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A two-page photo display celebrating our local graduates.
16 Changing Lives
Woodstock youth committed to make a difference in battle against ALS.
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21 New Life for 92
Plan includes streamlining traffic, making the highway pedestrian friendly.
22 Acting 101
A few tips on starting a career as an extra or getting bigger roles.
30 Playdates at the Parks
Finish the summer by exploring Cherokee, one park at a time.
32 A Lifeguard’s Perspective
Recognizing risky behavior, signs of drowning that may not be obvious.
38 Rooted in Love
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Contributing Writers
Nonprofit operates with a focus on Chantel Adams feeding the hungry and the homeless. Don Akridge
40 Helping Seniors
Volunteer Aging Council serves senior citizens in need in Cherokee County.
Kyle Bennett Siobhan Brumbelow Michael Caldwell Caron Catalon Amy Cobb Rick Coughlin Claire Frost Cara Gordon Brandi Hackett Delia Halverson Dr. Scott Harden Dr. Amy Hardin Patti Hart Dr. Jan Henriques Jim Imbriale Toni Ann Isles Kurt & Sheila Johnson Marcine Johnson
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Woodstock Dining Guide 80 Greenprints Trail Map
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Towne Lake Dining Guide 91 Advertisers Directory
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The BB&T at 936 Towne Lake Parkway, across from Dunkin’ Donuts, has opened. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayThursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday. Drive-through opens at 8:30 a.m., lobby at 9 a.m. 770-3087909. StayMobile is located at 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 124, Woodstock, in the Kroger plaza next to Subway. The company offers cell phone repair, protection and accessories. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. www.staymobile.com.
Officials at the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) are asking local residents to help them identify potential filming locations that might catch the eye of producers of the next big movie or television project. Do you know of a house that looks haunted or a valley that looks like a fairytale scene when the light hits it the right way? Think outside the box. Scouts look for everything from old convenient stores to grand mansions or, in the case of “Mena” recently filmed in Ball Ground, an entire city. A scout for “Mena” found the city of Ball Ground through the Reel Scout database, and COED officials would like to add to that listing. “Film is one of COED’s target industry sectors. When a project Ball Ground business owners Debbie Ley, owner of Something New for I Do, Shirley Padgett with chooses Cherokee, Green Hen Antiques and Kelly Berry with Kelly it generates Anne Photography met “Mena” star Tom Cruise. income for local business and increases awareness of our incredible county,” explains Marshall Day, COED Chairman. If you are interested in COED adding your property to the Camera Ready Reel Scout database, email cameraready@ cherokeega.org with the subject line “Camera Ready Location” and include a picture and short description of your property. COED will respond with next steps.
What’s New At press time, Jake’s Bar and Grill was scheduled to open July 1 at 6380 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. Hours will be 11-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday. The family friendly grill will serve burgers, sandwiches, steaks, frog legs and Coney dogs. Seventh graders are now required to have the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), and meningococcal (meningitis) vaccines before entering school. Children born on or after Jan.1, 2002 who are attending seventh grade and new entrants into Georgia schools in grades eight through 12 must have received one dose of the Tdap vaccine and one dose of the meningococcal vaccine. Shots are available at public health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties. http://dph.georgia.gov/schools-andchildcare. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is partnering with Finding Rover, a free service, social media-based app that uses facial recognition to help reunite lost dogs with their owners and enables people to see found animals that are in our care. To participate, simply download the app to your Apple or Android device or access the app through the www. FindingRover.com.
Who’s Leaving Janet Read, chair of the Cherokee County School Board, has resigned her seat on the board to take a position with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as the community liaison for Cherokee County. Terms of the employment opportunity do not allow her to remain in office as an elected official. Read was first elected to the board in 2004 to Post 4 (Towne Lake/Woodstock area). During her tenure on the school board, she missed only one meeting in order to attend her older son’s college graduation. Prior to serving on the board, she was active in PTA, serving as PTA president at Bascomb Elementary School, and she held PTA committee chair positions at Bascomb, Chapman Intermediate, ET Booth Middle and Etowah High schools. 4
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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings Northside Riverstone Imaging, 720 Transit Avenue, Building 200, Suite 201, Canton. www.northside.com Enlightenment Capital Funding, LLC, 755 Starmist Court, Kennesaw. www.enlightenmentcapitalfunding.com Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Building 900, Suite 200, Woodstock. www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of TowneLaker. She has lived in Cherokee County for 28 years. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Trolley Stops Added for Summer
Receiving awards from the American Legion Post were (Front row, from left) Michael Priest, Stephanie Barton, Michelle Ice, Scott Coppola, Capt. Kevin Lanier and Raymond Rollins, commander of the American Legion Post. (Back row, from left) Josiah Gnanamuttu, James Laughlin and Chris Ginn.
American Legion Post Honors Local Firefighters Thomas M. Brady Post #45 of the American Legion in Canton honored several firefighters and staff members with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services during the annual Community Service Awards Banquet. Awards given this year: Battalion 1 Firefighter Award – James Laughlin; Battalion 2 Firefighter Award – Capt. Kevin Lanier; Battalion 3 Firefighter Award – Chris Ginn; Volunteer Firefighter Award – Michelle Ice; EMS Employee of the Year Award – Scott Coppola; Fire Administration Award – Michael Priest; Special Operations Award – Todd Weidman, and Explorer of the Year Award - Josiah Gnanamuttu. Stephanie Barton received the Cherokee County E-9-1-1 employee of the year award.
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The Woodstock Trolley summer schedule and route features stops added at the Woodstock Public Library and Woodstock Community Church on Rope Mill Road. The trolley runs 5-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2-10 p.m. Saturdays and 2-6 p.m. Sundays. For the complete route and scedule, visit www.downtownwoodstock.org/trolley/.
Training Offered by Children’s Center The Anna Crawford Children’s Center is providing a Darkness to Light 2.0: Stewards of Children training at no cost for adults in the Cherokee County area. The training will take place 6:30-9 p.m. July 8 at the center, 9870 Highway 92, Suite 200, Woodstock. Stewards of Children is the only evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention training proven effective in educating adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Advance registration is recommended because space is limited. For more details or to register, contact Brittany Anderson at brittanyb@cherokeechildadvocates.org or 678-5046388, ext. 102.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Continues to Grow Phase two of the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village development is underway, with the launch of the Revive the Reeves campaign. The Reeves house, built in 1897, is on Elm Street in downtown Woodstock and will be renovated and built out to become home to an art gallery, studios, computer lab, instructional space, event space and catering kitchen. The work is being funded in part by a brick campaign that allows individuals or groups to purchase a commemorative The Reeves House was built in 1897. brick for $150. “We really feel that this is a community effort, and the brick campaign is a great way to facilitate that as well as to create a permanent marker of each contribution,” said Ann Litrel, Elm Street board member. Organizations and corporations can participate as well. Within a week of launching Revive the Reeves, the campaign had raised just under 10 percent, with the Woodstock Rotary and Towne Lake Optimist clubs committing to make larger contributions. Pledges and/or contributions for bricks can be made through www.revivethereeves.org or at the Elm Street information tent at various events throughout Woodstock, such as the Farmers Market, City Concerts and Friday Night Live.
Woodstock Organization Awards Scholarship Woodstock Chapter BI of P.E.O., an international Philanthropic Education Organization, recently presented Laramie McKenna Smith with the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Award for the 2015-2016 academic year. Recommended by Chapter BI, Laramie, a homeschooled student and daughter of Eric and Donna Smith of Milton, was presented with her award at a ceremony in her church, Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta. She has been accepted to Emory University, where she plans to study the classics and international business beginning this fall. For additional information on the P.E.O. STAR Fr. Paul Lundberg, Laramie Smith and Linda Lopos, Scholarship, visit www.peointernational.org. president of P.E.O. Chapter BI of Woodstock.
Let the Greenest City Win The fourth annual Mayors’ Recycling Challenge is underway in Cherokee County. This initiative, created by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee, is aimed at sparking continued awareness of community recycling while also spurring a little friendly competition among the cities involved. The initiative, which started June 1 and ends July 31, encourages Cherokee cities to see which one can collect the most recycling. Awards will be given for most pounds of recycling collected overall and per capita. North Metro Waste and Waste Management are providing recycling containers to participating cities and tracking each city’s weigh slips, as well as tracking all curbside recycling within the city. For details, call 770-345-0400 or visit www.CherokeeChamber.com.
Saluting Cherokee’s Rising Stars The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the 2015 group of Cherokee County’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch. The Top 10 in 10 initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee County young professionals, and recognize residents under age 40 who are considered to be up and coming leaders over the next 10 years, said Pam Carnes, Chamber president and CEO. “Far more than 10 nominees were submitted. Each application was carefully reviewed by a judging panel that found this to be no simple task,” said Chamber Board Chairman Jeff Rusbridge with Dyer & Rusbridge PC. Judging criteria included past professional achievements and awards, and five- to 10-year professional goals, as well as volunteer and community activities. Besides local recognition, the winners have been nominated for Georgia Trend magazine’s 40 Under 40 recognition. 10
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The rising stars are (first row, from left) Meagan Biello, teacher at Creekview High School; Matt McClain, owner of The McClain Agency/Nationwide Insurance; Ben Thacker, retail sales specialist with LGE Community Credit Union; Matthew Thomas, economic development manager for the City of Canton. Second row, (from left): Paul Ghanouni, owner and founder of Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm; David Pitts, operations support coordinator/ customer satisfaction at Georgia Power Co.; Kryss Roch, assistant solicitor general in the Cherokee County Solicitor General’s Office; and J. Mark Smith, principal of Woodstock High School. Not pictured: Adam Smith, commercial banker with Bank of North Georgia; and Kyle Wallace, partner/attorney at Alston & Bird, LLP.
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Celebrations!
Brooke Marie Bresnan Age 7 on July 11 Daughter of Michael and Christina Bresnan Sister of Lindsay Cecile
Joseph Buckner, Jr.
Age:22 on July 12 Happy Birthday! Love, JJ
Age 9 on June 20 Daughter of Michael and Christina Bresnan Sister of Brooke Marie
Joe Borden
Age 2 on July 4 Happy birthday Little Joe! Love, your big sis Hannah
Hannah Buckner
Lindsay Cecile Bresnan
Age 61 on July 5 Happy Birthday to the greatest husband, daddy, and pop! Love, Kathy, Michelle & Nick, Xavier, and baby Novalee
Luke Lloyd
Age 6 on June 6 Happy Birthday! We love you!! Mom, Dad and Logan
Madeline Dodd
Age 12 on July 18 Love you so much, Mom, Dad and Madison
Rachel Boling
Age 7 on July 9 We love you! Daddy, Mommy and Breanna
Jonah Kish
Age 6 on July 1 Have a magical Birthday! Love ya, Mom, Dad, and Jacob
Chris McCulloch
Age 16 on July 6 Happy birthday! Love, Mom, Dad and Bryan
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Joe Frank Borden
Age 91 on July 19 Happy Birthday Papa-San! Your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren love you so very much! Love, Joe & Kathy, Michelle & Nick, Xavier, and baby Novalee
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George McCulloch
Age 17 on July 23 Happy birthday! Love, Mom, Dad and Greg
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Congratulations
Etowah High: Sophia Spencer, Mackenzie Tilton and Katy Swendsen.
Etowah High: Mark, Daniel, Ansley and Patty Ponder.
Woodstock High: Madison Rae McColl.
Etowah High: Sarah Kirksey, Mandy Losito and Brooke Miller.
Etowah High: Garrison Simon and Alyssa McCurley.
Etowah High: Jessica Bereszniewicz, Madison Deese, Claire Groce, Kingsley Green, Lexi Thele, Erin Hammond, Sarah Hale, Danielle Glickman, Brooke Miller, Hannah Dudle, and Courtney McGonigle.
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2015 Graduates!
Etowah High: Dante Richitelli and Tom Wallner.
Etowah High: Chase Miller and family.
Sydney Perlotto, 2011 Etowah High valedictorian, graduated summa cum laude from University of Maryland, College Park with a B.A. in Global Social Change and Development.
Etowah High: Erica Reiser, Kelsey Keith, Sophia Spencer, Elyse Anderson, Micheala LaDuca, Katherine Morawa and Gabi Goodman.
Woodstock High: Emily Test, Chad Rocker and Lanna Farmer.
Etowah High: Gibson Lively, Christina Von Mehren, Megan Vaupell, Katy Swenden, Kylie Blanton and Dylan Shaw.
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ALS, Social Media and Woodstock Youth Fighting for a Better Tomorrow BY SEAN KAUFMAN
We don’t know where it comes from. It sneaks up on you and slowly deprives your muscles of the nourishment needed, paralyzing you from the outside in. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is something that affects people globally. Unfortunately, it also affects many of us in Cherokee County. My good friend Dr. Keith Ingram, principal at Ball Ground Elementary School, is witnessing his father fight this condition. Elizabeth Baker, now a sixth-grader at Woodstock Middle School, lost her father Keith Baker last year. He demonstrated courage, strength and love during his battle with ALS. Preston Gibbs and Brayden Davis were fifth-graders at Woodstock Elementary. Together, they decided to enter a social studies fair and could choose from many topics. At first, Chick-fil-A seemed to be their favorite topic—until the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral. A simple question, “Did social media increase ALS awareness?” not only allowed for them to prevail at Woodstock Elementary, but they took first place at county, regionals and state! I met with Preston and Brayden, who provided the Elizabeth Baker with her father, Keith. results of their research. Prior to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, between the months of July and September 2013, the ALS Association received $3.5 million in donations. From July to September 2014 following the Ice Bucket Challenge, the association received $109 million—and that number is still growing! Both boys shared with me their thoughts about ALS, how they had witnessed Keith Baker progress over the years, and their continued desire to make a difference. I was humbled by their commitment to a disease that many of us cannot even pronounce properly.
Raising money for scientific research, which will make a difference, is absolutely critical in this war against ALS.
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Preston Gibbs (left) and Brayden Davis.
Preston and Brayden have started a walking team called the Walking Wolverines to raise money for the 2015 Walk to Defeat ALS, set for Sept. 19 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Their goal is $1,750. (To make a donation, visit web.alsa.org, click on Donate and search for the Walking Wolverines team.) It is my hope we can help them meet their goal and reinforce their hard work and commitment to something greater than themselves. Today, an ALS diagnosis does not bring much hope to loved ones. Control is lost, nobody knows how long and what to expect. Family members witness their loved one fight an incurable condition and, as the body begins to break down, the mind stays completely aware of everything that is happening. Raising money for scientific research, which will make a difference, is absolutely critical in this war against ALS. Every dollar matters, no matter how small the donation. Please consider donating today—for Keith Ingram and his dad, for the Baker family, and for two boys fighting for a better tomorrow.
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
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A Time for Self Before Serving Others BY JODI TIBERIO
Recently I met Sydney, who was preparing for her July departure for a year-long mission trip called The World Race. Her adventure is taking her to 11 countries, where she hopes to spread love and share hope with underprivileged and impoverished people. I asked her why she wanted to leave the comforts of home and take on this journey and she told me that when she was 8 years old she went on a mission trip to Jamaica. Since that time, she has known that her journey in life would include making a difference for people living in poverty and brokenness in the world. “I am simply doing what I am called to do,” she said. As a college graduate and a true natural beauty, Sydney does not put a lot of effort into her daily look. She is adventurous and loves the outdoors. Her everyday style includes tank tops, athletic pants and Teva sandals. As she began preparing for her international journey, she decided that she wanted a new and fresh look. Brooklynn’s was the perfect place for Sydney to get a trendy new outfit to ramp up her style. We wanted to find Sydney a versatile outfit that worked with her bohemian spirit. Brooklynn’s offers something for everyone, ranging from preppy to boho chic to country. After learning about Sydney’s upcoming adventure, we selected a fun and versatile maxi skirt. We easily found a few tops to coordinate, but our favorite was the cropped white lace swing top. These are trendy and fun, and will look great with shorts, jeans, palazzo pants and more. We completed the look with accessories that really pop. Colorful bangle bracelets, a matching necklace and, of course, a fun headband. With our buy two, get one free accessories, it is easy to get these “festival fashions” to create a fun look at a great price. The team at Salon and Spa Venèssa created a hairstyle that will be easy for her to maintain. Her thick brown hair has a natural wave and tends to get frizzy, so she will need to pull her hair up away from her face as she travels. Stylist Megan Wood layered Sydney’s hair to enhance the natural wave and reduced the weight with layering and face framing. Since she won’t be able to color her hair on her trip, she needed a treatment that would blend and grow out naturally. Sydney wanted caramel-blonde, honeytoned highlights. Megan chose a Balayage technique for a natural highlighted look. Before styling her hair, Megan used Aveda’s Be Curly products to reduce frizz and to make her natural curl pattern soft and shiny. We also suggested 18
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Sydney use a new CoWash shampoo that will condition her hair and reduce frizz while enhancing her natural shine. We hope Sydney‘s new look will give her the ease she is looking for as she fulfills her mission to make a difference in the world. We wish Sydney all the best on her yearlong journey!
