Left, the Tomlinson family at a recent gathering, from left: Lucille McEver, son-in-law Mason Kirk, son Brice Tomlinson, daughter Melissa Kirk, Bill’s wife Cathy Tomlinson, and grandchildren Juniper and Baker Kirk with Bill. Below, the photo of Bill and Cathy, with Brice and Maria, that ran in the July, 1996 issue.
TowneLaker’s Father of the Year July, 1996
Bill Tomlinson won the TowneLaker’s Father of the Year contest, thanks to an essay written by his 10-year-old daughter Melissa, and was featured on the July, 1996, cover. She wrote: “I think my daddy is the best dad in the world because he is sweet and I love him. He is trying very hard to stop smoking and he is doing it just for me. It is hard for him but he is toughing it out. That shows how much he loves me. So that is why I think he should win.” We asked for an updated family photo; it’s clear, his family has grown quite a bit!
Baird & Baird Family Dentistry Advertiser since 1997
I am very grateful for the TowneLaker and Aroundabout Local Media (ALM) for many reasons. As a new resident and new business owner in 1996, the TowneLaker (ALM) was very beneficial in creating an awareness of community and helping me grow a new business. The TowneLaker (ALM) enabled me to meet many new residents and business owners. We began advertising in the TowneLaker in 1997. We have continued to support the TowneLaker (ALM) and they have continued to support and serve us. To this day, I am thankful for the service and commitment to community that the TowneLaker (ALM) has held firm to. — Thad Baird, DMD
Towne Lake Family Chiropractic Advertiser since June, 1996
As the founder of Towne Lake Family Chiropractic in 1995, and as the first chiropractor in Towne Lake, I was eager to let the community know what services were offered at our clinic, my background, and, of course, our basic contact information. The internet was still in its infancy, and the smart phone wasn’t invented yet. Print advertising was the only way to “get the word out.” I was excited to be one of the TowneLaker’s inaugural advertisers, which helped our clinic enjoy explosive growth in the early years of existence, and maintain a healthy presence in the years since. We were honored to be the first local business featured on the cover in 2002, which resulted in an incredible amount of positive recognition. We have continued to advertise in the Aroundabout publications for the
past 25 years, because they are able to reach our target audience in a specific geographic area, unlike the larger, more expensive news publications. We’ve really enjoyed our long-standing relationship with the TowneLaker. On a final note, I’m proud to announce
that Dr. Amber York will be the new owner of Towne Lake Family Chiropractic within the next month. She, along with Dr. Rob Holewinski, will continue to provide chiropractic care to this wonderful community. — Kirk Pusey, DC TOWNELAKER | June 2021
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