road, Woodstock