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Electing U.S. Senators and Unintended Consequences BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
We take our Constitution for granted. That spectacular document, debated fiercely by some of the greatest intellectual minds of the 18th century and ratified by each of the original 13 states including Georgia, set forth a contract between our people and our government unlike any seen by mankind. It is a truly impressive piece not just in American history, but stands unique in all of human history. Since its passage, 27 amendments have been ratified to change this contract between the United States and her people. Ten of these were added almost immediately and are now known as the Bill of Rights. Few would argue the importance of these guarantees for the American people. Further amendments guaranteed rights to Americans regardless of color or sex, added term limits to our president, and more. Again, tough to argue against these, but not all of the amendments to the Constitution are universally accepted as positive changes. Take the addition of an income tax for example: millions of Americans continue to debate the existence of this form of taxation by our federal government. An often seldom considered amendment has arguably been one of the most impactful on our form of government in this country. Can you remember what the 17th Amendment does without grabbing your pocket constitution? If so, congratulations! The 17th altered the way United States senators were selected. From 1789 until 1913, U.S. senators were appointed by our state legislatures. Since 1913, they have been popularly elected by the entire state. From a strictly democratic perspective, this new form of selection seems much more appropriate. But let’s take a moment to consider why the founders set up the original structure the way they did. At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, George Mason argued that the legislatures should appoint the United States senators or else the new, ever-growing federal government would “swallow up the state legislatures.” After Mason’s remarks, the motion carried unanimously. The House and Senate were initially meant to serve separate purposes. The House of Representatives would be larger, and be a direct representation of the people. It would be the body of the people and as such would start and direct revenue raising and spending. The Senate would be a smaller, more deliberative body that would be appointed
As citizens, we should carefully consider the long-term impact of the decisions of our leaders.
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by and represent the interests of the state governments as well as the people. By mixing these two chambers, the Congress would consider legislation with different perspectives and better represent our nation. How would this structure apply in modern examples? Massive unfunded federal mandates like the Affordable Care Act (commonly called ObamaCare) or the No Child Left Behind Act would never have made it through a pre-1913 United States Senate. The state legislatures would have had an accountability measure to hold over their respective senators and demanded their opposition. The leading argument by progressives in 1913 (whose other major constitutional amendment was the addition of an income tax) was to eliminate special interests and corruption in the Senate. Unfortunately, according to George Mason University Professor Todd Zywicki (a subject matter expert on the 17th Amendment), there is little to no evidence that the amendment has had any impact in reducing corruption. In fact, it has simply allowed special interests to lobby U.S. senators without dealing with a third party in the form of the state legislatures. The end result of the 17th Amendment has been a more rapid growth of the federal government, a weakening of our state governments, and an ability for big money to make U.S. senators nearly untouchable. Do I expect that the effects of the 17th will ever be reversed? Not likely. Do I expect that I’ve convinced you that they should be? That’s completely up to you. The most important lesson that I believe we can take away from the 17th Amendment to our Constitution is the existence of the law of unintended consequences. Though a bill, or an amendment, or an executive order can have the most noble of intentions, it can have a ripple effect that no one had expected. The addition of hotel/motel taxes this year and the effects they will have on the convention industry in Georgia and the title ad valorem fee’s effects on those moving into Georgia are just a few recent examples of this principle in action in our state. As citizens, we should carefully consider the long-term impact of the decisions of our leaders, and whether we believe those leaders are making the same considerations on our behalf. If you ever have any questions for me, please feel free to call me or attend one of my Weekly Coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock.
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.
New Life for Highway 92
Transforming into a Gateway to Woodstock BY PATTI HART
In the mid 1990s, I traveled the Woodstock stretch of Highway 92 between the railroad tracks and I-575 dozens of times on the way to the mountains. It was not so very different from other stretches of Highway 92, where on my daily travels I would pass a Wal-Mart, Dairy Queen, brick office buildings, a bank or two, fast food restaurants, strip malls and lots of parking. It wasn’t until my husband and I moved to Woodstock in 1997 that I discovered a wonderful authentic downtown area with a pharmacy/post office, a barber shop and antique stores. Restaurants had yet to come east of the train tracks where the multistory mixed-use buildings now stand. The current downtown district of Woodstock is thriving and prosperous with a better balance of commercial, office and residential to fill the sidewalks with activity. This successful revitalization was spurred by an early Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant, through the Atlanta Regional Commission. A subsequent study, the Town Center LCI, better defined the Main Street theme. By comparison, that stretch of Highway 92 has remained unchanged and there is nothing to point passers-by to the thriving downtown just a mile or so away. On June 8, 2015, after a year-long public planning process, Woodstock’s city council approved the Highway 92 Corridor LCI as an extension to the existing Town Center LCI, which guided the downtown development. We hope to bring new life to the aging Highway 92 corridor by improving economic viability; accommodating pedestrians, bicyclists and other transit users like commuters and seniors in need of local transit; preserving and enhancing the area’s natural features; increasing aesthetic appeal; and improving the overall health of the community while creating a gateway to downtown with its own unique sense of place.
What’s to Come: • Because this stretch of Highway 92 is a major transportation corridor, the plan seeks to find the balance between moving cars through quickly and efficiently while providing pedestrian amenities that offer a sense of safety and comfort with redesigned crosswalks, respite islands and shade trees. • Access streets for local traffic will keep the center lanes moving quickly. • Strengthening sidewalk and trail connections will encourage residents to choose biking and walking over driving. • Providing a shared water retention facility that is centralized on the corridor will be an attractive incentive for redevelopment. • Increasing the number of destinations that can be safely accessed from the end of the Greenprints Alliance Noonday Creek Trail, part of the Greenprints Trail System, just east of the I-575 intersection on the north side of Highway 92. A connection to Town Center, Kennesaw, Marietta and eventually the Silver Comet Trail is a real possibility. Travelers along the Highway 92 corridor in the future are likely to have a different experience than mine. Will future day trippers pass through Woodstock with a sense that this is a unique place with active streets where people bike and walk? Will they make unplanned stops at a farmers market and discover walking trails and plan to come back another day? Will they take note of mixed use developments with active open spaces and conveniences like a grocer or shared work centers for local entrepreneurs? Will gateway signage draw them into our downtown? Will they see the continued on page 79
The proposal would add streets along the sides for local traffic, leaving the middle lanes for faster travel. HIGHWAY 92 AXONOMETRIC COURTESY OF CITY OF WOODSTOCK
Patti Hart, Project Manager for the Hwy 92 LCI, is a Woodstock City Planner and has been with the Community Development Department since 2005.
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Acting 101: How to Get Started BY JESSICA LEIGH SMITH
Metro Atlanta area has been successful in courting television and film projects that open the door to local residents interested in acting. I started my acting career in 2006, and have since been in more than 40 films, TV shows, web series, plays and commercials, as well as other acting and producing projects. Most notably, I had co-starring roles on One Tree Hill and Drop Dead Diva. One of my greatest passions is helping others get started in acting, and teaching them how to avoid scams and pitfalls. The first step is determining what level of acting you are interested in; if you want a fun experience to tell your friends and family about, you may prefer background acting, otherwise known as being an extra. This comes with long hours, low pay and little glory. It also means a day on set and possibly being in close proximity to your favorite actor. For me, hours of downtime means a lot of reading! Steps to becoming an extra are easy. Find an extras casting office, send in the requested picture(s), information, and wait to be contacted for a job. Most of the offices have Facebook pages, and you can like those pages to find out about upcoming work. Only contact a casting office about roles for which you are the type they need -- it is highly annoying to the casting director to receive calls or emails from actors they can’t use at that time. There are quite a few casting agencies in Atlanta, and you can submit to them all — and follow their instructions. For more information, visit www. cometourgeorgia.com.
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If you want more out of your acting experience and are looking for a speaking part, you are seeking principal roles. Follow these two basic steps: Have a professional headshot taken of yourself. Don’t rely on your favorite family member with a camera. It’s important to hire someone who has experience taking actors’ headshots. Before selecting a photographer, visit his or her website and look for an extensive headshot portfolio. Sign with an agent. Be cautious. A good agent won’t require or even strongly suggest that you take certain classes, or use a specific photographer. A legitimate agent gets paid when you get paid, so don’t let anyone convince you that you need to spend money with them. And make sure you follow directions when submitting to an acting agency. This is the first in a series of articles about the steps to becoming an actor and how to take advantage of local filming opportunities. If you have a specific question you would like to see answered, please email candi@aroundaboutmagazines.com.
Jessica Leigh Smith lives in Cherokee County with her family. Jessica is also an actress and producer. JessicaLeighSmith.com and Facebook.com/NotFinishedInc.
Expert Surgical Care for the Cherokee Community
Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates is a full-service practice specializing in the wide scope of general surgery. Our board-certified physician, Dr. Grant Wolfe, uses the latest minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques to treat the full spectrum of abdominal, thyroid, and soft tissue Grant Wolfe, M.D.
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Out & About July 3
Downtown Block Party is the theme of the monthly Friday Night Live event set for 6-9 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. Kick off the July 4th weekend. www.whatsupwoodstock.com.
July 3 - Aug. 12
Members’ Art Show 2015 at the Cherokee Arts Center, an exhibition of art by members of Cherokee Arts Center, will be on display 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Free and open to the public. Art will be available for purchase. Open receptions are set for 6-8 p.m. July 3 and Aug. 7.
July 8
CPR/AED and First Aid Training will be offered 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce terrace level. Class is part of the chamber’s outreach programs. Must be age 14 to be certified. Cost is $66. RSVP to Amber@ CherokeeChamber.com or call 770-345-0040.
July 11
Woodstock Concert in the Park featuring Departure, a Journey tribute band, and Electric Avenue, an 80s synth/pop band, at 7:30 p.m. at The Park at City Center. No charge. www.woodstockconcertseries.com.
July 18
Movies in the Park in Canton’s Browns Park will feature Dreamwork’s “Home” on July 18 and “Paddington” on Aug. 22. The movies are free and begin at sundown. Early registration deadline the 6 Hour Race to Sunset at Blankets Creek, set for Aug. 8. The event has a 325 rider limit. T-shirt deadline is July 25. Details available at www. mountaingoatadventures.com.
July 4
Woodstock: The day begins at 7:30 p.m. with the annual Woodstock Freedom Run (www. WoodstockFreedomRun.com). Parade kicks off at 10 a.m., starting and ending at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Road and winding along Main Street and through side streets. Festivities after the parade until 3 p.m. at The Park at City Center include food, live music, children’s games, cake walk, arts and crafts, and more. The day concludes with fireworks at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Highway 92 near I-575. www.woodstockparksandrec.com. Canton: Canton Main Street and the American Legion Thomas M. Brady Post 45 are partnering to host activities beginning at 3 p.m. at Cannon Park, including vendors, the First Friday food alley and children’s activities. A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show - is planned for 4-7 p.m. on stage, followed by the 7 p.m. parade. Fireworks will be presented by Canton Tourism at the Riverstone Shopping Center at dusk, with music by DJ Ray DeLuca in the parking lot before and after the display. For details, call Micah Fowler at 770-704-1548 or to participate in the parade, call Lynne Rollins of the American Legion at 770-548-4300.
July 25
The Artisans Arts and Craft Show at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. mainstreetcraftshow@ gmail.com . www.mainstreetcraftshow.com.
Aug. 2
A Day on the Etowah River, sponsored by the Cherokee County Historical Society and the Upper Etowah River Alliance, features educational programs on the history of the area, a six-mile paddle on the Etowah River featuring Native American fish weirs and other historic sites and a dinner at The Wheeler House, an event venue in Ball Ground built in 1906. Times are 1:30-8 p.m. Suggested donation is $80 or $140 per couple. Price includes canoe or kayak rentals, dinner, drinks, tours, a chance to win a new recreational kayak and a year’s membership in each participating organization. www.coosa.org.
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National Night Out is a national event designed to bring awareness to crime and drug prevention. The Woodstock event, sponsored by the Woodstock Police Department, is set for 6-9 p.m. at The Park at City Center. Call Officer Ryan Bleisath at 678-614-9104 for details email rbleisath@woodstockga.gov. www.woodstockga.gov. 24
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Hope Fore Single Moms Golf Classic to benefit Serenade Heights will be held at the Fairways of Canton. $200 registration includes a round of golf, greens and cart fee, breakfast and lunch, and tee gift. Register at http://event.attendstar.com/ event/show/hope-fore-moms-golf-classic/. Email sierra0030@ gmail.com. www.serenadeheights.org.
Beginning Aug. 19
Divorce and Grief care support groups will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 13 weeks at Woodstock United Methodist Church, 109 Towne Lake Parkway. $15 includes workbook. To register, call 770-516-0371.
Aug. 21-23, 28-30
“Vanities” by Jack Heifner will be performed by the Cherokee Theatre Company at the Downtown Canton Theatre, with shows beginning at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. For tickets, email boxoffice@cherokeetheatre.org or call 770-591-0282. www.cherokeetheatre.org.
PERIMETER NORTH FAMILY MEDICINE Offering a full range of adult and pediatric services, our board-certified physicians proudly offer the highest quality care to keep you and your family happy and healthy. We accept most insurance plans and offer same-day appointments and extended hours at many of our locations.
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Recreational Venue Began as a Flood Control Measure BY AMY COBB
Believe it or not, Allatoona Lake was not built primarily for boating, fishing and camping, although those are pleasant consequences of its construction. Anyone who lived downstream of Allatoona Dam before it was constructed will tell you it was built for flood control. Annual flooding caused millions of dollars worth of damage to property and crops for the people of Rome and other towns downstream. In the early 1900s, there were multiple flood events, one so major that it is recorded that the waters in downtown Rome were deep enough for a steamboat to travel up Broad Street. In the 1920s, Georgia Power Co. became interested in the Allatoona site and started buying land to construct a dam and reservoir. Georgia Power’s plans came to a halt because of the economic climate during the Great Depression. In A side view of the Allatoona Dam in 1947 in the middle of construction. Toward the 1934, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a back of the picture are three penstocks, two of which currently deliver water from the intake to the turbines. study that included Allatoona in the general plan for the Alabama-Coosa River system, but it wasn’t pursued because This year is the 65th anniversary of the opening of the of the lack of a power market at the time and the exorbitant project, and in the past 65 years, many visitors to Allatoona construction costs for flood control. have enjoyed the benefits of that construction. For information Another study of the Coosa and its tributaries in 1938 on recreation opportunities at Allatoona Lake, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Allatoona Lake Project Management justified the need to reduce the flood frequency on the Etowah Office at 678-721-6700. River and in Rome, and approval to construct the Allatoona Dam and Reservoir was granted in the Flood Control Act of Aug. 18, 1941. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in June 1946 and construction crews worked 24 hours a day, seven days a week Park Ranger Amy Cobb is a Georgia native and has been a for three and a half years to complete the dam. The project was Corps Ranger at several locations around the South. completed and opened for public use in 1950.
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In 1893 more than 27 million people flocked to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago to witness the latest inventions, including the Vienna beef hot dog, created by Austrian-Hungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany. The Chicago Style hot dog got its start from street cart hot dog vendors during the Great Depression. Money was scarce, but business was good for these entrepreneurs who offered a delicious hot meal on a bun for only a nickel. The famous Chicago Style hot dog was born!
Bringing the Windy City to Woodstock July is National Hot Dog Month, and according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans will consume 155 million hot dogs during the Fourth of July weekend – the biggest hot dog holiday of the year. However, you can get your hot dog fix any day of the year at Woodstock’s new hot dog joint - What A Dog. Owner Daniel Payne wanted to bring the Chicagostyle hot dog experience to Woodstock, so his first order of business was earn a Ph.D from Hot Dog University in Chicago. “Chicago has some of the best hot dogs and beef sandwiches in the world.” Payne said. “After sampling food from all over North Georgia, I could not find anything even remotely close to a true Chicago-style hot dog, so I felt that I needed to bring the amazing food from Chicago to Georgia.” A true Chicago-style hot dog starts out with one of the famous Vienna beef franks in a poppy seed bun, topped with mild yellow mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, a dill pickle spear, two sport peppers and a dash of celery salt. What A Dog offers the traditional frankfurter that has been “dragged through the garden,” as described by die-hard fans of the Chicago dog.
Hot dogs aren’t the only thing on the menu – stop in for a fresh, all-beef, made-to-order hamburger, or a Vienna beef sandwich smothered with peppers and mozzarella cheese that comes with a side of au jus sauce. Pair either of those menu items with a side of chili cheese fries, and you have a delicious and satisfying meal. One of the newest items on the menu is the Chicago-style pizza puff: a deep-fried pastry filled with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Jeremy, a recent customer trying the pizza puff for the first time, said “It was pure awesomeness!” “We actually listen to our customers and love getting feedback, Payne From left: Nathan Pennington, Erik said. “We have spent the Aguilar and Mary Dell last few months talking with customers and making some great changes based on their feedback.” Don’t wait for the next cookout or baseball game to experience a great hot dog – visit What A Dog and get a taste of the Windy City, right here in Woodstock.
What A Dog 9595 B Main St., Woodstock, 30188 Located at the corner of Highway 92 and Main Street beside the Chevron Station 770-485-3411 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., seven days a week www.facebook.com/pages/What-A-Dog/985207491496535
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EVERYDAY
Identifying people in need in our community.
David with his mom, Mary Ellen Hedrick.
What would you do... if you knew that with each passing day,
your health was deteriorating as your failing kidney continued to create new health issues? Powerless, you spend four long hours, three days each week tethered to a dialysis machine. You patiently wait for the chance at a new kidney, along with more than 90,000 others who face your same challenges. After exhausting all family donor possibilities, you wait for the perfect match before your time runs out. You pray and share your story, in hopes that the news of your medical need will reach the right person. Woodstock resident Brian Mott, 56, is in desperate need of a kidney transplant from a living donor. Brian’s personal journey began in 1995 when he was diagnosed with medullary cystic kidney disease, commonly called UKD, a rare, inherited disorder caused by a genetic chromosome mutation. Children of affected parents have a 50 percent chance of developing UKD. This inherited disease has taken the life of Brian’s grandmother at age 31, and his father at age 36. Today, three of his six siblings have been diagnosed with UKD, along with his daughter. “UKD is one of the more vicious forms of kidney disease, but it is the one type of kidney disease that can be treated successfully for a long period of time with a donor kidney, as it is not caused by outside sources such as diabetes or high blood pressure,” said Brian. Eighteen years ago, Brian received his first kidney transplant when his beautiful sisterin-law Martiza was in a fatal car crash involving a drunk driver. “They called it a tragic miracle, but I call it something good that came out of something that should never have happened,” said Dave, Brian’s brother and Martiza’s husband. Maritza’s donated kidneys saved Brian 28
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and his brother Wayne, as well as countless others who received her donated organs. “For the past 18 years, Brian has successfully lived with Maritza’s kidney – well beyond the average. However, his transplant kidney began failing in August of 2013, and for the past three years, he has been on a big-time roller coaster, healthwise. In November 2013, he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, which really set him back, and [he] had to have his aortic valve replaced.” Brian has been cleared for another transplant and is in desperate need of a living donor, as his health continues to decline. Most people start with family members when looking for a donor, but that is a limited option due to the Mott family’s health history. Most people don’t realize that donating a kidney is a relatively simple procedure; it’s a laparoscopic surgery, which is a minimally-invasive technique that causes less discomfort than procedures performed in the past. There are also shorter hospital stays and recovery time. Brian and his family have had their fair share of adversity, and have learned first-hand the importance of good health and vitality. Brian shares his story not only to create awareness about the growing need of living organ donors today, but also with a glimpse of hope that someone may be moved to give the gift of life. To learn more about how to become a living kidney donor, visit www.kidneyregistry.org. To contact Brian Mott directly, email brianmott@msn.com or contact Everyday Angels at aaeverydayangels@gmail.com to be directed to Brian’s transplant coordinators. 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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Mapping Out Summer Playdates, Disc Golf, Inline Skating, Hiking, Water Slide May Be in a Park Near You BY BRYAN REYNOLDS, DIRECTOR OF CHEROKEE RECREATION & PARKS AGENCY
Cherokee County is a unique blend of suburban living and rural communities where more than 235,000 Georgians call home. With landscape as diverse as its inhabitants, the county covers more than 430 square miles, starting in the foothills of the Appalachians and stretching southward, toward metro Atlanta. Within Cherokee’s borders are the Etowah River, Little River and Lake Allatoona. It is a great place to live, work and play. At Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency (CRPA), our job is to make Cherokee a better place to play. Our mission is to serve you by enhancing your quality of life, promoting healthy lifestyles, and maintaining an active community through a diverse system of public parks and recreational programs. Our county’s park system currently includes 22 locations ranging from three acres to more than 540 acres, including: • Cherokee County Aquatic Center, with indoor 50-meter competition pool and 25-yard instructional therapy pool, as well as a 7,900-square-foot outdoor leisure pool area • Recreation Center with basketball court, inline hockey rink • Union Hill Community Center, a former schoolhouse that functions as community center and banquet hall • 32 baseball/softballdiamonds • 24 athletic fields • 20 tennis courts • 17 playgrounds
• 2 boat ramps • A disc golf course • An inline hockey rink CRPA also offers a wide variety of recreation programming, including youth and adult athletics, aquatics, special events, camps, instructional programs, programs for active adults and therapeutic recreation. We also partner with other organizations in the community, to expand Cherokee’s recreation opportunities even further. Scheduled for construction later this year are two new parks, adding more leisure opportunities to the county. In the southwest portion of Cherokee, on Kellogg Creek Road near Victory Drive, Patriots Park will include an adapteduse baseball field, regulation baseball fields, a playground, walking track and dog park. Cherokee Veterans Park, to be built on Highway 20 near Water Tank Road in northeast Cherokee, will include athletic fields, a playground, walking trails and a skate park. For more information about the many parks and programs available through CRPA, call 770-924-7768 or visit www.crpa.net. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RACHEL NIPP
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How to Save Your Child The Lifeguard’s Perspective BY CARA GORDON, AQUATICS COORDINATOR FOR THE CHEROKEE COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
The pool is a fun place for families to spend their summer days, but with drowning being the No. 2 cause of accidental death, we need to work together to end this problem. Lifeguards are trained to recognize risky behaviors and recognize drowning victims in the water, but we also want to ask parents to join us in actively supervising their children while in and around the pool. Often, an active drowning victim who has his or her head above water is unable to call out for help and is usually only able to get enough air to breathe, which leaves no breath for calling out for help. Drowning is often silent. Below are a few indicators that lifeguards are looking for and are asking parents to be aware of as well. Risky Behaviors • A child under the age of 5 without a parent in the water with him or her. • A child wearing water wings, using a noodle/pool float, or wearing the wrong size life jacket. • A child bobbing up and down in water over his or her head. • Children playing breath-holding games. • Children diving into shallow water.
How to Help in the Absence of a Lifeguard We highly recommend getting trained in basic water rescue or taking a lifeguard training course. The rule of thumb with assisting an active drowning victim if you are not trained for in-water rescue is “Reach or Throw, Don’t Go.” An active drowning victim has the potential to bring you down with him or her if you enter the water to assist. Most pools have lifesaving devices that Kim Whatley, manager, and Cara you can use to throw Gordon, coordinator, of the Cherokee to the victim or County Aquatic use to reach Center. out to the victim. Utilize these before you consider putting yourself in danger as well.
What Drowning May Look Like • Head above water, splashing, but unable to make forward progress. • A young child that is face down, unable to lift his or her head for a breath. • A child who is vertical in the water, trying to keep his or her mouth above water. The child’s arms might be out to the sides, pressing downward for support. Once children lose the fight to stay above water they might continue to struggle until they pass out. • A person who dives in and does not resurface. Note: not all drownings look the same. If you think something is wrong, offer help. It is better to be safe than sorry. Hunter Jones, lifeguard. 32
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Lifeguarding Classes Water Safety Instructor (swim lesson instructor certification) July 13-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Junior Lifeguarding July 27-30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lifeguard Training July 6-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18, 19, 25 and 26
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(9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays)
For details on these and a list of swim lessons, visit www.crpa.net.
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Junior Service League Celebrates 25 Years BY CLAIRE FROST
The Junior Service League (JSL) of Woodstock celebrated 25 years of service last month, and with that a successful record of improving our community and helping families in Cherokee County. The 40-member league has raised $389,500 for local causes over the years through fundraisers, including the Holiday Tour of Homes that began in 1997. Other charitable events include the Give a Child a Mulligan golf tournament and an annual tennis tournament the league started three years ago. The league members work tirelessly throughout the year hosting these events and volunteering with local nonprofits. Members gather quarterly to serve MUST Ministries, Papa’s Pantry, BEATS, St. Michael’s, Everyday Angels and Forever Fed, among others. Karen Flaig is a representative of Everyday Angels, the organization that has received funds raised during the last two golf tournaments. “Last year we raised $5,000 for Erin Holt, who suffered a brain injury and this year’s tournament benefitted Jacob Hobby,” said Flaig. “These lovely ladies selflessly volunteer their time away from their own family obligations to make a difference in our community. I have so much respect and admiration for each of them.” As our community grows and changes, the JSL is looking forward to keeping pace over the next 25 years. “We’re excited about streamlining our meetings and re-energizing our membership, enabling us to do more good while our members balance service, family, career, and other
The league members work tirelessly throughout the year hosting these events and volunteering with local nonprofits.
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The league’s members spend many hours raising funds and volunteering to benefit local charities.
commitments,” according to league President Mandy Moyer. Her excitement is echoed by her predecessor, Dr. Jenn Paulo, who said she’s “proud to be a part of this amazing group of ladies … Working together to help those in need is rewarding in so many ways.” If you’d like to learn more about the organization, visit www. jslwoodstock.org, email jslwoodstock@yahoo.com, or drop by a meeting that begins at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill. The JSL is accepting applications for the fall provisional class, and a new member mixer is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Fire Stone. Congratulations and cheers to your service, ladies! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the next 25 years!
Claire is the editor of House of Frost, a blog juggling family, fashion, food and furnishing with a little sparkle. HouseFrost.com
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos BY CARON AND ALBERTO CATALAN
Fresh pico de gallo is a wonderful thing! It can top your favorite tacos or nachos or be a dip in itself. Did you know the direct translation to English is “beak of the rooster?” One of our loyal guests, Amy, asked for a shrimp taco recipe, so here you go. Enjoy your summer! ~ Caron and Alberto
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos 2 lbs. peeled shrimp 1/4 cup silver tequila 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of 3 limes squeezed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, add shrimp and leave marinating for 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, make the pico de gallo.
Pico de gallo 1 cup diced fresh tomato 1/2 cup diced onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
Salt to taste (1/2 - 1 teaspoon) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1-2 tablespoons finely diced fresh jalapeños Juice of 1 lime squeezed
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients with a spoon. In sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add shrimp. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes. Heat tortillas in pan (medium heat). Fill tortillas with shrimp and top with pico de gallo and finely shredded romaine lettuce.
Caron and Alberto Catalan, owners and managers of Papa P’s, have lived in Towne Lake since 2008. www.papa-ps.com
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Are We in a Seller’s Market? BY KURT & SHEILA JOHNSON
If I could answer the question about whether or not a seller’s market exists with only a yes or a no answer, I wouldn’t need to write an entire article to give you the correct answer. The short answer is this: the real estate market is improving in all price ranges, but higher priced homes are in a buyer’s market. A seller’s market is when buyer demand exceeds seller’s supply. In the housing industry, it is widely accepted that a seller’s market occurs when there is less than seven months of available inventory (homes for sale). At the end of April 2015, Cherokee County had 3.46 months of inventory of detached single family homes, according to First Multiple Listings Service (FMLS) sales data. This, by definition, is a strong seller’s market...but not for everyone. You will notice in the chart that the Months of Inventory of homes vary greatly by price range. Over the last 12 months, an average of 54.83 homes in the $100,000 - $149,999 price range have sold per month. With only 66 homes currently on the market in this price range, there is slightly more than a month’s supply of homes priced in this range. To the other extreme, there is roughly an eight- to-19 month supply of houses (278 homes) on the market priced over $400,000. With only about 24 homes per month selling in this
price range, it may take additional upgrades or improvements, or a competitive price, to stand out in this crowded inventory. Before deciding on a pricing strategy for your property, ask your Realtor to determine if your home’s price range, subdivision and home type is in a buyer’s or seller’s market.
Kurt and Sheila Johnson are Keller Williams Top Producing Agents and have served Cherokee County for more than 10 years. www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com.
TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
TLBA SPOTLIGHT
During the June Workshop, the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) elected our new officers for the 2015 — 2016 fiscal year. They all will be introduced to you in next month’s issue. The TLBA’s second annual Bowl-A-Thon, benefiting the Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship Awards, will be held on a date to be determined in August. Our inaugural Bowl-A-Thon in 2014 was a fantastic family-friendly event for all levels of bowlers, including kids, and this year’s event will be even better. If you would like to sign up to play, sponsor or volunteer, please contact Gloria Snyder by email at gjsnyder@bellsouth.net. More information will be available in the July and August issues and on our website. The topic of our June Workshop was “Helping Our Community.” We want to thank Lynn Saunders of Papa’s Pantry for the presentation.
Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop Tuesday, July 21, 12:15 — 2 p.m. Please check our website at tlba.org for further information on the topic and speaker. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events by email to jstaughton@renasant.com.
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The Doggy Dorm Georgia heat is difficult to tolerate, and can be especially challenging if you have a canine companion that you enjoy spending time outdoors with, whether you’re camping, hiking, walking, enjoying a cookout or playing in the yard. Here are some cool tips for this hot summer.
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1. Baby Pool. These are cheap and dogs love jumping in and out, and stretching out in them. We always provide a fresh doggy pool for our boarders to enjoy every day of summer.
2. Swimming. What GREAT exercise! It can be your personal pool, the local lake or pond, or even a dog facility that teaches dock diving. 3. Cooling Jackets. These can be found online, or at the local pet store. 4. Exercise Early. Do your dog and yourself a favor by getting up early for your walk. Or maybe a fun hike at Red Top Mountain with a quick dip in Lake Allatoona. 5. Cool Off from the Bottom Up. Dogs cool off best when chilled water touches their stomach and feet. 6. Stay Hydrated. Always provide plenty of water and offer it often. Refresh outside water buckets daily. You can reach The Doggy Dorm’s owner and trainer Tyler Verlander at 678-463-4705 or Info@TheDoggyDorm.com. www.thedoggydorm.com
Rob’s Rescues This dog’s name is Noodles. He fetches a toy when you throw it but does not bring it back. He is about 2 years old and he is a black Lab. He is really nice. He has a white tip at the end of his tail. He is calm and likes belly rubs and toys. He was brought in as a stray. There are a lot of kittens at the shelter. Buy a kitten at the shelter to help them. At the moment, it is buy one get one free. Please spay and neuter your pets.
I went with Pet Buddies Food Pantry to a trailer park. There were lots of dogs and cats barking and meowing. I helped them. I helped Dr. Taylor by mixing injections – distemper and rabies vaccines. Visit my updated website:
www.robsrescues.com I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com
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Helping Hands
An Outreach to the Hungry and Homeless BY SUSAN SCHULZ
Many of us believe downtown Atlanta is the closest place you’ll find a homeless population - certainly not in Cherokee County. Unfortunately that is not true. While there are several local efforts to help the homeless, one in particular began with the simple question from a three-year-old boy named Seth. The youngster, who is now nine years old, heard his mom use the age-old reasoning of moms who want to encourage their children to clean their plates: “there are hungry people in the world,” she said. His response: “Can we ask our neighbors for some food for the hungry people? I’m sure they have some food in their pantry to share.” When Seth was in kindergarten, his mom Leah Evaschuk took him door to door to collect groceries to donate to Give Homeless Hope, a Cobb County food pantry; Seth ended up with a full wagon. It was a satisfying mission, but the experience left them wanting more of a connection with the people who receive the food especially the homeless men and women in Cherokee County. Leah decided to build an outreach-focused program to meet the basic needs of the homeless and low-income residents of Cherokee County, and offer fellowship and ministry to those in need. Their church, Oak Leaf, helped them build the foundation of Leah’s program, Rooted in Love. The ministry was named after a prayer in Ephesians 3:17, in which a desire is expressed for the downtrodden to become rooted and established in God’s love. With the help of Leah’s church family and members of the community, Rooted in Love launched its 38
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Sharing a meal and playing games are part of the fellowship offered by Rooted in Love volunteers.
first event with a meal for the homeless on Feb. 7, 2015. Thirty volunteers from area churches, youth groups and colleges met in downtown Canton with carloads full of food, clothing, blankets and basic needs for the homeless population of that area of Cherokee County. Volunteers assembled bags filled with more than 100 rolls of toilet paper, soaps, canned goods, pasta, hand-warmers, tissues, candles, and more. Women and children chose coats, jackets, and blankets from bins of donated items. Plates of chili, salad, cornbread, chips, and cookies were shared with more than 25 people. The love of Christ was shared through prayer, conversation coloring books, sidewalk chalk and soccer. One recipient said that the volunteers with Rooted in Love “are awesome folks. I love them for loving God so much and reaching out to me.” Since that first meal, the sharing continues on the first and third Saturdays of every month, in the Canton Village parking lot at 261 Marietta Road in Canton. The distribution isn’t limited to the homeless. Anyone with a need will be served. Ministry members also give away goody bags filled with basic hygiene items and snacks. If you have a desire to get involved in this much needed ministry by being a part of the Saturday meals or goody bags, please sign up at: www.rootedinlovega.org.
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Supporting Senior Citizens in Need BY MARCINE JOHNSON AND BRANDI HACKETT
The Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) is an agency that was founded in 2000 to help the aging population. The nonprofit 501(c)3 exists to “encourage volunteerism and conduct fundraising activities to fiscally support those of greatest need within our aging community,” according to the mission statement. The VAC is specifically dedicated to support Cherokee County Senior Services (CCSS) by utilizing donated funds; we are also ambassadors to our community, and work diligently to increase awareness of the programs and events of CCSS and issues concerning all seniors. Our logo is “SoS” - Serving our Seniors. We raise money by holding multiple fundraising events throughout the year. Monthly, we hold $5 lunches at various senior residences throughout the county. Annually, we host a motorcycle ride called Poker Run helping to spread the word about the VAC’s efforts. In addition, we hold an annual gala to raise funds. Proceeds from fundraising events support the following programs: Meals on Wheels -- The VAC provides 100 percent of funds for prescribed nutritional drink supplements that assist seniors with compromised nutritional needs. The VAC has also purchased new thermal meal bags for the safe delivery of meals, as well as permanent kitchen equipment. Outreach, Information and Assistance -- The VAC provides the additional emergency funds for seniors who have exhausted all other means of assistance for things such as utilities, rent or medical costs. Cherokee County Senior Services screens This department screens all applications for assistance to ensure it is truly a “last stop” for the VAC to provide funding. Home Care Services -- The VAC identifies a local service provider to help seniors in need of items, such as fans, air conditioners, or heaters. VAC also assist seniors with odd jobs, such as changing light bulbs, installing grab bars for safety, or building ramps for wheelchair-bound seniors. Projects have included replacing a water heater, adding a handrail to a porch and providing more than 10 air conditioners for seniors with asthma, a step that significantly improved their life, according to Judy Davilla. All donations are tax deductible to extent permitted by law. Visit http://vac-cherokeega.org/. 40
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Doug Key (left) with Marcine Johnson, chair of the VAC board of directors, and Judy Davila, VAC board member for fundraising.
During a recent VAC fundraiser, Doug Key of Key’s Jewelry in downtown Canton, donated an 18K white gold, triangleshaped green tourmaline pendant with diamonds, valued at $4,500. Tickets for a chance to win the necklace were sold, and a drawing was held in early May. The winners were Dottie and Robert Denham. The raffle was part of the annual gala, which raised more than $20,000 to support seniors and veterans in need.
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Senior Sense The Value of Creativity BY DELIA HALVERSON
Many seniors decide to downsize and move into a smaller house. I remember the time we decided to retire our furniture and refurnish the living room. With a tingle of creativity, we approached the furniture store. My imagination was about to be challenged. Before me lay rooms of furniture. Our salesman approached with the usual let-me-sell-to-you gleam in his eye. He proudly showed us from room to room, explaining how the furnishings coordinated in the rooms. I made the mistake of mentioning coordinating things from different rooms. The salesman bristled and quickly pointed out the monetary advantage of purchasing the room’s pieces as a complete set. A large sign in each room stated the price of the room if purchased item by item and quoted the reduced price of the complete room. If we filled the room with all the items listed, there would be no space for personal things. I could not use the driftwood I carried over many rods of portages on our canoe camping trip. I would have to pack away the shells I collected when we lived on Sanibel Island. The antique duck decoy would be banished from its prized place. Suddenly these things became more precious to me than the most lavishly decorated room. I would not stifle my creative urge. I was determined to combine the old and the new, thereby giving our home a personal quality as well as good decorative taste. We left the store. I set about redecorating our living room. Our nephew’s painting of a lighthouse hangs on one wall. Our shelves and tables hold everything from my grandmother’s rose bowl to a two-foot cedar candlestick made from an old fence post by a friend. Each item has memories and meaning. As for the furniture, it took on a new glow when we had it reupholstered. I knew we were right in our decision when the local home economics teacher asked me to allow her students to tour our house during their study on furnishing accessories. Had I remembered the salesman’s name I would have written him. I can’t even remember the name of the store! The salesman lost a potential customer by not allowing me to combine my memories with new furniture. He might have sold me half of the store!
I was determined to combine the old and the new, thereby giving our home a personal quality as well as good decorative taste.
Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.
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The Dark Secrets of a High School Valedictorian BY MIKE LITREL, MD
I’ve gotten a lot of congratulations lately about my son Joseph graduating as Etowah High School’s valedictorian. Many assume that since I am a physician, Joseph’s achievement is somehow related to smart genes inherited from yours truly. After all, his mom is only an artist. Although my wife Ann would never admit it, I suspect the accolades I receive for my son’s scholarly prowess must really tick her off. While I struggled in high school and college and goofed off more than I care to admit, Ann earned her way to the No. 1 spot both in high school and at the University of Michigan. Ann knows she is the smart one in our marriage, and any credit I deserve for intelligence is only for the decision to marry up. Sadly, my true genetic influence was all too apparent when Joseph stood up to deliver his valedictory address. “One of my greatest dreams in life,” Joseph began his speech to his Etowah classmates and an audience of 5,000, “is to get tackled away from a podium for saying something inappropriate.” Joseph grinned, and nervous laughter filled the auditorium. I did not join in. Years ago in one of these columns I wrote about how Joseph once tried to burn down my house. He’s done plenty of other things, too, about which I’ve mostly kept mum. A couple of months ago I found a crumpled up letter on the floor kicking Joseph out of National Honor Society. The stated reason was for “not upholding the standards of this organization.” His excuse to me was that he hated waking up early for the meetings. Although Joseph was somewhat busy as a wrestler and part time Kennesaw State University student, I sensed this was the moment to tell him that laziness gets you nowhere in life. But I was too lazy for that particular conversation. We worry about our kids. It starts the day they miraculously arrive in our lives, in an explosion of tears, blood and amniotic fluid. For the next 18 years we pray that they keep safe from the dangers of this world and, even more, from the dangers of their own poor decisions.
As the audience laughed and waited for Joseph to finish his thought, I wondered if something dishonorable was about to come out next. Fortunately, Joseph’s speech did not reveal any other unsuspected Four of the top five Etowah graduates (from left) dark secrets. His Joseph Litrel, salutatorian Samantha Kaczaral, Mason Pirkl and Katherine Morawa. Not pictured: message to the Aidan Workman. Class of 2015 was about showing gratitude to the people who have given us so much. (You can see all three minutes on YouTube, “Joseph Litrel Valedictorian Speech” http://youtu.be/ll5YPWvDOUQ So in keeping with Joseph’s message of gratitude, here is my list of people to whom I am grateful. I am grateful to my wife Ann for giving Joseph his smarts and study habits. I am grateful to Brian Heglund for being Joseph’s friend, and for teaching him about physics and life. I am grateful to Coach Charles Higdon for teaching Joseph about wrestling, and that winning requires hard work. But most of all I am grateful to my son. Thank you, Joseph, for being in my life these past 18 years. And for not saying anything to get yourself tackled from the podium. Dr. Mike Litrel, author of two books on faith-health connection, is a board certified OB/GYN and specialist in pelvic reconstructive surgery at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshelth.com.
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Summer Sweets AND TASTY TREATS BY CHANTEL ADAMS | CHANLYNNADAMS@GMAIL.COM
The hot July sun beats down on us, leaving us desperate for a reprieve, some refreshment or anything to revive us as we labor through the dog days of summer.
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Nothing says “summer” like an ice-cold Coca Cola, and the coldest one in town is at the Taco Truck at the corner of Bells Ferry Road and Eagle Drive. Kudos to you if you’re brave enough to try the Tongue Taco; I’m a personal fan of the chicken. The best part of this taco truck is the authentic Mexican 1-liter Coke for only $2. Perfect for sharing. It’s the pinnacle of summer refreshment. El Don Taco Truck, Valero Gas Station Parking Lot, across from the Walmart on Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock.
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2. Yes, there’s a slew of trendy, new restaurants in downtown
Woodstock, but I’m still loyal to the original Vingenzo’s, especially now that Chef Michael Bologna has added Affogato to the dessert menu. If you want to sit for just a bit longer to sip and savor something that will appeal to your sophisticated palate, this is the ticket. Choose your gelato; then watch as your waitress delicately pours a tiny cup of perfectly-brewed espresso over it. It’s heaven in a cup. I do not recommend sharing. $5.50, Vingenzo’s, 105 E. Main Street, Woodstock.
3. Even if you’re someone who likes to churn your own homemade ice cream, the
Frosty Frog in Hickory Flat has flavors that will knock your socks off. Brown sugar cinnamon and mocha cappuccino cheesecake entice adults, while birthday cake and cotton candy keep children returning week after week. Even if you do have time to make your own ice cream, you won’t be able to make it like this. A cone is $3.39, pints are $4.99. Frosty Frog, 6205 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton.
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We have authentic New Orleans style sno-balls right here in Canton. On any given hot afternoon, you’ll find a long line of people waiting for this refreshing treat. My personal favorite is the cream soda. The fine and fluffy shaved ice absorbs all the syrup, so you won’t find a puddle in the bottom of your cup. Ask for a free sample of jerky and sit a spell in the shade of one of the Corner Butcher Shop’s shaded outdoor tables. A generous helping in a small cup is only $2.50. Corner Butcher Shop, 10515 Bells Ferry Road, Canton.
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What’s My Auto Injury Case Worth? BY JAMES IMBRIALE
You’re in an auto wreck, you’re injured and you decide to hire an attorney to pursue medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering settlement. Clients ask us all the time what their injury is worth for settlement. And like any attorney worth his or her weight, my answer is …. It depends! There is not a simple answer because there are many factors to consider. Clients do not want to hear this as they want certainty of their expectations. At our office, we like to under promise and then over perform. We like to give clients the worst case scenario—that this will take a lot of time (at least nine months to settle and then another year should we have to file suit against the defendant because the liable insurance company is being unfair with its offer to settle.) Since no two cases are alike, it depends on your type of injury. Do you have only a soft tissue injury with no broken bones, torn ligaments or tendons, which is generally known as basic whiplash with neck and back pain? Or do you have broken bones, torn ligaments and tendons verifiable by an MRI report and/or herniated discs also verifiable by an MRI report? It depends on the doctors you choose to treat you. Chiropractors are fine, but insurance companies want to see corroboration from a medical doctor, orthopedic specialist or neurologist. If you have only chiropractic treatment, then
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your claim will be worth less. It also depends on the length of time you’re treated and whether you improve or make a full recovery. A full recovery is worth less than ongoing pain after maximum medical improvement from reasonable and necessary treatment. Also, do you still have daily impediments to doing chores and household duties? The more permanent the injury, the more it is worth. Injury settlements also depend on your medical records. Auto insurance companies, which aren’t interested in what the attorney says or what the plaintiffs say about their condition, care only about independent, uninterested third party medical opinions. So your records are everything to an injury case. This is not a time to be stoic when you visit the doctor. If you say you are fine and/or greatly improved, that goes in the records and the insurance company will ask why it should pay for significant pain and suffering when the client clearly states that his or her pain level is now at a two on a 1-10 scale. Do not be continued on page 79 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.
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coverage. He also indicates there are a few things you can do while you wait for one of his professional teams to arrive. Disconnect the power – unplug and remove any electronic items in the area of the water, remove as much water as possible. If the power has to be disconnected or you don’t have a shop-vac, old-fashioned, manual ways will do the trick. Use old towels, buckets and mops to soak up as much water as possible.
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respiratory problems. A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting. Before mold remediation can begin, the source of water or moisture must be addressed — otherwise the mold may return. The professionals at M.D. Restoration Services can inspect and assess your property and if mold is found, they have the training, equipment and expertise to handle the situation. Matthew indicates that no job is too small or too big for M.D. Restoration. His fully licensed and insured teams can remove and restore hardwoods, carpet, drywall and more, damaged by fire, water and/or mold. “All of our technicians and project managers are certified with the IICRC in water damage restoration to insure that your property is handled as precisely as possible. As a result, we are able to provide you not only with unsurpassed service, but also state-of-the-art technology, which will help expedite the restoration process.” Most homeowners would agree that the worst thing they can think of happening to their home would be a fire or flood. Matthew Faddis and his team of certified experts stand ready to help – day or night. They are just a phone call away.
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“M.D. Restoration was recommended by my plumber and I have to say that I am very impressed. Never have I ever hired a service company that was so professional. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and everyone.”
“Matt, Josh, John and everybody working for M.D. Restoration were very professional to resolve water damage I had at my home. They came at odd hours during weekends and in the evening, educated us so well, quickly started the drying process and were very detailed oriented to get water/moisture out to prevent molds. Gave us quick relief in three nights as promised!”
“In January I had a pipe freeze in my basement wall and the result was not pretty. Not only did I have hundreds of gallons of water in my basement I was also at a loss for what to do. That’s when my friend recommended M.D. Restoration. They were at my house within an hour and started the dry out process. Without them, I was lost. I thank you guys for truly showing me that there are still companies out there that are not all about just the money.”
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Immigrants and Natives BY ANN LITREL
Art by Ann Litrel, annlitrel.com
Vera is five years old. She’s the daughter of our neighbor Bob and his wife Galya, who immigrated from Russia in 2010. A few months ago, our friendly neighbor conversations began to deepen. I found Galya is an independent thinker who appreciates life in suburban America, but with a healthy skepticism. “It’s very pretty here – but I miss the country,” she told me. “I wish Vera could be in the woods, like I grew up,” she said. “You like the outdoors? “Oh, yes,” Galya laughed. “Growing up, we were outside all the time. We gathered the wild food outside – to have enough to eat.” I was fascinated. I ran inside to get my local map. I showed Galya how close we were to the undulating shoreline of Lake Allatoona. Its tributaries and waterways form a branching corridor of nature through the heart of Cherokee County. In defiance of manicured lawns, wild edges of nature creep into our yards. As we talked, Vera wandered, peering into flowers, picking up petals, mushrooms and bits of interesting things. Her natural curiosity was striking. “Vera, we need to do a Berry Count!” I announced. It was getting close to the fruit season. I said we needed to get an idea
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of just how much cobbler we’d be eating in the next eight weeks. Vera beamed. We began our count in front. Vera and I poked among the half dozen blueberry bushes that cluster under a high pine tree. Hundreds of green berries peeped from under the little leaves. After a few minutes Vera had found a few blue ones. “One. Two. THREE,” she counted, holding one ripe blueberry up to her eye. Blueberries are natives. Our North American varieties (from the genus Vaccinium) are the blueberries most often cultivated and eaten around the world. “We have blueberries in Russia, too,” Galya said. “They grow on little low bushes in the forest.” Later, on Wikipedia, I found mentioned a close cousin to our native blueberry that grows in Russia – bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum). As Vera and I counted, Galya mentioned she planned to take Vera to a farm this summer to pick berries. I was confused. “But why don’t you just pick the ones right here? There are these blueberries – and a TON of blackberries.” “Where?” “HERE!” I felt like a tour guide as I pulled Galya into the backyard. Just over the fence from Bob’s well-fertilized grass was a heaping row of wild blackberry brambles. As their eyes focused on the thousands of ripening berries, Galya laughed, and Vera’s eyes widened. “One, three, FIVE, Forty HUNDRED!!” “Just you wait,” I promised. “We’ll be eating blackberry cobbler for weeks!” Unlike blueberries, blackberries are immigrants, brought to America by European farmers. Blackberries quickly spread, and are so common now that they range across half the continent, from the Midwest to the Northeast all the way to southern Georgia. Vera and I parted with an agreement to pick the berries together. I find myself so happy to share a small corner of my wild yard with this beautiful little child. Neighbors and berries, immigrants and natives. Both flourish here, enriching my life.
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
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A Job Search is a Very Personal Thing BY LYNNE SAUNDERS
I was recently in a conversation with an acquaintance who is in the middle of working through her two-week notice. As I pressed for more information, I learned that her replacement job is not already in place. I assumed that she was open to job search advice (I am a professional employment coach, right?) until I heard the words, “I feel better now that a mutual friend wrote my résumé for me.” “Ugh!” was my initial thought, for so many reasons. I remembered three things in that moment: • People who have not had to look for a job in many years don’t know how much the process has changed. • They look to people who have high-ranking positions for job search counsel (rather than job coaches), assuming they know post-economic crash rules of the marketplace. • When people feel as if they are in control, they do not want anyone’s advice. This third realization is what gets people into trouble, and often. Job seekers do feel the pressure to succeed quickly, and by succeed, that means land a job. They are very aware of, and sensitive to, the timeline and what others think about their situation and decisions. Protection mode kicks in as unemployed weeks tick by. Before you know it, the job
seeker no longer welcomes any questions as to how the job search is going. He or she wants everyone to keep thinking that everything is under control, so stories of extenuating circumstances begin. When things become desperate, focus then turns to how unfair and impersonal the online process is. Meanwhile, household finances spiral out of control. Yes, it is a very tough process. In reality, this lady just might do well with her one-size-fitsall résumé if she is able to get an interview with someone she already knows. Networking is always the very best way to gain employment. However, if she doesn’t, then she will find herself somewhere in the story above. If you see yourself in this story, realize that the job search process has changed. It’s okay not to feel intuitive. Seek professional job-seeking advice. Ask questions and understand the strategies so you are again in charge of your destiny. Keep making progress!
Lynne Saunders is director of Papa’s Pantry (www.papaspantry.org) and the Master’s Training Center. She can be reached at 770-591-4730.
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side BY LYNNE WATTS
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy local attractions. A visit to Zoo Atlanta will be entertaining and will offer education about animal conservation and endangerment. One of the oldest zoos in the country, it was created in 1889 when a traveling carnival went bankrupt and the animals were donated to the city of Atlanta. At first the zoo was simply a free attraction where city residents could come and gawk at exotic animals. In order to maintain the animals, there was eventually a charge to visit. The zoo was profitable until the 1980s, when it nearly shut down because of financial difficulties. In came Director Terry Maple, who brought a fresh perspective. Through his innovative guidance and that of his successors, it is today a major tourist attraction showcasing more exotic animals than any other zoo in the world. Plan to spend several hours at the zoo, as there is a lot to see! Stop by the gorilla compound, where gorillas roam freely in an environment that replicates their natural habitat. Watch in fascination as the panda bears play, sleep and enjoy their daily ration of bamboo. Check out the schedule of feedings and you might be able to feed a giraffe or interact with a zookeeper to learn more about his or her job. Visit the petting zoo to enjoy some up close and personal time with baby goats, sheep and a pig or two. Attend the wildlife show where you can meet free-
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flying birds and animal ambassadors from around the world. Learn about more than 70 snake, turtle and lizard species at the Scaly, Slimy Spectacular, a new, state-of-the-art reptile and amphibian exhibit that opened this year. Need to let the kids run off some energy? There is a playground complete with a carousel and train ride. You can even cool off on a hot day at the splash fountain. One hundred and twenty five years after starting as a quaint circus event, Zoo Atlanta has become renowned for its conservation efforts and preservation of animals in the wild. Take a walk on the wild side this summer and experience an organization devoted to education, research and making the world a better place for all its inhabitants. www.zooatlanta.org/ home
Plan to spend several hours at the zoo, as there is a lot to see!
Lynne Watts is an author, speaker, coach, mom and a retired Cherokee County School District counselor. She can be reached at lynnewatts@comcast.net.
Reasons Not To Write Your Own Will Do-it-yourself is cheaper, but you could do some things wrong. DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Maybe you have seen those will-in-a-box kits. Maybe you have even considered picking one up. Think twice about that. While you can draft a will on your own, there are plenty of reasons why you may not want to go that route. Most people do it to save money, but they may overlook or forget to take care of some important details—details that may eventually cost them much more than the amount they could save. Some of the big mistakes include: Ignoring state law differences. Many will kits and online wills and trusts do not take into account state laws regarding the administration of probate or trusts. An estate planning attorney will inform you of these state laws; a will kit or website may not.
While you can draft a will on your own, there are plenty of reasons why you may not want to go that route. Most people do it to save money, but they may overlook or forget to take care of some important details.
Blind faith in software. While software or an online form can help you draft a will, there is no guarantee that the technology will ask you the specific, unique questions an attorney might pose in regard to the fine points of your estate. It may not even make you aware of them. Not revoking an earlier will. Most wills contain boilerplate language that automatically revokes any preceding will. If you are writing your will totally on your own (some people still do), you may not realize the necessity of such a clause. Assumptions. If you will property to an heir, what happens if you outlive that heir? What if you will an asset to a friend or relative today, and that asset is gone when your will is executed someday? These are things to think about that most people writing a will have not considered. Vagueness. Sometimes executors are not given sufficient power by the language of a will. Sometimes a home will be left to a spouse in trust, but with no one assigned to pay
for upkeep of the home during the rest of that widow’s lifetime. Alternate executors are sometimes omitted from wills, and names of nonprofit groups can easily be misstated or misspelled, inviting complication and possible dispute of charitable intent. Not getting it notarized. Regardless of how “official” your homemade will looks, it still requires witnessing and signing to be legally valid. There are many stories of people finding out that the will or living trust they paid money for is not actually binding as it has never been notarized. Wills, trusts and estate plans should be crafted with the help of attorneys. Fortunately, many financial professionals have relationships with attorneys. Instead of searching the Internet or the Yellow Pages for a stranger, ask the financial advisor you consult for a referral. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer legal advice or services. Please speak with your legal professional before implementing any strategies. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya, Inc. or MarketingPro, Inc. This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment.
Don Akridge is president of Citadel Professional Services, LLC, an independent firm, founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.
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Gluten-Free Lifestyle Cured Anxiety BY TONI ANN ISLES
As I sat shaking and nauseous, chest tight and vision distorted, I told my husband to “never let me forget this moment.” In the midst of a panic attack, I kicked myself for bringing this nightmare on again. I decided to go gluten-free six months prior to this episode and, in a moment of indiscretion and curiosity, I decided to try gluten again in the form of a whole wheat wrap. Bad idea. For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from anxiety and persistent nausea. My husband—a natural health guru of sorts—suggested I try the GF diet. About a month into glutenfree living, my nausea and anxiety subsided. The panic attacks lessened and then vanished. I was free! My whole wheat wrap experiment and the subsequent panic attack reminded me of my pre-GF life. And I never want to go back. The gluten-free diet is constantly under attack and criticism. One day an article will cite a recent study and condemn GF-ers as fad-loving fools. The next day a new article debuts, cites yet another study, and supports those same “fools.” I’ve read all of these articles and this is what I know: Going gluten-free helped cure my anxiety, and it might help you. If you have ever suffered from a chronic anxiety condition, such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or depression, it may be worth a trip down the GF aisle. You might not have celiac disease (the predominant diagnosis
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that necessitates a GF lifestyle), but you may suffer from gluten sensitivity. While researchers are not fully clear on how or why, it’s believed that gluten negatively affects the nervous system in gluten sensitive individuals. Newer studies indicate that diet affects gut health and gut health affects the brain. Gluten impacts the immune system and triggers inflammation in the gut in people who are sensitive to gluten. This wreaks havoc on the body’s tissues, including the brain. Do I want a full life, free from anxiety and panic, or do I want to eat bread? The choice was easy for me. Our diets have the power to make or break us. And the beauty is it’s our decision what we put into our bodies. Choose wisely.
If you have ever suffered from a chronic anxiety condition, it may be worth a trip down the GF aisle.
Toni Ann Isles is a freelance writer, executive assistant, dog- and nature-lover, and amateur photographer. www.toniannisles.com.
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Helpful Tips for Using Medication BY O. JULIUS QUARCOO
As a pharmacist, I have been asked by friends and family for advice on numerous subjects, including the appropriate use of medications. I want to share a few of these with you. I tell mothers not to use household spoons to measure liquid medications for kids when a liquid medication calls for a teaspoonful to be administered. More than 50 percent of parents make errors when they measure medication this way because household tableware varies in size. Have your pharmacy give you a 5 ml. measuring syringe or cup so that you can accurately measure liquid medications. If it feels like your asthma medication is not working for you as well it should, it may be a question of not following proper technique in the use of your inhaler. Many asthma patients end up in the emergency room for not knowing the right way to use an inhaler. Understanding if your inhaler has wet or dry contents is a start. Remember to always shake wet inhalers before each use to allow for the mixing of the medication with propellant. Always rinse your mouth with water after each use of a steroid inhaler to avoid oral thrush. If you take a statin drug to help lower bad cholesterol to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, remember to also take the supplement coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Statins lower the body’s level of CoQ10, which is needed by our cells for energy
production. Our bodies make CoQ10 but as we age, we produce less and less of it and using statins takes a heavy toll on muscle tissue. Muscle pain and discomfort account for the most reported side effects of statin drugs. Get the right CoQ10 supplement when you shop. It needs to be the reduced form of the chemical and should be at least 100 mg. My advice for those who take proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux is to take it only for a short duration. Stomach acid is needed for digestion and nutrient absorption from the food you eat, so blocking it for a prolonged period of time will have health consequences down the road. Work on improving digestion instead, by taking good digestive enzymes and a broad spectrum probiotics supplement.
More than 50 percent of parents make errors when they measure medication.
O. Julius Quarcoo, a pharmacist for 21 years, is owner of Towne Lake Family Pharmacy, which offers compounding and regular prescriptions. 770-635-7697. townelakepharmacy@yahoo.com.
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West Nile in Georgia and the U.S. BY RICK COUGHLIN
Georgia reported 13 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) with one death in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eleven of the 13 cases experienced WNV neurologic illness, which is an altered mental status, paralysis, encephalitis and/or meningitis. Two were diagnosed with WNV fever. The average age of the patients was 53. The majority of the cases was reported in July, August and September. In the United States in 2014, a total of 2,122 cases (including 85 deaths) of the virus were reported. Of these, 1,283 were classified as neuroinvasive and the rest were non-neuroinvasive. Surveillance will continue throughout 2015 in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. Surveillance has traditionally been an important indicator of disease activity in Georgia and has been used as an indicator of human risk. Continued surveillance also increases the chance that the next new virus introduced into the area will be identified before human cases occur. Where mosquito control is available, data is shared between public health and mosquito control programs. Mosquito control targeting specific vector species will reduce the risk of transmission. Currently there is a risk that Chikungunya, a human arboviral disease carried mostly by Asian tiger mosquitoes, could be introduced into Georgia. For your long-term safety, and that of your family and friends, it is important to limit exposure to mosquito bites. Use insect repellents that contain DEET when going places where mosquitoes are present. There are also many companies offering mosquito control for your yard. These are very effective, though make sure the company practices integrated pest control methods when treating. This will help eliminate mosquitoes and prevent them from coming back.
For your longterm safety, and that of your family and friends, it is important to limit exposure to mosquito bites.
Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito Authority. Email him at rick@bugsbite.com. TOWNELAKER | July 2015
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Sugar in Colas Can Damage Your Teeth BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of the U.S. population consumes soft drinks daily, with 25 percent consuming more than one 12-ounce can of soda each day. The average serving size of soda has increased from 6.5 ounces in the 1950s to 20 ounces in the 1990s. One ounce of soda contains almost one teaspoon of sugar (according to nutritional information on the can), which has implications for obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. When you drink soda, you are bathing your teeth in sugar and acid. Teeth and gums are covered with a sticky layer of bacteria, called plaque. Oral bacteria feed off sugar, which is plentiful in soda, energy drinks and fruit juices. When we drink soda, bacteria metabolize the sugar and create acids as byproducts. In addition to acids produced by oral bacteria, most sodas contain an additional source of phosphoric and citric acids, which attack the tooth structure and cause erosion of enamel and exposed root surface for at least 20 minutes, increasing the risk of tooth decay. Every time you take a sip of soda, this 20-minute acid attack starts all over again. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body and produces an “armor coating” on the outside of teeth to protect the softer, more vulnerable areas inside the tooth – dentin and the pulp. Once the enamel is destroyed, the tooth can erode
One ounce of soda contains almost one teaspoon of sugar, which has implications for obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.
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at an alarmingly fast rate. The best professional recommendation is to stop drinking soda, and drink water instead. If you cannot quit completely, drink fewer sodas and drink water immediately after to dilute the effects of the sugar and acid. Use a straw to reduce the contact of soda with your teeth. Do not sip on soda slowly over long periods of time because this produces the most damage to your teeth. Brush your teeth after drinking soda and rinse with Listerine. Do not drink soda before you go to sleep, because the damaging effects will be increased. Drink water instead! Our bodies naturally require water – not soda. Finally, visit your dentist every six months for a professional cleaning and dental exam; if you consume colas, you are at high risk for cavities.
Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 21 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com.
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Do You Suspect Sciatica? BY DR. VAN TRAN
Sciatica is generally caused by sciatic nerve compression. Disorders known to cause sciatic nerve pain include lumbar misaligned vertebral bodies, herniated or bulging discs, pregnancy, tumors and non-spinal disorders such as diabetes, constipation or sitting on one’s back pocket wallet. Sciatic nerve compression may result in the loss of feeling or paralysis of a single limb or group of muscles. One common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome, which is named after the piriformis muscle that’s located in the lower part of the spine. It connects to the thighbone and assists in hip movement. The sciatic nerve runs beneath the piriformis muscle. This muscle is susceptible to injury from a slip and fall, hip arthritis or a difference in leg length. Such situations can cause cramping and spasm to develop in the piriformis muscle, therefore pinching the sciatic nerve and causing inflammation and pain. Proper diagnosis of sciatica is very important. Since there are many disorders that cause sciatica, a chiropractor’s first step is to determine what is causing the patient’s sciatica. Forming a diagnosis involves a thoughtful review of the patient’s medical history and a physical and neurological examination. Diagnostic testing includes an X-ray, MRI, CT scan and/or electrodiagnostic test. These examinations and tests help to detect possible contraindications to spinal adjustments and other chiropractic therapies. Chiropractic treatment of sciatic symptoms is very beneficial. The purpose of chiropractic treatment is to help the body’s potential to heal itself. Chiropractic is based on the scientific principle that restricted spinal movement leads to pain and reduced function and performance. Chiropractic care is non-invasive and drug-free. The type of chiropractic therapy provided depends on the cause of the patient’s sciatica. A sciatica treatment plan may include several different treatments such as ice/cold therapies, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and spinal adjustments. At the core of chiropractic care are spinal adjustments, which free the restricted movement of the spine and help to restore misaligned vertebral bodies to their proper position in the spinal column. Spinal adjustment helps to reduce nerve irritability responsible for causing inflammation, muscle spasm, pain and other symptoms related to sciatica. Although chiropractic is very beneficial in treating sciatica, there are also limitations. Sciatica can be caused by other disorders beyond the scope of chiropractic practice. If the chiropractor determines the patient’s disorder requires treatment by another type of doctor, the patient will be referred to another specialty. Don’t suffer from sciatic pain longer than you need to.
Dr. Van Tran is a board certified chiropractor with Discover Chiropractic in Towne Lake. He can be reached at 770-516-9900.
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Aching Back? You’re Not Alone BY DR. JOHN J. MOSS
The No. 1 reason people miss work time is the common cold. Do you know the second reason? You are right if you guessed back pain. You and about 80 percent of Americans are likely to experience it at some point during adulthood. Back pain remains the most common cause of disability in people under the age of 45. There’s no replacement for a healthy back. If you plan to garden, do strenuous activities, or if you plan to sit at your desk and work, there are devices, gear and equipment that can replace the need for repetitive manual lifting that often causes back injuries. Need a lift? If you’re lifting or carrying objects: • Use help when lifting heavy objects and to lighten loads, especially when lifting oddly shaped things. • Make a plan for where you will place the object and have a clear path before you lift it. • Bend at the knees not at the back, and turn to face the object rather than twist while lifting. • Carry items close to the body. • Use hydraulics and hoists to lift heavy items, when possible. • Use back braces and supporting devices. Change your routine Here are routine activities that help protect and strengthen the
back and may prepare you for handling physically demanding work: • Strengthen the core muscles of your body through regular exercise. • Follow a daily stretching program to maintain flexibility. • Practice proper posture, especially when seated. • Sleep on your back with a supportive mattress and pillows to maintain proper spine alignment. Stomach and side sleeping can misalign the spine and cause long-term problems. In addition, when you’re working at a computer, place your computer monitor directly in front of you about 20 to 30 inches away. The top of your screen should be at or below eye level. Your back is one of your greatest assets. Take time to invest in your back and protect yourself against dangerous tasks. Also, work on creating daily habits that increase your strength and flexibility. If you have chronic back pain, use methods and technology to ease the most arduous tasks. Consult a spine specialist who can suggest safe solutions for your everyday work tasks.
Dr. John J. Moss is medical director at the Northside Hospital Spine Center in Canton at 120 Oakside Court. 404-459-1809. www.northside.com/spine.
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Choosing the Right Pediatrician BY DR. AMY HARDIN
Prenatal visits are among the favorite things of the doctors in our group. They offer a chance for parents to meet a pediatrician in a relaxed environment before the excitement, fatigue and flurry of activity that newborns bring. Here are some tips on how to find the right pediatrician. The most common way new parents find a pediatrician is word of mouth. Talk to everyone around you. They’ve probably got an opinion or thought. Unfortunately, studies have found that websites that review doctors tend to be skewed because of extra great and extra horrible reviews, so many are not 100 percent reliable. Once you choose a doctor or group of doctors, make sure they are on your insurance plan. Additionally, check to see if their practice has a website or social media presence; Facebook pages have become very popular with new parents. Find out what the office hours are, and if the practice is open on Saturdays. Finally, see if they offer prenatal group appointments, or individual meet-and-greet appointments — meet-and-greets are a great way for families who already have kids to meet doctors in the practice. Here are some points to consider when visiting a pediatric office. q Does the waiting room have a separate area for infants? q Does the office have a friendly setting? q Is the office clean and up to date? When meeting the doctors or pediatric nurse practitioners, ask about philosophies of the practice. q Will your child be sitting in a waiting room with unvaccinated kids? q How many sick appointments are available in the morning? q How many patients are seen on a typical day?
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q Is there an after-hours phone line to call and make
appointments?
q Do they have an onsite lab to run tests and draw blood? q What is the typical waiting period for check-ups?
Finally, most parents will get a very quick feeling about the doctor or nurse practitioner they meet. Not all doctors within a practice will appeal to you. Take the time to meet each doctor or nurse practitioner to find the personality that fits you and your family. You and your pediatric group often have a relationship that lasts for decades. With a prenatal visit, you can make sure you find the right group for you and your kids.
Dr. Amy Hardin has been a pediatrician at Northside Pediatrics in Woodstock for more than 20 years. www.northsidepediatrics.com
I’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! BY JAN HENRIQUES AU. D.
It’s hard for me to believe that August will mark my 30th year as a practicing audiologist. This profession relies heavily on technology, and I’ve seen a tremendous amount of development in hearing aid devices, in the way they are fit to the patient, and in testing that’s done for hearing and balance disorders. As a new graduate in 1985, I dreaded fitting hearing aids. The only people who were fit were those with moderate- tosevere/profound hearing loss, and most of them did not have good results. Hearing aids were loud, and amplified everything. Most hearing impaired individuals did not benefit from their devices. My first love regarding my profession involved testing patients for ear tumors, balance or hearing disorders, and providing ENT physicians with diagnostic information to help with treatment plans. When the testing involved a child, it was both heartbreaking and rewarding to test deaf babies, and then be the first professional to share the results with the child’s parents. Before the technology existed to discern hearing issues, children would often be misdiagnosed, resulting in improper or ineffective treatment. I remember the first time I used a personal computer to adjust a hearing aid. It was 1995, and required attending a threeday workshop. I never really had hands-on experience with a computer, so this was very overwhelming but exciting at the same time. Before computers, we had to use a tiny screwdriver
to adjust basic elements like loudness, bass and treble. It wasn’t a very accurate method, but it was all that we had. These days, it’s hard to imagine treating patients without using a computer to program, adjust and verify fittings. I have certainly evolved over the years. Now I love to fit hearing aids because I know I am truly giving someone the gift of hearing. It’s all worthwhile when I see patients’ faces light up when they hear sounds they haven’t heard in years, or when they tell me that I’ve truly changed their lives. It is most rewarding when I diagnose vertigo, and can point someone in the right direction for the proper treatment — or, in some cases, treat myself. Thank you to all of my patients over the years who have truly given me a full and wonderful career. I look forward to helping many more in the future.
August will mark my 30th year as a practicing audiologist.
Dr. Henriques, a board certified audiologist and lead provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock, has been practicing since 1985.
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Which Of These Neuropathy Symptoms Do You Suffer From?
If You Suffer From A Single One Of These Torturous Symptoms – Numbness, Tingling, Or Sharp Nerve Pain – THEN THE FACTS BELOW MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT YOU HAVE EVER READ IN YOUR LIFE! Neuropathy affects every part of your life -walking, sitting, and even sleeping. Maybe you've had multiple tests, only to find out no one has any idea what you have. Maybe you've even been put on a drug with heavy side effects.
Do you have any of the following symptoms... • • • • •
Pins and needles feeling Numbness in the hands or feet Tingling or burning sensations Weakness in the arms or legs Sharp shooting or burning pains
If so you may have a condition called peripheral neuropathy. My name is Dr. Amy Valente, and I've been helping people with neuropathy and nerve problems for years. More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs. This painful condition interferes with your body's ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions. Why not get help by those trained to correct the major cause of peripheral neuropathy? Data from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Job Analysis of Chiropractic lists arm and leg neuropathy as the second most common nerve problem treated by chiropractors. Often neuropathy is caused by a degenerating spine pressing on the nerve roots. This can happen in any of the vertebral joints from the neck all the way down to the tail bone. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Neuropathy By using gentle techniques, I'm able to release the pressure that has built up on the nerve. This allows the nerve to heal and the symptoms to go away. Listen to what some of our patients have to say about it:
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“I came into NCS&N with extreme leg pain that caused a lack of sleep and decrease in activity. Now that I have been getting care I have a lot less pain and I am able to be more active. What amazed me the most is that I don’t have to take any medication and I feel that my nerves have healed a lot! Thank you, Billy Johnston I originally came into the office seeking relief for symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy. Since receiving treatments I have less pain, tingling and numbness in my legs and feet. I can walk longer, farther and my mobility has really improved! The doctors and staff here are very friendly and I am thankful for their concern of my wellbeing. Thanks, Theresa Oglesby
How To Find Out If This Will Work For You It’s time for you to find out if chiropractic will be your neuropathy solution. For 14 days only, $20 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $250 for! What does this offer include? Everything. Take a look at what you will receive: • An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I 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… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $100). • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain
solution, like it has been for so many other patients. The appointment will not take long at all. And you won't be sitting in a waiting room all day either. Here's What To Do Now The offer is only good until July 15th. Call today 678-574-5678 and we can get you scheduled for your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening. Our office is located at 3451 Cobb Pkwy Suite 4. Acworth, GA 30101 (on the corner of Mars Hill and 41). When you call, tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Neuropathy Evaluation so she can get you on the schedule and make sure you receive proper credit for this special offer until July 15th. Sincerely, Amy Valente, D.C.. P.S. At our office, we have specialized treatment programs for treating patients who suffer from neuropathy. Why suffer with years of misery? That’s no way to live, not when there could be an easy solution to your problem. Don't live in pain when we may have the solution you've been looking for all along.
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f you aren’t happy with your smile, a few quick procedures can make a big difference. If your teeth are dark yellow, crooked, damaged, decaying or even missing, or if you have a gummy smile, a few changes can change your appearance - and your perspective. Dr. Ray Morgan, founder of Towne Lake Family Dentistry Ltd., and his team have been serving the Woodstock area since 1989 and offer what they call relaxation dentistry. Equipped with the latest technology, the office is designed for your comfort and the trained professional staff works as a team to make your visit a very pleasant experience. Patient comfort is top priority.
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Dental bleaching can be significantly more effective than over-the-counter home remedies. Teeth whitening, which is quick and inexpensive, can instantly rejuvenate a smile. The dentist can whiten teeth in the office, or give the patient custom-made trays to use at home. The effects of bleaching can last for several months, but may vary depending on the lifestyle of the patient.
CONCEALING IMPERFECTIONS AND VENEERS Sculpting can correct issues with spacing, chips and even dark stains. Tooth-colored resin or dental bonding can give the appearance of a straighter, more balanced smile. You may elect to change the size, shape and color of your teeth, which can be achieved in two visits. Veneers have revolutionized aesthetic dentistry. These thin porcelain shells are permanently bonded to the fronts of the teeth to enhance and improve the smile. While they cannot be used to replace missing teeth or realign severely crowded teeth, they are still a versatile, relatively conservative option.
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STRAIGHTENING TEETH Designing a new smile can be accomplished with a simple in-office procedure that will last a lifetime and make you look healthier, happier and younger. A more attractive and youthful smile can be achieved through traditional metal or enamel-colored ceramic braces, or custom trays (Invisalign aligners). Any of these treatment methods will shift your teeth into a straighter, more even position. Custom-made trays are the more discreet option. You can choose to wear clear removable plastic aligners ( Invisalign) that slip over your teeth and gradually move them into a more straight position.
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DENTAL IMPLANTS Implants create a younger smile for patients who are missing teeth and would otherwise need dentures. This is a good option for patients who want to replace severely cracked or broken teeth, have failed root canals or advanced periodontal disease. Patients with complete dentures can get implant restored dentures, a technology that allows for the dentures to function more like traditional teeth by fixing them on implants.
CROWNS This option is best for preserving and protecting damaged teeth that are severely worn, broken or have large cavities or fillings. Crowns provide more support for the teeth and can be used to make a crooked smile appear straighter, to repair broken or damaged teeth or to cover a bridge or implant.
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INJECTABLES Juvederm® Botox® and Voluma®
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Botox has been approved for treatment of pain associated with migraines and TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) also commonly referred to as TMJ. Botox also can help reduce a “gummy” smile or minimize smile lines. Juvederm is very effective in filling in fine lines, enhancing lips and correcting downward turning corners of the mouth. Voluma is an excellent choice to replace midface volume. Our dentists have the extensive post-graduate training required by the state of Georgia to perform these procedures. In order to become certified, they’ve also completed a series of courses along with patient treatment.
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on these services, please call us at 770-591-7929. As a courtesy we will be happy to assist you in filing your dental insurance. We are in network with Delta Dental Premier and can file any traditional dental insurance. Allow us to help you feel more like yourself: more rested, youthful, healthy, beautiful, approachable and confident.
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The Adventures of Grammar Guy BY JOE LEMMO
Each month during the year, I’ve challenged my students to write creatively. Now that school’s out, over the next two months I will try to rise to the same challenge I have offered to my students. I hope you enjoy. In a land not so far away, and a time not that long ago, there lived a small man with a decent sense of humor and a very special superhero talent who went by the name of Grammar Guy. Though some didn’t truly appreciate his extraordinary gift, most of the inhabitants of the land urgently called upon him in serious times of need. Okay, if I’m being totally honest, they never really called upon him, he just showed up, without warning, out of the blue. Nevertheless, his services were vital to the attainment of proper communication between the young and the old, the rich and the poor, the brilliant and, well, the not-so-brilliant. On a somewhat average evening, Grammar Guy was performing his nightly routine of scanning text messages, emails, tweets and Facebook posts for improper uses of grammar using his low-tech computer gear, when he heard a ferocious pounding on his below-scale apartment. “Who could possibly be thumping on my door at this early evening hour?” Grammar Guy bellowed. As he spoke in a grammatically correct fashion into his voice activating system, which in turn transformed his lab into a standard messy single non-superhero man looking apartment, he detected a rather young sounding voice harmonizing with the thumping noise. “Just a minute!” he spoke as he began the process of unbolting the numerous
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unnecessary locks he had securing his door. When he opened the door, there was no one there. He looked left, and then he looked right. And just as he was about to close the door, he looked down. There, looking back up into his blue superhero eyes, was a relatively young lad with an expressionless countenance. Grammar Guy and this mystery youngster stared at each other for a short stint before the first word was spoken. “Why?” the youth questioned in a rather dejected sounding voice. “Why what?” Grammar Guy retorted. “Why must you meddle with our communication practices?” the adolescent continued. “You see, us kids favor speaking to each other void of proper grammar rules. It’s our way of expressing our individuality. Who are you to interrupt and interfere with what we call our own? We don’t want to speak properly to our friends. We want to use abbreviated sayings, emojis, slang, kid jargon, and the like. Can’t you just leave us alone?” After a lengthy silence, Grammar Guy at last responded. He chose his words carefully, knowing that this moment would never again show its face. He knew that the youngster represented so many others out in the world with whom he was constantly battling. If he missed this opportunity, he may be finished, done, kaput, retired. He said in a low soothing tone…
To be continued…
Tune in next month to hear Grammar Guy’s response.
Joe Lemmo is an English teacher and comedian who has taught in Cherokee County for the last 15 years.
Fun Day on Farm For Contest Winners and Families More than 3,600 students from Cherokee County schools participated in a coloring contest sponsored by Cherokee County Farm Bureau to promote careers in agriculture. First and second place winners and their families enjoyed a day at Cagle’s Family Farm. The children took a hay ride and a tour of the farm, learned about planting a vegetable garden and watched a honey beehive demonstration.
Winners with their pictures: (Front row from left): Mackenzie Russell, Edalina Medez-Perez, Keegan Ferguson, Lena Sater, Gabriella Adams, Esmeralda Gomez, Tyler Bickerton, Taylor Bell, Bailey Roussel and Emily Jacobs. Back row: Melrose Felix, Jayden DeAngelis, Kenneth Bartholomew, Isabella Zalokar, Jocelyn Bandy, Ava Salmon, Wyatt McVicker, Aiden Johnson, Skylar Lopresti ,Cari Jill Adams, Cate Harmon, Lilly Ferraraccio and Max Schwemler. Not pictured: Emma Grace Stephens, Austin Sandora, Wyatt Hirschy and Sofia Conway.
Track Star Signs With the University of West Georgia
Boston Chess Club Champion 2015
Arielle Hunter, a recent graduate of Woodstock High School, will be attending the University of West Georgia in the fall on a track and field scholarship. Her high school career accomplishments include four-time all county track and field, threetime 4x100 meter county relay champion, twotime 400 meter county relay champion, threetime 200 meter county champion, three-time 400 meter county champion, three-time 200/400 meter regional champion, two- time 4x100 meter regional champion, 4x400 meter regional champion, three- time all state qualifier and two- time Cherokee Tribune Athlete Arielle Hunter (center) on college signing day. of the Week.
Jeffery Meadows, a third grade student at Boston Elementary, is the school’s Chess Club champion. He won first place in blindfold, bughouse and classic play chess. Blindfold chess forces players to maintain a mental model of the positions Jeffery Meadows. of the pieces, because they do not see the positions of the pieces or touch them. Moves are communicated via a recognized intermediary. For bughouse chess, normal chess rules apply, except that captured pieces on one board are passed on to the player of the other board, who then has the option of putting these pieces on his or her board. The game is usually played at a fast pace. This, together with the passing and dropping of pieces, can make the game look chaotic and random to the casual onlooker.
Senior Reception for 4-H and FFA Students Seniors from Etowah High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) and seniors from the Cherokee County 4-H Program were recently recognized for their outstanding participation at a reception hosted by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau young farmer committee, women’s committee, and promotion and education committee. The seniors were presented with a framed certificate and a pen engraved with their name. (From left): Robert Grizzle, young farmer committee; 4-H seniors Kyle Jones, Sarah Buelow and Danielle Adamson; Etowah High School seniors Ashley Carson, Alyssa Williams; and Cherokee County Farm Bureau Young Farmer Chairman Molly Childs. TOWNELAKER | July 2015
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Many Considerations in Choosing a Preschool BY FARAH KHANI
One of the most important choices that parents make is selecting the child’s first preschool. It is wise to start researching early and apply to multiple programs, because space is often limited. Be sure to visit all schools that are close to where you live. Here are some pointers to guide your search. • Ask if the school has accreditation through a national association for the education of young children. Walk in for an unscheduled tour and observe the program. Make sure the classrooms are bright and colorful. • Location is important. Determine if you want your child to stay close to home or near your work. Parents often feel more comfortable having children close to home. • Your first impression of the school should be positive. Meet the faculty, observe the cleanliness and organization of the environment. You should have an overall feeling of comfort at the school. • Ask about the teachers’ qualifications, training and longevity. Meet your child’s teacher. Teachers should guide your baby’s early experiences toward a lifelong love of learning. They must spend lots of time cuddling and talking to your baby to instill trust and provide a healthy environment for movement, exploration and
communication. • Read about the school’s educational philosophy, curriculum and program. Does the program introduce children to essential learning such as cognitive, social, math and language art skills? This is a fundamental foundation for the future. • How does the school handle daily parent-teacher communication? Is there an electronic daily sheet shared with parents to relay the baby’s daily routine? A consistent structure should allow toddlers to enjoy a daily balance of quiet activities, outdoor time, and spirited music and movement activities. Can you receive a daily picture of your child so you know how your child’s day went? • Visit the playground. Research shows children’s outdoor time has direct impact on their brain development physically and socially—and their intellectual ability—more than those who don’t use the playgrounds on a daily basis.
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Farah Khani, a mother of two, is the owner of The Goddard School on Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock, which opened July 2005.
Parents, Be Aware of Social Media Vulnerability BY MARK KISSEL
The summer months provide opportunities for children to spend more time on the computer, iPad and cell phone, and engaged in social media sites. In doing so, your social media-connected child is exposed to potential sexual predators in the metro-Atlanta area, and a billion more people on the Internet. Most parents believe their children are safe within the confines of their home when, in reality, the global nature and anonymity of the Internet makes its use by sexual predators a real danger for unsuspecting kids. Often, predators lurk in countries overseas and beyond the reach of local law enforcement. Children freely share personal information about themselves on social media sites, allowing the potential predator to create a bond with a child, working toward creating an “us vs. them” relationship that can create a wedge between the parent and the child. Sexual predators can be very skilled at grooming the relationship with children by giving them attention and making them feel special. Once a strong comfort level between the two has been established, many predators ask their victims to upload pictures of a sexual nature. In a survey conducted by the National Crime Prevention Council, nearly 80 percent of teens said they did not have parental rules about Internet use, and only 11 percent told their parents about either being bullied or seeing something disturbing online. 70
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There are safety precautions that parents can take to minimize the risk: 1. Talk with your child about cyber safety; discuss the potential threats that exist online, and what your child should do if he or she encounters anything strange or unusual. 2. Review the browser history, social media messages, posts, blogs and similar sites with your child. 3. Turn on the parental controls on your child’s computer or device, to filter content and lock out the ability to download applications without your permission. If you do not have parental controls in place, research parent control programs and apps that you can use. 4. Stay informed by reviewing such sites as www. commonsensemedia.org or www.cybersafetycop.com before you or your child download any social media applications. Parents should have a good understanding of every application downloaded to your child’s device, and what the privacy settings are.
Chief of Police Mark Kissel has served the Cherokee County School District since 1999 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience.
Marriage Moments
Faith
Start Asking Questions BY BILL RATLIFF
There are times in our marriages when we need to ask deeper questions. I am not talking about surface questions, but the kind that pertain to our thoughts and feelings about how things are going in our relationship. Often one question leads to another. Here are some examples: When was the last time you had fun? What made that experience fun? What were your feelings at the time? What are your feelings about that experience now? When was the last time you had a disagreement? What was that disagreement about? How did you handle it? How did you feel in the midst of it and how do you feel about it now? When was the last time you worked on a project together? Were there any issues you had to negotiate in the process? Did you enjoy working with your spouse? Why or why not? Do you have a future project planned? When was the last time you sat in church and worshipped together? Did you both sing with the music? Did you both give an offering? Did you take notes ( written or mental) about the message? Did God’s word speak into your life through that service? How did it feel to worship with your mate? When was the last romantic moment you had together? What did you or your mate do that sparked that moment? In Matthew 21:24 we find that Jesus says to someone: “First let me ask you a question. You answer my question and I’ll answer yours.” Questions asked in the right spirit can be a great communication tool to open up conversations to enrich your relationship.
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Recently a couple told me about a cheap and delicious date they had. They found an ice cream shop nearby that gives you a half-price banana split on Thursdays if you bring your own banana.
Bill Ratliff is the senior pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. He can be reached at 678-445-8766 or bratliff@tlcchurch.com. TOWNELAKER | July 2015
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The Foundation of America’s Freedom BY PASTOR CARL A. MOORE, SR.
Each July Fourth, America celebrates what is arguably the greatest day of its young history, Independence Day, a celebration of America’s freedom. It’s the anniversary of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress, July 4, 1776. It was at this time that the 13 original colonies declared freedom from the rule of England. Speaking of this day, John Adams, one of the founders of this new nation, said: “This day ought to be commemorated as the ‘day of deliverance’; and should be celebrated by acts of devotion to God almighty; that it should be solemnized with pomp and parade; with games and sports, with bells and bonfires; a day of independence and freedom; with thanksgiving to God who made possible this freedom.” I think John Adams and the founders of this country were on to something when they sought
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to recognize the Lord as the deliverer and giver of freedom. Thus, it was not thought to be something strange or out of line to have “In God We Trust” engraved on currency. It is a way of saying that that in all dealings, as money is exchanged and deals are struck, that God is in the midst of it all. Oh, what a message it projects: “In God we are trusting.” Not in the superiority of our intellect, not in the dominance of our gifts and talents, or the power of our fighting forces. No, as a people we are leaning, depending, trusting and following God almighty. So, in our celebration of July Fourth this year, let’s lift our voices in song with the lyrics of Samuel Smith’s “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” where in that fourth stanza he proclaims; “Our fathers’ God to Thee, Author of liberty, to Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light; protect us by Thy might, Great God our King.” Enjoy your holiday and your freedom. Be Blessed.
Carl A. Moore, Sr. has been senior pastor of Woodstock’s Allen Temple A.M.E. Church since 1993. He and wife Gloria Jean Ezekiel Moore have three children and nine grandchildren.
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A Q&A With Tourism Director BY KYLE BENNETT
I have worked in downtown Woodstock for the past nine years and have seen a lot of changes. I get many questions about my job and thought I’d share the answers. Does downtown Woodstock have tourism? The answer to this question is a big yes. We see a wide range of people visit Woodstock, especially the downtown area. Perhaps the most common are day trippers from cities in the region who are visiting to check out the great shopping and dining that downtown Woodstock has to offer. But we also get visitors from much farther away. Just in the past couple of days at the Woodstock Visitors Center, we have welcomed guests from Minnesota and Massachusetts. We also regularly welcome families who are in town for several days for their children’s sports tournaments in the area. What is your favorite event to work on? It is hard to pick a favorite. I have had the pleasure of being involved with the Woodstock Farmers Market since it started and the same is true for the Friday Night Live series. I love both of those events so much. But I have to say my favorite event to work on is the Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt. It is a lot of fun to select 100 locations, features and events in the city to highlight in a scavenger hunt. Each year I have been amazed by the passion of the teams that participate in the scavenger hunt. This year the scavenger hunt will take place Aug. 21-Sept. 5 and I am excited to start working on what this year’s hunt will feature.
What is the biggest change you have seen since you started working here in 2006? That would be downtown Woodstock becoming a foodie destination. Since I was hired, the number of restaurants downtown has grown from five to 21. It is not just the quantity. The quality of the restaurants is amazing.
We see a wide range of people visit Woodstock, especially the downtown area.
What do you hope to see next? I am excited to see the expansion of the trail network throughout the city of Woodstock, which will enable more residents to walk or bike to downtown Woodstock. I am also very excited to see the next phases of the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village develop. Both of these projects are going to have such a positive impact.
Kyle Bennett is the director of tourism for the Woodstock Downtown Development Authority. He can be reached at kbennett@woodstockga.gov.
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.
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Experience Elm Street Acting as Playwright BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW
“Once upon a time in a faraway land, where magic and mystery go hand in hand, lived a man and his wife, with a normal life, in a cottage built for two.” That is the first line in a new play at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village this month. And I wrote it. I’ve written a hundred small scripts and plays in my 13 years of teaching theater, but never did I feel more ecstatic taking on writing a main stage production. I was asked to write “Rapunzel,” and being the huge fairy tale nerd that I am, I immediately began reading many different translations and adaptations of this classic story. The story of “Rapunzel” is made popular by Disney as a princess in a tower taken from her family as an infant, hidden by the witch who kidnapped her, and “rescued” by a bandit. Some of this is true to the classic fairy tale, and some is false. In the original tale, Rapunzel is not a princess. She is taken by a witch only because Rapunzel’s parents stole from this witch, and she isn’t banished to a tower until she is 12 years old. Rapunzel is then rescued by a prince, whom she marries, and only then is she a princess. Most fairy tales are short because they were initially bedtime stories. To lengthen this classic story I leaned on characters and the motivations behind them to make this play creative and intriguing. I also included another Grimm fairy tale that explains Rapunzel’s magical healing powers, which she has in most adaptations. But why did Rapunzel’s parents steal from a witch? What did Rapunzel do for 12 years before being banished to a tower? Why does Rapunzel want to leave the tower? What’s in it for the prince? Is the witch really bad? As an actor, I ask myself these questions to inspire my character. As a director, I ask these questions of my actors to inspire them. As a playwright, these are the kinds of questions that inspire me to write. “Rapunzel” is a hair-raising tale like you’ve never seen before. There’s action, romance and magic. From swordfighting bandits to shadow puppeteers to hair that drags across the floor, “Rapunzel” is entertaining and engaging for all ages. “Rapunzel” will be performing matinees at Elm Street from July 15 to 29.
‘Rapunzel’ is a hair-raising tale like you’ve never seen before. There’s action, romance and magic.
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Siobhan Brumbelow is on staff at Elm Street. She currently holds a BA in Theatre from Brenau University and toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre. TOWNELAKER | July 2015
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Woodstock’s Summer Concert Series
The entertainment for June’s evening out was Eliminator KC, a ZZ Top Tribute Band and special guest Highway 55. Photos by Darleen Prem.
Dog Days of Summer
Rob McMillan of Rob’s Rescues (center) was a judge in the contest.
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Sparky takes advantage of a photo opp with Rob.
What’s My Auto Injury Case Worth? continued from page 46
a tough guy or gal and make sure to tell your doctor every single symptom you are experiencing. If you are forgetful, write down your complete list to give to the doctor or physical therapist and ask that it be included in your medical records. You would be surprised at how incomplete records are, or how often clients will realize things they should have told their doctor, Also, did aggravated circumstances surround your collision? Did the defendant leave the scene? Was he or she driving under the influence? In cases like this, we typically can add another $25,000 on top of medical expenses and lost wages for these claims. But generally speaking, most soft tissue cases without aggravating circumstances or good medical records are worth the cost of medical treatment plus lost wages plus another thousand or two for pain and suffering—maybe another $5,000 if your records are good. The reason for this is that auto insurance companies are very well versed in the typical jury verdict awards for soft tissue cases. Jury members do not give a lot of money for whiplash since they never understand the true pain that it involves unless they have been in a wreck. More serious claims like broken bones, herniated discs that involve surgery, epidurals or nerve ablations are worth more, and the sky is the limit depending on the circumstances. We have settled cases like these for six figures, and more. We have even had three multi-million dollar recoveries for surgery cases and seriously debilitating injuries.
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
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Look for a place that has a large playground where your child spends part of his or her day. • Find out what measures are taken for the safety and security of your child. • And lastly, you want the best for your child. You want to help him or her master social and gross motor skills. You are creating the setting for your child’s future educational success. The early years of a child’s life are crucial. What he or she experiences now will set the stage for long and productive partnerships that your child will experience in the future.
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spirit of Woodstock reflected on the fringes of the corridor? The study has helped us plan for these exciting opportunities that will change the face of the Highway 92 corridor as we know it today. It’s difficult to speculate on the timing for these changes. These typically are 20- to 25-year plans, but if the development of downtown Woodstock is any indication, we could see improvements take place in a much shorter time period.
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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Camasini’s Italian Sicilian Grill Italian no $ $-$$ no Beer/Wine yes 9425 Highway 92 #100 d *see a 770-672-6996 pg. 47 Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. American 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no 251 E Main St. Brunch 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven American no $ no open no no 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ 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 no $ $ open no no d Chicago style *see a Hotdogs 9595 Highway 92 7 2 . g p 770-485-3411 80
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$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20
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Cherokee Photography Club Thanks to everyone who competed in the May competition, “Gates & Fences” and congratulations to the winners! Digital Projection:
If you placed in either the color or monochromatic print category, please send a digital file of your image to: deankelley@windstream.net
1st Becky Sapp “Home on the Range”
3rd Allen Quandee “Spires at Oakland”
2nd Kim Bates “Greener Pastures”
HM Vicki Sellers “Wall of Fame”
Color Prints:
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2nd Karen Beedle “Bringing You In”
3rd Eillene Kirk “Barnyard Fence”
HM John Clemmer “Grate Reflection”
Monochromatic:
1st Martin Longstaff “Bonaventure 1”
3rd Karen Beedle “Fenced In”
2nd John Clemmer “Slity Lit”
HM Kim Bates “Down the Road”
The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at 770-617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@comcast.net. TOWNELAKER | July 2015
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Reference
COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
AME
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
LUTHERAN Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org
Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.com
Faith Community 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 www.crossroadspbc.org
First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS
CHURCH OF GOD
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com
First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org
Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org
Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007
First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org
EPISCOPAL
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
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
Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 678-460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com
Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net
Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org
Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org
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St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org
UNITED METHODIST
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org
Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.ngca.org
Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com
CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-733-2585 www.mormom.org
Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org
Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.mormon.org
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org
Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org
Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org
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
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
Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.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 Soul Medicine 3725 Sixes Road Canton Soulmedicinesunday.org
The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org
Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org
Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com
Thrive Chapel 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com
Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.info
Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com
God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth
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
Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org
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
Momentum 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv
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
New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org
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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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meets: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays at Dynastic Buffet at the intersection of Canton Highway and Piedmont Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, 678-493-3618 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 Street, 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/ 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 Charitable Organizations 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 is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. Contact: 770-479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center is 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 is 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
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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) 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 is 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, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Contact: 770-704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly backto-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 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 HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy.
Contact: 770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com 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 Pkwy. www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness is 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 is 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 is 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 Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Contact: Andrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663 CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS AARP Woodstock Chapter is 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 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
Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Citizen Oversight and Education 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 Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Featherstone’s Grille at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock www.townelakerotary.com Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 678-428-6514 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 www.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 , outings 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 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 is for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. Contact: 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton www.cherokeechapter.com William G. Long Senior Center offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Contact: 678-445-6518 SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AA Meetings Canton Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock Meets: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. http://www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Canton Meets: 8pm Thursday at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock Meets: 7pm Tuesday Al-anon and Alateen. 8pm Thursday Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 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 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 Rd, 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 Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Contact: Jeannie 770-919-9275 Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter For people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. Contact: nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com 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 770517-0191 MOMS Club of Woodstock-TowneLake 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
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
Sen. David Perdue (R)
B40D Dirksen Senate Ofc. Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 perdue.senate.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461 202-224-3521 GA: 678-248-6444
1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114
Commissioners
L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman Steve West (R) District 1
131 Russell Senate Ofc. 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 Ofc. 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 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
404-652-7003
rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R) District 3 Scott Gordon (R) District 4 sgordon@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov
404-463-1378
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
678-523-8570
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com
Sonya Little
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
678-576-2644
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com
Rep. Wes Cantrell (R) District 22 wes@cantrellforhouse.com
770-722-7526
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
scot@turnerforhouse.com
Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23
404-656-0254
Rep. John Carson (R) District 46
404-656-0287
mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov john.carson@house.ga.gov
Cherokee County Courts Superior Court Chief Judge Jackson Harris Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Ellen McElyea
678-493-6260 678-493-6270 678-493-6240
State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
770-735-8055 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org 678-493-4100 fax: 678-493-4228
678-493-6400 fax: 678-493-6420 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-479-1871 fax: 770-479-1236
Kyla Cromer (R) District 1
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
kyla.cromer@cherokee.k12.ga.us
john.harmon@cherokee.k12.ga.us
TBD (Chair) 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
clark.menard@cherokee.k12.ga.us
678-493-6431 678-493-6431
Probate Court Judge Keith Wood (R)
221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R) District 4 678-493-6490 678-493-6480
Magistrate Court Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
lbahrens@cherokeega.com swest@cherokeega.com
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
www.cherokeega.com 678-493-6001
City Government 678-493-6160
Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood
770-704-1544
Juvenile Court
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
Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
770-592-6001
678-493-6511
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www.hollyspringsga.us.
www.woodstockga.gov
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, Š 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. TOWNELAKER | July 2015
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TOWNE LAKE AREA HOMES SOLD IN MAY Towne Lake Sales for May 2015 List Price
Address
Subdivision Allatoona Downs Allatoona Shores Bentley Hills Britley Park Brookshire Cameron Creek Centennial Lakes Cottages At Towne Lake Deer Run Deer Run Deer Run Dobbs Estates Eagle Glen Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Eagle Watch Etowah Valley Estates Etowah Valley Estates Glendale Forest Golden Hills Kings Ridge Kingston Square Kingston Square Magnolia Walk Magnolia Walk Magnolia Walk Overlook At Woodstock Knoll Owl Creek Landing Parkview Towne Lake Parkview Towne Lake Regency Woods Sable Trace Ridge Sable Trace Ridge Sable Trace Ridge Serenade Somerset Spicers Grove Summerchase The Arbors The Fairways
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
171,900 200,000 142,000 121,000 224,900 160,000 203,752 150,000 250,000 275,000 275,000 159,000 199,900 185,000 240,000 282,900 289,000 289,990 309,500 340,000 173,385 184,958 160,000 129,900 138,900 175,000 209,900 69,900 152,500 155,000 529,900 184,800 150,000 175,000 210,000 264,900 339,900 339,900 259,000 389,900 182,500 219,900 225,000 385,000
1513 Sandpiper DR 413 Allatoona TRL 227 Carmichael RD 1110 Britley Park LN 532 KEENELAND AVE 127 Jake Taylor DR 280 Shaw DR 232 Rose Cottage DR 4287 Moccasin TRL 8010 Ridge VLY 203 Beaver Creek LN 140 Parks CIR 136 Eagle Glen DR 645 Wedgewood DR 3111 Sandhurst DR 232 Colonial DR 3803 Woodruff CT 3056 Eagle Watch DR 909 Valley Vista LN 414 BEECHWOOD LN 312 Etowah Valley TRCE 316 Etowah Valley TRCE 622 Glendale Forest DR 145 Golden Hills DR 720 Shannon LN 124 Fitchburg DR 1710 Winston CT 382 Walnut DR 378 Walnut DR 309 N Briar RDG 606 Oakbourne WAY 309 LISA LN 127 Stoneforest DR 175 STONEFOREST DR 215 Regency CT 114 Sable Ridge DR 222 Sable Ridge WAY 206 Sable Ridge WAY 426 Windsong WAY 283 Somerset CIR 4023 Cinnamon Fern LN 400 Summerchase WAY 212 Plum Orchard WAY 3408 Fairway CT
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
324,900 429,000 155,000 169,900 189,000 395,000 485,000 325,000 335,000 550,000 149,900 489,999 134,900 137,000 214,840 300,000 145,000 309,310 309,705 439,900 600,000 333,000 469,900 149,900 175,000 215,000 215,000 219,000 219,900 269,000 279,900
523 Rocking Porch WAY 216 Twisted Timber CT 1217 Harbor CV 1331 Towne Harbor TRL 1513 Towne Harbor LN 428 Clubview DR 509 Knoll PTE 316 IRONHILL TRCE 203 W Hills WAY 130 Myrtle RD 401 Cottonwood DR 405 Cottonwood DR 909 Little River LN 600 Victoria LN 208 Powers CT 2017 Cresthaven WALK 6214 Westridge TRCE 108 Lucas DR 212 Abernathy WAY 215 McAffee ST 435 Latimer ST 341 Spotted Ridge CIR 153 Johnston Farm LN 306 Wood Wind DR 5030 Wesleyan DR 1310 Spring Gate CIR 206 Pebble Creek CT 1012 ELSBERRY DR 3006 Moors LN 308 Blue Ridge TRCE 2006 Fairbrook LN
See all the photos and details of these sold listings at
$
253,439
AVERAGES IN MAY 2015
The Village at Towne Lake The Village at Towne Lake Towne Harbor Towne Harbor Towne Harbor Towne Lake Hills East Towne Lake Hills East Towne Lake Hills West Towne Lake Hills West Victoria Victoria Cottages Victoria Cottages Victoria Station Victoria Station Waterford Wellesley Westland Mill Woodland Trace Woodland Trace Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Knoll Woodstock Knoll Woodwind Station Wyngate Wyngate Wyngate Wyngate Wyngate Wyngate Wyngate
Beds Baths Yr Built 4 4 3 2 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 3 3 3 3 6 5 4 3 5 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 6 4 2 3 4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 3 4
3.5 2.5 2 2 2.5 3 3 2 3 3.5 3.5 2 2.5 2 2.5 4.5 4.5 2.5 2.5 4.5 2.5 3 3 2 2 2.5 2.5.5 2 2 2 5 3 2 3.5 3 3 3 3.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.5
1988 1987 1981 1995 2002 2004 2015 1999 1999 1996 1994 1999 1995 1989 1990 1989 1990 1989 1995 1993 1993 1993 1994 1984 1973 1985 1987 1987 1987 1984 2012 1997 1997 1999 1999 2007 2014 2014 2002 2008 1993 1991 1993 1992
Days on Sales Price Market 5 13 171 7 19 11 0 8 13 52 6 3 11 44 119 82 49 6 5 29 57 40 4 161 7 60 21 10 7 20 40 75 6 14 18 46 263 178 4 4 14 2 15 13
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
158,000 194,900 139,000 120,000 223,000 160,000 204,353 150,000 250,000 271,500 273,500 165,000 197,000 185,000 234,500 284,000 283,500 288,000 309,500 335,000 170,000 184,958 160,000 126,000 137,000 175,000 205,000 61,000 152,500 149,500 524,000 184,800 150,500 173,000 210,000 268,500 339,900 339,900 269,000 389,900 177,000 218,000 225,000 390,000
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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
74 61 87 142 94 82 No data 113 No data 93 No data 104 85 139 106 49 72 128 136 No data 101 80 72 102 92 75 87 29 115 118 92 75 113 No data 78 114 No data 116 97 140 80 No data 110 87
http://TLMAY2015.KurtandSheilaTeam.com 4 4 3 3 4 5 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 4
3 3 2 2 2.5 4.5 4.5 3 3 3 2 3.5 2 2 2.5 2.5 2 3 3 2.5 4.5 2.5 4 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.5 2.5
2006 2006 1992 1988 1992 1995 1994 1996 1994 1954 1976 2005 1984 1984 1995 1993 1986 2013 2014 2012 2005 2013 2014 1982 1993 1990 1995 1996 1991 1994 1992
Seize this opportunity to sell. Rates are likely to go up from here which will make homes less affordable for buyers using financing.
19 152 33 5 4 73 16 19 25 376 14 78 4 18 5 7 4 0 1 33 68 5 187 4 8 20 15 37 71 36 13
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
324,900 424,000 152,000 165,000 189,000 376,400 470,000 325,000 330,000 525,000 145,000 487,000 134,900 133,000 220,000 296,000 147,000 311,068 309,705 435,000 571,000 336,000 464,900 149,900 175,000 210,000 208,000 205,000 209,400 274,000 275,000
41.09
$
250,458
Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by Townelaker)
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$$/sq ft
$ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$
146 160 100 106 86 No data No data 79 86 138 84 110 96 91 113 98 92 115 111 183 167 119 116 No data 89 97 103 97 85 103 No data
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Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants
RESTAURANT
CUISINE
BKFST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAYS SPIRITS
RESERV.
American
no
$
$
open
no
no
Chili’s Bar & Grill, 1460 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-7676, chilis.com
American
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
call ahead seating
Chinese
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Soup/Salad/ Sandwiches
no
$
no
closed
no
no
American Irish
no
$
$$
open
full bar
6+
Mexican
$
$
$-$$
open
full bar
no
Homestyle Cooking
$$
$$
$$
closed
no
no
American Casual
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
special events
American/Burgers
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Thai/Sushi/ Chinese
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
JD’s Barbeque, 6557 Bells Ferry Road 678-445-7730, jdsbbq.com
Barbeque
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Jersey’s Sports Bar, 6426 Bells Ferry Road 770-790-5740
American
no
$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Pizza/Pasta/ Salad
no
$
$-$$
open
full bar
no
American Casual
Sun. Brunch
$-$$
$$
open
full bar
yes
Japanese Steak/Sushi
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
yes
Mexican
no
$
$$
open
full bar
no
LongHorn, 1420 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-5494, longhornsteakhouse.com
Steakhouse
no
$
$$
open
full bar
call ahead seating
Marco’s Pizza, 6424 Bells Ferry Road 678-213-2100, marcos.com
Pizza/Pasta/ Salad
no
$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
Mellow Mushroom, 2370 Towne Lake Parkway 770-591-3331, mellowmushroom.com
Pizza/Pasta/ Salad
no
$-$$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
*NY Style Deli & Pizza, 2340 Towne Lake Parkway, d 678-426-7004 *see a
Pizza/Subs/ Bakery
no
$-$$
$-$$
open
no
no
Bakery/Soups/ Sandwiches
$
$
$-$$
open
no
no
Mexican/Irish
Sat.&Sun. brunch
$
$
open
full bar
large groups call ahead
Chinese/Japanese
no
$
$-$$
open
beer/wine
no
Song’s Garden, 2068 Eagle Drive 770-928-8387, songsgarden.com
Chinese
no
$
$-$$
open
no
no
The Place, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-8901, theplacebargrill.com
Bar/Grill
no
$-$$
$$
open
full bar
no
Town Lake Diner, 2290 Eagle Drive 770-675-3390
American
$
$
$-$$
open ‘til 3
no
no
Italian
no
$-$$
$$-$$$
open
full bar
10+
China Fun, 1075 Buckhead Crossing 770-926-2671, chinafun88.com Corner Bistro, 2360 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-1202, cornerbistrotl.com Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-693-8763, donovansirishcobbler.com El Ranchero, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-516-6616 Family Tradition, 4379 Towne Lake Parkway 770-852-2885, familytradition.net Featherstone’s Grill, 1003 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 770-592-9969 GameDay Fresh Grill, 2990 Eagle Drive 770-693-6754, gamedayfresh.com Izumi Asian Bistro, 2035 Townelake Parkway 678-238-1899, iloveizumi.com
Johnny’s Pizza, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-9494, johnnyspizza.com *Jump Kitchen Saloon, 1085 Buckhead Crossing d 678-388-7717, jumpkitchensaloon.com *see a Kani House, 2455 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-5264, kanihouse.com
pg.68
La Parrilla, 1065 Buckhead Crossing 770-928-3606, laparrilla.com
Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway 678-813-4809, panerabread.com
*Papa P’s, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-3100, papa-ps.com Peking & Tokyo, 200 Parkbrooke Drive 770-591-8858, pekingandtokyo.com
Tuscany, 250 Cinema View Drive 678-453-0888, mytuscanyrestaurant.com
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TOWNELAKER | July 2015
* Denotes Advertiser
Cheeseburger Bobby’s, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway 678-494-3200, cheeseburgerbobbys.com
$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20
Towne Lake Area Dining Guide
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter Business Licenses Clean & Beautiful Commission Commissioners Courthouse Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation
Taxes:
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax Woodstock Office Voter Registration
Children/Family:
770-345-0400
770-345-7270 770-721-7810 770-517-7650 678-493-6000 770-479-1953 678-493-6077 770-479-0418 770-479-9011 770-479-1953 678-493-6101 770-345-5312 678-493-6120
678-493-6400 770-924-4099 770-479-0407
Anna Crawford Children’s Center Bethesda Community Clinic Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org Department of Family & Children Services The Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry
770-345-8100 678-880-9654 770-720-7712 770-479-1804 770-345-5483 770-720-3581
770-345-3274 770-720-3610 770-924-0864 770-479-5397 770-591-4730
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat)
678-413-8400
Fire Department (District 1, Station 20)
770-926-7155
Georgia State Patrol
770-205-5400
Health Department
770-345-7371
770-793-5000 770-751-2500 770-720-5100
Hospitals:
Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center — Atlanta Outside Metro Atlanta Probate Court Information Line Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
Libraries:
Rose Creek R.T. Jones Woodstock
Non-Emergency 911
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770-479-1703 770-345-7920 404-616-9000 800-222-1222 770-704-2610 770-428-2666
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org 770-591-1491 770-479-3090 770-926-5859
770-479-3117
Parks and Recreation:
BridgeMill Athletic Club 770-345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA 770-591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency 770-924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club 770-591-1000 Hobgood Park 770-924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. 770-926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park 770-926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 770-592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. 800- 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control 678-493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions 770-345-7270 www.cherokeega-animals.org Cherokee County Humane Society 770-928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic 770-924-3720 Funds4Furry Friends 770-842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) 770-928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock) www.usps.com
800-275-8777
Recycling Center
770-516-4195
Sheriff’s Department
678-493-4100 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm
Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. 770-907-4231 www.aglc.com A T & T 404-780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority 770-479-1813 Comcast 770-926-0334 Cobb EMC 770-429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com
Urgent Care Facility
American Family Care, 6440 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 770-200-1220 Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, 900 Towne Lake Pkwy 404-851-6577 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110, Canton 678-661-3166 Wellstar Urgent Care 678-494-2500
Woodstock, City of:
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall 770-592-6000 Fire Department 770-926-2302 Police Information 770-592-6030
photos by J King Images
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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Debranski & Associates, LLC 770-926-1957, ext 306 321 Creekstone Ridge
9
Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 71 678-445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Limbocker Law 5 678-401-6836, www.limbockerlawfirm.com 2230 Towne Lake Pkwy, Bldg 800, Ste.140 AUTOMOTIVE
Optimum Health 13 770-516-7477, www.optimumhealthrehab.com 2360 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104 Ribley Chiropractic 2453 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-2505, www.ribleychrio.com
74
Bascomb UMC Preschool 22 770-926-0397, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd. 19
CLEANING SERVICES
Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Road, 770-591-3630
51
Carpet Dry-Tech 678-368-5991
19
Christian Brothers Automotive 770-926-4500, 1930 Eagle Drive
37
Rejoice Maids 678-905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com
23
Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 71 678-505-8907, FrankfurtForeignAutomotive.com 9817 Main Street, Woodstock Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 9285 Main St., Woodstock 770-926-3898
73
COMPUTERS Cherokee Computer Guys 678-889-5900, www.ccrguys.com 10511 Bells Ferry Road, Canton
3
DENTAL
BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 29 770-952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA Azure Salon & Spa 60 770-345-8280 1359 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110, Canton Marie Miller Spa Services 41 678-653-0443 www.mariemillerspaservices.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1000, Woodstock Salon Spa Venéssa 19 770-591-2079, , www.salonvenessa.com 8516 Main Street, Woodstock BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics & Pediatric) Advanced Dental Restorations, LLC 8 678-810-0881, www.BringBackSmiles.com 1505 Stone Bridge Parkway., Suite 220, Woodstock Byrd Dental Group Inside front 770-926-8200 2035 Towne Lake Parkway., Suite 130 Fountain View Family Dentistry 59 770-926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C
55
Downtown Buzz
79
Towne Lake Business Association
36
Spillane Orthodontics 34 770-928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Pkwy. 575, Suite 200, Woodstock
63
Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 39 770-517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com 4595 Towne Lake Parkway
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org CHIROPRACTIC Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 54 770-516-9900, www.discoverrehab.com 2295 Towne Lake Parkway North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 678-574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Suite 4, Acworth
94
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EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION
CHURCHES Hillside United Methodist Church 770-924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org 4474 Towne Lake Parkway
Williams Orthodontics 770-592-5554, www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 201
Towne Lake Family Dentistry Dr. Ray Morgan 66,67, Inside Back 770-591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Parkway, Bldg. 200, Ste 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 33 678-224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 250, Woodstock
Compass Prep Academy 404-643-9424, info@compassprep.org www.compassprep.org Goddard School, The 3115 Parkbrooke Circle, Woodstock 770-516-0880, GoddardSchool.com North Cobb Christian School 770-975-0252, ncchristian.org 4500, Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw Ralph Iossa, Piano Instructor 973-519-6863
7
57
5
33
The Grant Academy 1 770-926-7827, www.thegrantacademy.net 102 Springfield Drive, Woodstock HEALTH & FITNESS Anytime Fitness 2340 Towne Lake Pkwy., www.anytimefitness.com 877-MY-ANYTIME
1
R2 Total Fitness 1025 Rose Creek Drive 678-809-7833, www.r2totalfitness.com
22
TANC Total Aesthetic Nutrition Center 678-345-8001, TANCfit.com 2990 Eagle Drive
62
Vitality Wellness Center 55 225 Creekstone Ridge, Ste. 11, Woodstock 678-648-8809, www.vitalitywellnessonline.com HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR Atlanta Prestige Flooring 58 770-516-3227, atlantaprestigeflooring.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1338, Woodstock AquaDoc Plumbing 770-516-9000 Blue Horizon Air Conditioning & Heating 678-279-2244, BHCool.com Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277 Casteel /The Woodstock Home Depot 770-591-8663 Coleman Home Services 770-294-9667 www.colemanhomeservices.com
60
17 5 47 7
Design Options 866-595-FLOOR
52
Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390
55
Glass Source 65 404-695-1054, BrianMartineau@bellsouth.net Grout Doctor, The 678-383-1311, www.GroutDoctor.com
65
Hammocks Heating & Air 770-794-0428
74
Handy Handyman, The 404-316-1490
73
M.D. Restoration Services Cover, 48, 49 6683 Bells Ferry Road Suite E , 770-235-4519, www.mdrestorationservices.com Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1
60
Pike’s Professional Painting 770-516-0045
33
Precision Painting & Remodeling 678-234-9668
39
Precision Plumbing 41 678-758-3493, PrecisionPlumbingPros.com Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969, ReliableAir.com VWS Construction 770-635-8421, vwsga@yahoo.com
43 1
HOME SECURITY RLC Security 678-346-5557
65 INSURANCE
Insurance Group of the Southeast 7 770-854-0385, insurancegroupse.com 4595 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 300, Ste. 130 LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE
PEST CONTROL The Mosquito Authority 678-294-7597, www.BugsBITE .com
PHOTOGRAPHERS 42
Animal Atlanta 47 770-591-0007, www.AnimalAtlanta.com 6449 Bells Ferry Rd.
Kurt & Sheila Team, Keller Williams 404-954-2486, 678-494-0644 www.kurtandsheila.com
Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org
Paragon Property Group Anna Daily, 888-MNG-MNT9 ext. 1007 adaily@paragonga.com K.K.Lopez, 888-MNG-MNT9 ext. 1006 klopez@paragonga.com www.paragonga.com
81
South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital 63 770-924-6746, www.southcherokee.net 513 Sharp Street PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. C
29
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com
61
North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Dr. Jan Henriques 3 770-726-8948, NorthGeorgiaHearing.com 203 Woodpark Place, Suite B-100, Woodstock Northside Hospital – Cancer Institute 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta 404-531-4444 www.northside.com/melanoma
11
Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates 23 770-924-9656, ncsurgicalassociates.com 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 412 Northwest ENT & Allergy Center 41 770-427-0368, www.nwent.com 13 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 30114
Plastic Surgery Center of the South 35 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann Street, Suite 150, Marietta
Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710
9
Overstreet Lawn Care 770-861-7272
57
RPM Landscape & Pavers 770-597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com
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